Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-11-26
Only Surviving Charter Members is in
Attendance.
MR.. MACFARLAND's WELCO1[F
Of the Speakers-Warm Feeling
Of Brotherhood.

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and their friends were welcomed to the
capital Representatives Of many of the
chapters and fraternity alumni clubs from
the north. west and south reached here
yesterday and last night. Before the con-
vention assembled the secretaries spent a
busy hour securing the required registra-
ton Of the delegates and aiternates The
festivities are planned to continue through
out the week. banquet, smoker, theater
party. a reception by President Roosevelt
at the White House and visits to the Con-
gressional Library, Mt. Vernon and Fort
Myer being on the program.
Many congratulatory remarks at the
opening session were directed toward
Father" John Wolfe Lindley of the class
of 1850 of Miami University, the only
living member of the original coterie who
founded the Phi Delta Theta fraternity
ffty-eight years ago. and toward Mrs. Lind
ley. who accompanied him. At its last meet
ing the fraternity by formal resolution con-
graduated Mrs. Lindley upon the occasion
OF her SEVENTEEN birthday.
The meeting was called to order by
Frank ]. r. Mitchell, president of the
general council. the governing body of
the Frat" OF Chicago. and he brought
Father" Lindley forward to offer the
opening prayer.
Welcome From Alumni Club.
comes you to Washington" William N.
Compton. president of that organize t:on.
said in his address of welcome. land we
are glad to see you. We have looked
forward a long time to your coming be-
cause we have wanted to see you and we
have wanted you to see us. We are prou
of the loyal band of Phis who constitute
our alumni club, representing, as they
do. nearly all the parent chapters. 1t will
conduct
Capitol building. the seat of government
of the United States; the Congressional
Library, and we want you to climb to the
top of the Washington monument-in tn 1,
elevator-and take bird's-eye view of
the most beautiful city in the world. You
must go with US to the tomb Of Washing
ton. and to the National cemetery at Ar
lington. where sleep the heroes Of the
late war. and meet personally President
Roosevelt.
For a long time we have believed that
there ought to be an active chapter Of
Phi Delta Theta In the city Of Washington,
and the time has now come when that chap
ter can be instituted at George Washington
University, where there Is a loyal band OF
young men who have maintained an or
ganization for the past year or more for
the express purpose of petitioning for a
charter. The Alumni Club Of. Washington
Endorses the establishment Of such chap
ter.% This matter will. be- brought more
directly to your attention later on.
r,s; Mr.. Maofaraa2d's Greeting. s;ae9
At the close of remarks. President
Compton introduced Commissioner Macfar-
land, who. on behalf of the local govern
ment welcomed the fraternity to the capt.
tai.
LAS college-bred men, familiar with the
history of your country. proud of it's
achievements and jealous in its servi =,
you will naturally take a part in developing
its national capital by exerting your great
influence in support of your senators and
representatives in every measure for its
up-building," Mr.. Mcfarland said. You
will naturally feel the responsibility of
your privilege as men Of exceptional train
ing. Noblesse oblige means much to you.
For instance, without being priggish you
are expected to teach by example what
the educated American should be-to meet
President Eliots definition of a gentleman,
a strong man, modest. generous, quiet in
demeanor. who Dies not buster or hustle,
and who shows reverence for ideals
and respect for the law and its rep
resentatives. If you contribute such
living to the general scheme of our national
life you will deserve and receive general
gratitude.
mo one will appreciate Washington more
than you. There is no one who would ap-
preciate George Washington more than you.
You will see the greatness of his unique
character reflected In the city which he
nation would grow to be the greatest on
earth"
Appreciation Expressed.
Deep appreciation of the welcome extend
ed by the city and by the local Phi club
was expressed by John n. Dewitt. reporter
of the general council and editor Of 1.-THE
Scroll" who made the response on behaH
of the general council.
1--WE should all feel deeply the words of
strength and wisdom contained in the ad-
dress of the president of the governing
body of this District" Mr.. Dewitt said. He
appealed to all newcomers. all who are at
tending their first fraternity convention, to
draw near to one another.
LET the men from the east look up the
men from the west. and the brothers from
the north and from Canada get acquainted
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