New-York tribune., 1910-12-17
ACHAP1ER CATCHES UP
Theta Delta Chi Notices It and
YeIIs for John Alden Dix.
GRIGGS WRITES APPROVAL
Governor Elect Centre of Good
Fellowship Feast-Talks of
His Friend Roosevelt.


Chi fraternity greeted John Alden Dix Of
Beta Chapter, Cornell. SO. and incidentally
GoVernor-clect OF the Empire State, with
every mark Of esteem and good fellowship
last night 1t the annual dinner at the Ho-
tel Astor- At the same time they had
opportunity to greet with toast the won-
an whose name was the inspiration Of the
members in their choice of fraternity
jewel. Mrs Charles T. Simmons was Miss
Ruby Gould of Rochester, and the admired
OF all the Theta DeIts OF her day; and
though she married a man from another
fraternity, the Theta DeIts retain fond rec
elections OF her friendship. and pledged
her on invitation of the POSTMASTER. n.
Archibald Shaw, president of the graduate
club.
Speeches were short and to the point, and
the Governor-elect fell in with the spirit
OF the occasion. After the reception with
which the affair opened he went to the
Waldorf-Astoria 10 attend another dinner
On his return he was greeted with wild en-
thusiasnn, and then chapter after chapter,
with yell and song. told him how they
loved him.
Commenting on the fact that he had not
been very faithful in attending fraternity
functions Mr.. Dix said: 1T does my heart
good to hear once more. the songs Of Theta
Delta Chi" Recalling the motto Of the ira
Iernity. -If we have friends, we'll show
ourselves friendly" he said he had learned
the value of that motto III some OF his re-
cent excursions throughout the country
He also told Of an experience with his
friend Theodore Roosevelt Three years
ago. said the Governor he had acted
upon a suggestion that he make a presen-
tation TO the Historical Society Of Albany.
This was to take the form of a portrait
of the former Governors of the state, with
an autograph letter from each.
81 had some trouble in getting that auto
graph letter from the man who preceded
the present President he continued amid
laughter Of the audience. He put of my
request for one reason or another Finally
one day I went to him and he said, We'll,
Dix you have irnportuned me long time
Now, what kind of letter do you want,
anyhow I asked him TO sit down and
write at my dictation q letter containing
one Of his famous sayings, Give every
man square deal
Mr.. Dix continued. saying that 1T was
necessary to do more than make profes-
sions Of friendship. man should act up
to them. Saying that the most sacred
thing In life was the confidence Of fellow
their acts and the older men by their ex-
perience 10 aid in his administration In
return ne promised to help them IN every
way TO achieve good works
" r Miller aroused enthusiasm by say
ing that the people Of New York had
elected John A Dix because they knew he
was Theta Delt and q Theta Delt could
be trusted. while a G. Hetherington. OF
Philadelphia expressed his regret that his
name was not John. The Theta Delts with
that name had made good, and he named
John Hay, John Griggs and John Dix
John ". Griggs, who was Attorney-Gen-
eraI under Mckinley. was not present, but
he wrote letter congratulating Brother
Dix and wishing him good administration.
Il understand wrote Mr.. Griggs, that he
understands he is only Governor. not Legis-
lature and Governor combined. His wise
perception OF this fundamental constitu-
tionaI fact, too often lost sight OF by exec
utives, Will greatly reduce Governor Dix's
ia bors and responsibilities. While Governor
Woodrow Wilson is spending night and day
and Sundays during his term as Governor
OF New Jersey in keeping the Legislature
OF the same mind with himself on all queS-
tions. and is stumping the state against
stubborn and perverse members in order to
have The people apply to them the COM
uelling lash Of public sentiment as created
by the Governor. our guest, having the
duties OF only one Office TO perform, may
be expected 10 give TO the administration
of the law that high business ability, pa
rienr consideration and sweet reasona BILE
ness which have distinguished him in his
private life and business. without being
overburdened with the work Of running the
Legislature and choosing a United States