hours a week in the law school and are then allowed to take the law course in two years. This will draw many prominent men to the law school and with our stand, past and present, our society should have no trouble in getting the pick of these newcomers.

EVANSTON, ILL., July 24, 1901.

GARFIELD R. JONES.

LANGDELL-ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.

Langdell chapter of the University of Illinois was installed Saturday evening, June 1, 1901. The Langdell club which had existed at the university for nearly three years as a local fraternal organization, then assumed the duties and privileges of a chapter of Phi Delta Phi. The members were pleased to learn about May 1st that their petition to the Fraternity had received favorable consideration and began at once preparations for the initiation. The details were looked after by committees, so that at the appointed time nothing was omitted which would contribute to the success. Invitations were sent to all the general officers and to all chapters in the Middle states to be present and assist at the installation.

There were but two members of the Fraternity living in Champaign, Judge Calvin C. Staley and Mr. Frank Craig. The latter being absent from the city, Judge Staley was delegated by the Council and assumed the responsibility of launching the new chapter. His work could not have been improved.

After the preliminaries Judge Staley met the candidates at the chapter home on Columbia avenue, and administered the oath to the charter members, the short form of the ritual being used. It was regretted that three of the twelve charter members, now graduated, were unable to be present. The other members of the Langdell club were then initiated, and as an honorary member James B. Scott, dean of the College of Law. A chapter was immediately formed, officers elected and the first business of the chapter transacted.

At this juncture the chapter was unexpectedly called upon to perform its first initiation. One of our fellows, George M. Harker, who had lately been absent from the university was announced and the newly elected officers performed the ceremonies in the most approved manner. It was plain that Brother Harker was deeply and lastingly impressed. Following this, the banquet was served in the dining-room and was marked by an abundance of real, genuine fraternal spirit so characteristic of Langdell since they were first associated.

The following program of toasts was then listened to with John J. Tunnicliff, Jr., as toast-master:

"Phi Delta Phi," Judge Calvin C. Staley; "Our Pre-Chapter Existence," Frank H. Holmes; "Legal Curves," Harvey Darling McCollum; "The Youngest Initiate," George M. Harker; "Communis Error Facit Jus," Dean James B. Scott; "The Future of Langdell," Arthur R. Hall.

A week later the chapter had the pleasure of initiating as honorary members Andrew Sloan Draper, President of the University of Illinois, and Judge Oliver A. Harker and Judge Francis M. Wright, of the Illinois Appellate Court. To all of the honorary members and to Judge Staley and Brother George A. Katzenberger are due the thanks and gratitude of the chapter for their earnest endeavors in the chapter's behalf and for valuable suggestions regarding the installation. FRANK H. HOLMES.

GALESBURG, ILL., July 20, 1901.

RANNEY-WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.

Our recently organized chapter has inaugurated a series of Saturday-noon lunches during the summer vacation. There being a goodly number of alumni members here, we always have a sufficiently large attendance to insure an agreeable hour. At our last luncheon we entertained as our guests Brothers Daniel and Hawley, of Conkling, who have just graduated from Cornell and have taken up the practice of law in this city.

Although our undergraduate chapter is not yet three months old, the prospects for the early organization of an alumnus chapter are good. In the near future I hope to be able to inform you of definite plans looking to such an organization.

CLEVELAND, OHIO, July 27, 1901.

C. D. FRIEBOLIN.

James Garfield HENRY, who was initiated into Ranney chapter with the charter members May 4, 1901, died of typhoid fever August 18, 1901, after a month's illness. He was the only brother of Attorney Fred. A. Henry, Kent, '91, and the son of Capt. C. E. Henry, of Geauga Lake, Ohio, a friend and comrade in arms of President Garfield.

The deceased was twenty years of age, a graduate of Hiram College with the degree of Ph.B. of the class of 1900 and a member of the class of 1902 in the Law School of Western Reserve University. He was one of the brightest men of his class, both in college and in the law school, a deep thinker and an orator of ability, having won

the Junior oratorical prize at Hiram and having represented that institution in the intercollegiate oratorical contest. He had always been active in college athletics and had distinguished himself as a member of the Western Reserve football team and of the Hiram championship basket-ball team.

He was a loyal and enthusiastic member of Phi Delta Phi and among the great throng at his funeral, Ranney, Kent, and Story chapters were represented. Among his classmates and acquaintances he was very popular and leaves a host of friends to mourn his untimely death.

MARSHALL-COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.

Marshall chapter has enjoyed a very successful year. As usual, it has taken in young men well qualified to be brothers in the profession and in the Fraternity. At the spring initiation everyone was on hand "to put it to" the initiates. After the imposing ceremonies of the evening were over, the fellows had a most enjoyable smoker. With this addition to our numbers we talked over a proposed excursion before we should separate for the summer. As a result, on the evening of May 27th, we chartered a small steamboat and had a glorious moonlight trip to "Marshall Hall" on the historic Potomac. This little outing served to increase the good-fellowship existing among the men, and all went home at a late hour, with pleasant recollections of a good time.

Knowing that we were a wholesome lot of fellows we had the daring to sit for our chapter photograph one fine morning and secured one of the best all-around group pictures that we have ever had taken.

We are proud to again count among our number two honor men this year; one taking honors in the Doctor of Civil Law course, and one in that of the Master of Law. The present indications are very strong for a large return of the active members to the college next year, so that Marshall chapter shall remain a strong band of Phi Delta Phi

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What Marshall chapter desires most is an enthusiastic convention at an early date to devise some means of organizing a more perfect union" between the chapters and a strong, central, governing board, clothed with some real power. The failure of the convention last winter was a deep disappointment to Marshall and she sincerely hopes that a strenuous effort will be put forth for a successful meeting this year.

During May, Kress, Engle and Tongue were initiated. The chapter roll then numbered thirty-four active men, being the largest membership in our history. This summer the chapter has tried the experiment of keeping her rooms open for the benefit of those brothers who do not leave the city. In the next letter a report will be made as to the result of this innovation.

WASHINGTON, September 4, 1901.

F. G. AND J. W. BUTTS.

JAY-ALBANY LAW SCHOOL.

Jay chapter held its annual meeting for the election of officers in May last, with this result: Consul, Erskine Rodgers, Sandy Hill, N. Y.; Pro-Consul, Chas. V. W. Sneed, Newburg, N. Y.; "The Goat," Douglas W. Paige; Scriptor, George Pike, Lockport, N. Y.; Tribune, Hugh W. Darrin, Elmira, N. Y.; Knapp, of Syracuse, N. Y.; Ransom H. Gillette, of Troy; Bonesteel, of Kingston, N. Y., and Benjamin D. Haight, compose the rest of the chapter and share the remaining offices among them.

As Pro-Consul, I had the honor to report the treasury about $40. ahead and all bills and expenses paid. Those of the chapter who graduated this year and the honors are as follow:

H. B. Carroll, Clarence E. Conant, C. G. Cunningham, Duncan Douglas, honorable mention in Procedure prize; Robert Frazier, Elon G. Galusha, honorable mention in Corporations; Charles H. Herrick, Moot Court prize and honorable mention in the School prize; H. E. Keller, Edw. B. Partridge and Charles F. Doyle. Nearly all the graduates have taken the state Bar examination and are admitted.

The chapter for 1901-1902 consists of eight men. Of course we expect to increase our ranks during the fall term. We have a committee ready to report on club house and expect to get to work on the opening of the school. ELON G. GALUSHA.

ROCHESTER, N. Y., July 29, 1901.

FULLER-LAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.

Very little of note has occurred here with the alumni of Fuller chapter within the last two months, during which time vacation season has held full sway.

It is gratifying, however, to recollect the keen interest manifested last winter, and perhaps more particularly later in the spring, by a number of the alumni, which interest tended to brighten and strengthen the lasting friendships among us. This was clearly evinced by the many pleasant gatherings of the boys around the board for luncheon

at Burton F. White's, from week to week. These facts may be all the more appreciated when it is remembered that the older members some of them charter members, were largely in the majority. This does not speak well for our younger alumni but it may have resulted, in a large degree, through their failure to hear of time, place, etc.

Now that the time has come for a resumption of regular duties which should find everyone "back in the harness" and within hailing distance, the more active ones are already noising the idea of "getting together." With the opening of a new year of college life and while our active chapters begin battling with the new problems awaiting their attention, it may be stated, with assurance, that their alumnus brothers will be renewing the old ties, aiding them in their work and doing all in their power generally preserving and upbuilding the Fraternity.

PIERRE G. BEACH.

COOLEY-WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL.

At a meeting held last June the following officers were elected: C. G. Shull, Consul; Arthur Bassett; Gladiator; Chris Ellerbe, ProConsul; Danny Dougherty, Scriptor; Ralph Pierson, Treasurer; and T. C. Hinckley, Censor. The Fraternity opens this year with but seven active members. This is chiefly brought about by having so few students in the class of '02, there being only about forty. But the outlook for the Fraternity is good, as the enrollment for '03 is already more than forty, with two weeks yet before the law school opens. Cooley will, as usual, be a main support of athletics both this fall and next spring, there being at least six out of the seven members who will make the following teams: C. G. Schull, half-back of the University football team, and in the spring Bassett will be seen at the third bag on the diamond. From injuries received in football year before last at the State University he no longer plays that game. Chris Ellerbe, Yale, 'oo, has end if he wants it. Dougherty, late of C. B. C., can again have his old position at quarter. Louie Mann is an expert at tennis and will be on the tennis team. Hinckley, too, will play baseball again in the spring. We feel honored in having the manager of baseball and football teams with the Fraternity again this year and if he continues to be as much of a power as he was last year, we will have a good business season. Brother Pierson will be found in his odd moments down at the Custom House making money, which may after all, be worth more than the making of a place on any of the teams. It is earnestly desired that all old members of the Phi Delta Phi attend our meetings.

F. C. HINKLEY.