William Raimond Baird

“ The government of the fraternity is vested in three departments, viz.: A congress of delegates. from the various chapters which convenes biennially, and in which all power is vested during its session; the grand officers of the fraternity and a high council, composed of five members chosen by the congress from the fraternity at large; the worthy high chancellor who acts as the judiciary and who decides all disputed cases. No chapters are established without the consent of the high council, and all charters must bear the signature of its chairman. Each officer holds his position for two years. ”

“ Beta is also small, but ranks high at the university. Gamma, Phi, and Chi are alumni chapters, but possess all the rights and privileges of the collegiate lodges. Iota and Nu became extinct With their respective colleges. Lambda, Epsilon, and Mu voluntarily surrendered their charters. Delta is both a large and prosperous chapter. 0micron and Upsilon were disbanded by order of the college authorities. Rho's charter was withdrawn by the fraternity. ”

“ Every five years is issued a catalogue of members and a brief history of the several chapters. The catalogue is termed the "Register" and is printed officially. The total number of members to date is about 700, among whom, as being prominent, we may mention the Rev. ”