William Raimond Baird

“ The Alpha has long been in a waning condition, though heroic efforts have been made to infuse new life into it. Its membership has averaged from two to five for the last four years. The Beta declined like the Alpha, and its two senior members graduated in 1878. It will probably be soon revived. The Gamma is also in a poor condition. The Delta is one of the best in the fraternity, and usually has a large number of members. ”

“ The badge is a Maltese cross, in the centre of which is a circular disk displaying the letters "ΔΦ." In the arms of the cross are seen respectively a scroll and quill, a lighted antique lamp, two clasped hands, and in the lower arm a constellation of stars. ”