Thank you to the Prelinger Archives for this clip.
Page 6 of this issue includes an article by Berkeley Hardman, Demetrios, that vividly describes the Berkeley Fire of 1923. I find it interesting that a man named Berkeley ends up living in Berkeley. Was it predestined?
The clip is strikingly similar to the description supplied by Brother Hardman.
Changes to The Ritual?
See the letter on Page 5 from Grand Lecturer Rexford Newcomb, which outlines his thoughts about The Ritual. Many explanations can be drawn for the way in which our ritual is currently played out. Keep in mind, the fraternity was only 9 years old at this point, and the secret works may not have been viewed so much like "Gospel" as it we tend to do today.
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On page 7, check out the planned location of the MNES house, across the street from the planned stadium. Sounds perfect for tailgating, right?
ReplyDeleteToday, the block site for the APX house and "Fraternity Court" is occupied today by Williams Arena. According to the Williams Arena information page, "Construction … was started in 1927 and completed in 1928." (Better make new plans for the tailgate.)
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At the time of this issue, MNES address is 1529 University address. The number is not currently in use. It may be the site of the current Sigma Nu or Hillel houses down the street.