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who have tasted of the joys of Alpha Phi Alpha and know that they are good can appreciate the greatness of the occasion that has resulted in the addition of eight new men to our Chapter. Zeta is now. under the leadership of Brother John Anderson, and through the harmonious cooperation of all the members, in its most profitable stage during its existence. Four of the men came in March and helped to prepare the way for the other four who came in April. Perry T. Johnson, Jr., a graduate of Oberlin College and William M. Ashby- graduate of Lincoln University are the men chosen from the School of Religion, as is also the Rev. Father H. O. Bowles of the St- Lukes Episcopal Church of New Haven. John F . Williams, a graduate of the New Haven High School, and for two years Captain of the debating teams there as well as winner of the Annual Gold Medal, is the man chosen from the Scheffieid Scientific School. A. Clement M'acNeal, a graduate of Talladega, is chosen from the Collegiate Department. Zeta feels herself highly honored to confer the rights of honorary membership in A. P. A. upon Dr. R. F. Fleming, a graduate of the New York Dental School and the leading dentist of New Haven. The Hon. James ALightfoot, A. Howard and graduate and member of the Nutter & Lightfoot Law Firm of Atlantic City, and the Rev. Dr. B. W. Arnett, a graduate of Wilberforce and of Columbia, and the pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church in New York City- These men have gained for themselves national renown, and bring with them to Zeto and to Alpha Phi Alpha in general great distinction. Zeta wishes especially to mention among its active members Brother William M. Ashby. Mr. Ashby put on the market this winter, a book that has stirredthissection froeao Fs.ci mth stirred this section of the country by its sanguinelogical and rational treatment of the race question. Mr. Ashby has offered a solution that refutes the many superficial and unsatis-
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factory solutions that -law-makers would impose upon us. Every A. P. A. man , and every Negro who has in him the spark of that which is high and right should read "REDDER BLOOD," the novel by William M. Ashby, of YaleAt the Spring Iniation an elaborate banquet was given in honor of the newly elected brethren at the quarters of Zeta. As the entire membership was present both Honorary and Activean occasion long to be remembered was had. A. Wayman Ward acted as toastmaster to the toasts given to Men of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brothers Allen, and Bishop spoke of the past and present men. Brothers Tolliver and Smith spoke of the" men out of school with particular reference to the Law and the Ministry, while President Anderson spoke especially of the newly-chosen men, each of whom responded with the glow and fervor that characterizes the A. P. A. man. The affair closed with the Greek from the Frogs of Aristophanes, and "Bright College Years." Several members of Zeta accompanied the Sociological class on its ansual trip to N'ew York, and while there took in the Round Table Debate between New York and Howard. W. Edward Manning, a Non-Resident member of Zeta came down from New York to take part in the spring initiation- Brother Manning is the leading sign painter in New York. Brother R. F. Fleming is now the possessor of a handsome machine. Zeta enjoys a joy ride occasionally. Brother Allen is recovering from an attack of the Grip. Brothers Williams and Caple opposed each other in a most interesting and stirring debate on the Responsibility of Germany for the Present War. They settled the affair for all time: "Germany is guilty." Brother Elliott has at last finished his thesis on the "Negro Church in America." Special copies of it are being made by the Department of Missions to be placed in the Missions Library together with some very valuable books which Mr. Elliott has presented to the University.