CARL J. MURPHY, Editor-in-Chief
-GENERAL OFFICERS-
LUCIUS L McGEE, General President, 75 M D Hall, University of Chicago, Chicago, Hi
HERMON E MOORE, General Vice President, 552 Mass Ave., Boston, Mass
NORMAN McGHEE, General Secretary, Howard University, Washington, D C
S. S. BOOKER, General Treasurer, 1619 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore Md.
CARL J. MURPHY, Editor SPHINX, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md.
-OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
ALPHA CHAPTER—Cornell University, Ithaca, N Y.—Maceo Thomas, President; Carter Howell, Secretary, 217 West Avenue, Ithaca, NY Wilson-
BETA CHAPTER Haward University, Washington, D C—President Harry I Wilson, Corresponding Secretary, Oscar C. Brown, 2447 Georgia Ave., .N.W.
GAMMA CHAPTER, Union University, Richmond, Va.—President A. D. Price, bee
EPSILO^CHAPTER^University of Michigan, Ann Arbor-President, Marion S McCall; Secretary, J. T. Lee, 718 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor.
ZETA CHAPTER, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.—President, E E Capie, b» Edgewood Ave.; Secretary, H. W. Green, 1120 Yale Station.
ETA CHAPTER, Columbia University, New York, N Y
THETA CHAPTER University of Chicago, Northwestern, Illinois, Chicago, 111—Presi^eSfcH Payne, 4615 Vincennes Av, Secretary W H Haynes, 3763 Wabash Av
IOTA CHAPTER, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N Y.-President, Graham Burwell, 518 Adams St. Syracuse; Sec'y, Richard G. Bondurant 302 Cedar f., Syracuse
KAPPA CHAPTER, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio-President Ear D Alexander, 61 E. 11th Stheen; Secretary, Albert 8. ibmd.l 57 E. 11th Stieet
MU CHAPTER, University of Minnesota-President, Earl S. Weber, 410 Edmund St., sf Paul, Minn.; Secretary, Louis C Valle, 2441 Fifth Ave., St Paul, Minn
NU CHAPTER, Lincoln University, Pa.—President, Timothy Meyers; Secretary, Frank
XI CHAFTER,nWilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio—President, Frank M. Reid,
OMICRONeCHAp0TERa-UnI?;efsit5r ofPittsburgh and Carnegie School of Technology° Wilber C Douglass, President, 538 Oakwood St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; Secretary, Richard Jones, 222 N Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa nVlin _
PI CHAPTER, Case School Applied Science, Western Reserve Cleveland Ohio— President, Raymond Jackson, 7802 Dix Court; Secretary, Robert S MarUn, 6208 Quincy Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.
RHO CHAPTER Medico Chi College, Philadelphia, Pa.—President, W F Jerrick; Secretary. I. M. Lawrence. ,,.„, ,
SIGMA CHAPTER, Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.—President, Franklin C. Myers, 806 Tremont St.; Secretary, E. Jordaine, Gray's Hall.
TAU CHAPTER University of Illinois, Champaign, 111.; President, OscarRandall; Secretary, Co'urtland S Booker, 602 E Clark St., Champaign, 111
UPSILON CHAPTER, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas—Maceo White, President; Judge Jones, Secretary, 1101 Mississippi Street
PHI CHAPTER Ohio University—William C. Matney, President, 72 Grovsner St., Athens Ohio- Secretary, H. Dandridge, 72 Grovsner Street, Athens, Ohio.
CHI CHAPTER Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.—Owen D McFall, Sec'y T>m CHAPTER University of Pennsylvania—President, Raymond P. Alexander, Houston Hall'univ of Pa.; Secretary, John E Lowry, 4101 Chestnut St Phila., Pa
ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Louisville, Ky.—Secretary, L Lae Brown, 1106 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, Kentucky .-*««.«—*»
BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Kansas City, Mo.—J B Isaacs, President 813 Tenth Street; Corresponding Secretary, I F Bradley, 400 Haskell St
GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Detroit, Mich.—President, Cecil RowSette, 276 St Antoine St., Detroit, Mich.; Secretary, F W Penn
DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER, —J H Hilburn, President, 1944 Druid Hill Avenue; Secretary W B Garvin, 317 W Biddle Stretet, Baltimore, Md
EPSILON-LAMBDA CHAPTER—President, Daniel Bowles; Secretary, G B Buckner, 2329 Market Street, St Louis
ZETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Norfolk, Va.—President, G. W. C. Brown, Tidewater Bank, 738 Church street Norfolk, Va.; Secretary, H S Stanback, 913 Glasgow street, Portsmouth, Virginia
DANIEL D. FOWLER
Brother Daniel D. Fowler, aged 27, president of The Dixilene Co and ex-national president of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, passed away at his residence, 2233 E. 90th street, after nine days' illness of pneumonia.
Deceased was a son of Mrs Capitola Fowler, and brother of Dennis H. Fowler.
He graduated from Case School of Applied Science with the degree of B Sc (gumma cum laude) in metallurgy, and gist at the Standard Car Wheel Co
Early in the life of THE CLEVELAND ADVOCATE he was a member of the staff and won for himself esteem and appreciation from its management
He was an ardent worker in St. John's A M E Church, having taught a class in the Sunday school for a number of years. A -great deal of his time recently had been devoted to the upbuilding of The Dixilene Co. which he formed some time ago, and to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to which he gave immeasurable service as national president in 1919
A few months ago he suffered a nervous breakdown, from which he never completely recovered; added to this the grief at the death of his sister only a few days ago, and the effects of dreaded pneumonia, he could not withstand the strain.
Fowler Laid to Rest
As Thousands Mourn.
From the Cleveland Advocate
Funeral services over the remains of Daniel D. Fowler and his sister, Amelia Pauline, were held at the late residence, 2233 East 90th street, Friday. Rev. Dr. Peezavia O'Connell officiated Mrs Orace Willis Thompson with Mrs Henry Minter at the piano, sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" with much pathos Dr O'Connell's address was full of solace for the bereaved The members of the Alpha Phi Alnha Fraternity president, including National ^President; Lucius Lee McOhee of the University of Chicago, who came to Cleveland for the funeral, clasped handi with fraternal grip around the coflin of the esteemed brother Fowler and gang as best they could the fraternal parting hymn, "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again."
Floral tributes were numerous, and attested to the esteem in which "Dan" was
held. Pallbearers were Lucius L. McGee of Theta Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha, National President; Selmo C. Glenn, Raymond Jackson, Elmer J Cheeks, George P Hinton and Ormond A. Forte, all of Pi Chapter Cleveland Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery^ The fo'lowing telegrams and resolutions were read at the services:
TELEGRAMS
"Our fraternity joins in deepest sympathy at the loss of our beloved ex-president and In-other, Daniel D. Fowler. We shall feel his absence all the more keenly because of his active interest in his fraternity and because of the worthy example he set in manly living and praiseworthy ambition. Our warmest sympathy goes out to his family and relatives as we join in lamenting our mutual loss."
NORMAN L McGEE, National Secretary
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Howard University, Washington, D C
Relatives and friends of Brother Daniel 1>. Fowler: In this hour of your bereavement and sadness, Theta Chapter of the Alpha Phi A'pha Fraternity extend their most profound sympathy The news of Brother Fowler's death was a sudden and unexpected shock to those who knew and admired his manly qualities and who had recent'y seen him in the prime of strength and virile manhood He died when manhood's morning almost touches noon, and while the shadows still were falling towards the west; he added to the ban or human Joy and were everyone to whom he did some loving service to bring a biossom to his grave, he wou'd sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers. In his death his fraternity lo.-sos one of its ablest and best be'oved members He typified those highest ideals by which our organization is guided We bow our heads in grief and sorrow at this moment in honor to his departed soul, out in the night of death hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the ni3tle of a wing
C. H. PAYNL, President Theta Chapter A'pha Phi Alpha Chicago, 111
OFFICE OF GENERAL PRESIDENT
RESOLUTION'S.
Whereas: In the, great Providence of the Unknown, even the destiny of man is h-e'uded; and even our best knowledge forbids us to look into the future to know what the course and lit of each one shall no: srd
Whereas: In our own time, pale death has come amur.g us and separated fr"m
us the beautiful soul of one, our beloved Daniel D. Fowler, whom we loved as a brother, cherished as a friend, and honored as our General President fo 1919; and
Whereas: His death came to us all as a surprise—a thunder-shock out of a clear sky—so shortly after his very successful administration as our chief executive; yea so shortly after our great convention over which he presided Be it resolved
1 That the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity pay its tribute of brotherly love and fraternal interest in him by being represented at the last public gathering around his ph—.*,,.,I remains, by its General President our fraternity express to his '• 'rod, host of loving friends, ai -omrades who mourn his <Je warmest sympathy and sharing of 8of our separated brother
In his death we feel that a home has lost i faithful guide, Cleveian \ has lost a patriotic citizen, the race a youthful, ambitions and valuable man who»> future wa3 just beginning to dawn, and Alpha Phi Alpha has lost a sterling jewel, a conscientious, beautiful soul The fraternity loved Daniel Fowler and Daniel Fov,ler (loved the fraternity And today at this hour, I express the sigh of regret of his death of over 1500 of his fraternal comrades.
And now, though he is dead, he shall not die, though he has been taken away on the fleet white horse of death, he shall be borne back to us on the wings of memory We shall emulate his inspiring service for his fellowman, his ideal shall not perish. His devotion shall be born anew within the hearts of each one of us He shall not have lived and died in vain.
Sympathetically submitted, LUCIUS L McGEE, General President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity t February 13, 1920.
Whereas: Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to call forth one of his most useful servants from the vineyard of service here on earth, to the mansion prepared on high; and
Whereas: The community has sustained a serious loss in the passing of Daniel D Fowltr, an earnest teacher in the Sunday School, an organizer of young colored men, a credit to his profession, a worthy citizen; and
Whereas; The race and mankind have sustained a loss in the passing of one, who by his indominatable energy, fortsight and leadership was mainly responsible for keeping Ohio colleges open to Negro students during the period of the existence of the Student Army Training Corps; and
Whereas: The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has sustained an irreparable loss In
the passing of the founder of the local chapter, an ex-president of tht national organization of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, a loyal and faithful brother; Therefore be it
Resolved: By the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, in solemn conclave assembled, that we extend to the bereaved mother and family of this dearly beloved son and brother, our heartfelt sympathy and deepest regret in the loss that they have sustaintd; and be it further
Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, Daniel D Fowler, and a copy be maintained among the permanent files and records of the Pi Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
PI CHAPTER
Raymond S. Jackson, President.
BROTHER DANIEL D. FOWLER
"Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath, And stars to set—but all, Thou hast ALL seasons for thine own, O death!
We know when moons shall wane, When summer birds from far shall cross the sea, When autumn's hue shall tinge the golden grain—
But who shall teach us when to look for that?"
Daniel David Fowler has crossed the great divide The yawning chasm of the grave has oped its ponderous jaws to receive him, and we, his brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha art left on the naked edge, beholding!
In the noonday—with life's glorious sun just in the zenith, he has passed on, a vessel fit for the Master's use
Noble and inspiring was his life, e'en tho it wasfilledwith vicissitudes Therewere always days of calm and sunshine, of lowering clouds and tempest, of ebb and neaptide. But his "spirit" of unwavering zeal for service "transcended all" else in his life and he was veritably the "servant of all" with whom he came in contact, in a degree limited only by his finite capacity.
He met death with fortitude born of a life of preparation for launching out into the unknown—(with his lamp of hope trimmed and burning.
And now we say that Daniel Fowler is dead What do we mean? Such a man never dies He has entered on a long vacation at the close of a life crowned with honor and usefulness Dan has become a citizen of another country and Alpha Phi Alpha mourns his passing
The reflected glory of Daniel Fowler's life shall be forever a light unto the feet of Pi Chapter, guiding us onward unto the "Perfect Day."
Sleep on now and take thy rest, dear brother, for iwe, thy comrades, know and understand that the life thou hast lived is but "a mysterious episode—a gleam of light between the darkness of the womb, and the darkness of the grave—a flash of activity between two great realms of stillness."
We shall not say "adieu," Brother Fowler, rather let us say "Au revoir."
ORMONDE A FORTE, Pi Chapter,
Cleveland, Ohio.
THE PHI BETA SIGMA FRATERNITY HOLDS ITS ANNUAL CONVENTION.
The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity held its annual convention at the seat of the Alpha Chapter, Howard University, Washington, D C, December 30th and 31st, 1919 The general officers, field agents and delegates representing ten chapters were in attendance.
In the absence of the General President, Dr I L .Scruggs, the convention was called to order by the General Secretary, A L. Taylor. Wm. F. Nowlin was elected presiding officer for the convention and Julius M. Adams was appointed assistant secretary With this done the convention was
ready for business Reports from the chapters were made and telegrams and letters of greeting were read
The second day's sessions were held at the 12th Street Branch, T M C A At the morning session, A. D. Taylor, General Secretary, made a report of the work of the year, which showed that the Fraternity had gown from four chapters to ten, with a total membership of nine hundred and thirty-seven.
At the afternoon session, a definite policy for the coming year was outlined and adopted, after which the annual election of officers was held with the following result: President, Prof William Sherman Sav.ifre, Greensboro, N. C.;\ First "Vice President, James C Webb, Morgan College, Baltimore, Md.; Second Vice President, J D Jarmon, Kansas State College, Manhattan, Kansas; General Secretary, A L Taylor, Washington, D. C.; Treasurer Prof. William F. Nowlin, Norfolk, West Virginia; Editor, L. A. Eskridge, Howard University, Washington, D. C; Marshal, Thomas E. Busby, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa
With the selection of Richmond as the next meeting place, the final session came to a close
MARRIED
Dr Lincoln H Norwood was married to Miss Beatrice Sanders on March 3rd in Kansas City, Mo Their home is at 2404 Harrison street.
Bro. D. E. Haskell is"~m5w located at 621 J street, Sacramento, Cal.
BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER
Upper—left to right—Dr. Pyles, Dr. Lee,Dr. A. O. Mitchell, Attorney R. H. Gillum. Lower—Dr Norwood, Rev Isaacs, Prof Morrison, Prof W R Howell, Atty I F Bradley, Jr
CHAPTER LETTERS
NOTICE!—According to the General Orders issued by the Twelfth Convention, Chapters are required to have news of their activities in the office of the SPHINX by January 15th, April loth, September 15 and November 15th of each year Letters are always due on these dates No further notice is necessary Promptness in this matter means 100 per cem rating for the Garvin Cup.
ALPHA CHAPTER
Cornell University.
Greetings:
"Where there Is a will there is a way" Quite simple indeed to read but very hard to practice The new brothers of this chapter attended the first meetings—fresh from initiation—with curious, inquisitive Intellects and above all with the desired will The desired will enabled the brothers of Alpha to readily apprehend the workings of A P A as regards the by-laws, the constitution, the ritual and the A P A spirit
The subsequent meetings were attended promptly and eagerly because of one fact, not to say any thing of the other reasons. This fact is that the A P A Brothers here are tailing diversified courses which place them in various colleges of the University and consequently the regular weekly fraternity meeting affords the only time that we can all be together, iln the meetings the purport of the true ideals of A P A are emphasized These metings are characterized by readings and impromptu speeches After the meetings the brothers remain for several hours discussing the subject matter of the speeches Here the broader vision of A P A is carried out
It Is significant to note that the subject matter invariably has to do with Negro problems in regard to a better social order, to general education, to higher education, to business, to polities, etc The three conspicious means by which the Negro may gain recognition are power, education, and money Power can be gained thru politics of the right sort; education needs no explanation; and money is made thru the medium of business Industry and business offer positions to our Increasing number of technical experts. Now the Southern Negro may contend that he has money but can not receive recognition; others may present the well known barriers of politics But why not be optimistic and prepare?
The results of evolution are not effected In a minute, in a day, or even in a year. Those barriers can not endure forever In fact things are becoming better every day for the Negro but they are not advertised and Indeed are, in many cases, disguised.
Sticking to fraternity life, it must now be evident that with such discussions which are theorized in college and carried out in life it seems as though A P A will be one of the most valuable Institutions among the Negroes.
The meetings and discussions have had a cementing effect upon the brothers here. Just as the oat grain leaps and grows to maturity
LUCIUS L McGEE, General President
when sodium nitrate and other preparations attend so also have the brothers of Alpha leaped and bounded to matured to A P A men from this succulent spiritual food supplied at the fountain of our beloved fraternity.
Brother Robinson is still keeping the cinder track hot while Brother Foster made a grade of "Superior Intelligence" in a recent competitive psychological examination Brothers Sessom, Bow and Howell have all established themselves on the campus by passing their mid-year examinations with high averages
Fraternally yours, MARCEO A THOMAS 217 Wtest Avenue. Ithaca, N T
BETA CHAPTER
- Howard University
Brothers in Alpha Phi Alha
Greetings: Since the last Issue of the Sphinx much has happened at Beta Chapter. If you fail to find
quality then it must have been quantity that caused me to say much.
In order to awaken the A P A Spirit in some of the numerous brothers about Beta, the board of Managers gave an elaborate smoker on February 28 Among the many brothers who attended were; honorary brothers; Emmett Scott, George Cook and D O W Holmes.
At some time during the puffing each and every brother had a chance to fire a barrage of words through the rings, patches and steams of the ineffective smoke screen of his brothers After firing had ceased and the smoke somewhat lifted one could see the old and young conversing enthusiastically with each other and enjoying a hearty repast.
As the result of diligent work and being prepared to take advantage of an opportunity, four of our men and Mr S M Douglass were selected from among many aspirants, as the varsity debating team. Brother \V. T. An drews a very enthusiastic debater of the Twenty One class team Brothers F D Jordon and J G Woods of the twenty two class team are good, clear and quick thinking men with an impressive oratory Brother O C Brown received honorable mention for his ability as a debater Thus you can see that Beta is well represented
On March the 8th Beta initiated into A P A Brothers; E C Brown, E E Bassette, W C Ackinson, W A Folkes, W F Nelson, O L. Johnson, A. Woods, E Wright, and Thornton
Brothers: Dr Contee Cook and Ralph Young internes in Freedman's Hospital have successfully operated on the District Medical Board of Examiners lor a piece of paper which entitles them to practice upon men
Much success is wished Brothers; Goodl)e and Thompson and Mr J Clifford in instituting the Monumental Pictures Corporation for the production of motion pictures.
Brother Earl Brown has been elected captain of the base-ball team of Howard University for season 1920, we wish him much success. Tennis has opened here with a great boom with many enthusiasts on the courts
THE CHAPTER was the host at a most unique formal reception, given at the Whitelaw Hotel, Tuesday evening March 23 The event was elaborate in every detail and the gayest of the season. The hotel saloon wrfs beautifully decorated with a mass of palms, and music rendered by the orchestra was excellent Being the first social function of the chapter since the cessation of hostilities, unusual interest was manifested in the occasion The celebration of the Chapter anniversary will be long remembered as one of greatest moment, In all respects it was distinctively an Alpha Phi Alpha affair. Guests in attendance were of the elect of Washington's society among whom were: Dr and Mrs Em-
mett J Scott, Dean and Mrs George Cook, Mr. James A. Cobb, Dr. and Mrs. Simeon L. Carson, Mrs A M Curtis, Mr and Mrs C F, Lucas, Mr and Mrs G W B Overton, Rev and Mrs Emory B Smith, Professor and .Mrs Charles Wesley, Professor A. Russell and Miss Helen H Tuck
With all wishes of unbounded success to brothers of other chapters in their activities Fraternally yours, A ST GEORGE RICHARDSON Jr Acting Corresponding Secretary
GAMMA CHAPTER
Virginia Union University.
The past quarter has been crowded with notable events in the life of Gamma Chapter, and the lines of all the brothers have been characterized by vigorous activity.
There have been twelve brothers led into the mystic fold of A P A through Gamma Chapter, and now the chapter with thirtyeight active members is larger than it has been in its history The new brothers are: A J Payne, J A Bacoats, J L Cornitcher, V A Christian, W Porter, P L Henry, B L Matthews, W. D. Yerby, G. S. Martin, H. M. Ruffin, C J Waller and Professor C T Russell
Brother Russell the last named has been a member of the faculty here for about twelve years and is quite influential, also he is the best architect in this state and many important buildings, the St Lukes and the new Attucke Theatre buildings in Norfolk stand as monuments to his architectural genius
On the evening of March 26th, Rev S S Morris one of the leading ministers of this state and pastor of the St. John's A. M. E. church of Norfolk, was made an active honorary member of Gamma, and at the dinner which followed we were honored to have among our guests six brothers from Nu Chapter who happened to be in the city with the Lincoln University base-ball team, and even though they suffered a shut out at our hands yei they were happy with us to lay aside the spirit f rivalry and sup with us as brothers. Captain Miller Boyd and J Gatling of the Lincoli Nine made inspiring speeches alted Honorary initiation was held in tln> beautiful ball room of Morris Cafteria at which time one of the most progressive younr,bankers of the south, in the person of Mr .J S Jones Secretary-Treasurer of the Tidewater Bank and Trust Company Norfolk, Va„ was made Exalted Honorary memoer At the elaborate banquet tendered Brother Jones after the iniation there were about fifty brothers Among the out-of-tov/n brothers present were: G. W. C.Brown, A. D. Manning and H S Stanback former Gamma men who journyed from Norfolk to Richmond with their
friend Mr. Jones that he might not "tread the wine press alone"
In glowing and eloquent terms Brother Jones told of his gratitude lor the honor that was his and the Inspiration received, and also ..i1 his love for Gamma Chapter many of wnos in,ii.i>rs wei so efficiently associated with turn in business.
Brothers Morris and Jones are leaders In tut-ir chosen professions, the loran f in the pulpit and the- latter is one of those mighty biud is who is laying for this our race a sound economic foundation.
Brollur S H Taylor, lias won more honors than any other student in the history of the University At the annual social of the Athletic Association he received letters in has -ball, basket-ball and foot-ball and received a gold foot-ball for his excellent work in the last named sport. He has been picked All American end for three years. Like all true A P .A men Brother Taylor seems determined not to stop until he reaches the limit of his possibilities for when the judges of the preliminaries for the selection of our teams in the coming triangular debate (Union-Lincoln-WTilberforce) made their report, to S B Taylor's name led all the rest Brother Taylor was also elected president of the Athletic Association for the coming year and is also a member of the University quartet. He has surely excelled all and is a in."! I A P A man
Among the six men chosen to represent the Universtiy in the triangular debate are Brothers S. B. Taylor, H. S. Brown and M. L. Shepard Brotners Taylor and Brown will oppose Wilberforce at Wilberforce
Our honored president Brother A D Price and several other brothers from Gamma atcended the setting up of the New Zeta Lamda graduate Chapter in Norfolk, Va., to tell just how royally they were entertained would require too much space, suffice it to say that tiny traveled in Parlor cars and they soared higher until they returned.
Brother N. L. McGhee, general secretary paid Gamma a visit on his return home from Norfolk and brought us greetings from the general organization and from Beta Chapter
With six members of the faculty with the host of Gamma, it is stronger than it has been at any time and it is pressing onward and upward determined to do bigger and nobler things for A P A
Brother Professor Barco is now traveling in the interest of the Interchurch World Movement
Gamma extends to all A. P. A. men her sincere greetings
Fraternally yours, MARSHALL, L SHEPARD
Chapter Editor
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CHI CHAPTER
Meharry Medical College.
Dear Brother Murpyh:—
I suppose tliis letter will be in time to get into the Sohinx We are working hard down here to make Chi Chapter a grand one We have taken in 19 more new brothers and they are splendid fellows. We are hoping that we will lie abe to cope with the other chapters in our work We have already given our annual banquet which was very successful U sent you pictures of the charter members, S didn't get on the group or same reason We are standing ready to do anything for the uplift of the fraternity So shall we be proud to know from any brother any thing that will bring about an improvement of Chi Chapter of A. P. A. Fraternity.
Fraternally yours, President J J CARTER Chi Chapter
THETA CHAPTER
Cliicago University.
Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:—
Theta still lives In Chicago in spite of Easter snow storm and other unfavorable weather conditions each meeting night finds nearly half a hundred of us, heads together, hearts in unison at the old trysting place planning the schemes which control the progress and welfare of our chapter and considering carefully all suggestions and recommendations for the perfection of the efficiency, moral and fraternal development of the chapter.
The new administation has shown wonderful pep in keeping up interest in spicy meetings A number of very interesting subjects have been ably presented to the body during the past quarter. The initial offering was a most enlightening bit of alarming facts; "Diseases most prevalent among Negroes," by H. Reginald Smith, February 14, 1920. The second address February 28, consisted of the sad recounting of the experiences of General President McGee at the funeral of Brother Daniel Fowler Brother Homer Cooper, made the brothers all awake to "the Housing conditions in Chicago from the hygienic and sanitary standpoint The same subject was discussed at the following meeting from a social welfare point of view by Brother C. S. Johnson.
It is rumored that Brother C A McCoys has been seen on various occasions minus a certain little treasured pin that most of us wear over our hearts Uoon investigation it has been ascertained that the dear brother is also minus his heart Advices from St Louis, Mo., says that Miss Flora D. Green is wearing the pin and it is whispered about that she is also the proud possessor of his
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heart Any how Mack is always whistling "I'll he happy when the preacher makes you mine."
Brother Felix Butler spouse of his former Howard sweetheart and brother-in-law by marriage to Brother Red Miller of Miss., is located pemaneatly in the Windy City indulging in the practice of medicine and surgery
Brothers P G Adams, Clifton Hardy, "Win Emmons and Virginia Johnston are in our midst, althought not actively affiliated with the chapter
Brother Homer Cooper and Brother Charles Green former president recently won the midnight whist tournament at Provident Hospital where Brother Thompson and "ye chapter Ed are internes.
Brother r. <;. Qailey has returned from a lengthy visit in far western California in time to perform some very interesting operations and to assist in the opening of the Bruga State Bank of which he is an incorporator
Brother George C Hall is in the Bast in an extended tour giving his time willingly to the development and perfection of the Urban League Brother Hall's interest In his people keeps liim on a pullman a great part of the time and away from his extensive and lucrative practice
Brother Cooper is driving a beautiful Chevrolet French roadster, Doc is usually there now before the death rattle sounds.
With sincere greetings
BINGA DESMOND Chapter Editor
EPSIUON CHAPTER
University of Mieliigan.
It is with a sincere wish of success and brotherhood for the sisters Chapters of A P A that Bpsilon sends its contribution, for the Spring issue of the Sphinx
Since the last publication of the organ the brothers of Bpsilon have passed steadly onward Imbused with that spirit and interest thai lurks in the breast of every true Alpha Phi Alpha man. Spring vacation is on at Michigan. There has been a lull in the work of the Chapter, a few of the brothers having gone away for the holidays Before dispersing however, plans of the work for the rest of the school term were formulated Brother President McCall urged each of us to come back prepared to carry the work of the chapter to a successful close
On the 12th of March, the brothers of Epsilon were highly entertained by Mr and Mrs Robert ("arson, of Ann Arbor
The night of March 26th, is one to be long remembered by the brothers of Bpsilon It was the night of our Spring initiation Four trembling, strugglng, neophites, depressed as to spirit and sore of body, with parched throats
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and blistered feet, were lead across the burning desert There in the shadow of the silent Sphinx they saw the mystic sign of Alpha Phi Alpha The new brothers George M Brown, '22, A. L. Kidd, '23 J. J. Rucker, '23, and A.D. Wlson, '23 are in the Literary College of the University. Bpsilon looks forward with great hopes for these new men admitted to our fold
At the present the biggest problem before Epsilon, is one of adequate housing facilities With the past initiaton our number nas reached fifteen and present conditions afford room lor only seven in the house.
Though in school and naturally feeling a financial strain, at this time of thi year, the brothers made a sacrifice and each man pledged five dollars towards an initial payment on a house Though a small amount, the money was pledged unselfishly and with the true Alpha Phi Alpha spirit This amount with the help offered by our Alumnae members of the chapter in Detroit, would start a movement many times contemplated:—A Alpha i'hi Alpha House owned by Alpha I'hi Alpha Mtn at the seat of Epsilon Chapter.
Bpsilon welcomes Brother Leon V Anderson to our fold. Brother Anderson is from the University of Pennsylvania and entered the College of Arts and Sciences at the beginning of the second semester.
The coming commencement will take from our midst two .of our number Brother Max H Vann Ph C DeNorval fnlhank A B Epsilon is greatly pleased that she lias two such men to offer to the World, pleased not from a sefish standpoint but of their being Alpha I'hi Alpha men, men stepping into thebroad arena of life to do their bit for mankind
Again wishing the greatest success to the sister chapters
Fraternally yours,
Secretary Per \V. B. B.
ZETA CHAPTER Vale University
To the jjrothers of Alpha Phi Alpha:—
Zeta again rejoices to greet you in the approaching close of the college year. There is joy and satisfaction over the splendid and i(instructive work wrought by the Fraternity at the great convention held in Chicago; there is joy, too, over the election of the general officers whom the fraternity honored to guide and direct affairs for the period of 1920-21 The vigorous spirit of the active chapters together with the timely birth of others (chapers) to say nothing of the big and noble work which the general organizaton has accomplished and must accomplish, affords Zeta a keener sense of her own individual responsibility, and these facts rather lend
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themselves to the awakening of any chapter from the inertia apparent somnolence We wish again to renew pledge of selfish and unrelenting support to the General Organization in all that it attempts
On the time set for General Organization for election of officers, the chapter held a meeting for that specific purpose. But by reason of lh, illiuss of our former secretary, Brother Steady, 11 was Impossible to report the result on the date fixed. The following brothers were elected: E E Caple, president; T M Ross, vice president; Harry W Greene, secretary; II S Flemming, treasurer; W E Manning Set-geant-at-arms
Brothers J S Steady and R A Claymes, seniors in the Yale School of Religion and Brother G Unwell ot Yale College hope to receive their degrees in June
Fraternally, HARRY W GREENE 1120 Yale Station
IOTA CHAPTER
Syracuse University. Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha:—
Greetings
With great pleasure Iota Chapter sends forth greetings to all sister chapters. Since the General Convention we have been active and seeking to attain great things, not only for Iota but for Alpha Phi Alpha About two weeks before the General Convention we became active but were too late to have a represeniaiive of us at the convention tho' our good will was with the brothers in assembly
Our General President suggested that each chapter seek some goa. Right here it gives us I>I.asure to announce that we have gotten faculty recognition. About two weeks ago a committee of Iota chapter held conference with one of the deans of the University and a little later with our esteemed chancellor concerning faculty recognition of Iota Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and they were assured that we are recognized by the heads of one of the leading universities of the country and would do all they could to help us in our difficulties Thus we feel that we have accomplished something But we do not expect to stop at that but to get into greater activities of the university and let them know and see that Alpha Phi Alpha men can do and keep up to the standard set by the white fraternities of the school
We have a fine bunch of men here that do not intend to let the chapter fall but keep up their scholarship and fraternity activities Our distinguished president is well known in the University as an athlete He is a member of last years champion relay team and his name is Brother Burwell and he is a student of Law. On the foot-ball squad is Brother
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Douglass, tho' not a member of the regular team he is striving hard to make
Ait present we have ten active members, namely Brothers Burwell, Bondurant, Caren, Carer, Center, Douglass, Harrison Lomax, Molaney and Posey They represent the various collegeshere Medicine Law, Liberal Arts, Engineering and Pratory On thej whole they have the fraternity at heart and consider it a part of their scholastic work
Next week we are giving our annual banquet and in view of the fact that we are recognised we have secured one of the leading members of the faculty to address us AIs, we have Brother Robinson of Alpha Chapter and Brother Lyndan H Caldwell of Iota Chapter as speakers Brother Robinson is a senior at Cornell and is w-ell known in Alpha I'hi Alpha activities Brother Caldwell is a pianist and a graduate of the college of Fine Arts.
Our officers are: Brothers Graham A Burwell, president; Richard G Bondurant, vice president—secretary ; Benjamin E, Harrison, treasurer; Frederick C Douglass Sergeant-at Arms and James L. Lomax historian.
Now that our respective schools are about to close for the year let each chapter begin laying the foundation for a bigger, better Fraternity and for the greatest of all conventions, the Thirteenth Annual to be held in Kansas City, Mo
Again we extend our hearty greetings to the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.
Fraternally yours,
RICHARD G. BONDURANT Vice President—Secretary
KAPP
A CHAPTE R
Oliio State University. Dear Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:—
It is again that we greet you with fraternal felicity Our activities have not been numerous since we last greeted you in these columns, but altho not numerous, we are well satisfied with them We were honored by the presence of our esteemed General President, Brother McGhee, on February 20th Brother McGhee addressed the audience at the opening meeting We met on the above date and he captivated all who heard him as he told in his own inimitable way the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha. Following the public program was a banquet which was attended by Alpha Phi Alpha men only. Seldom has fraternal spirit been more general or gone higher than at this banquet We were overjoyed to have the Genera] President with us because it afforded all of our brothers en masse and in instantes the opportunity of coming in touch with his dynamic personality
On May 5 Kappa will have charge of the weekly Convocation Services at Ohio State University, This is the one hour during the
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week that the President of the University is accustomed to address the entire student body. But President Thompson has graciously deferred to us on this occasion, and we desire to render a program that shall come up to Alpha Phi Alpha standards in every respect
I must not fail to mention the fact that at our most recent initiation on March 6, five new members became bound the "tie that binds." Our present active (resldenl student) membership is thirty one
Our annual prom comes on May 7, 1920
We cordially invito any and all Alpha Phi M:>h;i men to be present wth us at that time It shall be a gali sion
I must not fail to mention that the committee selected by Brothers Doctors Method and Tribbitt to choose a name for their new hospital, chose the name Alpha which was innposed by Mrs Charles Chayons or this city This was out of respect to the members or Brothers Method and Tribbitt in Alpha Phi Alpha. In Alpha Hospital Alpha Phi Alpha has something to be proud of to no less a degree than have the proprietors of that very worthy institution The occasion for being proud The predict for Alpha Hospital a long and fruitful reign in the cause of making lite happier and fuller for the persona whom it may serve.
Checks are coming in slowly, albeit, but steadily towards our Bouse Fund. We still have visions of a " house for Kappa" before the end of another year We realize thai the possession of a home is about the biggest thing any chapter can achieve at this particular time and we are seekng this in the hope that all other things shall be added on to us an incident to this accomplishment
Kappa sends best wishes to all of he'r sister chapters and wishes for them that all their desires of whatever nature may he speedily fulfilled
Very Fraternally WAYNE L HOPKINS
Ohio State University
MU CHAPTER University <>f Minnesota
As soon as its delegates had returned Mil chapter held a special meeting for the purpose of considering changes made necessary to conform to the last convention The reports of the delegates were submitted, after which, in accordance with the convention, new officers for the chapter were elected The chapter secretary, Brother Louis C Valle was Instructed by President Earl Weber to immediately communicate the results of the election In the ''.eneral President and the General Secretary. Treat effort was made to have all new men and recent Initiates at this meeting in order to instill in their minds more of the spirit
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and the greatness of Alpha Phi Alpha Individually each delegate has been imparting his enthusiasm to those who did not attend .mention
Plans were discussed relative to the grand tax which the members of Mu Chapter hope to have paid by the tirst of May A new membership committee was appointed, K. Homer Cannon being chairman. Brother Cannon and Brother H B Shepard chairman, Initiation committee, are preparing for the chapter to hold an Initiation in March exte/ided by the chapter to Brother Dr
An expression of thanks and appreciation Ellis W Burton who has worked so hard to iiaki .Mu Chapf r a reality Brother Burton who is w.'ll known among brothers of other chapters was one of the first presidents or T!ila, and was a greal factor in helping to leventh convention a success When opportunity presented Itself tor Mu Chapter to again become active Brother Burton took a leading part, providing a meeting place, and did all he could to hold the chapter together until such time as it could be strengthened by alumni and those Who returned from overseas.
Mu Chapter feels greatly benefited by the Is I convention and is going to do Its utmost to become stronger
.Mu Chapter also extends its best wishes are! greetings to all the other chapters.
Recently a committee was appointed consisting of the most prominent men of Minneapolis to draft the new Home Rule Charter for the city The members of Mu Chapter arc highly ilatid over the fact that one of their number In the person of Attorney William. R. Morris has he n appointed along with other representative citizens to draft a charter Tor the city Brother Morris is an honorary member of Mu and has practised law in Minneapolis tor a number of years being held iii very high esteem hy I1the legal profession here,
RAYMOND CANNON ,J,\ Oakland Avenue Minneapolis, Minn
NIT CHAPTER
Lincoln University.
To all Sister Chanters, iiri iIngs;
Three distinctive features of Lincoln University commend themselves to us by way nr review First the annual Religious Revival was held during the second week in January. And it is not amiss to state that this period was marked by a general spirit of re-dedicatinn and of good-will not transcended in former yeas Further, The Tnlerehurch World Movement conducted a Life Work Campaign here These meetings were essentially religious But the paramount consideration was
THE to impart first hand knowledge of social conditions among Negroes in America, and to the students the full realizaton of their responsibility toward their fellow-men, that they the students may choose such lines of endeavor as would best aid their fellow-men Brothers George E. Haynes and A. L. Jackson, of Beta and Theta Chapters respectively were moving spirits in the campaign The former was appreciated mainly for his clear and forceful presentation of the basic facts of the case While the latter was chiefly pleasing by virture of his convincing optimism and his brilliant inspirational talks
A second institution is with us this year by way of revival I refer to the Inter-collegiate Debates. This feature will doubtles receive the commendation of all former Lincoln men, likewise the best wishes of all the many admires of Lincoln.
Tlie trials were held under the auspices of the Helta Rlio Forensic Society of Lincoln University at Mary Dod Brown Chapel during the evening of March the twenty-fourth And as a result of the showing made at that time by the entrants it is pleasing to note that two of the three men chosen as "varsity" debaters were supplied by Nu These trials, in the opinion of those fitted to Judge were somewhat lacking in the display of oratorical flowers and the bombastic elements which were formerly distinctive attributes of the Forensic Art of Lincoln University. But this apparent loss in the imaginative element was amply off set oy the solidarity and brilliancy of the arguments.
The third feature which invites our attention, also here by way of revival is the hearty interest in athletics now manifested in our student life The Base-ball Team at this writing, is touring the South
And now sailing out into unchartered seas, Lincoln University is soon to witness the first formal appearance of the College Fraternity upon her campus For before these pages will have reached your eager hands Nu Chapter of the Alpli:i Phi Alpha Fraternity fulfilling the one cardinal principal of leadership will have indeed become "First of All" realizing that leadership belongs eternally to those who blaze the trial, we are morally certain that the thousands who will follow ns can not efface our foot-steps. We have chosen the sixth of May as the date of our first formal appearance For this ' Tie we have planned ;i program to lake place in the chapel in the afternoon This will be followed by the initiation of the three candidates for Exalted Honorary membership, Messrs William A Creditt, J W Holly and George B Cannon After this the annual banquet of Nu Chapter will be held in the McCauley Refrectory As \n the execution of this reject every No Brother is determined that Inis occasion will reflect credit to the organzaie n
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First Nu Chapter is extremely proud to make known the marriage of our good Brother Lawrence M chamberlain to Miss Hazel -eatrice Jonnson ot Fairmount, West Virginia. The wedding took place on the twentieth of February at the home of the bride's parents
Next, it may be of interest to note that a mass meeting in the interest of Christian Education of the Negro, was held under the auspices of Lincoln University at the Academ> of music in Philadelphia on Thursday evening March the fourth
Dr John B Rendall, of Lincoln University introduced Col F A Dennisson, Miss .uucy uaney and Dr Joseph H Odell who spoke on thla occasion One of the features of the evening was the showing of the moving pictures of the Lincoln-Howard Foot-ball game This was the first showing of these pictures This mass meeting was the first of a series of such meeting and it was auspiciuos.
Two debates will be held at Baltimore and Richmond between Wilberforce and Lincoln University and Virginia Union and Lincoln Universities respectively These contests will take place on Friaay evening April i.-.r eth.
We welcome, with unalloyed zeal, the efforts of our brothers at Gamma toward the acquisition of a chapter house We are no less concerned with the establishment of Zeta-Lambda at Norfolk But we are especially pleased to note the revival of Eta Chapter at New York. The influence of this re-fraternization will be felt everywhere in the organization Tliis is a fitting climax to the activties of the Fraternity for this scholastic year. For there where West joins hands with East and North greets South, every truly great institution is represented.
Nu Chapter desires for sister Chapters of Alphia Phi Alpha, the realization of every goal set for this year
"Go put your creed into your deed, nor speak with double tongue."
Fraternally yours, TIMOTHY E. MEYERS, Chapter Editor,
XI CHAPTER
\VillK>rl"orce University
Dear Brothers:—
Since our last letter Xi Chapter has been thoroughly alive in the movement of reconstruction
Though in the midst of this movement we paused to lead to the holy altar of the Alpha Phi Alpha the following young brothers. Brothers W T Blue Jr., S B Smith, C M
Terry Chas McGhee, L P Woodson, Clarence Calloway, J B Manley J L Brinkley, J L Drew and Riley Jackson on January 31st., and completed our spring initiation on April 10th,
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On February 1st., our chapter was visited by Honorary Brothers N S Scarborough and G. N. Henderson both of whom delivered forceful and eloquent addresses which were very enthusiastically received.
On February 14th, the chapter House was a scene of a very elaborate anniversary banquet given by six brothers who were initiated in 1918 The guests of honor being Brothers Professor F A McGinis and Miss M S Booth
Those present, were Misses H T Jordan, Edwinna Woodyard, G C Harris, Eunice Singleton, and L Williams, Brothers F M Ried, F O Tyler, L F.Crosby, H C A Perrin and C S Long Jr
On February 21st, our chapter was very pleasantly surprised by the visit of our General President L L McGee Though his stay was short his presence was felt by each and every student as well as the faculty because of his eloquence address at our chapel services as well as his pleasing personality which is always sure to attract Come again Brother President
On April 10th, Brothers F A McGinis and C E Burch delivered the quarterly addresses coming from our faculty brothers
On April 11th, the chapter gave a farewell dinner and ceremony to the fourteen brothers who are to graduate this year. They are: Brothers W. R. Wells, D. A. Burrows, F. B. West C W Logan, C S Long Jr, L B Woodon, J B Manely, F O Tyler, D T Vines, J E Beverly, O O Morris, J M Majors, T B Hamilton and D O Ried
We have been very fortunate in having the following brothers represented on the basketball team: Brothers H H Hull, S B Smith, D O Ried, Charles McGhee, Burns Cassell and G. J. Banks who made several trips to places where there are chapters and extended greetings from Xi and brought back greetings from those chapters. Brothers H. C. Perrin, H. H. Hull and D. O. Ried are assured positions on the base-ball team
Our chapter's attention Is now being centeroil upon "Go to High School, Go to College" Movement the first week in June at which time we hope that we may uphold the standard of Alpha Phi Alpha by earring out the fullest extent the plans that have been given
In closing I will say that Xi Chapter is now enjoying a very prosperous area and the future presents us a wonderful ray of hope Fraternally, H C A PERRUN
OMIORON CHAPTER
University of Pittsburgh.
Dear Brothers:—
Tilings have been humming here in our chapter ever since the return of our delegates from the Chicago Convention We have adopted the budget system of raising money for our expenses both for the local chapter itself and for the payment of grand tax etc
Thus far the system seems to be a striking success
On Saturday evening, March 27th, the Omicron Chapter gave a smoker to all the students of Carnegie Technical School and the University of Pittsburgh at the Pittsburgh T M C A hut All present seemed to enjoy themselves very much Speeches were made by Brothers' President Wilbur Douglass and Leo Williams. Brother Attorney Stevenson also gave a talk on the good of a fraternity in the community
I shall now tell you of the hardest shock to Omicron received ever since her birth here This shock was n the form of the death of Brother Walter Cole who was murdered while in a store on February 25th. Brother Cole was shot in cold blood but, the murderer is yet at random
The masked man walked in the store ordered the store-keeper and Cole to put up their hands which thry did Hardly had Cole raised his hands when the fatal shot was fired.
Brother Cole was popular at the University among white and colored students and was a junior in the college department
On the reporters hearing of the death of Brother Cole, the leading dailies gave the murderer much publiity and aided much in attempt to capture Brother Cole's slayer
Mayor Baheock issued proclamation offering one thousand dollars for the capture of Cole's slayer I am enclosing a copy of the proclamation taken from the t'ittsburg Press
Brother Cole was a member of the A. E. F. and was wounded in France while capturing a machine gun, position single handed. For this act of bravery he received the much coveted Croix de Guerre witt a star
Omicron has not yet and will not for many years for get the hard blow dealt her by the murderer of one of the finest brothers in all the chapters With the death of Brother Cole comes a deep sorrow which will last in our hearts forever
body and sent numerous floral tributes in ex-
The local chapter attended the funeral in a presing her sympathy to the family of her late brother
At present I am trying to obtain a cut of Brother Cole to send to you for publication
Wishing all of our brothers the most i and happiest vacation of all their years Wa are still tin 'Cllmbng Omicron."
Fraternally and Sincerely
JOHN RUSSELL l:.\XI(I>l.l'lI Chapter Editor
I'l CHAPTER
Cleveland, Ohio
Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:—
I'i Chapter with her new crew of officers which complies with thi late ruling of the twelfth annual convention lias not only continued the good work but is struggling on with renewed energy for a bigger and brighter year tor the chapter and the organisation
The new administration opened with a most enjoyabe Inaugural banquet which was held .ii lleveland's popular rate "The Royal Inn", Bongs and coll ge yells mingled with short talks made ii ventng quite a lively one
The chapter was graced on this evening with Hi pres nee ol Dr William A Credit A M„ D. D. I.I.I), one <>r our newly made exalted ho aty members from Xn Chapter, and we claim honor of having been lirst to entertain the Dr. Credit sii.ee election to exalted honorary membership Brother Ormand A Forte on ccasion explained the duties of the newde commissii a ifive) which was created bj ii ganlzation at the last annual convention, and also riviewed the life of <air deerased ex national president whom we all loved so well
The annual freshmen banquet was a howling success when flva freshmen and o more were royally entertained with a very lively evening and an unusually tasty Bpread PI Chapter Is considering plans for securing
a in-w chapter house in the near future and feels quite confident that such a thing will soon he realized as a result of our present tforts.
The chapter with a large representation sat in a body at the Cory A M E Church to listen to our exalted honorary brother William A Credit, in his discourse on "The Five American Ideals." He pictured beautifully the way that we as a race might use such Ideals for making us bigger better and stronger
We are pleased to announce that Brother Jesse First I> D„ has opened with Dr Charles Garvin in their new office on E. 43rd and Cen-, tral Avenue
Brother M A Allen a graduate of Harvard University DentaJ Department Is planning to take the Ohio State Board examination in June We welcome Brother M A Allen with u« also Brother .1 H Scott of Iota chapter at Syracuse, N Y
PERSONAL, NOTKS
The kind old stork visited the home of Brother Ernest Jackson a few months ago and left a bouncing baby girl
The sportsmen and hunters of wild game have reason to envy the Brother Garret A. Morgan of his most pleasant and successful hunting trip a short time ago in old Kentucky
We know not the day nor the hour but sometime soon the wedding bells will he ringing for Brother Armen <'. Evans and .Miss Louise cannevile
Below are two verses for singing composed by Brothers Cheeks and Chavious They are wi'itte,, i,,r singing to the tune of "Maryland My Maryland" the same tune as that sung for the chapter song of two verses and adopted by
Upper row—left to right—Carew, l.omax. Moloney, Centre. Posey. Lower—Bondurant, V. Ties.; Harrison, Treas.; Burwell. Pres.; Douglass, Carter.
the organization at he twelfth annual convention as the Fraternity song. You may use these additional verses as you may see fit but would like to suggest that they be added or presented for addition if necessary to the fraternity song as verses three and four
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When college life and college days Are faded with our makers ways Winn toiling years have made us old And college life's a tale thats told
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And if the space be long and wide That parts us from our brothers Bide A soldered chain unites our band An memory links us hand in hand
Chorus for these verses
Alpha Phi Alpha still on high Will bind us close with memories tie.
Alpha Phi Alpha still for thee Our hearts will yearn eternally
Fraternally yours,
JESSE T BRIDGEMAN Vice President.
RHO CHAPTER Plularielpliia, Pa
The Brothers of Rho Chapter gladly avail themselves of this opportunity to again give the hailing signal and the grip to the brothers of the various chapters through the Sphnx, and to express their sincerest wishes for a happy spring and a joyous and prosperous summer
To the under graduate brothers we extend the hope thai the approaching finals may prove an invigorating spring tonic, both mentally and physically. In short we want to extend our very best wishes for a glorious year not only fraternally but in every sphere of activity or endeavor in which the brothers may lind themselves
Rho Chapter is at work, sleeves up wading in deep, 11 is nut only our hope but our intention to make this a great year for Rho in every phase of the work of the fraternity Never before was there a better spirit among the brothers or a greater determination to make the chapter a real power in the lives of the men and a vital factor in the life of the community
At a recent election the following officers were elected: President, Dr. W. F. Jerrick; Vice President, C V Freeman; Recording tary, i>r I M Lawrence; Corresponding Secretary, .1 A Norria; Treasurer D DeHaven Hinkson: Chaplain, Dr. T. S. Burwell; Correspondent to the Sphinx, George Lyle; and Sergeant at Arms, J S Bewser All enthusiastic, enargetic, deep dyed fraternity
men who mean to make ther administration count
Ten new men, the pick of the city, have been elected to membership and will be initiated into the glories and mysteries of Alpha Phi Alpha on April 20th
The committee on Go to High School and Go to College "Week has been appointed and has begun work. They expect to work out a plan of campaign through which they hope to give the movement a real meaning in Philadelphia
Tile Brothers of Rho wish to say to the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha that nearly all of us will be in the city during the sessions of the-Business Mens League which will in Philadelphia during the month of August, and we wish to get in touch with every fraternity brother who comes to the city •hat we might do our part toward making his stay a pleasant one We are asking therefore, that any brother who expects to visit Philadelphia during tna period will communicate with our president at Douglass Hosptal, Lombard Street below Sixteenth, Philadelphia
Very fraternally yours, GEORGE LYLE, Correspondent
SIGMA CHAPTER
Harvard and Boston Universities
Sigma Chapter sends greetings to all:
"With enthusiasm running as high as we could wish for we dare say more appreciate than ever before, we are hard at it What Alpha •.ii Alpha stands for and what longer a doubt in the minds of the Boston calibre of men Sigma Chapter has are no public, but instead it is being realized and GALLEY 7—SPHINX
realized more readily han was at flsrt thought, •when the policies through which these realizations have been carried out were outlined by the present administration Upon inaugnrantion our present administration through the prudence of our executive head saw the speaking need of social uplift work in and around Boston, and to this end it outlined and employed policies the fruits of which can already be seen. Cognizant of condltiohs, partly the results of our recent war ami largely due to the inactivity of the ordinary thinkers mind, it has stimulated Sigma She has rolled up her sleeves and gone out with the fixed determinnatlon to have society in around Greater Boston feel her in the field iif service
Sigma has accepted her share of the responsibility to restore the Old World to a normal state; she accepts her obligation to give to society men with constructive ideas and to this end she has fomulated
policies which includes the following: To aid community uplift work by furnishing the various social working organizations and Churches with speakers for different occasions. As for the application of this phase of our policy, we point with pride and appreciation to the comthe direct leadership of Mrs Butler R Wilson munity hut for Soldiers and Sailors, under and the League of Women for Community Service. Sigma Chapter has instituted at the Soldiers and Sailors Hut and open forum with Brother A L Saunders as President It is the policy of the Fraternity to have at least one Alpha Phi Alpha man appear on the Forum's Program each Sunday The public lias already shown its appreciation and cooperation by flilling the hut to its capacity each Sunday At the League of Women Club for Community Service, it is the intention of the Fraternity to institute a similar service The acceptance by this body of our offer of co-operation was manifested by them on "Students Activity" Night, February 27th Out of the seven numbers which were presented, five were Alpha numbers and were as follows:
Address of Welcome by Miss Maria L Baldwin, President of the League Response by Brother Dr Franklin A Myers, President Sigma Chapter Students' Prophet by Brother B.B. Jourdainee, Jr., Secretary Sigma Chapter. Remarks by Brother Herman E. Moore National Vice President Alpha Phi Alpha Piano Selection by Brother Nathaniel Dett Harvard Glee Club Sans.*
Through these two organizations to whom too much credit cannot be given and the churches and other organizations, Sigma is defining not in words but by her deeds the principals for which Alpha stand Through her willingness and ability to serve humanity, she is welding influence in and around Boston which in the course of time will speak for itself
Another phase of Sigma's policy is to stimulate the business interest among our people by placing before the public Alpha men with scientific business training We solemnly believe that inter-racial relatons between the Negro and the white man will improve in proportion as the Negroes' economic condition is advanced That the Negro status in the business world determines more than anything else his destiny in a result of this activity, already one Sigma Chapter man has secured a position with one of our young corporations in the capacity of Sales Manager We hope to place more before the scholastic year ends
Fraternally yours,
LUTHER R. WHITE Corresponding Secretary
Brothers:
TAU CHAPTER
University of Illinois
Tan Chapter sends greetings to her sister chapters
We are on the home stretch of what has a very successful year for us At our I spring initiation we initiated men into the mysteries of Alpha Phi Alpha These men are typical A Phi A men, the kind that have upheld the ideals of the fraternity. Our material wealth has increased to the point where we are seeking a suitable location for a chapter house of our own
Tlie Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity held their annual convention here for three days during Hi,- Kaster recess Tau Chapter extended greetings to the convention
We regrei that we will soon lose our president, Brother Oscar Randall, who has guid rl (he chapter for two years Brother Randall, will complete the course in civil engineering this term, and expects to live in Chicago
Tau is backing the "Go to College Movement" We feel that each chapter should get behind this movement as it is vital to the race
Tau Chapter wishes her sister chapters the e possible success.
COURTLAND BOOKER
IPSIT..ON CHAPTER
University of Kansas
Brothers, Greetings:
Since our last letter to you we have initiated three new men into the chapter, Brother J L McKenzie a freshman in the school of liberal arts Brother Alexander Gatewood, of sophmore in the school of Fine Arts and Brother Harmon Cooper a freshman in the school of pharmacy We feel proud of these men and we know they will add much to the life and success of our chapter All together we have twenty three active members and eleven 1'ledges
Next month we will have our first Mother's Day We expect many ot our parents to be with us on that day; because they have been aroused and many have expressed their desire to visit us in our University home. From this year on we expect to make this an annua' affair.
Another thing that we are looking forward to will, great Interest is our annual spring party. We always try to make this the climax or social functions for the school year and I am sure the committee of which Brother old is the chairman will make it even better than ever before.
We will lose two of our Charter members this year Brother Benjamin H Brown will
graduate from the law school and Brother Frank C Heariold will receive his degree in Civil engineering We regret very much to see thena go for they have been so faithful and they have rendered such excellent service while with us Both of these men have already shown great ability along their line of profession i we know they will make good when they naeei the big problem of the world.
Upsilon sends her best wishes to all of her sisters chapters tor unity and great success Fraternally yours, WM I' .GTJRDEN
Corresponding Secretary
CHI CHAPTER
.Meliurry Medical College --
Dear Brothers:
As you know <'lii Chapter is still in its embryonic stage hut Judging the future by its only mentor, the past; it bids fair to become one of the brightest stars in that greatest of intellectual and final constellation in college lit,- The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
Here at Meharry there are three fraternities the Kappa Alpha Psi, the Omega Psi Phi and our own and an Intense hut friendly rivalry exists among the three: Chi Chapter numbers some of the best talent in the institution All three deparments being represented, The Medical Dental and Pharmaceutical departments aml tlie Brothers as a whole are permeated by a boundless enthusiasm 17 new members were initiated in our last initiation out of a very large number of applicants We will lose 10 members in this year's graduating classes all of whom are splendid fellows and have labored unceasingly to create a stronger and greater Alpha Phi Alpha
We regret very much that Chi Chapter was not represented at the General Convention in Chicago However, we are greatly elated over the wonderful work accomplished and the many progressive changes enacted by the *>rethern assembled Chi Chapter extends greetings to its sister chapters and best wishes lo the brothers of the same for a happy and lucrative vacation
Tlie new members are as follows: P. B. Brown, (',. R Warren T G Benjamin, C J Lockley, M L Lockridge, L .TO Williams, D, 1> Lewis R T Winsted C H Llthcot, G L Haines, TO I Robinson, W D Brown, N Roberts, C. W. Steele, G. N. Adamson, N. W. Lockley, and P C Freeman
OWEN McFALL Corresponding Secretary
PSI CHAPTER
University of Pennsylvania, Houston Hall IT of P
April IS 1920
Greetings, Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha (fraternity from Psi Chapter, the youngest of the fold:
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Long, long years ago, there came to the historic institution, situated on the west bank of the Schuykill River in the quaint, quiet Quaker City of Philadelphia, I say, there came to that grand old institution, which was founder by Benjamin Franklin, a young man ,,i color, inspired with ambition for an education Those early days of his college career, which play so potent a part in the moulding of one's life, he spent 'neath the shades on "Old Penn's campus Four years passed; and commencement brought this youth to the rewards of his diligent labors; and Pennsylvania sent, in the ensuing year to Cornell University, one of her sons for post-graduate study
In tlie history of our county, men of Pennsylvania have played a most worthy part And so, with pride does Psi Chapter point to this son of Pennsylvania, whose activity in our Fraternity's pre-natal days helped organize the mother Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, for he was one of tre "original seven" men.
And so, as years have passed since 1906, each year hs produced its quota of men desiring a chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at the University of Pennsylvania In 1914 Itlio Chapter was established, with the city of Philadelphia as its chapter seat, dn the ensuing years we have worked side by side as brothers for the betterment of Alpha Phi Alpha. But the need for an individual chapter grew and grew, until upon Rho's recommendation, the plenipotentiaries, assembled at the great Chicago Annual Convention granted us privilege of establishment Brother Lucius McGee's term as president could not have been marked by a more initial moment than the establishment of Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. This new chapter, the very first and grandest event in his term as our Honored President, shall ever do him justice.
It was shortly after the return of the delegates from Chicago, when eighteen men assembled at the University of Pennsylvania, and on January 21st 1920, established Psi Chapter. Such an occasion had been longed for and hoped for by many of the older men; and it was marked by untold devotion and unadultered fraternalism on the part of those eighteen brothers, some graduates, some undergraduates, who assembled as charter members.
As a mark of appreciation, the chapter elected Brother W. Leroy Berry of Newport, a student at Jefferson Medical College and a former Pennsylvania man while undergoing bis pre-medical trainlng,-the first President of Psi Chapter But recognition of the chapter could not have been gained from Pennsylvania's Tnter-Fraternity Council of which Psi Chapter is the only colored member, unless the officers, all of them, were matriculated at the University of Pennsylvania. Con-
sequentlj, at the close ot the first meeting, Brother Berry resigned ids office as President, Therefore, the chapter holds the deepest regard and appreciation for Brother Berry, who tendered his resignation, in order that he could be associated with the activities of the chapter at the school he loved so dearly And so, the chapter honored Brother Raymond P Alexander by electing him to tile office of President Under his leadership, we are cherishing prospects for a grand and glorious future, and are looking forward to naught but remarkable success for Psi Cluster. Brother A. R. Thomas was elected Vice President. A more devout Alpha riii Alpha man than he cannot be had; and in him Brother Alexander will have a most worthy coleague As Treasurer we honored Brother Lawrence D Christmas, and as Secretary, Brother J Edward Lowry Brother Preston Carney (before our first meeting, "Wallie" C Johnson is our solicitor Brother Wallace never said a prayer in public; but now lie is a peerless expert on praying) became our Chaplain. Brother Dewey Rogers is our Sergeant-at-arms, and Brother Nelson, Historian and Sphinx Representative. With such a staff, we have no fear as to the future of Psi Chapter A house is never stronger or more durable than its foundation; and in these officers and the remaining charter members, Psi has an infallible foundation
Hard by our formation came the recognition from the Faculty and the Inter-Fraternity Council of the University of Pennsylvania, together with commendation that a fraternity of color had been formed at "Old Penn" At once the chapter co-operated with the Allied College Club of Philadelphia, the membership of which almost exclusively comprises Psi Chapter men In the near future, the "John B. Taylor Memorial Home of Psi Chapter" shall be dedicated. It is our sincere aim to do honor to this immortal son of Pennsylvania, whose name shall ever resound in the hall of fame as one of America's most I'am-ius and brightest athletic and Olympic stars, and whose caliber was that of a true fraternity man, had Alpha Phi Alpha only bein fstabin his day, and further, who>-^ innumerable trophies and palms the dead hero's sister has offered to us, as soon as our house is opened
On March 19th, we had our first initiation at which time there came into our fold nine men of examplary character Or these nun we are justly proud, in that they have already been infused with the spirit fraternal, and have warranted us to expect much from them. They are Brothers: Frank Aris Howard McNeil, Billiard Robinson, Emanuel Wright Clarence Scarborough, Clifton H Hert, Wesley Waters John Thomas, and Andrew F Stevens,
Socially, thus far, l'si lias been Inactive, She Is planning, however, her first gala event,
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her Annual Senior 'Prom' at the time of the Intercollegiate Meet, which will be held in our Athletic Stadium. The Convention dance at Chicago cannot be well excelled; but it is our plan to "go one better" "Be fruitful and muitply,"-\vliat ancient philosopher gave this maxim to guide our progenlc activity? At
any rate Psi Chapter is starting everything right. She believes in "live wire". Brother Preston C Johnson, whom the delegates at the last Chicago Convention will remember as a representative from Etho, has now added to our Cold I'ri.-ton C Johnson Jr Young Miss Christmas and little Master Thomas
make up our quota of "live wires." More is in store for a future fall issue of Psi's letter, (with apology to the brother responsible for his statement and to some older brother, whose modesty sliall brand me as an inconsiderate radical in polite society.)
I'si Chapter has elected to exalted honorary
membership Brother Andrew P Stevens Brother Stevens insisted upon being Initiated; and so ho was taken in as an active honorary member first, lie has long since been an outstanding figure of respect and fraternal love on the part of Pennsylvania men As a student there years ago, his love for the institu-
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tion and the "boys" here has ne'er grown cow He is a parner In the firm of Brown & Stevens,-the foremost Negro banker of the North, and B prospective can ate tor the Pennsylvania legislature We are Indeed nappy to present to our sister chapters tor exalted honorary membership a man of the eattber of Brother Stevens. "I'm with you I.K.ys In your trials and troubles, to help you 1 am with you in your pleasures and your work; and l am with you to help make Alpna flu Alpha as big as line, and as grand as it can be made." These are. the uttering* of tins great philanthropist, upon whom we are ever proud to bestow sueh a well deserved honor
l'si Chapter lias 1 a active along other lines also The societies of the various departii, ins are as is well known, not open to Negro i i and MO,men of the fraternity have organized two societies in honor of gr.-at A color. Mn tlie Towne Scientific School, SvTtartOB School and College. the Dubois Scientific ''lull has been established, and hi the Medical and Dental Schools the Daniel Male Williams Surgical and Oral Society These are to em- knowledge the first societies of their kind in any of the "Big Five" colleges; and liny have been highly commended by the lacultj and student body o» the University of Pennsylvania
l'si Chapter wishes for her sister chapters a pleasant and prosperous summer, and much during the following years
Fraternally,
M RUSSELL NELSON
Sphinx Representative.
ZI:TA LAMIJDA CHAPTEIt
Norfolk, Va.
The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity called Into activity its members residing In Norfolk, Portsmuoth, Newport News, Berkley and surroundng district by the formation of a graduate chapter on April 8rd. In this thriving center of Negro business activity, there lias been felt for a long time a need for more sympathetic co-operation among the leaders, and those members of the Fraternity living in this community, knowing as they do th p culiar spirit of sympathetic cooperaton which Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity engenders, mad, application to the General Organization of the Fraternity for the establishment of a graduate chapter
The General organization acted favorably upon the application .and granted the establlshment of the- Zeta-Lambda chapter of the Alpha I'hi Alpha Fraternity Upon the occasion of tin- establishment of Die Zeta-Lambda Chapter, tie- brothers of Norfolk and surroundtng cities were favored with the presence of Brother Norman l> MeGhee of Howard University, Washington, D, C, General Secretarj of tie- Fraternity; a large delegation
from Gamma Chapter, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va., coi isea of Brothers: v D Price, President <>i Gamma Chapter, s B Taylor, T I' Turner, D B Beverly, D W, Uavia, and Thomas Mason; Brother Roane, ,,{ -ran Cnapter, Univ of Illinois; B Hier .1 s Jones, Secretary-Treasurer of the Tidewater Hank and Trust Co., Exalted Honorary member of Oamma Chapter
AI completion of for i i connect!d with the selling up of the cnaptir, the brothers repaired to a banquet room when they enjoyed a repast Interspersed with inspiring remarks from the several brothers .Most telling remarks were made by Exalted Honorary Brother .1. s. Jones. He told of the great opportunity now in the business world for the Negro ami the need for greater cooperation in the movement tor economic Independence lie assured the brothers that the it spirit of iTat'realism which permeates every member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity with whom he has made acquaintance convinces him that there are Indeed great bene fits to he deprived from association with such men
The following is a list of the officers and their addresses, President G. W. C. Brown, Tidewater Bank & Trust Co.. TS8 Church St.. Norfolk, Va.; Vice President .A D Manning, Southern Aid Society of Va., Newport News Va.; Secretary H s Stanback, in;: Glasgow St. Portsmouth, Va.; Treasurer s I'' Coppi 664 Church St.. Norfolk, Va.; Chaplain A. J. Wei's, 628 Queen St.. Norfolk, Va.; Chapter Editor, .1 Warwick Johnson, Tidewater Hank & Trust Co., T38 Church St. Norfolk Va
Very fraternally yours, II S STANBACK Secretary Zeta-Lambda llhapter
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