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THE SPHINX, APRIL, 1925
adequate knowledge of the tenets of the organization. In his successor, Brother F . D. Bluforde, the chapter feels that he has caught the spirit of Brother Merry, and that success through his efforts is assured. We were especially gratified to add to the personnel of our roster Professors Emmett A. Cox, of the Berry O'Kelly School, Method, N. C.; Brooks Dickens, of Shaw University, Raleiph N. C.; Alphonse Henningberg, the Slater School, Winston-Salem, and Roy Lay, principal Asheville High School. These neophites have come to us highly recommended and we feel sure that in them is the mettle which is characteristic of all true Alphas. Cordially and fraternally yours, IKVIN W.
TAYLOR,
Secretary.
MU L A M B D A Washington BROTHERS,
CHAPTER. D. C.
Greetings:
Our chapter reports progress—real progress. Since the last issue of the S P H I N X , we have adopted the budget plan of financing the chapter, and so great has been its success thus far that we take pleasure in recommending it to other chapters who desire to elevate the plane of chapter finances. Bro. Howard Long, former general president, was the chairman of a very able budget committee. W e are proud to announce that we have had two rousing meetings in the interest of the building of our local chapter house. Bro. Irving Cassell, who designed the building and has the erection in Charge, was present at the last meeting and went over the plans in detail. The ardor of brothers like "Parson" Smith is serving us in good stead in these hectic days. Emory refuses to let his ardor sag. "Charlie" Wesley's appointment as chairman of the Building Committee was a happy selection, too. The drive for "bucks" will start at an Alpha Phi Alpha banquet, sponsored by Beta Chapter on St. P a t r i c k s night in the new Dining Hall. Mu Lambda intends to put its shoulder to the wheel and its nose to the grandstone until this proposition goes over the top. Several new faces arc appearing among the Old (rtaard now. "Billie" Brewer, "Charlie" Burch, "1'riif." Beckham, "J. C." Grant, and "Charlie" Mills all look good to us. "Has anybody here seen Herring?" We regret to announce that our good brother, Norman L. McGhee, the redoubtable "Mac," is about to leave us. One of our charter members, he has always given us the fullest measure of his help and support; but since he gave his heart away, his interests have been in the West. So we bid you goodbye and Godspeed, Mac. "Out of the crucible, what," Has come a brand new Peerless Sedan. All congratulations to our worthy brother, "Parson" Smith. Keep knocking, Emory, you'll arrive! Since "Jinks" Davidson got elected chairman of the Personnel Committee, lots of new brothers have showed up at the meetings, but Jinks stays away himself. That's funny. " N a t " Murray sure is one good chaplain. He makes 'em short and snappy. What a rare treat to see "Fish" Garvin and "Parson" Smith engaged in conversation. "Fish" Gloom —"Parson" Ardor. "Bob" Ogle has developed a "parliamentary complex" since he's been 'sociating down there at the Senate with the old boys like Pat Harrison and Hiram Johnson. Bob sure is a stickler for form. We are all wondering what kind of a basketball team Eddie Lowery is going to bring us this year. The Omega scries are almost here and a spanking
twice in the same place begins to get painful, Eddie, old boy. " H a s anybody here seen Stratton?" Speaking of girls, did you say? Why, yes, congratulations are in order to Brother Louis Russell. Of course it's a girl! Oh, didn't you know? Why, yes, it's three weeks old. We are wondering if Bro. Long, supervising principal P. D. Q., will attempt to fine as many of his teachers as he does his brothers. Mu Lambda should have a gala ball with Merrill Curtis in charge of arrangements—and look who else is on the committee—"Bony" Jones, Eddie Lowery and "Fish" Garvin. Now we'll say, here's a combination hard to beat! One thing about this new administration of Saunders, Donawa & Co., they see that we get plenty to eat. One more, and then we're through. Who was it that said the rich get richer, and the poor get children? Let's see—er—was it Sophocles? Well, you might ask Norman Harris. But don't ask Arthur Curtis, or "Fish" or Merrill.
OMICRON LAMBDA CHAPTER. Birmingham, Ala. To
EDITOR OF T H E S P H I N X :
It affords your humble servant no mean pleasure to broadcast to the world of Alpha Phi Alpha, the glad news of the setting apart of Omicron Lambda Chapter, here in the nether regions of the South. Tins memorable event took place on the fourteenth of February. 1925. The honor of setting apart this Chapter fell to Brother C. W. Greene, Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta. After all official duties were discharged, the Brothers repaired to the Fraternal Hotel, and were served a sumptuous menu prepared by special caterers. Included in this courtesy were several friends of the newly formed Chapter. To Brother A. D. Stone, formerly of Beta, and Delta Lambda Chapters, has fallen the task of steering the ship. Brother G. N. Adamson, of Chi, has been selected as a fitting aide to Brother Stone. Brother Reeves, of Eta Lambda and Alpha Pi, records the history being made by this embryo Chapter. Brother U. G. Mason, of Eta Lambda, guards the purse strings. Brother Dowell is to guide our spiritual destinies. Your humble servant, Alpha Beta and Theta is the Associate Editor to the S P H I N X . Brother Wood, the smallest of our group, and Chi, renown. declares he will preserve order. - Brother McCall. of Epsilon, is the remaining charter member. These brothers belt the entire Birmingham district, and are actively engaged in the several activities of the district. Brother G. W. Reeves, Director of Athletics, of Miles Memorial College, is chairman of the Go-toHigh-Sehool. Go-to-College movement. He has enlisted the; aid of the various pastors, principals of the schools and the educational authorities in the interest of this movement. Brother Reeves is indeed the man for this stupendous job, for such it is in this district. We have the belief that he will more than heap honor upon himself and the fraternity in the execution of his assigned tasks. W e were honored quite recently by a visit from Brother Dibble. Medical Director of Tuskegee Institute. Brother Dibble came to the city to speak before the local medical association. Yours in the bond of Alpha Phi Alpha, OMICRON-LAMBDA.