T h e S p h m x April, 1 9 2 6 it bigger and better than any Epsilon has staged so tar. Completing his third year of training on Michigan soil, Brother McGraw brings to a close a period radiant with the unselfish spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha.
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pledgees brought in for inspection by the rushing committee. A n energetic program for six eager Alpha aspirants has been run off during the past six weeks. At the second meeting of the Sphinx Club, which was organized on February 5th, the Sphinx members had the honor of being addressed by Brother D r . Callis, Chicago's most distinguished founder and ETA CHAPTER, brother. Dr. Callis spoke on "The History of Alpha Phi Alpha." Not only was the talk instructive to the N e w York City pledgees, but it was highly enjoyed by the Theta men Greetings from Eta: who were present. T h e meeting was closed quite fittingly with the Alpha Phi Alpha hymn. Led by More than sixty brothers packed the meeting rooms Brother Wm. Gordon, who plays the piano, sings, of the chapter house and sent the first meeting of dances, or what you will, pledgees and brothers' the new year over the top with a bang. blended their voices with much andante and fortissimo. Business was begun with the election of officers. No ill effects have been reported from this incident. Attorney Ralph Mizelle was elected President on the The history of Alpha Phi Alpha was followed upon fifth ballot of a much heated contest. The other offiMarch 0th by a sketch of Theta's history. Brother cers elected were: Brothers Myles Paige, Vice PresiDr. Nelson Glover, for many years a burden carrier dent ; Claude Ferebee, Secretary ; Walter Scott, Treasurer ; Maurice Moore, House Manager; Rev. Mar- in Theta Chapter, talked to the pledgees about Theta's formation and subsequent growth. Dr. Glover, in sball Shephard, Chaplain; and Richard Thomas, his talk, stressed the fact that Theta men have' alChapter Editor. ways been willing to help each other and to emphaBrother M izelle, a former overseas lieutenant, began size internal rather than external phases of fraternity his administration with the old armv punch and effilife. ciency. On this occasion the pledgees were given an opporBrother James Fladger came back from the conventunity to show what they had learned about Alpha Phi tion bubbling over with praise for the Mid-West. Alpha Chapter locations. Several of the men gave a Incidentally, he's a Mid-Western man. one hundred per cent recitation, while the others did Brother Macro Smith, manager of the basketball marly as well. team, succeeding Brother Frank Hailstolk, who inIn order that the pledgees might retain the significant troduced the idea here at Eta, has rounded out a fine points in Dr. Callis' speech, they had been instructed Playing machine. Our first game this season was won by the committee to take notes on the talk. The comby a much heavier and seasoned Omega Psi aggregamittee was well satisfied when each man read an outtion. Our next attempt on the court will be against line that covered Dr. Callis' talk very thoroughly. Howard University. If confidence means anything, At the close of the meeting the men were presented tin- game is already cinched for Alpha. with Sphinx G u h Buttons. In a brief but appropriate The members of the team are Brothers Richard statement Dr. Glover explained the significance of the Harvey, Captain; Prank 1'ollitt, Quentin Hand, A. buttons and the spirit which the Sphinx Club men Hunt, Howard Dash, William Cornish, Theodore must show while wearing the emblem. Henderson and William Saunders, John lohnson and On March 21st another meeting of the Sphinx Club Richard Thomas. will be held, probably the last Sunday gathering of Brother Dr. I. McCown. from Ohio State Univ< the men before the initiation on the 37th. Brother -rsity, has made Harlem his home and is the newe t Attorney Editor Brown will talk to the pledgees about addition to the chapter house. In fact, he came in the general officers and their administration. No one along witli the new wall paper. is in closer touch with the general organization than Our social committee headed by Brother Harold Brother Brown and we are looking forward to his Jackman has been making elaborate plans for our remarks with interest. spring hop. Don't be surprised to be invited to the March 21st to 27th has been designated by the ChapBiltmore or Plaza some time this Spring. ter as "torture week" for the pledgees. T h e candiFraternally, dates. who will then he free from classes and studies, (Signed) RICK T H O M A S . will be corraled at the Chapter house. Then the hungry brothers who have been gnashing their teeth and foaming at the mouth will be unchained and the THETA CHAPTER, slaughter will be on. In our next letter we will report those yearlings who have survived. Chicago, 111. Theta is pleased to announce the affiliation of several brothers from other chapters. Among these are BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: Brother A. L. Jackson from Chi, a welcome addition After making its bow in the recent pages of T i n ; to the house; Brother C. B. Andrews from Alpha Pi. S P H I N X , the new administration at Theta swung into and Brother Curry from Tau. action like a well drilled company front. Indeed Capt. ^ >rus and his lieutenants are "dressing Theta's line" Theta is also proud to announce the debut of severely. For example, note that chapter meetings Brothers Chauncey Jones and Judge J. Jones as pronow being on time. This statement may not seem prietors and partners of a handsome new drug store startling, but Brother Wni. Gordon, our historian, has at 57th and State Streets. These two brothers have thumbed far hack into Theta's dusty files without presented the south section of the city with a spacious a "-'ail, trying to find a similar record. well-appointed establishment, a store which will be a credit to the community. Brother Judge J. and Not only has punctuality become a virtue, but comBrother Chauncey express their appreciation "of the mittees are functioning. For instance, the long ensupport which has been given them by fraternity men tombed Executive Committee has unswathed its in the city. bandages and is now shouting, " W e want work!" Naturally such requests are not ignored. The many friends of Brother Dr. Greer will be surprised to learn that he is now located in Rock Island in a word, Theta is at work窶馬ot 100 per cent perla 111. Brother Dr. Cooper, former national treasurer Ps, hut at least straining toward the goal. With a and long associated at 51st and State Street with' running start and no handicaps the chapter should Brother Greer, is reported to have said: "State mpke a good race in 1926, Street will still be here, Charley, if you ever decide Most of our attention just now is centered upon the