The SPHINX | Winter December 1925 | Volume 13 | Number 5 192701305

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COtfE AND r-i PAVF. CLOSER IN CLEVELAND

"20th Annual Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Cleveland, Ohio, Deaember 27-31, 1927

VOLUME XIII—NO. 5 DECEMBER,

Official ^Directory

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL *

President, Raymond W Cannon, J4O0 Oakland Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn

First Vice-President, Charles W Greene, Ave., N.E., Atlanta, Ga.

Second Vice-President, B.Andrew Rose 402S Bank Street, Dayton, Ohio

Third Vice-President, Robert P. Daniel, 181 West 13>th Street, New York City

Fourth Vice-President, Marion R Perry, 9 0 4 Broadway, Lie Rock, Ark

Secretary, Jos H B Evans,035 Beckwith Street, S W Atlanta Ga

Treasurer, Percival R Piper, 3807 Kirby Ave W., ..it, Mich

Editor, THESPHINX, Oscar C Brown, 225 E 53rd Street, Chicago,111

B. Jackson, 5912 Central Ave., Cleveland

James H Hilburn, 1944 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md

Peyton F Anderson, fli VV130th Street New York

Charles S Wesley, Director, Department of History, Howard University, Washington, D C INSURANCE ENDOWMENT COMMISSION

M S Davage, Chairman J Garland Wood, See'y Clark University, Atlanta, Ga 3763S Wabash Ave., Chicago W F Jerrick 1843Christian St., l'hila., Pa

Chapters

ALPHA CHAPTER, Cornell University, Iti N Y

President, O. B. Cassell, 217 West Ave.

BETA CHAPTER, Howard University, Washington, D C

President, Deckle McLean,127 Girard St., N. W.

'Cor Sec, Robert Jason, 7J7 Girard St. N W

GAMMA CHAPTER, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va.

President, H R Mitchell

Cor Secy., Chester L Washington, Virginia Union University

DELTA CHAPTER Montreal, Canada (Inactive)

EPSILON CHAPTER, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

President, Remus G Robinson, 1103 E Huron St

Cor Sec, J Leon Langhorn, 1103 E Huron St

ZETA CHAPTER, Yale University, New Haven, Conn

President, J M Ross, 445 Orchard Street

Cor. Sec, H. G. Tollivcr, 002 Chapel St

ETA CHAPTER, New York City College, Columbia and New York Universities New York City

President, Frank A Walker, 203 W 138th St

Secretary, A M Moore 203 W 138th St

THETA CHAPTER, University of Chicago, University of Illinois and Northwestern University, Chicago, 111 _

President, C Blythe Andrews, 3621 State St., c/o Chicago Bee

Secretary, Sumner T Bohee, 6412 Rhodes Ave

IOTA CHAPTER, Syracuse University, N Y

ident, A L Royster, 809 i St., Syracuse, N Y

Sen cil G Cook, 809 E Fayette St

KAPPA CHAPTER, Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio

President, Chas W Warfield, 220 Lexington Ave

Secretary, W C Pyant, 202 E Spring St

MU CHAPTER University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.

President, Chauncey I Cooper, 606 St Anthony Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

Cor Sec Archie James, 606 St Anthony Ave, Paul, Minn

NU CHAPTER, Lincoln University, Lincoln, Pa.

President, Richard Hill, Lincoln University

Asst Sec, John Haywood, Lincoln University

XI CHAPTER, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio

President, Wade Ellis, Wilberforce University

Cor Sec, Wra Randolph Hunt, Wilberforce University

OMICRON CHAPTER Carnegie Institute of Technology and University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa

President, Gerald Allen 28 Junilla St

S«cretary, Arthur T Crockett, 606 H«rron Ave

PI CHAPTER, Case School of Applied Science and Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio

p r ; o E Cohron, nil Ave

Cor Sec, W Robt Smalls, 2554 E 40th St

RHO CHAPTER, Temple University and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia Pa

President, W. F. Jerrick, 1213 Christian St.

Secretary, Kirkscy L. Curd. 048 N. 13th Street.

IA CHAPTER, Boston University and Ma chusetts Institute of Technology. Boston

President, David E. Lane, 20 Wellington St.

TAU CHAPTER, University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois

President, Virgil McKnight, 602 E Clark

Sec'y, Ferdinand I, I iCinnaird St

UPSILON CHAPTER, University of Kan Lawrence, KI

President, John D Bell, 1101

Cor Sec, James A Da r.sippi St

PHI CHAPTER, Ohio University Athens Ohio

Pres., Gilbert L Edwards, 72 * • •St Sec'y, Henry A Smith, 72 < ir St

CHI CHAP'lhR, Mehany Medical ( (Fisk University), Nashville, Tenn

President, D V ! v Medical Col: Cor Sec, Ivan B Hificm-, Meharry Medical College

PSI CHAPTER, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

President, Raymond P Rudolph Winston, 4047 Aspen St

ALPHA ALPi I PTER, University of Cii Ctncinnal

etary, Theo M Berry, i

ALPHA BETA CHAPTER, Tal ladga, Ala

ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER, Providence R I

President, Joseph Lubrey Dral

ALP of Southern ("aliform i 1 n, III, 2116 W 20th St , James W [or, 17S3 W 38th St

ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER, Universit) of California, Berkeley, Calif

President, G< 547 33rd St., Oakland, Calif

Asst Sec, Alvin Nurse, 3856 West St., Oakland

ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER, West Virginia Collegiate Institute, W Va

President, Alonzo Shaw Harden, W Va Institute

Cor Sec, Miles M Jefferson, W Va Collegiate Institute

TH E ©F=HIN X

Official Organ of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated

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Entered as second-class matter, December 20, 1924, at the Post Office, Washington, D C, under the act of March 3, 3879 Acceptance for mailing at special rate of postage provided for in section 1103, Act of October 3, 1917, authorized February 2:!, 1923.

STAFF OF EDITORS

Editor-in-Chief—Oscar C Brown 225 E 53rd Street, Chicago, 111 "Who Is Who"—George B Kelly 1 H3th Street, Troy, N Y "Editorials"—Victor R Daly 715 Florida Ave., N W., Washington, D C "Knit Fun" Elmer J Cheeks 10912 Quincy Heights, Cleveland, Ohio "History"—W. L. Hansberry Howard University, Washington, D. C. "Art"—Arthur W Ferguson A & T College Greensboro, N C •lames D. Parks Art Department, Lincoln University Jefferson City, Mo. "Literary"—Rayford W. Logan Va. Union University, Richmond, Va. "Special"—P. Bernard Young, Jr 61 E1It h Ave., Columbus, Ohio

Assistant Editor and Advertising Manager, SYDNEY P BROWN, 4838 Prairie Ave., Chicago

VOLUME THIRTEEN

h won'i be long now

The history of Alpha Phi Alpha <• "Have Graduate Fraternities A 'liaison D'Etre'V

Pan-American

Voters Elect 3 Councilmen in Clevland 10 lirother CI ayborne George 11

Brother George A Singleton, H

BroE F Alleyne, B.S., M D U Can Case's Jesus Save Ua

1927 NUMBER FIVE

ACTIVITIES OF CHAPTERS 14 Beta; Gamma: Kpsilon; Theta; Iota; Mu; Nu; Sigma; Tau; Rho; Phi; Alpha Reta: Alpha Kpsilon Alpha Omicron; Alphu t'i; Alpha Rho; Alpha Si^ma; Alpha Phi; Beta Beta; Beta Gamma; Epsilon Lambda Theta Lambda; Nu Lambda; Omicron Lambda; Sigma Lambda.

EDITORIALS Religion, Politics, and the New Negro 28 The Messenger Debate 28 Congratulation to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity 28

FRAT FUN

CUPID'S CORNER

Bloom-Lewis, Lisberg-Mullon, James-Galvin, Harris-Wingfield, Brazier-Lorden, Robinson-Logan, Hateney-Brown, ToulesRountree, Wear-Grant, Streeter- Dixon Byrd-Brown, Arnold-Carter

ALL PATHS LEAD TO CLEVELAND

Smoker, Opening Night, and Dawn Dance, Are Features—Dr. John Hope to Be Convention Speaker

By ATTORNEY PERRY B JACKSON and DK LEON S E\ ANS

THA T the 20th Annual Convention which convenes * in ( leveland December 87-31, 1927, will be the largest within our history is the opinion of close observers.

The reason? Some of the most important issues ever before this loily since the 1910 Convention in <hicago, which adopted the "Go-to-High-School, Goto-CbI!ege" program, will come up There will be Propositions to expand oar educational efforts and to perfect our internal organization by adoption of the executive secretary" plan of government

But thai is not all; Cleveland is noted for its hospitality, its splendid homes, its cordiality The success which attended the 1924 Republican national conventtonal and the 1926 Elks convention has spread the tame of the city far and wide

Hope to Address Public Session

Dr John 11.>(J<- president of Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga., will be the main speaker at the public session scheduled for Wednesday evening. He is a wonderful orator as well as an instructive talker

All-Ohio Committee

Ml the Ohio chapters have united in pledging 100 Per cent attendance at the convention, which in itself i'vsures a larger session than ever before Letters have been received from many pasl general officers who are planning to attend this convention, some of me old "war horses" like Raymond Pace Alexander ''"1(| Lucius Md

Entertainment

And not the least of these, my children, are the s'K'ial features One would not believe thai so many good things could be crowded into a week's time "•ere will be formal dances every nighl up until the *ee small hours, given by the local committee and '.'"'er fraternities and sororities. Of curse "the tux" ,s quite correct in Cleveland at formal dance-

Smoker

1 lie smoker will be a real feature this year It comes on Tuesday following the first session A 1 "'Tel supper will be served at the exclusive MetroJjohtan Club and the brothers will gather again to ,ln"l< deep of the "spirit" (not spirits) Le1 no one m »a this smoker or you Will forever afterwards re Bret it

Dawn Dance

rhe annual prom will be a dawn dance, From IS to *i with red-hot music So get ready now

Ladies

, Don't forget, brothers, that all day long every day ""•'•e will be breakfasts, luncheons, card parties, teas, ;'."(l theatre parties for the ladies, so bring your wives, "ances, sweethearts, mothers, sisters, and friends

The tentative program follows: Preliminary Program

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, i!>:>:

8:0OA.M.—Registration of Delegates and Visiting Brothers at Convention Headquarters, Mt Zion Temple S I'., corner E, 55th St. and Central Ave

10:00A.M.—Meeting General Officers and Executive Council Committee Room, Mt Zion Temple

1 :00 P. M.—First Session, Mt. Zion Temple.

1 Called to Order, Bro Geo E Cohron

2 Invocation, Bro Russell S Brown

3 Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn

•) Welcome Addresses:

(a) On behalf of Pi Chapter, Bro. Rohert Brooks (b) On behalf of Ohio Chapter Bro Rose, Dayton, Ohio

v Respond, probably Bro Oscar C Brown, Editor SPHINX, it. Introduction of General Officers.

7. Introduction of General President by Bro Clias H Garvin, Ex-General President

s Annual Address of General President

9. Appointment of Officials of the Convention, Committee on Rules and Cret dentials

It) Short Recess it Report of Committee on Rules and Credentials

12. Roll Call and Seating.

13 Exchange of Grip for Convention with Founders

• , 11 Communications

15 Appointment Special Committees

16 Announcements, Bro Geo P Hintou

17. Song, led by Bro. James Pierce, Director of Spirit and Enthusiasm Adjournment

5.-SOto9:30P M.—Smoker and Buffet Supper Met ropolitan Qui)

t0:30P.M.—Open Dance, honoring visitors, etc., at Chamber of Commerce

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1927

9:30A.M.—Business Session Mt Zion Temple

1 Call to Order; Invocation

2 Roll Call

3 Reading of Minutes

t Reading of Communications

5. Reports oi Standing Committees.

6 Report of Director of "Go-to-HighSchool, Go-to-Cbllege."

7 Half Hour Recess

8 Introduction of Visiting Honorary Brothers.

9 Founders' Address, probably Bro. C S Chapman

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HI Introduction oi other Founders present. 11. Announcements

n P M.—Meeting of Committees

Public Session.

6:00 P M.—Mt Zion Temple E 55th St and Central Ave. Master of Ceremonies, Bro. George 1". Cohron, 1 Song, "Lift Every Voice and Sing." :.' Invocation, Rev Bro, Jones, St Johns

Qiurch

3 Addresses of Welcome:

(a) On Behalf of the City, Mayor I. 1). Marshall.

(b) On Behalf of the fraternities, probably Dr las Owens, Kappa Alpha Psi

(c) On Behalf of the Sororities, probably Miss Pearl Mitchell, Alpha Kappa Alpha.

i. Sung, Pi Quartette, Bros.Geo. Cohron, H Atkins, Leon Evans, B P Styles ."> Response to Welcome Remarks, Bro

Gen Pres R W Cannon

6 Solo, Pro \V R Smalls, Pi Chapter

7. Open Convention Address, Pro John Hope, Pres Morehouse College

8 Introduction of G<neral < Iffio rs '.'. National Alpha Pi Alpha Hymn.

M:00 P M.-:;:<><)A M Kappa Alpha Psi Ilance

Tin usi).w DECEMBER 29, 1927

i(i:(in A.M Business Session, Mt Zion Temple

i Call to Order; Invocation

8 Roll Call

3, Reading of Minnies.

t Communications

3 History of Alpha Phi Alpha by Pro (has Wesley S. Remarks in History hi ..'her Jewels present

.' Annual Fraternal Address, Dr VV I'" Jerrick

8 Announcements

2:,00-4:00 P. M.—Meeting of Committees

B;00-9:00P.M.—Entertainment, Delta Sigma Theta Party

10:00P M.-2:00A M.—Reception by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, L927

10:00A M.—Business Session Mt Zion Temple i Call to ()rder ; Invocation

8. Roll Call.

3. Reading of Minute,. : ' • ummunications, 5 Reporl of Special Committees

•I Announcements

2:00P.M Animal Convention Picture

3:00Pi M.—Pilgrimage to Urn I) I) Fowler's grave

5:00-10:00 P. M.—Entertainment.

H :(l11 P M 3:05A M Annual Prom Formal

SATURDAY, DEI EMBES :;I, 1927

lOfOOA M.—Business Session, Ml Zion 'I'emple i. Call in ()rder; Invocation

.'-' Roll Call

3 Reading of Minutes i i'ommunications

• ' • 5 Reports of Committees ''> Ximination and Election of Officers

7 Selection of next meeting place for l!)2N Convention 8, Announcements <i Installation of Officers

8:00P.M Annual Banquet, suggested Caterer's ( lull.- Selmo C Glenn, Toastmaster; I up Awards ; Honors : Addresses

PI CHAPTE R

A l.PHA PHI ALPHA'S Pi in Cleveland is ready *»with all trimmings lor the greatest convention ever Prom the chapter president dnwn to the newest neophyte, the sweetening process has heen stirred in and all now remains is In put on the meringue nst coat of meringue was laid on a few days when Bro. Ctayborne George brought home a seat in Cleveland's ( ity Council For some time Brother George has led a group of stalwart fighters on behalf ol the colored citizens of what is known as the Easi End This was begun through the organization of Ihe P.ast End Political Club of which he was presili is just like George to keep heating away at the opposition until he could bring home (o us this d Weillfill meringue for Pi.

Cards are out telling us that Dr Stanley K Brown, a former presides) of Pi, was married toa Miss Viola Christy Hateney, of Newport, News, Va. last June Hie Cos all knew it long ago, but Starlit1} <iiil\ grinned and kept flirting with the Other fellows' gi in an efforl to fool 'em IncidentJy, Dr Brown, jusl :! fev ime in For certain recognition by hems appointed on the staff at Lakeside Hospital for the i ir, eye, nose and throat Th" Green for Judge Committee had a hard working secretary in Bro Perry B Jackson, and the telling which Attorney Green secured evidenced this Rrother Jackson has just indicated recentlj thai although his candidate did not succeed in securing election to the Municipal Court of Cleveland, the com-

mittee does not intend to slop hut is going to push forward until Pi has had some very definite pari in causing the election of a colored man to a seat upon the Municipal Bench of Cleveland

Bro: Norman L. McGhee, our former General Secretary; is said to have earned the reputation of being a hard and steadj worte The b>ysof Pi believe this: Witness the arrival of Norman, Jr., two months ago This is Mac's second edition Watch your step, Iri'iher! I say, watch your Step! The lace is not to the swift- hut to him thai endureth to the end.

Pi cannot help but hoist of the high type of spiritual leaders on its roster: There is Bro Rev 11 P lones, pastor of Si John's V M I-'. Church: Pro Rev! Pus set) s Brown, pastor of Mt Zion Congregational Church, and Pro Rev (iranmtm, pastor of Cory M p Church. A learned, intelligent trio, capable of lead ing aright a splendid Community like Cleveland

Pro W 11 King, Sr., who came to us from F.taLambda at Atlanta Ga., is making rapid inroads into the business life of Cleveland as General Manager of the Anchor Life Insurance Company, It looks as though Pi appeals to good men

Pro Alfred [> Price is now District Manager of the Ordinary llcpartntcnl of the Domestic Life Insurance Company at Cleveland Brother Price has found time to enter fully upon the work of preparing Pi for the hundreds of brothers who will he with us during the week of the GREAT BIG CONVENTION

As chairman of the Convention Entertainment Committee of Pi, Bro Dr B C Styles promises some surprises for everybody He has intimated that he has a unique program of social activities—in fact, tor fear of a stampede to Cleveland on the part ot brothers throughout the country Brother Styles is afraid to let even the brothers of Pi know what good tilings thev are in for

No use' worrying about lodging places, says Kro. Harvev B Atkins, chairman of the Homing Committee' lust bundle up your glad rags, pennants and other junk and conic on to Cleveland and try a slice ot Pi, 11.lines—real-honest-to-goodness-homes —our brothers and friends ain't got nothing but And, by the way, he is arranging a steering committee to see that none of the WHS become strayed or stolen while gazing on the fair damsels who infest the garden spot City of the world In the event you slip out of the hands of the steering committee, however, Brother Atkins plans to put a label on every delegate

There is awful small chance for the brother! of the "Arrears Brigade" to make a back door entrance into convention activities this year The why is Pis eagle eyed secretary, Bro W R Smalls He intends to cooperate with the General Organization m seeing that every entitled delegate finds a warm, hearty reception on all sides Incidently, he will turn the gun on the "Arrears Brigade."

Perhaps you won't believe, but Pi is actually overloaded with good "'en The funny thing about it is that every one of them is up to bis neck in work in his particular field. An old story found true at W, the busier the man the better the job Ample proof, Bro Pres George E, Cohron of Pi Despite his many duties pertaining to bis daily work, being compelled to IK-out of Cleveland two and three days out of every week, still the work of Pi goes forth with dock-like regularity Further proof Bro Dr Chas 11 Oarvin, perhaps'one of the busiest medical practitioners of our group in Cleveland You will find him at practically every chapter meeting Same is true ot Assistant County Prosecutor, Bro Selmo C Glenn That's the type that makes Alpha Phi Alpha the thing it should be,

Back to convention plans A warning to sister chapters Do you not know that Pi is going to make >t awful hard for the entertaining chapters that follow after the 1!>27 Convention If any of you plan to hid for the HI2H Convention, you had better send an instructed del cation for they might have to change their notions after witnessing Pi's meringue. Uont le bashful though—come, Pi does not really expect .vou to measure up to the things our entertainment committee is going to provide for you

IT WON'T BE LONG NOW

The General Convention Committee of Pi Chapter has just about completed all the plans for the greatest convention in the history of our organization This is no attempt at a publicity stunt, but a true observation of one who is not a member ot the committee at all From all appearances it seems that all we need is the presence of about live or six hundred brothers, their wives, sweetheart*, and lriencts and our convention might as well begin now tlut it Won't be long nov before we shall be able to show you the results of the plans which have been so carefully worked out Every feature for your and your friends' entertainment has been considered. AI W« •S asked is that each brother who can come do so t>i wishes this, our Twentieth Annual Convention to & marked by a representative from each chapte We shall show vou that Ohio is the natural come, 'icn state and Cleveland the logical convention city 01 •he Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity You will find more Negro students of c.llege rank b.r than in anv other

northern state We shall show you eight live chapters of our fraternity, which is more than any other itate can do You will find that out Ohio way a man >sa man. hut the best men are Alpha Phi Alpha men.

You will see the city that we love with its three N'egro councilmen, one of which—the one in whom Cleveland has the most hope and confidence—is an Alpha Phi Alpha man We shall have you see our main churches of which Alpha Phi Alpha men serve as ministers in the leading three You will meet and know Alpha men engaged in every worthy endeavor, trying to be of service to our progressive citizens To be sure, these are busy_men, but not too busy to make it pleasant for you and your friends during this our Twentieth Annual Convention. The colored population of Cleveland is about 70,000 They have the rugged characteristics of the inhabitants of the Middle West upon which is superimposed a love for culture, learning, and all that is beautiful and fine in civilized man

You will also meet any number of lovely sorority girls, for, as every one knows, the Alpha Kappa Alphas are convening here at the same time Then there will be men of other fraternities, fine men whom we like to know; for every fraternity likes to listen to a good fraternity man at heart when he speaks the language of fraternity, his and others

Many, many other things and persons you will enjoy, but we need not mention them for, surely, it won't be long now before we shall CLEAVE CLOSER IN CLEVELAND

FROM OUR PRESIDENT

BBOTHBI IN' ALPHA PH I ALPHA Greetings:

The time is drawing near when we must assemble again to review the work of the year and to plan for tlie future Reports from the entertaining chapter indicate that everything is being done to insure your comfort and convenience We hope this shall be the greatest convention

\s the year is coming to a close, I wish to thank the chapters and the brothers for their fine co-opera tion The support given me this year in serving our fraternity has been greater than, and exceeded that, of all previous years , , _ | also wish to thank you in behalf of the Cciicral Organization for the fine work which has been accomplished this year

The Umightv in His goodness has been generous with our fraternity He has seen fit to grant us another year of prosperity and progress For this we are thankful, and by this we should be urged to continue to do for this great organization

1 am urging all of you who can do so to come to the 'convention Those of you who have never attended a convention should do so now. It will mean much both to vou and your chapter All elements of our membership will be there—Jewel and graduate, undergraduate and honorary

There arc a number of things which could be mentioned here Hut I do not think the columns ol 'I lit SPHINX are appropriate places in which to discuss the innermost and vital matters of this fraternity Consequently) I shall mention just this one item lor the benefit of those whom chapter communication^ do not seem to reach The fraternity is still using a rule which has been in force for several years It is in effect, the same as that now famous quotati „ of some years ago "HE WHO SHUNS THE DUST OF THE ARENA SHALL NOT SIT 'NEATH THE OLIVE TREE." This applies to •ill business and social sessions In other words, good 'standing both with the general organization and the chapter is nocoisary to be eligible to attend And re-

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member 'THE WHEELS SHALL NOT BE GUMMED."

1 hope that this has been a fruitful year for each of you, and that I may have the pleasure of seeing all of vnu in Cleveland

With best wishes for a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Sincerely and fraternally, RAYMOND W CANNON, General President.

THE HISTORY OF ALPHA PHI ALPHA iIn preparation)

Did vim know that the Historical Commissi, n was at work, and need- your help, and without it, cannot succeed?

Did von know that the history of our group, m the making as it is. must be a cooperative endeavor?

_

Did you know that YOUR CHAPTER has not sent in its history, and because of this, two results may follow: (1) It may receive small space in the main account, or (2) it may only be listed as one "f the chapters

The answers are up to you, and you alone will determine your chapter's place in the records

The Historical Commission is determined to

complete our history in some definite study—it will not be an attempt, but The Preparation of a History of the Fraternity FOUNDERS, SPEAK UP! GENERAL OFFICERS OF THE PAST, SPEAK UP! CHAPTERS, SPEAK UP!

Write ANY INFORMATION you may have to—

CHARI.ES H WESLEY, Director, The Historical Commission Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Howard University, Washington, I) C

We are familiar with the resplendent record of achievement marking the rapid growth of Alpha Phi Alpha in numbers and power We know that its fundamental principles are true and strong. We believe that the men of the college world and other citizens of the United States see in it the embodiment of all that is noble in Negro manhood Let us make our achievements a matter of permanent record Urge your chapter to reply early to the questionnaire which is being sent out by the Historical Commission It is your mandate. Help us to put it over.

TH E HISTORICAL COMMISSION BJ ROBT li- OGLE, Secretary,

"Have Graduate Fraternities A 'Raison D'Etre'?"

By G NORMAN AIIAMSON, M.D. SPHINX F.ditor Omricon Lambda

THE seeming affront to fraternalism, suggested by the titular line-, might cause some to think that the writer is not an enthusiast for Greek-letter organizations—but such is not the case Having been privileged with serving in both an undergraduate and graduate chapter, in capacities ranging from "a floor member" to chapter president from doorman to conventinii delegate, evidence should be contained herein of sincerity—if not of consistent reasoning lie who is familiar with Greek-letter organizations among Negro college men known that the problems of the undergraduate chapter are as different from those presented by the graduate fraternity as college life, generally, is unlike the life "out in the world."

To the college undergraduate the Creek-letter fraternity is as much necessary to bis fundamental development and education as is athletics or chemistry, but to the college man, who is out tackling the task of obtaining bread and meat—it mean, - •inethiiig quite different The warmth of friendship, the stimulating effect of inter-fraternal rivalry, the invaluable result of having the high ideals of Greek-letter crgani/.i tions instilled within the youth at a time when he needs it most, constitute such a cherished constituent of student life that he increasing number of former members, finishing schools every year, made the establishment of graduate chapters inevitable Hence ,ne of the pioneers in Alpha Phi Alpha banded down this challenge to the graduating youth: "Not Alpha Phi Alpha lor College—but Alpha Phi Alpha lor Life"! The membership had now become consider ably large, but over half of the men were not only out of college but out of touch with the General Organi zation so the task of "reclamation" began How well success has attended the effort is evidenced Hi the establishment of some twenty-five graduate chapters which, with the forty-five undergraduate chapterhas a potential membership of over 3,000 About

1,700 of these are said to be "in touch" with the fraternal work But the words "in touch" are used advisedly here and actually represent :><>per cent more names than appear on the latest financial directory (See Srinxx lor October 1987, pp 88-27.) Is there any wonder that the question arises: "Have Graduate Fraternities a Right to Kxist :"

The average graduate chapter is faced with some such problems as the following:

(1) Recently-initiated college men, who graduated from schools in which there was never a Creek-letter fraternity or before such an organization was established there, naturally seek membership These newlyelected brothers find it exceedingly difficult to catch the "Fraternity Spirit." not having had it instilled within them while they were in a suitable environment and of a more impressionable age It is almost like the effort to keep a coal of fire red hot while it is removed from other heated coals in the grate

(•8) There is a marked tendency for the graduate brother to regard the organization similarly to a lodge; not meaning any disrespect to the latter organization either; however, college fraternalism should be altogether upon a different plane than secret society relationships The business or professional man joins the lodge to increase his clientele, the laborer usually identifies himself for the protection afforded in sick and death benefits. The Greek-letter fraternity offers neither—the main incentive lor join ing being the intellectual festivity, presented through contact witli equals

(3) The organization was founded by undergraduates and is therefore better suited to undergraduates, 'I'he graduate student has outgrown the particular need for which the organization was founded

III The "National Educational Week" movement in consideration of support given it nationally, is placing such stress upon education until the existence

of a fraternity, whos* chief purpose istourge young people to "Goti high school andcollege," becomes unnecessary.

(5) Ihat r.'nmiti chapters, especially, have drifted far from the"oldlandmarks of fraternalism" and by their past record prove that they have noreal reason for existence

In possible refutation of thecharges set forth the following nay be said:

(1) Enthusiasm is a natural characteristic of college students, while older persons, OUl experiencing the reality of life, areless emlmed with it However, such isnotsoessential atthis period, insolaras fraternal work isconcerned The graduate brothermay not exhibit so much of the "fire" of fraternalism, hut he uses the wealth of hisexperience to prevent the existing lire from consuming everything

(8) Lodges are parent- to Greek-letter organisations andhave furnished much of thebackgroundand training for theprogress which hasbeen made. No child should speak disparagingly of his parent In this case thesecret order should beemulated, rather than imitated

CO Thefact that thecollege fraternity was founded by andsuited to the needs of the undergraduate student is doubtless true, butthemantle of responsibility tokeep theorganization alive forthestudentIS Still upon hisshoulders after heleaves theivy-covered walls andstately halls—out in theworld | _

ID The"National Educational Movement is doing a great work in furthering general education for all classes, hutit hasnot(hatpeculiar appeal tonieiuof the Negro group that the "Co-To-HighSchooL Go-To-College" effort has Education—especially higher education for Negroes—is inneed ofall possible encouragement and aid.

C.) With over half as many alumni chapters as graduate ones, andthree-fifths asmany members,the graduate organizations are forging ahead—in spite of mistakes made and criticisms received Today they occupy theposition of affording thebest medium for keeping the alumni brother in touch with that which is worth while incontemporary college lite

DISCUSSION:

After allhasbeen said onboth sulci, thewriter is quite aware of the fact that therhetorically balanced phrases above will notdispel alldoubt from thereader's mini either way Although thealumni chapters of ilu-Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity were considered, vet—

•'That which issauce lorthegooseIs also sauce forthegander."

Negro Creek-letter fraternities have unquestionably Strayed Earfrom theideals of thefounders, in allowing sub-standard persons to membership m order ° swell numbers, in prostituting noWe ideals embodied in therituals of such organizations, andindulging m other fraternal practices unknown to thebest wluti Greek-letter fraternities Some have advocated depriving alumni chapters of the right to initiate candidates, huttohave their membership rather made up frcm members whohave either graduated or come to theseat of thealumni chapter, already acquainted with fraternity work Somany have joined suctiorganizations lor the mere prestige which flaunting a "frat pin"affords himin promoting selfish motives The unsympathetic membership is largely recruited frcm thealumni chapters—those who d.dnotjoinwe rnity while a student Creek letter lralermt.es are "Cntrial" today-as never before. 1IK- numbers have become vast andanylarge body savors oi amoD and is unwieldly f ,i,„

These organizations must become conscious oitne fact that the)areunder thescrutinizing test ot letting only the lit'survive In these days even thechurch luts been challenged as to whether it hasa ngni

exist Xo less prominent a minister than Dr T Mordecai declared ina sermon theother daythat: "The church hasnothing worth fighting for--nothing worth dyingfor!"

Have alumni chapters measured uptothestandard? A new dayhasdawned fortheNegro college student and student unrest, theciuntry over, attests to that day's arrival Have Creek-letter organizations been a help or a hindrance in bringing such to pass? Is anything "north fighting for"or ••north striving for" applicable to such organizations:- Have Graduate Fraternities a Reason for Existence!

TIME RIPE FORAN EXECUTIVE SECRETARY

By Attorney PERKY II JACK-SON,

Member, Executive Counril and Chairman Legal Advisory Board.

BROTHsits IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

For a number of years it has been the opUKOO, freely expressed bydelegates andofficers of theseveral conventions of ourbeloved fraternity, that there was genuine need fora stronger andmore centralized national government for llie Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity It isbelieved that thetime hascome when, in common with similar organizations, wemust perfect ourinternal government thru it maybetter function forthe good of usall: that wemay getthemost out of every dollar that wespend

At many previous c<nventions proposals looking forward tothis end have bun submitted, most of them calling forthecreation of the < ffice id"executivesceictary Their failure of adoption has been notso much because of their merit, asonaccount of a lack of proper understanding bythedelegates of how the machinery could beputinoperation andhow it would he financed.

At thecoming session in Cleveland* the motto is, ••Cleaving Closer illCleveland," andin line with that motto aproposal will hesubmitted looking forward to the creation ofthe office id"cxcculive secretary While it may need tobe amended, yet theplan has been given Cinsiderable expert attention andyouwill be advised by letters toyour chapters as tothefinancial budget required

We believe that thetime isripe, andthat theoccasiin is auspicious for the launching of this forward step by our fraternity Weareasking the brothers to give thematter their careful consideration b»rffc>re ii mine, totheconvension andtoapproach the sufjject with the customary open mind of Alpha Phi Alpha brothers, with only onethought inmind andthat,the betterment andprogress of ournoble order

May it suffice tosayinconclusion that thepropftd plan if adopted will notonly reduce overhead operating expenses hutfiring with it increased efficiency

FAIL NOT

Again the railroad; have granted USthe privilege under thecertificate plan wherein thereturn trip from the Convention will lieat hall-fare if webase 250 persons whoattend thecoming Convent! 11

This applies todelegates, visiting brothers andtheir families and their friends Inorder totake advantage , i this reduced rate a CERTIFICATE must be obtained with each ticket at the time of purchasing tickets TO Cleveland.

BE SURE, therefore, togettickets andCERTIFICATES the day before departure if possible In sialic cities it is easier to eet thecertificates atthe

The Sphinx, December, 1927

city ticket office rather than to depend on getting them at the station One thine, is certainly trut—if you wait until the last minute and try to net the ticket and CERTIFICATE at the station, you are going to have trouble, especially if there is a crowd at the ticket window

BY ALL MEANS BET A CERTIFICATE—and we are nearly pursuadcd to say, IF YOU NEGLECT TO GET A CERTIFICATE, DON'T COME TO CLE\ ELAND

The Fourth Pan-African Conference

TPHF Fourth Pan-African Congress, meeting in * New \"<.1k from August 81-24, 1927, was one "f the most notable gatherings held in the United States of authorities and students of many phases of the race problem Close to two hundred delegates, a total attendance of more than 5.000 auditors, nationally known speakers, scientific studies, a carefully prepared and strictly executed program, vigorous discussion, daily notices by the white press, and a general atmosphere of serious, scholarly study, made this Conis a memorable and significant landmark in the efforts toward racial unity and international understanding

That the Congress had elicited widespread interest was evinced by the presence, first of all, of a delegate from California, one from Oregon, and one from Wisconsin The neighboring stales sent a full quota; practically every sorority and fraternity commissioned duly elected representatives From abroad wire delegates from Haiti, Cold Coast East India, Liberia, Grenada, San Salvador, Barbadoes, Dutch West Indies, and Central Africa To be sure, some of these had not come for the specific purpose of attending the Congress The." •;/e however, without exception, men and women fully , Alined to speak of the particular problems in their varii us countries

The most popular personality was that of M Dantes Bellegarde, former Haitien Minister to France, delegate to the League of Nations, and Commander of the Legion of Honor Speaking with the verve that had gained him fame at the League of Nations, and with a passion fired by revolt at the oppression of his own people, he brought against the American occupant n an indictment thai all the rep.iris of the Amen can High Commissioner and a press blinded by the bigej of the "White Man's Burden" can not answer It the Congress did nothing more than acquaint thou sands with the true situation in Haiti, it was a success

Sec* ni] in I)iin was Chief Amoah the Third, of the (JI hi Coast, Africa Appearing now in multi-colored toga and turban, or again in correct afternoon or evening attire, he was living evidence of the ability of the African to retain the dignity of his proud past and to assimiliale occidental civilization. It was a delight to hear this full blooded African explain with an impeccable Oxford accent the intricacies of native production and marketing and the aspirations of one of the most progressive conglomerations in Africa He is, incidentally, reported to he connected wilii a group of native producers who are negotiating a loan of $2,(100,(1(10 from Wall Street for the exportation < I cocoa, of which his country is the world's greatest producer.

In the Honorable T Augustus Toote, a barrister from San Salvador, the Congress recognized a man If exceptional training which had given him on two different occasions the temporary position of attorneygeneral of the island It was very gratifying to learn, also, that he was a delegate to the House of Assembly of that island

These men are typical of the delegates from the other foreign countries and show clearlx thai tin PanAfrican Congress is something more than a PanColored-American meeting.

The morning and afternoon session filled die Grace Congregational Church to overflowing, The commit-

tee had been afraid to secure too large a church for these sessions; they had failed to evaluate properly the extent of the interest of those in attendance At these meetings, specialists in various subjects led discussions which were followed by talks from the floor Nor was this mere palavering A decorum that would have done credit to the "most august assembly in the world." an earnestness that impressed even indifferent and hostile auditors, and a scholarly presentation of facts that showed years of study and observation prevailed at all times

Mi ic formal speeches occupied the attention of a nightly audience of more than 1,000 men and wcmsil dim all walks of life The principal speeches were "The Passing of False Traditions About Africa," by Brother l)r. Charles Wesley, Howard University; "The Suppression of the African Slave Trade and the American Occupation of Haiti," by M Dantes Bellegarde; "The African Negro and His American Half-Brother." by Professor Melville J Herskovitz, of the Department of Anthropology, Columbia University; "The Economic Development of Africa," by Chief Amoah the Third, and Dr Leslie Pinckncy Hill, ['resident of Chcnv Institute; "Education in Africa," by Dr. Wilhelm Mensching"; and "African Civilization," by Mr. John Yandcrco k. At one of the afternoon sessions Brother Professor William Hansberry, Howard University, outlined the archaei hgical history of Africa

Out of these discussi.,ns grew a serL-s of resolutiins that represent what may be called the demands of the Negro for a reci gnition of the facts (hat lie has a definite contribution to make to civilization and that a policy of oppression is not only unjustified, but is detrimental even to the so-called superior nation. Through them all runs the convict! n that interracial r iperation and better understanding are the only means by which real democracy and g i\ernmen!s based in the consent of the governed can he attained

In addition, then' was formed a committee empowered to form a permanent organization and lo begin preparations for the Fifth Pan-African Congress which is to be held in 1920 The chairman of this committee is Brother Dr W F Du Bois, who served as general presiding officer with an impartiality and a grasp of all subjects which evoked the astonishment of all. and as chairman of the Committee on Resolutions with a comprehensive objective view of world problems that entitles him to the profound esteem of even those opposed to him

The success of the Congress was due however, to inne of the persons already named The arduous and even tedious work of organization, the raising of funds, and the arousing of interest, all fell upon Mis Addie W Hunton, the widow of the late Mr William Hunton Although she constantly kept herself in the background, Mrs. Addie W. Hunton and her Circle for Peace and Foreign Relations organized, financed, and realized the Fourth Pan-African Congress

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CHI CHAP TEH

Meharry Medical College and Fisk University

(Editor's Note: The letter of Chi Chapter has been brought forward because it is felt that everyone ought to be impressed with tlie splendid activity of this chapter. The chapter is to be commended and we hope that all other chapters will make an effort to emulate this outstanding example.)

BROTHERS I \ ALPHA PHI ALPHA, Greetings:

We are writing on the eve of the 23rd and while our minds, at the present time, savor of things pertaining to Thanksgiving, yet high and prominently placed on our scroll of thought are things Alpha ()l these things that which is foremost is our 1027 Convention ('hi therefore, greet you in the name of our coming convention and add our wish for an unbeatable and successful meet

The house here is teeming full and congested with news for the rest of the family of Alphas, and we hasten to unbelch and so fiad peace in sharing our news hag with you

Chi opened its activities on October lath by a welcome party to the new brothers who joined us from various other chapters This, of course, is only in accordance with our usual custom The affair cer tainly stood out in its uniqueness and was enjoyed by all who attended The scene of the festivities was created in the attractive home of Dr and Mrs S M I'tley Our entrancing dance music, furnished hy Bro. B. P..Conner's "Jazz Bandits," was without question the feature of the evening Record cannot he omitted of the galaxy of beautiful ladies which graced the occasion This is always a characteristic feature of Chi's festivities and as a sine quo Hon need none but passing' mention

The Brothers Welcomed

In this the faculty has joined the student hrothers in adding to their number Bro C 1- Cooper B.S., Ph.C, from Mu Chapter at the University of Minnesota Bro Prof Cooper is an Alpha addition to the Pharmaceutical Department. Mu has labeled him Alpha Phi Alpha and Chi unconditionally concedes.

From Tan Chapter at the University of Illinois comes Hi.. 11 I) West B.S, Bro Prof West is attached to tin- Department of Chemistry and brought us the Formula Aioo* Vioo, lie claims it represents a tpirii impossible to disorganize: so ipso facto will synergize onlj with such things as are Alpha Phi Alpha.

Other hrothers welcomed, for lack of space can only be mentioad here: Pros K E Bland, from Eta; Bill Harris, from Xu:Ted White, from Beta; Adams, Iron, Beta: Calvin, from Alpha Rho; W, A. Green, from Gamma; Baker, from Xi: Wilson, from Nu; Hoover, from Xi: lones, from Alpha Beta: llohnan from Alpha Theta, To the chapters from whence they came they create a loss; for us it is an appreciable gain.

Another social event given hy Chi which will long linger in the minds of those who attended, is that which took place immediately following the FiskHoward game, Planned for the entertainment of the hrothers from Beta Chapter, the affair was given at the palatial residence ,,i the Misses Stones (cor 17th and Jefferson), and ohl how can we recall the many favors of our charming hostesses? The affair was typically Alpha Phi Alpha We have, therefore, said enough

Our Meetings

While the routine form of chapter meetings is a thing common to all it is worthy ol note to mention a SPECIAL FEATURE form which Chi has set in vogue during the present administration The credit "l this is due to our little president Bro I) V

Jamison, jr., as sponsor in chief.

This special feature consists of an additional item lo our ordinary business program The item,is contributed hy one of our outstanding graduate hrothers and have, in the past, taken the form of addresses on various aspects of Alpha Phi Alpha life To say that these items have been without exception a source of interest and stimulation, an awakening of spirit, an impetus to devotion and fortitude, is to hut only inadequately attempt to enumerate the effects which these meetings have carried in their trail

Some of the hrothers who have been the medium of these messages are Bro Rev Dr T R Livingstone, Bro Dr I L Moore Bro W S Ellington, Jr., D.D.S Brother Doctor Livingstone with his usual high-typel oratory conclusively showed us how Alpha Phi Alpha means Faith, Vision, and Victory. Brother Ellington's address was an admonition to live up to the Alpha calibre, creating and maintaining the high standards for which she stands

Alpha Standardizes

It i.s interesting to note, in the light of the standards established hy the graduates of Pharmacy from Meharry, that the faculty of this department is nearly 100 per cent Alpha. The head of the department is Bro Prof U S Bains, Ph.C (University of Minnesota) ; Bro C C, Lark, Ph.C, B.S., is professor of Botany, Materia Medica -tm\ Pharocogliosy; Bro (.' I Cooper, B.S., Ph.C, is our latest addition to this department

All these hrothers arc graduates of the famous School of Pharmacy at the University of Minnesota and have installed the Minnesota methods here

Brother Prof Lark assisted Dr E L Xewcomh, chairman of the Commission of Botany and Pharmacognosy, in the revision of the U S Pharmacopeia X , • nd also Natural Formulary \* He is now working for his Master's Degree taking summer work at Minnesota

In these hrothers Mu makes to Chi a contribution too dear to price

Graudeamus Igitur!

Xo! quite a year ago in one of our letters we acquainted all with the fart that Bro. Dr. [•". p. Alleyne of this college had journeyed across to Europe to specialize in obstetrics and gynecology In doing this Doctor Alleyne selected one of the outstanding seats of learning to which the medical world lows in ever recignition—the University of Vienna, Austria

Reacting Vienna a little over a year ago Brother I),c'.or Alleyne entered the university and sought work under tic personal instruction of the following famous men;

Gynecological and Cross Pathology, Professor I't.nkle and Dozent Erdheim

Obstetrics and Gynecology, Professor Werner and Dozent Kolisch

Operative Gynecology, Professor Craff

General Surgery, Professor Shoenbaur and Dozent Plank

Orthopedic Surgery, Premerius Bachler

Endocrinology, Professor Bauer and Dozent Schiller

Cystoscopy, Professor Paschkas and Dozent Loeflk-r

In accomplishing this intensive study and work, Brother Doctor Alleyne acquitted himself with such efficiency del the faculty at Vienna saw lit to award Irm 'he Golden Key of the University and an outStanding diploma in recognition of his accomplishments Brother Alleyne is today the only Negro to earn this award. Graudeamus igitur we say! "Letof rejoice!" for his accomplishments are Alpha's and to us he rightfully brings the first honor

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After his studies at Vienna Brother Alleyne traveled through Europe doing some brief work in Berlin, Paris and London at the Queen's Royal lh>spital in pediatrics In hi> observation t'uir he makes special note of hi> stay in Venice where he visited the home in which Browning died, also the home ol Michael Angelo (we wonder if he studied painting too!) In Switzerland, which he considers a most beautiful country, he traveled over the Four Sea Lakes and had here his best European reception In France he sandwiched his scientific work with observation tours, and relates having stood on the grave ol Napoleon at the Palais Valedrome, going on top of Eiffel Tower, standing at the grave of the Unknown Soldier, while lie visited the i'anik inch's Tailier's, Smellie-Vent*' and Madame l.i i hapelle's clinics, leaving at the last tamed a small token in behalf of Meharry Medical Coll

In England Brother Alleyne did some work in pediatrics at Queen's Royal Hospital, London; visited Westminster Abbey: stood beside the grave of Browning Particularly impressed was he with the inscription on Livingstone's grave, which reads:

"May Heaven's blessings come down on Turk, American or Englishman who may help this curse of the world."

Of Course we understand the "curse" referred to is that of the disposition of the Caucasian to the peoples of Africa for and with whom this immortal pioneer and missionary died

Brother Alleyne did not omit to take service at Westminister and to visit the tombs of kings

In this tour Alpha Phi Alpha can say that she has not only stretched her hands across a span of Ocean to snatch a coveted key, but has tracked the sands on the scenes of history and left its imprints in the balls of fame

We may mention here that under the management of Bro J B Matthews ("hi pla nonstrate in the next feu days its appreciation and recognition of Brother Alleyne's achievements, More anon- watch our next SPHINX letter

.Another accomplishment we can not Fail to mention is that of Bro W A Mason, Junior Medical Student, who Ixis successfully passed the Part I Examination of the National Hoard of Medical Examiners gaining honors in pathology Brother Mason sat to this examination at the completion of his sophomdre year here last June and his success has earned credit not only for Meharry but for himself and the fraternity Brother Mason entered the Medical School here two and one-half years ago, coming from Kappa Chapter at Ohio State University where he had his pre-medical work A conscientious, devoted and "through and through" Alpha Phi Alpha man he is ever ready to place his shoulders to the wheel in putting things Alpha over, and the boys on the basketball team feel his "go" at practicesI We congratulate Brother Mason.

Leaders on the Campus

Much has been said and yet we have but begun to unfold the happenings at (hi In every sphere of our college affairs whenever demands tor service and leadership are made Alpha Phi Alpha men stand out ady choice of the majority, and iii this regard tin administration forms no exception to the rule

In our student organizations our Corresponding Secretary, Bro I Bradshaw Eiiggins, holds th ti.uis of President of the Hubbard Medical Society (the most important organization of the medical stu dent 1 odj ). President Mi harry Bibli ,md we understand bis latest added office to be Parlimentarian of the Senior Medical ('lass

Our little orator Pres Pro I) V Jamison Jr., has been elected to the presidency of the l-'wel Xeil Dental Society, while front the administration has come the offer of two Fellowships for extra studies to Pro I)r (' I'"., Dillard (now doing post graduate work in

the University of Michigan Medical School) and Pro Dr E P Ferguson (graduate of 1927 and now interning at Mercy Hospital, to begin posl graduate studies next Maj ) Both these brothers will join the facultj '0 the Medical School on the completion of their extra studies

And BOW we cannot forget to pay our respects to the tender hearted those who have hearkened to the biddings of the cunning God of Hearts and have slidden cheerfully from sweet bach lordOCTl to the sublime realms of matrimony Pro Dr (' E Dillard fell to the enticements and charms of the bright eyed little nurse Miss Grs > oi Wichita, lxans., and late of Meharry's Nurse Training School Did we hear many saying they too would fall?

Pro Henry Hampton, of the Senior Medical Class, soon followed suit and claimed lor his partner the efficient and gentle Miss Julia V Gulatte, R.N'., of Dallas Texas, and late Supervisor, Hubbard Hospital lives of married folks remind us, We can live our lives as well ; And, departing, leave behind us Such examples as shall "tell."

Such example, that another Wasting time in idle sport, \ forlorn unmarried brother, Seeing, shall lake heart and court

Shadows

"Coming events cist their shadows before." If you will allow us to interpret the shadows which our coming events cast we are compelled to mention: Our Reinstatement Efforts bisk University's New Chapter—Our Basket Pall Season—and Our Winter Initiation.

Our General Secretary, Brother Evans, will be d to o'serve that we are doing everything possible to bring back the delinquents We take ibis opis to tlie chapters to whom we write for their expeditious coopet

The brothers at bisk are on ti of cstablishing their new chapter By the lime this goes into print the chapter will be an actuality This, we feel will he another formidal le fori in our fraternal world

Basket Pall—Our 1927 8 team entertains only the thought of a victorious season, Under the enthusiastic and e d guidance of our manager, Pro. A K Smith, Chi is confident of the list possible

The con ing initiation promised to add to the fold some ' rial. I f what we ob erve at the a by tlie Sphinx Club a few weeks ago is indicative of anything, we feel su e there is hardly a letter source from which to draw

We then on and confidently await the dawning of new days when before- Sol's illuminating rays these shadows will fade only to reveal the actuali lies which they fori >

We are signing off pro tempore until next issue Cordially and fraternally yours, I P BRADS HAW •] I IGGI \'s ('orresponding Secretory.

(Excerpt from the Chicago Defender)

VOTERS ELECT THREE COUNCILMEN IN CLEVELAND

Ohio City Heads List in Representation. Cleveland, Ohio Nov is Attorney Clayborne was elected to the city council from the Eourth district at the regular biennial municipal election. Tuesday, November 8 George, who ran as an independent, made a surprisingly good run polling 4,090 first choice votes, to become one of the :.;:> cotmcilmen

BROTHER CLAYBORNK GEORGE

George's election means that the Race will have three representatives in the council for the next two years The others are the veteran, Thomas W Fleming, who was re-elected for his first term, and Dr E J Gregg, who was also elected for his first term Both Fleming and Gregg were elected from the populous third district Fleming being a Republican, and Gregg being indorsed by the Democratic organization

Gei rye is a prominent attorney, a World War veteran, a Mason, Elk and a member of the Boule He is active in civic and religious affairs He is the president and founder of the East End Political Club, composed of TOO members

The above article could have added that Attorney George is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Brother George was one of the Old Guards of Beta, and during bis time in Cleveland he has been cne of the staunch supporters of Pi Chapter.—Editor

it from a broad, unbiased, modern point of view, unhampered by fear and traditions in an attempt to make of religion a vital, practical, workable companion One has but to notice the tremendous sale of Bruce Barton's "The Man Nobody Knows" and "The Book Nobody Knows" to realize how farreaching, how pertinent is this new interest in Jesus and the Bible It is in this connection that we publish the article below by our own Bro George Arnett Singleton

Brother Singleton is a teacher of Social Science at Allen University, Columbia, S. C. At present he is mi leave of absence and is attending the University of Chicago where he is working for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, majoring in Church History It is hoped that if Mr Wright, editor of the Christian Recorder of the A M E Church, should be elevated to the office of bishop that Mr Singleton, whose keen insight and gift of letters are being increasingly appreciated, will be given the editorship of this, the oldest extant Negro journal in the country.

Brother Singleton bears the additional distinction and honor of having been recently elected a member of the American Historical Association

Bro Dr E F Alleyne, who has just returned from Europe with the Golden Key and Diploma of the famous University of Vienna, Austria, where he specialized in obstetrics and gynecology, is a worthwhile pride of Chi Chapter

Brother Alleyne was lorn in Barbadoes, B W I., and after the completion of his high school training in this island and Trinidad came to the United States and took his pre-professional education in Howard University and City College, New York He graduated in medicine from Meharry Medical College in 1H22, serving internship at Hubbard Hospital of the same college in the following year

Subsequently Brother Alleyne was engaged in quantitative work in the Pathological laboratory of

BRO GEORGE A SINGLETOK

Ecu if any subjects today are receiving more widespread and intelligent study than that of religion Mam oi the best minds of our country are studying

BRO E F ALLEYNE, B.S., M.D

Roosevelt Hospital, New York City, then served a year on the staff of the Berwin Maternity (limes and the Lying-in Hospital, New York City, receiving diplomas from both hospitals In 1985 Brother Alleyne joined the faculty of Meliarry Medical College as House Obstetrician and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology

More than a year ago Dr Alleyne sailed for Europe

entering the University of Vienna, Austria, and specialized under the personal direction of the world famed professors of this university in the branches of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Endocrinology

The only Negro yet to be awarded the Golden Key of the University of Vienna, Brother Alleyne is now head of the Department of Obstetrics at Meharry Medical College

CAN GASES JESUS SAVE US

By GEORGE A SINGLETON

IN beginning his first lecture on "What is Christianity?" Prof Adolph Harnack, of the University of Berlin, says: "The great English philosopher John Stuart Mill, has somewhere observed that mankind cannot 1 e too often reminded that, there was once a man of the name of Socrates That is true; but still more important is it to remind mankind again and again that a man of the name of Jesus Christ once Stood in their midst."

_ During the summer months a very unique book on Jesus was brought out bv Prof. Shirley Jackson Case, world-renowned New Testament and Church History scholar, of the University of Chicago The title of the bonk is "Jesus—A New Biography." It lsjust what the adjective implies, a new slant and interpretation of Jesus The author went about his job in the spirit of the true scientific historian. His one interest was truth Consequently he searched the inter-testamental literature, apocalyptic and pseudepigrapha, oi the Jews in an effort to discover the social antecedents of Jesus From contemporary sources he attempts a reconstruction of the environment in which Jesus Uvea and did his work as an historic person

No man can l>e understood apart from his environment and the social forces which determine very largery his character From this point of view Professor Case approaches the study of Jesus He accounts for the gospels, or early biographies of Jesus as the result of oral tradition which finally took written form to meet the demands of the early followers of Jesus, but back of the gospel narratives, including Mark which is the oldest, he posits the I.ogia and Ouellen savings and sources of Jesus He takes the narratives for what they are worth a1 their face value and is not interested in dogma, doctrine, or creedal formulae He discovers in Mark a hero-divinity interest: in Matthew, a Messianic interest; in 1,like, a humane interest, and enlargement upon the earlier sources- and in lohn, an attempt in the introduction to accommodate Jesus to Gentile thought-concepts, and finally a Spiritual interpretation

When this book made its appearance the daily newspapers gave it wide publicity of a negative type from the extreme so-called orthodox point of view But newspaper men are good psychologists, and knowing the public mind they played their trick well ( ertain brethren of the cloth immediately condemned the new biography without having read a line of it, nor the 1 ok to which it is a sequel, by the same author, "Ihe Historicity of Jesus." They were wrought up because Professor Case failed to state categorically the doctrine of the Virgin Birth, but his interest was not doctrinal One good saint from the Pacific coast wrote bun: "Gel all the publicity you can get now for there are no newspapers in hell."

his point of view? Those are some of the practical implications. Must a man believe in miracle to be , saved? Someone will have to define miracle Ihe old fashioned theologian who still thinks in terms of I an absentee God will have one definition, and the scholar who was horn since the Protestant Keforma | tioii and linmanuel Kant will have another, for he thinks in terms of Divine Immanence He will have much in common with the modern scientist who , thinks in terms of energy and force And in the meantime the man on the street, living in the world ', of naive realism, will have another conception Anf other will step up and say: "I do not believe Jesus t because of miracle, but I believe miracle because of Jesus." Another group will come along and charge his brothers with being like the Jews who would test t the validity of Jesus by smeia, signs The hardheaded missionary will wave all this aside and present f the crucified Christ, "The Lamb of God who taketh 5 away the sins of the world." Perhaps there are thouI sands of saints among the heathen in the world today s who never heard of the Virgin Birth Professor Schermerhorn of Garrett Biblical Institute, says, "Religion is a constant; theology is a variy ant." In every age of the world's history theology receives new interpretations and new meanings, but the overmastering personality of Jesus is the "same s yesterday, today, and forever." The fathers at Nicea might have thought one thing, and the Reformation s leaders another surely the recent leaders at the U Lusanne World Conference on Faith and Order were 6 far removed in thought from their ancestors of e former times Wb.it hoots it if a man works out an approach to Jesus which appears somewhat novel and Li moves outside of the usual groove of thinking, if he , has experienced a new birth in the sense of a revaluaa tion of values, and has the mind of Christ, he is r saved for building the kingdom of God If after i, having come in contact with Jesus he experiences a s new insert of heavenly power, is deeply conscious of a brotherly fellow feeling and social sympathy; if he ; goes forth with a passion to assist in the salvaging n of the .race and attempts to follow Jesus with ever!t increasing fidelity, it would seem to me that his con(T version has point For after all, men are known by n their fruits; not by their toots or shoots

IV In the final analysis I am persuaded that Professor ,e Case's Jesus is the Jesus of Paul And to be sure ie the Pauline Jesus has a social message to suit this ;(, present age in which prophets here and there are trying to interpret His mind and forth tell His will -,t While standing in the presence of Case's Jesus, re3t vealed as an historic personality, and against the backer ground of contemporary social forces, one is constrained to say with the young lad in the ancient day: , "Sir, I will go with three whithersoever Thou leadest."

The great desideratum is not doctrinal or metaphysical for some questions which we might raise are inscrutable mysteries, but ethical, moral, and social. Can Case's Jesus save us? Is he adequate for the redemption of sinful human nature? Can we organize our lives around him as a common center, appropriate somewhat of his dynamic spirit, and gaze at life from

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READ THIS

Mr. Oscar C Brow.i, Chicago, II.

I >KAI< OSCAR:

I am taking this liberty to write you and at the same time inclose a copy of a notice sent out by one of the members of Kappa Lambda Chapter, at Greensboro

There is always that careless method shown by brothers in nearly every chapter relative to the notices sent about a proposed meeting It seems as though this brother has the spirit, and when lie put the n lice in some such form as this, I hardly think that anj hiother could use the old method of sticking the card-notice in his pocket and thinking about the meeting the next night after the meeting was held; instead, I think that no brother could forget such a colorful notice You may he able to use this in Im SPHINX in en effort to make chapter secretaries use some methed other than old postal card method for notices for meetings

A and T College

Greensboro, N C

Oct her 17, 1927

DI'.AK FSATKR:

l.ass weak vou uuz written two bout makin an date with your frat brulhers for Oct 19, 1927 A D at Room 107,—Agriculcha Bldg, Greensboro Guilford Co. Norcalina. 8:00 P. M. Eastn Standnd Time.

Now Ink on your memo pad an sea if you dune as you wuz instrucdid Now Ink in your gagement Buk«| an at your Kalinder (if you have one) an you shell sea that vvhut i am remindin you of aint nothin mi if this aint enuff reminda, supposen you ty a string round your fingure

Now awl jokes aside Buddy i think you had aughta come out We grot sum nu candydates an i think thai shood be your cooperates rathen then your successes

The skipper sez two notyfy you (which you have bin did twicst.) He sez if i dont have a full bouse he most likely will suspen me four neglect of dooty, 1[oping you, the same, Brotherly yours AL I'M \

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Travel, salary and commission

A real opportunity for the right man

In your reply state age amount of education and schools attended; experience and other qualifications; also state whether single or married.

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BETA CHAPTER

Washington, D C

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA Greetings:

The first recess oi the year is at hand and many brothers areleaving for Philadelphia toseetheHoward-I.incoln game amienjoy thevarious social events Although Brother Captain Martin's team hasnot met With theexpected success, hesays "Watch OUT stull on Turkey Day." Brother "Bobo" Miller has putup a wonderful game all season at tackle and is awaiting his last chance at theLincoln I.ions

On Saturday, November 12,our pledgees gave a dance at Thomas' Cabaret, which wasgiven m honor of the Atlanta andHoward teams andbrothers 1he invitations read from 10 until 2, and it was mits gayest mood at 18,butthe"Law" sawfittorevivean ancient statute which prohibits theopening '>t places of amusement in Washington on Sunday other than between hours of i and11P M Every onewas disappointed, astheaffair promised tobeone oi themost pleasant of the season Thecommittee on arrange ments, consisting of Pledgees Prudhomme, ["Oliver and Hamtii, are to be complimented tor their et-

" OnNovember is weheld a smoker at *e residence of Brother Daugherty The smoker was well attended by Beta and Mu Lambda, pledgees andmembers,the Freshman class This isa late dayforourinitial smoker, the delay being caused by our inability to i„„l a suitable place, as weare without a fraternity house to date Theplans for the renovation of the h,,,^^ we purchased during the summer are being settled andweexpect tobesettled shortly

Brother Baxter Goodall, whoworked so energetically in our Gotto-High-School, Go-to-College Campaign last spring, hasjumped right into thr activities onthe hill Atpresent heiseditor oi the Hilltop and a mem ber of the Student Council. Brother Stephen Stafford has been elected president oi the 1 M UA and is increasing thescope of itsactivities in campus

' Christmas isjust over thehill, andthat drawsour attention to the convention. Besides our delegates, several other brothers have planned tomake thetrip The Delta Sigma Theta holds its convention here Christmas, andwearepreparing I novel feature lor their entertainment \,n ng the brothers from other chapters with us this war are "Tom" Brown, Wilbur Strickland Goode, Robinson, French andAnderson Beta isglad „, h.-,ve these menlure They arejoining mwiththe true Alpha spirit Best wishes from Beta Fraternally yours

HORACE <) P011 ARD

GAMMA CHAPTER

Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va.

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

Once more thebrothers of Gamma areback again and working with enthusiasm to make this oui best year Gamma extends greetings toall sister chapters

and wishes each success inboth college and fraternal endeavors this year,

We had several brothers toleave usthis year Some are continuing their education, andothers have gone to fill their places in tile world's work Brother George Downing, whowasan "AllTime" president when here, is nowattending Boston University Law School Brother R, W Scott isalso taking thesame line of work at Fordham University Brother C "Gut" Williams is now connected with one of our leading race insurance companies in Pittsburgh Pa Brothers Allen Gaskins and Kirk Gaskins received their A.B.'s in Education last June andarenow filling their places "outyonder" in theworld

Gamma continues to shine in extra-curricula work This year wehave an excellent representation on the football squad Brother A T Tobiu wasre-elected captain andishaving a very successful year. Brother ( otton is "running wild" in his fullback position Brother Boothe isconsidered one of thebest defensive ends Union hashadfor some time Brother Merrilt is a tower of Strength in tackle, and Brother Dandy is tilling in as a flashy substitute halfback Along with these brothers are Pledgee I. A. Brcatix. quar terback andAllC L A A selection forthai position in 1926, and Pledgee Puffin, whowasselected on the mythical eleven at endfor 192S. These pledgees are lighting hard andmaking a name [orthemselvesand I 'nil 11.

In theclassroom Gamma menareexcelling Broth rrs F E Davis and W !•'. Brown areassistants in the Department of Chemistry and are ranking stu dents Brothers "Tom" Henderson and Charles Gandy are assistants in the Departments oi Physics and Economics, respectively These brothers are making good in their class work andholding upthe work ofGamma Oilier brothers who should becom mended for their class work are Brothers Fred Pierce, Wm Segar James Robinson Pledgees Lyman Brooks and Murray Brooks were thehonor students for their classes last year They hadanaverage oi 92 percent and93percent, respectively Thesemen are being encouraged to keep up their good work.

The big Turkcv Day classic between Union and Hamilton'will beplayed here. We areexpecting a large number of brothers andvisitors Gamma plans big things fortheweek-end Oneof these "red hot" parties which no one but Gamma can give will be held on Friday, November 25 Wish allyoubrothers could attend, for 11is known to all the ability oi I,annua toentertain Will let youhear more oithe affair in thenext issue

Thanksgiving brings toa close the football careers of two of Union's most noted athletes Both will play their allotted time out andit iswith regret that thest br<ibers have thegridiron, never nomore to fight for Union, These brothers are Brothers Merrilt and •robin. The latter was All-American selection for L92S at center They have kepi the faith and have [ought a good light

The newly-weds, Brother Prgf and Mrs K w Logan, are residing on the campus. Brother Prof. Logan isby farthemosl popular and well-thought-ol member of the faculty Hisefficiency as an instructor is well known tomany Last summer heand his charming bride spent part of their honeymoon trip motoring in Canada

Brothers I. \V Davis, Jeffries, Dr D W Davis, Jr., \V 11 Spurlock, C T Russell, and Honorary Brother J. W. Barco are serving as heads and instructors on the faculty

We are hoping for Alpha Phi Alpha a very successful convention this year, which will surpass in all expectations previous conventions and be in keeping with Alpha ideals

Wishing all a Merry Xmas and a successful New Year, I am, Fraternally yours

AUBREY T TOWN, Associate Editor to SPHINX

EPSILO N CHAPTER

University of Michigan

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA, Greetings:

This is an age of criticism and inquiry, and in whatever assembly a man finds himself he is under thr critical eye What hath he done or what is he doing? is the question which reaches every man

Things are moving along sublimely at Epsilon is ever With our eyes fixed expectantly upon the Twentieth Annual Convention, we note here the more important events which have transpired since our last communication

Socially, Epsilon men have not neglected themselves Those affairs, indicating the wish of the brothers to mingle with "the more dangerous of the species,' which have already come to pass, predict a brilliant social season

October 88, the day of (he Ohio State (Stadium dedication) game, was our Homecoming, and our entire program was a grand success, even more so than we ourselves expected before hand There were quite a few brothers here from other cities and the key to the chapter was turned over to them On Friday nigh! we had "a little get-together" at the house Saturday nighl we climaxed tin week cud with a large dance, given at Klks' Rest. Among the visiting brothers who enjoyed the frivolities at Epsi Ion's expense were "Ed" Paris, formerly of Alpha Kappa; "Cas" Johnson and Pendleton, formerly of Beta

New men should be the nucleus for the fostering of the noble and most sacred ideals of the fraternity

Our "Sphinx Club" consists of quality and not quantity, To demonstrate their prowess, they OOi "» a little party the Friday night preceding the Navy game that would not quit The Saturday following the "breakdown" the Board of Trustees of the chapter house held its annual meeting The Board discussed and took action upon a large number of problems con fronting the brothers in the management oi the house, and devised plans for a greatly improved and more effective program for the year. The brothers oi the chapter are exceeding!} pleased to note the great interest and enthusiasm shown by the alumni brothers and feel that closer contacl between the alumni and undergraduate brothers produces effective results. _

Brother Dr Wiggins, '21, now a successful physician in Philadelphia, was one of the many visitors that visited the chapter during the football season

We have in our midst Brother Dr Charles D, lard, formerly of Chi, and a charter member of Alpha Alpha Chapter Brother Dillard is taking special \-ra> work in the University and we are proud to welcome him in our fold ,

Once more we think of our annual convention aim cry, "All out for Cleveland." Don't be f»T, r,sed .*° see us coming in carloads from dear old Epsilon, JUM exponents oi prowess among fair maidens and gOOO fellowship , n r

Our representatives this year are Brother K uRobinson, senior delegate; Brother L E, Alexander, junior delegate, and Brother A B Conn, alternate

Brother Robinson B.S '2?, is a sophomore in the medical school As president of the chapter he has demonstrated that he is a true and capable man of action Brother Alexander, B.S '27, is an untiring worker in the b.mds of Alpha Phi Alpha He has served the chapter ably for three years as secretary II, j , a student in the graduate school and we feel that the ideals ui the fraternity will permeate him as much in after hie as in college. Brother "Al" Conn. A.B. '2.">, is a senior law and one who has the earmarks of success All of these men are fit representatives; they have all seen long service here, ami together with the resl of our men we hope that we can join wholeheartedly in this reunion

"Cleaving Closer to Cleveland" is our motto Wishing you all the felicitations of the season

Fraternally yours,

J l.Kox LANGHOKNE, Corresponding

Secretary.

BROTHER FREDERICK H. CHAPTER ROBB, THETA

It seems to be a truism that "if you want to get something done, give it to a man who already has more than he can do." We know of many cases that go to prove this; but we know of no case that shows it more clearly than a recent accomplishment of Brother Frederick H Robb He graduated this year from Northwestern University with the degree of Doctor of Jurisprudence In addition to the school work required of him as a senior, he carried a regular job that took a great deal of his out-of-school time and he took a very active part in the religious and civic life of Chicago These things seem to have been enough to kill the average man; but they served only to stimulate "Fred" and make him undertake what proved to be a triumph He originated, edited, managed and compiled the Intercollegian Wonder Book or "The Negro of Chicago from 1T7H to 1927."

This Wonder Book includes an historical review of the Negro in Chicago for one hundred and forty-eight years and such general information as to indicate the scope of his educational, economic, social, civic and commercial life Photographs are profusely inserted as a study in personality and types A Who's Who is given to suggest leaders, a Directory to point out many of the more successful business and professional men and women, and to show our possibilities Celebrated characters, facts and figures about the Negro for thousands of years are given as a setting for the progress of the Chicago Negro Although the volume is small, covering briefly the majority of the major activities on the Southside, it is very comprehensive

This accomplishment by Brother Robb seems almost superhuman, when we consider his many other activities But to know him is to know the "nth power" of human dynamics He graduated with honors from the Hartford Conn., high school; finished Howard University, with degree A.B., in three and one-half years. While in high school and in college he served as delegate to seventeen church, student, "Y" and debating conferences in various parts of the United States As a freshman he made the Howard Varsity debating team, and was a member for the full time of bis college career He was president of nearly every organization at Howard, and was editor of the 1924 Senior (lass Annual, the best that Howard had ever produced These are just some of the high spots in Brother Robb's career.

"Fred" sails soon for England where he will further pursue the study of law and he is going to do this with money that he has saved while going to school Alpha Phi Alpha thanks God for giving us this true representative of Alpha Phi Alpha; and we point to him with pride and as an example for those who aspire to be true to faith of Alpha

IOTA CHAPTER

Syracuse University, Syracuse, N Y

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA, Greetings:

As time goes on and Alpha Phi Alpha progres so does Iota Chapter progress apace Since theopen ing of the new school year, the brothers seem tobe very interested, f< t tIns all go about their activities with increased vigor The goal is to make this a bigger and better year

The chapter grieves the loss of Brother Arthur Nelson drain Our eminent zoologisl has gone OUt into the world to succeed in order thai his name,tun, might beclaimed b) posterity Brother Grant isnow sor of Zoology at Philander Smith College Brother Cecil G Cooke, former intercollegiate quarter-mile champion, and outstanding contender forthe 1028 Olympic quarter-mile championship. Yes,Brother Cooke or "Babes" is missing ir.nn the fold this year, for he is now coach at Texas College, Tyler, Texas.

The year also reveals the loss .if Brother Lionel 11 Maloney Brother Maloney is making much progn in Medical School at University of Indiana

Now for tin gains of theyear Weare very much pleased by having with Us again this year Brother Hugh 1 i-'ontellio Xantou whois nowcontinuing his studies in Medical School Brother Nanton is oneof the most-needed men in the chapter The very idea or the expectation of his loss would he something to grieve for

We rejoice in learning that Brother Clarence Maloney, of Buffalo, has passed the New York Stale Bar andis nowan active attorney Brother Mai is a manof unusual ability; he may even he called a genius

Those who read the account of the Colgate-Syracuse game were thrilled, lh.se whosaw it were both thrilled and excited over the spectacular playing of Brother Raj Vaughn, the stellar Maroon fullback. Many times during the game the audience was brought to their feet to gasp at one of hisvi< tackles r to follow up one of his pile-driving line plunges (iIgate would have been at a loss without the stalwart, husky Vaughn, Syracuse would have crushed Colgate had it not heeu for him He is one of theluminaries of theLast forAll-Americanhonors

But there are other characters and events in our act We are now occupying our new beautifully decorated chapter house There is every condition p ssible conducive to study and to the wcll-hcnr the brothers and pledgees We are pleased very much, for all of us have showed or are showing a «reat amount of enthusiasm

Our first social event of the season was the Colgatl Syracuse dance, when the members from Colgate and Hamilton Colleges were over There were many out of town guests present Themusic was furnished by the Century Night Hawks On a whole, the dance was a huge success

On November 12thand t3th wewere honored with the preseno ol Brother Robert 1' Daniel, our Third Iastern Nice President, who was touring his district m i rder to learn more ahoitt the activities of the chapters in his jurisdiction Brother Daniel had a derful message, a message rendered in the he fashion There was no dotiht left in the minds of the brothers, for not a single question was left unan swered

Well, the convention is here, that grand conclave And sothecry,"See\.ni in Cleveland." becomes "So this \% Cleveland."

I'Taternalh yours

Wiri.i wi SA N I BL I >DOMJ

MU CHAPTER

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn

BROTHERS SN ALPHA PHI ALPHA, Greetings:

Another school year has come and again young men and women are pursuing their studies at the university Mu(hapter isalso carrying ononce more We have lost several brothers, all good men,hutthe chapter will endeavor to proceed with the work to he done in an Alpha Phi Alpha manner just the same

The chapter president Bro ( hauneey Cooper, graduated inpharmacy inJune Brother Cooper spent the summer at his home in St Louis This fall he joined the faculty at Meharry Medical College asan instructor intin-Pharmacy Department Here Brother Cooper will meet several other brothers of MuChapter in the persons of Brothers Lark, Haines, and Stephens, who are likewise faculty members of Mi harry

Bro .Alfred Llkins received his M.D degree Brother Elkins is entering at the Glen Lake' Sani tarium (den Lake, Minn

Brother Ransome, Pharmacy "86,has left the Twin ( ities to lake a position with a chemical company in St Louis Bro Lafayette Fields left September 36th on an extensive trip which will finally take himto Cleveland where he plans to inter business Brother Fields' itinerary is as follows: Kansas City, Chicago, Detroit, Philadelphia New York, Buffalo, and Cleveland I'.rother fields graduated from the Pharmacy School in 1926 tie has been diligentlj working since thai time and is now ready to enter his life work

Bro Atty W T Francis hasgone farther from us than am brother Ins Brother Francis, a reliable member of Mu wasappointed United States Minister and Consul General to Liberia Brother Francis left St Paul, September 8th The chapter will certainly mis, all of the departed brothers, nevertheless we wish them success and £ d fortun:

'file educational Campaign was truly a successful one Bro John Lawrence was stale campaign manager for Minnesota: Bro,Samuel Jackson waschapter chairman of the "Go-To-High-School, Go-To College" campaign committee: Bros Chauncey Cooper and Leon Smith assisted on the committee

On Sunday May1st,thecampaign opened Brothers spoke concerning the campaign at various churches in the Twin Cities A proclamation wassent to Duluth to he read at the Calvary Baptist Church by the pastor, Reverend Beasley

The chapter's plans and program were told tohtm dreds of people in this way 'in Monday, Bra George Hamilton announce.I theopening of tin-campaign over Will), the local radio station On Tuesday and Wednesday various sttidints were met by brothers and Alpha program of service and uplift wasexplained to them personally

Thursday evening a mass meeting For all high school students andgrade school students washeld at Little Pilgrim Baptist Church Friday and Saturday were used in winding uptheweek's work

In the state of Minnesota there were nineteen colored high sch.ol graduates. These young people were invited bj letter lo enter an ssa\ contest conducted by the Chapter The subject of the essay was, "The Advantages of Having a Higher Education." Only four girls from St Laid entered the contest These were: Miss Marguerite Tresvan, Miss Anna hosier Miss Dorothy Hall, and Miss Victoria Stokes At the final mass meeting Sunday, May 8th, the winner nf the twenty five dollar scholarship was announced Miss Victoria Stokes was picked by the judges, as having the besl essay Miss Stokes entered Minnesota, m i s fall The program at the final mass meeting was as foil.>wsi

America \udknce

:.' Invocation Rev I. \V Harris, D.D

:> Vocal Solo Miss Ruth Brown

4 Remarks. Bro Chauncey Cooper

5 "In Praise of Our Old High" Varsity Four

(i Purpose of the Movement Bro Samuel Jackson

7 Vocal Solo ...B F .Miller "Open the dales of the Temple"

8 Introduction of Speaker Bro William T, Francis

9 Address Bro George W Hamilton

10 Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn Mrs S E Hall it Reading of Winning Essay Miss Stokes 13, Presentation of Schotarship....Bro John Laurence L3, Remarks of General President Bro, R Cannon

ii Offering

15 "Onward Christian Soldiers" Audience Hi Benediction Rev L W Harris

The judges of the essays were 1 : Miss Margaret Martin, Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority; Mr Ferdinand Johnson, Kappa .Alpha Psi, and Mr. Earl Wilkins, Omega Psi Phi The judges performed very efficient and commendable work, The work of the "Co-ToHigh-School, Go-To-College" campaign is over for the year, hni the results will exist forever.

Bro John Thomas attended the summer school sessions at the university

Mn was visited by several brothers from sister chapters during the summer Brothers Rabb and Benton, of Chi; Brothers Wheeler and Raglan, of Alpha Theta; Brother Simmons, of Xi. and Brother Buggs, of Alpha Rho, were in the Twin Cities mos'l oi the summer

Bros. (,. Lark and S. Stephens, of the faculty at Meharry Medical College, visited in St Paul

Bro Mason Fields, of Chicago, visited St Paul in the early part of summer,

Bro Samuel Jackson spent the summer ill Chicago

On Fridaj evening, September 16th, the "college" hoys entertained at a "College Boys Ramble." The "college" hoys included students from various colleges and universities These hoy.-, under their chairman, Mm. F. O. Washington, of Alpha Xi, promoted a very fine affair The scene of festivities was Yeomen's Hall, Minneapolis

Mu Chapter, with an average of 1.038, maintained a standing of "C" for the year 1926-27 All of the brothers were very studious and as a result the.other Side was safely reached May we do still better next lime. Here, however, lei me remark thai the leading fraternity, Phi Sigma Kappa, had an average of 1.39

Mu Chapter for a feu months has escaped the arrow.- of Dan Cupid, hut due to tin fact that one 1 rother's pin has disappeared we can not he safe f.».n this little gentleman wry long,

Mu Chapter had no neophytes in the past school year, hut we shall have some new blood this year As in the past only the best, only men of Alpha caliber shall be considered.

Mu again extends greetings to all chapters in Alpha Phi Alpha; may this year IK-a successful one in all _ u.u s.

BRO W T FRANCIS

Pro Ally William T Francis, recently appointed United States Minister to Liberia, is an honorary meml er of Mu Chapter Brother Francis was always faithful in every cause and was a great aid to the chapter

Brother Francis ha- lived in St Paul since 1882 Me was educated in the schools there and graduated from the St. Paul College of Law. For many years he was associated with the legal department ol the Northern Pacific Railway Company Brother Francis lilled his position with efficiency and diligence IPs work was commendable,

After nineteen years service with this company in which he rose from stenographer to chief clerk and attornev, Brother Francis entered law practice for himself Bv dint of hard, energetic work Brother

Francis built a large clientele and gained a host of friends. He was honored and respected in all courts of the slate of Minnesota

In 1923 Brother Francis was appointed chairman of the Western District. Colored Division of the Republican National Committee with headquarters at l."il Wrigley Building, Chicago Again Brother Francis brought more plaudits to his name

IK- was connected with the Supreme Court of the G I" 0 < ) F'. and was Grand Master of the Masons for Minnesota. Brother Francis was also a member of Sigma Pi Phi fraternity, a professional organization

In July, 1927, Brother Francis was appointed InPresident Calvin Coolidge .as Minister Resident and Cbunsul General to Liberia This was a signal for every organization Brother Francis belonged to to honor him Brother Francis' Christian principles were eulogized at his church Pilgrim Baptist, where a great testimonial meeting was held August 31st

Mu Chapter honored him with a smoker given Monday evening, September 5th, at the home of Dr I'. Weber, St Paul

The slate of Minnesota honored Brother Francis at a testimonial held Tuesday evening, September 6th, in the St Paul City Council Chambers The following program was rendered: "America" Audience Invocation Rev Win H Griffin Introduction of Master of Ceremonies.... G. James .O (.' Hall Master of Ceremonies

Chorus, "Here O Lord" St Paul Chorus Remarks, Our Mayor L C Hodgson Solo. "Lovely Flowers, Will Ye". Mrs. Mae B. Mason Remarks, For Minneapolis William R Morris Remarks, For the Bar William I. Quinn Folk Song, Selected. St. Paul Chorus Remarks, X A V C I' George W Hamilton Solo, Selected Claude Jackson Remarks F"or Urban League Elmer Carter Presentation

Charles Miller Response Hon W T Francis Chorus St. Peter's Choir, Minneapolis Benediction

Father Lealtad

At this testimonial Brother Francis was presented with two traveling trunks and his wife with a hat case donated by citizens and organizations of Minnesota The money that remained after the purchasing of these .articles was also given to Brother Francis ()nr In-other and his wife took their leave Thursday morning September 8th After visiting Mrs Francis' relatives in Nashville, Term., they proceeded to Washington, D C where Brother Francis Conferred with the Slate Department October -Hit they sailed for Africa hy way of London and Paris

Much praise is due our brother. We have wished him Cod speed We know his service For his country will he excellent Fie is lint type of man Alpha Phi Alpha is proud of him May he know of our fraternity work through our organ THE SPHINX May he know that we remember him .and wish him well although thousands of miles separate us

Let the work of our older Alpha Phi Alpha men inspire- tin- younger ones to do big things and live a life of service to mankind. Fraternally yours, JOHN R LAWRENCE, Secretary of Mu.

Things are progressing rather nicely at Mu We meet regularly under the leadership of Bro Vke-Pres Samuel Jackson Bro Pres Chauncey Cooper is not affiliated with Chi having become a member of the faculty at Meharry Medical College

Mu Chapter maintained a "C" average in scholarship last year, and is determined to do a little Fetter this year

From the reports received at mid-quarter, Mu should he well near the top of the list, as mane of the brothers had excellent marks,

On Friday October :!M\i, our chapter entertained the new students of the university at a dancing party The Sterling Club was the scene of festivities; dancing was the principal enjoyment from ten until two The hall was decorated with Hallowe'en effects Bros, Robert Lyle, Leon Smith and F Q Washington were the committee that promoted the dance

Among our graduate brothers present were, Bros General President Raymond Cannon, C W Washington George \V Hamilton, and Jasper Gibbs, All of the brothers and the guests evidently had a delightful evening of pleasure

Our delegate to Cleveland will be glad to meet delegates from every chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha We hope you shall be there fraters in lull bloom and with plenty oi pep,

May you have a merry Christmas and a happy New Year

Yours fraternally,

JOHN R LAWRENCE, Secretary.

NU CHAPTER

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

With plans definitely set and firmly ensconsed In an orderly way of things, Nu broadcasts to her sister chapters that she is '"making the grade."

Yu extends her felicitations to the originators of the convention slogan, "Cleaving Closer in Cleveland," and has adopted as her local slogan, "Cleaving Closer at Yu," for such a slogan is representative of the sentiment and attitude that prevail at Yu

Nu assumes that her sister chapters are interested in Nil's successes and achievement', atid in line with that assumption submits the following record:

The Theodore Milton Selden Memorial Prize of a gold medal given by Yu Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha, awarded to the freshman making the highest scholastic average for the year was won by Bro Charles T I [olloway.

In the trials for the varsity debating team the choices for the first team are one hundred per cent Alpha

The presidencies of the Delta Rho, a varsity debating society, and the Y M C A an- held by Bros Thurgood Marshall and Richard Hill, respectively Bro, James horsey is the director of the College Glee Club and College Quartet Incidentally the College Quartet is seventy-five ]>er cent Alpha Bro Henry McPlicrsoii, a baritone is the most promising soloisl on the campus and Yu proudly feels and predicts a brilliant future as a vocal artist for Brother MePhcrsoii

Brothers Sinkler, Murray and Jason, in addition to leading their classes Brothers Sinkler and Murrayare seniors, Brother Jason is a junior—are under graduate instructors

The purpose of submitting this ri-a>rd is not begotten of a desire for idle boasting, not is it begotten of a desire to say again with facts that \ u is running "true to form." But rather it is submitted with pits cntatic ns of actual facts that in cases where merit decides appointments Alpha men excel Yu plans, in fact Yu has put into actual execution. the sending out of a fully equipped fraternity basket hall team under the managership of Bro William Sinkler

And lest I forget let me mention that despite a season oi football reverses for the once mighty Lincoln Lions Brothers Dyer and Motley are playing "hang-up" games at center and halfback, respectively, and doubtlessly will contribute mightily toward Howard's defeat Thanksgiving

Yu reiterates her pledge to continue in the van guard of progress, to live up to your expectations and to always maintain the standards of a sister chapter in Alpha Phi Alpha

With best wishes to all the chapters for continuous success, \ u closes fraternally yours, t' THEODORE VALENTI HE, Associate Editor to Tin: SPHINX

A Flawless Jewel from Nu

Nu submits, with pardonable pride, the record ot Bro Richard Hurst Hill

Brother Hill has an heritage of Alpha stock Ibis fourth in line of lux- brothers, all of the superior clay that is characteristic oi Alpha men

Brother Hill is unquestionably the most iuHtienti.il man on Lincoln University's campus He hut why say home; here's his record, judge for yourself

1 Four years a member of Varsity Debating Team

2. Vice-president and for two years president Delta Rho Forensic Council; instituting inter-racial debates with leading white colleges

.'f Vice-president Yu Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha, 1926

4 President Yu Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha 1027

.1 President Y M C A. 1927-1928

6 President Y A A C P. I. U Branch 19261927

7. President Delta Sigma Chi National Debating Fraternity

8 Only Yegro student member of Yew York Sum mer Service Group under Yatic ual Y M C A. 1926

9 Member New York Student Council in (Inly Yegro representative on American student delegation to Russia, summer of 1(127, and member of exei utivc committee

II Y, M C A delegate to Milwaukee and Kings Mountain, North Carolina, conference.

BROTHER RICHARD H HILL

12 Declined Fellowship to Switzerland

l.'i Member Varsity debating team which debated Oxford University team in first Inter-Racial Intercollegiate Debate, 1926

14 Member Lincoln University Choir and Glee Club, 1925-1986

I."> Plans to study law at the completion of his college work at Lincoln.

Brothers, doesn't this record "do yen proud?" Yep! We feel the same way

SIGMA CHAPTER

Boston, Mass

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA, Greetings:

A little while has passed since we last had the pleasure to tender our "hello" to you However, we now greet you with the renewed, effervescent spirit ol a traveling brother who comes on a happy visit home This is a joy that cannot be substituted, nor can it be fully explained Nevertheless, in all its fervor it is ours!

With the school year and college life in full swing we find among our ranks the inspiration from the Sphinx-god From the first call to the fold Sigma has had new and vigorous life. She has started with a dynamic force that is bound to carry her on andon for years Fire has kindled in her soul and the Light of Alpha has burned brightly and constantly Never before in the history of Sigma has such interest and zeal been shown Brother have answered the call so faithfully that the books show the highest number of financial brothers ever on record And there is still the possibility that more are coming! Surely Sigma lias cause to be happy and express her joy We planned to make this a Sigma year in Boston, and we have a wonderful start "Alpha" has been the one word on every lip, uttered with fervor and reverence

We regret very much the absence of Brothers Bethel, Hope and Taylor from our midst Our hopes are that they are meeting with success in their respective field's. On the absence of President Brother Bethel we held an election to install new officers Secretary Brother banc was elected as our new president, Brother Cbfer as our vice-president, and Brother Rousseve as our secretary Brother Hutchinson kept the keys to the treasure chest Brother Lane has taken the governing reins well in hand, and with wonderful cooperation lias given Sigma the impetus needed to carry her forward We all pledge our support to Brother Lanel

Beyond the waters of the Nile there it another promise of the Sphinx—that of the largest Sphinx Club ever on record As far as we can see and determine this is not a mirage but a reality The Sphinx has called for followers, and they com* faithl nil\ in the ever-decreasing distance

A few weeks ago we held a smoker in conjunction with Alpha Eta Chapter This was on the evening of the Harvard-Dartmouth game In all respects this get-together smoker was a great success We all had a wonderful time. Thrilling speeches came from the brothers and everyonr left with brimming inspiration

So far the biggest social event of the season was our biennial dance with Alpha Eta, on the 18th of November, the evening before the Harvard-Yale game It was given in the form of an informal dance in the beautiful Robert Burns Hall, which has one of the finest floors in Boston, Sigma proudly hung a "brand new" banner, and everyone liked it very much I he ball was most beautifully decorated in our own black ^u] gold Under the effect of the subdued lights the beauty of the girls was even more pronounced—and under the spell of the beautiful strains that floated on the air many a gallant gentleman breath**" t*ft tale*

of love in willing ears (someone has classified them as "sweet nothings"). Many brothers from out-oftown honored us with their presence and made many of the Boston girls quite happy, it is whispered During the intermission a young talented couple entertained with songs, jokes and dances. They made a great hit and were encored over and over With this and delicious refreshments the intermission was well enjoyed The only sad part of the whole affair was its closing When the strains of "Good Night Ladies" came to our ears I am sure there was a deep regret in every heart Everyone was so well pleased that "the Alpha dance" is still the talk of the town Many a secret tete-a-tete is held as to the charms of "the sweet little Miss So-and-So" and the gallantry and perfect dancing of "the handsome Mr So-and-So," etc With this as an introduction, we plan several more such happy times for the brothers and their friends.

You will hear more from Sigma soon We are up and doing, and shall be pleased to hear from you and let you hear from us May good fortune prosper all Yours fraternally,

FERDINAND L ROUSSEVE, Secretary to Sigma.

TAU CHAPTER

Champaign, 111

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

The moment fast approaches when the humble disciples of the Most Exalted Sphinx will make their annual crusade to the seat of His Immortal Majesty which this year is Cleveland On the journey, many achievements of the past year will be recounted, rivalling in beauty, power and enthusiasm the impressive "Canterbury Tales" of never-dying Chaucer Tau Chapter of the University of Illinois, very humbly contributes to the entertainment of its brother crusaders the "Tale of the Knights."

By mere dint of scholastic efforts we are still maintaining our equilibrium in the Inter-B'raternity Council which governs the destinies of more than seventy fraternities The prerequisite for admittance into this august body is a three point average for three consecutive semesters. Being the only Negro fraternity which has satisfactorily stood the test, Tau Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is the legal spokesman of nearly i ne hundred and twenty-five Race students The searchlight of the entire university is constantly focused upon us; yet, we are proud to tell you that we have never had the occasion to shun its glare

Tau Chapter entered upon its activities for the scholastic year 1927-28 with three benign brothers and nine humble pledgees One of the pledgees, Reginald I' Fisher, was inducted into the mysterious realms of Alphaism on the night of October 1st and most sincerely vowed t" be a true subject of the Sphinx Brother Fisher, who was a member of the Star Rhetoric French and Spanish sections in his freshman year and has not a grade lower than "B"on his record, is a member of the Inter-Racial Commission of the university and its secretary, member of the International Commission, French and Spanish Clubs, and is participating in various community activates

The chief of us all, Bro Virgil McKnight, is most creditably leading us upward to the heights Brother McKnight is a dignified senior and is both joyfully and regretfully planning to desert us next June He is the sociologist of the group and is sought by all in matters of community welfare Brother McKnight is a member of the Inter-Racial Commission and is. also, our worthy representative on the Inter-Fraternity Council He is planning to enter the social service arena and will be a success if we can judge by his tuecessei in t kec feminine world

December, 1927

()ur most trusted financial secretary, Bro Morris Hughes, is fittingly capable of handling our money affairs since he is majoring in mathematics He is a junior and is excellent at counting (easily told by his ability to count the co-eds whom he has been forced to jilt)

Bro Richard Robinson, our precise chapter secretary, has returned to us after an absence of a year His seriousness is attested to by his inelcfatigability in plugging through school Brother Robinson, also a junior, is the most handsome of us all and fittingly sets off bis masculine pulchritude with his "good looking rags."

The remaining student brother is Bro Harvey Kent who, because there is now a Madame Kent, resides in town Brother Kent, a junior, is thought quite fortunate in that he has been able to acquire so soon both a wife and a Cadillac

The Roman of us all is Bra Arthur Woodruff, who has been with the chapter from its incipiency This is Brother Woodruff's home, therefore, we have the opportunity of asking him for the benefits of his sage wisdora at any time

Tail misses largely Bro Alpheus W Booker who was our president last year and who was affiliated with a number of worth-while projects He was elected to Phi Kappa EpsiloR, international honorary fraternity, because of his ability Brother Booker is now teaching in Shelby, N C, fitting himself to study law at Harvard

Brother Maurice M Shaw also left us and is now studying medicine in Chicago We miss him with hi> debonair manner

Tan's social calendar is always quite full One of our first activities of the year was our smoker for the new men on the campus Brother Woodruff, Mr Richard Edwards, and Mr Woodward Thomas were our patrons present who gave the new men instructive words of advice We were filled with enthusiasm as \\e sang the musing old songs replete with the spirit of Tau and of our Alma Mater. Inspiring words of encouragement were given by each of the brothers At the end of this smoker we pledged Gilbert Radcliffe and Willami Harris, loth of Xew Haven, Conn.; Romeo Xeal and Fletcher Turner, both of Washington, 1) C; Edward Mouzon, of New York; Eugene Burdette, of Chicago, and John Nailor, of St Louis, Mo They with Turner Smith, of Washington, and Edward Turner, of Lebanon, 111., complete our list of pledgees We have an excellent set of pledgees and we are expecting big things from them Nearly every one of them is ably representing Tan's Sphinx (Hub in the social world

One of our most lavish functions of the year was our Homecoming Dance at Masonic Hall on October 29th This is one of the biggest times of the year as thousands of Illini come hack home, a number of whom are old warriors from Tau This was an especially jubilant time as the old Illini gloriously defeated the invincible rivals from Michigan (In theFriday night before homecoming we had an informal dance at our chapter bouse. Every one expressed himself as having been highly elated with Tan's hospitality Our dance at the hall was one of beauty The decorations themselves would have done credit at any affair in a cosmopolitan city Among our many visitors were Brothers Harewood, Powell, Mundy, Randall, and Robb, of Chicago; Brother Scott, of St Louis, and Brother Ellis, of Decatur

The event second of importance in the fall season was Dad's Day on November 12th Many visitors were here from Chicago and elsewhere in order to see the undefeated Illini lay Chicago in the dust The interesting affair on the calendar was the dance given by the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority

Tau has a place of her own in the intra-mura! basketball league The team this year, composed of Turner and Smith of Washington, Nailor and Brother

McKnight of St Louis, and Brother Hughes of Indianapolis, promises to he second to none

We are always interested in noting the moves of our brothers who leave us behind. We have cause to be inspired by the worth-while things they do Of these who so recently were among us: Bro George T Kyle is teaching in Prairie View, Texas, and Bro Harold D West is teaching at Meharry Roth these Irotbers recently were members of the faculty of Morris Brown College in Atlanta Bro Nathaniel W Hudson, the budding attorney, has left the field of single blessedness and has allowed a certain young lady of Huntington, W. Ya., to bold bis heart and hand forever. His brothers here wish him unmitigated and eternal happiness Bro A1vin Moss is bidding lair to win a name for himself in the field of law in Springfield Bro O () Nance is one of the favored teachers in the beautiful new Vashoii High School in St Louis

Tau's chapter house is assuming quite a beautiful and imposing appearance Our visitors in comparing its present condition with its past are forced to reinirk on its improvements The house has been recently painted and reshingled; various rooms have Iecu repapered; necessary painting has been clone: and new furniture has been bought among which is a beautiful new Brunswick Orthophonic Our home is one of the most Ieauliful and convenient sites in the university district It is hoped that within a lew years Tau will build a dignified and lovely stone edifice in true fraternity style

Our Sphinx Club is one of which we are very proud Being composed of nine pledgees, enthusiasm naturally runs high In it; weekly meeting, business, such as it is, is dispatched in an orderly manner. Interesting papers which would reflect credit on a more august body are read and discussed Part of the business routine is the recitation of all (he fraternity chapters All in all our pledgees are a set of well-developed men who are buoyant to the fullest degree

The year 1927-28 glides swiftly by and, as it glides, Tau is wending its way day by day closer to the climax of the year—the 20th Annual Convention of Alphia Phi Alpha in Cleveland singing joyously, "We're marching to Cleveland and one hundred pelcent we'll be, and there is joyous splendor each other's face we'll see."

REGINALD F, FISHES, Corresponding Secretary,

RHO CHAPTER

Philadelphia, Pa

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

Rho Chapter inel October Hi, L927, 10 p m at "Marion Tea Room." Brother Jcrrick opened the meeting with his usually high spirited Alpha greetings

Brother Curd read communications from our general officers also from many chapters The brothers received the good news in the spirit ill which it was sent, full of good cheer.

Brother President appointed Bro I) W Winter as insurance commissioner for Rho Chapter All who wish insurance to safeguard the name of Alpha seeBrother Winter.

Rho Chapter is fortunate in having many brothers who have been placed in positions of gre-at importanceBrother Burwell, president-elect "f the- National Midi cal Association: lire.. Wayne Hopkins is secretary e>f Armstrong Association; Bn>. Mercer Lewis was endorsed by the' independent organization for magistrate; Brother Curd was elected captain of the- Volley Ball Team

Brothers Fleming and Shtppard are full fledge members of Rho,per plymeril of $1.">.()0 each "On to Cleveland '

I M LAWRENCE, C 'hipter Editor.

PHI CHAPTER

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm AI.I'HA, Greetings:

As theyule-tide season rolls around, wehave but one thing on our minds It is needless to mention what that is butat "ole" 1'biChapter allthegang is studing, retiring, and awakening to the tune of "(leaving closer to Cleveland."

The brothers at Phihave little time tosleep They are engaged in raising thescholastic standing ofthe chapter and in extra-curricular affairs Bro G L Edwards has written quite a few articles forthe various newspapers ofthecountry Weare fortunate in having with ux this year Bro.Nelson O, Woody, formerly of Kappa Chapter Brother Woody is a valuable asset to PhiChapter Although hehasonly been ontheO U campus a fewweeks, nevertheless he hasbecome quite a power Heisamember ofthe Cosmopolitan Club andat thepresent time isattempting to form an inter-racial conference

Our pre-"Go-To-High-School, Go-To-Cbllege" campaign went over big The echo of itwill nodoubtbe beard mimany campuses next year Bro Walter E Wiley is a soloist of no little repute anda wrestler to befeared The arts ofsinging andwrestling form a unique combination buta strong "Alpha" man Now that thegridiron isclosed for repairs, BrothersCorbiu andKdwards will nodoubt make a good impression of Alpha Phi Alpha upon other candidates for the hardwood court

Our officers fortheyear are: President, Bro G L Edwards; Secretary, Bro H A Smith; Treasurer, Bro S Llvod Corbin We have just received word that Bro Ward V Rountree, ex-president of Phi Chapter, isnolonger a bachelor butisnow a benedict 1 refer you to Cupid's corner

We have a quite proficient Sphinx Club There is a fair amount of material in it Among these is pledge Jess Wilson, ex-star lialfback of Columbus West High

The scribe wishes toreport a casualty intheranks of Phi A good brother hashada mishap I again refer youtoCupid's corner

Well brothers, I must dose. Youwill have little time to read of past accomplishments when youconsider the future The ball is in your hands One minute toplay Thegoal is Cleveland Will we put it over? Seemu there

HENRY A SMITH Corresponding Secretary.

ALPHA BETA CHAPTER

Talladega College, Talladega,Ala BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

When theloyal brothers of Alpha PhiAlpha think of thenational convention a feeling of satisfactionand pride swells up within them as they dream of that vast number of brothers meeting again to carry out the will of theGods, that Alpha PhiAlpha shall continue to excell and stand out as the oldest greatest and best Negro fraternity in the world, lo Alpha Beta Chapter this hasbecome a part of our religion because we fee! that as an organization of social uplift itsideals cannot beexcelled

During thepast months many notable events have taken place onourcampus inwhich ourown brothers

have played prominent parts The dedication of Silsby flail of Science, Sunday, November 13th, at Talladega College, wasan outstanding occasion that assembled the most distinctive and representative group of educators ever seen at thecollege Someof the outstanding brothers who were present andparticipated intheanniversary celebration were, Bro W T B Williams, Field Agent of Slater andJeanes Fund; Bro Dr St Elmo Brady, Ph.D., Professor in Fisk University; Bro Dr Michel U Dumas, M.D., former President of theNational Negro Medical Association; Bro. Dr.John Hope, LL.D., President of Morehouse College; Bro Dr Davage, President of Clark University ; Bro Rev Henry Barnwell, Southern Secratary of theAmerican Missionary Association of New York; many other brothers were present tomakethe meeting a success Rev Charles E Burton, D.D. secretary of the National Council of Congregational Church ofAmerica, delivered the sermon of themorning

Monday evening the pageant commemorating the sixtieth anniversary of the founding of Talladega College was presented inthe chapel Too much praise cannot be given our ownBrother President Sharps for thesplendid wayinwhich hecarried outa leading part of thepageant as announcer Allof these things gotoshow that ourowndear college is making rapid strides forward, and Alpha Beta hopes in Mime waytohelp make theburden lighter

Finally wehope that theconvention will beone of the best intheannals of thehistory of the fraternity, and that at that time especially every brotber will feel more keenly that good old spirit oi Alpha Phi Alpha running through it all With best wishes for a time ofgoodwill and joyin Cleveland

In thebonds of Alpha Phi Alpha,

A D GRAY

ALPHA EPSILON CHAPTER

University of California

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

Alpha Epsilon hasbeen honored at itsmeetings In visits and talks from Bros William C Matthews, Special Assistant to the Attorney General, of the United States, andR () Lanier, young Florida educator nowa post graduate student at Stanford University

Brother Lanier may becalled that "Rare Bird,"the only Negro to attend Stanford in years Theresult of his attendance is (hat, through ethno- socio anthropo- and many other logical observations upon him, as he says, "Stanford is certainly going to get something outof him, whether liegets anything out of Stanford or not."

Alpha Epsilon has sponsored a Sphinx dance in Sacramento, to begiven after the final examinations in December This is in accord with the policy of the chapter to keep in close touch and assist the youngsters at theJunior College

The BigGame Dinner Dance of thechapter was canceled outof respect to Pledge Bowen Gillium, a student at University of California, who collapsed on the campus thedayon which he wasto have been initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha Thecollege lost a good student, ourrace andthefraternity a promising man

Bro Atty Walter Gordon presented San Francisco Bay region thesight of its first all-colored football game. Histeam, the"Collegiate Hell Cats," defeated the "Acron Club" ina well played game Alpha Phi Alpha "Hell Cats" were, "Smoke" Francis of last year's California Varsity George Hurd oi this year's California goof squad; Attorney H L Richardson, Pearl Williams, Kenneth Johnson andseveral ofthe pledges, all of whom were stars in high school days

TheSphinx, December, 1927

After only two practice scrimmages Gordon had taught his team several of the most successful plays of the great coaches, and in such a way that they were run off without confusion

Alpha Epsilon introduces to Afro-Americana, Bro Walter Gordon, first Ail-American to be selected by the late Walter Camp from the Pacific Coast, an unsung Negro coach

He was the assistant line coach during the five years that the late 'Andy" Smith produced the famous University of California "Wonder Teams." For the past three years he has been the critic and scout for the University of California, and as such has earned the respect of "Pop" Warner, Howard Jones and the other coast coaches, because of his football knowledge

Perhaps, through the influence of Alpha Phi Alpha, men of his ability could be used to tiring Negro college football out of its present mediocre status

Fraternally yours,

LKI.ANII S HAWKINS Acting Editor t<> Tut: SPHINX

ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER

Johnson C. Smith University

BROTHKKS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

As the university bell sent forth its mellow vibrations, which so often burst into notes of welcome, tinbrothers of Alpha Omicron, with befitting solemnity, assembled to hear the first roll call of a new school year A feeling of sadness encircled the brothers as they reflected and gazed upon the vacant seats oi brothers—C B Stewart, N L Gregg, C I. Murphy W P Jennings, E L Avery, W J Hardy, and A R Lard; and it was not until they beheld in their midst the sparkling faces of Brothers C Frederick Woodson and C Randolph Taylor that they felt duly a mpensated for so great a loss Brother Woodson occupies the chair of mathematics and Brother Tayl ir is head of the department of physics and athletic director of the university It is with outstretched anus that we welcome these brothers into our fold, ami we are expecting them to reflect much credit to Alpha Phi Alpha

We are informed that Brother R P Perry (class '25) who, after having received his M.A. in chemistry from Iowa State University, is now teaching his hobby at Prairie View State College of Texas

Brothers Murphy and Jennings arc pursuing graduate courses in art and chemistry in New York City W« often think of Brother Murphy's "warm" designs which made our spring banquet the talk of the Carolinas

Brothers Lord and Gregg can be seen very often on the campus These brothers' fraternal love (as well as matrimonial promises) would not permit them to stray very far from us and the city of Charlotte Brother Lord is teaching physics and chemistry at the (it\ High School, while Brother Gregg writes policies for the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company

Alpha Omicron looks with pleasure upon her son and poet, Brother G. I.. Allen. Brother Allen won first prize in the annual poetry contest conducted by the Pioneer, a white magazine published in Statesville N C This is Brother Allen's second triumph in poetry within the period of a year

Brothers Dockery, Lyerly and Wilson are doing their bit on the football squad Brother Plair is student manager and Brother Taylor is the coach.

Our Sphinx Club, which is about 30 strong, represents the cream of the campus, and they're all regular fellows We feel certain that we have a strong aggregation of real Alpha material

Four pledgees can be seen wandering across the burning sands, with sincere hopes of reaching their

destination; but their way is not clear Many steps will be spent in this infernal region before they will see written upon the horizon: "It won't be long now."

All hands are busy preparing for the various activities which generally precede the annual convention Brother Gilliard, our financial secretary, has sounded the bell which means empty pockets to all unfinancial brothers

Brother William C Burnett is our convention delegate, and Brother Clarence K Simmons is alternate Trusting all chapters will cooperate with Pi Chapter in making our Twentieth Annual Convention the greatest in the history of the fraternity, I am, Very fraternally yours, THKO I. PLAIR, Corresponding Secretary.

ALPHA PI CHAPTER

Atlanta University

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA, Greetings:

Things are going very favorably for Alpha Pi Chapter so far this year, and the brothers are all engaging in many worth-while activities, in addition to the strenuous efforts that are being put forth by each brother to maintain the standards of our fraternity scholastically At about this time last year several brothers left school for Nashville and Fisk Later on, several more decided to enter the insurance business Then graduation time claimed several more, thus leaving only seven men to guide the destinies cf our chapter But every cloud has a silver lining, and the chapter at present is enjoying one of the best years in its history

We were very glad to welcome Brother Bryant !o i UT fold, although we feel sure that Alpha Rho misses him Then our stock rose even higher when, i n October 27th, three fine young gentlemen were led across the "burning sands." They all arc worthy additions to the fold and are at present the biggest Alpha men in existence They are Brother Edward L Oates, manager of the student publication and .in all-around good student; Brother Brainard S Burch, a very brilliant sinner in the glee club, assistant manager of the student paper, an unsophisticated senior, and a big society man; and the third man is Brother Archibald Brown, a tiddler (lie plays the violin), a member of the Scroll Board, and a big church worker who gies to conferences and the like

The old brothers are busy, as Alpha men on this campus always are Our president Brother Weathers, has had more leisure than all of us [nit together this year; that is, he has had a two-weeks' vacation Brother Weathers was pushing some of the favorite daughters so close for honors that the faculty saw f't to give him a rest so the others could catch up. Brother Stanley, as alternate captain of the foot ball team, is quite busy, as are brothers Jones and Ramsey, two varsity ends Brother Stanley almost runs this school, being president of his class, secretary of the chapter, associate editor of tin- Scroll, captain of the basketball team, attorney fi r the "Lucky Thirteen," and head janitor for Miss Han cock of the chemistry department In addition to playing football, Brother Jones is serving as editor of the student paper and president of the Y M C A Brother Mike Towns and Brother Burch are the head cheer-leaders, and their enthusiasm and pep have enabled our team to play through the season without a defeat to date Brother Towns is manager of the basketball team, and Brother Neophite Burch is a varsity forward Br, ther King is one of the centers on the football team and is planning to finish in January He says he is sure of it hut be better say "I reckon."

The Sphinx Club isone of extraordinary talentand ability Pledge In hers II Jones Robinson, Cobb, Edwards, Simon, W Clay, and Blackburn have all made good records on the gridiron this year, with Robinson and Jones as strong candidates for A11American berths Nota center hasever come near outplaying Robinson in a game, andJones is unquestionably oneof thefastest backs inthegame In addition tothese athletes theclub hasgood studentsand talented men who aredetermined tomeasure upto the standard andsee"thelight" when thenext initiation rollsby

We feel sine that the next convention will bea great oneandwehope that nosome will heleft unturned inaneffort tooutline plans fortheFraternity's growth andadvancement, Alpha Pi will have a representative there togive thegreetings from Georgia The writer would Surely like to hethere, huthe has Urgent business calling himto Alabama.

With every good wish to all the brothers for a merry Christmas, andhoping a grand time to allat the convention, we are,

ALPHA PI CHAPTER, S \ JONES, JR.

Chapter Editor.

ALPHA RHO CHAPTER

Morehouse College, Atlanta,Ga

BROTHERS I \ ALPHA Fin ALPHA, Greetings:

In thai vast mysterious realm of Alpha Phi Alpha is a group nf noble sous bearing thestamp of Alpha Rho. Noble sons!yes, one and all, bound bybrotherly love andspurred inbyanall-powerful impetus todevelop intrinsic value andexhibit it ineveryday living Be good? No!begood for something What have you? No!what canyoudo? These arethe fundamental questions andanswers as set forth by Alpha Rho There may be a better expression of these standards in the language of the poet, Henry Van I>ykc:

"Four things a man must learn to do If hewould make hisrecord true: To think without confusion clearly To trust hisfellowmcn sincerely, To work from honest motives purely, To trust in Godand heaven securely."

With these facts stamped amid the folds of their active brains, these noble sons of Alpha Rho have entered into the diverse fields ofscholarship and extracurricula campus activities, determined to shme

There isa general race between thebrothers asto Who will make thegreatest number of A'slorthefirst semester Good luck andbest wishes to all What! "Gloom" Young isa varsity debater? Yes 'tis so; every word of it We areexpecting great things nf Brother Young asaphorensician andwe are certain that wewill notbedisappointed in him

This year's quartel isa wow! Maybe it isdue to the presence of thai mellow, entrancing, yea enrapturing tenor of Brother Levi Terrell Again, it may be due p thepresence of Pledgee Howard Branch as the barytone Speaking of music, wemight mention some ten or twelve whoenhance thepersonnel ol theOlee Club andOrchestra , Hush! there issomething inthewind What isit Oh, ,„ thing much, save the fact thai the day will soon come when our group of "Barbs" will wake to tma (hat they air "m rethan they used tobe It wont '"• long now." ,

A certain Brother Livingston, a forceful evangelist, spoke to us at chapel service a few days ago and was very successful in "keeping us awake. w« Were very proud of andinspired by this message 01 ''octor Livingston

We are working hard p uphold and improve the standards of Alpha and it is our sincere hope that this ambition ischerished byevery Alpha man

Fraternally yours

ALPHA Run

JULIAN C BROWN, Correspondent.

ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER

Wiley College, Marshall, Texas

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

With oureyes turned toward Cleveland, Ohio,and the Twentieth Convention which gathers together the quick in mind, thequick in consideration of other's needs, andthequick in thepromotion of a race consciousness Alpha Sigma extends greetings to Alpha Phi Alpha the world over and wishes each sister chapter a year of success that, in surpassing others, will eclipse itself

During these pre-conventi n days, Alpha Sigma realizes that mankind is standing in thedaybreak of the greatest period in all world achievement Every race inevery walk of life iscalling tohersuns P sustain her:forthere is work tobedone Newthings aie taking theplaces of theoldandthere is swinging into play a world spirit which happens tobethesame as that of Alpha Phi Alpha It is the spirit that solicits thecooperation ofevery member <.fevery race or group It isa spirit of united effort tosecurethe best results Itisaspirit ofthe exchange of thoughts and ideas It is thespirit of progress that carries a desire to lift while it climbs In the light of this growing spirit, Alpha Sigma hopes that Alpha men the world over will recognize thecall andleave their stray habitats in answer totheloudest call that will be made at the Twentieth Convention There must he reorganization of isolated chapters and Straj brothers must heed thecall Wesincerely hope that plans that will gather together ourremnants will be discussed at length bythis able body of brothers—and tbat working plans will besent toeach group: for we believe that only an armthat is strengthened bythe united efforts of every brother canraise thestandards of Alpha Phi Alpha to even a higher plane inthe new light of world progress

Since thelast edition of this organ Brother Harry Hedges, a charter member of this chapter, hasreturned tous Brother Hodges hasbeen absent a year Brother Hodges isan "A"student andis very active in thecollege social life

The International Relations Study Club is working sm.othlv under theguidance of Brothers Burnettand Dansby, president and vice-president, respectively Brother Burnett, ourpresident, andundisputedly the best student on the campus, delivered an Armistice l)av address tothestudents and faculty that held all within itsgrip anddrew forth thecompliments ofall who heard him ,•.„' , „ • ,, , \lpha Sigma is proud oi Brothers Hightower and Dansby who aretutors in thedepartments of mathematics'and chemistry, respectively We encourage our members to shape their college lives by being active inthings extra-curricula Brothers 1lodgeand Morris have taken the lead by proving themselves worthy of thepresidencies of the senior andsophomore classes, respectively

It wasa swell affair that wasgiven lorthe Sam Huston "Dragonettes" backers of the fighting Sam Huston Dragons. The "fair footballers" came to Marshall t.> eheer the Dragons in their clash with Bishop Many andvaried entertainments were given in honor of thefair damsels A shybrother has remarked that football is tolerable when it brings such a good omen

The Sphinx December, 1927

In the light of football, Alpha Sigma loves to mentit n the names i I Brothers Scott, Miller, Cavil, Young and Lorden; but regrets the loss of Brothers Scott, Miller and Lorden, who are seniors; for they are playing the last, but the great games, of their lives Brother Young is among the greatest ends of the West, white Brother Cavil is (without an equal as a "ball-toter."

There is still to be heard remarks of that wonderful debate last spring with I Inward 1 Inward was opposed by a tram composed of Brothers Burnett and Shackelford

\\V are glad to have in our midst Brother Houchins, i i Vlpha Chapter Brother Houchins is head of the department of English And,too,we are not unmindful of the services rendered in advice by our faculty brothers, Daniel, Long, and Wilson

We have been visited this year by Brothers of Iota; Daniel, of (hi : Law and Taylor, of Nu ; M hr of Xi; Ward, of Chi, and Clark of Eta Wc are glad to have these graduate brothers in our midst, for they seem to carry the spirit of Alpha wl they go

I.in,king forward to the greatest convention oi all times Alpha Sigma hopes to see within the group the dawning of a brighter and bigger day that will be resplendent in the gh ries of new achievement and in the rapid rise of a strengthening race

Fraternally yours, W'.M I.ol i

Associate Editor to THE SPHINX,

BROTHER WILLIAM A. LORDEN

Alpha Sigma presents, with cut, Brother William A Lorden as one of her outstanding brothers Aside from being a good Student, as is attested bj bis membership iii Alpha Phi Alpha, Brother Lorden is a sterling athlete and student leader

Brother Lorden did his high school work lure and is now a candidate for the A.B degree in June 1928 In athletics Brother Lorden has starred in baseball and football Last > ear be was captain of the Wiley baseball team and this year he is displaying remark able ability as general of the Wild Cat eleven, after ha\ing been shifted from halfback to quarterback at the opening oi the conference season He has genended the team to four consecutive triumphs and with only one game to play stands on the threshold of claiming the southern athletic championship

Brother Lorden's ability as an orator was first recognized here when he was awarded the Scott medal He was one Of the first Wilej men to participate in an intercollegiate debate; and has been active in debating since thai time lie is the possessor of the Alpha Phi Omega debating key

Brother Lorden's wm-k in the Go-to-High-School, Gd-tO-College campaign last spring brought forth verj favorable comments especiallj his speech broadcasted over station WBAP of Ft Worth, Texas

Having named the above things, it would hardly be luting to dose without mentioning the fact that Brother Lorden has developed another side equallj as well Miss Elizabeth Brazier, the talented daughter oi the prominent Doctor Brazier, of New Orleans and a sophomore here, wears what is dear to all Alpha men "It won't be long now."

(Signed) ALPHA SIGMA,

ALPHA PHI CHAPTER

Clark University

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

We the remnant of Alpha Phi, greet you with a heroic smile W e have, so far, been masters of our fates and captains of our souls scholastically The members of Alpha Phi are still dning real constructive work And we have ever before us the beacon light that lighteth all the world—Alpha I'hi Alpha It is now time for our mid-term examinations, and as we have conquered up until this time, we feel as sured that we will o me out victorious in this little conquest We always shoot at A and many times find ourselves bitting A phis \s each day goes bvtbi standard of Alpha Phi is raised W c better ourselves and raise the standard by taking advanced courses Napoleon, the great emperor, marched bis soldiers to the foot of the great Alps, where they Stopped and cried: "Napoleon, the Alps!" Napoleon, with unwaverable courage and unshakened confidence, ex claimed, "There are no Alps!" Just as Ibis great general said to bis men, Alpha Phi says to all that enter her realms "There are no Alps." But there is is victory to those that applj themselves to their daily tasks We have come to no Alps or Waltcrloo and our motto is "Onward."

We arc looking forward with great enthusiasm to the coming convention, which is to be held at Cleve land, Ohio Rest assured that we will do all that is in our power to make it a success Also, we shall be represented by members oi Alphi Phi

We have several pledgees that tire striving hard to see tin light of Alpha Phi Alpha They tell us that they have (akin off their shoes In walk oil holy ground, and that the burning sand under their Feel serves as an impetus to them while they are struggling heroic ally to see the great light whose altiuie rays heateth the sand under every neophyte's feet

Alpha Phi is well represented on the gridiron by Brother Harris and Pledgees "Duke" Williams, "Big Train" Chambers, "Little Man" Lagan, "Bozo" Chris topher, and "Walt" Haincy These men are making an excellent record on the gridiron They are not only performing on the athletic field, but doing excel lent ('ass work

Pledgee "Big Train" Chambers has carved out a little niche in the athletic world that will bu g be remembered by the best of fans

Pledgees b'agau Johnson, Carter, and Christopher gave a smoker for the members of Alpha Phi We were myalls entertained Short addresses were made and the evening was quietly spent playing games and listening to the niiisie The service was superb

Brother Horace M Carroll lost bis pin at the Clark Mooiehouse game He was very much worried about it and asked Brothers Dykes and Nyabonga to help him bo k for it When Brother Dean Brawley found Brother Carroll's pin it was under the watchful care of a most charming young lady Yes, we all are

likely to loose our plus. Emerson says. "For every loss there's a gain."

We trust and hi i c that all is well with our sister chapters We are ending up the year lil-'T" in fine shape, and ex; .ct to start the new year off with the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternally, Dr WITT S DYKES, ( orresponding Secretary.

BETA BETA CHAPTER

Lincoln, Nebr.

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

"Lei us dwell together in brotherhood 1"

This is the motto that lias inscribed itself upon the hearts of the Beta Beta men at Lincoln, Nebr And, due to this spirit of unity, we have made great strides toward perfecting a chapter in this city Our task has not always Keen an easy one. We have suffered from the great handicap of Negro college men—lack of money We have had dissension, hut in either case we have emerged successfully We have profited by our shortcomings, and now we face a marvclously bright future

The Alpha Phi Alpha men in this city have much to le proud of First, we have the recognition of our university. Second, we have the respect of our fellow citizens Last, we are proud even to the extent of being boastful of being able to send our president to the National Alpha Phi Alpha Convention

Greetings to the other chapters,

I 1 i:\RY ROTTS

Chapter Editor of Tm: SPHINX

BETA GAMMA CHAPTER

Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

The migration of the bird northward, the turning of the grass and trees from brown to green, the balmy weather of spring, and many other wonderful changes Wrought by "Mother Nature" caused us to realize that the school year was at its end

Again the time had come when we were to strike out into our new fields of endeavor, form new contacts and associations, and, most important of all, to labor unceasingly that we might return to school Yet with all these problems before us, the question foremost in our minds was: Had we done our best during our "initial" year for the uplift of Alpha Phi Alpha? With this question before us unanswered, we left school in the spring for our various fields of endeavor resolving that our efforts during the next school year should be pregnant with the desire of doing our best for the uplift of Alpha Phi Alpha

Thus September found the group wending its way lack to the "beloved" State College We were sorry to learn that several of our brothers would not be with us during the year, as duty called them elsewhere On the other hand we were fortunate in that some of our brothers have been able to meet with us from time to time We have been very happy to note the progress of our brothers who have lett us and their idea seems to le that Alpha Phi Alpha shall "transcend" all This idea has caused them to enter Upon their duties with the determination to do their verv best Graduation deprived us of several oi our brothers who are now serving in various fields of activity Hrothers Wildy and Richardson are credi'ablv serving as principals of county training schools Hrothers Hill and Fackson are serving as instructors in accredited high schools of the state Brothers

Chisolm and Hnnvn are away from us at present, but both plan to re-enter school after Xmas, the former going to Meharry and the latter to Howard Brother I 'otman is serving as assistant to the dean of men and Brother Cogdell is serving as an undergraduate assistant to the Science Department Brothers Epps and Edwards are yet engaged in athletics Brother Epps, who has "played his time out,"is assisting the coach ; Brother Edwards is a member of the varsity squad. Brother Telfair is again with us and maintaining his usual excellent records both in the scholastic and the social world Beta Gamma is proud to acknowledge that since our last report, Bro. L. H. Foster has l>een brought into the fold Brother Foster is serving as business manager for "State College," and is widely recognized as one of the best in bis line We regret very much that Brother Puryear, of Nu Lambda, has left us and it was with great regret that we sawhim go, hut we are always happy when our brothers recognize and seize their opportunity to forge ahead in the world of affairs We are beginning our new year with vigor and we sincerely hope that our program for this year will go over with great success We heartily join in with our brothers and lend our support to the slogan: "On to Cleveland and a greater year."

With best wishes for a most pleasant and profitable year to every brother, Fraternally yours,

WALTER W JOHNSON JR. Chapter Editor.

EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER

St Louis, Mo

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA, Greetings:

Kpsilon Lambda Chapter, -St Louis, Mo., may well toast of the fact that it is composed of a jolly, congenial and highly socially inclined bunch.

The fellows to a man are very much interested and each monthly meeting is well attended But just a minute Do they come out for the "feed" or from interest in the "frat"? Well, we will give them the benefit of the doubt and say interested in old Alpha Phi Alpha

We think Brother Ex-President Buckner gets plenty kick out of being among the boys—if for nothing else, just to oppose Brother Sykcs when he gets off on his "Suit case Morris" tyrades

Well, when Brother Sykes is absent things just don't go right some how At our October, 1987, meeting just as we thought a motion to adjourn was in order, Brother Sykes got the floor and gave ds a real humorous talk Well, he had it coming for he had been absent for two meetings

We regard this as one of the' most successful yearsin the history of our chapter—better attendance—more prompt than Ivefore—quicker dispatch of business— better system of keeping our accounts—more nun paid up promptly—more money in the treasury than before—prompt in the payment of our scholarship— put on the best picnic that has been pulled off in St. Louis for many years—put on a "(Jo-To-High-School, Go-To-College" rally that just would not quit In fact St Louis was made to know that we are around here. Epsilon Lambda Chapter. St. Louis, will Ie in Cleveland in December strong for everything that goes ior the betterment of the general convention We have elected Bros W H Huffmon and I I. McLarflore to represent us

Yes the big mid-winter dance is being worked ou* With Bro John A Davis on that committee—a dead game sport, you know things will be stirring something awful

We regret very much that our fellows have not seen lit lo take to our insurance proposition. Let us hope

that "ttr delegates to the Cleveland Convention will become as well sold on the proposition as the writer was at the Richmond Convention, and that they will return and sell it to the other fellows

We feel that Bro. Oscar Iirowti deserves much credit for the very good publication he has gotten out lot US this year Brother Brown evidently puts much of his time on this matter without even a suggestion of pay--all for our benefit.

Our chapter is in mourning for our good Brother Gray who lost his dear wife just a lew days ago The Bora! offering was in keeping with the high pace wc always set when things must he done just right. We trust that Brother Gray will soon be himself again and be at his usual seat among us at our monthly meetings.

Look for us at Cleveland We are going up sinng for everything that means "forward march" Alpha Phi Alpha

Fraternally S E '', \RNKK, Chaffer Editor.

I' S. Urn J B Isaacs Beta Lambda K C, was transferred from hirst Church K. C. 1" St. James' A M E Church St Louis, and has signified his intention to join our chapter Brother Isaacs is the only minister in our chapter, thus you see we have the spirit with us From another angle.

THETA LAMBDA CHAPTER

Dayton, Ohio

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

Again it is our pleasant duty to inform you through our unexcelled medium THE Srui.vx, that Theta Lambda is still on the map not as a mere dot, but as a five-pointed star which means Capital

Delegates

At iuir last meeting November 17th, Bro; Drs R E Peteferd and A L Biggs were elected senior and junior delegate-, respectively to the National Convention in Cleveland The redoubtable "jimmy" Fierce was elected as alternate to both delegates To back up this formidable array, our good Bro. Second Yicc-Pres B A Ruse will be on hand with a host uf visiting brothers, at least the visitors will I);' there fur the annual prom Theta Lam'da's cry is "on to ( leveland."

Annual Prom

Ye gnds! December !) is the date of the Annual Prom which, from all indications, promises to be the grandest affair of Dayton's social season

The committee, composed of Brothers McFall, Stokes and Pierce, is leaving no stone unturned to make this prom an affair that will he heralded down the ages, Just think, fellows, an eleven-piece orchestra from "Chi"; the place, the Granada ballroom, and ii is Spanish, too,as the name implies Theia Lambda is opening it with the first strictly social affair, and Brother Cox, the general manager, is neither sparing pains or money in making it just right for us. Before we leave this subject just a few words about the furnishings etc. that you may have an insight of its elegance At the entrance you are met by a six-foot Footman in livery The lobby is a dream, and the ballroom proper needs another language to do it justice Just a word about the lighting system—well, in short, all colors of the spectrum are 1 rought into play by the candelabras, stationary revolving arcs and crystal ball Sometimes it is daylight, moonlight and night—starlight—and all other lights in hcIwecn, ab<ve, beneath, and around Imagine the effect

—what a picture—when we shall mix our multicolored hues together with the dazzling gowns of the matrons and maidens Brothers you are the judges The Associate Editor begs to be excused for this short note He is also the chapters secretary and at this time he is trying to satisfy Brother Cannon and especially one Bro J H B E and that means work spelled with a big "W."

Fraternally yours

J F BUSH, Associate Editor SPHINX

NU LAMBDA CHAPTER

Petersburg, Va

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

The Nil Lambda Chapter reports with sincere regret that Brother Thomas L Puryear, for three years President of our Chapter, has left Petersburg, to become director of the Urbana League, in Newark, N. J. The departure of Brother Puryear is a very real loss to the local Chapter, to Virginia Stale College, and to the Stair of Virginia For eight years, this loyal Alhp.i Phi Alpha man has served as Dean of Men at tin State College, lie has given efficient and tireless service to the institution, and to the State. lie has, in all respects, been a builder of men I lis influence has always been felt in athletics, in the cause of religion, and in every good work We who know this man realize that he has always lived die life of Alpha Phi Alpha He was in a large way responsible for the organization here, of graduate and undergraduate Chapters of our fraternity That Brother Puryear has lived and labored among us is possibly the best promise of the future usefulness of Alpha Phi Alpha in this locality We wish to congratulate the Urban League, the citizens of Newark, and brothers located in that vicinity, thai they gain the services of our Brother Puryear, and we wish for him a life of largur usefulness,

With the going of Brother Puryear, Brother Byron J Fauntlcroy has become our Chapter President Brother Fauntlerdy is a former member of lota Lambda Chapter, and is a graduate of Purdue University,

We are fortunate to add to our Chapter this year Brother J M Ellison, formerly of Gamma, and Brother Doxcy A Richardson, formerly of Beta Lambda. Brother Ellison assumes the duties ofCol lege Minister, and Brother Richardson becomes a member of the English faculty

Each year Nu Lambda awards a scholarship to a young man of merit entering our college This year Mr F L Peterson receives the award Fraternally yours, J H JOHNSTON

OMICP.ON LAMBDA CHAPTER

Birmingham, Ala

BROTHERS IN ALPHA I'm ALPHA, Greetings:

The newly-elected Editor to the SIOIINX feels highly honored in being privileged to "tune in" with the interesting activities of Alpha Phi Alpha, through these columns Having served in a similar capacity for Chi, in days when the "Good Ship Alpha" first venture;! Southward, the memory of such contact becomes more and more pleasurable Here's hoping that, in the "ether of Alpha," there will hereinafter be no static

Omicron Lambda is proud to report progress during the past and high anticipation for the future In our first meeting of the year, the following officers were elected:

Brothers G. W. Reeves, President; Dr. C. S. Giscompe, Vice-Presicl.nt; I, R Hall, Secretary; Dr F D Bradford Assistant Secretary; Dr G N Adamson, SPHINX Editor; Dr C J Johnson, Treasurer; Dr P V Walls, Chaplain; Dr B J Anderson, Sergeant-at-Arms

November will be remembered as the time of that "smoker," which was held in the offices of the North Carolina Mutual Insurance Co It was one of those good old gatherings, which reminds one of the days when such occasions were meant for "he men" only. A delightful repast of chicken salad sandwiches and soft drinks was had The year's program was outlined and all brothers were urged to pay their burget assessment Brother G Norman Adamson was elected delegate to the Cleveland Convention, and Brother A. J). Shores was chosen alternate. Brother Adamson represented Chi at the Sixteenth Convention, while Brother Shores hails from Alpha-Beta

Omicron Lambda plans to have rendered under Its auspices, "The Tongues of Fire," by the "Little Theater" players, of Talladega College

Brother B J Anderson, widely known in these parts for his shooting ability, both of game and "bull", has recently returned from another hunting trip. There seems to be no truth in the report that he actually bough) the rabbits from a Fourth Avenue market

Brother A C Williams, of Alpha Beta, is teaching at the Lincoln School, of Birmingham

Brother A D Shores, who has transferred to our Chapter from Alpha-Beta, is Assistant Principal of Bessmer High and director of athletics It is being rumored that Brother Shores has given his heart and pin to one Miss Sadie Walker, of Talladega College.

Brother Dr U G Mason had the honor of being a member of a recent Interracial Conference, held in Birmingham, and also of addressing the graduating class of State Normal School, at Montgomery His address was well received

Brother A J Topps has been appointed Chairman of the Executive Board of the Birmingham Communitv Chest (colored division) , Brother Carol Hayes has added another summers studv to his effort to obtain a Master's degree front Columbia From all reports he is making remarkable progress ,

Brother Dr Bray, who is Executive Secretary ot the C M E Church, has recently returned from Chicago, where he spent several days in interest of his

Brother Dr. Dowdell has completed his new home, and reports have it that it is beautiful, spacious, ana comfortable, as would befit an Alpha man of his standing , ,

The wife of Brother Richard Ellis has recently finished the Alabama State Normal School Now, who says that Brother Ellis does not believe m going to high school and college?

Brother roseph Fletcher has just completed another beautiful building for Talladega College This time it is a spacious dining hall

Brother Dr M G McCall had just moved into his neat offices, at the Masonic Temple, when he received the sad news of the demise ot his mother. Alpha Phi Alpha shares this brother's sorrow

Brother Peter R. Shy is "reading" at Northwestern for an "M A." degree Brother Shy is to be congratulated

Brother W E Shortridge has remodeled his undertaking parlors, and they are claimed to look so inviting, until it makes one have a slight inclination to die

Brother H C Trenholm has been elected to the head of the high school department of the National Teachers' Association. He is also president of State Normal

Brother Jos F Drake, recently from Eta, after receiving his Master's degree from Columbia, has accepted the presidency of the A & M College, at Normal, Ala Brother Drake also delivered one of the addresses at the recent exercises mi the dedication of the Silsby Hall of Science

Lastly, our Brother President Reeves has returned from his vacation so that the social life of Birmingham may again be enlivened

With every best wish for the success of all that is Alpha's, we hope to remain, Fraternally vours,

OMICRON LAMBDA CHAPTER, G NORMAN ADAMSOX M D., SPHINX Editor.

SIGMA LAMBDA CHAPTER

New Orleans, La.

BROTHERS IN ALPHA PH I ALPHA, Greetings:

The shock of our last chapter letter being so conspicuously placed has left your humble servant with nothing to say Thanks, brothers, that was quite a boost for Sigma Lambda

Elections and convention time are now upon us Let us give serious consideration to these important matters Sigma Lambda will be represented at the convention, but I can not say by whom, because that particular election will not be held until the day after "Turkey Day."

We have received many responses to our circular letter, but there are many Chapters still holding out on us If it happens to be your Chapter, please let us hear from you Due to change of addresses, etc., some of the letters returned to us. Did you get yours? If not, write us, and the special commission will send you one,

Our Vice-President, Brother C C Haydel, was elevated to the Presidency, upon the resignation of Brother Rudolph Moses, who is doing post-graduate work at Columbia University

We hope to see all of the cleavers at Cleveland in December!

Fraternally yours, ALEXANDER P TUREAUD, Assistant Secretary.

Be sure to get a certificate when you purchase youj ticket to Cleveland See full details elsewhere in this issue.

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RELIGION, POLITICS, AND TH E NE W NEGRO

It is to be hoped that the present inquisitive and aggressive attitude of the New Negro in the hitherto much-neglected and berated fields of religion and politics is indicative of progress of "the kind that endures." Too often, in years past, it has been the policy of our best-trained minds to assume an air of complete indifference onmatters religious and political In many cases we have found the religions and political situations greatly muddled ; weighted with superstition ontheinehand andclouded with corruption on the other Feeling ourselves above the fears born of ignorance and tradition in religion, andnot wishing to In associated with theevils which prevailed in politics, we have held ourselves aloof, leaving these all-important questions to the hands of those who in themajority of eases are unfitted by reason of lack of training for constructive efforts in either field. We have been too prone tocriticize when what wasneeded was txerdse—-the exercise- of our own trained minds for a stronger, better program

The time has passed when there is anything to be gained by knocking the church and knocking religion The church andreligion have endured with great benefits for main years and from all indications will live for many more Though the church has faults (and what institution has not?) they are far outnumbered by virtues If we object to the policies of many of the churches and churchmen, then we must go to the churches, become a part of them, icork with the members. and for them, in an effort to right the wrongs. This must be the true spirit of the New Negro We call attention in this connection to an article appearing elsewhere in this issue byourown Bro I.eorge Arnett Singleton, in which he "thinks through" a question pertaining to religion in contract to the old attitude of "acceptive reverence" that characterized one school of .nr God-fearing persons It is this sort of clear thinking and fine acting that will help USget religion across. We know of the great work being done by our Alpha Brothers who are pastoring three of the hading churches in Cleveland They deserve our earnest cooperation here anil thechurch does wherever we are

So it is with politics Instead ol the polic) 01 'hands off." which too often is the case of menwho are "on the level." we need fighters and workers of the liner, trained type; men who are willing to go down and battle and match their wits against those of theother fellow in a program for building stronger, better communities Only by becoming a part of the battle can we hope togain a full measure of good It is with pride that we point to the activities of our group in New York Chicago, and recently in a very unprecedented manner in Cleveland, where three N'egro men were elected to the city council—one of whom is our own Brother Claiborne (ieorge Our pride is increased when we reflect on our knowledge .,f Brother George'scharacter; a manof sterling qualities and a fearless leader in whom we may have as Miranee that be will b« a true representative and will never "sell out."

With no reflection on past leadership and with all honor to the earnest workers whohave brought us to OUTpresent point of progress, webelieve that if there is to be a high degree of continued progress in religion and politics it must be through the-active participation of trained leadership This is the problem of the New Negro Alpha musl come forward armed

with knowledge, fired by zeal and consecrated devotion. This isthechallenge! We throw it out toyou.

THE MESSENGER DEBATE

The June, 1927, issue of the Messenger carried a debate between Mr James W Ivy, a member of the Omega I'si Phi Fraternity, and our own General President, R W Cannon The subject discussed was "What Good Are College Fraternities?" Mr Ivyattempted to prove that "They have no useful function," while Brother Cannon maintained that college fraternities are "A racial and national asset."

The November, 1927,issue of the Oracle, the official organ of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, discusses this debate editorially As would he expected, Mr Ivy is "raked over thecoals" ingood fashion Among many other things about him this editorial says: "Mr Ivy's discourse bristles with incongruities and absurdities so palpabk that it is difficult to believe that they were written by a man of training and intelligence.'*

It seemed not sufficient to deal quite harshly with Mr Ivy As a matter of further revenge, a "broad side" was taken at Brother Cannon from the viewpoint of hisbeing President of Alpha Phi Alpha The editorial concludes by saving: "It is a regrettable thing that as late as theyear 1927the General l'resi dent of Alph Phi Alpha Fraternity feels that the merits of the institution which he heads is still open to debate—especially with James W Ivy."

The Omegas seem to have taken the debate seriously Weare sure that noonein Alpha did We didn't take it as a personal Alpha matter at all. To us i was simply a discussion between two individuals upon a subject that was of some general public interest And it is quite an anomally to find that they would try to make it appear that Brother C aim n's burden was to show "the merits of the institution which lulu-ads." The fact is Raymond W Camion has been so impressed with the merits of his own fraternity that he will venture to defend the virtues of similar . rgantzatii us in general. Alpha Phi Alpha stands on her own merits .Alpha l'hi Alpha is her own d« sense! And no amount of discussion of it, pro or cin will weaken a foundation sonobly wrought And we are happy toconclude by saying that as late asthe year 1927,after twenty-one years of existence Alpha men, bj virtue of their experience in their own fraternity, are of the unanimous opinion that college fraternities "have a useful function."

( From (i contemporary.>

The following is taken from a recent issue of the Ivy Leaf, the official organ of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority:

CONGRATULATION S T O ALPH A PHI

ALPH A FRATERNIT Y

We wish toheartily commend theliberality and cordiality evinced In Alpha l'hi Alpha continuously ben tofore and most recently in its post-convention issue of THESPHINX, its official journal In this issue the photos anil messages ,,i greeting were carried from all of the National Presidents of Collegiate Creek Letter Croups amongst us Such breadth will make for more cardial relations between theheads andmembers of the various croups. Kft'orts in this direction

have been noted before The inter-fraternity receptions sponsi red by another fraternity come under a like cataloging. Such is as it should be! If all of us will live up to <mr professions, our interests will not be antagonistic but mutual, rather! Therefore the mi r<- pleasant the relationship the more effective each group's accomplishment The energy which has been too often and too largely used heretofore in petty rivalry, backbiting, misrepresentation, may hereafter

be swung toward constructive effort, as individuals and groups, within and without

Again, we a ngrattdate Alpha Phi Alpha upon this i fficial recognition and its willingness to help create such an atmosphere amongst us "Exeunt" all else! as stage directions in life's drama would dictate!

PAULINE

SIMS-PURYEAR, Supreme Basileus, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Inc.

F RA T FU N

A big advantage in having a stenographer is thai >•<11can use big words youdon't know how to spell

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, but an onion a day keeps everybody away.

Ihe i pular permanent wave is a wonderful thing for women, but we think it's about time for some inventor to give us men a "permanent shave."

Man} a man's popularity begins and ends with himself

Ife: I'm choking."

She: "Can't I help you?"

A penny saved is a pocket burned

She: "I'm the happiesl girl alive! I'm marrying the man I want !"

Ilei : "That's nothing to the joj of marrying the man someone else wants."

They called her loud-mouthed because she used such vivid lipstick

\ w here is Man- Phi Beta, She's the standard of her kind

She isn't much to look at

But she's mind, all mind.

"See that man over there''"

"Ych, what about him?"

"Well, he saves five hundred dollars every day."

"Gosh; he must be ambitions!"

"Oli no He rides to work every morning on the subway and there's a live-hundred-dollar line for spitting; and he doesn't spit."

The world was belter when there were fewer billboards and more washboards

"What's your business'."

"Moving picture,."

"Actor, eh?" ' "

"No; interior decorator."

Ding : "This tonic is no good."

Done : What's the matter:"

Ding: "All the directions it gives are for adults and I never had them."

She: "You must be very fond of automobiles. lie: "What makes you think that?"

She: "1 hear inn have a truck farm."

Sa\ it with flowers, Say it with sweets:

Say it with kisses, Say it with eats; •

Say it with jewelry,

Say it with drink

Bm always be careful

Not to say it with ink

Women don't like sermons over the radio Noone can s;o Ihiir millinery

She: "Is it dangerous to drive with one hand?"

lie: "You bet More than one fellow has run into a church doing it."

\t first the world was Sat Then someone discovered it was round Now it is crooked

No domestic science course is necessary to enable a girl to make a traffic jam

Sis Etta washed her hair with dog soap and then wondered why it dried out all snarly

When ice cream grows on macaroni trees, When Sahara's ^and^ are muddy; When cats and dogs wear overshoes, That's when I like to study

And he buried his face in his hands

Must have been extremely dirty hands

"Didjever see thuh sea sick?"

"No: but I seen the ocean blue."

Visitor: "Mow did this town receive the name of Cowan?"

Native: "It used to be called Cow and Calf, but the Calf died."

"Give the most important date in history." "1906."

"Why, what important event happened in that !ear?"

"1 was born."

At a fraternity house the boys are either all out ir all in

We know a halfback who is so lazy he sprinkles water on his letters to make them run

"Use 'despair' in a sentence."

"We had a flat tire today and pop had to use despair."

"1 lost 170 pounds since I saw you."

"How SO?"

"My husband left me."

Footprints on the sands of Time are not made by sitting down.

Probably the reason for the decline of the popularity of chaperons is the increasing belief in the power of guardian angels.

What are Roman numerals?

Athletic awards at the University of Rome.

Prof.—Name a collective noun.

S Hide—Ash can

"Did you learn anything at Sunday School today?

AT THE BLACKSMITH'S

"Did that man make the horse, Mummy?"

"Certainly not, dear."

"Well, that's funny; I just saw him tack the feet

| CUPID'S

"What therefore God hath joined together,

Bloom—Lewis

Brother Morris Lewis, formerly of Alpha Beta, but Don of Sigma Lambda, has taken unto himself a "better half," in the person of the former Miss Frances Bloom The couple were married on November 5th al Corpus Christi Catholic Church And since then Brother Lewis is the "BIOS1 smilin' man" you have ever seen He has a good reason to smile, too Here's hoping they may go "Smilin' Thru" all the years.

Lisberg—Mullon

Not to lie out done by Brother Lewis, of Sigma Lambda, we learn of the marriage of Brother Vance Mullon, of the same Chapter Vance surprised his brothers, but we are not sorry His bride was Unpopular and charming Miss Clara Belle Marguerite Lisberg. Alpha Phi Alpha joins Sigma Lambda in wishing them continued joy.

James—Galvin

"It's all over now," so says Brother Gregory Galvin Last summer Brother Galvin joined hands with Miss Rosa James, and repeated the proverbial "1 will." and "I do." 'Ibey are now as happy as "two bugs in a rug." Gamma Chapter wishes .Item much success and Happiness. The wedding was of much interest, especially in Virginia and Kentucky, because of tlte popularity of the couple Miss James, white a native of Richmond, formerly taught in Louisville, Ky., and has a best oi friends and admirers in both places

Harru WingfUM

The) all tall sooner or later is a true saying. Ibis time it is Brother Thomas Wingfield Brother Win.i:iuld is a popular member of Gamma, and i properous business man He and Miss (Ira Harris were united during the past summer The wedding to..1 , place iii Richmond, where the couple are bap pily located Here is hoping they maj have the happiness that stub an admirable pair deserves

Brazier—Lorden

Brother Win A Lorden may truly he described a! a "well rounded" character For while we read with interest and pride oi his achievements in the scholastic, oratorical and athletic fields, we find him conquering yet another field tin realm of romance

The charming lady fair is Miss Elizabeth Brazier, who is the talented and much-beloved daughter of the prominent Dr. Brazier, of New Orleans. Miss Brazier is a sophomore at Wiley, where she may be seen wearing that precious emblem that makes us believe "It won't be long HOW I"

Robinson—Logan

Brother Rayford Logan, that capable, dynamic, and much-beloved young professor, at Virginia Union University, has added to his realm of already noteworthy achievements in bis "selection and acquisition" of a lovely and charming bride This happy couple are making their home on the school campus, we are told, and it is safe to guess, an- adding much to the spirit and dignity of campus life Mrs Logan was formerly Miss Ruth Opal Robinson, and a graduate of V X I I., Petersburg, Ya

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Hateney—Brown

Brother Stanley K Brown, of Pi, is receiving many congratulations here of late, for he is a well-deserving and lucky man, we say First be is to be congratulated on his appointment on the staff at Lakeside Hospital, Cleveland, lor the ear, eye nose, and throat And in addition, is also receiving both congratulations and best wishes iii news of tin- announcement of his marriage to the pleasing Miss Viola Christy Hateney, oi Newport News, Va

Brother t orbin's pin has been missing for quite a few days. It is suspected that a fair co-ed of Ohio University, is furnishing a background for it. If the pin doesn't turn up we shall be able to make a definite statement concerning it

Toules Rountree

Brother Ward Y Ri uutree, of Phi Chapter, lccenth joined the matrimonial band in company with Miss Ibelma 'loules, the pride of social Xcnia, Ohio The brothers at 1'hi wish him Godspeed on his happj ourne\

Wear Grant

Iota Chapter is happy to announce .be engagement of Miss Evelyn C Wear, of Topeka, Kans., to Brother .Arthur "Mauk Face" Grant The charming Miss Wear is librarian at A & N College, Tallahassee, b'la., and Brother Cram is now teaching at Philander S-ith <olle-e Iittle Rock, Ark

Brother Grant's romance is a culmination, "some Mist a week's maneuvering into the land ol romance lota wishes the couple much success Al last the so-called Dan Juan, the breaker of i thousand hearts, is conquered

Streeter Dixon

Brother Albert C Dixon, of Kappa Chapter, has been se-rioiisK effected by the charms, personality and sweetness of one of Chicago's prettiest and talented young damsels The young lady is none other than Mis> Edwina Vivian Streeter "Al" says he won't linger any longer, and has given bis pin and affections to "Ed." It won't be lone; now

Byrd—Brown

Although we have received no word from Zeta Lambda or from Omicn n reporting the details of the Byrd-Brown wedding, we feel (hat such an event cannot go unmcntioncd further Brother Homer Brown, of Omicroti, and formerly oi Gamma, was married Julj 3, 1927, to Miss Wilhelmina Byrd, the pretty and talented daughter of Dr and Mrs D W Byrd, of Norfolk, Va, "Billie." as she is known to her host of friends, is a graduate of Oberlin, lias traveled far and wide, leaving always wherever she journeyed a new link in an already long chain of friendships and admirers

The wedding, aside from being beautiful to the nth degree, was of great social interest, particularly in the East and South, anil was the culmination of a romance oi school days Brother Brown is a successful attornej if Pittsburgh, Pa., and is prominently identified with civic, business and religious circles of bis home town. May unbounded joy and happiness be theirs as ihcv embark on this, "The (beat Advert lure'"

Arnold—Carter

We are fortunate in receiving a detailed account of the Arnold-Carter wedding, which we feci will beof especial interest because of the' connections of the "contracting parties." The former Miss Arnold is the sister of Brothers J C Arnold and C E Arnold, of Eta Lambda, and as Brother Carter is himself a product of the SPHINX, the wedding may be said to have been essentially "Alpha" in spirit Would that we might receive more such reports Following is the account:

Miss Arnold Weds Mr Carter at Beautiful Ceremony in Atlanta

Atlanta, Ga.—An Atlanta wedding in which social interest centered, was that of Miss Sibyl Elizabeth Arnold, of Atlanta, and Mr. Artcmus Murry Carter, formerly of Paris, Ky., now of Atlanta, which was solemnized at 9 o'clock on the morning of November 'J at the residence of Mr and Mrs James C Arnold, 1!>1 Ashley Street, N W., and was witnessed by relatives and a large number of friends

The ceremony was performed by Dr J W B I'.owen, of Gammau Theological Seminary, and took place before an improvised altar of palms banked in the spacious living-room White chrysanthemums in pedestal baskets starred the altar, while cathedral candlesticks with lighted tapers flanked each side

Preceding the ceremony Miss Ada Olive, soloist at Clark Universitv, beautifully rendered two nuptial selections, "Love] Here Is My Heart," and "Because." The strains of Mendelssohn's "Wedding March,' softly played by Prof Frederick Hall, accompanied by Mr. John Wilson, violinist, announced the arrival of the bridal party

The first to enter was Miss Carrie Watts, followed by Mrs Edward L Parks The next to enter was the maid of honor Miss Emma Arnold, sister of the bride, who was followed by Mrs James Crogman Arnold, the matron of honor, sister-in-law of the bride All wore gowns of brown velvet with traceries of biege satin outlining the jabot cascading in graceful lines at the left side of the bodice and skirt, and belted with beautiful rhinestone buckles Their hats

were close-fitting models of metal cloth Their flowers were pink roses

The next to enter wasthe flower girl, little Roberta Williams Arnold, the winsome little niece of the bride, wearing a dainty frock of turquoise blue taffeta, with streamers of coral ribbon velvet falling from the shoulder and a cunning little hat matching her dress

The bride entered with her brother, Mr James C Arnold, who gave her in marriage, and was met at the altar by the groom and his best man, Mr Maynard J Wartman

The charming bride was lovely in a striking costume of French biege transparent velvet, elaborately trimmed in brocaded metal cloth of gold and brown, falling to the side in graceful folds Her hat was a close-fitting model of velvet and metal cloth matching her dress She carried a shower bouquet of Columbia roses, valley lilies and orchids

The bride's mother was gowned in gray satin back crepe, trimmed in reversed folds of the same material

Mrs. Carter, the daughter of the late Dr. G. W. Arnold and Mrs G W Arnold, is a graduate of Clark University and has done graduate work at Oberlin Business College and Simmons Business College, and was formerly a teacher at Clark University and Burrell Normal School

Mr Carter, the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Carter, of Paris, Ky., is a graduate of Clark University and did graduate work at Columbia University He is a well-known actuary with the National Benefit Life Insurance Company Standard Life Division; trustee of Clark University, and member of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity

Mr and Mrs Carter left on a motor trip through Kentucky and will be the guests of the groom's parents, andalso visit the old home of the bride's mother, Louisville, Ky While in Louisville they will be the house guests of Mrs.C. B.Anthony and family. Upon their return to Atlanta they will reside at Ofifi Washington Place, S W

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Our entire organization has been taught that the customer is always right. Perhaps there has been times when, in the course of development we may have been right But right or wrong, we hold a firm belief in the integrity of those whom we serve.

Impassive business methods may have their advantages. Yet our records of annual growth might prove that our policy, old-fashioned as it is may be right, after all

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ALPHA ETA CHAPTER, Harvard University, President, Clias K Goines, 7 Claremont Pk., Boston, Mass

Secretary, Rolit S White, Jr., T Claremont Pk.,

ALPHA THETA CHAPTER, State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

President, Ralph Moody, 230So Capitol St

i E Taylor, Jr., 230 So Capitol St

ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER, University of Colorado, and Denver University, Denver, Colorado t, John Waller, 8401 Emerson Street etary U I Andrews sir> 32nd St

ALPHA KAPPA CHAPTER, Springfield, Mass N P Dotson, ;»7 Wilbraham Ave

Secretary, U G Mason, 18 Spring St., Amherst, Mass.

ALPHA MU CHAPTER, Northwestern University, Evanston, 111

President, Lucius E Lee, University Club ;man L Merrifield, 1113 Ayars PI

ALPHA Nil CHAPTER, Drake University, Des Moines; and Iowa State College, Ames lent, Carlyle C Clarice, 1207 Center Street, Moines, Iowa

ALPHA XI CHAPTER, Marquette University, MilWis

President, L. H. Stanton, 1012 Galena St. etary, G D Daniel 61 nuh Street

ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER, Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte, N C Pre ^v

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ALPHA PI CHAPTER, Atlanta University, Atlanta, tit, F N Weathers , Frank 1

ALPHA RHO CHAPTER, Morehouse College, Atlantic! A Young

••., Ralph II Leo

ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER, Wiley University, Marshall, Texas

President, W C Burnett ene

ALPHA-TAU CHAPTER, Akron University, Akron, Ohio dent, Emmer Lancaster, 1012 Big Falls Av« m St

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ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Louisville, Ky

•i O Blanton, 631 South nth St

Sen L Simpson 1417 W Chestnut St

BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Kansas City, Mo.

President, Kdward S Baker, 1681 E 12th S*

Cor S,c Jas A Jeffresa, 2403Tracy Ave

GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER Detroit Mich ' Firwood St

L S Williams, 5655 24th St

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EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER, St Louis, Mo

President, Robert P Watts, Sumner High School

Secretary, Harry K Craft, Pine Blvd Y M

ZETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Norfolk Va

President, S F Coppage, 664 Church Street, Norfolk, Va

Secretary, A D Manning, 55525th Street, Newport News, Va.

THE A BDA CHAPTER, Dayton, Ohio

President, E E Campbell

Secretary, J E Bush, 430 W 5th St

ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Atlanta, Ga

Dr C Waymond Reeves, 269 W Fair Street

etary, C E Arnold, 1106 Ridge Ave S.W IO'- IDA CHAPTER, Indiana, Purdue and DePauw Universities, and Butler College Indianapolis, Ind.

John H Horner, 1647 Bell Fontaine St

Secretary, H T Riltv, 8718 N Capitol Ave

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G W Reeves, Miles Memorial College

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