The SPHINX | Spring April 1931 | Volume 17 | Number 2 193101702

A APRIL 193

Official Alpha Phi Alpha Directory

President. DR. B. ANDREW ROSE, 402 S. Bank St., Dayton, Ohio

First Vice-President, CHARLES W GREENE, 304 Griffin St, N. W., Atlanta, Ga.

Second Vice-President, ROBERT P. DANIEL, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va

(In cases where the addresses of chapter officers listed below are the same, the address is given In only one Instance.)

ALPHA, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.; Sec'y., W. L. Thomas, 504 S. Plain St

BETA, Howard University, Washington, D C; Free., Edgar D Saunders, 1917 Third St., N. W.; Cor. Sec'y, Warner L Collins

GAMMA, Virginia Union University, Richmond Va.; Pres., Allen K Robinson; Sec'y, Curtis A Crocker

DELTA, Montreal, Canada, Inactive

XPSILON, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Pres., Homer C Stevens, 1103 E. Huron St.; Sec'y., Walter D. Hlnes

ZETA, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; Pres., Dr. R. S. Fleming, 218 Dwlght St.; Sec'y., 100 Dlpwell Ave.

•TA New York City College, Columbia University, New York University, New York City; Sec'y., Jesse Casmlnskl, 32 W. 131 St.

THETA. Chicago. 111.; Pres.. Sidney A. Jones, 6336 Michigan Ave.; Sec'y., L. J. Connor, 4805 Champlain Ave.

IOTA, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N Y.; Pres., Wm. S. Odom, 307 Porman Ave. KAPPA. Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Pres Herman Harrison, East llth Ave. nr. Summit St.; Sec'y., McKinley Taylor, 155 N. Monroe St.

ALPHA LAMBDA, Louisville, Ky.; Pres. J A C Lattlmore, 1502 W Walnut St.; Sec'y, Lee L Brown, 1012 W Chestnut Street.

ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA New York City: Pres., Dr. Lucien M. Brown, 2460 Seventh Ave.

MU, St Paul, Minn.; Pres., John R Lawrence, 556 St Anthony Ave.; Sec'y., Paul W Moseley, 1316 S E 4th Ave., Minneapolis, Minn

NU, Lincoln University, Pa.; Pres., E Maxfield Smith (Summer address, 75 St Nicholas Place, New York City); Cor Sec'y, C E Shelton (Summer address Box 1083 Welch, W Va.)

XI, Wllberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio; Pree, Langston Butcher; Sec'y., James A. Irving.

OMICRON, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Pres., Walter R Talbot. 5635 Mignonette St.; Sec'y., H. Bridges. 627 Chauncey St. PI, Cleveland, Ohio; Western Reserve University, Case School of Applied Science, John Caroll University, Cleveland College, Oberlln College; Pres., Roosevelt S. Dickey, 9816 Cedar Ave.; Sec'y., Creed F. Ward, 4113 Cedar Ave.

RHO. Philadelphia, Pa.; Pres, George Lyle, 415 N. 63rd St.; Cor. Sec'y., Klrksey L. Curd. 648 N. 13th St.

SIGMA, Boston, Mass.; Pres., John E Moseley; Sec'y., Wm. I. Gosnell, 47 Batavla St.

TAU, University of Ulinols, Champaign, 111.; Pres., Booker Blackwell, 602 E Clark St.; Sec'y, Gilbert Radcllff

Officers

Third Vice-President, WILLIAM WARRICK CARDOZO. Box 3084, Ohio State University Station, Columbus, Ohio.

Secretary, JOS. H. B. EVANS, 101 S St., N. W„ Washington, D. C.

Treasurer, PERCIVAL R. PIPER, 18032 Wexford Ave.. Detroit, Mich.

SPHINX Editor, P. BERNARD YOUNG, Jr., 719 East Olney Rood, Norfolk, Va

CHAPTERS

UPSILON, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.; Pres., Herman T. Jones, 1101 Mlssisippi St.; Cor Sec'y, Bertram Caruthers

BETA LAMBDA, Kansas City, Mo.; Pres, James A. Jeffress, 2206 Brooklyn Ave.; Cor Sec'y, M E Carroll, 1213 Garfield Ave

PHI, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; Pres., Alvln P Hall, 72 Grosvenor St.; Sec'y, Chas. H. Clarke, Jr.

CHI, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.; Pres., George R. Dockery, 15 N. Hill St.; Cor. Sec'y, M. Cann.

GAMMA LAMBDA, Detroit, Mich.; Pres., C. Henri Lewis, 6190 Iroquois Ave.; Sec'y, Grover D Lange, 1700 St Antolne St

EPSILON LAMBDA, St Louis, Mo.; Pres, S E Garner, 11 N Jefferson; Cor Sec'y, S. R. Redmond.

DELTA LAMBDA, Baltimore, Md, Pres, Roy S Bond, 1517 Druid Hill Ave.; Cor Sec'y, William I Gibson, 260 Robert St.

PSI, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia Pa.; Pres., J Gordon Baugh, 6 N 42nd St

ETA LAMBDA, Atlanta, Ga.; Pres, F B Washington, 239 Auburn Ave, N E.; Sec'y, C. W. Washington, 239 Auburn Ave, N. E.

ALPHA ALPHA, Cincinnati, Ohio; Pres, R. P. McClain, 912 W. 7th St.; Sec'y, W. C. Weatherly, 916 W. Court St.

ZETA LAMBDA, Norfolk, Va.; Pres, Dr L A. Powlkes, 2510 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, Va.; Sec'y, A. D. Manning, 555 Twenty-fifth St, Newport News, Va.

ALPHA BETA, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala.; Pres, Raymond Pitts; Sec'y, Willis N Pitts, Jr

ALPHA GAMMA, Providence, R I.; Pres, Joseph G. LeCount, 19 College St.; Sec'y, Aubrey Drake.

ALPHA DELTA, Los Angeles, Cal.; Pres.; James Robinson, 1030 E. Jefferson St.; Sec'y, Hugh Beaty, 1523 E. 45th St.

THETA LAMBDA. Dayton, Ohio; Pres, Ralph W Flndlay, 45 Leroy St.; Cor Sec'y, Earl P. Taylor, 504 S. Summit St

ALPHA ZETA, West Virginia State College, Institute, W Va.; Pres, Chester Francis; Cor. Sec'y, Claude Amis.

ALPHA EPSILON, Oakland, Cal.; Pres, Joseph Gler, 1944 E. 21st St.; Sec'y., Clay M. Wilson, 1128 Eighth St.

ALPHA THETA, University of Iowa, Iowa City, la.; Pres, R L Barrett, 230 S Capitol St.; Sec'y, Dudley C Black, 222 S E 2nd St, Des Moines Iowa

IOTA LAMBDA, Indianapolis, Ind.; Pres, Dr. Clarence Harvey Mills, Crlspus Attucks High School; Sec'y, W. Tilford Davis, 924 N West Street

ALPHA ETA, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass

Director of Education. RAYMOND W. CAN NON, 3400 Oakland Ave. Minneapolis, Minn.

Members Executive Council. PERRY BJACKSON, 404 Supenor Euild'ngCleveland. Ohio; WILLIAM S. RANDOLPH, 2168 E. 90th St, Cleveland, Ohio; and MYLES A PAIGE, 229« Seventh Ave, New York, N. Y.

ALPHA KAPPA, Springfield. Mass. (Amherst College Dartmouth College Spring' field College, Wesleyan College, ana Williams College); Pres., Eric W EppS' Springfield College; Sec'y Hughes »• Robinson, Box 10, Springfield College

ALPHA MU CHAPTER, Northwestern University, Evanston, 111,; Pres, Clarence Mason, 1317 Emerson St.; Secy W. C. Pyant, Emerson Street, Y. MC. A.

ALPHA NU, Drake University, Des Moines Iowa; Pres, Chas. P. Howard, 51' Mulberry St.

ALPHA IOTA, Denver, Colo.; Pres Job? Waller. 2606 Gilpin St.: Sec'y, DTWilliam Fountain. 1217 Gaylord St-

ALPHA OMICRON, Johnson C Smith University, Charlotte N C; Pres, H BRutherford; Cor Sec'y, J D Belton-

MU LAMBDA, Washington, D. C; PresLewis K. Downing, 149 W St, N. W-I Sec'y, Harry McAlpln, 1111 Columbia Road. N. W.

NU LAMBDA, Va State College, Ettrick Va.; Pres, John L Lockett; Sec'yDoxey A Wllkerson

KAPPA LAMBDA. Greensboro. N. C; Pre* Dr B W Barnes 811 1-2 E Marke* St.

ALPHA XI, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis

ALPHA PI, Atlanta University, Atlanta, GaPres, J. G. Lemon; Sec'y, A. V»Thomas, 164 Chestnut St., S. W. ALPHA RHO, Morehouse College, Atlanta. Ga.; Pres, W Edgar Harrison; Sec'J James A Colston

XI LAMBDA, Chicago, 111.; Pres, Willla"1 H. Benson, 3507 South Parkway1 Sec'y, Mason W Fields, 6526 Eber hart Ave.

SIGMA LAMBDA, New Orleans La.: Edward M Coleman, 2420 Canal StSec'y, Dr J Felton Brown, 1306 6 Genols St

ALPHA TAU, Akron Ohio; Pres, Henry Cj Sparks, 721 Euclid Ave.; Sec'y, Robef C. Black, 429 Windsor Street.

UPSILON LAMBDA, Jacksonville. Flaj Pres, Dr. R. W. Butler, 627 Davis S*

ALPHA SIGMA, Wiley College. Marshall Texas; Pres, Noland Anderson; Sec'yAlphred Baker.

OMICRON LAMBDA Birmingham, AlaSec'y, Peter R. Shy.

RHO LAMBDA, Buffalo, N. Y.; Pres, M- S Stewart, 137 William St.; Sec'y., y H Brown, 166 Goodall 8t

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA, Newark, N J | Pres. Aubrey Robinson, 15 Wain" St, Madison, N J.; Sec'y, Lawre"c Wlllette, 1375 Stephens St, Bellevu"* N J

PI LAMBDA, Little Rock, Ark, Pres, J- ,£ Booker, Mosaic Temple Bldg.; Secy C. Franklin Brown, 1019 Cross St. (Continued on Inside Back Cover-

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THE ALPHA HALL OF FAME

Who is the most outstanding brother at the seat of your chapter? Which one best represents the ideal Alpha man? Which one contributes most to the progress of our fraternity and to his community? Which one is doing the most constructive work? Which has vision, ambition, courage, perseverance, ability above the ordinary, perhaps distinct genius?

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npHERE is something peculiarly fitting in the his•^ torical fact that Alpha, the original chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, should also have given the fraternity the nucleus of one of the major programs which have established its distinctive identity, activity in the interest of more and better education For it was the decision of Alpha Chapter on April 15, 1911, to request its committee on student affairs to consider and present plans for "inducing students to come to higher institutions of learning, especially Cornell University," which is the beginning of the idea that has been fruitful of one of Alpha Phi Alpha's outstanding contributions to the life of the Negro in America.

It was not long before the need of definite aims was suggested to the fraternity, and, following Alpha Chapter's lead, education was urged to be the leading one selected by former General President H H Long at the ninth annual convention held in December 1916 at Virginia Union University, Richmond "In view of the later development in reference to the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College Movement," Brother Wesley writes in his "History of Alpha Phi Alpha," "this recommendation is most significant."

The active beginning of our educational movement, Brother Wesley has recorded, came at the twelfth annual convention at Chicago, 111., in 1919. During a discussion concerning the establishment of a Commission of Graduate Work and Public Affairs, "remarks were made by Brother S. S. Booker, Brother A. E. Robinson, and others concerning the advisability of an educational movement sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha. A motion by Brother H. E. Moore finally prevailed authorizing the commission 'to launch a movement toward influencing colored students of the country to go to high school and to college.' The adoption of a program of education had been accomplished after discussion extending over four years."

The first week of June 1920 was set aside for the first campaign of the Go-to-High-School, Go-toCollege Movement Throughout the years the program has gathered prestige, achieved many good results, and been modified to meet changing conditions, the most important adjustment to such changes being the decision of the Atlanta convention in 1929, I think it was, to give recognition to the change in emphasis in our educational activities by calling the program the Educational Adjustment Movement.

In the appendix of "The History of Alpha Phi Alpha" is found the appeal used in the first annual Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College Campaign Headed "An Open Letter to the College Student" and dated May 28, 1920, it urged: "Get interested in these boys and girls and explain to them in language that is not above their heads and so that they will readily understand: 1. That the age upon which they are entering will demand the best service of which every individual is capable The day of sloven, inefficient service is past. 2. That in order to render the best service, they must get the best preparation which their opportunities will permit 3 That boys and girls of all grades of instruction should remain in school till the completion of the course upon which they have entered, and when possible should pursue a higher course. 4. That a thorough educational equipment is required to insure success in whatever pursuit they may hope to engage, whether it be in business, trade, or profession. 5. That a complete high school education is at present the only gateway to law, medicine, engineering and the higher forms of business. 6. Youth is the time for preparation. It is false economy for a boy or girl to slight the season of preparation in too eager haste for active life 7. Instill into them the motto of John Milton: '1 care not how late I enter upon life's work, since l\ enter fit.'

"Contribute your bit by influencing a boy or girl to remain in school, talking to some parent In the interest of his children, urging your leaders, teachers, and ministers to talk education, and interesting clubs to establish scholarships at reputable schools for worthy students. The hope of the race—the hope of the Nation, lies in the youth of today—th« leaders of tomorrow."

r IKE everything else in America today, education JL ' is Big Business. The two most richly endowed Negro colleges and the four most richly endowed colleges attended chiefly by white students have » total endowment exceeding 270 millions of dollars Millions more are being sought yearly—and secured —for physical expansion, more or better equipment, larger salaries, enlarged faculties The discontent so characteristic in or with other phases of this world we live in has not been escaped by education Standardization is the battle cry and our colj leges are approaching something on the order of department stores, where the stock in trade is major* minors, units, hours and credits Eager student(Continued on Page 17)

The Alpha Hall of Fame

NOTICE

To Chapters, Officers, and Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity—Greetings:

Pursuant to authority vested in this office, I hereby designate the week of MAY 3rd to MAY 9th, inclusive, for the GO-TO-HIGH SCHOOL, GO-TO-COLLEGE CAMPAIGN.

After some study the. above date ivas concluded to be the most convenient for the greatest number of chapters. Chapters in the Pacific section will as usual be allowed to hold their campaigns earlier.

Raymond W. Cannon, director, Educational Activities, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

ERNEST WYATTE KNOX, Hates College and Alpha Kappa Chapter

By HUGHES A ROBINSON, Alpha Kappa

TpHE active members of the Alpha -*- Kappa Chapter elected Brother Ernest Wyatte Knox to The Alpha Hall of Fame by unanimous vote because of the mtense interest he has taken in the work °f the fraternity among the brothers in Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, and because of the many activities with which he has been connected during his college (lays

Brother Knox is both a scholar and a gentleman of the first order, and no one needs to question his ability for leadership in whatever field of endeavor he might find himself engaged in for a life career

He is a citizen of New York City and was initiated into the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity on June 9th, 1930 Since that time Brother Knox has acted as secretary for the members in Bates College and he is also chairman of the rushing committee, with full authority to supervise the Sphinx Club of Alpha Kappa Chapter

Brother Knox is very active in the athletic activities of Bates College as well as in club and church programs. During his freshman year, he won his numerals in football (regular half back) and track He also was a member of the varsity track team and took the state championship in the 100 yard dash, 2nd

in the 220, and 2nd in the broad iump. He was a member of the class basketball tram which took the championship of the campus, and he particip ted in the International Sports' Meeting which was sponsored by the Rotary Club of Lewiston

During his sophomore year Brother Knox won his varsity "B" in track, a sport which he made second place in the 100-yard dash, and also in the 220-yard dash, in the New England Intercollegiate A. A. meet.

He was a member of the Lawrence Chemical Society, member of the class championship basketball team, member of the Outing Club, chairman of the Chemical Society, and a member of the Varsity Club. We find Brother Knox now a member of the championship basketball team, the varsity track team, consistent point winner in dual meets since his freshman year He ran the 220 year leg on medley relay held in Madison Square Garden New York, February 25, in the National I C 4-A championship games

He was and is a member of the team which was second only to the University of Pennsylvania at the time the latter broke the record of the world in the medley relay. Brother Knox is also active in the social and other affairs of Lewiston, Maine He is a member of the Young Men's and the Young Women's Discussion Groups and is giving much of his personal time to the work of the community The brothers of Alpha Kappa Chapter are proud to have such men as Ernest Wyatte Knox and they will en(Continued on page 7)

Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds, District of Columbia; president, Beta Chapter

By ARTHUR W BOSWELL, Beta

EDGAR D SAUNDERS, Deputy Recorder and Disbursing Officer in the Office of Recorder of Deeds for the District of Columbia, is now serving his ninth year in the fraternity, and was recently elected President of Beta Chapter, Washington, D C Brother Saunders was pledged at Kappa Chapter, Ohio State University, in 1920 and later transferred to his own state school, The West Virginia State College, Institute, W Va

There he exhibited the good training he had in the Sphinx Club at Ohio State, and subsequently was initiated as a charter member of Alpha Zeta, West Virginia State College In this new chapter he was selected as the financial secretary and very ably handled its finances during its infancy

Since Brother Saunders left Alpha Zeta he has held positions of great trust, both in civil and political life. He managed the City Ice Company and The Eagle Coal Company at Montgomery, W Va., his home time He has been active in the political life of his community and has served as an election commissioner in his district for a number of years. He has also found time to serve in other fraternal societies, being an active member of the Odd Fellows and Masonic Order (Continued on page 7)

EDGAR D SAUNDERS

Education And The Negro

By GEORGE A. SINGLETON, History Editor

I.VYING structures upon education

-i for the Negro is quite different from producing a philosophy of education for the Negro Criticizing the present system of education for the Negro is much easier than providing what seems to be a needful program of education that will prove effective. It is the objective of this article to discuss education and the Negro from the viewpoint of ends

At the outset it is necessary to say that education is to be thought of in terms of the achievement of person llity and of an effective social life. It is oriented "toward persons as prisons" both in their individual and in their group life There is a corresponding shift of emphasis from the experience of the remote past, on the one hand, and from the experience of a remote future, on the other hand, to an ongoing and meaningful present experience

Past and present meet in the living present, where both are in process of reconstruction Daring thinkers in the field of education today are breaking with traditions of a hoary past and are moving around to this conception. I am trying to say that education is a cooperative enterprise in a creative personal and social experience This point of view seems to be quite tenable when one thinks of human life as a continuing, evolutionary, developmental process, ever moving I'n m a past into the open, undetermined, and as yet uncreated future

EDUCATION has been denned in many ways, always according to prevailing social ideals It meant one thing to the Spartan, another to the Athenian, and still another to the ancient Hebrew The Greeks were interested in dialectics Skill in this area of knowledge was acquired by a favored few The aim of their system of education was to comprehend the key to reality Various approaches and points of view resulted in grandiose philosophies, to wit: Socratism, Platoism, Aristotelianism, the atomism, of Democritus, Stoicism, Epicureanism, and Neo-Platonism

Education for the Hebrew was to know the Law and the Prophets. During the Middle Ages education was theologized in terms of Aristotle Here "The Angelic Doctor," St Thomas Aquinas , reigned supremely Education was not for life. Its home was the cloister and the monastery Men spent their lives poring over yellow manuscripts and laboriously making new tr mslations

The Saracens might have watered the plant of education but they were hostile

. . . We shall orient ourselves in the present and flare forth into the unrhurted future to build a race.

to the Christians The Cross and the Crescent could not come to terms Both were symbols of aggressiveness and uncompromising. Education suffered. The Renaissance was in reality a new point of view in education It made for a humanising of education The great Erasmus praised Socrates The new movement in education was opposed both by Protestants and Roman Catholics. It was "Pagan," "worldly," "Anti-Christ."

It is well to bear in mind attitudes toward education in the past because one cannot properly come to grips with present-day education unless he does so Leaving the Middle Ages and coming quickly to the present, one will find himself on this side of the Industrial and the Commercial Revolutions.

JOINDER would say that education Jii* means "conditioning" pupils for social behavior Ellwood says: "The end of education is to fit the individual to function efficiently and dynamically in every social group from the family and local community to the nation and humanity in which he is called to play a part It should release the individual from bondage to mere tradition, while fitting him at the same time to serve society, not only as an economic producer

but as a husband or wife, a father or mother, a friend and neighbor, a creator of public opinion, and a servant of the public will. Education should develop in the young these dynamic, socially intelligent qualities which the sociologists include under the term of 'good citizenship.' "

It is well that the individual be released from "bondage to mere tradition." That is a vulnerable spot in the educational system of the present. Past and present must meet in an ever living present but not in such a way that the generation of pupils are slaves to what was taught and believed yesterday or last year A definition always depends upon the point of view which may be backlying-

If one speaks from a point view of biology he would be justified in saying that "Education is the superior adjustment of a conscious human being to his environment." Physiologically speaking "Education is the superior adjustment to his environment of a physically developed human being." Again, the philosopher of education says: "Education is the superior adjustment to his intellectual, emotional and volitional environment of a physically developed conscious being." Charles C Peters adopts Professol Bagley's definition: "the process by means of which the individual acquires experiences that will function in rendering more efficient his future action After all is said, education must be thought of in terms of personality-achieving individuals, and must be oriented toward persona as persons.

NOW that we have before us an idea of the meaning of education, the next step is to examine the relation of education to the Negro, and vice versa From the beginning of the slave regime devout representatives of the Christian church attempted to Christianize the Negroes They discovered that conversion was impracticable unless the slaves were first instructed Especially was the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts among Negroes effective in accomplishing this task

But of what did this education consist? The illiterate slaves were taught to memorize portions of scripture, the Apostles Creed, and to read the Ten Commandments. When considered proficient they were confirmed in the Establishe d Church Work in missions by other churches amounted to practically the same

Benjamin Banneker and Daniel Alexander Payne persevered in their day and

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acquired a much higher level of intelligence than their brethren, but their education is open to serious questioning

Some Negroes attended institutions of learning conducted by the whites, but even those institutions were representatives of a dead past and worshippers of dead tradition. Then came freedom and the so-called New Negro

Back to the point from which we started. The Negro finds himself living in an age of which the tempo is the hum of machines, the spirit that of scientific investigation Nothing is accepted because of its antiquity Only truth is reverenced

The greatest and most imperative need of the Negro is a type of education which will present the truth, and not what some club or society wants presented. "Something which will broaden the interests and sympathies of people regardless of their daily occupation—or along with it— to lift men's thought out of the monotony a'.id drudgery which are the common lot, to free the mind from servitude and herd "Pinion, to train habits of judgment and of appreciation of value, to carry on the struggle for human excellence in our day and generation, to temper passion with wisdom, to dispel prejudice by better knowledge of self, to enlist all men, in the measure that they have capacity i°r it, in the achievement of civilization Education must not be prostituted It must not be made to serve as a tool for anything but the discovery of truth."

Thru the ages education has always wen used to serve other relevant ends

At times it was the state, the church, popular notions of morality, ambition, and social security. Along with his Nordic brother the Aframerican is shackled, when the cry of his heart should be, "To know, to know!" "Know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." "Buy the truth, and sell it not." In the fullorbed ligbt of truth all error, cant, hypocrisy and make-believe must vanish (ike the morning dew before the increasing heat of the sun

Chains of ignorance and tradition bind the Negro hand and foot The pathos °f his situation is that he has a smatter'"g of book learning and mistakes it for education Where is the Weltanchaung? Where is the synoptic, synthetic view of lt e • In the average Negro college what course attempts to synthesize all knowledge concepts gained and relate it meanmgfully to life? Are we sure that the student leaves college with a knowledge °* what education is all about?

That leads us to assert that a point of Vlew i s the most important thing in education I have met students in the larger institutions of learning, and teachers in several colleges who lived entirely on the M IIPher y °f th e grea t educational circle any of us g0 t0 co]iege wjth our minds

made up and have pet formulae in safe watertights compartments. We are exposed to education but do not absorb it

THE truth about the matter is we are afraid of the truth. Most of us are rank educational hypocrites. Should our educational quest lead along certain paths we very quickly read the old-age signs, "Verboten" and turn back If the Negro group is ever to make a worthwhile contribution to civilization it must produce thinkers It is hoped that many, this year, will be influenced by the Go-toHigh-School, Go-to-College movement and walk in the way that leads to proficiency in making the intellectual attack If the chains which bind us mentally are to be broken, courageous souls must lead the van. The curricula must be revamped, and those courses which do not contribute vitally to the creative and worthful social experience must be discarded Certainly maximize culture, appreciation of the good, the beautiful, and the true Make large space for the aesthetic values, for art, sculpture, painting, and music, but this proletarian group in the by and large must be trained to exploit the sources and resources of nature. It must have a type of education which will prepare it to acquire the elemental needs of life

Were the race living within a different environment perhaps a different type of education would suffice, but such is not the case The study of Negro history is only part of the process and scheme. To be sure, the Negro must learn to appreciate his group and learn racial self-esteem and appraisement, but education to be effective and worthy of the name must impell the group to thinking As a man thinketh so is he The word of Voltaire is just as true today as when he uttered it: "When once a nation (race) begins to think, it is impossible to stop it." Again, "Nothing enfranchises like education."

Standing upon the vantage ground of accumulated insights we shall orient ourselves in the present and flare forth into the uncharted future to build a race, to build a civilization which will be the crowning glory of the centuries and receive the proud acclaim of the ages In the words of G Stanley Hall, Negro education must "break down prejudices, religious, political, philosophical, literary, social, and postpone discipleship to any school or view in every field where there are many held by intelligent and sincere men."

For rigorous teachers seized my youth, Trimmed my flame and purged my fire: Showed me the high, white way of truth, There bade me gaze, and there aspire

Edgar D. Saunders

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The outstanding achievement in Brother Saunders' life was his appointment to the position of Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds, where he handles all of the financial transactions connected with the Office of Recorder of Deeds in the District of Columbia. Brother Saunders was appointed messenger in the Recorder's Office, and because of his business training, aptitude, and devotion to duty, he was made assistant to the Second Deputy

When the latter, Mr Jefferson S Coage, was made Recorder, one of his first official acts was to promote Brother Saunders to the position of Second Deputy

This fitting recognition of this young colored man's worth reads like a story from Horatio Alger's books, where the typical poor white boy succeeds by hard work, honest efforts, and adequate training

Brother Saunders is an ardent worker in the affairs of Beta, especially in financial matters He is considered the greatest financial secretary Beta has ever had, and is thought to be the most colorful figure in the chapter today Brother Saunders is unmarried and resides at the chapter house, 1917 Third St. N. W., Washington, D C

Ernest Wyatte Knox

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courage him to continue his good work

The secretary of Alpha Kappa Chapter is kept closely in touch with Brother Knox and the two work together in the interest of the members who are so far apart

Although Brother Knox is the choice of the group, he is not the type who is seeking any degree of publicity, and he consented to have this record published only at the sincere request of the secretary-treasurer It might be added that there is no exaggeration about the splendid record of Brother Knox It is published in the interest of all those who are concerned about the activities of young men in New England Colleges.

AVOID IF POSSIBLE

Purveyors of polysyllabic expressions should avoid notations that obfuscates the mentality of the peruser

Monosyllability is more euphonious and presents far more pulchritudinous chirography

Eschew all garrulity and jejune babblement, and asinine affections

The incomprehensibility of promulgating your esoteric cogitations with promiscuity of a literary connoisseur is ineluctable and detracts from the verisimilitude of the anthropologist.

One can easily relegate himself into a misogynist when one's contemporaneous descantings fail to make obvious his ruminating observations.—0

Ladies And Gentlemen—In This Comer

By BILL GIBSON Mombor Editorial Board

'TPHRRR ;ire those who would tar and -*- feather me or who would shoot every hair on this old gray head for the remarks that follow, but having at one time led myself to believe that I was a newspapers columnist, I stan d wit h thumb to proboscis and weapon drawn to do battle with my attackers.

From observations that I have made over a period of years, I have drawn certain conclusions regarding the activities, or better yet, non--icti cities of the graduate chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc

Not long ago, it was my privilege to visit a number of cities where the brethren reside in rather 1 irge numbers Not knowing any better, I made it my business to ask just what was being done The answers that I received would have put the Wickersham Committee to shame Summed up, what the brothers sai d sounded like a novel with all of the pages torn out

It did not take me long to see that nothing was being done, and when pressed closely, the brothers admitted that outside of sponsoring a dance or a banquet once or twice a year, there was nothing progressive being done.

One brother was frank enough to admit that his chapter might easily disband and the disintegration not be noticed "After a man gets out of school," he questioned, "of what use does he find the fraternity? Many of our brothers feel that just to be an Alpha man is sufficient and so imbued have some of them become with this impression that it is practically impossible to stir them from their lethargy They have an 'I'm the best in the business' complex, and while they are resting on their laurels, members at the other fraternities are stealing the show."

IWAS at first reticent to admit such a condition, but the more I ponder it, the more am I convinced that it is true not only of that graduate chapter, but of a large number of others I am convinced that we are fast becoming a group of idealists and as the member! of the undergraduate group quickly discover that their idols have feet of clay (and flat feet at that) it is no wonder that they lose what little "spirit" they have been able to sop up after a brief sojourn at our educational resorts.

The lethargy of our graduate chapters, who boast to contain within their folds the "leaders in business and the professions" in the many cities of these United States can be traced to its source in the undergraduate organizations Once the mecca for the cream of the college crop,

Brothrr Oibton hits boom in the eolumat nf The Sphinx before, hut this is his first special eontiihntion — and a welcome one from his stimulating pen. firnth<•>• Gibson, who studied at. Hampton Institute, Ferris Inst it,it,-, and Ohio State University, hat a huchelor's degree in journalism and a master's degree in sociology-

At present he is professor of h'ni/lish mid (lircctitr of publicity at Wither force Univcrsif y, f[e has been a member of the staff of the Journal and Guide and the AfroAm, Hewn and has contribute,! to Opportunity Magazine.

Bill never pulls his punch,m, hut his gruff, frank words in his article cover a heart that loves Alpha Phi Alpha. Sometimes a sock on the jaw is as effective as a pat on the back. There's no hack-patting in. his discourse and i> ought to shame back-sliding l/rot hers. We hope so.

Alpha Phi Alpha is fast becoming the dumping ground for a group of men who expect to get a little from the organization and who in turn will give even less

Our pledge system, whereby good men are either overlooked or allowed to grow Stale in a pledge club until their junior or senior year, is responsible in large mesure for the failure of these men when once out in life to take up the Alpha torch and carry on How can we expect that they will be carried away with the spirit of the fraternity when there has been nothing done to nourish and develop such a fraternal bond?

As I see it, about the only things we have of which to be proud are our hymn, voted the best of all of the fraternities;' the fact that we represent the FIRST Negro Creek letter fraternity; and the Go-to-High-School, Co-to-College movement, which, as I see it, is standing on tottering legs Of what else have we to boast, and why should we so vaingloriousl.v sing peans of praise the moment one of these things is mentioned?

,/"AN the other hand, what are our genAJf eral officers doing in a material and constructive way to remedy this condition? Are our servants worthy of their hire? I can see nothing tangible in the

way of contacts and suggestions afforded by some of our leaders, particularly when I think of one officer, who less than twenty miles distant from one chapter, and within reasonable distance of others, ha* made no personal effort to look into the conditions of these chapters

It seems that some of these men are f»st falling into the ways of the Presiding Rider, for whom a great wbooptedo must be made when he arrives and a barnyard fowl sacrificed to satisfy his growing ap" petite

Far be it from me to be a knockerFar be it from me to prescribe for tW ills of our ailing body Yet one does no' have to be a surgeon to recognize the symptoms of a disease nor does one have to be a composer to enjoy Wagnerian music I am pointing to conditions which I believe some of our u|p-ancl-coming brothers can remedy if given the ch inceBut they can only be given such a chance when some of the old family doctors have been discharged

What is to become of our fraternity house problem and what are our benevolent graduates to do about it? Here, I believe, we have one of our greatest remedies Get a house, and let a group of men live as one big family and there will be contacts developed and impressions made that will not be quickly lost when the man plunges into this sordid business routine of making a living. [,et the man LIVE an Alpha man if you would have him BR one in later life Members of graduate chapters who have had no opportunity to snatch the spirit of fraternalism in college in most instances can only go through the motion? in later life. Ask yourself if you can sing "America" with all of the gusto and fervor of America's "chosen sons." How. then, expect a man to fit into the program of fraternalism when the seed is often sown on barren ground?

Rambling about as I have, it is possible that I have missed the heart of the message that I would like to get acrossDisagreement I expect. It is only natural Yet, I insist that Alpha Phi AlpW Fraternity, Inc., is a sick man and that all of the skill of „Ur fraternal practitioners is needed if we are to save the patient from a living grave

JAMES STOCKS, hard-hitting tennis star at several American Tennis Association national tournaments, now a member of the University of Southern California tennis squad, has been elected I" Sigma Rho Chi, honorary athletic societyHe is a member of Alpha Delta Chapter

Half-Baked Education

By LLEWELLYN A. COLES, Kappa

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II''HERE is endless praise for the stu-*- dent who is willing to give up practically all in an effort to work his way through college and get an education But I sometimes wonder if the praise and admiration for the student who attemps such a task is not more of a detriment than an asset. Is it not possible that the return is not worth the effort?

To my mind the myth that declares it is honorable, profitable, and even advisable to battle for a degree and a living at the same time has caussd numerous students to make the traditional gesture and become needless martyrs on this sacrificial altar

We in America have stressed the idea °f free and democratic education to such an extent that people have begun to think that an education may be had almost for the asking But, one must admit that, unfortunately, an education does cost money and no little bit, especially when it is based upon the meagre bank accounts of ordinary American families

The average student in a state university spends about eight hundred dollars yearly for the expense of an education The student who finds it possible to scrape together, say, no more than four hundred dollars is certainly at a decided disadvantage. His clothes are not of just the right sort and he becomes uncomfortably conscious of this fact. He ffl continually worried about where he will get the next penny. Because of this financially embarrassed condition he is not able to take part in even the minimum of social affairs Thus, his life becomes abnormal or one-sided.

Then there is the question of food One can always find that "good feature story" in the paper concerning the student who lives daily upon somet h i n g equivalent to a five-cent chocolate bar But the student whose available funds are so divided and limited that he is frequently under-nourished, or to put it better, does not get enough to eat, is taking a "long gamble". The odds are decidedly against him This situation will, without a doubt, affect his health. And there is nothing more valuable to a student than a strong and healthy body. All of these worries tend to create a mental condition or strains that distract the student from "is main objective, getting an education

HpHE student who is to get the most -*• from his four years at college must and should have leisure time and plenty of it Of course, it might be argued that the student with a great deal of leisure time may spend it unwisely and thus it would become a drawback rather than a

America has built up a romantic glorification of the self-made mcui, and a counterpart of this attitude is the balderdash written in praise of the youth who works his way thru school. With that attitude we have no quarrel, inasmuch as it represents an admiring respect for achievement attained against big obstacles. But there is plenty of room far argument that the self-made man, the selfsupporting student, might have been better educated, in sounder health, and of more service therefore to his fellowman if he had been able to devote his self-making, self-supporting, hows to other and germaine pursuits.

Brother Coles states the case against the supposed advantages of earning one's degree IN SPITE OF handicapping obstacles logic a 11 y, dispassionately, and, we think, convincingly.

help About 1he orly thing that could be said in such a case is that we can always find in society certain types of individuals who are willing to waste time and money at the expense of others

But such is not the case of the true student The fact that he knows and can appreciate the value of time and money is one of the things that marks him as a student When a student has to rush from the classroom to work and from work to the classroom, he is torn between the two thoughts, his studies and his job Therefore he does not have what he deserves, the time to get his feet on the ground and really see the way in which he is going

When a student swings a mob all night, he is not likely to bring a shiny new edge of originality or interest to the discussion of Swinburne's poetic dnmas And in no way is he ready for the rigors of a mathematics or chemistry examination A high class of scholarship or intelligent interest is not to be expected from a student who comes to class dulled and sodden with fatigue.

Take the matter of extra-curricula activities These, to a certain extent, the student cannot afford to miss if he wishes to get what might be termed a wellbalanced education Any person who has had the least bit of contact with students will readily admit that the student belonging to social organizations and other

campus activities has a great advantage over the student who is denied such opportunities.

Upon investigation one will find that when a student is graduated from college, with the exception of a college of education, he is not asked about the kind of grades received while in attendance. And if this useless question was asked, the self-supporting student would not have a chance The logical questions are: what kinds of contacts has he made? to what organizations did he belong? how well is he able to get along with others? or, has he had any experience in organizing and directing groups of people? The student who works six or eight hours daily or nightly has not had the chance to test or exercise any such ability The only thing that he knows is what his book Bays and often he has not had the time to get very well acquainted with that

There are so many things going on outside the classroom that the student can not well afford to pass up There are lectures of various sorts concernin g broadening and thought provoking subjects He is introduced to what is going on in the world at present, or what may or is about to happen, a chance to hear and see interesting people This kind of stimuli is excellent food for thought and sets the student's mind to work He becomes interested in human relations and he learns to approach the problems of society with a sincerity and an open mind

The student who h s neither money nor time to expose his bi-ain to such helpful stimuli will sooner or later find that his education has been only half-baked

THE student who is self-supporting will tell you with a smile that he finds it no trouble at all and that he is really having a lot of fun in providing for himself Of course, upon close questioning, he will admit that there are some things of value that he misses, but he would have you to understand that they are negligible and will be made up sometime after graduation or when there is more time But deep down under this sort of defense mechanism one will find that he really is dissatisfied He looks about himself and sees so many who started with him stride ahead There is a feeling of resentment, almost indescribable, and a tendency to look at life from a warped point of view. He begins to say secretly, "What's the use?" There suddenly dawns upon him the idea that maybe he could do better if he would take his other shirt and leave college But he hasn't got the nerve.

Unfortunately, the youth of America

has gotten the idea that the college label is absolutely essential One positively must have a diploma if he expects to get very far in this world of affairs The youth upon his graduation from the secondary school has been so thoroughly saturated with this idea that he is absolutely afraid not to go to college And regardless of financial prospects, he goes in for higher education Chances are that he could do better if he would take a job for twenty-five dollars a week and have the satisfaction of being at least physically and mentally comfortable He would do well to realize that the road to success does not necessarily run across the college campus

ALL of this brings up the question as to whether college makes a man a success It is undoubtedly true that must college graduates are successful to a greater or lesser degree But it is not possible that most men who go to college are the successful type? Why should a student who is financially handicapped worry about whether he gets to college or not? He has only to look about himself to realize that there arc just about as many fools with Doctor of Philosophy degreea and Phi Beta Kappa keys as there are without

If a person has the mental ability to grasp and understand a given situation and the capacity to use his sense of reason, one will have to admit that he will be a success regardless as to where he finds himself Of course, one may be acd of being a little too general in statement in saying that a man with ability will be a success in America's present way of doing things But if we con1:1 by any stretch of the imagination assume that this is a free and democratic counttry, such would be the case Many concrete examples might be cited to bear out this non-college contention, but the cases are so obvious that it would seem a waste of time to enumerate them It would be absurd to argue that colleges are of no use, and it would be equally absurd to hold that a college education is absolutely indispensable

In the foregoing paragraphs an attempt has not been made to prove that a student should have no cares and be free from all responsibilities A certai n amount of work would probably do any student good, if it does no more than give him a change of scenery and a mental rest. My contention is that the student who is burdened with the task of getting an education and supporting himself can not carry both loads effectively If the matter is carefully considered it will be found that nine times out of ten a miserable job is made of both There seems to be no point in a student trying to work his w ly and his professors as well In order that a student may derive the most from his college work he should

Preparing To Live

By WILLIAM I GIBSON, Member Editorial Board

FRIEND of mine, the operator of a successful garage business, slid to me one day as we were discussing Dr. Hoover's prosperity: "I would give anything if I could have had the advantages of a college education."

I looked at him, taking no pains to hide my surprise. Here, thought I, is a man whose net income is well over a hundred dollars a week How many college graduates are earning a sum equal to even half that amount?

Before I could speak, the garage man continued: "It's not the money of which I am thinking but it is the increased satisfaction in knowing what the greater minds think of life—the contacts with teachers and students, social as well as academic. These are the things that I have missed." There was a tinge of sorrow in his voice as he uttered these concluding words

Today as Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity stands on the threshold of another Go-toHigh-School, Go-to-College Campaign, this little incident comes vividly to mind! Why all of this stir and bustle about education? After all, what does it mean?

Pointing to a few glaring exceptions —examples of college men who have literally strayed from the straight and narrow—the cynic may be inclined to answer: "Nothing." But to the clearthinking young men and women of today, the challenges of a college education strikes a responsive chord

|AY after day the requirements for even the ordinary tasks and duties of life are becoming sterner and sterner The A B from college is not the rarity that he once was, and, all about, one sees men and women whose training entitles them to write "Master of Arts" after their names

Native ability will take some men to the top whether they ever see behind college walls or not, but the individual of average talent is daily finding that if he is to keep abreast of the time he must be familiar with the latest developments in his field and those of others.

College, if it does nothing else, incul-

I•" so economically secure that his genius and ability, providing he has them, wMl really flower. If a student is so endowed and attempts the above mentioned task, all of his capabilities will no doubt be squelched, never to be revived again One may conclude, without too much assumption, that the self-supporting student is not only lessening his own chances hut wasting valuable time and money as well

cates the spirit of study—it caters to the instinct of curiosity and almost forees one to become inquisitive College, while showing up ones good traits, also makes him, and those about him, aware of his shortcomings

The college of today is no place for the weakling, no place for the social lion— for the tightening of academic lines is leaving these types outside the folds, what with the general raising of entrance standards in the professional schools The college, in a desire to send better trained men to the professional schools, men who will measure up to the requirements, is in turn using a fine sieve in silling out the materials that are sent from the various high schools Consequently the enlire educational system is witnessing a general raising of scholarship and character levels.

TT is in college that one really learns -H- about life, for here we have opened before our very eyes a panorama of the processes of civilization Thus, my garage friend, despite his unacademie vocation, would be a better garage man for the contacts of college life, although he might not make his business pay a penny more in profits

The youth, upon finishing high school has had his eyes opened and in college has his appetite whetted for the more substantial things on life's bill of fare He knows a piece de resistant; from a dessert as his sense of values has been keenly sharpened

Yet, the lure pf college should not attract all Many good blacksmiths have been ruined by going to college, just as many good teachers have been wasted by a life of following the plow Just because "ilnrs are doing it, or to please mother and father or some friend, one should not feel that he should discipline himself to the educative process There must be more than that to motivate hint if he is to get value received for the money expended upon education

nnHERE always will be a place in tin' -H- scheme of existence for the unskilled person. But, on the other hand, one notices even the vocations (trades to you) are putting on collegiate attire under the guise of industrial arts The bricklayer must know something more than the mere dimensions of his stock-intrade The whole business of life is being lifted to a higher plane by reason of education

And because the educative process is a lifelong one, the student attitude develop,.,! in college should be of invaluable aid in tackling the greater life problems to come later Go to high school, yea,

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Education In A Democracy

TTN the thought of today education is -1»- regarded as a method of adjustment It is such an essential part of the fabric of life that we should expect it to be interwoven with that process of adaptation which characterizes every level of life at every moment of existence Man, in common with all living organisms, is compelled to bring himself into harmony with his surroundings The penalty of extreme and long-continued failure to make the larger adjustments of life is death; the failure to make the smaller adjustments is arrest of social growth.

Man is goaded into the eternal vigilance which characterizes living by the punishments and rewards which attend his social actions Education in a democracy is looked upon from a sociolog* ical process as nothing more than an economical method of assisting the initially ill-adapted individuals, during the short Period of a single life, that they might cope with the ever-increasing complexities of the world, both social and racial

Educators must contrive to make eduj cation more effective, or else they must I be satisfied with a simpler civilization I The biological equipment of man cannot i, be altered; the life period of man can;i not be extended beyond three score years I and ten; the conditions of our natural and social life will not lend themselves I to simplification

These limitations create the necessity for more clearly conceived ideals of conscious effort in service of education. To creative thought in this field the best minds of each age must be educated, for

A Model

rrogram Of A rrogressive Chapter Outlined

Chapters that find difficulty in making their regular meetings more than routine business sessions may get some interesting suggestions and ideas from the following outline of a program installed at Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter , Pittsburgh, Pa.:

By CHARLES W ANDERSON, JR., Beta

February

Educational movies furnished by the Pittsburgh Coal Company Brother Willla m S Howell, welfare worker for the company, narrator and operator.

education is the parent and guardian of civilization

At this point the scope of education is the relation which exists between adjustment and education Many educators have restricted the connotation of the term education to those change s which are consciously made in the immature individual by society, through the special institution of the school; such a restriction of the term is unwarrantable and indefensible Education, used in its wisest sense, must include all thos e changes which from birth to death are wrought in the individual by the process of learning. Whether those changes take place in extreme infancy or old age, whether they occur in the home, in the school, or in the streets of destiny is a matter of no consequence

The changes are all alike in form and must be included under the term education It is only through the writings of a special group of individuals known as schoolmasters, possessing a false sense of values with reference to their own particular occupation, that the term education has been restricted to certain processes that take place in the limited environment of the school The overlapping of the successive generations, during which the process of education may take place, supplies to mankind a continuity of growth which is denied him by "pancake educators."

In a democracy education is given its ' emancipation and the youth of the age

March

"Students NoW at Local Universities" —their number, courses taken, etc., by Brother Walter Talbot, president of the undergraduate chapter

April

"Social Conditions of Negroes in the Hill District of Pittsburgh." A study of the survey made by Ira DeA Reid of the National Urban Lengue by Brother Harry K Craft, executive secretary of Centre Avenue Branch of the Y. M. C. A.

May

"The Negro in Current Literature"— a review of the latest books and articles by Brother Richard F Jones, attorneyat- law

June

"A Survey of the Present Status of Negro Business in the United States."

combines ideas to form one great brain and unites that brain into a "democracy of the people and for the people that it may not perish from the earth."

During the early history of mankind, education was directed by no conscious process of purpose. As a by-product of living, each individual born into the world gradually acquired forms of adjustment necessary in the relatively simple environment of his age

As civilization advances its problems become more and more intricate The industrial revolution of 1848 marked the beginning of the great era in which we live It was the mechanical genius of man which revolutioned the world's work, cast in discard the labor of man's hands, in the individual sense, and created the demand for organized capital and labor to form a successful democracy The combination of these two factors with the wealth of the land and progressive education, constitutes the basis of modern society.

For the perpetuation and solidification of this rapid advancement of society, the importance of education cannot be overstressed It is the dictum of Immanuel Kant that "man becomes man only thru the process of education." We are accustomed to speak of higher education But the scope, the function and the capacity of education is so broad that, as President Marsh in one of his baccalaureate addresses to a Boston University class said, "We must pass from a higher education to the highest education."

Of financial organizations—B r ot h e r Crampton, pharmacist; of commercial organizations, Brother Lannon, physician

September

"New Trends in the Negro College World"—consolidations, new courses, etc., by Brother Joseph Givens, attorney-atlaw

October

"Negroes in Technical Fields in the United States" by Brother Fritz Hawkins, chemist, musician

November

"Race Relations the World Over"— the race issue in this and other countries, Brother Robert D Brown, rector of Holy Cross Episcopal Church

December

"A Year of Boys' Work in Pittsburgh," (Continued on Page 15)

Significant Alpha News

WILLIAM WALKER of Beta Chapter, because of his wide recognition as the best manager of student athletics at Howard University, was presented with a special gold football by the authorities there Brother Walker is also manager of Beta's basketball team

HARRY W. GREENE, professor at West Virginia State College, is a member of the National Advisory Committee on Education authorized by President Hoover and appointed by the Department of the Interior

A A TAYLOR, dean at Pisk University, delivered one of the finest addresses heard at the recent sixth annual conference of Collegiate Deans and Registrars in Colored Schools, at Pine Bluff, Ark

GEORGE W GORE, JR., of Tuu Lambda Chapter and Tennessee A and I College, Nashville, was elected secretary at the last meeting of Conference of Collegiate Deans and Registrars in Colored Schools.

LEWIS O. SWINGLER, Beta Beta, is chairman of the Interracial Commission of the University of Nebraska Y M C A and has sponsored programs of an interracial nature in many cities of that state

ROBERT L FAIRCHILD, active Beta Beta brother, attracted the attention of critics for his performances in "The Golden Bowl Pageant," produced at Lincoln, Nebraska, with a mixed cast

CLIFFORD V. SMITH, formerly of Alpha Theta Chapter, a native of Kansas City, Mo., is a construction superintendent for the well-known A A Taylor Construction Company of Des Moines, Iowa, for whom he is now supervising the building of the new $750,000 drainage system for Grand Rapids, Iowa

XI CHAPTER at Wilberforce University leads all the fraternities and sororities there in scholarship rating The chapter has also recently moved into its new chapter house

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NEWELL D EASON, of the University of California at Los Angeles and Alpha Delta Chapter, won the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Prize given for the best treatment of the subject "Negro Economics,"

GAMMA CHAPTER at Virginia Union University, Richmond, is now occupying its new chapter house at 1003 Brook Road * * *

A K ROBINSON, W H Jackson, .1 I. Jones, W P Thomas, C B West, and Rupert Picott, Gamma Chapter members, have been elected to membership in Virginia Union University's honorary scholarship society, Lambda Phi Lambda * • •

DUDLEY KING, one of those hustling Omicron Lambda members, is chairman of the city-wide citizens' committee in Pittsburgh which is planning for the national convention next June of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, and is one of the moving spirits in the plans for entertaining the annual convention in Pittsburgh next July of the National Alliance of Postal Employees

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CHARLES CARROLL, also of Alpha Omicron Lambda, has been re-elected president of the Pittsburgh Livingstone Memorial Hospital group which has just negotiated the purchase of some $75,000 worth of property for a Negro hospital * » *

LAWRENCE SCHUMAKE, a Kappa Chapter pledgee, is now Ohio State University's 135 pound boxing champion

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BERNARD E SQUIRES, of Alpha Xi Lambda, formerly of Kappa Chapter, is president of Toledo University's Student Council, being the first student of color to achieve that 'distinction * » *

E FREDERIC MORROW, Alph a Kappa Chapter, whose recent article in Opportunity Magazine on educa t i on caused Widespread discussion, is now writing a book on certain phases of the same subject During March he was en a lecture tour of New England.

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C RUSHTON LONG, of Bates College and Alpha Kappa Chapter, is president of the Phi Hellenic Club at that institution, a star athlete, fine scholar, and activity man par excellence

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INMAN A BREAUX, onetime Gamma Chapte r member, now studying at Springfield College, seat of Alpha Kappa Chapter, distinguished himself in his first year as a member of the championship class team at Springfield Brother Breaux while in Virginia Union University was

C, I A A broad jump and 220 yard dash champion, and also All-C I A A quarterback. He will be eligible for varsity sports at Springfield next year » * *

ERNEST A DAWSON, also of Alpha Kappa Chapter, is a member of the varsity boxing team at Springfield College, where Rudolph D Wheeler also won freshman swimming and track numerals and is now a member of the varsity tr ick team, and where Raymond Miller won freshman football numerals and was manager of the freshman wrestling team * « *

HUGHES A. ROBINSON and Clarence Knox represented Springfield College and Brown University, respectively, at the Model League Assembly of the League of Nations held in March at Wellesley College They, with two other Alpha men, were the only colored representatives from a score or more of prominent colleges.

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EDWARD TOLES is co-chairman of the University of Illinois Interracial Club and a leader of Tau Chapter activities

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REGINALD FISHER, of Tau Chapter, by his election to membership in the University of Illinois Glee Club erased the color line previously existing in that exclusive musical organization. Brother Fisher broadcasts for twenty minutes i acli Wednesday from the radio station WILL at the university

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IVAN EARLE TAYLOR, member of the Sphinx Editorial Board, was one of the nineteen students on the autumn (|uarter honor roll at Howard University. He has graduated and is now in New York City

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ALPHA DELTA CHAPTE R ha s opened a new house, described in full in The Sphinx Speaks section, at 8616 Griffith Ave., Los Angeles, Cal

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PHIL EDWARDS continues to set the MBM mad pace that he set while a track star at New York University The Canadian and American fiOO yard champion set a burning pace recently to defeat Paul Keller, French ace, in the special 1,000 yard run at the Seton Hall indoor games in Newark, N. J. He also sucI eeded in cleaning up the opposition at the A. A. U. meet when he stepped off the 600 yard dash in 1:12.6

(Continued on page 18)

By O WILSON WINTERS Frntrniitji Fun Editor

AN OPEN LETTER TO MY SON

^EAR Archibald,

To have lived through the years that the great Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has carried on a campaign of education and has promulgated a Go-toHig-h-School, Go-to-College movement, and to have utterly failed not only to respond but even to grasp the importance and significance of the campaign is the leason for the plight in which you find yourself

Theories, ideas, ideals, and statistics nave been given, honeyed words from the •ips of hundreds of orators and harranguers have gone out on the ethereal waves, reams have been written and printed, all relative to the desire and rac,al necessity of your generation observing the educational signs of the times. You failed to respond, you hesitated in contacting, and neglected to avai l yourself of the implements that would enable you to maintain the literary and social pace of your day and time and you are consequently a pawn in the hands of those who have placed a premium on educational preparation.

What are you and what can you do! in the category of the present day workers where can you be placed? You are a misfit in an era of specialization, a pariah in a race the renaissance of which has never been paralleled. The fact that >'our father was known and respected avails you nothing And if the statement that the streets of Hades are paved with good intentions is true, then I am sure that every campaign, every warning, every prophecy uttered by those indefatigable crusaders of educational preparation in the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity must be gall and wormwood to you m your complacent but impotent illiteracy.

Like others in your condition you are doomed to be a hewer of wood and a drawer of water

Regretfully, YOUR FATHER

A POSTSCRIPT

The hypothetical letter written above in the subjunctive mood expressing aimP futurity is my contribution to the' ^o-to-Highf-School, Go-to-College movement The necessity of writing such a etter twenty years from now would be

quite a paradox in the case of one who so thoroughly believes in and advocates the educational movement Then too, the author is a bachelor and, therefore, can have no son And even if he had adopted one the virility of the author and his manifest masculinity would never tolerate the name Archibald and its probable connotation

SIGNS OF THE TIMES

The food faddists have exploited and advocated spinach, yeast cake, sauer kraut, and tomato juice as the sine qna -non of health-producing an d vigormantaining elements for several years. If the system of crop rotation holds good the lowly chitterling should hive its day.

SWEET INNOCENCE

She was rejected by the sororities because she thought—

Manuel labor was a Mexican gentleman.

Epsom Dowms was a purgative.

Gretna Green was a Jewish debutante President Hoover monopolized th e vacuum cleaning industry

The Prince of Wales wis a deep sea fisherman.

The Unknown Soldier had fought with a mask on

Obesity was a nickname for Elizabeth.

The Alpha Phi Alpha "shingle" was made of wood

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WHAT FISH, HONEY?

Wife (reading newspaper) : "It says here that a girl, single handed, landed a fish weighing 145 pounds at Asbury Park

Hubby: "What's his name?" * » *

HOW'S YOUR PRONUNCIATION

He: "What made you jump out of the car last night and run home?"

She: "I was being chaste." * * *

APPROPRIATE NAMES FOR TWINS

Pete and Repeat

Kate and Duplicate

Sis and Desist

Math and Aftermath

Max and Climax

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INCONSISTENCY

He told his wife he could live on kisses and then started into helping himself in some other cafeteria * » *

He was so satisfied with himself he

went out to the zoo and congratulated the ytork * * *

"The ladies that just passed were Mrs. .John Doe and her niece Her niece is rather good looking."

"Don't say 'knees is,' say 'knees are."

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Patient (gaspingly) : "I seem a little better, doctor, but I'm still short of breath."

Doctor: "Have patience and we'l l soon stop that."

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Judge:"Only married a week an d you've started to beat your wife already! Sixty days in the workhouse will cure you."

Husband: "Oh, judge, it's a bit tough spoiling our honeymoon like this."

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It was Sunday and she was playing the "St. Louis Blues" on the piano. The minister came in and frowningly asked, "young lady do you know the Ten Commandments?" She replied, "Hum it and perhaps I can pick out the tune."

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Bootlegger: "Say mister, how is it you don't buy any more stuff from me?"

Customer: "I find I can get about the same kick by kissing a spark plug when my motor is running."

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WHO'S WHO IN ANTIQUITY

President Nebuchadnezer of the University of Babylon espoused the Go-toHigh-School, Go-to-College mov e m e n t yesterday The president has been very wroth because of the inability of his faculty to read the inscription that was projected on his television set last Friday night Prof Daniels, an Alpha Phi Alpha expert from Israel, has been summoned to translate the words

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Madame Queen from Sheba is spending a few days at Jerusalem as the guest of Dr Solomon Madame Queen fainted from sheer ecstacy at the wonderful reception Dr Solomon gave her on the night of her arrival Efforts to obtain a long interview with her were fruitless. The Sheba beauty could only exclaim, "The half was not told me!"

TAU CHAPTER'S basketball team reached the finals of the University of Illinois intramural basketball tournament, where it was matched against the 1930 champions, Delta Chi Fraternity,

Richmond— The Arbiter

By EARL P TAYLOR, Theta Lambda

ADDISON EDWARD RICHMOND

was born on a farm in the Southland, and is the eldest of three sons of bard-working parents When the cycle of plowing reach "Rich," he was off to the shade of an old apple tree with the "History of Europe" or some simila r piece of work Rather than to continue shirking the work behind the plow, after his high school training, "Rich," left the good old South for higher learning in the northern universities

"Rich" enrolled as a civil engineering student at Ohio State University in the fall of 1920. In the few months following, "Rich" was pledged to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and became a member of Kappa Chapter in 1921 Since the impressions were made on Brother Richmond, he has been a firm spoke in the wheels of Alpha Phi Alpha

After his second year "Rich" found the road toward higher education financially rough He withdrew from school and worked at odd jobs until he accumulated enough capita] to start a little business of his own. During this period "Rich" learned much about illuminating systems end radio engineering Building radios was a sort of hobby for him, and I remember when I entered Ohio State University in 1923, he had sort of a radio manufacturing plant in his room at the Spring Street Y M C A and that was a time when radio was commercially in its embryonic stage of development.

Trusting his good friends to pay him for work that he had done for them, forced "Rich" out of business Perhaps a break for him, for he reentered school in 1926 Financial difficulties were lessened by a night job on the desk at the Y M C A He worked at night and pur-

f sued his studies in the day, until June e 1928 found him wearing the cap and „ gown as a civil engineer After the end, e he was ready to begin—but where? ' TT 111 8 Question confronts most college e -It- graduates After a few w e e k s, r Bryant and Company, structural engie neers and builders, answered this quese tion for him In the year and a half that followed, he put to work practically all of ? the civil engineering he had learned at e the university, plus much he had learned - experimentally It is interesting to hear i him relate with what ease, beams weighr ing thousands of pounds can be riveted - into place Most of us would dread being - on the receiving end of half-pound rivets a flying through space—such is the job of the steel structural worker

his many trips as a delegate to various engineering conventions, he is yet carrye ing on in "the Richmond way."

ITT has been Richmond the Engineer, J- now for Richmond the Arbiter It happened at Kappa Chapter, the chap• 1 r that has boasted of such brothers M S Dr II S Manuel, I K Gibson, Charles - W Warfield, Ken Williams, Dr Paul ' - Lofton, Ed Murriel, Marvin Eckford, P t Bernard and Tommy Young, Prather f Hauser, Bill Pyant, Bill Bell, D. Langst ton Brown, R W Finley, Geo E Demar, d and others, that he inherited the above r title

An engineer is most worthy only when t he has become well acquainted with many branches of the profession Opportunity 1 knocked for "Rich" to open his door of ? knowledge to that of metallurgical engineer In January 1929 he began a new I position as assistant metallurgist to * Brother J A Parsons of The Duriron - Company, Inc., Dayton, Ohio In the • year and few months following, he - learned and helped much toward solving I metallurgical engineer problems

> His stick-to-itiveness, determination, i and inventiveness in this position brought, him recognition. The head of the dei partment of engineering at Howard Uni, versity, in attending a convention of the i National Negro Technical Society in DayI ton, met "Rich," saw his qualifications, and asked him to take over the department of civil engineering at Howard He accepted the position, and judging from

In old Kappa Chapter, (the chapl* of tl about seventy members then) meetings -; opened at X p m., and closed at 1 a m s In this duration of time many hectic f questions were debated Perhaps the decision lay in the balance, neither side had i convinced the majority of m e m b 6 t * J "Brother President," were the words adf dressed to the chair, and after Richmond f had in his business-like, straight-fromthe-shoulder speech concluded, the presi7 dent was calling for other business; Rich) mond must have settled the argument i Time after time many questions were ' settled by "Rich's" speeches In Kappa ' Chapter only? No The same characE t eristics marked hjs membership with Theta Lambda

, Theta Lambda regrets the departure t of Brother Richmond, but every normal - man is ambitious, and will undoubtedly • choose the shortest step that he thinks ' will place him closest to his highest ambitions; hence Richmond's acceptance of , the position at Howard Theta Lambda • extends to him its best wishes May he i continue to carry on as he has done in i the past.

Dr. Carter IVoodson, Reformer

Dr Carter Woodson's attack upon the colleges for their failure to emphasize the importance of Negro life, problems, and history strikes a popular chord. Some of its popularity is no doubt due to the fact that the public likes criticism of its leaders College graduates are leaders in the community Without our system of public education, which culminates in the college classroom and technical laboratories, America would be as bekward as old Russia and as ignorant as China

Pick out the leaders in American life today, Moton, DuBois, Rutherford, John-

By CARL MURPHY Member Editorial Board

son, Spaulding, Mrs Malone, Liberian Minister Charles Mitchell, and over fifty per cent of them have had higher education Those who have not, utilize in their organisations advisers and counsellors who have the college stamp upon them. Fifty years from now, it will be almost impossible to rise to any post of leadership without the type of training now offered in our colleges.

Dr. Woodson, astute historian that he

is, is not damning the college or the college product He only seems to do so It is a good publicity stunt It will bring business to the history association and it will sell books Besides our colleges and college grads need some reforming, Those who have read the Woodson blasts need only to remember i hat Dr. Woodson is a college graduate himself— an ex-teacher in a college and a Harvard doctor of philosophy If they care to reflect further, they might realize that but for the college, Dr Woodson might still be digging coal in West Virginia's mines

Odds And Ends

By IVAN EARLE TAYLOR Member Editorial Board

BETA ELECTS A PRESIDENT

Beta held its annual election of officers the first meeting of the year Usually the contest for the office of president is keen, but this year there was no contest Brother Edgar D. Saunders was the unanimous choice of the membership And this because of his sterling worth, his ability and willingness to serve He was willing always to accept any task, however difficult and thankless

Always kindly, gracious and unassum•ng, he has won a secure place in the hearts of Beta men. He holds an important public office, the result of his ability and integrity. Beta looks forward to a great year under his leadership * * *

GET THE PINS

Year by year the number of delin<!"ent brothers grows; in the larger cities the number is disheartening. In chapters like Eta and Beta, the number is tar greater than the active membership. »e causes of the delinquency are many, 'ut cnie f among them is that in the larger cities there are many other social organizations which offer active and effective competition to the fraternity; and alliance to these other organizations is ten Placed above allegiance to Alpha. To real Alpha men, Alpha comes first, ™IS is as it should be, but facts are w~ a11 is not wel1 ™th us -

Why not recall the pins of those who 3r e '"active for a period of two years or more? If they are not returned volntarily, start litigation to recover them he constitution specifically states that t , e fraternity emblem is the property of e fraternity and not of its members, the organization should validate that claim •any will no t we i com e litigation an(i the ttendant publicity, but not only will it m e effective, it will be an encourageent to other organizations which face tn e same problems

They win sympathize, and bless Alpha for leadership in helping to solve this 8r ave problem

All other methods have failed to keep °"r membership, or rather the majority °ur membership active Let each chap"». Unde r the general directions of the atl°nal organization employ counsel and ' &~} legation to recover the pins

lh e first prize for crust goes to those ^embers who are unfinancial, yet give r pms to the feminine auxiliary We , °" r if the y tell the ladies they are untinancial

e missed the annual convention in ecember, but it isn't annual any more, >s biennial. Perhaps a full report of e "factions of the Executive Com-

mittee at its recent meeting will in some measure compensate.

The Sphinx continues to grow apace. Each issue is an improvement over the preceding one. Brother Editor is alive to every phase of good journalism, as is evidenced in the magazine Let us make his great task easier by supporting him Send in our chapter news regularly Send pictures, Alpha news and feature articles Every chapter is entitled to space in The Sphinx

Zephyrs at last, loved heralds of the spring

When earth in mating time is redolent

And swallows gayly fleeting homeward bring

Tales of strange lands where winter days were spent

And all the earth is pregnant The young leaves

Spring from their dead boughs as though overnight

Forming again last season's leafy

eaves

To hide anon new lovers out of sight

There is a sentiment too deep for words

That thrills the spirit in these springtime hours,

Enhanced by the trills of mating birds

And by the subtle breath of springtime flowers;

A spirit that was torn by winter's grief

Now is as buoyant as a wind-whipped leaf.

—IVAN EARLE TAYLOR

A Model Program Of A Progressive Chapter Outlined

Continued from Page 11 by Brother C W Hawkins, director of the Ky Club for Boys.

Education and Program Committee— R Maurice Moss, chairman; Robert D Brown, Harry K Craft, Fritz Hawkins, John D Harley, and C A Lannon

Our monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday Half of the time is business—half program and entertainment Each brother is furnished with a copy of this

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C. DOUGLASS

J E McLEMORE onetime candidate for Congress, opposing Representative Dyer has been elected president of the St Louis Interracial Conference and, because of his fine work in that office, to the board of directors of the St Louis Urban League and National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

Alpha Has Helped Bring These Happy Results About

EDUCATION appears to be growing in popularity among Negroes. Members of the race residing in 18 southern states where separate records are kept for white and Negro schools are found to be taking more advantage of opportunities offered to advance their learning today than they did 10 years ago

Negro high school enrollment has increased 177.8 per cent during the decade, according to the findings of a statistical study announced by the Office of Education of the U S Department of the Interior. An advance of 10.8 per cent in enrollment of Negro children 5 to 17 years of age was also made during this period, it is shown by David T Blose, assistant statistician and author of the summary which is published as Pamphlet 14, 1930, "Statistics of the Negro Race, 1927-28."

In 19 southern states mor e tha n 2,290,000 Negro children are reported in schools Public schools of the northern and western states enroll about 300,000 Southern states included in the Office of Education survey are Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, Oklahoma , South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

Steady progress is being made in many of these states to overcome difficult educational conditions Better buildings are being constructed, better qualified teachers employed, and an advance has been recorded in number of course s offered

In 12 southern states from 1920 to 1928, first grade attendance in Negro schools decreased slightly, but in 1928 nearly three times as many Negroes were attending the first year of high school as attended in 1920, and a corresponding increase of more than five times as many students in fourth year high schoo l classes was reported During the 1927-28 school year 2,201,221 Negroes were enrolled in kindergarten and elementary schools of the United States. Hig h school enrollment was 92,624 Negro college attendance is also greater than in the past, the Office of Education study shows. Although Houston, Texas is the only city reporting a public junior college for Negroes, there are 17 land-grant institutions and teacher-training schools. North Carolina College for Negroes, Durham, N. C, is the only college for Negroes supported entirely at state expense,

On The Ethics of Teaching

By ROBERT T CUST1S, Nu Lambda

IAW, medicine and the ministry are •I commonly considered the "Learned professions." We all know that the doctor, lawyer, or minister is duty bound to protect the confidences of his patients , clients, or church members, as the case may be

How many teachers (I use this term in the broad sense of the word) consider protecting the confidences of the students, of the other teachers, of the community, of administrators? Teaching has reached the value of a profession. All professions have certain characteristics One of these characteristics is that the profession must be dominated by a professional spirit This professional spirit is centered in law, medicine, and the ministry by a certain definite code of ethics— by certain obligations which the members of the group owe to those whom they serve, obligations which each member owes to every other member of the profession, rights which the members of the profession owe to the community which they serve

Before we proceed it might be well for us to attempt to gain some idea of— What is a profession?

A profession is defined by some as an association existing primarily to fulfill a definite service within the community. Certainly judged by the above standard, teaching is a profession. For it renders the very definite service within the community of training individuals to participate effectively in organized society

A profession must meet the following requirements,

1 It must presuppose a body of scientific knowledge and corresponding skill in practice

2 This knowledge and skill can only be acquired by extended study and careful practice by persons with the necessary native endowment

B The welfare of the community, state, and nation depends on services which can be rendered only by those who have this knowledge and skill

I The members of the profession by virtue of the public service given by them incur definite obligations to each other and to the community

5. The members of the professions must take every opportunity for personal improvement

6. The practitioners must place service above salary

7 Its members must be dominated by a professional spirit

It is not necessary to discuss in detail the various ways teaching measures up to the above standards We can ask

Brother Custis is assistant professor of education and psychology at Virginia State College, Petersburg. Many members of our fraternity art in the teaching profession, some of them holding high and honorable positions. This article will, of course, have a special interest for them, hut its implications extend beyond the realms of the educational world.

A code of ethics may not be necessary or practical in some articities, but none would suffer from adopting one. With our thoughts turned inward our fraternity's educational activities, it is well that we are afforded such an able discussion of lhe subject in question as Brother Custis gives us here.

however, are the colored teachers dominated by a truly professional spirit?

It is in an attempt to give an intelligent discussion to this last question that the paper is written

No attempt will be made to give a negative or affirmative reply to this question as to whether the teachers are dominated by a professional spirit. Rather, shall we be concerned with leading the way to some mature thought regarding this important matter

TRULY professional spirit in any profession is embodied in the code of ethics of that profession Nor are these ethical codes only to be written on paper, but each part of the entire code must be practiced by each and every member of the profession to have the profession dominated by a truly professional spirit This is at leist partly true of the time honored professions of law and medicine. If teaching is to truly assert itself as a profession it too must be marked by its own code of ethics

Some of the states have evolved codes of ethics—California, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania New York, Oregon, and Illinois, Virginia has a semblance of an ethical code on the front page of the "Virginia Course of Study for Elementary and Rural Teachers." But have the colored te iche^s been motivated to formulate a code of ethics as a part of the State Teachers Association?

What would be the value of an ethical code to teachers? It seems to me that an ethical code would insure a high desire

of or sense of individual responsibility that insures fidelity to the social intereW under all circumstances That efficient service wholly independent of the financial returns or of the social and econott* status of the persons served would b* guaranteed That there would be mutual dependence in devising ways and mean 9 of using the professional heritage for the benefit of society

Certainly these values justify the existence and formulation of a code of ethics by colored teachers

It might be well to consider a few «• the problems which should serve as * basis Cor those who have to formulate » code of ethics.

I shall submit a short list of problem' which arc merely given to start you t" think teaching ethics

Is it right, or ethical—

1 To apply for a position not know'1 in be vacant?

2 To accept a position from which the immediate preceding occupant w*s dismissed unjustly?

3 To discuss deficiencies of pupils?

4 To go over the heads of one's superiors?

5 To fail to support school polieW until they have been changed when ofe does not agree with them?

6 For school officials to take side8 with the pupils against teachers?

7 To fail to defend members of tW profession when they are unjustly »'' tacked?

8 To censure and disclose unprofessional or immoral conduct, including in' efficiency within the profession?

9 To fail to be a student of progressive education?

10 To fail to encourage the fit t0 enter, and to discourage the unfit fro"1 entering the profession?

11 To criticize the profession?

12 To engage in a practice of recre«" tion, dress etc. of which the communis does not approve?

13. To teach one's religious, politic*'' or other private beliefs to pupils?

II To fail to participate in activities for community betterment?

15. To permit salary to be the determining factor in choosing a position, other things being equal.

Perhaps the best summary to this discussion would be the entire substance 0* an article which appeared in the Jour«»' of the National Education Association for Dec 1923, p 401, entitled—"Could ' Live My Teaching Life Over."

1 I would be loyal to my distrie''

town, to the parents, to the pupils, to the superintendent

2 - I would be punctual at school, at meetings called by my superintendent, and at any function where my example might be followed

li' 3 I woul d kee p a questio n i^ok tha t

e* ' might consistently askmy superinten-

e< 'Jent concerning the things that bothered ll me

• I would take care of my own prob-

, , em s quietly when I could not convenient-

j y consult my superintendent

I would hand in my report s Promptly and accurately

j; 6" l would be professional—join local, s ate, and national gatherings and attend * teacherS meetings

,i , 1l would have the best certificate "at I could earn as early in life as it

J «mld be acquired

8 I would speak kindly of my prede-

eJ j| essor s, and forget my enemies

11 •• I would watch the ventilation of my

, °h m mor e closely, for fresh air and sun-

B l acc°mplish wonders for my health

o*of would beeconomical in the use supplies but never niggardly

bUslo11' l W ° Ul d g ' V e extr a tim e t 0 th e

„, W pupil s who need my time most

k/tfc ! woul d hesitat e t o sen d ba d b°ys ' ^ e principal or superintendent

s' 13 T i t ov> J ' woulf l remember that there is 1 eood l n ever y chn d

Wfc ' l woul d make few rules The , e r mad e the fewer broken

ces t- woul d n °t keep pupils in at regjj ' s t'me, forthat is their play time if . ' . would follow myprogram even (l visitors were present

' 'pie7' ! W ° Ul d freciuently talk of the asure of high school and college that ff v Pupils might imbibe the spirit

1 O j x g my ' • W ° Ul d watc h fo r the growth of

^ionall T W ° Ul d V ' si t th e children occaso«t / ' n thei r homes and urge the par- it e"ts to visit school.

^shA j Woul d h e exceedingly careful, at)out the neighborhood

rffutur 1 W ° Ul d visua,iz e the children's

oil1 22 T bled' • W ° Ul d Plac e oi l upo n th e trou "

HCitin„'-grinding' rust y places where fricit'^ion w evident.

23 T vit'wo,',^ WOuld cultivate an optimism that *0»M not permit self-pity.

bette r fi T,0uU prepar e carefully for a •"'ness i ° f servic e thru progressive*hip' education . health, and good fellowS * 25 T tfe trons tb Wou ' d tr y to convince my pam^that t education isan investment and i^outnnf ! S ° a n neve r ^ h'gh when the ^ How WS W ° rth y retu™s. this „ • mfny teachers will try to liveby i( inis simple code?

Alpha Welcomes

INITIATED at Alpha Psi Chapter, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.: Earl F Eulingbourgh, Bertrand Greene, Cornell Settles, Ralph Spencer, William Walker, and Emmet Walls

INITIATED at Beta Chapter, Howard University, Washington, D C : Henry B Matthews, Cornell Norman, George Butler, Walter Payton, Clarence B Wheat, John Washington, Charles A Ukkerd, William H Sneed, George Jeanette, and Theus Smith, Jr.

INITIATED at Tau Chapter, University of Illinois, Champaign, 111.; Perry Kirkland, George Turner, Joel Adams, and S Whittingham

I NOTICE i

Any chapter officers or individual brothers who know the names and addresses of other members of the fraternity living away from chapter seats wnd not active or financial with will render the organization a very effective cooperation if they will send such names and addresses to Brother Joseph H. B. Evans, general secretary, 101 S Street, N. W., Washington, D. C.

Cupid's Corner

ANNOUNCEMENT has been made of the marriage of Brother John D. Bell, of Upsilon Chapter, to Miss Clara Winesberry, of Kansas City, Mo

(ROTHER H. H.Harmon, Jr., of Al• pha Eta Lambda Chapter, Houston, Texas, and Miss Cornelia Routte, alsoof Houston, were married on June G, 1930

(ROTHER Clifford V Smith, of Al'pha Theta Chapter, University of Iowa, was married to Miss Jean Murray of Washington, D C, on Jan 30, 1931, at Grand Rapids, Michigan

Brother Smith has for the past few months been superintending the construction of the new $750,000 drainage system of Grand Rapids

The brother and his bride visited all the principal cities of the Middle West on their honeymoon, stopping for a two day visit at thechapter seat on February §1 and 22

Brother Edwin Jones, efficient secretary of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter, has married the charming Miss Lillian Lucile Womack of Louisville, Ky.

Why The Sphinx?

By EARL P. TAYLOR, Theta Lambda

FIRST, I want tocongratulate the editor for publishing the mailing dates of articles to The Sphinx. Now much confusion and tardy writings will be out of order

I presume that the primary purpose of The Sphinx is to let one chapter know what theother is doing This is a big purpose within itself There need be no other reason

But what made me think of the above title was this:—A few nights ago while carelessly living over those good old college days, I thought of one particular brother whom I had not seen or heard of since we left the university Of course I wondered all sorts of things—was he dead?—alive? If alive what washe doing?

Well, I chanced to have a late issue of The' Sphinx, and began to leaf thru it. To my surprise I found that he was quite active in one of our southern chapters, and very successful in his profession'. This instance alone helps answer the question, "Why the Sphinx?"

Editorially Speaking

Continued from Page 4 customers bargain at the counters of courses with teacher-salesmen often lacking in inspiration, thorough preparation, or in the faculty for imaginatively reconstructing facts. The dispensers too often do not know and the students rarely ever realize that education is "a lighted torch passed down from generation to generation." Wehave mass production in terms of hours, courses, and stated years of study We lose sight ofthe ends of education in the means which are short cuts to our shallow desires.

"We are in the race of education and catastrophe," President John W Davis of West Virginia State College has said. "Some people are lost in the mad rush of 'mass production.' Others fail to get inspiration sufficient to achieve in systems of repression and competition. The entrepreneur feels chanceless in 'Big Business.' The educator is no longer sure of his ground What shall we do?"

Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha men, ' searching inquiry, may find the best swer to that question When th' and shape the educational prograr implications of that answer, th have made it possible and inevital future historians also will write: Phi Alpha's work in behalf of ehas been an outstanding contribi the life of the Negro in AmericaAmerica."

The Achievement Of A Brother In Educational Work

BROTHER A A TAYLOR, dean of Fisk University, has just returned to Fisk after attending the sixth annual conference of Collegiate Deans and Registrars, which met this year at Arkansas, State College, Pine Bluff, Arkansas , March 4th to 6th He addresses the conference on "Some Effective Methods for Improving Scholarship Among College Students."

Brother Taylor's paper covered not only the various methods for improving scholarship now being used in outstanding colleges, but also the method he is initiating at Fisk for that purpose He discussed the theory and practice of the preceptorial system used at Princeton, the general examinations and tutors at Harvard, and reading for honors at Swathmore. He treated the educational implications of the reorganization of the University of Chicago

However, the practical application of the essential features of these various methods has been the primary concern of Fisk's dean It was his own program for improving the standards of scholarship at Fisk, based upon a study of methods used elsewhere, that Brother Taylor presented to this assemblage of representatives of sixty-three Negro schools

First as professor of history and later in his present capacity, Brother Taylor has stressed the need for creating an atmosphere of sohdlarly ideals in Fisk students Building upon the foundation made by the former dean, Ambrose Caliver, Brother Taylor has established two definite devices in this program. One of these devices went into effect in 1!I2(.(, the other for the class of 1932

The first device is the review of the freshman-sophomore record to determine the underclassmen's fitness to pursue the work of the junior and senior years

The second device is the comprehensive final examination, which goes into effect this year The purpose of this is to dignify scholarship in the student mind and to assist the student in obtaining a whole view of a major subject and its •er-relations with allied fields of knowl-

ugh Brother Taylor did not athis paper at the Dean's Conferforecast the success of his exat Fisk, he did take the message group with problems similar to Fisk had made a decisive step establishing and improving the s of scholarship among her stu-

Significant Alpha News

Coninued from Page 12

EDDIE TOLAN, holder of the official world's record of 9.5 for the hundred yard dash, succeded in equalling the world's record of 6.2 for the 60 yard dash at the Big Ten Conference meet held at "Wisconsin U Brother Tolan is a student at the University of Michigan and a member of Upsilon Chapter

ALPHA PSI CHAPTER at Lincoln University (Mo.) ranked first in a fraternity standing announced by officials at that institution some weeks ago

S E GARNER, president of Epsilon Lambda, has headed a movement by his chapter for improving conditions surrounding St Louis feeble-minded children and was instrumental in having $5,000 set aside for the temporary housing and teaching of these children $90,000 has been added to the bond issue of the city to provide a permanent cottage and school for these unfortunate children, who previously were herded with the adult feeble-minded

DR JULIAN H LEWIS, pathologist at the University of Chicago, in an article in the Journal of the National Medical Association produces information to prove that a Negro slave boy was of incontrovertible value in promoting the use of ether as an anesthetic

GEORGE GREGORY has been named as All-New York center on the mythical championship team selected from the great teams in greater New York He was captain and center on the championship Columbia team A huge testimonial dinner was held in his honor at the 135th St. Branch Y. M. C. A. on Frida y March 27

IRVING A DBRBIGNEY, graduate student in chemistry at Columbia Uni-

versity, has been elected to membership in the Sigma Xi Honorary Scientific Society and has been awarded the Sigma X' key as a token of this honor He has recently passed the final academic examination for the doctorate and is at pre*' ent engaged in research on vitamins in the department of chemistry at Columbia' He received his bachelor's degree, BtmW*l cum laude, at Talladega College and hi* master's degree at Cornell UniversityThe Signa Xi Society, whose membership is chosen on the basis of scholarship and research, corresponds in the scientific world to Phi Beta Kappa in the field oi liberal arts

W. A. ROBINSON, principal of Austin High School, Knoxville, Tenn.; Dr J°nB M. Gandy, president of Virginia Stat* College; and W T B Williams, dean °f Tuskegee Institute, are members of tnC National Advisory Committee on the E<J" ucation of Negro, authorized by PrJB dent Hoover and appointed by the D* partment of the Interior

DR. CHARLES H. WKSLEY, professor of history at Howard University, « 1 return to Washington in April from London, England

His researches are to be completed '* the libraries of America, according to th« terms of the Guggenheim grant, whir" enabled him to spend the year abroad

Preparing To Live

(Continued from Page 10.) even to college if you would improV* yourself and your chances for person;'1 advancement and service to man The price has been reduced so that even th* poorest among us can buy or barter.

But if you would drift idly with th< tide—if you would waste yourself up"" the froth of life, don't turn your step* college ward, expecting a miracle to happen It doesn't work out that way

BROTHERS

If you know the names and addresses of Brothers living away from your Chapter seat, send them to me at once.

If you have the last known names and addresses of inactive brothers, send them also.

JOSEPH H. B. EVANS, General Secretary

Progress Of Alpha Theta

Alumni Recounted

Mi^ f 'Smlth,' a mighty man is he." * • PhiAiv ^Pha Theta Chapter of Alpha alum P :mighty in the University of Iowa mirJht ' ml S ht y in the engineer profession; A]PY=,„as th e superintendent of the A.A. Moin T construction company ofDes and £Wa' on e o f Iowa's largest and best, Col™ 8h t y i n and at love (see Cupid's miBiTR l s Particular Smith of infinite Smith ! s l s on e Brother Clifford V time hailing from Kansas City, Mo., one tpp * secretary, one time president, and chartrorh} be ro f A1 P h a Th eta. And so we in.roauce our readers to an accc— Ptd„!?uate' ° f ^ e activities of <w? ? U r readers to an account, all too den=« ? ' o f th e activities of our brothers "eparted through graduation there*? i n th e 8enial Southland, where 'n "tnt sunsnln e where there are cotton talitv 5.' whe re there is universal hospia'sn » *Y pIeasur e to overflowing, there is -u wother Dr James Wilmet Wilson, Jr., «• S„ University ofIowa '29 sienifi^re the successful young dentist, three fore of « ree k le «ers shimmering on the coats Hlckey-Preeman's latest in waistI youni i no r vln g prominently in Savannah's sonhilt? 5 esslona I set; suave, debonair, and Popular 2' sociall y sought after; young, f'ble In i attractive wife; baby girl lov, son sweet—and you have Brother WilBtewftr^5?*.? brother you have! .Two years stannirL , A1Pha Theta, sometime most outc»al miL=» th e " De nts," and always flnan^ magnate and social potentate Ewirle' tb .??>\ ther e l s Brother Augustus P the TT„<, g l ou t o t st - Louis, right into the hi»hvers'ty of Iowa, into Alpha, into ternal iiv.SC , orlng o f anything athletic, frainto st , lastIC' and social, and back again if looks t au d tn e colc1' oruel world But neithpr „"L u s as it the old world has been He w ? , n ° r crue l to "Gus," 'ana stin e n hl s thorn with every rose r ose H aPPreciated the sweetness of the suranpp talked insurance, looked ln1 his Biitiri Worke d insurance, and now, with I PensT off? sks ' '"numerable fountai n iooks v „ eirls ' all d what have you he letrtalniv i muc h like, as indeed he most I valuablp „°ne o t the Pyramid Life's most this in a v Promising young men And Alnh year, too kcol n fJa' Theta, and Alpha Beta have matew aZ1*11* D r Charles N Pitts inti'n aekno«ie yar e on e with others of us in MacorT r? n g hi s success as a physician oi the ,,„, ' '• another of those havens Brot h ^ Un g Ne f o Professional *'th thp M A let t the university in '28 able tn orT' de gree. We are proud to be numberoH nc e tna t this brother may be a'umni am ong Alpha Theta's successful & & a "L a :' g ? od A1.Pha good Alphas" let us refer and interested you 0 eago A? •°r,?ther J Joseph Frazier of Chiscure rerp s Corne r let you into her ob°ut and S ."i0' lon g aS° an d y° u cam e J J Pra^iL tha t there was a Mrs Brother razier in 1929 a littl Since that time there Nuf Se^'"' an d UU g °° d A'Phas" the'ut n aitr r.!X:lz,er ,oo k a B S deiree from to t.h» !?f,r sit y '"I 1029 and forthwith went

Broti the Colle " this and forthwith went ge of Medicine He is continuChicago a t Rus h Medical School, in this^pp^t' vo u to the February issue of r ° r acco, n, Pe/iodlcal of ours, The Sphinx, '29 - ana C t 5 Brother Jas E Taylor Jr. Since M ""i " Loui s B White '30 hel<* forte S U ' 1922 ' A'Pha Theta has We approach at this writing

March 11, 1931, and, brothers, we are celebrating! A smoker at the chapter house will afford the means, and (ifI may) a good time will behad byall We are fortunate this year in having as a part of our program, addresses from two of our charter members, Brothers Boderic Harris and Byron McDaniels Step right up brothers and wish us many happy returns.

We whisper, get financial; shout get financial! telegraph get financial; write get financial; breathe get financial, and ah-ha— there you have it We are getting financial, lots of us

Our Go-to-High-School, Go-to-C o 11 e g e campaign is sailing, sailing We'll be on the air and we'll be all over Iowa Look out for us And, man to man, there may be lots to tell in our next letter

—BENNIE E TAYLOR

Kappa Proud Of Pledges And Brothers Who've Achieved

The Sphinx Club scores again! Kappa Chapter's potential brothers conceived and came forth a gem the capstone of Ohio State University's social season They gave a formal, and what a formal! An extravaganza! The Sphinxmen were eager to please —they were beside themselves And decorations were they the extreme end word? The consensus has it that ye olde Masonic ballroom never looked more gorgeous It reeked with an atmosphere of hilarity Cleopatra's barge cruising down the Nile would have appeared second rate

Tommy Roulette's Orchestra, encased in a novel and fascinating orchestra pit, served up red hot music They specialized in giving the merrymakers just what they want Snappy rhythm Interspersed with those engaging little sentimental pieces that lighten the feet and make the heart function like a model "T"\

About the refreshments There were twenty gallons of Vernor's ginger ale, aged in wood Since theale was so antiquated it had tobe stimulated or it never could have moved around so early in the yawning W Wlnchell will please stand by The doctor was right there with thewell known prescription Now don't get the idea that we are ashigh-hat asmight be inferred, since there were a number of "quack-doctors" in the immediate vicinity with satchels full of "patent medicine."

And the sweet and blooming co-eds the dear things; we can never forget them They were so charming tn those colorful and sweeping gowns But after all what s a party minus the essential and irresistible feminine touch? It muBt be had

One brother's wit went so far as to say that "we should have them at all of the stags.' I am tempted to describe some ofthe gowns worn but I fear that a miserable failure would be made They beggar description But I can say, with some degree of authority that the brothers were ultra sharp in the conventional black and white

The Sphinxmen responsible for this last evening of gaiety before the dreaded finals week are: Edward Cox, president; Foster Alexander, vice president; Charles Porter secretary; James Trotter, corresponding secretary- Robert Freeman, treasurer: William Smiley, parliamentarian; Barbee Durham sergeant-at-arms; William Donegan, Ira Mason and Lawrence Schumake

Prexy ex-official Bill Bell should well be proud of his enterprising proteges

Chaperons for the affair were Brother and Mrs H Sherman Manuel and Brother and Mrs C W Warfleld

Kappa is pleased to announce tha t Sphlnxman Lawrence Schumake ls now Ohio

State University's 135 pound boxing champion Schumake waded through his preliminary bouts with comparative ease and won over his final opponent handily Needless to say, Schumake is K O with the brothers, but I am Just wondering if he should happen to kick over the traces between now and that "Impressive night" who is going to put the bell on the cat. You know, things sometimes leak out Water tight as we are

A number of brothers got all dressed up and hied themselves off to the art gallery to have their "pitchers tuk" for the Makio, Ohio State's year book And what an excellent looking group of fraters the brothers made

The basketaball team has been trying to arrange a meet with the Kappas Because of conflicting dates and whatnots the game has not been scheduled But death lsso much harder when you have to wait on it and the Alpha deluge is surely coming

The newly formed Inter-Fraternity Council presented a two act comedy skit, Prexy's Proxy, at the Ogden Theatre for two nights Kappa Chapter was represented In the cast by Tom Young and Jack Coles The play portrayed college life as it ain't That Is, with Negro students on a white campus But neverthless, the play was well received and the participants got a chance to test their abilities in the popular Thespian art

Brother Bernard E Squires, who transferred from Ohio State to Toledo University has distinguished himself and Alpha Phi Alpha by being elected president ofthe Student Senate, a position of honor No other Negro has ever attained such a distinction at the school and Kappa is proud of Brother Squires

Kappa takes time out tocongratulate the Omegas on their power in track and field events They won the track championship in Ohio State University's annual Intramural Festival The Omegas received two healthy cups and individual medals as a reward for their efforts

In closing, we'd like to remind the readers of chapter letters that although the Sphinx Club got so much attention and hogged so much print this time, it is no sign that the brothers in Kappa are laying down on the job We arestill clipping along at a steady pace and will have more to say about ourselves next time

—LLEWELLYN A ("JACK") COLES

New Chapter House

Acquired At Xi

It has been some time since you have hear from us, but I assure you that dear "Ole Xi" has been carrying on the high ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Because of our silence in the past we have many things to tell you, so if you will stand by for a few minutes we wil lbroadcast

New officers have been elected to take charge of the good ship Xi They are as follows: Brother Butcher, president; Brother Tilton, vice president ; Brother Irving, secretary; Brother Saunders, corresponding secretary; Brother Young, financial secretary: Brother Harewood, chaplain, Brother Oaks, sergeant-at-arms The senior brothers sincerely believe that they are leaving the affairs of Xi in capable hands

We have taken a forward step In that we have acquired a new chapter house, one which we feel safe insaying ls the most attractive and home-like on the campus To celebrate the event, a social affair was given which was attended by approximately fifty brothers and their company An enjoyable evening was spent by all those present It

is needless to say that the co-eds were pleased with the new chapter house Alpha Phi Alpha Is as ever In the lead

A scholarship rating published by the administration found that Alpha Phi Alpha led all of the other fraternities on the campus

XI was the host of Chi Lambda at a smoker, which was given at the chapter house Inspiring talks were given by some of the members of Chi Lambda. A buffet lunch was served which found favor with all of the brothers It is the aim of Xi to promote a closer bond of friendship between Itself and the graduate chapter

Our basketball team under the management of Brother "Red" Hayes is expected to win the lnter-fraternal championship trophy We have so much confidence In our team that we have already reserved a place for the trophy at the house

Remembering that "It's not the Hesh and blood, but the heart that makes a brother," we now sign off

JAS. H GRIFFIN

Alpha Psi Leads In Scholarship

The Alpha Psi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha heads the list of Greek-letter organizations at Lincoln University, (Mo.) In scholarship for the semester ending Jan 28, 1931 The ratings are as follows:

Alpha Phi Alpha 2.29

Alpha Kappa Alpha 1.99

Delta Sigma Theta 1.91

Each member of Alpha Phi Alpha obtained a semester average of 2 points or better

We are proud to announce at this time that we have increased our roll March 14 ended our first "Hell Week." Was it HelP Ask any one of the newly-made brothers

The following pledgees were accepted and duly initiated into the fraternity: Earl F Eullngbourgh Bertrand Greene, Cornell Settles, Ralph Spencer, William Walker and Emmett Walls

These six men represent some of the best that Lincoln possesses in character, scholarship and manly deeds All are energetic and studious They have vowed to keep Alpha Phi Alpha at the head of the list in scholarship and other things worthwhile here at Lincoln

We feel with a great degree of certainty that in these newly-made brothers will be found all the qualities which made excellent Alpha men; character, scholarship, and a keen sense of responsibility towards duty

We were ably assisted by Brothers Barksdale Crawley, Heariold Maxwell, Parks, and Robinson—also Brother Hadley Hartshorn. who is a charter member of Alpha Psi who came from St Joseph Mo to lend his assistance In the initiation ceremony

The "goat" was somewhat balky and handled the incoming members rather roughshod No one suffered death and all are in high spirits—"THAT OLD ALPHA SPIRIT "

A program for Educational Week is being formulated We are endeavoring to put over a worthwhile program for that week We stand ready to receive suggestions on many things relative to such a week from older chapters

—METHA C FINLEY

Union's Gamma Chapter Opens New House

Amid the hospitality of the old South down here at this Virginia's Granite Citadel of Learning and also of the mingling of upper town and collegiate society, par excellence, Gamma chapter held "At Home" day in its new home, 1603 Brook Road two blocks from the University

Just by way of setting the house presented a dim yet dazzling brilliant glow the lounge rooms were bedecked with the newness of their interior fittings, the huge A P A pin shoe brightly, hanging upon a background of Black and Gold

The social elite guests between sips over their tea cups listened contentedly to the sweet, musical tones which uttered forth from Gamma's baby grand Also on the program were several numbers, rendered by

collegiate friends Featured on this brief program was the singing of the national Alpha hymn Twas said that the brothers in rendering this "the voice of the fatherland," had a harmonious blending of baritone tenor, and bass voices, a rich mellowness of tune not heard in any performance by them for some time

We extend an invitation to any brother who happens to be in the city to drop in and pay us a visit y

Did you hear this: At the suggestion of Brother Richard H Cook of Gamma, Rudy Vallee and his Connecticut Yankees, broadcast the Alpha hymn last summer, on Julv 3 at 5:30 p m

In the following brothers one sees why Alpha maintains Its scholarship record so long a tradition around Gamma: A K Robinson, W H Jackson, J L Jones, W P Thomas, C B West, and R Plcott It is also significant that all of these men were elected to membership, in the Lambda Phi Lambda Honorary Scholarship Society

The nation's Negro press of the week of March 7, in Its report of Union University's annual Glee Club festival, lauded the work of Brothers P Dill Morton W H Jackson and W P Thomas These brothers of course, played the star roles in this presen}ttio£ *L Plcot t l s business manager of the Glee Club

Lamp over this combination: the official quartette, now on the road In the interest of this school, ls composed of three Alpha men, W. H. Henderson, Thomas and Jackson

And, then, there ls the debate team You'll find these faces: Brothers C Crocker W H Jackson, C B West and R Plcott Included among this list is the president of the Debate Club

Now, before we draw the curtain—its a secret, folks Preparations are now being made for the Alpha annual prom But don't forget, mum is the word Sh sh the coast ls all clear

—RUPERT PICOTT

Beta Breaks Its Sphinx-Like Silence

Greetings to the organization in general from Beta Chapter! After maintaining a Sphinxlike silence for several issues we again broadcast our chapter activities to our sister chapters everywhere

This has been a school year filled with real Alpha hard work at Beta Work of which Beta ls proud and of which she is sure her sister chapters will be glad to know is on the right side of the ledger

During the first quarter all attention was centered on the Thanksgiving Howard-Lincoln football game and its attendant activities Of course it is known by this time even in the darkest corner of "Jollopl" that the Blue and White very ably toted the bacon home On the squad we were represented by Brothers Arthur Boswell and Clarence Smith These two lads played creditable football all season Brother Boswell making one of the season's touchdown

There was another tall, rangy gentleman on the squad whose ability in the manly game was very much In evidence His "monicker" is Brother Walter Payton one ot our last initiates

Brother William Walker, who comes from Indiana, was manager of the football team He has the distinction of being chosen as the best manager of athletics Howard has had through several administrations For this service he was presented with a special cold football by the university Brother Walker Is one of Beta's staunchest workers being manager of Beta's basketball team

We missed having to get ready for a convention last Christmas but were readily able to adapt ourselves to the new national program which is generally conceded to be most constructive Next year being the fraternity's twenty-fifth birthday the brothers are hoping to make It to "Clncy" or "bust "

We announced the roster of our new officers in the last issue, but the scribe begs

K.t l £ elaborat e on these brothers lust a bit: Brother Edward D Saunders Beta's w « v?«• hails from the state of feuds, West Virginia To be exact, the mountainous town of Montgomery He Is a graduate

of West Virginia State College and OhV> State University

For two or three years he has been connected with the office of the Recorder o> Deeds In District of Columbia, and a fe* months ago was appointed Second Deputy Recorder of Deeds of District of Columbia; an honor of which his brothers and m»W friends are proud

Brother Saunders served Beta Chapter aj one of the most efficient financial secretaries in its history

Brother R O Murray, vice president, is * senior medical student, a member of Kapi>» Pi the medical honorary society and has i°r several years been an ardent Alpha constructionist

Our financial secretary, Brother J- ^' Blanche, ls a Junior medical student who1* conscientiousness has been felt by n' , brothers, classmates, and friends He is ver) ably filling the shoes of our former "Captain of Finance." Brother Saunders

Brother Abe Washington whom we dub tW "Sphinx of Beta" ls our able treasurer Bc is a Junior medical student and we understand one of the leaders of his class »• received his degree from the university °» the combined plan and we predict for h1* an illustrious career both as an Alpha ma" and a student

Brother Mercer M. Mance, our recording secretary, ls one of the leaders In student activities at Howard He is a senior In tr»e college of liberal arts, a member of the Student Council, the Inter-Fraternity Council; the varsity debating squad, and ls a very creditable student. He halls from the "Ca1" ollnas."

Brother James Smith, our chaplain, « ' product of New Jersey He ls a senior 1" the college of liberal arts Brother Smith >J an ardent Alpha worker and as chairman o> our personal committee, will direct Beta* educational program The scribe predicts » successful campaign under Brother Smitn5 direction

Brother Paul Sinclair is from Jersey City' N J., and has made rather an envious record in student activities He ls a Junior I" the college of liberal arts, a member of tlif Student Council, Inter-Fraternity Council; and various other activities, fraternal and scholastic Beta has elected him as its historian

Brother Philip Yateman Wyatt our verf efficient house-manager, hails from Char' lottesvllle, Va He came to us from Beta Gamma at Virginia State College and is no* a Junior ln the college of dentistry He 's now serving his third term as house-manager which alone bespeaks his efficiencyBrother Walker Allen, sergeant-at-arms' is a student ln the college of liberal arts • very promising student and worker for the cauM

Brother Ivan Earle Taylor, who was elected editor to the Sphinx, has since finished Howard, being on the honor roll of la*' quarter Beta regretted his leaving sincere' -i • —~v « *i. & iv.i.wv4 in n leavin g oi«^ v ' ly, which accounts for this news corol'* not from our editor but from Brother War' ner L Collins, who by the way ls Beta'8 corresponding secretary Beta chapter feels herself extremely for" tunate this year in having in her city thre* Jewels and one general officer They at* Jewels Ogle. Murray, and Callis. and Brother Joseph H B Evans, our general secretary lives only a stone's throw from the good ol* Alpha house. It is needless to say that tBJ presence of these brothers keep the good ol° Alpha spirit running at fever pitch

On March 9 ten barbarians were led across the burning stands, saluted the Sphin*; paid their debt to the "Gods of Mystery and are now enrolled among those who l>ave crossed the bar as brothers They areHenry B Matthews, Cordell Norman, George Butler Walter Payton, Clarence B WheatJohn Washington, Charles A Ukkerd Wr" H Sneed George Jeanette, and Then* Smith, Jr We are expecting great thing* from these ten new brothers and by the" enthusiasm we are certain our choice h8 » been wise

Social activities of the chanter have bee" several, varied, and much enjoyed Our las' aance was given by the neophytes nt ">' house and It was a real Alpha party W«eI

THE SPHINX

Played t£f x "° u r Dea r A PH I A " wer e

sa ng wx"f brothers joined in and lustily songs ever wMtte1?11* ° n e °f th e prettles t —WARNKR L COLLINS

j?07 ' s Merribers Shall Ye o"T 4 ' p/l a ^aPP« Chapter

Eric WPr pn ldent a t A1Ph a Kappa Chapter, schedule »n5SU i s stu l bus y wlt h hl s heavy uation frvT l s lookln g forward for grad- Br°ther s w , Sprlngfleld College in June voted hit pps s on e of the few who has deSHWuatP 1 tlm e t o hl s study in the ha s Riven 5partmer>t of the college, and he m°ral sunn f chapte r much in the line of- <aid recoMn ; W e ar e Proud of the splenm t and 1 ,? e r EPP8 l s making for himstarid for th ma y res t assured that he will sh°uld striv 6 g s tha t ever y Alpha man ,y Al^»^bm^ nPl,8h BUCCe " >110ne 'keeP8 bulv x C ha s a heavy schedule and self in tr*»' fte nnds time to Interest him?aft y frlend^r-" ~-* h eChapt e ild

ln g placedS .n WU1 flnd llttl e difficulty In mm~* l n a He has

n ° one arm iJ1 a1 1 part s o f th e country and Brother »„ b e surprised to know that beln g DlatPHS WU 1 find llttl e difficulty ln complete ™ n a Position when his work is .Al ? &tP"3£.eW College.

slt y ls'dnin e Kno x o f Brown UniverPoPuiar t-hle e*ceUent work and he ls very a fl ne Venn?U , ghout New England He has a s Well ais o among the young ladies

Catl go verv f n g th e young men No one Isl»nd W(th I l n tn e Ba y State or in Rhode hl m of th« havln g some one to remind le ge and n,r J}Rme "Knox" of Williams Colw e are LBr°wn University keePs in t™,°x t o kno w o f h 's success He Where the ^° , wlt h Boston and other cities

H e ^ a reoi K1 hf e l s worth consideration Ca n be exner.*5 an d n e receives all that l n the »,! , o f hl s associates and friends 6entleman „°' prestige He is a scholar, a Th e memK a rea l Alph a manar e glad t™ u B o f Alph a Kappa Chapter "eilson wS„ far £r°m Brother Herman N ut e Va S; i? located at Hampton Insti? er i Who h,, , r Nellson is among the few field in t ? av e lef t a real record in Spring'etters in rVl hIetl c world He won his fprlngnelr, rT „ee major sports while at track_a " ^ouege—football, basketball, and Qther te„m ai8 ° was a member of several During "hi 01 1 the campus Wa s a mp"^ senior year Brother Neilson tna t bodvh o f Congress, and while on u Ver y student Wo n tn e friendship of nearly , V e a real », o n th e campus In him we , le s that «,„,, ph a ma n with all the qualiIs ; th ose qua ?ti»e !l a d b y a y° un g man ' tha t n for hirr, i s a t mak e f°r success and t, * e have ?.rlends wherever he should go 8l'other Noiio fro m good authority that 8611 a s ahS l s mak 'ng a record for himan d also „ acKtleld coach, basketball coach education ri a n instructor in the physical ^te We ,.„ epartment at Hampton instii r s of the f erstan d tha t he And the mem8- This nfemlnine 8e x ther e very appeala , s Brother w cours e, is not a serious case, le s in soei»l so n kn ows how to meet laW e are nr y ^ a s wel 1 a s while on the Job !r y one mav o t Brother Neilson and evVna himself re St assu red that he will soon institute Wx Coach Rockne" of Hampton Alpha phi »\n x rever he goes, the spirit of Mother £» Praternity goes with him 1° k eep un K." HBurr ' Jr' still finds time » "l s doin^ 2 ' ntere st in the chapter and lerest am^n C h t 0 stimulate a keener lntJ?rlr>gfleld i e nl S h school youth of Jhem t o ' n projects which will enable I'1"8 When t1^6 mor e active in student afCtlar ge of tx £y ente r college He has ?th er inA-i..^ .^V8' Club and rr •opie'hdependent' and many of the organizations for young ple both x organizations :or young lngfield y s an d glrl8 ' in the city of Bein itionchai"ter member Brother Burr is r ver a nv 1R«, Spea k with authority whentutionai nr^x? ar l 8e 8 concerning the consti" e Settlea hill" 1 8 which sometime need to ^?Ven years T» members of the group For "ated with tx the r B urr has been asso^cn-t at w„ Physical educational departx orehou.,e °^ ar d University and he has a Ptacticai' n °i., ne w ldea s about the most problems which are of great im-

portance to the welfare of the Alpha Kappa C1Hetisrchairman of several committees and has made some plans for the Go-to-HighSchool, Go-to-College campaign this spring Although he is very busy with his school work, Brother Burr finds time to devote to the small details of the chapter We admire his leadership in this city and the undergraduate members will regret to have him leave after having been associated with them while working tor his master s degree His name will always stand among the most prominent members of Alpha Kappa Chap-

6The members of the Alpha Kappa Chapter are glad to have Brother E Frederic Morrow back in New England Brother Morrow is a graduate of Bowdoin College of Brunswick Maine, and he was on a lecture tour of the East during the month of March Brother Morrow is a debater and he was in Springfield on March 8 for a short stay, at wnVch time he spoke at the Young Peoples

"iTmay be of interest to know that Brother Morrow is writing a book on some: phase of education He wrote an art cle for the Opportunity Magazine which stimulate d much interest in certain phases of education among colored youth, and the chances are that Brother Morrow is continuing this same kind of literary work We are always glad to welcome our members back to the city of Springfield and to New England

The many pledges made by the officers of the Alpha Kappa Chapter have been fulfilled in every way up until the present t me Their social program and their Go-to-HighSchool, Go-to-College campaign have been given due consideration and a special program will be held during the week of May 3, May 9, Inclusive Hughes A Robinson, secretary-treasurer, is chairman of the campaign and Dr William N DeBerry will be the main speaker for the last day of this educational project for the year h Initiation was held on Friday night, March 27, and a special party was followed on Saturday night with members from other colleges present From Bates were Brothers Robert A Johnson, Ernest W Knox, and C Rushton Long Some Interesting young ladies were on hand for the occasion and they made things very pleasant for the brothers

It may be of interest to the graduate members to know that the undergraduate members are very active in athleticJctM ties and other college programs conducted by students Brother Robert A Johnson is very ambitious and made quite a name for himself in football while in prep school and won for himself letters in two major sports -football and track at Coburr B^an d we now find this young scholar carrying on the same fine work in Bates College Brother Johnson is also a musician of no mean ability and is at present a member of ?he college orchestra and several other musical clubs in Boston and ln Maine

He has filled several engagements andIf we may Judge from the writeups it is not too much to%ay that Brother Johnson is a very popular musician He is a real Alpha man and is carrying the spirit;olr the fraternity into many unknown places on the northeastern coast of the country Few of the brothers are doing more for their re spective colleges in athletic andI other ac t vlties than Brother Johnson «e deserves the recognition of every true Alpha man UVcthegr Johnson is a citizen of Cambridge and he always finds himself in• P«rttta» to make things pleasant for the brothers whenever they go to that city He Keeps h contact with the best of society and he will mean much to Alpha Kappa Chapter

UlBro?hn erlgLoyng rhas recently been elected nresident of the Phi Hellenic Club and he Ts also connected with numerous other associations on the campus It might be added that Brother Long is the on1,^member of the race to hold such a dlstlngushed position on the campus of Bates College He ls also associated with the Y M C A., Outing Club, the official publication of Bates College member of the Athletic Association chairman of the Young Men's and Young Women's Club in the city of Lewiston and he finds time to participate in the various sports of the college

Brother Long ls a citizen of Philadelphia and he is always ready to receive brothers at his home in the Quaker City He is assoc ated with the best element that can be ?ound among the feminine sex and it need not be emphasized that the young ladies of New England flnd in him an ideal type of companion They only regret that he is so far away to the north Brother Long is a schoZ of the first order and he maintains a real record that any mother would feel proud of when sent to her by her son Brother Ernest Wyatt Knox Is spokesman for the brothers in Maine, in that he keeps ine brothers in Springfield informed of the interesting events of the brothers in Maine He won his numerals in football during nis freshman year in college and has a so won both nUmerals and letters in varsity track He has played with the championship class basketball team for three years without a single defeat He held to his SSut a world's record in one of the events fn track—100 yard dash until very recently when a revised decision was made about cerTam rules Although Brother Knox Is an excellent football player, he is advise by authoriVies to refrain from this sport bermise of his future as a sprinter brothe r Knox is a member of the VarsUy Club at Bates, the Lawrence Chemical Society chairman of the "Chem" exhibition^ and a member of the Outing Club He also fines t^t o Participate jn the club activties of the city of Lewiston He is a citi zen of New York City and he, too, is wel known in the social circles of that social

C«hertin nm W an ldA Breaux agraduate of Virginia Union University of Richmond s showng his athletic ability on the campus o? Springfield College Although he could not play varsity football because of the one-year rule for transfer students he did make the class teams and participated in the nter-class sports He was a member of "he championship team of the college for thl fall term and is out for inter-class sports for the winter team Brother Breaux is a citizen of Oklahoma City and is well known m the East, Middle West, and the South He is a scholar and a student

Brother Ernest a Dawson is a member of the varsity boxing team and he stands ln line for his letter in that sport this year He is also connected with various clubs in The city and the college Brother Dawson is director of an orchestra and has fulfilled many engagements ln the city of Springfield He is active in many school affairs and promises to give more attention to Alpha Kappa in coming months He is chairman of our social program, and this speaks for itself from a social point of view

Brother Rudolph D Wheeler won his numerals in freshman swimming and in track He is now a member of the varsity track team and will receive his letter for that sport in June He was among the many students representing various colleges at the intercollegiate track meet at Amherst In February, where he took third place ln one event Brother Wheeler is doing excellent work in college and has a very promising future He is also chairman of the rushing committee for this section of our territory

Brother Raymond Miller won his numerals in freshman football and as manager of the freshman wrestling team He shows ability as a sprinter and may make the track team next season We regret that Brother Miller was unable to return after Christmas but we hope to have him with us next fall He has fine qualities and will be among the few real Alpha men in this college next year

Much can be said about the brothers, but it is not necessary to mention them all at one time We do like to remind the brothers of Brother Marx Bowens of Amherst College Brother Bowens is doing fine and he expects to graduate this year We regret his illness recently, which kept him from school for several weeks He is, however recovering and is back at work again

Hughes A Robinson and Clarence Knox were among the delegates repre s e n 11 n g Springfield College and Brown University respectively at Wellesley College at the Model League Assembly of the League of Nations on March 6th and 7th About one thousand delegates attended and among them were

only four colored delegates—two of which were members of the Alpha Kappa Chapter—and all of which were members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity There were one from Yale University, two from Brown University, and one from Springfield College

These men took part In all of the business and social activities of the meeting and attended special social functions given by the students of Wellesley College in honor of visiting colleges The brothers were well received by the students at Wellesley and not the slightest discrimination was shown among the different races that were present for the formal social affair of this splendid occasion Every delegate, irrespective of color, was well received and given all the consideration that could be had

Alpha Kappa Chapter Is anxious to make this its banner year and the members are cooperating In every way to make our program a success Although not all together, they are kept Informed by the secretary as to what each is doing We have, of course, some graduate members who are anxious to see the chapter hold its place among the most active In the fraternity

We are glad to keep In contact with graduate members and would like to have them write the officers of Alpha Kappa Chapter and keep them informed of their present program, progress, and Increase in the number of their Individual families This will be good news for the undergraduate members Let us keep up the interest in the work of the chapter and create a new zeal for this wonderful fraternity which makes for a real spirit of cooperation and fellowship

We have as the officers of the general organization men whose reputations are beyond any doubt of question as to their capabilities and we, as members, should give them our moral and financial support Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Is, in my opinion among the greatest of all fraternities, and the officials should be given the most careful consideration with all the financial support that could be expected of any society

The Sphinx is a real educational force and it, too, should be given consideration Without grand taxes this wonderful organ cannot exist Each individual membe r should pay his grand tax to his chapter and each chapter should see that the general organization Is financially supported so that The Sphinx may continue its good work —HUGHES A ROBINSON

Alpha Omicron Lambda May Well Be Emulated

The brothers In Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter pause to say "hello' to Alpha men everywhere We say "pause" because this group in the Smoky City is a very busy gang at this time Many of them are working in the contribution drive of the Y M C A and Brother Harry Craft has placed Alpha men In the leading roles The chairman of the whole campaign is Brother James Fowler As his body-guard he has selected Brother Frank Stewart Brother "Slim" Hamilton Is heading the Blue Division, aided ably by the genial Brother Joseph Glvens On the Red side Brother Royal Taylor Is the big boss There are other Alpha men In the ranks, so we are sure the Y drive is a success even before It begin*

And then there is Brother Dudley King He is chairman of the city-wide citizens' commitee which Is planning for the entertainment of the national convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People which will meet here in June Not to be outdone in the convention entertaining business, Brother Arthur Crockett has gone and got himself a Job as one of the chief moguls In the preparations for the annual gathering of the National Alliance of Postal Employees which will visit us in July

Brother C W Hawkins joined us from Dayton Just a few months ago and now Is holding open house in ins new office in the Bay Boys' Club, of which he is the director The club opened on the 16th of February and now has more than four hundred boys on Its rolls and Is still growing.

This Is the city's youngest and newest social agency

Alpha men are also In prominent places in the Urban League movement Of course the undersigned, as the local executive of the Urban League, could not leave Alpha men out of his cabinet and so Brothers Dudley King, Hamilton, Roderick Brown and Robert D Brown are now members of the local executive board Brothers Richard Jones and Charles Carroll give some of their time to committees of this organization

And that ain't half the story There are Brothers Jones and Don Jefferson, who serve on the Scout Advisory Council. Brother Carroll has been re-elected as the president of the Livingstone Memorial Hospital group that Just negotiated the purchase of some $75,000 worth of property for a Negro hospital Several of the other men are serving on the board of the Y. M C A

Yet they find time to come to meetings The March meeting found 23 men in their places when the hour of call arrived and more came In later Brother Douglass has an easy time keeping the roll since he adopted the method of Just marking "absences" for there are few

At the March meeting Brother Walter Talbott of the undergrad chapter presented a paper on "Students at Local Universities." He gave their numbers, the courses being taken, their chosen vocations, their fraternity or sorority affiliations, and their scholarship Brother Talbott had done an excellent bit of research work and the gang asked questions for an hour and would have been going till yet if Brother Hamilton had not called the business part of the meeting to order

One more thing may be of interest to our brothers in Alphadom We seem to have solved our problem of lateness We have a set program for the year (see elsewhere In this issue of The Sphinx), and this program Is rendered while the bunch is eating Supper is served promptly at ten and the late ones are out of luck That's why 23 men gave the pass word right at the hour of call last meeting We advise others chapters to try it particularly If they happen such champion hosts for the evening as we had In Brothers John Crampton Henry Prlmas, and Harry Brown

—R MAURICE MOSS

Beta Beta Brothers Active In Civic Projects

Immediately after the installation of the new officers, the activities of Beta Beta Chapter were set in motion That is, there was a stand-still of activities long enough to install officers

Final preparation for the banquet held February 6 was made and plans of same were carried out very effectively Brothers, this was a magnificent occasion The brothers and pledges were in attendance one hundred per centum Selfishness plays no part In the lives of the brothers here, and as an act of unselfishness many friends were with them on this occasion Everyone proclaimed it the success of the season

Efforts have been centered primarily upon collecting all back dues of the brothers Some have fallen behind, which can not be helped, and the fraternity is stressing this one point, "pay your dues." The brothers are in accord with the movement and are cooperating whole heartedly

Beta Beta Chapter witnessed the fantastic steps to the tune I "Still Get a Thrill Thinking of You" of the Negro students at one of its annual house parties The party was well attended by every brother and pledge In the chapter The success of the party cannot be questioned, because Alpha Phi Alpha always puts over great things In an effective manner The brothers who were In charge Robert L Fairchild chairman; Howard Hatter, and Ollie A Griffin

Brother Benjamin Hill will debate Theodore Howard on the question, "Resolved That Prohibition Has Been a Failure and

Should Be Repealed.' This debate Is beinJ held by Mt Zion Baptist Church, one • the churches of the white group J t * thought that the house will be filled j» capacity. Who will win remains to be see* although It Is hoped that our dear Broth* Hill will come out victorious Brother Lewis O Swingler Is chair""1' of the Interracial Commission of the University Y M C A He has for the PJ* four or five months been sponsoring In* jj racial programs at various churches ' seems that he is getting enormous bene' fits, at least he has aroused the "lterw of the other groups and many are havlw him to sponsor Interracial programs their behalf

Cities in various parts of the state j"* interested and have had him to visit hit" There is one thing certain, these fXoVL™ will learn more about the Negro race a» result of these programs. j

The Golden Bowl Pageant was present*" here the first part of the month, and1 ' "***• ' * - * — • - • * *-•* Wf

one of the leading parts Newspapers I »..*,„ pan, yjt ,,IIC ni,.in,, ..-contained a part which was played by *<£ groes. Brothers Robert L. Falrchllil l>li »,fj one of the leading parts. Newspapers MB "Outstanding in the different acts P0' trayed In the religious conquest Is the C<J» go episode, played entirely by Negroes r»' ticularly Impressing was the part played "> Robert Falrchlld and Theodore Howa 6u entirely oy m'grucn --^ ticularly impressing was the part, played w Robert Falrchlld and Theodore Howa?" who is given food' by the former." only mention these Incidences to illfor „( the brothers in other chapters that «JJ brothers here are doing a great piece work

The following are taking the lead in g** ting a community house for the citiz*"! of Lincoln; Robert Falrchlld Benjani'" Hill, and Claude H Gordon This moV*' ment is well under way and from all jj| dicatlons the project will materalize w! have the citizens of the community t>a«» of us, and we are confident we are g°1M to have great success

Not long ago we were visited by Broth' J Harvey Kerns from Omaha Neb Broth*' Kerns Is from Wisconsin and is state <", rector of education of this state Sever* plans are being fostered to further the ed«' cational campaign The state director »»° the educational committee discussed ' length all the desirable features of «* educational program

The following were suggested: (1) We ** holding three mass meetings, two in t1"' coin, p.nd one In Omaha; (2) sponsor!" an essay contest, (3) Broadcasting over *J local radio station, (4) holding banqi"8 In honor of senior high school student (5) awarding a scholarship of $100.00 v some worthy student.

These are only general plans which n«* been thoroughly considered in carrying " our educational campaign We have "K celved Information concerning the date t]j? Educational Campaign will be held f\. chapter I am sure, will carry out Its <H ctlonal program In accordance with ** date set The committee comprises *" following; Robert L Falrchlld Arnold W»' ker, and Lewis O Swingler I am & these individuals will carry out the W gram as the chapter desires —ROBERT L FAIRCHIL0

California Wants Alpha Convention To "Go West"

Alpha Epsilon Oakland Cal., thou*, away from the center of things, has n lost sight of those things expected of fi. pha Phi Alpha men A new crew of °».g cers under Brother President Joseph "• plans great things Our first tin is to get all brothers financial, and this being undertaken by methods that are cf tain to be effective ,(

Plans have already been made to I M our annual educational campaign a BJL cess; again the work Is under the sup* vision of Brother Alvln Nurse, state dirjj, tor By co-operation with Alpha D ^ both the northern and southern s ect't(f of the state are to be covered No bet" field exists where there is a need to • courage our youth to pursue higher e0 cation

California Is a place of sunshine and natural beauty, where a life of least resistance s easily gained, but where there Is little interest in higher education, or In those who are striving to obtain It It U more than a problem of a smaller race group, as

• some would solve It

• Speaking of covering the state by an edu-

I cational program makes us think of and

• appreciate the Interest taken In the work

I «y our pledges The Sphinx Club of the chapter iK now organized Into three strong

Iron S du e t o tn e * ac t tha t w e hav e

• „ et,ge s l n the San Francisco region Sacra-

• merjto and Modesto Junior Colleges The

I th ° f tneE e men, their co-operation with , ' chapter, is one that is encouragin;:, taking into consideration the peculiar con-

j anions of California

L f y tha t is partly meant the existence

| J larKe Junior colleges throughout the

• nf tu system as developing draws most tin students to the two year institu-

1 TTS?8, afte r w"lch most of them enter the

2 Pip* y o f California's upper divisions.

rl v« ' mos t o f them, fo r two o r three i» nrnlS' tnel r or g ar>lzation is sound and their

t "T ff r.?ms constructive as well as social

f «t I Beaver, football star and sophomore

J lth ° a famento J c.: Robinson Baker

J M t e an d membe r of the Modesto J C

I seni cham P'°n glee club; and John Ware.

Z th Ji a t Sa n prancisco University, lead f ne three pledge groups

,(: E n tn e class room, the brothers of Alpha t' oiniH ar e rlKh t UP there fighting for rec-

1 Jam- , an d toP positions Brothers in t ? S i Jackso n and Kenneth Johnson are

J Univl sec °nd year across the bay at the

0 and T i y Medica l School: George Hurd W DentiT Kimbrough are in the School of

1 year I^DL an d Byro n Rumford in his third II and B•• Pharmacy Brothers Pearl Williams

'• ma,t».. War d Wilson are working for their • """eis degrees.

^ limitPrtla t Stlc Enlevement has not been

I John i brothers as evidenced by Pledge ,r°n*s - ranking fifth, with a 26 aver-

^ lece „? rl? e seve nty freshmen in the col*J AlDh»'Chemistry. At the end of the year.

ft leadw <• " ha s a s lt s KoaI an d no P e th e ' th. R.,i° tn e sixty-three fraternities on r' L„" kelc y campus

d Delta " Ishm ael P Plory of the Alpha ! comed h a student at Berkley, Is wel-

t tion w i brothers as a worthy addt-

1 Whether h naven 't been able to tell as yet

J great ir, «• bee n attracted north bv our Jit s love" '° n of learn 'ng or—"maybe

A ter 1?h'^tEpslIon send s greetings to our sis£ boast th? 8 an d " Is more than a vain * chapte-s between these two California J f or the r, . ar e goln g t o mak e a strong bid "Alpha h» ?C invention Why should not

i P a b e ^ e first to come west?

el ft* •

—EDWARD J WILSON

e *emln»tatement Plan

.^Ported By Alpha Zeta

t sacred° n A i Ph a Zet a ar e eve r mindful of the • ev°r zeain,C6pts Eet before us and we are ' Since the t maintain those traditions ,j have ernL dVen t of the new year brothers " which it P a n "esPrlt de corps" out of • cessful vear m s cer taln will dawn a sucVlrginla QI-<>* ou r chapter here at West

We weColl°geV'SU of if h,!ghly honored by the recent Ni,,ional rn?, 1" Fran k T - Wilson, of the 1 tia » AssociT °f th e Young Mens Chrls""' cammi S' wh o spent several days on <j calved bv Th Brot her Wilson was well re« 8 s by our h who ' e student body, as well ' sPeakV cha P ter„ A 's "doi e n f r t 3' WOrk ' th e loca l YM C I °r Pledge A„<^"ngs" unde r the leadership ' Proud of .•?nthony j Major, and we feel j l n Puttlno- vl sPlendid work he has done t ?m as rLw, " Y " o n a " ™ foot'ng as Zl0T the vr.,,1, g U a center of activities tt bu t powerri,? 8 ^ 61 1 o f tn e co^ege Small

5 J - Whitfield sPhlnx Club, with Davie M of a calihr» I , s President, contains men

S^apter

T e h ™ nlc h would do credit to any i e r Club in showing against the Schol«• a recent debate proved that

fact The subject of the debate was: "Should the United States Enter the World Court?"

A new plan Is on foot for the educational campaign here The brothers of the chapter plan to conduct an extensive program throughout the state as well as in the local high school The annual essay contest will still be a feature of the "Go-To-HlghSchool Go-to-College movement there

Efforts are being made, following out the suggestion of Brother Joseph H B Evans to re-instate unflnancial members It is our earnest desire to get all these brothers financial and to reinstlll ln them that spirit of Alpha which they nobly bore in past years

Several faculty members have come to us during this current school year Brother Harry W. Greene, an Intense lover of Alpha Phi Alpha, has come to us from Zeta Brother Greene Is a member of the National Advisory Committee on Education which was appointed recently by President Hoover, as well as head of the department of education at West Virginia State We also have Brothers David Carrol Joseph Grlder and Frank Gordon, from Fhi Theta and Kappa Chapters, respectively as Instructors at State College All these brothers have exemplified their interest ln us by cooperating ln every move that we have attempted

—DURALL P BOOKER

A Good Scribe Reports For A Good Chapter

It Is a bad policy to be late. About a month ago I sat down and wrote a lengthy chapter report for The Sphinx, but when the last issue arrived I found Alpha Kappa Lambda's notes missing Too late! As I write this report I am dubious whether it will appear in print, even if I do plan to mall it special delivery to the editor

Our last meeting was held at the Roanoke home of Brother Dr Lylburn Downing, who was a perfect host. After the meeting. the food spread over the dining room table caused the brothers to tarry Just a little longer than they intended

The first big project of the year sponsored by the chapter was the presentation of the Bennett College Quartette in recital In Roanoke on March 6 Energetic Brother Parker was chairman, so you know everything went over Just right Over one hundred twenty of the leading citizens of Roanoke, Salem, Lynchburg Martinsville and Bedford acted as patrons for the affair. These persons along with the general public filled the auditorium of Addison High School The result was that the cliolarshlp fund of the chapter has been materially increased to help aid some worthy student through school

What impressed me mostly, however, was the excellency of the program presented So many of our school quartettes are patronized simply because they represent some worthy school and not because of the high ouality of the music Tills program was different For an hour I sat thrilled, enraptured or whatever you might call It by the beautiful voices of these four young ladles and their ability to project themselves Into their songs

The audience could see that here was a group singing not for financial returns, but because they, too, received great pleasure in what they were doing The readings of Miss Gamble and the violin solos of Miss Jackson were equally appreciated When the program was over everyone lingered In his seat awhile, reluctant to leave the atmosphere to which he had been carried by these young ladles

Brother President David Jones must be congratulated upon having such rare musical ability to represent his school But enoueh of this If I continue some will get the idea that I think I am a musical critic ,

Patrons for the concert were, from Lynchburg: Mrs Kathleen Banks, Prof J Ceasar "rvant, Mrs Cora Berry Mrs A B Coleman Miss Hattle Cunningham, Miss Daisy Hemmlngs, Miss Annie Hughes, Miss Doro-

thy Hopson, Mr and Mrs J A Jordan, Miss Willie E Knight, Mr R J Merriman, Sr., Miss Clara Majors, Prof J W Mozee, Miss Margaret Pendleton Dr Harry Reid, Miss Blllie Scott, Mr C W Seay, Miss Fanie A C Smith, Mr Edward Spencer, Mrs B H Scott, Miss Fannie E Scott, Miss Rebecca Scott, Miss H D Urquhart, Miss Thelma Ward, Mrs Jennie Ward Miss Ora S Williams Mr Norvell O White, Dr Clarissa P. Wimbush. Miss Margaret Woods. From Roanoke: Dr and Mrs B H Adams Mr K W Allen Miss Miranda Brown, Miss Pearl Brown Mr and Mrs A F Brooks, Miss Dorothy E Brooks, Miss Viola Bailey, Miss Ethel Bigham, Mr and Mrs Harry Braxton, Prof Lawrence Burwell Mrs M H. Burrell. Mr. and Mrs. Norvel Coles, Mr. Lukenza Carey, Miss Eunice Cooper, Mr William Cooper, Miss Helen Cogblll, Mr and Mrs Herman Curtis, Mr and Mrs Roy Clark Mr and Mrs Charles Dean, Mr Albert Dowe, Mr Hobart Eggleston, Mr and Mrs Frank Elliott, Mr and Mrs Jackson Finney, Rev I M Gray, Mr Nyanza Gray Mrs Julia Gray, Mr and Mrs Hammond Jones Rev and Mrs A L James, Rev and Mrs A L Jenkins Rev and Mrs D A Jackson, Mr and Mrs William Jernlgan, Mr. Walter Johnson, Miss Evelyn Koger, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. James Lee Miss Julia Lawson, Miss Sadie V Lawson Mr and Mrs Fred D Lawson, Mr and Mrs Abraham Mitchell, Mr Ballard Majors, Mr Francis R Marsh

Mr Arnette Macklin, Mr J D McQueen Mr and Mrs Holmes McGulre, Mr and Mrs Richard Morris Mr and Mrs S C Mitchell Dr and Mrs G E Moore, Mr Chester Moore, Mrs. G. A. Moore. Attorney and Mrs A Oliver Dr and Mrs L E Paxton, Attorney and Mrs J L Reid Mrs Eugenia Reid Mr and Mrs S E Reid Mr and Mrs Monte Robinson, Mrs Eunice Rutledge Miss Fannie Scott, Dr and Mrs W H Skinner, Mrs Helen Skipper, Rev W M Scott, Mr J L Shennon Mr Samuel H Stuart, Mr and Mrs L A Sydnor, Mr and Mrs Rufus Steptoe, Rev D B Thorpe, Mr and Mrs A D Taylor, Miss Hortense Tonsler, Miss A M Thompson Mrs. Eliza Thompson. Miss Alice Turner. Miss Lillian Tucker, Mrs. Harriett Terrell, Miss Mary C Watterson, Miss Viola Willis, Mr Allen West, Miss Viola Williams, MISJ Delia Williams, Mr and Mrs Grant Wilson Mr Madge Wheaton, Mr and Mrs David Whitlock, and Dr W P Yancey

From Salem: Mr and Mrs Teron Williams: Martinsville: Dr. L. A. Vickers and Dr H P Williams: Chrlstiansburg: Miss Gertrude Long and Miss Kathleen Stuart

Members of Alpha Kappa Lambda Chapter are Brothers Dr J B Claytor, Rev T M Crowder Dr E D Downing Dr G P Downing Dr L C Downing Rev L L Downing, Dr E R Dudley, Prof J O Hopson Prof J S Mitchell, Dr G A Moore, 3. F Nicholas Prof T R Parker Dr G L Pogue B H Scott, Dr A Smith Prof R L Smith Prof F A Tollver, Rev J W Tynes, and Dr H P Weeden

The chapter has been fortunate enough to welcome several visiting brothers within our midst the past few months Brothers J Caesar Bryant of Alpha Omicron and J F Nicholas of Alpha Zeta were visitors at the last meeting Brother Newsome and Brother Theodore Tynes, formerly of Gamma. seem to get much pleasure in keeping close to Lynchburg The basketball teams of several schools have included many brothers Among them were Brother Robinson formerly of XI, now coach at St Paul: Brother Coach Bill Taylor of Lincoln, along with Brothers Smith and Hawkins; Brothers Lindsey Jenkins, and Dudley of J C Smith: and Brother Coach Jefferson of A & T Fine brothers all Plans are already shooting ahead for our educational work A definite program has not been outlined, but when the time comes Alpha Kappa Lambda will be ready to start with a bang.

Officers elected to guide the destinies of the chapter for 1931 are as follows: Brothers Ellwood Downing, president: Ben Scott, vice president: George Moore, recording secretary; J. E. Claytor. financial secretary; E R Dudley, treasurer; and J

O Hopson, associate editor to The Sphinx With these officers the chapter plans a program surpassed by none

—JAMES O HOPSON

Alpha Beta Lambda Makes

Some Real Contributions

Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter Lexington Ky. has Just elected a new set of officers They are: Brothers D J N Mcinham, president: Prof R B Atwood vicepresident: Dr H A Merchant, secretary; Dr N J Ridley, assistant secretary: Dr J E Hunter, treasurer; Rev F M Reld, chaplain: and A J Richards, associate editor to The Sphinx

After a period of laxity, Alpha Beta is ready to let all of the other chapters hear from It Many of the members of last year left Kentucky and the result was that the membership was decreased considerably

Brother J J Mark Is pursuing work leading to his master's degree at Iowa State College Brother E M Norris is doing likewise at Cornell University Brother Ballard, our efficient secretary of last year, is now working in Illinois Brother McPheeters is teaching in Atlanta Brother Garner Is in Cincinnati

Alpha Beta will be very glad when some of these return Great things are being planned this year despite our small membership Great interest Is being manifested with respect to the coming educational program

Alpha Beta, keenly interested in the progress of Kentucky State College at Prankfort, of which Brother Atwood Is president, has been the chief doner of loving cups for oratorical and debating contests to be held at that institution In addition to this, board and room for some students are also being paid by the chapter At present, all members are concentrating their attention on the Go-to-High-School Go-To-College Week, and the other chapters will soon hear from us there

This report should not be closed without mentioning a word about the very elaborate entertainment held some time ago at the home of Brother Atwood Brother Atwood turned the house over to the brothers and their guests, and some thirty or more participants enjoyed themselves immensely A delightful menu, together with card-playing and dancing, constituted the evening's activities More will be heard from Alpha Beta later

—A J RICHARDS

Busy Theta Lambda Interested In Education

Early Spring finds Theta Lambda engaged in multiplicities of undertakings at Dayton Ohio

Each year at this time, the Alpha atmosphere Is filled with the essence of th" Educational Campaign. "Go-to-High School Go-To-College " Theta Lambda finds it quite difficult. thouiTh pleasant ard interesting If this movement Is to be put over In a big way. The committpe under the chairmanship of Brother Dr. Lloyd H. Cox Is busilv eneaeed in perfecting a program in an attempt to Impress upon the public the value of higher education. Every member nf iho chanter is with brother Cox to make 'h's movement a success

Thet-> T.nmh-'a had In mind Mic education"' r"nvpm„nt when she chose brothers of neighboring towns to act on this committee The idea is to let this movement be as far-reaching and effective as possible The lar<»e number of chapters reaching out Into the towns and cities surrounding them, will leave relatively few nlaces without a messa~e from Alpha Phi AInha Theta Lambda wishes her ^Ister chapters much success in this mcement

This chapter Is much Interested in Alpha's Hall of Fame Wp s-e quite sure that It will be represented, for one of our members Is nationally recognized as a valuable man to his race and country Jt has been a long time since The Sphinx

has boasted of good photography well wait until you see the handsome display of Theta Lambda in the pictorial issue We guarantee that the sororities will lay aside their magazines for a Sphinx

Then, there Is the convention To us, this will be more Interesting than the World's Fair After a long period of two years Brother James M Pierce will become himself again, and then he'll be blue again Well Theta Lambda is next door to Alpha Alpha, but during the convention Theta Lambda and Alpha Alpha will be the same chapter

When an article from this chapter goes to press again, the Educational Movement will have served its purpose At this time I trust that we shall have plenty to write about

—EARL P TAYLOR

Tau Achieves In Sports And Scholarship

"Onward, ever onward Old Tau the tower of the west," Is the slogan of twenty brothers and four pledges

Tau like the sleeping giant, has been awakened, not by the roaring of the invading armies, but by the opposition she has encountered Yes, she has awakened and now stands out as a brilliant Jewel shining, ever shining, sending forth her rays of light The rays have been flashed throughout the campus of Illinois

We are the talk of the campus The conversation of the breakfast tables at the other big fraternities is —"who are those Alpha fellows? Did they win last nighf It looks as though they will be champions."

I know the brothers who saw the light at Tau and friends are wondering what the campus talk Is all about What Is it? I can not tell you now: that would be letting the cat out of the bag Read on

I am Just as excited as vou are I hardly know where to begin to tell you what is happening at Tau Well, where should I begin? The smoker comes into my mind first: let us start with It

Tau gave a smoker Just after the Christmas holidays for brothers and pledges It was a "round table" discussion Every one had a good time Speeches, games, songs and everything which goes to make a real rmoker were the entertainments of the evening All emerged with more of that good old "Alpha Spirit."

The Sphinx Club gave a dance at the fraternity house between semesters The house was decorated with "black and gold " Beautiful girls, dressed In the latest of fnshlon added more attractiveness to th" affair That soft music rendered bv .Terry's Cotton Pickers, and those soothln" Ilfhts reinforced by the charms of the oonosite sex gave all a remembrance which will ever remain fresh for many days to come "So this is college."

Tau Is proud'of Brother .Tamtsnn who Is out for track Saturdav Febru"rv 21 he tied with Notre Dame for first nl->ce (r, the hiPh lump Brother Jamison cleared the ground for six feet The meet was between Illinois and Notrp Dame Last Saturday Feb- 28 he rece'ved thl-d piae» in the high lump The meet was hotwp„n Illinois and Ohio State He leaves w<<h the Illinois team for the University of Wisconsin We wish Brother Jamison th best of luck, because we want to s-e h'm eet his letter, which is so hard fn» <wr croup to procure We want to see that "t" across his chest, and hope when T w-lt~ to the Snhtnx a-*aln I can sav t>nth»Jamison has received his "I" He h-s fo"nolnts and a fraction toward It H- needs five points and a fraction more bef"rP h« pets It If he places in the rest ~f the meets, he will be eligible for a letter

Rrothers Alexander Walker and farmr* Nesbltt are out for Intramural Wr*Mn<», We are behind these two "ood men "f T,., Brothers Robert, Gladden and T3van-"., Bennett are out for lntrsmura] t-^^i r w „ are entering a team for track, boxing, and horse-shoes

Rrother Edward Toles is co-chairman of the University of Illinois Inter-raclal club.

He is quite active along this line Three Alpha men gave talks at a recent meeting held at the Wesley Foundation They were Brothers Riley, Reginald Fisher, and Joel Adams

Brother Fisher broadcasted from station WIL L of the University on Wednesday March 4 He has been given twenty minutes each week for his programs Brother Fisher has also been elected to the University's Glee club He is the first of his race at Illinois to be so honored

Three brothers have been euests of Tau They are Brothers Ish of Chicago, Saundle of St Louis, and Brown of Ohio State

Four neophytes were recently Initiate-!They are Brothers Perry Kirkland George Turner Joel Adams, and S Whtttlngharn Tau expects great things from these f°l'r new brothers At the close of the initiation, which lasted until mid-night, a banquet was awaiting these new brothers Every one seemed to be full of Alpha spirit Brother Art Woodruff was master of ceremonies

Tau was honored Sunday, March 1 wit" the presence of her patrons and chaperon1 Problems were discussed for the furtherance of the Interest of Tau, and closer relationship between the chapter and the patrons and chaperons

Two "old" brothers have returned to Ta>> They are Brothers Alexander Walker an Edgar Russell Both brothers have busied themselves with the activities of the chap' ter

Brother George Nesbltt. chairman of the scholarship committee, has purchased a trophy and has added the name of Pled?' Morton to it Any pledge who makes » three-point-flve average is eligible to have his name placed on the trophy

Regardless of the number of activities Tau is engaged in, we are mindful of the fact that scholarship Is one of the aim8 of our fraternity We are pleased with t»J goqd averages each, brother and pled«e made for the past semester Although th' fraternity average has not been complete" by the dean of men we are confident th** our standing on the scholarship list 's among the first twelve

We believe that to be a good positionconsidering there are ninety-seven fraternities at Illinois We are going to moV further up the list this semester We w"1 inform the brotherhood of the exact standing on the list In the next number of the Sphinx

You will remember that I stated in tl>* beginning that we are the talk of the campus Well, here goes the secret Tau entered a basketball team in the intra-mural tournament Everyone's ey** were focused upon Delta Chi or Beta P»' for the championship of our division

Nobody knew that there was a Negf team in the tournament But after our first game, the news traveled like wild fire that a "black-horse" was in the race, our first opponent was Delta Alpha PI The.V crumbled under the swift Alpha five Net' was Delta Chi; the predicted champions They were indeed hard, and at tlm"s I* seemed as though we would go down •" defeat But the Alpha five continued V fight

At I he end of the game both teams wef* tied In the over-time period we manage" to get the extra basket

Tau Delta Phi was our next opponpn* This team had not been defeated and they beat Sterna Alpha Mu former chnmplo,,f; the night before they played us The' put up a strong battle but crumbled under the fire of the Alpha five

Onward, onward we fought Defeatil,r the best, thus laying clalp>« to Hie championship We had copoue-ed the hflrdefit teams Only two te-p-s were left Alph? Hamma Rho was crtT-i-'ereri a "set up' One of our best plavers was on the bench with a bad leg We met them and the unexoected happened They defeated '" "ixtcen to eleven It was a tough breaKbut the unexpected hnnnr's

The next night we met Sigma Alnha Mnthe former champions This is one tea"1 we feared but now the boys were angrybecause of their loss When the wh'stle

blew to start th e game, th e Alpha five cut in, passed, and did everything that Is in basketball

The Sigmas tried t o "upset" u s again, Because they had beat Alpha Gamma Rho twenty-four t o eight "Fight, fight" was the slogan, an dSigma Alpha M u bowed lo ™ fighting Alpha five

This victory gave u s a tie t o the championship in our division Wemust meet that lighting Delta Chi for the championship xhe last time we met they bowed t o u'»i bU t tne y clal m th a t they want revenge Both teams have everything t o gain, all to lose, i t will be a battle Both teams ar e practicing diligently What th e outcome will be, n o one knows Both sides are nopeful You may rest assured that 'he game will be a battle Both teams L. eve nly m atched

The members of the Alpha team are: Jamison, guard; Gladden, forward; Lew's, forward; Mitchell, center; Morton, guard; walker, guard; Ashmore, forward; and Loma * , guard

% Chi Chapter Studies,

i p

lays, And Plans

' IIB^I 6 re P° r t o f Chi of Nashville must, a s

« of U?i' dea l lar 8 el y wl, -h the ups and downs

J "J 'h e "Lightning Five." For in matter i ' ":nfr than athletics there Is very little

£ WP erest - The days come and go, and hn wen d ou r respective ways from th e

« h. i t o tn e corridors of old Meharry, and

[( back again

"j rt„ But o n Saturday night the houses closes

1» «? W n an d th e trek to th e game begins

t«* *1 r that It s Sunday (you ca nfind u s agal rCh, )an d afte r that it's Monday

A „„*" ou r last letter we had lost a close

« om 6 t 0 Ka PP a an dhad soundly beaten

K ho ^ a an d Sigma Since then the team

*J tram e d Ka PPa and Omega in th e first

1 * t=rr8 o f the second half The tilts were

, 'airly interesting affairs

''.» ha^ U e t 0 tn e earl V season defeat a t th e

! drink ° f Ka PP a the rabble turned out to sh» 0 f A1 Pha's blood again Bu t th e

i t! "P-shooting boys from Chi very quickly

Itf turned the game into a rout-th e final

*1 WVJK6 n eln g 31 ' 15 - Incidentally, Dockery

* K B n„ flel d S° al s outscored th e entire , f "-appa team

ft mmrifV 31 " 6 th e ° me g a game Omega was on th ° £ ne r Previous aefeat, and came i la» f oi l e floo r l n a vengeful mood, which

4 beV»„ Ver y wel 1un t « th e boys of Chi »ii locate the hoop After that it was

t AOV?£ Flna l se 0™- 38-17

•t twpL Junction only 2 teams stood be-

1 thesp t ph a an d th e title, an d both of 1 con eam s has been previously unable to *j in? 6 Wlt h tn e P as s an d shoot system as

*1 th?aUg rt Urated b y Brother Cofer So with

t nor,p^ r e P ros Pect in view our various opfl of th dis covered a technical violation

1 flcia, K Ule s l n regard to the choice of of-

Z Th f y A1 P n a and Omega in their game

Z QemaL£a,Ine wa s thrown out and a replay

'i Sli"nQ dedA1 P h a decided t o oblige Th e Barr^ 8am e wi U b e Pushed bark a week

j ann h othe r obstacles of a like nature,

4 in th ln e tn e Possiblity of defeat with-

4 Pafor ?hft[tTe tn ' 8h t A1P ' l a W ' " Pla V KaP " "^ sakl e n h ° D e fo r success no t only for th e i but f„ A1 Pha and a hard working team

°,» and f ? r °ther Cofer, this year's coach,

• whL f ? r °ther R Earl Bland, manager, '1 dent untiring efforts are without prece-

%i vear , Br °ther Bland has been placed this ap D a ; n a ty_ery trying position I t would »t» triurnpha^Jnough h e were about to emerge

"!» turp! tTe gla d to report n osudden depar-

,A "miri ,, yan y o f th e brothers as a result of

% is rni, y l ars" ° n th e other hand, there

rf departmp °-f wnlc h t o be proud ln every

"** ChiZnt an d l n every class

1 I stanri«tn?S bee n a t somewhat of a social

*J concpnti •, tn e P as t two months We are ** ourseivp 8 upo n ou r efforts t o install

4 suma - •». ln to a new house to equal or l2 w?i, ha t o f th e present I n th e fall

At beantH , a1 1 Probability move into a very jg uniui home in th e neighborhood of

the new Meharry Further details i n the near future

The editor t o The Sphinx feels especially proud of th eroster of this particular cnapter I nthe next issue we nope to puolish a brief sketch of each brother We have within our ranks men of national repute, who by virtue of their earnest and coniimng labors, have thus lar escaped the attention 01 this pen Weshall remedy .Lese emissions And so, until then, we aeslst "

_J COLEMAN

Alpha Delta's Message

rrom lne tar West

m e ^enlevements ol Alpha Delta a t Los Annies nave been intensmed by thelestaDlisiuueiit ol a n Alpna ueita house a t Jblo om"! n Avenue i«u» is the i.rst attemp tnat aa» been maue to establish a hou.e ui Lo» Aiise.es, an d tn e men now priue inenwe.v« w..u such enviable success that was appaienuy very easy Fra.emai sp.m seems to be taking new life since u .ueans has been proviued IOI imeuia.e um.net among tne ~e™ an d uiednes an u tne meuiocrs in-so-lar a» P ucn B Tsmau pei.eu.a 6 e ot students enroUea in Los l^jrVSSrS^SJ S as it wouid iJe it tnere were more "uaenLneieioie the iiuiuvauon ol a centie ol socfai cont'act U , ^ some way compensate lor the lacK u ««g « college ^ ^ This is son.etiiuis new m Los Angeles and public se^mi.u is ^i,.^ ™ of It in e iuea was promulgateu some two vears auo an d no until th e imperious ^rother Aitrtu J*, ureene, with the ailligen assistance OX mothers James - - anu nug h B aeaty, LOOK tne initiative, ana aiTer two wee/s oi sincere toil, ^ availea themselves with th e necessaiy means of putting the plans atoot ihe Soiie i» centrally located within thrie blocks ot the i M C A ana m ueai oroximity to the o C campus U is a oeautuu? place uesnaoiy located -urrounued by weif-Kept nea B es and with a oed o roses m bloom, ooruering the soutneaste, corner and o n tne"""' L T eye oicasional lemon tree attracts tn e eye °ltw^ s ouilt ior a iraternlty house," muse.U hrot* « L B uranger of Dartmouth as he viewed th e semi-pauo with a « m ^' on n d •line house was opened March 2nd, and all memoe s and some six hundred guests Ha U nd a houiro-ening l %hrnor n w ^

worth " furniture5 in the P assembly room, mcluding a grand piano and a *«0.0U H

CAA'nea w IO sense of enthusiasm seemed to have b^en wrought on th e faces ol th e college men of ail fraternities as they saw U°e realization of the Alpha s dreams exemDlified At the same time of the estab Sen t of th e Alpha house the A£t o basket ball team achieved a 'ong-w'fne 0 lor victory over the stubborn Kappa Alpna PVI souad It is truly a great year toi The Alphas in Los Angeles, and there are suong hopes and great possibilities of Alpha Delta witnessing many more similar

yeAriong the lines of various achievements the chapter has numerous things to boast

° f (l) : Brother Newell D Eason completing his last year at the University of Canforn a at i os Aneeles has made a new appeal to the Held of Negro economics by emerging from the ties of stiff competition and winning the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority es^arT^^el d of athletics Brother James Stocks, ranking third on the US C tenni s squad, made his bow to the Sigma Rho Chi Athletic Society %), The welcoming back to Los Angeles of Brother Howard Allen, M.D. of Howard Un ( 4 V ) erS A y sphlnx club membership of sixteen members who are working faithfully for Alpha Phi Alpha

(5) Th e inauguration for th e Go-toHlgh-School, Go-to-College campaign

Usually factors of this nature tend t o strengthen and give Impetus t o scholastic achievements of Negro youths i n any section of the country, and the Alpha Delta Chapter a t Los Angeles Is certainly setting precedent

—RUFUS S NORMAN

Lincoln's Nu Establishes Inter-fraternal Council

Since our last communication, Nu Chapter has been actively engaged in preparations for spring initiation

Conditions existing o n Lincoln University's campus In regard t o Inter-Fraternai relations have long been a subject of dissatisfaction and debate The organization of a n Inter-Fraternal Council, once before unsuccessiully attempted, ha s now assumed the outline oi actual fact we take great pleasure in announcing that Brother President E Smith has been elected president of the first inter-Fraternal Council of Lincoln University Nu has pledged its support to the organization and in cooperation with th e other iraternal groups on the campus, feels assured that all will be mutually benefitted by th e guidance of the body Representatives of Nu to the council are: Brothers E Smith, F Tempieton and F A De Costa Nu is proud t o record the efforts of the following brothers, whose schol a s t Ic achievements have kept the banner of Alpna once more aloit; Senior class honor men: Brothers De Costa, Reilly, Walker, Davis, Tan, May, Webster and Sims Junior class: Brothers Anderson, Howard, E Mais, Williams, Seaborne, Shelton, Wright

sophomore Class: Brothers Felton, Dlckerson, Smith, Tempieton, and Phieids Nu chapter's basketball team Journeyed to Philadelphia to play the cracK Peerless A C and after a n hour's bitter struggle stood' a t the short end of a 27-18 score Brothers Jackson, O Reilly, Bennett, Hughes, De Costa, and Wright were Nu s representatives Brother "Bill" Hill a n oldtimer of Nu and songster pa r excellence, Is standing them u p ln Boston where h e is now completing his studies a t the Boston Conservatory of Music He performed with th a visiting Lincoln University Glee Club, under th e direction of Brother Dorsay, and has earned meritorious lame —E L MAIS

Alpha Epsilon Lambda Only Mississippi Chapter

Heigh-ho, everybody, Mississippi is o n the air After several years of existing in the doldrums, Alpha Epsilon Lambda ha s decided t o take on a new lease of life At a recent meeting of th e chapter held in Vicksburg, Miss., four brothers were added to the chapter roll All of these men are transfers from other chapters an d bring to Alpha Epsilon Lambda, th e contacts and experiences of seasoned Alpha men

The transferring brothers are "Duke" Williams from Alpha Phi, Fred Bonner from Zeta, Dr W Graves from Chi, and Randy Taylor from Sigma

That there has been a rebirth of tha'good old Alpha spirit is shown in the activities of the chapter The chapter constitution has been revised and officers were elected an d th e brothers planked down their "Herbs" so that they could get righ, with th e general organization an d th-chapter Alpha Epsilon Lambda occupies a unique position in the state of Mississippi I tIs the only chapter in the entire state ThiJ gives the chapter a wonderful opportunity to serve th e brothers an d th e state a„ large to bring into the state the principles of Alpha Phi Alpha There are about twenty-five brothers in th estate and one ol the objectives of the chapter is t o get all the brothers back Into the fold

The chapter ha sa n elaborate plan of

spreading the gospel of Alpha Phi Alpha We are planning now for our Go-To-HlghSchool and Go-To-College campaign Negotiations are being made to broadcast the campaign over the station WJDX, located In Jackson, Mississippi We are also planning to bring some noted brother of Alpha Phi Alpha to speak at a monster mass meeting to be held In Jackson, Miss., during the campaign week

The chapter Is offering to some worthy student In the Mississippi schools a scholarship to enable him to continue his education Money Is now being raised to support this project

Plans are being made for the first annual spring prom, to be held in conjunction with the Mississippi State Medical and Dental Association, which meets In Jackson April 23rd and 24th

Some of the men who make up this real live chapter are as follows:

Brothers Murray E Anderson, secretarytreasurer of the Pioneer Oil and Gas Co., Jackson, Miss.; Duke Williams, athletic director, Tougaloo College; Randy Taylor, professor of biology, Tougaloo College; Fred Bonner, professor of modern languages, Tougaloo College; Riley Hamilton, farm superintendent, Tougaloo College; Dr. Graves, Jackson; Dr. Pinson, Vlcksburg; Dr. Dilliard, Alcorn College; W. T. Sanders, professor of English, Alcorn College; Jlmmle Hurst, professor of biology, Alcorn College; and Dr DUworth, Yazoo City

The officers of the chapter are; Brothers Duke Williams, Tougaloo College, president; Dr. Pinson, Vlcksburg, vice president; Riley Hamilton, Tougaloo College, secretary; Jirrjnle Hurst, Alcorn College, assistant secretary; Dr Dillard, Alcorn College, treasurer; Fred Bonner, Tougaloo College, chaplain; and Randy Taylor, Tougaloo College, editor to Sphinx

Alpha Epsilon Lambda is spreading the virtues of Alpha Phi Alpha We extend to all our sister chapters greetings from "way down south in Mississippi."

—RANDY TAYLOR

Beta Alpha Will Suffer Losses By Graduation

Since the last election Beta Alpha has progressed by leaps and bounds Beta Alpha, In conjunction with Delta Lambda, have made plans for a very extensive "Go to High School-Go to College" campaign It Is the aim of the chapters to reach as many of the students of elementary, high school and college rank In the surrounding districts as possible

Recently Beta Alpha saw fit to weigh the lapels of the following men with the Sphinx head: C Taliaferro, E Washington L Hardin and P Taylor Pledgees Hardin and Taylor succeeded In making the honor roll Brothers Frazler, Hawkins and Dixon and Pledgee Taliaferro are making their presence felt in the field of dramatics June draws nigh and with It the loss of several brothers through graduation

They are brothers Turpin, president of the senior class, Dixon, Frazler and Hicks, who Is manager of the basket-ball team

At our last meeting, Brother Gerald Allen, former Pittsburgh University athlete, now connected with the Playground Atheletlc League here in Baltimore, gave an Inspiring talk to the brothers Brother John Haywood, Lincoln '28 Instructor in Romance languages at Morgan, was present Beta Alpha takes this opportunity to wish all chapters success in their campaigns

—TJLLIE DALY

Psi Lambda Plans To Publish Official Who's Who

The Psi Lambda Chapter of Chattanooga, Tennessee sends greetings to members and friends of Alpha Phi Alpha

The hostess of Psi Lambda met for its first business session on Jan 24 at the home of Brother Dr W B Davis with all

members of the chapter present, except three The business got under way with Brother Dr W A Thompson presiding

The officers chosen were as follows: Rev Brother J B Barber, president; Brother Dr W A Thompson, vice-president; Brother Dr W B Davis, secretary; Brother Dr L L Patton treasurer; Brother Dr G H Moore, chairman Rushing Committee; Brother Prof J P Green, chaplain; Brother C A King, editor to the Sphinx

After the election of officers an inspiring talk was given by President J B Barber, on "the alms and Ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha."

A skeleton program was outlined and put Into the hands of a committee for the year, which included our "Go-to-Mlgh School-go to College" program

Phi Lambda has not been dead but only dormant With the advent of spring, Psi Lambda comes forth to take her place in the ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha

Next issue of the Sphinx will contain "Who's who" in Psi Lambda

—C A KING

Up8ilon Of Michigan Is Proud Of Brother Tolan

Broadcasting from the dear old Ann Arbor town where prohibition officers make early morning raids upon frat domiciles, confiscate liquor and hurl students (175) before the Judge We are glad that our Epsilon Home was not suspected or invaded on that fateful morn

We miss Brother William Poole, who came to us last September and is now home on account of serious illness He Is a studious fellow and we hope he may return He had been elected our new Associate Editor

Through a change In colleges we also miss Augustus Calloway, a real sport Our versatile William Slngford, a graduate of Michigan University, re-entered in February and is doing excellent work In the Grad-School

That Charley Finch fellow, who entertains at each bull session of Epsilon with an excellent brand of humor, is one of the ranking medical students Brothers Finch and Edward Fuller (in the grad school) and Francis Griffin are setting a fine pace scholastically, but the rest of Epsilon Is close behind them Under the administration of our new president Chas LeB Simmons the chapter may be said to be "pushing on."

We congratulate Brother James Slade on having completed his work in the field of Sociology, In February, leading to the M A degree He had been our basketball manager This office he turned over to our coach Eddie Tolan, and, believe me, the two of them have produced a winning team In our lnter-frat league we have played seven games and lost one For those who haven't kept up the record of Brother Tolan for this season in his own athletic field we are proud to state, he is certainly a wing foot In a W Virginia meet he won first, 70 yds., in 7.3; Ypsllantl, (Mich ) meet 60 yds., 6.4; Chicago meet 60 yds «M; a ,? d Ene Bl g Te n Conference meet (at Wis U ) 60 yds., 6.2, and it was here that he tied the world's record; and still another at the Illinois meet, he won the 75 yds., in 7.6 Brother Tolan hopes to smash a record Saturday (March 21) in a meet with Cornell So long

—LYMAN T JOHNSON

Omicron Reshapes Its Initiation Policies

It can hardly be the iron that is fabricated into steel about Pittsburgh or the coal that is floated on barges down the local rivers, ithat attracts groups to this city, but the why of the groups' convening here is of little concern beside the significance of their being here

The meeting of the Executive Council of Alpha Phi Alpha here In December afforded many of the Omicron brothers who have

never attended a national convention a» opportunity to meet the men who gu'°! our fraternity The news has also reaches us that the N.A.A.C.P and the Slgnm r Phi Fraternity will be here In a few months and Omicron looks forward to meeting more brothers

It was extremely pleasing to read anion? many other things Brother P B Young8 editorial on "Hell Week." If one familla'' izes himself with frats In general, if "" ever reads the publications of other law fraternities, if he reads "Bantas Greek Exchange," he cannot help but notice «w very definite trend away from much * the embarassment and humiliation of ""e Week."

Some foolishness will rightfully always remain, but the program of educating » pledge for fraternity life, should be our main consideration Omicron has already shifted her attention and during the court* of the last pledge club, a series of lecture* and talks by the brothers were lncorpor' ated into the Sphinx Club program an« on the night before Initiation the pledge8 were given a written examination on W»* ternitles In general and Alpha Phi Alp11" In particular

The plan was highly successful and *&' system may be further improved by havlw the chapter purchase about six or eig"* copies of the History of Alpha Phi All"111 and let the pledges study further fro* them until they are initiated and recciv their own copies

On Saturday night March 14, OmicK* initiated three worthy candidates into th« mysteries of Alpha Phi Alpha The flrs man to see the light was the president <"• the Sphinx Club, James Albrlton, a Junl°r at Pitt, honor graduate from high school' a real debater and a keen student of his' tory

The next successful candidate was M»rJ shall Lewis, also a Pitt Junior, member °l the varsity track team for second yea'' letter man, captain of track team In higj school where he was letter man In tra"» four years and in football and basketba' three years each Nine of the high sch°0' teams were city champions, and, furthermore, the captaincy of a local school tea"11 Is a very signal honor

The third man to see the light was James E Jeffries, who once put all his heart ai"1 soul into Latin, but who now puts all ft'6 gold and filling into teeth, being a pi*' Junior in the dental school Omicron g'0' rles in these additions to our great brotherhood Brother Woodford Harris, assisted by Brother Forrest Parr and the rest of u* capably handled the Initiation as well *' the banquet at Dearlng's

Omicron is still blessed with a neat crop of pledges There are Howard Damrooi* Orlando Vaughn, and Hugo Wynn, all Dl Pitt; Lawrence Peelor of Carnegie; and Hairy Clark of Duquesne. This list will "'' lengthened in about ten days with ll1'' opening of the Pitt rushing and pledgi™ season when Omicron will pick over a group of patiently waiting lower-classmen , The approach of the 1931 education*1 campaign is evidenced In the work of Brother Malvln Goode chairman of education He and his committee are prepari>"> the most far-reaching and significant p 1'0 ; grams ever attempted in this city A ne* feature this year will be the awarding "' the Harold C Morrison Memorial Fr'2 The graduate chapter is also anxious i0 put over a real campaign, and has its corfl' JJUL uver a real campaign, and has its cow mittee working too Omicron and Alp"* Omicron Lambda are out to make hlstoO this year

Mention of the educational campa^1! brings to mind an interesting fact ab°ul the winners of Omlcron's last two contests Miss Elizabeth Plnckney, winner of the l9's essay contest, finished high school In J»°' uary with highest honor. Miss Albert* Russell, winner of the 1930 declamation contest, also finished high school In Jan«f ary with highest honor. The records °' these two students give Ideas of the h'8p grade of performance brought out in Or»1' cron's contests

The graduate chapter has already outl'n' ed a list or topics for Its meetings for ttt"

TJIK * an d ou r President, Brother Walter "«it H Spolce a t th e March meeting on oiuaents at local universities: " courses taken etc."

M J h e program for Omlcron's meeting on ti,H wa s a st "dy of ritual and consti„""?"• On March 29, Brother Goode spoke ui*» tT e A1 P h a Educational Movement In Pittsburgh In 1931."

.Other topics for future meetings are Rhi r an d Mea ns of Improving Scholar„' p Locally," "Possibilities of an Alpha ""Use in Pittsburgh," and "Alpha Men on the Track at Pitt."

chn t brother s have entered Into the 1931 'P te r program wholeheartedly and are sniHtn . g n o efIor t t o kee P the "old Alpha wi/iT trlum Phant in Pittsburgh. Omicron BTAot88 th e chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha DBk) , succes s in their educational camP w , Here's hoping we all meet in the "-rarial Number of The Sphinx!

—WALTER R TALBOT

Exams, Basketball, And Edu.

Campaign Interest Alpha Phi

wh^!?ha Pn l P ause s in the midst of a busy Atlon* Wor k t o broadcast greetings from pha t 0 fello w workers in Alpha Phi AlthpVe"7 brother's mind is turned toward TJnivp am ° us " mid -term exams at Clark rpio««s y tha t ar e upon us, grim and unrelenting as Pate itself EMnvT wer e represented at the recent rebrook invention by Brother J J Sea»,,, • A helpful and pleasant meeting w as reported lnw r f atten tion is now centered on the ir, „" Irate mal basket ball tournament now so far ^ 6S 1 l n tn e c"y- m games played I Phi 4! ^ glor y ha s been accorded Alpha hor „,,?, a b v the stellar performance of ner athletic representatives manv Qre contemplating with Interest the i seasnv, aC , tlVlties connected with the spring Paler, including our Educational Cam! tlon , ' V.? P led S e our support and coopera! rnent worthwhile, progressive move-

—CHAS AYCOCK

Ahha Eta Lambda Returns To Sphinx Pages

Eta'\»l S K bee n man v a moon since Alpha do rwS- • aPPeared ln these columns, but to rlirJL c°nstrue this failure to break inOnr a s a s'Sn of inactivity minnr a " nua l election brought only a few fleer chan ses ln the personnel of our ofther T y nAeT the able leadership of Broress n n w - Davis another year of progsunn™:!™8 assured With the enthusiastic Koorif „ 0f vlsiting brothers the tide of men J eUowshl P characteristic of Alpha nieetin rtsen t o gratifying heights at our oth„T s an d our hosts have vied with each 7' n royal entertainment. are- 5 V? am ong our frequent visitors Dr«irt» V1 er 8 Oeorge W Reeves, formerly eon o? L° f ° m icron Lambda; F A JackTaylo" T, a , chiaPter; Cullen, Theta; Sam lumhi,' ^i ph a Pnl ; Harvey Kent, Tau; Co, M T House and John D Bell, Upsilon; Bell i Booker, Alpha Rho Brothel bettpt k ? a benedict, having taken as his sas city M M'SS Clar a Winesberry of Kanthe UP i d \ tlart s hav e found their mark ln DeZrm P.fr rank s also - Brothers R W sin™ a n Joh n Codwell, are engaged and mon r Ur las t vriting Brother J H.' HarRontto , wa s married to Miss Cornelia honpvl H°uston, Tex on June 6, 1930, ALT? nln g a t Ho t Springs, Ark school hi p fo r th e most worthy high anni.ai ^"^at e has been included in our gradna+i ge t an d the banquet for the which lnB classe s of the city high schools ranter! S0 successful last year has warcarrmoi a siiniiar one in our educational "-arnpaign thl s yeaj on tif„a o C tle s o£ the thirteen Alpha men rie vt Iacuity of the State College at Pralnewcol included a smoker for the "mers, a local formal dance for a num-

ber of our co-workers In December, and a social get-to-gether in honor of our distinguished Brother Channing H Tobias, during his visit to the college.

Attention is now focused on a constructive program to govern our future activitieS"

—HARVEY

R TURNER

Alpha Beta Strengthens Brotherhood Bonds

Members of Alpha Beta were pleasantly su"r£ed upon learning that Brother Rev Marshall L Sheppar.d, pastor of the Mount Olive Tabernacle Baptist Church Philadenhia Penn., would be college pastor at Talladega for the first week ln February Brother Sheppard's chapel delivery on Sunday February I, and his chapel talks during the rest of the week, were received w?th much enthusiasm by both the faculty and student groups It was with some degree of regret that we saw Brother Sheppard leave at the end of the week "Exams" are now over here at T w Spring is making her appearance, and with it apparently new life in the chapter recently. The chapter and members of the Sphinx Club had a welner roast and smoker in College Woods Songs and Jokes were indulged in for some time by Fraters and Sphinx men on that early spring night beneath the lofty cedars here at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains A closer band of brotherhood was developed at this gathering of Fraters and Sphlnxmen The Chapter plans to have more outings during the spring

Alpha Beta welcomes back to Talladega Brothers William Taylor and Jesse Ward, who have returned for the third quarter to complete their college work

Alpha Beta is busily preparing for the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College C a mpaign, more about which will be told at the next writing „ ,-

—HERBERT H. DENTON

Alpha Zeta Lambda Works On Two Big Projects

Alpha Zeta Lambda has elected new officers for 1931. They are: president, Lawrence V Jordan, Kimball, W Va.; vice president and editor to The Sphinx, Maceo E Carr Northfork W Va.; secretary, E W Brown, Kimball, W Va.; treasurer J Claude Kingston, 820 Bland Street Bluefield W Va.; chaplain H L Dickason, Blueifield Institute, Bluefield, W. Va.

Alpha Zeta Lambda has been very active ln the past, both socially and educationally and our program for the present year is no smaller than those of the past have been

Plans and work are now on foot for the social function, the annual dance, and the educational function, the Go-to-High School Go-to-College Campaign We feel that both affairs will be a success.

Wishing all chapters a constructive spring season Alpha Zeta Lambda holds true to the obligation to uphold the name of Alpha Phi Alpha

—MACEO E CARR

Epsilon Lambda's Civic Work Is Outstanding

Brothers C. H. Evans, E. L. Harris and C. H Harper were hosts at the January meeting of Epsilon Lambda, St Louis, Mo So well did they feed the brothers, that practically all of the officers were re-elected for another year.

The officers for the coming year are, fa E Garner, president; Henry Harding, vice president; H P Saundle, recording secretary- S R Redmond, corresponding secretanr Frank B Wilson, financial secretary; E T Harris, treasurer; L P Woodson, chaplain; J. T. McLemore. sergeant-atArms; and H S Williams, associate editor

t0 BTotheS rs h s nR Redmond R Johnson, and J A Davis were hostes at the February

meeting A report from the committee, which had been appointed to visit the city sanitarium and to study the needs of the feeble minded children confined there, was read and acted upon

The hosts for March were Brothers L 8 Curtis J T Crawford, and R P Watts A large number of the brothers turned out to honor Third Vice-President W W Cardoza and to hear his inspiring message Other guests present at this meeting included Brothers Major Brown and R N Dett of Hampton and Brotner George Lylesof Philadelphia

Brother Paul Robeson visited St Louis in February and his recital was well received

Brother A L Simpson, composer of the Alpha song, has recently affiliated with Epsilon Lambda

Brother James Scott has resigned his position as principal of Wheatly Grade School to become professor of English in Stowe College

Brother M B Gray, chairman of the dance committee Is recovering from an attack of rheumatism

Brother A G Lindsay, vice-president and general manager of the Peoples Finance Corporation, has recovered from Injuries received when he was waylaid and robbed, and has returned to his desk again

Brother Charles S Johnson of Nashville, Tenn appeared before the Sunday afternoon 'Forum recently and gave a very Interesting account of his experiences in Li6Brother W H Huffman, chairman of the local Go-to-High-School, Go-to-Col 1 e g e movement reports that his committee is already at work and that splendid progress has been made D „„ tv ,^

At the first meeting of the year, Brother President S E Garner outlined the program for the year He was anxious that Alpha men should take a greater part in the work for civic improvement than ever before Some of the achievements of members of Epsilon Lambda along this line since the beginning of the new year might be recorded , „ , „

A committee consisting of Brothers S E Garner C H Evans, and H S Williams visited the City Sanitarium. There it found that the Negro feeble minded children were housed with the feeble minded adults and that no attempt was being made to educate them or to help them make adjustments for later life

After the committee had made its report to the chapter Brother Garner was authorized to take up the matter with the proper authorities of the city As the results of his efforts, a sum of $5,000 has been set aside for the temporary housing and teaching of these children and a sum of $90 000 has been added to the bond issue to provide a permanent cottage and school for these unfortunate children

Brother John T Clarke, executive secretary of the St. Louis Urban League, is to be congratulated upon the very splendid report which he made at the annual dinner of the Urban League Not only did his report show the wonderful work which his organization had done in relieving the distress caused by the depression, but it also* outlined a very instructive plan for the future Social workers from all of the charitable institutions of the city were present to hear this splendid report and the inspiring address of the evening which was delivered by Professor Park of the University of Chicago

Brothers B T Miller and R Johnson, members of the executive staff of the St Louis Urban League, engineered a very successful ball at the Coliseum, the city's largest auditorium The receipts were turned over to the Community Fund

Through the efforts of Brother C S Tocus, the Hampton Choir, directed by Brother R N Dett was brought to the city The concert rendered at the Odean was attended by a large mixed aucilence and has received much favorable comment by both the white and Negro press

Brother J. L. McLemore has recently been elected president of the St Louis Interracial Conference So successful, have his

efforts been to bring about a better understanding between races that he has been elected to the board of directors of the St Louis Urban League and also to the board of directors of the St Louis branch of the N A A C P

Brother O O Morris, executive secretary has been rendering a very great service to the community by presenting some outstanding speaker each Sunday afternoon

Among those presented were: Brother Charles S Johnson, Dr E P Davis of Howard University; President N B Youne of Lincoln University; F B Ransom, general manager, C J Walker Company; Bishop Scarlett Bishop Coadjutor of Missouri; and Rabbi Issermann of Temple Isreal

Brother R P Watts has been re-elected state chairman of the Go-to-Hlgh-School, Go-to-College movement and he is putting forth every effort to make the movement count for more in Missouri than ever before

—HENRY S WILLIAMS

Southern Regional Meet

Beta Zeta Host To First

Beta Zeta Chapter Samuel Houston College, was host to the first southern regional convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., which was held at Its seat March 6 and 7 The convention was an astounding success Members of Beta Zeta along with graduate brothers were highly complimented by the national first vicepresident and visiting brothers from various chapters on such a well-planned and well-organized program

Brother Charles W Greene, first national vice-president, arrived in Austin Friday morning March 6 at 7 a.m The mornlnwas spent interviewing the officers of th? lc^al chapter and Inspecting the records

The first social affair was a luncheon given in honor of Brother Greene at the Paradire Inn. The Invited guests were: Dr and Mr^ Willis J King Col L D Lyons student leaders, and Alpha Phi Alpha men and their company While at the luncheon, the hostesses for the convention were made known They were Misses Willie Odessa Brown, Anchorlan Club: La Trelle De Sorority; and Majorle Lawson Zeta Phi Beta Sorority The brothers of Beta Zeta wtsh to acknowledge with thanks the assistance of these young ladles and students of Samuel Huston College who assisted in the entertaining of the convention delegates

The first business meeting of the convention was held at 2:30 p.m in the College Library Meeting was called to ord»r by Brother OUie M. Robinson, president of Beta Zeta Chapter, who introduced Brother Greene The welcome in behalf of the host chapter was delivered by Brother Jerry B Bell Presiding officer then made the following appointments; Brother Thomas Tolbert convention secretary, to be assisted by Brother Theodore Swisher, and Brother Levi J Jackson, sergeant-at-arms

There were many important topics discussed and all of the brothers manifested much interest At five-thirty p.m the Sphinx Club entertained the visiting brothers with a smoker in the chapter rooms There were games, music, and plenty of amusements to make the time spent enjoyable

The only public meeting was held at 7 30 p.m Friday evening in the College Chapel The welcome address in behalf of the Greek Letter organizations was delivered by Layton Broomfield, Phi Beta Sigma The welcome address In behalf of the faculty, students, and college was delivered by Dr Willis J King, the college president Following his Introduction by Brother Thomas Tolbert, Brother Chas W Greene gave the principal speech of the evening His very informing address as to the growth and contribution of Alpha Phi Alpha held his audience spellbound Music for the program was furnished by the College Choral Club, under the direction of Thomas Brooks

Following the public program Alpha Mu Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, entertained the convention members with a

dance at the Paradise Inn

The place was very elaborately decorated The scene pictured a moonlighted garden of Spain On Saturday morning at 6 a.m The convention was entertained by the Pi Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity and Chi Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority with a breakfast dance

The second business meeting was held in the College Library at 9:30 a.m Brother Chas W Greene presided During the meeting a discussion of the ritual was led by Brother Greene

Immediately after adjournment an d lunch there was a very interesting athletic affair It was a basketball game between Samuel Huston College Faculty and Prairie View College Faculty The final score was 6-11 in favor of the visiting teachers from Prairie View College.

Members of the local chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority gave a very beautiful tea in honor of the visiting ladies and delegates of the convention at 4 p m of the same evening The last business session was held at 7 p.m Brothers were given timely advice as to the conducting of their Go-to-High ScBool, Go-to-College Campaign and were urged to attend the general convention at Cincinnati Ohio next December.

Brothers of Beta Zeta gave the closing affair in honor of the visiting brothers and ladies at the Community Center featuring "A Night in Egypt Along The Nile." The place was gorgeously decorated with black and gold streamers, palms Smilax Vines, a Sphinx, and pyramids Music was furnished by Bailey's Collegians The grand march was led by Brother Greene and Miss Hortense Brushear

On Sunday morning at 8 a.m Charles F Williams Atlanta Life Insurance Co entertained the convention delegates with a breakfast at Paradise Inn It was quite an enjoyable affair This breakfast was the final coming together of all brothers and friends

Delegates that registered for the convention were: Brothers L M Mitchell, Alpha Eta Lambda; C C House, Upsllon- H M Kent, Tau; T A Jackson, Eta; Walter Booker, Alpha Rho; John D Bell Upsllon and George Reeves, Alpha Eta Lambda The delegation consisted mainly of graduate brothers.

Some of the visiting ladies were: Misses Lucille Barnett, Zerita Steptoe, Thelma Richardson, of San Antonio; and Clarissa Loomgood, of Prairie View

Beta Zeta, following the convention, has held its election of officers They are: Jerry Bell, president: Thomas Tolbert vice president; John Warren, secretary; Ross L. Whitehead, corresponding secretary A L] Royster treasurer; Levi J Jackson, editor to Sphinx; Tyree Hardeman, sergeant-atArms

Since the Beta Zeta's last publication, the Sphinx Club has been increased by two They are: Leslie Von Warrren and Earl Mason Swisher

At this juncture I bid farewell to all chapter editors and Introduce to all chapters my most worthy successor, Brother Levi J Jackson

—THEODORE SWISHER

Alpha Delta Lambda's First Sphinx Repast

Alpha Delta Lambda, Memphis, Tenn., has ushered in a new year's program with many great things on schedule To the brothers who do not know of Alpha Delta Lamba, we wish to inform you that we came into being June 5, 1930 The age of our graduate chapter is by no means an index of its progress

Untiring efforts have been centered upon an educational campaign and upon plans to provide means through which a scholarship may be given to some worthy student within the city of Memphis

In early January Alpha Delta Lamba welcomed into its fold two neophytes The two neophytes are Brothers Dr J c Bowman and Prof James (Erasmus) G' King Brother Bowman is proprietor of the Ser-

vice Drug Co., and a successful business man, while Prof King Is d rectlng and fashioning the lives of youths as teacher at Booker T Washington High School

Brothers Dr. W. A. Mason and Dr. A. *• White of Chi were recent visitors to AIph» Delta Lamba, and both promise immediate affiliation with us. Brother Mason is at present doing V.D. work with headquarter! in Covington, Tenn Brother White is an interne at Jane Terrell Hospital and " looking forward to becoming permanently established In Memphis

Brother William Holt of Tau Lamba vf9» a welcome visitor at our last meeting arid we are looking forward to his affiliation with us Brother Holt is teaching at Woodstock Training School

The following brothers were elected w maneuver the Alpha Delta Lamba ship dur" Ing 1931: W T (Jack) Atkins, president; L M Smith, vice president; Bdwln °Jones, secretary; B T Johnson, corresponding secretary and editor to The Sphin* T H Hayes Jr., treasurer; Arthur Bowie* sergeant-at-arms; J H Brinkley historian and James G (Erasmus! King, chaplain

New York Chapters Give Annual Formal Dance

Alpha Gamma Lambda, Eta, and Alpf*

Alpha Lambda Chapters of the Alpha Pnl Alpha Fraternity were co-hosts to about * thousand persons at a formal dance at the Renaissance Casino, 138th Street and Seventh Avenue New York Mar 13 Fewer invitations were issued to this reception1 the eighth annual one than last year, and this accounted for the comfortable dancing space for those who were present

Each lady at the dance was permitted "j select for herself a long-stemmed, colorful rose from among many that were in 8 receptacle and placed on view in the center of of the dance floor During the intermission the members of the fraternlW formed a circle by Joining hands and the" sang the national song of this Greek le{' ter organization

The social committee, of which Richard L Baltimore, Jr., was chairman, consisted of the following men: Walter W Scot' Fred Robinson, J. Barksdale Brown Vestef Fowlkes, Dr Ferdinand Williams; Dr LUclen M Brown, ex-offlclo; George Gregory Jr., ex-officio.

The other fraters who participated 1° the giving of the dance were: Drs Farro* Allen, W Harold Amos Robert B DeFranW' Charles N Ford, J H N Jones Edward Lowry, C D Maxey Ira McCowan, L **• Mlddleton, Robert S White Jr., Judg* James S Watson Attorneys William T Andrews and Myles A Paige, John Eckles, Edgar Henderson, Eugene Klnckle Jones, Gerald Norman, all of Alpha Gamma Lambd» Chapter

Also Robert Anthony, Fred Atwatef' George Bossell, Harold Brown, Wayman 0Caliman, Jesse L Casminskl, Felton °' Clark, E King Edwards, Wayne Hardy, Harrison Jackson, Granville Lee, Attorney Ralph E Mizelle, Dr A Maurice Moore jr..

John A Ross, Albert Smith, all of EC Chapter

Also Drs W G Alexander, R B Carter Norman T Cotton Charles M Harris, J- "' Parker, A E Robinson, all of Alpha A1P»* Lambda Chapter; also F Leslie Thompso0' Alpha Chapter; George Shivery and Jarn*» Leonard Lewis Alpha Rho Chapter; D- J a Wlnge, Zeta Chapter; David Means Be'9 Chapter; Roy Lee and Hannibal Babb *'" pha Omicron Chapter. Judge S Smitt, Beta Delta Chapter; Harry Hunter, former' ly of Mu Chapter, and Errol A Jones V»' ta Lambda Chapter

Any brother who does not already have a copy of Brother Dr. Charles H. Wesley's "The History of Alpha Phi Alpha" should send to the general secretary and secure a copy <*' once. The price of a copy is $2.15-

Official Alpha Phi Alpha Directory—Continued

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ALPHA TJPSILON, City College of Detroit, University of Detroit, Detroit College of Law, and Detroit College of Medicine, Detroit. Mich.; Pres., B. J- Evans, 5670 Hartford St.; Secy., Thomas W. Whlbby, 6336 Begole St.

PHI LAMBDA, Raleigh, N. C; Pres., H. L. Trigg, 117 E. South St.; Sec'y, Chas. H. Boyer, St. Augustine's College.

TAU LAMBDA, Nashville, Tenn.; Pres. A A Taylor Flsk University; Sec'y, J R. Anderson. 1027 18th Ave. N.

PSI LAMBDA, Chattanooga, Tenn.; Prea.. Rev. J. B. Barber, 405 West 10th St.: Sec'y., Dr W B Davis, 124 1-2 East 9th St

BETA GAMMA, Virginia State College, Ettrlck, Va.; Pres., Booker T. W. Smalley; Sec'y, Elson W. Hlgglnbotham.

BETA ALPHA, Morgan College, Baltimore, Md.; Pres., Rufua E. Hackett; Sec'y, Ollle T. Daly.

CHI LAMBDA. Wllberforce, Ohio; Pres.. J. Aubrey Lane; Sec'y., T. C. Carter.

ALPHA PHI, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga.; Pres., Dewltt S. Dykes; Sec'y. Booker T Scruggs

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA, Bluefleld, W. Va.; Pres., Lawrence V. Jordan, Kimball, W. Va.; Sec'y., E. W Browne, Box 576, Kimball. W. Va.

Alpha Iota Pledge Makes Phi Beta Kappa

Dolphus K Stroud, a pledge to Alpha Iota Chapter, was recently Initiated Into the Colorado College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, national honor scholarship fraternity. Stroud is the first Negro In the Mountain West to acquire the Phi Beta Kappa key and his grades were the second highest of the seven students Initiated. 8troud Is not only a brilliant student but an outstanding athelte, he won the ten mite News Marathon In 1930; placed second In the two-mile Rocky Mountain A A U Indoor during the same year, and placed third In the slx-mlle National A. A. U. I held In Denver 1929.

The Chapter Editor from time to time will run to "Whose Who" of the members |. of Alpha Iota. In this Issue appears a brief I sketch of the private life of our vice preslf dent. Brother U. J. Andrews, who Is the f news editor and circulation manager of the Western Ideal, the newest little sheet In the state. The paper has more reader : Interest than any of Its competitors and : much credit should be given to Brother Andrews attended D. U. School of Arts and I sense of the word. Brothers Andrews has been a member of Alpha Iota since Its Inception, he Is also one of the founders of I the Delphlans, Denver's leading social club Andrews atended D. U. School of Arte and ( D- U City College

Brother A. J. Carey, civil service comI missionary of Chicago, also bishop of the A. M. E. Church, recently passed away. Brof ther Carey was Initiated In Alpha Iota In f 1927.

• Brother O. L. Lawson, co-owner of the Radio Pharmacy, and who has recently announced his candidacy for councilman J of the Eighth District, has appointed the Schlagel Advertising Agency to handle his publicity. The chapter editor Is connected with this agency and will have charge of | the campaign In which window cards, auto stickers, direct mall, newspapers, and raf dio will be used

f Brother G Leonard White was recently t appointed director of the Go-to-Hlgh , School, Go-to-College Campaign Brother White has promised to give Alpha Iota one j) of the best campaigns In Its history —G Leonard White

BETA BETA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebr.; Pres., P. M. E. Hill. Jr.. 309 S. 20th St.; Cor. Sec'y, C. H. Gordon; Box 1401 Station A.

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA, Memphis, Tenn.; Pres, W. P. Atkins, 566 Polk St.; Sec'y., Edwin C. Jones, 1230 Cannon St

ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA, Jackson. Miss,; Pres., Duke Williams, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss.; Sec'y., Riley Hamilton.

ALPHA CHI, Flak University, Nashville Tenn.; Pres., N. M. Martin; Sec'y.. W. D. Hawkins, Jr.

ALPHA THETA LAMBDA, Somervllle. N. J.; Pres. George Hoffman, 84 Second St.

ALPHA ETA LAMBDA, Houston, Tex.; Pre*, John W Davis, Jr. 419 y, Milan St.; Sec'y., R. W. Lights, 819 Andrew St.

ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA, Roanoke. Va.; Pres., Dr. E. D. Downing, Brooks Bldg.'; Sec'y.. George A. Moore, 420 Commonwealth Ave., N. C.

ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Pres., Theron B Hamilton, 525 Fifth Ave.; Sec'y, Wilbur C. Douglass, 518 Fourth Ave.

ALPHA MU LAMBDA, KnoxvUle, Tenn.; Pres W. A. Robinson, Austin High School; Sec'y. Dr N A Henderson, 123 E Vine Ave

Tau Lambda Chapter Meetings Stimulating

The Flsk University Faculty Club was the scene of a most brilliant meeting of Tau Lambda, Tuesday evening, February 10 Brother Lloyd Cofer was host BrotherDr 8t Elmo Brady ably discussed, What Should be the Relation Between Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters In Nashville?

In the course of his remarks he compared the graduate chapter to the undergraduate as alumni to the coUege. In the local situation, where the Flsk and Meharry undergraduate chapters will soon be placed in direct proximity, he urged coordination and cooperation of effort between the graduate and undergraduate chapters. He urged a careful diagnosis of the situation and declared that as a graduate chapter Tau Lambda should take the lead.

ALPHA NU LAMBDA, Tuskegee, Ala., Pres.. Alphons e Henlnburg; Sec'y, W Henrte Payne.

ALPHA BETA LAMBDA, Lexington, Ky.; Pres. Dr James N Mclnham 432 N Upper St.; Sec'y., Dr H A Merchant, 128 DeWeese St.

ALPHA PI LAMBDA, Cleveland, Ohio; Pres. Robert Brooks, 2168 E 90th St.; Sec'y, Addison Spencer, 2190 E 85th St

ALPHA XI LAMBDA, Toledo, Ohio; Pres, Ivan McLeod. 1150 Nicholas Bide.; Sec. Herbert T. Miller.

ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA, Charleston W Va

BETA DELTA S C State College Orangeburg, S C; Pres. J Alfred Ellerbe; Sec'y., Jacob B Henderson

BETA EPSILON, A and T College, Greensboro, N. O; Pres. E. L. Peterson; Sec'y, F. T. Wood.

BETA ZETA Samuel Houston College, Austin, Texas; Pres., Ollle M Robinson; Sec'y, Thomas Tolbert

ALPHA BHO LAMBDA. Columbus. Ohio; Pres.. Dr. H. Sherman Manuel. 275> S. Grant St.: Sec'y.. Charles P. Blackburn. 237 N. 22nd St.

ALPHA PSI, Lincoln University, Jefferson City Mo.: Pres., Nathaniel G Freeman: Sec'y. John Turner

OMEGA The Great Beyond (Chapter of the Dead)

The chapter acknowledged the presence of Brother Dr Charles S Johnson, who on the previous Sunday received the Harmon Gold Award In Social Science, by a standing vote of congratulation and felicitation Two musical numbers were rendered by the Alpha Chi Quartette

Wednesday March 11, the Rev Brother A Myron Cochran, rector of Holy Trinity Church, was host to the chapter at his home on Scovel Street The chapter was pleased to note the favorable Impression made by Brother Dean A A Tay or In his address before the sixth annual Conference of Collegiate Deans and .Registrars in Colored Schools In session at Pine Bluff Arkansas March 4-6 His dlscuoslon of ^Som? Effective Methods for Improving Scholarship" was most scholarly The Associate Editor to The Sphinx for TauLambdV was elected secretary of the association lor 1931-32 _ QEORQ E w QORE i Jr

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