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Official Alpha Phi Alpha Directory President DR. CHARLES H. WESLEY i! University. W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. Fir CHARLES W. GREENE 304 Griffin St.. N. W. Atlanta, Ga. S e c o n d ". WILLIAM WARRICK CARDOZO, MJD. City Hospital Cleveland. O h i o Third \ THOMAS H. HENDERSON Brook Road. 1 Va. .JOSEPH 101 S I Treasurer PEHCIVAL R 18032 Wexford A v e n u e , Dr Sphinx B B E R N A R D YOl> 719 E. O l n e y Road. Norfolk. Va. P
Director of Educn< MATTHEW E. CARROLL 2811 Vine St., K a n s a s City, Missouri EXECUTIVE COUNCIL LAY MEMBERS DR. B. ANDREW » S. B a n k S t . D a y t o n , O WILLIAM N. LOVELE88 845 Rockdale Ave.. C i n c i n n a t i . O h i o WILLIAM S . RANDOLPH 2168 E. 90th St., Cleveland O h i o DR. H. A. CALLIS i, D . C . CHARLES H. CHAPMAN Florida A. & M. College. T a l l a h a s s e e >RGE B. KELLEY 3 t h St., Troy, N. Y. NATHANIEL A. MTXRRAY 150 TJ St.. N. W.. W a s h i n g t o n , D. C. R O B E R T H. OGLE 1721 T Street. N. W.. W a s h i n g t o n , D.C. VERTNER W. TANDY 221 W. 1 3 9 t h S t . . N e w York City
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Our 26th General Con vention PSILON LAMBDA Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will be host to the 26th general and 2nd biennial convention of the fraternity at St. Louis, the chapter seat, from December 28th to December 31st. The convention committee, led by Brother Arnett G. Lindsay, and composed of some titty members of Epsilon Lambda, has completed elaborate arrangements for the staging of this feature of the fraternity's life. Brother Lindsay, the general convention chairman, states that, in addition tc the social events scheduled for the entertainment of visitors to the convention, the major emphasis will be upcn closing the quantity of business which has been gathered since the last general convention in 1931 and the regional con\entions which convened in 1932. Economy Program Definite announcement is being made from the convention headquarters that an economy program is planned for the convention. The office has rec e i v e d hearty responses from chapters of the organization from its announcement that economy and restraint are being exercised in the promotion of the convention. Reports of Regional Conventions Since the last general convention, held in Cincinnati in 1931, the national program has been led by national officers through regional conventions and the executive council. Undergraduate and graduate chapters met these conventions in various sections of the country under the direction of nationl vice-presidents or other officers and perfected the business of their several divisions. The national convention thus represents the culmination of an extensive educational program, codified and disseminated to the larger public through open sessions at the national convention and through specific projects during the succeeding year. Scholarships Awarded The Go-To-High-School, Go-To-College Movement, initiated by Alpha Phi Alpha, is one method by which the fraternity encourages the youth of the race to prepare for service. Epsilon Lambda Chapter, under its appropriations for this movement, has awarded college scholarships to several high school graduates of St. Louis. Convention Entertainment Greek-letter fraternities and sororities of St. Louis have engaged dates upon which to entertain convention guests. St. Louis chapters of Delta Sigma Theta
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Sorority and Alpha Kapa Alpha Sorority will be hostesses at a ball on one of the evenings. The Royal Vagabonds, a St. Louis group of professional men, will be hosts on another evening, and on subsequent afternoons and evenings other groups and Greek letter organizations will entertain. Epsilon Lambda will present informal and formal dances and a banquet at intervals throughout the four day period. Pilgrimages to institutions and scenes of especial historical interest will be made. Requirements For Delegates Delegates to the St. Louis convention will present their 1934 pass card, official credentials from their chapter and register by payment of $3.50. If official credential blanks have not be»n received at your chapter, write to the general secretary, Brother Joseph H. B. Evans, 101 S Street, N. W., Washington, D. C , for them. The registration fee, the lowest of any of our conventions, entitles one to participation in all social and business events, to the annual banquet, and to a convention photograph. It will be — the convention c h a i r nian advises—most convenient to bring
to St. Louis either cash, cashier's checks, or money orders, because of the general banking conditions. No personal checks or other legal tender will be honored. Delegates, Visitors To Be Met The transportation committee will meet incoming trains on Thursday, December 28, and will carry visitors and delegates to convention headquarters in their cars. The committee can meet later arrivals if we receive, at your earliest convenience, the date and time of your train's arrival, otherwise you can obtain a taxicab or street car service. Desirable lodging can be obtained at convention headquarters, the Pine Street Y .M. C. A., or in private homes for one dollar per night. Brothers who plan coming over the week-end will arrive in time for the Alpha Phi Alpha closed formal dance on Saturday night and for the annual banquet and public sessions Sunday. Advance Information It is very important that the convention committee receive a letter from the chapters and brothers stating the number of delegates and other brothers coming from various chaptrs, if by train, at what hour, on what date, and on what line, and the type of lodging they want reserved. Address communications to the convention chairman at Pine Street Y. M. C. A. The St. Louis Convention Bureau has been cooperating with the host chapter in mailing letters and other information about the Alpha convention. Chapter Has Done Well Seventy-five brothers, whose prodigious energies have cornered bristling enthusiasm, have at this writing just about terminated their two-year task in preparing every detail for the convention. The "History of Alpha Phi Alpha" on page 203, regarding the occasion of the 15th annual convention in St. Louis in 1922, reads: ". . . .the fifteenth annual convention of Alpha Phi Alpha must be recorded as the biggest and best ever." "Epsilon Lambda will repeat, this December 28-31," the chapter publicity secretary, Brother Louis White, has promised, continuing "As dawn breaks the first day Alpha shall meet for working. As night falls the first day Alpha shall team for playing, Thenceforth to the last day shall there be words and music—rising as a symphony of our achievement and aims."
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The President's Message 1TH the beginning of the school year and the approach of the autumn and winter, the chapters resumed their activities and I desire to extend my greetings and good wishes for the progress and continued success of our fraternity program. There are three matters which I wish to bring to your consideration at this time. One is chapter activity, the other is closer chapter relationship to the general organization and the third is the general convention. It might surprise some of you to know that there are over t h i r t y chapters which are ranked as "inactive" on the records of the general organization. It would surprise you more to learn that even among the chapters which are listed as "active" that there is a lethargy and an indifference which are dispelled only on the occasion of some gala social event. The spirit of many chapters rises and falls in relation to the proximity of the dance. From one point of view this attitude may be deplored but I do not call attention to it for this reason. I am more interested in finding a remedy for this condition and in urging the chapters in their local communities to experiment with solutions for it. Be proud of your chapter and less destructively critical of it. Cooperation and constructive criticism are of greater value. Let us endeavor to secure a chapter activity in both undergraduate and graduate ranks which will attract and hold our membership.
By CHARLES H. WESLEY General President This is orte of Alpha Phi Alpha's greatest needs and the remedy is in our hands. I am ready to do my part, are you? Let us then begin thinking and working in response to the homely question: "What would Alpha Phi Alpha be, If every brother were just like m e ? " The second matter concerns the relations of the chapters to the general organization. Many chapters, w h i c h have excellent local organizations and success have at times questioned the vialue of the general organization to them. Finding no reply to their query they have ceased functioning with it and the payment of the grand tax is abandoned. This is an echo of the old doctrine of states rights which played so large a part in the attempted division of the American Union. All of the arguments which urge the maintenance and support of the national government can be brought to bear upon our situation from the point of view of the race and the Negro college man and the advantages of ther organization. These arguments need not to be repeated here. I would insist, however, that we make stronger the tie that binds us into a national organization, that we plan to grow stronger nationally as well as locally and that our national strength must come f r o m the strength of our individual units. We together can make the na-
tional organization what it ought to be, but nothing can be gained by indifference and neglect of it. With a glorious past of union and close relationships let us continue onward toward the light of a better day. The third matter concerns the twentysix general convention which meets in St. Louis, December 28-31, 1933. All we have been saying that the fraternity ought to do, let us prepare to do it at St. Louis! Those things you have been saying that we ought to do, come help us to do them! They will be done in no other way. This is our opportunity, we shall not have another general convention until two more years have passed. Come to St. Louis, or send us your proposals by your representatives or directly. Let us make this the biggest and best convention of all times. We are not as prosperous as we were, neither as individuals, nor chapters, nor general organization but we are not among those who are without hope. On the contrary, the future grows brighter as we endeavor to push ahead. It is when we give up, when we say "Can't" that we fail. Then prepare to send your delegates to St. Louis. If the treasury will not permit the usual senior and junior delegates, send one at least. Keep your chapter in the march of the procession of the Alpha Phi A l p h a brotherhood. Let us have a larger chapter representation this year! Will you t r y ? I shall look for you in St. Louis!
Our Educational Activities ""If REGRET to inform the members of iL this organization throughout the length and breadth of the land that for the first time since Alpha Phi Alpha inaugurated its Go to High Schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Go to College campaign, there will not be a definite date set aside for carrying out this activity. This does not mean that the chapters located throughout the country cannot in their own way put on a campaign. This simply means that the national organization as such cannot sponsor the campaign," Brother Matthew E. Carroll, national director of educational activities, wrote the chapters and state directors on May 13, 1933: "There are a number of reasons why the campaign cannot be carried on this year; first among them is the extremely unfortunate circumstances of our finan-
cial condition through no fault of the general organization. "The banks in Detroit, in which the fraternity had its money deposited, have been closed and only recently have they been opened. "At this time they are only paying a small percentage on funds that had been deposited in their safekeeping. The budget for this office has been so materially cut that only by the closest economizing will it be able to answer correspondence. "However, brothers, this should not dampen the enthusiasm with which the individual chapters should plunge into the work of carrying on a program as outlined by themselves. Chapters have had considerable experience in conducting such campaigns, and in most cases they will be able to plan a campaign and
carry it out creditably and enthusiastically. . "I can report at this time, much as I dislike to, that the general organization will not give any scholarships or loans this year. I sincerely hope that this policy that we are following this year will not have to be continued, for I believe that the high position that the fraternity has maintained among college men is due in a large measure to its educational campaign and its scholarships which it has given every year. "I implore the brothers to cooperate with the president and the other general officers in pulling the organization through its most trying year. Remember the general convention in St. Louis this year. Begin now to think of your delegates; begin now to think of re-
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commendations that they w ill bring with them—recommendations that will in ev ery way be of value in assisting the fraternity in the trjjjng years that are to come. "There is no question but that the
brothers throughout the organization are just as much interested in Alpha Phi Alph now as they have ever been, but brothers, you must make a special effort at this time if the organization is to thoroughly realize its ambitions. You
may count on this office to do all in its power to assist you. I shall continue to answer all correspondence and to render encouragement to all chapters and brothers."
IVhen sllpha Heads Get Together LPHA men have found Education to be an efficient preparation for a life of worthy service. Alpha men approve a program encouraging Negro youth to higher education. Alpha men appreciate the opportunity for service in making a college education possible. Alpha men acknowledge it to be their duty as college men to continue to raise the standard. Alpha men know that education is consistently reliable as a guarantee of success. Get your heads together, men and send in to this office ideas, suggestions, constructive criticisms, etc. Help us to perfect an educational program that will perpetuate the high standard of service carried on by Alpha Phi Alpha. On this, the eve of our 26th annual convention, comes my last official letter to you. I hope that you have had a profitable and pleasant year. I know that individual brothers have suffered financial reverses. I know that here and there chapters have suffered great financial reverses; and I know, too, that Alpha Phi Alpha has suffered financial reverses; but through it all Alpha Phi
By MATTHEW W. CARROLL, N'at'l Director, Educational Activities Alpha men will come out with heads up, just as the chapters and our fraternity shall come out of it all with heads up. I regret that I have been unable to carry Alpha Phi Alpha' educational programs out as this office had planned, but a drastic cut in our educational budget removed, beyond a reasonable doubt, the possibility of conducting a campaign. Early in May this office sent a letter to all chapters and state directors urging them to sponsor an educational program. I have had very few official reports as to the success of these programs. I have, however, every reason to believe that in localities where the programs were conducted, such efforts on the part of the individual chapter were measured with success. For some time there has been considerable discussion as to whether or not the fraternity should change the emphasis with respect to our educational program. Is the Go to High School Go to College Campaign OUT OF DATE? Would the name Alpha Phi Alpha's Educational Adjustment Program be more
fitting? Does the latter grow out of the former? Suppose the Chapters discuss these questions. All Chapters will have one or two more meetings before the Christmas holidays begin. If chapters do not have a regular scheduled meeting .a meeting could be called. Recommendations of chapters should be sent to the office of the educational director. Recommendations, also, ought to be sent with your delegates to the St. Louis convention. In a final word: brothers, the Go-toHigh-School, Go-to-College Campaign, as inaugurated by our fraternity in 1900, has served this fraternity well in the past thirteen years. In the last few years there has been a growing negative criticism of our program. I've yet to hear of anything being offered t h a t might be construed as constructive— other than guaidance—and that means so little without ways and means to guidance. The educational program of Alpha Phi Alpha is your program, not the director of education's program. There is little he can do without y o u r cooperation. Your ideas, your suggestions, your help are needed and will be appreciated.
IVhat Price Initiation? ^OME of you might object to many of the terms which we use this evening. But let us assure you in the beginning that if we convey any idea which does not well bespeak the wholehearted interest of a loyal and devoted brother, we plead guilty of having missed the point. On the other hand, we feel that the time has come when men should use their heads for more than hat racks,, when they should dare to question the good of all customs and practices which subject humanity to brutal punishment and agony. Therefore, we assure you that these statements will be no harsher than truth, nor more uncompromising than justice. Tell a man the like is broken that he might run for his life. Arouse a sleeping woman that she might save herself from a burning house. Then warn a fraternity that it might free it-
By W. C. WEATHERLY, Alpha Alpha (An address delivered before Alpha Alpha Chapter, Cincinnati, Ohio.) self from the clutches of ancient barbarism and stagnation. Years before the coming of the Christian Era men fasted, fought beasts, drank poisonous liquids, and even gave their bodies to be burned to prove their physical, mental, and spiritual fitness to become a member of some select group. Other Brothers Quoted When Christiandom was still in its infancy, it was unnecessary to put fear of God into the sinful with direful prediction, ornamented with meraculous gymnastics and vocal impossibilities. Progress in thought now makes fear the lowest instinct of human appeal. Years ago in the infancy of Alpha Phi Alpha it might have been necessary to
beat love for our dear fraternity into the lowly cast of Neophytedom after the fashion of our early ancestors, but in the words of Brother P. Bernard Young, Jr. "If this is still all that Alpha Phi Alpha stands for, all that a great faith in education signifies, all that millions expended in collegiate institutions represent, they are pitiful wraiths of the imagination." Let us listen to the words of another whose ideas you highly respect—Brother B. Andrew Rose. In an article occurring in the June issue of the Sphinx, 1929, he makes the following statements: Brother Rose Plea "My plea is for a high standard in the initiation of all fraternities regardless of what Greek letter they bear as their name. Outside the ranks of every fraternity they are thousands of young men who hope to quality for membership. To them the name of every fra-
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THE SPHINX ternity should stand for only that which is pure, noble, and uplifting. When they have found favor in our sight, let our conduct towards them be all they have visualized. To those who have come into the bond of late, and who can still count their impressions with every step, this plea for sane initiation may bring visions of fading joy. Not so—for there can be no objection to some levity during the probation period—wandering in the starlight on some fool errand, etc. Even this may be fixed with some more serious proceedings, foe what is our aim if it is not to impress the neophyte with some finer and more secred relationships to be found in our brotherhood?" But this is not the belief of Brother Rose alone. Lest you feel so, listen again to the testimony of Brother Young: Seen As Obstacle "One great obstacle in the way of the whole effort to curb the inanities of present initiations and to substitute a more graceful prelude to the unquestioned beauties of our ritual os the human disinclination to break away from the crowd. Each- of us goes through, grins stiffly, shakes hands with those who just some minutes ago had inflicted punishment which very likely would be called grounds for justifiable homicide in any other circumstances, joins the lying chorus which insists 'It was tough but it was great fun,' secretly vows to put the next group, at least, through the identical rites and then does so, more or less—frequently more so. It is a vicious circle given new birth with each generation of initiates. Those who go through the motions gracefully accepting the insults and the mayhem but who nevertheless vow to seek a change, never utter the faintest protest for fear of being laughed out of court. "If any initiate fully appreciated the
symbolism the imaginative beaujty of the Alpha ritual as he first receives it— after the gleeful and resounding preliminaries—he deserves international recognition and a place with the immortals. It is simply impossible to pay any attention whatsover to anything when one wonders just what part of himself is not visibly on fire." Our number of protestants against the brutish infamy as practiced by some chapters is not yet exhausted. The following is a statement taken from a speech of Brother Belford V. Lawson.* Another Protest "The tragic and criminal action of brutally beating men who come into the fraternity has disappeared from the chaingangs in the states of many of the men who inflict this punishment. These cruel beatings, which in many instances have left men marked and scarred for life, is driving men away from Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Many men are outside the fold because of this." I would not have you feel that only Alpha brothers are protesting against such ancient barbarism, but according to the University News, many other local fraternities join in an attempt to free themselves from the brutal practices. The following is a quotation taken from the March 4th issue of the above mentioned weekly: "Consultation with the leaders of some of the fraternities confirmed the idea that the Greeks are changing their minds and attitudes from the old bloodthirsty desire to conform to the new movement, though discussion of a substitute is still greatly at variance." Time For Action The foregoing are expressions of only a few of the hundreds who now dare to raise a dissenting voice against the unfounded practices. Thousands of others have the same feeling but lack the courage to say so, but perhaps some
bold brother would dare defend the practices used by many of our chapters. If there is any brother who will take such a stupendous task, Brother President, I beg you to let him speak. Could he say that it creates love for the fraternity ? We are here to point out that as true love can be created in much more intellectual manner and without inflicting half so much pain. Can he say that it is to test his ability to endure the hardships of the world? We should answer that we are much more likely to meet mental than physical tests. We ask also shall only the physically strong be admitted into our brotherhood? Would he say that it is in keeping with th ritual of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity ? We challenge anyone to prove that it is even akin to the spirit or letter of the fraternity ritual, or perhaps he would say, "they lambasted me, I must get even in some way." This, we answer, is not the Alpha spirit. Makes Recommendations Now for a better initiation what shall we have? Realizing my relative newness in the field of initiation, I wish to offer modestly the following suggestions. 1. That less beating be practiced in our chapter initiation. 2. That Alpha Alpha Chapter place restrictions on the type of implements used for paddling in initiations. 3. That during our Hell Week more emphasis be placed on the cultural side of life. 4. That during the life of a pledge, he be required to study the history of our fraternity and if necessary to write essays on it or other cultural subjects. 5. That our initiation contain more mystery and less physical punishment. •Snobbishness and Cruel Initiations. The Sphinx. Feb. 1933.
Laments of ^4 Negro Portrait Painter HAVE a right to sing the blues, hence vain melancholy. I am a fatalist and it is Fate's perogative to handle us as she sees fit. Perhaps this was the method she chose to force my lips to quaff my share of the dregs which are in store for all mortal men. Since the first day she tempted me with that rich cluster of luscious fruit called art and bade me eat my fill, I have had my share of the spiritual bitters. Much against my will they were given to me and now the only consolation I can find in this somewhat desolate existence is to sit up early in the morning and amuse myself by imagining what might have been,
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By J. TALMADGE LONG Alpha Pi Lambda Being a fatalist, I am resigned. But I must wait till she is ready to do something about the mess into which she has plunged me. But a man's got to hustle in the meantime. So I paint pictures. I form friendships with my brushes and paints, I beg them to do the right thing by me and permit me one good picture some of these days. Sometimes it seems as though it will be a reciprocal friendship and everything will be all right with the world. I paint portraits of my friends and their friends. All goes well for awhile for us, it seems.
On« need not be told that, for Fate has no intentions of letting things remain thus. "Really, Mr. Painter," says a good, typical, colored model, "you must do something about my nose. It is too broad, and my lips are something awful. The texture of my hair is not the kind that would bring me the most happiness." In go my cheeks between my teeth; my throat lumps because a desire to say something rash has been stifled there. As a result, I squint my eyes and view the model critically; I thump my good
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friend, the brush, caressingly and count up to ten before I answer. "Certainly, Madame, but I am a poor, miserable and h u m b l e painter, not a magician. I think that you should have seen a plastic surgeon; better still, you should have chosen different ancestors." Following such an encounter, I feel better and wait with philosophical resignment for the next trick of fate. I know my end and I am none too happy over the things that are still in store for me. My life is no longer my own to live and my eyes no longer mine to see. I must use the eyes of others to see with, my hands and to do their will. I must pretend that I a man idealist when experience has made me a cold, merciless realist. The result of the two conflicting elements is satire. Experience has taught me not to allow all of my desires to give clever repartees to the views of my sitters to be suppressed. Once in an unguarded moment, I coldly turned on a severest friend and dearest critic with these irretractible words: "I'll be glad when you are dead, you rascal you." The next week I had the honor of being called on to be one of his pallbearers. Fate! A Negro painter is a thing of spectacle. A most closely guarded one at that. He must walk with alacrity and a manly gait, because people will put "bad mouth" on him if there is the slightest let down in a firm stride. "Oh! Oh I sort of thought that that guy was a little effiminate." He must choose his neckties with diligence. In them, there must never appear the least bit
of red. His language must be robust and unpoetic. He must cuss in a good, rich baritone, his manner of cussing must be free and easy. This is one requirement which I mastered in days that far antedate my apprenticeship with a master painter. It has been augmented by my acquaintance with my most profound interest, NEGRO MODELS. The schooling of a painter is hard and unrelenting. A painter must know something about life. He is supposed to know the unknowable about death. Love and experience must be the methods by which he secures his models. In my more innocent days, I was more diligent and I set myself about the task of rounding out my preliminary training. My first concern was to buy a book on Biology that I may understand life. But my teacher said that I had not quite understood his subtle inference. So II went back and bought a book on Zoology. This covered more territory. When this second purchase did not seem to turn the trick, I bought, as a last resort, "What Every Young Man Should Know." These, I mastered to find that still the point has been somewhat missed. To learn about death, I pulled the wings off of flies, and watched them die with the objectiveness of a country doctor pulling Little Wilie's upper left molar. In the final analysis, I have concluded that I know nothing about love nor experience. The other day when I was buoyed up by the feeling of having successfully immortalized, one example of this fast passing race of ours, Good Friend Critic came to pass judgment on the handi-
work. He looked at me with a twinkle in his eye and said, "Well, I guess that you made her this time all right." Not meaning the picture, of course. It was late in the stilly hours before I got the connotations of that remark. Then it came down on me like some divine message why married men had looked at me so mincingly when I had "bumped" prosaically with their wives. Then, I understod why fathers had hovered near watchfully as I struggled through a three-four time dance to the best of my unsophisticated ability with sweet young daughter. There is a stigma in being a workman in paints, and with pencils. A painter is supposed to know how to love. That had to be corrected, so I sent a dime straightway for my first correspondence lesson. The very first time I made a practical application, I recited the wrong lines. It seems as though I shall never get the drift of things! Fate! The end is this: My declining days will be spent behind cold, grey walls. I am working saving up my scrip so that I can find that little, grey eyed teacher who advised me to go on. The intimate plans of this gruesome plot that I have hatched had better be kept personal, lest they be frustrated, but I shall be broad and accept any suggestions coming from those who think that they may have something new in art of nice, clean slaughters. But they must be good to excel mine, as I worked several summers in a packing-house seeking practical information, on the subject. It's got to happen! Fate!
Alpha In I he Indiana Legislature OR THE first time in its history, Alpha Phi Alpha can boast of being represented in the Legislature of the State of Indiana. It has been 20 years since the Negro of this state has had the cream of his race intellectually and socially to grace the halls of the General Assembly and be recognized for his worth. Again we are the first of all. Thes distinguished gentlemen are Representatives Brothers Dr. Robert L. Stanton, East Chicago; Henry J. Richardson, Jr., Indianapolis, Iota Lambda; and Grant Hawkins, Indianapolis, messenger to the governor. Brother Dr. Stanton is a native of Arkansas where he finished high school at a very early age. He graduate from Shorter College, Litle Rock, and then took his college work at Wilberforce University. Here he was made a brother in Xi Chapter. After graduating with honors, he entered Meharry Dental Colleg in Nashville and became affiliated
By JOHN J. OLIVER, Iota Lambda with Chi Chapter. Finally he was graduated with a D. D. S. degre and again with honors. Two and one half years ago Brotiher Dr. Stanton went to East Chicago, Indiana, to practice dentistry. He was immediately appointed township dentist for Lake County, a position that he yet holds. A year ago he was induced to make the race for State Representative for the first district which includes the cities of Gary, Hammond, Hobart, and East Chicago. When the returns were announced, he was the third highest of the 26 that made the race, receiving 44,000 votes or 4,000 more than his Republican opponent. During the last session of the Legislature, he introduced two bills. One concerned the abolition of sanitary commissioners of the city of East Chicago, thus saving the taxpayers of that city
$1,000,000 yearly. As a result of the passage of this bill he was appointed assistant secretary of the East Chicago Chamber of Commerce. The other concerned the payment of $1,000 to a Daniel Nelson for seven years imprisonment for a crime that he did not commit. Unfortunately this bill was caught in the Senate during the rush of Administration Bills and was not heard of further. He was co-author of the following bills: Old Age Pension, Repeal of the Prohibition Act, Repeal of the Wright Bone Dry Law, Administration Reorganization Bill, Relief of Joseph Howard, Action on Civil Cases, and Farm Relief. Brother Stanton was chairman of the Congressional Appointment Committee and served as an active member of three others: Committee on National Resources, Rivers and Waters; E n g r o s s m e n t , Phraseology of Bills; and Cities and Towns of the Second Class. Besides being a legislator and dentist,
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THE SPHINX our distinguished brother is also an organizer. He is the founder and president of a political organization in East Chicago called the Better Government Political Organization. HENRY J. RICHARDSON, JR. Brother Henry J. Richardson, Jr., a native of Kentucky, came to Indianapolis at an early age. He graduated on a four-year course in three years from Shortrdige High School and enrolled in the School of Commerce and Finance at the University of Illinois. After studying there for three years he entered the Indiana Law School and graduated in three years with an L. L. B. degree and honors. Since then he has been praticing law in Indianapolis. He has served as Special Prosecutor on several occasions and had the honor of being the youngest Negro in America ever to preside over a court of higher jurisdiction when he was temporarily appointed Judge of the Superior Court of Marion County in February, 1931. In May, 1930 he was induced to make
the race for State Representative but failed to be elected by a few votes. Again in 1932 he decided to battle and was this time elected to Legislature as a Representative of Marion County on a Democratic ticket. He received 107,000 votes, or the third highest in Marion County and had a majority of 12,000 over his Republican opponents. This is the highest vote ever cast. Brother Richardson was the author of two bills both of which have racial effect. One was in the form of a resolution that calls for the removal of the provision of the State Constitution limiting the membership in the state militia to white males. The other, the Richardson Labor Bill, the most drastic law of its kind to be enacted by any state, concerns the segregation of Negroes on contracts issued by the state. Brother Richardson was also the coauthor of some 20 bills that dealt primarily with attempts to provide for the Negro in a discriminatory manner. Most notable among these were rsolutions stopping special busses for the
Negro children in the city of Indianapolis and the establishment of a State Colored Orphans' Home. Like Brother Stanton, Brother Richardson was a member of four major committees: on Public Expenditures, Penal and Reformatory Institutions, Congressional Appointments, and World War Memorials. He was co-chairman and secretary of the Committee in Affairs of Indianapolis. GRANT HAWKINS - Brother Hawkins graduated from Indianapolis High School and matriculated at the Indiana University Law School, Bloomington, Indiana, from whence he was graduated with honors in January of this year. On account of the pleasing personality, the superior and dependable type of work, and the desire for accomplishment that he showed while in the law school, he was immediately appointed messenger to the governor, the ex-dean of the Indiana Law School. By virtue of this position, Brother Hawkins is the only colored state policeman in Indinana.
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Members of Alpha Omicron Chapter, Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. Front row, left to right—E. S. Johnson, W. D. Coaxum, T. S. Martin, H. R. Malloy, E. R. R ann. Second row, 1. to r.—J. L. Hollowell, R. E. Odanielle, E. S. Potts, W. M. Baker, U. E. Kennedy. Third row, 1. to r.—V. O. Jordan, H. H. Hill, J. E. Snead, J. E. Hairston, J. L. Smith, J. B. Thompson, R. P. Green, and W. A. Samuels.
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Greek-Letter Organizations May Also Serve EFORE proceeding to the task assigned me, may I bring to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, on its 25th anniversary, the greeting of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, which by the way celebrated its 25th anniversary December, 1981. We wish for Alpha Kappa Alpha continued existence, numerical strength, and an abundant life in service. Less than twenty-five years ago, young men and women who succeeded in becoming members of any of the several Greek-letter organizations were branded as intellectual snobs, organized to exhibit their superiority complex. The validity of the accusation we shall not discuss except to say that these organizations for the most part grew out of a need that colleges and universities did not meet . . . . namely, care for the social need and leisure time of the students. While some Greek-letter organizations continue to exist for social purposes, the more progressive ones, among whom we are pleased to class Alpha Kappa Alpha, have sought higher ground. They have retained their social atmosphere and are becoming constructive forces in rur complex community life. Loyalty, friendship, and the personification of virtue are still their ideals, and these ideals are being expressed in character. in a finer type of manhood and womanhood, and in a more scholarly attitude toward the interpretation of life. Doing Commendable Service Through their national programs, most of our Greek-letter organizations are making worth while contributions. Through their Guide-Right Movement, Better Business Week, Go-to-High School, Go-to-College Program and scholarship funds, they do commendable service for a limited season, but I fear we fail to get the common touch that it is our privilege to know by our lethargy during the remaining 51 weeks of the year. There can be no condemnation of of the groups for what they have don" in the last quarter of a century, but today we are face to face with new and erieantic problems, problems that threaten the very existence of the race. Unless we can make free use of the best brain-power of the groups in the solution of these problems we shall be weighed in the balance and found wanting. Now we come to the question of how Greek-letter organizations can best focus their brain-power in the solutions of the problems of their own communities. First, let us consider the youth in our midst. Every generation has one complaint in common, that is, that the boys
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(This address given on the occasion of the silver anniversary, Founder's Day celebration of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Sunday, February 5, 1933, at Dayton, Ohio.)
and girls of their generation are going to the dogs. They are said to be lacking in serious purpose and in the spirit of useful adventure. They are accused of being jazz-crazed and lacking in all the fine qualities that characterized dear old Ma and Dad. Fortunately this is not the question we are called upon to answer. The question that we will have to help youth solve, is how to get this world out of the mess that Ma and Dad left it in. Concern for Graduates Every year thousands of these boys and girls graduate from high schools and colleges. Many of them return to homes where there comes the problem of adjustment. Under the most favoraHe circumstances, it is not easy now-adavs, for we are living in an age where sitm-posts point in the wrong direction: values flucuate, standards are changing until we don't know whether we are going or have been. The president of Harvard University. addressing the graduating class last year, had this to say. "I have serious concern for the graduates, who leave us in a few hours to enter into a world of confusion and depression in which we find ourselves today. My chief concern is that the young men who are about to leave us may realize the importance of a right attitude toward th" conditions of our world today. The class of 1932 therefore, might benefit ultimately. should the present crisis be followed by a period whose leaders were motivated bv higher standards of character and conduct." Where shall these voune men a?id women look for those leaders motivated by bieher standards of character and conduct if not among the older graduates, such as constitute our Greek-letter organizations? Despite much apparent superfificialitv. youth is tryinp to understand life in its old and new phases and to aduist themselves to it. They need help and fortunate indeed is that community which
has for its guidance in the field of economics and education an organization capable of interpreting the needs for this changing world. The one question uppermost in the mind of youth is, what is there in the world for me to do? What To Be Done There was a time when a fellow need know but one thing well and he could get a job as a specialist. For instance: we had a man painiting our house a few years ago, who discovered that one of the posts on the veranda was not weathering well. He suggested that it be turned around. I gave my consent; whereupon he replied that I would have to get a carpenter, for he was a painter. Being neither a painter, nor a carpenter, I did it . . . . Then again, the story is told of a young man who enlisted dicing the World War as a mechanic. He wis assigned to the mechanical division. Several jobs were assigned him, but he was never equal to the task. His superior officer called him to question. He asked him where he had worked as a mechanic. He replied, "I n Detroit." "What did you do?" "I was a specialist," the young man answered, "I put bol number 28 in all the new Fords. . . . In those days we learned the definitions for a specialistâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be 'one who knows more and more about less and less.' In A Quandry These boys and girls know more than one thing, but they don't know how and where to apply it. Ask any one hundred boys what they expect to follow, as their life's work and 75 percent will tell you they don't know. Of the 25 per cent who may have made a choice they have decided on what they think "pays best." Students who make such a choice are not altogether to blame, for we lived for several generations in an era of prosperity when we measured life in the terms of "things." But during these leans years of depression, we have seen wealth crumble, thines take wings, and some of those who put their trust in things, we have seen take their lives. So we are beginning to realize the truth of the words of the lowly Nazarene when he said. "Man's life consiste d not in the abundance of thines which he possessth." It is our 'ob to help vouth enlarge his vocational vision and to find a place in life where he can give full expression to his abilities and
THE SPHINX can contribute most to the welfare of others with the assurance that he will receive just compensation plus a full feasure of happiness. On December 20, 1920, I talked with a young man in my office. He had a bright mind and was a high school graduate. I asked him what his plans for the future were. He said that he had none. After discussing with him the necessity of a planned life, I gave him an appointment for January 10, at 2:00 p. m. He was to bring me the answer to these questions: Questions and Answers What course will pursue in college? What college will you attend? When will you start? On January 10th, at 2:00 p. m., he walked in and answered my three questions. He had selected his course, his college, and would start the following September. Today he is following his profssion and occupying a very responsible position in one of our leading industrial plants. He has a home, a family and is happy. All I did was to bring face to face with himself and he did the rest. Let the Greek-letter organizations relate themselves to the cause of youth; help him find his star; help him get the vision the poet left for him when he wrote: "Live for something, have a purpose And that purpose keep in view; Drifting like a hehnless vessel Thou cans't ne'er to thyself be true, Half the wrecks that strew life's ocean, If some star had been their guide Might now be riding safely, But . . .they are drifting with the tide." Shakespeare permits one of his characters to say that "The devil quotes scripture for his purpose; "so I need not apologize for the use of a portion of Mattthew's version of the Sermon on the Mount in bringing to youm ysecond thought as to how Greek-letter organizations may serve their communities. "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid, neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but in a candle stick; and it giveth light to all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before men." Light Under Bushel If applied to education, probably no stronger condemnation could be brought against Greek-letter organizations than that of putting their light under a bushel. If you have ever tried to put a candle under a bushel, or a glass jar in our day, you have notice that something happens to the candle's light. The light grows dim, flickers, and goes out. We conclude then that the candle de-
pends upon something in its larger environment for its light. So does our education. It is true that education is a process t l a t takes place within the individual. In other words, the organism educates itself but only in the response which it makes to the ever present stimuli in its environment. Let us understand then, that everybody is more or less educated; that nobody is perfectly eduucated; that one way we differ from each other is in the degree of education we possess; that we are always becoming more educated while we live . . . if not better educated. This theory does not apply in its entirety to those who think they 'know it all' any more than it applied to the young man who rushed from the graduation exercises with his diploma in hand to the nearest telegraph office. His message home read, "Edueated-stopThank-God-stop." Time Education Let us say for our purpose then that true education is the process of becoming ever better adjusted inwardly and outwardly in our relations with ourselves and with ourfellowmen. This is a privilege and an opportunity offered every member of a Greek-letter organization in making his contribution to his community. In our world where still exists war, prejudices, poverty, crime, religious misunderstandings, r a c e discrimination, graft in high and low places, these with the many other crimes against modern civilization ought to act as a stimuli to the educated minds, urging them to take an open stand on the side of right. During the era of prosperity our intelligentsia assumed little or no responsibility for the masses, other than that for which they were handsomely compensated, despite the fact that they are dependent for their very existence upon the masses. We need not look for greater evidence of their dependence than was seen a few years ago when a great mass migrated from the South to fill the open spaces in industry in the Northern cities. They came without those who should have been their leaders. They fought against organized labor and race prejudice with the meager aid of capital, who used them, and local authorities. When word went back south that they had reached and conquered the promise land, then came the preacher, lawyer, doctors, teachers et al. Need Leadership No group can long survive without devoted leaders. Our masses need leadership in industry where they are fighting a losing fight with competitors of
Page 9 other racial groups. They need leadership in their social life, where values count for so much. They need leadership in the schoolroom where images of greatness may be enshrined for life. They need leaders in their religious life who can impress upon them the need of right daily living and not the fear of death. They need leaders in the medical field who will take the time to teach prevention. They needs lawyers who can deliver them from crime and teach good citizenship. We could continue to enumerate, for there are no fields that are over-crowded with efficient, devoted leaders. In making this plea for leadership, I am not unmindful of the cost to the individual. There is a price to pay. But the education that fits one to serve is incomplete if it does not prepare him to overcome the obstacles that surround the need. Your opposition will come first from those who for selfish motives assume leadership. Those who thirst for power will despise you. Those who seek honor will rail against you. Those who graft will barter with you if you have a price. Then the masses themselves, trained under such leadership as we have just enumerated, will at first mistrust you. Oup Opportunity But these oppositions need not deflect you if you are right. Huxley says, "The most valuable result of education is the ability to make yourself do the things you ought to do, when they ought to be done, whether you like to do it or not.' If the Greek-letter organizations will accept the challenge that our modern civilization offers them; if they will give to youth their unstinted service in guidance; if they will assume the burden of leadership in t h e i r communities unselfishly; if they will keep their lives untarnished by graft and shady dealings; if they will assume the role of servant of all; then and only then will such organizations approach the fullness of their strength. Youth will honor them and the masses will follow them gladly. Then too, the individual members of these organizations will be born anew in their intellectual and spiritual powers. They will carry with them to their work something of the vision that Kipling gives us; "And only the Master shall praise us, and only the Master shall blame, And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame; But each for the joy of working, and each, in his separate star, Shall draw the THING as he sees It, for the GOD of THINGS as THEY ARE.
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Fraternity Fun-> By DR. O. WILSON WINTERS Fraternity Fun Editor "I've got the St. Louis Blues and I'm too darned mean to cry." "St. Louis ivoman's got a heart like a rock in the Sea!" O yeah! We'll see about that. Ask Cincinnati and vicinity, especially Covington, what they think about the "BigBad Wolves." You know who I mean, Piper, Evans, Jerrick, Greene, Hamilton, etc. Like the Siamese twins who spooned in the dell, united they stood, united they fell. Well after two years of Voronafian recuperation we are St. Louis bound. »
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Well, fellows, these are momentous times and all around us we are deluged with nomenclature of a strange resonance. There is much talk about the New Deal. Just now 1 am trying to get a New Deal in domesticity; I am begging to be trusted at an Alpha convention alone. At the Eastern Regional Conference at Beta Mu Lambda, Brother President Wesley declared his New Deal when he said his administration would be conspicuous by the absence of politics. And there was Sally Rand, who did her best to give our Chicago brothers a "Nude Deal."
* * * * We hear of controlled inflation, the gold standard, the stabalized commodities, N. R. A., Brain Trust, Baloney Dollers, C. C. C , The Last Round Up, R. F. C. Repeal, The Big Bad Wolf, and Mae West. Well, most of the women out this way as gathered from the Crazy Crystal and Jad Salts advertisements seem to be controlling the girth inflation successfully. The gold standard is meaningless to me but gold never did stand still long enough for me to get on it very securely and as to the assertion that "money talks," I can attest that, for it is constantly saying "goodbye" to us out here on this Atlantic Seaboai-d. A farmer's son listening to a discussion about stabilized commodities and the effort to dispel the depression, said, "My father uses his stable commodities for fertilizer." Another fellow in order to stave off the sheriff went into the pigeon business but the overhead was awful. Most of the yokels we see think the Civilian Conservation Corps is just
about The Last Round Up by the Brain Trust in the attempt to Repeal the foreclosure by The Big Bad Wolf.
* * * * And while I am thinking about it, listen, you benedicts. Don't question your wife's judgment. Look who she picked for a husband. There is some little good in everything. Even those fellows who flunked in geometry are taking a new interest in the subject and learning more about curves, tangents, and parabolas from Mae West than they ever did before. Catching the Burning Spalrks That Fly Delta Sigma Theta Girl—"What did you mean by telling your boy friend that I was deaf and dumb? Alpha Kappa Alpha Girl—"I didn't say deaf."
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"Does you take dis woman for thy lawfully wedded wife," asked the colored parson, glancing at the diminutive, watery-eyed, bowlegged bridegroom who stood beside two hundred pounds of Ethiopian feminine assurance. "Ah takes nothing," ersponded the hapless man. "Ah's being tooked."
* * * * Why did you turn down that good job Nora? Oh, it was one with a blanket contract !
* * * * Calling a non-frat man half-witted doesn't always tell the story. There are smaller fractions than that. He was so dumb he went to a planing mill to get measured for a lumber jacket.
* * * * Among the classified advertisements there appeared this gem: Apartment de luxe (3 rooms) unique and beautiful style of decorations not to be seen in any other apartment houses; real Cinderella dream: kitchen done most artistically, fit for fairies to cook in. Phone Mr. Rose, GRAnite 812.
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ant said, "Why not try Ethyl in your car." He replied, "See here, young man, 1 want you to understand I am a respectable married man." * * * * Before she died she wantd to see If deviled crabs and cream agree
* * * * What's wrong with Mabel? Oh, she had a sugar daddy once, but some manicurist nailed him. * * * * There was a young girl from St. Louis Who submitted her case to a jury; She said, "Car twenty-three Has injured my knee" And the jury said, "We're from Missouri." Uncle Mose was visiting his city cousins and as he was driving along the highway saw a sign: "Drive Slow. This means Y O U ! " * * * * Uncle Mose stopped in surprise, "Lawdy! how did they know I was up here?" * * * * Why did you quit that gal? Oh, she was so dumb she thought William Tell was a stool pigeon. * * * * A minister walked into a Jewish store and said, "Sir, what is that evil smelling odor around here?" The Jew said, "It's business—rotten as H—."
* * * * Morning service was over and the congregation was dispersing. Presently the vicar appeared and joined a little party of parishioners. He introduced a seacaptain, who had recently come to reside in the district, to the local squire. "You have seen each other in church today?" asked the Vicar. "Sure," said the sailor. "He w a s sleeping in the next bunk to me."
* * * * And now please stand by for Station Announcement This is station M E broadcasting to Y O U hoping to see you around the Samovar at St. Louis. "St. Louis Woman with her diamond ring Twirls me around her apron strings." I say, Brother Lindsay! can we depend on that?
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The Interfraternity Forum Los Angeles Bids For 1935 Delta Gathering By EDNA M. KINCHON HICAGO— (ANP)— The awarding of $250 in cash and five keys to needy undergraduates of promise, the tentative selection of Los Angeles, Calif., as the meeting place for 1935, the presence of several of the veteran members of the organization, and the reelection of Miss Marian Palmer, Norfolk, Va.. for her third term as treasurer, are some of the highlights of the twelfth annual convention of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority which was held here August 2731, 1933.
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Quite as outstanding, too, was the fine impression which the program and achievements of this Greek letter society made, and which brought from Mayor Edward J. Kelly a surprise gift of $50 to the Delta scholarship fund. The convention was officially opened in Chicago, Sunday, August 27, at a public meeting held in the Metropolitan Community Church, of which the Rev. Joseph Evans is pastor, and to which a large audience was attracted. Best wishes and greeting were extended by the various fraternities and sororities through Attorney Oscar Brown, Alpha Phi Alpha; Mrs. Lucille Wilkins, Alpha Kappa Alpha; Howard Orr, Kappa Alpha Psi; Lonzo Mercer, Omega Psi Phi; Miss lone Trice, Zeta Phi Beta; Atty. Eugene Jones, Phi Beta Sigma. The address of the afternoon was given by Mrs. Alice Dunbar Nelson, noted lecturer and writer, who spoke on "The Negro Girl of Today." Reception Held Following the musicale, there was a reception at Poro College. On Monday night, August 28, the Sorority presented its artists of distinction at Fullerton Hall, Art Institute. On the program were: Cecile Irwin, Camille Nickerson, Shirley Graham, Netta Paullyn Garner, and Florence Cole Talbert. The Grand Chapter session ended with the closed formal banquet in the Chicago Lighting Institute, Civic Opera building on Walker drive. At this time scholarship keys and cash awards of $50 each were given to Florence Beatty, Fisk University; Maxine Baker, Lincoln University; Alberta Alston, Howard University; Lillian Galloway, A. and T.
College and Mildred Kellar, West Virginia State College. Quite unique and significant was the presence of Soror Mary Church Terrell, who challenged the sorority with the oath which she composed in 1915 for the sorority; Soror Alice Dunbar Nelson who composed the words to the Delta Hymn; and Soror Florence Cole-Talbert McCleave, who set the hymn to music. The latter interpreted the hymn for the sorors assembled. The officers elected were as follows: Jeannette Triplett Jones, Chicago, president; Mary Lou Davis, Shreveport, La., vice-president; Edna B. Johnson Gary, Ind., secretary; Marian L. Palmer, Norfolk, Va., treasurer and Edna M. Kinchion, Belton, Texas, journalist. Delta Sigma Theta has within its organization a standing "Vigilance" committee whose function it is to keep informed on matters, civic and political, affecting the welfare of Negroes—using its influence toward effective legislation. During the past year the committee has petitioned the Department of State for a revision of the loan agreement between the Firestone Company and the Liberian government. It has also petitioned Governor Miller of Alabama in behalf of the nine Scottsboro boys; sent a plea to the President of the United States in behalf of educational curtailment of those people of all groups whose educational advantages have been endangered as a result of present economic crisis. A letter was sent to Bishop Freeman, commending him for his stand against Hitler and cited the analogy between the Jew in Germany and the Negro in America and petitioning him to make the same plea for the Negro in America. The next national Convention of Delta Sigma Theta sorority will convene in December, 1935. Both Texas and Los Angeles, extended invitations. Letters and telegrams from the Chamber of Commerce in California seemed to make Los Angeles most favorable.
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the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority at its boule here August 24. Mrs. Lucille R. Wilkins, of Chicago becomes first vice-grand basileus. Miss Ruth Martin, of New York, second grand basileus; Mrs. Margaret Davis, of Cincinnati, recording secretary; Miss Harriet Thomas, of Atlanta, assistant recording secretary; Miss Alice McGhee, of St. Louis, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Ethel H. Lyle, of Philadelphia. treasurer, and Miss Robert Ann Cuthbert, of Chicago, editor of the Ivy Leaf. Miss Jackson who is an A. M. from the University of California, will not take office until January, 1934, due to the fact that the A. K. A. has changed their regular meeting time from last December so as to hold their convention during the World's Fair, the term of office of the present incumbent, Miss Maud Brown, was extended half a year until the next meeting. Miss Jackson teaches in the Prescott Junior High School in Oakland. The next convention will be held in New York City.
Kappa 1933 Round-up Held In Chicago HICAGO—(ANP) — Delegates and members of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraernity descended on Chicago and a Century of Progress from nearly every state in the Union for the 23rd grand chapter session, which opened August 28 at the Wabash Y. M. C. A. Four hundred and forty-nine Kappa Alpha Psi men and their families invaded Chicago for the convention, which proved to be the largest and best held in the history of the organization. Reports by the grand officers showed the body to be in an unusually strong position despite the effects of the depression. More than 2,400 men belong to the organization, which has 63 active chapters situated at the leading Negro schools of the country and at the important white universities of the north and west. At many schools Kappa houses are maintained for undergraduate students. W. Ellis Stewart, chairman of the housing fund, reported more than $10,000 on hand to furnish aid to local chapters in purchasing suitable campus lodging accommodations. Eight thousand boys and young men were reached this year through the
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Papre 12 "Guide Right" program, a major activity of the Kappas. J. Wellington Holland is chairman of the National Guide Right Commission. Officers elected for the coming year were: Dr. J. J. Peters, Tuskegee, Ala., grand polemarch; Atty. Theophilus Mann, Chicago, senior vice grand polemarch; Scovel Richardson, junior vice g r a n d polemarch, Urbana, 111.; Atty. J. Ernest Wilkins, grand keeper of records and exchequer, Chicago; William T. Carter, grand strategus, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Ear! Foster, It. grand strategus, Wilberforce, Ohio; and W. H. Mosby, grand historian, Chicago. Members of the grand board of directors are: Truman K. Gibson, Chicago; Rufus Stout, Louisville; Dr. Rufus E. Clement, Louisville, and Elder W. Diggs, Indianapolis, Ind. The session was presided over by A. Moore Shearin, retiring grand polemarch, of Durham, N. C. New York will be the scene of the 1934 grand chapter session, Omicron Chapter host. A charter was granted for the establishment of a chapter at Langston University, Langston, Okla. Social activities included the Kappa Alpha Psi dance at the Savoy Ballroom, the annual grand chapter banquet at the International House, campus of the University of Chicago; a dance by the courtesy of Sigma Gamma Rho and Phi Delta Kappa sororities; and the annual grand chapter prom., International House. A dawn dance was given by the Pan Hellenic Council at Bacon's Casino Friday morning. Thursday, August 31st was official Century of Progress Day, at the public meeting Dr. Carl G. Roberts made the principal address. The officers of the grand chapter in attendance were: Grand Polemarch, A. Moore Shearin, Durham, N. C ; senior grand vice-polemarch, J. S. Hunnicutt, Topeka, Kansas; junior grand vice-polemarch, Noble Payton, Washington, D. C ; grand keeper of records and exchequer, J. Ernest Wilkins, Chicago, 111.; grand strategus, A. B. Henderson, Atlanta, Ga.; grand lieutenant strategus, L. Leo Jenkins, Institute, W. Va.; grand historian, Joseph E. Snowden, Chicago, 111.; grand board of directors: A. Moore Shearin, chairman; R. S. Stout, Tulsa, Okla.; Fred A. Clement, Institute, W. Va.; Elmer V. Mosee, St. Louis, Mo.; J. Ernest Wilkins and E .W. Diggs, Indianapolis, Indiana.
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accredited business colleges, started August 17 with the registration of all delegates and visitors at the C. M. E . Jubilee Temple. Those registered were: Amelia G. Anderson, Beta chapter, Buffalo, N. Y.; Florence K. Williamson and Marguerite E. Harvey, Gamma Chapter, Washington, D. C ; O. P. Williams, and J. Addye Crump, Delta chapter, Atlanta, Ga., and Stella Pickens, Catherine M. Bell, Bertha Carnes, Mildred R. Miller, Theodosia B. Skinner, Epsilon chapter, Cleveland, Ohio. Friday morning the delegates visited the Greater Provident hospital, Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Company and The Chicago Defender plant. Satm-day night an informal dance was held at the Warwick hall. All closed sessions were held at C. M. E. Jubilee temple. Sunday the sorority presented its open educational meeting at the Church of the Good Shepherd, opening with invocation by Rev. Harold M. Kingsley. Soror Lola M. Parker gave a short history of the sorority. Miss Amelia Sears, county commissioner and guest speaker, gave an instructive talk on the "Business Girl of Today." The first national officers elected at the closed sessions were Sorors Lola M. Parker, Alpha chaper, president; Amelia G. Anderson, Beta chapter, first vice president; Stella Pickens, Epsilon chapter, second vice president; Elizabeth Ward. Alpha chapter, corresponding secretary; Marguerite E. Harvey, Gamma chapter, recording secretary; J. Addye Crump, D e l t a chapter, treasurer; Nerlene W. Simons, Alpha chapter, journalist;, F l o r e n c e K. Williamson Gamma chapter, eastern regional directress; Fuchsia B. Miller, Alpha chapter, western regional directress; Mildred R. Miller, Epsilon chapter, northern regional directress, and 0 . P. Williams, Delta chapter, southern regional directress. This sorority is only four years old and is striving to do great things in the business world. It has created a scholarship fund and the first scholarship will be awarded next year to some girl who is an "all-round" s t u d e n t graduating from high school with high averages and who wishes to further her education in the business field.
Pan-Hellenic Council's Far-Reaching Proposals REPRESENTATIVES from s e v e n *t major Greek-letter fraternities and sororities were in attendance at the fifth annual meeting of the National PanHellanic Council which was held at the Pine Street Branch Y. M. C. A., St. Louis, Mo., on Friday and Saturday, June 2 and 3. The Pan-Hellenic Council
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years ago in order to bring about a better understanding between national fraternities and sororities, and to work for the interest of the race. Among other things, the Council went on record as favoring uniform requirements for admission to Greek-letter organizations, raising the scholastic standing of all Negroes in attendance at colleges and universities, formation of local inter-fraternity councils where over two or more member organizations have chapters. A far-reaching move was made at the closing session when the Council approved a recommendation to contact member fraternities and sororities and point out the importance of its several member organizations taking cognizance of the problem of alcoholic beverages. and urged that all groups refrain from the use of same at public functions. The following officers were elected at the final session: President, J. Ernest Wilkins, Chicago; vice-president, Miss Maude E. Brown, Louisville, Ky.; secretary, William C. Pyant, Evanston, 111.; unanimously reelected treasurer, Herman Dreer, St. Louis; members of the executive committee: Mrs. Fannie R. Givens, and George Robinson, Sr., both of Louisville, and Miss Golda Crutcher, of St. Louis.
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HICAGO, 111.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;The national board of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity held a meeting at the offices of the national president, Arthur W. Mitchell, at 417 East 47th St., August 21. Representatives from Washington, D. C ; St. Louis, Mo.; Louisville, Ky.; Tuskegee, Ala., and Chicago were in attendance. Reports by the general officers of the fraternity showed that while the fraternity, like all other institutions, has been hit by the depression, it has nevertheless, continued to function and has maintained its financial standing. The secretary-treasurer reported about $1,500 in cash on hand at this time; about $700 of it belongs to the special scholarship fund. Many of the chapters during the year paid their full assessment, practically all of them paid some part of their assessment. The report showed 52 active chapters and 13 inactive chapters, making a total of 65 chapters with memberships of about 6,000, more than 5,000 of whom belong to the active chapters. The president spoke very forcibly on the practical program now being followed by the Sigma fraternity as contrasted with the highly social program characteristic of many of the other fraternities and sororities. A letter from Dr, R. R, Moton, a member of the fra.-
THE SPHINX ternity, was read in which his approval of the practical program of the fraternity was expressed in strong terms. A letter from Dr. Alain Locke from Geneva, Switzerland, was also read to the bcfard meeting. A special drive for funds with which to foster a scholarship fund for deserving Sigma men was launched during the month of October. It is the purpose of the fraternity to award 10 scholarships during the present school year. The Convention this year meets in Chicago during the Christmas holidays. NEW KAPPA POLEMARCH ASSUMES OFFICE AT TUSKEGEE
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USKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala.—Sept. 21—The Tuskegee alumni chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity held impressive ceremonies here this eveninp, when retiring Grand Polemarch A. Moore Shearin, of Durham, North Carolina, motored to Tuskegee Institute to turn over the proper credentials of the office to Grand Polemarch-elect Dr. Jerome Peters, of the United States Veterans' Facility, Tuskegee, Alabama. Dr. Peters has now entered upon his duties as grand polemarch of the Kappa Alpha Psi, as of September 21, 1933. The next grand meeting of the chapter will be held in New York City in 1934. Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity was founded in 1911 at Indiana university and had its early growth in the colleges of the Big Ten conference. It is now nationwide in its affiliations. One thousand delegates and visitors are expected at the grand chapter. SORORS SET MASTER'S DEGREE AS MINIMUM OBJECTIVE
By THELMA LOUISE TAYLOR HICAGO—(ANP)—Speaking before the more than 400 college girls, members of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, who are assembled here for the sixteenth annual boule, Soror Ida L. Jackson, first anti-basileus, recommended at the business held in Metropolitan Community church Monday, August 7, that in the program of advanced scholarship for the women of the race, the sorority set up as a minimum goal to be reached by its large membership the attainment of a master's degree.
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The convention was opened officially Saturday, August 5, with a meeting of the board of directors at Poro College, official headquarters. Special significance attaches to the sixteenth boule inasumch as it represents the 25th anniversary of the sorority. Three of the original eight members, Mrs. Ethel Hedgeman-Lyle, Phila-
delphia, who broached the idea; Mrs. Margaret Flagg Holmes, Chicago, and Dean Lucy Slowe of Howard UUniversity, were in attendance. Mrs. Lyle, conceiver of the idea of the sorority, was presented with a beautiful diamond studded sorority pin by the sorority jewelers. The same firm presented all members in attendance at the boule with an address book inscribed with the sorority insignia. Mrs. Jackson, who urged the setting up of the master's degree as a goal, also recommended that the public be informed of the employment department of the sorority and the variety of service performed by it. In a discussion of her address it was emphasized that employers are s e e k i n g women who are qualified to serve in more than one capacity, in indication that education for women should be generalized more than it is specialized. The public meeting Sunday afternoon was followed by a reception for the delegates at the International House on the University of Chicago campus. As the convention neared its close, the impression predominated that the sorority would accept the invitation of the New York City chapters to hold the 1934 boule in that city.
Bull City To Greet Omegas; Business First And Then Fun Beta Phi Chapter of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity will be host to the twenty-first annual conclave of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity December 27-30, at Durham, N. C. The largest and most effective conclave in its history is anticipated. In accordance with the program of the fraternity, matters affecting the race as a group will have an important part on the schedule. The office of Grand Keeper of Records and Seals which was made vacant by the death of Walter H. Mazyck last fall, and for many years holder of this position, one of the most important in the fraternity, will be filled at this meeting. The Kappa Alpha Psi and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternities, and the Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha sororities have scheduled places in the social program, as have other social organizations. The city auditorium, pride of N o r t h Carolinians, in Raleigh, capital city of the state, and headquarters of the Grand Basileus, Lieutenant L. A. Oxley, will be the scene of some of the brilliant social events. The office of the G r a n d Marshall,
Page it George W. Cox, is being flooded with letters from members from c o a s t to coast, signifying their intention of attending the meeting.
Phi Delta Kappa Chose Birmingham For Conclave IRMINGHAM, Ala.—The tenth annual conclave of the national sorority of Phi Delta Kappa will be held here December 27, 28, 29. This conclave will be the guest of Nu Chapter, which is putting forth every effort to make this conclave unexcelled in social activities. Included in this program is a visit to Tuskegee Institute, of which every race member is justly proud. Knowing of the wonderful hospitality which prevails throughout the southland, every member of the sorority is eager to make the trip, and from reports received at national headquarters, each chapter will not only have its full quota of delegates but a large number of visitors as well.
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Supreme Basileus Julia Goens of Atlantic City, N. J., will preside at this meeting.
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HE Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will join the other sororities and fraternities which have gathered in the Windy City, Chicago, for their conclave, meeting there December 27-30.
A Progressive Leader Of A Progressive Chapter • ROTHER KERMIT J. HALL, president of Beta Theta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, who has been a great factor in leading the young chapter onward in the Blue Hills of West Virginia. Brother H a l l was instrumental in establishing a branch of Alpha at Bluefield last year. After receiving his B. S. degree in Education, Dame ForK. J. HALL tune smiled on Beta Theta, as Brother Hall returned for the 1932-33 session to do further work in the field of business. He is serving his second term as president. Possessing all the qualities that go to make up a capable and efficient leader, his great services have been invaluable to the local brothers and chapter.
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An Alpha Poet Sings TO MELODY BY GEORGE LEONARD ALLEN
HE hand of man hath wrought no beauteous thing More lovely than a glorious melody That soars aloft in splendor, full and free And graceful as a swallow on the wing! A melody that seems to move, and sing And quivers, in its radiant ecstasy, That bends and rises, like a slender tree Which sways before the warm, sweet winds of Spring!
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Ah, men will ever love thee, holy a r t ! For thou, of all the blessings God hath given, Canst best revive and cheer the wounded heart And nearest bring the weary soul to Heaven. Of all God's precious gifts, it seems to me, The choicest is the gifts of Melody.
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MORNING SERENADE BY GEORGE LEONARD ALLEN
LL night in dreams your beauty's spell enwound me, Your dark allurement held me in its snare, All night strange Fantasy's enchantment bound me Soul-tangled in the blackness of your hair! The flaming sun's impassioned kisses, burning With eager ardor mounting ever higher Are not more fervent than my spirit's yearning, Are not more passionate than my desire! Fierce tumult sets my very being thirsting For one glimpse of your vision-haunting face, The glory of the dawn's tempestuous bursting Thrills me with longing for your swift embrace, Fling Sleep's deep thraldom from your shadowy eyes! Heart of my beauty-drunken heart, arise!
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t ^ U D D E N L Y I stopped entranced, and breathless stood ^ The loveliest vision I have ever seen Met my rapt gaze, amid the trees' dark green, Deep in the dream-fraught shadows of the wood! A sparkling pool.—A night-haired, laughing maid Poised like a savage princess on its brim,— A swarthy goddess, brown and straight and slim, A very poem 'neath the forest's shade! I stood there but a minute's space, or less, While sun-glints flared and wavered overhead, Scarce breathing, less this dream of loveliness Should vanish at my vandal, pagan tread. But—hist!—The gleam of rounded arms upthrown,— A flash,—a plash! and lo! The sylph was gone!
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Bell-Lee WASHINGTON, D. C. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Simplicity marked the marriage of Miss Harriette Louise Lee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lee of 1212 Girard Ave., to William McNeil Bell, formerly of Akron, Ohio, here- Sunday evening, September 17, at 6 o'clock in the home of the bride. The Rev. Thomas J. Brown, rector of St. Luke's Episcopal Church, officiated. The bride's only attendant was her sister, Miss Laura B. Lee, maid of honor, who left after the ceremony for Mt. Holyoke College to resume her studies. Thomas Young, Norfolk, Va., a classmate of the groom at Ohio State University, was best man. The bride was given away by her father, Mr. Richard Lee. The bride wore a dress of hyacinth blue, trimmed in pansy velvet, a velvet toque, and eel gray stockings and shoes. She carried a bible. The bridesmaid wore a blue dress with hat to match, and carried a bouquet of chrysanthemums. Mrs. Bell was graduated last June from Miner Teachers' College here, and is a member of Washington's popular young set. Mr. Bell gained repute as a football player at Ohio State where he was active in campus affairs before graduating in June, 1932. He became assistant football coach at Howard University last fall, and is also at present an employee of the Federal government. A reception for friends and guests was given by Mr. and Mrs. Lee following the wedding. Among those present were: Nunley Keets, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baltimore, George Butler, Mr. and Mrs. William Thornton, Miss Louise Arrington, Mrs. Leon S. Wormley, Perry Ferguson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilkinson and daughter, Miss Grace Wilkinson, Miss Watkins, Miss Audrey Jackson, Miss Helene Brooks, Miss Evelyn Gardner, Miss Nellie Barnes, Miss Marveline Huffman, Miss Ann Allen, Miss Elizabeth Thornton, Miss Eva Jackson. Also LaVerne Gregory, Miss Ada Fisher, Mrs. H. L. Jackson, Miss D. Herriott, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ogle, Porter Roberts, Francis Gregory, Mrs. Hallie Queen, Roscoe Howard, a member of the Virginia State College faculty, Petersburg; Cy Williamson, Miss Audrey Jackson, Clarence Smith, William Murray, Miss Mable Madden, Miss Marveline Fltcher, A. A. Demand, Dr. and Mrs.
Edward Sylvera, Dr. H. S. Scurlock, Miss Evelyn Gardner, John Pinkett, James Fairfax and Miss Josephine Clark Bailey.
Young-Diggs By LULA V. TAYLOR NORFOLK, Va.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Gold and peach satin for her maid of honor and autumnal shades for her six bridesmaids costumed the colorful retinue of Miss Alieen Diggs, daughter of Attorney J. Eugene Diggs, who, on Wednesday, November 29, exchanged marriage vows with Thomas Carlyle White Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. B. Young, Sr. Chrysanthemums banked with palms and ferns and cathedral candles on the altar, made the First United Presbyterian Church charming, for the 6 o'clock ceremony, which the Rev. B. B. Evans, pastor, read. The Rev. B. W. Harris, rector, of the Grace Episcopal Church assisted. From its high neckline to its train, the old ivory velvet of the wedding gown fell in soft folds with two interesting tucks at the waistline in the back. Its sleeves were close fitting with a modified puff, and the long illusion veil was caught in the back with pearl valley lillies. The cap was coronet style and was embroidered with seed pearls. Moire slippers and velvet gloves, also of old ivory, were worn. A bouquet of calla lillies was in the bride's arm. Bride's Attendants The neckline and sleeves of the gold and peach satin with pleated train a n t pleated capelet, was worn by Miss Celestine Diggs, cousin of the bride, as maid of honor. A brown satin turban with veil, brown gloves, and shoes were worn. Her flowers were talisman roses. The bridesmaids, Misses Mary Lou Tyler and Kathryn Brown, of Norfolk, in yellow; Liliyan Crichlow, of Charleston, West Virginia, and Miss Jane Avant, of Durham, N. C , in gold; Marguerite Diggs, of Norfolk, a cousin of the bride, and Hazel Bruce, of WinstonSalem, N. C , in burnt orange, and Cleo Borders, of Newark, N. J., and Ernestine Lamb, of Norfolk, in rust, effected an autumn sunburst. Their frocks followed the lines of the maid of honor. They wore turbans of matching shades, brown shoes and brown gloves, and carried talisman roses. Bridegroom's Attendants The bridegroom, the best man, P. Bernard Young, Jr., managing editor of the Journal and Guide and brother of the
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bridegroom, and the ushers, Dr. A. B. Green, Jr., Attorney Charles L. Elliott, George T. Alston, Dr. Alfred C. Fentress, and Thomas H. Shields, all of Norfolk; William M. Bell of Washington, D. C ; William A. Jordan, Jr., and Algernon T. White, Jr., both of Durham, N. C , and a cousin of the bridegroom; Leonard S. Jones, of Hampton, and George O. Butler of Washington, D. C , wore conventional evening full dress attire. Prior to the ceremony, Charles Flax of Hampton Institute sang, "Because," "1 Love You Truly," and "Oh, Promise Me," with Prof. Walter C. Fulford at the piano. Prof. Fulford also played the wedding march. During the ceremony "Ave Maria" was played. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Attorney J. Eugene Diggs. Reception After Ceremony A reception for the wedding party and guests was given by the bride's father, at his home, 2509 Broad Creek Boulevard, following the ceremony. Assisting with the service were Misses Elizabeth Turner, Anne Davis, Margaret Moseley, Sarah Brown, Rosalyn Palmer, Hermoine Hughes, Eva Tucker and Lillian Brock, who wore evening dresses. The wedding itinerary included Atlantic City, N. J., New York City, where the newlyweds were the guests of Attorney Hubert T. Delaney and Washington, D. C. After December 15, Mr. and Mrs. Young are at home at 2509 Broad Creek Boulevard. The bride traveled in a grey swagger suit, trimmed with mink. Her accessories were also grey. Misses Bertha and Fannie Jones and Mrs. Charles Stuart, of Hampton, aunts of the bride, wore maroon and amber colored chiffon velvet and black crepe and lace, respectively. Mrs. P. B. Young, Sr., mother of the bridegroom, was attired in sapphire blue chiffon velvet with a turban of silver and matching velvet and her flowers were a corsage of pink roses. Out-of-Town Guests Out-of-town guests included Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Bruce of Winston-Salem, N. C ; Samuel Howard, Alfred Scott, and Buster Skants, all of Washington, D. C.; Mr. and Mrs. William White, Misses Inez Knox and Mable Palmer, Mrs. Burl Bassett, Sr., of Hampton; Mrs. Sadie Pullman and John C. Dancy, Detroit, Mich.; Mr. Hopkins, Washing-
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BOOK REVUE BOOK OF POEMS BY BROTHER ALPHEUS BUTLER ATTAINS WIDE POPULARITY
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LTHOUGH "Make Way For Happiness," the attractive and inspiring new volume of sonnets and lyrics by Brother lAlpheus Butler has only recently been published, interest in the volume has increased rapidly and steadily and favorable notices have appeared in periodicals in all sections of the country. A few extracts from reviews of the book are printed below: "A collection of worthwhile poems by a young American Negro author. . . Mr. Butler's poems deal more with the soft Southern climes than with the stern and rockbound slopes of the Colorados. . . .The poetry of Butler extols the beauty in life. . . .Hisf form is excellent and his art is well worth while."—The Portland Oregonian. "Mr. Butler has, in this first collection of his, achieved a few poems of more than fragmentary interest. In
ton, D. C ; Mrs. Addie White and daughter and George White, Jr., of Matthews; Miss Lillian Brock, Asbury Park, N. J.; Miss Mae Tom Anderson and father, Dr. W. B. Anderson, and Misses Ruth and Marion Roberts of Portsmouth; Emory Johnson, Danville; and Harold White, Hampton Institute. The bride received the B. A. degree June, 1933, from Howard University, where she finished with honors and was electd to Kappa Mu, the honorary scholastic fraternity. She is also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and several social clubs. The bridegroom is a graduate of Hampton Institute and Ohio State University, where he received degrees in both journalism and law in 1932 and was winner of the Wolfe Award, the highst scholastic honor in the School of Journalism. He alsto studied one year at New York University and is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. He is now assistant business manager of the Guide Publishing Company and a practicing attorney in the city.
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OT SO long ago Cupid grew weary of practicing and decided to try his hand at some effective shots. In
his sonnets he rises above the hackneyed, finding in this special form an excellent medium for his lyrical gift. His sonnets are rather radiantly and musically written. No doubt future work will add austerity to his manner and style."— Harold Vinal in "Voices." "This book is a collection of poems, including travel, and nature sonnets, and and miscellaneous lyrics, written in a style peculiar to the author, who has contributed numerous poems to the public press and magazine."—Prophesy, Manchester, New Hampshire. "In this volume is presented a pleasing, thoroughly delightful collection of verses by Alpheus Butler, young Jacksonville poet. The verses are as luxurious and romatic as the tropics of which he sings; alluring as the broad highway which he pictures, thoughtful and steeped in brilliant beauty."—The Waycross Journal Herald. Among the other publications in which notices have appeared are the San Jose News, Christian Advocate, New York
cidentally, he never fails to find two victims that appear suitable to be supported on one thin, deadly arrow. Consequently, Brother Radford Morris and Miss Myla Raisor of Indianapolis, were quietly married on February 25th. Miss Raisor, is a very prominent member of Indianapolis' younger set. Brother Morris is head of the head of athletic department at Attucks High School, Indianapolis and a member of Iota Lambda Chapter. Nice shot, Cupid.
Dickason-Mack O MATTER how high they go, they eventually fall. Take Brother Henry Lake Dickason, who rose high in both the fraternal and scholastic worlds. He fell. Fell so completely, and so well that he is not quite himself any longer. The date of the catastrophe was August 24, 1932, when he joined hands with Miss Flossie James Mack, of Atlanta, Ga., and said ever so meekly, "I will." Brother Dickason was genral secretary, 1913, and general president. 1915 of the Alpha Phi Alpha. At present he is chairman of the Committee on Standards. He is a member of Alpha Zeta Lambda graduate chapter of Bluefield, W. Va., and dean of Bluefield State Teachers College. He holds the position
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Herald-Tribune, Hartford Courant, New York Times, Boston Transcript, Living Church, Boston Globe, Presbyterian Advance, and The Saturday Review of Literature. Brother Butler, formerly a John F. Slater professor of English at Edward Waters College, Jacksonville, Florida, last term held the fellowship in English at Fisk University where he received the degree of master of arts in June. Brothers interested in securing copies of this attractive volume may obtain it directly from The Christopher Publishing House, 1140 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass. Price $1.50 the copy.
Alpha W e l c o m e s INITIATED AT IOTA LAMBDA: Richard Melvin Hasklns and Henry J. Richardson, Jr.
of historian in the West Virginia Teachers Association and helds both bachelors and masters degrees from Ohio State University. Mrs. Dickason is a graduate of Fisk University and has done advanced work at the University of Chicago and Cornell University. She was teacher of home economics in the Atlanta school system and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha. They are now living at 524 Scott St., Bluefield, W. Va.
Pyant-Polk ILLIAM C. PYANT and Miss Henrietta Polk of St. Louis, Missouri were married during the early fall. Mrs. Polk who is well known among the younger set of Chicago and St. Louis is a graduate of the University of Iowa, 1931. She has done case-work with the Provident Association and is a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. She has done advanced work at the University of Chicago. Brother Pyant is an Ohio State graduate, and has completed work for the master's degree in sociology at Northwestern and is case worker with the Unemployment Relief Service in Chicago.
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A IVorthy Project By JOHN W. FLEMING, Alpha Alpha -lOR several years Alpha Alpha Chapter has given financial aid to worthy young men at the University of Cincinnati. The fellows have been carefully selected, an dwe feel t h a t the results attained have Justified our work along this line. The present economic conditions have made the call for our aid greater t h a n in previous years. The chapter, wishing to make a determined effort to meet this Increasing call, undertook the tremendous task of promoting the annual Thanksgiving Day football gtme between Wllberforce University and West Virginia State College. The profit from this event was to be used for our scholarship fund.
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Trail Blazing Brother HE Urban League of Pittsburgh has recently elected to the presidency of the organisation the Rev. Brother Robert Davis Brown, rector of the Church of the Holy Cross. Brother Brown Is the first member of the Negro race to be elevated to t h a t position in the Pittsburgh Urban League. Is the seventh person to occupy the chair of president since the founding of the lp&gue In Pittsburgh in 1918, having been preceded by Walter A. May, Francis D. Tyson, Bayard H. Christy, Edwin C. May, R. Templeton Smith, and Robert Lee Wilson. all white.
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Brother Brown Is a graduate of Dartmouth College, having received the degree of Bachelor in Liberal Arts in 1898. At college he ma)ored in sociology. Following his graduation from Dartmouth. Mr. Brown entered the Episcopal Theological School. Cambridge, Mass., and was graduated In 1901, receiving the degree of bachelor in sacred theology. In June of the same year he was ordained deacon by the Rt. Rev. William Lawrence, bishop of Massachusetts. Brother Brown's first rectorship was at St. Phillip's church. Columbus, Ohio, where he was advanced to the Priesthood in 1903 by the Rt. Rev. Boyd Vincent, bishop of Southern Ohio. After a residence of ten years in Ohio, Brother Brown accepted the call to the rectorship of St. Philip's church. Newark, N. J., where he remained twelve years. It was during his residence in New-
ark, N. J. t h a t he became Interested In the work of the Urban League and was a charter member of the Newark organization. In 1924. Brother Brown came to Pittsburgh in respohse to the call to the rectorship of the Church of the Holy Cross. Upon his arrival he continued his Interest in the Urban League, and in 1926 was elected a member of the executive board. At the same time the league's executive scretary was John T. Clark, whom Brother Brown had known very well while the former was a student at the Ohio State University. Besides being a member of the executive board since 1926, Mr. Brown has served the Pittsburgh Urban League as first and second vice-president prior to his election as president. Brother R. Maurice Moss, also of Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter. Pennsylvania state director of education for Alpha, is the executive secretary of this branch of the League. Brothers Dudley A. King, Theron B. Hamilton, and Charles H. Carroll are members of the executive board. Then there are Brothers Joseph W. Glvens, Wilbur C. Douglass. Arthur Crockett, C. Voyle Butler. Richard F. Jones, Herbert T. Miller and William S. Howell who serve on various league committees. Alpha Is really contributing its share to the Urban League of Pittsburgh.
While It is true t h a t Alpha Alpha Chapter was responsible in a financial way for this effort, we felt t h a t the purpose for which we were doing it was so consistent with t h e ideals and educational program of Alpha Phi Alpha t h a t It became a project Indirectly of every chapter. If it was a success It cannot help b u t bring credit to Alpha Phi Alpha. For this reason we appealed t o Alpha men everywhere to cooperate In making this event a success. We asked every Brother to give publicity t o It In his respective community and wherever else possible, and t o attend the game In Cincinnati on t h a t day. The enthusiasm and spirit of t h e brothers in Alpha Alpha Chapter behind this affair was indicated by the fact t h a t of our regular meetings forty-eight brothers were present. A L P H A P S I C H A P T E R of t h e A l p h a Phi A l p h a F r a t e r n i t y led t h e Greekl e t t e r o r g a n i z a t i o n s in Lincoln U n i v e r s i t y (Mo.) for t h e first s e m e s t e r of t h e school y e a r 1932-1933, w i t h an a v e r a g e of 2,023, slightly b e t t e r t h a n " B . " T h e Alpha I o t a c h a p t e r of t h e Alpha K a p p a A l p h a S o r o r i t y w a s a close second, w i t h an a v e r a g e of 2.009. T h e Alpha T h e t a c h a p t e r of t h e D e l t a S i g m a T h e t a S o r o r i t y w a s t h i r d w i t h an a v e r a g e of 1.703; and t h e A l p h a Mu chapt e r of t h e K a p p a Alpha Psi F r a t e r n i t y w a s f o u r t h and l a s t w i t h an a v e r a g e of 1.406.
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The Alpha Hall of Fame^ senior class, and student representative to Athletic Council. Brother Downs was largely responsible for the organization of the Texas Student Interracial Conference. At this conference there were more than a hundred delegates from the leading colleges of the state, both white and Negro. Brother Downs contemplates entering Boston University in September to further his study in the field of Religions. —CHARLES L. WARREN (Note—This article was received too late for the February issue).
By ROGER F. GORDON, Beta Theta S THEIR initial representative to the Alpha Phi Alpha Hall of Fame, Beta Theta submits the name of William H. Gray, Jr. This bundle of human energy enterted Bluefield from St. Paul's (High School and for four years since maintained a distinctive scholastic record. He graduated last spring. Considered by many one of the most versatile students in the anuals of the college, he served his class efficiently, and for three years was its president. Aside from being a varsity basketball, and baseball player of rare ability, Brother Gray exhibited unusual prowess in forensic and dramatic activities. Since his freshman year he was a member of the varsity debating team and held the important office of student manager and president of the Debating Society. Four times he has been selected for roles in the school's feature dramatic productions. Brother Gray held the dual honor of being president of the senior class and editor-in-chief ef The Bluefieldian. In fraternal work, Brother Gray was active, last term serving the chapter as secretary. This Alpha Hall of Fame nominee is now a graduate student at the University of Pennsylvania and a member of the staff of the Philadelphia Independent.
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By LOWELL A. HENRY, Xi I Chapter takes great pride in nominating to the "Hall of Fame", Brother George P. Young, now assistant secretary-reasurer of he institution. Brother Young has followed in the footsteps of Brother Milton S. J. Wright, in that he has received all of the honors that Wilberforce can offer. He is a graduate from the commercial department, having an all "A" record in accounting, something that rarely happens anywhere. He is a member of the Sword and Shield Honorary Fraternity, and of The Sen Mah Renk, the highest honorary scholarship fraternity on the campus. To add1 a bit of spice to this, Brother Young is also Magna Cum Laude. Brother Young was our financial secretary last June and at the beginning of the current school year assumed his present duties.
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(Continued from Page 17) Unity Station WOQ, a half hour Frederick Douglass memorial program was broadcast on last February 14th. Brother Smalls acted as announcer. The principal address was delivered by Brother Bishop John A. Gregg, who spoke on "Lincoln and Douglass." This program is very significant in that it marks the first time that such a memorial has been broadcast over any station in this vicinity. * * * * WARNER LAWSON AND ROBERT HEMINGWAY, both graduates of Fisk and members of the music school faculty of Fisk, gave a brilliant recital of music for two pianos in Fisk Memorial Chapel, April 21. Despite the steady spring downpour of rain, a good-sized audience was in attendance, and responded warmly to a very enjoyable program.
To Alpha Men Planning To Enter Meharry College GEORGE P. YOUNG To you, Brother Young, we say: May continued success be your boast, Never mindful of the cost, Be ever grateful for the prize, And let your "Zenith" be the "Skies."
ARL EVERETT DOWNS—President of Beta Zeta Chapter, senior at Samuel Huston College, chaiman of Austin Interracial Council, editor-inchief of college publication, leader of college orchestra, parliamentarian of
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O brothers anticipating enrolling at Meharry Medical College, Attention! Do you like real home cooked food? Modern conveniences and real fellowship? Then remmber the Chi Chapter Mouse located in the "Athens of the South." Nashville, Tenn. Wt offer you the first best place to live other than your home. Best of all the prices are reasonable and the house is located within two blocks of the college. For further information concerning the chapter house write to M. L. Ferguson, 925-1 lth Avenue, North, Nashville, Tenn.
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Thinking Programs For Racial Achievement DO NOT know in which role I am poorer, delivering a welcome address or responding to one. When it has been my honor to do either I have thought that courtesy was the basic reason underlying the privilege of my effort. Most reluctantly have I, as a rank outsider, so far as membership in fraternities go, accepted a part on your program tonight. Thus you will appreciate my position of doubt as to whether I should be most pleasant in generalities or issue a challenge for greater racial acievement. . . . Here, we believe in that liberty of expression and action on the part of those seeking and promoting ducation which brings equipment for constructive action in the particular world in which one shall work and live. Many of you boast of a valuable experience with the world of your acquaintance. This college rejoices at the opportunity afforded by your presence here for enlarging our horizon of thought. I, threfore, speak with authority for and in behalf of the entire personnel of this institution in bidding you welcome in a spirit of freedom based upon knowledge. The motto of this state is "Montani Semper Liberi." Years ago the people of our state consciously made progress in the spirit of the supplication which is contained in the lines: "God give me hills to climb And strength for climbing." Since June 20, 1863, the people of this state have been climbing into social solidarity with the ever present thought that "Mountaineers are always free" to the end that we have today a common-
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(NOTE: This address was delivered by President John W. Davis to the 22nd annual grand chapter of the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity on December 27th, 1932, at West Virginia State Collge, Institute, West Virginia. Dr. Davis, a non-fraternity man, should have observations interesting to fraternity men in general; hence the publication of his address in the Sphinx.)
wealth which is one of the best in this station. On behalf of the state I bid you welcome. World In Chaos The world chaos now known to all of us cannot ba lifted jestingly through popularized jazzism; cannot be offset by psychology through the shifting of mental emphasis; even the relief from the line "eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we may die" fails to lift our burdened spirits upon awakening; and, the deliberat i o n s of "conferences," "commissions" or committees" of master minds only add to the confusion. It seems that your 22nd annual grand chapter meeting is scheduled in one of the most disturbed periods of the world's history. All of you are college men. There is much responsibility resting upon you because of the knowledge which you possess. It perhaps is out of place for me to remind you of your impm-tance in the world today. Per-
sons who have the ability to do constructive thinking in history, economics, human and social relationships, affairs of state, national and international considerations, seem to be at the crossroads. Persons with the will to do admit the present ineffectiveness of their thinking but refuse to stop thinking. We must find ourselves tonight thinking and planning for greater racial achievements and world improvement. Appeals To College Men Epigrammatically, may I suggest to you as important college men who are bound together fraternally that "Rome is burning" and programs for her salvation will contain among the thoughtful only a minimum of "dancing and lightness." Sincere thinking today way not seem to get beyond the cross-roads, but serious thinking must continue on the part of the capable if we are to rise above the fog in public or private duty. I see tonight crises on the horizon and your relationship to them is inescapable. $63,000,000.00 were spent for elementary and secondary education in 1870; more than $200,000,000.00 in 1900 and approrimately two and one-half billion dollars in 1930, but today we face a crisis in ducation. Educationally, the disadvantaged minorities in America have suffered greatly and the immediate future would seem to hold for some of them little if any chance to become learners in our democracy. With respect to the Negro minority group seventeen states show an obvious deficit of $2,500,000.00 a year
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Page 20 from state and federal sources alone. This reference in no sense includes the deficit in connection with the public school system as ordinarily understood. Poses Some Questions What shall we do with the rapidly gaining thought that beyond high school training tuition charges should be made sufficiently high in order to offset instructional costs. What will become of children of minority groups under this proposed plan? What is our relationship to antiquated systems of taxation now in use for the raising of school revenue? How inefficient will the drastic cuts in appropriations render the present relative efficiency of the schools of our interest? To what extent do non-opening and early closing of schools affect our future? In a democratic national all "JimCrowism" is wrong. Certainly in a system of this sort the job for the college man of any disadvantaged minority is already cut out. Knowledge makes clear the vision of a people and without it the people perish. Education sublimes into intelligence and applid intelligence is the key to progress for races and nations. The curtailment of education as we face it today prsents for the thoughtful an opportunity and a challenge. I do not know to what extent your program is flexible. But with twelve million people out of work in America and with little prospects on their part for receiving work, your sessions here will be incomplete without some considation being given to the crisis facing the American Negro with respect to his unemployment. In this subject we have all of the elements of good or bad citizenship; stable or unstable home life; morality and immorality; security and insecurity; dependence and independence; intelligence and non-intelligence; increased and decreased life expectancy; good and evil; racial failure or success; and, everything else which is vital in human life. Must Chart A Cburse This convention might well chart some items for racial security to be passed on to Negro peeple is particular as a revitalized program of your guide-right movement. The Kappa Alpha Psi men of America can immortalize themselves for all times by proposing a successful plan which will make more secure the economic salvation of the American Negro. Almost paradoxically, may I infer that college men must prove their educational justification. Too often they have no distinguishing mark in the community; cannot think above the average; cannot do anything; are satisfied to wait for someone to make a n economic open-
THE SPHINX ing for them; are content to prove throughout their lives that they represent what education cannot do men. Righteous achievement must be their goal through direct control. Education thus possessed by a college man renders him aggressively dissatisfied. No educated man is satisfied. Humanity shall always have wrongs to right. We justify ourselves in the pursuit of this as our high task. Some of our fraternities need remodeling which shall keep them out of conflict with an aggressively marching high school fraternalism. Must Have Justification Organizational justification, even among fraternities is needed largely because of changing life emphases World needs stand before us today which were not dreamed of five, ten, fifteen and twenty years ago The crises before us today call for a thoughtful planning for greater achievement. In just a word, might I refer to temporary expediencies which oftentime become germane to permanent progress. The Congress of the United States has forced the government of this country into business through the passage of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation Act as an item of relief. Loans are to be made in connection with self-liquidating state and national organizations. Many of the supporting levels of value in connection with this liquidation will very naturally fall, in which cases the government will become "sole possessor." This fact is not designed to argue against congressional approval on any form of government disliked for the moment by the American people. I am only saying that this experiment as permitted by private industrial capitalism in America shall not be ended as some advocates planned for its temporary nature. Our life in America will be characterized by some sort of new order which will come out of the collective control of the direction of economic and financial developements. Thus, this experiment based upon temporary need is likely to leave something of permanency. Struggles Are Plentiful Our religion today presents a struggle. Which way is it to go? Easements of religious thinking so as to admit programs of war, racial injustices or prejudices; and, righteousness based upon worthy self-assertion at home versus altruistic and missionary claims abroad, all contribute to the struggle in which religion finds itself. Temporary yielding in connection with any or all of these influences permanently alter the social level of our religious intelligence. Finally, philanthropic endeavors which handicap the freedom of a group or
nation may in a temporary way yield relief. Freedom of thought and action cannot permanently be obtained through such efforts, yet it is clear to all of us that there is carry-over power in them even to a degree of permanency. Whether then in the socialization of government or in the religious aspirations of people or in human needs which call for altruistic service, there are very strong influences which college men must recognize and fight when necessary if they would shape rightly an expanding world. I see then that the way of progress contains something of a crisis. In all of this there is ground for optimism. I sense progress as your achievement. It is your challenge and will be realized in connection with the crises mentioned through thoughtful planning and working. Again, I welcome you and for you express the hope that success will be yours as you turn now to the tasks of the high purpose for which you have come together.
A Deserved Tribute To An Alpha Brother BY CHARLES A. METHOD, Chi
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HE brother of whom we have the occasion of mentioning in this issue is George H. Evans, a native of the "Magic City" of America, Miami, Florida
Brother Evans was graduate from Roger Williams College, formerly located in Nashville, in 1927. He took advanced work at Crane College and Lewis Instiute, located in Chicago, Illinois, and matriculated at Meharry Medical College in the fall of 1929. In November, 1930, Brother Evans was very much "impresed by the light" of Alpha Phi Alpha, which was shown to him by the brothers of Chi. Since that time Brother Evans has been a very active member of Chi and served as its president during the academic year of 1932. Brother Evans at Meharry lead his class throughout the whole of the four years by having the highest scholastic average of any member of the class. Because of this record, he was initiated into Kappa Pi Fraternity, an honorary society at Meharry. Brother Evans is serving his interneship at City Hospital No. 2, located in St, Louis, Mo.
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The Twenty-Sixth General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at St. Louis Program of Activities—December 27-31, 1933 Prc-Convention Dance, sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi. Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternities—Wednesday, December 27, Croatian Hall. U59 Chouteau Avenue, 10 p. m., to 1 a. m. Thursday, December 28 First Business Session S A. M.—Registration of local members, delerates j.nd visiting brothers at Convention Headquarters. 9 A. M.-10 A. M.—Assembly of Executive Council, Jewels and General Officers at Convention Headquarters. 10 A. M.—First Business Session, Pine Street Y .M. C. A., 2846 Pine Street—Convention Headquarters. 1. Call to Order; 2. Invocation—Rev. Hrother Milton Thompson j 3. The National Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn ; 4. Appointment of Committee on Rules and Committee on Credentials; 5. Welcome Address on behalf of the entertaining Chapter-Brother Henry S. Williams; 6. Response.—Brother B. Andrew Rose; 7. Formal Presentation of the General President and General Officers—Brother S. S. Booker; 8. Formal Presentation of the Founders—General President ; 9. Appointment of Convention Officials and Committees; 10. Report of the Commitee on Credentials; Roll Call and Seating; 12. Communications; 13. Announcements ; 14. The National Alpha Phi Alpha Hymn; 15. Adjournment. Afternoon Session—2 :30 P. M. Second Business Session—Convention Headquarters: 1. Call to Order ; 2. Invocation; 3. Report of the Standing Committce; 4. Address of the General President— Brother Charles H. Wesley; 5:. Introduction of F'oundcrs and visiting Honorary Brothers ; 6. Address of Guest Founder; 7. Report of the First Viee-Prfcssidient, Southern Jur^dieifcion—Brother Charles W. Green ; 8. Report of The Second VicePresident, Eastern Jurisdiction—Brother Thomas H. Henderson ; 9. Report of the Third Vice President, Western Jurisdiction—Brother W. W. Cardozo: 10. Reports of Regional Conventions by delegates from Entertaining Chapters; 11. How to Make the Regional Conventions. Successful— Brother H. M. Riley; 12. Announcements; 13. Adjournment; 14. Meeting of Committees. Thursday Evening, December 28 Alpha Phi Alpha Open Formal Dance. 10 P. M. to 1 A. M.--Creation Hall, 1439 Chouteau Avenue. Royal Vagabonds Formal Dawn Dance, 11 P. M. to 4 A. M. People's Ball Room, Jefferson and Market Streets. Friday, December 29 Third Business Session—Convention Headquarters. 9:30 A. M.—1. Call to order; 2. Invocation; 3. Roll Call: 4. Reading of the Minutes of the Previous Meeting; 5. Communications; 6. Report of the Committee on a Fraternity Prayer; 7. Report of the Director of Education—Brother Matthew E. Carroll); 8. Report ot the Editor of The Sphinx—Brother P. Bernard Young, Jr.; 9. Report of the Secretary—Brother J. H. B. Evans: 10. Report of the Treasurer—Brother Percival R. Piper: 11. Report of the Pan-Hellenic Council; 12. Report of the Special Committee on Survey: 13. Introductions: 14. Song. Three P. M. Meeting of Committees Eight P. M.—Public Session—Berea Presbyterian Church. 3000 Pine Street; Brother Henry S. Williams, President of Epsilon Lambda Chapter, presiding: 1. Song—"Lift Every Voice and Sing"—Negro National Anthem ; 2. Invocation— Brother Milton Thompson ; 3. Musical Selection— The Celestial Chorister—Brother C. Spencer Tocus. Director; 4. Address of Welcome: (a) On h'half of the City of St. Louis—Attorney David M. Grant, (b) On behalf of the FraternitiesMr. C. M. Evans, (c) On behalf of_the Sororities —Mrs. Inabel Burns Lindsay; 5." Response to Welcome Addresses—Brother A. Wayman Ward, Chicago. Illnois ; fl. Musical Selection—The Celestial Choristers; 7. Convention Address, Dr. Howard Hale Long. Assistant Superintendent of Schools and Director of Research. Washington D. C . Ex-President, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity: *. Musical Selection—The Celestial Choristers • !>. National Alpha Phi Alph Hymn; 10. Benediction—Brother Milton Thompson. Friday Evening, December 29 Formal Dance Sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorarities, 10 P. M. to 1 A. M., Croatian Hall, 1439 Chouteau Avenue. Saturday, December 30, 1933 Foursth Business Session, Convention Headquarte-s, 9:30 A. M.: 1. Call to order • 2 Invocation; 3. Roll Call; 4. Reading of Minutes' • K Communications: (;. Song; 7. Our Ritual Brother W. L. Hansberry: 8. Undergraduate Chapter Activity; 9. Graduate Chapter ActivityBrother Charles A, Lanon, Pittsburgh, Pa.; 10.
What do the Chapters expect of the General Organization ?—Brother Ferjdinand Rousseve; 11. Annual Fraternal Address—Brother S. S. Booker, Youngstown, Ohio; 12. "What Alpha Phi Alpha should accomplish in the next two years."— Brother Charles P. Howard, Des Moines, Iowa. 2:30 P. M. Convention Picture Afternoon Session Fifth Business Session—1. Call to order; 2. Invocation; 3. Reports of Special and Convention Committees; 4. Communications and announcements ; 5. 15 minute recess; 6. Nomination and election of officers; 7. Selection of meeting place for next convention; 8. Conclusion of business; 9. Expression of appreciation to Jewel Guest and to other Jewels; 10. Farewell Grip of Convention with Jewel Guest; 11. Farewell Grip with other Jewels present; 12. Adjournment. Saturday Evening, December 30 Alpha Phi Alpha Closed Formal Dance, 10 P. M. to 1 A. M., Croatian Hall, 1439 Chouteau Avenue. Sunday, December 31, 1933 Eleven A. M., Convention Services, St. Paul A. M. E. Church, Leffingwell and Lawton Avenues. Guest Speaker—Bishop John A. Gregg, Kansas City, Mo. Public Session 3:30 P. M. Central Baptist Church—Ewing and Washington Avenues 1. "Lift Every Voice and Sing"—Audience; 2. Prayer—The Reverend Milton Thompson: 3. Music— Brother S. Tanner Stafford, Violinist; 4. Welcome Address—Brother William H. Huffman ; 5. Response—National President; 6. "The Negro and the National Recovery Program".— Professor Rayford Logan, Professor of History, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga.; 7. Music— Mrs. Hazel Giles, Soprano; 8. "The Significance of Contemporary Legal Contests Involving Negro Citizenship"—Dr. Charles H. Houston, Vice-Dean of the Howard University Law School, Washington, D. C. ; 9. Music—The Celestial Chorister —Brother C. Spencer Tocus, Director; 10. Announcements ; 11. Benediction; Brother Henry S. Williams, Presiding. Annual Banquet Sunday, December 31, 1933, 9 P. M. Pine Street Y. M. C. A. Brother Robert P. Watts, Presiding 1. Placing Alpha Phi Alpha on Permanent Foundations—Brother W. F. Jerrick: 2. "Alpha Phi Alpha Sense and Nonsense"—Brother O. W. Winters ; 3. Address—President Charles W. Florence, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.: 4. "What Alpha Phi Alpha Means to Me"— Brother Raymond W. Cannon and three minute addresses from delegates and brothers; 5. The Outlook—The President; 6. Ring but the old. ring in the new I
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The Sphinx Speaks On February 1933 two pledgees left t h e ranks of the Sphinx Club and with t h e aid of good brothers from Beta, Tau and Alpha Mu, finally came to see the light. We ask you to Join us in welcoming to t h e ranks of Alpha Phi Alpha—Brother Colbert S. Davis, Jr. and Brother William Y. Bell. They are sophomores at Northwestern, and t o t h e delight of all Alphadom, students par-excellence. After a shaky s t a r t last Autumn, t h e good ship \ l p h a Mu has come Into calm waters an dgoes as calmly onward and u p ward. On Thursday, April 20, 1933, we took leave of our earnest endeavors to make merry at our a n n u a l dance. I t was given at t h e Emerson Y. M. C. A. in Evanston this year. We were happy t o have many out-of-town Alphas. When this pleasant interval was ended we turned our attention to organizing and p u t ting over our annua] Go-to-High School, Go-to-College Campaign. Under the guidance of Brother Bennett. the Sphinx Club went t h r o u g h its paces. It consists of Pledgees Joseph Chapman, Theodore Brown, William G. Mosley, Roy Kauffin, and Caleb Washington. Ted Brown, a freshman at Northwestern University. who r u n n i n g unattached, won t h e 300 meters championship of the Central A. A. U. in its annual meet held at t h e University of Chicago lieldhouse in March. They all are making representative grades. We promise you they will keep up t h e good work. •-WILLIAM S. THOMPSON, Jr.
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The Sphinx Speaks Concise Reports of Chapter Activities By Associate Editors To The Sphinx Beta Zeta Brothers Return With High Degrees
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We of Alpha Delta Lambda have been Beta Zeta Chapter sends greetings from busy with our routine work as individuals t h e Capitol City and Samuel Huston Coland as an outstanding factor in the comlege to t h e mighty band of Alpha men. We have not been Idle. Just a little too busy munity. An extensive program was outlined for the "Go-To-High-School, Go To t o let t h e rest of t h e world know. Beta Zeta has been crowded with activities so College Campaign." Another event in the history of Memphis much so t h a t we really don't know where t o start, b u t we presume It Is better to was the appearance of Brother W. E. B. DuBois who spoke here. Brother James start a t t h e beginning and go on down. King, our vice-president apepared on t h e School opened In September with Brother Stanley E. Grannum succeeding Dr. Willis J. same program. Brothers Brinkley, Robinson, oMrris and King as president of Samuel Huston; BrothHayes have all been congenial hosts. Brother Milton S. J. Wright who had been away ers Dr. Bates of Chi; Dan Thomas of Alpha on a leave of absence returning with a Ph.D. degree from the University of Heidelberg In Epsilon Lambda and Jesse William of XI Germany continuing his work as Dean; Bro. have identified 1themselves with us. Brothef King is sporting a new car; J. J. Seabrook, Jr.. returned from leave of Brother Smith is still getting fat; Brother absence with M. L, L.. from Boston UniT. D. and T. H. Hayes are still making all versity to continue as head of t h e departthe money; Brothers Deacon Jones and m e n t of History. Brother H. H. Hartshorn. Adkins are yet t h e "big shots" of our group. a new addition to the faculty, is head of Deacon Jones as you know, is our secret h e extension work of t h e college. A splendid reception was tendered these achieving tary (and by the way, he brought the book to the last meeting), and principal of one brothers, at t h e residence of Brother Ruof the schools. And Little Willie Adkins, dolph Porter. of course, he's at Les Moyne College, and Beta Zeta was represented at the Southhas things his way; Brother Brinkley, chaire m Regional In New Orleans by Brothers man of our social committee, really p u t the Downs and Porter. They were very active Inter-fraternal Hop over: Brother Latham in t h e sessions and Brother Porter is still is really an artist. He's so very nice with talking about Brother Bishop Jones and t h e brush, we fear he has missed his callhis "dinner delight." In the inter-fraterniing. t y basketball games Alpha won out by capBrother Smith is making a wonderful turing every game played by large scores. persident and under his guidance we hope Personally, I have heard of swell affairs for big things. Brother "Tony" Bowman's and maybe you have too, b u t wait—listen drug store is still the mecca of Memphis' t o this—April 1, in t h e year of our Lord, folks. If you don't look in there 1933. Beta Zeta gave their traditional dance. young you haven't been to Memphis. "A Night In Egypt — Under t h e Sahara The ink is beginning to run out of my Moon" and was It a dance—ask Brother Lay of Alpha Sigma Lambda. Music was pen, so will have to sign off. —J. EDWARD COTTON furnished by Don Albert and his 14 piece swing band (Texas best). I have been told by some of Austin's oldest citizens t h a t the Chi Hears About Frats, affair was t h e best ever given here. Special mention m u s t be made of those wonChina And Health derful A. K. A.'s who presented t h e Chapter with a large m o u n t a i n of flowers. As Don Since the last writing much has h a p Albert and t h e band played their popular pened here at Chi. social affairs as well theme song, "You Don't Love Me," guests as education programs. reluctantly gathered their wraps only wishA smoker was given at the Chapter House ing t h a t t h e night could go on forever. in honor of the new Sphinx men; WilAt t h i s writing t h e first Texas Student liam Faulkes. Gerald Howell. Damon Lee Interracial Meeting has Just adjourned and and Robert Vann, students at the A. and I. we are proud for Its organization b u t we State College, and Alvln Stephens, a stuare still prouder t o know t h a t Brother Karl dent at Meharry Medical College. Brother Downs, our chapter president and chairBurrell. a member of the freshman medim a n of t h e local interracial council was cal class at Meharry, gave a very interestlargely responsible for t h e meeting with the ing as well as an instructive talk concernassistance of Brother Dean Milton S. J . ing the meaning and history of college fraWright. Here is1 more good news. Brother ternities as a whole and some high spots Cole of Alpha Sigma was elected co-prelsof the history of Alpha Phi Alpha Frad e n t along with a white s t u d e n t from t h e ternity. University of Texas. Brother Dean Daniels Brother George Evans, a member of the of Wiley was a delegate and Brother Tolsenior medical class, related to the men asbert of Dallas gave t h e closing address of sembled the history of the Snhl"x and sevt h e conference t h a t was a masterpiece. eral legends connected with its history. Brother Cann. president of Chi, extended Brother J. E. Taylor. Is head of the degreetings and words of cheer as well as p a r t m e n t of Biology and Is doing splendid encouragement to the men traversing the work. Our other faculty brother Is A. L. Royster, bursar of the college, whose timely side road which may In time lead them to the high road of Alpha. The smoker suggestions are always welcomed by the was climaxed with a regular feed of good chapter. ole baked beans, hot franks and hot chocoBrother Earl Swisher, vice-president, is late. Brother Tann. the president ex-offlclo, t h e only young man who Is a member of was the honored toastmaster of the evenPhi Kappa Theta Honorary Scholarship Soing. ciety and Brother Rudolph Porter Is pledged t o t h e same organization. Chi recently was a co-sponsor, with the If by chance you come to the friendly faculty of Meharry Medical College. In City of Austin let Beta Zeta know and then bringing to the public of Nashville an Illusyou will plan to come again. trated lecture on the subject of China by —CHARLES LACY WARREN the White Brothers, who until recently re-
mained in t h a t country for a period of eight years. During their sojourn In China they explored and photographed monuments and palaces of artistic and architectural interest. The slides used in the lecture had been done in natural colors which gave to the spectators many beautiful scenes of t h e land of ancestral worship. Chi In cooperation with the Health Club of Meharry also sponsored a health illustrated lecture known as the "Learn How To Keep Well" series of health lectures, which are being shown to the people of the United States. This lecture was well received by the student body of Meharry and Fisk as well as by the townspeople. Before the next issue of the Sphinx a number of brothers will have gone from Chi Chapter to administer to the needs of the people and to take their rightful places as leaders in their chosen fields of endeavor. Those brothers graduating are: M. L. Adams, W. C. Burnett, J. M. Burnett, J. C. Coleman, A. A. Dalton, G. H. Evans, J. B. Harris, R. D. Miller, R. H. Montgomery, H. E. Newsom; F. W. Pierce, G. H. Pendleton. C Thompson and P. Q. Yancey from the College of Medicine. H Tolbert and W. W. Watson from the College of Dentistry. T. M. Christopher from the College of Pharmacy. Brothers W. C. Burnett, J. M. Burnett and G. H. Evans will be graduated with honors from the College of Medicine. Chi sincerely hopes t h a t these brothers will be true representatives of Chi and Alpha, also t h a t they will always endeavor to uphold the traditions and ideals of t h e organization wherever they may decide to locate. Chi wishes them unlimited success in their chosen fields of endeavor. Among the proud graduates to march across the eommencement platform In June were Brothers Joseph Petway. Stanley Davis, Richard Davis and Levi Watkins students at the A. and I. State College. Brother Petway has been the president of his class during his four years at State College. Because of scholarship attainments both he and Levi Watkins were initiated Into Phi Beta Tau, an honorary society at the school. Russell Osby was director of the pageant "Brown Lives In America" sponsored by the History Club, which was given during commencement week. Brother Osby was also elected as assistant editor of the Bulletin, the official publication of A. and I. State College. —CHARLES A. METHOD
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Tau, the "Tower" of the We6t. tunes in once again with her sister chapters to broadcast the Alpha News of good' old Illinois. We began the semester with a private party, an excellent start for the social season of the second semester. We are now planning for the Spring Formal Dinner Dance, an annual affair of the chapter. Every one Is striving to make this one a climax to the school's social activities for this school year. We are expecting Brothers from Chicago and the nearby vicinities. I think the affair will be the best dance of the year by the energetic way the social committee Is functioning. Tau Is still going forward In regards to scholarship. The chapter rated tenth place out of a group of sixty-six fraternities on "Illini" campus. The brothers and pledgees
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THE SPHINX are determined to acceed the average of this semester which Is three polnt-three-eightone-four. Tau, also led t h e other Negro fraternal and sorority organizations. The folowlng are now the officers of T a u : Brother Alexander Caldwell, president; Brother James Morton, vice president; and the other offices remained the same. Brother Edwin Jourdaln, alderman of the fifth ward In Evanston, visited us Sunday t h e end of Negro History Week and gave the citizens of t h e Twin Cities a colorful talk on Frederick Douglas, a fitting climax to the work of Brother George Nesbett, who conducted classes In Negro History during t h a t week a t Champaign schools. Brother James Morton and Mr. James Henry, an Independent, reached t h e quarter finals of I n t r a mural Debating before they were defeated. Brothers George Nesbltt and John Sullivan aided In making t h e Interracial Conference held at Illinois Saturday and Sunday the twenty-fifth and six of March, a great success as they were members of the Arrangement Committe. The conference was held at Wesley Foundation on the campus. The leaders of the Conference were Miss J a n e Sadler, traveling secretary of t h e Y. W. C. A., Brother A. L. Foster, executive secretary of Urban League In Chicago; Brother Charles Thompson, D. D. S. of Chicago; Mr. R. Dewey of t h e Chicago Defender; and Dr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Falls. (Dr. Falls Is Interraelal chairman of t h e Urban League of Chicago). Tau welcomes the new and old brothers. The new brothers are William Attaway of Chicago and William King of Louisville, Ky. The old ones are Brothers Romeo Veal, who Just finished an Embalming course In Chicago, and is here in Champaign to practice, and Edward Toles, who Is finishing Law. The voice of Tau creeps into the mists of the "Tower." —JOHN E. SULLIVAN
Phi Lambdas Institute Unique Library Project Phi Lambda Chapter, Raleigh, N. C , began the new year with enthusiasm and determination to do greater things for Alpha Phi Alpha by electing new officers, as follows: Brothers Charles H. Boyer, dean of St. Augustine's Junior College, president; M. W. Atkins, principal of Washington High and Elementary School, lvce-preisdent; W. B. Inborden, of the science department of Washington High School, Secretary; H. C. Perrln, head of t he chemistry department of Shaw University, assistant secretary and associate editor to the Sphinx; J . W. Smith, chaplain; Attorney Roger D. O'Kelley, historian; H. L. Trigg, supervisor of Negro High Schools, State Department of Education; H. I. Fontellio-Nanton, and M. W. Atkins were elected delegates to the InterFraternal Alliance. This meeting was held at t h e home of Brother Johnson at Method, N. C , and was largely attended. Instead of meeting at the same place as had been the custom for the past four five years, the meetings are to be held at the homes of different brothers who vie with each other as hosts. After the election of officers, t h e written report of the library committee was read by Brother Nanton and upon motion of Brother Inborden the same was adopted. The report follows: Type of Library Books on Negro Life—by Negroes and members of other races. The Associated Publisher's Library. Procedure 1. These libraries are to be established in about twelve accredited high schools In this section of North Carolina. The schools are to be located in towns where members of Alpha Phi Alpha are residing. 2. Tha shelf shall be added to yearly on t h e basis of the activities of the "Negro History Club" and t h e School's participation
in t h e 'Go-to-Hlgh School, Go-to-College Week." 4. Any school not participating in these two activities will not be awarded t h e annual additions t o t h e library. 5. The shelf will be labeled with a small plate with the proper inscription thereon. Financing The project will be financed by prorating the cost among the Alpha brothers in Eastern North Carolina. The money payable to Phi Lambda Chapter of Raleigh, N. C. A copy of this report will be sent to the General Organization at Washlntgon, D. C. Also a copy to each Alpha m a n in this section. The library committee consisted of Brothers H. L. Trigg, chairman; H. I. F. Nanton, and E. A. Johnson, secretary. A delectable repast was served by Brother Johnson, the meeting t h e n adjourned to meet with Brother Inborden on January 28. At t h e meeting held with Brother I nborden on January 28, the new Preisdent outlined his work for t h e coming year and among other things made t h e following recommendations: The fraernal song be reprinted and distributed to members; t h a t a general membership drive be p u t on; regional invitation be investigated and pushed to conclusion; the library project be pushed; and t h a t s u p port be given to all civic movements. The folowlng committees for the year were appointed by the president: Executive Committee M. W. Atkins, chairman; J. A. Mann, E. A. Johnson, H. L. Trigg and E. C. Horton. Research Committee Roger D. O'Kelly, chairman; J. W. Smith, and R. Carroll, Jr. Auditing Committee E. C. Horton, chairman; W. B. Inborden, and H. C. Perrin. Ritual Committee H. C. Perrin, chairman; M. W. Atkins, H. I. F. Nanton, and W. B. Inborden. Personal Progress Committee H. L. Trigg, chairman; W. B. Wicker, John Payne, and R. L. Lynch. Brother and Mrs. Inborden served an excellent luncheon. On February 5 t h e brothers met with Brother O'Kelly in t h e private dining room of the Arcade Hotel. The subject of t h e meeting was "The Ritual," by Brother Perrin. He read some of t h e history of t h e fraternity, reviewed the meaning of t h e symbols, read the preamble to the Constitution, and on his suggestion the brothers repeated after prayer, the mottos of the fraternity. A sumptuous repast was served the brothers under the direction of Brother O'Kelly. Saturday night, February 25, the Brothers Journeyed over to Durham to hold a Joint meeting with the Durham brothers at t h e home of Brother Payne. President Boyer explained plans for this year, also t h e new re-installatlon regulations. Brother J o h n son explained the library movement and Brother Perrin reviewed part of the ritual. Brother Payne served a fried chicken s u p per. On March 18, the meeting was held with Brother Atkins. Smokes, and discussions were followed by a delicious fried oyster supper. At this meeting the brothers were on their best eating manners because Mrs. Aklns, Mrs. Perrin, and Mrs. Trigg, three of our brothers' wives, waited on the old soaks. —H. C. PERRIN
Gamma Lambda Activities Numerous The great dynamo has started and stopped many times in Detroit in the past year, but as long as there is a spark of electricity there is hope of continuing r u n ning. The same holds true to Gamma Lambda, as long as Its brothers are Imbued with the spirit to transcend all, they will continue, and they are continuing. The installation of officers took place the
first meeting In January, 1933. Brothers Dr. J. J. McClendon, president; Haley Bell, vice-president; L. T. Crostwalte, secretary; Atty. H. B. Talliaferro, treasurer; C. W. Jones, assistant secretary; Colt C. Ford, associate editor of Sphinx; and E. R. Carney, chaplain. The Executive Committee was composed of Brothers Drs. F. P. Ralford, H. E. Simms and Atty. C. H. L. Lewis. The second meeting in January took the form of a m a m m o t h stag and get-together meeting. Over 60 brothers attended, good, bad, and Indifferent, which showed t h a t each separate dying ember was not dying but has been hybernatlng. The great and near great pledged to lift t h e banner of Alpha Phi Alpha high. Regardless of whether the dynamo r u n s or stops, the stork made its visit to t h e following: Brothers P. R. Piper, general treasurer; Lloyd Loomis and Coit C. Ford, all are boys and future Alphas. Cupid stops for nothing as two of the brothers have taken u n t o themselves helpmates. Brother Leonard Williams, an electrical engineer of t h e Ford Motor Company, and Brother Dr. W. L. Postles. Love will find a way, so much happiness and success. —COIT C. FORD
Alpha Beta Silent But Hard Working Believe it or not, Alpha Beta is still going strong. We haven't been heard from in a whale of a time b u t we're still putting over big things for Alpha. Things are humming fast around this place. On Friday night, March 17, t h e chapter entertained the freshman class. After bridge and dancing had been indulged in to the fullest, the brothers joined in and blended their tenor, baritone, bass, a n a what not voices and sang the chapter song. And how those voices did blend President Roosevelt was not t h e only happy person on March 4. This night will long be remembered by neophyte Brothers Grover Dixon, Joseph Mitchell, and Lewis Levi as the night when they first saw t h e light. Brothers Hicks, May, Clement, and Reid were previously initiated on November 21. The following officers were elected for t h e coming year: Brothers James Dixon, president; rienry May, vice president; Oscar Woolfolk, secretary; Robert Reid, corresponding secretary; Alphonso Cox, treasurer; Charles Furlow, sergeant-at-arms; and William Clement, historian. Plans are rapidly being made for the Go To High School—Go To College Campaign. And too, there is our annual spring dance. Although Alpha Beta is losing 11 brothers through graduation, among them being Brothers Herbert Denton, Carlton Lee, O. E. Hicks, and Herbert Boggs, we are looking forward to the coming year as a great one for Alpha Beta. Brothers Williams, Wright, Pigrom, and Mitchell, who have nobly represented us on the gridiron for the past four years, have played their last game. Others who will graduate are Brothers Logan, Taylor, and Hanna. —ROBERT REID
Psi Lambda Continues As "The Dynamo Of The South" Again, Psi Lambda, "The Dynamo of Dixie," releases current of Interest, although solwed down by conditions t h a t have affected all chapters. The old dynamo has been again shifted to high speed, and ful speed has been reached. The last meeting night In February was marked by a memorial to departed Brother R. A. Davis, who died February 6, 1930. The life and activities of Brother Davis were given by Brother Barber as typifying a real Alpha Phi Alpha man. Brother Davis was district manager of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company (Chattanooga District). Brother Dr. S. N. d e m o n s , another brother who also passed on to the great beyond,
Page 24 was also spoken of for his untiring efforts to serve his people under all conditions. The brothers of Psl Lambda lament their passing and shall cherish their memory down through t h e years. The last few m o n t h s stand out for much activity at Psl Lambda. The Y. M. C. A.. headed by Brother B. T. Scruggs, executive secretary, p u t on Its drive for membership. Two of the three contesting divisions were headed by our own Brother Dr. Davis and Brother Rev. Barber. Brother Dr. S. Jones and C. A. King were active In this drive. T h e chapter was also host to Borthers Randall Tynus and Ramon Scruggs, who are representing the Rumford Baking Powder Company as salesmen. On Sunday February 19, Psl Lambda was the guest of t h e local chapter of Alpha Kappa, Alpha Sorority a t a silver tea given In celebration of their 25th anniversary of t h e founding of their sorority. Brother C. P. Mcintosh is to be congratulated on the success of C. F., Jr., as a student at Flsk University. Brother Prof. A. C. Peoples Is all smile6 now since t h e arrival of a bouncing baby at his home. Brother Tir. (Slick) Thompson's Influence In Politics is being felt In t h e city. Brother Thompson Is a general in the game and his counsel Is sought by many. Brother Prof. Greer and Dr. Potton a t tend t h e w r e s t l i n g matches regularly; It has b"een whispered t h a t they are seeking new holds to be applied on s t u d e n t and patient. Frother Dr. W. B. Davis can't even get scrip for his services, b u t h e is found every Wednesday morning at) t h e free clinic with a broad smile and serving "free gratus." —O. A. KING
Kappa Fighting For Recognition At 0. S. U. Hello brothers in A<J>A. This is the genial voice of Kappa Chapter giving you t h e Inside dope of the making of this historic chapter at Ohio State University. Kappa Chapter Is 100% enroute to t h e National Convention which Is to be held in St. Louis, Mo., during t h e Christmas holidays. Regional vice president Warrick Cardoza has Informed UE, t h a t he Is expecting us to fall In line and make this convention In St. Louis. Although losing quite a number of brothers due to graduation, our ranks have Deen Increased since by quite a number of brothers from other chapters who have enrolled at O. S. U. Brothers Reid Jackson, a product of XI Chapter, Is in the graduate school working on his M. A. In education; George Glbbs, XI, M. A. in phy3lcal education; Maceo Hill, XI, M. A. in physiology; Melvin Walker, XI, M. A. In education, Raymond Whlttaker, XI. M. A. in physiology; Dean Mohr, XI, M. A. In pharmacy. We have received word t h a t Brother Roy White, recent graduate of the college of Pharmacy, passed successfully the Ohio State pharmacy board. Brother White was third In the list. Brother Marvan Tarpley, received his master's this past summer and is at the present time teaching In t h e school system of Memphis. Brother Guy Glnn, recent graduate of the school of medicine, is interning at Kansas City General Hospital. Also genial Vice President Warrick Cardoza Is doing likewise a t Cleveland City Hospital. Brother Smiley the "Blng Crosby" of Kappa is back with u s this year. Brother Smiley Is registered In the school of medicine. Brother Art Diggs, past president of Kappa, is also a s t u d e n t in t h e school of Medicine. Brother Bobble Durham Is president of Kappa and we as brothers feel t h a t he will no doubt prove to be a leader during the year. Last year Brother Durham was the first Negro to be elected to Alpha Rho scholarship fraternity for attaining a high scholastic average In the school of phar-
THE SPHINX macy. Brother George Mc Celland was also elected to this scholarship fraternity. Brother Valentine, our genial secretary Is a member of l'hi Eta Sigma scholarship fraternity and right in line for membership Into the Phi Beta Kappa fraternity. Brother Walter Gordon, who halls from California, Is with us this year. At the present time he is In the law school at O. S. U. Brother Russ Embrey, formerly a member of Ohio State University football team, paid us a visit and stated t h a t he was falling right in line with Kappa Chapter. Two years age Brother Embrey was a dashing star halfback on Ohio State varsity football team. Brother Bill Bell, former all-Amerlcan tackle on Ohio State's varsity football team, has taken upon himself a wife. Congratulation, Brother Bell. Kappa Chapter bids you happy sailing. Thomas W. Young, another ex-Kappa Chapter brother, also Is married now. Brother Leon Llvisay is working on his master's In bacteriology. Brother Llvisay Is a star student. Brother Louie Schuster was elected to t h e presidency of the popular Phi Club at Ohio State University. Helping Brother Schuster Is Brother Roy Whlttaker. who was elected vice president, Brother Thomas is secretary. Brother Charles Allen Is treasurer. Kappa chapter's famous basketball team will swing into action soon on the floor at O. S. U., under the leadership of Dean Mohr. We are expecting to take the Kappa's, Omega, and the Sigmas Into camp, as well as t h e Intramural title. The Sphinx Club is coming along nicely. Jessie Owens, international track star, is a member of the Sphinx club. Almost forgot to mention something t h a t may be of interest to the other chapters In general. It has been our fight up at O. S. U. to gain recognition of all colored Greekletered organization, but u p to t h e present we have been unsuccessful in gaining admittance Into the Inter-fraternity Council. It Is our intention to push this matter locally and nationally. Another thing t h a t has been going on up O. S. U. is t h a t the officials fail to p u b lish our joint average In the student paper with the rest of the organizations. We feel t h a t Ohio State University has failed to admit t h a t Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Is one of the organizations t h a t maintained high scholastic ability. No doubt this matter will come up at the general convention in St. Louis. Flash! Flash! Alpha Rho Lambda, graduate chapter, Is planning to secure a chapter housee for Kappa Chapter brothers, so they can hold their meetings In privacy and also to have a place where the genial brothers may have their social functions. We are hoping t h a t this project goes through in securing a place for the dear Alpha brothers. All the brothers Join us in saying t h a t they are In accord with anything t h a t Alpha Rho Lambda Is trying to p u t over. May I give you the names of the brothers and the department t h a t each one of the brothers are legistered in? Brother Robert Durham, college of pharmacy; Melvin Walker, graduate school; Maceo HiU, graduate school, physiology, Walter Gordon, law school; Frank Gordon, graduate school. Anatomy; Roy Whlttaker, graduate school, physiology; Art Diggs, school of medicine; Art Stokes, law school; Louie Schuster, graduate school, Commerce; Syd butler, graduate school, history; Reid Jackson, graduate school, administration; Charles Allen .college of liberal arts; Leon Levisay. graduate school, bacteriology; George Glbbs, graduate school, physical education; P. Smiley, school of medicine; R. Valentine, college of liberal arts; Charles Thomas, college of liberal arts; William Crewe, college of liberal arts; William Haney, college of pharmacy. —ROY WHITTAKER It was In the fall of 1930 t h a t a decidedly well-fed and over-grown tyre, from out
of the hills of southern Ohio and West Virginia, presented his name—Arthur Diggs— to the ritual committee, with all the demureness characteristic of the rustics of t h a t section of the country, to become a pledge of Alpha Phi Alpha's Kappa Chapter. Three years later tnls same fellow became t h e polished sophister, who, as president, guided Kappa Chapter In one of its most colorful of recent years. We at Kappa have become firm believers in reincarnation. No longer does the ghost of old Kappa—the Kappa made famous by the names of Harley Manel, Dr. Method, Ken Williams, Warfleld, Floyd, P. Bernard Young, Jr., Squires and Broadus—no longer does Old Kappa's ghost merely stalk the meetings of New Kappa; It has returned. body and soul. At a umoker In the fall of the year, long. lean Brother Frank Gordon, just back from Russia, with characteristic slow speech Interspersed now and then with necrotic h u mor (the more funny coming from Frank). gave us an extraordinary account of his trip and activities while in the employ of the Soviet government. Later, the chapter availed itself of t h e hospitality of Bro. Dr. and Mrs. Harley Manuel by having a 3-B party—beer-baloney-brldge party—at their home. Another chapter party was held over the new quarters of the famous Hill's Sandwich Shoppe, where the brothers ate, drank, and made merry, and then listened animatedly to a talk by the interesting Rabbi Levlnger of his trip through Palestine. ButTKappa has not been doing all of the entertaining for itself. She boasts of one of the most ambitious and active Sphinx Clubs In the length and breadth of the land, whose motto seems to be, "Give Kappa a good time." However, much of what they have done, has been due to the cons t a n t surveillance and patient tutelage of Brother Hill, who has come up from XI and rejuvenated the Sphinx Club. The club threw a surprise party for us, and brothers, was It nice! But this was Just the beginning. Undoubedly the prettiest dance in central Ohio occurred when t h e Sphinx Club gave its annual formal In February. Brother Schuster was hOBt at his home before the dance to fifteen Alpha men and their company. The men were served cocktails and the women were presented with corsages. Some of the women managed to get some of the cocktails, also. The fellowship prevailing at the Columbus chapter Is unusually fine. Of t h e older brothers there remain silver-tongued Frank Shearer, caustic Schuster, amicable Smiley, Paul Shearer, Mahaffy, stutter Llvisay and cautious Chas. Deloach. Then there are the younger bucks—silent Durham, ladylover Crew, pugilist Shumake, and Smiling Haynle. Further, new blood has been injected Into Kappa from XI In the smooth Brother Hill, who has a little way all of his own of getting things done both In the chapter and In the Sphinx Club, and lean Brother Tarpley, who proved himself last quarter to be really a man-of-the-hour scholastlcally, with the women, and on t h e basketball court. Special mention should be made of the fine cooperation Kappa Is receiving In all of Its programs from the graduates of Alpha Rho Lambda. —LOUIS H. SCHUSTER
Beta Gamma Holds Election And Initiation News comes from the Beta Gamma chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at Virginia State College t h a t they are getting along fine. New officers were recently elected who are Joseph S. G. Hlnes, president; Walter Solomon, vice president; Chas. Gownes, treasurer; Percy S. Lilly, recording secretary; Malcolm A. Davis, corresponding secretary. Eight new members were Initiated Into Beta Gamma Chapter on Saturday, December 9. They were Messrs. Herman O. Wiley, Theodore M. Holmes, Oeorge H. Jones, Jas. G. Robinson, George B. Jackson, Robert O,
THE SPHINX Harris, Abner W. Napper, and Nicholas B. Thomas. At a smoker-banquet given by Nu Lambda. graduate chapter at Virginia State, on March 21, the brothers of Beta Gamma had the double pleasure of meeting and listening to an Inspiring address by Jewel Brother Henry A. Callls, noted surgeon of Washington, D. C. Brother Callls touched upon many points of vital Interest to every member of t h e fraternity. Included also In the address was an authoritative account of the events surrounding the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha, which proved unusually Interesting. Many pertinent questions were put before the speaker which he answered graciously. Despite the many distracting activities which usually accompany the spring session. Beta Gamma managed last term to maintain her high scholastic standing. Brothers who were most outstanding In their respective fields last spring were: Brothers Hines and Johnston, who lead the debaters; Brother Howe, who shone as coach of the baseball team: Brother Lewis who was track mentor: Brother Madden who was the star dramatist; and Brother Creamer. who wielded the tennis racquet authoritatively. The musical end of the situation was upheld admirably by Brother oJrdan. —JOHN G. ROBBIN8
Beta Theta Moves Along Smoothly Moving along in a smooth and Interesting fashion. Beta Theta brothers are making rapid strides towards the pinnacle of fraternal success. Since our last Jots entered the pages of The Sphinx the local brothers have been congratulated on t h e wonderful showings made by visiting brothers. Dr. E. L. Young of Alpha Zeta Lambda received a great ovation after rendering an eloquent address to the Bluefleld student body during a regular chapel hour. The applauses which rang out following his speech stamped It to be by far the most enjoyable of the last school year. Brother J. Leslie Hollowell. of Alpha Omtcron. further stamped the individuality of Alpha men when he led his debating team against Bluefleld State Teachers College in a stirring forensic encounter. The spring activities afforded plenty life and spirit. A program given at t h e Institution and the contacting or high schools within the vicinity were the main projects for our Go-To-High School, Go-To-College drive. —WILLIAM H. GRAY. JR.
Alpha Alpha Educational Campaign A Sizzler Seven NeoDhytes were numbered among Alpha Alpha Chapter's ranks. They are Chester Smith. Charles Keys. Gentry Blackstone, Norman Perkins, William Craig, Sanfred Showes. and John Delaney. Chester Smith Is our race representative on t h e football team at the University of Cincinnati. He has been the regular center for t h e past two years, receiving honorable mention for an all state berth. Here's hoping he makes the grade during the next football season . Chester has also made two varsity letters In basketball. Brother Showes Is president of the School Master's Club. Our spring initiation was very successfully carried out by our chairman of the ritual committee Brother Dr. B. J. Lockley. Solemnity and lmpresslveness marked the ceremonies throughout. At the close of the Initiation, l 5 brothers assembled in the banquet hall of McCall Industrial School. where the charming ladies of t h a t institution had prepared a sumptious repast. On Friday, February 24. Brother Lawson and Brother Crr.swell of Flsk were in our midst In a musical recital after which the brothers of Alpha Alpha entertained them in a smoker at the home of Brother Dr.
James Randolph. All had a Jolly good time at bridge and then a feast. On Saturday March 18, Alpha Alpha Chapter Journeyed to Dayton as t h e guest of Theta Lambda Chapter. Twenty-five brothers manifested the true Alpha Spirit by braving the elements to carry a message for the furtherance oi the cause of Alpha Phi Alpha. Needless to say, we felt a t home and were royally entertained. The program was as follows: Invocation, Brother W. N. Lovelace; chapter morale. Brother Dr. R. P. McClaln; solo, Brother Leconia Crosby; convention slants, past and future. Brother W. N. Lovelace: solo. Brother H. Hannibal Hull; regional conventions, Brother Dr. B. J. Lockley; Ohio's place In Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Atty. T. M. Berry; Pin men. Brother Dr. B. F. Cann. and master of ceremonies. Brother R. C. Jackson. Alpha Alpha is putting on an extensive campaign for ihe reclaiming of brothers who have been out of the fold due to change of residence, or chapter. We believe t h a t every true Alpha man should seek a new Alpha home when he moves from his chapter seat, even as the good Christian seeks a new church home when he goes to another city. The educational campaign is, already being heralded as a success, due to t h e able leadership of Brother Dr. Charles H. Carroll. who Is a veteran worker in our educational campaigns. During the recent Y. M. C. A. drive Alpha Phi Alpha gave a good account of Itself. The Brothers were In the foremost ranks of t h e workers throughout the campaign. Brother B. J. Lockley was one of the vicechairmen of the campaign and Brother Henry W. Ferguson, manager of division B. Brother Wilbur Page was manager of division A. Brother Ferguson rejoiced In wearing the crown during most of t h e campaign. The "Royal Order of Splzzerinkhum" inducted into Its ranks the following men who bear the banner of Alpha Alpha— Brother Dr. B. J. Lockley, Brother Rev. Wilbur Page. Brother Henry Ferguson, Brother Dr. B. F. Cann who rendered splendid service as manager of Team 9. Division B as did Brother William N. Lovelace, Brother George Cromwell and yours truly. Brother W. C. Weatherly was song leader for t h e campaign with Brother Artie Matthews, head of the Cosmopolitan School of Music, at the piano. How they did pep things up. —H. HANNIBAL HULL
Alpha Pi Lambda Renews Pledge; Elects Officers The brothers of Alpha PI Lambda Chapter, after having been separated during a three-months vacation, are now reunited, and are carrying on the work of Alpha Phi Alpha with renewed vigor. We regret t h a t some of our staunchest members have left us to enter new fields of endeavor: b u t we are happy to welcome new brothers. Our absent members are: Brother C. E. Colter, who is doing graduate work In Washington, D. C ; Brother H. F. Johnson, now at Bluefleld. West Virginia; and Brother T. C. Williams, who has returned to his home in Philadelphia. All of our new brothers are working In the city of Winston-Salem. Brother Jasper Jeffries, who Is a recent graduate of West Virginia State College, is now employed as a teacher of science in Atkins High School Brother E. G. Henderson, a resident of Winston-Salem and a graduate of Virginia State College. Is now engaged in public work In the city. Brother G. F. Newell reports a very pleasnat and eventful vacation. During the s u m mer Brother Newell became quite a globetrotter. having made visits to Philadelphia, Miami. Florida, and several' other interesting points east and west. The climax of Brother Newell's summer of travel was his trip to the World's Fair In Chicago. Here he spent several days, and was greeted by numerous friends and acquaintances. Brother J. o . Ellis, formerly employed in
P*ge 26 t h e school system of Lexington, N. C 1« now teaching a t Atkins High School, where he Is English Instructor and assistant coach. On October 20, Brothers Newell and J. Welfred Holmes entertained t h e chapters with a good old-fashioned '"Alpha stag" at the residence of Brother J. A. Carter. At a recent meeting of t h e chapter, our officers for t h e coming year were elected. With only two execptlons, chaplain and corresponding secretary, every member was reelected. The following brothers will guide t h e destinies of Alpha PI Lambda Chapter for t h e next twelve m o n t h s : Brother J. A. Carter, president; vice-president. G. F. Newell: recording secretary, J. L. Cary; financial secretary, E. Shepard Wright; corrsepondlng secretary, J. Welfred Holmes, treasurer Leander Hill; chaplain. J. O. Ellis. Brother Ellis was chosen as delegate to the Regional Convention, with Brother A. H. Anderson as alternate. We extend our slncerest sympathy to t h e following brothers: Brother Otis Hogue. who during t h e summer was bereft of his father; Brother C. R. Robinson, who lost his grandmother; and Brother Jasper Jeffries, whose younger brother. Carl, was killed In an automobile accident. The brothers of Alpha PI Lambda have pledged themselves always to keep t h e flame of Alpha spirit burning ,and never t o let It grow dim. —G. LEONARD ALLEN
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These delightful days of early Spring are busy days for t h e brothers of Alpha PI Lambda Chapter. We have now begun preparations for a very elaborate and far-reaching Go-To High School—Go t o College Campaign. We hope not only to make Its Influence felt throughout Winston-Salem, b u t also t o reach many other towns and cities in this vicinity. Bother J. Welfred Holmes, youthful and scholarly professor of English a t WinstonSalem Teachers' College, Is directing the campaign. He Is greatly pleased and encouraged by t h e enthusiastic manner In which all the members of t h e chapter are supporting him In his endeavors. One of t h e outstanding features of our educational campaign Is t h e oratorical contest which Is being conducted In t h e local city high school, Atkins High, u n d e r t h e direction of Brother G. Fisher Newell. Brother Newell's effective boosting of the contest has aroused much Interest among the students of t h e School. More t h a n 60 boys and girls took part In t h e preliminaries, which were held on March 31. From this group were chosen eight speakers who participated In t h e final contest held during thee week of t h e campaign. A gold medal was awarded to t h e best speaker. The second and third best speakers received medals of silver and bronze, respectively. T h e " general theme for t h e contest was "The Negro In Our Environment." Each contest wrote his own oration, selecting his subject from some phase of rfegro history or education. In addition t o his activities In connection with t he campaign. Brother Newell has distinguished himself bv his excellent work as coach of the Atkins High School debating team. Brother Newell's team made a very fine showing in t h e triangular debate In which t h e high schools of Winston-Salem Lexington, and Salisbury took part on March 17. The Atkins Hleh School team lost to Salisbury, b u t won from Lexington. Under t h e auspices of Brother A. H. Anderson, t h e Lincoln University Glee Club anneared In recital on February 10 a t t h e Columbian Heights School, of which Brother Anderson is nrlnclpal. The glee club was directed by Brother James Dorsey. professor of music at Lincoln University. As a token of appreciation for Brother Dorsey's splendid work. Alpha PI Lambda Chapter presented him a specially constructed baton, the handle of which bore a gold plate upon which Brother Dorsey's name was engraved. We were all deeply sadden a few weeks ago when Brother C. X. Colter, who Is an
Page 26 Instructor at Atkins High School, and one of our staunchest members, was called to his home on account of t h e death of his father. Brother Colter has our slncerest sympathy. We are pleased t o weleome as a new member of our chapter Brother W. E. Pitts, formerly of Beta Epsllon. Brother Pitts Is now teaching In t h e Winston-Salem school system. At our first regular meeting for the month of February, we were favored with a very scholarly sclnetlflc talk by Brother E. Shepard Wright, M. D., who spoke to us on "Recent Discoveries in t h e Field of Medicine." Slnoe our last letter to t h e Sphinx we have twice been delightfully entertained at t h e homes of members of the chapter, once by Brothers E. S. Wright and C. E. Colter, and once by Brothers Leander Hill and C. R. Robinson. The anual formal dance, was held May 12. Brother A. H. Anderson, was chairman of the committee on arrangements. —G. LEONARD ALLEN
Alpha Omicron Active Several Brothers Pass The hand of time has moved again and taken from among our folds brothers, t h e loss of whom Alpha Omlcron now morns. Brothers who were dear to Alpha Omlcron, who gave all. who strove hard for dear Alpha Phi Alpha. These brothers have now passed on into a great world, and taken with them memories t h a t will ever last. memories of Alpha Omicron t h a t can not be stamped out. As they pass, they make room for others to come forward and do their part for our dear fraternity. Among those who have passed on were Brothers: W. S. Baker, R. L. Jeans, J. E. Potts, W. A. Samules. and J. L. Smith. These brothers were sincere workers, and all t h a t Alpha Omlcron desired of them, they were. Emerging from t h a t state, we now come forth with new faces to carry on, with new hope, with new spirit, t h e spirit of achievement, achievements t h a t Alpha Phi Alpha will be proud of. With these views in scholastic year, one In which we are going mind, came each brother to start another to try to surmount t h e topmost peaks of success. The brothers have already begun this year with much vigor. To Brother E. Souvelle Rann has been given the responsibility t o lead the Smith Players to greater heights, he was recently elected president of this organization. He is also a member of the University Quintette: vice-president of t h e Y. M. C. A., student assistant Instructor in Biology, and a varsity halfback on t h e Smith "Golden Bull." Brother Bruce Thompson seems to have the stamina and fight on t h e gridiron this season, and is one of the main stays of t h e line. Brother Elgle Johnson Is also contributing much to the honors of Alpha Omlcron He is vice-president of the PanHellenic Council: a member of the Y. M. C. A. cabinet: secretary of the Student Volunteer Group: junior manager of Athletics: vice-president of the junior class: vice-president of the Rho Omicron Debating Society. and assistant to the Registrar. To these honors Brother H. Rembert Malloy adds his bit. He Is manager of the football team: advertlslne manaeer of athletics: assistant editor-ln-chlef of the University Student: president of the Student Volunteer Group: treasurer of the Smith Players, and a member of the Y. M. C. A. cabinet. Brother Robert O. Daniels also contributes his share. He Is vice-president of t h e R. S. O. T. club and the varsltv quarterback of the Smith "Golden Bulls." We are now looking forward with determination t o send a delegation to the General Convention since Roosevelt's "new deal", maybe some of us received a good hand, so hold your trumps and lets go to St. Louis. And here In behalf of t h e Alpha Omlcron Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity,
THE SPHINX I wish t o extend to all Alpha Phi Alpha a Joyful Christmas, a successful New Year, and we'll see you in St. Louis. And may this be the slogan of Alpha Phi Alpha from now until December 28. —H. REMBERT MALLOY
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Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha. T hope you are not idle these days, b u t like Alpha Omlcron. p u t t i n g forth every possible effort to make t h e Go To High School Go to College Campaign go over with a "bang." Brother John Lewis Powell, the chairman of our educational commitee. along with t h e cooperation of each brother of Alpha Omlcron, is exerting all of his energy to make t h e campaign a success. Before going into the other activities of our chapter, I must make mention of Brother Sherwood "Red" Blue's success as coach of the Belmont High School, Belmont, N. C. Brother Blue was graduated from Johnson C. Smith University last June. This brother's first year as a coach, brought to the people of Belmont and to t h i s community two outstanding teams. His football team neither met, tie or defeat during t h e season. His basketball team soared to greater heights t h a n any other team in t h e history of the school. His team defeated t h e Atkins High School of WinstonSalem, In Winston-Salem, for the Western sectional championship, and defeated the Mary Potter Memorial Institute at Oxford, N. O. for the North Carolina Interscholastlc basketball championship, t h u s with these accomplishments, this community Is looking forward for a superior baseball team as Brother Blue has promised. Johnson C. Smith University has experienced t h u s far, a most successful season In debating. This success is due largely to the efforts of Brothers Holowell and Samuels and Pledgee Sandifer. These men, though having met some of the best teams in, the country, have not met defeat. In a forensic clash at home with t h e University of Pittsburg, Brother Hollowell and Pledgee Sandifer, made* such a profound impression t h a t Johnson C. Smith University was t h e only Southern school Invited to the campus of the University of Pittsburg this year. The debate at Pittsburgh, although non-decisional. as was the one at Smith, was a debate of great interest. In this debate Smith was represented by Brothers Hollowell and Samuels. Brother Hollowell has taken part t h u s far In each of the seven debates. Upon Brother E. L. Rann. the honor of becoming a member of The University Quintette, was bestowed a few days ago. The Quintette may be heard on the air each Monday night at 9:30 over station WBT. Upon Brother Rann. another great honor has been bestowed. He was recently elected vice-president of the Y. M. C. A. for the ensuing scholastic year. Brother Tom Martin, who represented Alpha Omlcron on the gridiron last fall. Is hurling a "fast one" trying to secure a place for Alpha Omlcron on the pitching staff. Brothers Coaxum and Potts are attempting to show a little form on t h e diamond. Brothers Logan and Thompson are swinging mighty lobs in their efforts to make the tennis team, and fill the place of Brother Ed Dudley, who won for Smith the state championship last year. One of the most exciting and most interesting seasons on Smith's campus, the pledging season, has favored us with six new pledgees, who seem to be very hopeful aspirants to Alpha Phi Alpha. These pledgees: Charles Balknlght, James Abney, John Fuller. Charles Hamilton, Joseph Maddox.. John Sandifer. Wilson Welch, and Robert Young. Pledgees Maddox and Welch are students of Livingstone College. —H. REMBERT MALLOY
Omicron Continues To Light Pittsburgh's Hills As usual Omlcron still retains Its place In Pittsburgh In controlling much of the activity on the campuses of the Universities
of Pittsburgh and Duquesne and Carnegie Institute of Technology. Brother Bolden is still taking a part In the Pittsburgh University Band and was one of the sixty-five chosen out of approximately one hundred and twenty-five musicians to represent the university at Its annual Spring Concert. Brother Davenport last Spring became a member of the Pittsburgh University chess squad and has nobly acquitted himself in several Interesting and difficult matches. The social calendar of Omicron in 1932 was closed by the Annual Christmas Party at the home of Pledgee Evan Baker. The Sphinx Club of Omlcron was allowed to open the social season for 1933 in Pittsburgh, being hostess, at the home of Brother Veney, to the fraternal organizations at a New Year's Party, preserving and enhancing the proper spirit t h a t always prevails in these parts. Omicron's first contribution towards a successful social season was a formal dinner dance in commemoration rind celebration of the birthday of Omlcron Chapter, January 22. Under the chairmanship of Brother S. J. Hugo Wynn every detail of this affair was well planned and executed. ' O n to St. Louis en toto!!" is the cry of Omlcron. A gathering for housewarming of all Alpha men was held at the home of Brother Peeler during the closing and opening of semesters. Omlcron Chapter's annual May Party and AuRevolr Senior Party, capably planned by Brother J. Summerfield Davenport, our astute social chairman for 1933, were enjoyable. In March Omlcron soundly whipped the Sphinx Club with a hastily produced team in their annual game. Under the very efficient handling and captaining of Brother Thompson, an old Omicron man, and the athletic manager. Brother Davenport a light, fast team was whipped Into shape, composed of Brothers Douglass, Rose, Harris. Talbot, Fenderson and Thompson (.nd capable substitutes in Brothers Bolden, Jeffries, Poole, Leftrldge. Phelps, and Wynn to face a more experienced and heavier squad representing the Omega Psl Phi Fraternity. Omlcron lost the game b u t not the fraternal spirit, proving t h a t brute strength can't and never will submerge Alpha superiority in spirit. In keeping with tradition of always having an Alpha man or pledge on the University of Pittsburgh track team, Omlcron offers her congratulations to Pledge Arvel Fleming In his outstanding performances In being the high-point man both in the Intramural track games and the University of Pittsburgh Temple meet last Spring. This young and versatile pledge took second in the 100 yards and the 220 yard hurdles and first In the broad Jump. Omicron Chapter announces entrance of Robert King and Felix Gobble into the Sphinx Club last spring, increasing the pledge club t oa high mark both in n u m bers, fifteen, and scholastlcally. Omlcron was proud to welcome into its midst Brothers Hollowell and Sanders of t h e Johnson C. Smith College debating team. The University of Pittsburgh recognized their pronounced ability in oratorytory. Brother Wynn. who was the first Negro to become a member of the Pitt Players Dramatic Orgalnzation in the history of the university. Is a part of the business organization of the Players. Brother Peeler has taken part In many dramatic productions at Carnogle Institute of Technology, and displayed his versatility by giving several major recitals in both violin and piano. In the last elections of officers. Brother Walter R. Talbot remains In the president's chair for the fourth consecutive year. Brother Henry Bridges, an honor graduate from Duquesne University, took the office of vice-president. Brother Henry F. Douglass, our new secretary attempted to make the University of Pittsburgh basketball team last term. Much credit Is due the financial secretary, Brother Walter "Honest Abe" Waters for the rejuvenation and reconstruction of Omicron's financial affairs with the able help of the treasurer. Broth-
THE SPHINX er James Jeffries. Brother Leroy Sterling, sergeant-at-arms, will maintain order, for his pugilistic fame has travelled even as far as the surrounding boroughs of Pittsburgh. Brother Melvln Goode, of 1931 convention fame, was the chairman of the educational committee. Not a better equipped Brother could be found in the state of Pennsylvania In the eyes of the chapter. Omlcron welcomes into their midst: Brother Veney, of Beta, and Poole, Taylor, and Thompson, of Epsilon. In June, Omicron witnessed the departure of good Brother Wynn from the college department by graduation and also Brothers Harris and Jeffries, "big guns" in the dental school. —S. J. HUGO WYNN, Jr.
4 Truckloads Of Guests At Upsilon's Weiner Roast Upsllon again sends you greetings of good cheer. Seventeen amiable youths have been added to the Alpha stronghold. They are all new Sphinx members—give them a hand brothers. Clifford Spottsville, Ottawa, Kans.; Coddell White, Erville Green, Thomas Jackson, Cordell Meeks, Ralph Rogers, Francis Herndon, Ezra Greer, Charles Moore, Maurice Abernathy, John Hodge, John McLinden, all of Kansas City, Kans.; John Anderson, St. Louis; Tannon Caskey and Tenola Mitchell, of Kansas City, Mo.; Arthur Johnson ot Lawrence, and Ernest Snow of Pueblo, Col. No doubt the Upsllon annual weiner roast did much to show these husky lads, how things are done by Alpha men. For the weiner roast was a grand success. Four big trucks were used to spirit Alpha and her guests from old Mt. Oread to a quaint little road house Just east of the State Laice a t Tonganoxle, but 15 miles from Lawrence. Dance and merrymaking coupled with hot roasted weiners prepared in the woods by the fun makers themselves, sent every girl, and very man back to the old college In good spirit. Sphinx, may It be known to you t h a t Upsllon has a real big brother. I speak of Beta Lambda, graduate chapter at Kansas City. A delegation from t h a t chapter. headed by Brother Mac C. Spears, visited our chapter house the last Saturday In September, for the specific purpose of studying the house tax problem which has confronted us. The Kansas Supreme Court has held fraternity property taxable. Beta Lambda, by Joining hands with us, has proved once and for all t h a t the big brother idea Is neither Joke nor myth, but a sound and workable principle. Upsllon doffs her h a t a thousand times to her big brother. Again Sphinx, may It be known t h a t Brother Rostell Mansfiled, A. B. and A. M. from Kansas, and lncldently a former associate editor) of the Sphinx, is now teaching at Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark. Brother Mansfield has done one semesters work on his PhD degree in zoology —it took a Job to halt his school career. Brother Dowdall Davis, Junior art student, has been elected vice-president of the Y. M. C. A. at Lawrence, the first Negro to hold t h a t position. And now, brothers, I take great pleasure to Introduce Brother Donnald Beatty, Upsilon's latest addition to Alpha. Brother Beaty, who hails from Fort Scott, Kans., is generally known as the life of the Frat. His pleasant smiles spell encouragement. We lost several strong members last spring througn graduation. Brother O. Elliott, received lils B. S. degree from the School of Business last February and doffed his h a t to Upsllon. The loss of his level headedness and almest ingenious legislative ability is inevitably felt by the Chapter. Brothers Guy .Davis, Percy Caruthers, and Charles Shepard, account for the other losses that Upsllon felt last year. Brother Davis, our steward, received the B. S. degree in Business, and Brothers Caruthers
and Shepard were both awarded the B. S. degree in biological science. However, the departing Brothers left assured t h a t the work they had done had not been done in vain. For on the night of May 7, Upsllon took into her veins—new blood. Nine stalwart young men were initiated In to the fold— • eight men from whom we expect great things: Oliver Murchison, Earnest Brown. Arthur Pullum, Chester Hynes, Robert Snow, Robert Jordan, John Wiley, John Wheeler,, and James Wlliams. Williams was recently elected an associate member of the Psi Chi Hono r a r y Fraternity. He is only a Sophomore —keen your eye on h i m brothers. J u s F o n e thing more before I'm through. During the Easter holidays, two Upsllon brothers, H. T. Jones, who received a masters degree in biological science here last summer and now instructor of biological science at Western University, K. C , Mo., and J. D.Scott, who received the Masters degree in Biological Science made a trip to Manhattan, Kans., to address the Kansas Academy of Science. Brother Scott's subject was, "The Spermatagenesis of the Meogryllus Vertlcalls," while brother Jones spoke on "The Spermatogenesis of Three bpecles of Cockroachs." —JNO. H. BLUFORD, JR
Tau Lambda Initiates Nashville Convention Bid Tau Lambda, Nashville, Tennessee, began the academic year 1933-34 with renewed vigor and the motivating Influence of a definite purpose. The October meeting was held at the Fisk Faculty Club with eighteen brothers Joining in the deliberations and fellowship. Brother Dean A. A. Taylor, chapter president, was host. His program for the year included as its major plan extending an invitation to the general convention to hold its twentyseventh annual session in Nashville. A committee composed of Brothers, Cofer, Campbell, and Anderson was appointed to confer with Chi and Alpha Chi Chapters. At the November meeting the chapter formally voted to extend an Invitation to the general convention to meet in Nashville lnj 1935 and a committee was appointed to work with the local undergraduate chapters In presenting the request at St. Louis in December. Nashville Is the Athens of the South. As a cultural and educational center she is unsurpassed. The new Meharry Medical College, the greater Flsk University, and A. and I. State College, largest of the state-pupported higher lnstltutlpns, otter facilities for the instruction and entertainment of Alpha Phi Alpha t h a t no other single city affords. "ON TO NASHVILLE IN 1935" is our watchword. Help us to make It the watch word of the twenty-sixth general convention at St. Louis. Payment of 1934 grand taxes, reinstatement of delinquent brothers, and handling of applications for demits from other chapters to Tau Lambda were features of t h e meeting. The chapter pledged support to the national organization and took steps to cooperate actively with the communication from the general president. In the selection o! officers for 1934, the following brothers were re-elected for a n other year: president, Dean A. A. Taylor, Fisk University; vice-president, R. B. J. Campbell, bureau. A. and I. State College; secretary, J. R. Anderson; assistant secretary, Dean Lloyd Cofer, Flsk University; treasurer, Prof. T. W. Talley, Fi6k University; associate editor to The SPHINX, Dean G. C. Gore, Jr., A. and I. State College; parliamentarian, Dr. E. Franklin Frazler, professor of sociology, Fisk University; sargeant-at-arms, Joseph Anderson, Fisk University; chaplain, Dr. Charles S. Johnson, research professor of sociology, Fisk University. Social events in which members of the chapter were especially Interested during the fall season Included a smoker in honor
Page 27 of visiting Brother George R. Arthur, of the Julius Rosenwald Fund, Chicago, during September and a surprise birthday smoker in honor of our president, Brother Dean A. A. Taylor, at the Flsk Faculty Club on November 22. —GEORGE W. GORE, JR.
Alpha Epsilon Lambda Brothers Liked World's Fair After a summer of comparative quiet, t h e Alpha Epsilon Lambda brothers returned to their respective duties eagerly awaiting the first meeting, and quite curious, in a way, as to the activities of their fellow-members during the preceding months. Brothers Anderson and Lawrence spent much of their time In Chicago, taking In the Century of Progress Exposition. Others either remained in the vicinity of Jackson and Vicksburg or hied themselves to parts unknown. Brother President and Mrs. W. H. Williams are parents of a bouncing boy. This is one more potential Ape In the vicinity. Brother Redmond, formerly a member of this chapter, b u t now a t St. Louis, spent some time here with his charming wile. Brother Lanier, also a member until business called him away, visited Jackson for a few days on his way to Nashville. We are all pleased to see t h a t the new year brought into our midst Brother Riley, former instructor a t Howard University, who is now affiliated with Tougaloo College. Rumor has it likewise t h a t Alcorn has witnessed the return of Brother Hurst, former chapter officer, who spent t h e past year studying. I n keeping with what apparently Is a fraternity tradition, the chapter gave a t the home of a close friend in Vicksburg a charming little house party which more t h a n made up In quality lor whatever it may have lacked In size. Somewhat later, Alpha Epsilon Lambda went through her annual process of expansion, taking into her fold two m e n who bid fair to add considerable strength. A. T. Busby, one of the young men admitted, completed work with the Connecticut Aggies and has Just about rounded o u t his tenth year in agricultural work a t Alcorn A. and M. College. Dr. A. H. McCoy, the otther candidate accepted, finished dental work at Meharry and is a dentist of considerable repute In Jackson. Addition of these men is sure to help us get along. On a Friday evening in April, the chapter gave its annual ball. It was a gala affair attended by a select group of prominent men and women. Though the complexion of present economic conditions had compelled the use of the strictest economy, preparations were so thorough t h a t there was no decrease in the amount of e n t h u i asm usually found at the Alpha affairs. The music was good, the hall well decorated, and the atmosphere excellent. — F . W. BONNER
When Delta Lambda Calls A Meeting, They Come Out Our* first regular monthly meeting of the current school year was held in October at t h e comfortable Maybeth Tea Room. The large number of brothers attending was undoubtedly due in great part t o the particularly artistic and enticing form of announcements sent out by ever faithful Brother C. C. Jackson. After business matters had been handled, Brother Al Hughes, our president, presented the several new members. Among t h e m were Furman Templeton, a graduate of Lincoln University and former football captain, who is now connected with the Municipal Reemployment Bureau, and Alonzo Moron, recent appointee in t h e department of Community Welfare Work. Brother Moron, by the way, according to Ripley of BeUeve-it-or-not, is the only
Page 28 moron to win a Phi Beta Kappa key. Th* second meeting was held a t Brother Harry Cummlng's home, with Al Hughes, Clinton Knox, and the writer assisting him as hosts. Whether the "prime mover" was an awakening Interest In Delta Lambda or tingling anticipation of chicken-a-la-king, t h e brothers were on hand In a hitherto u n equalled number. Even such backsides as Jim Hllburn and Dr. McRae dropped In. T h e kernel of discussion was of course, the possibility of sending a delegate to t h e approaching convention. Our Ways and Means Committee Is still trying to perform this miracle. Brother Moron reluctantly bade us a sad farewell, for he has accepted t h e position of Minister of Welfare to the land of hla nativity, the Virgin Islands. Our sincerest good-wishes accompany him. Next on the agenda came t h e delightful task of consuming the delicious products of Mrs. Cunnings' culinary skill. What a pleasant occupation I Delta Lambda was Joint-host at a receptoin given to honor Eugene K. Jones, t h e eighth Jewel of Alpha Phi Alpha, and Miss Mabel Byrd, both of whom are officials In the Department of Commerce, Washington, D. C. The occasion of their presence was t h e annual observation of Negro Business Week, promoted by the Baltimore Business Leaguet of which Brother Howard (Pat) Murphy Is t h e denus ex machlna. As we view the steady r e t u r n of Delta Lambda to fraternal health, our keenest regret is the dropping out of t h e older "guards." We need their presence, their mature conusel and advice. Yet we still advance though losing some, and again exclaim, "Watch us grow!" Alter an almost unbroken slumber of half a semi-decade, Delta Lambda has effected her social resurrection. For on the evening of May 4, t h e brothers were hosts at a long delayed open prom to several hundred welcome guests. Brother Osborne Dixon was chiefly responsible for t h e Babylonian plcturesqueness of t h e decorations. White spruce and evergreen pines fringed the glossy floor. In t h e center gurgled Incessantly a crystal fountain whose waters plashed playful gold fish to and fro, and whose sides were banked by tiers of roses red and fragrant lilac buds. Richly (albeit scantily) clothed ladles floated dreamily along with tuxedoed gentlemen to the mellifluent cadences of t h e orchestra silhouetted upon a shimmering curtain of gold embossed with these three letters in black A. P. A. Over this arresting panorama fell rippling cascades of lambent light from overhanging chandeliers. In short, dear brothers, 'twas In t r u t h a "night of splendor." The greatest of t h a n k s and commendation are due for the success of the affair to t h e pledgees of Beta Alpha and our own social committee—especially Brothers Marshall and Jackson, who, while others slept were "tolling upward In t h e night." Men of Delta Lambda distinguished also by conspicuous activity In more serious phases of civic and communal life. Our president, Al Hughes, Jr., quite recently appeared as spokesman for a committee of t h e Young People's Forum before the Board of Estimates in an attack on t h e utterly Indefensible policy of refusing to employ Negroes as public librarians, and of discrimination In Public Welfare Agencies. Brother Howard Murphy is president of t h e local Negro Business League which acts as sponsors for t h e annual Negro Trade Week —a remarkable and admirably conducted enterprise which Increases In purpose and efficacy. Brother George Hall has lately opened t h e Virginia Hall Apartments which display such attractiveness and exquisite appointments as to make t h e m Ideal. So you may see, brothers, our Injunction, stated some time ago—Watch HS work— was not an empty phrase. —J. WILFORD HAYWOOD
THE SPHINX
Alpha Omicron Lambda In Smoky City Stir The local colored Y had a quoto of 500 members and $2,000 In its recent campaign, Brother Herbert T. Miller, the executive secretary, led the way to 1007 members and better t h a n $2,600, and won the cup offered to t h e branch in the city having the most successful drive. Brother Royal Taylor was the highest producer. A half million or so Alpha men were in t h a t drive to help Brother Miller do his stuff. Brother Robert D. Brown has been named to the Council of the Welfare Fund as one of "representatives of the contributing p u b lic" t h e first time a Negro has been so honored anywhere so far as we know. Some Welfare Funds have Negroes as members of their councils as representatives of a particular member-agency b u t Brother Brown is a delegate-at-large. Brother Lanon returned from Chicago and t h e Medical convention as the secretary of t h a t group. By the way we want t h a t cup in St. Louis. Brother Moss has been named by the Mayor of the city on his advisory Health Committee. Brother Carroll is also a member of this group. The above officers were re-elected for 1934 at t h e November meeting when 22 of us braved the snow and sleet to travel to Sewlckley for the meeting. • Brother Alonzo G. Moron, who was in our ranks last year while attending the University of Pittsburgh, has been named as Commissioner for Public Welfare of t h e Virgin Islands. He sailed November 16 to take up his new duties. Brothers Roderick Brown, Homer Brown, and Maurice Moss are sporting new cars b u t Brother Miller says his Bulck will still give 'em both a fit if he ever catches them on an open highway. Maybe they get the chance to decide the bet on the way to St. Louis. And while they are contending with each other Brothersi Arthur Stevenson and C. A. Lanon may pass them on their way to the same port of call. And, while this Id not local news, maybe you did not know t h a t one Clarence Eugene Jackson, once of Union, then of Washington and Baltimore and now of Detroit, Is sending announcements of a visit of the stork to his home on October 22 to leave a seven pound Alpha aspirant nee C. Eugene Jackson II. —R. MAURICE MOSS
Alpha Chi Gets In The "Go" On Fisk Campus Although the school year opened with the loss of several brothers, the hopes of Alpha Chi were undaunted and it is the intention of each member to make this year t h e best In Its six years of exlstance. Brothers Adams and Melvin remained at home this year. Brothers Mitchell and Fisher are a t Wllberforce; Brother Washington Is a t Michigan University. As every year passes, the chapter loses certain ones through graduation. Among those this year were Brothers William W. Sapp, Breaux Martin and Frederick Howard. Alpha Chi extends a hearty welcome to the following new brothers: Robert Glasco, Jerome Bradford, Surgest Aker, Basil Booker, Barton Beatty, and Charles Klrksey. On Friday, October 6, Alpha Cht cooperated with Tau Lambda Chapter in entertaining Brother George R. Arthur, associate director of the Rosenwald Fund, who was busily engaged in sponsoring the Fisk University campaign for $25,000. Alpha Chi felt it an especial honor In having a part In t h e entertainment of such a distinguished brother. Brother Maynard Turner, Jr., was elected president of the senior class on October 12. Brother Edel F. Mcintosh, our chapter secretary was elected to the capacity of business manager. The Junior class election was characterized by a unaminous choice
of the officers of the previous years, Brothers L. Howard Bennett, president, John Hope Franklin, vice-president and William J. Harvey, III, business manager. Brother W. Barton Beatty, Ernest Alexander, Robert Glasco, William Hall, Alton Morton are members of the varsity football team. Unfortunately, Injuries have kept Brother Beatty out of the last two games. The chapter is very grateful to Brother Audrey K. Fleet for bringing back a most carefully constructed A. P. A. light exemplifying clearly a high standard of craftmanshlp. It is about two feet long, 10 inches high, and serves a very useful purpose in programs, entertainments, etc. Brother Maynard Turner has been elected vice-president of the Inter-Fraternity Council. Elaborate plans are being made for the celebration of the sixth anniversary of Alpha Chi simultaneously with the 27 anniversary of the founding of the fraternity. On December sixth a chapel program will be conducted by the chapter. On the following Friday evening, a smoker will be given in honor of the freshman and new students. Alpha Chi wishes to every chapter and to the general organization an abundance of success in all their undertakings for this year. —JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN
Beta Delta Prom Season's Social Event The Beta Delta Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, located at South Carolina State College, was host to all visiting members and iriends in its annual prom at Dukes Gymnasium, on March 17. The Beta Delta prom is considered the "big social event" of the season In the eastern section of South Carolina, and attracts visitors from far and near. On t h e occasion of the annual prom for 1933, the resident members were privileged to welcome Into their midst the fairest of the fair from Atlanta, Savannah, Columbia, and Darlington. More t h a n one hundred and thirty of the South's most charming daughters "tripped the light fantastic toe" until the witching hour with their escorts. The Dukes Gymnasium was arltstlcally decorated for the occasion by Leslie Johnson, a member of the fraternity, who Is winner of an Elk scholarship. Brother Johnson used the fraternity colors of black and gold in his scheme of decoration. The gymnasium has never looked more beautirul t h a n on this occasion. The music for the prom furnished by the Snappy Six of Savannah, Ga., one of the best orchestras In the Southeast. During the intermission the chapter president, G. B. McFall, presented several of the members to the visitors. Those were J. Harold Montague, who arranged the farternlty hymn to waltz time especially for the prom; William H. Bell, dean of the college of liberal arts; and J. Caesar Bryant, who read his original poem to the Sphinx which has recently appeared in t h e farternlty Journal, The Sphinx. —PAUL R. WEBBER
Charleston, W. Va. Chapter To Be Resurrected The project whereby the graduate members of Alpha Phi Alpha around the vicinity of West Virginia State College are to resume the chapter at Charleston, West Virginia, is meeting with anticipated success. It is the purpose of this graduate chapter to lend its cooperative forces to Alpha Zeta Chapter and strengthen it morally and financially. Recently the graduate members of Alpha Phi Alpha In this vicinity met Jointly with Alpha Zeta Chapter and mapped out plans for the mutual benefit of a graduate chapter and the undergraduate chapter. Many prominent men spoke, our farternity being
THE SPHINX well represented on the faculty by eleven Alpha men. At present, the graduate members are waiting for a charter from the grand chapter. There cooperation will make Alpha Zetaj's annual Mothet's Day program! more Impressive t h a n ever. The program Is to be held on May 14, at this college. Brother Jasper Brown Jefferles, who will receive the Bachelor of Science degree at the close of the current school term controls the reins of the student government, In the person of president of the Student Council. This Is the highest office any student may hold on this campus. Brother Jeffries, at the beginning of the year, relinquished his post as secretary In our chapter. He Is admirable for his upright character and during his college career his exemplified the true Alpha man. We feel t h a t the fraternity has a right to be proud ns long as men like Brother Jeffries are striving for a place of recognition. Brother Austin W. Curtis, Sr., director of the Department of Agriculture has compiled a bulletin on "How to make a garden." This bulletin is the first of a series which Brother Curtis is planning to issue. The bulletin is practical and economical and has information which should prove to be priceless to the people of outlying districts who have been experiencing difficulty In making ends meet. Brother Curtis still maintains his office as treasurer In Alpha Zeta Chapter and we have profited by the sagacity of his advice. Brother Austin W. Curtis, Jr., a graduate of Cornell, formerly a student of this college and affiliated with Alpha Zeta Chapter, has returned from Washington, D. C , where he was employed as a landscape architect In drawing up a landscape plan for the beautiflcation of the campus of the National Training School, of which Miss Nannie H. Burroughs is president. Greetings to the other chapters, form Alpha Zeta. —RAMON H. WALLACE
Beta Lambda Of Kansas City Marches Ahead Beta Lambda faced 1933 after a period of inactivity, with a determiniatlon to carry forward with renewed vigor the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha. The first of a series of public forums was held on Sunday, February 26 at the First A. M. E. Church, Kansas City. Kansas at which time the chapter presented Dr. Domenico Gagllardo, associate professor of economics at the University of Kansas, who spoke on "Technocracy." The Fourm was opened by Brother John A. Hodge, principal of Sumner High School. Kansas City. Kansas, who introduced the subject, "Technocracy and the Negro In the Professions." W. Robert Smalls, executive secretary of the Urban League of Kansas City discussed. "Technocracy and the Negro in Industry." after which discussions from the floor were In order. The music was under the direction of Brother J. Oliver Morrison of Lincoln High School and T. H. Reynolds of Sumner High School. Brother J. H. Bluford presided. The chairman of this committee is Brother S. D. Scruggs, Jr.. supervisor of grade schools of Kansas City, Kansas. During the past month we were pleased to have In our midst Brother Charles S. Johnson of Flsk University for whom Beta Lambda held a stag smoker, such t h a t only Beta Lambda can give and from which there still lingers many pleasant memories. Dr. Johnson was the speaker at t h e annual meeting of the Urban League of Kansas City where he spoke on the "Economic Status of the Negro." Not neglecting the social side of our farternal life, theentire committee Is planning to give a spring dance and reception on April 28. which promises to be one of the outstanding affairs on the social calendar of Kansas City. Beta Lambda is awake, keep your eyes
on this goal for we are marching full steam ahead with the banner of Alpha Phi Alpha along before us!
Beta Mu Chapter, Set Up Last April, Forges Ahead The Beta Mu Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity was set up April 28, 1933 by Brother Frank Stanley. Central High School, Louisville, Kentucky, senior delegate and Brother H. A. Merchant, 120 Deweese Street, Lexington, Kentucky, Junior delegate. The following men were Initiated and officers elected: William Colerane, president; William Coleman, vice president; Waymon Hackett, secretary; Howard Givens, treasurer; William Davidson, corresponding secretary; J. Marx Givens, editor; Lonnie Moten, chaplain; Russell Stone, sargeant-at-arms; Steven Samuels, Robert Thompson, James Washington, William Didlick, Wesley Thomas, Wendell White, and James Drummer. Several visiting brothers from Louisville, Lexington, and Cincinnati were present. The light of the world was shown to the pledgees, which will always be remembered and cause us to live up to the alms and ideals of the dear old Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. —J. M. GIVENS
Alpha Zeta Lambda Sponsors Fine Program Alpha Zeta Lambda. Bluefield, West Virginia, continues its stride to the higher and finer a t t a i n m e n t s in life. At t h e last meeting, held on the campus of the Bluefield State Teachers College great enthusiasm was manifested In matters of importance for t h e progress and advancement of t h e chapter. Three men were led t o the light, and ate of the food prepared for t h e gods by Alpha Phi Alpha. The three men who crossed t h e "desert of the burning sands" were: professor Thomas Branch, teacher in the science department of Gary High School, Gary, W. Va.; Porfessor J. H. Byers, principal of Dunbar Junior High School, Welch, W. Va.. and S. A. Calhoun, member of the House of Delegates, State of West Virginia. These men are all active in public affairs. In an endeavor to establish t r u t h and Justice for Negroes In America the brothers voted to send to aid in the defense of t h e Scottsboro case the entire part of t h e budget allowed for social activities. It is through the medium of the Sphinx t h a t Alpha Zeta Lambda urge all chapters and similar organizations to support this problem by sending in contributions. The Go - to - High - School -Go-to-College campaign has been well outlined and seemingly the results are proving favorable. The campaign is directed again this year by Brother J. A. Shelton. Addresses are being delivered by brothers of t h e chapter. in all the Junior and senior high schools of this section. We believe t h a t every boy and girl should be encouraged to recognize t h a t he or she is In the world for a specific purpose. He or she has a place In God's mighty plan of progress, and his own part to perform in life's great drama. With a command of his mental and moral faculties, reenforced by strong spiritual convictions every young man or woman may live his own life with the commendation of his fellowman and t h e approval of God. —JOHN FRANKLIN
Nu Chapter Brothers Initiates New Members Nu Chapter closed the past school year onlv to regret the loss of 21 of her good brothers who have served faithfully for the past three years. A few weeks before leaving Nu, some of these brothers helped to Initiate 12 for-
Page 29 tunates Into t h e fold of Alpha Phi Alpha. The most fateful night in t h e lives of these men took place on Wednesday, May 10, 1933 when t h a t old Eastern Pennsylvania moon shone very brightly to make those burning sands hotter. Oh! what a night. Several visiting brothers were there. Finally came the dawn and also came 12 neophites who are as follows: Thomas Bass, Thomas Burge, James Day, O. Edwards. Jack Graves. Roscoe Harris. Aspinwlllse Redd. James Robinson, Woodrow Smlthey. Joseph Waddy, Arthur Williams, and Taft Woodland. These ment have already proven themselves capable of filling t h e places of t h e graduating brothers. Sunday, May 7, 1933 was observed as Alpha Sunday a t Lincoln. Nu Chapter rendered a program on t h a t afternoon. Brother Howard H. Long of the District of Columbia School Board was t h e principal speaker of t h e evening. Incidentally, Brother Max Yergen spoke at t h e morning chapel services under t h e auspices of the Y. M C. A. Nu) Chapter h a s one t h i n g to regret very deeply. This thing is its wlthdrawl from t h e Pan Hellenic Council. After very much deliberation the Chapter came t o t h e conclusion t h a t the Council was n o t keeping in accord with t h e purpose of its organization. To remain connected with such a n organization In Its present state would mean nothing b u t detriment to both Nu and t h e other fraternal chapters on t h e campus. Therefore we have severed all connections with t h e Council. On t h e last Sunday In May Nu held Its farewell meeting of t h e year which Is usually a very forceful and Interesting one. This one proved t o be very touching. The graduating brothers expressed their feelings t o ward leaving the chapter and of course, we who were left t o carry on In t h e name of Alpha Phi Alpha hated to see these good brothers leave. These, brothers have set up Ideals t h a t we have promised dearly to uphold. Anyhow we are hoping for the best for the 21 brothers who have left us. Those brothers who are leaving t h e chapter are: Thomas Bass. Albert Coleman. George Dlckerson. O. Edwards, Lawrence Evans. Melver Felton. Edgar Flood. Jack Graves, Julius Gray, William James. Herman Marrow. Willard Matthews. Henry McCrary, George Ralney, Oren, Riley, James, Smith, Furman. Templeton, Hlllls Tildon. and Taft Woodland. The chapter has now shrunk to 23. Then' too, there are four In the pledge club. Brother George Dlckerson was the valadictorian of t h e graduating body. The Robert F. Labaree prize of $25.00 was won by Brother Albert H. Coleman, also of the graduating class. Brother James Welden won the Sophmore Mathematical prize. The two prizes In t h e sophmore oratorical contest were won by pledge brothers J. Waddy and J. Robinson, respectively. Brothers H. Farrell and J. Gray were Inducted into t h e Phi Lambda Siema Literary Societv. Brother Farrell will be t h e president for the coming year. Brother E^ Pree was Inducted into the Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Cociety. He will act as president of the said society during t h e coming year. Brother R Hatcher was elected president of the Y. M. C. A .for t h e coming year. Brother James Dorsey. musical director at. Lincoln University was married on June 21. 1933. Mrs. Dorsey will act as assistant librarian next year. Brothers R. Bennett. and H. Marrow won the C. I. A. A. double championship at t h e tennis tournament which held at Virginia State College on May 12-13. 1933. The chapter wishes to welcome two of Its old members back. These men are now in the role of football coaches. Brother "Julie" Martin will act as head coach at Lincoln. while Brother Wayman Coston will act as assistant. Incidentally, Brother Norman Oasklns la the manager of the 1933 "Lions". Luck to you all! Each year Nu Chapter offers t h e Theodore M. Seldon Medal to t h e freshman having t h e highest scholastic rating during t h e
Page 30 year. This year It to offered to pledge Brother Casco Alston, Jr. I close with best wishes for a successful school year for all undergraduate brothers. —EARL O. PREE Nu Chapter held Its anual Spring banquet for t h e purpose of adding new members to its pledge club on April 8, 1933. With the addition of ten new members the pledge club has increased to seventeen In number. Those who were newly pledged are Casco Alston, Jr., Thomas J. Bass, J. Thomas Burgh, Owen S. Edwards, John T. Graves, Roscoe D. Haws, William S. Jones, Bryan Van Z. Moore, Cyril A. Riley, and W. Taft Woodland. The Junior Class under t h e leadership of Brother Ray Hatcher held its annual prom in honor of the Senior Class on t h e night of April 21, 1933 on t h e school campu6. Those brothers who figured prominently on t h e several committees responsible for the success of t h e prom were Brother H. P. Cooper of the housing committee. Brothers N. Gasklns and E. Pree of the financial committee, Brothers W. Howard and H. Minus of t h e decorating committee and Brother W. A. Smith of t h e invitational committee. We regret to say t h a t there was one brother who did not enjoy himself. Brother Minus received word t h a t she would not be there Just a few hours before the prom. Better luck next time Brother Minus! The chapter congratulates Brother W. James, Jr., for he returned after the Easter recess to play t h e role of Benedict. The bride Is from Spellman College. Brother W. Kldd was chairman of the program for "Go-to-High-School. Go-toCollege" campaign. In connection with this campaign Sunday, May 7, 1933 was known as Alpha Sunday on the campus and different brothers were sent to various places throughout t h e county to address t h e masses. The Glee Club under the directorship of Brother James Dorsey gave its annual Spring recital on May 6, 1933. Brothers who are members of the club are Brothers Cooper, Gasklns, Evans, Flood, Kidd, Minus, Tlldon, and Felton. A lawn fete preceded t h e recital. Brother E. Flood was chairman of the refreshment committee. Brother George Dickerson, who hails from Atlantic City was chosen valedictorian of t h e 1933 class. Nu is very proud of him. Brothers H. A. Farrell and E. O. Pree will become members of the honorary societies. Phi Lambda Sigma Literary Society and Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Society respectively. Brother John Bond, Instructor in dramatics presented the play "Journey's End" on April 5, 1933. The role of "Stanhope" was played by pledge brother Riley. On the team taken on a southern tour by Brother J. Hill, coach of the debating team were Brothers Riley. Waddy and Robinson. Brother Jason of t h e faculty of Howard Medical school, and Brother Rayford Logan. t h e historian were speakers during the series of lectures and recitals sponsored by t h e Y. M. C. A. of which Brother F. Templeton Is president. Nu has not begun to tell you anything. Tou are merely tasting! —EARL O. PREE
Cupid Slays Three In Alpha Mu Chapter Station B-I-L-L Broadcasting from Alpha Mu Chapter at Evanston. 111. Brothers at Alpha Mu Chapter are glad to report t h a t t h e chapter is now functioning one h u n dred per cent. Among the brothers who are making things go here are the following: William Y. Bell and Colbert S. Davis. both recently Initiated and both pursuing studies In the college of liberal arts. Brot h e r Herbert A. Lyons, who formerly t a u g h t a t Hampton Institute. Is now pursuing graduate work in the school of Music at Northwestern University. Brother William C. Pyant and Leadon W.
THE SPHINX Ford continue to be employed as case workers with the Cook County Bureau of Public Welfare and also take graduate work in the graduate school of Social Service Administration at Chicago University. Brother D. B. Owlngs will receive t h e masters degree In sociology, at Northwestern University in J u n e 1934. Brothers Francis Bennett and Alexander Walker will remain in Evanston this year and help keep Alpha Mu Chapter active. Brothers A. Laurent Turner and Fred Gay continue to be employed by the Chicago Bureau of Recreation and are making good too. Brothers Isaac Jackson and William Thompson are expected to re-enter Northwestern and Chicago Universities, respectively, early next year. In t h e meantime they continue to show an active Interest In chapter activities. The chapter has sponsored a smoker to which all freshmen male students were invited. Judging from the caliber of men who are now registered. Alpha Mu Chapter will get some mighty good material when t h e applications for membership In the pledge club are acted upon. The Sphinx Club sponsored a very fine dance on Saturday, November 11 to celebrate homecoming and also to entertain visitors from Champaign and Urbana. The decorations were pleasing t o t h e eye, the music was good and t h e ladles were beautiful—what more could one ask for a homecoming party? Brothers here are becoming more and more Interested in t h e 26th General Convention and Judging from present indications there will be plenty representation from Alpha Mu Chapter when the convention is called to order at St. Louis in December. The chapter will begin preparations for a good basketball season within t h e next few weeks and t h e prospects look good since this years team will be composed of Brothers Walker, Gay, Turner, Bell, Davis and Pyant. as well as pledges Cralle and Brown. Our good president. Brother Ford, has indicated t h a t he will be out with the squad again this season. The brothers are eager to get into action so t h a t they may even a count with Theta Chapter. Old Dan Cupid has taken his toll from Alpha Mu brothers, beginning November 26; 1932, when Brother A. Laurent Turner, Journeyed to Montgomery, Ala., and promised t o love, honor, and obey Miss Alice De Graffenreld Rhea, a graduate of Chicago University and a school teacher at Montgomery. Mr. and Mrs. Turner are residing at 3321 Giles Avenue. Chicago. Next on our list of benidicts is Brother Herbert A. Lyons, who on March 11. 1933. left his duties at Hampton Institute long enough to go to Raleigh. N. C . where he was united with Miss Grayce Rivera Waddy, herself a graduate of Hampton Institute and a teacher of music in t h e public school system of Durham. N. C. The third brother to launch out on the sea of matrimony is our chapter's secretary. William C. "Bill" Pyant, who went to the altar with Miss Clara Henrietta Polk, a former case worker with t h e Provident Association of St. Louis, Mo.. and a graduate of the University of Iowa. The nuptials were read on August 23, 1933. at Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Lyons are at home In Evanston at 1503 Emeros Street. while the Pyant's receive their mail at 6811 Langley Avenue, Chicago. As we go to press our annual election is only a few days away, b u t no matter who our next officers are. the brothers are pledged to a man to eo on and up for Alpha Phi Alpha. This concludes our broadcast. —"BILL" PYANT
Scholar and Legislator Initiated At lota Lambda Last summer was one of the brightest summers in the history of Iota Lambda, Indianapolis. First of all, on June 4th, the brothers, their company, and one h u n dred guests gathered at the Paradise Gardens for a dance in honor of Brother Julian Lewis of Chicago, who gave the commence-
m e n t address on the previous evening to seniors at Attucks High School. While In our city he was the house guest of Brother Russell A. Lane, principal of Attucks High School. Things went along quietly with a meeting or two mixed in until—pause a second, folks, while I tell you about these meetings. I t was two m o n t h s after t h e stag before we could get enough of these most loyal brothers together to have a meeting. Oh, yes, I forgot t o tell you we had a stag on April 8th at the Monte Grill. There were fourteen present. It was t h e idea of Brothers Carrol and Horner. Nothing happened further until August 20, which was initiation night. Those Initiated were Henry J. Richardson, Indianapolls, and Richard M. Hasklns. Danville, III. The latter Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hasklns. He Is a Rector scholar and student at DePauw University and is majoring in chemistry. Incidently he is six feet three and weighs 185 pounds. Mr. Richardson Is a former student of Illinois University and an honor graduate of Indiana Law School. He Is a member of the Indiana State Legislature and a partner of the' law firm of Richardson and Austin. He is one of the smartest fellows in town. Came to lniation in a light dappled gray suit (said he didn't posses any old clothes. He changed into another suit however.) He wears a Balbo beard t h a t even Balbo himself respects and t h e waves In his hair make you sea sick. The ceremony took place in Brother Clair's garage. Afterwards we went to Brother Hughes' and enjoyed some refreshments. Those present were: Brothers Hughes, chairman; T. Horner, H. T. RUey, J. Clair, A. Roney, B. Brown and J. Oliver. On t h e following Wednesday, Brother Riley gave a smoker and bridge party at his residence in honor of the brothers visiting In t h e city and attending the Elks convention. Out of town brothers present were: Prof- Burt A. Mayberry, Kansas City, Mo., Instructor in the high school there; Joseph H. B. Evans, Washington, D. C , general secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha; Attorney Perry B. Jackson, Cleveland, Ohio, member of the city council of t h a t city and general councellor for the fraternity; Dr. H. J. Oliver, New York; Prof. F. Luther Merry, St. Louis; Attorney Charles P. Howard, Des Moines, la.; Attorney Sidney Brown, Chicago, 111., and Dr. L. S. Hulton, Washington. D. C. Members of Iota Lambda present were: Brothers T. Horner, M. Hughes, William Walker, Jr., J. Clair, the Rev. M. W. Clair, Jr., J. J. Oliver, Dr. Furnlss, and H. T. Riley, the host. Brother Dr. Furnlss, Iota Lambda, is the highest ranking officer of t h e Masons in the West. Brother Jackson was forced to leave at 11:30. His bride was calling. Newly-lnltlated Brother Richardson didn't arrive u n til one thirty and then wasn't seen sitting at any time. Newly Initiated Brother Hasklns was sick in bed and couldn't be present. —JOHN J. OLIVER Iota Lambda, depressed in pocketbook because of the depression b u t morally strengthened and spiritually invigorated by the Regional Convention here, was set for the spring programme under t h e leadership of our BrotherJ President J. C. Carrol. Our Go-to-High-Go-to-College programme and our spring initiation were the major occasions before summer. We were honored this yera by having in our city one of out1 brothers from East Chicago, Brother Dr. Robert L. Stanton. BroStanton was a State Represetative from the first district in the past session of Legislature. He with Brother Henry J. Richardson, Jr., one of our recent initiates blazed the name of Alpha Phi Alpha across the halls of the Legislature of this state for the first time In Its history. Brother Grant Hawkins, a January graduate of Indiana University, was appointed messenger to the governor. These three have certainly done their part In advancing
THE SPHINX t h cause of t h e Negro along every line. Wo are carrying out a somewhat different programme at our meetings. It Includes a fifteen or twenty minute talk by one of our eloquent brothers or some visiting brother. Brother Rad. Morris was promoted to t h e position of head of the athletic department at Attucks High School here. Incldently, he has taken unto himself a lovely! wife. —JOHN J. OLIVER
Alpha Rho Chapter Gaining In Prestige Although a little negligent about getting news to the Sphinx, Alpha Ro has not in the least been dormant in activities and affairs In which Alpha always finds a prominence. Any acquaintance with t h e accomplishments of undergraduate students at Morehouse College would willingly acknowledge the place of Alpha Rho. The scholastic ratings of the four greek letter fraternities at the beginning of each semester this term affirmed Alpha as leader. The enthusiasm aroused during the Interfraternal Basketball Tournament when t h e much coveted victory of the AlphaOmega broil found sweet repose in our bosom is still quite pronounced. For seven consecutive years Omega Psi Phi has boasted of this feat, b u t this year when Brother Donald Reeves of Alpha Phi at Clark University crossed the burning sands, havoc and consternation were destined for the Omega Intruders. At the final whistle 16 of our 27 points owed their existance to Brother Reeves, which were one less t h a n the whole combined efforts of our bitter rivals. Th officers of Alpha Rho for 1933 are: Brothers L. R. Bailey, president; G. Shivery, vice-president; E. L. Davis, Jr., secretary; W. H. Sullivan, editor of Sphinx; J. Epps. chaplain; and S. Barret, sargeant-at-arms. Brothers, let us strive to keep Alpha In her rightful place, a leader, a superior leader, a meritorious leader everywhere, every time. In everything where h u m a n endeavor are concentrated on those Ideals which "Our Dear A. P. A. have always cherished. —W. H. SULLIVAN The Sphinx Club of Alpha Ro Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha received five new members In its regular spring initiation of 1933. Later two other brothers were made, which made the total number of "barbarians" reach seven. Not since some several years back has the Sphinx Club here enjoyed the pleasure of having so many members. The club Is composed of Barbarians Shine, Franklin, McFall, Brown, Hubert, Watley, and Jackson. The new members of this ever-popular aggregation are participating in all phases of extra-curricular activity and bid fair to become finished products and fine Alpha men. Brothers Franklin, Brown, and Hubert are lending their melodious voices to Morehouse's Glee Club. These brothers add a needed note of harmony to Kemper Harreld's organization, two baritones and one bass. Oh, my! Brother McFall made a name for himself on the gridiron last fall, gridiron and is also very apt at slinging and received honorable mention on several mythical all-southern elevens. Brother Watley co-starred with Brother McFall on t h e the discus and putting the shot. Brother Shine, a former Clark Sphinxman, Is a three letter man and enjoys t h e distinction of being the tallest man In the club. Brother Jackson, the club's midget, made t h e Dean's List with one of the highest averages in the school. He also co-starred with Brother McFall in the school's presentation of Richard III. In, collaboration with the Sphinx Club of Alpha Phi Chapter, the club gave t h e first of a series of annual spring dances t h a t are to be given for Alpha men by the "barbs". This affair turned out to be
the best affair t h a t has been held In Atlanta this year and t h e Sphlnxmen are Justly proud of the step taken. —BARBARIAN JACKSON The memebers of Nu Lambda Chapter, at Virginia State College, In Petersburg, have missed the issues of the Sphinx during these days of depression, b u t we readily sympathize with and understand t h e position of the executives In not Issuing t h e last copies. Nu Lambda has not been heard from through these columns for quite some time. What's wrong? The answer is depression as is the excuse for every other negligent action. However, t h e writer confesses t h a t It Is depression in the ambition of the editor to the Sphinx. A number of Interesting happenings directly related to Nu Lambda took place during the past school year. First In Importance, the first meeting of t h e year brought back to us Brother James Hugo Johnston, now dean of t h e college, who was studying on leave of absence at Chicago University pursuing studies toward the Doctor of Philosophy degree. Also we welcomed the return of Brother J o h n E. Settle, who after a year's leave of absence was granted the degree of Master of Science in Animal Husbandry from the University of Iowa. Later In the year t h e brothers of Nu Lambda had the honor of being host to brother Henry Arthur Callls, who is one of t h e seven Jewels. On the same evening the chapter had as their guests the under-graduate chapter at a banquet In honor of Brother Callls. At the close of the banquet Brother Callls addressed the brothers of t h e two chapters mainly on t h e orgln of t h e chapter. In his closing remarks he offered this present day situation as a challenge to every m a n of Alpha calibre, urging t h e young men to keep the spirit of the fraternity as a working basis and keep pace with world conditions in order to be able to lend a hand wherever necessary. Feeling t h a t some tangible evidence was necessary this year on the part of t h e chaptr toward fostering education, the chapter as a part of its educational program made a liberal contribution to t h e student loan fund a t Virginia State College, Aside from t h a t Nu Lambda pledged its whole support to a movement to increase enrollment In Negro elementary, secondary, and collegiate schools in Virginia for the coming year. With this in view t h e chapter! is organized to continue its efforts In t h e educational program through the entire year. We hope to report success in this effort. The chapter loses from lta active list for the year 1833-1934 Its president, Brother John L. Lockett, and Its secretary, Brother Doxy A. Wilkerson. Both of these brothers 'have been granted fellowships by t h e General Education Board to continue their studies toward the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Wliile Brother Lockett, now serving as director of the Division of Agriculture at Virginia State College, will pursue studies in soil and Agronomy, either a t Rutgers University or at Cornell University, Brother Wilkerson will study at t h e University of Michigan, doing special work In secondary education and school administration. Brother John M. Gandy, spent several weeks making observations a t Cornell University in College Administration. Brother Gandy with his usual faithfulness to his call has not let an opportunity pass to expound the cause of his group. We were pleased to read the text of his speech to the Rotary Club in Ithaca, N. Y., and also tuned in to his radio message delivered over tho local station in t h a t city. In both cases he unheslatlngly placed the Negro in his proper setting before his audience. Every year we realize more and more t h e worth of Brother Gandy to t h e race. Nu Lambda hopes for a successful year for the organization with objectives t h a t will fit the needs of the times. —R. R. McDANIEL
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Theta Host To Sorors Holds Open House to Visitors I t has been so long since we have made a report on our activities t h a t we may have forgotten where we last left off. If we repeat what has already been told In the Sphinx, forgive us. Alpha Phi Alpha is holding Its own In Chicago. Our House was the mecca for hundreds of visitors all during the summer of the World's Fair, and many outstanding brothers from all over the country visited. Pleasant informal affairs were given for the visitors. We, In cooperation with Xi Lambda Chapter, our graduate chapter, assisted In entertaining the Alpha Kappa Alpha Boule, t h e Kappa Alpha Pss Grand Chapter, and t h e Delta Sigma Theta Convention. One of t h e outstanding social affairs of the summer was a closed cabaret party a t the beautiful Villa DeLuxe Road House for the visiting brothers to t h e Medical Convention. We were favored with a visit from Brother Louis White of St. Louis on October 28. Brother White is chairman of the p u b licity for the coming convention, and he is a good one too. When he finished telling u s about t h e many affairs and splendid programs planned for us Christmas, every brother expressed t h e desire to go to St. Louis. We arranged a little party Saturday night a t t h e Frat House for Brother White. It is a pleasure for us to report t h a t our sister chapter, XI Lambda, has been reorganized and revived, and under t h e splendid leadership of Brother Lloyd Hall Is doing some great work. The two chapters are working together harmoniously, and worthwhile things are being accomplished. On October 16, our annual New Student Smoker was given, and alarge number of brothers met, played cards, ate, and talked We are proud to state t h a t our frat house, under t h e management of Brother Penrose E. Goodall was completely redecorated for t h e summer, and any brothers coming to Chicago are urged to make use of this House a t 4104 Vincennes Avenue. We are planning on going to St. Louis In large numbers and hope to see an equally large number of brothers there from every Alpha Chapter. —SIDNEY A. JONES
Beta Theta Represented All Campus Activities
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With t h e rising of t h e curtain on a new scholastic year, Beta Alpha sends sincerest regards to all brothers In Alpha Phi Alpha. As the march of collegiate activities swings into full prominence we point with pride to our ample and indispenslble representation in every field of scholastic endeavor. We can truthfully say t h a t Beta Alpha is holding her own at Morgan. Our last meeting marked the election of t h e officers whose responsibility It will be to Insure t h e maintenance of Alpha's superior standing on the campus. The staff of officers is as follows: Brothers Luther Hardin, president; Paul "Baylor, secretarytreasurer; and James Browne, associate editor to the Sphinx. Of the nine brothers, who are left of t h e ranks of Beta Alpha we are privileged t o direct the attention of our fellow chapters to some commendable achievement of outstanding responsibility which may be accredited to each of them. Our newly elected president, Brother Hardin, has the distinction of being vice-president of the senior class; president of t h e Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Research Society, vice-president of t h e Y. M. C. A., assistant instructor In mathematics, and a n honor student. Brother Paul Taylor Is one of Morgan's promising backfleld football men; treasurer of t h e Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Research Society; member of the executive board of the Dramatic Club; a member of t h e Y. M.