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He was an enthusiastic Alpha brother in spite of his 71 years, and attended the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention in New Orleans, La. last December. The above picture presents the noted educator with Brother General Secretary Joseph H. B. Evans, during the latter's recent visit to Fort Valley this past summer. Alpha sorrows with his widow, Mrs. Florence Johnson Hunt, and three children.
WORK FINISHED "THE late Rev. E. M. Wright, rector of the St. Philips Epsicopal Church, Omaha, Neb., who died at Clarkson Memorial Hospital May 28,1938 following a month's illness. The beloved minister had recently gone to Omaha from Muskogee, Okla. Bern at Newport News, Va., Rev. Wright was groomed for a ministerial career at a very early Ege. He was educated at Bishop Payne Seminary, Fetersburgh, Va., and Shorter College. In 1914 he was ordained at Nashville, Tenn. While successfully pastoring in other cities, notably Kansas City, Tulsa, Keokuk and Des Moines, Iowa, Rev. Wright made his REV. E. M. M. WRIGHT richest contribution during the seven years he shepherded Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Memphis, Tenn. His career in Memphis was marked by a rapid development of the Epsicopal faith among young people of the city, and of a fine sense of appreciation for the spiritual aspect of life on the part of all who had the opportunity of knowing Father Wnvht. He served as chaplain of Autress Russell Post No. 27, American Legion, for many years the largest Negro Legion post in the world. Until he departed Memphis, in the spring of 1936, Father Wright was an active member of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter. His transfer from Alpha Delta Lambda to Omega Chapter leaves within the rank of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity a "void" difficult to fill.
ALPHA PI LAMBDA CHAPTER Winston-Salem, N. C. Greetings, Brothers: Since you heard from us (by way of the Sphinx) Alpha Pi Lambda has carried on a very extensive program during the summer months with the Brothers that were
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with us. I must mention the Oratorical Contest that was held in May. From all indications and comments it was the best we have sponsored—much credit, if not all, is given Bro. Newell. We hope and look forward to another under the direction of Bro. Newell this school term. There were many social events during the summer, but the climax of such events was a very pleasant nig'ht in August. After the rain had fallen to cool off Mother Earth, we hit the "bee line" to Rose Garden Grill. There we enjoyed a most delicious menu prepared by Mr. Russell Crews, a veteran at such. This affair was called, "The Wives and Sweethearts Banquet." "It was grand," sez all. Even Bro. Anderson, "the" chairman, had a ball. Methinks I saw him doing a little "rug-cutting." We have been most fortunate and happy to welcome two more Brothers in our chapter—rather singular that both are medical men. The first one, a Neophyte, Bro. Leroy Hall, "crossed the sands," with the entire Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter there to greet him. This was the first initiation for us.. Bro. J. W. .Walker. Jr., comes to us from St, Louis, Mo., where he has spent several years on the staff at General Hospital No. 2. Bro. Walker is a surgeon of the highest rank and has gained considerable practice in our city... Alpha Pi Lnmbda bids you adieu 'til next time, Fraternally, William "Bro." Crawford.
ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER Newark, N. J. Greetings To Brothers in AOA: Many events have happened in the life of Alpha Alpha Lambda since our last contribution to The Sphinx. The most important was our annual Educational and Citizens' Public Meeting, held on May 22, at the Montclair Y. M. C. A. The program was opened by the singing of the Negro National Anthem, after which the Rev. Bro. James Billups led us in prayer. A short introductory address was given by our president, Bro. Dr. Ferdinand Williams. Bro. Dr. Fred Thompson gave a brief history cf the Fraternity. Musical selections were rendered by Clarence Tanifer, Jr., son of Bro. Dr. C. S. Tanifer, Miss Nadine Waters and Mr. Othels Ash. The principal address was given by the Hon. Bro. James S. Watson, Judge in the Municipal Court of New York City. Remarks were made by Bro. James Herbert and Mr. Thomas Flagg. The Brothers closed the program by singing the Alpha Hymn. Dan Cupid has struck our ranks again. This time it was Bro. Guy R. Moorhead, who took as his bride the charming Miss Hope Davis. The Brothers join with their many friends in wishing them happiness. A daughter, Mary Ann, was born to Bro. and Mrs. Colson Woody. Ollie T. Doly, Chapter Editor. o BRO. JAMES LEON ROBINSON Another loss to Rho Lambda was sustained in the passing of Bro. James Leon Robinson, graduate of Virginia Union University, prominent broker, and one of the founders of the Buffalo Trade Association.