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our garrulous Brothers, yet retain a democratic spirit within the group. Former members of Phi Lambda will be interested to learn that Brother Boyer, Dean Emeritus of Saint Augustine College, is spending a pleasant vacation in Florida. To those who have gritted their teeth and read to the end of this missive, congratulations. Yours for a Great Year, J. M. Stevens, Associate Editor of the Sphinx. o
Epsilon Lambda
Chapter
ST. LOUIS, MO. A Farmer Swaps His Overalls For Hi Hat And Tails And Writes Back To The Farm Dear Maria: Jest tol Caroline to dust off the old rags of the gay 90's and let's tend that Alpha formal which opens up formal season in St. Looey. We muster been hot—least I wuz with woolens scratchin' and moth balls smellin'. Hot ziggety—that 12 piece orchestra (Fate Mai-able) was good. That Castle Ball Room where he played was fixed purty in black and gold. Folks say thems' the colors of the fiat that always gives good parties. Twern't cider but the drinks were swell. Some slickers like Sidney Williams drank hi flutin' champagne. Kinda had a sinkin' feelin' 'bout midnite when 200 Alphas dimmed those oil-less lights, formed a circle like a fence and sang before the electric Alpha pin. Didn't know city folks could be so nice. Wimmin folks looked as purty as bay mares in new harness with those new fang-dangle clothes. Couldn't dexcribe 'em myself but the St. Looey paper (Call) said "the outstanding pretty gowns worn was an old fashioned white taffeta, dropped showldered hoop skirt model trimmed in blue—a dainty white net—a melon colored sheer —whites and pastels in sheers and nets predominated." Kaint say I'm sold on city life, but Christmas parties like those fellars had makes me wanta sell the hogs, swap the cow fer a Ford and go to collicb.—some folks says thets how yuh join. Haint nothin' like their fellowship, sincerity and good parties—hear'd they gonna have a program fer the year jest as good. Well Maria, gotta go learn how the other verses to they song go. So long—In our dear A Phi A—Thet's better than the St. Looey Blues. P. S. Gotta teach yuh how those Alphas dance—much more fun than the Virginia Reel. Don't forgit to feed the sow and make down fer the cow. See yuh when this cider dies down an I kaint no longer Susie Q. Yuh Son, Epsilon Lambda Hayseed, By Arnold B. Walker. o
Beta Chapter HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. Greetings Brothers:— Beta Chapter extends to all brothers throughout the world its sincere best wishes for a successful New Year. We hope, too, that each brother in all chapters will strive toward the furthering of the true spirit of fraternity during this calendar year, 1939.
SPHINX
February, 1939
Here at Beta, a number of events have been completed since the last issue of the Sphinx. First, on December 17, nine men were duly initiated i n t 3 the Fraternity. They are now: Brothers Perry Gill, John Edgar Davis, Robert Myers, George Thomas, Robert Paul, Robert E. Smith, Ezekiel Kennedy, Thomas Lowe, and Walter H. Primas. We are hoping the Neophyte enthusiasm will ever continue with these men in promoting Alphadom. Secondly, Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha upheld true fraternal spirit when it joined with all the sororities and fraternities of Howard's campus in cooperating with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's "Pot Pourri" program at the Howard Theatre in this city. Beta did not walk out with the prizes offered that night for the skits rendered, but its rendition was impressive. Much credit should be given to the excellent work of Brother Archie LeCesne who was responsible for the success of a musical tea given January 8 in the social parlors of Frazier Hall. Here again the several fraternities and sororities of the campus contributed to the program, by furnishing from their members readings and musical numbers that held a large and appreciative audience for more than three hours. I can think of no finer way of bringing to the public eye the talent of our fraternal groups. Beta hopes to sponsor annually such an affair. What next for Beta! On January 21, a cocktail party sponsored jointly by the Beta and Mu Lambda Chapters was given at the Fraternity House, for brothers only. Over a hundred brothers gathered to enjoy comradeship and cocktails (or have the latter's main ingredient straight, if you will) to their hearts fill—Perhaps, not heart, but, you know where it goes. Walter H. Primas, Associate Editor—Beta Chapter. o
Xi-Lambda
Chapter
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Xi Lambda Chapter held its al!-tlme record-breaking installation of officers at the Alpha House, 4432 South Parkway, Saturday evening, January 14. Brother Dr. William B. Thompson, successful and socially prominent pharmacist, was installed as president for the banner year of 1939. Dr. Thompson is executive secretary of the Chicago Ethical Pharmacists Association, state vice-president of the National Medical Association tnd a member of the Original Forty Club. Other officers elected w«re: Brothers Samuel B. Danley, vice president; Laurence T. Young, secretary; Graham A. Forte, assistant secretary; Dr. E. K. McDonald, Treasurer; Dr. Henry M. Trammell, sergeant-at-arms; and Rev. A. Wayman Ward, chaplain. Brother Dr. Luther S. Peck, retiring president, presented Attorney William H. Haynes, who installed the officers. Some of the brothers present were: H. B. Shepard, L. A. Tancil, H. C. Goss, R. C. Giles, F. V. Plummer, N. G. Glover, L. R. Jewell, H. A. Turner, A. W. Charles, O. C. Brown, B. C. Cyrus, S. P. Brown, M. A. Mahone, C. F. Lane, C. L. Longmire, Midwestern Vice-President Sidney A. Jones, E. A. Greene, A. J. Carey, L. A. Hall, F. T. Lane, A. H. Lane, J. A. Smith' W. H. Chiids, B. J. Fauntleroy, D. H. Crossthwaite, A. W. Ward, W. H. Brown, T. K. Gibson, Sr. B. A. Grant,