The Blue Book 1929-1930 by Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.

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In compiling this book, the writer has put forth very elTort to make this edition interesting, inspiring and useful as a reference book for the m mbers and friends of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Realizing the extreme importance of a Blue Book, which would contain the a tivitics and achievements of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority it was decided at th Boule', held in Louisville, Ky., 1928, that such book would be compiled. For some reason, the plan did not materialize, and the Boule' held in Nashville, Tcnn., J 927, decided that the publication of the official organ, 7 '/:e A re hon, would be suspended this year, and The Blue Book compiled instead. Since the election of the writer to the office of j ervelcr, last D cembcr, 1929, strenuous efforts have been put forth and every available opportunity has been seized to secure the need d information to make this book worth while. It is regretted that more information could not be obtained for this edition of The Blue Book.

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The writer is grateful to all of the members of the sorority, who have responded, for their cooperation and especially to Soror Grace Collins of Washington, D. C., for her contribution to the Who's Who Chapter; also Soror Calpurnia R. Allen of Buffalo, New York for her meritorious services rendered as author of "The History of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority" Chapter and her contribution to "The National Movement" Chapter. The first edition of The Blue Book is a promising beginning, a step forward, and a new link in the chain of progress for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. We can say with much assurance that the outlook is encouraging for a greater sorority. The rapidity of the growth and achievements of Zeta will soon warrant the publication of "A History of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority." BERTHA ALLEN JACKSON. Nashville, Tenn.

DEDICATION To the young Ladies who are strong in the advocacy of "Finer Womanhood" and are seeking with tremendous earnestness the same, this book is respectfully dedicated.

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Official Directory

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ZETA-Athens University, Athens, Ohio. El'A-Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa. President, Miss Alice Turner, 1317 N. 57th St.

ROBERTA F, BELL ----------- Ist A nti-Basileus, National Organizer 122 Western Ave., Shreveport, La.

T1-IE'I'A-Wiley College, Marshall, Texas, dent, Miss Sadie Louise Faine,

LYDIA MASON 2nd Anti-Basileus 257 W. 111th St., New York, N. Y.

Presi-

IOTA-Covington, Ky. President, Miss Catherine Williams, 116 East Lynn St. LAMBDA-Nashville, Tenn.

ELSIE Z. GRAVES _ Grammateus 1206 St. John St., Richmond, Va.

Mu-University of Indiana, Bloomington, Ind. President, Miss Narcissus Nichols, 800 Walnut Grove.

VENETIA E. Ntcnor.s Grammateus-Tumiouclios 21 Jackson St., N. IL Atlanta, Ga.

Nu-Union University, Richmond, Va. Miss E, Z, Graves, 1206 St. John St,

BERTHA A. JACKSON _ _ _ Jerveler 1003 Second Ave. S., Nashville, Tenn.

Xr-Wilberforce University, President, Miss Lula Landers.

MRS. A. l . CAREY Honorary Basileus Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ga.

OMICRON-Raleigh, N. C. President, Maywood Lathan, 724 S. East St.

MRS. A. TuRNDO-MALONB Chicago, Ill.

Pr-President, Mrs. H. M, Magill, 529 N. Detroit Ave.

Jlonorary Basileus

L. GRACE COLLINS__ Ch. Executive Committee Washington, D. C.

RHO-Norfolk, Va,

President,

Wilberforce,

Ohio.

Miss L.

President, Miss Marguriette

E. Moseley, 808 Johnson Ave. SIGMA-Livingstone College, Salisbury, President, Miss Eunice Carson,

REGIONAL DIRECTORS TAu-Lexington, Ky. President, Mrs. Mattie ANDRADES LINDSAY BROWN _ _ New England Jackson, 234 E. 4th St. 155 West 136th St., New York, N. Y, UPSILON-Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. PresiELSIG Z. GRAVES Middle Atlantic dent, Miss Corinne Massey. 1206 St John St., Richmond, Va. Pm-Virginia State College, Ettricks, Va. PresiROBERTA ft'. Bm,1, Southern dent, Miss Mabel Washington. 122 Western Avc., Shreveport, La. MRs, ft'. R. Orvnxs Cm-Samuel Houston College, Austin, Texas. Central President, Miss Olivia Williams, 507 Finzcr SL, Louisville, Ky. E, OPI!BT,IA SE'L'T!,E Weslern ..-;--ALPHA ZETA-Baltimore, Md, President, Miss Jeanette J, Moor , 1110 Myrtle Ave. Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn. BETA ZE'fA-Washington, D, C. President, Mrs. G. S. Johnson, 1918 17th se, N. W. CHAPTER ROLL GAMMA ZE'l'A-Shreveport, La. President, Miss Al,PIIA Howard University, Washinglon, D. C. Roberta Bell, 122 Western Ave. President, Hlainc Du Bissclle. DELTA ZETA-Bu!Talo, N. Y. President, Miss Btrl'A Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ga. Ethel Jackson, 139 Glenwood Ave. President, Miss Susie M. Williams, 263 Piedmont EPSILON ZETA-Atlanta, Ga. President, Mrs. Ave., N. g_ Alice D. Carey, Morris Brown University. GAMMA Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. PresiZETA ZE'fA-Chieago, Ill. President, Mrs. Goldie dent, Miss Evelyn Fax. Guy Martin, 4446 Vincennes. DnLTA F ansas Stale College, Manhattan, Kans. E1'A ZETA-Louisville, Ky. President, Mrs. FanEr-sn.o» New York, N. Y. President, Miss nie R. Givens, 507 Finzer St. Blanche Russell, 55 Greenwood Av<'., Montclair, T1mTA ZETA--Giatto, West Va. President, Mrs. N, J. S. Louise Gray, P, 0, Box 91,

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History of

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The necessity for presenting to you the history of our sorority arises from a three-fold obligation: (1) To remind those of us who arc already Zetas of the struggles and aims of the founders in order that we may forever uphold their ideals, and, profiting by the mistakes of the past, labor on to an even more prosperous future. (2) To give prosp ctive members an understanding of the workings of the organization with which they in tend to cast their lot, and (3) To give to the general public our raison d'etre,

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In the sorority was made a national organizalion and efforts were doubled to do some work that was worth while to raise the standard of ideal womanhood. A national board was formed, and the work that had been done by Alpha Chapter was taken over by the board. Feeling the need of having some outstanding movement, and seeking to have one that would be in keeping with th id als of the Sorority, the idea of "Finer Womanhood Week" was adopted. A week is set apart each year at which time every Chapter prepares a program for the week suitable for the occasion. In order lo insure uniformity of programs, special promoters of " •iner Womanhood Week" were appointed al the rec nl Boule'. Some of the Chapters have introduced a unique feature by including on the programs the presentation of a scholarship medal lo the girl who finishes the eighth grade with the highest average and lo the high school girl who writes the best essay on "Finer Womanhood." The first Boule' was held jointly with the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity in Washington, D. C., during the week of December 25, 1920. Since that lime ( the Boules have been held separately. The sorority stands for the highest. ideals of womanhood and for this reason admit.s lo its membership only those women who arc of good moral character and who have attained a high degree in ducation or are striving to do so. The sorority has clone some good work in the short life it has lived. It has given scholarships. It has assisted sorors in reaching their goal. Thr ugh the instrumentality of the present Grand Basilcus, Soror Ruth Tappe cruggs of Della Zeta Chapter, an immense Scholarship Fund Drive has been launch d in order that these awards may be more substantial than in the past. Zeta Phi Beta has supported the Negro publications, and the most outstanding organization of the gro race, the N. A. A. C. P. It has accepted charter membership in the Pan Hellenic Conference. In recognition of Zeta Phi Beta's accomplishments as a ational Sorority, and as a token of U1e pro-

The Bl1H' Roofl of Zeta Phi Beta found respect and high esteem in which she is he! , the three graduate Chapters of Phi Bela Sigma Fraternity at Nashville, Tennessee presented the recent Boulc, convening in their city December 26-30, 1929 with a beautiful silver loving cup, which was presented by the president of the Fraternity, Brother R. B. Jackson. Zeta Phi Beta women are laking their places in the world in many different fields. In the Sorority may be found doctors, lawyers, business women, teachers, writers, social service workers, homemakers and mothers who are rearing UP future citizens of the rac . Among our honorary members we boast of such women as Mrs. Annie Malone of St. Louis and Chicago, Mrs. J. C. Napier of Nashville, Mrs. Alice D. Carey of Atlanta, and others of national repute. A glimpse al the personnel of our Executive Board· Grand Basilcus=-Soror Ruth Tappe Scruggs, unanimously re-elected for the fourth successive l rm. 1st Anti-Basilcus -Soror Roberta Bell, instructor of English, Shreveport, La. 2nd Anti-Basilcus Soror Lydia Mason, post-graduate student of music at Fisk University, winner of the 1928 Zeta Phi Bela Scholarship, and former radio accompanist for the Silver Masked Tenor and the Goodrich Silvcrtown Cord Orchestra, New York City. Crammatcus Soror E. Z. Graves, teacher, Virginia Slat College, Richmond, Virginia. Cramrnateus Tamiouchos Soror Vcnitia Nichols, instructor, Book r T. Washington High School, Atlanta, Ga. J crvclcr Soror Bertha Allen Jackson, mcrn b r of the editorial stalT of The Southern Christian Recorder, Nashville, Tenn ss . Soror Grace Collins-Teacher in the city schools o[ Washingt n, n. C,, and Chairman of U1' Executive Board. Since Zeta Phi Bela is still growing its his ory is of course not complete, and it is our hope that many pag ·s will be added as the years go by. Buffalo, cw York.

Edythe Green, 1st Anti-Basileus, Philadelphia, Pa.

1920-21 O'Goldia Scott, Basileus, Alpha Chapter Edith Green, 1st Anti-Basileus, Eta Chapter.

Marietta Buford, Texas.

2nd Anti-Basileus,

Marshall,

Mary Moore, 2nd Anti-Basilcus, Eta Chapter.

Corinne Osborne, Grammatcus, Nashville, Tenn.

O'Goldia Smith, Grammat.eus, Gamma Chapter.

Venetia Nichols, Grammateus-Tamiouchos.

Inez Ricks, Grammalcus-'l'amiouchos, Eta Chapter.

Lucille Jackson Wilson, Tarniouchos.

Nora Recd, Grammateus

Wenova Harvey, Jcrvcler, New Rochelle, N. Y.

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Etistolon, Zeta

Sarah T. Fields, Kosman, Richmond, Va.

Chapter. Grace Bradley, Jcrvclcr, Beta Chapter. 1922-1923

Ruth Tappe Scruggs, Grand Basileus, Buffalo, N. Y.

Joanna Houston, Basilcus, Alpha Chapter. Edith Green, l st Anti-Basileus, Eta Chapter.

Mary Moore, 2nd Anti-Basilcus, Eta Chapter. O'Goldia Smith, Grammateus, Gamma Chapter. In z Ricks, Crarnmatcus-Tarniouchos, Eta Chapter. Nora Recd, Grammaleus Chapter.

1927-1928

Ton Etistolon, Zcla

R. Edythe Green, 1st Anti-Basileus, Philadelphia, Pa. Grace Collins, 2nd Anti-Basilcus, D. C.

Washington,

Corinne Osborne, Grammateus, Nashville, Tenn. Venetia E. Nichols, Grammateus-Tamiouchos. Antionette Bowler, Jerveler, Richmond, Va. Bertha Allen Jackson, Kosman, Nashville, Tenn.

Nelli A. Buchanan, jcrvclcr, Alpha Zeta Chapter. 1928-1929

1924-1925 N llic A. Buchanan, Basilcus, 1129 N. Calhoun St., Baltimore, Md.

Ruth Tappe Scruggs, Grand Basileus, Buffalo, New York.

Edythe Green, Isl Anti-Basilcus, 1427 N. 18th st, Philadelphia, Pa.

R. Edythe Green, 1st Anti-Basileus, Philadelphia, Pa.

Marian 0. Dugger, 2nd Ariti-Bas ilcus, l 108 Myrtle Ave., Baltimore, Md. Doralyne Spence, Orammateus, 200 Adelphia St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Mariella Buford, Cramrnatcus Wiley College, Marshall, Texas.

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Ekklesics,

Vcnctia Nichols, Grammatcus-Tamiouchos, 6 Lyons Ave., Atlanta, Ga.

Lucille Jackson, Oramrnatcus Ton Etistolon, I 904 4Lh SL., N. W., Washington, D. C.

Lillian R. ~111iU1, Brooklyn, N. Y.

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Grace Collins, 2nd Ant.i-Basileus. Corinne Osborne, Grammateus, Nash ville, Tenn. Vcnctia E. Nichols, Grammateus-Tamiouchos, Atlanta, Ga. Antionette Bowl r, jcrvclcr, Richmond, Va. Bertha Allen Jackson, Kosmon, Nashville, Tenn. 1929-1930 Ruth Tappe Scruggs, Grand Basilcus, Buffalo, N. Y. Roberta F. Bell, 1st Anli-Basilcus, Shreveport, La.

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Lydia Mason, 2nd Anli-Basileus, New York, N. Y. Elsie Z. Graves, Grammateus, Richmond, Va.

1926-1927

Venctia

R uth Tai pc Scruggs, Grand Basilcus, Buffalo, New York.

Atlanta, Ga.

E. Nichols, Grammateus-Tamiouchos,

Bertha A. Jackson, J ervclcr, Nash ville, Tenn.

Sorors in The Z la Phi Beta Sorority: I cannot think of a more fitting plac for the subject I have chosen-" Education and the Larger Life"-than this organization of ours because of its large number of professional women, business promoters and its restl ss, ardent student body,

all of whom have sought and are still seeking education. As we study th history of education we note the thirst for knowledge which has ver been prevalent among peoples. This great desire for and pursuit of information was the foundation upon which great civilizations were developed. The thirst for education among the Egyptians culminated in their discovery of astronomy, methods of embalming, construction of the great pyramids and the development of mathematics. In Greece thus thirst was manifested by laying the foundation for science, philosophy and art. Under the old philosophy of education, the highest word was culture; under the new philosophy the highest word is progress. The scholar of the old regime sought by self-development and self-government to educate himself lo his highest worthiness, the scholar of today devotes himself lo the discovery of truth and to the progress of the race through service. This new point of view has come about through a process of evolution conforming with the changing ideas consonant with the special needs of the rapidly advancing masses. Put in anoth r way the great industrial revolution, with its varied inventions and the rise of commercialism, has produced classes which require special types of training, so that now not only the literary classes send their sons to college but also the men of business and of aiTairs who desire that their children shall follow in their footsteps and do w rk with whi h art and literature have littl connection. Colleges and Universities, to keep up with America's scientific and industrial trend, are broadening their curricula in order lo give training lo those wh into the expanding commercial and industrial fields as well as those interested in the more cultura! aspc ls f education and in highly specialized Gelds of knowledge. Education in its broadest sense is the development of all the powers of man but in its more restricted sense the development of the mental powers. Education is of two types which may be styled individual and social. The first pertains lo the development of the powers of the individual within himself lo meet his personal needs. It includes intellectual education, training of the powers of the mind; physi

cal education, training of the body and religious education which tea hes the individual his proper relation to a Supreme Being. The important proposition of making a living is of necessity the engaging theme of all. It is or should be the ambition of every progressive man to be able lo make an independent substantial living, to have an attractive home and to so live that he may be an example for oth rs lo follow. He, therefore trains mentally to do some one thing well. This type of training we call vocational training. The earning ability of an individual is commensurate with the training he has in his chosen Geld of endeavor. Making a living is not chance work, but requires careful planning if we would get the most out of it. The carpenter d cs not attempt to build a house without plans neither docs the pilol hope to guide his ship lo safely without a compass. The first requisite then is the choice of a vocation, The adaptability of the individual lo the work and the demands for such an occupation have a direct cff'c t upon the success of one's work. We do best the tasks we like, the things which appeal to us. Every person is creative along a c rtain line and it is up lo him through inv stigation to find out what work he is best filled for. If he has a turn for primitive methods, he can go directly lo the soil as farmer, Iruit raiser, flower grower, shepherd, woodman or miner. If h pr Icrs handicraft, h has a world of possible indcpcnd nt activity opening before him. If he desires lo enter the artistic or professional fields he may become an architect, surveyor, engineer, doctor or lawyer and in purely intcllcc ual fi .lds he may be teacher or writer. The difficult thing is lo mak the start. But once when the start is made, when one resolutely devotes himself lo the self chosen task, there will be no prob! '111 of making a living for work done in this spirit has a quality and distinction to il which even the world of profit and speculation recognizes and valu s. Th need f r the blacksmith, harness maker, house maid, washer-woman, th orchestra and many types of labor is diminished because of th· invention of the automobile, lcctrial applian cs for th, home, vitaphon pictur s and machines which do in an hour what it f rm rly look many men weeks lo accomplish. In choosing a vo alien we must consider our inclination lo the Geld, the d nnands of the tim for th vocati n and future possibilities. In th sc limes of keen competition in every Geld, the clay of the proverbial "Ja -k of all tracks" has distinctly passed. Formerly preparation consisted

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Rrrrn TAPPE ScRuGGs, Grand Basileus, Buffalo, N. Y in an apprenticeship with the merchant, the artist, the doctor, the merchant and the shoemaker, but in the complication of modern life and with our increased accumulation of knowledge, it helps to crowd some years of experience into a fewer years by following a definitely outlined course. The opportunities .for the person who trains himself broadly for bis work through careful preparation arc boundless. Without vigor and vitality that go with a sound body, the most cultivated mind cannot render high grade service. There was a time when the gospel of health culture did not need to be preached, but that was centuries ago when man was in a state of nature. Ile lived in the open air, neurasthenia, tuberculosis, insomnia and kindred ailments were unh ard of. But today man lives far from nature. Ile confines himself in poorly ventilated houses, and confines or works in closed offices, mills and shops. Ev ry one who would have the power of clear thinking and sustained effort must give thoughtful consideration to his physical welfare. It is only by carefully following the laws o[ health building, by daily at.tcntion to the care of the body, that one is able to combat the evil growing out of the artificial conditions under which civilized man lives in the present day. To develop an imposing, muscular physique is not the purpose nor the ideal of the true physical culturist. The encl sought is an increase of vital force, of vigor, to develop the power of resistance against diseases and to make the individual capable of a better quality of work and of prolonged application. These results come from proper cxcrcis , well prepared, nourishing food, and sufficient rest and sleep,

13 Religious education which should teach every individual his proper relation to a Supreme Being is rightfully regarded the highest and best in education. Happily the most of us begin our religious training at the fireside and this is as it should be. In addition we should seek a religious life which without morbidness shall be intensely earnest; without sentimentality shall be winsome and attractive; without weakness shall be mild and gentle and without bigotry shall be robust and strong. The religious training should embrace not only the idea of saving one's own soul. We should seek :first to know God and to be known of him and then strive that in and through our lives, our words and deeds, our powers and opportunities, the will of God as revealed through his Son may have expression and fulfillment in the renovating of human lives, the gladdening of human hearts, the bettering of society and the redemption of the race. In the beginning of this discussion we stated that there were two types of education. So far we have concerned ourselves with education as it affects the individual personally, but the education of the individual "per se" is not the end sought, for man is a social being and the chief end of education must be to fit one to enter into a proper and well understood relation with his fellowman. The most important fields are the home, the community and worship. These things we consider as the larger life. "Home is a man's castle," may be broadened by saying that homes are the world's castles. In our national life we stress healthy bodies, strong minds, temperance, etc., the foundation of which is the home. Home is the nucleus of all that is good or evil in our national life. It is the well from which emerges our hopes, desires and ambiticns. Since the home plays such an important place in our Jives, we should strive through thrift and economy to own our homes, to make them sanitary and attractive and see to it that our homes are the center of our social life. Beautiful, attractive homes do more to determine the aesthetic sense of a community than all other forces combined. If a home is cold and unattractive, it is impossible to keep the family sensitive to beauty. Illy kept, poorly ventilated, squalid homes degrade and vitiate the aesthetic s nsc, tend to deaden the nobler, spiritual emotions that attend it and add to the misery, stupidity and viciousness of people, while well kept, attractive homes, though small, get a ready response from all that is noble in humanity. I have just spoken of evils which may arise from conditions of the home and there is one I wish to emphasize. In our urban districts there is an especially high mortality rate. This is traceable directly to the urbanization of our group since the culmination of the war. It is true that several Iac-

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RonER'l'A F. Brcr.r,

J st Anti-Basilcus N ational Organizer, Shreveport, La.

tors enter into the formation of this condition lack of work, underpay and restricted areas with most unsanitary dwellings are given as reasons for congestion. Unfortunately the rem dy of this situation is not as easy as calling attention lo it because a great deal depends upon the unstayablc, economic basis for the group; but a remedy must be sought in efficient husbandry of the income, budget making and a careful pruning of the unnecessary frills in order that we can own our homes in desirable locality, make them clean and attractive and thus do our share in culling clown on the high rate of mortality of our group. The largest field of usefulness for th educated and the uneducated man is his community. In fact his altitude towards the community is an apt yard slick by which may be measured his cone pl of a larger and more useful life. There is nothing which gains the sense of well being and well doing more than that life which is spent in bringing joys lo its fellowmen. For life is more than dollars and cents and tools and houses. The most magnifi .cnt thing about life is life itself. In announcing this, one is not toying with words but is simply announcing a vital truth. Yet it is a platitude which will bear reflecting, for rich and poor the worlcl over -are squandering nothing quite so remorselessly as just this most magnificent of all th ir possessions their life. The poor arc squandering it 011 food, very wretched stuff al that, and on forced or self chosen idleness; the middle class is squandering life on a better grade of the necessities of lif · and on the hazard of wealth; the rich an' doing the same lliing n the accumulation of more weal th and on im ·

possible pleasures. Now whether we squander life on the trifling pursuits as the majority or whether we spend it wisely and beautifully after the manner of the minority, will all depend upon the idea we bring to the adventure. The same stone may be fashioned into a temple of the spirit or into a fortress of cruelty; it all depends upon the idea of the builder; the same metal may be wrought into sword or ploughshare, it depends upon the idea of lite artificer; the same grain may serve as nourishing food or deprave as drink; it dep nds upon the idea of the husbandman. So the same life may b squandered on that which is not worth whil or extended on that which is cxcellen t. But in the midst of this disorder one do s see, here and there, men and women spending their lives wisely, enriching and ennobling th lives of others. I can not help but pause a while and r fleet or mention a character whose birthday we have just celebrated. This man was interested in humanity and was a salvation lo the Negro race I ref r to none other than Abraham Lincoln, Rosenwalct, Bo ker T. Washington, Mrs. Bethune, etc. The community is the crucible in which many ennobling experiments may be w rk d out if Lh right idea is back of them. Abundant opportunity is afforded in the developing of community singing, playgr unds, games, neighborhood enters, hikes, pageants, aesthetic dancing, music, forums and inter-racial m clings. Simply lo name these activities is sufficient to point out the worthwhile possibilities they hold, but I can't forego lo mention a little in detail the advantage of th forum. IL may be said that the controlling spirit and purpose of the forum is ncighborlines . No offense lo any race, class or creed. '' I hate that man," som great writer is report cl to have said lo anoth r, pointing to a third man s atcd al a table in a r · .taurant. "Bul you don't know him," objected his companion. "or oursc I don't know him. If I did I'd pr bably love him." W. E. B. Du Bois adequately senses this situation when he wrol Herein lies the tragedy of the age, ot that men arc poor All men know something of poverty. ot that men arc wicked, Who i good? Not that men arc ignoran l Whal is truth? ay but that men should know so little of each other. The message of the properly conducted f rum is the kind of message all will like bemuse it will Mn ecru itself with the practical, the here and now. J t is inspiring in its effect, because i sends the in clividual in the world Lo look for the best i11 pcopl · and things.

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rs so great in the various fields of art that they have won for their names an earthly immortality. Such arc rather a sign of a time without art than one wherein art is universal. The great painters of Venice came just as that brilliant epoch of civilization was swerving towards its fall. Turner was born in the dark age of modern England; Wagner and Brahms were as voices crying in the wilderness. There have always been dazzling personalities who flashed out of the surrounding gloom like the writing upon the wall at the king's feast; but they are not manifestations of healthy art; they are phenomenal. But humanity should worship the art which is the heritage of all the people; the natural language through which they express their joys, their sorrows and their achievement of just living.

LYDIA

L. MASON,

2nd AnLi Basilcus, New York CiLy

In our larger life, worship of the beautiful as manifested in nature, in art and music is the developmen L of those powers within us that make for beau Ly and L11c real worth of life. I never visit Niagara Falls without witnessing the most sublime admiration for this wonderful work of nature. As I stand and gaze al this great precipice of water with L11c sun playing upon it, making iL look like myriads of diamonds surrounded by the green foliage of nature, I a111 thrilled, inspired and feel that I am in the presence of j chovah. No doubt each of you have a similar spot where you go in order Lo forget the realities of life in order Lo 1111d happiness in the sweet conunuuion wiLh the Spirit. If not, you arc missing the essential L11i11g in life. When we visit the art galleries and sec the painting of Joau of Arc by Chapu, "T'hc Last Supper" by Lcouado Da Vinci, and "'l'!Jc Broken Pitcher" by Cruz, do we not worship Lhc pathos in expression of those characters which depict the occasion and the period? Do we not worship L11c heroic, pastoral symphonies by Beethoven, the inspiring Sonatos by Franz Schubert and the charmiug Mazurkas by Chopin when we hear thorn properly rendered on a musical instrument? We 11111st worship art for it is a measure o[ civiliza l ion. Nol L11aL we 11111st he able Lo boast ,)f men

To appreciate art is to know history, for the only evidence of the character and ideals of the past communities and civilizations is to be found in the relics of art. Stam peel on the unmistakable characters of design, each age has left the record of its distinctive faith and conception of man's life and the universe. The deepest religious symbolisms and typical thought were embodied in the ancient and medieval buildings. Thus we have the impressive sculptcrcd front of Wcll's cathedral, the beautiful shrines of Siena and Orvicto, while a serenity and sweetness of the Greek seem to have awakened in the 13th Century Gothic sculpture al Amerio and Paris which also Louch ordinary lif and labor. The modern vision of the evolution o[ nature, of the stream of human progress from its prehistoric

BrtR'l'llA A. JACKSON

j crvclcr, Nashville, Tenn.

16 source, the great social ideal of a common and interdependent life and the service of humanity as directing and centralizing life are all written in the art of today, and it is one of the greatest duties of the trained person to awaken in the people the worship of art, nature, literature, music and all that is beautiful in life. It is said of the high caste Brahmin that he has three stages of life, three grand divisions of duty and experience. First, he must be a learner, next, a father and householder, and third, a solitary seeker for truth enjoying at will the high communion of those who live for the spiritual end of b ing. Five years ago the members of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority were searching for a tangibl ideal to worship or celebrate each year. Everything seemed to be at a standstill when one young lady arose and said: "Grand Basileus and sorors, I can think of nothing so beautiful as the woman (pure, true, honest) who is willing to assume her responsibilities in life and yet seeks to improve herself and be of help to humanity. At that moment each of us was inspired and from that moment we inaugurated our "Finer Womanhood Week," stressing the threefold path of life for the modern woman. First, the learn r and doer for self-support and self-direction; next, the devoted servant of life's most ultimate demand upon human beings, mother and home, and last, a conscious sharer in a new and more inspiring sense in a larger life of the race. Every year al this time the Chapters of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority throughout the country sponsor health talks for girls, which are so much needed now; round table discussions on the problems of today and how we as women

The .Blite Boolt. of Zeta Phi Beta and men should deal with them; lectures on the care of children and of the home, and in fact everything which has to do with the development of our people economically, socially, politically, industrially and spiritually. And, finally, I pray that as men and women we will be loyal to ourselves, to our homes and to our race as we have been in the past to our country. We cannot forget that the first man who fell in the Revolutionary War was a Negro who was fighting for the freedom of oth rs. We arc ever reminded of the loyalty of the Negro soldier in the Spanish American War and only yesterday it seems our men were called from the cotton fields of Mississippi, from the rice swamps of Louisiana, th tobacco fields of Virginia and the verdant farms of Illinois to fight for a democracy which does not exist for us. Again I say that I pray that we will be as loyal to ourselves, to our families and to our race by education and participation in the larger life. Our power will grow and our influence will be a lasting and beautiful thing. By such means the life of each of us shall stretch away like a shining river, farther than we can see, behind the hills o[ the years to come, blessing as it goes on, receiving and giving as it flows and carrying on it the freight and happin ss of many lives, many cargoes of precious things to enrich and bless mankind. Realizing the fact that "no race can rise higher than its women," fired with enthusiasm to do all in her power to help in the development of the "all around girl," Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has as her keynote, "Finer Womanhood."

Every organization, be it social, religious, political, educational, or of any other type, is established, not in hit or miss fashion, merely for the sake of organization, but by careful selection of members, and with a distinct duty to perform- a definite goal to reach. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority is no exception to the rule. W e have diligently set ourselves, through the channels of scholarship, sisterhood, and service, to the noble task of inspiring and developing finer womanhood, and we have chosen that expression for our slogan. Finer womanhood is such a comprehensive term laden with elaborate possibilities for its achievement, that we must necessarily ask ourselves the following questions: (a) W hy do we aspire to finer womanhood, rather than remain content with womanhood as it now stands? (b) W hen should the development of finer womanhood start? and (c) How can it be accomplished? In answer to our first question, reasons come to our minds faster than we can express them. Nature has created woman to play the principal part in the life of man. A man has built a house, but it has taken a woman to turn that house into a home. It is the presence of a woman that softens the harsh

nature of those about her. A woman was th mother of God. Motherhood is the highest office to which God has ever called one of His creatures. Sin e all women are pot ntial mothers, should we not, then, make ourscl ves fit to hold this office, that our children need offer no apologies in admitting identification with us? Upon the girls of today hangs the destiny of the world in coming time. If they arc im bucd with the principles of finer womanhood, the women who will later call them mother will be of a higher type, belong to a nobler class. Present-day women have many privileges that were denied lo an older generation. The doors of I arned professions are more freely opened Lo them; they have the long fought-for franchise; they have seats in various legislatures. Upon the finer woman is the obligaLion of keeping in mind the responsibility for using these opportunities lo the best end which every gift, every privilege carries with it. Woman must adapt herself to all sorts of emergencies, but unless site has within her the essence of finer womanhood, her adaptability is painfully slow and awkward, both lo herself and to others. If all these altruistic reasons fail in cIT cct, there is yet a selfish reason why finer womanhood should be cncourag d. All women arc born with the desire

to become attractive. Beauty of features depends as much upon beauty of mind and soul as upon health. What a refreshing sense of well-being to be able to know that we can face the world squarely and without fear for our reputation! Finer womanhood, then, like virtue, which it includes, is its own reward-a happiness to the owner, and a blessing to humanity. We come now to the question: When should this development start? It should start from the cradle, and end, not at the grave, (for the spirit of those who are really fine Jives for years after death has claimed the body), but only when time shall end. Zeta Phi Beta does not set aside one week in each year to sponsor finer womanhood, and then forget all about it for the next fifty-one weeks. But she observes that week as a reminder of the spirit she represents the year round, and as an inspiration to make each year an improvement upon its predecessor. The really fine woman does not have to exert conscious efTort to be fine during any given period. It comes naturally to her, for she lives it daily. Our answers to the third question are many and varied. To accomplish what the twentieth century should produce in womanhood, we must cultivate every side of group activity that is possible under present, social and industrial conditions. We must learn to seek the best and most clear-sighted leaders whose standards we know we can follow through to the end. This matter of choice of leadership is not a question of class nor of age. It is merely recognition of a breadth of vision, a singleness of purpose, which will cause a trained intelligence to act with unerring judgment. Finer womanhood is no longer restricted in its meaning as it was a comparatively few years ago. Then the female was regarded as a kind of household ornament, necessary, unfortunately, in the continuation of the species, and in the preservation of the family's prestige by promptly and efficiently meeting each social obligation, but otherwise comparatively useless. Any deviation from this takenfor-grantcd course was considered masculinity. We agree that there is no greater misfit in the world than a masculine woman, (unless it is an eflerninate man). But masculinity, as interpreted by those who most fear its fusion into the opposite sex, is no necessary accompaniment of a highly developed brain, capable of planning and realizing a successful, independent career, whether that career be one in the world of affairs, or the honorable and important one of wife and mother.

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I,. GRACI\ Cor.r.ms Chairman Executive Board, Washington, D. C.

Some of the older dictionaries give the following definition: "Woman" female of "Man." Sec "Man." \Ve refuse to be so defined, but. insist. upon being recognized as individuals, not. attachments, Many women do not realize how necessary they arc to the world. The result is that many of them waste themselves, trying to be men. The true exponent of finer womanhood is the one who meets with success in her chosen career, and still retains her most desirable quality her femininity. For a woman who does not know how lo use the feminine arts deserves the failure which awaits her. Those who are determined lo succeed arc always cncoun tcring opportunities, and they seize them with cager-

ness. But lo all is not given the opportunity for unlimited education, Must these persons forever be denied the privilege of passing within the portals of Finer Womanhood? A thousand times No1 Cul-

lure is not a thing which comes with degrees and diplomas, and with these <. 'y. Learn to be a convcrsationalist as well as a talker. Cultivate a taste for good books, magazines, church work, club life and stimulating friendships, all of which arc an education in themselves. A woman must. know herself. Jf she is ignorant of her own weaknesses, she cannot h ·Ip others, Woman is a being whose past has been one Jong story of OP! rcssion and suffering. The soul that suffers and knows misfortune possesses in a greater measure than others the gifL of sensitiveness .scnsitivcnsss lo the needs of her companions, and sensitiveness lo lhe finer things that can supply those needs. One may well ask, who, then, is the finer woman? And how shall we know her when we meet. her' IL is she who has learned lo make the most. of her opportunities, conquering obstacles which seemed unconq ucrahlc ; i L is she who has mastered th art of self-control: it is she who has too great a selfrespect lo fail to recognize the rights of others, or lo accomplish her own selfish ends al the expense of another's feelings. She can be found in Lile proud 'SL mansion, or in the lowliest collage, in the role of dutiful wife and mother, who by her own personality has taught her brood the l11i11gs not learned from books, and who goes about her daily work with a love that knows no pain in sacrifice. One of our recent writers has truthfully said: "No able bodice! woman has a right lo occupy space in our Janel if she is not doing or preparing lo do some active service for the right Lo occupy the space she fills." It is our belief that th' claimant lo the Lille of finer woman is one who justifies her existence 111 the manner just stated. IL was the sense o( an emergency, the instinct. lo spring lo fill il, which gave us such women as Mary Mel.cod Bethune, Lucy Laney, and countless others who have givrn their best selves lo the cause of finer womanhood through their scholarship, their sisterhood, and their service. We cannot. all be Lucy Lancys: we cannot all be Nannie Burroughs; we cannot all bl· l\1ary l\lcLeocl Ikllnmes, but above all ancl beyond all bl· within each of us lhe woman wi lh a standard and an u 1Li111all' ickal the woman who bears withi11 herscl( the life of the generations yl'l unborn. BuITalo, . V.

Carey, Alice Dugged, (Mrs Jefferson A.)-Lihraria11 and Educator-born in New London, Ind.; daughter of John Richmond and Josic A. (Gilliam) Duggcd; educated at IIigh School, Marshall, Mich.; Wilberforce Univ., 1881; Chicago Univ.; Harvard Summer School; Detroit School of Expression, Detroit, Mich.; M. Pd., Wilberforce; A. M., Morris Brown Univ., Atlanta, Ga. Married to Jefferson Alexander Carey, June 15, 1888; taught in Publi School, Kansas City, Kans., for one year; First Asst., Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Mo., four years; Principal Public Schools, Allan la, Ga., seven years; instructor in Summer Schools of Georgia for eighteen summers

She studi d art under Prof. H. 0. Tanner at Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Secured playgrounds for children in Atlanta and directed them for s ven summ rs. She was the first elected Principal of Morris Brown University, being principal of the Normal Department of that university for three years. Mrs. Carey was Probation officer in Atlanta, several years and accomplished much along civic lines for the betterment of the youth. She secured many pardons for offenders. She was instrumental in having a modern Industrial School built in Fulton County for juvenile offenders.

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Atlanta, Ga. under Stat School Commissioners; Director of Summer Playgrounds, Atlanta, Ga., seven summers. First princij al of Morris Brown nivcrsity, Atlanta, Ga., 1886; Chair of Educa.tion, Morris Brown University, four years; Chair of English al Morris Brown University, Ga., 1921-presenL; president Georgia Federation Colored Women's Clubs for eight years; 'Lalistician, National Federation Colored Women's Clubs, four years; Auditor for same, two years; Y. W. C. A. Board, Allan La, Ga., six years; Pres. of Women's Ilo111 and Foreign Mission Society for Lhc North Ga.: Pres. Stale Temperance Union, two years; President Associate, NaL. Zeta Phi Bela Sorority; Pres. Upsilon Zeta Chapter, Zeta Phi Bela Sorority, Atlanta, Ga., 1925-26; Conference A. M. G. 'hur h, fourteen years; Pol. Republican; Religion, A. M. E. Church, R sid .ncc, Morris Brown University, Atlanta, Ca.

MRS. ANNIE M. MALONE Chicago, Ill. During the World War she was head of the Red ross and captain of canteen (Atlanta). In the last year of the war, she was traveling advi or, Labor Department. She has, sine I 921, been Librarian of the Auburn Branch, Carnegie Library, Atlanta, Ga. Melone. Mrs. Annie .!l/.-Business promoter and found r and owner of the Poro College of beauty culture. Napier, Nettie L.-Mrs. J. C. Napier was born and most of her education was secured in the Ii ttle educational town of Oberlin, in northern Ohio, near th city of Cleveland. In 1870 she moved with her family, Lo th city of Washington, where her lather had built a most comfortable Swiss cottage, near Howard University of which he was acting Pr sident and Dean of the Law Department. She was

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too young to enter that institution and had a private teacher. Later, teachers were secured for the children who were connected with the University, through their parents, and for a short time, attended there. She was also an attendant of the Congregational Sunday School and Church and in connection with the former most gladly oJTered her services to teach in a Mission Sunday School which was inaugurated for unfortunate children who had no religious affiliation. There was never a time when Mrs. Na pier did not possess a desire to assist others and this was the beginning of a demonstration of her wonderful life of service. The village of Oberlin stood for the highest and best along an educational, moral and spiritual life, and as a child, Mrs. Napier used every eJTorl to secure followers for Christ and signers lo the temperance pledge. In 1878 she was married to the Hon. J. C. Napier who s rved as the Registrar of the Treasury of the United Stales. Later this coup! moved lo ashville, Tcrm., and her first public service in ashville was lo become a c ntributor on concert programs, which were the chi f diversion and means of raising money for the church. She also lent her efforts lo prevent the securing of voles by dispensing whiskey and beer al the different voling places al that lime. The dispensing of charity came through on source and our group felt. that they suffered from discrimination and n .glcct. A separation was made and Mrs. Napier headed the side which looked to the needs of ur people. Mrs. Napier has ever been a loyal ancl faithful worker and contributor lo the church of h ·r faith as well as feeling a deep interest and giving of her efforts and means lo all civic and group improve-

merits. She is a conscientious club advocate and worker because, unitedly she feels so much can be accomplished that cannot be individually. The subject of our sketch has always been an attendant member and ardent worker in connection with the city, state and National Federation and association. She has filled positions of responsibility and trust in all. Under the National Red Cross and National Council of Defense, Mrs. Na pier was s Jected Lo manage the work of our group and this service resulted in most amicable relationship between the two groups, as well as among ourselves. There was no department or phase of the work that did not secure much commendation. The cause was unit d and this common interest was most invigorating towards a good understanding and feeling b tween all who were engaged in the same service. It is through Mrs. Napier's untiring efforts that the memory of our illustrious leader and Abolitionist, Frederick Douglass has been pcrtetuatcd through the preservation of his home al Ana ost.ia, D. C. This eITort. does not end with a memory, but is an inspiration lo our youth, telling them their possibilities and encouraging them to greater and better things. Mrs. J. C. apicr is an honorary member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Her lif is one of real service. Brown-Lindsay, A. ylvin, teacher-Miss Lindsay was born March 19Lh, 1897 in Reidsville, . C.,

MRS. SYLVIA ANDRAl)T<;S LINDSAY BROWN

th daughter of Will and Kalie Lindsay. At. a very early age her grandparents brought. her to N 'w York City Lo join h 'r mother who had localed there. l Ier school training was pursued in the public schools of Brooklyn. At. th · age of 8, she was put under the guidance of a woman who did much

The Blue Rook of Zeta Phi Beta toward moulding out her life's career-Daisy Tapley. She studied with Daisy Tapley until 1914 and then went to Fisk. She specialized in music there and graduated in 1919. Immediately she was sent to Talladega College to take charge of the Music during the Y. W. C. A. ten-days conference. Upon reaching New York she matriculated at the Institute of Musical Art, N. Y., studying piano with Jas. Friskin, eminent pianist; theory with Percy Goetschius, foremost theory authority in the U. S.; and lectures under Henry Krehbiel, Tapper and Pratt. She graduated after two years' study and did post graduate work for one year. During her studies Miss Lindsay taught piano at the Martin-Smith School, N. Y., to finance her training. Since then she has continued her study when time permitted from her teaching. She is in great demand as accompanist as well as soloist both on concert stage and radio. She has teamed with Lydia Mason, a soror, in two-piano recitals. At present she is organist-director of Bethany Baptist church in Brooklyn. In 1928 she made a tour with Mme. Jessie Zack ry, soprano, going as far west as Denver, Colo., and meeting with tremendous success. She conducts two studios, one at her home in Brooklyn and the other in New York City, teaching piano, organ and theory. She is a charter member of Epsilon Chapter, was president two years ago and now holds the chair of vice-president. Soror Lindsay was married to the Rev. J amcs W. Brown, pastor of mother A. M. E. Zion church, New York City, August 5, 1930. Stewart, Sallie W., Educator-The United States Council entitled to ten delegates all white except Mrs. Stewart. Mrs. Stewart was one of ten wom n of the United Stales to be elected May 11, 1930 (and lo go as a delegate to Vienna, Austria to the Quinquennial meeting of the National Council of the Women of the World, which met May 27-June 7, 1930. Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart has for eighteen years been a business woman, a real estate dealer and builder, for tw nty-fivc years a teacher in the public schools, and a club woman beginning her career of teaching at seventeen years of age. Birthplace, Tennessee; lived in Evansville, Indiana since she was eighteen 111 nths old. Graduate of Evansville High Scho 1, Evansville Normal School. Further education, two years University of Chicago Junior College. Mrs. Sallie W. Stewart spent all of her life as a wclfar worker among her people. For more than twenty years sh has served as a teacher in the

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Mu Chapter Evansville High School. She introduced domestic science into this school and later the business department. Aside from the work as teacher, she is connected with every welfare movement in the city in which she liv s. She founded the day nursery for color d children and also the Phyllis Wheatley Home for girls, both thriving institutions; founded the Evansville Fed ration of Colored Women and served five years, as the pr sident of the Indiana Federation of olor d Women's Clubs; during which term of office she was influential in having the women of the state acquire twelve separate pieces of property owned and controlled by the club women of the state, and located in various cities; these houses served as day nurseries, homes for the aged and social centers. Iler slogan is that "Colored Women Own, Operate, and Control Their Own Institutions!" Mrs. Stewart entered the National Association of Colored Women during Mary Talbert's administration at Denver, Colorado, and has served continuously for ten years in offices in this organization,

having served four years as chairman of the Social Science Department, two years as chairman of the Executive Board, and four years as vice president at large. She has given to the organizalion much of its constructive legislation and has served as trustee of the Douglass Home for eight years. During her term as vice president she raised Nine Thousand Dollars for the Douglass Horne, seven thousand of which was used for the building of the caretaker's cottage. No opposing candidate being nominated against Mrs. Stewart when she was elected as president of the National Association of Colored Women, shows the tendency of the organization to elevate the women who give actual service to the organization. Mrs. Stewart's present connections: real estate owner and builder (very successful with colored clients); President National Association of Colored Women; Teacher of English and Auditorium Lincoln High School; Pres. Woman's Auxiliary National Negro Business League; Life Trustee and Secretary Douglass Memorial and Historical Association; Honorary President Indiana Federation of Colored Women; Trustee Eastern Star and Masonic IIome of Indiana; President Day Nursery Association Inc.; Pres. Tuberculosis Association of Evansville; Supt. Phyllis Wheatley House of Evansville. Recent Visits to Club Women: During the summer of 1929 she visited thirty-nine cities in the Northeast and in the South, speaking at. each preparing for the campaign for heller environment for Negro children which is now being conducted by the women of the National Association of Colored Women. Three departments f the organization arc engaged in this effort.: Social Service, Beller Homes and Health. Settle, E. Ophelia Educator. E. Ophelia Settle was born in a little village called Vesey, Texas in 1903. Because of the death of her mother, she Jived with her grandmother in Texas during the period of her grammar school training; then with an aunt. in Denver, Colorado until high school clays were over. At Howard nivcrsity where she was not only popular in ex tra-curricu la acti vi lies bu l won membership in Kappa Mu, an honorary scholarship society. She completed the course required for the dcgrc of Bachelor of Arts in 1925, and after a year of teaching in historic Chapel J [ill, ort h Carolina, went to Philadelphia and al lhc Univcr sity of Pennsylvania rccciv .d the cltgree of Master of Arts in 1928. She then accepted a posi tion al the Stale Normal School in Elizabeth City, North Carolina where she remained until called lo Fisk University to work as Research assistant and in structor in the Department of Social Selene · there which is headed by Dr. Charles S. Johnson. Iler major work al Fisk has been th · completion of a survey of living conditions among 1,000 cgro Iain-

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Miss E. Orum,rA S1rrn,E Fisk nivcrsity ilies in Nashville and more recently she aided in a study o[ 500 Negro families in Gibson County, Tenn. This work was part. of a major cpidcmilogical st udy which is being made by the Tennessee State Health Department.

Gioeus, Fannie R. Educator. The remarkable career of Mrs. Fannie R. Givens, the pioneer artist of Louisville, Ky. She spoke al Baptist World's Alliance in London, exhibited Negro art al Baptist World's Alliance in Stockholm, Sweden, visited sevenken countries in l•:uropt' and Africa, is the only woman lo he carried l 000 miles through the interior of Liberia, and saw lite sacred alligator which drank gin. While interest has been justly manifested in the Spingarn Prizes, and I larrnon Awards, it migh; be well lo consider the pioneer work of painters like Mr. Bannister of Providence, R. !., and Mrs, Fannie R. Civcns of Louisville, Ky., and sculptresses like l•:dmonia Lewis, Mrs. Meta Vaux Fuller and Mrs. May Ilowarcl Jackson, who did their work for the pure love of art, without the spur of prizes, awards and public acclaims, I desire lo briefly summarize the career of om· of these Ii vc pioneers. Mrs. Fannie Rosalind Civens, !lit· widow of the late James E. Ci\'l'llS, a llarvarcl graduall', who clicl spil'nclid work as an eel urnlor i 11 I' t·n lucky, has l1ad n 1miqut· career. l lighly ccltrcalt'cl, a lakult·cl artist, a member of the Louisville govnn1m·nl, who has

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EUROPEAN TRAVELS

MRS. FANNIE ROSALIND GIVENS

In July, 1905, Mrs. Givens as President of the State Missionary Convention, went as a delegate, and as representative of the National Baptist Convention to the Baptist World's Alliance, which met in Exet r Hall, London. She and Miss Nannie H. Burroughs were the two colored ladies, who spoke from the platform. The Baptist Times and Examiner said of Mrs. Givens' address: "Mrs. James E. Givens spoke strongly in support of higher education among the native Christians." In a little booklet, "Glimpses of the Old World," Mrs. Givens has given an interesting account of her visit to this Congress and her trip to Paris. Dr. John Clifford, of England, former President of the Baptist Alliance, kindly contributed to the booklet, his address on John Bunyan, which was delivered before the Baptist World's Congress on Elstow Green, July 19, 1905. In 1910, Mrs. Givens was a delegate to the Foreign Missionary Convention in Edinburgh, Scotland and was the only Colored repres ntativc to speak in that Convention. In 1923, she was made correspondent for 'the Women's Department of the Baptist's World Alliance.

visited 17 countries in Europe and Africa, has been carried over a thousand miles by bearers in Liberia, Africa, has spoken at the Baptist World's Alliance in London and exhibited Negro Art and Literature in the Baptist. World's Alliance in Stockholm, Sweden, Mrs. Givens has had a remarkable career. She was born in Illinois, and graduated from the College and Art. Departments of Knox College of Galesburg, AMERICAN TRAVELS Illinois, having the honor of being the first colored In 1921, Mrs. Givens visited Liberia and remained graduate. She came to Louisville, married Prof. in the Black Republic for eight months. She adJames h. Givens, an I became principal of the Art dressed the Liberian Senate and was entertained as Department of Stale University. She received first the guest of King Massaquoi, the brother-in-law of place in a white Art exhibit in Louisville, Ky., in President King and Consul General of the Republic 1896. Mrs. Givens studied Art in France and has of Liberia in Germany. Under Government escort, cl voted her life to promoting Art. accompanied by Gabriel Johnson, the son and Mr. Iler painting of Booker 'l'. Washington hung on Dennis, the nephew of Mayor Johnson of Monrovia the platform in Odd Fellows' Hall, L uisvillc, Ky., and by Rev. Turner, Mrs. Givens was carri d 1000 al the meeting o[ the Afro-American Council in 1903. miles by bearers along the coast and in the interior of Her paintings of Mrs. '!'all crt and Mrs. Bethune Liberia. She saw among other cnriositi s the Sacred hang in the Washington, D. C. headquarters of the Alligator, which was tame and which drank gin. Mrs. National Association of Colored Women. Givens traveled more extensively in the interior than In 1923, Mrs. Givens went as a dclcgat to lite any of the American ladies who have visited Liberia. Baptist. World's Allian e in Stockholm, Sweden. Her Mrs. Givens is a loyal member of the Fifth Street exhibit of Negro paintings and 300 books and pam- Baptist church of Louisville, Ky., which Dr. John H. phlets by Negro authors was one of the special f a- Frank has pastored for nearly 43 years, and is a lures of the convention. She had charge f the highly respected Court Officer of the city of LouisNegro Art Exhibit in the Chicago Women's World vill , Ky. She is the Trustee of the Washington Fair in 1925 and I 926. She put on the first booth Headquarters of the N at.ional Association and gave of paintings by colored artists. She has been chair- the first $100.00. She is the head of Ula Zeta Chapman of the Art Department of the National Asso- ter of th Zeta Phi Bela Sorority, which Chapter ciation of Colored Women for nine years. She is entertained the National Boule' in Louisville during the organiz 'r and president of the National ArL the Christ.mas holidays in 1928. League o( Am rica, Her daught. r, Mrs. Fannie R. O'Bannon is the Mrs. Civc11s' Art Hxhibil may be seen in the Nati nal President of the Sigma Gamma Roe Sorority Western Branch of the Louisvill · Public Library. which m l in Indianap lis last. December. Iler paintings of Dr. Booker T. Washington and While refined, modest and unassuming, Mrs. Givens Prof. John Maxwell, the first principal of the High has an attractive personality and is a brilliant conSchool of Louisville, Ky., her Spriugtirnc and other vcrsationalist. -(By William II. Ferris, A. M., Auther nature studies, relics from Africa and other inter- of "The African Abroad.") Louisville, Ky., Feb. 2, 1929. sling curiosities make up the collection.

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Tibbs, Lillian Evans: Artist-Known as Evanti, member of French Opera Co., now in Paris. Saile) rly part ol year to join her company. . Phitips, Myrtle Redmond: teacher-Teacher of · education at Howard University, Washington, D. C. ~ Plummer, Mamie. Educator-Principal of Francis Junior I igh School, Washington, D. C.; A. B., Howard University; M. A., Columbia University. Anderson, Violette N.: (Mrs. Albert E. Johnson:) Lawyer-Born London, England: d., Richard E. and Marie (j ordi) Neatley; edu., North Division High School, Chicago, Ill., 1895-99; Chicago At.heneum, 1902-03; Chicago Seminary of Sciences, 1912-15; Chicago Law School, 1917-20; LL. B., 1920; M., Albert E. Johnson, Aug. 14, 1920; Court reporter, 1905-20; Lawyer, 1920-present; Legal Advisor, Chicago, Northern Dist..; Fed. Colored Women's Club; Prcs., Friendly Big Sisters' League of Chicago; Ex-First Vice-Pres., Cook County Bar Assn.; Sec., Idlewild Lot. Owners' Assn.; rncm bcr of Executive MRS. LOUISE CAMERON ARMIS'l'EAD Board, Chicago Council of Social Agencies; Zeta Zct.a Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; Pol., Republican; Armistead, Louise B. Cameron:-Teachcr; born in Religion, Episcopalian; office, 164 W. Washington Nashville, Tenn., the younger of two children, born to Jesse B. Brien and Violet Ilill Brien. Received training in public schools of Nashville and Fisk University ; active in musical circles of Nashville, sewing, as soloist, chorister, and instructor of vocal music in private classes. Taught in Primary Department five years and in Grammar Department three years, Nash ville public schools. After the death of h r husband, Lieut. II. A. Cameron, returned to school work as teacher in charg of Household Science in the D partrncnt of IJ orne Economics in Pearl High School in Nashville. This position was filled until Dec. 30, 1929 when Mrs. Cameron resigned to be married to Dr. II. W. Armistead of Indianapolis, Ind.; rncmb r of Allen A. M. E. church and The Woman's Improvement Club. Mason, Lydia E.: Artist-1924 Graduate of Fisk University, music. 1925-1928, winner of F llowship four successive years at the J uilliard Foundation (music) New York City. First two years' study with Olga SamarolT, and s cond two with James Friskin. 1927-1929, official accompanist and also one of soloists at radio station WEVD, New York City. Extcnsiv · concert work as soloist and accompanist. Received degree of Mus. B., al Fisk University, June, 1930. Quander, Susie R.: T achcr Very active and enthusiastic member of Beta Zeta Chapter, Washington, D. C. Teacher in New Garnet Patterson; Itss S sne R. QuAND!1R well known social worker; member f many religious and fraternal organizations; principal of 1Iigh School, St.., Chicago, Ill.; Home Address, 5330 Michigan Ave., during summer. hicagc, Ill. Stemons. Arirona Cleaver: Social worker. One of She has the distincti n of being th first. colored the founders, former mernb r of Alpha Chapter, now woman admitted lo practice law in the state of Illinois with Eta Chapter. Active in So ial Service work, on examination, and was lh first. admitted to practice Philadelphia, Pa.

The Blue Boo1t of Zeta Phi Bela in the United States District Court, Eastern Division; was the first woman Assistant City Prosecutor in Chicago, 1922-23. On application of Judge James A. Cobb of Washington, D. C., and upon presentation of a certificate which showed she had practiced for more than five years before the highest court of Illinois, she was admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, thus establishing a precedent by being the first colored woman so admitted. Jones, Lelia Walleer: Dramatic Reader-A member of the Eta Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Philadelphia, Pa.; is said to be the premier Dramatic Reader of this country. Mrs. Jones is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School for Girls and the Philadelphia School of Expression, wh re she received a teach r's diploma. She has travelled extensively throughout the country appearing before large audiences as a dramatic reader. Mrs. Jones is now principal of Bryan Academy, a school of Elocution, Dramatic Art, Music and Dancing, which is the outgrowth of Lelia Walker Bryan's School of Expression. Buchanan, Nellie A.: Teacher-Born in Baltimore, Md.; educated in Baltimore Public Schools; A. B., Morgan College, 1921. Was employed as teacher of Latin in Douglas High School, Baltimore. Particularly active in dramatic work as student and teacher. Cited for excellency in dramatics by Principal of Douglas Iligh School. Jcrveler X-Ray Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Grand Basilcus 1924-1925. Made a member in Zeta's infancy at Morgan College; attended first Boule· at Howard University, Washington, D. C. Pursuing Degree of Master of Arts, Chicago University; member of Alpha Z la Chapter. Collins, Grace Lillian: Teacher-Born in Washington, D. C. Educated in elementary schools; finished Dunbar High School, 1920. Entered Myrtilla Miner Normal. Com pie led course in Primary Instruction Course, 1922. Entered Howard University 1922;

attended evening classes, received degree B. A., in Education, 1926. Pursuing degree M. A. Member 19th Street Baptist church, Negro History Society and several social service clubs. Teacher Geography and History in Cardoza Junior High School. Chairman Executive Board, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Bell, Roberta F.: Teacher-Born in Shreveport, La. Educated in the schools of Louisiana. Receiving the Bachelor of Arts degree, 1926. Much time spent prior to receiving the degree in teaching in the schools of Louisiana. Taught in Shreveport for ten years, since 1926; has been teaching English in the High School in Shreveport, and is now holding the same position, doing post-graduate work in the University of Chicago, having earned two majors to date. An energetic church and club worker; a member of the National Federation of Women's Clubs. President of the local Y. W. C. A. President of Gamma Zeta Chapter and 1st Anti-Basileus and National Organizer of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Scruggs, Ruth Tappe (nee Ruth Tappe), national president of The Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, 1926-1930, completed her elementary education from the public schools of the District of Columbia, June 5, 1912. After spending one year in M. St. High School, Washington, D. C., her parents moved to Lynchburg, Virginia where she attended the Virginia Collegiate and Industrial Institute, graduating in 1915. The Fall of 1915 saw her matriculated at Howard University, from which school she received her arts degree in 1919. The following school year she was called to Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C., to head the Department of Mathematics. Having made an excellent record in this position, the next two years she headed the mathematics department in the Washington St. School, Greensboro, N. C. In 1920 she was married to Dr. I. L. Scruggs (class of 1919, Howard University.) They have since made their home in Buffalo, N. Y.

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Miss MAJ'\ B. Rrrssm.r. Dear Sisters: Epsilon Chapter of Zeta Phi Bela Sorority sends greetings and especially wants to remind you that she is ten years old, having been organized in New York City in the year I 920. The Chapter lived quietly for about three years until June, 1923 when the Chapter sponsored a Matinee usical at the Renaissance Casino, cw York, for the benefit of a scholarship fun I. A very fine program was rendered and the affair as a whole was a huge succc s. Sorer II az ·l Thomas was president at

that time. When once aroused, the spirit continued to grow and so we find Epsilon Chapter hostess to the National Conclave the following year, 1924. Every possible avenue was opened to entertain the delegates and guests comfortably and enjoyably. A period of marriages seemed to follow these events and so the Chapter dropped into its former slate of quietude. Epsilon existed, but from all indications new lif was needed to lake the places of those who were now giving their lime lo husbands and home duties. This much needed new life was introduced, when in 1928 under the presidency of Soror Andrades Lindsay, five new members were pledged and admitted into the Chapl r. These members have put their hands to the plough so to speak, and have join d the former members in an effort lo make the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority a big thing in New York. Each year we have celebrated" Finer Womanhood Weck," and through newspaper and poster publicity have tried Lo make its significanc Jar-reaching. Last year, 1929, we applied to the committee in charge of "Negro Achievement IIour" for permission to broadcast during "Fin ·r Wornanh od Weck." We were given the night of March 15th and rendered a program from Station WABC, cw York. Aside from musical numbers and literary selections, two of our sorors made addresses: Josephine Carrol on "The llist.ory of Zeta Phi Bela," and Mrs. Stella Wright 011 "The Achievements of cgro Women." For the last four years, Epsilon has spons reel an "Inlcr-Sororily Bridge" which occurs annually and which is the only occasion upon which all the sororities intermingle in New York City, We feel proud lo have had one of our sorors, Lydia Mason, elected to a national office and shall do all that we can Lo make her proud of t hc Chapter from which she hails. You rs for a very successful sorority year : Blanche Russsll, President: Josephine Carroll, Sec-

rctary.

DJ:LTA Zl5TA CHAl'Tl:I{ (By CAl,PURN!A R. ALLEN.)

Della Zeta Chapter of Zcla Phi Bela Sorority was organized by Miss Nellie Buchanan, national president, al the home of Mrs. Edith Jones, 441 Maslen Avenue, Buffalo, New York, July 29, 1925. The charter members were: 1\1 rs. Katie Willis 1,;wing, president; Mrs. Hclilh Tompkins Jones, vice prcsirl -ut ; Mrs. Ruth Tappe Scruggs, secretary; and Mrs. Culpurnia Rogers Allen, treasurer.

In keeping with the traditions of the sorority, five charter members had been secured, but al Lh · eleventh hour the fifth member was forced, Lhr iuglt uncontrollablc and unf'ores ien circumstances, lo postpone her initiation. The national president. !laving been giv ·n a full explanation of the situaticn, consented to go on with the s • ling up of the Chapter. These four charter members held their regular semi-

Ilic B!1tc Rooli of Zeta Phi Beta monthly meetings and made their public efforts with the zeal and success of twice that number. The faithful four were joined the following year by Mrs Olis Dav nport Jackson and Mrs. Elizabeth Brown Tolbert, We were unable to send a delegate to the 1925 Boule· in Baltimore, but the interest of one soror, namely Mrs. Scruggs, was so great that she attended at her own expense. Soror Scruggs brought back a glowing report, which encouraged the Chapter to make the new year bigger and better than its predecessor, and success again crowned the efforts of the year. Boule' time again, and still no money to pay a delegate's fare. Sorer Scruggs again financed her own trip, and returned to us from Chicago with not only another glowing report, but also the honor of having been elected Grand Basilcus, which office she continues to hold alter four years. Two more names =Mrs. Alberta O'Lea~elson and Miss Eth l Louisa Jackson were added lo the roster, now making eight. Later additions were: Mrs. Carrie Dukes Ro e of Rochester in 1928; Miss Anna Rhee Kirb.zin l929; and the Misses Geraldine Rankins, Leona Bishop, and Beatrice Ilowar<l of Rochester, in 1930. Della Zeta Chapter is admittedly an asset lo the city of Buffalo. She has been represented in every civic activity, She has made for herself an enviable reputation in her presentation of programs. Her members arc talented and highly respected members of Buffalo's elite. Twice each year we appear before the public-our "Finer Womanhood" program in February, al which lime we present a scholarship medal to the colored girl finishing the eighth grade with the highest average; and our Sunday afternoon of Musical Moments in November. Both of these events have become a "habil" with the public and the eagerness with which they arc anticipated manifests itself in the all ndancc and I might add in the financial response. 0 casionally w · break the monotony of the year with a Lea, or a clan c, or a card party. Our meetings ar unusually interesting. After the business session there is always a short program and a social hour. Even in the early days o( the "struggling four,"

Delta Zeta has never failed to meet all national obligations. A real spirit of sisterhood exhibits itself among the sorors. We rejoice together, and we weep together. The sorrow of one is the sorrow of all; the joy of one is the joy of all. The meetings that are held with our sorors in Rochester always take the form of a real pleasure jaunt, with one hundred p r cent attendance. The trip of seventy-eight miles and return is made by motor, two or more sorors driving their own cars. Since the membership and influence of the sorority have grown, regular meetings are now held only once a month, although all cheerfully respond to any and every call meeting which any special undertaking necessitates. As has been mentioned, all the members of Delta Zeta Chapter are talented, some in one way, some another. All are musical, but three have gained special distinction in this line, two as vocalists, ) and one as a pianist. Soror Rankins, the pianist, is an honor student at th Ne;- York State Teachers' College; Soror Howard is an honor student at the, U niversity of Rochester; Soror Bishoe_js studying music at the University of Buffalo, having been transIerrcd at her own request, from the Eastman School of Music at Rochester; Soror Talb~olds the honorable office of president of the ~pire St.ate Federation of Women's Clubs; Sorer 0. D. Jackson has recently returned from a trip ab~iierli"usband, who has, with his wife's help and inspiration attained distinction as an executive secretary of the Y. M. C. A.; Soror ~ir~ is a teacher in a North Carolina high school. The remaining members of Delta Zeta Chapl r, all former t achers in the city schools either of Buffalo or some other metropolis, are now following the rnor unassuming, yet. equally constructive career of homemakers. Before the Blue Book goes to press we hope to have admitted within our sacred portals the Archonians already I ledged. And so many and great do we expect our future achievements to be, that in the second issue of the Blue Book, what is now a complete history o( Della Z La Chapt r will se m like a mere introduction to the eventful history to follow within the course of a few years. Buffalo, N. Y., April 16, 1930.

b'l'A Zl)TA CHAL'Tl5R The Ela Zeta Chapter was organized permanently May 25, 1928. 'I'h following were i ls chartered members initiated by the Slate Organizer, Miss Lucas, Covington, Ky.: Mrs. Fannie Civcus, Mrs. I,. A. Brent, Mrs. Virginia Jordan, Mrs. Bessie Allen, Mrs. Amanda M. Sayles,

Miss Mary B. Taylor, Miss Lillian Carpenter, Miss Pauline L. Fisher. This Chapter is composed of some of the leading women of our group who are very efficient in the line of their different vocations. Our Chapter is honored with women holding membership with the following

The 13lite Rook of Zera Phi Beta positions-artists, supervisors of music in the city schools, dean of women of a university, dean of high school department of a college, heads of civic work, principal and teachers in the city schools, etc. In the year of its organization this Chapter had the very great honor of being hostess to the National Boule. This duty was performed in such a manner as to win the hearty plaudits of all visitors. It was counted something unusual. This Chapter has tried to carry out all requirements in both national and local calls. The Chapter has under consideration in connection with the City Federation, to do some work of charity. The Chapter's Basileus holds two national officers-chaplain and director of Central District, also member of the executive board. The Chapter's Grammateus is state organizer.

The following is its membership: Soror F. R Givens-Basileus. Soror L. B. Sneed-Anti-Basilcus. Soror L. A. Brent-Grammateus. Soror M. B. Taylor-Tamiouchos. Soror A. M. Sayles-J ervcler. Sorer L. Carpenter-Parliamentarian. Soror Bessie Allen-Chaplain. Soror P. L. Fisher. Soror Blanche Judy. Soror E. D. Mack-Asst. Grammateus. Soror Elizabeth Reed. Soror Ella Robinson. Soror Hattie Givens. Soror Virginia Jordan.

HISTOl(Y-UrSILON GHAt>TER-FISI( UNIV151iSITY Because of the youth of Upsilon Chapter, its history is very brief. It was chartered in December, 1928 with the following members: Tommie Calhoun, Ada Dickerson, Bertha George, Anna Mae Patillo, Ophelia Settle. This small group began work earnestly and in spite of the strength of the Chapters of the other two sororities on the campus, began early lo make itself felt. 1n the spring, Upsilon Chapter was honored to the extent of being invited by Alpha Gamma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma, to participate in its annual spring dance. They and their guests spent a delightful evening under an Abrabian Tent. During "Finer Womanhood Week," the group gained much publicity with its chapel programs and propaganda for finer womanhood. In accordance with the ideal of scholarship fostered by the Sorority, an annual scholarship prize of Five Dollars -donatcd by Soror Lena George of Evansville, Indiana-was awarded to the Freshman girl having the high st average al Fisk. This prize did much lo sel high scholarship standards of those applying for membership. The only member tak n in that spring was Alz da Crockett, who was president of lite Y. W. C. A. on the campus and an excellent student in music. Soror Crockett on her graduation was giv n a fellowship to Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, where she is now director of music in the Phyllis Wheatley Association. The next year our growth was more rapid and the following members were added to the group: Bernice Roberts, who will undoubtedly be an honor student: Helen Odum, a brilliant student, majoring in Education; Corrinne Massey, who is now president

of the Chapter; Florence Sengstack and Gwendolyn Thomas-nieces of Robert S. Abbott. All of these girls arc making good records and Zeta leads the sororities on the campus with the highest scholarship average. Applications have not been slow in coming in, but Upsilon is trying to choose carefully, in order that quality might be emphasized. Again, we have been invited to join our brothers in the Spring Festival on May 30th, and we expect to make this one of the most unique social events of the calendar. Our proposal for an All-Sigma Council, composed of all the chapters of Phi Bela Sigma and Zeta Phi Beta in the city has not yet been accepted, but we restate it in our plans for n xt y ar. Our pledge club is small, but enthusiastic and we expect to make great strides next year. Soror Sallie Stewart who will be in the city during the first week of May, will be the gu sl of psilon Chapter at a lea on Sunday, May 4, at which lime she will address a large group f students and faculty members. Upsilon is also planning lo turn out en massc to hear oror Stewart's address at lhe Firesid School early that same afternoon. We arc proud to have at Fisk this year, Soror Lydia Mason, a member of Epsilon Chapter, and E. Oph lia Settle, a member of the Fisk faculty, who hav w rkcd faithfully wilh us this year and have done much to further the interest of Zeta. We have dreams of a greater Zeta-a Zeta that will excel in all the fine characteristics that go to make up an ideal group. May we share our dreams with you and help you r alize your dreams so that in working together we shall find that true sisterly love of which we boast so proudly?

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THETA CHAl'T131(-WILl:Y COLLl~Gl3 (By SORO LULl,ELIA M. w A !,KE R, HISTORIAN) The other presidents have followed in order: Soror

Elizabeth Johnson (1924), Sorer Vivian Boswell (1925). Soror Marietta Buford ( 1926), Soror Flcccie Collins (1927), Sorer Lillian B. Carline (1928), Soror Marion Lee IIill (1929), and Soror Sadie Lewis Faine (1930). Since it.s organization, the chapter has increased to approximately one hundred fifty rnernb rs. The

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Realizing the need of pioneers, and seeing in this institution sufficient. material for organization, on May 9, 1922, Soror 0. Goldie Smith ventured into this unexplored field and blazed the trail which has meant. much to the growth of Wiley College. She selected eighteen scholarly young lady students and four faculty members, and organized Theta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Soror Ethel McKinney was elected as the first president. of the group al the lime of its organization. Having served her first. Lenn so well, she was re-elected lo the office in 1923.

pledge club now consists of eleven members, eight of whom arc pledged, and all arc scholarly young ladies. Every year the chapter has enjoyed a successful '' Finer Womanhood Weck." Until recent. years, al the close of this week the sorority has presented a gift of books Lo the library and a small sum lo the endowment. of th institution. Now that all interest. seems t.o be centered around the endowment. campaign, a very substantial gift has been given lo the endowment. fund for the past three years. Another annual feature of the sorority is the "Night in Hawaii." ll is indeed a night of frolic and fun, sponsored by the Phi Bela Sigma Fraternity and the Zeta I hi Bela Sorority. It is scheduled Lhis year for the second Friday night. in May. We arc pleased to say that. of the ten women on the Iaculty stalT, five arc members of ur Chapter. The Chapter is rapidly growing, having on the campus al present. among students eighteen members, eight of whom will graduate in June, but the Spring initiation will take care of the decrease. A belier and greater Z .ta is our local motto.

OM ICl?ON CHAl'Tl~I{ (Bv Pnvr.r.rs A. STANCIi,, S1ic1u~TARV) The Omicron Chapter of the Z .ta Phi Bela Sorority was organized by Sorer Scruggs, assisted by Sorer ancy Bullock, April, 1927 in Raleigh, N. C. I. The charter members arc: Sorors Louise M. Latham, E. Mac Morgan, Evelyn Pope, Annie Hawkins, Phyllis Stancil, Catherine Christrn s. Associate members: Lula Taylor, Marian Wyche, (deceased); Viola McKnigh t, Margaret. Reid. II. Later Ini tiations: S rors Mac Ligon, Catherine Hardy, Mac Rudd, Annie G. Harris Sasser, Moz -llc P. Lane, Ruby Mitchell, Lois Turner, Ttvclyn Pickell, Ruth Brown, Ruth Ransom, Georgia Parks, Flossie Hines, Majorie Edwards, Ophelia Sharpe, Jcla Evans. Wit.h the exception of Sorors Evans, Stancil, Latham, Morgan, Lane and Ligon, the 111 nnhcrs hav · all graduated and left the vicinity or become un financial. However, several of those who do not live in Raleigh st.ill lend the Chapter their support. Special mention should b · mad· of Sorer Sasser who, even though she lives in Texas still is keenly interested in the Chapter. The same may he said of Sorors

Flossie Hines, Ruth Ransom and Georgia Parks. In the three years of our life we feel that. we have lo a r .asonablc .xtcnt justified our existence. The first year we gave a very successful moonlight. picnic and a musical lea, both of which were well attended and from which we realized quite a nice sum. '!'his money we used toward the Scholarship Fund. As a purl of our" Finer Womanhood Weck" program we held an open meeting al which Dean W. S. Turn •r, head or the Department of Sociology al Shaw nivcrsi Ly addressed us on "The Evolu Lion or Lhe Stal us of Women." The year 1928 29 found us a lilllc stronger and more ckt.ermincd to do all Ute good that we ould and hold higher the standards of Zcla. In the early fall we gave a Fall Felc. Each g11est. expressed himself as liaving spent a wonckrful evening as lie left. al a !ale hour. Om musical lea was very salisfat·lory this year also, and from il \ e realizt·d about one half of our scholarship quota. As a part of our "Finer \Vo111a11 hood" program of this year, we fostered a Pan lkllcnic

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32 party to which we invited representatives from all the other sororities in the city. The honored guests were members of the A. K. A. Sorority which had just been established here. Our other effort of the week was to give talks on health to groups of girls in the public schools. In the fall of 1929 we gave a scholarship to a worthy student who is attending St. Augustine's college. We also made it possible for another girl to attend school by giving her a complete winter wardrobe. This year has taken several of our most enthusiastic workers out of the city, but we have continued to

work. We plan to continue our local scholarship this year, and perhaps increase it. Mrs. Malone visited our city during the spring and we were happy to have her talk to us at an informal reception. The most important incident of this year, during "Finer Womanhood Weck," we had a visit from Soror Scruggs. After a tea dance at which many of the people of Raleigh met her, we went in to a round table conference. The results of this conference were instructive and inspiring and we came away determined to work harder for Zeta than ever before.

J:I'SILON ZtTA CHAfTl~f( Epsilon Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority was organized in 1925 in Atlanta, Ga., at the Auburn Branch Library, with seven members who called themselves the "Heptasophs," (seven wise men.) Now we have fifteen active members doing all they can to help make Zeta grow. Two or more of our members have attended each Boule' since 1925. Soror Nichols has been treasurer six consecutive years. We Jost one of our most forceful sorors, Eugenia Chiles, in December. No one can fill her place. She it was who suggested the observance of " Finer Womanhood Week" which the national has made annual. Our memorial for her Jan. 19, 1930 was sad and impressive. Sorors Nichols and Carey attended the Boule' in Nashville and reported wonderful progress and extension for Zeta. Since the 1929 Boule' we have held two meetings a month. One business, the other literary and social. We took part" Stunt ight," gave a reception for the senior high school girls, who may become Zetas, and a reception to the senior college girls of our sister school. These also hope to be Zetas. We plan initiation April 26. "Finer Womanhood Week" was a great success. The address at Clark University by Soror Julia Belle Fountain was so inspiring that eleven college seniors applied to her for membership in Zeta. We hope lo receive them. Soror Mayme Lockhart was the principal speaker at Morris Brown. Each soror gave a quotation about woman. Soror Carey read Prov. 31 :10-31 and a woman's prayer. Soror Susie Williams sang, then all

sang the sorority song, after which the Sigmas sang their fraternity song. Sorors Bradley, Smith and Lockhart arc working on a pageant to be presented in May for our scholarship fund. These arc busy times but we will do our best during this year that our Chapter may rank among the most progressive ones in the Boule. Sorors Cunningham, Bradley, Nichols, Carter, Watson and Williams teach in the B. T. Washington High School; Soror Kalie Murphy in McIntosh; Soror Lucile Walker in Morris Brown; Soror Julia Belle Fountain in Morris Brown and Clark University; Sorer Alice D. Carey is librarian of Auburn Avenue Branch, Carnegie Library, Atlanta; Soror J. A. Fountain is the wife of Bishop W. A. Fountain; Soror Mayme Lockhart is Coa h Lockhart's wife; Soror Agnes Smith teaches in the city system. Arc we busy? During the holidays, our Chapter assisted in entertaining the National Alphas. Soror Grace Bradley, chairman of committee. Our prayer: 0 God, we thank thee for blessings beyond our power to measure. Especially for life, health, strength and thy love and care. Help us to feel thy visible prescnc ver near us, that we may worthily r pres nt thee. Inspire us to do thy will and to look to thee for guidanc in all of our plans. Be n ar our beloved sisters, guide, guard and bless them, and in Heaven save us all. Th se blessings we ask in thy dear name. Alice Dugged Carey, President; Susie Cunningham, Vice President: Grace Bradl y, Secretary; Agn s Smith, Assistant Seer tary ; V nitia ichols, Tr asurer.

GAMMA Zl3TA CHA r11m---SH IWVtl'OHT, LOl lSIANA (BY LUCILE 0. MI1'CIIEL!,, SECRETARY)

It was the third day of April in the year 1925, a calm, peaceful spring day, radiant with the sunshin of hope, cheer and promise that the good old ship, Zeta, stood at anchor of the wharf, adding another chapter to its fold, Gamma Zeta. It was the same old

ship, Z ta, which had carried many passengers lo th safe harb r in the land of Zeal, Scholarship, and Sisterly L vc. ut this day was a gala day in its history, and many people gazed upon it in wond r as they watch d th ten energ tic and charming young

'J'hc Blue Book of Zeta Phi Beta women, namely: Sorors S. D. Brown, Arline Reynolds Epps, Ninetta C. Carter, Ada M. V. White, Lucy V. Tiggue, Vessie E. Warren, Annie Grace Thomas, Lillian K. (Williams) Forest, Ruth Norma Tomkies, and Lucile 0. Mitchell, as they stepped happily aboard the mysterious realms of sororitism. As they stood at anchor on this eventful year 1925, the passengers began to arrive, and as I was one of the first to be enrolled upon the list of the passengers, to me is entrusted the important task of writing the log of the voyage. I had scarcely got acclimated when a passenger joined us, Soror Aclrena Wiggins, a transfer member from Theta Chapter, Wiley College. We were congratulating ourselves upon our continuity of purpose for a greater and bigger Zeta, when we turned to welcome in May, 1926 Soror Effie Thomas, a new comer, who revived our spirit with bits of music as the ship rolled along. In the fall of the same year, we were joined by another new comer, a shining star, Soror Roberta F. Bell. We were naturally very enthusiastic and asked many quest.ions of our efficient and magnetic Captain, Sorer Ruth Norma Tornkics. We besieged her with questions concerning sea storms, gales, and icebergs, but our super affable young Captain allayed all of our fears with the ever present idea that though the Zeta voyage, at times, may be hazardous, it always leads to a successful harbor. During her cruise the sorority presented its major play," Light House Nan," which was both dramatically and financially a success. Soror Lucile 0. Mitchell directed this play. On other hand, while cruising the spring pier of 1925, Sorors Forrest, Epps and Warren disembarked. After having directed the ship for two consecutive years, this captain gallantly gave ti e destiny of the voyag into the hands of the new captain, Adr na Wiggins. In her itinerary, the following remarkable records may be noted: the institution of the Annual Thanksgiving Prom; the captain, a delegate to the National Boule' to Chicago, Ill., in 1927; an unrivall d Review of Styles in 1928; the fatal shooting of this captain by Dan Cupid in 1927, thereby changing her name from Wiggins to Hawkins, and the embarking upon this ship, in January 22, 1929, of Sadie Evans. But in the midst of our successes we paused long enough to bow in humble submission to the Death Angel who kissed away the life of one of our chartered members, Soror Annie (Grace) Thomas in Scpternber, 1928. Although possess d of the strength of Hercules, this mighty captain, Soror Adrcna Wiggins-Hawkins, turn dover th whc I in 1929 to a new captain, Soror Roberta F. Bell. The latter represented Gamma-Zeta in such a creditable way at. the National Boule in Nash ville, Tcnn., in 1929 that she was chosen as one of the er w of the national organization, thereby b coming its first. vice prcsid nt. This pr sent cap-

33 tain with her powerful telescope in form of her efficient co-workers spied for Zeta three brilliant solar bodies in the persons of Sorors Susie L. 'fucker, a favorite daughter of Orpheus, Sylvia L. Murray, a devotee of Pasteur, and M. M. Copeland, a modern elocutionist in February, 1929. It will take too long to complete the history of this peerless voyage, but Clio, the Muse of history, commands me not to stop until I have mentioned the other illustrious members composing this group. Although we have had three captains at the helm, it will be noted, our treasurer, Soror Lucy V. Tiggue has retained her office and apparently "has struck the rock of commerce and a stream of revenue continues to gush forth" for us. Soror S. D. Brown, vice president of the local Mary Church Terrell Club, several times a delegate to the Women's National Federated Clubs, and wife of Prof. R. E. Brown, principal of one of the largest high schools in the South, graces our roster and, incidentally, is cruising with us. Who could forget the radiant and magnetic smiles of Sorer Ninetta C. Carter? She permeates the entire life of Shreveport educationally and religiously. While one may find her moulding young lives in the West End Shreveport School, she retains a passport for Zeta. No, I have not forgotten Soror Ada M. V. White who may be termed as Justice. Upon closer observation one may ascertain her similarity to Pythagoras, for each has a divine understanding of numbers. In a social way we like to think of her in her beautiful new commodious home, as hostess to the Zetas and Phi Betas. Soror Lucile 0. Mitchell, versed in the teaching of English and training young folk in the art of dramatization, leads the community as directress of plays. The Gamma Zetas say with one accord: "She is a willing worker for Zeta." Oh, we are delighted to say that reservations have been made for Soror Bernice Green, a transfer from Xi Chapter, Wilberforce University. Soror Green brings scholarship, charm, and beauty to Gamma Zeta. Well, this has been a wonderful adventure, and we have gathered many souvenirs from every port. We have not only sympathized with our own sea sick passengers, but have tried to administer the Z ta ideal to humanity as we have figuratively scanned the seven seas in our five years' voyage. Thus we, in 1930, look at the large and boundless ocean ahead; we feel that our experiences have taught us to weather every storm. We feel that not even watery Neptune, the God of the sea, is more versatile in this oceanic voyage than we. Truly Gamma Zeta feels with Henley: "I am master of my Fate, I am captain of my Soul."

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FIRST ROW Ruth N. Tornkics, Bernice Green', Lucile 0. Mitcbcll, Adrina Wiggins Hawkins. SECOND ROW Lucy Booker 'l'ig-gue, Roberta F. Bell, Ninetta C. Carter, Ada I. V. While. T II IR U ROW -Sylvia F. Murray, Susie L. Tucker, S. D. Brown, Iarie J\I. Copeland.

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HISTORY OF fHI CHAfT13R (BY SUSIE MURPHY, BASILEUS)

As we approach our first anniversary, we are very glad to have the privilege of revealing to our sorors throughout the country something of our activities and accomplishments. Due to the zealous Ilorts of Sorors Madelyn Turner and Antoinette Bowler, Phi Chapter was established on the 16th of April, 1929. This group originally consisted of twenty-eight eager and active members, several of which arc outstanding in the various acti vi lies of college life. In the field of music, Sorors Lillie MaC' Johnson and Elnora Ball are making a name for themselves by their technique and interpretation; in the field of art, Sorors Elizabeth Spivey, Nelson '!'rent, Ruth Lomax, Virgie Joyner, Hazel Vaughn and Lelia Carter have exhibited unusual Lal nt, especially in the Home Economics Department; prominent for scholastic merit and among the highest ranking students in the college ar Sorors Julia and, arclla James, Lois Winstead, Ida Garrison and Susie Murphy; in sports Sorors Mabel Washington, captain of the basketball team, and Margaret Br wn have won considerable distinction; in debating, Soror Lois Winstead is indeed recognized as a worthy opponent.

its initial program which consisted of musical selections and readings. On November 13, the pledges w re entertained by their future sorors. The rooms were artistically decorated in the Sorority colors. Dancing and card playing w re the features of the evening.

During the month of May, 1929, Phi Chapter gave

Phi Chapter owes much credit and appreciation

Last year Soror Turner represented us at the Boule' held at Nash ville. This year we are aiming to send two members to represent us at this body. We were very proud to have with us as our initial speaker for" Finer Womanhood Week," Grand Basileus Scruggs. Her inspiring address is one that will be long remembered by th students at Virginia State. H r pleasing poise and charming mann rs won for her much admiration from the students. During the week a program consisting of one representative from each Sorority and fraternity on the campus was rendered. This program went over big as it was something unique and was different from other programs that have been presented in our chapel. Brother Pearson of Virginia Union University assisted us in this celebration with a very timely address.

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The Bliw Rooh of 7.-cta Phi n..« to Sorors Madelyn Turner and Kanata Rogers who have made it possible for us to advance this far toward our desired goal. We regret and at the same time feel proud to have a number of our sorors graduate this year.

We are doing our best to maintain Zeta ideals and we trust that we will never be guilty of allowing the standard of Zeta to fall. In closing we express our sincere hope for Zeta's success in all of her undertakings.

SIGMA CHAI'Tlm The Sigma Chapter of the Zeta Phi Bela Sorority was established on the campus of Livingstone College in the spring of 1928 by Miss Elizab th Bullock of Raleigh, N. C. A group of five composed the entire membership at the establishment of the Chapter, namely: Sorors Carmen E. Malone, president; Eunice C. Carson, secretary; Hazel M. Ingram, treasurer. Other members were Anna B. Patton and Catherine D. McAden. Being quite young and due to the proximity of commencement, very little was accomplished. But with the opening of the term, we all returned with many new ideas and much zeal. During this year, our membership was greatly increased by the following persons: Euric M. Andrews, Catherine C. Farrington, Kathryn E. Smith, Fannie C. Clay, Myrtle Stewart and Mamie Rush ll entering as inspiring sorors. At the same time, our little pledge club was continually growing. With the end of this school year, two of our members graduated, Sorors Carmen E. Malone and Hazel

M. Ingram, who are now in the teaching profession. Officers elected for the ensuing school year were: Eunice Carson, president; Catherine Farrington, secretary; Kathryn E. Smith, vice pr sid nl; Eurie M. Andrews, corresponding secretary; Myrtle Stewart, reporter, and Catherine McAdcn, marshal. These officers continued the work of the sorority in the next year. During this year, the sorority took an active part in many social affairs without th least effect upon its scholastic attainments. W c celebrated the "Finer Womanhood Weck" with very much enthusiasm, having as one of our speakers, our Grand Basilcus, Soror Ruth Tappe Scruggs, whose address brought much pr stigc for the sorority and all its surroundings. Our number was increas d this year by the following: Clara Cherry, Lillian Ch rry, Laura Rollins, Ethel Jamison, Pauline Smith, Wallace Smith, Thelma Harris all of whom are proud to be called soror. At the present time, we are working hard and 1 ooking forward to the close of another school year.

CHI CHAJ>Tl31C SM1UeL HOUSTON COLLl3Gl5, AUSTIN, Tl3X. (BY CARRIG LEE FRRGUSON)

On the tenth of December, nineteen hundred and twenty nine, there was called together a group of ten girls under the supervision of Dean Wright, for the purpose of organizing them into a pledge club, which would later become a chapter of th national organization. After being organized into this club, we were very anxious to get in touch with some of the national officers; finally we secured some information from our "frat" brothers, and set to work right away trying and striving lo become members of th Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Dean Milton S. J. Wright helped us gr ally in getting on fool. He immediately s l to work to advance the club all he could. Al first some of the girls became impatient and withdrew, but in spite of their withdrawals there were other girls who were interested in becoming members of the club; therefor our club still climbed upward. Finally, we received from Mrs. Scruggs th narn and address of Miss Roberta F. Bell, Anti-Basilcus and organizer of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority; we fell then that we were gelling some place. W imm diatcly wrote lo iss Bell asking her for information c nccrning the date and time she would be ready lo come

to our campus and set up the Chapter. Later we received a letter with this information. On Feb. 22, 1930 there was to be seen on the campus twelve college young ladies dress cl in while middy blous s and blue skirts and ti s awaiting the arrival of our organizer, Miss Bell. With the aid of our brothers we s cured two passenger cars and a roadster in which we went lo the station to meet Miss Bell. Arriving al th ampus in a group, Miss Bel1 was carried to the girls' •• home" and rested a few minutes aft r which pictures w re taken. Later supper was served, and all girls and Miss Bell started to the Science II 11 wh re w were initiated. Miss Bell, aided by our brothers, carri d out the initiation. It was then that we sailed out on th sea of "Zclaism." n Feb. 22, 1930, 8:15 p. m., our initial program was given, in th collcg chapel. Sorer Bell was the main speaker of the o casion. Th program was as follows: Processional. Algcrcne Akins Chairman of Pr gram Audi mce Opening Song Marjorie Lawson I 11 voe a ti on Miss M. E. Jones Instrumcn la! , soio

The Elite Rooh of Zeta Phi Beta

Greetings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Ollie Robinson President Beta Zeta Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Greetings James Reid President Pi Chapter, Phi Beta Sigma Greetings __ _ _ _ Opal McDonald President Ivyleaf Club Greetings on behalf of Faculty Pres. T. R. Davis Response Rubye Crawford Saxophone Solo Amy West Introduction of Speaker Olivia Williams Address Miss Roberta F. Bell

Remarks

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Closing Song Mizpah. The twelve girls who stuck together to go out into the Zeta world were: Algerene Akins, Rubye Crawford, Carrie Ferguson, Viola Freeland, America Haynes, Marjorie Lawson, Bonnie Mae Pinkard, Ruby Sample, Leona Strode, Amy West, Olivia Williams, and Della Williams. In every way and every day we are growing bigger and better in scholarship and character.

HISTORY OP MU CHAPTEI{ Mu Chapter was organized March 20, 1926 at Indiana University. The organizer was Soror Gladys Warrington. The charter members are Sorors Selma Genevieve Gaskin, Margaret Elizab th George, Myrtle Jones Cashaw, Ethel Marie Miles, and Ellen Naomi Stoute. September, 1926 five girls were pledged. February 26, 1927 five girls were made.

to the one holding the lucky number Dec., 1928. April, 1929 four members were made. Rush period Sept., 1929 consisted of an indoor picnic, a tea, a party, and a tea at Indianapolis, Ind., for the Attucks High School seniors. A picture was placed in the girls' dormitory as a memoriam to Mu Chapter. Another social affair was a dinner party June 5, 1926. The guests were (1) Agnes E. Wells, Dean of Women at I. U., (2) K. A U Polemarch, Rufus Stout, (3) A KA President, Aletha Miles. A benefit card party was given in Indianapolis, February, 1930. Presidents of Mu have been: 1. Soror Ellen Stout, March, 1926-J une, 1927. 2. Soror Myrtle Gashaw, Sept., 1927-June, 1927. 3. Soror Elizabeth George, June, 1927-June, 1928. 4. Soror Narcissus Nichols, Sept., 1928---. GRADUATES OF Mu CHAP'l'ER-DEGREE RECEIVED Soror Ellen Stout, 1926-A. B. Soror Elizabeth George, 1928-A. B. Soror Narcissus Nichols, 1930-B. S. DEI..-EGATES SEN1' 1'0

Mrss Nxncrssus Nrcnot.s On th following day a banquet was given for the initiates. March and April, 1927 editions of "Campus Extra-grams" were edited by the chapter. This four-page l pamphl l consisted of campus news. Jun 14, 1927 fourteen members were initiated at sunrise. This initiation was h ld at Evansville, Indiana. Following the initiation Mrs. Sallie Stewart (made a member in February, 1927), entertained with an exquisite breakfast at her beautiful home on Lincoln Ave. August, 1927 two other girls were made. When S ror Elizabeth George graduated from Indiana University, she was the only Negro girl in the lass. At Lhis Lime, Grand Basilcus Scruggs visit cl the Chapter. She was highly entertained. A t a and a dinner constituted the rush period, September, 1928. L is Sharp , Indianapolis, rec ived a semester's scholarship lo I. U., giv n by Mu Chapter. cpt., 1928 six were pledged. December, 1926 and 1927 b ncfit plays were given. A gift chest was given

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Soror Eliza beth George-192 7. Soror Myrtle Jones Gashaw-1927. Soror Narcissus Nichols-1929. Soror Vergie Dunville-1930. For the last two years Mu has had very successful "Finer Womanhood" programs. In 1929 it was given in Bloomington. In 1930, Indianapolis was the town selected for the presentation of the "Finer Womanhood" program. March 25, 1928 a sorority alliance was organized. Some of the outstanding women in the town are members of this alliance. The alliance along with Mu Chapter is growing rapidly; therefore Mu's history is not yet complete. RosTER or Mu CHAP'l'ER

Soror Vergie Dunvilla. , , _ 1714 Belfountain Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Soror Della Galbreath 419 Patterson Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Soror Elizabeth George _341 Payne St., Georgetown, Ky., or 412 Sycamore St., Evansville, Ind,

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421 N. Jackson

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Bloomington, Ind.

433 Ohio St., Lexington, Ky. Soror (Mrs.) Lucile St. Clair 2125 Madison St.,

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Louisville, Ky.

Soror Lucdna Skanks Evansville, Ind. Soror Lois Sharpe 800 . Walnut Grove, Bloomington, Ind., (Horn 2044 Blvd. Place, Indianapolis, Ind. Soror (Mrs.) Sallie Stewart 800 Lincoln Ave., Evansville, Ind. Sorer (Mrs.) Ada Taylor 433 hio St., Lexington, Ky. Soror (_Mrs.) Genevieve Wilkins Detroit, Mich.

THIS HISTOHICAL Sl:TT.ING 01~ HHO CHATTl31{ To everything, there is an Alpha as well as an Omega; a beginning, to lay the foundation, which precedes the ending. An embryo is th most delicate organism and Lo contemplate its formation is a revealing process. Thus it is when the light of reflection is bent upon the formation of an organization. Credit for the establishing of a Zeta Chapter in orfolk, Virginia, is mark d on the ledgers of Miss Essie Gorden and Mrs. Geraldine Reid. Both of these ladies had friends who were Zetas in the Nu Chapter of Richmond, Virginia, in the pers ns of Misses Antionette Bowler, slate organizer, and Lillian Peters. Having conceived the idea of Zeta in Norfolk, Miss Gorden and Mrs. Reid returned from visits in Richmond during the summer of 1927 with their enthusiasm fired lo a high pitch. Carefully, they canvassed among their wide circle of friends f r the right girls. Al last Len were pledged. On a Saturday, Dec. I 8, I 929, the Len young ladies who had qualified were notified that Miss Bowler would be in the city and to meet for organization. Timidly, solemnly, and with fast beating hearts, these ten met Miss Bowler and Miss Peters, received the coveted right Lo be called a Zeta, and perfe Led their organi za Lion. Besides Mis Gorden and Mrs. Reid, the other chart r members arc Misses Hilda Selden, Mab I GoiT, Mabel Johnson, Blanche Davis, Gladys Small, Elsi Gaines, Irma Bowser, and Marguriclle Mosel 'Y· Eagerly they entered upon the Lask of making Zeta known in orfolk. ow at the near completion of three and a half years, the aim has been realized. Z ta is well known in orfolk. The public has been sympathetic, helpful, and loyal to every movement, project, or plan.

As our" Finer Womanhood" speakers, such women as Miss Eliza Coppag , a sister, an elocutionist of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. L. Marian Poe, oldest woman lawyer in Virginia, have been sccur d. Finer Womanhood Essay Contests have b en sponsored annually in the city high school. As the Chapter is near no college, the chief eflor t has been expended on the high school girls instilling Zeta in them before they approach the college. IL has b en gratifying to observe that some have chosen wisely when reaching that point in college. Bits of interesting news concerning the Chapter are that one of the girls has joined th innumerable host of newlyweds; a tea room was successfully run for a week; a food ale was c nducted we kly for a month; benefit cnlcrlainmenls of many forms have been successfully project cl; cooperation with the other Greek letter organizations of the city has been clT cc led. Three new members, Misses Lola Land, Myrlie Griffin, and Sarah Morris, were accepted and initialed on May 11, l 929 into the mysterious ri L s of Zeta. These ladies have proved brilliant additions. And now, the pleasant medit lion ends, the afterglow of a complisbmcnl fades away. Through struggles, through criticisms, through disagreements, through strife, the Chapter has arri v cl al a firmer foundation in th life of the city, in the bonds of sisler love cherished in the hearts of its members. Thus it has attained a large foll winz : a coop rativc, working membership, an .aru 'SL, aspiring group. Whal do •s it matter now through the many vicissitudes the Chapter has Jal or ·d? Before the frail bark named Rho, there stretches the sea of further achicv •rnent. Multitudinous storms may prevail, but riding high and striving always lo rca ·h the best will be the good ship, Rho.

HISTOl<Y 01' TAU CHAl'Tl:H Tau Chapter of Lexington, Ky., was organized Dec. 16, 1928, with the following charter members: Mesdames Lizzie B. Fouse, Leanna Snowd '11 and Anna M. Shacklclord: Iisscs Harri ·L B. Marble, Will itta C. Gaines, Mattie Jackson and Lou Alice l Iawkins. Miss Hazel J. Lucas of Iola Chapter was th' or ganizcr.

'I'o this number the following memb -rs have been added: Misses Alice Saunders, Th -lma Fields, Jlallie Snowden, Mai Ruth Pall .rson and Mrs. Lu y !Iarlh Smith. Last year our Chap er colcbratcd "Finer Woman hood Weck" with lectures lo girls in th · schools by Ute sorors, and was endc I with a program in which

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members of the various fraternities and sororities participated. The principal speaker was Soror Elizabeth George. This year our program was in the form of a tea, with the different sororities as guests. Mrs. Ada II. Taylor gave a d lighlful address. Our Chapt r has been represented at the Boule' each year by Soror Lizzie B. Fouse. Each year brings added zest lo us, and we hope lo spread the name of Zeta far and wide. PROMINBN't'

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Tau Chapter lost one of its mosl influential charter members as well as Tamiouchous on March 4, 1930. Mrs. Leanna Snowden was born, r ared and educated in Lexington, Ky. She was ind ed an outstanding woman. Lexington loved and respected her for h r Christian character, civic work and efficiency

in its school system; being a teacher in Russell School at the time of her death. In fraternal circles, she was Worthy Counsellor of Kentucky Court of Calanthe and also President of the Grand Council of Councils of the World Court of Calanthe. Her interest in civic affairs exemplified itself in participating in the following organizationsPhyllis Wheatley, Y. W. C. A., Woman's Improvement Club, Acme Art and Culture Club, Community Service League and Federation of Women's Clubs. As a testimonial of her standing, her funeral was one of the largest ever held in the city. Persons · from all walks of life and all parts of the country were seen in the audience. The embankment of flowers, including the Tau Chapter design of Z O B in white carnations, woven amongst green leaves, surrounding the casket represented a cost of not less than $1500 Other bodies boast of her having firmly upheld their principles. H r zeal, scholarship· and sisterly love was symbolic of her being a true Zeta.

HISTOHY OF AHCttONIAN CLUB-WILBl3l?FO1{CJ5 UNIVJ31?SITY We arc one of the thirty pledge clubs of the Zeta (_T3 y POCi\IlON'fA SJ ONl:lS, ARCIIONIANJ In I 920, on the campus of Howard University, a group of enthusiastic young women members of Alpha Chapter, Zeta Phi Bela Sorority, realizing that preparedness is the watchw rel of any unit of society, that to be prepared necessitates adequate means of repl nishing that unit, organized a club known as the X-ray. The X-ray Club being young and weak, experienced like trials and bes .Lmcnts of other young societies, for all through the ages, the strong have been the oppressors of their weaker brothers. Diel this buffeting weaken th X-ray ardor? N o, holding to the thought of Tennyson in the lines, "I can but trust that good shall fall Al last far off -at last, to all And every wint 'r changed to spring" they emerged t ndauntcd, conquerors o'er their fate as pure gold from the Iurnscc free from of all dross. Was the vict ry won by mere chance? Was it a stroke of luck? Was it the play of the stars? Nay, rather the result of concerted err ort toward high, moral, spiritual, and scholastic attainments. Tn 1927 the X-rays invaded Wilberforce campus. Building on the firm Iouudation laid by th pioneer X-rays L11ey showed marked progress in numbers and accornplishmcn s.

Phi Beta national sorority of college rank. Having proven ourselves worthy of an existence, our name is now Ar honians or leaders. We are striving each day to reach the light which viewed through the prism of progress divid s into the rays exemplifying high ideals, high scholastic attainment, and finer womanhood. Each ray consisting of a component part of the light of Zeta. Sister Archonians through faith and work we shall victors be for: It is faith that bridges the land of breath To the realms of the soul's departed, That comforts th living in days of death, And str ngthcns the heavy hearted, It is faith in his dreams that keeps a man Fae front to the odds about him, And he shall conqu r, who thinks he can, In spit of the throngs who doubt him. Bach must stand in the court of life And pass through the hours of trial, Ile shall tested be by the rules of strife And tried for his self-cl nials, Time shall bruise his soul with loss of friends And frighten him with disaster, But he shall find when the anguish ends, That of all things faith is master.

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hearts and minds of eigl1l noble and conscientious young women in Lile winter of 192 and the subsequence of that

embodiment was Lambda Chapter, Zeta Phi Beta S rority. These eager and resolute young women gathered themselves in the assembly room of the Y. W. C. A., and under the wise counsel and ceremo-

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nious guidance of the organizers, look the vows of sisterhood, pledging themselves to ever be true to those principles which influenced the birth of Zeta at Howard University in 1920. Lambda Chapter stands for scholarship and works to the end of attracting members whose general average is high (not lower than eighty). The majority of the members of Lambda Chapter arc employed in Nashville; the type of position and the efficiency which marks the manner in which the duties of their respective positions are executed, bespeaks the intellectual caliber of Zeta women. High ideals of culture is another goal toward which Lambda incessantly works. Only those whom Lambda has every reason to believe have the car-marks of culture and refinement are encouraged to pledge. Lambda activities refl cl the proverbial adage:" All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." Hence the Sorority allots time for work and time for play. The business meetings are h Id al Carnegie Library the second Saturday in each month and social meetings are held each fourth Saturday at the homes of the members. The social meetings are a source of much pleasure, contacts and acquaintances being made that develop into real friendships. The program of Lambda's calendar of vents includes the Mother-Daughters' Luncheon and Finer Womanhood Week, The Lunch on coming always Saturday before Mother's Day, is an occasion t which mothers and daughters arc invited, a program is planned and executed lo emphasize the relationship that should exist between mothers and daughters. Among th outstanding women we have been able lo secure as speakers arc: Miss M innic M indcl hall and Mesdames Ethel Gilbert and Louise Cameron

Armistead. The impressive messages that have come from the lips of the noble women will go ringing down the ages serving as a good influence on every hand. The Finer Womanhood program has been crowned wiLh success each year; this is due very largely to the fact that such eminent. men as Doctors Leroy Alain Locke, C. V. Roman, and W. N. Deberry, have graced our programs as speakers. Zeta has enjoyed a most happy relationship with many of the institutions of Nashville. When Fisk Univ rsity, the alma mater of most of its members, recently faced a financial difficulty, Lambda Chapter contributed S25.00. The inmates of the Old Ladies' Home have been the recipients of cards of cheer and fruit from Lhis Chapter. Every sorority and fraternity of Nashville has the best wishes of Lambda. '!'he Chapter realizes that the goal to which they all w rk is essentially the same, the rninut • difference c nsisting only in th means of reaching this goal. Consequently Lambda is in accord with the dcveloprn int of the e mrnon end of every fraternal organization; as in the past, she will i11 the Iutur , contribut her lime and energy t assist in any movement sponsored by th m. Esp icially is Lambda pleased lo b, the sister organization lo Phi Bela Sigma. They have shown thcrnsclv ·s to enjoy a fe ·ling of fraternal kindline s toward Lambda. Nor has Dan Cupid been slothful to lake advantage of this relationship; several young men of Phi Beta Sigma have found just the quali ies th •y clesir .d in th· opposite sex, latent in Zeta y ung women. Cons quently several of these friendships have evolved into matrimonialships.

The Blue Book of Zeta Phi Beta The Tenth Annual Boule' of Zeta was entertained by Lambda December, 1929. It was an overwhelming success and each delegate went to her home happy and inspired over the warm reception. Lambda owes a debt of gratitude to Fisk University, State College, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Omega, Alpha, Phi Beta and Epsilon Chapter of Zeta for their contribution to the success and pleasure of this Boule'. EVENING SHADOW

Evening shadow, do stay long here; Protect as a wall my toil-worn heart, "I'il I can breathe a prayer and shed a tear To gather fresh strength for morning's start. Evening shadow, bring on breezes That will waft me on their wings To the land where mind releases Itself from thought and to repose clings.

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Evening shadow, still the noise, While I think my problems o'er, For the morrow brings no poise, But brings trials more and more. Evening shadow, hover 'round me, Cover my eyes from material things So I may glimpse the spirit free From all the weariness living brings.

Evening shadow, bring forgiveness, From thy mantle let it come Upon my soul with sweet caress, To take away the wrongs I've done. Evening shadow, dawn draws nigh; Leave me now before she's close. But do return when the tide runs high; I feel so strong when I've been your host.

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MRS. LAVINIA B. SNEED Mrs. Lavinia B. Sneed was born in New Orleans, La. Was brought to Louisville, Kentucky when a small child. Herc she attend d the public school and State (Simmons) University from which she graduated with the A. B. degree and afterwards received the M. A. degree. She has also taken work in the

her influence upon the young people with whom she has worked is evidenced in the lives of a number of the young men and women in the professions and in business of today. She will always live in the lives of these people and their children.

SOROR MAY B. TAYLOR Sorer May B. Taylor was born in Kentucky in th town of Winchester; at an early age she was removed with her parents to Lexington, Ky., where her elementary and high school training was received. In 1919, she was graduated from the Russell IJigh School in that city, as val dictorian of her class, for which distinction she was awarded a gold m dal and the sum of $75.00. Soror Taylor's normal and college work was done at Simmons · niversity in Louisville, Ky., from which institution sh received the degree of A. B. Sorer Taylor has also don work in the graduate scho 1 of the University of Cincinnati. For the last eight years she has been an instructor al Simmons University, the last five years of which have been devoted almost

MRS. LAVINIA

B. SNEED

School of Education at Chicago University for several summers. She has had a wide and varied experience as an educator, having taught in the Normal Department of her Alma Maler, the Kentucky Stale Industrial College at Frankfort, Kentucky, and in the Louisville public schools. She spent Len years in the Indianapolis schools where in turn she was grade teacher, director of practice schools, and principal. She has taught in the Scribner High School al New Albany, Indiana, in the Faver IIigh School of Guthrie, Okla. Mrs. Sneed is known throughout the , Lale of K ntucky as a conductor f teachers' institutes. She taught summer school for a number of years al the Kentucky State Industrial College al Frankfort, Ken lucky and at the Tennessee Stale College, Nashville. She is well known as a platform le lurer and is greatly in demand to deliver commencement addresses. She is an active member of every worthwhile civic organization in Louisville and is secretary of the Urban League Board and a m nnbcr of the Committee of Management of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. At one time she was principal of the school at Bloom field, Kentucky. At present, she is principal of the Phyllis Wheatley Colored School in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Sneed is affable, energetic, and inspiring; and

l\l rss JV[,, v H. TA v1,0H exclusively to the instruction of liigh school mathematics. Al present, Sorer Taylor is st•rving as principal of the I ligh School Department of her Alma Mater, as advisor of the Student Y. \V. '. /\. on her lo 'al campus, and as a member of the committee on Rcli

The Blue Rooli of Zeta Phi Beta gious Education of the Phyllis Wheatley Branch of the Y. W. C. A., in the city of Louisville. LIZETTE A. SINKLER BRENT The subject of this sketch was born in South Carolina. Educated in the city schools of Charleston, a graduate from Selma University, Simmons University, receiving A. B. degree in 1926. Post-graduate work at Miami University. Has taught for years

MRS.

Colored Children, the Booker T. Washington Community Centre and the Jefferson County Sunday School Association of which she is now the president. She launched these four movements before it became the "Society Fad" to be interested in social work. Mrs. Allen is a product of the Louisville Public School System, and also attended the public schools in Chicago, Illinois and the Chicago School of Civics, and took college work in Social Science at Simmons University receiving her B. A. and M. S. degrees. Mrs. Allen is also editor of the Kentucky Home Finder, a paper published in the interest of child welfare, and is a member of the Religious Education Board of the A. M. E. Zion Church. All of Mrs. Allen's time is devoted to child welfare work and religious education; and while she has had much travel in the interest of these professions, she is also prominently connected with several fraternal organizations. She is also one of the founders of the Louisville Branch of the National Urban League and is now on of its executive board members. A member of the Kentucky Parent and Teachers' Association, and

L. A. BRENT

holding principalship of several schools. Is quite musical, quite a church worker having held superintcndcntship of two of the largest churches in the stale. Now holding prominent stale and local offices in different organizations, also dean of women, Simmons nivcrsity, Louisville, Ky., one of the advisors of th Y. W. C. A., a member of the Stale Inter-racial Commission. Quite a lover of young people among whom she has worked since sixteen years of age. MRS. BESSIE

MRS. BESSIE L. ALLEN Mrs. Bessie L. Allen, Slate Superintendent. and Secretary of the Kentucky Home Society for Color d Children of Louisville, Kentucky, is one of the pioneers and path finders in the profession of social work in the city and state, Mrs. Allen was the first c lorcd probation officer lo receive ap1 ointment in the Louisvill Juvenile Court. in 1907. Mosl people gel a "niche" in the Hall of Fame if they arc pioneers in one of th • achievements, bul Mrs. Allen has been a pioneer in four movements: the Juvenile Court, the Kentucky II me Society for

L. ALLEN

a member of the executive board of the Louisville and Kentucky organization of social workers.

SOROR ELLA R. ROBINSON Soror Ella W. Robinson who is an active member of Eta Zeta Chapter, is one of the outstanding women of our city, being active in both religious and civic affairs, For a number of years Sorer Robinson was a teacher in the public schools of our city and for seven years has b en doing social work as a Visitor

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MRS. ELLA R. ROBINSON

for the Family Service Organizalion; she is a member of the Louisville Chapter of the American Association of Social Workers. She is also at present the matron of Golden Chapter No. 8, Order of the Eastern Star, and president of the State Federation of Women's Clubs of Kentucky. Her greatest pride is in her three fine sons, one of whom, Prof. Carl R. Robinson, is in the Music Department of Alabama State Teachers' College at Montgomery; another, Prof. Geo. F. Robinson, Jr., is professor of history and political science al West Virginia State College, Institute, W. Va.; and the third, Adam M. Robinson, is a student of m dicinc at Indiana University. Soror Robinson is the wife of Bro. Geo. F. Robinson, Sr., who at present is the president of Epsilon Beta Sigma Chapter of the Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.

R. LILLIAN CARPENTER R. Lillian Carpenter, Louisville, Kentucky, daughter of the late Rev. II. D. Carpenter, was born in Bowling Grc n, Kentucky. She was educat .d in th •

schools of that city and later received her bachelor's degree from Simmons niversity, Louisville, Kentucky. Aside from the study of piano, violin and organ, Miss Carpenter has specialized in public school music; having studied al Indiana University, Northwestern University and Chicago Musical College. At an early age, Miss Carp nl r bccarn a mernb r of the Bethel Baptist church of which her father was pastor and served as Sunday School teacher, superintendent, treasurer, choir dir ctrcss and organist; as teacher of Lalin and Music of the Slate Street High School of that city, she rendered efficient services which warrant cl recommendations for a better position. For ten years, Miss Carpenter was head of the Music Department f the National Baptist Sunday School Congress (unincorporated). AL present, sh is supervisor of mu ic of the Louisvill • Publi Sch ols; president of the Kentucky Association of •gro Musicians; head of the Music Department of the Kentucky cgro Educational Association; l achcr f Public School Music, Bourcgard College f Music

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45 D. C. Chairman Committee of Negro History Local 27, Teachers' Union, Washington, D. C. Member Executive Committee Federation Parent Teacher Association, Washington, D. C.

MRS. AMANDA MOSBY SAYLES

R. LILLIAN CARPENTER and Art; member of the National Association of Negro Musicians and Parliamentarian of the Eta Zeta Chapter of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

Mrs. Amanda Mosby Sayles of Louisville, Kentucky, one of the outstanding national fraternal leaders, born in Frankfort, Kentucky; a graduate of Clinton High School, Frankfort. Four years attending Kentucky Industrial College. Completed the Commercial Course. Candidate for LL. B. degree, Simmons University, 1930. Mrs. Sayles is one of the two women of our race belonging to the National Betsy Ross Club of the Ladies of the G. A. R. She is a charter member of this club. She was the first woman in Jefferson County to be appointed as an administratrix and the second in Kentucky under the new law. Trustee two years of the National Flag Association. Chairman of the Executive State Board of Colored Women's Federated Clubs of Kentucky, Secretary of City Federation of Women's Clubs, Past Department President of the Ladies of the G. A. R., First Colored Page in the National Convention of the Ladies of the G. A. R., Charter member of Eta Zeta

(MISS) SUSIE R. QUANDER Schooling: High and Normal Schools of Washington, D. C..; Howard University, School of Liberal Arts, A. B., 1926. Occupations: Teaching experience in elementary grades, Baltimore, Maryland and Washington, D. C. Teacher of G ography, Randall Junior High School 1923-1928. Teacher of History, Vacation High School D. C., 1927-1928 (Summer Sessions.) Principal of the Garnet-Patterson Vacation Junior High School, Washington, D. C., Summers 1929 and 1930. Teacher of Ilistory and Civics since 1928 at the Garn t-I attcrson Junior High School. Activities: Lectures -Delaware State Colored Teachers' Institute, Dover, Delaware, October, I 925. Subject: "Social Studies in Junior High Schools." Finer Womanhood Program of the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Philadelphia, Penn., March, 1929. Subject: "The Modern Victorian Woman." Fraternal: Royal Matron, Gethsemane Chapter, D. C. No. 3, 0. :G. S., 1920. Chairman Masonic Activities, Washington, D. C., 1921. Grand Lecturer, 0. E. S., D. C., 1922. Delegate, New Masonic l!all Asso iation, D. C., 1923-24. Member Board of Directors N cw Masonic II all Association, 1923-24. Ci vie and Educational: Secretary Howard Women's Club, D. C., 1927-28. Secretary Local Branch Association for the study of Negro Life and History,

MRS. AMANDA MOSBY SAYL.ES

Beta Sigma Sorority, Official Reporter of the Local Chapter. At present she is connected with the Louisville Leader and a member of the Fifth Street Baptist church .

The Blue Hool: of Zeta Pf1,i /?eta ESSIE DORTCH MACK (MRS. OLIVER MACK) Born and reared in Louisville, Ky.; graduate o[ Central High School and Louisville Kindergarten Normal School; Post Graduate courses Hampton, Va., and Louisville, Ky., Senior Kindergarten Director of Louisville, five years until married. Present Sub-teacher in city and county schools. One of oldest and best known pipe organists of city and also music teacher. Corresponding Secretary of Central District Sunday School Convention; Instructor in Sunday School met.hods for district and state work. Stale President

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College of Liberal Arts, Howard University-

Degross, Pel. B., and A. B. Has studied al IIamplon Summer Normal and at Columbia University. Present occupation: A teacher of English and Geography at Francis Junior High, Washington, D. C. Act.ivi Lies: President of Washington Teachers' Union A. F. of T., Local 27, Washington, D. C Member of Board of Directors, Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. Chairman of Publicity Columnist for Star of Zion, Charlotte, N. C. Member Board of Religious Education, A. M. E. Zion Church. Corresponding Secretary of Union Wesley Varick Christian Endeavor S ciety. Author of a pageant: "The Awakening of Zion," a church history pageant, copyrighted and published in I 921. Travel: To principal Eastern and Northern cities; as far south as Atlanta, Ga.; as far west as St. Louis, Chicago and Des Moines. Married Lo Rev. Wm. R. Jones, pastor of the Zion church in Brentwood, Md.

(MISS) LUCY WILSON KIDRICK

MRS. OUVER MACK

of Kentucky Branch o[ National Congress of Colored Parent and Teachers. President of City League [ P. 'l'. A., Louisville and of Phyllis Wheat'cy P. 'l'. A., of Louisville, Ky., ational Recording Secretary of National Congress of Colored Par .nts and Teachers. Secretary of Loyalty Charity Club and Sorosis Girls' Clubs doing charity and uplift work. nc of Louisville's best known social workers. Secretary of Louisville and Kentucky Council of Social Workers; Editor for Kentucky Club Woman, official organ of Stale Federation of Women's Clubs of Kentucky. Secretary of Aurora Chapter o. 96, 0. E. S., of Kentucky. Treasurer of Warner Corps No. 10, G. A. R. Member of Eta Zeta Chapter of Ze a Phi Bela S rority ; Chairman of Reception Committee for Annual Con lave, 1928.

MARY LOUISE MASON JONES Graduate of Old M. SL lligh, Washiugtou, D. C. Myr tclla Miner Normal School, Washington, D. C. Teachers' College, Howard University, Washington,

Graduate of M. Street Iligh School and Minor Normal School, Washington, D. C. Graduate of Howard University; re civcd an A. B. and Bachelor's Diploma in Education. Employed in the Govcrnm nl service. Helped lo organize the Delvers Literary club of Washington, D. C., and was its first vice president. Assisted in securing membership for the Howard Alumni Association. Has been an active worker in the Community Chest Drive, an active w rkcr in the church and other civic projects in the community.

(MISS) NAOMI V. JOHNSON Schools: Abraham Lincoln Elementary, June, 1912. M. Street High School, June, 1916. Myrtilla Miner ormal Scho I, June, L918. Rated o. 4 out of a class of 47. Bachelor of Arts degree from IIoward University, June, 1926. (Liberal Arts Cours .) Occupation: 'l' achcr Grade 5, Public Schools, B. K. Brue School. Acti vi lies: Education: Taugh l in th sunun r schools of District f Columbia, I 922 and I 923. Special Study Five y .ar's study of the piano under a private teacher. Two courses in Voice and two courses in Solf<:ggio from Howard niv .rsity. Two extension courses ·n Elem .ntary Teaching from Columbia Univcr ity. Community: ctivc member of th Ebenezer M. IC. church. Teacher and Sup -rint .nrl •nl of the J1111ior Department. Member of L11' choir. Past Matron of l iriam Chapter o. 4, Order of the I •:astern Star.

The Wuc Tioo1i of Zeta Phi Beta Al present the Grand Chairman of Activities for 0. E. S. Member Delvers' Literary Club. Member of the Teachers' Benefit and Annuity Association. Subscriber to N. A. A. C. P., Y. W. C. A. Travel: Visited Baltimore, Maryland; Alexandria, Virginia; Philadelphia, Pa.; New York, N. Y.; Bridgeport, New Haven and Hartford, Conn.; Boston, Massachusetls and vicinity; Chicago, Illinois; Gary, Indiana; St. Louis, Missouri; Fort Smith, Arkansas. the Grand Chapter,

(MRS.) GEORGIA SHEFFEY JOHNSON Schooling: IIighand Normal Schools of Washington, D. C. Howard University School of Liberal Arts, A. B., 1923. Occupation: Teacher of Mathematics, Shaw Junior High School. Activities: :Gducational-Previously taught in elementary schools of Washington, D. C. Attended surnm r schools al Hampton Institute and at Columbia University. Community and Civics: Vice Chairman of Travelers' Aid, Y. W. C. A .. in 1916-1917. This club aided thousands of Negroes in their migration from the South during the war. In fall of 1920 helped found the evening classes at Howard University. In 1917 instrumental, through the N. A. A. C. P., in securing tennis courts for colored people of the District of Columbia. Chairman of Patriotic League during War. Served on the Board of the Phyllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A. For several years was member of the Folk Song Singers of Metropolitan A. M. E. Church choir and Coleridge Taylor's Choral Society. An active member of Metropolitan A. M. E. church. Travel: Traveled as far as California and Mexico through the Canadian Rockies. Visited the large cities of the north and middle west as well as largest cities of the cast. Visited Tuskegee, Montgomery and Selma in the Stale of Alabama and also Atlanta, Georgia. DORA MAE HARVEY Member of the senior class of 1931 at Morris Brown U nivcrsi Ly, majoring in mathematics and science. Activities: M rnbcr of the Y. W. C. A. Teacher in the elementary department of Liberty Sunday School. Teacher of mathematics at Sumner High School. (MISS) MARY L. McAFEE A. B. degree from Morris Brown University. Librarian of Morris Brown University. Summer School work al l l ampton Institute, App inlcd for Rosen-

47 wald Scholarship. President of Beta Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

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(MISS) LIALA R. HENDERSON School: Morris Brown University Academy, 1927. Member of senior college class, Morris Brown University, 1930-31. Occupation: Student Activities: Sunday School teacher of Cradle Roll, Bethel A. M. E. church. Member of city Y. W. CA. Travel: A delegate to Y. W. C. A. Conference, Kings Mountain, N. C., 1924. KATHERYN DUGGED REMBERT Graduate of Morris Brown College Department. A. B. degree in science, 1930. Member of Y. W. C. A. Pianist for Sunday School also office of A. C. E. League. Author of several short stories published in The Mirror magazine. Planning to enter the graduate school of Columbia University to pursue master of science degree. MISS LULA BELLE BLACKBURN Schooling: E. R. Johnson-elementary, 1923. Morris Brown University High School, 1927. Morris Brown University. Will expect to get A. B. degree in 1931. Activities: Educational; Student Activities; Y. W. C. A. work. Occupations: Student; also an active worker in church and community.

SUSIE M. WILLIAMS Schooling: High School and College, Morris Brown University; A. B., 1930. Occupation: ecrctary to President, Morris Brown University for year 1930-31. Activities: Community and civic-member of Y. W. C. A.; member of Bethel A. M. E. church choir.

PHOZIE M. DAWSON Schools: E. P. Johnson Elementary School, 1923. Morris Brown University's Academy, 1927. Now matriculating in the college department of Morris Brown University. Class, Junior College. Occupation: Student. Activities: Teacher in the Cradle Roll Department of Allen Temple Sunday School; Vice President of the A. C. E. League. Member of the junior choir. Y. W. C. A. Student activities,

Tlie Blue Boo!~ of Zela Phi Beta

PERSONAL SKETCHES OF THE MEMBERS OF THETA ZETA CHAPTER, CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA (BY W. CARNEY HARRIS, B. A.)

A few zealous workers for Zeta lived among the hills of West Virginia. There was no Chapter in the state, therefore, these women set about interesting women of the West Virginia State College. It was impossible to set up a Chapter on the campus because there existed three other Sororities. Some few worthy young women who had not affiliated with any sorority on the campus, hearing of Zeta and her ideals, and loving those women who upheld her ideals decided to set up a graduate Chapter in Charleston, West Virginia. Accordingly, on June 6, 1929, Miss Antionette Mosby, the Jerveler, assisted by Mrs. Julia Marsh, (_ set up Theta Zeta Chapter. The following are members: S. Louise Gray, president, graduate of the West Virginia Stale College. Bachelor of Arts, class of 1926. She is a successful teacher at the Giatto Junior High School, and doing post graduate work every summer al Columbia. C. Gertrude DeBerry, secretary, graduate of the West Virginia State College, Bach lor of Science in Business Administration, class of 1929. She is a successful teacher at Wenonah, W. Va.

Elberta V. Wade, marshal and chaplain, Bachelor of Arts, class of 1929. Virginia Parker, Parliamentarian. Bachelor of Arts, class of I 929. She is a successful teacher m Charleston, W. Va. Ouida Trigg, vice president. Bachelor of Arts, class of 1929, a successful teacher al Orange, Va. Cleopatra Nesbit, treasurer. Bachelor of Arts in Education, class of 1929. Teacher at the Giatto Junior High School, doing graduate work at Chicago University. W. Carney Harris, editor. Bachelor of Arts, class of 1929. There has been added to Theta Zeta, Nattic J. Menefe , a graduate of the West Virginia State Coll e. Valedictorian of the class of 1930. The Archcnian club is working nicely and has on its roll the following members: Lou Cole, Frances McClain and Mcnetla A. Lipscomb; all are students at the West Virginia State College. These girls have high standing in scholarship and character and are triving ev ry day to become ideal Zetas. Theta Zeta Chapter has had a hard struggle due to the fact that its rncrnb rs work so far apart and communication is not as it should be. However, we have the good old Zeta spirit and are trying each day to build up the Chapter.

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ZETA PHI BETA (DY

HARRIET

'l'READWELL

HILL-EPSILON

IV CIIAP'l'ER)

Let's blend our voices loud in song, May the echo long remain, To Zeta we will ever throng, And e'er revere her name. CHORUS Then to Z ta 1 hi Beta, A long and hearty cheer; Her zeal and her scholarship Ar far beyond com pare; May our sister-love and friendship Increase from year to year, Then to Zeta Phi Beta, Come, give a hearty cheer. She's taught us to d vclop Our faculties so fine, To light the torch of scholarship For those who come behind. True inspiration, love and zeal, Ambition's high endeavor, Have sent us far into the field Where Zeta leads forever. New York, N. Y.

AN ODE TO ZETA (MARY l.l. 'l'A YI.OR

·E'l'A ZETA CUAP'J'ER)

Zeta, fairest Zeta, Your daughters strong have stood; Now we shall prove "I'is thee we love, We stand for sisterhood. Louisville, Ky. ZETA (GRACE

STA'l'ESMAN-ETA

CHAP'rER)

Zeta, fairest Zeta Our praise to thee we sing; Truth, loyalty and goodness, Our aims to thee we bring. We seek, we knock, we ask, That ours a life may be To open eyes of others, Thy virtues they may see. "Finer womanhood" is our slogan In all we do and dare, A broader life, to combat strife, To make our hearts sincere. This prayer then we pray thee That we may always stand Firm, united, and forever To love our fellowman. Philadelphia, Pa.

I Zeta, fairest Zcla, Your daughters love thee lrue; Thru endless years Willi toils or fears We pledge our Iaith Lo you. II Zcla, dear old Zeta, For years you thus have stood; In spi le of pain, In sun and rain For finer womanhood. III And now 'Lis Eta-Zeta An "infant" in the band; Who pledges all At any call To give a helping hand.

DREAMS (R. EDYTHE GREEN-E'l'A CHAP'l'ER)

Dr am bubbles are beautiful things So round, so tinged, so fairMade are they of the same substance As "dream castles in the air." Each bubble means a thought, A wish or yearning great: They are the things we all would do If supported by stern "Fate." Very oft n they break into the air And into oblivion fade away, Into the sea of "Could have been" And there they always stay. But, may our dreams all come true And bring us all success And with it may they bring the best thingIlappiness.

The Rliic· Rooll of Zeta Phi Reta ZETA ALWAYS

THE LIGHT

(S. GWENDOLYN FIELDS-NU CHAPTER)

(DELU MAE GALDREATH

MU CHAPTER)

'Tis dusk, and the evening so bright and so clear, Has lifted the shadows from hearts so dear, That those who for years have fought and bled, Might note the accomplishments Zeta has made.

I know there's a Light in the distance That means so much to me, Yet the space that lies between us Makes it hard for me to sec.

For peace is what. few have ever attained; In Zeta this goal is forever maintained. We hold Zeta high, we love her as best, Her name for good deeds will never be at. rest.

I once thought I saw it. glit.t r Through the trees that seem forlorn, Yet I hope I'm not a quitter But it wasn't. th re this morn.

We've slaved, and we've struggled, we've toiled on and on. We've stood every test, each one with its thorns, But still upward treading until, yea, at last We've fitted ourselves for the sound of the blast.

I know I'll kneel and when I sland0 ! I feel the touch of someone's hand, A voice to me that seems to say, "Go on" Lillie Sister-You'll find the way.

So, gather round Zetas, help us take part. In the one thrilling event that will give us fresh start, And never Forget, but smilingly say, "It's not. Zeta now but. Zeta always." Richmond, Va.

FINER WOMANHOOD (DOROTHY

I,.

BROWN-NU

CIIAP'l'ER)

This voice-this touch shall always be Emblazoned on my memory, For strength from it. I did receive, My eyes I could but scarce believe. Before me shone the Light. that. beamed, The Light. that had no brighter gleam, "Go on" the motto still shall b Of our Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Bloomington, Ind.

I A still small voice has whispered low A groping eager world is anxious lo know, If it has been understood. "Yes" answer Zetas, "it has b en heard far and near. It leads us on, Whispering, 'never fear,' To Finer Womanhood." II As Zeta hopefully clings to the "Wheel of Time" This voice leads on, be it ever sublime, ndaunted, pure and true. To women in general this whisper is made, "Make the better, best," be not afraid. Herc's a message for you. III Be ye ever watchful, be queen of your plans, With the torch of your life, write your commands. Be this u ndcrstood? "Y cs" answer Zetas, "let every woman understand. Let her be up and working with heart and hand, For Finer Womanhood." Richmond, Va.

ZETA STANDS FOR (r.ors

SHARPE

CIJAP'l'riR)

Zealotry Econ my Tactfulness Activeness Power Honor Interest Benignancy Efficiency Truthfulness

App sitcncss Zeta, Zeta you must win! W ,'JI hold to you through thi ·k and thin; Hver having a love that's true For you, our dear old while and blue. Bloomington, Ind.

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The nine Boob of '/,eta f'hi Hcta FINER WOMANHOOD (DELLA MAE GAT.,BREATII-MU CHAP'l'ER)

Strive on Big Sister Kind and True Pave the way for thos who may Struggle to make you every day, There is still greater work for you to do. Hold high the banner of pure love, Let Friendship, Honor, Kin lncss three Your standard of real Dignity, Be as clean within you as a clove, Then women of the world will sec Your pathway lighted clear and bright And ever-readiness for the right. May that for which you've always stood, Be none but "Finer Womanhood."

SONGS AND POEMS (IIARRinT

l,A

JtORRT.(S'l'

CIJAP'J'ER)

(Titne of "S01,1venirs") There Zeta left for me Of day that will always be; We'll live in memories among our Souvenirs The white means Purity; Blue is for truthfulness Yes, you will find all these among our souvenirs. This is a token left within our treasure chest And it will do its best lo give us consolation. God bless us all apart; And fr m you ne'er depart; May you forever linger with us Zeta Dear. >I< * * * * *

With station and rank, and an attempt to be cool, Much thought for myself, but none for my school; I had entered twin in this collegiate race, When I met a Zeta face to face. I had built my castles and reared them high, With their towers had pierced the blue of the sky; I had sworn to rule with as iron mace, When I met a Zeta face to face. I met her and knew her and trembled to see, That her eyes full of sympathy were fixed on me; I faltered and r ached for her hand that day, While my pride and vanity melted away. Melted and vanished and in their place, Naught else did I sec but a Zeta' sfa e; And I cried aloud, Oh! make me real, To m asure up to her ideal. Now, my thoughts arc for you who could, Be moulded into the ideals of Piner Womanhood Ever since that clay in a quiet place, I met a Zeta face to face. Wilberforce University, Ohio.

JINGLES AND YELLS (MILUCEN'l'

HARMON-MU

CHAPTER)

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If I had a jay-bird Silting on a fence, Ile would crow, Zeta, Zeta like h had good s nse.

(Tune of "Blachbird'") Herc we arc with our song, W' arc growing very strong; Yes, we're Zetas. Traveling over this rough sea We arc marching lo victory; Yes, w i'rc Z las. You know that we love and understand you. And the best of S rors we will hand you; Everything for you we'll do, And t y u we will be true Zeta, to y u. I had walked Wilberforce campus, with a mournful tread; Had followed where upp 'r classmcn and teachers led, Until on clay in a quiet pla c, I met a Zeta face to fa c.

Twinkle, twinkle little star, We're Deltas, yes we are; That's a Tic, that's a blufl ; We're Zeta, that's th stuff. Zve-t-a, Zeta That's the way 1.o spell it, That's the way lo yell itZeta, Z la, Zeta!

II ow do you do igmas; Ilow do you do? Is there anything we can do for you? We'll do it, we can, stand by to the end. How do you do Sigmas, Ilow do you do? Bloomington, Ind.

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THE ZETA PLEDGE (ADAH. TAYLOR-MU CHAPTER)

Called to walk a dusty mile Made to work hard with a smile; Told a dozen things to do, And without complaining too. Wonder what it's all about? To be a Zeta, she will shout.

As the bleak Atlantic current Lashed the wild N ewfoundlancl shores So they beat against school houses So they surged the doors, And the mingling of their voices Made a harmony profound Till the quiet walks of Wilberforce were All turbul nt with sound.

III To do whate'er the world demands, To give a friend a helping hand; Then to boost those who succeed, And to comfort all who need. Yes, so many things to do, To be a Zeta firm and true. Bloomington, Ind.

ZETA PLEDGESHIP (VIRGIL

DUNVILLE

CHAPTER)

Zeta, Zeta is for womanhood As in former days it stood; Is it fiction. is it truth, Girls in the flower of their youth? Hearl in heart, and hand in hand, Ignorant of good in other lands; With truth and happiness as their goal, Journeying on with hopeful soul. Oh! what master hand could paint, How the Pledge's heart grows faint; How their fe l grow tired and weary, II ow the days grow long and dreary. Arise! awake1 the hour is late, The world is anxious and cannot wail For you, 0 Zeta, lo give l it Your finer women, good and fit. Bloomington, Ind.

"THE TUMULT" (POCAHONTAS JONES,

Will they do it! dare they do it! Who is speaking? what's lite news? What of Zeta, what of Zeta, Oh, God grant they won't refuse. Make some one then let me nearer, I am stifling, stifl then, When a Sorority life's at hazard We've no time to think of men.

ARCIJONIAN

XI CHAPTER)

I There was a tumult on the campus f a quaint old northern town And the walks were rifcd with students Pacing restle s up and down. Students gathered al corn rs Where they whispered each lo each And the sweat sto cl on their temples With the earnestness of spc 'ch.

So they mingled with th Freshmen Archonians sweet and mild And the S ptember sun in heaven On this scene looked down and smiled And the same sun that saw the Spartans Shed their patriot blood in vain Now b held the souls of Archonians, All unconquered rise again. V Now the old quests arc silent Hushed now their clamorous tongue, But the spirit th y awakened Still is living ever young And when we gr cl th smiling sunlight, On th 16th of each September We shall ne'er forgcl the Zetas Who b twixt the earth and sky Sang out loudly Zctaisrn, Which pleases God shall never die. Wilberforce, Ohio.

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