The SPHINX | Summer 1920 | Volume 6 | Number 2 192000602

QUARTERLY CARL J. MURPHY, Editor-in-Chief

Sixth Year

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DANIEL D. FOWLER * * EQUALIZATION REPORT ODE TO A. P. A. CHAPTER PHOTOS

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-GENERAL OFFICERSLUCIUS L. McGEE, General President, 75 M. D. Hall, University of Chicago, Chicago, Hi HERMON E. MOORE, General Vice President, 5 52 Mass. Ave., Boston, Mass.

NORMAN McGHEE, General Secretary, Howard University, Washington, D. C. S. S. BOOKER, General Treasurer, 1619 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore Md. CARL J. MURPHY, Editor SPHINX, 628 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. -OFFICIAL DIRECTORY ALPHA CHAPTER—Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.—Maceo Thomas, President; Carter Howell, Secretary, 217 West Avenue, Ithaca, N Y .

WilsonBETA CHAPTER Haward University, Washington, D. C—President Harry I. Wilson, Corresponding Secretary, Oscar C. Brown, 2447 Georgia Ave., .N.W. GAMMA CHAPTER, Union University, Richmond, Va.—President A. D. Price, bee EPSILO^CHAPTER^University of Michigan, Ann Arbor-President, Marion S. McCall; Secretary, J. T. Lee, 718 N. Fourth Avenue, Ann Arbor.

ZETA CHAPTER, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.—President, E. E. Capie, b» Edgewood Ave.; Secretary, H. W. Green, 1120 Yale Station.

ETA CHAPTER, Columbia University, New York, N. Y. THETA CHAPTER University of Chicago, Northwestern, Illinois, Chicago, 111—Presi^ e S f c H Payne, 4615 Vincennes A v , Secretary W. H. Haynes, 3763 Wabash Av. IOTA CHAPTER, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y.-President, Graham Burwell, 518 Adams St. Syracuse; Sec'y, Richard G. Bondurant 302 Cedar f., Syracuse KAPPA CHAPTER, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio-President Ear D. Alexander, 61 E. 11th Stheen; Secretary, Albert 8. ibmd.l 57 E. 11th Stieet MU CHAPTER, University of Minnesota-President, Earl S. Weber, 410 Edmund St., s f Paul, Minn.; Secretary, Louis C. Valle, 2441 Fifth Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

NU CHAPTER, Lincoln University, Pa.—President, Timothy Meyers; Secretary, Frank XI CHAFTER, n Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio—President, Frank M. Reid, OMICRON e CHAp 0 TER a -Un I ?;efsit5 r o f Pittsburgh and Carnegie School of Technology° Wilber C Douglass, President, 538 Oakwood St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; Secretary, Richard Jones, 222 N. Euclid Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. nVlin_ PI CHAPTER, Case School Applied Science, Western Reserve Cleveland Ohio— President, Raymond Jackson, 7802 Dix Court; Secretary, Robert S. MarUn, 6208 Quincy Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio.

RHO CHAPTER Medico. Chi. College, Philadelphia, Pa.—President, W. F. Jerrick; Secretary. I. M. Lawrence. , , . „ , , SIGMA CHAPTER, Harvard College, Cambridge, Mass.—President, Franklin C. Myers, 806 Tremont St.; Secretary, E. Jordaine, Gray's Hall.

TAU CHAPTER University of Illinois, Champaign, 111.; President, Oscar Randall; Secretary, Co'urtland S. Booker, 602 E. Clark St., Champaign, 111.

UPSILON CHAPTER, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas—Maceo White, President; Judge Jones, Secretary, 1101 Mississippi Street.

PHI CHAPTER Ohio University—William C. Matney, President, 72 Grovsner St., Athens Ohio- Secretary, H. Dandridge, 72 Grovsner Street, Athens, Ohio.

CHI CHAPTER Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.—Owen D. McFall, Sec'y.

T>m CHAPTER University of Pennsylvania—President, Raymond P. Alexander, Houston H a l l ' u n i v of Pa.; Secretary, John E. Lowry, 4101 Chestnut St. Phila., Pa. ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Louisville, Ky.—Secretary, L. Lae Brown, 1106 West Chestnut Street, Louisville, Kentucky. .-*««.«—*».

BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Kansas City, Mo.—J. B. Isaacs, President 813 Tenth Street; Corresponding Secretary, I. F. Bradley, 400 Haskell St. GAMMA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Detroit, Mich.—President, Cecil RowSette, 276 St. Antoine St., Detroit, Mich.; Secretary, F. W. Penn.

DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER, —J. H. Hilburn, President, 1944 Druid Hill Avenue; Secretary W. B. Garvin, 317 W. Biddle Stretet, Baltimore, Md. EPSILON-LAMBDA CHAPTER—President, Daniel Bowles; Secretary, G. B. Buckner, 2329 Market Street, St. Louis.

ZETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, Norfolk, Va.—President, G. W. C. Brown, Tidewater Bank, 738 Church street Norfolk, Va.; Secretary, H. S. Stanback, 913 Glasgow street, Portsmouth, Virginia.

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From the Office of the General President to the Chapters Official Appointment—Go-to-College Week—L. L. McGee Visits Ohio Chapters.

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OFFICIAL, A P P O I N T M E N T : B r o t h e r Roscoe C. Giles, M. D., 3541 S. State Street, Chicago, 111., h a s been a p p o i n t ed C h a i r m a n of t h e B o a r d of Commissioners. C h a p t e r s and b r o t h e r s will kindly t a k e note of this a p p o i n t m e n t .

II. EDUCATIONAL P R O P A G A N D A : It h a s been l e a r n e d t h a t t h e B o a r d of Commissioners is busy in p r e p a r a t i o n t o l a u n c h our National E d u c a t i o n a l P r o p a g a n da of the "GO TO H I G H "SCHOOL, AND COLLEGE" movement.

Each Chapter is h e r e b y called upon to function in t h i s movement.

T h e Commission is outlining plans with t h e r e q u e s t t h a t t h e local C h a p t e r s execute t h e m a t t h e i r local s e a t s a n d in nearby places a s extensive a s t h e i r local finance will permit. In this effort, we m u s t not shoot in t h e air, b u t accomplish a c t u a l results. It is desirous t h a t we k n o w exactly how m a n y Negro s t u d e n t s w e will touch a n d t h e n u m b e r who e n t e r t h e H i g h School or College as a result of t h i s m o v e ment.

H e r e statistical a c c o u n t m u s t be ascertained a n d kept. No feeble effort will be effective, b u t e a c h c h a p t e r m u s t p u t t h e i r p a r t of the p r o g r a m over w i t h Interest a n d drive.

B r o t h e r s located in places w h e r e t h e r e is no Chapter, may lend a helping h a n d also

by I n s t i t u t i n g t h e s a m e p r o g r a m in t h e i r own c o m m u n i t y . Those w h o wish to do so, should write t h e C h a i r m a n for i n s t r u c tions and plans a t once.

III.—OFFICIAL INFORMATION BLANKS Kindly r e t u r n t h e information blank mailed to you from this - fflce, if you h a v e not done so.

Too m a n y C h a p t e r s h a v e failed to comply w i t h t h e r u l i n g of t h e Convention r e g a r d i n g t h e notification of General Officers concerning t h e n a m e s a n d a d d r e s s e s of t h e newly elected officers.

Quite m u c h difficulty w a s experienced in this office in effort to o b t a i n a c o m p l e t e C h a p t e r Directory. Send today.

LUCIUS L. M c G E E .

Since t h e publication of t h e last edition of T h e Sphinx, t h e General P r e s i d e n t h a s had the occasion to visit t h r e e of the c h a p t e r s of t h e F r a t e r n i t y . T h e first o p p o r t u n i t y arose out of t h e sad occasion of r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e F r a t e r n i t y a t t h e funeral of our late ex-^General P r e s i d e n t Daniel D. Fowler, in Cleveland, Ohio. "While t h e r e it w a s learned t h a t P i C h a p t e r is p l a n n i n g a n d w o r k i n g out g r e a t things, b o t h for t h e c h a p t e r locally a n d t h e General Organization. Much interest w a s rife over a f r a t e r nity h o m e . It w a s also pleasing to find t h a t Pi still h a s its stride a n d is h o l d i n g t h e fraternity in t h e limelight of good p u b lis opinion. T h e General Officers a r e expecting g r e a t w o r k from P i in connection with t h e coming E d u c a t i o n a l P r o p a g a n d a in J u n e , a n d it is f o r t u n a t e l y blessed in t h a t two m e m b e r s of t h e Commission a r e a.Mated with t h e c h a p t e r .

Brother Raymond J a c k s o n , who received t h e m a n t l e of presidency from t h e s h o u l d e r s of B r o t h e r Selmo O. Glenn, served notice t h a t Pi h a s i^s hat in t h e ring for t h e Garvin t r o p h y this year.

On F e b r u a r y 20th, K a p p a C h a p t e r t h r e w open its doors to t h e good people of Co(umbus a n d held an open meeting.

Upon invitation of t h e chapter, t h e General P r e s ident w a s present.

At t h e close of t h e meeting, m a n y expressed t h e i r renewed faith in t h e organization a n d several stated t h a t they saw it in a new light, h a v i n g p r e viously t h o u g h t of t h e f r a t e r n i t y a s a "frolic of some s t u d e n t s . " After t h e meeting, t h e b r o t h e r s r e p a i r e d to t h e spacious ^ n i n g room of t h e Spring Street Y. M of which B r o t h e r Nimrod A " ' of Zeta, is Executive Secret>ed with h i m a r e B r o t h e r s A a a n d H a r d y of K a p p a .

At at, K a p p a p u s h e d f o r w a r d its h o m e p ; „ . j.nda, and a s a result, several b l a n k c h e c k s w e r e filled in, a n d t h e H o u s e C o m m i t t e e began t h e tangible realization of t h e i r ..rive.

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THE BABY CHAPTKR—ZI7TA-LAMBDA CHAPTER, Norfolk, Va. It was also pleasing to note the large num- House, at which all the brothers were ber of brothers residing in Columbus. present t 'jH The regret of the trip was that it did Brother Frank M. Reid, president of XI An inChapter, came down to attend this meeting not include all the Ohio chapters. and extend the invitation of the Chapter to vitation with all expenses came from the visit Wilberforce the next day. So the fol- one remaining chapter in the State, namely lowing day was spent with the brothers Phi, but owing to limited time, it was necPrethere. Arriving at the 'Force', one of the essary to send regrets and return. first hands to be grasped was that of one viously Ohio has had the boast of a larger Brother Clarence Cameron White, who had number of chapters than any single State, given a recital the night before. At Wil- But with the establishment of Psi at U. of berforce, it was immediately discovered Penn., Pennsylvania is her rival.

LUCIUS L. McG-EE. that here was one of our own institutions where fraternity life is high among the entire student body. About ninety per cent NEW CHAPTER FOR of all the College students are members of some fraternity or sorority.

Of course, OMEGA PSI PHI. this situation gives rise to fraternal rivalry.

The Eta Chapter of the Omego Psi Phi It was not hard to discover either that at Fraternity has been organized among the some points the rivalry was not only keen leading Negro college men of Atlanta, Ga. Imi acute. Proper precautions were advischarter has arrived from headquared in addition to those already taken by Their ters in Boston and plans are on foot for the chapter against forging this rivary into securing a fraternity house for the local open fraternal antagonism. A Pan Hellen ie I'uuneil wa.s suggested as one of the best chapter.

The Omega Psi Phi fraternity was charways ni" handling the local situation.

Among the members of the faculty, it was tered in 1912 and numbers among its mempleasing to meet several brothers; Profes- bers some of the most distinguished men sors Joiner, Burch, Beekam, McGinnis and of the race. Among this number may be others; and certainly Prexy Scarborough, at mentioned Colonel Charles Young, ranking whose invitation the General President colored officer in the United States Army made a short talk to the students assem- and more recently appointed United States bled a I I heir regular chapetl. In the after- military attache to the American legation noon, a meeting was held at the Chapter at Liberia. H. H. Thomas has been elected as basileous of the Eta Chapter.

" SPHINX these chapters shows clearly the need of these brothers out in the world for the peGeneral Secretary culia spirit of sympathetic cooperation Now Established in which Alpha Phi Alpha engenders.

It is that those of our brothers who are Newly Furnished Office well about to enter the great arena of life should realize that it is here that they are to struggle to maintain the \prestige |of

BY NORMAN McGHEE our Fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha is daily Rinee our recent Convention Alpha Phi being acknowledged the leader in the NeAlpha Fraternity has sustained a great loss gro College Fraternity world and it will in the premature taking away of our be- maintain that position by the constructive loved Ex-General Presided, Brother Dan- effort of every brother.

It was the privilege of your General iel D. Fowler. The aanounrvmetiS of h'.s death came as a shock to every brother in Secretary to be present in Norfolk, VirAlpha Phi Alpha.

It was gratifying to ginia upon the occasion of the establishnote the esteem with which he was held ment of Zeta-Lamba, graduate chapter in The Interest exhibited in the by all who knew him. His life may indeed that city. be pointed to as a guiding star to those work of our Fraternity by our brothers brothers who would render unstinted ser- located in Nofolk and surrounding cities vice to Alpha Phi Alpha and to those was inspiring. We may well expect a most thriving chapter to be maintained in that brothers who would exemplify her ideals.

It was also his The general secretary was unable to get section of the country. a greeting to the brothers in the February privilege to visit Gamma Chapter in RichThe esteem with which the issue of the Sphinx due to the many mat- mond, Va. ters which were in need of attention re- men of that chapter were held by the sulting from actions at the recent conven- authorities and professors at Virginia tion. In addition to carrying on the heavy Union University was immediately evident correspondence attached to this office, the to the General Secretary. Here and there General Secretary has sought to equip the it was seen that many positions of honor office with modern facilities. The filing case ,were held by our brothers.

At our recent Convention a plan was which was authorized for this office has been secured and much of the correspond- adopted whereby every chapter of the ence of back years has been appropriately Fraternity would observe the first week in filed, thereby making it possible to carry June as "Go To College Go To High School It is earnestly hoped that every on more efficiently the work of the office "Week." and answer more promptly questions put chapter has made plans to hold such to the General Secretary relative to past meetings during that week and have actions, etc.

The General Secretary has speakers, chosen from our many compebeen granted the use of a room for the tent brothers, to present subjects bearing Much good may be office of the General Secretary of the Fra- upon that theme. ternity at Howard University.

A picture expected to result from carrying out this The Graduate Commission of the office has been made and it is hoped plan of ours. that it may be placed in the next issue of recently created by our Fraternity will soon begin its work so to harness all the the Sphinx.

The attention of the brothers is called to forces in our organization as to assure the fact that we are now approaching the effectiveness in prosecuting any program close of another school year in the life of we may enter upon. A more intense deour Fraternity.

Many of the active work- velopment of effective cooperation is the ers in the several undergraduate chapters means by which Alpha Phi Alpha shall Let us will be compelled thru graduation to sever gain greater growth and prestige. their relation with their chapter, but I am see that this is not lacking. confident that these brothers will not be severed from active work in Alpha Phi A NEW (DAIIW) DAI/Y Alpha for their duty to Alpha Phi Alpha only ends when life ends, and not even Elenor Adelaide Daly was born to Mr. then.

The period of rendering service to and Mrs. Victor Da'y in New York on our Fraternity just begins when we have March second.

Brother Daly is business left the college halls.

Evidence of the manager of the Messenger Magazine and need of fraternity life is felt more and still holds his affiliation with Alpha Chapmore out in life and such is seen in the ter. During the war he served as first lieumany calls of our graduate members for tenant and battalion adjutant with the 367th the formation of graduate chapters of the Buffalo, regiment. Mrs. Daly was formerly Fraternity in various cities.

During this Miss Adelaide Cook, Cornell '18, one of the school year, we have established five new two Phi Beta Kappa colored women in the graduate chapters.

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DANIEL D. FOWLER Brother Daniel D. Fowler, aged 2 7, president of The Dixilene Co. and ex-national president of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, passed away at his residence, 2233 E. 90th street, after nine days' illness of pneumonia.

Deceased was a son of Mrs. Capitola Fowler, and brother of Dennis H. Fowler.

He graduated from Case School of Applied Science with the degree of B. Sc. (gumma cum laude) in metallurgy, and gist at the Standard Car Wheel Co. Early in the life of THE CLEVELAND ADVOCATE he was a member of the staff and won for himself esteem and appreciation from its management.

He was an ardent worker in St. John's A. M. E. Church, having taught a class in the Sunday school for a number of years.

A -great deal of his time recently had been devoted to the upbuilding of The Dixilene Co.. which he formed some time ago, and to the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to which he gave immeasurable service as national president in 1919.

A few months ago he suffered a nervous breakdown, from which he never completely recovered; added to this the grief at the death of his sister only a few days ago, and the effects of dreaded pneumonia, he could not withstand the strain.

Fowler Laid to Rest As Thousands Mourn.

From the Cleveland Advocate.

Funeral services over the remains of Daniel D. Fowler and his sister, Amelia Pauline, were held at the late residence, 2233 East 90th street, Friday. Rev. Dr. Peezavia O'Connell officiated.

Mrs. Orace Willis Thompson with Mrs. Henry Minter at the piano, sang "One Sweetly Solemn Thought" with much pathos. Dr. O'Connell's address was full of solace for the bereaved. The members of the Alpha Phi Alnha Fraternity president, including National ^President; Lucius Lee McOhee of the University of Chicago, who came to Cleveland for the funeral, clasped handi with fraternal grip around the coflin of the esteemed brother Fowler and gang as best they could the fraternal parting hymn, "God Be With You 'Till We Meet Again."

Floral tributes were numerous, and attested to the esteem in which "Dan" was

held. Pallbearers were Lucius L. McGee of Theta Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha, National President; Selmo C. Glenn, Raymond Jackson, Elmer J. Cheeks, George P. Hinton and Ormond A. Forte, all of Pi Chapter. Cleveland. Interment was at Lakeview Cemetery^ The fo'lowing telegrams and resolutions were read at the services: TELEGRAMS "Our fraternity joins in deepest sympathy at the loss of our beloved ex-president and In-other, Daniel D. Fowler. We shall feel his absence all the more keenly because of his active interest in his fraternity and because of the worthy example he set in manly living and praiseworthy ambition. Our warmest sympathy goes out to his family and relatives as we join in lamenting our mutual loss."

NORMAN L. McGEE, National Secretary The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Howard University, Washington, D. C. Relatives and friends of Brother Daniel 1>. Fowler: In this hour of your bereavement and sadness, Theta Chapter of the Alpha Phi A'pha Fraternity extend their most profound sympathy.

The news of Brother Fowler's death was a sudden and unexpected shock to those who knew and admired his manly qualities and who had recent'y seen him in the prime of strength and virile manhood. He died when manhood's morning almost touches noon, and while the shadows still were falling towards the west; he added to the ban or human Joy and were everyone to whom he did some loving service to bring a biossom to his grave, he wou'd sleep tonight beneath a wilderness of flowers. In his death his fraternity lo.-sos one of its ablest and best be'oved members. He typified those highest ideals by which our organization is guided. We bow our heads in grief and sorrow at this moment in honor to his departed soul, out in the night of death hope sees a star, and listening love can hear the ni3tle of a wing.

C. H. PAYNL, President Theta Chapter A'pha Phi Alpha. Chicago, 111.

OFFICE OF GENERAL PRESIDENT RESOLUTION'S. Whereas: In the, great Providence of the Unknown, even the destiny of man is h-e'uded; and even our best knowledge forbids us to look into the future to know what the course and lit of each one shall no: srd Whereas: In our own time, pale death has come amur.g us and separated fr"m

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us the beautiful soul of one, our beloved Daniel D. Fowler, whom we loved as a brother, cherished as a friend, and honored as our General President fo 1919; and Whereas: His death came to us all as a surprise—a thunder-shock out of a clear sky—so shortly after his very successful administration as our chief executive; yea so shortly after our great convention over which he presided. Be it resolved.

1. That the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity pay its tribute of brotherly love and fraternal interest in him by being represented at the last public gathering around his ph—.*,,., I remains, by its General President. our fraternity express to his '• 'rod, host of loving friends, ai -omrades who mourn his <Je warmest sympathy and sharing of 8 of our separated brother.

In his death we feel that a home has lost i faithful guide, Cleveian \ has lost a patriotic citizen, the race a youthful, ambitions and valuable man who»> future wa3 just beginning to dawn, and Alpha Phi Alpha has lost a sterling jewel, a conscientious, beautiful soul. The fraternity loved Daniel Fowler and Daniel Fov, ler (loved the fraternity. And today at this hour, I express the sigh of regret of his death of over 1500 of his fraternal comrades.

And now, though he is dead, he shall not die, though he has been taken away on the fleet white horse of death, he shall be borne back to us on the wings of memory.

We shall emulate his inspiring service for his fellowman, his ideal shall not perish.

His devotion shall be born anew within the hearts of each one of us. He shall not have lived and died in vain.

Sympathetically submitted, LUCIUS L. McGEE, General President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. t February 13, 1920.

Whereas: Almighty God in His infinite wisdom has seen fit to call forth one of his most useful servants from the vineyard of service here on earth, to the mansion prepared on high; and Whereas: The community has sustained a serious loss in the passing of Daniel D. Fowltr, an earnest teacher in the Sunday School, an organizer of young colored men, a credit to his profession, a worthy citizen; and Whereas; The race and mankind have sustained a loss in the passing of one, who by his indominatable energy, fortsight and leadership was mainly responsible for keeping Ohio colleges open to Negro students during the period of the existence of the Student Army Training Corps; and Whereas: The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has sustained an irreparable loss In

SPHINX the passing of the founder of the local chapter, an ex-president of tht national organization of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, a loyal and faithful brother; Therefore be it Resolved: By the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, in solemn conclave assembled, that we extend to the bereaved mother and family of this dearly beloved son and brother, our heartfelt sympathy and deepest regret in the loss that they have sustaintd; and be it further Resolved: That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the family of the deceased, Daniel D. Fowler, and a copy be maintained among the permanent files and records of the Pi Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

PI CHAPTER Raymond S. Jackson, President.

BROTHER DANIEL D. FOWLER "Leaves have their time to fall, And flowers to wither at the north wind's breath, And stars to set—but all, Thou hast ALL seasons for thine own, O death!

We know when moons shall wane, When summer birds from far shall cross the sea, When autumn's hue shall tinge the golden grain— But who shall teach us when to look for that?"

Daniel David Fowler has crossed the great divide The yawning chasm of the grave has oped its ponderous jaws to receive him, and we, his brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha art left on the naked edge, beholding!

In the noonday—with life's glorious sun just in the zenith, he has passed on, a vessel fit for the Master's use.

Noble and inspiring was his life, e'en tho it was filled with vicissitudes. There were always days of calm and sunshine, of lowering clouds and tempest, of ebb and neaptide. But his "spirit" of unwavering zeal for service "transcended all" else in his life and he was veritably the "servant of all" with whom he came in contact, in a degree limited only by his finite capacity.

He met death with fortitude born of a life of preparation for launching out into the unknown—(with his lamp of hope trimmed and burning.

And now we say that Daniel Fowler is dead. What do we mean? Such a man never dies. He has entered on a long vacation at the close of a life crowned with honor and usefulness. Dan has become a citizen of another country and Alpha Phi Alpha mourns his passing.

0 SPHINX Reports from the The reflected glory of Daniel Fowler's ready for business. life shall be forever a light unto the feet chapters were made and telegrams and letof Pi Chapter, guiding us onward unto the ters of greeting were read.

The second day's sessions were held at "Perfect Day." Sleep on now and take thy rest, dear the 12 th Street Branch, T. M. C. A. At brother, for iwe, thy comrades, know and the morning session, A. D. Taylor, General understand that the life thou hast lived is Secretary, made a report of the work of but "a mysterious episode—a gleam of light the year, which showed that the Fraterbetween the darkness of the womb, and nity had gown from four chapters to ten, the darkness of the grave—a flash of ac- with a total membership of nine hundred tivity between two great realms of still- and thirty-seven.

At the afternoon session, a definite polness."

We shall not say "adieu," Brother Fow- icy for the coming year was outlined and adopted, after which the annual election of ler, rather let us say "Au revoir." officers was held with the following result: ORMONDE A. FORTE, President, Prof. William Sherman Sav.ifre, Pi Chapter, Cleveland, Ohio.

Greensboro, N. C.;\ First "Vice President, James C. Webb, Morgan College, Baltimore, Md.; Second Vice President, J. D. Jarmon, THE PHI BETA SIGMA Kansas State College, Manhattan, Kansas; General Secretary, A. L. Taylor, WashingFRATERNITY HOLDS ITS ton, D. C.; Treasurer Prof. William F. NowANNUAL CONVENTION. lin, Norfolk, West Virginia; Editor, L. A. Eskridge, Howard University, Washington, D. C ; Marshal, Thomas E. Busby, Temple The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity held its University, Philadelphia, Pa. With the selection of Richmond as the annual convention at the seat of the Alpha Chapter, Howard University, Washington, next meeting place, the final session came D. C, December 30th and 31st, 1919. The to a close. general officers, field agents and delegates representing ten chapters were in attenMARRIED dance.

Dr. Lincoln H. Norwood was married to In the absence of the General President, Dr. I. L .Scruggs, the convention was call- Miss Beatrice Sanders on March 3rd in ed to order by the General Secretary, A. Kansas City, Mo. Their home is at 2404 L. Taylor.

Wm. F. Nowlin was elected Harrison street. presiding officer for the convention and Julius M. Adams was appointed assistant secBro. D. E. Haskell is"~m5w located at 621 retary. With this done the convention was J street, Sacramento, Cal.

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BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Upper—left to right—Dr. Pyles, Dr. Lee, Dr. A. O. Mitchell, Attorney R. H. Gillum.

Lower—Dr. Norwood, Rev. Isaacs, Prof. Morrison, Prof.

W. R. Howell, Atty. I. F. Bradley, Jr.

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SPHINX THE ASSESSMENT UPON YOUR CHAPLetter of Equalization TER IS THEREFORE, $112.98.

You will kindly have this sum of money Committee. in the hands of the General Treasurer before November 1, 1920 and by December 1, Under date of March 22, the Equaliza- 1920, each Chapter will receive the exact tion Committee appointed at the last con- carfare of its two delegates to Kansas City. vention sent out the following letters to I think you can see that the Convention the various chapters: has adopted an absolutely fair means of To the Secretary equalizing the railroad fare and one which Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity enables the Chapter to put the amount necDear Brother:— essary in its budget beforehand, so that by Subject:—Railroad Fare of Delegates to November 1st, it can have the money In the convention. hand.

Each Chapter is being sent the The 12th Annual Convention appointed a identical letter that you are receiving. committee of three, to be known as the Copies have also been sent to the General Equalization Committee. Its function is to Officers. Anything that is not plain, kindequalize the railroad fare to the delegates ly write the Chairman of the Committee. to the 13th and subsequent conventions, Fraternally, so that no matter how close to the conCARL J. MURPHY, Chairman vention seat or how far from the convenNORMAN L. McGHEE, Secretary. tion seat a chapter may be( it will have to S. S. BOOKER, Treasurer. pay the same railroad fare. Under this regulation the railroad fare of the two deleN. B. The General Secretary respectfulgates from Theta Chapter this year will advises that all Chapters make a special be the same as the railroad fare for the ly effort to meet with these requirements at two delegates from Sigma Chapter. an early date so that there will be no difNOTE: Railroad fare does not include ficulty in connection therewith where payPullman expenses. The U. S. Railroad ad- ment is due. It might be well to put this ministration Informed us that the railroad amount aside before the beginning of the fare from the twenty-six chapters to Kan- next school year. As you know, our recent sas City is as follows: convention proved a most effective one because of our large attendance. This year's TO KANSAS CITY FROM Atnt. "War Tax attendance at our convention should fie Ithaca, N. T. $32.28 $2.58 even greater and the effectiveness and force "Washington, D. C. 35.62 2.85 of our Fraternity be more thoroughly felt Richmond, Va. 34.50 2.74 among ou own lives as well as among our Ann Arbor, Mich.

21.10 1.69 friends. Alpha Phi Alpha shall go forward.

Your devoted brother Chicago, 111.

13.88 1.11 Nerw Haven, Conn.

42.34 3.39 NORMAN L. McGHEE, Gen. Sec. Columbus, Ohio 22.26 1.78 Syracuse, N. T. 34.02 2.72 Minneapolis, Minn.

14.83 1.19 Lincoln University, Pa. 38.86 3.11 ANNUAL MEETING OF Wilberforce, Ohio 20.96 1.68 KAPPA ALPHA PSI. Cleveland, Ohio 23.92 1.93 Philadelphia, Pa. 37.48 3.00 Boston, Mass.

44.26 3.53 Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, a national Champaign, 111.

14.25 1.14 fraternity for Negro college men in this Detroit, Mich., 21.28 1.70 Lawrence, Kan., 1.29 .10 •Country, beld its annual meeting during Pittsburgh, Pa., 27.08 2.17 Easter week, April 1-4, inclusive at ChamBaltimore, Md., 36.82 2.95 paigne, Illinois, the seat of Illinois UniverAtlanta, Ga., 27.22 2.18 sity.

Nashville, Tenn., 18.58 1.49 This was the greatest meeting in the hisLouisville, Ky., 17.08 1.37 tory of the fraternity (eclipsing that of St. Louis, Mo., 8.46 .68 last year in Chicago.)

Athens, Ohio 23.63 1.89 Dr. A. Wilberforce Williams, of Chicago, New York, N. Y., 40.13 3.21 (Inind Director and organizer, spared no Topeka, Kans., 2.08 .17 in helping to make this meeting one Adding these amounts and dividing by 26, pains of unprecedented success.

Among the the number of Chapters, we find that the speakers were Prof. Armstrong of Indianaverage Is $28.24% one way for one dele- apolis; Dr. Ph. D., Dean of College gate, or $112.98 round trip for two dele- of Liberal Jones, Arts, Wilberforce University, gates, Ohio; Dr. A. Wilberforce "Williams, Chicago.

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90 Percent, of Our Children Drop Out of School After the Eighth Grade—A Work for the College Graduate.

Of course we are all conscious of the various positions that are waiting in the world. But it is not of these I speak— rather the work which we may or may not do. At graduation we pass from rhe circumscribed limits of college life. Our interests are no longer determined by the college walls and athletic field. Our work shop is life. This is no less true of those who pass into the various graduate and professional schools than of those who are called diTectly from academic life into the wider, world life.

Afte.- graduation—life. But you object the college is life. No, only a segment of of life—or even better, a number of segments so put together as to furnish a replica of extra-mural conditions.

This gives college life its value. At college the elements which form the complexes of life may be examined intensively and the knowledge there gained may be carried out into wider, more fertile field. Life in itself is too expensive for such minute observation.

After graduation —life.

In that one word, life, is summed up all with which we have contact.

"Were the phrase not so hackneyed, I should be tempted to say that we stand at a period of a crisis in our country. Radicalism rampant still exists. Not that I advocate high-handed methods in combating whatever may exist of radicalism; but by the establishment of hotter relations between employer and the employed.

Who can better assist in making the industrial adjustment than the college man?

And who better than the Negro college man?

For the Negro constitutes one of the most important factors in the industrial and economic problem as every student of history knows.

This is an end which we are all seeking.

The means by which this is to be realized will depend upon the individual. There are those, who on account of their training along lines of social service will act directly between employer and employed.

The larger number will come in contact with the problem more or less indirectly.

But their achievements, while less readily measured and possibly less conspicuous, will be no less real for that.

But the place where the greatest opportunity for real service will be offered, will be the various local communities. I have

SPHINX yet to see the place which is so nearly perfect that there is no room for improvement.

There are a number of concerns which are deemed petty—the big men are too busy to bother with such minor matters.

But it is just the sum of these little things which make up life. How small a space of time is required for the three meals a day; how little is required for sleep; how little for the chores; and if we enjoy our work, how little for that. But these things done and the day is done. Not only is it true that life is .made up of little things; but that there are so many meodicre men clamoring to do the big things that the little things are left for the men who are really big. Ultimately who can really decide what is of most worth?

The opportunities in the community will be many. Recently I have been conducting some work which has brought very strikingly to my attention the conditions of life and some of the problems which our young people—particularly our children— must fact. Ninety percent of the boys and girls who enter school at the age of six years have left school by the time they have reached the eighth grade. Too large a proportion of these are Negro children.

These children who leave school without completing their course are generally employed at some gainful occupation and after a day of unpleasant labor have no place for relaxation and rest . The plight of those who do not work is somewhat morose for they are idle the whole day.

Small wonder is it then that there is such an amount of juvenile delinquency in general.

I do not advocate the establishment of private schools—but rather the encouragement of attendance at the schools which we have. I would not advise every man to try and develop a recreation system of his own although here the opportunity is greater for the more chances of success with individual initiative.

Without taking too much of our time iwe can largely direct the activities of a small homogeneous group of people.

Our work must largely consist of the creation of a proper sentiment in the popular mind.

School and recreation do not exhaust the communitity possibilities.

The economic conditon of the numbers of the members of the Negro race is decidedly unsatisfactory. We must use all the machinery at hind in order to effect this adjustment.

Education in methods of industry will lie at its base; but thrift and the wise use of money and time; the knowledge of commercial values will form a very important part of the superstructure.

Among some members of our race we shall find some to restore faith in Negro enterprise. With confidence established we shall find some of the problems solving themselves. With

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14. R. G. Smith. 15. Dr. N. E . Glover. 16. C. H . Thompson. 17. P . R. P i p e r . 18. C. S. Scott. 19. Dr. W. E . Alexander.

20. W. S. Grant. 21. Dr. Norwood T h o r n e . 22. E . W. Beasley. 23. L. V. Alexis. 24. E . M. McDonald. 25. T. W. Burwell.

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The preliminary operaRepublican Convention. tions done, our energy -will be unimpaired for application to remaining work. So will be ushered in such an era of Negro progFrom tin' old "Shoestring District" of ress as will astound civilization.

Years of Mississippi that 111 other days sent forth to drudgery and toil are required or the com- the political world men .like Blanch K. plete realization of such an ideal program. Bruce and John R. Lynch, Brother Fred H. We are the men to at least attempt the jot) and that with a fair earnest of success. Miller, Epsilon, Mound Bayou, Mississippi, Do you still ask after graduation—what? was overwhelmingly elected delegate to the National Republican Convention that meets Life. And life to us means service.

B. L. TAYLOR A. B., '19 in Chicago, June 8th. One hundred and forty delegates were in attendance from Gamma. the eleven big counties of the Delta. Dr. J. E. Walker, president of the Beneficial AN ODE TO ALPHA PHI ALPHA Life Insurance Co., was first mentioned and Oh Afric Sphinx—that artifice that links, then Brother Miller. At the mention of his Earth's dim writ past with Ethiopia's name the house simply went wild, shouting story Miller! Miller! Miller! till the president The fairest mentor of the world in prime had to use his gavel to get order.

When And marvel of succeeding Time, the shouting was over, Miller was elected.

Be e're our glory: "Red" Miller, as he is affectionately callFor mirrowed from your aged eye, ed. is a product of the schools of Baltimore, Are ideals of Fraternity— Md., Howard University and the College Of Alpha Phi. of Michigan University. He is engaged in That well sought few, who early learned the plantng business at Mound Bayou. from you, How rule the tongue and teach it what to say: To e're speak forth where silence would DELTA SIGMA THETA be sin, SORORITY ENTERTAINS And thus expound the rights of men— Still guide our way.

EMORY COLLEGE. Who faces e're the East for Light, (By Edna B. Johnson.)

Nor will behold the setting gun, Lead on—aright.

With the distinction of having the first formal affair of the year, the Beta Chapter Then lift ahigh the name of Alpha Phi— That Brotherhood where souls shape as of the Delta Sigma Theta National Soriority presented its "Annual Greecian Night" at they should; Where lives are tried, as tho' it were by Emery College, February 7th.

The decorations were artistically arranged in the soriority colors—crimson and That they some day, too, may inspire— cream. In each parlor and in the diningThe world for good.

May ties that bind be severed nevermore room, from ever corner, stretched stream. ers twhose centres terminated in a large And ideals, loved, be kept in mind— Theta made of Delta roses. In the hall, Forevermore.

G. NORMAN ADAMSON, Chi '22 large festoons covered the lights, which gave the desired effect.

Thei guests appeared in formal attire, while the sorors were garbed in their GreSPECIAL NOTICE!!!! cian gowns, symbolical of purity.

To all Chapters and Brothers: Because of the unusual expense in getThe play of "When Greek Met Greek" ting out this issue of the Sphinx, the Print- was presented by the members of the soring Committee announces that it will com- ority. The moral of the play was that bine the October and December issues into women of Sororities should try to be by all a November number to be issued in No- means above the common person and vember. should be more congenial and helpful to Chapters are asked to have all copy in each other, rather than to be rivals one with another. office of Editor by October 15th.

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Plan of "Go to College" Week.

A word is sufficient to remind you of the task assigned to the brotherhood for 1920. If you are a member, honorary or active, graduate or under-gaduate, in the East, West, Noth or South, the /call to duty is for you.

If you read the last issue of the Sphinx, you have noted the unusual interest on the part of all at the last convention, and also the passing of two very important issues, namely—the Budget System, and the Commission of Five.

The Commission has already started upon its great task, and during the first week in June, 6th to 12th, a nation-wide educational campaign to be known as "Go TO School Movement," will be launched. The drive will be pushed through the 26 chapters, and by every member. Every high school must be touched and every large community must have an Educational Mass Meeting, at which time thousands of educational pamphlets will be distributed.

Brother, get in touch with your chapter, and help push over the monster program.

Poposed schedule for the "Go to High School and College Movement" June 6-12, 1920.

1. May 15—Distribution of one thousand pamphlets to the 26 chapters for local distribution.

2. May 20—Formation of chapter campaign organizations with workers and speakers. Stress publicity committee and use of local papers.

3. May 25—Letters to every local pastor reminding him of Educational Week and urging ihim to observe i Educationjal Sunday, June 6th.

4. June 6—Educational Sunday. To be observed by pastors, leagues, B. Y. P. U., Sunday Schools and Epworth Leagues.

5. June 7. Meetings, conferences, socials and receptions to senior classes of grammar schools and senior classes of high chools.

6. June 10—Interview Day. Personal interviews with high school students in the interest of their future.

7. June 14—Check-up day.

Tabulate results of campaign.

8. June 20.—A detailed report of campaign forwarded to commisskners and to the general president, S. S. BOOKER, For the Commissioners.

MAIL BOX. Sigma Commends Work of Equalization \ Committee.

To the Editor: Sigma Chapter sends its appreciation and sincere thanks to the Equalization Committee for their services and findings in the interest of the fraternity. We have canvassed the report which you submitted for our inspection and we find it correct, well done and well worthy of commendation. Will you, as chairman of that committee kindly convey our thanks and appreciation to our other brothers?

Our best wishes. Fraternally L. R. WHITE, Corresponding Secretary.

The Fraternity Is His Heart.

To The Editor: It is my fond hope that you do not fail sending me the Sphinx.

Several months ago, I sent money to Beta to pay for my subscription to the Sphinx. I shall stick to the old method of sending Sphinx money to the Chapter. I wish, then, that Beta has sent you my fees and that my fond hope will come true, for I want the Sphinx in order to know about the fraternity— and the fraternity seems my heart.

With me everything is fine and dandy. I work here in a full and ripe harvest as instructor in Sociology and Economics, in Philander Smith College, and give myself over to the social amelioration of the community. I am returning to the University of Chicago for futher study in Sociology this summer. It may be that I shall complete my work for the Master's degree this summer. At the end of the winter quarter 1917, when I ended my graduate study on account of war scare, I had about one other quarter of work to do for the Master's degree and had marshalled material for writing my thesis on "The Negro Servant."

However, I might change my thesis subject now.

Please do not forget my Sphinx. *Bro. President T. B. D. Dyett of Beta recently sent me his copies through which to read.

I enjoyed these so well I was forced to get out some of my old copies and read them.

How about the Post Convention issue of the Sphinx?

All the time you have my fraternal wishes.

Fraternally yours, T. R. Davis, Philander Smith College.

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CHAPTER LETTERS NOTICE !—According to the General Orders issued by the Twelfth Convention, Chapters are required to have news of their activities in the office of the SPHINX by January 15th, April loth, September 15 and November 15th of each year.

Letters are always due on these dates. No further notice is necessary.

Promptness in this matter means 100 per cem rating for the Garvin Cup.

Sticking to fraternity life, it must now be evident that with such discussions which are theorized in college and carried out in life it seems as though A. P. A will be one of the most valuable Institutions among the Negroes.

The meetings and discussions have had a cementing effect upon the brothers here. Just as the oat grain leaps and grows to maturity

A L P H A CHAPTER Cornell University.

Greetings: "Where there Is a will there is a way" Quite simple indeed to read but very hard to practice. The new brothers of this chapter attended the first meetings—fresh from initiation—with curious, inquisitive Intellects and above all with the desired will. The desired will enabled the brothers of Alpha to readily apprehend the workings of A. P. A. as regards the by-laws, the constitution, the ritual and the A. P. A. spirit.

The subsequent meetings were attended promptly and eagerly because of one fact, not to say any thing of the other reasons. This fact is that the A. P. A. Brothers here are tailing diversified courses which place them in various colleges of the University and consequently the regular weekly fraternity meeting affords the only time that we can all be together, iln the meetings the purport of the true ideals of A. P. A. are emphasized. These metings are characterized by readings and impromptu speeches. After the meetings the brothers remain for several hours discussing the subject matter of the speeches. Here the broader vision of A. P. A. is carried out.

It Is significant to note that the subject matter invariably has to do with Negro problems in regard to a better social order, to general education, to higher education, to business, to polities, etc. The three conspicious means by which the Negro may gain recognition are power, education, and money. Power can be gained thru politics of the right sort; education needs no explanation; and money is made thru the medium of business. Industry and business offer positions to our Increasing number of technical experts. Now the Southern Negro may contend that he has money but can not receive recognition; others may present the well known barriers of politics.

But why not be optimistic and prepare?

The results of evolution are not effected In a minute, in a day, or even in a year. Those barriers can not endure forever.

In fact things are becoming better every day for the Negro but they are not advertised and Indeed are, in many cases, disguised.

LUCIUS L. M c G E E , General President when sodium nitrate and other preparations attend so also have the brothers of Alpha leaped and bounded to matured to A. P. A. men from this succulent spiritual food supplied at the fountain of our beloved fraternity.

Brother Robinson is still keeping the cinder track hot while Brother Foster made a grade of "Superior Intelligence" in a recent competitive psychological examination.

Brothers Sessom, Bow and Howell have all established themselves on the campus by passing their mid-year examinations with high averages.

Fraternally yours, MARCEO A THOMAS 217 Wtest Avenue.

Ithaca, N. T. BETA CHAPTER - H o w a r d University.

Brothers in Alpha Phi Alha Greetings: Since the last Issue of the Sphinx much has happened at Beta Chapter. If you fail to find

THE quality then it must have been quantity that caused me to say much.

In order to awaken the A. P. A. Spirit in some of the numerous brothers about Beta, the board of Managers gave an elaborate smoker on February 28.

Among the many brothers who attended were; honorary brothers ; Emmett Scott, George Cook and D. O. W. Holmes.

At some time during the puffing each and every brother had a chance to fire a barrage of words through the rings, patches and steams of the ineffective smoke screen of his brothers. After firing had ceased and the smoke somewhat lifted one could see the old and young conversing enthusiastically with each other and enjoying a hearty repast.

As the result of diligent work and being prepared to take advantage of an opportunity, four of our men and Mr. S. M. Douglass were selected from among many aspirants, as the varsity debating team. Brother \V. T. An drews a very enthusiastic debater of the Twenty One class team. Brothers F. D. Jordon and J. G. Woods of the twenty two class team are good, clear and quick thinking men with an impressive oratory.

Brother O. C. Brown received honorable mention for his ability as a debater. Thus you can see that Beta is well represented.

On March the 8th. Beta initiated into A. P. A. Brothers; E. C. Brown, E. E. Bassette, W. C. Ackinson, W. A. Folkes, W. F. Nelson, O. L. Johnson, A. Woods, E Wright, and Thornton.

Brothers: Dr. Contee Cook and Ralph Young internes in Freedman's Hospital have successfully operated on the District Medical Board of Examiners lor a piece of paper which entitles them to practice upon men.

Much success is wished Brothers; Goodl )e and Thompson and Mr. J. Clifford in instituting the Monumental Pictures Corporation for the production of motion pictures.

Brother Earl Brown has been elected captain of the base-ball team of Howard University for season 1920, we wish him much success. Tennis has opened here with a great boom with many enthusiasts on the courts.

THE CHAPTER was the host at a most unique formal reception, given at the Whitelaw Hotel, Tuesday evening March 23.

The event was elaborate in every detail and the gayest of the season.

The hotel saloon wrfs beautifully decorated with a mass of palms, and music rendered by the orchestra was excellent. Being the first social function of the chapter since the cessation of hostilities, unusual interest was manifested in the occasion.

The celebration of the Chapter anniversary will be long remembered as one of greatest moment, In all respects it was distinctively an Alpha Phi Alpha affair.

Guests in attendance were of the elect of Washington's society among whom were: Dr. and Mrs. Em-

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mett J. Scott, Dean and Mrs. George Cook, Mr. James A. Cobb, Dr. and Mrs. Simeon L. Carson, Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Mr. and Mrs. C. F,.

Lucas, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. B. Overton, Rev. and Mrs. Emory B. Smith, Professor and .Mrs. Charles Wesley, Professor A. Russell and Miss Helen H. Tuck.

With all wishes of unbounded success to brothers of other chapters in their activities.

Fraternally yours, A ST. GEORGE RICHARDSON Jr. Acting Corresponding Secretary.

GAMMA CHAPTER Virginia Union University.

The past quarter has been crowded with notable events in the life of Gamma Chapter, and the lines of all the brothers have been characterized by vigorous activity.

There have been twelve brothers led into the mystic fold of A. P. A. through Gamma Chapter, and now the chapter with thirtyeight active members is larger than it has been in its history. The new brothers a r e : A. J. Payne, J. A. Bacoats, J. L. Cornitcher, V. A. Christian, W. Porter, P. L. Henry, B. L. Matthews, W. D. Yerby, G. S. Martin, H. M. Ruffin, C. J Waller and Professor C. T. Russell.

Brother Russell the last named has been a member of the faculty here for about twelve years and is quite influential, also he is the best architect in this state and many important buildings, the St. Lukes and the new Attucke Theatre buildings in Norfolk stand as monuments to his architectural genius.

On the evening of March 26th, Rev. S. S. Morris one of the leading ministers of this state and pastor of the St. John's A. M. E. church of Norfolk, was made an active honorary member of Gamma, and a t the dinner which followed we were honored to have among our guests six brothers from Nu Chapter who happened to be in the city with the Lincoln University base-ball team, and even though they suffered a shut out at our hands yei they were happy with us to lay aside the spirit f rivalry and sup with us as brothers. Captain Miller Boyd and J. Gatling of the Lincol i Nine made inspiring speeches. alted Honorary initiation was held in tln> beautiful ball room of Morris Cafteria at which time one of the most progressive younr,bankers of the south, in the person of Mr .J. S. Jones Secretary-Treasurer of the Tidewater Bank and Trust Company Norfolk, Vaâ&#x20AC;&#x17E; was made Exalted Honorary memoer.

At the elaborate banquet tendered Brother Jones after the iniation there were about fifty brothers.

Among the out-of-tov/n brothers present were: G. W. C.Brown, A. D. Manning and H. S. Stanback former Gamma men who journyed from Norfolk to Richmond with their

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friend Mr. Jones that he might not "tread the wine press alone".

In glowing and eloquent terms Brother Jones told of his gratitude lor the honor that was his and the Inspiration received, and also ..i1 his love for Gamma Chapter many of wnos. in, ii.i>. rs wei so efficiently associated with turn in business. . Brothers Morris and Jones are leaders In tut-ir chosen professions, the loran f in the pulpit and the- latter is one of those mighty bi ud is who is laying for this our race a sound economic foundation.

Brollur S. H. Taylor, lias won more honors than any other student in the history of the University.

At the annual social of the Athletic Association he received letters in has. -ball, basket-ball and foot-ball and received a gold foot-ball for his excellent work in the last named sport. He has been picked All American end for three years. Like all true A. P .A. men Brother Taylor seems determined not to stop until he reaches the limit of his possibilities for when the judges of the preliminaries for the selection of our teams in the coming triangular debate (Union-Lincoln-WTilberforce) made their report, to S. B. Taylor's name led all the rest.

Brother Taylor was also elected president of the Athletic Association for the coming year and is also a member of the University quartet. He has surely excelled all and is a in."! I A. P. A. man.

Among the six men chosen to represent the Universtiy in the triangular debate are Brothers S. B. Taylor, H. S. Brown and M. L. Shepard.

Brotners Taylor and Brown will oppose Wilberforce at Wilberforce.

Our honored president. Brother A. D. Price and several other brothers from Gamma atcended the setting up of the New Zeta Lamda graduate Chapter in Norfolk, Va., to tell just how royally they were entertained would require too much space, suffice it to say that tiny traveled in Parlor cars and they soared higher until they returned.

Brother N. L. McGhee, general secretary paid Gamma a visit on his return home from Norfolk and brought us greetings from the general organization and from Beta Chapter.

With six members of the faculty with the host of Gamma, it is stronger than it has been at any time and it is pressing onward and upward determined to do bigger and nobler things for A. P. A. Brother Professor Barco is now traveling in the interest of the Interchurch World Movement.

Gamma extends to all A. P. A. men her sincere greetings.

Fraternally yours, MARSHALL, L. SHEPARD. Chapter Editor.

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Dear Brother Murpyh :â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I suppose tliis letter will be in time to get into the Sohinx.

We are working hard down here to make Chi Chapter a grand one.

We have taken in 19 more new brothers and they are splendid fellows. We are hoping that we will lie abe to cope with the other chapters in our work. We have already given our annual banquet which was very successful. U sent you pictures of the charter members, S didn't get on the group or same reason.

We are standing ready to do anything for the uplift of the fraternity. So shall we be proud to know from any brother any thing that will bring about an improvement of Chi Chapter of A. P. A. Fraternity.

Fraternally yours, President J. J. CARTER Chi Chapter.

THETA CHAPTER Cliicago University.

Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Theta still lives In Chicago in spite of Easter snow storm and other unfavorable weather conditions each meeting night finds nearly half a hundred of us, heads together, hearts in unison at the old trysting place planning the schemes which control the progress and welfare of our chapter and considering carefully all suggestions and recommendations for the perfection of the efficiency, moral and fraternal development of the chapter.

The new administation has shown wonderful pep in keeping up interest in spicy meetings. A number of very interesting subjects have been ably presented to the body during the past quarter. The initial offering was a most enlightening bit of alarming facts; "Diseases most prevalent among Negroes," by H. Reginald Smith, February 14, 1920.

The second address February 28, consisted of the sad recounting of the experiences of General President McGee at the funeral of Brother Daniel Fowler. Brother Homer Cooper, made the brothers all awake to "the Housing conditions in Chicago from the hygienic and sanitary standpoint. The same subject was discussed at the following meeting from a social welfare point of view by Brother C. S. Johnson.

It is rumored that Brother C. A. McCoys has been seen on various occasions minus a certain little treasured pin that most of us wear over our hearts.

Uoon investigation it has been ascertained that the dear brother is also minus his heart. Advices from St. Louis, Mo., says that Miss Flora D. Green is wearing the pin and it is whispered about that she is also the proud possessor of his

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Any how Mack is always whistling "I'll he happy when the preacher makes you mine."

Brother Felix Butler spouse of his former Howard sweetheart and brother-in-law by marriage to Brother Red Miller of Miss., is located pemaneatly in the Windy City indulging in the practice of medicine and surgery.

Brothers P. G. Adams, Clifton Hardy, "Win. Emmons and Virginia Johnston are in our midst, althought not actively affiliated with the chapter.

Brother Homer Cooper and Brother Charles Green former president recently won the midnight whist tournament at Provident Hospital where Brother Thompson and "ye chapter Ed are internes.

Brother r . <;. Qailey has returned from a lengthy visit in far western California in time to perform some very interesting operations and to assist in the opening of the Bruga State Bank of which he is an incorporator.

Brother George C. Hall is in the Bast in an extended tour giving his time willingly to the development and perfection of the Urban League. Brother Hall's interest In his people keeps liim on a pullman a great part of the time and away from his extensive and lucrative practice.

Brother Cooper is driving a beautiful Chevrolet French roadster, Doc is usually there now before the death rattle sounds.

With sincere greetings BINGA DESMOND Chapter Editor.

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University of Mieliigan.

It is with a sincere wish of success and brotherhood for the sisters Chapters of A. P. A. that Bpsilon sends its contribution, for the Spring issue of the Sphinx.

Since the last publication of the organ the brothers of Bpsilon have passed steadly onward Imbused with that spirit and interest thai lurks in the breast of every true Alpha Phi Alpha man. Spring vacation is on at Michigan. There has been a lull in the work of the Chapter, a few of the brothers having gone away for the holidays. Before dispersing however, plans of the work for the rest of the school term were formulated.

Brother P r e s i d e n t McCall urged each of us to come back prepared to carry the work of the chapter to a successful close.

On the 12th of March, the brothers of Epsilon were highly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. Robert ("arson, of Ann Arbor.

The night of March 26th, is one to be long remembered by the brothers of Bpsilon. It was the night of our Spring initiation.

Four trembling, strugglng, neophites, depressed as to spirit and sore of body, with parched throats

and blistered feet, were lead across the burning desert. There in the shadow of the silent Sphinx they saw the mystic sign of Alpha Phi Alpha.

The new brothers George M. Brown, '22, A. L. Kidd, '23 J. J. Rucker, '23, and A. D. Wlson, '23 are in the Literary College of the University.

Bpsilon looks forward with great hopes for these new men admitted to our fold.

At the present the biggest problem before Epsilon, is one of adequate housing facilities.

With the past initiaton our number nas reached fifteen and present conditions afford room lor only seven in the house.

Though in school and naturally feeling a financial strain, at this time of thi year, the brothers made a sacrifice and each man pledged five dollars towards an initial payment on a house. Though a small amount, the money was pledged unselfishly and with the true Alpha Phi Alpha spirit. This amount with the help offered by our Alumnae members of the chapter in Detroit, would start a movement many times contemplated :â&#x20AC;&#x201D;A Alpha i'hi Alpha House owned by Alpha I'hi Alpha M t n at the seat of Epsilon Chapter.

Bpsilon welcomes Brother Leon V. Anderson to our fold. Brother Anderson is from the University of Pennsylvania and entered the College of Arts and Sciences at the beginning of the second semester.

The coming commencement will take from our midst two .of our number.

Brother Max H. Vann Ph. C. DeNorval fnlhank A. B. Epsilon is greatly pleased that she lias two such men to offer to the World, pleased not from a sefish standpoint but of their being Alpha I'hi Alpha men, men stepping into the broad arena of life to do their bit for mankind.

Again wishing the greatest success to the sister chapters.

Fraternally yours, Secretary Per \V. B. B. ZETA C H A P T E R Vale University.

To the jjrothers of Alpha Phi Alpha:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Zeta again rejoices to greet you in the approaching close of the college year. There is joy and satisfaction over the splendid and i (instructive work wrought by the Fraternity at the great convention held in Chicago ; there is joy, too, over the election of the general officers whom the fraternity honored to guide and direct affairs for the period of 1920-21.

The vigorous spirit of the active chapters. together with the timely birth of others (chapers) to say nothing of the big and noble work which the general organizaton has accomplished and must accomplish, affords Zeta a keener sense of her own individual responsibility, and these facts rather lend

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We team he is striving hard to make.

Ait present we have ten active members, wish again to renew pledge of selfish and unnamely Brothers Burwell, Bondurant, Caren, relenting support to the General Organization Carer, Center, Douglass, Harrison.

Lomax, in all that it attempts.

Molaney and Posey.

They represent the On the time set for General Organization for various colleges here Medicine. Law, Liberal election of officers, the chapter held a meeting Arts, Engineering and Pratory. On thej whole for that specific purpose.

But by reason of they have the fraternity at heart and conlh, illiuss of our former secretary, Brother sider it a part of their scholastic work.

Steady, 11 was Impossible to report the result Next week we are giving our annual banon the date fixed. The following brothers were elected: E. E. Caple, president; T. M. quet and in view of the fact that we are recognised we have secured one of the leading Ross, vice president; Harry W. Greene, secretary; II. S. Flemming, treasurer; W. E. Mann- members of the faculty to address us. A Is,. we have Brother Robinson of Alpha Chapter ing. Set-geant-at-arms. and Brother Lyndan H. Caldwell of Iota Brothers J. S. Steady and R. A. Claymes, Chapter as speakers.

Brother Robinson is a seniors in the Yale School of Religion and senior at Cornell and is w-ell known in Alpha Brother G. Unwell ot Yale College hope to reI'hi Alpha activities.

Brother Caldwell is a ceive their degrees in June. pianist and a graduate of the college of Fine Fraternally, Arts.

HARRY W. GREENE Our officers a r e : Brothers Graham A. Bur1120 Yale Station well, president; Richard G. Bondurant, vice president—secretary ; Benjamin E, Harrison, treasurer; Frederick C. Douglass Sergeant-at IOTA CHAPTER Arms and James L. Lomax historian.

Syracuse University.

Now that our respective schools are about to close for the year let each chapter begin Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha:— laying the foundation for a bigger, better FraGreetings. ternity and for the greatest of all convenWith great pleasure Iota Chapter sends forth tions, the Thirteenth Annual to be held in greetings to all sister chapters.

Since the Kansas City, Mo. General Convention we have been active and Again we extend our hearty greetings to the seeking to attain great things, not only for Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Iota but for Alpha Phi Alpha.

About two Fraternally yours, weeks before the General Convention we beRICHARD G. BONDURANT came active but were too late to have a repreVice President—Secretary seniaiive of us at the convention tho' our good will was with the brothers in assembly.

Our General President suggested that each KAPPA CHAPTER chapter seek some goa. Right here it gives us I > I. a sure to announce that we have gotten Oliio S t a t e University. faculty recognition. About two weeks ago a Dear Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:— committee of Iota chapter held conference with It is again that we greet you with fraternal one of the deans of the University and a felicity. Our activities have not been nulittle later with our esteemed chancellor conmerous since we last greeted you in these cerning faculty recognition of Iota Chapter columns, but altho not numerous, we are well and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and they satisfied with them. We were honored by were assured that we are recognized by the the presence of our esteemed General Presiheads of one of the leading universities of the dent, Brother McGhee, on February 20th. country and would do all they could to help Brother McGhee addressed the audience at the us in our difficulties.

Thus we feel that we opening meeting.

We met on the above have accomplished something. But we do not date and he captivated all who heard him as expect to stop at that but to get into greater he told in his own inimitable way the mission activities of the university and let them know of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Following the public and see that Alpha Phi Alpha men can do and program was a banquet which was attended keep up to the standard set by the white fraby Alpha Phi Alpha men only. Seldom has ternities of the school. fraternal spirit been more general or gone higher than at this banquet. We were overWe have a fine bunch of men here that do joyed to have the Genera] President with us. not intend to let the chapter fall but keep up their scholarship and fraternity activities. because it afforded all of our brothers en masse and in instantes. the opportunity of Our distinguished president is well known in coming in touch with his dynamic personality. the University as an athlete. He is a memOn May 5. Kappa will have charge of the ber of last years champion relay team and his weekly Convocation Services at Ohio State name is Brother Burwell and he is a student of University, This is the one hour during the Law. On the foot-ball squad is Brother THE

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Plans were discussed relative to the grand tax which the members of Mu Chapter hope to have paid by the tirst of May. A new membership committee was appointed, K. Homer Cannon being chairman. Brother Cannon and Brother H. B. Shepard. chairman, Initiation committee, are preparing for the chapter to hold an Initiation in March. exte/ided by the chapter to Brother Dr. An expression of thanks and appreciation Ellis W. Burton who has worked so hard to ii aki .Mu Chapf r a reality. Brother Burton who is w.'ll known among brothers of other chapters was one of the first presidents or T! i la, and was a greal factor in helping to leventh convention a success. When opportunity presented Itself tor Mu Chapter to again become active Brother Burton took a leading part, providing a meeting place, and did all he could to hold the chapter together until such time as it could be strengthened by alumni and those Who returned from overseas.

Mu Chapter feels greatly benefited by the Is I convention and is going to do Its utmost to become stronger. .Mu Chapter also extends its best wishes are! greetings to all the other chapters.

Recently a committee was appointed consisting of the most prominent men of Minneapolis to draft the new Home Rule Charter for the city. The members of Mu Chapter arc highly i latid over the fact that one of their number In the person of Attorney William. R. Morris has he n appointed along with other representative citizens to draft a charter Tor the city.

Brother Morris is an honorary member of Mu and has practised law in Minneapolis tor a number of years being held iii very high esteem hy I 1 the legal profession here, RAYMOND CANNON ,J ,\ Oakland Avenue Minneapolis, Minn

week that the President of the University is accustomed to address the entire student body.

But President Thompson has graciously deferred to us on this occasion, and we desire to render a program that shall come up to Alpha Phi Alpha standards in every respect.

I must not fail to mention the fact that at our most recent initiation on March 6, five new members became bound the "tie that binds." Our present active (resldenl student) membership is thirty one.

Our annual prom comes on May 7, 1920.

We cordially invito any and all Alpha Phi M:>h;i men to be present wth us at that time.

It shall be a gali sion.

I must not fail to mention that the committee selected by Brothers Doctors Method and Tribbitt to choose a name for their new hospital, chose the name Alpha which was innposed by Mrs. Charles Chayons or this city.

This was out of respect to the members or Brothers Method and Tribbitt in Alpha Phi Alpha. In Alpha Hospital Alpha Phi Alpha has something to be proud of to no less a degree than have the proprietors of that very worthy institution.

The occasion for being proud. The predict for Alpha Hospital a long and fruitful reign in the cause of making lite happier and fuller for the persona whom it may serve.

Checks are coming in slowly, albeit, but steadily towards our Bouse Fund.

We still have visions of a " house for Kappa" before the end of another year. We realize thai the possession of a home is about the biggest thing any chapter can achieve at this particular time and we are seekng this in the hope that all other things shall be added on to us an incident to this accomplishment.

Kappa sends best wishes to all of he'r sister chapters and wishes for them that all their desires of whatever nature may he speedily fulfilled.

Very Fraternally WAYNE L. HOPKINS Ohio State University

MU CHAPTER University <>f Minnesota As soon as its delegates had returned Mil chapter held a special meeting for the purpose of considering changes made necessary to conform to the last convention.

The reports of the delegates were submitted, after which, in accordance with the convention, new officers for the chapter were elected.

The chapter secretary, Brother Louis C. Valle was Instructed by President Earl Weber to immediately communicate the results of the election In the ''.eneral President and the General Secretary.

Treat effort was made to have all new men and recent Initiates at this meeting in order to instill in their minds more of the spirit

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Lincoln University.

To all Sister Chanters, i iri i Ings ; Three distinctive features of Lincoln University commend themselves to us by way nr review.

First the annual Religious Revival was held during the second week in January.

And it is not amiss to state that this period was marked by a general spirit of re-dedicatinn and of good-will not transcended in former yeas. Further, The Tnlerehurch World Movement conducted a Life Work Campaign here.

These meetings were essentially religious. But the paramount consideration was

THE to impart first hand knowledge of social conditions among Negroes in America, and to the students the full realizaton of their responsibility toward their fellow-men, that they the students may choose such lines of endeavor as would best aid their fellow-men. Brothers George E. Haynes and A. L. Jackson, of Beta and Theta Chapters respectively were moving spirits in the campaign.

The former was appreciated mainly for his clear and forceful presentation of the basic facts of the case.

While the latter was chiefly pleasing by virture of his convincing optimism and his brilliant inspirational talks.

A second institution is with us this year by way of revival. I refer to the Inter-collegiate Debates.

This feature will doubtles receive the commendation of all former Lincoln men, likewise the best wishes of all the many admires of Lincoln.

Tlie trials were held under the auspices of the Helta Rlio Forensic Society of Lincoln University at Mary Dod Brown Chapel during the evening of March the twenty-fourth. And as a result of the showing made at that time by the entrants it is pleasing to note that two of the three men chosen as "varsity" debaters were supplied by Nu. These trials, in the opinion of those fitted to Judge were somewhat lacking in the display of oratorical flowers and the bombastic elements which were formerly distinctive attributes of the Forensic Art of Lincoln University.

But this apparent loss in the imaginative element was amply off set oy the solidarity and brilliancy of the arguments.

The third feature which invites our attention, also here by way of revival is the hearty interest in athletics now manifested in our student life. The Base-ball Team at this writing, is touring the South.

And now sailing out into unchartered seas, Lincoln University is soon to witness the first formal appearance of the College Fraternity upon her campus. For before these pages will have reached your eager hands. Nu Chapter of the Alpli:i Phi Alpha Fraternity fulfilling the one cardinal principal of leadership will have indeed become "First of All" realizing that leadership belongs eternally to those who blaze the trial, we are morally certain that the thousands who will follow ns can not efface our foot-steps.

We have chosen the sixth of May as the date of our first formal appearance. For this ' Tie we have planned ;i program to lake place in the chapel in the afternoon. This will be followed by the initiation of the three candidates for Exalted Honorary membership, Messrs William A Creditt, J. W. Holly and George B. Cannon.

After this the annual banquet of Nu Chapter will be held in the McCauley Refrectory.

As \n the execution of this reject every No Brother is determined that Inis occasion will reflect credit to the organzaie n.

23 PHINX First Nu Chapter is extremely proud to make known the marriage of our good Brother Lawrence M. chamberlain to Miss Hazel -eatrice Jonnson ot Fairmount, West Virginia. The wedding took place on the twentieth of February at the home of the bride's parents.

Next, it may be of interest to note that a mass meeting in the interest of Christian Education of the Negro, was held under the auspices of Lincoln University at the Academ> of music in Philadelphia on Thursday evening March the fourth.

Dr. John B. Rendall, of Lincoln University introduced Col. F. A. Dennisson, Miss .uucy uaney and Dr. Joseph H. Odell who spoke on thla occasion. One of the features of the evening was the showing of the moving pictures of the Lincoln-Howard Foot-ball game. This was the first showing of these pictures. This mass meeting was the first of a series of such meeting and it was auspiciuos.

Two debates will be held at Baltimore and Richmond between Wilberforce and Lincoln University and Virginia Union and Lincoln Universities respectively.

These contests will take place on Friaay evening April i.-.r eth.

We welcome, with unalloyed zeal, the efforts of our brothers at Gamma toward the acquisition of a chapter house. We are no less concerned with the establishment of Zeta-Lambda at Norfolk.

But we are especially pleased to note the revival of E t a Chapter at New York.

The influence of this re-fraternization will be felt everywhere in the organization.

Tli is is a fitting climax to the activties of the Fraternity for this scholastic year.

For there where West joins hands with East and North greets South, every truly great institution is represented.

Nu Chapter desires for sister Chapters of Alphia Phi Alpha, the realization of every goal set for this year.

"Go put your creed into your deed, nor speak with double tongue."

Fraternally yours, TIMOTHY E. MEYERS, Chapter Editor,

XI CHAPTER \VillK>rl"orce University.

Dear Brothers :â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Since our last letter Xi Chapter has been thoroughly alive in the movement of reconstruction.

Though in the midst of this movement we paused to lead to the holy altar of the Alpha Phi Alpha the following young brothers.

Brothers W. T. Blue Jr., S. B. Smith, C. M. Terry. Chas. McGhee, L. P. Woodson, Clarence Calloway, J. B. Manley. J. L. Brinkley, J. L. Drew and Riley Jackson on January 31st., and completed our spring initiation on April 10th,

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with the following brothers; Brothers Clarence King, Ralph Cunningham, W. H. Baker, T. B. Hamilton and Vinitius Bradshaw. These fortunate brothers were selected from over 150 promising college men of our university and I am proud to say that the new brothers assure every sign of pure Alpha Phi Alpha material.

On February 1st., our chapter was visited

by Honorary Brothers N. S. Scarborough and G. N. Henderson both of whom delivered forceful and eloquent addresses which were very enthusiastically received.

On February 14th, the chapter House was a scene of a very elaborate anniversary banquet given by six brothers who were initiated in 1918. The guests of honor being Brothers Professor F. A. McGinis and Miss M. S. Booth.

Those present, were Misses H. T. Jordan, Edwinna Woodyard, G. C. Harris, Eunice Singleton, and L. Williams, Brothers F. M. Ried, F. O. Tyler, L. F.Crosby, H. C. A. Perrin and C. S. Long Jr. On February 21st, our chapter was very pleasantly surprised by the visit of our General President L. L. McGee. Though his stay was short his presence was felt by each and every student as well as the faculty because of his eloquence address a t our chapel services as well as his pleasing personality which is always sure to attract.

Come again Brother President.

On April 10th, Brothers F . A McGinis and C. E. Burch delivered the quarterly addresses coming from our faculty brothers.

On April 11th, the chapter gave a farewell dinner and ceremony to the fourteen brothers who are to graduate this year. They a r e : Brothers W. R. Wells, D. A. Burrows, F . B. West C. W. Logan, C. S. Long Jr, L. B Woodon, J. B. Manely, F. O. Tyler, D. T. Vines, J. E. Beverly, O. O. Morris, J. M. Majors, T. B. Hamilton and D O. Ried.

We have been very fortunate in having the following brothers represented on the basketball team: Brothers H. H. Hull, S. B. Smith, D. O. Ried, Charles McGhee, Burns Cassell and G. J. Banks who made several trips to places where there are chapters and extended greetings from Xi and brought back greetings from those chapters. Brothers H. C. Perrin, H. H. Hull and D. O. Ried are assured positions on the base-ball team.

Our chapter's attention Is now being centeroil upon "Go to High School, Go to College" Movement the first week in June at which time we hope that we may uphold the standard of Alpha Phi Alpha by earring out the fullest extent the plans that have been given In closing I will say that Xi Chapter is now enjoying a very prosperous area and the future presents us a wonderful ray of hope.

Fraternally, H. C. A. PERRUN

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University of Pittsburgh.

Dear Brothers:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Tilings have been humming here in our chapter ever since the return of our delegates from the Chicago Convention.

We have adopted the budget system of raising money for our expenses both for the local chapter itself and for the payment of grand tax etc.

Thus far the system seems to be a striking success.

On Saturday evening, March 27th, the Omicron Chapter gave a smoker to all the students of Carnegie Technical School and the University of Pittsburgh at the Pittsburgh T. M. C. A. hut. All present seemed to enjoy themselves very much. Speeches were made by Brothers'. President Wilbur Douglass and Leo Williams. Brother Attorney Stevenson also gave a talk on the good of a fraternity in the community.

I shall now tell you of the hardest shock to Omicron received ever since her birth here.

This shock was n the form of the death of Brother Walter Cole who was murdered while in a store on February 25th.

Brother Cole was shot in cold blood but, the murderer is yet at random.

The masked man walked in the store ordered the store-keeper and Cole to put up their hands which thry did.

Hardly had Cole raised his hands when the fatal shot was fired.

Brother Cole was popular at the University among white and colored students and was a junior in the college department.

On the reporters hearing of the death of Brother Cole, the leading dailies gave the murderer much publiity and aided much in attempt to capture Brother Cole's slayer.

Mayor Baheock issued proclamation offering one thousand dollars for the capture of Cole's slayer. I am enclosing a copy of the proclamation taken from the t'ittsburg Press.

Brother Cole was a member of the A. E. F. and was wounded in France while capturing a machine gun, position single handed. For this act of bravery he received the much coveted Croix de Guerre witt a star.

Omicron has not yet and will not for many years for get the hard blow dealt her by the murderer of one of the finest brothers in all the chapters. With the death of Brother Cole comes a deep sorrow which will last in our hearts forever. body and sent numerous floral tributes in exThe local chapter attended the funeral in a presing her sympathy to the family of her late brother.

At present I am trying to obtain a cut of Brother Cole to send to you for publication.

THE Wishing all of our brothers the most i and happiest vacation of all their years. Wa are still tin 'Cllmbng Omicron."

Fraternally and Sincerely.

JOHN RUSSELL l:.\ XI (I >l.l 'l I Chapter Editor.

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Cleveland, Ohio Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:— I'i Chapter with her new crew of officers which complies with thi late ruling of the twelfth annual convention lias not only continued the good work but is struggling on with renewed energy for a bigger and brighter year tor the chapter and the organisation.

The new administration opened with a most enjoyabe Inaugural banquet which was held .ii l leveland's popular rate "The Royal Inn", Bongs and coll ge yells mingled with short talks made ii ventng quite a lively one.

The chapter was graced on this evening with Hi pres nee ol Dr. William A. Credit A. M„ D. D. I.I.I), one <>r our newly made exalted ho aty members from Xn Chapter, and we claim honor of having been lirst to entertain the Dr. Credit sii.ee election to exalted honorary membership Brother Ormand A. Forte on ccasion explained the duties of the newde commissii a i five) which was created bj ii ganlzation at the last annual convention, and also ri viewed the life of <air deerased ex national president whom we all loved so well.

The annual freshmen banquet was a howling success when flva freshmen and o more were royally entertained with a very lively evening and an unusually tasty Bpread PI Chapter Is considering plans for securing

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a in-w chapter house in the near future and feels quite confident that such a thing will soon he realized as a result of our present tforts.

The chapter with a large representation sat in a body at the Cory A. M. E. Church to listen to our exalted honorary brother William A. Credit, in his discourse on "The Five American Ideals."

He pictured beautifully the way that we as a race might use such Ideals for making us bigger better and stronger.

We are pleased to announce that Brother Jesse First I >. D„ has opened with Dr. Charles Garvin in their new office on E. 43rd and Cen-, tral Avenue.

Brother M. A. Allen a graduate of Harvard University DentaJ Department Is planning to take the Ohio State Board examination in June. We welcome Brother M. A. Allen with u« also Brother .1. H. Scott of Iota chapter at Syracuse, N. Y. PERSONAL, NOTKS The kind old stork visited the home of Brother Ernest Jackson a few months ago and left a bouncing baby girl.

The sportsmen and hunters of wild game have reason to envy the Brother Garret A. Morgan of his most pleasant and successful hunting trip a short time ago in old Kentucky.

We know not the day nor the hour but sometime soon the wedding bells will he ringing for Brother Armen <'.. Evans and .Miss Louise cannevile.

Below are two verses for singing composed

by Brothers Cheeks and Chavious.

They are wi'itte,, i,,r singing to the tune of "Maryland My Maryland" the same tune as that sung for the chapter song of two verses and adopted by

IOTA CH.A1TBR.

U p p e r row—left to right—Carew, l.omax. Moloney, Centre. Posey.

L o w e r — B o n d u r a n t , V. Ties.; Harrison, T r e a s . ; Burwell. Pres.; Douglass, Carter.

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the organization at he twelfth annual convention as the Fraternity song. You may use these additional verses as you may see fit but would like to suggest that they be added or presented for addition if necessary to the fraternity song as verses three and four.

1 When college life and college days Are faded with our makers ways Win n toiling years have made us old And college life's a tale thats told 2 And if the space be long and wide That parts us from our brothers Bide A soldered chain unites our band An memory links us hand in hand .

Chorus for these

verses

Alpha Phi Alpha still on high Will bind us close with memories tie.

Alpha Phi Alpha still for thee Our hearts will yearn eternally.

Fraternally yours, JESSE T. BRIDGEMAN Vice President.

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men who mean to make ther administration count.

Ten new men, the pick of the city, have been elected to membership and will be initiated into the glories and mysteries of Alpha Phi Alpha on April 20th.

The committee on Go to High School and Go to College "Week has been appointed and has begun work. They expect to work out a plan of campaign through which they hope to give the movement a real meaning in Philadelphia.

Tile Brothers of Rho wish to say to the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha that nearly all of us will be in the city during the sessions of the-Business Mens League which will in Philadelphia during the month of August, and we wish to get in touch with every fraternity brother who comes to the city •hat we might do our part toward making his stay a pleasant one. We are asking therefore, that any brother who expects to visit Philadelphia during tna period will communicate with our president at Douglass Hosptal, Lombard Street below Sixteenth, Philadelphia.

Very fraternally yours, GEORGE LYLE, Correspondent

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Plularielpliia, Pa. The Brothers of Rho Chapter gladly avail themselves of this opportunity to again give the hailing signal and the grip to the brothers of the various chapters through the Sphnx, and to express their sincerest wishes for a happy spring and a joyous and prosperous summer.

To the under graduate brothers we extend the hope thai the approaching finals may prove an invigorating spring tonic, both mentally and physically. In short we want to extend our very best wishes for a glorious year not only fraternally but in every sphere of activity or endeavor in which the brothers may lind themselves.

Rho Chapter is at work, sleeves up wading in deep, 11 is nut only our hope but our intention to make this a great year for Rho in every phase of the work of the fraternity.

Never before was there a better spirit among the brothers or a greater determination to make the chapter a real power in the lives of the men and a vital factor in the life of the community.

At a recent election the following officers were elected: President, Dr. W. F. Jerrick; Vice President, C. V. Freeman; Recording tary, i>r. I. M. Lawrence; Corresponding Secretary, .1. A. Norria; Treasurer. D. DeHaven Hinkson : Chaplain, Dr. T. S. Burwell; Correspondent to the Sphinx, George Lyle; and Sergeant at Arms, J. S. Bewser.

All enthusiastic, enargetic, deep dyed fraternity

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Harvard and Boston Universities Sigma Chapter sends greetings to all: "With enthusiasm running as high as we could wish for. we dare say more appreciat e than ever before, we are hard at it.

What Alpha • .ii Alpha stands for and what longer a doubt in the minds of the Boston calibre of men Sigma Chapter has are no public, but instead it is being realized and GALLEY 7—SPHINX realized more readily han was at flsrt thought, •when the policies through which these realizations have been carried out were outlined by the present administration. Upon inaugnrantion. our present administration through the prudence of our executive head saw the speaking need of social uplift work in and around Boston, and to this end it outlined and employed policies. the fruits of which can already be seen. Cognizant of condltiohs, partly the results of our recent war ami largely due to the inactivity of the ordinary thinkers mind, it has stimulated Sigma.

She has rolled up her sleeves and gone out with the fixed determinnatlon to have society in around Greater Boston feel her in the field iif service.

Sigma has accepted her share of the responsibility to restore the Old World to a normal state; she accepts her obligation to give to society men with constructive ideas and to this end she has fomulated

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policies which includes the following: To aid community uplift work by furnishing the various social working organizations and Churches with speakers for different occasions. As for the application of this phase of our policy, we point with pride and appreciation to the comthe direct leadership of Mrs. Butler R. Wilson munity hut for Soldiers and Sailors, under and the League of Women for Community Service. Sigma Chapter has instituted at the Soldiers and Sailors Hut and open forum with Brother A. L. Saunders as President. It is the policy of the Fraternity to have at least one Alpha Phi Alpha man appear on the Forum's Program each Sunday. The public lias already shown its appreciation and cooperation by flilling the hut to its capacity each Sunday.

At the League of Women Club for Community Service, it is the intention of the Fraternity to institute a similar service.

The acceptance by this body of our offer of co-operation was manifested by them on "Students Activity" Night, February 27th.

Out of the seven numbers which were presented, five were Alpha numbers and were as follows: Address of Welcome by Miss Maria L. Baldwin, President of the League. Response by Brother Dr. Franklin A. Myers, President Sigma Chapter. Students' Prophet by Brother B.B. Jourdainee, Jr., Secretary Sigma Chapter. Remarks by Brother Herman E. Moore National Vice President Alpha Phi Alpha.

Piano Selection by Brother Nathaniel Dett Harvard Glee Club Sans.*.

Through these two organizations to whom too much credit cannot be given and the churches and other organizations, Sigma is defining not in words but by her deeds the principals for which Alpha stand. Through her willingness and ability to ser v e humanity, she is welding influence in and around Boston which in the course of time will speak for itself.

Another phase of Sigma's policy is to stimulate the business interest among our people by placing before the public Alpha men with scientific business training. We solemnly believe that inter-racial relatons between the Negro and the white man will improve in proportion as the Negroes' economic condition is advanced.

That the Negro status in the business world determines more than anything else his destiny in a result of this activity, already one Sigma Chapter man has secured a position with one of our young corporations in the capacity of Sales Manager.

We hope to place more before the scholastic year ends.

Fraternally yours, LUTHER R. WHITE Corresponding Secretary

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Brothers: Tan Chapter sends greetings to her sister chapters.

We are on the home stretch of what has a very successful year for us.

At our I spring initiation we initiated men into the mysteries of Alpha Phi Alpha.

These men are typical A Phi A men, the kind that have upheld the ideals of the fraternity.

Our material wealth has increased to the point where we are seeking a suitable location for a chapter house of our own.

Tlie Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity held their annual convention here for three days during Hi,- Kaster recess.

Tau Chapter extended greetings to the convention.

We regrei that we will soon lose our president, Brother Oscar Randall, who has guid rl (he chapter for two years.

Brother Randall, will complete the course in civil engineering this term, and expects to live in Chicago.

Tau is backing the "Go to College Movement" We feel that each chapter should get behind this movement as it is vital to the race.

Tau Chapter wishes her sister chapters the e possible success.

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I P S IT..ON University of Brothers, Greetings :

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Since our last letter to you we have initiated three new men into the chapter, Brother J. L. McKenzie a freshman in the school of liberal arts. Brother Alexander Gatewood, of sophmore in the school of Fine Arts and Brother Harmon Cooper a freshman in the school of pharmacy. We feel proud of these men and we know they will add much to the life and success of our chapter. All together we have twenty three active members and eleven 1'ledges.

Next month we will have our first Mother's Day. We expect many ot our parents to be with us on that d a y ; because they have been aroused and many have expressed their desire to visit us in our University home.

From this year on we expect to make this an annua' affair.

Another thing that we are looking forward to will, great Interest is our annual spring party.

We always try to make this the climax or social functions for the school year and I am sure the committee of which Brother old is the chairman will make it even better than ever before.

We will lose two of our Charter members this year. Brother Benjamin H. Brown will

SP H I N X Long, long years ago, there came to the historic institution, situated on the west bank of the Schuykill River in the quaint, quiet Quaker City of Philadelphia, I say, there came to that grand old institution, which was founder by Benjamin Franklin, a young man ,,i color, inspired with ambition for an education. Those early days of his college career, which play so potent a part in the moulding of one's life, he spent 'neath the shades on "Old Penn's campus. Four years passed ; and commencement brought this youth to the rewards of his diligent labors; and Pennsylvania sent, in the ensuing year to Cornell University, one of her sons for post-graduate study. .

CHI CHAPTER In tlie history of our county, men of Penn.Meliurry Medical College - sylvania have played a most worthy part.

And so, with pride does Psi Chapter point to Dear Brothers: this son of Pennsylvania, whose activity in As you know <'lii Chapter is still in its our Fraternity's pre-natal days helped orembryonic stage hut Judging the future by its ganize the mother Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha only mentor, the past; it bids fair to become Fraternity, for he was one of tre "original one of the brightest stars in that greatest of intellectual and final constellation in college seven" men.

And so, as years have passed since 1906, lit,- The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. each year hs produced its quota of men deHere at Meharry there are three fraternities siring a chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternithe Kappa Alpha Psi, the Omega Psi Phi and ty at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1914 our own and an Intense hut friendly rivalry Itlio Chapter was established, with the city of exists among the three: Chi Chapter numPhiladelphia as its chapter seat, dn the enbers some of the best talent in the institusuing years we have worked side by side as tion All three deparments being represented, brothers for the betterment of Alpha Phi The Medical. Dental and Pharmaceutical deAlpha. But the need for an individual chappartments a ml tlie Brothers as a whole are ter grew and grew, until upon Rho's recompermeated by a boundless enthusiasm.

17 new members were initiated in our last initia- mendation, the plenipotentiaries, assembled at the great Chicago Annual Convention granttion out of a very large number of appliBrother cants. We will lose 10 members in this year's ed us privilege of establishment.

Lucius McGee's term as president could not graduating classes all of whom are splendid have been marked by a more initial moment fellows and have labored unceasingly to create than the establishment of Psi Chapter of a stronger and greater Alpha Phi Alpha.

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

This new We regret very much that Chi Chapter was chapter, the very first and grandest event in not represented at the General Convention in his term as our Honored President, shall ever Chicago. However, we are greatly elated over do him justice. the wonderful work accomplished and the It was shortly after the return of the delemany progressive changes enacted by the *>rethern assembled.

Chi Chapter extends gates from Chicago, when eighteen men asgreetings to its sister chapters and best wish- sembled at the University of Pennsylvania, and on January 21st. 1920, established Psi Chapes lo the brothers of the same for a happy ter. Such an occasion had been longed for and lucrative vacation. and hoped for. by many of the older men; Tlie new members are as follows: P. B. and it was marked by untold devotion and Brown, (',. R. Warren. T. G. Benjamin, C. J. unadultered fraternalism on the part of those Lockley, M. L. Lockridge, L .TO. Williams, D, 1 >. Lewis. R. T. Winsted. C. H. Llthcot, G. L. eighteen brothers, some graduates, some undergraduates, who assembled as charter memHaines, TO. I. Robinson, W. D. Brown, N. bers.

Roberts, C. W. Steele, G. N. Adamson, N. W. As a mark of appreciation, the chapter Lockley, and P. C Freeman. elected Brother W. Leroy Berry of Newport, a OWEN McFALL student at Jefferson Medical College and a Corresponding Secretary former Pennsylvania man while undergoing bis pre-medical trainlng,-the first President of PSI CHAPTER Psi Chapter.

But recognition of the chapter University of Pennsylvania, could not have been gained from PennsylHouston Hall IT. of P. vania's Tnter-Fraternity Council of which April IS. 1920 Psi Chapter is the only colored member, unGreetings, Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha less the officers, all of them, were matriculat(fraternity from Psi Chapter, the youngest of ed at the University of Pennsylvania.

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graduate from the law school and Brother Frank C. Heariold will receive his degree in Civil engineering.

We regret very much to see thena go for they have been so faithful and they have rendered such excellent service while with us. Both of these men have already shown great ability along their line of profession i we know they will make good when they naeei the big problem of the world.

Upsilon sends her best wishes to all of her sisters chapters tor unity and great success.

Fraternally yours, WM. I' .GTJRDEN Corresponding Secretary

THE sequentlj, at the close ot the first meeting, Brother Berry resigned ids office as President, Therefore, the chapter holds the deepest regard and appreciation for Brother Berry, who tendered his resignation, in order that he could be associated with the activities of the chapter at the school he loved so dearly And so, the chapter honored Brother Raymond P. Alexander by electing him to tile office of President.

Under his leadership, we are cherishing prospects for a grand and glorious future, and are looking forward to naught but remarkable success for Psi Cluster. Brother A. R. Thomas was elected Vice President.

A more devout Alpha riii Alpha man than he cannot be had; and in him Brother Alexander will have a most worthy coleague.

As Treasurer we honored Brother Lawrence D. Christmas, and as Secretary, Brother J. Edward Lowry.

Brother Preston Carney (before our first meeting, "Wallie" C. Johnson is our solicitor.

Brother Wallace never said a prayer in public; but now lie is a peerless expert on praying) became our Chaplain.

Brother Dewey Rogers is our Sergeant-at-arms, and Brother Nelson, Historian and Sphinx Representative.

With such a staff, we have no fear as to the future of Psi Chapter. A house is never stronger or more durable than its foundation; and in these officers and the remaining charter members, Psi has an infallible foundation.

Hard by our formation came the recognition from the Faculty and the Inter-Fraternity Council of the University of Pennsylvania, together with commendation that a fraternity of color had been formed at "Old Penn". At once the chapter co-operated with the Allied College Club of Philadelphia, the membership of which almost exclusively comprises Psi Chapter men. In the near future, the "John B. Taylor Memorial Home of Psi Chapter" shall be dedicated.

It is our sincere aim to do honor to this immortal son of Pennsylvania, whose name shall ever resound in the hall of fame as one of America's most I'am-ius and brightest athletic and Olympic stars, and whose caliber was that of a true fraternity man, had Alpha Phi Alpha only be in fstabin his day, and further, who>-^ innumerable trophies and palms the dead hero's sister has offered to us, as soon as our house is opened.

On March 19th, we had our first initiation at which time there came into our fold nine men of examplary character. Or these nun we are justly proud, in that they have already been infused with the spirit fraternal, and have warranted us to expect much from them.

They are Brothers: Frank Aris. Howard McNeil, Billiard Robinson, Emanuel Wright.

Clarence Scarborough, Clifton H. Hert, Wesley Waters. John Thomas, and Andrew F. Stevens, Socially, thus far, l'si lias been Inactive, She Is planning, however, her first gala event,

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her Annual Senior 'Prom' at the time of the Intercollegiate Meet, which will be held in our Athletic Stadium.

The Convention dance at Chicago cannot be well excelled; but it is our plan to "go one better". "Be fruitful and muitply,"-\vliat ancient philosopher gave this maxim to guide our progenlc activity?

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make up our quota of "live wires." More is in store for a future fall issue of Psi's letter, (with apology to the brother responsible for his statement and to some older brother, whose modesty sliall brand me as an inconsiderate radical in polite society.)

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any rate Psi Chapter is starting everything right. She believes in "live wire". Brother Preston C. Johnson, whom the delegates at the last Chicago Convention will remember as a representative from Etho, has now added to our Cold I'ri.-ton C. Johnson Jr. Young Miss Christmas and little Master Thomas

membership Brother Andrew P. Stevens. Brother Stevens insisted upon being Initiated; and so ho was taken in as an active honorary member first, lie has long since been an outstanding figure of respect and fraternal love on the part of Pennsylvania men. As a student there years ago, his love for the institu-

SPH I N X from Gamma Chapter, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va., coi isea of Brothers: v D. Price, President <>i Gamma Chapter, s.

B. Taylor, T. I'. Turner, D. B. Beverly, D. W, Uavia, and Thomas Mason; Brother Roane, ,,{ -ran Cnapter, Univ. of Illinois; B Hier .1. s. Jones, Secretary-Treasurer of the Tidewater Hank and Trust Co., Exalted Honorary member of Oamma Chapter.

AI completion of for i i connect! d with the selling up of the cnapti r, the brothers repaired to a banquet room when they enjoyed a repast Interspersed with inspiring remarks from the several brothers. .Most telling remarks were made by Exalted Honorary Brother .1. s. Jones. He told of the great opportunity now in the business world for the Negro ami the need for greater cooperation in the movement tor economic Independence. lie assured the brothers that the it spirit of iTat' realism which permeates every member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity with whom he has made acquaintance convinces him that there are Indeed great bene fits to he deprived from association with such men.

The following is a list of the officers and their addresses, President G. W. C. Brown, Tidewater Bank & Trust Co.. TS8 Church St..

Norfolk, Va.; Vice President .A. D. Manning, Southern Aid Society of Va., Newport News.

Va.; Secretary H. s. Stanback, in;: Glasgow St.. Portsmouth, Va.; Treasurer s. I''. Coppi 664 Church St.. Norfolk, Va. ; Chaplain A. J. Wei's, 628 Queen St.. Norfolk, Va.; Chapter Editor, .1. Warwick Johnson, Tidewater Hank & Trust Co., T38 Church St.. Norfolk. Va. Very fraternally yours, II. S. STANBACK ZI :TA. LAMI J DA C H A P T E It Secretary Norfolk, Va..

Zeta-Lambda l lhapter.

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity called Into activity its members residing In Norfolk, T H E NIM1INX ( Q u a r t e r l y ) Portsmuoth, Newport News, Berkley and surPublished in February, May. October and roundng district by the formation of a graduDecember at 828 N. E n t a w Street, ate chapter on April 8rd. In this thriving Baltimore, Maryland. center of Negro business activity, there lias Official organ of the Alpha I'hi Alpha F r a been felt for a long time a need for more ternity, Incorporated. sympathetic co-operation among the leaders, S T A F F â&#x20AC;&#x201D; W a l t e r B. Garvin, J. W. Anderson. and those members of the Fraternity living Carl .1. Murphy, Editor-in-Chief. in this community, knowing as they do th p It. \V. Lewis, Advertising Manager. culiar spirit of sympathetic cooperaton which Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity engenders, mad, S T E P H E N LANK E X M J G E R application to the General Organization of the O F F I C I A L J E W E L E R TO Fraternity for the establishment of a graduALPHA P H I ALPHA 1'RAT I.UNITY ate chapter. ('1,111 AND C O L L E G E P I N S AND R I N G S .

The General organization acted favorably lllti BROADWAY. N Y. upon the application .and granted the establlshment of the- Zeta-Lambda chapter of the IDLEWILD HOTEL Alpha I'hi Alpha Fraternity.

Upon the ocExcellent Accommodations casion of tin- establishment of Die Zeta-Lambda Chapter, tie- brothers of Norfolk and surRooms $4..VI p e r week and up. roundtng cities were favored with the presence 15 u n t u n e s from nil railroad stations. of Brother Norman l>. MeGhee. of Howard 33rd and W a b a s h Avenue University, Washington, D, C, General SecreCHICAGO, ILL. tarj of tie- Fraternity; a large delegation GARY B. LEWIS, Proprietor.

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tion and the "boys" here has ne'er grown cow. He is a parner In the firm of Brown & Stevens,-the foremost Negro banker of the North, and B prospective can ate tor the Pennsylvania legislature.

We are Indeed nappy to present to our sister chapters tor exalted honorary membership a man of the eattber of Brother Stevens.

"I'm with you I.K.ys. In your trials and troubles, to help you.

1 am with you in your pleasures and your work; and l am with you to help make Alpna flu Alpha as big. as line, and as grand as it can be made."

These are. the uttering* of tins great philanthropist, upon whom we are ever proud to bestow sueh a well deserved honor. l'si Chapter lias 1 a active along other lines also.

The societies of the various depart ii, ins are. as is well known, not open to Negro i i and MO, men of the fraternity have organized two societies in honor of gr.-at A color. Mn tlie Towne Scientific School, SvTtartOB School and College. the Dubois Scientific ''lull has been established, and hi the Medical and Dental Schools the Daniel Male Williams Surgical and Oral Society.

These are to em- knowledge the first societies of their kind in any of the "Big Five" colleges; and liny have been highly commended by the lacultj and student body oÂť the University of Pennsylvania. l'si Chapter wishes for her sister chapters a pleasant and prosperous summer, and much during the following years.

Fraternally, M. RUSSELL NELSON Sphinx Representative.