The SPHINX | Spring April 1922 | Volume 8 | Number 3 192200803

SPHINX Carl J. Murphy,

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EDITORIALS BY CLARENCE MILLS ELMER CHEEKS' FRAT FUN CHAPTER LETTERS

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DEPARTMENT EDITORS • " W h o ' s W h o in A P A " — G e o r g e B. Kelly, 379 H e r k i m e r Street, Brooklyn, N . T . " E d i t o r i a l s " — E a r l Alexander, 61 E a s t 11th St., Columbus, O. " F r a t F u n " — E l m e r Cheeks, 10912 Quincy H e i g h t s , Cleveland, O. " H i s t o r y " — W . L. H a n s b e r r y , Brooklyn, N. Y. Subscription P r i c e $1.00 per y e a r payable in a d v a n c e .

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Editorial Shall The Sphinx Be Muzzled?

T h e following letter w a s sent to t h e E d i t o r of t h e S P H I N X by B e t a C h a p t e r In Washington: Mr. Carl Murphy, Editor of the Sphinx 628 Eutaw Street, Balimore, Md. Dear Brother Murpny: We find that considerable interest is being manifested in the article of the last issue of the Sphinx, under the heading of "College Women Take In Whites." Because of the unfavorable criticism directed against the Fraternity on account of this article, the chapter voted to take this means of expressing to you and the other General Officers, its disapproval of this or any other article written in the official organ of) the fraternity that will spread information of condemnation of an injurious nature to another organization.

This stand of disapproval is taken first, becaues we feel that in spite ofl the fact that this article is a clipping from the Afro-American, that few people if any without the Fraternity will regard it as such. Secondly in as much as we are constantly in relationship with other organizations, we must not antagonize them towards us. If we must live side by side with other organizations it is felt here that we should live in perfect harmony as far as practicable.

Thirdly, we feel that if we propel this antagonism that we not only hurt other organizations, but feel that in the same proportion injure ourselves.

Therefore, we are asking and feel appreciably confident that in the future you will lend your best influence to an adverse censorship of any article, original or transcribed, that would tend to lead others to feel that we are interfering with the policies of other organizations.

We are, Fraternally yours BETA CHAPTER ALPHA PHI ALPHA M. G. Edmonds, Cor. Sec. Tear of the Fraternity Sixteenth

F o r t h e p a s t five years It h a s been t h e policy of t h e S P H I N X editorial staff to give r e a d e r s of this m a g a z i n e not only n e w s from this fraternity, b u t also a n outline of w h a t is going on in t h e f r a t e r n a l world.

Until t h e General organization decrees o t h erwise, t h e S P H I N X will c o n t i n u e t h i s policy.

Personally, t h e editor Is opposed t o colored college fraternities or sororities t a k i n g in a n y w h i t e m e m b e r s . H e would n o t a t t e m p t to s p e a k for t h e General O r g a n i z a tion in this m a t t e r , first, because h e does not k n o w its a t t i t u d e , a n d second, because t h e General Organization, w h e n In c o n v e n tions, usually s p e a k s for itself.

T h e editor is opposed because w h i t e f r a ternities do not t a k e in colored people. This m a y sound puerile, b u t It Is difficult to u n d e r s t a n d t h e self respect of a p e r s o n w h o h a s not as m u c h pride in his institution a s o t h e r people have in t h e i r s .

U n f o r t u n a t e l y s o m e of t h e best w h i t e friends colored people h a v e In A m e r i c a a r e m e m b e r s of colored fraternities, i n c l u d i n g Mrs. J. Stanley D u r k e e a n d Miss J a n e A d a m s . T h e y probably joined because of t h e i r interest, a n d p a r t l y because t h e y could not say " n o " gracefully.

Because of t h e y o u t h of t h e f r a t e r n i t y m o v e m e n t a m o n g colored college m e n a n d women, m o r e e m p h a s i s h a s been placed on individual fraternities t h a n on s o m e s c h e m e of i n t e r - f r a t e r n i t y co-operation.

This is a n o t h e r r e a s o n w h y t h e qualifications for m e m b e r s h i p in these g r o u p s m u s t be s t a n d ardized, for t h e Negro college fraternities a r e destined to play as large a p a r t in t h e Negro's fight for full citizenship as t h e college fraternities of Russia a n d G e r m a n y played in t h e struggles of these n a t i o n s for internal liberty.

F i n a l l y men a n d w o m e n of college g r a d e and all people o u g h t to k n o w t h e difference between a r g u m e n t u m a d r e m a n d a r g u m e n t u m ad h o m i n e m .

Fullest u n d e r s t a n d i n g a m o n g a n d co-operation of t h e m e m b e r s of t h e various sororities a n d f r a t e r n i t i e s in a n y college will not come until t h e y can discuss dispassionately each o t h e r ' s p l a n s a n d policies.

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CLARENCE MILLS' EDITORIALS At Anacastia If anywhere in this troubled world the spirits of peace and repose are supposed to cheer and comfort troubled souls, they certainly did so at Anacostia.

The meaning for Anacostia, as far back as the days of Grecian history, is "above the coast". To the Greeks who, after returning from a long and fruitless voyage fraught with all possible griefs and disappointments, nothing was more reposeful than to retreat "beyond the coast" where the noise and dash of the surging sea could be heard no more. Eastward along the peaceful Potomac you may feel a little cramped, as if the madding crowd were trying to push you into the deep. At Anacostia the hubbub begins to recede, graciously leaving between the madding crowd and the peaceful Potomac, the home of one of America's greatest statesmen—Frederick Douglass!

Recently over seventy-five loyal Alpha Phi Alpha Brothers made a pilgrimage to Anacostia, the peaceful abode of Douglass.

The occasion of the pilgrimage was to confer upon him in the presence of his relatives a posthumous membership in the Omega Chapter of the Fraternity, and to present the sum of $100.00 to the Douglass Home.

It is a. veritable place for quiet, hopeful, serene deliberation for the good of mankind. and the peace of the world. The atmosphere above the place will temper enthusiasm with reason and light up reason with enthusiasm.

"First in War, First in Peace, First in the hearts of his countrymen." Such might have been the characterization of Douglass on the day of his death, February 20, 1895.

And, like so many characterizations, the;3e words are as true today as when uttered.

Born on February 14, 1817, this magneticAmerican still lives for us in the stately lines just quoted, although 105 years have passed since his birth, and 27 since his death.

Douglass' peculiar fame rests on the recognition that he was one of the greatest orators of all times. Demosthenes, Cicero, Chatham and Burke—the names are probably few that can rival Douglass' fame in that sphere. Others may have equalled him in what is populary called "eloquence" and even have excelled him in the imagery that fervid prose admits! but added to such elements of eloquence, Douglass possessed what may without exaggeration be judged an unparalleled power of getting an idea across. His capacity for exposition, based on a most comprehensive and unerring grasp of the subject matter in hand, was marvelous and his revelation of underlying principles was a triumph of intellectual and verbal mastery.

But it is as an expounder of the spirit and basic principles of our racial life that Douglass' life work is most lastingly identified

with our race and is of special value here.

That he was an exponent of sterling leadership no one would be so presumptuous to impunge his memory by denying.

For well nigh a quarter of a century people have gone to Anacostia for peace of soul, inspiration and hope. No fitter place could have been chosen for the meditations of him whose task and privilege it was to vouchsafe the cause of freedom to a race that had never lived "beyond the coast."

Hats Off To Baltimore It would be nothing less than sheer ingratitude on the part of those Alpha Phi Alpha men who enjoyed the hospitality of those generous Baltimoreans not to express to them some signs of gratitude for the unparalled hospitality that was their privilege to enjoy. Certainly no greater effort was ever put forward on the part of a host to make the stay of their guests more pleasant and genuinely wholesome.

Many of us before the recent Convention held in Baltimore when hospitality was showered upon us in unstinted measure had come to think that the sunny South and the smiling West were the only places where people still believed in the hospitality of the home. For those of us, however, who still held such notions, our visit to Baltimore was a pleasing revelation to the contrary.

A thousand thanks to all Baltimoreans who extended a hearty welcome to all Alpha Phi Alpha brothers in attendance at the Fourteenth Annual Convention. The hospitality of Baltimore will teach those of us of another section how to distinguish between those people who have not yet forgotten how to extend a generous and open hand to strangers and visitors.

The Two Vice-Presidents The Fourteenth Annual Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, which assembled in Baltimore during the last week of December is to be congratulated in its election of the two Vice-Presidents. The General Constitution provides that the duties of the Vice-President shall be to inspect and investigate the internal conditions of active chapters as to their moral, social and financial standing, rehabilitate inactive chapters and establish new chapters as the General Organization may direct.

To any one who has watched the growth of Alpha Phi Alpha since 1907, it is quite evident that the duties of a single Vice-President were becoming greater than could properly be discharged by any single individual. The organization now includes over 36 chapters, which are located in the North, South, East and West. And in order that the proper attention should be shown the various chapters the election of the two

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Vice-Presidents a n d t h e division of t h e i r a b o r s into regional districts w a s t h e only feasible t h i n g to do.

W h e n B r o t h e r s J. H. H i l b u r n a n d R a y mond P. Alexander w e r e elected Vice-PresiJents of t h e General Organization a n d s u b sequently a p p o i n t e d to t h e W e s t e r n a n d E a s t e r n sections, respectively, t h e y e n t e r e d upon duties t h a t sorely need t h e inspiration . of t h e i r courage, t h e c o m p a n y of their c h a r a c t e r a n d t h e power of t h e i r vision.

Let us hope t h a t in t h e m A l p h a P h i A l p h a will have in t h e field a voice of t h a t gift of u n d e r s t a n d i n g a n d shining e x m a p l e of sturdy F r a t e r n a l i s m t h a t their fellow b r o t h ers associate with t h e life of Daniel G. Fowler.

B r o t h e r Hilburn by his pleasing personality a n d genial disposition will certainly be a source of inspiration to those c h a p t e r s to which he will go. And to Associate B r o t h e r R a y m o n d P. Alexander with t h e aggressive a n d s t r e n u o u s life t h a t c h a r a c t e r i z e d t h e late T h e o d o r e Roosevelt is merely to a c cord h o n o r to w h o m h o n o r is due.

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s to t h e F o u r t e e n t h A n n u a l Convention upon the selection of B r o t h e r s Hilburn a n d Alexander. Certainly all Alpha Phi Alpha b r o t h e r s s h a r e with t h e delegates of t h e convention t h e g e n e r a l feeling of appreciation in t h e selection a n d expectation of w h a t t h e two V i c e - P r e s i d e n t s will do for their respective sections a n d t h e F r a ternity as a whole.

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WANTED TO KNOW A wealthy Irish farmer, intending to send, hla son to college, wrote a letter to the "Head Master of Oxford University," in which he said: "Please say what are your terms tor a year; and will it cost anything extra if my son learni to write a good hand and spell proper, as well as to row a boat?"

REAL AFFINITIES "Are you sure your tastes and Robert's are congenial?" anxiously inquired the fond mother of the newly engaged daughter.

"Oh, yes mama," replied the joyous young thing. . . "We are both fond or Browning and lemon pie and motoring" IN COLLEGE HALLS First Undergrad-What shall we do?

Second Undergrad-I'll spin a coin. If it's heads we'll go to the movies ; tails we go to the dance, and if it stand on edge we'll study.

PATRIOTIC WORK "Did you do any patriotic work during the War?" "I should say I did. My wife and my five daughters all used me to wind wool on!"

THE GREAT RACE Entrants—The cabbage and the garden hose.

Result—The cabbage oame out a head with the garden hose still running.

AN APPROPRIATE ANSWER Teacher—Name the poles.

John—Tadpole and polecat.

INSATIABLE BIRDS A new story is going around the financial district about an old Southerner who was asked by the proprietor of a store how he happened to need credit when he'd such a cotton crop.

"De ducks got 'bout all dat cotton, sah," was the mournful reply.

"What do you mean the ducks got It:" "Well, you see," explained the old man, "I sent dat cotton up to Memphis an' dey deducts the freight, an' dey deducts the commission an' dey deducts the taxes-yes, sah, de ducts got 'bout all dat cotton an' dats why I'm here.*' 'The chairman called for the ayes and noes."

'Yes," 'But I arose and asked them to lend me their ears".

TRIED IS RIGHT "You regard him as a tried friend?"

"Yes 1 tried to borrow a fiver from him."

"Henry, can you let me have a little money?"

"Certainly, darling! Er—about how little?"

NO WORDS WASTED "Whats the trouble?" asked the man In the barber's chair.

"No trouble, I hope, sir. Everything seems all right."

"But you don't while away the time with news and comment as you formerly did."

"Against the rules to do so. sir. If you want a lecture it will be charged for extra, the same as bay rum or hair tonic."

NO CHANCE "Marry you?" exclaimed the temperamental girl. "I wouldn't marry you if you had a million dollars."

"You're right you wouldn't" replied the candid man. "In that case I would be more discriminating."

NERVE 'Young man, I admire you nerve-asking for my daughter's hand."

'Good heavens. Sir! You don't mean to say she's as bad as all that!"

SAY WHEN "Life to me Is a game of checkers."

"It is?"

"Yes, and the landlord tells me when it's my move."

YES, YES, "He used to be quite a dude."

"That was before he married. now."

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RIDICULOUS "Mamma, ia papa going to die and go to heaven-" "Of course not Bobby. "Whatever put such an absurd idea into your head?"

Get Go-To-College

Teacher—"What is the Latin Race?"

Pupil—"It's a race between a Latin pony and the teacher's goat."

The Commission on General Affairs announces May 15th to 21st, inclusive, as the week for the "Go To College" campaign. The two-color pamphlets which have been prepared by the Commission may be secured by sending direct to the Editor bfi the SPHINX. The cost of these pamphlets will be $5.00 per thousand, and it is earnestly hoped that each Chapter will at once order at least one thousand. Cash must accompany order.

Indications point to a banner year for this campaign, and each commissioner will keep in close personal touch with the Chapters, assigned to his supervision furnishing suggestions and assistance in any way possible to make the work a success.

DANIEL W. BOWLES, For the Commission.

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Irate Parent—"Didn't I see that young man steal a kiss from you?"

Demure Daughter—"Yes, mother, it certainly CORNELL WIDOW I F NOT. WHY NOT? MUSIC 1. Which is the more deceptive, a falsetto voice or a false set of teeth?

2. How does the sextet from Lucia compare with the Six Brown Brothers?

3. When amateur singers come to refrain, why don't they?

4. Which is harder to handle in a crowded street car, a bass drum or a bass fiddle?

5. Should a brass band be worn on the second or third finger?

ANSWERS 1. An upright piano is one that keeps g w d company and behaves itself.

2. The opera, Carman, has a conductor but no motorman.

3. A pipe organist is one who prefers a meerschaum to a cigaret.

4. In writing music, composers indicate rests for the singers, but none for the audience.

5. One of the best instruments for carrying the air is a Scotch bagpipe.

With liquor hounds, coed hounds, snap course hounds, cigarette hounds, and library hounds, this is rapidly becoming a dog's life.

1st Postal Clerk—"Aha! back from your vacation, eh?"

2nd Postal Clerk—"Yup, back to the old stamping-ground."

CORNELL WIDOW ESPECIALLY IN A FRATERNITY HOUSE Definition—An ash tray is a receptacle that Is always on the other side of the room. (Oh, well, it keeps the moths out of the rugs, anyCORNELL WIDOW "Mechanics is indeed a fright!"

An Engineer remarked one night; But Arts replied, "I see, perforce, You've never metaphysics course."

CORNELL WIDOW

Literature Now

W h o ' s W h o In

Alpha Phi Alpha This department of the SPHINX is desirous. from time t time, to publish short sketches of some of the most active members of the Fraternity. To this end we ask the aid of the different chapters so that we may have the desired information.

By the most active member we mean the members of the fraternity who lend their utmost aid to the chapter to which tliey are connected, and to the General Organization.

Alpha Phi Alpha has on its roll many prominent alumrti and undergraduate members, but his department is interested in these members only to the extent of their activity into the affairs of the fraternity. We want the undergraduates to know the alumni or graduate members who are working zealously for the success of the various chapters and thereby helping to spread the influence of Alpha Phi Alpha. Then we want the graduates and alumni to know the undergraduates who are working so unselfishly in our various colleges to uphold the principle? for which Alpha Phi Alpha sands.

Let each chapter send this department a short sketch of some of its active alumni and undergraduates. Let us know of the success which the alumni is meeting with in the outside world, and the honors the undergraduate is receiving in school.

The Department promises to publish these sketches from time to time as space in the SPHINX permits.

GEO. B. KELLEY, Dept. Editor of "Who's Who." 379 Herkimer St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

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ETA CHAPTER New York City Eta Chapter extends whole hearted greetings to all A P A men. After receiving the glad tidings and new instructions from the General Convention, the members of E t a Chapter are beginning the New Year with a firmer and more fervent determination to make the chapter in New York and ideal one.

To this end, many steps have been taken since we met at Baltl1more.

We are marching onward under the banner of Brother W. K. Saunders whose ability is unquestionably recognized and whose interest is ever manifest in Eta Chapter. With such a stalwart leader supported by the host of faithful Eta men, nothing less than an unprecedented record is expected this year.

The following officers were elected for the 1922 administration: Brothers W. K. Saunders, president; George C. Clayton, vice-president; A. G. Lindsay, secretary; Fred D. Gardner, assistant secretary; Ralph Young, treasurer; George B. Kelley, chaplain.

That E t a Chapter has selected a deserving and tireless group of officers is attested by the other chapters in which most of the officers first saw the "A P. A. Light". Their zeal and interest have not wanted one iota in Eta Chapter. Thev are In short, well seasoned A P A men.

Eta Chapter wishes to apprise her sister chapters of the fact that she is going to keep her "hat in the ring". Although the 1922 Convention will not be held in New York, initial plans are being made which will bring the 1923 Convention to the "Cosmopolitan city".

Another instance of our activity is shown in our preparations for the coming initiation.

A large group of representative students of the various universities and outstanding men in New York have successfully run the A P. A. "gauntlet". The initiatory banquet is also engaging our attention.

Perhaps the outstanding feature of our chapter is the better manifestation of a brotherly spiritâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a group consciousness. This has been due partly to the tireless efforts on the part of the retiring officers and what is more to the hospitality of Brothers Drs. E. P. Roberts unci Anderson whose home, time and luxuries have been given over to us frequently.

In this connection, due thanks and appreciation to Brother C. B. Curley must be expressed.

We are marching on with high hopes and aspiration with practical thoughts and A P A. Eta Chapter is determined to be an intergal part of the whole.

A. G. LINDSAY Chapter Editor

BETA-LAMBDA CHAPTER Kansas City, Mo. This is a little late for our Fraternity or Chapter letter, but if you will use it a t the earliest possible date, your kindness in the same will be appreciated.

Beta-Lambda Chapter has resolved to operate within itself as a melting pot, and in turn a gigantic crane, or the full ripe enthusiasm and the immeasurably inspiring ideas that are mellow and radiant in each individual Brother for the year 1922, and who offers the most that he has in store of such for the promotion of the elaborate program outlined by the Annual

SPHINX Convention in Baltimorâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then with it all thrown in, we are all in with sleeves rolled up, and directing every effort with the guidance of BetaLambda's gigantic crane, our new staff, we are well on our way in putting those lofty principles on the top shelf.

The newly elected officers are as follows: Brother L. H. Norwood, 2404 Harrison Street, K. C, Mo., president; Brother Claude L. Jones, 453 Minn. Avenue, K. C. Kans. vice-president; Brother P. L. Jacobs, Western Universtiy K. C. Kans., secretary; Brother W. H. Bruce, 1612 E. 18th Street, K. C. Mo., treasurer; Brother I. F .

Bradley, Jr., 400 Haskell Avenue, K. C. Kans., corresponding secretary.

The spirited report made by Brother Jones from the last Convention has imbued these officers with the Idea that we must put the program over the top, and we believe that we can.

Among the projects which we hope to undertake and close with glorifying satisfaction, is to work out and follow a well systematized budget plan. Then still greater stress will be given to the "Go to School, Go to College" campaign; a special committee has been appointed ot map plans that will make the campaign the most effective and far-reaching of any action of such a kind; between the several institutions of training for Negro students in the twin cities and vicinity, we will reach close to two thousand bright and intelligent students; and for those of this vast number who hold before themselves a question mark " ? " (a greater education or not we are unrelentlesly on their path, and we can see thru the work of Beta-Lambda In clearing the vision, we are accepted by both parents and teachers with grave hope for their own, and with full confidence in our purposes and plan, we all have reason to anticipate that the number to continue their education on to college, and thru college will be greatly swelled, as well as, by many who have fallen by the way side.

- - . m , Beta-Lambda has the good fortune of having Brothers Daniel Hill, and H. B. Burton in our midst, and who will affiliate with the Chapter here. We have more work to be done his year, and feel the coming of these Brothers very timely, and of benefit to the Chapter, so they might expect to be kept busy.

BETA-LAMBDA CHAPTER J. F. Bradley Jr, Cor. Sec.

PSI CHAPTER University of Penna.

As the last annual convention in conclave a t Baltimore, and the greatest meeting that Alpha Phi Alpha has ever held came to a close, Psl Chapter began its work a s never it had before.

The brother who were enable to attend the convention could but be proud of the fact, after hearing the delegates report that during the past year the fraternity had accomplished many things which meant nothing but valiant Our delegates, Brothers T. G Duckey and C. D. Rodgers returned to us with renewed vigor, and it can be said with all seriousness that each brother in this chapter has been impregnated with a greater Alpha Phi Alpha spirit.

With the incoming new year, Psi Chapter elected its officers, and all indications point to a succesful year's work. Much care was taken by the brothers in the selection of their execu-

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Most of the older brothers are still in our midst, with the exception of a few who left the walls of the universtiy last year upon graduating. Then why should we not have a better and stronger Alpha Phi Alpha?

The following brothers have been installed as officers for the ensuing year: Preston C. Johnson, president; Chas. D. Rodgers, vice-president ; W. G. Carney, corresponing secretar; Jas. H. Duckery, recording secretary; Chas.

Lewis, educational secretary; W. Reid Wells, sphinx representative; John Thomas, sergeantat-arms; Everett W. Johnson, custodian ; Irivin J. Underhill, chaplain.

During the week of January 21st, the chapter conducted an educational meeting at which time the honor pupils ofi the graduating classes of three of the city schools were presented with gold pieces. At the Logan School brother H. R, Robinson excellently deivered an address along with the presentation.

Brother P. C. Johnson was the Reynolds School representative and Brother W. R. Wells at the Stanton School.

The hopes,of Psl Chapter rest not with us directly, b u t ' w i t h Alpha Phi Alpha. We are a link in the chain and will not promise to be, but will be one of the links with the greatest tenacity.

On Saturday, Feb. 11th, we were presented with a gift, one from the gods in the form of seven yearlings. We feel sure that had they not been Alpha Phi Aphia material never would they have been sent to us. They were initiated onthe above date, and named in A P A as follows: Brothers Dr. Conwell Banton, Dr. iTenry Minton, Clarence Greene, Chas. Brownfield, Arthur Faucet, Alfred MacDonnell, R. Earl McKinney.

Some of the brothers are earnestly endeavoring to win athletic honors. Brother F. L. Aris, one of the mainstays of the Penn Cricket team (A " P " man) is still holding his own.' He will go to England this spring If the team goes.

Brother H. R. Robinson is out for track and swimming. Brother H. H. McNeil ia hard at it for football honors.

Psl Chapter wishes to offer felicitations to its ex-president Raymond Alexander upon having become our general second vice-president.

The question which often comes to us is what are you Psl brothers doing?

We answer by saying "Watch us and benefit." Psi Chapter is now adolescent, and is "doing her bit" to make a greater Alpha Phi Alpha. We do not Intend to talk promiscuously, but we do believe -in acting. We expect to have the other chapters "catching up" from now on, and be a dynamic force in the organization.

Our slogan is "Watch us Grow Strong" Fraternal! v W. REID WELLS

GAMMA CHAPTER Va. Union University Brothers Greetings:— Gamma Chapter is still alive, and making itself felt in every field of activity here at Union.

The following brothers are those who led in their classes at the mid-term examination. Brothers G. S .Martin in Chemistry. H. M. Ruffln. and H. P. Daniels, Hovey Young In Psychology, Waller, and Martin in Sociology, O. M. Thomas in History of Philosophy.

This serves as an example of our endeavor here in putting tilings over in the name of Gamma.

There is a wireless society organized here at

Union and the following Brothers are elected as officers: president, P. L. Henry; secretary, W. E. Henry ; treasurer, C. J. Waller.

The president of Gamma is putting forth every effort to get in touch with all the nonresident brothers and get them to become active, either with Gamma or the chapter nearest them.

We are planning as extensive program fnr the Go to High School—Go to College Movement. Plans have been mapped out through whic"h we hope to influence a number of young men and women to go to High School and College.

Another new feature of the new administration is that the chapter will have once u month a meeting which will be devotee to fraternal talks by graduate and under g r a d m t e brothers here and in the city.

Brother Chas. Russell was the host of the chapter at a symposium given at the Army and Navy Club at which time the delegates gave the brothers a very interesting report of the general convention at Baltimore, and thus created a great enthusiasm to make ready for the r,°At setting.

I am very glad to state that the new brothers have entered in to our doings with a real spirit of Alphaism which assures us nothing other than success in all of our many endeavors.

Yours Fraternallv, J. LAURENCE CORINTCHER Chapter Editor

EPSILOIS CHAPTER Ann Arbor, Mich.

Greetings from Epsilon:— March 8-10 Epsilon held her annual initiation.

For three seccessive nights the initiating committee administered none but the severest tests to one of the finest foursomes Epsilon has ever had trod the rocky wiy. The neophytes: G. M. Jones, Claybank, Ga., E. B. Perry, St. Louis, Mo., W. C. Thomas Jr., Atlanta, Ga., and T. M. White of Bay City, Mich, are ail men of brilliant possibilities, men from whom Alpha Phi Alpha may expect big things in the future.

The initiatory banquet was held Saturday evening March 11th at the Chamber of Commerce Inn. Bro. F. P. Raiford, the prominent Detroit lawyer, was principal speaker.

Bro. Raiford brought us a message hidden with gems of thought and intermingled with that spirit of good fellowship know only to Alpha Phi Alphas. Several alumni members, and visiting brothers from Gamma Lambda were in attendance and did share to make our 1922 banquet the keenest yet.

This semester we welcomed back Brother W. H. Byrd who has returned for his Ph C, which he will receive in June.

Epsilon's Housing Campaign Is progressing by leaps and bounds. In the May issue of the Sphinx a complete list of of all subscribers and amounts subscribed will be published.

Thus we are especially anxious to have all Epsilon men send in their subscription cards immediatey that their names may be included in this list.

All subscriptions should he sent to the treasurer of the Housing Committee, Attorney Oscar W. Baker. 307 Shearer Bldg.. Bay City, Mich.

Again Epsilon reminds that she is ever with her Sister Chapters and can be counted among those with arm raised and palm extended in anything tor the good of Alpha r h i Alpha.

Fraternallv, CHESTER W. CHINN Chapter Editor

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THETA CHAPTER Chicago Greetings:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Theta Chapter is appreciative of the action of the last Convention to the effect that the Sphinx will appear monthly during, the school year. We feel that the monthly news will create and sustain more interest among the various chapters and thereby weave more closely the fabric of A P. A. Since our last writing, Theta has been gradually adding to and beautifying her home from within. It Is our ambition to have not only a comfortable home for those who live In the house, but to furnish also a retreat of recreation and pleasure for those who, on account of the limited space and other reasons, cannot live here.

On Saturday evening, February 11th, Theta held its >annual initiation, bringing within the fold four young men who had been most carefully considered and found to be the type that will rapidly develop Into Alpha Phi Alpha men of first quality.

Their names follow: Andrew E. Dobson, Northwestern Dental; Robert H. Edwards, Northwestern Dental; James L. Hall, U. of Chicago Medical; Charles M. Tarkington, Northwestern Dental.

The meeting preceeding the initiation reminded me of "ye good old days," for there were present many Theta men of the Old School.

We hope that their interest will continue, for Theta needs their cooperation in the solving of the numerous problems at hand.

Brother William H. Haynes, J. D., U. of C. '21, has now established his law offices In the Plrmenich BIdg., 184 West Washington Street.

Brother are at all times, welcome.

Brother William O'Shields, Mu, Is stopping with us during his visit In the city.

Brother A. D Price, Gamma, has entered the Graduate School of Business Administration, Northwestern Universiy.

Brother Harry Lofton, Beta, is in school here for the second semester.

Plans for group attendance at the St. Louis Convention are being discussed and if they materialize a Theta Pullman Car will greet you.

Fraternally, SYDNEY P. BROWN

RHO CHAPTER Philadelphia, Pa. Dear Brothers:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We greet you in the name of Alpha Phi Alpha!

As we start out this new year we too have grasped the rejuvenated spirit of fraternalism.

Aside from the making the usual New Year's resolutions we have taken a step forward on the road to six cylinder efficiency.

The report of our convention delegates Brothers Hackney and Wilson stirred us up to "fraternal effervesence" and catching the spirit that was manifested at Baltimore we have decreed this a year of results more than imaginative plans.

Our first step was the election of the followofftcers: Brothers W. T. Jerrick, president; Geo. M. Rogers, vice-president; P. I. Bowser, treasurer, R N. Gordon, secretary; Theo. R. Penny, corresponding secretary: Granville Clark, sergeant-at-arms, Warren Bowser, chaplain; O.

Wilson Winters, sphinx representative.

Plans have been made for a formal and reception immediately after Lent.

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The fraternity is now meeting a t the new professional Club building.

Brother Dr. "Ike" Lawrence is president of the Professional Club.

It has already assumed a distinction of being the "Sanctum Sanctorum" of the numerous clubs here. The club is very finely appointed, with many features of the chapter house variety. So there is little wonder a t the stimulated attendance to our meetings since the other features are enjoyed also before and after the meetings.

Our pre-conventlon initiation resulted in the addition of the following "good men" to our ranks: Brothers Clark, Owens, Bowman, Gordon, Pannell, Stratton. On Saturday Feb. 11, 1922 Brother Warren Bowsen and Brother Winters attended the Psi initiation at Mercy Hospital. Brother Fugltt of Alpha was also visiting a t the time and the writer very gladly made his acquaintance.

About seven candidates heard the stentorian voice of Brother Preston Johnson the president, cry out "Enkiate" Among the "good" men inducted into the Alphian fold were several "very good men" such as Brother Dr. Conwell Bantom of Wilmington, Del.. Brother Dr. Minton of Mercy Hospital fame, Brother Arthur Faucett a frequent literary contributor to the crisis. Brother Dr. Hinson is" sepulchral tones despaired of most every candidae after he gave the customary examination.

He however withstood the part of the ceremony referring to gluteal approximation with the "good old hickory."

As the date was so near Valentine Day Brother McNeil instituted a novel feature in the person of a feline brunette who was very meticulous In her asculations preferring Aipha candidates only.

Several candidates greeted her with much fervor. After the initiation we Journeyed to Stewarts Cafe 17th and Christian Streets and, behold, a banquet was spread for us.

Among the speeches with much salutory effect on the gathering. Brothers Fugltt of Alpha. Brothere Clark and Winters of Rho, Brothers Stevens, Bantom, Minton, Hinson and Christmas gave timely and constructive advice on the maintenance of the then high fraternal spirit. At 4.30 A. M. all of us wearily plodded our way homeward.

I must emphasize the cordiality and hospltalitv shown Brothers Clark, Bowser and rayself from Rho by the members of the Psl Chapter. Every deference was made to us. fraternalism fairly beamed on us and several timci lust after "Lenfnlscus" was shouted they would look at the candidate, look at us and do the Alphonse and Gaston act.

Surely greater love has no frat brother than that, We are with you heart and soul in all your constructive plans and intend to appear unabashed at St. Louis with a record in keeping with the "effervescence" of our "prexy" Brother Jerrick.

Fraternally Yours, O. WILSON WINTERS

OMICROIS CHAPTER University of Pittsburgh Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha Since the last publication of the Sphinx the work at Omicron has slowly but steadily progressed. That Omicron will soon be the proud possessor of a "Frat" house is almost a certainty.

We are competing again in the Inter-fratern-

THE ity indoor track meet and our team has won two of the four events so far, and should have no trouble winning the remainder. Incldently, our team broke the indoor University, record for the medly relay. Brother Gerald E. Allen will represent us on the varsity track team this year.

The following men saw the light on March 4th, R. Paul Knott, L. F. Hardy, T. R. Wright.

Dame rumor whispers that Omicron is to have a little fraternal rivalry in that a chaptre oP the "Omega Psi Phi frat" is being established here at PITT. The atmosphere seems shrouded in mystery and we anxiously await developments.

Brother Wilber C. Douglas a graduate of the University of Pitt Law School has passed the Penn'a State Board of Examiners.

Announcement has been made of the recent marriage of Brother Scott McCoy Phar. '22 to Miss Beatrice D. Foster of Cincinnati, Ohio.

They are at home a 716 Junilla Street Pittsburgh.

The rushing committee has had its "eagle" eye on some very promising A P A material in the freshman class, among them two athletes who are going to make a name for themselves and school on the track. In closing Omicron send her heartiest for success.

E. H. BANKS Chapter Editor

PHI CHAPTER Ohio University To the Brothers of A P A. Greetings : Phi Chapter begs forgiveness for not having a letter in the last issue of the SPHINX. We have entered upon a new year, a new adminis tration, and a new era in the history of Phi Chapter.

When our delegates returned from Alpha's Convention at Baltimore, our delegates received the most hearty reception of any delegates ever sent out by Phi Chapter. But they were worthy of it. Never before had a delegate been able to instill in the brother members such a determination to do his level best for Phi Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

And we stand 100% perfect in the classroom this year. High standards of scholarship has always been a motto of each one of us and at the close of the past semester each member of the chapter weathered the finals to his own satisfaction.

But we know and realize fully that our chapter is not a perfect chapter and that realization only strengthens our determination to strive harder than ever towards the infinite goal of perfection. We have our dilitary members, of course, but by assigning them places upon the various committees with the faithful workers and trying to make them FEEL, themselves a part of the organization and imbueing them with the true spirit of ALPHAISM, we hope to eradicate them.

In our election of officers for the ensuing year no personal jealousy was shown and the men best quaified to administrate over Phi Chapter were chosen.

They are as follows: Charles Warfield, president: Arthur Wade, vice-president ; Walker Simpson, secretary; Clarence Tocus, corresponding secretary; Randolph Porter, treasurer: Preston H. Mayle, editor.

We sincerely hope and believe that this corps of officers will make a precedent for Phi Chapter and the Fraternity as a whole in excellency and efficiency.

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plans for the coming year and are hard a t work to carry them into effect.

First, we hope to socialize and democratize our immediate community.

Second, we hope to make 1922 the greatest in the "Go to High School—Go to College movement".

Third, to imbue in each member of Phi Chapter the true meaning of Alphaism by making each meeting interesting as well as businesslike.

Wishing you a very successful year for 1922, we are, Fraternally Yours, Preston H. Mayle, Chapter Editor 19 S. Lancaster St. Athens, Ohio

TAU CHAPTER University of Illinois

Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha—Greetings: With the beginning of the new semester, Tau has settled down and is now in the midst of hard work. We are all looking forward to the spring initiation and within a few weeks, Tau will have added a new list of brothers to its growing chapter roll.

A few weeks past, Tau held one of the most unique affairs in the history of this organization. It was the occasion for the selection of the most popular girl in the Twin Cities as "Tau's Best Girl". Out of the sixteen entrants, Miss Elizabeth V. Lewis, a freshman in the University, carried off the honors. The contest is to be an annual one, whose purpose is to promote idealism in womanhood. A portrait in oil will be made by Pledge Wilbur Holloway, of Indianapolis, Ind. Sunday evening, March 26, Tau held its annual program at the Bethel A. M. E. Church.

The occasion was the fifth anniversary.

A crowded house responded enthusiastically to the program, which consisted of .addresses by Brothers Harewood, Clarke, and Wood. Music was furnished by Tau's orchestra.

At last a Negro is gaining fame in athletics at the University.

Pledge George Kyle has made the Freshman Varsity track «iuad and Is the best dash man in the University. In the telegraphic dual meets with the Universities of Michigan and Wisconsin, Pledge Kyle has copped both times in the 50-yard dash. Coach Gill has pronounced him one of the greatest "finds" in a decade. He will receive his sweater in a few weeks.

Possibly the greatest single attraction in the University has been the Tau's basketball team.

This team, the only colored team out ofi 105 entries, copped the division championship, winning nine games straight without suffering a single defeat. So great was their prowess on the basketball court that this team was given the epithet by their white opponents of "Those Black Marvels." A loving cup. symbolic of the division championship of the University, was awarded Tau. The all-star team, picked by the Daily Illinois Is eargerly being watched for, as Brother Waddell and Pledge Bowles were regarded by the University public as two of the best in the University.

Plans are now being formed to make the annual "Go to High School-Go to College" movement the greatest in the annuals of Tau. Under the supervision of Bro. Harewood, an exceptional program is being planned and undoubtedly it will be the greatest affair of its kind ever held in Champaign-Urbana.

With the kindest regards to our sister chapters in Alpha Phi Alpha, we are Fraternally yours, Eugene W. Wood, Chapter Editor.

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ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER Providence, R. I. To the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha: Baby Alpha Gamma has indeed proved itself to be quite a precocious youngster. With something like an eighty per cent representation at Baltimore last Christmas, the Brothers came back fairly bubbling over with spirits, the kind permitted by Mr. Volstead, and plans for the ensuing year.

This year's election of officers resulted in the unanimous re-election of the same corps: Brother Louis L. Redding, President; Brother Howard H. Murphy, Vice-President; Brother Heber Wharton, Treasurer, and Brother Clarence A. Burrell, Secretary. The Brothers were indeed glad to welcome Brother Bureil, who is back for this semester. He is the Chapter's spiritual leader, and honest and efficient worker, and a brother whose constructive ideas have almays been of much valce to the Chapter.

Alpha Gamma held its first initiation on February 10th. They were very ably assisted

by Brothers from Sigma, namely. Brother E. B. Jordain and P. Allen, who very kindly came to Providence to serve Alpha Gamma.

Brother Leo Robinson ,of Beta Chapter Chapter, was also a guest of the Chapter for a few days, and was present at this eventful and memorable affair. Brothers Dr. Andrew Jackson and Atty.

Joseph G. LeCount were made active honorary members, while Roscoe Lewis, of Bambino, was also instructed and duly impressed with the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Alpha Gamma just at present has all eyes focused upon the week of May 15-22. A committee of arrangements comprising Brothers LeCount, chairman ; C. Allen, H. Wharton, J. F. S. Carter, and S. B. Milton, has been appointed to draw up and arrange plans for putting across the best 'Go to High School-Go to College" campaign ever carried on by any chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. There are wonderful opportunities in this section for every valuable and practical service along the line of stimulation among Negro youth to grasp and imbibe the first-class educational advantages that are presented here. Alpha Eta. Sigma, Alpha Gamma, and Zeta Chapters are planning to cooperate in this noble work. To this end a meeting of delegates Prom these chapters has been called for the purpose of discussing methods whereby every community of New England shall in some way receive the message of hope and encouragement that Alpha Phi Alpha is endeavoring to spread throughout the country.

May our sister chapters be successful in their respective "Go to School" campaigns.

Alpha Gamma has recently suffered the loss of one of Its most valuable members, Brother H. Murphy, who left his mother chapter to take up work in a new field of endeavor. The chapter gave a very jolly stag party in his honor on March 14th. which time he was presented with a classy pipe and a tobacco pouch as a token of the esteem and high regard in which he is held by the Brothers of Alpha Gamma. Brother C. J. Allen succeeded him as Vice-President.

In order to promote a high scholastic standing among Negro students at Brown University, Alpha Gamma has offered a prize of twenty-five dollars to that student whose college work during the semester excels the others in point of scholarship. Already the spirit of friendly competition is keen among the Brothers who are desiring of keeping the award within the Chapter.

The Brothers are now interested in a play which is to be produced soon in conjunction with other students at the University. Under the

able coaching of our good President, Brother L. L. Redding, it is bound to be a success.

Alpha Gamma sends out hearty fraternal regards and best wishes to her sister chapters for success in heir various undertakings.

CHESTER ALLEN, Chapter Editor, Alpha Gamma Chapter.

ETA CHAPTER ISetv York, N. Y. Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha: Eta Chapter sends heartfelt greetings to the other chapters. The new administration has entered upon its work with zeal and determination to excel the records which were made in past years. Since our last report to the SPHINX, "new blood" has entered our group. Among those who have been thoroughly impressed with the meaning and significance of Alpha Phi Alpha three are active honorary, namely, Dr. Charles H. Roberts, Dr. Leo Fitz Nearon, and Dr. Godfrey Nurse. In addition to these honorary brothers, nine candidates "ran successfully the Alpha Phi Alpha gauntlet." Napoleon Barnes, Lucius Brown. George C. Calloway, William Green, Dorland J. Henderson, Darnley Howard, Grady D. Kirkland, John L. Procope, and Walter W. Scott, all registered students of the reputable schools of Greater New York, are now fullfledged Alpha Phi Alpha men. Needless to say the twelve candidates represent what is generally conceded to be the "cream of New York."

Eta Chapter was favored with the aid of visiting brothers from Nu and Sigma Chapters. Already the new brothers have entered whole-heartedly into the work of our chapter.

After the impressive ceremony at the Alpha Physical Culture Club the new and older brothers joined in an informal meeting of* the chapter, after which a "slight repast" was. enjoyed.

In short, Eta Chapter "put it over".

Plans have been consummated for a banquet next month in honor of the new brothers. Arrangements have been made also for the visit of the Vice-President. A spirit of helpfulness and a desire to make Eta Chapter the leading one of the fraternity prevades our group. The accomplishments of our brothers are well felt in the schools of New York. Many have made honor grades ; several have made varsity teams.

Suffice it to say that Eta Chapter is doing her utmost in all affairs that will rectuca to the honor and piestige of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Fraternally yours, FREDERICK D. GARNDNER. Chapter Editor.

IOTA CHAPTER Syracuse, IV. Y.

Dear Brother:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; At the recent election of officers of Iota Chapter, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Brother R. E. Boudurent , 302 Cedar Street, president; Brother J. A. Carter 302 Street, vice-president: Brother J. Allen Corew, 709 Orange Street, secretary; Brother John A. Claire, 307 Forewan Avenue, treasurer; Brother Fred C. Douglass, 307 Forewan Avenue, sergeant-at-arms.

Fraternally Yours.

JAMES ALLEN COREW 709 Orange Street, Syracuse, N. Y.

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BETA CHAPTER Washington, D. C. Greetings: Since the last issue of the SPHINX, Beta has been very happy to have the following brothers as guests at the House: W. Leo Hansbury, Sigma, who delivered lectures at Dunbar High School and the University, on the possibilities of Africa; James Henry and Irving Underbill, Psi; W. B. Jackson, Montclair, N. J. ; Luther White, Sigma; General Vice-President, J. H. Hillburn, Delta Lambda; E. Luther Brooks, of Nu, who represented the Delta Rho Forensic Society of Lincoln University, a t a conference of Inter-collegiate debaters here ; Dr. H. I. Wilson, Beta Alumnus; Dr. J. P. Sampson, Beta Alumnus, Asbury Park, N. J. Brother Dr. and Mrs. John B. Walker, of Canton, Ohio, are rejoicing over the arrival of John B., J r . ; also Brother "Bolzus" and Mrs. John Holmes are the proud parents of John, Jr. Brother Victor R. Daly is living up to his reputation as a real "live wire" in his new relations here in Washington as business manager of the Negro Journal of American History.

As a result of having won first place in the men's singles at the New York State, Philadelphia, and Baltimore Tennis Tournaments, and the men's doubles at the National Tournament, Washington, D. C , last summer, Brother Sylvester Smith has been given highest tennis rating for 1921 by the Rating Committee.

Captain ' Em" Fuller, Leo Holton, and Manager Gay Howell were among the Varsity football men to be awarded sweaters and letters for their services during the season of 1921 On March 9th, Beta introduced Ardneze Dash, and Professor Cecille C. Cohen into the fold of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Dash is a Senior Dental student. He is a former basketball star at the College of the City of New York, and is well known in eastern. basketball circles as a basketball player and coach. Brother Cohen is a graduate of Fisk and the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, and is now connected with the faculty of the Howard Conservatory of Music.

He rendered a piano recital at the University on March 31st.

On March 25th, at Howard University, there was organized the Delta Sigma Chi' Honorary Fraternity for inter-collegiate debaters. Represenatives were present from Lincoln, Union, and Howard Universities. Brother J. Garland Wood, Beta, was elected Provisional President and Brother E. Luther Brooks, Nu, SecretaryTreasurer.

In the absence of a Varsity basketball team this year, the University has organized a University Basketball League, comprising teams representing the various classes, clubs, and fraternities. Beta is represented by a strong team, 'The Collegiate Lightning Five," practically the same team which defeated Nu at the Convention in Baltimore. The "Lightning Five" to date has an undefeated record and is a strong contender for the Loving Cup which has been offered the winner by the University. The team is as follows: Brothers Gay Howell, manager ; Ardneze Dash, coach; Eddie Lowry, captain; Shep Wright, Cliff Clarkson and George Johnson, (ex-Howard Varsity) ; Curtis Oarr (ex-Lincoln Varsity) ; Leo Holton, Walter Harmon, Lynwood Henry.

The fourteenth annual reception of Beta Chapter given Friday, March 24th, was undoubtedly the most brilliant affair i n t h e history of the Chapter. This was the first function to be given by a college group In the new and spacious ballroom of the Lincoln Colonnade. The affair was

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chaperoned by Mrs. A. M. Curtis, Mrs. Gabrlelle Pelham, Miss Marie Hardwick, and Mrs Portia Daniels. Among the invited guests of the fraternity were: Mesdames T. JSJ. Jones, E. D. Williston, George W. Cook, BJmmett J. Scott, W. A. Warfleld, S. L. Carson, E. C. Williams, St. Elmo Brady, C. E. Lucas, D. W. Edmunds, Charlesi 32. Burch, Kel,ty Miller, Emory BT Smith, W. B. Garvin, W. Calvin Chase, Jr., Lillian Childs Russell, William G. Lofton, O. D. Pyles, and Misses Willie Mae Finkley, Mary E. Wright, Delia A. Prioleau, Mildred L. Wright, Sarah T. Sumner, Gladys V. Turner, * Evelyn Lightner, E'rances Stephenson, Frances Smith, Bernice Hughes, Gweydolyn Redding, ISarah A nu ild, Gertrude E. C\irtis, Margaret C. George, Charlotte George, Blmulel Nelsom, Ruby Duffey, Dorothea West, Geraldine Neal, Ermena L. Trent, Thelma Stephenson, Ruth E. Buckingham, Alberta Epps, Florence McNorton, Caroline Calloway, Lucille Moore, Audrey Wilson, Grace Bond, Jessie Parks, Elnora Mclntyre, Leronua Badham, B. Beatrice Scott, Fannie Hurst, Harriet B. S. Wright, Lois MacBeth, Martha Jones, Margaret W. Lawrence, Margaret C. Smith, Thomas Herriot, Helen I. Webb, Christine B. Moore, Bernice N. Sewell, Ethel L. Skinner, Stella Mae Skinner, Lillian R. Skinner, Aileen Harris, Lucy C. Cash, Bessie Russell, Evelyn B. Scott, Jessie Atkins, Christine C. Irving, Sadie A. Rice, Hazel M. Lee. Brothers J, G. McRae, G. D. McDanieis, J. C. ^hambers, and Butler, of Delta Lambda; E. Luther Brooks, Nu, and Eugene L. C. Davidson, Eta, were among the visiting brothers present.

Much credit is due Brother W. Leroy Berry, chairman of the reception committee, fbr the success of the affair.

GEORGE L. JOHNSON. Chapter Editor.

UPSILON CHAPTER Lawrence, Kansas Brothers: Again we extend our hand In greeting.

February 17th, invitation was held for Pledges Doxey Wilkerson and Walter Page. Both came across "the sands" like regular fellows and are now wearing the seven jewels. Wilkerson hails from K. C. Kansas, and Page comes from K. C Mo. Our basketball team ended a stellar season by defeating the Lawrence Athletic Club in a score —well, fellows, it's a shame to tell! Our 'nine" is getting into trim for a season on the diamonds. Brother Tolson is the coach.

Upsllon is presenting a short play—"Do Men Gossip?"—at Lincoln High School, Kansas City, Missouri, April 15th, in connection with the "Go to College" movement being conducted by Beta Lambda Chapter in Kansas City, Mo. And do men gossip? You'd be surprised.

Brother Norval Barksdale is our chapter linguist. One of his articles recently appeared in a French magazine, "L'Opinion". Bro. Barksdale is also a member of Cercle Francais, a University club composed of advanced students of the French language. He recently gave an exceptionally interesting lecture on "Gothic Architecture" before this club. This lecture received considerable commendation from the Instructors in the department. Bro. Barksdale, "Spark", as we call him, says that he intends to "parley voo" in gay Paree some day.

Upsilon can now boast of an orchestra composed of brothers with syncopated musical inclination. This combination is going to inoculate 'pep" into our "Go To College" program while

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the rest of the brothers sing that entomological lyric which commemorates the athletic agility with which "one grasshopper hopped upon another grasshopper's back."

Say, do you remember that Jayhawk told me a few months ago all about a certain brother who "loaned" his pin to an A. K. A.? Well, Jayhawk told me the other day that Brother Chauncey Jones had loaned his pin to Miss Ruth Washington, an A. K. A. Yes, and methinks his heart went with itâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but we'll see ! I've got Jayhawk watching them !

The Freshmen meetings are still in progress.

The object of these meetings is to train the younger men in matters off organization and to cultivate a closer relationship among the men.

Short talks are given at these meetings by some of the initiated men.

Well, so long, brothers! Upsilon wishes all of you the best of luck. And that's that 'till the next SPHINX. Yours, NEAL HERRIPORD. ....

Cor. Secretary.

EPSILON-LAMBDA CHAPTER St. Louis, Mo. Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha Greetings: The above date was a red letter occasion for Epsilon Lambda, because of the enthusiasm, and brotherly spirit manifested at the meeting at the residence of Brother Frank Thurman, and because the repast served was one such as those about which we read in delicatessen histories but which we ourselves seldom eat.

With the exception of Brothers Cole, Gossin and Wilson who were ill, and Brother Callis who was In Chicago, every man was in his place eagerly making suggestions about the McGhee Cup which will be left In St. Louis next year in a place that is already prepared for it, and talking about the coming "Go to High School, Go to College" campaign.

Elaborate plans are in the making for this event, for Brother Bowles in hustling night and day covering St. Louis and East St. Louis, Illinois, gathering material for the Educational Committee of which he is Chairman. ' Brother Watts has spoken to the Graduating Class of Summer High School concerning going to college, has held a meeting in which all pupils were told about the advantages of high school training, and how to finish high school, and has organized a flying squadron of speakers by means of which he will get to every one oft the 6,000 Negro School children in St. Louis the slogan "Go to High School, Go to College."

In the recent school tax election Brothers Evans. Watts, Wilson, Scott, Easter .Hampton and Gray were active workers, lending valuable aid to the Citizens Committee. By a 3 to 1 vote those who believed that the present school tax of 85 per centum should be maintained for the next four years carried the day. This will add approximately $40,000,000 to the public school treasury, and will mean more colored schools in the near future.

Brother Jones in connection with the work of the Educational Committee is sponsoring an open Forum for the city of St. Louis.

The brothers are enthusiastically preparing to greet the 1922 Convention 100 per cent in every phase of the Fraternity's work, and in connection with this Brother Simms, Sergeantat-Arms conducts a ritual test at every meeting.

Brother Jones is worshiping at the feet of the

muse composing a song for Alpha Phi Alpha.

Through the efforts of Exalted Honorary A. E. Malone, the Chapter was able to give to Mr. John Jackson, a recent Sumner graduate, a scholarship in the Indiana Business Unlverstly.

Mr. Clobare Broussard, holder of the Epsilon Lambda scholarship at the Universtiy of Chicago, is proving worthy ofi the trust Imposed in him.

The brothers are preparing to offer the second Chapter scholarship to a worthy High School graduate of the class of June, 1922.

Hoping that every brother who reads this will plan to be a member of the gang that camps out in St. Louis, December, 1922, I am Very Fraternally, ROBERT P. WATTS Corresponding Secretary

SIGMA CHAPTER Boston, Mass.

Brothers in A. P. A : Greetings: â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The die has been cast and Alpha Phi Alpha now has a Sigma Chapter in Boston, and a new separate Alpha Eta Chapter at Harvard. In this division the true fraternal spirit has been uppermost and A. P. A.'s success at each seat has in no way been Jeopardized.

There is a keen brotherly rivalry between the two chapters, which has awakened the dormant powers in. each group. Rejoice with us, Brothers! To evoke the concealed, unapparent, latent genius of one brother and to direct it to the spheres in which it most fitted to excel, is one of the highest ends of enlightened Alphaism.

Sigma has already driven stakes from which all may test movement and direction through the days to come. Everything is moving. The Sigma Chapter suite will be formally opened April 1st, at the "Unit" No. 558 Massachusetts avenue, with an old fashioned smoker. The following week, Alpha Eta is invited by Sigma to join in a "good fellowship" entertainment and to plan for the "Go to High School-Go to College" campaign.

Hand in hand for Alpha Phi Alpha.

CLIFTON R. WHARTON, Chapter Editor.

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-GENERAL OFFICERSPRESIDENT—S. S. BOOKER, 1619 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md. SECRETARY—NORMAN McGHEE, Howard University, Washington, D. C. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT—J. H. HIDBURN, 1944 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md. SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT—RAYMOND P. ALEXANDER, Austin Hall, Cambridge, Mass.

TREASURER—HOMER COOPER, 5059 S. State Street, Chicago, 111.

EDITOR SPHINX—CARL MURPHY, 628 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore, Md. COMMISSION—DANIEL W. BOWLES, 1311 A Market St., St. Louis, Mo.; HOMER COOPER, 5059 S. State St., Chicago, 111.; LUCIUS L. McGEE, 900 East Fourth St., Oklahoma City, Okla.; WILLIAM J. POWELL, 602 E. Clark Street, Champaign, 111.; R. O. LANIER, Lincoln University, P a . ; HOMER S. BROWN; WILMOTH H. BAKER, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio.

-OFFICIAL DIRECTORYALPHA CHAPTER, Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y.—Cyril G. Bow, President; F. Leslie Thompson, Secretary, 411 E. State Street, Ithaca, N. Y. BETA CHAPTER, Howard University, Washington, D. C.—Jos. R. Jones, President; M. G. Edmonds, Secretary, 2447 Georgia Avenue, N. W. GAMMA CHAPTER, Virginia Union University, Richmond, Va.—P. L. Henry, President; R. O. Daniel, Secretary.

ETA CHAPTER—President, W. K. Saunders; Secretary, Arnett G. Lindsay, 181 W. 135th St., Y. M. C. A , New York, N. Y. EPSILON CHAPTERv University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan.—W. B. Butler, President; B. V. LAWSON, 210 Glenn Avenue, Secretary.

THETA CHAPTER. University of Chicago, Northwestern Illinois, Chicago, 111.—President, Wm. L. Dawson; Secretary, Gordon H. Simpson, 4104 Vincennes Avenue.

IOTA CHAPTER, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y.—R. G. Bondurant, President; James A. Carew, Secretary, 302 Cedar Street.

KAPPA CHAPTER, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio—President, Alphonso Smith, 144 W. 9th Avenue; Secretary, S. P. Berry.

MU CHAPTER, University of Minnesota—President, M. W. Fields, 730 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul, Minn. ; Secretary, B. Snider, University of Minnesota.

NU CHAPTER, Lincoln University, Pa.—F. T. Wilson, President; L. E. Brooks, Secretary, Lincoln University, Pa. OMICRON CHAPTER, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa.—President, J. Horace Bynoe; Secretary, H. S. Brown.

P H I CHAPTER, Athens, Ohio—President, Chas. Warfleld, 19 S. Lancaster St.; Secretary, Walker Simpson, Smith and College Streets.

XI CHAPTER, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio.—President, Vernon S. Gordon; A M. Jones, Secretary.

PI CHAPTER—Case School of Applied Science, Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio—President, Robt. S. Martin, 6208 Quincy Ave.; Corresponding Sec'y, Ben]. J. Smith, 2297 E. 101st St. RHO CHAPTER, Philadelphia, Pa.—President, W. F. Jerrick ; Secretary, Theo. R. Penny, 1724 Christian St., Philadelphia, Pa, „ SIGMA CHAPTER, Boston, Mass.—President, W. F. Brown, 27 Warwick St.; Secretary, J. E. Martin, Jr., 143 Highland Street.

TAU CHAPTER, University of Illinois, Champaign, 111.—President, B. Franklin Gordon, 602 E. Clark St.; Secretary, Addison C. Moseley.

UPSILON CHAPTER, University ofl Kansas, Lawrence, Kans.—President, Geo. Tolson ; Corresponding Secretary, Neal Herriford.

CHI CHAPTER, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.—President, W. D. Brown; Corresponding Secretary, L. L. Hubbard.

PSI CHAPTER, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.—President, Preston C. Johnson; Corresponding Secretary, Wallace W. Carney, 2123 Master St., Philadelphia, Pa. ZETA CHAPTER, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.—President, A. J. Allison, 24 Dickerman Street; Secretary, F. W. Wells, 101 Foote Street.

• ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.—President, Clinton R. Moorman, 3214 Beresford Ave.; Secretary, A. J. Hall, 2713 Alms Place.

ALPHA-BETA CHAPTER, Talladega College—E. A. Lanier, Secretary, Talladega, Alabama.

ALPHA-GAMMA CHAPTER—President, L. L. Redding; Secretary, C. A. Burrell, 297 Thayer Street, Providence, R. I. .»•.«• ALPHA-DELTA CHAPTER, University of Southern California—President, Bert McDonald, 927 Birch St., Los Angeles, Calif. , .„•_,._. „., THETA-LAMBDA CHAPTER, Dayton, Ohio—President, O. O. Morris, 430 West 5th Street; Secretary, H. S. Walker. « _ .

ALPHA-ZETA CHAPTER—President, Alexander Washington; Secretary, Edgar Saunders, Institute W Va ALPHA-ETA CHAPTER—President, E. B. Jourdain, 1 Weld Hall; Secretary, J. W. Hughley, 21 Parker St., Cambridge, Mass. _„__-_ T T ALPHA-LAMBDA CHAPTER, Louisville, Ky.—President, Dr. Wilson Ballard; Secretary, L. Lee Brown, 1006 West Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. BETA-LAMBDA CHAPTER. Kansas City, Mo.—President, O. D. Pyles, 1201 E. 18th St.; I. F. Bradley, Secretary, 400 Haskell Ave., Kansas City, Kans.

GAMMA-LAMBDA CHAPTER, Detroit, Mich.—President, John C. Dancy; Secretary, Harry DELTA-LAMBDA CHAPTER—Dr. S. B. Hughes, President, 1413 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, EPSILON-LAMBDA CHAPTER—St. Louis, Mo.—President, Geo. W. Buckner, 2329 Market St.; Secretary, Jos. H. B. Evans, 4241 W. Cote Brillaint.

—_„••• ZETA-LAMBDA CHAPTER, Norfolk, Va.—President, G. W. C. Brown, Tidewater Bank, 738 Church St., Norfolk, Va.; Secretary, H. S. Stanback, 913 Glasgow St., Portsmouth, Va.