The SPHINX | Winter 1922 | Volume 8 | Number 6 192200806

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General President Issues Advance Notice Of Legislative Program For 15th Convention

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ifteen years have passed and we are still ded towards the goal. Our numbers tve increased and our influence has spread iroughout the country.

We have accomplished a few things that ive meant much to the growth and delopment of our youth. Former convene s have enacted good measures, but, no ivention has been called upon to settle many decisive issues, far-reaching is>•*. as the 15th annual convention that Beta in St. Louis during the last week in •cember.

The important issues are—first, the dermination of our attitude toward the Ini-Fiaternity Council, an organizaion that ill have supervision of all college Greek tter fraternities and sororities, the most Ivanced step in Fraternalism among Negro udents.

Secondly, the Convention must perfect a i ducational program for 1923, a nana 1 program more constructive and coiratlve in its plans of prosecution. rhirdly, it is the task of the coming conltion to decide upon a place for our tonal headquarters and the perfecting of

methods whereby such a project can be realized. This will be the culmination of a propaganda commenced about five years ago.

Fourthly, the time has come for the leaders of all groups to pool their interest for one common cause. Our fraternity, although, a representative college group devote more time to establish a program on civic and economic affairs, thus, serving not only our group, but all peoples.

There are many strictly fraternal matters that must claim our attention; the same will be presented in due time. We must face every issue squarely and settle the same upon its merit. I therefore, appeal to every craftsman for a season of prayer, provoking the blessings of God upon our plans upon our men, upon our race and upon the races of MANKIND. Our slogan, "WE SHALL. SUCCEED, WE CANNOT FAIL." S. S. BOOKKK, General President.

LOVE'S FOUNTAIN O, come to the fountain pure and upright, Where the s p i r i t watera are flowing aright, W h e r e the h e a l i n g v i r t u e s of A I* A a b i d e s , W i t h e s t e e m i n g m a n d a t e s and combining ties.

CHORUS It is Alpha Phi Alpha t h a t we sing w i t h pride, W h e r e the noble mid h e a r t y reside, Wi- love yon so dearly in the midst of our roam, Until we gladly come rollicking home.

V i r t u e s ttre r e a l , Oh d e a r APA m i n e , Candor, fidelity duly a r e t h i n e , We . hi-risli thy p r e c e p t ! and d e a r A P A f r a m e , And d e n y i n g , no never, a b r o t h e r we i-laim.

X. W. HUDSON, XI Chapter

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NEGRO BUSINESS FAILURES - T H E I R CONSEQUENCES Article No. 2, by Bcnj. T. Johnson, Accountant and Assistant to Treasurer, Babson Inst., Wcllceley Hills, Mass.

P e r h a p s t h e g r e a t e s t h a n d i c a p to the g r o w t h of Negro e n t e r p r i s e h a s been t h e high m o r t a l i t y of our v e n t u r e s into business a n d finance. T h e biggest p a r t of o u r economic history is s t r e w n with business failures a n d t h e e x p l a n a t i o n s thereof. T h e e n o r m o u s losses, t h o u s a n d s upon t h o u s a n d s — t o m y personal knowledge h u n d r e d s of t h o u s a n d s of d o l l a r s — w h i c h h a v e been lost in one w a y or a n o t h e r in t h e past fifty y e a r s have caused our people to r e g a r d with suspicion a l m o s t every u n d e r t a k i n g of a corp o r a t e n a t u r e . Our business men h a v e been slow to learn t h a t a l m o s t as a m a t t e r of self-interest, If not a s a m a t t e r of plain honesty, it Is b e t t e r to deal m o r e t h a n fairly w i t h t h e public. Business, t h o organized for profit, MUST serve a public end. This i.s an ethical point which a good m a n y h a v e to l e a r n t h r u cold, costly, experience.

If failure Is t h e price of l e a r n i n g t h a t t h e only solid foundation of business is service, then we h a v e paid our s h a r e in full. T h e o u t s t a n d i n g mile-posts of o u r business life h e r e in A m e r i c a record failure. T h e y a r e as follow: 1868—The 14th A m e n d m e n t was a d o p t e d a n d legalized t h e r i g h t of N e groes a n y w h e r e in t h e United States t o e n g a g e in any occupation t h e y desired.

1873—The F r e e d m e n ' s Savings B a n k & T r u s t Co., failed a n d t h e loss d e stroyed faith in N e g r o e n t e r p r i s e for a n u m b e r of y e a r s .

1888—The first N e g r o b a n k s were o r ganized. In 1888 t h e Capital Savings B a n k of W a s h i n g t o n , D. C , b e g a n business. ( L a t e r failed.) . 1889—The T r u e R e f o r m e r s B a n k of Richmpnd, and the Mutual Bank & T r u s t Co., of C h a t t a n o o g a began business. ( L a t e r b o t h failed.)

1890—The P e n n y Savings B a n k of Birmingham, Ala., b e g a n business. ( L a t e r failed.)

1900—The N a t i o n a l Negro Business L e a g u e w a s organized.

1912—The S t a n d a r d Life I n s u r a n c e Co., of A t l a n t a , Ga., w a s organized.

This w a s t h e first colored Old Line, legal reserve I n s u r a n c e c o m p a n y . The d a w n of a new era.

1912-1922—The transition period w be t a k e n u p in Article 3. " T h e P r e s e S t a t u s of Negro Business."

In outlining t h e above business fail I h a v e not a t t e m p t e d to explain a n y ca Statistics on business tell us t h e story . t h e cause of business failures. (1) Number of Failures F a i l u r e s due t o —

1912 1913 P.C. P.C. Incompetence 30 28.6 Inexperience 4.6 5.1 Lack of Capital 29.7 29.2 Unwise credits 2 2.6 F a i l u r e s of o t h e r s 1.3 1.9 Extravagance .7 .8 Neglect 2 2 Competition 1.9 2.3 Specific conditions 16.5 15.3 Speculation .8 1.1 Fraud 10.3 11.1 100

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1914 P.C. 28 5.6 29.4 2.5 1.8 .9 2.2 3 16.4 .7 9.5 100

In a large m e a s u r e , tho causes of N business failures a r e little different w h a t is indicated h e r e . Of course ( failure is s u r r o u n d e d by its own partii set of difficulties and it would be unfa make any general statement without a d a n t evidence. Nevertheless, it is not m u c h to say t h a t inexperience, lack of ital, a n d fraud h a v e played their role . often t h a n a n y of t h e o t h e r causes.

T u r n i n g m o r e directly to t h e . quences of Negro business failures, w e t h a t t h e destruction of faith a n d confid in t h e g r e a t masses of colored people been t h e biggest cost of r e p e a t e d falh T h e price of a business failure can neve e s t i m a t e d by t h e excess of liabilities assets or t h e inability to pay debts. A it Is t r u e t h a t these failures h a v e r u n millions of dollars, w h e n one stops to : lize t h e intangible consequences t h e becomes incalculable.

This t r u t h becomes m o r e evident v w e stop to consider t h a t 9 5 % of all busi t r a n s a c t i o n s a r e p u t t h r u in some for credit. T h e basis of credit is confid W h e n faith is destroyed t h e business s t u r e w i t h e r s a n d refuses to b e a r fruit.

In t h e simpler economic conditions of ier times, w h e n dealing w a s m o r e dl e n o r m o u s lines of credit w e r e not requ B u t in t h e past fifty years w i t h a const: increasing complexity in business,

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character, and confldence are 95% of ife of an enterprise. rry this lodge one step further, ie highest evolution of modern business nization, namely, the corporation, we that its success is more and more decut upon the amount of capital which be mobilized by a single enterprise. capitalization of any large corporation go into millions of dollars. The capltion of tho Pennsylvania Railroad is ar from a billion dollars. Such figures igniftcant because they stand for a big, i active work which could not have accomplished without faith. They go into the background of this country's y, and show how it was made— led out of uninviting vastness by the litable will of men. Just plain cold s represent the gigantic story of the ing, in two or three generations, of the «t type of civilization in the trackless, iponslve plains in the Middle and Far All these things have been made ble thru faith and vision. "We walk itli and not by sight." (3) t another result of Negro business failias been the reluctance of our people t money into almost anything except state. (4) Real estate, tho safe and able, if wisely handled, is at most, a conservative investment. We have ably failed to keep pace with the oplities which have been offered in our !al life. There are numerous ines showing that original investors in us businesses have reaped considerable • example: (5) 0 invested in Burrough Adding Mareturned $41,340.

0 invested in Welsbach Mantle re1 $50,000.

0 invested in Westlnghouse Air s returned $47,000. invested in Bell Telephone returned 100.

0 Invested in National Cash Register led $42,000.

10 invested in Duplex Rubber Tire red $125,000.

IO invested in American Radiator red $49,000. i slowness of our people to invest in enterprises of this character tho, may counted for in one other way, namely, -reat losses which have occurred in financing" (6) and get-rich-quick les of grafters. The uninformed are s preyed upon by such men as Ponzi romoters of worthless securities. The devices (7) used to inveigle the uniting public into buying fraudulent are almost entirely unknown by the m the street and the consequence Is is experience is costly. Instinctively, ore, our people recoil from almost all

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speculative enterprises whether they are good or bad.

It may be said with truth, however, that our business has been what we have made It. A great many enterprises have failed.

A few have prospered. Some have been kept small for the reason that our business leaders have refused to delegate authority because they dared not trust anyone. It is the aftermath of a period of failure and learning. The causes He deep in the following philosophy.

"Every act rewards itself, or in other words, integrates itself In a two-fold manner: First, in the thing or in real nature; and, secondly, in the circumstances or In apparent nature. Men call the circumstances retribution. . . . Because of the dual constitutions of things, in labor as in life, there can be no cheating. The thief steals from himself. The swindler swindles himself. For the real price of labor is knowledge and virtue, whereof wealth and credit are signs These ends of labor cannot be answered but by real exertions of mind; and in obedience to pure motives . . . . The law of nature is do the thing and you shall have power; but they who do not the thing have not the power . . . . The absolute balance of Give and Take, the doctrine that everything has its price, and If that price is not paid, not that thing but something else Is obtained, and that It is impossible to get anything without its price, Is not less sublime in the columns of a ledger than in the budgets of states, in the laws of light and darkness, in all action and reaction of nature."

RALPH WALDO EMERSON. (1) Enduring Investments, Roger W. Brtwon, page 2 (2) Fundamentals of Prosperity, Bubson, Roger W. page 19.

(3) Life of James J. II111, Pyle, J. a. Vol II page 894 (4) The writer has on his desk at present a letter from one of our largest Kogro concern, in which Ow manager refuses to even think of plircbMng <"!"• • atoik or a bond.

(5) Enduring Investments, Babaon, Roger W. page 103.

(8) Frenzied Finance, Lawson, Thomas W. (T) Financial Policy of Corporations, Dewing, A. S. Vol II, page 160.

Meet Me Inn §to L o o k

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GREEK LETTER FRATERNITY TO TAKE THE CITY St. Louis Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Is Beaming With Enthusiasm, Looking Forward To Coming of Annual Conclave During Yuletide The St. Louis Chapter of the Alpha Phi tion of the Alpha Phi Alpha Christmas.

Alpha will be host to the General ConvenApproxlmately 1,000 delegates and guests are expected to throng the homes and hotels of the city between December 23, 1922, and January 1, 1922. With St. Louis keeping opejt house during the holiday season, the city is promised a round of thrills not remembered in the experience of the oldest citizens, even.

Delegates will come from all the large universities in the country at which Negro students are enrolled in appreciable numbers. Among these are men who have won honors in every phase of school life— scholastic and academic. In addition, men representing the highest success in active life will add force, wisdom and dignity to the sessions.

The twenty odd Alpha Phi Alpha men of St. Louis are enthusiastically working under the guidance of President Geo. W. Buckner to make the convention an unprecedented success.

Machinery to insure pleasant and profitable sessions and an endless round of social activities has been put into operation, and already is heard the ringing of the bells to usher in the fifteenth annual conclave of this, the first and laxgest Negro Greek letter fraternity, the greatest event on the Alpha Phi Alpha calendar.

All in all, the Epsilon Lambda Chapter has assumed tremendous responsibility in acting as host to these hundreds of guests, but the enthusiasm evinced at the meeting of Thursday, Sept. 21st, was such as to insure every success to the fifteenth annual convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha.

ROBERT P. WATTS. —St. Louis Argus.

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WHO'S WHO IN A. P. A ?

R r o t h e r W i l l i a m S a u n d e r s Scarborough, M. A, I X . I>.

I'll . P . , of XI C h a p t e r , former p r e s i d e n t of Wilhorforee I'ni versify, is a g r a d u a t e of Oberlin College, H e is the Hllthor of a Greek text-hook tile llrst and only Greek book ever w r i t t e n by a Negro. T h i s boos w a s widely tised in both w h i t e a n d enlored schools of the c o u n t r y , and especially in the N o r t h . I t was published by A. S. B a r n e s & Co.. New York. H e has also w r i t t e n a t r e a t i s e e n t i t l e d , " T h e R i r d s of Aris t o p h a n e s — A Theory of I n t e r p r e t a t i o n " , aside from subjects, c l a s s i e s t archaeological, sociological and n u m e r o u s t r a c t s a n d p a m p h l e t s , covering a v a r i e t y of r a c i a l . He has w r i t t e n many p a p e r s for various so c i c t i c s to which he belongs, especially the riiilologicn Society.

Dr. Scarborough has long been a c o n t r i b u t o r to th press of his c o u n t r y , i n c l u d i n g tile l e a d i n g magazinet He has been for m a n y y e a r s t h e e x e g e t i c a ] editor o the A. M. E. Church Sunday-school p u b l i c a t i o n s .

Ii< is a member of a n u m b e r of learned s o c i e t i e s : Amerl can Philological, A m e r i c a n Dialect, A m e r i c a n Soeia Science. Archaeological I n s t i t u t e of America, American Spelling R e f o r m , American Folk-lore, American Modern L a n g u a g e , A m e r i c a n Political and Social Science, the E g y p t i a n Exploration Fund Association, e m y , The American .lapan Society. New York Academy N a t i o n a l Geographical Society. A m e r i c a n Negro .tender Science and Affiliated Societies, the Society for E n c o u r a g e m e n t of A r t s - M a n u f a c t u r e s and Commerce London, E n g l a n d . a Society founded over two hundred y e a r s ago. He has several t i m e s been one of the b vlted o r a t o r s a t t h e Lincoln League B a n q u e t of th S t a t e of Ohio, l i e w a s appointed by the Governor o Ohio a d e l e g a t e to Hie National Conference in St tiOUiS in the i n t e r e s t of Negro Education. l i e was till only Negro r e p r e s e n t a t i v e on the Hoard of the Lincoln Memorial Association of Ohio, which is preside over by the Governor, lie is a m e m b e r of the Leagu to Enforce Peace of which Chief J u s t i c e 'i'nft is Prea D a r i n g the war he w a s a member of the Pood Com mission for the S t a t e of Ohio and was also appointed by ihe Governor of the S t a t e as a member oi th.

N a t i o n a l Council of Defense. Me also assisted it looking a f t e r Colored Labor in Ohio to the end o a i d i n g in W a r Movements. l i e w a s a m e m b e r of tic Republican Advisory C o m m i t t e e of Ohio, appointed a the suggestion of Senator (now P r e s i d e n t ) H a r d i n g . \ s W a r P r e s i d e n t of Wilherforee U n i v e r s i t y he •<o l i th for tained the s t u d e n t s ' Army T r a i n i n g Co U n i v e r s i t y , s u s t a i n e d by the I'. S G o v e r n m e n t , l a t e r secured the. Reserve Officers' T r a i n i n g Corps a t h e U n i v e r s i t y , which i n s t i t u t i o n sent l a r g e contingenl of s t u d e n t s to the t r a i n i n g . a m p s and e y e r s e a s He w a s a d e l e g a t e to the E c u m e n i c a l Method s, Con ference held In London, In 11)01. r e p r e s e n t i n g t h . ^ c:„, Methodist Episcopal Church, and w a s in a t t e n d nuce upon the t n l v e r s n l Race Confess In Londo mil r e p r e s e n t i n g Wilherforee U n i v e r s i t y , of w i n . ! . he was p r e s i d e n t . l i e w a s a p p o i n t e d d e l e g a t e to the E c u m e n i c a l Conference which w a s held m Loudon E n g l a n d . S e p t e m b e r 8-16, 11121. He also a t t e n d . . 1 II.. m e e t i n g of the I n t e r n a t i o n a l Classical Association at Oambrdge U n i v e r s i t y . C a m b r i d g e England August e.f, I92i; IIS one of the r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of t h e American Philological Association.

W h i l e abroad l'rofessor Scarborough t r a v e l e d e x t e n sively l i e visited the battlefields of Erance and of « and t h e spot t h a t m a r k s the b a t t i e i a f " W a t e r loo Mum o t h e r places of i n t e r e s t were visited, sue) London, P a r i s , R o m e , N a p l e s .

Florence Venice Milan Geneva. S w i t z e r l a n d , C a m b r i d g e . Oxford. Edit b u r g Glnsoow, t h e h a u n t s of S h a k e s p e a r e , SI rat ford on \'von, ond m a n y f a m o u s spots of Europe.

Dt Sarboroiigh has spent t h r e e s u m m e r s in Enrol. and is well known t h e r e . One e n t i r e summer «ra spent on the Rhine in G e r m a n y . lie is now the A s s i s t a n t in F a r m Studies, t uite.

S t a t e s D e p a r t m e n t of A g r i c u l t u r e , bciig a p p o i n t e d h President Harding.

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What Do I Mean to

Alpha Phi Alpha?

"What does Alpha Phi Alpha mean to me?"

Thin the question which doubtless Is asked by every tpha Phi Alpha man who has paused from the colge world Into the maelstrom of life's activities, nt this question, which on Its face seems logical, not !/ loses sight of the primary object, of the fraternity (1 tin- responsibility of its members but aRks for a •suit without first supplying a cause. The proper lesion should be, "WHAT DO I MEAN TO ALPHA II ALPHA?" Alpha Phi Alpha means to you in oportlon to what you mean to Alpha Phi Alpha. lie cause Is the measure of the result. There can ) no real result without a real cause.

During the past fifteen years, since our fraternity a^ organized at Cornell University, there has no Miht been much progress in the number of chapters id in increase of membership. There has alfo been re thinking members of the Negro race and in the uch gained in the wny of increased prestige among cognition given the fraternity by the officials of the iding American colleges and universities.

The rive nlso been added many of the outstanding leaders the colored people to onr membership.

There is • resented in Alpha Phi Alpha the actual flower of j young Negro college men and the dominant leaders to mould the thought of our race. During the period nt our organization has been in existence its officer rsonnel has been of the highest type. But what •s nil this mean? While much lias been done in • direction then* has really been very little done in • matter of keeping members of the fraternity, who r by year leave the college walls to enter life's ivities, actually interested and definitely connected ,h the work of the fraternity.

This is the most deplorable situation for the franity loses the services of some of its most ardent ilders. One can easily see how the strongest of orni/atious would disintegrate should such a system this be followed. Alpha Phi Alpha simply must nedy this situation. Tou make up Alpha Phi Alpha. i must do your share.

Vlpha Phi Alpha is truly the greatest college frail it.v organization among colored men anywhere. potentialities cannot easily be estimated. It has lortunitfea for services that are Innumerable. Noth, has more effectively emphasised this thought than • success of our "Go to High School, (Jo to College vcment," of which Dean Kelly Miller said, "This to High School, Co to College week Is merely sugtive of the wide field of activity in which such orligations may well engage."

Tou probably already know that the 15th Annual mention of our fraternity will be held December . to 31, Inclusive, 1»22, at Saint Louis, Mo., where i will be the guests of Epsilon-Lambda Chapter. At is convention it is expected that every member who me into the fraternity as Charter Member of his ipter will be present. Our slogan this year Is KT ACQUAINTED WITH ALPHA PHI ALPHA ONKHRS AT ST. LOUIS, December 27-31, 1022. \ special Invitation is going out to each and every • of these charter members and there will lie every rt made to have charter members from every chnpof our fraternity present. If you are a charter nher of your chapter, you must he present so that nbers from your own chapter, as well as those from • r chapters throughout the country may become ualnted with you; if you are not a charter member, must be present for It is necessary that you know sonally the charter members of your own chapter

as well as those of our other chapters, No greater inspiration can come to any young college man than to have the privilege of brother talks with men of his rage with common problems and ideals and with his elder brotberu of learning and experience, This year, as has been true for the past few years, application is being made for railrofjl rates to St. Louis for members of the fraternity. Information will be circulated through the newspaper and otherwise regarding transportation, etc.

You should plan at this time for this trip. Alpha Phi Alpha needs you in its councils; Alpha Phi Alpha needs you to help in building it into the useful organization ft must be in the life of the Negr 0 college meu of America.

NORMAN L. McGHKE General Secretary o

NOTICE TO CHAPTERS Alpha Thl Alpha's high prestige must In- maintained.

This can be done only by the results to which It can point. To get results a dellnlte program must be followed and every Alpha l'hi Alpha man must help to effectively carry It out. Every compter of Alpha Phi Alpha Is looked to for whole-hearted cooperation In carryng forward the following program: 1. Your chapter is expected to see that $3.00 as grand tax is collected from every Initiated affiliated, or charter member and sent to the office of the General Secretary at the earliest possible date. Accord ing to the ruling of the last convention member-, of the fraternity who failed to pay grand tax by May loth are to be considered unlinancial and no chapi shall allow such a member the privileges of its me< ings, or the right to participate in any of its functions.

Chapters are required to insist upon Che p sentation of the Sperinl Annual Pass Card for the current year issued by the General Secretary to members who have paid their grand tax. CHAl'TK" MUST NOT FAIL TO ADD THE 10 per cent penalty upon all members who faled to pay their grand tax

by May lr.th.

2. Your chapter is expected to elect iniuiedistH.v Its delegates to 'he ir>tb Annual Convention to be held at St. Louis: set them to work upon your report and vour recommendations: and send their names I" the General Secretary. ABOVE ALL answer all correspondence us 8OO0 as received.

Enclosed herewith are chapter report blanks. Do not destroy these.

Make two copies of your chapter report, an original to be handed to the General Secretary to the Convention and the other to be retained by your chapter.

8. Your chapter Is requested to affix its seal to all letters giving order for the fraternity pin. Our jeweler has been notified not to honor applications for the fraternity pin unless the letter bears the seal of the chapter and the signature of one of its officers.

All of the above is brought to your attention at this time so that definite effPts may be started to make sure of a record-breaking year for the fraternity and a restful convention at St. Louis. Each brother should see that his chapter takes a lead in the upbuilding of Alpha Phi Alpha.

With all good wishes to every brother for a ful school year, I am, Your devoted brother, NORMAN L. McGIIKE General Secretary

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CHAPTER LETTER ALPHA CHAPTER Ithaca, New York Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Chapter extends the heartiest of greetings to her sister chapters of the fraternity. The reopening of college in the fall Is a l w a y s welcome sin,,. It once more brings a s Into direct contact withonr brothers.

The opportunity of greeting new students, many of whom may later be onr brothers. Is something else to which we here at Alpha Chapter look forward.

The prospects for the school year of 1922-23 are exceptionally bright.

After a summer vacation, all brothers should return to their respective chapter with a greater Inspiration to obtain resnlts. The number of brothers with whom one comes in contact with during the summer season In the various cities and summer resorts of the country forcibly emphasizes the great e x t e n t and importance of Alpha Phi Alpha.

The good-will and hrothcrly spirit a l w a y s in evidence when brother meets brother is the real foundation of our organization.

Lot us do onr utmost as individual chapters and as a united organization, to Increase this wonderful spirit this spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha fratcrnallsm.

The brothers of the chapter here at f'ornell, appreciate the many problems facing the fraternity at present, as well as the necessity of solving them to the greatest advantage of the general organization.. From the very .outset of onr fall a c t i v i t i e s let us be awake to the necessity of making this year a banner year for Alpha Phi Alpha. If we start now each chapter can get to St. Louis by Christmas. Let'B go.

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ETA CHAPTER New York City Greeting Brothers: Eta Chapter is w e l l on her way In carrying nut her yearly program. We are lonklnc forward to many things this year, all of which you will learn later on In our monthly letters.

Our first m e e t i n g w a s well attended, among whom were the following brothers who expect to affiliate with E t a : Brothers J. Garland Wood. William Andrews, Percy Andrews, and William K. Bell who are being transferred from B e t a ; Lamar Perkins and Maxev JarkBon of Alpha-Eta; and Brother W e l l s and Allison from Zeta.

Felicitations to Brothers Alexander Hessom who graduated from the School of Pharmacy of Columbia, and C. Benjamin Curley wlm received his M. B. A from N e w York University, and William J. Green who graduated from the College of the City of New York.

Also, Dr. E. P. Roberts received the nonary degree of Doctor of Laws from Lincoln University his Alma Mater. Dr. Roberts though a very busy man la one of the most tireless workers among the Elder brothers of E U .

Brother Marshall L. Sheppard has been appointed Social Secretary at the 135th atreet Y. M. C. A.. where he la doing splendid work. I t Is slso worthy to note that Brother C. Benjamin Curley has been elected Grand Exalted Secretary of the Moose of New

York City. To all of these brothers, we extend our best wishes for success.

We are glad to announce the following w e d d i n g s : Brother John L. Proeope of N e w York University who married Mlsa Edith Johnson of N e w York City, and Brother C. Kamba Simango of Columbia who was married to Mise Kathleen M. Easmon, the latter couple formerly of Liberia, Africa. Very likely other marriages w i l l be announced as w e note that one or two brothers' frat pins are missing.

On Friday evening. Octotwr 13th the brothers gathered at the home of Brother Cnrleys* with their young lady friends, where they spent a most enjoyable evening.

E t a is looking forward to sending a full delegation to St. Louis: that Isn't all, w e like to entertain conventions. Watch us.

The Chapter held an enthusiastic meeting Thursdny evenlng, October Iflth at the home of Bro. Ralph II. Young. 23B8 Seventh avenue. Bro. E. P. Roberts and Bro. Arnett G. Lindsay were elected delegates to the 15th annual convention of the fraternity which will he held In St. Louis, Mo., n e x t December. Bro. Roberts i s one of the c i t y ' s most prominent and progressive physicians. Bro. Lindsay, a graduate of Howard I'niversity ,1s at present a senior in the Graduate School of Business Administration, N e w York I'nlverslty.

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EPSILON CHAPTER Ann Arbor, Mich.

Greetings Brothers: Epsilon Rends her very fondest wishes to her winter chapter! for the .nippiest and most prosperous coltejn year.

This Fall, after the most progressive yenr since the founding of our ehapter, we turned t.i our academic pursuits with a personnel that bid* fair to make EpsilonÂťs presence again felt as nne of Alpha Phi Alpha's essential Integrals.

We extend a warm welcome to Brothers Nathaniel T.amar and .Tames J. MeClendon of Etn Lambda, Brother Vance A. Christian of Gamma, nil of whom are enrolled In the Medical College.

This season Ann Harbor is fairly crowded with new mater In I. nnd this is already under our careful scrutiny. We assure you that the choicest will Ive saved for Alpha Phi Alpha despite the pleas of our brother fraternities.

During the last few months of the past si-hool year Epsilon carried on an extensive campaign to reaffilinte our Alumni members not connected with oth<*r chapters. Two of these " N e w Brothers'* are written tip under "Who's W h o " . We are highly elated with the results of our efforts in this line and recommend to our sister chapters similar action, for we feel that great sources of strength are lying latent about us w a i t i n g only to be rekindled with the burning spirit of the under-graduate. Get after them.

Brother*, make them remember once an Alpha a l w a y s an Alpha.

Our Housing campaign is on, prospects being brighter than ever. Soon w e hope to announce its successful completion.

Epsilon Is planning to be strongly represented in St. Louis. 'We warn yon, " W a t c h Epsilon."

Fraternally.

CHESTER W. CIIINN Chapter Editor.

THETA CHAPTER Chicago, III. Now that the Hummer Reason Is over, our brothers • re turning from work and their respective homes to enter upon the a c t i v i t i e s of another college year.

Theta Is looking forward to the arrival of many brothers from our sister chapters in the East. West and South and with united efforts throughout the coming year we shall work to make this the most successful year In the history of the chapter.

Theta announces that Mro. President W. L. Dawson Is engaged to Miss Brown of Washington, D. 0. Their marriage Is expected before the N e w Year.

Bro. Joe Bibb w a s married to Mrs. Ooldle Campbell of Detroit, Mich., last June.

Bro. B M. A. Chandler, l'h. D. In Chem. ITniv. of 111., has left Chicago H e i g h t s and Is now Production Manager w i t h the Abbott Laboratories at Wankegatl, 111.

Bro. John W. Burwell. B. a. Chicago' 21, is working under Bro. Chandler as foreman of the Dye department.

Bro. Charles n . Thompson has left the city and is teaching in the Department nf Education and Psychology at the State Normal School. Montgomery, Ala. Bro. II. C. Trenholm. Chicago' 21. has returned as Instructor in the State Normal School, Montgomery, Ala., after studying In the Summer School.

Bro. A. E. Dyett and Fred Jordan who are studying at Oarrett Theological Seminary (Northwestern Univ. I were ordained at the conference of the A. M. E. Church which met at Keokuk, Iowa, during September. Bro. D y e t t has been assigned a rharge in South ChlcHgo: he will receive his B. D. In December and M. A. In June.

We were sorry to see Bro. I„ I,. McOee leave u s and return to his work In the High School at Oklahoma City. Okln. We are a l w a y s glad to have him w i t h us for he Is a jolly good fellow, an active worker an a 100 per cent Alpha Phi Alpha man.

W e had to give up another good man. Bro. Sidney P. Brown. Northwestern Law School' 22. who has left for Indianapolis to open law offices with his brother. Bro. Oscar Brown. Howard Law School' 22.

The firm from now on will be known as Brown and Brown, Attorncys-at-Law. We wish them much success.

Bro. Lenlrta T. Crosthwalte. Mn, nfter a year's sojourn with us, has returned to the University of Minnesota to resume, his studios in the Dental School.

Bros. Ocorge Brown and O o r g e Chapman. Epsllon. have returned to their studies In the Medical School of the University of Michigan after spending the summer in our midst. Bro. Joseph H, N. Jones has gone to the University of Iowa to enter the senior c l a s s of Medicine. We wish Bro. Jones a successful year.

Bros. A. D. Prise, Oamma, and Ilalph S. Cunningham have returned Rnd began their work at Northwestern University, Bros. H. D. Brown and Anthony of Alpha Beta will be w i t h us this year. Bro. Brown will enter Northwestern Law School and Bro. Anthony will take Premedlcal work at the University of Chicago.

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Ualph II. Scull, XI. will enter the University of Chicago this term. Bro. Ingram of California irtt! enter Northwestern Medical School.

Bro. Richard A. Han-wood has left us to teach at Talladega College.

We feel sure lie will make good.

Bro. A. Julian Lee w a s w i t h us for a few days on his way to Bust University, Holly Spring, Miss., where he Is head of the science department.

Theta regrets that Bro. Vance S. Million lost his fstber, Dr. I. Eugene Million In August, n e w a s one of the best known physicians In N e w Orleans.

Bro. Mullen has returned to us and has resumed his studies In Northwestern Medical School.

W e also regret t h a t Bro. Spurgeon Morris lost his father in n e l e n a . Ark. He w a s a pioneer In Baptists' religious circles.

Bro. Satn Taylor of last year's varsity Is ont again

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for end a t Northwestern University, W e are with you, Sam. Bro. Dr. Leon A. Tancll, Beta, has completed his interneshlp at Freedman'a Hospital and is located at 8100 Indiana avenue. Bro. Dr. William Tate, Northwestern' 21, has completed his lnterneshlp at Vreeilman's Hospital and plans to locate In Chicago.

Bro. Dr. Clarence H. Payne, Rush' 21, has completed his lnterneshlp at Provident Hospital and has opened offices in Chicago.

Bro. Dr. Henry Callls, Rush' 21 haH completed his lnterneshlp at the 8t. Lonls City Hospital and plans to open offices in Chicago. We wish the doctors unbounded success.

Theta Chapter wishes all the chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha increased activity ana co-operation for the advancement of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Fraternally yours, MARTIN O. H A Y N E S . o

KAPPA CHAPTER Ohio State University Columbus, Ohio Brothers of Alpha I'hi Alpha: Greetings: Kappa Chapter 1H glad for this opportunity t<i greet nil chapters and members of Alpha Phi Alpha and to wish for all the most successful year in the work of organization and in the personal lives and careers o l the individual members.

Ohio State University opened w i t h tho largest enrollment of colored students in i t s history. These 1some splendid Alpha Phi Alpha material and after carefully looking over the new men it i s anticipated that some fine fellows will be pledged.

Most of the old student members of Kappa except those of the graduating class of 1021 have returned determined to continue making the enviable scholastic records which Alpha men made laBt year.

Brother Pierce has entered Cornell University nad will probably unite with Alpha Chapter.

Several members of the Sphinx Club did not return. Brothers Blade and Montgomery who were out of school last year, have returned and Kappa Chapter is g l a l to welcome them back.

Mont of the brothers report a very successful and profitable year both financially and from the standpoint of Spending an enjoyable vacation. While on vacations, Brother Albert Marshall w a s a visitor at the Beta Chapter House and Bro. Hasley Manuel visited Theta Chapter House. The big surprise of the Reason w a s the marriage of pledge George DeMar. Brother Pattengall of Alpha Alpha Chapter has entered Ohio State and haH been welcomed into the ranks of the Chapter.

I t la f e l t t h a t the increase in the Bomber of new students nt State is due to a large e x t e n t to the efforts of our Co to High School—Go to College Movement. Kappa Chapter plans a far more extensive and far-reaching program for the school movement this year.

The first social feature of the year w a s a big success. I t w a s in the form of a reception in honor of and the short snappy, pointed logical talks given new men on the campus. The attendance w a s good, were listened to with the gravest attention. The president, Bro. Alonzo Smith w a s first Introduced by the toast-master, Bro. Ben Seott and gave a splendid talk. This w a s followed by remarks from many of the graduate memlrers.

Fraternally, MARVIN B.

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IOTA CHAPTER Syracuse University, N. Y. Iota C h a p t e r litis Just w i t n e s s e d the most a u s p i c i o u s b e g i n n i n g of school y e a r since her reliHbitation.

I n k e e p i n g w i t h some well-laid p l a n s a t t h e close of the last y e a r Iota begins the new y e a r w i t h ll frat e n i i l y house. T h e vigor mill e n t h u s i a s m d i s p l a y e d by I lie l o t s m e m b e r s t h i s y e a r lias been of such c h a r a c t e r an b r i n e s joy to the h e a r t of h e r s m a l l y e t loyal group oud tires t h e m w i t h an i n t e r e s t t h a t bids fair to lie heard from in a l a r g e r m e a s u r e In a very s h o r t time.

T h e r e h a s been no losses from l a s t y e a r ' s , t h e entire personnel h a v i n g r e t u r n e d d e t e r m i n e d to do g r e a t t h i n g s in the n a m e of Alpha Phi Alpha a n d I o t a Chapter. l o t s feels immensely proud of the a c h i e v e m e n t of Mr. PnlstiilT H a r r i s , a pledger who won t h e much coveted l.nmbcth Prize for Sophomores In t h e college of Fine A r t s .

Fred. Douglass, our only r e p r e s e n t a t i v e on t h e football siiuntl. is with us a g a i n a n d is m a k i n g a s t r o n g hid for v a r s i t y honors.

Although laboring fur the past t h r e e y e a r s a g a i n s t t r e m e n d o u s ..(Ids lota is about to a t t a i n t h a t degree i.f success Tor which she lms been so e a r n e s t l y s t r i v tng.

We have not been able to m a k e any g r e a t display but we have worked u n i e t l y and assiduously among o u r s e l v e s , believing t h a t we can be of t h e fe.tinu- our local c h a p t e r a l o n g such lines as will ult h u a t e l v add its bit to the w e l f a r e a n d successes of the N a t i o n a l body politic.

And we believe t h a t t h e r e is no sofcr. no surer, no mors complete a w a y of doing this t h a n l.v developing a s p i r i t of u n i t y , a perfection of o r g a n i z a t i o n , and a highly specialized •esprit d e o o r p a " in the h e a l c h a p t e r s , which In t u r n must c o n t r i b u t e to t h e p a r e n t body.

We l a k e this o p p o r t u n i t y of e x t e n d i n g to our general officers and s i s t e r c h a p t e r * our sincere and personal g r e e t i n g s and wish for t h e m a most successful y e a r .

I am f r a t e r n a l l y JAMES

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J u s t ns d e s t i n y holds some shipH t o a s t r a i g h t e r course t h a n o t h e r s so it is with the m e m b e r s of I'hi, s c a t t e r e d t h r o u g h o u t the c i t i e s of t h i s g r e a t commonwealth, fighting—yes, ever s t r i v i n g t o w a r d one e n d — one u l t i m a t e goal, some were s h i p w r e c k e d on the fin a n c i a l sea. These r e m a i n e d a w a y hoping t h a t b e t t e r link would allow t h e m to r e t u r n to t h e i r b r o t h e r s next y e a r .

J. Klbert I v t r e s s , who for t w o y e a r s h a s been tossinn about on the financial seit. has n t l a s t come to anchor and Is joyfully e r e c t e d by new b r o t h e r s a n d old Upon his r e t u r n to P h i .

B r o t h e r F a i r f a x passed an eventful Slimmer t o u r i n g the c o u n t r y , and it w a s cert a i n l y a plensure to see our big b r o t h e r A r t h u r W a d e s w i n g i n g his broad shoulders along Court s t r e e t .

Our p r e s i d e n t , " C h a r l i e " Warfleld, and brothers " C h i n k " Dalton, Tocos, P o r t e r , D a n d r i d g e , a n d Mayle have been in school all s u m m e r and welcomed t h e i r old b r o t h e r s hack w i t h n thtise m e e t i n g a n d a " G e t T o g e t h e r " p a r t y iu w h i c h the old t i m e s p i r i t of brotherhood w a s r e v i v e d .

Brother Mayle h a s been very u n f o r t u n a t e d u r i n g the ptist s u m m e r , h a v i n g lost two of his best friends, his moi her and s i s t e r .

A s u r g i c a l operation d e t a i n s B r o t h e r Simpson u n t i l the second s e m e s t e r .

B r o t h e r Jiimes W a d e ' s absence is keenly felt a s h e WHS our hoped-for r e p r e s e n t a t i v e on the Green a n d W h i t e footbiill squad t h i s y e a r .

B r o t h e r s L a c y , Jefferson and " P i g " B a r r i e r h a v e good positions t e a c h i n g in W e s t V i r g i n i a .

Oh! how we miss our " I M g . " W i s h i n g to the b r o t h e r s of A. P . A. a very successful y e a r in every e n d e a v o r , w e a r e , F r a t e r n a l l y yours, P. I I .

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ALAN

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PHI CHAPTER Philadelphia, Pa. To the b r o t h e r s in A. P . A. Crcetings, A n o t h e r y e a r h a s a n s w e r e d to t h e call of f a t h e r t i m e a n d once m o r e t h e b r o t h e r s of IMii Chapter g a t h e r at the shrine of Alpha Phi Alpha. T h e g r e e t i n g of old friends and brother* b e t o k e n s n o t only a lieu y e a r , but a new s p i r i t in Hie c h a p t e r .

Ever since Its o r g a n i s a t i o n in 1910 Phi C h a p t e r h a s been s t r a g g l i n g to m a k e Itself felt in t h e c o m m u n i t y .

In order to be f^lt w i t h o u t we m u s t first #>e in b a r mnii.v •within. T h e war is over and peace a n d prosperity are r e s u m i n g their n a t u r a l course in t h e r a c e of h u m a n d e s t i n y . And so i t Is w i t h the m e m b e r s of Phi. After tumuloua s u m m e r huffeing the winds of n a t i o n a l unrest in order t h a t they might keep on t h e i r course and r e t u r n to college and t h e i r e d u c a t i o n t h i s fall.

It iH a consoling f a c t o r to us to live in t h e hope a n d e x p e c t a t i o n of rejoining our b r e t h r e n and f r i e n d s , cont i n u i n g our school work, and a d v a n c i n g the cause of h u m a n i t y and of t h e r a c e .

G r e e t i n g s from X I : Due to the failure and iin|...ssil,ility of Home of our b r o t h e r s to r e t u r n t h i s y e a r il WHS very n e c e s s a r y t h a t we elect a new c a b i n e t .

Our good b r o t h e r , I ' r e s i d e n t Vernas B. t l o r d a n , w a s usable to r e t u r n , an well a s some o t h e r s not considering those who left us t h r u g r a d u a t i o n . So in the n e x t IsHiie of t h e S p h i n x please m a k e the following n e c e s s a r y c o r r e c t i o n s in our c a b i net.

P r e s i d e n t , f h n s . J". M e C e e ; vice-president, t a r t e r H. W r i g h t ; s e e r e l a r y , Callingwood Bttrchc; c o r r e s p o n d i n g s e c r e t a r y , t'. T h u r s t o n F e u b e e ; a l u m n i s e c r e t a r y , Richard I. BfcGee; c h a p t e r e d i t o r . Zero W. W e b b : h i s t o r i a n s , Alva S. T h o r n t o n ; financial s e c r e t a r y , Cecil P.urch.

1 also wish to call your p a r t i c u l a r a t t e n t i o n t o our l a s t c h a p t e r l e t t e r as published in t h e S p h i n x .

There w a s a l i t t l e m i s u n d e r s t a n d i n g I p r e s u m e In t h e s e t t i n g of t h e t y p e , as here was a mlsconnectlon a n d a p a r t left out. And a m i s i n t e r p r e t a t i o n of the p a r t concerning the graduate brothers.

However we overlook t h i s in hopes of a closer exa m i n a t i o n of our next before being set. u p .

And Just for i n f o r m a t i o n did you receive a l e t t e r from Hro. l.inwood H e n r y of B e t a , c o n c e r n i n g a m e e t ing we held in Asliury P a r k , N. J . , t h i s s u m m e r ?

Dear Brother M u r p h y , All the b r o t h e r s here a r e in fine s h a p e , and doing nicely. Moping to hear from you soon, and w i s h i n g to say w e l l have our history and ipiestionnire in very soon.

Yours f r a t e r n a l l y , C. T H U R S T O N F E N B E Y Corresponding S e c r e t a r y

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Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha: Tim wishes to greet ymi upon the opening of another school year. To her a new year means our more bid opportunity presented fay which more work may be. done toward the advancement of those ideals and principles for which Alpha Phi Alpha stands. Let us say here that Tan has the "Cup" in her possession and she is unwilling to give it up without putting up a hard fight. We shall be at the convention onehunderd per eent strong.

Last spring Tan Chapter formed a basket-ball team which competed in the Intrn-Mural Basket-ball Championship here at the University of Illinois.

Among the fifty odd fraternities represented we were the only Negro team. We won ten games straight and were the undefeated champions of our division. We were awarded for our division championships a beautiful loving cup by the University. And although we were nosed out of the final championship by a score of 15 to 16- We had already placed ourselves In a very conspicions position in the university community.

We have again organized this team and now send forth a challenge to any team or aggregation from any chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha which will play against us in St. Louia during the convention. brother Richard A. Uarewood who graduated last June IH now in the Department of Romance Languages at Talladega. Brother William J. Powell who graduated from the College or Electric Engineering in .Tune is now employed in the electric plant of the Rock Island Railway Company in Chicago. Brother B. F. (Jordan of the school of Agriculture is now an instructor at Lane College.

Our annual homecoming party was a great success.

It was attended by guests, homecoming brothers, and alumni from Chicago. Indianapolis, St. Louis, and Iowa City. The house was beautifully decorated on the Inside In black and gold and on the outside in the university colors, orange and blue. The affair took place on Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21. On Saturday night a banquet and entertainment was given in honor of the guests. The whole affair wa dared a big success.

We wish to extend to atl the chapters and general officers our sincere wishes for a successful year.

Meet us in St. Louis.

Fraternally yours, HAROLD i). WEST Corresponding Secretary

S P H I N X were in the shape of the traditional caps that the "frosh" don soon after entering the realm of college life. With all of the necessary assets the dance "waxed merry."

We recently organized a Sphinx Club for the pledges.

The boys are now wearing the official pledge buttons, and by the way they are proud of them. The club has held two meetings since the organization and it promises to do much good.

Initiation was held Saturday, September 23rd for Pledges Woodley, Downs and Adams, Prof. C. II. Bluford, Kansas City. Missouri, was also taken across the sands with the boys. Brother Mayhury, who is now teaching in K. C . Mo., was down to the Initiation.

After the ceremonies a smoker was given for the men.

Did they need pillows? I'll say they didl We are glad to welcome into onr midst Brother DeNorval I'nthank.r recently transferred to us from Epsllon Chapter. I nthank knew quite a few of the men before he came here, so he is no stranger. Brother Maddox found the home ties at Ppsllon too strong, so he returned to us from Iowa I'. where he went at the beginning of the year.

Brother Walter Oray stopped over for n day en route to the Teachers' Convention last week. Gray is doing a fine work in the Junior High School at Wichita, Kansas.

The Jayhawks recently walked all over the Iehalmds from Washburn College, so in order to eonsole the grieved ones the fellows got together and gave a house dance. Washburn is located in Topeka, Kansas, nnd has quite a number of Negro students.

We are awaiting the annual scholastic report of the various societies on the "hill". I'pslion hopes to go higher than fourth place this year.

We have a real saxaphone player this year a pledge to the fraternity and an asset to the frnt orchestra.

The beys recently "loaded" the orchestra on a truck, piano and all, and serenaded the Inhabitants of the college < J reek colony. They're still talking about that fellow who made the saxophone moan so? / The orchestra plays for our hour dances given once a week after dinner. These dances are unite popular among the students at K. U. ,v We recently purchased $275.00 worth of new furniture, including a tapestry front-room set. The men are working hard to shine things up out here, and something tells me that they shall succeed ere long.

Onr recognition on the "hill" is increasing every year. No longer are we considered apart from the important departmental clubs now.

Oh! I almost forgot to mention Sphinx! That's the name of our new airdale mascot. He likes his name, has learned to gnawer the lirst whistle and promises to be an all 'round canine, With best wishes from broilers in Upsilon.

Fraternally,

(P. S. I am sending under separate cover a picture of the basket-ball team which we would like to have you publish. We would like to have It returned.)

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Greetings;:

Greetings:

I'psilon will meet you in St. Louis this year, fellows. We have made our selection of delegates, namely Brothers Wm. McKnight and Thos. Clarke. They are full of pep, have the interests of A. P. A. at heart, and will certainly deliver the goods for us!

September 22, '22, we entertained our pledges with a Pledge Dance at the Chapter house. The favors

The beginning of the new scholastic year brings wilh it renewed vigor and enthusiasm to Psi Chapter.

Bverj before the college doors were open for work at Old Penn it was a common nceurrence to meet brothers of Psi at various places, and synchronous with a glad handshake he would inquire of the many brothers who had left the city for the summer and most important

T H E 8 F H I N X of ill the inquisition as to plans for the incoming year.

Fsi is proud to boast of the fart that -with few exceptions, moat of the chapter membership Is with us again tills year, which only means that more concerted effort can be put behind the chapter aa a whole.

We regret seriously to lose through graduation Bro. L. P. Miller L. L. B, But we are mire that the high Ideals of A. r . A. will be carried by him to the sunny South where he will open offices and stand before the bar pleading for JuBtiee for the guilty and Innocent.

The transferring of Bro. Milliard Tt. Robinson from the T\ of Penn School of Architecture to Columbia University came with inch an unexpected dynamic force that it seemed like a dream.

Aside from his firm Alphlaam, we lose one of our best athletic representatives, an he was one of Psi's greatest prospects for a Taralty " P " this year, having been quite an outstanding figure on the cinder path, and also the distance swimming team. However he has taken his work at Columbia in connection with a French profesHtonal architect.

Bro. Irving Underbill graduated from the School of Commerce and is connected with the banking firm of Brown and Stephens with whom he was identified while persuing his course here.

Reports of other brothers graduated will follow in 11 subsequent issue.

Bro. II. Hull (TCther) McNeil Is still out for football, having made the varsity scrub team (junior varsity! this year. "Go to It M c , perhaps you'll place next yenr as a regular."

Bro. F. Lionel Aris who captained the varsity crlrket team on many occasions last year stands well In line for captaincy this year. The team is contemplating a trip to Kngland In the spring. Bro. ArlH is a " P " man.

Permit the writer to make special mention here of out Honorary Bro. Andrew Rtephena of the firm of Brown and Stephens Bankers of Philadelphia. A«dde from being one of the city's most successful business men be has been re-elected State legislator.

A lengthy dissertation Is unnecessary hero for truly he t*tnndH in « class to himself.

Tils co-worker, Bro. Brown is of Rho. Our most worthy president, Bro. Preston Johnson has Joined the teaching staff of the public school of Wilmington, Del. A friendly stork made a recent visit to the home of Bro. and Mrs. Everett Johnson and left a propitious gift in the form of a healthy boy.

Soon we expect to see Bro. James A. Henry wearing a red and blue cope with the P. of Penn hand, n e recently received a special request from the bandmaster to report at once with his cornet.

Now approached the time when A. P. A. will meet in soleraen conclave In its 15th annual convention.

This we feel will outshadow any held in previous years. What is Pal doing?

Well, we do not mean to let miles stand between us and St. Louis. PsI IN planning now and has been for some time to help make this convention a marked success. We Join In and help,foster the Slogan of 'On to St. Louis.'* Comparatively speaking Psi I* "just born, but growing strong". Our Hlogan locally Is "Watch us Crow."

When the opening session Is called to order Tai will be heard from. the greatcHt convention ever field by It. The entire chapter Join in wishing the

fraternity

Fraternally, W. KETD WF-LLS (Chapter Editor)

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ALPHA-KAPPA CHAPTER Springfield College, Springfield, Mass.

Amherst College, Amherst, Moss.

One of the most important additions to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was made on Saturday, Oct, 11 1022, from the standpoint of the quality of men, grade of school and the Individual accomplishments of each man as well aa the strategic move made by this fraternfty in locating in this section abend of other fraternities which have been seeking ths locality with enthusiasm.

The strategic move cannot be empliassized too mnch when one considers that this chapter la located In the section In which AXPHA PHI ALPHA has long sought to enter, but has failed because the authorities of Springfield College have refused to admit fraternities and the men at Amherst v>ere not In sufficiently large numbers to asmire one and secondly, the fact that a competitive fraternity has, by Its lax methods and low standards, Initiated men from the above two schools and Dartmouth in larger numbers, by the mere presence of these men in Boston en route to their homes, they having, at the same as a result, has lost many men who have been taken This Fraternity does not stoop to BUCh practices and, time, no chapter scat at their respective colleges. off their guard.

The creation of ALPHA KAPPA Chapter will put a stop to these practices to a very large extent, for the men will have the advantages of a real live, first class chapter In the best fraternity In the t*. 8. and would surely select this in prefer ence to a qnasl-memhershlp In one some hundred miles distant.

From the standpoint of the quality of men that Joined thla Fraternity, I cannot hesitate in saving that no better group of young men has ever been granted a charter In this organization.

Nine men comprised the total membership there being thirteen at the school. Their names follow with their offices, William B. Mitchell, president; J. n . Burr, vicepresident; Chas. 8. Stone, secretary; M. R, Duncan. treasurer; Roland n . O'Blennls: Otis E. Finley: Harold A. Brown, Steven L. Baabrook, and William T. Dixon.

Brother Alford H. Tavernier, member of the Mass., Bar, parcticing In Springfield, a "15 Howard man, made at Beta Chapter In »18 and co-maker with several others of Sigma Chapter (Boston) in 101 fl assisted the writer in making this chapter.

Brother Tavernier Is a graduate of Boston University Law School and enjoys an excellent practice, at the Springfield Bar and better than that, a lovely wife, two darling little kiddles and a beautiful home. The writer owes much of his pleasure and comforts on this trip to Brother Tavernier, at whose home he stayed. Brother Tavernier has become a charter member of ALPHA KAPPA Chapter.

One would care for no more interesting reading of the accomplishments »f the younger members of our Race than to go thru the names of the young brothers taken In our folds on Saturday last. (Oct. 15).

It tells a true story of the Ideal young man given an opportunity to make good in any undertaking, scholastic or otherwise, actually coming out on top by Corse of merit—so customary In reading fttorlo* of the white youth, rare in connection of the colored lad because his color is the eternal bar. Not so at Springfield College.

Color seems to bn an asset, at least a mark of unusual quality in the one who bears It. The newly-elected President of Alpha Kappa Chapter Is Bro. William H, Mitchell, a senior in the college, specializing humanlcs. He haH the unusual honor of being the Editor-in-Chief of the Springfield College Newspaper having worked up from his cub reporter days in the Freshman class. He won debating honors In 1921 and enjoys proud membership in, and

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the Key of, Delta Sigma Rho. He Is also Chairman of the College Literary Committee and is assistant to llie Graduate Manager of Athletics. This is truly a distinguished record. His home is in Princeton, ^S. J., and he will enter the Columbia University School of Journalism next fall.

The Vice-President, Bro. J. H. Burr, has had as interesting a record and life. He is a Springtide!, Mass., boy and a Senior In the college.

He won his letter of the Varsity Soccer Team that won the N. K. Championship, defeating Harvard, incidentally.

He Is also Varsity Track man and was Captain of the VartUy Track Team of 1921. Besides this he is a Varsity Track Team of 1821. Besides this he is a of the Literary Society. He will enter the University of Chicago next fall In the Graduate School.

Bro. Charles Stone Is Religions Chairman of his class, the junior class, a member of the Student Congress unil with Urn. Mitchell Is the second colored member of the Delta Sigma Rho Delisting Society nuil wears its insignia. He Is also nlstorian of the College Year Book. He hulls from St. Louis, Mo., and expects to be there for the convention.

During the World War he aaw active service in France with the Old Eighth Illinois Infantry and was discharged as a Top Sergeant, having been gassed and wounded In action.

Bro. M. S. Duncan Is also a Junior and cornel from Springfield.

He stand very high in his studies and Is presented on the Student Council.

Ero. Roland O'Blennls is from Bnglewood. N. J., l» a sophomore at Springfield, member of the varsity football squad and a 10:01 man In track. He was the champion 100 yd, and weight man In lust year's freshman track team and won the discus throw against Yale Freshmen with a heave of ISO feet.

His statue Is almost perfect and should develop an excellent weight mafn under proper training.

Brother Otis Flnley la from Alabama and is a junior In the college. He prepared at Tuskegee. He Is a Varsity football man, playing end and was a member of Capt. Burr's last year's championship troek team, running the dashes, Bro. Harold Braun comes from Amherst, MasB. and is a Sophomore In the college. He was on last year's freshman track team, running the mile In 4.40. and an end on the football team, no and Bro. Flnley are fighting It out for an end position on tho Varsity SIIUIUI.

Bro. Steven Hasbrook also comes from Amherst.

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He Is a sophomore In high standing and a iliilct modest chap with a fine bearing.

Bro. Wm. T. Dixon Is from St. Louis, Mo. n e Is the fourth member of the Sophomore Class in the chapter and like Bro. Hasbrook Is a very modest chap, well liked and a very good student and takes an active Interest In the baby chapter's activities.

The organization might well congratulate Itself on the valuable addition made n this splendid collection of men. This chapter Is sure to contribute a most interesting bit of support, enthuslosm and ideas. Wntch Its movements and see how it bears out this statement.

Much praise should be given the 1st General VicePresident Hllbnrn for the hard and enthusiastic manner in which he worked for the establishment of this chapter and to Bro. Tavernler, who assisted him and the writer In bringing it into being.

RAYMOND PACE ALFFANDER 2nd General Vice-President Cambridge, Mass,

ALPHA-ZETA CHAPTER West Virginia Collegiate Institute Institute, West Virginia To the Brethren In Alphia Phi Alpha: Greeting*: Since the establishment of this Chapter, December 23, 1921, raptd Btrides have been made relatives to organization.

The business of the organlxatlon has been carried on by the Junior member*, under the tutorship of the elder brethren. The opening of The Collegiate Institute brings to Alpha-Zeta a great opportunity to place itself In high appreciation, by tinenlarged student body and the increased faculty.

The new material which has been registered is being carefully observed by the ever watchful eyes or Alpha-Zeta In order to obtain additional fruit which will be not only beneficial but also uplifting. We are fortunate to have at this time ft pledge club of a membership of twelve. • Very strict observance la maintained over these pledges, The Chapter, however, regrets exceedingly the resignation of Brother Alrutbeus A. Taylor, Professor of The Economics Department. Brother Taylor matriculates at Harvard during the coming •ehool term. where he will pursue graduate work in the fluid* Of History and Social Sciences. We are happy, to know that Sigma Is receiving a man, strong In personality, indexible in character, high in scholarship, and an untiring worker in the cause of Alpha Phi Alpha.

We trust that his efforts at Hlgma will be •npreciated as gratefully as his struggles were received at Alpha Zeta.

Due to tho brevity of our existence this Chapter carried on its "Go to High School, <)o to College eampaign", through its own membership In a limited way. but prosecuted it extensively through brothers located In the different sections of our State. The results have been very favorable.

Our football team will be under the leadership or Brother William G, Moore. Captain lioore ha* won his letter for the last three years. He was rated last year as one of the best guards in Negro colleges, with keen composition, he was declared the "Best Man of Affairs", at this Institution, for which honor he was awarded a liberal prize. Under his determined spirit and manly character, along with his ability an a leader, bright prospects aro expected daring the coming season.

Alpha-Zeta Is eager to make this year the banner year of its growth. Its influence Is felt already at this locality, but it is the aim of every member to stretch this power throughout this entire State.

ALEXANDER WASHINGTON, President II. SMITH JONB33, Secretary o

IOTA-LAMBDA CHAPTER Indianapolis, Ind. Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, (ireetings:

At this writing, the brothers of Iota-Lambda are highly pleased with their progress and the success with which they have met since coming Into this territory.

We were organized In April largely through the efforts of Brothers William J. Towell of Tau and Fairfax of Athens, Ohio.

The initiation, which was held at the home of Bro. Dr. Sumner A. Fnrnlss, was

T H E an tM'f'tiKiun long to lie romembfted, for eleven men were Initiated into the folilK of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Bro. Dr. S, A. FurniHs, who was one of the eleven to be made, IK the foremoMt doctor of this city. He lioldn the distinction of being the first Negro to be elected to the City Council, in which capacity he made u great record for himself. A thirty-third degree Mason, be la sore to be a bulwark of strength to his chapter.

Although we arc the hahy chapter, we do not intend to allow moss to grow under our heels, for we are working hard for the much coveted McGee Cup. In St. Lonia onr delegates will he there with "bells on."

Monday evening October II. we will hold our first animal <let-Together Smoker for non-fraternity students attending Battel College, Indiana Dental College, Indiana Law School and the Indiana College of Pharmacy. A program will he rendered and refreshments served.

The chanter welcome the arrival ot Brother Charles Logan, formerly of Xi, Sydney Brown of Theta and Oscar C. Brown from Beta.

The chapter officers are Morris R. Taylor, president; Averlite Coaler, vice-president; ft, A. Johnson, secretary; Charles z. Clarke, corresponding secretary; S. A. Kumiss, treasurer; Kdgar Coaver, sergeaut-at-arms; and Minus B. Woodnnff, chaplain.

We promise more and better news neit time.

Yours in APA, CHARLES Z. CLARKK Corresponding Secretary

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DELTA-LAMBDA CHAPTER Baltimore, Md. Brothers, Greetings; "On to St. Louis" is the motto here, and in preparation for the great event this chapter haB elected Hoy S. Bund, one of tin* city's foremost attorneys Brother I>r. D. M. Rhetta senior delegate and Brother junior delegate to the 16th Annual Convention.

Bight now brothers walked over the sands of the desert before the Sphinx and enter the portals as fuli-fledged .Alpha Phi Alpha men on November Urst.

Among them some of the leading business and professional men of the city.

They include: Brother! Dr. Edward Wheatley, Dr. I If in dun White. Win. lire we r, W. T. Andrews, Wm. L. Fitzgerald, I'ity Councilman, Kev. \V. A. C. Hughes, Dr. G. T. Mosby, Gobert Mat-Beth, 1*. D. (J. Peunington.

Altho Brother President Booker is always busy with his " Y " duties and his eorrewpondeuee as general president, lie never misses u Chapter meeting and works unceasingly for the Al'.V ideal. Brother VieePrealdeat llilburu is lining up the chapters and urging them to get in their grand taxes, and to send two delegates to the next conve'ntion.

All of the local chapter ŠHirers are busy men but take the time to eoiuiuct the chapter'! business.

Bro. Dr. Hughes the lending Burgeon of the city heads Delta-Lambda Chapter, Brother Dr. Ralph Voting, who has built up a lucrative practice in East Baltimore is vice-pri-.suieni and Brother Ralph Meekling, head of the English Department in the High School is Secretary, Brother Hilburn is treasurer.

New brothers and old are taking hold of the chapter work with a will. The ideal now is a house, the first tloor of which will be rented out as a store. The second as an apartment and the third to be used as a meeting place by the chapter.

Bro. Dr. D. Sone, dentist 18*1 Druid Hill avenue, successfully passed the Doited States t'ivil Service examination tor deutist and has been placed lirst on lie register with an average of 73.5.

Dr. Stone is now on a short visit to his home In Solum, Ala. RALPH RECKLING Secretary

INTER-FRATERNITY CONFERENCE Minutes of the sessions of the Inter-Fraternity Council held in Washington, April 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1922, have just been sent out to the various Chapters by General Secretary Norman McGhee.

Extracts from these minutes are set down below.

According to Bro. McGhee, the whole matter of the formation of an Inter-Fraternity Council and the approval of what has already been done rests upon the action of the various conventions and sororities at their several conventions this fall. Every Chapter should, therefore, carefully study these minutes and be ready to give its different views in regard to every feature of the proposed Inter-Fraternity Council.

The biggest gain is that for the first time representatives from college fraternities and

of the college and professional fraternities came together to discuss oommon problems.

Omega Psi Phi was represented by Jack Atkins; Kappa Alpha Psi, by M. Bolton; Delta Sigma Theta, by Dr. Sadie Mossell, Miss Anna Johnson, Miss Thelma Paxton, and Miss Gabriel Pelham; Alpha Kappa Alpha, by Miss M. Mitchell, and Miss Nellie Quander; Zeta Phi Beta by Mrs. J. Houston; Alpha Phi Alpha by President Booker, Vice-Presidents Hilburn and Alexander, and by the Editor of the Sphinx, Secretary Norman McGhee and Bro. D. O. W. Holmes, and Phi Beta Sigma by E. P. Davis and M. Beeker. The meetings were held at the Y. W. C. A. The Council in session approved the following recommendations which will be binding upon the several fraternities and

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sororities when such fraternities and sororities have adopted them.

1. That a permanent organization of the Inter-Fraternity Council shall be established. ' 2. No student shall be permitted to be pledged by a fraternity or sorority until after the expiration of the first semester or .second quarter's work.

3. (a) Pledges of one Greek letter organization shall not be eligible for another until six months after the expiration of the pledge to the other fraternity. Names of the pledges to a fraternity shall be published. (b) Members expelled or suspended from one Greek letter society shall not be considered eligible for another fraternity of sorority. (c) Members of professional fraternities shall not be admitted to undergraduate Greek letter organizations until after graduation from college.

4. Non-fraternity professionals are eligible in a collegiate fraternity provided that they have completed one year of academic work.

5. The Council agreed to leave to the various organizations, the definition of the status of members who; after graduating from college, enter a professional school.

6. The Council agreed to encourage and support Inter-Fraternal co-operation in local activities.

7. The committee of the Council instructed to bring in a list of schools of which college Greek letter societies would be recognized was instructed to continue its work.

8. The Council recommended that underhand competition and insidious propaganda be abolished and that the Council make rules to regulate the same.

9. All students admitted in a Greek letter society shall have at least an average of 76 per cent with no conditions and high moral standard.

10. Moved by Mr. Atkins, seconded by Mr. Payne, that: no student shall be eligible to be pledged in any way, or Initiated by any fraternity or sorority here represented until: (1) He has successfully completed one-half year or two quarters' residential college work in the college where the organization to which he seeks admission is located.

(2) He has during that time manifested evidence of high moral character.

(3) He has maintained scholastic standing of 75 per cent or its literal equivalent without condition.

11. The question whether a student pledged in one college, coing to another, should be taken in at once was left to the discretion of the individual organizations.

12. The motion was put: that there be formed a council of seven members, the head of which shall be a chairman, elected

by the body, six other members elected by the delegations, one member from each organization represented. The remaining officers were to be elected by the council.

Motion carried, 6-1. Alpha Phi Alpha opposed.

13. A report was given from the Executive Committee that: 1. Each organization shall pay $10.00 before May IB, 1922, toward expenses of council.

2. The duties of the council shall be: (1) To secure a list of accredited colleges.

(2) To furnish each Greek letter organization here represented with a copy of the official minutes of the conference.

(3) To provide for purchase of the copies of the minutes for the chapters of the various organizations.

(4) To call the next meeting of the council, 14. The representatives chosen by the delegates were: Omega Psl Phi, Jack Atkins; Alpha Phi Alpha, Raymond; Kappa Alpha Psi, G. F. Davis; Delta Sigma Theta, Dr. Sadie T. Mossell; Alpha Kappa Alpha, Mrs. Loraine Greene; Zeta Phi Beta, Miss Johanna Houston, and Phi Beta Sigma, A. L. Taylor.

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P H A C H A P T E R , Cornell Unive.-slty, Ithaca, N . Y.—Cyril G. Bow, P r e s i d e n t ; F . Leslie Thompson, Secretary, 411 E. State Street, Ithaca, N. Y. B E T A C H A P T E R , H o w a r d University, W a s h i n g t o n , D . C.—Jos. R. Jones, P r e s i d e n t ; M. G. Edmonds, Secretary, 2447 Georgia Avenue, N. W. GAMMA C H A P T E R , Virginia Union University, Richmond, V a . — P . L. Henry, P r e s i d e n t ; R, O. Daniel, Secretary.

E P S I L O N C H A P T E R , University of Michigan, A n n Arbor, Michigan.—W. B. Butler, P r e s i d e n t ; B . V. L A W S O N , 210 Glenn Avenue, Secretary.

Z E T A C H A P T E R , Yale University, N e w H a v e n , Conn.—President, A. J. Allison, 24 Dlckerman S t r e e t ; Secretary, F. W. Wells, 101 F o o t e Street.

ETA C H A P T E R — P r e s i d e n t , W. K. S a u n d e r s ; Secretary, Arnett G. Lindsay, 181 W. 135th St., Y. M. C. A., N e w York, N . Y. T H E T A C H A P T E R , University of Chicago, Northwestern Illinois, Chicago, 111.—President, W m .

L. D a w s o n ; Secretary, Gordon H. Simpson, 4104 Vlhcennes Avenue.

IOTA C H A P T E R , Syracuse University, Syracuse, N . Y.—R. G. Bondurant, P r e s i d e n t ; J a m e s A. Carew, Secretary, 302 Cedar Street.

K A P P A C H A P T E R , Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio—President, Alphonso Smith, 144 W. 9th A v e n u e ; Secretary, S. P. Berry.

MU C H A P T E R , University of Minnesota—President. M. W . Fields, 730 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul, Minn.; Secretary, B. Snider, University of Minnesota.

N U C H A P T E R , Lincoln University, P a . — F . T. Wilson, P r e s i d e n t ; I* E. Brooks, Secretary, Lincoln University, Pa, X I C H A P T E R , Wilberforce University, Wllberforce, Ohio—President, Chas. T. McGhee ; ColItngwood Rurch. Secretary.

OMICRON C H A P T E R , University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pa,—President, J. Horace B y n o e ; Secretary, H. S. Brown.

PI C H A P T E R — C a s e School of Applied Science, W e s t e r n Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio—President, Robt. S. Martin, 6208 Quincy A v e . ; Corresponding Sec'y, BenJ. J. Smith, 2297 E. 101st St. « H O C H A P T E R , Philadelphia, Pa.—President, W. F . Jerrick; Secretary, Theo. R. Penny, 1724 Christian St., Philadelphia, Pa. SIGMA C H A P T E R , Boston, Mass.—President, W. F . Brown. 27 W a r w i c k S t . ; Secretary, J. E. Martin, Jr., 143 Highland Street.

T A U C H A P T E R , University of Illinois, Champaign, 111.—President, B. Franklin Gordon, 602 E. Clark S t . ; Secretary, Addison C. Moseley.

U P S I L O N C H A P T E R , University of K a n s a s , Lawrence, Kans.—President, Geo. T o l s o n ; Corresponding Secretary, N e a l Herrlford.

P H I C H A P T E R , Athens, Ohio—President, Chas. Warfleld, 19 S. L a n c a s t e r S t . ; Secretary, W a l k e r Simpson, Smith and College Streets.

CHI C H A P T E R , Meharry Medloal College, Nashville, Tenn.—President, W. D. B r o w n ; Corresponding Secretary, Jno. W. Allen.

TSI C H A P T E R , University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.—President, Preston C. J o h n s o n ; Corresponding Secretary, W a l l a c e W. Carney, 2123 Master St., Philadelphia, Pa. A L P H A A L P H A C H A P T E R , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.—President, Clinton R. Moorman, 3214 Beresford A v e . ; Secretary, A. J. Hall, 2713 A l m s Place.

A L P H A - B E T A C H A P T E R , Talladega College—E. A. Lanier, Secretary, Talladega, Alabama.

ALPHA-GAMMA C H A P T E R — P r e s i d e n t , L. L. R e d d i n g ; Secretary, S. Byron Milton, 14 Caswell Hall, Brown University, Providence, R. I. A L P H A - D E L T A C H A P T E R , University of Southern California—President, Bert McDonald, 927 Birch St., Los Angeles, Calif.

A L P H A - Z E T A C H A P T E R — P r e s i d e n t , Alexander W a s h i n g t o n ; Secretary, E d g a r Saunders, Institute, W. Va. A L P H A - E T A C H A P T E R , Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.—B. T, Johnson, P r e s i d e n t ; 5 Yarmouth St., Boston ; F. N. Martin, Secretary, 4 Perkins Hall. Cambridge.

A L P H A - I O T A C H A P T E R , University of Colorado—President, J a m e s D. H i n e s ; Secretary, Morgan Maxwell, 1605 University Ave., Boulder, Col. A L P H A - K A P P A CHAPTER—Springfield Col., Springfield. Mass., Amberst College. Amberst.

Mass. William M. Mitchell, President, Springfield; Chas. S. Stone, Secretary, bpringfield.

A L P H A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Louisville, Ky.—President, Dr. Wilson B a l l a r d ; Secretary, L. Lee Brown, 1006 W e s t Chestnut St., Louisville, Ky. B E T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , K a n s a s City, Mo.—President, O. D. P y l e s , 1201 E. 18th S t . ; I. F .

Bradley, Secretary, 400 Haskell Ave., K a n s a s City, Kans.

GAMMA-LAMBDA C H A P T E R , Detroit. Mich.—President, John C. Dancy, 1911 St. Antoine S t . ; Secretary, H. D. Shaw, 611 E. Columbia St. D E L T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R — D r . S. B. Hughes, President, 1413 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore, E P S I L O N - L A M B D A C H A P T E R — S t . Louis, Mo.—President, Geo. W. Buckner, 2329 Market S t . ; Secretary, Jos. H. B. E v a n s , 4241 W. Cote Brillalnt.

Z E T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R . Norfolk, Va.—President, G. W. C. Brown, Tidewater Bank, 731 Church St., Norfolk, V a . ; Secretary, H. S. Stanback, 913 Glasgow St., Portsmouth, Va. T H E T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Dayton, Ohio—President, O. O. Morris, 430 W e s t 5th S t r e e t ; Secretary, H. S. Walker.

IOTA-LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Ind., Morris R. Taylor. P r e s i d e n t ; Chas. Clark, Secretary.

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