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Columbus discovered America—a thousand Alpha Phi Alpha men, their wives, and sweethearts will discover Columbus. Sixteenth Annual Convention, Alpha Phi Alpha, Columbus, Ohio, December 27-31, 1928.

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OFFICIAL,

DIRECTORY

GENERAL OFFICERS S. S. B O O K E R , President, 1G19 Druid Hill Avenue, Baltimore Md R A Y M O N D P . A L E X A N D E R , First Vice-President, 2908 Diamond Street, Philadelphia, Pa. R A Y M O N D W. C A N N O N , Second Vice-President, 3400 Oakland Avenue, Minneapolis, Minn.

J A M E S W . McGREGOR, Third Vice-President, 1759 W . Thirty-fifth Street, Los Angeles, Calif.

N O R M A N L. M c G H E E , Secretary, Howard University, Washington D C H O M E R C O O P E R , Treasurer, 5059 S. State Street, Chicago 111 O S C A R C. B R O W N , Sphinx Editor, 37 Irwin Street, Atlanta.'Ga.

CHAPTERS A L P H A C H A P T E R , Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. President, F. Leslie Thompson, 41] K. S t a t e S t r e e t .

Secretary, Joseph Houchins.

B E T A C H A P T E R , Howard University, Washington, D. C President, William F. Nelson, .'447 Georgia Avenue N W r *£ZT^f?;%^"\Ury- A r t h u r H Simmons, 2447 Georgia Avenue, N. W .

G A M M A C H A P T E R . Virginia Union University, Richmond Va ident, C. L. Franklin.

W r,Tfr(^X^^JfC^tarj' ' E ' H e n r y - V i r g i " i a Union University.

D E L I A C H A P T E R . Montreal, Canada (inactive) E P S I L O N C H A P T E R . University of Michigan, A n . Arbor, Mich President, L. B. Perry.

Corresponding Secretary, E. L. Harris, 210 Glen Avenue Z E T A C H A P T E R , Yale University. New Haven, Conn President, A. J. Allison. 24 D i c k e m a n Street.

Secretary, F. W . Wells, 101 Foote Street.

E T A C H A P T E R , New York City College, Columbia and New York Universities, New \ ork City.

President, James E. bladger, 211 W . 139th Street Secretary, Grady Kirkland (Y. M. C. A . ) , 181 W 135fh Street T H E T A C H A P T E R . _ University of Chicago, University of Illinois and Northwestern University, Chicago, 111. ident. Win. Benson.

1 r r ^ A ^ L T ™ ^ S | c r e t a r y - Ch? s - M. Tarkington, 4104 Yincennss Avenue. l O I A C H A P T E R , Syracuse Umversitv. Syracuse, N Y ' ident, Andrew Center, 303 Cedar Street.

Secretary, Roscoe Robinson, 302 Cedar Street K A P P A C H A P T E R , Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio President, Paul L. Lofton.

Secretary, Geo. EP DeMar, 144 W 9th Street M l ! 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 NU C H A P T E R , Lincoln University, Pa. President, Frank T. Wilson, Lincoln University.

Corresponding Secretary, \ y . C. Coles.

XI C H A P T E R , Wilberforce University, Wilberforce Ohio President. R. I. MfC.it. Wilberforce University Correspendj'm? Secretary. T. 1). Davis. I I I . Wilberforce University O M I C R O N C H A P T E R Carnegie Institute of Technology a«d UniverVity of Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh, Pa. President, Gerald E, Allen. 138 Fullerton Street Secretary. Ira W. Cornelius, 111 Dilworth Street P I C H A P T E R Case School of Applied Science and Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.

President. Elmer J. Cheeks, 10912 Quincy Heights Corresponding Secretary, J o h n D. Wilkefson, 23(37'E. Fifty-ninth Street R H O C H A P T E R , Temple University and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, Philadelphia. Pa. President, W . I'". Jerrick.

Secretary, Theodore R. Penny. 1724 Christian Street.

SIGMA C H A P T E R , Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston. Mass.

President. J. F. Martin, Jr., 143 Highland Street.

Corresponding Secretary, Geo. T. Drummond.

T A U C H A P T E R , University of Illinois. Champaign, 111.

• dent. A. E. Woodruff, .'01 1-'.. Vine Street.

Secretary. W, R. Thornhill, Station A Bos 515 U P S 1 L O N C H A P T E R , University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kans.

President, W m . T. McKnight, n o i Mississippi Street.

Corresponding Secretary, Doxic A. Wilkerson, 1101 Mississippi Street.

P H I C H A P T E R . Ohio University, Athens, Ohio: President. I. Elbert Pettntss, 65 \ \ . Washington Str»ct.

Secretary, Laurence T. Young, 19 South Lancaster Street.

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Page D e d i c a t i o n — T o Our G r a d u a t e s 2 ACTIVITIES OF CHAPTERS Rho. A l p h a Nu. A W o r d a b o u t A l p h a Xi 3 Kappa Lambda > 4 Brother Charles Hamilton Houston.

Gamma.

5 A l p h a Mu. Omicron 6 B r o t h e r R i c h a r d F . .lones ;,.

8 Zeta. ' Phi 9 Gamma Lambda..

Alpha Iota.

B r o t h e r J o s e p h H. B . E v a n s . . . . 1 0 Iota Lambda.

Alpha Theta ..• 11 Tau 12 Alpha.

Nu ; ; . . . ..J 13 Eta-Lambda.

Alpha-Zeta 14 ' Sigma .( 15 Alpha Epsilon -:'• Hi B r o t h e r R. C. Brewer.

Brother Eldridge Claiborne Ross 17 Cupid's Corner: a. K i g h - S t o n e b. Mossell - A l e x a n d e r C Harrison-Elder d. R o b i n s o n - G a i t h e r e. C o o p e r - H a r r i s f. D u V e r n e y - D e j o i e g. G r e g o r y - B o w h. J o h n s o n - H a s k e l l i. M o o r m a n - S m i t h Brother Anthony Overton F r a t Fun B r o t h e r E. C. B r o w n .

T o l e d o A l p h a Men a t W o r k Moving Upwards.

Bro. Foster Leaves Columbus ' Y . ' Leaves St. Louis 'Y' Get R e a d y for the Sixteenth A n n u a l C o n v e n t i o n Editorials: Our Graduates All H a i l K a p p a - L a m b d a !

T h e A p p e a l Answered A l p h a P h i A l p h a and N e g r o M i g r a t i o n

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N Dedicating this issue of The Sphinx to our Graduates of June, 1923, we do so with full appreciation of the struggles, sacrifices, and hardships that many have undergone in reaching the coveted goaL This dedication is an attempt to recognize that fact—to applaud them for their achievements. May the great spirit that has guided their destinies thus far be even more solicitious now that they are about to give back to the world some of the things that the world has given them.

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Bctivnttes of Cbaptevs RHO CHAPTER ALPHA PHI ALPHA Philadelphia, P a .

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BROTHERS:

Because of a misunderstanding I have sent a previous hasty letter in which I hoped it would reach the editor in time to go to press.

Since then 1 have received communication to the effect that the month of J u n e is time enough in which to send in data. Therefore I a n hoping that this letter also will go to press for the Commencement number.

Since the last letter we have had our annual sermon preached to us by Brother Rev. Logan of St. Simon's P. E . Church.

The closing meeting of the year was especially impressive by the large attendance and the fine banquet held at the Roadside Hotel afterwards. T h e function was replete with wit. humor, and general fraternalization.

Brother Law of Lincoln University football fame, was present with greetings from N u Chapter. Brother Irvin Underhill, the progressive cashier of the Brown and Stevens Bank, brought friendship from 1'si Chapter.

Brother Doctor Jerrick. our president, was at his best as master of ceremonies, and the responses elicited by his spicy introductions and comments savored of pre-Volstead days.

It was with deep significance that we noted that at the State Dental Meeting at H a r r i s burg last month over 73 per cent of the officers were Alpha men.

The clinics held in the great General Hospital at H a r r i s b u r g presented to the public a personnel of skilled clinicians of whom all but one were men from R h o Chapter.

O n Thursday, May 24. I!>-.':!, Rho Chapter gave an effusively and enthusiastically " w a r m " welcome to B r o ' h e r s Dr. Monroe H. Tunnell.

Dr. T. B. Covell, Dr. E. T. Rumsey and Brother H u m b e r t .

Conliallv and fraternally, RHO CHAPTER. O. W I L S O N

WINTERS,

ALPHA NU CHAPTER D e s Moines, Iowa BROTHERS IN A L P H A

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Greetings, All: T h e 1922-23 school year ended triumphantly. Alpha-Nu has sent her first members out in the world. Brothers Rufus B. Atwood of

Hickman, Kentucky, A. C. Aldridge of Los Angeles, California, John Lockett of H o u s ton, Texas, and F . D. Patterson of W a s h ington, D. C , all charter members of AlphaN u . graduated from the Department of Agriculture, excepting Brother Patterson, who graduated from the School of Veterinary Medicine. W e are sorry to lose these true, stalwart sons of Alpha Phi A l p h a ; but we r e joice in being able to rest assured that wherever they may be, there Alpha P h i Alpha will be well represented.

The Chapter held its annual smoker on M a y twenty-fifth.

T h e spirit manifested at this meeting was immense.

Heart-to-heart talks were delivered by all of the brothers.

With the election of a roster of very capable men, Alpha-Nu Chapter made a fine start in what promises to be her banner year.

The officers chosen to hold office during 1923 are Brother James W . Fraser, P r e s i d e n t ; Brother Jesse R. D. Otis, V i c e - P r e s i d e n t ; Brother Charles P . Howard, Secretary; B r o ' h e r McDonald Cain. Assistant Secretary; Brother L. O. Potts, T r e a s u r e r ; Brother David Hillyard. H i s t o r i a n ; Brother Harold L. Tutt, Correspondent to Tin-: S P H I N X .

In the ensuing year, we a r e looking forward to an enlarged chapter, both in Brothers and in activities, and we shall move on to o u r ultimate goal to make our chapter an outStanding organization in our community.

Alpha-Nu wishes every Chapter a prosperous year.

Facing Columbus, we are Fraternally yours.

ALPHA NU CHAPTER, H A R O L D L. T U T T ,

Correspondent

to T H E S P H I N X .

A W O R D ABOUT A L P H A XI Alpha X I Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was established Friday evening, May 4th. 1923. It is composed of Negro students of Marquette University, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were formerly known collectively as the Milwaukee Educational Club.

T h e r e were twelve colored students at the University of Marquette, eleven of whom had signed and sent a petition to the general secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity asking for a Chapter of said organization. T h e petition having been acted upon by the frater-

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Secretary—Fred D. Bobo. nity, the new Chapter was set apart by T r e a s u r e r — P a u l Vincent Campbell.

Brother Vice-President Cannon, assisted by Corresponding Secretary and H i s t o r i a n — B .

Brother F r e d D . Bobo, formerly of the T a u Chapter.

K. Bruce I larrison.

The faculty of Marquette University Associate Editor of T H E S P H I N X — A l f r e d seemed to be glad of the fact that Alpha Phi B. X u m a .

Alpha was coming to their campus. A very In the opinion of Brother Cannon. Milgood feeling exists between the faculty and waukee is a strategical location for Alpha Phi the colored student b o d y ; also between the Alpha to establish itself. T h e prospects of white'anil colored Student bodies. T h e spirit this Chapter are very good and conditions inof justice and fair play is prevalent at all dicate that they will be better as time goes on. times at M a r q u e t t e . ' T h e integrity of the eleven members of the Alpha X I Chapter coupled with their excepAlpha X I has a great future before it. A s a Chapter, it has a splendid opportunity to tional fine fraternal spirit and interest in the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha assures the perdo constructive work among its members and w o r k of an educational nature among the petuation of the Chapter at Marquette Unipeople of Milwaukee. This Chapter by the versity in very definite terms. And as great oaks from little acorns rise, so may Alpha XI conduct and achievements of members, both individually and collectively, can, and we are grow strong and large and ever be a lasting confident will, stimulate the higher and finer monument and credit to our race in Milwauthings of life which will enhance the better kee, to itself and to the fraternity. development of culture, education, and refinement among the Negro citizens of Milwaukee and elsewhere in Wisconsin.

KAPPA LAMBDA CHAPTER The men of Alpha XI are highly elated and G r e e n s b o r o , N . C. well pleased at'becoming a 'part of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Apparently all arc im- To TIIK BROTHERS ix A L P H A P H I A L P H A . bued with the greatest of integrity, the spirit Greetings: of Alpha Phi Alpha and Brotherliness. All Kappa Lambda Chapter, with the official of the men expressed themselves, individually seat at Greensboro, N. C , was formed J u n e and collectively, as happy to be of Alpha Phi it. l!»2.'5. by the following B r o t h e r s : F . Luther Alpha, for. as it seemed to them, a new world Merry, F . D. Bluford, Clarence W . Davis. was suddenly opened to them with opportunity Howard D. Giles, Jas. Nichols. D. K. Cherry, for them to not only better themselves, but A. H . Johnson, R. O ' H a r a Lanier and J. for the greater opportunity of being of service Blackbourne Matthews, who have labored to their fellow men, in fact, the world.

Alpha Phi Alpha wishes to express its con- earnestly, and not without reward, to establish in this section, a much needed graduate C h a p gratulations to the Brothers of Alpha XI that they are a part of this great and wonderful or- ter.

Now activiely in the fold of Material A. ganization.

Phi A. we can feel more at home in seeking Alpha Phi Alpha must be congratulated for to uphold the traditions of our worthy organihaving completed another link in its great zation. chain. And also, because of the fact we have It is our purpose and plan to educate all secured men of such caliber for the Alpha XI those who can be to the love and high idealism Chapter. that is fostered by the men of Alpha Phi Honorable mention is made of the efforts Alpha.

T h e r e is a great work to be done in of F r e d D. Bobo, an earlv member of Tau Chapter, for his many efforts, as a student this section of our world, reshaping thought, at Marquette., in trying and succeeding in the establishing newer and higher ideals; creating a zeal for knowledge hitherto u n k n o w n ; in establishment of a Chapter of our F r a t e r n i t y short revolutionizing the local standards along there. Appreciation of the services rendered and the assistance given on the night of the the lines laid down by this organization. This initiation is expressed to Brother Kerns, Pi is our task, and we trust that the strength of mind, character and physique may be ours, to Chapter, who was in Milwaukee at the time. make ourselves felt in whatever place we may T h e scholarship of the men ranks very high.

T h e y are engaged in various scholastic and tread, and in so doing keep aloft the immacuathletic activities. They are represented in late banner, so dear to us all. T h e following constitute the charter m e m b e r s : F . Luther athletics by Brother Rollie M c M a h o n , who is Merry, President; F . D. Bluford, Vice-Presia member of the football team. dent ;" Clarence W . Davis, T r e a s u r e r ; H o w a r d T h e following officers were elected: D. Giles. R. O ' H a r a Lanier, A. H . Johnson P r e s i d e n t — F r a n k K i n g Beck. ami J. Blackbourne, Secretary.

Vice-President—Dr. V . Nickols.

THE SPHINX. OCTOBER. 1923 We hope to have the pleasure of "mitting" all the b r o t h e r s at Columbus.

Fraternally yours,

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the highest honor in the school, short of leading one's class. Brother Houston is the first Negro elected to membership on this board.

In 1922, he received the degree of Bachelor J. BLACKDOI I ; \ K M A T T H E W S , of Laws from H a r v a r d and in 1923, he reSecretary. ceived the degree of Doctor of Juridical Science. H e is the first Negro to receive this Bro. Charles Hamilton Houston degree ( S . J. D . ) . Because of his meritoridwsly commendable work, he was appointed T h e splendid success of Brother Charles 1 tamilton i louston serves to quicken the heart- Frederick Sheldon Traveling Fellow in L a w from Harvard University, 1923-1924, and is beat of Alpha Phi Alpha in its appreciation for intellectual achievement and charactei now studying in Spain at the University of Madrid. He sailed from New York for Barmaintenance. Brother Houston, the only child ui Mrs. Man- E. and the Hon. \Viiiia n L. celona on the fifth of September.

Brother Houston was initiated by Sigma Houston, was horn in Washington, D. C , l i e is a charter mber 3, 1895. His life has been a series Chapter, Boston, 1921. member of Alpha Eta Chapter, Harvard and of triumphant successes the following brief was treasurer of that chapter for the year fact d Educated in Washington grammar and high 1922. He always manifested a genuine inils. Graduated from the M Street High terest in the Fraternity while at Harvard and ol (now Dunbar High School) in 1911, it is a source of gratification for Alpha Phi Alpha to know him to be truly her own. at Lo years of [e was a first lieutenant In reviewing the remarkable successes of in the high school cadet corps. Upon gradBrother Houston it is timely to acknowledge n he was awarded a scholarship to the [ i i\ersity of Pittsburgh, which was later th( strong inllii 'uce and guidance of his parents in seeing that b : had every opportunity resigned.

Graduated at Amherst College. 1915, at L9 and encouragemenl to achieve the best there is in human endeavor. His mother, a Wilberyears of age, with the degree of Bachelor of forcian, always displays the mark of culture Arts, magna cum laude. l i e received final and refinement, with a sweet disposition and honors in English, was elected to membership sincere cordiality. His father is a practicing in Phi Beta Kappa, and was a commam •ni.nt v in Washington, D. C , professor of speaker at the Commencement Exercises law, Howard University, and a member of In tructor in English, Howard University, the Board of Education of the District of 191"- 917; helped to organize a course of Columbia. H e is ever alert in seeing that the lectures on Negro literature, and was ChairNegro boys and girls of the District of Co.• an, Press Committee, Central Committee lumbia get an equitable share of Washington's of N :gro College Men in its successful fighl educational opportunities. for h-.' establishment of the < )fficers' T r a i n To Brother Houston, the love and fraternal ing School at Fort Des Moines, Iowa. appreciation of three thousand Alpha Phi HI the United States Army. 1917-1919. At Alpha men are heartily extended. His achieveFori Des Moines, Iowa, he was commissioned ments are but a beginning, l i e will win a a First l.i u+enant of Infantry, and served as place among the immortals in the House of such with the 368th Regiment of Infantry Alpha. until l i n e , 1918. Alien' this t!me an ati :mp1 was made to keep colored men from holding GAMMA CHAPTER ccrrmi sio is in Artillery, Denying any inity or inability of the Negro, as such, V i r g i n i a U n i o n U n i v e r s i t y , R i c h m o n d , V a . a 1 '.v: Brother Houston went to the Field .Artillery School at Camp Taylor and demonstrated BROI HI RS OF A I . I ' I I A I ' m ALPHA, ability in that branch of the service. He did Gamma has closed its year in triumph. the unusual, bul comm ndable thing of re.Man,- of the m a t ' - - ; tint have presented signing bis co mission as First Lieutenant "knotty ' problems have been straightened out. of Infantry to accept a commission as S O u r "Go-to-High-Sch< ol-College" Campaign Lieutenant of Field Artillery, ( Iverseas, Sep was the best ever. We doubt if many Chapr, l i t i s February. 1919.

No battles. t rs . o i l e d us in their efforts. Gamma held W a s honorably discharged April, 1919. threi b;';" mass m etings. One at \ ' a . I'. U., tructor in English, Dunbar High School, an th r in Petersburg, and the other in Fredericksburg. Gamma senl representatives to Washmgton, I). C , April to lime, 1919. \ttended Harvard Law School, 1<>19 '"•'-. take charge of all these meetings. Speakers red addresses in till the schools in this Member Editorial Board, H a r v a r d Law Review. 1921-1922. Membership on the board city.

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T h e Chapter breakfast was the unique function of the University ca.npus. T h e Chapter was pleased to have as guests on that occasion "the fairest damsels" of Richmond, the social elite; Ur. W . J. Clark, the fres.dent of the University; Dean |. B. Simpson, and Brother Thomas, of Alpha Phi Alpha Chapter, now the Assistant Federal Attorney tor the Southern District of N. Y. This breakfast was really a wonderful affair.

The climax was reached in the annual outing of the Chapter. This was in the form of a moonlight down the James.

All the brothers were out in grand style. W e wished thai every brother in the fraternity could have been with us. One brother called this outing "a social classic." O n e could truly exclaim, "It was good to be there."

Gamma believes in educational development. As heretofore. Gamma awarded its annual scholarship to the graduate of the academic department of the school making the highest record.

Since our last letter, the Chapter initiated another member, Brother Henry S. M a n m .

This brother is a "dyed-in-the-wool" Alpha man. W e feel that the Brothers should know thai Brother Dr. ]. 11. Blackwell, Jr., was reelected Secretary of the State Medical Society.

H e has held that position for years. Brother Dr. |. M. G. Ramsey is the energetic president of the leading Dental Association in this part of the country. Reports reach us that he is putting the job over.

In the Educational issue of THE S r i n x x , attention was called to the achievements of Brother Charles T . Russell. Since that time, the \ ' a . Union University conferred the degree of Master of Science on him because of bis distinction as an architect.

W e boast of two other masters this year.

Brothers ]. S. lohnson and R. H . Johnson, Jr., received the" Master of A r t s degree from Va. U . U., this Commencement.

Notwithstanding their educational and pastoral duties, both were able to complete their graduate work satisfactorilv.

Gamma had many members this year to graduate. T h e following Brothers received the B. A. degree: M. W . Akins. T . W . Barrett, T . E . Goode, W . E . H e n r y , R. B. P o w ell. H. M. Ruffin, W . F . Taylor, W . D. Yerby.

Those receiving B. S. a r e : V . A. Christian, J. L. Cornitcher, C. E . Jackson, A. D. Price, A. J. Pryor, C. G. Segar.

Brothers H . M . Ruffin a n d W . E . H e n r y r e ceived the first and second prizes, respectively, for the best essays on "Self H e l p . " These prizes are awarded' annually by the University.

Best wishes to the Brothers.

R.

P. DANIEL,

Secretary.

ALPHA MU C H A P T E R Northwestern University Evanston. 111., BROTHERS I.\ A L P H A I ' m

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Greetings: It is with some feeling of regret that we are now at the end of the school year and that the year with all its happenings is another closed page of history窶馬ot without its lessons. ()ur "Go-to-1 ligh-School, C.o-to-College" campaign was a success, in fact, even more so than we expected. Alpha M u is enthusiastic with its succ.'ss and hopes her Sister Chapters were as successful as we.

Alpha Mu was especially honored in having Brother Cannon visit us. It is needless to say that he was pleased with our work. and instead we say: " K e e p an eye on u s . " With cordial greetings and hopes that o u r Brothers have had a prosperous vacation, we are.

Fraternally yours, C L A R E N C E HAYDEM

OMICRON

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Greetings:

Pittsburgh, Pa.

((micron Chapter of the University of Pittsburgh sends greetings to the various Chapters and individual Brothers of Alpha I'hi Alpha, and expresses the hope that the last school year was one of substantial growth. intellectual development and fraternal solidarity.

T h e present roster of officers is as follows: Brother Gerald Edgar Allen, a student in the Law School, is President. Brother Allen is a member of the Varsity Track Team and as such has made a very good record. H e was largely responsible for < (micron's winning the Inter-Fraternity Track meet at the University. Brother Allen is capable, loyal and energetic. W e a r e expecting much as a result of his leadership. Brother Allen is surrounded by a splendid group of men who will support him in every sane, progressive movement for the betterment of the Chapter and the glory of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Aaron W r i g h t . College '24, is Vice-President. Brother Ira W . Cornelius, College '25. is the secretary. Brother Eugene Brown, a senior in the A r t Department of Carnegie Tech. is the financial secretary. Brother J. M. Burwell. a graduate dentist of the class of '18. is the Treasurer. H e was a member of the Varsity Track Team and still holds the University record for the 100 and 220-yard dashes. H e

THE SPHINX, OCTOBER, 1923 is now a successful practicing dentist in the city. Brother Frederick Smith, Economics, '25, is Editor of the Chapter. Brother Marion P e r r y , Law '24, is Sergeant-at-Arms.

At the recent initiation six active honorary members and eight active members were taken into the Chapter. T h e active-honorary members are as follows: Dr. Voyle Butler, Dr. C. H . Carroll. Dr. A. N . Levy, Atty. F . R. Steward, Dr. Royall Taylor, and Dr. Charles A. Webster. Brother Voyle Butler is a successful practicing dentist in the city. Brother C. II. Carroll, a graduate of the School of Medicine of the University of Pittsburgh, is a practicing physician in the city. Brother A. N. Levy, a graduate of the School of Medicine of Howard University, is also a practicing physician in the city. Brother F . R. Steward, a graduate of Harvard University Law School, is a practicing attorney in the city. He was a candidate for legislature in the last election and lost by a small margin. Brother Royall Taylor, a graduate of the School of Dentistry of Howard University, is a practicing dentist in the city. Brother Charles A. W e b ster, a graduate of the Medical School of Temple University, is a practicing physician in the city.

T h e active members are as follows: William Alexander, Engineer '24; James H. Cole, Dental '26; Ira W. Cornelius, College ' 2 5 ; Burwell K. Johnson, Dental ' 2 5 ; Marion E. P e r r y , Law ' 2 4 ; A r t h u r E. Redman, Dentil '2.3; Bertron Robinson, Dental '2 1, and Frederick S~nith, Economics '25.

Plans are now taking definite shape which we hope will result in a permanent Chapter H o u s e for Omicron. This is one item in the program of the new administration. Such a home will crystallize the fraternal spirit as nothing else could possibly do.

There is a wealth of eligible material at Pit! this year that has probably never been equaled. Ninety colored students are enrolled in the various schools of the University.

A Sphinx Club composed of sixteen of these eligibles has been organized. Lee S. Cowan, a freshman in the SchooLof Dentistry, is the President. T h e Club meets once a month and is being schooled in the elements of true fratenialism. Their first social affair was given at the Loendi Club on February 8th, at which time they entertained the Brothers of ()micron with their company as guests. T h e two sororities were well represented in the gathering.

Brother Otto V. Green, who graduated from the School of Chemistry in 1919, and Brother C. W . Florence, who graduated from the School of Education in 1919, are registered in the Graduate School of the University of

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Pittsburgh. They both expect to receive the master degree at the J u n e Commencement.

Since graduation, Brother Green has been head of the Science Department at the State Normal School, Petersburg, Va. Brother Florence has been assistant to the president at the same institution. T h e y are on leave of absence and expect to return to their duties at the close of this school year.

T h e following Brothers will graduate at the J u n e Commencement: Brother H o m e r S. Brown and Brother Richard Jones from the L a w School; Brother P . W . Good and Brother A. S. Austin from the Dental School, and Brother C. W. Florence and Brother O. V. Green from the Graduate School.

I'.rother Horace T . Bynoe and Brother H o m e r Brown, the delegates to the convention which met at St. Louis, brought back such inspiring reports of the activities of the convention that O.nicron Chapter has been given new hope, greater purpose, and broader vision.

Brother H a r r y B. Webber, ' 2 1 , is connected with the Pittsburgh American, a colored newspaper, and is making good as circulating

manager.

Brother A. N . Levy expects to take unto himself a bride, selected from among the college group.

Dr. James Fowler was very recently taken into the Chapter.

T h e "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" campaign was held from April 29th to May 5th. Judging from the spirit of interest and enthusiasm shown by the large number of g r a m m a r and high school students interviewed. the campaign was quite a success. O n Sunday, April 29th, special educational sermons were preached from the pulpits of several churches interested in the movement. During the week the Sphinx Club was given a special night on which to display their talent and impress on the minds of the grammar and high school students present the need of continuing their education. On Friday, May 4, or "Alpha N i t e " the Chapter was greatly honored by the presence of Brother S. S. Booker, of Baltimore, Md., the General President of Alpha Phi Alpha. He addressed the large gathering in Watt Street Auditorium and at the termination of this part of the evening's program the Chapter entertained Brother Booker at a Smoker, held in honor of him at Livingston Memorial Hospital.

T h e Chapter felt that Brother Booker's cooperation in this campaign proved to he very beneficial and interpreted his coming all the way from Baltimore to Pittsburgh as a single tribute to ( )micron Chapter.

Respectfully submitted, Chapter Editor.

BROTHER RICH \RD F. JONES

takes highest honors in Pittsburgh University Law School.

Negroes of Pittsburgh and vicinity, always first prize in Latin in the Interscholastic litinterested in, and proud of the efforts of their erary contests. young hopefuls to make creditable scholastic In 1920, Brother Jones was graduated from records, point out with particular pride this the School of Economics of the University of year our own Brother Richard Prank [ones, Pittsburgh, with the degree of B. S.. in ecowhose brilliant educational career was brought nomics. Brother Jones completed this four in a befitting close by his graduation with first year course in three years, showing marked honors from the School of Law of the Uni- ability in political economy and allied subjects. versity of Pittsburgh.

Brother Jones was the ranking student in his Brother Jones received his elementary train-' class in each of his three years in the law ing in the public schools of Pittsburgh. In school and leaves that institution with the 1917, while a high school student, he took good will of both faculty and students.

THE SPHINX. OCTOBER, 1923 Brother Jones became a member of O m i cron in 1919, and has at all times been an exemplary Alpha Phi Alpha man, besides serving us most efficiently in two very important and laborious capacitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Secretary and Associate Editor of T i n ; S P H I N X .

Whole hearted efforts and sincerity on the part of lirother Jones in the many business, religious, civic and fraternal activities in which he has engaged, together with his modesty and congeniality, have won for Brother Jones an enviable position in the confidence and affections of a community which hopes for him a career as a lawyer equally as brilliant as was his as a student.

ZETA CHAPTER N e w Haven, Connecticut GREETINGS:

T h e question often aises, " W h a t is the matter with old Z e t a ? " N o sooner, however, should the sound be heard from Zeta saying, " W e are small, few in number, but ever witb you." W e believe in personal progressâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;we believe that we should help one another that we may be in better position as a national unit to help others.

As a means to that end the Brothers are going to suggest to each and every Brother to re-read the personal progress clauses.

T h e National Intelligence Service which Zeta wishes to introduce at the next General Convention requires some little thought and we hope it goes through in some form.

T h e purpose will simply be to see to it (as far as possible) that all Alpha men have a chance to finish their desired courses of study.

W e know that three thousand men. with this common idea in mind cannot fail. No definite plans have been set as the different Chapters throughout the country will present different phases under so soon a set program.

We shall work out an'd develop many possibilities under definite plans, but will not insist that these be final. Brothers Cornelius Johnson of H a r v a r d ; George Walton, of Lincoln, and Riley Jackson, of W i t t e n b u r g College, Springfield, Ohio, are assisting in working out a final program of this nature.

Fraternally yours, ZETA CHAPTER, F. W.

WKLLS.

PHI CHAPTER Ohio University, Athens, Ohio BROTHERS I N A L P H A P H I

ALPHA,

Greetings: " T h e r e is nothing new under the sun." This expression has been revealed to us of Phi

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Chapter, and she realizes this expressed truth, as sue looks back on last year, the banner year, of the Chapter. W e did not discover anything new, but just unearthed and used some of our talents, which we had buried, to a wonderful advantage. It is said that into all lives and organizations must come some moments and periods of sadness. W e are indeed unfortunate in losing eight of our good Brothers, who have completed successful college careers. T o them, our Brothers who are now out in that vast area, known as the "world," this letter is respectfully dedicated.

Brothers Laurence E. F a i r f a x , of Charleston, W. Va.; A r t h u r W . Wade, of Buckhannon, W . Va., and Randolph R. Porter, of Elkins, W . Va., had the degree of Bachelor of Arts in Commerce conferred on them last June. Brothers Charles W . Warfield, Jr., of Buckhannon, W . Va., H o b a r t W . Dandridge, of P a r k e r s b u r g ; H . Preston Mayle, of F a r kersburg, W. Va., and C. Spencer Tocus, of Youngstown, Ohio, had their Baccalaureate Degree in Education conferred on them last jane.

Although their exit will greatly deplete our ranks, we realize that Alpha Phi Alpha glories in any forward step on the part of her Brothers, so we wish them well and promise them that we will uphold the torch they have handed down to us, and we will not "break faith.'' ( In the evening of May 18th, Phi Chapter gave one of the most successful formal " h o p s " of the scholastic year, at the Ohio Armory. After the " h o p , " we had a formal "get-together" of all the members of the Chapter and entertained ourselves by indulging in round table discussions on matters of general interest to the General Organization, and matters of national interest. Phi Chapter feels particularly proud of the fact that we have been visited by a General Officer, in the person of our most worthy Second Vice-President, Brother Raymond W . Cannon, whose jurisdiction we are fortunate in falling under.

Brother Cannon met with the Chapter on Thursday, J u n e Tth, and inspired us with his talk, which was genuine and straight from his heart. His visit to us disclosed several conditions of which we were unaware. W e are proud of him, and wish him well.

W e wish to acknowledge the visit of Brother Saunders of Kappa Chapter. W e are pleased to announce that Brother E d g a r " P i g " \ \ .

Barrier, has the signal honor of being the youngest principal of an accredited high school in the State of West Virginia.

Brother Barrier finished at Ohio University in 1922, and accepted a position as instructor at Kimball High School. W. Va., of which school Mr. B. K. Bruce was principal at that

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time. Since then Mr. Bruce resigned, and Brother Barrier was the logical man for his successor, and was so appointed by the State Board of Education.

He enters this large work in September having a corps of over twenty-five teachers in his system.

Phi Chapter wishes to send greetings to all of the other chapters and wish them another pleasant and successful year.

LAURENCE T.

treasures. We shall plant indelibly the realizations of our aspirations on the sand of time. and as we journey onward, let us remember that there is a price to payâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;be willing to sacrifice in order to provide a more cherished future.

Faternally yours.

W.

D.

FOUNTAIN,

Alpha luta.

YOUNG,

Corresponding

Secretary.

GAMMA L A M B D A C H A P T E R Detroit, Michigan ALPHA PHI ALPHA

BROTHERS,

Greetings: Just a line from Gamma Lambda Chapter to inform you that we are still alive and going strong. ( )n Sunday. May (ith, we held our annual "C.o-to-High-School, (io-to-College" meeting which was carried out in an effective and successful m a n n e r ; not only did the majority of the Brothers turn out, but many also brought school girls and boys to sit and participate in this enthusiastic and inspiring meeting. The program as outlined and carried out by this Chapter was successful to the extent of placing this project before a large mass of people with promising results.

On Thursday, May 10th. at 9 P . M., our annual banquet was held at the Melrose Tea Room, which was highly enjoyed by all, for, besides having a good feed, we also had a plenty of good entertainment and musicâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; thanks to the chairman. Dr. F . P . Raiford. for securing the lively entertainment for this occasion.

W i t h best wishes and regards to all, and sincerest hopes that the rest taken during rhe hot summer has only served to give us more vim and pep to stage a greater drive for Alpha Phi Alpha this fall.

Fraternally yours, GROVER D.

LANGE,

Chapter

Editor.

A L P H A IOTA CHAPTER Denver, Colorado BROTHERS,

Greetings: Alpha-Omega-Finis.

Just a word of greetings to let all know that Alpha Iota is still forging ahead.

O u r members have come to another mile post in their journey, "Commencement." W e believe it means another step in our progress for bigger and better things. It signifies attainment, a year of constant effort and achievement, a reward more precious than earthly

B R O T H E R J O S E P H H. B.

EVANS

Brother Joseph H . B. E v a n s was born in Washington, D. C , November 20, 1891. lie received his early training in the public schools of that city, having graduated from the A r m strong High School in 1908; and, in addition, specializing one year in the Davis Business College.

In 1909, Brother Evans entered his college career at the University of Michigan, taking his majors in Commerce and Business A d ministration. While in college, he was the recipient of signal honors. I Le was elected to membership in Phi Beta Kappa and to the University Commerce Club.

H e came to Alpha Phi Alpha through Epsilon-Lambda Chapter.

After graduating from Michigan, Brother E v a n s began work in the Government Department in Washington. It was here that he developed an aptitude for business system building, which resulted in his establishing one of

THE SPHINX, OCTOBER, 1923 the largest visible filing system in operation, the system now used by the Poro College in St. Louis. Brother Evans taught in the high schools of Washington and St. Louis. He recently resigned as head of the Co r.mercial Department of the St. Lotiis high school to make his advent into large business circles. lie is now connected with the Citizens-Standard Service interest in Atlanta, the largest financial group among our people, representing a total capitalization in excess of Sin.000.000.00. Brother Evans is Secretary of the Citizens Company.

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friends here. Unofficial, though reliable information tells us that Brother Jones, although having finished in June, will take a course in Matrimony with Miss Caro Lewis, of Chicago, as the sole instructor. Miss Lewis is one of the most popular members of the younger social set of Chicago, and will no doubt be a capable instructor for a willing student.

It was much to our regret that we parted with Brother Sydney P. Brown, who discontinued his law practice here and went to Atlanta. Those who know Brother Brown, know Brother Evans believed in things from why we miss him. His interest in Alpha Phi Michigan and as proof thereof, married Miss Alpha is primary in his thoughts and Eta Hilda Ray. Johnson, an alumna of that school, Lambda will be strengthened by his presence.

Hugh Wimbish of Meharry, spent August 1. L91 I. She is a member of the Alpha a Brother few days with us during the summer.

K ippa Alpha Sorority and a Splendid type of Brother H. M. Riley, formerly a teacher beautiful, cheerful womanhood.

Sweet little Hilda of 'i summ rs Is the rest of the in the public schools in Terre Haute, has been appointed in the local school system. Brother Evans family.

Ril v. though recently initiated in Alpha I'bi We shall watch with keen interest brother Alpha, has the interest of a veteran and his Evans' work in the business world, and we pres :nce will be helpful in many ways. hope that bis success there will be commenBrother Dr. Furniss made a trip to Philasurate with his ability. If such success at- delphia and other points East, during early tends him. Alpha Phi Alpha will, in the not summer. He attended the meeting of the Cabfar distant future, applaud another Captain inet of the Scottish, Rite Masons in Philadelof Finance. phia, and was re-elected Most Puissant Grand C mmander. Brother Eurm'ss met several of the members of the fraternity down East and cordially was welcomed by them, for which I O T A LAMBDA C H A P T E R Iota Lambda extends its thanks.

We will see you in Columbus, even if we Indianapolis do "bust."

GREETINGS, ALL: Fraternally.

Iota Lambda Chapter, lota Lambda again extends fhe fraternal

By Sphinx Representative. band to the Brothers of Alpha I'hi Alpha. and hopes that those who sought pleasure had a pleasant vacation, and that those who sought proih had a profitable one and that ALPHA THETA CHAPTER good health attended both.

State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Ic.wa Brother Charles "Bud" Logan, who is BROTH BRS> I.\ ALPHA I'm Ai.rirA. studying at Indiana Dental School, left on. Greetings: June 1, for Cleveland. We shall look forAfter a prosperous summer vacation, AJphaward to Brother Logan's return in the fall. Theta finds herself in working order again.

'Hie sa.ne interest in Alpha Phi Alpha that he S veral Brothers from other Chapters are exemplified in Xi is now directed towards lota with us and it is our hopes that they will Lampda, and we are the stronger for it. find pleasure and due fraternalis n here among Among our number were two graduates. us. ()ur prospects for a big year in our Brother George W. Core, Jr., who finished brotherhood looks bright.

DeFauw, and Brother. Willis [ones, of Purdue IT â&#x20AC;˘ spring and summer Commencement and Pharmacy College. Brother Core completed Convocation exercises have made inroads irto his work in three and one half years, and our numbers. As a result, we have lost in add tion was the winner of a R ctor Bro hers who have Completed their courses in Scholarship. He has done original'work in h â&#x20AC;˘ variot s colleges and are now at work at the field of Negro Journalism. In his con- their different vocations. We are proud to tinued pursuit of thai work, he has the best u her forth such Brothers as Judge I. Jones, wishes of lota Lambda and a large circle of Irving V. Muse and Eugene F. Bailcv.

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There is no wonder that the officers of Upsilon Chapter ignored the letters of Brother J u d g e I. Jones, when he appeared to them to.- transfer credent.als to Alpha-Theta Chapter. However, Brother Jones did not shirk the least on this account. H e met every financial obligation as any other Brother of AlphaT h e t a Chapter. Neither did he feel that the immediate officers of a Chapter were the onlyones to be active. W e can call him a very active member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Brother Jones took his degree as graduate in Pharmacy at the Su r.mer Convocation. Just as he was active at Alpha-Theta. that same activity, coupled with utmost sincerity, will get him fortunes. W e wish to thank Upsilon for sending us the good Brother.

Brother Irving Victor Muse took his I'll.

C . at the spring Commencement on J u n e 5th.

Above all Brother Muse is a student.

His other qualities do not fall short in making him a rightful Acting President, an office which he holds. Since the time that he ha* been elected Acting President, he has shown discreetness in all his dealings both as President and as Chapter Treasurer. Brother Muse cannot fail in his pursuits in life.

Brother Eugene Bailey took his B. S. from the College of Applied Science at the spring Commencement also. H e is the third man of color to finish from this college at the U n i versity of Iowa. H e is doing work along the lines of chemistry. Brother Bailey is ours.

H e was appointed Secretary of the Chapter in the absence of Brother Graham and was elected to this office in January. W e give him credit in getting things done. Best wishes, Brother Bailey.

Miss Marguerite L. Du Verney, of New Orleans, La., is the happy recipient of the Alpha Phi Alpha emblem of Brother [. A. Blaine Dejoie. W e hope to know more of this soon.

Brother Dejoie is the second Brother of Alpha-Theta to bestow his pin thus.

Brother Rhoderic H . H a r r i s leading as first.

Wishing all the success possible to the sister Chapters, Alpha-Theta hopes to see all their representatives at Columbus.

Fraternallv.

J. A.

BLAINE DEJOIE.

Alpha-Theta Chapter.

TAU CHAPTER University of Illinois BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I

ALPHA,

Greetings: T a u Chapter extends to her sister undergraduate Chapters the best wishes for a successful year scholastic-ally; for although high grades and honors may not help us in life after college days, the fact remains that they

are an index of the time and labor spent in getting an education and in fulfilling one of tile highest ideals of our fraternity. ( ur "Go-to-1 ligh-School, Go-to-College" activities which were carried on in Dixon, HI..

Danville, 111, and in Champaign and Urbana.

111., were a decided success.

T h e program presented at Dixon, 111., was given under the supervision of Brother Oscar Penniston.

In Danville, 111.; Brother Or. Frazier was Master of Ceremonies.

The speakers were Brother F . Foree Hamilton and Brother Dr. B i n g a J D i s m o n d .

Musical numbers were rendered by Brothers Kyle and Jordan. In Champaign, on Sunday, May ti, one week later than the date of the two progra • s already mentioned, our annual program took place. Brother E. W. Wood was Master of Ceremonies. Brother [Walter Thornhill and II. Dadford West spoke on the "Go-toI ligh-School. Go-to-College" drive, and "Alpha Phi Alpha-ism." Representatives from the two other Creek letter organizations spoke on "Education as an Investment,'' and " E d ucation—a solution to the Race Problem." \ iolin and saxophone solos were rendered by Brothers Wethington and J o r d a n .

T a u Chapter was honored last week by a visit of the Vice-President of her district.

Brother R. W . Cannon. His visit was official as well as fraternal, and he left with us a lasting impression and new inspiration.

Tau Chapter has gone as far as to venture into dramatics—a group of Brothers, assisted by a number of the young ladies of the "Twin Cities." presented an operatta on Friday, May I I . in Danville. Til. T h e Brothers were much pleased because of the success of the affair since the proceeds were to go to the Educational Fund solicited by the A. M. E. Church from each of its churches.

We are pleased to announce the pledging of Mr. Seott N . H a r p e r , of Evanston, 111.

Mr. Harper has shown conclusively that he has ability, both scholastic and otherwise, and we believe that he might make a good Alpha Phi Alpha man.

Brother Courtland S. Booker, a senior in the School of Electrical Engineering, is t o graduate in June. Brother W . F e r ^ u ^ m Thornton, a senior in the School of Civil Engineering and also a candidate for graduation. has hinted that he is to leave soon for China on an engineering expedition. So T a u is doing her share in helping universal spread of the ideals and aims of her fraternity.

With best wishes from Tau to her sister Chapters, we are, Fraternally, T a u Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, H . DAPI'ORP WEST, Chapter Editor.

THE SPHINX, OCTOBER, 1923 ALPHA

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Cornell U n i v e r s i t y , I t h a c a , N . Y.

NU CHAPTER Lincoln University, Pa. B R O T H E R S IN A L P H A

BROTHERS IN A L P H A

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AI.I'IIA,

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ALPHA,

Greetings:

In the list of graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences of Lincoln University W e are glad to greet you again and to lei in June, L923, Nu Chapter was honorably repyou know that our hearts beat mightily with resented by the following B r o t h e r s : E. L u t h e r the spirit of fraternalism. Alpha Chapter has Brookes, Valedictorial; E. R. Ferguson, Latin enjoyed a successful and we have bound ourSalutetorian; S. T. W a s h i n g t o n ; C. H . selves together in strong determination to C.aither, P. L. Logan, C. D. Giles, G. W . make our chapter one of the most active in West, L. S. Coleman, and "Coach" L a w the fraternity for the year 1!>23-'24.

The absence of these Brothers will be felt W e congratu'ate our Brothers who have rein N u Chapter, but we are proud to send them cently completed their college courses and, as on into greater fields of endeavor. The IK-t they embark upon their life's career, we exwishes of their Beloved Chapter will follow tend to them our best wishes for their future them into whatever spheres of activity they success and happiness. may go.

With the loss of Brothers Howell and We are pleased to announce that Brother Pierce, who finished with the B. S. degree, Coleman will enter the Theological Seminary at Lincoln, while all of the other Brothers Alpha Chapter will not s t o p ; but, under the named will pursue advance courses in other great inspiration left by the worthy deeds of these two brothers, we shall move on. T h e institutions. pleasant memories grounded in the activities Among the many impressive features of of the mother Chapter will but serve to the College Commencement, there were three strengthen the bond of brotherly love and special items which were of particular interest friendly cooperation. to Nu, and which furnished entertainment and inspiration to the many visiting Brothers and W e trust that those Brothers to whom the friends during that occasion: first was the present issue of T H E S P H I N X is dedicated, presence of Brother George Cleveland Hall, having experienced such skillfully supervised who was the guest of H o n o r of the Univertraining, will organize themselves about some sity and who delivered the address to the harmonious purpose that typifies those noble graduating class on Commencement Day. ideals which we foster in our organization.

Brother Hall was warmly greeted by this O n May twenty-seventh, the Brothers visChapter and his visit gave us opportunities ited Mrs. John Collier, one of the women who for enjoying many hours of convivial brotherhelped nurse our fraternity when it was quite hood. H e brought greetings from Theta and a babe. To the Brothers who are acquainted took back to Theta best wishes from Nu on with this good woman we have to say that his return to Chicago. Second was the beaushe still has the interest of Alpha Phi Alpha tiful art exhibit consisting of selected paintat heart and has thrown her home open to us ings by Brother J. L. Wells. This was a at any time that we desire to use it. great contribution to the entertainment of the While we were rejoicing over the fact that visitors and reflected credit upon the ability Brother Cyril Bow had recovered from a of Brother Wells. Then came the annual serious illness, word came to us that he had spring initiatory banquet on the evening of been ambushed. Daniel Cupid's arrow had hit J u n e fourth. This joyous affair was given its mark and Brother Bow has become the by the Chapter in honor of the ten Brothers devoted husband of Miss ( M r s . ) Bernice v, ho were inducted into the glories of Alpha Gregory ( How) of Atlantic City, N . J., who Phi Alpha on the mysterious night of M a y was also a student in Cornell. twenty-fourth. T h e affair was nothing short of delightful; mothers, fathers, sisters, Alpha Chapter wishes all the sister Chapters success and prosperity in their efforts for brothers, wives and sweethearts were present and all were radiant with smiles and laughter. the ensuing year.

Brother Wilson proved himself a versatile All hail for Columbus! , master of ceremonies and all went well u n d e r Fraternally yours, his splendid direction.

Greetings:

ALPHA

CHAPTER, J A S . M.

PIERCE,

Editor.

^ On the night of J u n e twenty-third Brother Cornelius Gaither took sail upon the boundless sea of matrimony. His bride was Miss Albertha Robinson of East O r a n g e , N . J. We

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wish them a long life filled with happiness and prosperity.

With the reopening of school for the term 1923-24 Xu looks with seriousness toward the duties of a new academic year. In lull realization of the task before us we are beginning with due earnestness and enthusiasm to carry us successfully to the fulfillment of our fondest anticipations. M E E T O U R D E L E G A T E S IN C O L U M B U S A N D T H E Y W I L L T E L L YOU W H A T NU HAS DONE. Fraternally yours, H.

B. SWI-KT.

Chapter

Editor.

ETA-LAMBDA CHAPTER Atlanta, Georgia B R O T H E R S ix A L P H A P H I

ALPHA,

Greetings: It is a source of pleasure and fraternal pride to communicate with our Sister Chapters through our national organ. T H E S P H I N X , and learn just what progress Alpha Phi Alpha is making.

Since our last letter to Tin'. SPHINX, four new Brothers have seen the light of the world and given the secrets of Alpha Phi A l p h a They are Brothers T. J. Ferguson, Cashier Standard Life Insurance Company, also officer of other of the Citizens-Standard Service enterprises; Dr. F . L. Jackson, Dr. J. B. Coleman, and Dr. W . P. H a r r i s , all three of whom are from Athens, Georgia, are successful in their professions and active participants in the progressive movements of their city.

These Brothers are all right, with emphasis on all right, and we are sure that all Alpha Phi Alpha men will share with Eta-Lambda it her satisfaction in having these Brothers to become a part of the Premier Negro College Fraternity in the United States.

W e wish to take this opportunity to welcome into our city and into the activ't:e; of Eta-Lambda Chapter, Brother Sydney P .

Brown, Iota-Lambda, and Brother J. Garland Wood, Eta. W e hope these brothers will join the ranks of E t a - L a m b d a during their sojourn here and help to make a higger and hetter Alpha Phi Alpha in the Southland.

These Brothers were greeted at a smoker at the home of Brother C. W . Reeves on the twelfth of July. A week later we were delightfully entertained at a smoker at the home of Brother J a s . A. Robinson, Secretary.

Standard Life Insurance Company, and it was a pleasure to have had with us at that time Brother Kmmett J. Scott. Secretary-Treasurer. H o w a r d University. Beta Chapter, and

Brother E. C. Brown of the Brown and Stevens Bank, Philadelphia, Rho Chapter. Brother Scott brought to us, in a heart to heart talk, a message of inspiration and encouragement, in which he pointed out the necessity of keeping high the standard of our fraternity. At this meeting Brotlier T. J. Ferguson gave a lew "sincere ' remarks that were as sound as any remarks ever uttered within the walls of an Alpha conclave. This meeting was an enjoyable one and Mrs. Robinson proved to be a pleasing hostess.

W e were glad to have had Brother ( R e v . ) Chas. S. Smivey of Zanesville, Ohio, and Brother ( R e v . ) Lindell Chas. Ridley, pastor of Quinn Chapel, A. M. E. Church. Wilmington, Ohio, in our city during the summer months.

Brothers Charles S. Elder and J o h n B. Cade have recently joined the ranks of the benedicts. VVe wish for them godspeed and good speed.

T h e undergraduate Brothers are returning to Atlanta University and .Mooreliouse College and all is well for another banner school year for these Brothers.

Fraternally yours, KTA-LAMBA CHAPTER, J . P . GOMILUON,

Secretary.

ALPHA-ZETA West

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V i r g i n i a Collegiate I n s t i t u t e , Institute, W . Va.

To BRETHREN IN ALPHA I'm

ALPHA,

Greetings: T h e collegiate year at the West Virginia Collegiate Institute came to a close on May 30th with the Annual Commencement E x e r cises. These exercises brought to a close also the school activties of Alpha-Zeta Chapter.

The final examinations were held on May 23, 24 and 25. Some of these tests were easy, while others were hard, detailed and technical. Alpha-Zeta gloats over the fact, hewever. that its members have done excellently well in these exams. Noteworthy praises have been accorded to some members of Alpha Phi Alpha for the commendable effort, put forth by th~m and examplified in their subjects. Some of the pledges "made good" also in these final proofs.

This Chapter regrets that one of our g r o u p has left us through graduation. Although bis school days are ended Brother Bernard A. Brown is still a student and has a larger Held m which to study and investigate, and in which to show the true spirit of our great organization.

Brother Brown received the

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THE SPHINX, OCTOBER, 1923 degree of Bachelor of A r t s and his future endeavors will he directed in the fields of history and sociology. H e will very probably champion the cause of teaching and devote his years to the education .of Negro boys and girls in West Virginia.

Lost! Fraternity Pins! Finders kindly return to Dr. H a i r y I. Blackiston and Clarence O. Hubbard, respectively. It is very much feared that these pins will not be returned because, as the editor was informed by reliable sources, "fair ones" are wearing these emblems as a token of a subsequent union between the present wearers and those who were fortunate enough to lose them. Well, Alpha-Zeta wis'ies them good luck and a happy journey through " M a r r y l a n d . " On May 13th, the Chapter, at the invitation of Brothers in Charleston, carried its meeting to that city, where (hey were royally entertained by those Brothers residing there. After the regular order of business, luncheon was served at the Ferguson Hotel. At the conclusion of the smoker it was suggested that more frequent meetings be held in Charleston due to the unusual hospitality of the urban Brothers.

T h e Second Annual Banquet of this Chapter was held in the Ball Room of the Ferguson Hotel. The hall was beautiful decorated in the fraternal colors with flowers adding to splendor of the occasion.

The affair was unique in every way and afforded much pleasure to all those who were present. Among the ladies present were representatives of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, teachers and students cf the West Virginia Collegiate Institute. T h e five-course dinner was interspersed with eloquent and inspiring addresses. Among the visiting Brothers were Brothers Emmett B. Saunders of Clarksburg, W. V a . ; H a r r y lefferson and H. Barnett of Parkersburg, and C. F . Barnett of Charleston. After the dinner and beneath the gleam of an Alpha Phi Alpha the couples "tripped fantastically" to the incomparable music which was rendered by the orchestra.

School is now over and the Brothers have separated to find work for the summer. Some remain at Institute for the Summer School, some seek employment at home and others have gone East. Alpha-Ztla wishes them all well and trusts that all will return in the fall and rejoin the bond of friendship and relink the fraternal chain which is growing stronger and stronger as the days roll by.

T o our thousands of Brothers, we trust that your scholastic year has been as well as, if not better, than, ours, and every one of

us hopes for every other Brother a profitable and enjoyable Summer.

Fraternally yours, ALPHA-ZETA, A.

WASHINGTON.

SIGMA C H A P T E R Boston, Mass.

BROTHERS,

Greetings: Since our last communication to you Sigma has done a great deal to further the work of Alpha Phi Alpha. It seems that all have become awakened, and have been most active in a quiet campaign to make Sigma the most progressive, active and attentive Chapter in the entire fraternity.

O u r Brothers' activities here are so interwoven into the many walks of life, which alone promote progress, that we regard Sigma as, and feel most confident that she is second to none. Much credit is due to the splendid corps of officers upon whose shoulders the leadership of the Chapter rests. They are Brothers Jay Ernest Martin, Jr., President ( T u f t s ) ; L. K. Downing, Vice-President ( T e c h ; ) ; Edgar Cordon. S e c r e t a r y ; S. F . " S h a g " Tay,or, T r e a s u r e r ; Ceo. T. Drunimond, T H E S P H I N X Editor ( B . U.) ; Harold .\IIK.S. Chaplain ( B. U . ) ; F, D. Atwater, Sergeant-at-Arms ( H a r v a r d ) . U n d e r the leadership of these Brothers, many fraternity activities have been successfully promoted. O u r most brilliant and interesting classic was the closing inter-fraternity basket ball game. It seems that such a spectacle had never before been witnessed in Boston. Before an aggregation uf some six hundred guests, Alpha Phi Alpha, Sigma Chapter, defeated the whirlwind Omega Psi Phi. Gamma Chapter, 20-14.

All the Brothers played valiantly and their team work was exceedingly well rounded into machine work.

O u r initiation was very impressive. After many weeks of the usual formality, the good men were selected and upon a dark night at the Mu'finch St. Armory, the following men were allowed within our sacred walls. James C. Evans, Felix C. Thurmond, Ernest A. Bu la. Edgar Fordon, Silas F. Taylor, A. B. Lattimsre, J. D. Rainey, F. F. Wheelock, Butler Roland Wilson. Jr., Arnold Bennett Donawa, E d w a r d A. H o w a r d , Harvey B. Shaw, I ouglas T. M u r r a y , all of these Brothers are cue hundred per cent Alpha Phi Alpha. Their careers have been exemplary and the high standard of Alpha was maintained in their selection.

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A f t e r all this came our "Victory Smoker" for our basket ball team. A wonderful evening was spent by Sigma and our guests, Alpha-Eta, Alpha-Gamma and visiting Broth CMS. T h e last issue of T H E S P H I N X did not carry a report of our "Go-to-High School, Go-toCollege" movement; hence we say a wind here. T h e message of education was carried to the people by Brothers speaking in fourteen churches and two public forums. O u r most impressive meeting was held at 558 Massachusetts Avenue, under the auspices of T h e W o m e n ' s League for Community Service.

Brother H a r o l d A m o s presided and the following program was given: Brother Evans spoke on "Continuation of Education;" Brother T . H . Johnson, vocal selections; Brother W h a r t o n spoke on "Opportunity for Y o u t h ; " at this point remarks were given by our Chairman, followed by remarks by Mrs. F . Ridley, Secretary, W . L. C. S.; remarks »y Miss Maryrose Reeves (Sargent ' 2 3 ) , remarks by Mrs. M a u d e Cuney H a r e and by Brother Raymond Jackson; closing by Brother Amos. More than two hundred persons were present, including a large number of young people.

Now we have set foot to launch our new issue, "A House for Sigma."

Fraternally and cordially, SIGMA CHAPTER, G E O . T. D R U M MO NO.

Sphinx ALPHA

EPSILON

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University of California, O a k l a n d , Cal. BROTHERS,

Greetings: Vacation is on. Most of the fellows have gone home or are working. Fees must be paid next semester. But before "squaking" about mid-summer dreams, let us look back to the closing of college days and see what the Alpha men are doing. T h r e e Brothers received sheep skins for their reward of toilsome days. Brothers John Robinson received his A. B., Eldrige Claiborne Ross his second degree in the field of pharmacy—the degree of Ph. C.—while Brother Roscoe Brewer was graduated from the College of Physicians arid Surgeons of San Francisco with the degree of D, D. S. Brother W a l t e r Gordon, J. D.. is now a full fledged Attorney.

According to the Berkeley sleuth, old man Blackstone was an easy mark for him, he answering all the quest''"** die legal interragator could fling at him.

W e weren't there but we know Brother Gordon's record so there you are.

Brother Alvin Nurse, who is slated to receive his A. B. in December, was Brother Jones' leading man in the playlet entitled " T h e Turtle Dove." N u r s e seems to be nursing a little Delta of late. W e wonder whether he will nurse his pin a w a y ? H e has discarded his campus togs for those of the mechanician during vacation days. Brother Jimmie Allen is playing the dual role—that of a dentist and a railway employee at the same time. Jimmie absorbs, or politely speaking, takes care of the soiled linen of the Southern Pacific Company. Brother Dewey Davison and Brother Errol Jones are waiters on the limited trains of the Coast. Brother Jones visited the east and reports a wonderful reception at the visiting Chapters. T h e Beta boys were especially fraternal.

Brother Pittman, the tooth cobbler, is idling his time away in the San Francisco postoffice. W i t h him may be found Brothers David Haskell. 1 lerman Lewis, Scott and H . S. Booker. The government is good for something, these men will readily assert Brother "Bill" Groflin drives a rattling F o r d for one of Oakland's leading groceries. We are watching Brother Griffin to see what kind of frat man he will make. If there's any spots to be rubbed off the neophyte. AlphaEpsilon will certainly do it. Brothers J o h n Bussey and E d w a r d Davis, neophytes, a r e home in Bakersfield trying to harden their muscles for the coining grid season at Calitornia. Bussey is oiling engines for the Santa Fe, while Davison is all-round man for the California Produce Company. Brother George Johnson, chosen prexy for the coming year at tended Inter-Session of the University but is now oiiing up engines for the Santa F e at liis home in San Bernardino. Brother Allen M e w m a n is still a dental student. H e plans to get a head start on his Senior work so that there will be no question to his graduation.

Brother Alvin Lucas, ex-Alpha Chapter, is residing in the district, also Brother Ellis K n o x , who is a postman during the summer months and a prof in the winter. Knox was a charter member of Alpha-Epsilon.

W e are tired and must devote some time to other things so adios Brothers. W e liked the lineup of the pictures of the various Chapters, especially part of our namesake, Epsilon Chapter. The simplicity, the uniformity and the humbleness of the Chapter picture mutely told the story that all are for One and one for All at A n n Arbor. Yet it doesn't hurt t o know whose who in the Chapter.

Watch Alpha Epsilon, Brothers.

Cordially and fraternally, ERROI, D.

JONES.

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holds the distinction of being the first colored (V-.tist to o p e i offices in the city by the Golden Gate. His office, which is located at Golden Gate and Filmore Street, is modern in every detail. It is fitted with the Ritter equipment.

A little daughter. Patricia, urges the Doctor onward to make a name for himself and for Alpha Phi Alpha.

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Meet Roscoe Brewer, D. D. S. Alpha men.

Dr. Brewer is one of Alpha-Epsilon's best bets in the pinch. Lhe subject of this sketch is a native of Illinois md it was there that he took his preparatory work for college. H e attended the Urbana and Rockford high schools, where he made a name for himself in football. After graduation he journeyed to Northwestern University ; from there to the University of Illinois, where he was an assistant in the registrar's office. F r o m old llli. the Doctor enrolled at Fiske University, in which college he distinguished himself upon the athletic teams.

Many a Fiske man will recall the snappy way in which the fleet-footed and rabbit-dodging halfback carried the ball to the enemy's line for a touch-down, in the football game with H o w a r d and Fiske during the season of 19]S. Brewer was forced to pull his team out of the hole with a broken shoulder. His grit and ability to carry the ball during his gridiron days won him the position of fullback on the All Colored American mythical team. During the war the gridiron star saw service in France, 326 Field Service Bureau. Returning from war-torn Europe, the Doctor was married to Miss Tamasue Foster of San F r a n cisco, Calif., his college sweetheart at Fiske.

After attending the College of Physicians and Surgeons of San Francisco, young Brewer was rewarded with a degree in dentistry. H e now

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Eldridge Claiborne Ross was graduated from the University of California this year with the degree of Ph. C. Brother Ross is a native of Louisiana, being born in Shreveport. H e was educated at the Shreveport high school and later attended Knoxville Normal. While in Normal school the future druggist represented his Alma .Mater on the football and baseball teams. After attending Fiske for one vear, Ross journeyed to California, where he entered Stanford University. T h e following year he transferred to the University of California, from which institution he holds two degrees.

Ross married in the spring of 1021 Miss Percv Priscilla Beck of Mobile. Ala. A charming little daughter—Beatrice Charlotte—is the blessing from this marriage. Brother Ross has been one of Alpha Epsilon's most active members. He was a member of the Areopagus Clu'b. which was later made a part of Alpha Phi Alpha and has served the local chapter as secretary and president.

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CUPID'S CORNER KIGH-STONE A wedding of cordial interest to us and characterized by much 'beauty and brilliancy was that of Miss Thelma Kigh, charming daughter of Dr. and Mrs. I. B. Kigh of Birmingham, Alabama, and Brother Dr. A. Delaney Stone of Baltimore, on J u n e (i at 8 A. M. The many parties given in honor .of Miss Kigh indicate the esteem in which she was held in her home city. The elite vied one with the other in these pre-nuptial affairs; and the wedding itself otitrivalled them only' because of its unusual splendor and excellence.

The Kigh home, handsome as it is, was the mure charming because it had been touched by artists from the Birmingham Blossom Shop.

The parlor where tb* wedding was solemnized was fittingly decorated. ..Flojir baskets laden with carnations; smilax teit&bned (Tver doors and w i n d o w s : improvised white gates entwined with fragrant roses created a scene of beauty that will live with one always. Stately palms had been turned into a canopy under which the bridal part) stood, and the burning tapers on the altar rail made the charm complete and added an air of dignity appropriate for the occasion.

"At Dawning" was sung by Mrs. William Mui.re, with Mrs. W . E. Kacv at the ' p i a n o ; and Professor Tuge Dubose, violinist, rendered several selections. To the hushed strains of M e n d e l s s o h n ' s wedding' march, played by M r s ; J. Lemons, the bridal party entered. Miss Kigh was'given in marriage by her father. H e r mother was iiiatron of honor, while Mr. Gregory, brother of the'bride, was best man.

Miss Kigh made a lovely bride. She was dressed in a modish thres-piece traveling suit with blue braid embroidery, blue taffeta waist tucked in gold, and stunning small hat and other accessories'"of corresponding tone.

The single ring ceremony by Rev. J. W . i rood, assisted by Rev. C. L. Fisher, was very impressive and the entire picture of bridal party and guests added a delicate beauty.

In fine, the occasion was a notable one. It was a happy culmination of a romance of one summer ago and joined two of the oldest and best known families of Alabama. Mrs. Stone attended school at Wilberforce and Ohio State University and possesses rare musical ability.

Dr. Stone is a product of 1 Inward University,

a prominent dentist of Baltimore, and a member of Delta I,anvi)da Chapter. T h e Sphinx can only hope that whatever shadows come | into their lives will be so harmoniously inter- . twined with happiness a s to weave a beauteous fabric of peace and contentment.

MOSSELL-ALEXANDER Mrs. Mary Tanner Mossell of Philadelphia announces the engagement of her daughter, j Sadie Tanner to Mr. Raymond Face Alexander of Philadelphia.

Miss Mossell has been Grand President of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority since 1919 and is Chairman of the Inter-Fraternal Council.

Brother Alexander is the very capable First Vice President of Alpha Phi Alpha, a graduate of this year's class of the I larvard L a w School and a member of the Philadelphia Bar. I 'e is with the law firm of John R. K. Scott, Esq., for the present.

T h e wedding is expected to take place in Philadelphia in the late fall.

HARRISON-ELDER Miss Lillian Harrison of Fa Grange, Georgia, and Brother Chas. S. Elder of Richmond, \ irginia, were ilr" principal parties to a beautiful home wedding, held in LaC.range, June 20. 1923.

Miss Harrison is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N . A. I larrison. She is a graduate of Atlanta University, very attractive and her :-WJ t disposition, which is characteristic ofher. has won < for her many friends and admirers.

Brother Elder is representing The S t a n d - . ard Life Insurance Company in Richmond, Va.. in which city he and nis new partner are now residing.

ROBINSON-GAITHER Another nuptial casualty in the J u n e onslaught is our good Brother Cornelius H .

Gaither of \*u Chapter, who was fastened in the bond of matrimony with Miss Albertha Roi inson of East Orange. Xew Jersey.

We wish for them the same degree of happiness and good cheer that followed tlTem d u r ing their pleasant courtship.

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Mrs. Harris lived in Bridgeport, Connecticut. She is a trained nurse, having completed the course at the People's Hospital, New York C ity. She is a registered nurse in the otate of New York.

Brother Harris is a Howard and Beta man.

He is business manager of the Improved Order of Samaritans and has been most successful in handling the affairs of that organization. Brother Harris is a hard, conscientious worker, deliberate and sound in his dealing with the many important matters that come before him. In him Alpha Phi Alpha has a good man and a genuinely faithful brother.

For Brother Harris and his charming bride a full life of happiness and success will be their merited reward and Alpha Phi Alpha's wish.

Cupid's arrow had hit its mark and Brother Bow is now the faithful husband of Miss (.Mrs.) Bernice Gregory (Bow). Brother Bow was a student at Cornell University. His bride lived in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and was also a Cornellian.

JOHNSON-HASKELL Miss Gladys Mitchell Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Johnson, 1330 Berkeley Way, Berkeley, California, was married on July 28, 1923, to Brother David Edward Haskell of Alpha-Epsilon Chapter. The marriage was performed at the home of the bride's parents in the presence of immediate friends and relatives, with the Rev. Mr. Lovell officiating-. Miss \ irginia Stevens was maid of honor. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Senior at the University of California. Brother William Pittman, senior in the College of Dentistry in the same institution, DuVERNEY-DEJOIE served as best man.

Miss Marguerite L. DuYerney of New OrThe bride is one of the most beautiful girls leans. Louisiana, is the happy recipient of the of California. She is a member of the Phyllis beautiful Alpha pin of the proud Brother YVheatley Club and very popular among die 1. A. Blaine Dejoie of Alpha-Theta Chapter. younger society folk.

Space in T H E S P H I N X will be reserved to Brother Haskell came to Alpha Phi Alpha record the progress of this definite beginning. at Nu Chapter, at the seat of which he was very active in collegiate affairs, a star on the GREGORY-BOW Lincoln University baseball team and a staunch While we were rejoicing over the fact that Alnha man, as he continues to be. He is a Brother Cyril Bow of Alpha Chapter had junior in the School of Dentistry of the Unirecovered from a serious illness, word was versity of California. He and Mrs. Haskell received that he had been ambushed—Daniel will reside in San Francisco.

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The Stenhouse, in East Kith I'lace, Chicago, was the scene of a quiet, but beautiful marriage ceremony on August 10, at winch time Miss Marian Virginia Moorman and Dr. H. Reginald Smith, took the vow "Till death do us part." This marriage is of interest to a large circle of friends, due to the popularity and standing of both the bride and groom. Miss Moorman, although a West Virginian by birth, has made her home in Baltimore for some time. She has been a teacher in the Baltimore schools and a popular me Tiber of the social set of Baltimore, and enjoys a wide acquaintance in other Eastern cities.

Dr. Smith, according to his own classification, is first of all a member of Alpha Phi Alpha, Theta Chapter. An active Honorary Member of Theta, "Reggie" held the office of Treasurer and the money of Theta for several years. He has been liberal both with his time and money and Theta is proud of him. In addition, Brother Smith enjoys a coveted position in his practice of medicine, specializing in eye. ear. nose and throat. A graduate of Howard University, a student of various European

medical schools, Vice-President of the National Medical Society, a member of the Staff of Providence Hospital, Chicago, and actively identified with many other organizations, Brother S ith enters into this, his new career, with the best wishes of all of us.

The bride was attended by Miss Sarah V. Lawson, of Roanoke, Va., and Miss Jennie Childress, of Washington. Mr. Jesse Binga presented her to the groom. Brother A. 1_.

Jackson was best man. Miss Moorman, always charming, was the more so on this occasion. Wearing a beautiful gown of white beaded Georgette, and carrying a shower bouquet of bridal roses and lillies of the of the valley, the bride was pleasing to look upon. Rev. Mr. Lewis, of Morehouse College, performed the ceremony. Mrs. James A. Harper played Mendelssohn's wedding march and Madame Florence Cole Talbert sang "O Promise Me." Dr. and Mrs. Smith left immediately for Bentfpn Harbor for a quiet honeymoon. They will return to Chicago, where they will reside, having the best wishes of the Fraternity for a long and uninterrupted life of happiness.

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OVERTON

Active Honorary Member, T a u Chapter, President. Douglas National Bank, Chicago.

Brother O w r t o n was horn in Louisiana in 18(14. hut at an early age he was carried to Kansas, where lie received his education. Ikattended the public schools of Kansas and the University of Kansas from which he graduated in J888. In the same year he was admitted to the bar of Kansas and 188!) he was elected fudge of the Municipal Court of Topeka. He "was nominated for county treasurer in 1891 and being unsuccessful, he returned to the practice of law and continued in this field until 1898.

In 1898, Brother Overton established the Overton-Hygienic Manufacturing Company, with a very modest investment. At the beginning. Hygienic Pet Baking Powder was the only product. New articles have been added from time to time until now more than 1">:i articles are manufactured and more than one million dollars invested. More than 125 persons are employed in the offices and factories while its many "agents cover the country from coast to coast. T h e continued progress and growth of this institution indicate that these products are worth while and that the management is efficient.

Recently Brother Overton was called to the Presidency of the Douglass National Bank of Chicago, the first Negro National Bank in the country, and the only bank operated by Negroes with the authority to issue bank notes.

Among the many other distinctions accorded Brother Overton, is that he is one of the two colored men listed in the Blue Book of Chicagoans. H e is recognized as a peer among the Captains of Industry as shown from the

fact that The < h e r t o n - H y g i e n i c Manufacturing Company has the highest credit rating of any Negro mercantile institution in the United States.

A t the present writing, there is being erected a modern re-inforced concrete, structure, which is to house the Douglass National Bank and the Overton-Hygienic Manufacturing Company. This building is located at State Street and Thirty-sixth Place, Chicago's principal thoroughfare and fifteen minutes from the greatest retail district of the world.

Brother Overton is the type of man looking forward to the hopes and ambitions of the N e g r o youth. H e has surrounded himself with a number of young men, included among them are Brother " T e d " Roane, Eastern representar've of the Overton-Hygienic Manufacturing C o m p a n y ; Brother Richard Hill, Jr., is its attorney. Brother Dr. Julian Lewis is corporation physician and adviser in the laboratories for dermalogical research of the H y gienic Company, and Brother A r t h u r Jewell Wilson is auditor of the Overton-Hygienic Manufacturing Company.

Brother Overton's type is commended to the members of the fraternity. A combination of intellectual development and moral strength, he has advanced to the foremost rank of Negro financiers. H e is still young, because he continues to dream, plan and grow.

Endowed with his qualities, we can expect miu-h from him during his future period of active usefulness. H a p p y are we in counting him one of our number.

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FRAT FUN R a c h e l — " G l a d y s is the flower family." .Mary—"How's t h a t ? " Rachel—"A blooming idiot."

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"jhe—"Why don't you dance on your own feet a while ?" l i e — " I think I will since you have been doing so nicely on them."

Teacher (in geology class) '"Hie simplest things in nature are g: j nerallv correct."

Bright Pupil—"See I told vou I'm always right."

Good Intentions. " W h a t are you doing up that tree, young fellow':" 1 hief—"( )ne of your apples fell down, mister, and I'm trying to put it back."

A canoe is a boat that turns over when you change seats.

One-eighth of our cuss words were thought up by students who bet on football games and lost.

May flowers bring J u n e weddings.

Ruined H i s

Business.

" T w o o'clock and all's well." Shouted night watchman in Boston one dark night I 772.

"Doggonit." murmured the doctor as rolled over in bed. " W h y don't someone sick."

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A rosebud mouth is fine; but don't that rosebuds open sometime.

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Some boys are small for their ages, so are some men.

Shoo's R i g h t .

Rill—"What's the difference between a doctor and a preacher?"

J a c k — " I donno. what ?"

Mill—"Well, a doctor's interested in the herd, while the preacher looks after the soul."

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H e was telling her about the "embers of his football team. " N o w . there's 'Doc,' in a few week's," be said " ' D o c ' will be our best man." " O h . H e n r y ! " she exclaimed, "what a nice way to ask me."

Brotherlv ties are the ties he lets you wear.

This is Striking.

H i m — " I s n ' t that girl a foul ball?"

H e — " Y o u guessed it right off the bat."

John, who had just come home from college, was talking about narratives when his mother asked, "John, what is a n a r r a t i v e ? " and John replied, " W h y , Mother, a narrative is a tale."

W h e n the time came to go to bed John asked his mother if she would like to have him extinguish the light and his " o t h e r said.

"John, what does extinguish m e a n ? " and form replied, " W h y , Mother, extinguish means put out."

T h e next night the dog seemed to be disturbing the family a great deal, when John's mother suddenly said, "Tohn, please extinguish that dog by his narrative."

When a girl savs she is blushing, these days. vou have to take her word for it.

Almost time for college graduates to be hunting positions and finding jobs instead.

Now is the time to be resting up for your vacation.

A beautiful little dancing frock may be i , , - ' , e by cutting down a one-piece bathing suit.

H e — " A r e you willing to live on my income ?"

She—"Certainly, dearest, if you can get another for yourself?"

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fore them, as a beacon light to guide them, enward and upward, cannot help but be instrumental in the ameloriation of racial conditions."

Brother Brown is the largest colored tax payer in the United States, for he pays taxes on more than two million dollars worth of real es+ate in New York City alone.

His charming wife is the undisputed social leader of Philadelphia. Their beautiful mansion in West Philadelphia is the mecca of the great and small in the Atlantic seaboard social circles.

W e c-m sav without fear of contradiction, that Brother E. C. Brown has done more constructive work among our people than any other man in Philadelphia.

Now, do you wonder why Rho c r o w s !

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Brother E. C. Brown, exalted honorary member of Rho Chapter. Philadelphia, Pa. Brother Brown of the Brown and Stevens Bank, Broad and Lombard Streets, Philadelphia; I'a., was born in the city of Philadelphia.

After attending the public schools of Philadelphia. he took a thorough course in the Spencerian Business, College, later matriculating at the famous Philips Academy, at Exeter, N. H. T h u s endowed, it is clear to us how subsequent impressions in the business world are so emphatic. He has organized three colored banks,' all of which are functioning properly; The d o w n Savings Bank, of Newport News, V a . ; the Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co., oi Norfolk. Va.. and the Brown and Stevens Hank, of Philadelphia.

Associated with Brother Brown is H o n .

Andrew F. Stevens, Jr.. representative in the Pennsylvania State Legislature, and a member of Psi Chapter.

Brother Brown in an interview, said with his characteristic emphasis, which brooks no doubt, " T h e Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity has, impressed me to no little degree: First, by its lofty ideals. Second, by the high calibre of its members. Such a group of men, young and old with Alpha Phi Alpha ideals always be-

WORK

Alpha m n throughout the country will be interested in learning what an organization in Toledo, Ohio, is doing to make the "Stayin-School" campaign a year-round feature.

This organization, the Frederick Douglass Community Center. Toledo. Ohio, chances to be headed by two Alpha men, one as president and the other as director. There is no Chapter in Toledo but there are five Brothers living here. Four of them either are or have been officers of the Douglass Center.

In addition to the regulation "Go-to-High School, C.o-to-College W e e k , " Douglass Center each year sends letters to the graduates of the grade schools and to their parents, urging that the boy or girl remain in school.

T h e same is being done this year for the high school graduates. Parties have been held for the grade school grads, and the same motto is preached.

The hoys in junior high school have been organized in the Junior High Literary Club and those in the high school grades have been formed into the Alpha Delta Sigma Fraternity. The high school girls here had their own organization before Douglass Center was horn. Joint meetings and a debate at the Center have been features of the past season's activities on the part of the latter, two organizations and other aft'airs of this nature are being planned and encouraged by the Center.

Sunday, June l.Tth. was set aside as Graduates' Day at the Center, and the graduates of the grade and high schools were presented and some of them furnished the program.

One of the colored school teachers was in charge of the program and the superintendent of schools was one of the speakers.

These are the outstanding features but in their daily work with the boys and girls, in

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classes, in work with delinquents, rind in other ways tin' opportunity to keep the ideal of "the besl education possible" before ihe young ofi '.i presents itself and is taken advanta . in this splendid work.

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UPWARD

Brother A. L. Foster Leaves Columbus "Y." Brother A. !.. Foster, for several years coni with the Spring Sired Branch, Y. M. C. A., Columbus, ( )hio, as Educational Secretary and Boys' Work Dire tor has resigned his position there to assume d rection oi social work in Canton, Ohio, under the supervision of the Canton Urban I. ague.

According to press reports, the Spring Streel '"•. ," of Columbus, had the distinction of conducting th' first complete educational pra : gran of any of the colored br« iches. Brother o Columbus to organize this phase of the "V" work, and he can always as a delightful memory the fact of this successful work nobly done.

B fore going to Columbus Brother Poster was in the public school system of Springfield. Mo., where he served as principal of the Lincoln High School. He served I is in the U. S. Army during the World War, and was commissioned a lieutenant at the Central Officers" Training School; at Camp Pike. Ark. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Adelphia Building.

1 oan and Savings Company; part own the Favorite Music Shoppe; and has 1 i active in the work of the \T. A. A. C. P.; the N. A. N. M.. and other organizations similar to them. He is a member of Kappa Ch I hi v !nha a id f Lambda Boule, of the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity.

Bro.. David D. Jones Leaves St. Louis "Y." In the resignation of Brother David D. Jones, as Executive Secretary of the Pine l Y. M. C. A, Si Louis, the " Y " has lost one of its most efficient and untiring workers. Brother Jones has served al St. Louis nine years. Prior to his work there, lie was Student Secretary of the Y. M C A. International Com iter, and was considered as one of the most efficient executives and business administrators in the Y. Al. C. A. Brother rones is a brother of Bishop R. E. [ones, of the M. E. Church and son-in-law of Professor F. L. Williams. Principal of Simmer High School. St. Louis.

During his say in St. Louis, Brother Jones wa I ive in the community life. He was a member of the board of directors of the Colored Orphan Home and Secretary of the Race Relation Conference, lie has been one of the most active m mbers of Epsilon Lambda i Bapter and sen resident of the Chapter diking the sear L! ave up his posi at the "Y" to accept work with the Standard Life Inmpan , of V! a a. Ga., one of our leading business institutions. We are sure that as great as the loss that the St. Louis 'A'" sustains, o greal will be the gain realized by The Standard Life. Alpha Phi Alpha will follow Brother Jones in liis daily pursuits and wi h him well in his every endeavor.

GET READY FOR T H E SIXTEENTH A N N U A L CONVENTION Kappa Chapter reports that every detail is being rounded out for the coming convention.

No pain., are being spared by thai and t e other six Chapters in the vicinity to this Convention all that is implied when we say in pleasant anticipation, "The Sixteenth d Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha.'" The several Chapters ought to begin immediately to round out their plans. Tne minutes and reports of the last convention should be reviewed so that all provisions therein may have prompt compliance by all Chapters effected. The following (. are especially cone.rued with requirements set forth in the report of the Constitution Committee: ' '] ha Zeta, rota Mu, Rho, Sigma, Tan Alpha-Alpha, Alpha-Beta, Alpha-Gamma, Al[ota, Alpha-Kappa, AlphaLambda, ' i. Gamma-Lambda, EpsilonLa bda, Alpha-Theta, Aipha-Xi, AlphaOmicron and Kappa Lambda All Chapters should select their Convention .Me-, now. The Chapters not repres i Conven ion cannot afford not to lie represented at the next one. It is all imi I'I r li a; ,-, Ch .,.; • to be represented and, if possible, by their full quota of delegates. Their besl men ought to be selected: the pr isidenl of the Chapter is generally a logical per i a because he is generally familiar both wi h the conditions and needs of the Chapter. In any event, let's perfect all plans now.

The General Secretary will he gkd to answer promptly all questions relative to Convention matters.

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OUR

GRADUATES

This issue of T i n : S r i u x x , the Commencement Number, is dedicated to our J u n e gradua.es. As tne news has come in relating some new honor or scholarship won by a Brother, our hearts have pulsated with a just pride.

J u s t because, where the light was thickest and competition keenest, they have won distinction in some instances, hitherto unshared by persons of color. They have merited whatever outward expression of appreciation within our reach that we can give. After four o r more years of toil, school to most of them is now an historical fact. N o longer will their problems be ones of theory; they now will deal with life problems, in which every man is judged primarily by t h e mistakes he makes.

T o them, then! the question easily arises, "After Commencement, w h a t ? " ( )ur first and chiefest duty is to God. T h e interest of the race should be our next consideration. Educated men in our group are ,the chosen few. If there is to be much progress and a recording of that progress so that unborn generations can, knowing what has been done, strive to emulate, and by so doing excel, the trained among us must do it. Formerly we had to affiliate with some social agency, if we desired to contribute any effective work among our people, but Alpha Phi Alpha in seeking its ideal—service—has hit upon a program for helping the race that can be carried out individually and collectively every dav in the year. O u r educational movement strikes at t h e fundamental handicap of our folk—ignorance. It is not the only handicap. to be sure, but since we cannot do all the good, let all that we do be good. Therefore. we must hold higher the banner " O N W I T H E D U C A T I O N . " and to that end, let each one of us do more today than we did yesterday.

E v e r y Negro community in this country must be affected by this program and it will, if we but do this, our second duty.

T h e third duty is to participate in the affairs of the Fraternity.

Affiliate wherever possible and with your fresh ideas and youthful ardor continue to be actively active. By so doing, you will become nearer to Alpha Phi Alpha and Alpha Phi Alpha will become dearer to you. then all can travel down the corridors of time satisfied in knowing that the Fraternity has contributed something to the race and happy in t h e thought that w e have contributed something to Fraternity.

^^-^^Vvrc^c^VvTt^i^sVvJt^i, T h e idea of self must be lost in our consideration.

If w e but do these things well, al! else will be added. Resolve then that "Cod, Race, and the Fraternity, Shall ever be your Trinity."

ALL

HAIL,

KAPPA-LAMBDA!

Xnt Alpha P h i Alpha for College, b u t Alpha Phi Alpha for Life" comes in practical demonstration when true, stalwart Alpha P h i Alpha men band themselves together in graduate chapters wherever they find sufficient numbers to warrant the establishment. I t is a l ways a source of admiration to reahze this kind of internal expansion. I t is the conservation of Alpha Phi .Alpha men through association and cooperation and an effective utilization of their energies in worth-while endeavors.

T r u e old sons of Alpha cherish t h e opportunity for continued.organized activity directed in channels of service for human betterment.

Kappa-Lambda Chapter—established at Greensboro, N o r t h Carolina, J u n e 9, 1923—is an additional answer to the call of "Alpha P h i Alpha for Life." This chapter is composed of graduate members who already have sensed the responsibility of their fraternity. T h e brothers who constitute the charter membership a r e Alpha men of tested dependability.

Their previous activity predicts future success in unmistakable terms. T h e y were welcomed into Alpha Phi Alpha as undergraduate Brothers; we only greet them now in the terms, "All Hail, K appa-Lambda!"

THE

APPEAL

ANSWERED

T h e appeal of the General Secretary for prompt payment of Grand T a x is meeting with ready response by our Alpha Phi Alpha men throughout the country. I t is a source of great encouragement to find o u r noble fraternity marching forward in a solid phalanx of three thousand earnest men acting in harmonious accord for the fulfillment of Alpha Phi Alpha's avowed program.

'Phis prompt payment of Grand T a x is only another assurance that Alpha Phi Alpha men are first, last and always for Alpha Phi Alpha.

Rho Chapter is to be commended for having the honor of being the first on the list of those paying before May 15th. Following Rho—a

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close second—conies Theta-Lambda Chapter. with Alpha-Nu in close proximity as the third honor chapter. ()ther chapters that paid befo.e .May 15th include Aipha-Gamma, DeltaLambda, Epsilon-Lambda, l'hi, Zeta-1 amnda, Gamma-Lambda, Theta. T a u , Gamma, Xu, Xi, Omicron, Alpha-Omicron, Eta-Lambda, Alp h a - k a p p a , Alpha-Nu, Eta, Alpha-Iota, AlphaTheta, Alpha-Xi. Many of the chapters that did not pay by May 15th have now paid and it is expected that all chapters will have paid by November ist.

There is every reason to have the utmost confidence in that fact being realized. " D U T Y " is the trend of Alpha Phi Aloha—the overwhelming sentiment for a 100% fraternity.

There will be no worry about the little Grand T a x payments. Every Alpha man is go'.ng to do his ditty.

ALPHA

PHI

ALPHA

AND

NEGRO

MIGRATION T h e Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, in the very nature of its existence, is directly concerned with and sympathetically interested in the migration of the Negro from the South.

In our program of service, we shall serve in every possible degree to bring to full realization the hopes for a better day for the tens of thousands of black men whose exodus from the South is leaving its trail of destruction— silent, but as great as that wrought by the march of Sherman's army from Atlanta to the sea. Hope, hope, human hope to make life a little more than a damnable, toilsome drudge is the irresistible force behind this migratory movement of these unfortunate people.

T h e communities in which chapters of Alpha l'hi Alpha are located are being confronted with new conditions because of the Negro migration. This exodus is not a dream, but a fact that must be met by every community in which large numbers of Negroes are going.

Pernicious propaganda and the vicious seed of prejudice and hatred will be sown against the Negroes in these communities. As a whole these blood brothers and sisters of ours, who have abandoned home and all else, except hope, are illiterate and without a far-sighted vision of the problems that confront them. They must have the sympathetic assistance and cooperation of the intelligent Negroes who have spent years in these communities. Alpha Phi Alpha—Champion of Education and Progressive Development of the Negro—shall neither evade nor neglect a single duty to its less fortunate kinsmen. Some Negroes of the more progressive class may look with contempt and

regret that these migrants are moving into their communities. I h o s e who may feel this way are unworthy of any prosperity they have heretofore enjoyed.

May God lorbid that any Alpha Phi Alpha man feel or in any way manifest anything but a genuine spirit of sympathy anu heiptulness lor these poor people.

If we will pause for a moment's consideration ot tne circumstances surrounding this mass migration of our people, we can readily see that mere is no miracle or mystery involved. Liod made the i\egro a man—a human being and endowed him with an aptitude for an aspiration, an ambition for progress, a longing lor protection and security, and a man s chance to live his life like other men and receive a reward in proportion to the merits of his endeavors. t l a d the N e g r o received half a chance in the South there would have been no mass migration as the South is experiencing with alarming concern every day.

Men don t abandon home entirely for trivial reasons.

T h e boll weevil menace in the South will prove only a temporary affair as the inventive genius of America will rind a way out of that difficulty. T h e South's attitude toward the Negro is not a temporary affair, but is deep rooted into its very being, and, if at all, it will take another fifty or hundred years to bring about a substantial change for the better.

Life in semi-slavery, peonage, servitude and insecurity, with no reliable assurances of a better day, are enough to make any human being migrate.

A lew of those who are migrating are going to suffer from cold, exposure and unemployment. Such conditions are expected as would be expected to any people migrating in large numbers. Those who suffer or die can well be sacrificed for the glorious triumph of those who survive. With all of the predicted suffering, much of which will never happen, none will equal the suffering experienced in being burned alive at the stake or in being dragged through the streets in ropes and chains to be strung up and riddled with bullets upon mere suspicion. There is absolutely no comparison between past suffering that has actually happened and predicted suffering that perhaps may happen. The life of a Negro in the South has meant very little. He has not had a semblance of adequate educational facilities for bis children, his housing facilities have been deplorable, he has received scorn and contempt in "courts of justice," his mother, sisters, wife and daughters have not received the simplest human courtesies; he has had to live as a irere "nigger" and as a tool for the Smith's enrichment.

THE SPHINX, OCTOBER. 1923 Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha, these are the conditions in the South from which your kinsmen are running. Let the migratory army inarch on at double time and as they demobilize into the various industrial centers sf the North, East and West let all of us help to secure for them every possible opportunity and

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fair play on every hand. Their children must come under the influence of a greater and more effective "Go-to-High School, Go-to-College" Movement. And whenever and wherever assistance can be given let Alpha Phi Alpha give it willingly and unselfishly.

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CHAPTERS (Continued) C H I C H A P T E R , Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.

President, N. C. King, Meharry Medical College.

Secretary, James M. Bynes, Meharry Medical College.

P S I C H A P T E R , University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. President, Clarence F . Scarborough, Houston Hall, University of Penna.

Secretary, Wallace W. Carney, 3131 Master Street A L P H A - A L P H A C H A P T E R , University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.

President, H. T. Miller, 636 West 9th Street.

Secretary, F . T. Layton, 836 West 9th Street.

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

Secretary, E. A. Lanier, Talladega, College.

A L P H A - G A M M A C H A P T E K , Providence. R. 1.

President, Joseph F. S. Carter, 37 Hope College, Brown University.

Secretary, Roscoe E. Lewis, 2 Hope College, Brown University.

A L P H A - D E L T A C H A P T E R University of Southern California, Los A n geles.

President, James W. McGregor, 1759 Wr. Thirty-fifth Street. Los Angeles.

Secretary, Samuel B. Danley, Jr., 502 Garfield Street, Pasadena, Calif.

A L P H A - E P S I L O N C H A P T E R . University of California, Oakland., Calif.

President, George M. Johnson, 547 33rd Street.

Corresponding Secretary, Erroll A. Jones, 820 Linden Street.

A L P H A - Z E T A C H A P T E R . West Virginia Collegiate Institute, Institute, W. Va. President, H. Smith Jones, Institute, W. Va. Corresponding Secretary. Alexander Washington, Institute, W. Va. A L P H A - E T A C H A P T E R . Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.

President, Raymond S. Jackson, 69 Dana Street.

Secretary, W m . Matney, 415 Broadway.

A L P H A - T H E T A C H A P T E R . State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa.

President, Clifford V. Smith. 609 So. Madison Street.

Secretary, Eugene F. Bailev, 609 So. Madison Street.

A L P H A - I O T A C H A P T E R , University of Colorado and Denver University.

President, James D. Hines, 608 S. Weber Street, Colorado Springs, Colo.

Secretary. Aristide G. Chapman, 2423 Gilpin Street, Denver, Colo.

A L P H A - K A P P A C H A P T E R . Springfield, Mass.

Secretary, Charles S. Stones, 35 Collins Street.

A L P H A - M U C H A P T E R , Northwestern University, Evanston, 111.

President, A. D. Price.

Secretary, Fred D. Jordon, P . O. Box 80, Evanston, 111.

A L P H A - N U C H A P T E R , State College of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa.

President. R. B. Atwood; Secretary, Chas. P. Howard, 204 WatroHS Block.

A L P H A - X I C H A P T E R , Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. President, Frank King Beck.

Secretary, F. D. Bobo, 629 Vliet Street.

A L P H A - O M I C R O N C H A P T E R , Johnson C. Smith Univ., Charlotte, N. C. President. J. Riley Dungee, Jr., Johnson C. Smith University.

A L P H A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , LouisTille, Ky. President, W. H. Pickett.

Secretary, Rev. Frank Reid, care L. Lee Brown, 1006 W. Chestnut Street.

B E T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Kansas City, Mo. President, O. D. Pyles, 1201 E. Eighteenth Street, Kansas City, Mo. Secretary, I F . Bradlev, 400 Haskell Avenue, Kansas City, Kans.

G A M M A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R (Detroit College of L a w ) , Detroit, Mich.

President, John C. Dancy, 1911 St. Antoine Street.

Secretary, H. D. Shaw, 611 E, Columbia Street.

D E L T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R . Baltimore, Md. President, G. 1). McDaniels, 531 W. Hoffman Street.

Corresponding Secretary, Perry D. G. Pennington, 1518 McCulloh St. E P S I L O N - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , St. Louis. Mo. President, David D. Jones, 2846 Pine Street.

Secretary, P . J. Hauser, 2846 Pine Street.

Z E T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Norfolk, Va. President, L. F. Palmer.

Secretary, A. D. Manning. 553 Twenty-fifth Street, Newport News, 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 West Street.

Secretary, A. L. Dooiey, s i s W. 5th Street.

E T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R (Atlanta University and Morehouse College), Atlanta, Ga. President, Chas. Greene, 315 Fraser Street.

Secretary, Jesse P. Gumilliun. 275 Magnolia Street.

I O T A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R (Indiana, Purdue and DePauw Universities and Butler College).

President, Morris R. Taylor, 150 N. Senate Avenue.

Secretary, Olev A. Tohnson, 426 Blackford Street.

K A P P A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Greensboro. S. C. President, F. Luther Merry, State Normal School, Winston-Salem, N. C. Secretary. J. Blackbourne Matthews, State Xormal School, Winston-Salem, N. C,

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