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First Vice-President, Charles VV. Greene, 304 Griffin St., N. \V„ Atlanta, Ga. Seem ! \ ice ^resident, Robert P. Daniel, 100 Eas; Leigh t St., Rich m a . \ a Third Vice-President, Theodore M. Berry, 1510 Chapel St., Cincinnati, Ohio.

Director of Education, Raymond \V. Cannon, 3400 Oakland Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.

Secretary, loseph H. B. Evans, 033 Beckwith St., S. W., Atlanta, Ga.

Treasurer, Percival R. Piper, 3807 Kirby Ave., W , Detroit, Mich.

Perry B. Jackson, 404 Superior Building, Cleveland, Ohio.

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Editor, T H E SPHINX, Oscar C. Brown, 044 E. 51st St., Chicago, 111.

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ALPHA CHAPTER, Cornell University, Ithaca, SIGMA CHAPTER, Boston University and MassaN. Y. chusetts s m o t e of Technology. Boston, Mass.

Secrclarv, Ikadley E. Bailey, 217 West Ave. President, David E. Lane, 20 Wellington St. BETA C H A P T E R , Howard University Washington.

TAU CHAPTER, University of Illinois. Champaign, D. C. Illinois.

President, Deckle McLean, President, R. Morris Hughes, 602 E. Clark St. Cor. Sec, Robert Jason, Secretary, R. F. Fisher. 002 E. Clark St. GAMMA CHAPTER, Virginia Union University, UPSILON CHAPTER. University of Kansas.

Richmond, Va. Lawrence. Kans President, D. W. Davis, Jr., 221 E. Clay St. President, James A. Davis, 1101 Mississippi St. See., Chas. F. Gandy, Virginia Union UniCor. Sec, P. L. Anderson, Jr., 1101 Mississippi St. versity.

P l i l CHAPTER. Ohio University, Athens, Ohio.

DELTA CHAPTER, Montreal. Canada (Inactive).

CHI CHAPTER, Meharry Medicai College (Fisk EPSILON CHAPTER, University of Michigan, Ann University ) Nashville. Teiui.

Arbor, Michigan.

President. J. B. Matthews.

President, Remus G. Robinson, 1103 E. Huron St. I r. E ec, D. V. Jemison.

Cor. Sec, 1. Leon Langhorn, 1103 E. Huron St. ZETA CHAPTER. Vale University. New Haven H A P T E K . Umvers.ty of Pennsylvania. PhilaCnnn delphia, Pa President, R. S. Fleming, 210 Dwight St. 'resident, Raymond P. Alexander, 1001 Chestnut Secretary, H. L. Nevers, 100 Dixwell Av' See, J. G.-rdon Laugh. 3rd. 5549 Morns St..

ETA C H A P T E R . New 1 urk C r y Col Bh:.ntcwn, Pa. ami \'<-w York Universities. New Vo-lc \ ALPHA CHAPTER. University of CincinPresident, Herbert T. Miller, 181 W. 135th St. nati Cincinnati. ( Ihio Secretary, Gregory Hawkins, 413 Livingston Hall, President. W. IT Lovelace. B3S W. 9th St. i i ilumbi i 1 diversity.

Secretary, George !•'. Cromwell, 1219 Lincoln Ave. THETA CHAPTER. University of Chicago. UniverALPHA BETA CHAPTER. Talladega College. Talsity of Illinois and Morthwestcrn University, Chiladga, Ala. cago III. President, Arthur D. Gray.

President, C. Blvlh Andrews. 5534 Drexel Blvd.

Cur. Sec. J. R. Cheek.

Secretary, Sumner T. Bohee, 6412 Rhodes IOTA C H A P T E R Svracuse University. X. .ALPHA GAMMA CHAPTER, Providence, R. I. anton, 800 E. Fa dent. Joseph G. LeCount, 19 College Street, Secretary, William P. Cunningham, 80J tary, Aubrey Drake. ( | F H A DELTA CHAPTER. University of SouthKAPPA CHAPTER. Ohio State Univer ini California. Los Angeles, Calif. i.„.

President, Ivan J. Johnson, III, 2116 W 29th St. Presid :nt, Paul M. Floyd, 200 N. Monro; Secretary, James W. McGregor, 1753 W 35th St. A. Spaulding Dickerson, 236 . P H A EPSILOX CHAPTER. University of MU C H A P T E R , University of Minncsot California. Bcrkelev. Calif.

Minn. t President, Edward J. Wilson, 1136 8th St., Oakland, President, John Thomas, 1909 oth Ave.; Calif. ii polis, Minn.

Cor. Sec. Alviu D. Nurse, 3856 W. St., Oakland, Secretary, fohn Lawrence, 556 St. Anthony Calif.

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ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER. West Virginia ColleN U CHAPTER, Lincoln University, Line t President, Howard Hairston. versity, Pa. Cor. Sec, Leon N. Reaves.

President, Howard M. Jason.

Cor. Sir.. Mark E. Parks.

ALPHA ETA CHAPTER. Harvard University, XI CHAPTER. Wilherforce University. Wilber.President, Chas. K. Goines, 7 Claremont Pk., f .r.-'r O h i o Boston. Mass.

Secretary, Robt. S. White, Jr., 7 Claremont Pk., President, John L. H. Watkins.

Cor Sec. Harrv Roberts.

ALPHA T H E T A CHAPTER. State University of O \ l [ i ' i . ' o v CHAPTER Carnegie Institute of TechIowa, Iowa City. Iowa. n-lna-v and Universirv "f Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, President, James E. Taylor, 230 So. Capitol St. President William Randolph. 3354 Webster Ave. Cor. Sec, Louis B. White, 230 So. Capitol St. Secretary. Forest Parr, 38 Mason St. Al.PLIA IOTA CHAPTER. University of Colo.

PI CHAPTER Case School nf Applied Science and rado. and Denver University. Denver Co'orado.

Western Reserve Un'*vers:tv, Cleveland Ohio.

President, W. Robert Smalls, 2554 E. 40th St. President, Harold Brown, Sr., 1315 Vine St. Secretary. Geo. P. Hinton, 4915 Central Ave. Secretary, G. Leonard White, 1647 Lafayette St. RHO CHAPTER, Temple University and PhilaA L P H A K A P P A CHAPTER. Snringfield. Mass delphia College of Pharmacy. Philadelphia, Pa. President. N. P. Dotson, 97 Wilbraham Ave. President, W. T. Jerricks, 1843 Christian St. Secretary, U. G. Mason, 18 Spring St., Amherst, Secretary, Kirksey L. Curd, 648 N. 13th Street.

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MEMORIAM Brother Edgar W. Barrier

FEATURE SECTION General President's Call A Message from the General President...

Harvey Firestone's "Spare Tire" Sigma Lambda and Feature Article by W. R. Adams

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HISTORIA The Democratic Convention of i860

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B R O T H E R EDGAR W. B A R R I E R Alpha-Zeta Lambda Brother E. W. Barrier, whose untimely death occurred July 1, 1928, was born at Orange, New Jersey, August 26, 1896. Most of his life was passed in West Virginia where he graduated from Bluefield Institute in 1910. In 1922 he received the A.B. degree from Ohio University. One year of this period was spent in service during the World War, and it was at Ohio University that he was initiated into Phi Chapter.

Shortly after graduation he was appointed principal of the Brown's Creek District High School, a position he held until his death. Here work of a truly outstanding character marked him as one of the most promising figures in the field of education.

He was to have received his master's degree during the summer of 1928.

Brother Barrier was a fine exemplar of what is called the real Alpha spirit, the spirit of service. In fact, it was over-work that brought on his death. J | e served as delegate to three conventions; held, at one time or another, all of the chapter offices, and was chiefly responsible for the establishment of the present graduate chapter. He was appointed by ex-President Cannon state manager of West Virginia for the Go-to-High School, Goto-College campaign, a ^ E w a s , at the time of his death, chapter president.

He was an indefatigable worker, a staunch friend, a loyal brother, and a scholar and a gentleman in the best sense of those much misused terms. His passing will be deeply felt by all who knew him.

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T H E ACTIVE UNDER-GRADUATE AXD GRADUATE CHAPTERS, GENERAL OFFICERS, FOUNDERS AND HONORARY MEMBERS, Greetings:

By authority vested in me by the Law and upon the direction and vote of the Twentieth Annual Convention, I hereby notify you and all active members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity that the TwentyFirst Annual Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity will convene for transaction of business, and is here v y called and directed to convene in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Friday, Saturday and Monday, December 28, 29 and 31, 1928.

Active Chapters are hereby directed to ascertain their rights under the Law as to representation in the General Convention, and will proceed to elect representatives in accordance therewith. T h e General Secretary will furnish the printed forms of credentials in due time.

The Standing and Special Committees which have been appointed are hereby requested to begin at once the preparation of the reports of the special subjects which are especially assigned to them, and to prepare such reports as they deem wise to submit to the General Convention, and to send copies of said reports to the General Secretary at least thirty days before the convening of said General Convention.

men, as well as the doings of their chapter. With what result?

Bro.hers of Alpha Phi Alpha, in reminding you of these facts, may i at the same time insist that we set the usual high standard for these eager, watchful, worthy youths. High scholarship, noble sentiments, honorable conduct, unselfish service, magnanimity— these, among others,—are the tenets I urge to inspire your motives and control your action in the pursuance of your work. Cut Bono? Motivated by these virtues your chapter will not only be welcomed in your institution; it will become a beacon to those young men, and when your fraternity door stands ajar you will not have to seek, for the worthy about you will come to you—gladly.

B. A. ROSE, Gen. Pres.

Alpha Phi Alpha

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FIRESTONE'S "SPARE

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By RAYFORD W . LOGAN

U R I N G the past summer both the white and D Negro press devoted considerable space to news and comments on the speech made by Dr. Raymond

Leslie Buell before the Williams Institute of Politics on the Firestone Concession in Liberia. As so often happens when only part of a speech is reported, emphasis lias been shifted from certain incontrovertible facts to the vulnerable part of the speech. Dr. Buell B. ANDREW ROSF., undoubtedly weakened the force of his thesis by layGenera] President ing himself open to attack on the ground of bringAlpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. ing ii one of the presidential candidates.

It is lifeUy fitting then that attention should lie dircctel , p ( r i r d She more fundamental aspects of this influx of American capital into Liberia.

A MESSAGE FROM T H E PRESIDENT A word about the background of the concession will serve to a better understanding of the present BROTHERS OF A L P H A P H I A L P H A FRATERNITY, Greetsituation. Three years ago America found herself "•'<! !!l1 n " necessity of paying exorbitant prices ings: for < ier largely as a result of the Stevenson To those who think seriously and wisely, especially Plan i ^ ^ B e s t r i c t e d the amount of crude rubber to of the undergraduate chapters, the months of Sepbe r a i ^ P p n d exported from English possessions. tember and October are significant in our Fraternity.

Whether this plan was designed to operate in such a Clio, the goddess of History and Fame, fling wide a way as to make our owners of automobiles indirectly thousand gates, that our youth may enter and sit at pay England's interest on her war de' ts, and whether the feet of Minerva, the goddess of Wisdom, and there begin or continue preparation for their life either our State Department or Department of Commerce was a party to the fact, it is a matter of record work. that at that time—1925—Mr. Firestone began assiduThe significance is to be found, too, in the renewal ously to press his efforts which were consummated of fraternity ties; getting the chapter homes in order; establishing campus relations with other Fraternities in a concession to develop one million acres. and the planning of programmes of social and other Four facts that did not gel into the headlines merit import. our attention.

I like to think tliat in almost every institution there i First. Actuated by the desire to present both sides will be. an unusually large number of fine young of the question, Dr. Buell invited representatives from men seeking higher learning. And that many of them the Departments of State and Commerce and from will have entered as a result of the Alpha Phi Alpha, the I ire,tone interests to appear before the Institute.

Go-to-College Campaign programme. Many of these None came. There was, however, an uninvited guest. young men come, no doubt, with keen eye and open Or to IK- more exact, an invited guest arrogated to mind. They will not wait a special period of time himself the duty of defending the absent interests. to seek and estimate the value of fraternal affiliation. r>r. Thomas Jesse Jones, the well-known Director of Already, perhaps, they are watching the conduct and the Phelps-Stokes Fund and author of a book and noting the sayings of the individual Alpha Phi Alpha several articles on education in Africa, had been in-

THE SPHINX vited to speak on E D U C A T I O N I N L I B E R I A . For reasons which I shall not attempt to fathom, he announced that he would speak on the Firestone Concession in Liberia. To many it seemed—and it was reported in this way in at least one New York paper— that Dr. Jones wanted to enter his defense before Dr. Buell could make his attack on the following day.

Second. Two systems of labor, as Dr. Buell pointed out, have been common in Africa. The small system, used in the Gold Coast and in Nigera, has permitted the natives to own land, raise and sell their own produce, build up a lucrative export trade, and enabled many to become even wealthy. The plantation system, prevalent in South Africa and in Kenya, has amounted to a virtual return to slavery. Mr. Firestone has adopted the plantation system. Information given out by his spokesmen indicates that three hundred thousand natives will be employed on the plantations. There is certainly a reasonable fear that these natives will be subjected to the same policy of repression that has been practiced wherever the plantation system has been adopted in Africa.

Third. Of the $5,000,000 contracted for in the agreement, and underwritten by a corporation organized for this particular purpose by the Firestone interests, only $2,500,000 has been issued and that at a 10 per cent discount. More important than that is this astounding fact. For perhaps the first time in the history of modern banking a refunding operation is made on more severe terms than the loan to be paid off. A 5 per cent loan, which was to expire in 1952, is being refinanced by a seven per cent loan that matures in 1967. Thus, the new loan is two per cent higher and is to run for fifteen more years. Worse than that is the obligation on Liberia not to attempt for twenty years any refunding of this new loan without the consent of Mr. Firestone. Even if a group of capitalists—let us say our colored insurance companies—wished to make a loan at five per cent to Liberia in order that she might pay off this seven per cent loan, they can not do so before 1947 at the earliest.

Fourth. In an attempt to dispel the impression created by Dr. Jones' statement that "this concession in th-; unanimous opinion of life-long friends of Liberia is the 'est possible agreement that Liberia could have obtained," I pointed out to the members of tinInstitute the following facts: Liberia is paying to Mr. Firestone sevet^W;r cent on two and a half million dollars, or an annual interest of $175,000. Mr. Firestone, in return, is to pay Liberia six cents per acre per year. If he operates the million acres, he will pay Liberia $00,000 a year.

It is a matter of simple arithmetic to see that Liberia is paying to the tire manufacturer §115,000 a yeas (the difference between $175.000 and $80,000) in order that he may have the privilege of supplying us with cheaper tires.

It has been pointed out that the Negro Republic rrrv substantially ' e benefited in indirect ways by the salaries paid to the plantation laborers.

Perhaps.

That does not, however, dispel the doubt as to whether "this is the best possible agreement that Liberia could have obtained." There are, on the contrary, many life-long friends of Liberia who fear that she has forgotten the classic injunction about the wooden horse and the Greeks bearing gifts.

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Greetings:

It is indeed a great joy for us here at Sigma Lambda to be able to write that our chapter has taken new life, that manv of the once delinquent brothers are again alive and active, and that we have a big, wideawake, and progressive program before us. Sigma Lambda is going to make Alpha Phi Alpha prouder of her than ever before. But more about our chapter

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activities in our next letter. For this issue we are su mining for your serious consideration a paper presented to us at one of our regular meetings by Bro. Dr. VVm. R. Adams, who has affiliated with us recently. Bro. Adams is a "live wire" and we are sure that if this paper is seriously considered and given due heed it will prove a stimulus to you as it did to us and will serve to tighten up many loose places in our chapter organizations. But we will let Bro. Dr. Adams speak for himself in the article which follows this communication.

We almost forgot to tell you that Bro. H. C. Roberts, formerly of Morehouse College and later of Oberlin, is now with us. Bro. Roberts is teaching Modern Languages at Straight College. W e give both Bro. Dr. Adams and Bro. Roberts a hearty welcome to our ranks.

Wishing every brother the richest of life's blessings, we are Fraternally yours, E.

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R E S P O N S I B I L I T Y OF T H E FRATERNITY BROTHER TO HIS CHAPTER

My hearers will kindly pardon the somewhat didactic of my first few paragraphs; but a clear interpretation must be placed upon terminology of an intelligent discussion of the subject. This will also eliminate vague generalizations which may leave my hearers in doubt concerning my real meaning in certain of the subtopics which are to follow.

The term chapter, in its strictest interpretation under the general constitutions, which is our guide, refers not necessarily to fraternity houses and the equipment thereof but to the membership of individuals and also to the collection of said members as an entity with certain regulations, law and customs or to use a better term, certain traditions. Too much stress cannot be laid upon the traditions of an organization as customs derived from past usage are often as potent factors in the life of an institution as the written law and at times even more forceful. Let us quote an example—How often have you heard it said of an individual who is a candidate for membership that "he is not the type." This same person may have the proper average in scholastic standing, may mix well with the majority for the chapter members and be otherwise so agreeable, but fails to measure up to these indefinable qualities, not laid down in the rule book, but clearly understood by all A. A. men being the "tvpe."

With these ideas in mind further discourse becomes facilitated.

Upon entering the fraternity we are required to learn the ritual and constitution. The continued practical application of the principles these outlined is sufficient to maintain brothers in good standing. The prompt payment of dues, the faithful pledge to secrecy and the daily upholding of the ideals are requisite to a status of fraternal responsibility. All of these things are well known but no chapter is free from periods during which internal and external factors cause a weakening of the fraternal structure and a decay of the ethical relationship of individuals toward the chapter or toward internal parts of the chapter.

The fault may lie in the wRole or in part of the tody.

The history of the fraternity is replete with the difficulties encountered throughout the land wherever we exist in maintaining a proper balance with all of the brothers and their chapters. The subject is too broad for anything short of a whole volume for elaboration of the real meaning of the fraternity.

During the convention at Kappa Chapter in Columbus,

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Ohio, in 1923 a resolution was presented which would have' required a hand book of fraternal instruction for the education of neophytes. The resolution failed because of safeguarding other fraternal interests, mainly that of secrecy. It was argued that proper secrecy should not exist where so many individuals had copies of a book and new members would certainly have access to the book.

It is not sufficient to initiate a man and recognize him as a full pledged member. He knows nothing, or should know nothing of the workings of Alpha Pin Alpha. He requires schooling in the complex machinery and customs so that he may become imbibed to true spirit of the founders. At Beta Chapter in 1921 a neophyte remaining discreetly reticent for months following initiation while learning the machinery and ideals. Consequently men so inducted become well qualified to pass on to others the beautiful truths of our ritual and our heretofore unending achievements. The pledge to secrecy was rigorously maintained and when violated was unmercifully punished. There was seldom any infraction of the rule.

The men learned the fraternity as they did their class books and often better. We must return to those days for real fraternalism.

The biggest responsibility is that of secrecy. When it is a fact the treasured heart of the fraternity beats for its members and not for non-members. W e glory in having something common to us, but mysterious and universally sought after by others. The ideals set forth in the ritual are the veritable "why" and "wherefore" of our existence as an organization. No brother can lay true claim to real fraternalism who by deed or word divulges what he has solemnly sworn under circumstances familiar to us all to hold sacred and incommunicable.

In recent years it is surprising to note the growing indifference to secrecy in fraternalism. In the east and mid-west points of ritual and matters commonly regarded as private are loosely handled about university dining halls, on the campus, down in city restaurants and in fashionable resorts of the ultra smart sets. College organizations are becoming gradually amalgamated into a super college club where hand shakes and hailing signals are community property.

At a recent football classic in Philadelphia a fight was narrowly averted when an A. A. man introduced to an Omega proceeded to give him the Omega grip although himself wearing an Alpha pin.

At dances the women commonly try the grip on you, and here in N . O. there is a young woman from an eastern women's college whose husband is a brother who not only knows the old and new grips but can recite portions of the ritual. Alpha Phi Alpha has been a victim of this general decay.

In Washington and Chicago Kappa men are frequently in the Alpha house and vice versa, just as if they were members. That is why they learn so much. I heard a brother yelling part of the ritual at his opponents across a basketball court during the annual interfratemal contest last spring in the Lincoln Collonade. In New York a certain gullible brother proceeds to Brooklyn and in an effort to win a young woman for himself had to tell her what they did to him in the initiation. There is no end to the examples that could be cited. They point to this fact—we must check this menace.

T o eradicate this and other evils we come to the responsibility of a more careful choice of those we take into our graduate and undergraduate chapters.

We owe it to the fraternity to take in no one of whom we or the brothers elsewhere will be ashamed; in whom we have any but the highest confidence.

We can not keep the fraternity at its high level with inferior material. Our responsibility goes beyond the bounds of personal friendship or favor. In an effort to compete with other fraternities we have violated every rule of the constitution and of tradition. Chapters are loaded with unassimilable material.

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These are the men who do not know A. A. and who maliciously or unintentionally talk A. A. affairs. One of the oldest undergraduate chapters in the land became disrupted a! out five years ago because of differences growing out of the present poor material added to the roster. A small number of intelligent men find it difficult to agree—a large number of less intelligent ones may never agree, nor even care to.

The body became divided into cliques and a strong hostility ate away the ethical fibre of the chapter.

It has happened in other chapters and has weakened the whole body. An example follows—wc value scholarship—yet last year at Beta A. A. men won three-fourths of the pizes in medicine at graduation.

Our A. A. brother maintained the highest average for four years in medicine, another passed the D. C. board with the highest average, making over ninety, and another excelled in the competition for appointment of internes and no mention of any of this appeared in the fraternity journal which carried a letter emphasizing athletics, frat hops, and how the brothers were "stepping out" socially. W e owe it to the chapter to select a type of man who will become amenable to our real purposes.

This discourse would be incomplete without reference to our pro' lems as a graduate chapter. Our activities go to establish the organization, the mature minds of the community, and also to inspire and stimulate the youth near and far to emulate us and to aspire after us. W e are bound to promote and foster each other—to engineer a spirit of real sympathetic brotherly love. Differences should be frankly laid upon the table for discussion and under no circumstances should any hitterness mark any difference of opinion. We note that some brothers have talked to outsiders about other brothers, thus lowering the whole fraternity in the public estimation. If your conscience will not allow you to boost a brother—at least do or say nothing against him. To do so is to violate both the letter and spirit of the law and of the traditions so very sacred to us all.

Our responsibility demands a vigorous policy of sane and dignified publicity for community and personal interests; a spirit of cooperation and tireless labor to execute the chapter program. There is no 1 letter nor a more legitimate way of fostering our fraternity, nor of showing its superiority than by giving a waiting public evidence of the superior quality of man that we have carefully selected after long and tiresome nights of balloting and discussion in our chapters throughout the land. Through fulfilling this talk w|fc automatic: lly serve every purpose and ideal national body and perpetuate a feeling of real fraternal mindedness; of wholesome comradeship and 1 uild our share of a structure whose foundation was dug in at Cornell in 1906 and whose uppermost towers will some day reach near to the skies of fraternal perfection.

The city of Xew Orleans offers a margin field for 'iid assimilation. Our population is immense and our duty properly carried on, will reach the many thousands here and build us a temple in the hearts of the people which time will strengthen. W e need the unqualified support of every man who boosts membership and brotherhood. There is a future for this city and farsighted members of rival orders have taken time by the forelock and set up chapters here for undergraduates. We feel that our men represent the intellectual and cultural majority here.

They do not have to be made here at schools which do not conform to our regulations; they come in from the finest universities of America and bear a mark of distinction gleaned in colleges where opportunities are superior. They are cosmopolitan and equal to any situation. What we do here can fire many a true hearted young m a n to efforts to be associated with us.

Thus we will not lose; further we want those who want us and need not despair about those who want Continued o n Page 24

GEORGE ARNETT SINGLETON

T h e Democratic Convention of 1860 / " \ N E of the most important political gatherings ever ^•J held on the American continent was the National Democratic Convention of 1860. The destiny of the nation rested with the men who gathered in the city of Charleston, S. C , April 23, I860. The mere mention of a series of events will serve to indicate the general trend of affairs, especially in the South. From 1793 with the invention of the cotton gin. rind the increasing importation of African slaves the plantation system became more profitable. The South thought that slavery was profitable, Helpers Impending Crisis, to the contrary notwithstanding. As an institution slavery must not be disturbed. The Missouri Compromise, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, the Fugitive Slave Law, the Dred Scott Decision, the Lecompton discussion and the John Brown Raid are evidence of the gravity of the question which the Democratic Convention faced. In 1850 Henry Clay delayed the struggle for ten years by putting through the National Congress his compromise measures; he saved the day in the Nashville Convention in 1848. But in 1860 a new group of leaders had come upon the scene.

Through the years the Democratic South had been fed and nourished upon the social philosophy of Thomas R. Dew, Cooper, Hammond, and John C. Calhoun. It believed passionately that "slavery is a positive good." The palmy days of Polk in 1844 were passed. To be sure Buchannon was in the White House, but the perpetuity of the plantation system depended largely upon success at the polls in I860, which, in turn, depended upon the standard-bearer.

When the meeting began in Institute Hall 1 it was soon evident that a strong Southern minority was bent upon carrying out to the full the doctrine of the Dred Scott Decision. The majority agreed only on the annexation of Cuba for the purpose of extending slave territory, and in condemning the North for legislation hostile to the execution of the Fugitive Slave Law 2 . Thus it was diffici.'t to adopt a pUflfann.

Then delegates to the convention w . sober men. They were conscious of somt impending doom.

The crowd of shoulder-hitters and elbow-rubbers was ingeniously kept down by exorbitant prices charged by the hotel and inn keepers'. There were nates in attendance. The most outstanding candidate for the nomination was Judge Douglas, of Illinois. He was the pivot man'. The North was dcUfmiued to have him nominated. The South was afraid of Douglas because of his Freeport doctrine. In his dehate with Lincoln he had been forced to make a fatal admission. On the other hand the large plantation owners and aristocratic grandees did not digest so well his constant talk about the common people1 Douglas' chief opponent was Jefferson Davis, of Mississippi, who had on February 2, i860, introduced into Congress a series of resolutions which were intended to formulate the position of the South: (l)"The Douglas Freeport doctrine was unsound; (2) Congress should not interfere but protect slavery; (3) Southern states should stop agitation by Northern abolitionists; (4) that the states were sovereign 6 ."

The convention very soon gave evidence of being imbued with the ideals set forth in the Davis resolulions1. Thus there was antagonism between the delegates from the cotton states and those from the West.

A deadlock ensued; a minority report was brought in.

As a substitute Ben Butler offered a resolution affirming the Cincinnati platform of 1856. Bayard, of Delaware, tried to conciliate. Many speeches followed.

The previous question was moved and the convention went wild with excitement. Members screamed and shouted and stood upon their chairs gesticulating furiously. The President lost COntol. In desperation he pretended to hear a motion to adjourn which was carried 8 . Bigler, of Pennsylvania, tried to conciliate I at to no avail. The deadlock was broken when the leader from Alabama rose and read a protest from his state. Others followed him and withdrew.

That night the Seceders and their friends held a jubilee, and heard speeches by Lamar and Yancey, the "fire eater" from Alabama. The situation was tense.

There was a genial flow of spirits. In the assembly hall the gladiators were edged on by fair damsels and dames. There was a band serenade. The Seceders met at a different place, St. Andrew's Hall, and finally adjourned to Richmond, Va. The moving spirit of this group was W . L. Yancey. His speech was the keynote of slavocracy who had led the Southern Rights Party with Quitman. H e was so strong for secession that he refused any Federal office". The Richmond group nominated John C. Breckenridge, of Kentucky1", in an adjourned meeting in Baltimore 11 .

The convention that met also in Baltimore on June 18 nominated Douglas. Already on the 9th of May another group met and nominated Bell, of Tennessee 12 .

The platform of this group was the Constitution and the enforcement of all the laws.

The Democratic Party was divided like "All Gaul" into three parts. It was divided because of the Negro and slavery. The South could not stand for Douglas, and the North could not permit the minority of about ten thousand plantation owners to dominate the nation.

Perhaps it is folly to ask the question, What would have happened had the cotton states prevailed? In spite of Clay and the efforts of Douglas from 1854 to I860 Negro slavery was injected into politics.

Compromise measures would not SU--.ce, The prophetic utterance of "Old John Brown" was being fulfilled: "This question is yet to be settled; I mean this Negro question1"." The National Democratic Convention of 1860 was the prelude and harbinger of the dramatic deuuement at the end of a series which came when the Republicans in the Wigwam in Chicago chose as their standard bearer "The long tall sucker from Illinois."

As one looks back upon the National Democratic Convention of i860 he is likely to draw an analogy between it and the political situation in 1928. Once attitude toward the sons of slaves. more is the party split, but this time it is rent in twain over religion and liquor, a most happy combination. Both factions, however, are at one in their 'McMaster, Hist, of the People of the U. S., p. 448.

-Wilson. Woodrow, Division and Reunion, p. 205.

"McMaster, p. 447.

B'Rhodes, James Ford, Hist, of the United States p 30».

Dodd, William F,., The Cotton Kingdom. Handles the question 01 minority rule in the Lower South.

V. B., Essentials of American History, p. 401.

'McMaster, p. 44s 'Ibid, i>. «49f.

"Smith. T.. C, Parties and Slavery, p. 52.

"Beard, Hist, of the United States, p. 340.

"Chadwick.

French Enror, Causes of the Civil War, 116. ~,;T. 011 ' WoMlrow, Division and Reunion, p. 26.

"McMaster, p. 452.

1 iIs 1 ^ ^ ' W°°drow; A Hist, of the Am. People, vol. IV, P 8 ; S A Hi5t of , h e U n i t e d S t a t ' "Dubois, J n V B a s ,W. .'j t V - John -Brown, p. 350ff. « . P- S6& g. B.,

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A n o t h e r Appeal T o : Graduate and Honorary Members.

Subject: Graduates and Opportunity.

Your attention is invited to Minutes XX, page 31, item 5 ( E ) where in the fraternity authorized and provided that assistance be rendered where possible in the matter of obtaining suitable positions and locations for certain of our graduates. It was the sense of the last convention that in as much as the fraternity has encouraged numbers to complete college it might further assist by directing them into places of service and profit.

This is a special appeal to our graduate and honorary members, and Alpha Phi Alpha asks that you give this matter your immediate serious consideration.

As men who have been out of college for some time, many of you are in a position to offer opportunities in various fields to those of our members who have just finished college. Some of you are not in a position to offer employment but you are in a position to use your good influence in this respect with various individuals, institutions and enterprises.

Some of the brothers do not find very lucrative fields after graduation. Some, for a lack of information, attempt to locate in places already overcrowded with men of their particular calling. They experience stifling competition and very high expenses.

Many of these men are far above average in training and skill, yet, in many instances, their opportunity to render a superior service is lost.

From the early days of the organization Alpha Phi Alpha has regarded its graduate and honorary membership as a great reserve to which it could have recourse as occasion demanded. Alpha Phi Alpha is now calling upon this great reserve to come to the aid of its members who are just about to make a

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start in life. Those of you who are engaged in the practice of professions no doubt are familiar with li caticns and new fields which would appeal to certain of cur graduates. Some of you may have need for assistants, co-workers or even partners. Whatever you can offer in this respect will help greatly.

To cur graduates and honorary brothers who are i die Gelds cf business Alpha Phi Alpha feels that there are many race business and industrial enterprises veil as financial institutions that could profit and be served to advantage by our graduates who are . e l . >.mre of our graduates must be encouraged to enter these f.elds. In fact, this should be looked i ;v, • ne of our urgent duties. As a race we must become producers, manufacturers and distributors if we wish to gain any degree of economic independence and power. Some of our most prominent and distinguished brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, men who stand at the head of certain of our banks, factories, insurance companies and other business enterprises, men our outstanding schools and colial service organizations, heads of lurches, our newspapers, etc., have givenp to many of our graduates. And now Alpha Phi Alpha extends this opportunity to you to assist.

Api "ii file indicate those desiring to locate to pract« ofessions, graduates in business and in education desiring positions, social workers, journalist'''' " • etc. Kindly inform in what way you can aid in order to get applicant in touch with you at once.

RAYMOND W .

Director 17 Sept. 28, 2400 Oakland Mpls., Minn.

CANNON,

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1 1; T B EH F . I ' H . W F.I.] ': !

"Thou, 1) Cod, rios: ::c!l unto us a!l <iood things «t ;.'.,• fr'.cc of : • IBt >/?." / cmiardo In Vinci.

By LAURE .

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It being the avowed policy of th• THE

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Alpha PI to feature and give due publicity to worthy and outstanding achievments of men who are nun.bend among our brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha, we pause a moment to "render untn Caesar the things 'hat are Caesar'si" and feature Brother E. Franklin Frazier, who bears testimony to the fact that "all good things are sold untn us at the price of labor."

Brother Frazier was born in Baltimore, Md., September 24, 1894, completed the public schools of Baltimore in 1908; he then finished the Baltimore High 111 1912, from which institution he was awarded a scholarship to Howard University. He graduated from Howard University in 1916, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Arts, cum laude. While at Howard University Brother Frazier was president of the German Club, president of the Social Science C u b , president of his class in the Junior year.

From Howard University, Brother Frazier went to Tuskegee Institute and taught Mathematics in 1916-17. l-i I9T7-18 h•• was instructor of English and History at St. Paul's Normal and Industrial School, Lawrence: e. \ •' in 1918-19 Brother Frazier made merry of the maxim that "a man is without honor in his home town" and accepted the position of instructor of Mathematics and French in the Baltimore High School at Baltimore, Md. While teaching in Baltimore Brother Frazier received a scholarship at Clarke Uruversitv, Worcester, Mass., where he studied Sociology and Psychology, and attended G. Stanley Hah's seminar during the last year Dr. Hall held same.

Through competitive examination he won a research -hip to the New York School of Social Work for the year 1920-21. While at the New York School of Social Work Brother Frazier made a study of the ! long shoremen of New York City—which study was completed under patronage from the Russell Sage Foundation. At the completion of this \v< rk, Br< ther Frazier won a fellowship from the American Scandinavian Foundation to study in DenHe matriculated at the University of Copen, 1 the Folk High School and C o peratives.

When Brother Frazier returned to America in 19 2 he was cahed to Mi rehouse College as professor gy. This position he held with honor {<••,•>• During this time he undertook to build ;II a School of Social Work, which had been projust before his arrival in Atlanta. Brother Frazier resigned his post at Morehouse College in 1924 tu devote all of his time as director of the Atlanta School of Social Work in Atlanta, Ga. 'the Atlanta School of Social Work was established primarily to train colored workers for the South.

At the National Conference of Social Work which r et in New Orleans in 1920 the opinion was expressed that the time had come for some source from which to draw trained colored workers for the South. Mr. Dexter, who was then the executive secretary of the Associated Charities of Atlanta, was insrtumental in calling together in Atlanta the presidents of the six colleges of Atlanta and others interested in social welfare among Negroes in the South. An - efleeted by the social agencies and the Xegro colleges, and the school was opened in September of the same year with fourteen students.

Class room and office space as well as part of the time of the professor of Sociology was contributed by Mi rehouse College. In June of the following year, i.i'i. the American Red Cross generously appropriated finds fi r the employment of a full time field work supervisor and teacher"of case work. This filled a gap in the program of the school and greatlv increased the effectiveness of the school.

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Beginning in the fall of 1922, when Brother Frazier became director of the school, a very definite effort was made by him to raise the admission requirements, which were very elastic, standardize the curriculum, and coordinate the teaching of the volunteers from the social agencies. Before Brother Frazier's advent the students in the school ranged in ages from 20 to 25, and in education from a fourth or fifth grade education to freshman college. Improvements along the lines indicated continued during the next two years.

In 1924 the Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial and the Russel-Sage Foundation, through the untiring efforts of Brother Frazier, made a three-year grant amounting to $42,.r>00.00 and $20,000.00. which sums were left to the credit of the school when Brother Frazier retired in 1927. It was after these grants had been made that the Atlanta School of Social Work was incorporated. Moreover, Brother Frazier secured 50 contributors making annual appropriations from $1,000.00 down. Although the school had always been theoretically independent of any of the colleges in Atlanta, the grants from these foundations enabled it to function as an independent institution and to establish itself in the mind of the community as a professional school.

When Brother Frazier came to the Atlanta School of Social Work as its director the school was such in name only. It was his task to recruit a student body with the proper educational background.

The Board of Directors of the Atlanta School of Social Work, composed of Southern white people and Negroes, had never been satisfied with Brother Frazier's position on the so-called race problem. Rather than assume the responsibility of his leaving the institution, the Board of Directors offered him the opportunity of resigning, which he refused to do, and thereby placed the full responsibility of his exit from this institution upon the Board of Directors.

Brother Frazier is a man who knows his rights and dares to maintain them. H e wrote an article for "The Forum," entitled, "The Pathology of Race Prejudice," which was published in the June, 1927, issue and was the "bone of contention" which so completely upset "Southern Aristocracy" and the Board of Directors of the Atlanta School of Social Work, that they feared the influence of Brother Frazier's intellect in the South, and asked him to resign.

I quote a part of this article to give an idea of the fullness of it.

T h e P a t h o l o g y of Race Prejudice "The Negro-in-America, therefore, is a form of insanity that overtakes white men."—Walter-HinesPa-ge. .

"Although the statement above makes no claim to technical exactness, it is, nevertheless, confirmed by modern studies of insanity. If, in developing this thesis, we consider some of the newer conception of mental processes as they apply to abnormal behavior, we shall find in each case that the behavior motivated by race prejudice shows precisely the same characteristics as that ascribed to insanity.

"From a practical viewpoint, insanity means social incapacity. Southern white people afflicted with the Negro-complex show themselves incapable of performing certain social functions. They are, for instance, incapable of rendering just decisions when white and colored people are involved; and their very claim that they " K N O W " and " U N D E R S T A N D " the Negro, indicates a fixed system of ideas respecting him—whereas a sane and just appraisal of the situation would involve the assimilation of new data. The delusions of the sane are generally supported by the herd, while those of the insane are generally antisocial. Yet, from the point of view of Negroes, who are murdered if they believe in social equality or are maimed for asking for an ice cream soda, and of

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white people, who are threatened with similar'violence for not subscribing to the Southerner's delusions— havior is distinctively anti-social. The inmates of a madhouse are not judged insane by themselves, but by those outside. The fact that abnormal behavior towards Negroes is characteristic of a whole group may be an example illustrating Nietzche's observation that "insanity in individuals is something rare—but in groups, parties, nations, and epochs, it is the rule ." (et al.J

iving the Atlanta School of Special Work, r Frazier has been a research assistant at the , in the Department of Sociand has lately become the director of a research projeel which the Chicago Urban League and the University of Chicago have undertaken jointly.

At the present time, Brother Frazier is engaged in a study of the Negro family which will be published when completed. Brother Frazier has done much work i.i the lucation, and has contributed regularlv to current periodicals, namelv: O P P O R T U N I T Y , T H E CRISIS. SOCIAL FORCES, C U R R E N T H I S T O R Y , 1 UK N A T I O N , T H E F O R U M , and an article in the "New Negro," by Dr. Alain Locke.

Brother Frazier was elected to Alpha Phi Alpha by Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta, Georgia—November 22, 1926, with which chapter he is still affiliated.

He married Miss Marie Ellen Brown, daughter of Dr. C. S. Brown, of Winton, North Carolina, September 1 tth, (932. H e ;s an active member of the American Sociological Society, the American Anthropological Association. Alpha Phi Alpha, Zeta Phi Fraternity at the University of Chicago, and a few local organizations. Brother Frazier holds his Baccalaureate degree from Howard University, Washington, D. C , his , degree from Clarke University, at Worcester, Massachusetts, and is at present a candidate for his Doctor's degree at the University of Chicago.

In closing, I emphasize the fact that "Thou, O God, dost sell unto us, all good things at the price of labor."

W M . O. FOSTER, Phar. D.

W M . 0 . FosTEn, Phar. D. Brother William O. Foster, President of Pi Lambda Chapter, was lorn in Little Rock. Arkansas, March 13, 1882. He received his early school training in the Little Rock High School, graduating with th< Class o, 1899. The following year fund him at Talladega College specializing in Latin, Creek and German, and on his teturn to Little Rock, entered the of teaching. During the summer months Civil Service examination and was appointed irom the Little Rock post office.

Feeling that his calling was to the pi he resigned from the post office and I diversity for the study of Pharmacy. Graduating and passing the State Board he established the Drug Company in 190JB, and has been its active head from that time. He is a Doctor of Phartna has manufactured several well-known preparations, Chief among which is the Creo-Tohi Compound for coughs, colds and Flu. He is doing a lari order business with tin- famous preparation, sending it into many different St Brother Foster served Pi Lambda as its firsl His torian, and is a member of several fraternal organizations, a Thirty-Second Decree M: 51 of the Mystic SliKnr, a member of the Mosaic Templars of America, and a former National Pharmaceutic Secretary of the National Medicine Association.

Brother Foster has a charming daughter (Miss W'ii hemena) attending Talladega College, who spent the past summer with her mother, Mrs. W. O. Foster, at their home, 48l):i Forrestville Avenue. Chicago.

PHIL BROTHERS tx

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ALPHA,

Greetings:

There comes a time in the life of each .0' us when felicitations by friends and associates offer inspira tion for greater accomplishment.

Whereas, Phil Edwards is a noble and worthy member of Eta Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Whereas, Through athletic prowess he has won signal honors for himself, his Universit) and for his Fraternity, Whereas, He could not attend this test,; quet given in his honor, because of d half offered by the Canadian Olympi Whereas, fie is not with us in per joins us in laudable brotherly love, Be il therefore resolved: That this hod) comprising memberships of Fta, Alph; Lambda and Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapters, Alpha Phi Aloha Fraternity, rejoices in the accompli this our noble brother and wishes him gr< cess in the coming Olympic races.

Be it further resolved: That a copy oi Sentiments be forwarded to him, in care of tl

(Olympic Committee at Hamilton, Ontario; a copy sent to his parents and a copy forwarded for publiin T H E S P H I N X .

(Signed)

A. MARCO

SMITH.

X. B.— Upon D I Brother Ernest Whitfield e n d e d by Brother Quentin Hand, this resolution « d and so ordered, July 11th, 1928.

BROTHER

MADE CHIEF EDITOR AT OHIO STATE

Daily Paper Directed b y P . B . Young, J r .

S,—Unusual recognition has come to a student in the appointment of P . Bernard Jr. to the office of managing editor of the Ohio Lantern, student daily paper at Ohio State university, adjudged the best college daily 111 the country during journali-ni week last spiring at Baylor University in Texas, it is thought that this is the first time such an honor has come to such a student in a mixed college, and it is the first time such an executive position has been awarded to such a youth at Ohio state. is a senior in the school of journalism.

Active on C a m p u s He is .1 m the Cosmopolitan club, the International Forum, Interracial Council, Alpha Phi AlMask. During his freshman year he of (he Phoenix, at that time the only freshman college magazine published, and was mani the Alpha basketball team during its undefeated season of He was a member of the Kit annually takes over the complete publication 01 the Columbu Scripps-Howard daily; is special editor of Tin: S p m x x . Alpha Phi Alpha magazine: played on the freshman tennis team, and in a competitive examination of the L929 freshman of 2,500 made the A section in English. He ui on the Lantern staff for two years.

I s H a m p t o n Graduate Daring his four years of college preparatory work at Hampton Young participated in class athletics, was •rtcr for two years for the Hampton institute press service, football trainer, and winner of Id medal first prize in the Adams prize essay lie was active in dramatic and literary soathlelic editor of the Hampton Student, and - in the R. 0 . T. C. individual cadet drill. inal courses in the school of journalism Yo ord of A in all courses but one. of Editor and Airs. P. B. Voting of rfolk (V.-i.) Journal and Guide. H e plans to •-adu lie work in journalism at Columbia university, New Yi

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MU CHAPTER, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.

BROTHERS I N A L P H A P H I A L P H A ,

Greetings:

ster have returned to US after a short stay out in the world. Bro. Marshall hopes to continue his work in debating. Also Bros. Lee, De Costa, Turner and Harris expect to try out for this year's team.

Alpha has a wonderful representation on the gridiron this year. T h e Lincoln Lions are under the leadership of Bro. Capt. Julie Martin. Bros. Martin, "Bud" Clark, "Jiva" Jackson, "Sheep" Jackson and Jerry Harmon are Xu's stronghold in the back-field n and Bro. De Costa on the line. Great things an from the team this season.

Last year's class took a toll of seventeen (17) men from Xu, but it is Imped that the Neoplytes will take up the work where they left off and carry the banner ever in the lead. extends greetings to her sister chapters with success and prosperity for this scholastic year.

Fraternally yours,

Once mure we return to promoting the work of our dear fraternity. The brothers of Mu feel very enthusiastic and optimistic, and we hope our brothers in other chapters have the same outlook on the future During the summer we lost two brothers that have been with us for some time. Dr. L. T. Crosthwaite has gone to Detroit, Michigan, to continue his practice of Dentistry. Bro. G. W . Hamilton, former]; Upsilon, has gone to Buffalo, New York. Mu regrets very much the loss of these brothers, nevertheless we wish them well.

On June 9, Mu opened the chapter house which plan to make our permanent home. A dancing J A M E S H. M U R P H Y , party was held at that time.

I iate Editor to T H E S P H I N X .

The evening of September ! 1 .'mother parly was held in honor of visiting brothers that were c " trtnre from the Twin Cities. Both of these parties proved to be delightful affi RHO CHAPTER, Among visiting brother we met and worked with Philadelphia during the summer were: Charlie Buggs, Alpha K'ho; M. Rabb, C h i ; C. Cooper ai nsora of M u ; BROTHERS IN A L P H A I ' m A L P H A , Greetings: Weathers and Jones, Alpha P i ; V .i Raglin, Alpha Theta; C. Cuthbert, X i ; all the officer Vacation time is over and we have returned to our Beta in the persons of L. Williams, R. Fairchild. 1. various fields of endeavor. O u r regular meeting was ?wingler and I.. Hill; W. rrv, held on Sept. 10 and was largely attended. Reports Theta. The brothers of Mu certainly met a goodly ivention committees were received number of Alpha men. W e . glad to have I commendation, All the brothers this opportunity to meet so many of our fraternal to make this our greatest convenbrothers.

Last, but not least, we must speak of Dan Cupid. last communication five new brothers Although some brothers have come dangerously near. of Alpha Phi Alpha: W . Hinnone :ly surrendered to Dan during the Stricland, Charles Hubbard, summer. However, there are several that we expect ! Wade, Edmund B. Presley. All these to have the a in the near future. in the business and civic afWith sincerity Mu 1 . ral officers and every chapter will enjoy a happy and successful lolph Smith out again. ! year. from a recent illness.

Fraternally yours, ^ ^ B is rapidly being prepared to receive J O B \' R. LAWRENI try.

2lst annual convention of our fraternmd Rho Chapter urges and welcomes all brothers fill up at Philly" with the old Alpha spirit at Christmas time.

NU CHAPTER, Fraternally, Lincoln University R- P . MATTHEWS. Chapter Editor.

BROTHERS EN A L P H A P H I A L P H A ,

Greetings.

On e more brothers in Xu Chapter have assembled and are diligently making plans for the coming scholastic year. of the brothers had returned after a prosper: ummer season, mofl king forward to the convention in Philadel] tmas.

An th r Pierce of Eta Lambda ai ,,:-tham of Gamma. Both bring greetings from their respective chapters and expi joining in with the work of N u i n helping to n this a banner year. Brothers T. Marshall and T . V

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lave come when we find ourselves in the harness all fixed to start our grind in a new ; i r : This year finds Tau still among the livbrings to m both men who have been with 1 men who are coming to the 7 " - v ; , t Illii lot the first time. ,-kwell has returned to us after ?" " two years from school. Brother Virgj] Mcknight, who left us in June as a graduate,

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has returned to work on his master's degree in education. On the list of brothers with us are also Scott N. Harper, Edward Mouzon, McHenry Robinson, John T . Caldwell, Harvey M. Kent and Morris Hughes. Among the pledges who have been with us before are George Jefferson, Gilbert Radciiffe, Romeo Veal and Eugene Burdett.

The list of new men that have come to us this year is as follows: Theodore Harding, Francis Bennett, Willis Brown and Robert Bradford, all from Evanston, 111. Herbert Hoosman and William Sherrod hail from East S t Louis, 111. From Chicago we have Allenson Jones, James Finney, Edward Toles and Morris Lewis. Amos Stewart comes to us from New York. Edgar Russell comes from Carhondale, and Goffrey Taylor is from Peoria.

With this host of men T a u expects to accomplish great things during the coming year.

Already we have three men out for the freshmen varsityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Bradford, Sherrod and Hoosman. W e are positive these men a r e going to make good, especially Bradford, who weighs 195 pounds and who holds down his position at tackle. There is no possible way to keep T a u from winning the intramural basketball trophy with such material as Coldwell, Hoosman, Sherrod, Harper, Jefferson, Bradford, Taylor and Stewart from which to choose a team.

In closing T a u wishes to extend bust wishes to all for a successful and profitable school year.

Fraternally,

ALPHA DELTA CHAPTER BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A ,

Greetings:

The brothers in Alpha Delta a r e indeed proud of the outcome of its "Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College Campaign." Not only did the campaign accomplish its purpose but it also served to enhance favorable sentiment in the community.

The initial battle cry was sounded Sunday, June 20th, at the Wesley Chapel Methodist Episcopal Church at the corner of Eighth and San Julian streets.

(Incidentally, fellow Greeks of Kappa Alpha Psi were concluding their "Guide Right" program.)

Brother Attorney Clarence A. Jones, founder of Alpha Delta and Alpha Upsilon, was the principal speaker. During the week three programs were given over the radio. This radio program in the minds of the community was the most effective strategem possible in this war against ignorance and illiteracy. T h e fellow brothers a r e proud of the fact that Alpha Delta was the first and only Negro Greek letter organization to employ the radio as a means of furthering the cause of educational enlightenment in both groups.

The big feature of the week was the smoker on the following Saturday night at the Intemational House at the University of Southern California.

Many high school seniors and graduates were present to enjoy the congenial hospitality and invaluable inspirational contributions of their hosts. Two _ visiting brothers were present. Each brought friendly greetings from the East.

MORRIS H U G H E S , President.

Sunday night, June 28, a book in the History of Alpha Delta was closed. The dusk of the passing of and the day was at hand. T h e shades of nightfall found the sentiment and the educational inspiration ALPHA ALPHA CHAPTER, and aspiration warm and high. As I sat there on Cincinnati, Ohio the platform in the Second Baptist Church at the corner of Twenty-fourth and Griffith streets, I could BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: see that those present were there not only out of In re-establishing communication with brothers curiosity but also to take something away. T h e rethrough T H E S P H I N X we take opportunity to wish action on that one night proved that the campaign them the best of luck for this school year. Alpha was not in vain.

Alpha carried on during the summer, holding monthLos Angeles and Alpha Delta as well was proud ly meetings in vacation time for the first time in its of the fact that the National Association for the Adhistory. Despite the heat, the numbers out of town vancement of Colored People chose to convene here. or at work, the turnout was consistently good and the The chapter sought to continue its policy of service experiment a success, especially as the absent brothers by assisting the association wherever needed. The remembered that the financial secretary's office was chapter also sought to welcome all the brothers who open and easily accessible. Back dues came in with were delegates to the convention by giving a special such a will that Bro. Lowe, our financial secretary, smoker. T h e Rt. Honorable Bro. Dr. W . E. Burgwore a permanent and happy smile. hart Du Bois, perched upon the pinnacle of popularGraduation delt with us lightly and though Bros. ity, could not condescend to come or even apologize Cromwell, Berry, Bennett and Leland were awarded for his non-appearance. This is the second such ofdegrees, they are still with us in different activities. fense, the first being much more serious. Bro. Dr. Bro. Saundle, who secured his master's degree here, Du Bois was here a few years previous. Alpha has left us for a responsible position in St. Louis Delta planned a banquet, inviting many of Los Anwhere we hope he is enjoying every success. geles' leading citizens of both races. Imagine the Two of our pledges, Harry Smith and Jacob Elder, embarrassment of Alpha Delta when his Royal Highout of school for a year, are again witli us, together ness failed to appear or even notify any of the sponwith Ray McDuffy, a pledge from Alpha Zeta. sors. The third time is a charm.

Thrice welcome are theyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;plenty of work for them The Alpha's Annual Formal on the fifth of July, to do. W e miss Henry Cooper, one of our pledges, the most talked-of even of the year, came as a very whose impaired health, heavy school schedule and pleasant climax to the N. A. A. C. P . convention. outside activities proved too much and was probably Only a few of the delegates left before the formal. the cause of his death early in the summer. We feel The scene of this gala affair was at the beautiful that the community has lost a most worthwhile citizen and atmospheric Diane Ballroom at the corner of and this chapter and the whole fraternity a fine West Pico and Crenshaw boulevard. Every moment frater-in-the-making. was one of bliss and enjoyment as the beautiful strains of Claude Kennedy's orchestra penetrated the Dan Cupid has been exceedingly busy in the chapter pavillion. Everybody enjoyed this collegiate event. as a glance at his corner will show. O n Sept. 24th the chapter gave a smoker for our president. U. N. All the brothers of Alpha Delta are back in school Lovelace, who two days later entered Hymen's bonds. now and have personally asked me to express their The spirit was there, rampant, and with the aid of wishes for most successful year to all brothers Bro. Beamon, jovial toastmaster, and a clever sketch throughout the country. They still look forward to by the resourceful Bro. Mathews, "a good time," to the coming of the annual convention to the great quote the Podunk Comer Herald, "was had by all."

Southwest, something that would be invaluable to the Fraternally yours, delegates and to the fraternity as well. Here's hoping that in 1029 L o s Angeles will be the scene of one LAURENCE D. F I N L E Y , of the biggest and best Alpha Conventions in history.

Associated liditor to T H E S P H I N X .

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are squalls (football), shoals (parties), icebergs (girls), and reefs (exams). Captain Newsome and ..jate Daniel have worried expressions on their while 1. oko I Pyant and Stoker (.rider arc DROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: constantly reassuring them that the good ship wall Again ih' oid school year rons around and here we reach port unscathed. are. a: a t a t j , among her m mntains and within a few fhe I Alpha Mu Chapter ,iaces of tli Great Kanawha. Oh yes, you can bet without the fellowship of Brothers Millard Dean and we're glad to and e. ch brother tells of a most Clarenci \V Davis. Brother Dean is now attending interesting ar.d eventful summer. Like some gigantic the University o Iowa and writes that he is perfectt oJ Alpha Zeta has drawn and is sail u ly conten «1. Brother Davis began his work as asr-bei bsck home and now added to our s.st i:t professor of physical education and acting undergraduates is Ro ert Diggs, erstwhile Morgan he'd of the department at Howard University on College student, who lias already made himself must September 15. Brother Harold A. Brown, formerly popular on Institute's greensward by his cheerful perimbus and more recently of Cary, is living in sonality,—but what else should one expect from a Evanston and will affiliate with this chapter. Brother brother?

Brown will Undoubtedly prove a valuable asset to the T o our faculty have been added Brother Lacy, forchapter. merly an instructor in carpentry at Kiml all. \Y. Va.: Already several chapter meetings have been held, Brother Evans, master of arts from the Massachusetts and a smoker for all freshmen will have 1 een given Institute of Technology and winner of the Harmon by the time this article appears in print. The prosAward, and Brother Miles Jefferson, librarian and pects for a successful year are good, and every former honor student of Institute, a most zealous brother has pled;, d himself to make this a banner worker in the cause of Alpha Phi Alpha. Mr. Jefferyear for Alpha Mu Chapter. Brother Herbert A. son comes to us from Columbia University where he uing his work at the American Conhas been working- toward his master's degree. Brother servatory of Mu ic. He is now in his senior year.

Posey, while not a new member of the faculty, is Brothers L. Lee and Rucker are continuing their doing a great service through his statewide survey to studies in the graduate school and the school of comascertain the status of the Negro laborer in the State merce. respi <:i of West Virginia.

Brothers L Newsome and Howard Daniel are hack W e all welcome back to our chapter and faculty to take their degrees in the school of music. Brothers Brothers Clarence Cameron White of the Department Robinson and Gridsr are doing graduate work ill poof Music, and John [•'. Matheus, professor of Rolitical science and music, respectively. Brothers Hausmance languages.

Both have been vacationing in er and Pyant are still holding down the fort at the Haiti and report a most pleasant visit in the island 'Character Building Flint"—Emerson Street Y. M. republic.

C. A., and Brother "Cent" Joiirdain is here greeting Of course, one would hardly dare lay aside Ins pen without mentioning th' smaller brothers. Yes, the brothers with a cherry "what-do-you-say." Our irticle will ki you know what Alpha Mu is doing. they're all here and very enthusiastic over the schedSincerely and fraternally yours, uled year's work ahead, for, in fact, many are hopin ; W . C. PYRANT, to pass from the pupa stage of evolution and emerge Associate Editor t<< T i n ; S P H I N X . into an adult brother in a sort of fraternal metamorphosis, as it were, if you'll pardon th' biological turn,—things of that sort will happen, y'know. UnA L P H A SIGMA CHAPTER, doubtedly we can place these smaller i rothers, when they shall have completed the final step in developWiley College, Marshall, Tex. ment, for in looking over the chapter record, I see BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: that this year's graduating class will probably remove On the heels of the close of the summer vacation the majority of the brothers from Alpha Zeta. Howcame the opening of school and with it, eleven brothers ever, when one sees the enthusiasm manifested by THE S P H I N X men and becomes cognizant of the of Alpha Sigma, still full of enthusiasm in the protraining which they have received in regard to fra- motion of Alpha ideals. The loss of many brothers through graduation has brought the remaining brothternal duties he can, with an indulgent smile, safely ers to the realization of the urgent need of still lay aside the mantle of responsibility knowing that closer fraternal relationship. Interest has been doubled it will rest on the shoulders of brothers equally <i> and vigor renewed in the supreme effort to further capable. .S'IV Trans':: Gloria Fratrum. the progress of Alpha.

In athletics we see Alpha makes her usual conOur President. Pro. ( \ ].;. Simmons and Secretary, tribution of brothers on th' gridiron and, of course, Pro. J. L Swcatt, are very active in their urrrence of this season's games are going to be more than interrs to [lay their grand tax. Judging from the estin'.—they're goin' t' 1 e thrillers, if you know what -oint of all brothers, their efforts are far from fruiti mean,—but we can't help it, we're just made that less. way. I suppose,—so I am Bro. Dean V. E. Daniel, is entering the University Fraternally yours, of Chicago this fall to take up work leading to the JOSEPH DODD, degree of Doctor of Philosophy. Alpha Sigma's best Editor to T H E S P H I N X . wishes are his and knowing the character and ability From Alpha Beta Chapter. of Bro. Daniel, his s c hool year shall be a verv successful one. Bro. R. A. Wilson attended the University of Wisconsin the past summer, also taking work ALPHA MU CHAPTER, leading to the degree of Doctor of Philosophy. H e attained a high degree of scholastic excellence there Northwestern University, Evanston, 111. and is acting Dean forrfhe school year in the absence of Bro. Daniel.

BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: Station "B-I-L-L" broadcasting from Northv The b r o t h c r s „f AJpha Sigma welcome heartily the University and Alpha Mu Chapter at Evanston. As return of Bro. J. \V. Johnson, of Orange, Tex., after we go to press it is gratifying to report that the chap- a year s absence for he is a staunch supporter of Alpha. ter pilot, Bro. George F. Robinson, Jr., is again at the Bro. Coach F . T. Long, has started the football helm of the g 1 ship Alpha Mu, and is alrcul season here with victory in the first game. With ing the shores of Vacation far behind. Ahead of us nearly four squads of selective material, he has high A L P H A ZETA CHAPTER, Institute, W . Va.

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hopes of capturing another championship. Bros. Carril and Young are doing their utmost on the team and striving hard to do without Bros. Miller, Lorden, and Scott, who were lost through graduation and who were their comrades on the championship team of '27.

In the State Muscial Contest, held at San Antonio the past summer, Bro. Walter B. Ford was among the winners.

His excellent rendition of "Somebody's Knocking at Your Door," "Let Me Love Thee," and "Venitian Song," won first prize for him in singing, a scholarship in singing here and the opportunity to appear in the National Music Contest, held at Detroit the latter part of the summer. Due to business condictions, he was unable to go to Detroit. Bro. Ford, who hails from Oklahoma City, Okla., is a Junior in scholastic standing and we are all hoping for his continued success.

The eyes of the chapter are alert in their search for future brothers among new arrivals on the campus.

It might be well to say that those meeting the approval of Alpha Sigma will be decidedly the cream of the crop.

With the hope that all brothers are working toward higher heights and heralding loudly the name of our ownâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Alpha Phi Alphaâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I am, Fraternally yours, KELSO B. MORRIS,

Associate

Editor

to T H E SIMIINX.

October, 1928 GAMMA LAMBDA

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BROTHERS CN A L P H A P H I A L P H A ,

Greetings:

maa Lambda has lain dormant during the summer. The brothers have distributed themselves to various parts of the country for vacations, but all wid soon be bick in the fold to start anew.

When this gets to press, Bro. Chester C. Ames will be a benedict. He flies to Cleveland to become the hubby oi Dorothy West, of that city. Gamma Lambda wishes him and his intended, many happy days.

Even though Bros. Gregory and'Mahoney were defeated in the primaries for State Senator and Representative, they made a tine run and we hope they will go over the to]) in the next election.

Preparations are being made for the fall's entertainment. Chairman Harold Johnson promises us a grand and glorious fall.

Our President, Bro. Grimes, extends a hearty invitation to all brothers to come to Detroit and he will see that you are royally entertained.

Goodbye, till the next issue.

LOWELL W . BAKER, J R . ,

Associate

EPSILON

LAMBDA

BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A ,

Editor.

CHAPTER Greetings:

Epsilon Lambda Chapter held its first after-vacation meeting, Thursday, September 27, 1928, at the Pine St. V. M. C. A. BETA ALPHA CHAPTER, Brother Pres. Otto Green was in fine trim and M o r g a n College, Baltimore, M d . rushed things through in a "Jiffie." All the fellows appeared as if they had really enjoyed the vacation.

The Editor of T H E S I - H I N X , Hand-shaking was general and a real fraternal spirit exhibited itself. The following brothers attended this BROTHERS I N A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: first after-vacation meeting: T. Garratt Benjiman, The Brothers of Beta Alpha have again assembled H. K. Craft, John A. Davis, Clifford Evans, F . D . in the halls of knowledge with joined hands to conGardner, M. A. Grant, M. B. Gray, Otto Green, Pres., tinue the uplifting work of our Fraternity.

C. Harper, X. M. Sykes, W. H . Huffman, E . W .

As it is we have lost several of our brothers, some Isaacs, A. G. Lindsay, O. O. Morris, Wm. C. Moten, who have gone to continue their education elsewhere and others are out in the world. Among them we John L. Procope, James A. Scott, C. Spencer Tocus, make mention of brother Edward Saunders, our Sec. R. P. Watts, Frank B. Wilson. Lewis P. Woodson, G. P . Tunsell, 11. S. Williams, L. H. Stanton, Joseph who was one of the main factors in the success of the L. McLemore, and Blair Carter.

Go-to-High-School Go-to-College Campaign. Brother Lewis P. Woodson introduced Bro. H . P .

Jerrick of Rho Chapter was the principal speaker of Saundle, of Alpha Zeta, who has recently been apour Sunday service (to him we extend our thanks). p inted to one .if the chairs in Vashon High School.

The week was taken up in covering the public school Bro. Saundle has all the earmarks of a real fellow. of the city of Baltimore and neighboring towns. Ail After a hurried dispatch of the unfinished business, members took an active part in canvassing the city, Bro. John A. Davis, called the President's attention to speaking and collecting various data. Dr. Ralph the fact that Bro. McLemore was present and that he of Delta Lambda, spoke at the Douglas High School, had recently been nominated for Congress, from the and it might be said that his address was well taken 12th District of -Missouri. Thereupon McLemore was for more than 90 per cent of the High School Seniors called upon to give an expression of his experience as he spoke to are in college this year. a nominee. After his talk. Bro. S. E . Garner offered Just before the close of the school, the Mistic (md a motion that the Chapter go on record as endorsing saw fit to add five more to our group. Thev were McLemore for Congress and that each brother work Brothers Diggs, Dixon, Turpin, Young, and Hicks. for his election. Carried, to a man.

Like the sturdy oak Beta Alpha is growing slow but Bros. Isaacs, Sykes, and Stanton spoke in favor of strong. tie motion. It was seconded by so many until the W e were given a farewell reception by Brother writer does not know just to whom the credit goes.

Walter Paul at his home, and was in the company The Go-to-High-School Go-to-Collegc movement of the Goddess of Pleasure until the wee hours <>t' was the topic than ran through all our discussion. Our the morn.

Scholarship-giving custom came in for its share of At the present, we have our eyes focused on the football team in which our dear Brother Thomas is comment.

S. E. GARNER, captain and he is supported by eight fighting brothers.

These brothers are carrying this same spirit into tin Chapter Editor. classroom; although the classes have just started, THETA LAMBDA CHAPTER, "Well begun is half done."

We close with the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha casting Dayton, Ohio its light into the valley of darkness uplifting our race and showing love to all mankind.

BROTHERS I N A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: Fraternally yours, Our vacation has come and gone. Manv of our unB. S. W A U G H , Pres. dergraduate brothers who have been sojourning here

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during he summer have found their way or are finding their ..ay back to their respective schools.

The members of Theta Lambda have spent an enjoyable summer. From all accounts they have missed nothing—some going—and a large number too—to Canada; others to New York, Washington, Chi. and some just out in the country. The scribe spent a pleasant two weeks at Camp Perry, Ohio, which has put him in good condition tor his strenuous duties of the coming season—not all work by any means, fellows.

Bro. James Parsons, the Prexy, did not get very far from Dayton this summer. H e was watching for a certain fowl that inhabits Holland. At least, the bird made his appearance and now our Prexy is a daddy. Little Wanda Jean, our newest arrival has our hearty welcome. By the way, this prexy business in Theta Lambda means a sure visit of the stork.

Last year it was Bro. Campbell who received the gift, just before Xmas. Well, we have several names to mention for president, next term; we are increasing the Alpha tribe.

Our General President, Bro. Dr. I',. A. Rose and Mrs. Rose had as their house guests in July, Bro. D r .

T. E . and Mrs. Jones, of Washington and Mrs. Henry of Dover Delaware. I suppose, I am correct, when I say that they slept at the home of Bro. Rose, and that was about all, for our good citizens acclaimed them and kept them on a merry pace. When you see T. E., ask him about Dayton, where Alpha rules supreme.

Brothers, ere you wll have received this copy of T H E S P H I N X , Theta Lambda will have gotten down to work in earnest, looking to the consummation of its work begun last Spring. You will hear from us again.

Fraternally yours, J. E .

Associate

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Brother Peter Shy is again with us, after having spent a year of study in the Social Science Department of Northwestern University. As instructor at • Miles Memorial College he reports personal progress. aro! W. Hayes of the Birmingham pui lull system has just completed another summer of study at Columbia, in order to better prepare himself !.l principal of Slater School.

Brothers G. W . Reeves, H. C. Tremholm and J o s .

H . D r a k e attended the X. A. T. C. S. convention, which met recently at Charlestown, W. Va., and report an inspiring meeting. Brother Tremholm was ired with the position as chairman of the High School Section.

Brother George Bell served as instructor in the -Mobile branch of the State Normal Summer School.

Brother Willis James is reported to have fallen at the behest of Cupid's fiery dart. The young couple has their entire quota of good wishes from every member of Omicron Lambda.

•fliers Talbert and Nautous were rethe visitors of Birmingham.

Many contributed towards making their trip enjoyable as well as profitable.

Brother <i. X, Adamson, who wore the delegate's for Omicron Lambda at the twentieth convention held in Cleveland, still has much to say of the inspiration received at that gathering and expresses himselt as being determined that the local chapter shall have just a little larger share in doing work for higher education, in the name of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Omicron Lambda sends felicitations to all who are associated with her in this great work and wishes for everyone his full measure of success and happiness.

Fraternally yours, (1. NORMAN ADAM

THE SPHINX

Editor.

BUSH,

Ed. T H E S P H I X X .

PI LAMBDA C H A P T E R Little Rock, Ark. OMICRON LAMBDA CHAPTER, Birmingham, Ala.

BROTHERS IX A L P H A

I'm

ALPHA,

Greetings:

This letter comes to let vou know about the life of I 1 Lambda ( hapter of Little Rock. W e are pleased BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A , Greetings: ay that Pi Lambda Chapter successfully put over The resound of the familiar school hell may not the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College campaign under mean much to some persons, but to those atune' with o u r '•'•'"•• Brother I. T. Gilliam. T h e essay contl such high principles as a r e set forth in the ideals of "<<' "Hi interesting feature put on in conAlpha Phi Alpha it means the renewal of precious with tin education campaign. Three prizes friendships, the fostering of a more thorough devotion •n dollars (SiO.OO) as first prize' to duty and a finer preparation for the arduous tasks (S.i.OO) as second prize, and two Dollars awaiting. Alpha Phi Alpha should be more justly and Fifty I ents (§2.50) as third prize. The first proud of its noble purpose in the field of higher eduprize was awarded to Miss Lynette Wiggins, second cation today than ever before. For long before col- P r , ; " Frankie Lee, and third prize to Miss lege education became popular for the Negro group, Inez Parker, respectively. These prizes were awarded as a whole, this organization was encouraging and based upon the essay subject, which was "The Value helping young men to "Co-to-High-School and Go-to01 a College Education."

College." It is most gratifying to note in the recent ar last spring meeting was held with Brother report of the government on Negro Education that John h v e of Hot Springs National Park.

Brotl„r the survey served to show tliat the greatest single Kve is a noted surgeon of the southwest and is ofneed of the Negro today is "More education—higher ficially connected with the W . O. U. Sanitarium, an education—better education." W h o longer doubts that institution of much fame. Brother Eve and his good Alpha's educational program is as timely as it is wife afforded us the usual hospitality, which is their beneficial? Omicron Lambda takes pride in being a characteristic. Our first fall meeting will be held part of this great movement. with Brother F . Q Goodwin, prominent dentist of The local fraternity chapter is beginning its year's our city. work by getting the officers elected and inspired' with The brothers of Pi Lambda Chapter made quite a the genuine "A. Phi A." spirit. Many candidates are few contacts this summer in the North and East on the waiting list for admission, and among the few Li-other G W. S. Ish and family covered the East in who withstand the "barrage of the black-ball" there 11 - r j % - e - B r <> t h e r Ish is chief surgeon of the are high hopes of some making their lives felt in the t rated friends Hospital, medical director of the Cenorganization. tury Lite. an old-line legal reserve company. Brother Brother R. C. Ragland of the University of Iowa isli is quite a busy man. H e certainly knows how to is contemplating connecting himself with Omicron ?ns il,„t I have never given him a trial yel ) Lambda, as he performs his new work as head of the d a u g h t e r ni , chemistry department of Miles Memorial IAllege of mo Z \ ';• ; t, smhl -Kj rr,-M wifea b;m(1 " '"-< ;<l rfef s u m m e r Ivi <}"• '1 '"'' vacation, this city. driving their La S a l l e > stopped off at Chicago where

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their daughter, Miss Marietta, will pursue her course in acturial science and business administration. Brother Ish is secretary of the Century Life Insurance Company. He is helping to give the race a real Life Insurance Company and is opening many positions tor promising young men and women. Brother Ish for several years herded our State School at Pine Bluff.

Brothers H . A. Powell and F . C. Goodwin, well-known dentists of the city, made a brief trip to Chicago this summer where they attended the Elks convention.

Brother C. Franklin Brown likewise attended the Elks convention, motoring to the Windy City in his Graham-Paige Six and spending some time in Idlewild, Mich. Brother W . A. Booker, attorney, associate of B<x>ker & Booker law firm, was made a member of the speaker's bureau. Western Division of the Republican National Committee operating in Chicago.

Brother Booker will be deep into the campaign during the month of October up to election day.

Pi Lambda Chapter is pleased to note the incoming of so many Alpha brothers, who are in our State as instructors in our various colleges. They a r e Brothers T. P . Dooley of the A. M. & N. College, now headed

by Dr. J. B. Watson; Brother O. E. Jackson of A. M. & N. College; Brothers Hamilton, Grant and Clair of Philander Smith College, and Brother Bell of Kansas University, now connected with the Arkansas Baptist College as science instructor.

Pi Lambda Chapter wishes to congratulate Brother Marion R. Perry and wife upon the arrival of a very fine and brilliant eyed baby girl. Brother Perry anil wife are happily located at Little Rock. Brother Perry's wife is the granddaughter of the late Madame C. J. Walker.

Brother Walter M. Booker, Alpha Rho Chapter, a recent graduate of Morehouse College, is planning to enter Meharry Medical College this fall.

Before closing this letter the editor wishes to menlion the fine dinner that was served by Brother A. H .

Brown m the late spring. Brother Brown is a prominent physician of our city. Neither can we forget the fine dinner that was served bv Brother Carl Patillo of Pine Bluff.

We will let you hear from us from time to time.

Assuring you that Pi Lambda will hold high the name of its organization, we are Cordially and fraternally yours, P H I LAMBDA CHATTER,

By IV. M. Booker,

A L P H A ZETA LAMBDA

.-List. Editor,

CHAPTER,

Bluefield, W . Va. BROTHERS IN A L P H A P H I A L P H A ,

Greetings:

Altho this is the first communication from Alpha Zcta Lambda to appear in these columns, the chapter has been alive and flourishing for several years and was represented at both the Cleveland and Richmond conventions.

The present officers are Brothers Dr. Kingslow, president; E. W. Browne, secretary, and Wm. MatBey, treasurer. Brother Pettress "was. until his departure for Meharry Medical College, chapter editor.

He was one of our most zealous workers and his going leaves nn almost irreparable breach in our rinks. It was he who was largely responsible for the unusual success of the last annual prom. Brother Barrier, of whose untimely decease mention is made e'sewhere. wns president until illness forced him to five un the duties of his office, upon which they were assumed Ly Brother Kingslow, at that time vice president.

We take pleasure in announcing the initiation of two new brothers, Dr. Rogers, head of the Providence

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Hospital at Bluefield, and Dr. Black, proprietor of the Kimball Pharmacy and custodian of the World Vv..r Memorial Building.

Brother J. A. Shelton effectively directed the Goto-High-School, Go-to-College Campaign, the principal speaker 01 which was Dr. W. E. B. Dubois.

Brother Barrier was State campaign manager for West Virginia.

The brother perhaps most prominent! v in the eye of the sport work at present is Mr. H a r r y Jefferson, coach of the Bluefield eleven. But more of him later.

Prospects of another good year are excellent and we ;iiicnd to let the brothers hear from time to time further news of our activities.

With best wishes to all sister chapters, I am Cordially and fraternally yours, R. V. JORDAN,

Acting

RHO LAMBDA

Chapter

Editor.

CHAPTER,

Buffalo-Rochester, EROTHERS I N A L P H A P H I A L P H A ,

N . Y. Greet ings:

Rho Lambda Chapter, at its October Meeting in Rochester, was tendered a verv happv reception by Bro. V. J. Levy.

The program embraced the regular Chapter business, among which was the election of Bros. Osmond H. Brown and C. T. Lunsford as delegates to the General Convention. Bro. Brown represented Rho Lambda last year at the Cleveland Convention; "upon us record," the Chapter felt constrained to remand him.

The general topic evolving the literarv phase of the Program, namely, "Should the Negro Be Committed to a Single Political Party," was opened with an address, both grand in its sentiment and sublime in its simplicity, by Bro. Dr. C. T . Lunsford. The general discussion subsequent, although pregnant with great enthusiasm, was conducted by Bro. J a s . E. Rose, as chairman of the program committee, in a courteous and friendly manner, thereby contributing both a perpetual profit and a pleasure to everyone.

The future topics for the consideration of the Chapter Meetings are as follows: I—Mental Inferiority as a Basis of Race Prejudice— , T L ™ ? ' , L -, E v a n s ' S e c ' y o f U r b a " League.

•• — t h e Psychology of Fear—Rev. Bro. Osmond H. Brown, Rector St. Phillips P . E. Church, Buffalo •'— I n e Binct-Simon Intelligence Tests—Rev. Bro. J , r - i t R o s e - Rochester Theological Seminary.

4—Is There a Criminal Type—Bro. Attv. C. E. Maloney.

5—Does the Presence of Negroes in White Neighborhoods Depreciate Property Value—Bro M S. Stewart, Realtor.

6—Is the Present Civilization the Ultimate CultuS Br D ?„Buffalo. £ J ' L - W a t e r s > Committeeman lT,Tr 7th Ward, Bro. James L Robinson, formerly of Gamma Chapter has entered L . B. Law Dept., and Bro \ W Walker of Chi Chapter has matriculated in the Graduate School. Both Bros. Robinson and Walker have planned to set their tents up in the tri! e of Rho Lambda.

"Ah-hi 1 T h e wolf is on the rampage, howling for fresh meat.

Pledgees Harold Robinson, J. H Daves William Jackson and S. Carpenter are making readv to furnish him a good juicy bite.

Fraternally yours, J NO. H . COSFOD,

Chapter Editor to T H E S P H I N X .

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I T H E BETA-MU LAMBDA

CORPORATION

The whole of Alpha Phi Alpha is glad to extend to Beta and Mu Lambda Chapters, heartiest congratulations upon the dedication of the beautiful chapter house at 1917 Third Street, N. W., in the City of Washington. This accomplishment is the result of definite plans, campaigns and labors extending over a period of more than ten years. From the standpoint of administrative personnel, Beta has changed hands many times since the beginning; and Mu Lambda, Beta's paternal co-worker, has come into being with both wise counsel and material aid. With all the changes that have taken place "The Fraternity House" remained as the goal. The realization is worth the sacrifice and the waiting. It creates, however, new respensibilities that demand the operation of a business program, the exercise of firmness and constant vigilance.

We believe that Beta and Mu Lambda, through the Beta-Mu Lambda Corporation, fully appreciate the task before them and will make their fraternity home an asset to the fraternity, to Howard University and to the community. The Secretary of the corporation sent out the following circular letter from which we may get a glimpse of the house and an idea of the plan of operation: " 'Where shall I select my college home ?' is the question which confronts the mind of every college man. The Beta-Mu Lambda Fraternity House answers this question for every Alpha brother.

"The beautiful chapter house at 1917 Third Street, N. W., was specially designed, the spacious grounds landscaped, and rooms artistically and comfortably furnished for Beta chapter.

"The house is set off by a wide veranda, spacious lawn, spreading trees, and decorative shrubbery.

Brother meets brother with fraternal intercourse, and charm of home-like atmosphere.

"Three lounge rooms, office, dining room, pantry and kitchen occupy the first floor. The other two floors are devoted entirely to bedrooms. Two tiled baths on the second floor, one on the third floor and showers in the basement, furnish ample lavatory facilities.

"An automatic oil burner and hot water heater assure heat and bathing comforts; separate beds, linen changed weekly and janitor service.

"The boarding department is up to date with good old home cooking. Inmates must be both active Alpha men and boarders. Room rent $88.50 to $93.00 per

annum, according to location.

Board $18.50 per month, payable in advance.

"Application honored and rooms assigned in order of priority. A $30.00 deposit must accompany application.

"Make all checks and money orders payable to The Beta-Mu Lambda Corporation. Address Daniel W. Edmonds, Treasurer, The Beta-Mu Lambda Corporation, Howard University, Washington, D. C." Among the rules and regulations of the house we find that room rent must be paid in advance; that all permanent residents must be financial members within four weeks after arrival; that courtesy and respect are expected; that devotionals are held for house residents each Sunday morning at eleven o'clock; that occupants of rooms in which drink is found will be dismissed; that gambling in the house will not be tolerated.

Many of our "pin members" feel that they ought to be permitted to enjoy the full benefit of fraternity privileges though they have been unfinancial for many years; others go so far as to resent their chapter's effort to make them pay room rent promptly or even board; and it is not uncommon to find members of the fraternity who feel that their membership permits them to drink as much liquor as they want and to use the fraternity house as a gambling den from sundown to dawn. The fraternity has something very definite to do with the conduct and demeanor of its members. Men may come into the fraternity with the wrong idea of life; but they must not be permitted to go forward unabated. Training in proper respect and appreciation for primary fundamentals of life are indispensable. Many of these fundamentals are not taught as a definite part of the college curricula, and can be taught better in the chapter and chapter house than anywhere else. The chapter that requires of its members adherence to basic fraternity regulations and a proper discharge of personal obligations will send forth men able to steer straight amid the under-currents and cross-currents of life. The chapter that exercises no definite jurisdiction or restraint over its members fails of its purpose, is a detriment to the fraternity and the community and has no essential justification for existence.

W e hope that the Beta and Mu Lambda, with their own new fraternity home, will fulfill the highest aims and ideals of the fraternity and set a high standard by which other chapters may proudly follow. W e shall be interested observers as their program goes forward.

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October,

1928

Roster of Alphas in Good Standin a Alpha Chapter—Ithaca, N. Y. Bailey, I leadley E. Hunter, Harry H. Casscl, O. B. Majors, Chas. Wm. Hill, Geo. W .

Thomas, Wm. Lee Thompson, Frank L, Beta Chapter—Washington, D. C. l i e lit foot. Kay C. Allen, Howard I 1 gan, Glendon L. Anderson, John l.undy. Robert Anderson, Leon V. McAlnin, Harry S. Andrews, Geo. K. I teckle L, Andrews, W. W. Jr. ice, George H. Archamhcau, Lester Atkins, Norris 1', Robert Atkinson, Richard R. Miller, Paul Bell, Cornelius, T. Miller, Robert Braden, Lester Morris, W m . A. Branch, William H. Murray, Rewen O. Brooks, Henry L. Patterson, Adonis Brown, Calvin C. Perry, E, B. Brown, W m . F .

Pollard, Horace O. Brundant, T. Mitchell Price, Cline Burbridge, Charles E. Prudhomme. 1 h.

Burrell, Robert A. Richardson, James M. Carpenter, W m . on, Henry Carter, Joseph Robinson, VirdieL. G inner, Theodus R. Rummons, E. H. Cornelius, Ira W .

Slade, John Davis, Ira P .

Smith, Clarence T. Dougherty, W m . S. Smith, James K. Dougherty, Wyatt Stanford, Stephen R. Draper, Simon Strode, Geo. W. Eldridge, Kenneth C. Tolver, Ralph R. Fisher, Albert F. Trigg, Kermit Fletcher, Gorham Turner, W. Lovell Hickman, Louis M. 1. James G. Goodal, Baxter Don , A. Gray, Benjamin A. m, Walter Hammond, Clifford C. Wharton, i I Harmon, Walter Wheat, Hugh 1!.

Hayes, Chas. R. Wilkins. A. Mills I [< nderson, Lorenzo M. Williams, A. A. Hogan, Clarence Williams, C. W. C. 11.ilines, Dwight (). \V„ J r Williams. Elijah B. Jackson, Gorham Williams, 1 Eenry W .

Jason, Robert S. Williams, John Jefferson, George Williams, Lois J. Johnson, Archie W .

Williams, Otis J. Johnson, Cassatt Wiltoughby, Winston C. Langston, Julius T .

Woolridge, Allen L. Levin, Ernest JGamma Chapter- -Richmond, Va. Merritt, B, Breaux, Inman \. , Paul Dill Brooks, John Murray Payne, Wm. H. Brooks, Lyman B. Randolph, Robert P. Brown, Nathaniel H . W .

Robinson, Julius 1 Cephas, Benjamin A. Spurlock P r o f . W . H. Daniel, Prof. R. !'• Staves, William H .

Daniel, Prof. V . E .

Tobin, A. T. Gaudy, Charles F. s, Theodore R. Jeffries, L. F. hington, C. L. Jones, Joseph Leonard Williams, Wesley S. Logan, Prof. R. \V. Epsilon Chapter—Ann Arbor, Mich.

Alexander, Lloyd E. inn, Albertus B. Baker, Chas. E. Finch, Chas. S.

Hines, Walter I).

Stephens, Homer C. Lnighorne. Jus. Leon Thompson, Othello D. Mitchell, Arthur W .

Turner, Edw. M. ion, Remus G. Williams, Theodore M. Saunders, Ernest n. Donald D . tham, Hermit H. Zeta C h a p t s r — N e w Haven, Conn.

Bowles, H. O.' Lawson, B, V. Jr. Costa, R. B. Nevers, Harold en, W.Luzerne Singli uriceE. Fiemming, R. S. Tribbitt. Chas. A. Kusscy, C. C. Wings. Daniel J. Eta Chapter- - N e w York City !>hnson, R. I..

Anthony. R . Mayle, P . H .

Atwater, F. D. . ers, F. R. d,R. Earl Miller. Herbert T. Bowden, H . J .

Mizelle, Ralph E . <!',. Harry Morris. Alvin Brown, Earl Perry. G. R. Dash. Howard Richardson. W. H. . J. Mason Rogers. H . A. rsey, J. C. 5, John A. Delaney, Lucius Saunders, Wm. K. Edwards, Phil Scott, Walter W .

Gilbert, A. C. Strickland. G. W. Hawkins. Gregory Strickland, W. H .

Hailstock, I Harris, James E. ith,A. M. Holmes, Eugene Walker, F . A. Hunt, A. V).

Whitfield, las. F. Theta Chapter- —Chicago, 111. rones, Judge I. Andrews, C. Blyther Jordan, P . T. Brown. Wm. H. Jones, Silas P .

Chapman, Geo. H. ley, Lorenzo D. ( "i'per. Dr. Homer on, Tatum M. us, Bindley C. ireus French, James Avery McGraw, Booker T. -lest Reeves, L. H .

Gordon, Vernon S. Shropshear. George Headen, Demi Tivis. Theodore T. in, Troy V. Iota Chapter—Syracuse, N. Y. iter, Arthur D. Spraguc, Morteza D. Vaughn, Raymond Kappa Chapt er—Columbus, Ohio Atkinson, William T. 11 hnson, Harvev Key, Alfred L. lord, Alfred J. Manuel. Harley S. 'His. Stenson F .

Marshal. Albert Butler, William Cardoza. Warrick W. Porter, Randolph Price, Chas. R. Albert S. Shearer, Frank Carroll, Jos. P . : Squires, Bernard E. i, William T. Thomas, Stockton V. Dickinson, Charles E, Floyd, Paul M. Walker, John H. in, Geo. A. Williams, K. Mulford Hogan, Leslie R. Jefl Russell L. MuChapter—Minneapolis, Minn.

Cannon, Raymond W. Fields, Lafayette Elkins, Dr. Alfred Gibbs, Fasper

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1928

Jackson, Samuel S. Jones, Chas. W. Kyle, Robt. C.

THE Lawrence, John R. Smith, Leon M. Thomas, John

N u Chapter- •Lincoln University, Pa. Banton, William H. Jason, H. M. Butler, John I).

Jonei Clark, William D. icd, Joseph H. Dade, M. G. Martin, Julius F. DeCosta, Frank A. Mosley, Thomas O. DeKalic, I 1 Murray, Julian F. ,, James E. '. C. Dwiggins, Horace Fenderson, G. B. r, EitelW. Garner, F. . Roy W. Green, J. B. H.Jr. Harmon. Jeremiah F, Jr. Harris, Herbert • ustus M. Hawkins, John A, Hoiloway, C. T. Turner, Foraker Hughes, Singleton B, :. T. Hunter, George W. Walker, Tl am, C. D. :ton, Booker T. Jackson, W. A. is, Clarence W. Jackson, William D. illiams, Theodore C. Xi Chapter- -Wilberforce, Ohio 5, William H. Roosevelt 1 Busch, T . J . laniel Calloway, Frank i. A. Cann, Millard M. land Chappelle, Hear; Curry. T. Burton erts, Harry W. Russell F. .1. Thomas Ellis, Wade s, Robt.

Evans. Harry Ginn, Guy I runes Harris, Walter W. lor, John Hunt, William I ohn Jackson, Blyden Wes Kinckle, Edmund J. Williams, Joseph W. Leubers, Harry T. Williamson, John O m i c r o n Chapter- -Pittsburgh, Pa. Allen, Gerald F .

King, McKinley •!i, John F. Butler. Dr.Voyle 1 i, Chas. Garfield Crockett Arthur T. rest Holland, Aaron V. ]r.

Holmes, Wilfred IdC. Johnson, Walter axwell Jones, J. Loraine Pi Chapter- -Cleveland, Ohio Atkins, Harvey Ory, Herman F. Berry, S. Paul I iarhnd L. Biggs, D r . W . S. o. P. Blue, \\ elcome T, Jackson, Perry B. Bridgeman, J. T. ckson, Rolland Brooks, Robert Leatherman, H. A. Brown, Russell S. Leggon, W. Brown, Stanley 1 •'..

Martin. Robt. S. Cheeks, Elmer J. Mine.

Christopher, N. K. Mitchell, A. O'Neal Clinthorne, Justine Montgomery, Quinn F. Cohron, Geo. E. Murrell, John 1 Collum, C. P. hee, Norman L. Crawford, Martin L Pope, Alvah J. Dorsey, Joseph Scott, James Evans, Armen G. Smalls, W. Robt. Jr. Evans, L. S. Smith, B. K. Spencer, Addison Fairfax, Dan R. Spencer, Booker T. Firse, D. Jesse Stewart, Dan J. Fleming, Thos. W . Jr. Styles, Bertram C. Garvin, Chas. H. George, Clayborne Tarter, U. S. Taylor, John H. Glenn, Selma C. Grannaum, S. E. Thurston, B. N.

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tver, Frank H. lite, Luther R. Whitehead. Anthony J.

Wilkins, Cornelius K. Wynn, Carl Youngblood, S. R.

R h o Chapter—Philadelphia,

Pa.

.Martin, J. L. Maxwell, C. W. Milburn, A. Roland Moore, J. G. Nelson, Herbert C. Pannell, M . N .

Parks, C. Culm Penny, T. R. er, Beverly W. Presley, Edmond B. thV.m, Henry P .

Purnell, Francis nville y, Win. B. Kirksey I..

R.eeves, John L. Smedley ranee, Wm. Hunter reorge M. Fleming, L. P. is, R. H .

Freclou, Lester ey, Eugene T. Garlick, Cornelius Sa'.tus, S. Morrison cs, Thos.

Sarjeant, L. F. .'. I. !- aunders, G. A. Hen Scott, C. A. Shepherd, Marshall L. .ins.W. L. Shirley, J . W. Howard, P. C. , Stephen lias. L. E. Smith, Randolph Smith, S. B. !;, W. F .

Stratton, Howard 1 M. Stricklin, Eugene Livingston, W. R. Thompson, James A. J. R. Tunnell, M. H .

J.B. Wade, Samuel L. Jr. Lyie, < ieorge West, A. E. orris \\ harton, U. S. 1 >x, D. L. Wilson, D. C. H. ws, R. W. Winters, O. W .

Allen, C. F. Auzene, Gustavo Bird, Ira B. er, R. P. Broadus, Chas. A. .ell, T . S .

Sigma Chapter—Boston, Mass.

Butler, Cyril F . . Lloyd F. Drummond, George T .

Galloway, Otis E. Hope. Edw. S. muel B.

Lane, David S. Lattimore, A. P>.

Rousseve, Ferdinand Stone, Alexander B. .John i. >ck, Frederick T.

Tau Chapter—Champaign, 111.

Lie, Ira Lorenza Mouzon, Edward H. ,is, William H .

Spann, F. W. Upsilon Chapter—Lawrence, Kans.

Bell, P. M. dgers, Sumner Bruce, Otis H. Shepard, Charles S. Crummell, Elmer E. Tillmon, Richard W . ("a. ruthers, Percy E. Toms, Charles M. 1 , On: H .

Washington, Clyde F. Langrum, H . D. Winrow, Arasar L. Phi Chapter—Athens, Ohio Dalton, Arkley A. Fairfax, Lawrence E. Fairfax, Chas. C. Harris, Charles E. Wiley, Walter E. Chi C h a p t e r - -Nashville, Tenn.

Gay, J . A. Allevne, I Atkins, W . P. Grant, Julian E. Bryant, Moses Green, H. M. Bullard, T. II. Gregg, T. K. Chambers, 1 Higgins, I- B. B. Cheek, R. C. Hoover, Dewey A. Clark. W. F. Jemison, D. N • Daves, I, A. Kelly, B. F. Depriest, J 1 Lark, George Dudley, I Lennard, O. D. Freeman, S. C. Lewis, P. B.

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80 Madlock, P . E. Martin, Theodore G. Matthews, J. B. Mills, Otis J. Mcintosh, B. M. Perkins, B. T. Pervis, L. T.

Shepard, T. J. Shivers, R. E. Smiley, H. S. Steele, C. B. Stewart, C. M. Walker, T. O. White, Augustus A.

Psi Chapter—Philadelphia, Pa. Asbury, D. Bowser Manning, B. A. Martin, Isadore M. Waters, Harold W .

Winston, Rudolph Alpha Alpha Chapter—Cincinnati, Ohio Lovelace, Wm. N. Beanmon, Reginald E. Lowe, W. Norfleet Bennett, Raymond S. Matthews, Artie Berry, Theodore M. McCaleb, DeWitt Burke, Kenyon T. McLeod, Ivan C. Caliman, Wm. K. McClure, A. Bruce Carroll, Chas. H .

McClain, Richard P. Clair, M. W .

Oxley, E. H .

Conrad, Geo. W. B. Randolph, Jas. E. Decatur, W. J. Redden, Paul L. D. Gray, Edw. S. Robinson, James H .

Hayes, Geo. W. Russell, F. M. Hogan, Leslie R. Russell, Robt. D. Hull, Hannibal Springer, W. M. Ingram, Andrew L., Jr. Stone, E. B. Jackson, R. C. Tolliver, H. S. Johnson, William Walton, Morris S. Leland, John E .

Webb, Zero Lesley, Francis E. Wells, Henry J. Lockley. B. Jay Williams, Harry S.Jr. Alpha Beta Chapter—Talladega, Ala. Lewis, Jesse D. Blanchet, Waldo E. Cheek, Jefferson K. Rhone, Joseph A. Gray, Arthur D. Sharpel, Clarence Hamilton, H a r r y L. Simpson, Cohen T. Johnson, Rayfield C. Thomas, Norman T. Langford, Nathan E. Walden, Henry R. White, Albert S. Alpha Delta Chapter- -Los Angeles, Calif.

Cleghorn, Walter Thos.

Mack, C. Sears Davenport, James R. Norman, Rufus Eason, Newell B. Price, James Wm. Flory, Ishmael P. Pruitt, Euclid M. Gordon, Frank Robinson, James Jr. Cordon, Walter L. Scott, Riddell Greene, Alfred R. Taylor, Percy Johnson, Ivan James Venerable, Grant D. Alpha Zeta Chapter- -Institute, W. Va. Adams, Maurice L. Johnson, Hunter N. Branch, Alonza E. McClanahan, Leonard Bridges, Earl D. Marshall, Henry L. Culumns, Drue E. Martin, Clifford A. Curtis, Austin W .

Martin, James L. Dodd, Jos. E. Matheus, John F. Ferguson, Daniel L. Reaves, Leon N. Harden, Alonzo Sandle, H. P. Hariston, Howard Saunders, Harry W. Harvey, Geo. W .

Scott, David A. Holmes, Geo. O. Taylor, Otis R. Hubbard, C. O. Washington, Alexander Jefferson, Miles M. Winston, Dabney Alpha Iota Chapter—Denver, Colo.

Andrews, Ulysses J. Bell, Clyde Brown, Harold Q. Sr Carey, A. J. Chrysler, James Clair, M. W . J r .

Davis, Forrest D.

Lawson, O. L. Oliver, Paul J. Rahming, H. E. Rowell, F. Simms, James Smith, L. H. Von Dickersolm, Theo.

Fountain, William Hickman, Eli Hill, D. G. Hines, James Huff, S. A.

October, 1928 Waller, John A. Ward, A. Wayman White, G. Leonard White. John B.

Alpha Rho Chapter—Atlanta, Ga. Booker, Walter M. Jones, Hinton C. Branch, Howard W. King, Wm. H . Jr. Brooks, Alfred R. Lewis, JamesL. Brooks, Joseph D. Mosely, Harris L. Carten, John W. Ray, Sandy F. Dooley, Thos. P .

Reynolds, J. M. T. Hawkins, C. W. L. Roberts, H. C. Hope, John II Sanders, John B. Jackson, Nelson C. Sparks, Henry C. Jackson, Oliver E. Sellers, David C. Johnson, Frederick L. Taylor, Lawrence Johnson, Roger Disdale, Ralph E. Alpha Sigma Chapter—Marshall, Tex. Burnett, W. C. Dansby, Hall L. Clark, J. H .

Hodges, H a r r y M. Young, P. T. Alpha Tau Chapter—Akron, Ohio Brown, Haymond R. Lewis, Chas. R. Flcmming, Artee Thomas, Daniel Lancaster, Emmer Walker, John B. Alpha Upsilon Chapter—Detroit, Mich Evans, Robt; J. Light foot, Frederick C. Griffiths, Clifton Simms, Herman S. Hollis, J. C. B. Solomon, Thomas R. Laurey, Richard Taylor, Julius C. Thompson M Stewart Alpha Kappa Chapter—Springfield, Mass.

Finley, Otis .

Jackson, C. C. Alpha Theta Chapter—Iowa City, Iowa Barrett, Roscoe L. Parks, James D. Ewing, Augustus P. Taylor, Bennie E. Holman, Joel Taylor, James E. Jr. Jordan, William B. Wheeler, Kermit White, Louis B. Alpha Mu Chapter—Evanston, 111.

Dean, Millard R. Lee, Lucius E. Pyant, William G. Mason, Clarence T. Gnder, Jos. Wm. Robinson, Geo. F .

White, James A. Alpha Omicron Chapt er—Charlotte, N. C. Belton, Wm. E. Lowe, B. E. Chavis, V. H .

Marshall, H. L. Clement, Arthur J. McNeill, Wm. McK. Crater, Robt. L. Newell, Geo. F .

Dockery, Geo. R. Plair, Theodore L. Gillard, Thos. E. Stewart, C, B. Griggs, A. C. Taylor, O. J. Jones, A. Allen White, C. H. Johnson, Troy A. Wilson, J. T. Knox, Wm. J. Jr. Woodson, Fred Lord, Alonzo R. Young, Jas.T. Young, Leroy Alpha Pi Chapter—Atlanta, Ga. Bryant, Chas. L. Ramsey, Addison I. Hamilton, J. T. Reeves, William H .

Jackson, F . A. Towns, Geo. A. Jones, S. A., Jr. Towns, Myron B. King, W . W .

Williams, A. L. Yancey, Prentiss Q. Alpha Epsilon—Berkeley, Calif.

Allen, J. L. Jr. Davison, T. Stuart Coleman, John C. Gordon, Walter A.

October, 1928 Hawkins, Leland S. Hunter, Pearl D. Hurd, Geo. E. I-a-cs, Lloyd Johnson, Geo. M. Newman, Allan O. Nurse, Alvin D. Pittman, William R.

THE SPHINX Richardson, H. Leonard Rickmond, Arthur D. Williams, Pearl Wilson, Clay M. Wilson, Edw. j . r, M< 1. in Wallace, Aaron Whibby, Thomas

Alpha P h i Chapter—Atlanta, Ga. Carrol, Horace M. Lipscomb, Edw. L. Carter, Leroy K. Nelson, Jasper L. Dykes, Hewitt Nyabongo, HoseaK. Fagan, John T. Wadley, Green W. Harris, Marquis Weems, Arthur F. Jchnson, Dennis R. Williams, Walter- H. Alpha Chi Chapter- -Nashville, T e n n .

Anderson, Tommie L. Horton, E. C. Bimford, Paul S. • mery, Robert H. Bradford, Elmer H. ndon. J. Allen Browning, James B. Oakes,J. E. Creswell, I. T. Peterson, P. S. Daniel, David L. Reynolds, Geo. H. F.dnr'ston. S. K. Rucker, Ro' ert A. Gordon, Claude Schell, H. 0 Grayson, W. H. Talky, T. W. GiTthri •. Paul L. Weathers, F. N. Hogue, William A. Walker. John B. R e ' a Alpha Chapter—Baltimore, Md. Diggs, Robert Saunders, E. S. Dixon, Osborne Turpin, K. S. Hicks, Raymond Turpin, S. L. lefferson, Reginald F. Waters, S. D. Paul, Walter F. Waugh, Bascomb E, Your, , Charles Be';a Bsta Chapter—Lincoln, Neb. !•"• irrhild, Robt. L. Hill, Pahio M..

Hill, Claiborne C. Lee. Herschel Williams, Lloyd H. Beta C amma C h a p t e r — E t t r i c k s , Va. Jackson, Henry C. Chisholm, Geo. T. Jackson, Wm. Weeks Cogdell, Walter C. Johnson, Waller W. Corprew. Theodore ¥..

Porter, Patrick I).

Co'.man, Thos. C. Rxhardson, Archie (1.

Edwards. Morgan J. Rowe, Floyd Leon Epps, Eric \ \ .

Smith, Inhn S. Finney, Ernest A. Wildy, David H. Hill, Lester V. Wyatt, Phillip V. / Ipha L a m b d a Chapter—Louisville, Ky. Ballard, O. L. Lat'imore, J. A. C. Ballard, Wilson Pickett, W. H. Blanton, J. O. Reid, G. H. Hall, H. E. Simpson, Abram L. Laine, J. F. Sweeney, P. C. Beta L a m b d a C h a p t e r — K a n s a s City, Mo. Baker, Edw. S. Ellison, Geo. S. Blackiston, Harry Jacobs, P. J. Bluford, J. H. Jefferss, Jas. A. Lane, F. T. Bradley, I. F. Marsdcn, R. A. Buster, G. B. May berry, Burt A. Carroll, M. E. Jr. Merry, F. L. Cook, Hugh 0 .

Morrison, J. O. Collins, Joe Pyles, O. D. Curry, Garfield A. G a m m a L a m b d a Chapter—Detroit, Mich.

Baker, Lowell W. Jr. Marlowe, J. A. Bell, Haley Moore, Jas. A. Chennault, A. B. < >wens, Manuie

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Dancy, John C. Piper, Percival Graham, 1). C Raiford, Prank P. didge, B. J. Rodgers, Julian P. Gregory, James M. Rollins, Hnllis N. Grimes, Davenport Rowlette, Cecil L. Johnson, Albert H. Simms, Herl>ert E. Johnson, Gement C. Taliaferro, Henry B. Johnson, W. H. M. Turner, A. L. Williams, Leonard S. Delta L a m b d a Chapter—Baltimore, Md. Andrews, Wm. T Hayes, J. Edw. Bishop, Winifred Hilburn, James H. Bond, Roy S. Mosby, Geo. T. Booker, S. S. Moss, Maurice R. Butler, Wm. B. Murphy, Howard H. McRae, J. G. titer, Raymond T. Pennington, P. D. G. Chambers, J. Clarence Rhetta, B. M. ( rooke, J. A. Wheatley, Edw. M. Fitzgerald, Wm. L. White, James A. Halls, Geo. L. Voung, Ralph J. Epr.ilon L a m b d a Chapter—St. Louis, M o .

Benjamin, Garrett T Harper, Ernest L. Bolen, U . S .

Harris, Ernest L. Bowles, Daniel W. Huffman, W. H. Buckncr, Geo. W Langston, J. M. Craft, Harry K. Lindsay, A. G. Crawford, J. L. McLemore, J. L. Curtis, L. S. Morris, O. O. Davis. John A. Moten, Wm. C. E/ans, Clifford H .

Procope, John L. Gardner, S. E. Scott, James A. Garner, S, E. Stone, Chas. S. Grant, Maurice A Sykes, Newman N. Gray, M. B. Tocus, C. S. n, O t t o V .

Watts, Robt. P. Halsev, F. D. Wilson, Frank B. Harper, C. H. Woodson, Louis P. £ c t a L a m b d a Chapter—Norfolk, Va. Copnage, S. F Noble, S. B. Fawlkes, L. A. Palmer, L. F. Hart, Wm. S. Pierce, J. W. Manning, A. D. Pree, R. H. Miller, Wm. A. Smith, Gideon E. "h >mpson, T. W. T.iata L a m b d a — D a y t o n , Ohio •VlMcFall,O.D. B T.dfield, J. C. Parsons, James A. Bush, J. E. Peterford, R. E. Campbell, E. E. Pierce, James Cox, L. H.

Dunn, James A. Hathcock, L. W. Keller, C . F .

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B . A.

Samuels-Belboder, J. N Sewell P. W Stokes, Wm. 6 .

E t a L a m b d a Chapter—Atlanta, Ga. Anderson, Wm. E. Harris, Ralph H. Arnold, Chas. E. Harris, W. P. Barnwell, H. S. Henry, Thos. J. Baskerville, B. C. Herndon, Norris B. Brooks, E. Luther Hope, Dr. John Carter, A. M. Johnson, C. H. Crawford, John W .

Lawlah, J. W. Crosby, Almanus Milton, Lorimer Davage, M. S. Murphy, H. S. Bibble, E. H. McCoy, A. B. Eagleson, Halso V. Reeves, C. W. Evans, Jos. H. B. Robinson, J. A. Ferguson, Thos. J. Slater, T. H. 1 n >million, J. p .

Smith, Walter H .

Greene, Chas. W Washington, Forrester Hall, Fred D. West, H. D.

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Iota Lambda Chapter—Indianapolis, Ind. Chandler, Anderson Corley, Averitte Dixon, Thomas Furniss, S. A. Huffman, W. G.

McCree. Paul \Y. Riley, H. T. Silance, Clyde VV. Toles, C. A. Woodruff, Minus E.

Kappa Lambda Chapter—Greensboro, N. C. Barnes, Boisy W. King, Walter J. Beavers, Wm. E. Knight, L. E. Bluford, F. D. Luck. C. A. Crutcher, Benj. H. Luck, Jerry Daniel, Walter G. Bethel, Jas.-A. Ferguson, Arthur W. Taylor, Irwin W. Freeman, James N. Jr. Taylor, Welsey F. Geary, John E. Trigg, Harold L. Hill, Leander Watkins, Thomas Jones, David D. Winchester, T. W .

Mu Lambda Chapter- —Washington, D . C. Adams, Frank R. 1 touston, Chas. H. Beckham, A. S. Jackson. Wilton W. Bow, Cyril C. Jones, Frank R. Brady, St. Elmo Jones, Wm. H. Burch, Chas. E. Kirk-land, Grady D. Curtis, Arthur Lee, Lawrence Curtis, Merrill Lofton. Wm. G. Daly, Victor R. Long, Howard H. Davidson, Eugene 1 ticns, Clarence E, Donowa, Arnold Mills. Clarence 11.

Downing. Louis K. Barker, Chas. S. Edmonds, D. W. Fiper, Paul E. Ferguson, Geo. H. Saunders, James N. Grant, Jason C. Scott, Emmett 11.

Hansberry, VV. L. Smith, Emory B. Harris, Norman Thompson, Charles Herring, Jas. V. Turner, Lorenzo D. Hill, James N .

Wesley, Chas. H. Hoi ton, Leo. S. Williams, Julian F. N u Lambda Chapter—Ettricks, Va. Clark, Wm. F. Gandy, John M. Claytor, J. B. Grice, Samuel W. Derbigny, I. A. Johnston, James If. I (owning, E. D. Miller, Emmett W. Downing, Gardner P. Owens, George W, Dudley, E . B .

Patterson, Fred D. Faultleroy, Byron J. Pogue, G. L. A. Florence, Chas. W. Rogers, Wm. A. X i Lambda Chapter—Chicago, 111.

Arthur, George Howard, J. H. Beasley, E. W. Johnson, Lewis E. Binga, Jesse Green, Julius C. Brown, Oscar C. Johnston, V. D. Brown, Sydney P. Lewis, Julian H. Butler, F. Eugene Mitchem, James K. Charles, A. W. ' McCov, C. A. Dawson, Wm. L. McDonald, E. K. Fields, Mason Plummer, Frank V. Fitzgerald, Percy A. Randall, Oscar George, Albert B. Rosenberg, Samuel 11.

(Hies, RoscoeC. Smith, H. Reginald Giles, Wm. D. Thompson, Charles Glover, Nelson G. Turner, Herbert A. Wi lliams, J. Mayo Omicron Lambda Lambda Chapter—Birmingham, Ala. Adamson, G. N. Jenkins, S. M. Dowdell, W. J. Mason, U. G. Giscombe, C. S. Reeves, G. W. Gregory, A. E. Shortridge, W.I Hall, L. R. Walls, P. W.

October,

1928

Pi Lambda Chapter—Little Rock, Ark. Barabin, J. H. Ish, G. W. S. Brown, A. H. Ish, J. G. Brown, C. Franklyn Johnson, R. T. Jordan, J. V. .John E. Patillo, Carl E. I r, W. O. Perry, H. T. Fox. A. B. Perry, Marion R. Gillam, I. T. Powell, H. A. Goodwin, F. C. Williams, Leroy E. Tau Lambda Chapter—Nashville, Tenn.

Mebane, Junius S. \mkrson, Jos. E. Moore, I. L. Anderson, Jas. R. Morris, Robt. H. Capbell, R. B..J. McKissack, Calvin Ellington, W. S., Sr. Morris, S. S. Ellington, W. S., Jr. Nabors, Emmett J., Jr. G. W . J r .

Riley, John W. Lawson, Wilfred W. Turner, A. R. Lockert, Aeolian Upsilon Lambda Chapter—Jacksonville, Fla. Butler, R. W. Patterson, J. P. Crawford, R. P. Richardson, A. S.Jr. Hart. Sylvanus H., Jr. Smith, Arthur Walls Rho Lambda Chapter—Buffalo, N. Y. Allen, M. A. Levy, V. J. Brown, O. H. Lunsford, Chas, 1 .

Costal, ]oli" H. Rose, James E. F rasier. R. A. Stewart, M. E. Greer, Robert E. Walker, Wm. Howard Waters, John L. Sigma Lambda Chapter—New Orleans, La. Coleman, E . M. Haydel, C. C. , „ , t . p . P. Mitchell, W a H , J r .

Edwards, Albert A. Mullon, Vance S. Talbert, Geo. B. Phi Lambda Chapter—Raleigh, N. C. Cochran, A. Myron Inborden, Wilson B. Cox, Emmet A. Robinson, W . A. i [olloway, Wm. H. Taylor, Ben L. Chi Lambda Chapter—Wilberforce, Ohio Carroll, J. C, Summers, H. B. I .am•, I. Aubrey Thornhill, Walter R. Smith, Chas. S. Valentine, Geo. H. Psi Lambda Chapter—Chattanooga, Tenn.

Allen, Julian B. Johnson, H. E. Allen, R. W. Jones, S. C. Barber, 1. B. Looney, W. E. ,ns, S . S .

Moores.G. H. Davis, Rol.ert A. Mcintosh, E. F. ; = vy_ B. Patton, Lewis L. i, J i ilin Peter Peoples, Alphonso C. ! hompson, W . A. Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter—Newark, N . J. Alexander, Walter G. K\le, George A. Curtis, A. Maurice Robinson, Aubrey E. Gordon, J .A. Thornhill, Arthur C Janifer, Clarence S. Williams, Ferdinand D. Alpha Beta Lambda Chapter—Lexington, Ky. Ballard, W . H. McPhecters, Alphonso Hunter, J. E. Reid, Madison Merchant, 1 leury A. Ridley, N. J. Mclnham, J.MWade, A. W .

Wendell, T. T.

October, 1928

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Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter—New York City Bout.e, M. V. Lowry, J. Edw. Brown, Lucien Middleton, Louis R. Caljman, Wayman Nearon, Leo F. Cobbs, Clarence W .

Norman, Gerald F. Collins, Paul Nurse, Godfrey DeFrantz, P.obert Paige, Myles A. Dyett, Thos. B. Richardson, C. W . s, Wm. P. Thomas, James C. 1 iuHlerson, Edgar F. Thompson, Frank L. . William Tobias, Channing H. [ nes, Kugene K. Walton, Lester A. Yerby, W D. Alpha Epsilon Lambda—Jackson, Miss.

Anderson, Murray E .

Newsome, S. H .

Dillard, James B. Peterson, William M. Dilworth, Benjamin H. Polk, H. L. Green, Vernon C. Sanders, I. S. Hamilton, Riley A. Simpson, F . T. Alpha Zeta Lambda Chapter—Bluefield, W . Va. Black, Robert E. Jordan, Lawrence Browne, Edw. W .

Kingslow, J. Claude Carr, Maceo E. Lacy, Frederick J. Dickason, H . L. Matney, W . C. Dunlap, Delbert F. Pettress, J. Elbert Harris, Melvin L. Rogers, Clarence A. Higginbothan, P. R. Shelton, J. A. Jefferson, H a r r y R. Welch, William H. Washington, Loris A. Alpha Eta L a m b d a Chapter—Prairie View, Tex. Atwood, Rufus B. Evans, Edward B. Codwell, John E. Gray, Walter E., Jr. Davis, W . T. Harrison, B. E. Dickerson, Harvey G. Jones, A. E.

Lattimore, O. L. Law, James H .

Perry, R. Patterson Phillips, C. A. Potts, Lawrence A.

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Alpha Iota Lambda Chapter—Charleston, W. Va. Clark, J. F . J. James, Edw. L. I Javis, Henry Jones, Robert Dawson, Cornelius R. Moore, Wm. G. Alpha Kappa Lambda—Roanoke, Va. Downing, L. C. Moore, G. A. Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter—Tuskegee, Ala. Fuller, J. E .

Robinson, T. A. Gillum, Spencer L. Romm, Harry J. Henningburg, A. H. Scott, G. W . A. I Ierriford, N. H. Whiting, J. 1..

Imes, G.Lake Williams, W. T. B. Persley, L. H. Wood, Chas. Winter Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter—Pittsburgh, Pa. Brown, Roderick Jefferson, Donald C. Carroll, C. H .

Johnson, L. E .

Qaggett, Levi Levy, A. N. Morsell, S. R. Douglass, Wilbur C. Randolph, Wm. M. Edwards, W . H .

Seels, Robert Fish, Garret E .

Smith, R. Thos.

Fowler, J. C. D. Terry, Godfrey Hamilton, T. B. Webber, H a r r y Hardy, L. E .

Webster, Charles Hawkins, Fred West, Fred Honesty, L. C. Wooten, R. Albert

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Clinton-Burke Bro. Kenyon L. Burke put one over on his brothers. Without a word to us, he and Miss Parthcnia Clinton were quietly married this summer. Nearly a month later he springs the news on the surprised but delighted brothers. Miss Clinton is a graduate of Wilberforce and Bro. Burke originally hails from Ohio State. While Alpha Alpha thinks it should have been let in "on the know," it forgives and wishes them the best of luck.

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man is assistant principle at Stowe Jr. High School, while Miss Kerr is a graduate of University of Cincinnati, a teacher in the Cincinnati Public Schools, and a member of Delta Sigma Theta. Alpha Alpha Chapter offers congratulations and best wishes.

Jones-Lovelace On Sept. 26, Miss Zenobia Jones and Bro. W. M. Lovelace were wed. Miss Jones was a resident of Covington Ky., and a teacher in the Lockland, O., schools. Bro. Lovelace is serving his second term as president of Alpha Chapter and will be remembered for his address before the Cleveland convention.

Alpha Alpha wishes them every happiness.

THE RESPONSIBILITY OF A FRATERNITY BROTHER TO HIS CHAPTER Continued from Page 5 others. We must not find comfort in mere members but must seen satisfaction in the quality and attainment of the few. Our educational program has been copied in various forms by every fraternity but in no instance has gained the fame or has been as farreaching in practical results. Any student of chemistry knows that a concentrated solution in small quantities may 1 alance a larger, less concentrated one.

Our balance will be maintained through the adherence to every phase of fraternal responsibility by the concentrated efforts of the few against the widespread efforts of less securely bowed bodies in our midst. In

the final analysis duty is an individual matter—it is simply an indication of what sort of a fraternity man we are as individuals without reference to the whole chapter. It is an index to personal worth, the proof of the good judgment of some chapter in selecting each of us. Thus every man, by his conduct, raises himself high in the estimation of his brothers or creates the feeling that his selection has been an error.

No A. A. man wants this feeling. Let us live true to the ideals and oath ; let us carry on and surpass each former effort—finally let us lie simply real descendants of our fraternal forefathers by living the life faithfully toward our chapter and its members.

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President, Geo. F. Robinson, Jr., 1025 Ayars Place.

Cor. S e c , Wm. C Pyant, 1014 Emerson St. A L P H A N U C H A P T E R , Drake University, Des Moines; and iowa State College, Ames.

President, Carlyle C. Clarke, 1207 Center Street, Des Moines, Iowa.

A L P H A XI C H A P T E R , Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis. President, L. H . Stanton, 1012 Galena St. Secretary, G. D. Daniel, 01 19th Street.

ALPHA OMICRON CHAPTER, Johnjon C. Smith University, Charlotte, N. C. President, W. J. Knox, Jr. Cor. Sec, H. L. Marshall.

Ga. President, Addison I. Ramsey.

Secretary, f r a n k L. Stanley.

A L P H A R i i O C H A I ' T h k , Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga. President, James S. Simmons.

Secretary, A. Russell Brooks A L P H A SIGMA C H A P T E R , Wiley University, Marshall, Texas.

President, Clarence E. Simmons.

Cor. S e c , James L. Sweatt, Jr. ALPHA-TAU CHAPTER, A k r o n University, Akron, Ohio.

President. M. A. Allen, 860 Willian- S t , Buffalo, \ . Y. President, M. R. Perry, 904 Broadway Street.

Secretary. C. Franklin Brown, 1019 Cross Street.

RHO LAMBDA CHAPTER, Buffalo-Rochester, President, Emmer Lancaster, 1012 Big Falls Ave. Cor. Sec, John Sneed, 83 Hampton St. A L P H A U P S I L O N C H A P T E R , City College of Detroit, Detroit, Mich.

President, Robert J. Evans, 5670 Hartford Ave. Cor. S e c , M. S. Thompson, 620 Melbourne St. A L P H A P H I C H A P T E R , Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. President, Marquis Harris.

Secretary, Edw. L. Lipscomb.

A L P H A C H I C H A P T E R , Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.

President, E. C. Horton.

Cor. Sec, James B. Browning.

B E T A A L P H A C H A P T E R , Morgan College, Baltimore, Md. President, Bascomb Waugh.

Secretary, Edward Saunders.

B E T A B E T A C H A P T E R . University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Neb. President, Lloyd H. Williams, 3300 R St. Cor. Sec, Henry W. Bates, 920 So. 12th St. B E T A G A M M A C H A P T F R , Virginia State College, Ettricks, Va. President, Henry C. Jackson, 125 New St., Petersburg. Va. Secretary, Phillip Y. Wyatt, Virginia State College.

A L P H A L A M B D A C H A P T E R . Louisville. Ky. President. John O. Blanton, 631 South 8th St. Secretary. A L. Simpson. 1417 W. Chestnut St. BETA L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Kansas City, Mo. President, Edward S. Baker, 1621 E 12th St. Cor. Sec, James A. Jeffress, 2403 Traey Ave. GAMMA LAMBDA C H A P T E R . Detroit. Mich.

President, Davenport J. Grimes, 4224 McGraw Ave. Cor. Sec, Leonard Williams, 5665 24th St. D E L T A L A M B D A C H A P T E R . Baltimore. Md. President. James H. Hillburn, 1844 Druid Hill Cor Secretary. Clnbert E. Macbeth, 8101 Druid Hill Avenue.

E P S I L O N LAMBDA C H A P T E R , S t T™is. Mo. President, Robert P . W a t t i , Sumner H i g h School Secretary, H a r r y K. Craft, Pine Blvd. Y. M. Z E T A L A M B D A C H A P T E R . Norfolk, Va. President. L. F . Palmer, 2009 Marshall' Ave., Newport News, Va.

Secretary, A. D. Manning, 555 25th Street, Newport News, Va. E T A L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Atlanta, Ga. President, Dr. C. Waymond Reeves, 269 W. Fair Street.

T ^ r e r t a . r y ' C - E " A r n ° W . U06 Ridge Ave. S.W. I O T A L A M B D A , Indianapolis, Ind. President, H. T. Riley, Attucks High School. r ^ r ^ S c c - ' T h o m a s Horner, 1647 Belfontaine St. K A P P A L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Greensboro, N. C. President, A. W. Ferguson. w x , S , c c r c t a r y ' T - W - Winchester, 4425 Bennett St. M U L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Washington, D. C. President, Charles H. Wesley, Howard University, Secretary, Frank Adams, 52 Quincy Place N W N U L A M l J D A C H A P T E R , Petersburg, Va President, B. J. Fauntleroy, V. N. & I. I. Petersburg, Va. Secretary, F. D. Patterson, V. N. & I. I., Petersburg, Va. XI L A M B D A C H A P T E R . Chicago, 111.

President, H. Reginald Smith, 4305 S. Parkway.

Secretary; J. E. Mitchen, 3218 S. Mich. Blvd.

O M I C R O N L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Birmingham.

Ala. President, G. W. Reeves, Miles Memorial College.

Secretary, Peter R. Shy, Miles Memorial College PI L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Little Rock, Arkansas.

Secretary, Father O. H. Brown, 166 Godell St. S I G M A - L A M B D A C H A P T E R , New Orleans, La. President, Rudolph Moses.

Secretary, Albert A. Edwards, 2220 Dryades St. T A U L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Nashville Tenn President, J. W. Riley, Tennessee State College.

Secretary, J. E. Anderson, care J. W. Riley, Tennessee State College P H I L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Raleigh, N. C. President, Ben L. Taylor, Shaw University, Raleigh N. C. Secretary, Emmett A. Cox, Berry O'Kelly Training School, Method, N. C. C H I L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Wilberforce, Ohio.

President. J. Aubrey Lane.

Cor. Sec, T. C Carter, Wilberforce, Ohio P S I L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Chattanooga, Tenn.

President, Rev. J. B. Barber, Sta. A, Box 73.

Secretary, Dr. W. B. Davis, 124'/., E. 9th St. President, Dr. R. W. Butler, 627 Davis St. Secretary, L. A. McGee, Edw. Waters College.

A L P H A A L P H A LAMBDA, Newark. N. J. President, F. D. Williams, 16 Mission St., Montclair, N. J. Cor. Sec, Lawrence Willette, 137 Stephen Street Bellville, N. ].

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President, Myles A. Paige, 2296 7th Ave. Secretary, Louis R. Middleton, 201 West 120th St. A L P H A T H E T A L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Atlantic Citv. N. 7.

A L P H A E P S I L O N L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Jackson, Miss.

President, Attorney S. R. Redmond.

Secretary. T. W . Harvey, Jackson College.

A L P H A Z E T A L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Bluefield, W. Va. President, Edgar W. Barrier, Kimball, W. Va. Secretary, Edward W. Brown. Kimball, W. Va. A L P H A K A P P A L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Roanoke, Va. President, Elwood Downing, Brooks Bldg.

Secretary, Geo. A. Moore, 106 Wells Ave., N. W. A L P H A I O T A L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Charleston, W. Va. A L P H A O M I C R O N L A M B D A C H A P T E R , Pittsburgh. Pa. T H E T A L A M B D A C H A P T E R . Dayton. Ohio.

President, James A. Parsons, 705 Dennison Ave Secretary, J. E. Bush, 430 W. 5th St.

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