The SPHINX | Spring May 1932 | Volume 18 | Number 2 193201802

Official Alpha Phi Alpha Directory Officers PRESIDENT, Dr. Charles H. Wesley, Howard University, Washington, D. C. FIRST

VICE-PRESIDENT, C h a r l e s W Greene, 304 Griffin St., N. W., Atlanta, Ga.

SECRETARY, Joseph H. B. Evans, 101 S St., N. W., Washington, D. C. TREASURER, Percival R. Piper, 18032 Wexford Ave., Detroit, Mich.

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, William Warrick Cardozo, Box 3084, Ohio State University Station, Columbus, Ohio.

SPHINX EDITOR, P. Bernard Young Jr 719 E. Olney Road, Norfolk, Va!

THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT, Thomas H Henderson, 1607 Brook Road, Richmond, va.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION, Matthew E Carroll, 2811 Vine St., Kansas City, Missouri.

EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, lay members: Dr. B. Andrew Rose, 402 S. Bank St., Day* ton, Ohio; William N. Lovelace, 845 Rockdale Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio; William S. Randolph, 2168 E. 90th St., Cleveland, Ohio; Dr. H. A. Cains, Howard University. Washington, D. C ; Charles H. Chapman, Florida AM. College, Tallahassee, P h . ; George B. Kelley, l-113th St., Troy, N. Y-!

Nathaniel A. Murray, 150 You Bt» N. W., Washington, D. C ; Robert HOgle, 1721 Tea St., N. W., Washington, D. C ; Vertner W. Tandy, 221 West 139th St., New York City..

CHAPTERS (In cases where the addresses of chapter officers listed below are the same, the address is given in only one instance ) ALPHA, Cornell University, Ithaca, N YSec'y., W. L. Thomas, 504 S. Plain St. BETA, Howard University, Washington, D C; Pres., Julian O. Blanche, 1917 Third St., N. W.; Sec'y., William Stansbury.

GAMMA, Union University, Richmond Va • Pres., Allen R. Robinson; Sec'y W H. Quarles, 743 N. 5th St. DELTA, Montreal, Canada, Inactive.

EPSILON, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Mich.; Pres., Walter D. Hines, 1103 E. Huron St.; Sec'y., Paul Hickman.

ZETA, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.; Pres., Dr. R. S. Fleming, 216 Dwight 6t.; Sec'y., 100 Dlpwell Ave. ETA, New York City College, Columbia University. New York University, New York City; Pres., J. Barksdale Brown, 66 St. Nicholas Place; Sec'y . Charles Dallas, 273 W. 138th St. THETA, Chicago, 111.; Pres., Sidney A Jones., Jr., 155 N. Clark St.; Sec'y Nelson Woodley, 622 E. 51st St. IOTA, Syracuse, Syracuse, N. Y.; Inactive.

KAPPA. Ohio State University, Columbus Ohio; Pres., Herman H. Harrison!

236 E. 11th Ave:; Sec'y., Raymond W. White, 121 15th Ave. MU, St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn.; Pres John R. Lawrence, 556 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul; Sec'y., Henry Von Avery, 1705 Seventh St., S. E , Minneapolis.

NU, Lincoln University, Lincoln University, Pa.; Pres., F. Laurence Templeton-' Sec'y., Sterling Maupin.

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Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio; Pres., James A. Irving; Cor! Sec'y., Marion Foster.

OMICRON, Pittsburgh, Pa.; (University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Tech., Duquesne University); Pres., Walter R. Talbot, 5635 Mignonette St.; Secy., Henry A Bridges, 627 Chauncey Street.

PI, Cleveland, Ohio; Western Reserve University, Case School of Applied Science, John Carroll University, Cleveland College, Baldwin-Wallace College, Oberlin College, Hiram CollegePres., Creed F. Ward, 2159 E. 46th St.; Sec'y., Maurice F. Gleason, 6007 Outhwaite Ave. RHO, Philadelphia, Pa.; Pres., Dr W F Jerrick, 1843 Christian St.; Cor' Sec'y., Dr. O. Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade, Norrlstown, Pa. SIGMA, Boston, Mass.; Pres., William Knox, 56 Prince St., Cambridge Mass.; Sec'y., Joseph Keeble, Jr 18 Westcott St., Dorchester, Mass

TAU, Unflverslit5i| of Illiniois, Champaign.

111.; Pres., George Nesbitt; Sec'y., James Morton, Jr., 602 E. Clark St.

ALPHA PI. Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga.; Sec'y, A. W. Brown, 164 Chestnut St., S. W.

UPSILON, University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kan.; Pres., Dan C. Matthews; Sec'y.!

Elmer C. Jackson, 1101 Mississippi Street.

ALPHA RHO, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga.: Pres., Milton J. White; Sec'y-, Marion I. Cabiness.

PHI, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio; Pres., Charles Clarke, Alpha Phi Alpha House; Sec'y., Marcus Hall.

CHI, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.; Pres., George H. Evans; Sec'y.,' Bascomb S. Waugh, 1017 Sixteenth Ave., N. PSI, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa.; Pres., Lewis Tanner Moore 716 S. 19th St.; Sec'y., Alton Berry.

ALPHA ALPHA, Cincinnati, Ohio; Pres R P. McClain, 912 W. 7th St.; Sec'y John Fleming, 305 Laurel St. ALPHA BETA, Talladega College, Ala.; Pres Harold Logan; Secy., Herbert Denton!

ALPHA GAMMA, Providence, R. I.; inactive.

ALPHA DELTA, Los Angeles, Cal ; Pres Calvin Edwards, 1303 E. 28th Street'-' Sec y, Hugh Beaty, 1523 E. 45th St. ALPHA EPSILON, Berkeley, Cal.; Pres Byron Rumford, 1154 Ashbury St ' San Francisco, Oal.; Sec'y., Clay M Wilson, 1128 Eighth St., Oakland, Cal. ALPHA ZETA, West Virginia State College Institute, W. Va.; Pres., Clinton Jackson; Sec'y., Durall Booker.

ALPHA ETA, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.; inactive.

ALPHA THETA, State University of Iowa Iowa City, la.; Pres., Roscoe L. Barrett; Seq-y., Charles B. Ware, 818 S. Dubuque St. ALPHA IOTA. Denver, Colo.; Pres, John Waller, 2606 Gilpin St.; Sec'y., James G. Adams, Jr., 200 University Blvd.

ALPHA KAPPA, Springfield, Mass.; SpringHeld College, Amherst College, Bates College, Bowdoin College, Dartmouth College, University of New Hampshire, University of Vermont Wesleyan University. Williams CollegePres.. Ernest Wyatte Knox; Sec'v' Ernest Dawson, Box 128, Springfield College.

ALPHA MU. Northwestern University, Evanston, 111.; Pres., Daniel B. Owings, 1014 Emerson St.; Sec'y.. William C. Pyant.

ALPHA NU, Drake University, Des Moines Iowa: Pres., Chas. P. Howard 515 Mulberry St. ALPHA XI, Marquette University, Milwaukee, Wis.; inactive.

ALPHA OMICRON, Johnson C. Smith University. Charlotte, N. C ; Pres J Leslie Hollowell; S e c , John B. Thompson. "

ALPHA SIGMA, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas; Pres., Willie Comb; Sec'y., Willard G. Dickerson.

ALPHA TAU, Akron, Ohio; Pres., Henry C Sparks, 721 Euclid Ave.; Secy., Robert E. Black, 429 Windsor St. ALPHA UPSILON, Detroit, Mich.; (City College of Detroit, University of Detroit, Detroit College of Law, and Detroit College of Medicine); Pres., T. R. Solomon, 6027 Beechwood St.; Secy., T. C. Hollis, 6620 Scotten Ave. ALPHA PHI, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga.; Pres., Booker T. Carraway; Secy., Samuel F. Howell.

ALPHA CHI, Flsk University, Nashville, Tenn.; Pres., Julius C. Brown; Sec'y.

William H. Reeves, Flsk Univ.

ALPHA PSI, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo.; Pres., Nathaniel G. Freeman; Sec'y., John Turner.

BETA ALPHA, Morgan College, Baltimore, Md.; Pres., Rufus E. Hackett; Sec'y, Ollle T. Daly.

BETA BETA, University of Nebraska, Lincoln. Neb.; Pres., Arnold Walker, 826 N. 25th St.; Sec'y., P. M. E. Hill.

BETA GAMMA, Virginia State College, Ettricks, Va.; Pres., Stephen E. Howe; Cor. Sec'y., John H. Plttman.

BETA DELTA, South Carolina State College. Orangeburg, s. C ; Pres., George McFall; Sec'y., Elmo J. Watkins.

BETA EPSILON, A. and T. College, Greensboro. N. C : Pres., T. W. Washington; Sec'y., c . W. Williamson.

BETA ZETA, Sam Houston College, Austin.

Texas; Pres., Jerry Bell; Sec'y, J o W Warren.

CHI LAMBDA, Wilberforce, Ohio; Pres., J Aubrey Lane; Sec'y., T. C. Carter.

BETA ETA. Columbia, S. C. BETA THETA, Bluefield State Teachers College, Bluefield, W. Va.; Pres., JKermit Hall; Sec'y., Edward Carter.

BETA IOTA, Durham, N. C. BETA KAPPA, Langston University, Langston, Okla.; Pres., James R. Ellis; Sec'y., Luther w . Elliott, Box 186.

BETA MU, Frankfort, Ky. BETA NU, Florida A. and M. College, Tallahassee, Fla. ALPHA LAMBDA, Louisville, Ky.; Pres., E. H. Banks; Sec'y., Le e L . Brown, 1018 W. Chestnut St. (Continued on Inside Back Cover)

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Editorially Speaking May we some day realize that the Ku Klux proCHAPTER of a fraternity at one of our best * clivities which fraternities engage in serve no good known universities required its initiates to purpose, and that Hell Week only affords good brothmake their way back to the city in which the iners a chance to inflict cruelties which appeal to their stitution is located from a smaller town forty miles baser natures.

Some of our initiation chairmen distant. The brothers-to-be were left without direcmight very well qualify as witch doctors who direct tions or funds—blindfolded and forced to make their clumsy jungle rites. It is a pity that the rules of way back without a penny. Hitch-hiking and trampthe Night Riders bar them on account of their color. ing, the footsore candidates limped their way back.

They would add immensely to that cross-burning, Press reports of the incident describe their expillow-wearing, fear-inspiring fraternity of cowards periences as harrowing. which works in the dark in a crowd, throwing fear, If they still desire to become members of the bullets, and tar and feathers into the hearts, through fraternity which subjected them to this weird test the bodies, and over the hides of those who cannot of fraternal fealty they have a strange capacity for protect themselves! maintaining respect for an organization that merits none. With slight variations the affair might ROTHER CHARLES H. WESLEY, general presieasily have been the machinations of night-riding dent, has an article in this issue relative to Ku Kluxers.

Regional Conventions which should have the heartI am risking the possibility of monotonous repeiest attention of every chapter of the organization. tition to voice here again my conviction that such Since the Atlanta convention decreed that our naantics are hooliganisms unworthy of college-trained tional conventions be held every other year, it is men who lay claim to being civilized. What makes imperative that our chapters in the various jurisdicthe situation more lamentable is the inevitable contions hold in the interim regional conventions. clusion that fraternity men have a distorted sense of Otherwise the whole purpose and intent of the values. They will take into membership in the biennial convention decree will be defeated and our charmed circle, men whose intellectual or scholastic fraternity will suffer setbacks on many fronts from attainments are subnormal but whose physical abilwhich it may never fully recover. It is needless to ity "to take it" stoically is unimpeachable and try to explain why this is true. Brother Wesley merely for that reason, apparently, or so it seems. set forth cogent arguments on this score.

And the pity of it is that the student who rebels Since the 1929 convention but one jurisdiction against the imbecilities of initiation routine and rehas held a regional convention. We cannot successmains for that reason aloof to the incantations of fully remain a well-knitted brotherhood if we conrushing committees is scorned, even though he may tinue to operate as isolated chapters, minus the inhave an honor roll scholarship average and be notfectious fellowship created through convention conably proficient in campus dramatics, journalism, detacts, minus the sense of oneness which we get from bating or student government activities, while the gathering under one roof and pooling our problems, oaf whose only recommendations are All-American programs, achievements, and visions, minus the necfootball rating, a tough hide, and a determination to essary rededication unitedly to our time-honored be a brother which neither insult nor injury can and tested ideals. weaken, is welcomed, dined, and wined into the eterRead Brother Wesley's article and join wholenal mysteries. heartedly into the movement to hold or attend reI am not saying that initiations should be abolgional conventions in each jurisdiction. ished. Perhaps they are a necessary evil. Certainly they are a fraternal tradition, and if there is any(ROTHER RAYMOND W. CANNON'S mantle as thing more tenacious than traditions it is the fear to director of education has fallen upon shoulders break away from them. But I do contend that the quite capable of wearing it with grace and effectivenonsensical and unnecessary extremes which are ness.

Many brothers must feel, with the editor, sometimes resorted to are positively a disgrace. The that this is so. For weeks now Brother Matthew E. incident described in my opening paragraph was the Carroll, present incumbent in the education office, operation of another fraternity, but many Alpha Phi has kept in constant touch with chapters, officers, Alpha chapters are guilty of similar or worse (Continued on page 39) breaches of decency, common-sense, or expediency.

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Thirteenth Educational Campaig • ROTHERS, we are on the eve of our t h i r t e e n t h annual Go-to-HighSchool, Go-to-College Campaign, and as we approach it there should be an exalted feeling in the heart of every Alpha man. We should take off our hats to that sturdy, straight-thinking group of men in whose fertile brain this idea originated, just thirteen years ago in the city of Chicago.

In 1919, Alpha Phi Alpha began to live for some purpose other than its own self-interest. As that group of brothers in the 12th annual convention fired the imagination of a sleeping fraternity to arouse itself to a worthwhile program, Alpha Phi Alpha by its sincere and highly organized program has fired the imagination of other Greek-letter organizations to in some way divorce themselves from their own selfish interests and look to those about them.

Alpha Phi Alpha in all sincerity feels proud of this accomplishment—and why not? We are first of all servants of all; you know the rest.

As we look back at the past twelve years in which the fraternity has conducted its educational program, we cannot help feeling proud of our efforts. We have attempted to make boys and girls see the need of completing their education, not merely to hold a white-collar job, but to be taught to think on all questions. Thinking will lead to action and that is what is desired in a really worthwhile education.

Alpha Phi Alpha is not attempting to make a college graduate of every boy and girl, it is merely insisting that every boy and girl should receive enough education to fit in our rather complex scheme of life.

Boys and girls should be educated both for the present and the future if an improved condition is ever to be realized.

If we are educating for the future, then education never ceases.

There are so many purposes and aims of education and almost any of them would justify our program. The ability to read and write does not mean necessarily that an individual is educated.

It may mean that he is just a fourth rate man educated just enough to pass on superstition, tradition and colorless orthodoxy. A college education for that matter does not itself class a man as educated, but a college education might put a man nearer the class of first rate men; those who have an ideal conception of humanity are scientific, openminded,

By MATTHEW E. CARROLL Director of Education

and have an enlightened vision of the future.

Brothers, let us face the facts squarely and opcnmindedly. We are living in a country that advocates mass education.

Education for our group on the whole terminates too soon. We must encourage them to continue in school even though the future seemingly holds nothing in store. It is only through the education of the young people that we can ever hope to modify prevailing types of thought and desire. We wish to build in the minds of these young folks more intelligent ideas, courageous de s i r e s built upon a foundation of genuine ability. If we are members of Alpha Phi Alpha, a group of trained men, cannot conceive the idea of a future improved state, then who can? We must impart this to the youth of America.

In the 12th annual convention Alpha Phi Alpha decided to sponsor and conduct an educational program for the enlightenment of the boys and girls of America. This campaign has, by custom, always been carried on in the spring of the year, usually May. In accordance with custom and by the power vested in my office by the general constitution of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, I declare the week of May 8-14, inclusive, to be set aside as the official date for the campaign.

Alpha Phi Alpha feels that it has been successful with its educational program, but she still feels that there is yet opportunity for improvement. Our future campaigns must bear this in mind. For until every boy and girl who has the mental ability makes the best of the educational opportunities afforded and presented to him our program will have .and will find a place for service.

My only hope as your director of education is that the program planned will fire your imagination and release your energy, to the extent that the entire country will fairly rock when it realizes the significance of our efforts.

paign for 1932. This outline of activities is the same size as the Speakers Directory. The Manual of General Information which will come to you a little later on in the week. Credit for this splendid piece of work goes to our good Brother James A. Jeffress, state director for Kansas.

I want to call your attention to tW little playlet on education which has been sent out. I had the pleasure of seeing this play put on in the assembly hall of the Lincoln High School in Kansas City. It has an appeal to the high school group beyond a question of doubt.

It is easily put on. The lines of the characters are simple. The students themselves can fill them in. One or two rehearsals will suffice, before the final presentation.

By this time I'm sure every one has at hand the recently revised and attractively put together New Speakers' Directory. Credit for this piece of work goes to our good Brother Burt A. Mayberry. Brother Mayberry spent many hours going through "Who's Who in Colored America" and bringing up-to-date the information that chapters need in choosing a speaker.

Brothers, I implore you to use this directory. Get in touch with the brother whom you wish to use at your public meeting. If you are not having a public meeting, then it might prove helpful to the campaign to invite some outof-town speaker to address your chapter during campaign week. Often an outside brother will prepare an arousing speech for the chapter,, where a brother affiliated with the chapter might not. I think you see my point.

This office suggests that where a speaker is needed who is very well informed, the services of our good brother and former director of education, Raymond W. Cannon, be obtained. There is no one in the organization better prepared for making a talk to large audiences than Brother 'Cannon.

Help dispel the Fog of Uncertainty!

Get an education! Be sure of reaching the Harbor of Success!

The chapters in the far East should not overlook the services of the general president, Brother Chas. H. Wesley. The fraternity is fortunate in having at it" head a well-trained man, scholarly, impressive, and dignified.

On April 26, we placed in the mails a little booklet outlining the activities for chapters and state directors during our Go-to-High School, Go-to-College Cam-

All general officers will gladly cooperate with chapters in helping them to secure a speaker. Write to the vicepresident of your region.

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The First Step in the Way Out

By GEORGE B. NESBITT, Tau rECRO education, in America, has deI veloped so very rapidly in the few years of its existence as to dispel needed criticism. In the characteristic American way, bound up with a reverence for large numbers and mass production, it is generally regarded as being a huge

success.

For, numerically speaking, it is

a gigantic enterprise. But mere indication of the number of students and graduates no matter how stupendous, is not a sound criterion of what is being accomplished in Negro education.

Figures alone constitute unreliable data when dealing with most material things, and more so with human beings.

Moreover, education Is not entirely a matter of school-going. In fact, schools are the formal institutions of instruction M 't up to supplement and direct properly the work of other modifying agencies.

Hence, we must cease to sit back and blindly be satisfied by statistics. Mere bulk of attendance, mere literacy, mere certificate and mere school establishment do not constitute prima facie evidence of the success of Negro education.

If, then, the education provided for Afro-Americans can be criticised, it can be attacked from no safer angle than the function of engendering in Negro youth certain emotionalized standards of conduct ideals.

This function is obviously a prime task of education. But there has been and is in our education not so much a misdirection of the teachln g of ideals as there has been and is a lack of conscious attempt at inculcating certain definite ideals. This lack of controlled and definite engendering of ideals •as not only left wanting presence of

desirable and essentia] ideals but has permitted development of undesirable ones, A confining "race consciousness," for example, supplants the more desirable ideal, a guiding "race conscientiousness."

Education's Task To correct this condition is the prime » a k of Negro education today, for ideals are the prime, basic, the funda""'"'al controls of conduct." Ideals determine an individual's purposes and s, "'ve M standards or criteria for conduct in the realization of his purposes. . u t certain similar individuals becoming ""Volved in certain similar situations, it |ogtcally follows have need of common 'deals. " i t j s n l a „if,, s tly essential to social welfare that the component individUuls °f any social group resemble one Mother in certain significant character lstll ' s . Social stability demands a rather c °mpleie resemblance among them in re-

Brother Nesbitt'x article is particularly timely at this season of the year ichen our interest and energies are directed toward promoting successfully the annual educational movement of Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Nesbitt is here dealing with a fundamental requirement in the educational process, with special reference to the immediate needs of our own race. An attentive reading of his discussion u-Ul prove of value and trill doubtless provoke many pointed arguments.

spect of dominant conduct c o n t r o l s (ideals)."

Thus, Negroes constitutional! American social group, in order to insure their well-being, must have certain common ideals as "conduct controls."

The determination of what should be American Negro ideals is necessarily dependent upon the program of the American Negro. Moreover, these ideals must be definite and small in number in order to make for the essential "complete resemblance." These factors in mind, there are clearly three ideals which may be considered imperative to our group maintenance and progress. These three ideals will function not only as most appropriate emotional controls of conduct, but they will supplant and prevent acquisition of certain harmful controls. They are ideals of courage, "fixity," and service.

Type of Courage Needed To flatly say that an underdog is to have courage is a ridiculous obviosity.

But an underdog's courage is not a passive and submissive requiesence. It cannot be confused with a continuity of crucifixion, patience in pain. It is more than the mere fortitude which has been characteristic of Negroes in the past.

On the other hand, it is not the ridiculously sublime courage manifested by the "boys over there" or by the occasional crazed Negro, barricaded in a shack, killing a score of white policemen and mobbists. The courage that is to function as a group ideal must be a determined but dignified, everyday, stubborn effort on the part of all Negroes to assume and exercise those privileges and immunities which are due them as Amer-

(cans.

An ideal of courage, however, presupposes something about which to be courageous. American Negroes cannot

be courageous until they possess an emotional idea of possessing something for which to fight. Thus, the logical corollary to an ideal of courage is an ideal of American "fixity"—a feeling that, in the words of Woodson, "whatever is American is just as much the heritage of the Negro as of any other people in this country."

American fixity imparts an intellectual care bound up by a fuller and more appreciative knowledge of the Negro's contribution to America not as Negro but as Afro-American. His history is to be only an element in a mosaic. This American "fixity" connotes a pride on the part of Negroes of a common share in this country's great historic struggles and in the possession of a common heritage. It is best expressed in the words of Lewis Alexander's "Dark Brothers," speaking to white America: "We are the scions of a race of slaves Who helped to build a nation strong that you And I may stand within the world's full view."

Service As An Ideal To complete the trio of fundamental ideals is but to name as an ideal that which is ideal to mankind the world over.

As an ideal, it is fundamental to any group progress. An ideal which, in its variations, underlies the progress of arts, science, and culture and which is the keynote of Christianity. It is an ideal of service. "The ideals of self-denial and self-sacrifice are those essential standards of human conduct that have made all advancement possible." The subjugation of the individual Negro to the Negro group is clearly a necessity. This in truth, is race conscientiousness without which leaders and followers in any program which is or is to come are rank absurdities.

But assuming such a program of ideals worthwhile, painstaking care must be exercised in choosing those to whom the task of propagandizing is to be entrusted. At the outset, the school was recognized as only one of many educative agencies, but the school was also given the responsibility for the existant situation. The school allowed the condition to develop; the school must also solve the problem.

This viewpoint is the result of the fundamental nature of the school. The basic assumption of the school is that it is the formal educative institution which supplements the inadequacies of the other agencies by training more efficiently in the more appropriate activities. There(Continued on Page 17)

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Regional Conventions REGIONAL CONVENTIONS for 1932 I are being discussed in various sections of our fraternity. Proposals are being made for the practical development of he l n t e n t o f t h e t w e n t . e t h c o n v P n t e n t

By CHARLES H. WESLEY General President

which inaugurated the biennial convention plan. The purpose of this proposal was not only to make economies in the budget of the fraternity and savings for he mdwidual members but also to g v he opportunity to the three regions If the fraternity of creating a m o r e T t e n tniough sectional meetings Therefore, Article VII, Section 5 was , e ad: Regi0nal C n v e sshall h a . e be b ° hheld i Hunder ; ' the direction ° of ^the n -ecu . v e c , in t h e J^of th RS tfon - Th i ^ g6neral -mention The executive council has had the matter under consideration and at the Present writing a majority of the mem! bers a enthusiastically to the K . mg of these meetings this year.

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that there are brothers who would ask questions somewhat similar to these Conventions and conferences are 'the collective devices for advancing group ?on g n a n d ^ a d e m o « - a t i c orgamza K h & nnecessity. e T e s : 0 t v e C t r e n t h i n k i n activity " ^ out ^ of collectiveCollective y ^grows w o t thinking

has developed its plans for the e x t e r n Of its program ,n the conventions of its leaders it fa s t i l l o u r £ m Pr gram s method a d Ihould be ^ tW " the * should be our° purpose also to create

61 a e i 1 as the e n v i rwS '? v ~ in wh.ch plans for the fraternity's future shall develop effectively. t i l 0 ^ m e e „ U n g S a r e ex Pensive in money, time and effort. If we are to hold these meetings they should be made to oe" of some tangible value. To bring several hundred persons together for a S time" of itself i s n o t e n o u g h _ a m f

DR. CHARLES H. WESLEY

seems evident that Alpha men know how to have this when they get together. The value of our deliberations and our meetings should be greater than the separate work and service which each chapter or individual brother could render if each one had remained in his own locality.

Benefits Numerous These conventions held in the eastern southern, and western jurisdictions, under the leadership of vice presidents, could be made of inestimable value to the general organization and to the individual chapters. Larger numbers of undergraduate brothers would have the opportunity of attending meetings in which many chapters were represented rather than one or two only. In the end it we plan well, these meetings may prove to be larger in attendance than the restncted membership of the general organization permits. U n d e r g r a d u a t e s have complained that during the college course of four years, even if they are lortunate enough to be elected as delegates to the general conventions they can attend only two general conventions at best. Obviously, there are numbers who cannot attend and cannot hope to attend the meetings in which contacts are formed with large numbers of brothers assembled at one time.

Thfa w a s t t h e cond.t.on .n t h e of the annual conventions.

Alpha Phi

Alpha developed as an undergraduate fraternity and we must never perm» the well-being of the undergraduate to escape from our plans, in spite of the fact that we are now a graduate and an undergraduate fraternity. The undergraduates could attend these meetings W larger numbers. The chapter representation could be made larger and the decreased cost of transportation could be an additional incentive for a large attendance.

The extremes of transportation costs would be often avoided. For examp 10 ' there are brothers in the East who cannot attend the convention in St. LouisThere are brothers in the West who COUW not attend a convention in New York 0* Baltimore or Philadelphia.

There are also brothers in the North who could not attend a convention in Atlanta.

On the contrary they might be able to attend the Regionals which would he held within the areas of their jurisdictions. To those undergraduates, therefore, who have found the bie nnial conventions unsatisfactory, the regional conventions offer an opportunity for group contacts of a similar type.

Plans For Regionals From the practical point of view, the regional conventions could be planned as two-day sessions, say, December 2H and 29, the days being devoted to business discussions and the evenings to public and social functions. The public meeting could be eliminated, if for any reason it should seem desirable.

The usual smoker and reception could be given on the other evenings. The founder nearest could be invited and the general officers in the area could attend the nearest convention, the vice president presiding.

All of the general officers would send duplicate reports or messages detailing progress or offering felicitation. Ea<* chapter could have at least four delegates. The expense of transportation and other costs are to be worked out by each chapter and its delegates. There should be a minimum registration fee. that is, it should be placed within tW reach of the average brother. Delegates and visitors would also pay for thci' lodging and meals.

The entertaining chapter would arrange for these and also plan to keep the costs at minimum levels. Every effort would be made to lower expenditures for social functions. Emphasis should be Placed upon the business of the occasion which brings us together.

The sessions of the regional conventions could discuss future programs to* the fraternity, plans for its larger s e r f (Continued on Page 13)

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What Comprises Genius f N the collet ion of popular fancies are many Intriguing tales that become I lie instruments of quack politicians, hack writers, and slack orators. These Popular talcs have l>.-en used by whomever will, to mold the minds of an unthinking public, and to place in the high realm of idealism some atrocious shame.

And so we hear that the ostrich will bury his head in the sand at the sign of some

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Bj JOHN TALMADGB LONG Alpha Pi Lambda

impending danger. The tale sounds well and so we drink it down or make notes of the same to be used upon some other unsuspecting audience (Lord help them).

Come, let's reason this thing out together! If I were an ostrich with my head buried in the mad, and you were some hungry jungle beast, what would you do? You would sneak, probably as noiselessly as possible, to the anterior l 'nd of the aforesaid ostrich, with your month wide open. You would take a bit out of the neck down close to the

ground, just close enough not to get your mouth full of sand. Thus in a few short weeks there would be none of that Wbe of ostriches left that insisted upon putting their heads in the sand at the

sign of danger.

Now that we have conclusively proved that popular fancy is not the thing to guide our mental processes, there is nothing left for us to do but to go from the genera] to the specific. As with the ostrich, there are myths about that seel of superior intellectuals called geniuses.

To the layman, the genitu is a man who draws pictures or plays the piccolo as does no one else this side of heaven. He wears lavender shirts, and squirts Coty's °n his lace handkerchief.

According to the idea of some of the Rreat class of common people, he lounges •anguidly, and hopefully in things much too dainty for the robust, masculine sex.

Such an idea may have had its beginning '" something that is more substantial than that which keeps the idea alive.

Oscar Wilde, the English w r i t e r , Pleached the doctrine that in the en a tlv e type of genius there must be incorporated both elements necessary for creation, the masculine and the feminine.

Al > of the continent and most of America

were moved to listen to Wilde to agree wj

th him and then to follow his footsteps. The idea became prominent, and •n turn a tradition.

In Paris, at the beginning of the present era of art, there groups together in the Latin Quarters, men who followed th e sex habits and tastes of Van Gogh, Modifjljani, Utrillo and others. Sexual Perversions became synonomous with great artistic' creation. Such has been the illusion about art and artists. We

JOHN TALMADGB LONG TkiB photograph of Brother Long give you the <>»l'^">" '". wouUln:t he is an artist of great aluht,/. That because you man hare some o, I he „•.»eenewtinu which he blasts m the «>^anymu article. Brother I.o,, o A student of Ohio State Umvtm*, rarity Where he studied fine arts, was a track star, competing for the Buckeyes in sprints and relays, and played basketball on the Kappa Chapter team. He his course at Oho State.«£ cl>l>ll>Med 1929 with distinction . . . and he dxdnt „.,„,,avender shirts and spnnkle lot,,* „„ aHy lace handkerchiefs He. ~» teaching art at Wnittou-Salcm (N. C. S Teachers College. This artwle lUas delivered as an address on a program of Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter.

have only to examine their HveatO tad that with the few indiv.duals gifted with S J h e r mental processes than the rest „f us, would follow closely the same plotted curve as would the ordinary man, or even those of us who come in the category of the moron.

>Y what yardstick may we measure 1 genius? What is the thing that will differentiate the senilis from the mannerist who tries to attain the same thing by a mere formula of habit? The first great requirement is WORK. Voltaire wrote about a hundred volumns. We remember his satirical masterpiece "Candide" and perhaps one of his plays. Rubens painted hundreds of pictures but he is etched in our memory mostly by his "Descent from the Cross." Dore, the illustrator, made hundreds of drawings for each of his commissions; he presented dozens to his patrons for their consideration. The prospective buyers chose a few, ordinarily, and the rest went into the waste basket.

The precept, then, is this: "Work like the dickens from childhood till old age, and if the Good Lord is willing, you will do one creditable piece of work in all your lifetime."

It is well to list "Independence of Thought" as the second necessary attribute for one whom we would place in the realm of genius, one has but to point to two or three great personalities who have been influential in the intellectual evolution of mankind. To illustrate this point; Gallileo dreamed that the law of falling bodies could be computed accurately. He suspected that the earth was not the center of the universe. For having dared to think independently of such things, he was excommunicated by the Church, his works were burned in public, and he was shunned by the smart men of his day as being possessed of the devil.

It has been thought that Gallileo was even tortured by the advocates of the Inquisition for his theory that the heavens move. Publicly he denounced his theories, but under his breath he whispered, "E pur si muove" (Nevertheless, it does move). After the ordeal Gallileo crept secretly back to the top of the Leaning Tower of Pisa and continued to drop his apples in order to compute the acceleration of falling bodies, or to peer at the movement of the Milky Way. None the less colorful are the stories about the Jew Spinoza, who became a philosopher rather than a rabbi; and of Christopher Columbus. The philosophy of Spinoza is bound by no tradition and follows to the fullest the instinct of reasoning. The independence of Columbus led him to i n t e r m i t the most famous parlor game B. C. (Before Culberson).

The summation of this essential phase of the superior mind may be found in these lines by Savage: "I strove with none For none was worth my strife.

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THE SPHINX the politician dreams of his perfect civil set up as the relief of all earthly ills.

A dream can only be understood by the dreamer. It follows as the day follows the night that a dreamer will not be understood, and he finds himself isolated from all the world. He must dwell alone m an improvised world of fancy To have dreamed; to have revolted in vainto be unable to make oneself understood can bring nothing but desolation and misery.

The inevitable end must be something that the ordinary mind cannot grasp—eccentric manners, p e r v e r t e d habit, aloofness, and perhaps suicide in the end. Every ill has its compensation; happiness has never been conducive to great achievement. >UT dreams, work, independence, alone are not the only thing of real importance in the creation of genius Genius is made, not born. Man may be born with the capacities to become great but it is experience that develops him' Generally it is the unpleasant experiences that drives man into the seclusion in which he is best able to produce great thought.

Ofttimes an inferiority complex develops and man spends his time in efforts to compensate his weaknesses.

Michelangelo received a blow on the nose at an early age. It was a timely blow which made an introvert of him. The rest of his ninety years were spent in the creation of a race of men in paints who were the men that he would have liked to have been.

In all of his life there is no record that he had the physical courage to sue for the hand of a lady though he had the moral courage to defy six popes in the defense of his art and his principles.

There is little doubt that the art of Michelangelo would have been a great art in spite of this singular experience, but there would not have been this great dream of the perfect man to haunt him until the end of his fruitful days. In his case there were other things to torment his soul, but they were the outgrowth of this seemingly minor one.

Nor do I insist that all of the men with broken noses will develop as such.

In that case the whole profession of prize fighters would be none the less great than this painter in mental skill. In the original nature of this one man there was something that needed a stimulus.

That something is decidedly lacking in prize fighters.

There is small cause to worry, if the human race produces one genius in a period of a thousand years. It will be better understood when we agree upon some standard of classifying the human mind. Start with the so-called normals, and ascend the scale. First is the normal mind, in which class most of us come; secondly, there is the superior mind; thirdly, we have the very superior mind,

the group which we often misca* genius. At the top of the mental scale is the real genius who arc rarer than a free ten course dinner at a Scotch wedding during a depression.

HE interruption of any n a t u r a process always bring about chaos and confusion. In the thinking habits o the American Negro, we find a very unsettled and discouraging product o thought. He has never been quite able to establish the things upon which "e may fix as his goal. Years in slavery '" which all of his socially inherited traJ" from his African ancestors were suppressed or substituted, have confusf him no little bit. Emancipation brought on the desires to set up some sort of aristocracy—shade of color, wealth, educational training, and the like. None of these have succeeded very well as y e t ' and in his confusion, he still seeks methods by which some of his group m»J rightfully look upon the rest with scorn, or grand condescension.

All of his ideals, he feels must be substituted for those of the white man.

Nothing that is Negroid is fully worth saving. In too short a time, he has tried to absorb the culture, the tradition. the social outlook, the thoughts of a different people, much to the neglect of some of his own. And so we have a helpless confusion. American Negroes as » rule are mannerists, who are selling their own worthy philosophies end souls i"1 a coat of whitewash.

With the exception of popular music and Paul Lawrence Dunbar, there has been a complete neglect of the sincere Negroid things, by Negroes—originally.

In the fields of science, it would be well to apologize to Dr. Carver and to Dr. Just.

Though a man's interests may be based upon traditions, he must make a very definite and original contribution to his field to be considered at the top of the intellectual scale. Art among the American Negroes has p r o d u c e d nothing but mannerists. The artists, all of them, have had their style dictated by their white confreres. But, nevertheless, they do move towards something that will eventually be distinctive of the group. And they are not to be discouraged. To be a genius, one must create for himself and not for the public that he is tempted to serve.

Unless he has been the object of too much formal education, the Negro is primarily a happy race. The ease with which he may laugh at life, life's problems, and one of the greatest of life's problems, himself, may be the cause of his lack of mental productivity. To be happy means to be self-sufficient. As long as he remains self-sufficient as a group, he must be satisfied to produce nothing greater than the "very superior" mind occasionally. No more—but usually much less.

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He Made His Own Breaks fOW and then a new phrase enters into our language, and our latest, "If I can only get a break," can be given plenty of good solid thought in its applicability to men who have come up from the bottom of the ladder to the top.

Just how much opportunity is presented we have to figure out for ourselves, but luck plays only • small part in our lives.

The men who apparently have been given a "break" are the men who have paved the way with plenty of hard work, coupled with their opportunities be they ever so large or small.

In introducing you to Brother George F. Clayton, pharmacist-in-charge of Sing Sing Prison Hospital Pharmacy at Ossining, N. Y., I am going to leave you to be the judge if luck played any part in Ms life. Of, if it was just plain hard work, accepting the small opportunities offered, that got him the break?

Born over an Eighth Avenue, New York, saloon in the upper twenties in the year of 1889, the only child of parents who migrated from Virginia, seeking opportunities of employment in the great city of New York. Several months after the arrival of George, they accepted the s "l>e>intondont-janiforship of the Sunnyside Apartments on Park Avenue in the Seventi,. s

By BERNARD T. HULL

GEORGE F. CLAYTON //,

has liis own formula

of success

make the break and you will get the break.

Parents' Sacrifice!

Here for twenty-seven years they gave their services, with much sacrifice on their part to give their boy an education, besides saving until they were able to purchase a two-family home in the Bronx. The apartments allowed the janitors on Park Avenue, as part salary, were in the basement. During all the years that they lived there George had "'"' e.T"at desire, and that was to live on the first floor. Few, if any, of his companions lived in the basement, for they were of the aristocracy. While he was the only colored boy in the community, his white playmates accepted him into the fold of go,„| fellowship; he was one Of the crowd.

He attended with the Bohemians the Public School on First anS'Avenue A. T, 'en he attended Do Witt Clinton High School. With much study and competi11,111 he completed his first year at New York University preparing to become a Chemical engineer. He soon found that he was better fitted for a pharmaceutical «*«er. Entering the class of 1910 at Columbia University College of Pharmacy, he completed the course in 1912.

Oil the twenty second day of May, "13, he received his license as a rcgistoed pharmacist of the State of New

York.

His First Job His first job was in one of New York City's oldest drug stores, on Ninth AveBue near Twenty-Ninth Street, and at the munificent wage of four dollars per week. He began to look for and find opportunities with such rapid advancement. that his first year as a registered pharmacist found him being employed in six different drug stores.

Then he took an examination for laboratory assistant in the Bureau of Chemistry, under Federal Civil Service, at

Washington, D. C. He passed his examinations with colors flying, and was appointed. After six months in this position, and While BO employed, he passed the Board examination in the District of

Columbia as a registered pharmacist With two licenses in his possession he returned to New York City, and after passing the Municipal Civil Service examination for pharmacist, he was appointed pharmacist at the Home for the •\ged and Infirm on Staten Island. After a year of service there, Brother Clayton was suffering with the longing to get back in the retail drug business. He was employed in several of the city's best drug stores. Then he found himself assistant manager of Liggett's Drug Store

in Harlem. Here he served L. K. Liggett for six years, which he calls actually the preparation or the foundation for his life's work.

Goes Ever Upward Brother Clayton made many friends while in the employ of Liggetts, being that type of man who was ever ready to be of service to his profession and to the community. An enterprising group of physicians who jointly owned a drug store in Harlem sought young Brother Clayton as their store manager. In this capacity he served the Daniel Drug Co., Inc., for three years.

At the same time, preparing for a greater call, he took a summer course in hospital administration at the New York Post Graduate Hospital and School.

After being on eligible lists for over three years as State Pharmacist, he was appointed pharmacist-in-charge of the Sing Sing Prison Hospital's Pharmacy.

Assuming the duties of state pharmacist he was compelled to seek his discharge from the Medical Detachment, 369th Infantry, National Guard of New York, in which he served as hospital sergeant for eight years.

A short time ago he was honored with the presidency of the North Harlem Pharmaceutical Association, and n o w holds that office. He also is a member of the New York State Pharmaceutical Association, serving on the committee of state service pharmacists.

His Pet Slogan Brother Clayton has a little undercover slogan: "Make the break and you will get the break." Even in his letter writing there is a nervous energy that he expresses in his first paragraph: "While 1 know you are a busy man, I wish to call this matter to your immediate attention." In other words, if you get the point, he means—get busier!

He is a writer of no mean ability and had an article in the Druggist Circular for October, 1931, telling of his work at Sing Sing Prison Hospital Pharmacy.

In the October issue of the New York Pharmacist he tells some of his experiences.

Aside from attending this and that meeting, working in and for the behalf of his profession and the community, there are few men in the country that are one-half as busy as Goerge F. Clayton.

He is a credit to the colored race, and to all the races and creeds under the sun.

Little luck, if any, has played a part in his life; opportunity has been his watchword and that is the winner in the lives

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Evanston Reelects Bro. Jourdain T

HERE was much rejoicing in Evanston, Illinois, on April 5, 1932, when the returns from the city election indicated that Brother Edwin B. Jourdain, Jr., had been re-elected alderman of Evanston's fifth ward. The Chicago Defender adequately summed up the results in an article on the election and stated, "smashing all Evanston's political records and piling up a new figure for city council elections, former alderman Edwin B. Jourdain, Jr., Harvard graduate and Republican of the fifth ward, was re-elected to the Evanston City Council by a victory of 2,358 votes against his rival, Peter Jans (white)."

In returning Brother Jourdain to the city council, residents of the fifth ward vindicated the unfair treatment which was forced upon Brother Jourdain early this year when he was unseated by the city council because of alleged irregularities in the aldermanic election of 1931, when Brother Jourdain defeated two white opponents and took his seat in the city council.

The defeated candidate immediately began an "investigation" which purported to show that there had been fraud in last year's election. Acting on the findings of this "committee" the council declared Brother Jourdain's seat vacant last February. This committee emphasized that Brother Jourdain had had nothing to do with the alleged irregularities and absolved him from any personal blame.

When the Council had voted to declare his seat vacant, Brother Jourdain immediately announced that he would be a candidate in the April election because he said, "the people of the Fifth Ward are clean and honest—there has been no fraud—'you can not indict a whole people'—therefore, I shall vindicate these people at the coming election by showing my opponents that I am rightfully entitled to represent them."

Aggressive

By WILLIAM C. PYANT, Alpha Mu

and was chairman of the most important committees.

At the same time Brother Jourdain placed Miss Daisy Sandidge (white), president of the League of Women Voters, in the campaign to run for his unexpired term. Miss Sandidge scored an easy victory against four opponents who were seeking the short term (1 year).

Beginning in February and continuing until April 4, Brother Jourdain conducted one of the most sensational campaigns in the history of Evanston politics. Among the outstanding persons who spoke to large mass meetings in the interest of Brother Jourdain's candidacy are: Professors A. R. Hatton and Dean James A. James, of the departments of political science and history, respectively, at

Northwestern University; Dean William Pickens, William (Bill) Dawson, Clarence Darrow, internationally known criminal lawyer; and Congressman Oscar DePriest.

Vote Sets Record Evanstonians waited breathlessly on April 5 when early returns gave Brother Jourdain's opponents a temporary lead of 900 votes. The Evanston News-Index graphically described the situation and stated, "the biggest upset in the election was the victory sweep of Edwin B. Jourdain, Jr., and Miss Daisy Sandidge in the fifth ward.

"Political observers had been predicting the results for several weeks, but even the most ardent Jourdain followers had not expected anything like the 510 vote margin by which the unseated Negro alderman was returned to the coun(Continued on Page 16)

Campaign

From that time on Brother Jourdain conducted an aggressive campaign which surpassed the record which he established last year. When the time came for the candidates to file their petitions, a group of professors and white students from Northwestern University, stood in line in. front of the city hall all night, in alternate shifts, in order that Brother Jourdain's name might appear first on the ballot.

Brother Jourdain did not run to fill his unexpired term but, instead, filed for the long term (2 years), and entered the race against Peter N. Jans—who had held office for eight consecutive years

EDWIN B. JOURDAIN, JR. . . . his re-election and vindication the finest and cleanest thiny I have ever seen in American politics,

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A Brother Is City Prosecutor D

ES MOINES, la.—Brother Charles Preston Howard, attorney, with offices at 515 Mulberry street, recently took the oath of office for City Prosecutor of Des Moines.

His appointment by the new mayor, Dwipht N. Lewis, was confirmed by the newly elected City Council at its first session Monday morning, April 4. Attorney Howard filed his bond of $2,000 with the city clerk immediately. It was accepted. Des Moines has a population of 142,500, of which 5,799 are Negroes.

Brother Howard's appointment ends a long fight for recognition for the Negro voters in this city. Because of the indifference to the colored voters on the Part of the Ex-Mayor Parker Crouch, who has held office for the last two years, Brother Howard united the Negro factions in one unit for the support of I'witrht Lewis.

Negro Vote Heavy Lewis led Crouch in a five cornered race in the non-partisan primaries. He finished first with 9,000 plurality on March 1(5. In the election on March 29, Lewis polled 26,701.

Crouch received 9,925. The Negro vote in the mayoralty election is estimated at several thousand, of which 97 per cent voted for the mayor-elect.

Howard's appointment as city prosecutor gives Des Moines the first Negro to ever hold that office. One week ago, Howard was elected alternate delegatcat-large to the National Republican Convention by the Iowa State Republican Convention which met in session at the Coliseum.

Horn In South Brother Attorney Howard was born in Abbeyville, S. C , and was educated at Tuskegee Institute, Ala., and Morris Brown University in Atlanta. He entered Drake University here in 1917 and was Kraduated in 1922 from the law college.

He is one of the four six lettermen turned out at Drake, winning his letters "i football, baseball, and track. Until Aubrey Devine, white, University of Iowa's great athlete came along, Howard w a s the only six letter man in the entire state of Iowa.

He played left end on the football t( -ani, fi,st base on Drake's baseball nine and was a sure point winner in the discus throw event.

Brother Howard was first lieutenant a " d jud K c advocate in the 866th Infantry.

He served overseas with that outfit.

Returning here after the Armistice was signed he passed the Iowa state bar examinations in 1!I20, two years before he graduated.

He has been practicing law in this

city since 1922. In 1929 he went to Chicago as manager of the Illinois district of the National Benefit Life Insurance company.

He returned here to re-enter the law practice in August, 1930 and has been active in politics. It is reliably reported that the Iowa Ku Klux Klan is up in arms over the appointment and is seeking to secure Brother Howard's removal from office.

Alpha Welcomes INITIATED AT TAU CHAPTER: Clarence Allen. * * * * INITIATED AT PHI CHAPTER: John W. Gazaway and Walter B. Allen. * * * * INITIATED AT BETA T H E T A : John W. Adams, A. J. Carey, Edward

Carter, William V. Chappell, Lawrence W. Drew, William H. Gray, Jr., J. Hermit Hall, Clarence Horton and William 11. Parries. *

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* * * * INITIATED AT BETA K A P P A : James R. Ellis, John W. Burr, Jr., Luther W. Elliott, Booker T. Phillips, Lillard G. Ashley, Ira D. Hall, Guilford Snowton, Anthony W. Echols, Eddie T. Addison,' Jim L. Brazelton, William A. Marshall, Jack R. Swain, Lewine M. Weaver, and Oliver G. Word. * » • * INITIATED AT BETA: Aubry Allen, Leroy Scurry, William McKinney, Irving McKain, and James Fairfax.

CHARLES PRESTON HOWARD ,,'<<ntlii <ipi>ninted City Prosecutor of Des Moines. are not so well pleased.

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INITIATED AT BETA EPSILON: C. I. Sawyer, J. P. Moore, W. H. Henderson, C. S. Scott, and R. B. Bullock.

Yes, thr

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A Farewell to College HIS is my thesis. In June I shall be a candidate for the degree of bachelor of fraternalism.

The mingled feelings with which I approach the last of my college days undoubtedly are experienced by every one of the vast army which soon will go forth from the cloistered walls to begin what the wise men call the battle of life.

My major is not an exact science. It is unlike the history, the botany, the economics whose profuse details long since escaped my memory. It is not something that I have studied; rather, it is a thing that I have lived. And while its exotic and glamorous impressions are now somewhat hazy, I am left with a feeling of confidence that I have earned my degree.

Most of my curricular gains have been wiped out by the relentless stampede of days and nights swiftly passing. But they are losses that may easily be repaired if ever it is necessary. Yet if I had spent six years in college without having tried to run the gamut of youthful emotions, without having discovered the true fraternal bond, without having learned how priceless is real comradeship, I would call that an irreparable loss.

What Will It Mean?

What will it all mean in years to come ? I think that some day I shall sit in peaceful contemplation and let my thoughts drift happily back to t h e s e days, and wish I might roll backward the wheels of time and find myself again a freshman at N. Y. U and live all over again That night in the old Eta Chapter house when I was pledged. No boy ever wore a Sphinx pin more proudly than I There were five others: Phil Edwards, Gene Holmes, Bob Anthony, Gregory Hawkins, and Roland Johnson Roland went to Omega Chapter a little while back That party we threw at the house. Some of the brothers were upset because Gene and I doctored the punch. But everybody had a rollicking time I've been doctoring punch ever since And all those pleasant evenings idled away at the Eta home. It was a swell gang of guys Claude Ferebee, now of Howard Dental School Quentin R. Hand, star of the Columbia College of Pharmacy basketball team Mel Sykes, who played on those phenomenal Morehouse teams in the 'Twenties Dick Thomas, the Harlem playboy Barksdale Brown, Dick Harvey, and others Those Friday nights at the Bamboo Inn Pepper steak and chow mein were favorites then, because they were

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By THOMAS W. YOUNG, Kappa

the cheapest items on the menu Wonder if George Gregory and "Spinkey" Alston will remember. George was just a high school senior then. I was glad when he made good at Columbia and was elected captain of the basketball team Shall Never Forget And that spring down to the Penn Relays with Gene Holmes, Dick Thomas, "Barkey" Brown, and Eddie Paris Seeing Cecil Cook of Syracuse anchor his mile relay team to victory in the feature.

It's as if it happened yesterday. Holy Cross was second. They were neck and neck at the last turn. I can never forget the way those spectators rose in the rain and cheered as Cook dug his spikes in the mud to win by ten yards The night in the Armory there in Harlem when Phil Edwards proved to the world he had the "guts" it takes to be a champion.

The critics had expressed their doubts before that night. But Phil ran a perfect race. From then on championships came one after another and records were smashed with penetrating monotony You won't ever forget that either, Phil Randy Taylor was down from Tuft's College to run the dashes Charlie Major of St. Bonaventure won the high jump, too.

Charlie didn't take off his sweat pants until he reached six feet A half dozen or more tennis tournaments watching Ted Thompsonâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;t h e grandest of competitors. What a fighting heart that boy has! Many times hopelessly behind, one or two points from defeat, Ted pulled out his bag of tricks and won But never at a sacrifice of any bit of that full measure of sportsmanship in him. Sports need more gentlemen like Ted Did you, Ted, ever stop to think that your greatest triumph was your first national singles title? It was in the semi-finals at Bordentown in 1925 when you turned back "Billy Whiskers" Brown in five nerve racking sets.

You can't forget how those frenzied fans rushed out on the court afterwards and lifted you on their shoulders Strange conduct for a tennis tournament, I know, but that's how we felt about it.. .

Memory Floods Back Wonder why I don't like the Midwest.

These five years at Ohio State haven't been empty. What fondly foolish things there are to remember it by That wild goose chase up to Ann Arbor in a struggle buggy with Bernard Squires in 1927 to see the Michigan-Ohio game.

Left Columbus at three in the yawning.

The stadium was sold out long before that, but what did we care ? Didn't we crash the gate in the first quarter?

We painted everything on that wreck but the Ten Commandments, which we didn't know That first trip Westâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;five days barnstorming in a rickety tin lizzie with Tom Davis (Omega) and Pete the swellest of all guys I know (Please, Pete, don't delete this when you read the copy.

You'll want to, I know, but I'll get sore) What g^'eat times we had those next two years. They'd make hot copy, but propriety forbids We'll talk them over when we grow old, eh, Pete?

The Convention in Philadelphia, my first. I don't seem to recall just how much, if anything, we appropriated for the education business but I do remember vividly the closed formal on the Penn campus Bud Leftridge injecting pep and spirit in the gang Raymond Pace Alexander being just one of the boys again and leading a snake dance around the hall That game was a daisy. The Alphas dropped a long shot from behind center in the last minute for the winning point Seldom have I heard the hymn sung the way it was that night More High Lights Ann Arbor again in 1929 A nifty party the boys staged at the house. Bill Colden is bigger than Eddie Tolan but he didn't make as much noise Stopping over in Windsor on the way back with Al Kann, Lawrence Curtis, and Ken Williams Canadian water may be good too. I don't know; we didn't drink any of it The Tuskegee-Wilberforce game in Chicago. The game wasn't much to talk about but that evening at the Zeppelin was. Nina Mae McKinney, her brand new hubby, Douglass Daniels, Sunshine Sammy, and Charlie Whittier were all there They are all stage or screen headliners.

Supper with Bill Cardozo and Paul Robeson in his suite at the Deshler that night after his concert in Columbus. He's a great fellow. We always like to think of our heroes that way It's thrilling to find out they really are What golden memories he has from his undergraduate days at Rutgers! Urged on, he talked until way past two in the morning None of that "can't be bothered" attitude And he's human, too Bell Breaks In Pittsburgh where Bill Bell first broke into big time It was a supreme test.

Pitt was inside the ten-yard line driving for a touchdown Thev sent Bell

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THE SPHINX i" at this point Thrice the Panthers thrust, their power against Bill's muscular frame and thrice they failed to gain. i c a n n e a r t hose megaphones around the stadium now, Bill, bellowing: "Uansa M E « the ball through left tackle but is thrown for no gain by Bell." That was the day Joe Donchess, the Pitt end, put his arm around you and said you were the cleanest player he ever had opPosed, Bill. Remember ?

Cincinnati was nice at Christmas time when the brothers met to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Ted Berry, Norfleet Lowe, "Doc" McClain, Bill Lovelace and all the rest wore swell hosts The banquet was impressive, too. Singing the hymn at midnight in the dim glow of candlelight got under my skin Stout fellas, those Omicron chaps, Malvin Goode and Walter Talbot Honest, Mai, if I could express my violent disagreement with what you said in that speech on the educational campaign just half as well as you I would be happy.

Hut it was marvelous Wonder which one of us—Bill Golden, AH Fentress or I—will be next. We said at Pete's wedding that we would all be present when we take our respective bows to freedom Bill says I didn't walk straight down the middle aisle. But I think I did Of course, I don't remember very clearly, though Some Irresistible Observations Maybe I had better stop. But a few observations are irresistible. I would not care to go through college without belonging to some fraternity. And I would not care to join any but Alpha Phi Alpha. For in it I have found the kind of fellowship that puts a zest into this business of living. There is only one conspicuous regret. It has never been my good fortune to live in a fraternity house.

Where to lay the blame, I hesitate to say. Possibly my fraternity as an organization could have done more than it has to make the fraternity life of its members more full. Perhaps it could have brought to more of us the chance to live in that fraternal spirit of which we sing. I speak now of the fraternity house, for it is there, struggling in a common endeavor, sharing the joys and sorrows, the triumphs and defeats of one's pals under the same roof, that the true bond of undying love and loyalty is bred. These things are my loss. I have I'ied to fill their place with a sort of synthetic passion for brotherhood. But I fear it is not the real thing.

It may be that my fraternity stands for much more than I have discovered in it, more than I have indicated in these paragraphs. If that be true, then I am an ungrateful beneficiary. My own feeling is that a fraternity serves its purpose for being when it fosters brotherhood among its members. Whatever ambitions I have for saving and uplifting

mankind generally--and I have s o m e can find expression through other and more approximate mediums.

What Alpha Means To Me Yes, I am the "young gentleman who complained, 'I thought this was a social fraternity,'" at the Cincinnati convention. No persuasion, no contempt of snobs and obsessionists, no caustic derision can ever change that belief. For me, Alpha Phi Alpha always has been a social fraternity. It shall ever be such.

At the end of six glorious years I pause to wonder about the future. No matter what it brings I am confident I will be able to sit beside a fireplace when I am old and retreat to my mental storehouse of souvenirs where I shall find the most treasured memories of days of careless abandon, of comradeship, fraternity, and love. When I do, there will be a million elves tugging at my heart strings I shall be dreaming of days that tripped along on dancing feet, of nights when not a care disturbed the rhythmic disonance of melody so lightly played And find there tunny little scraps that rise from the fragrant pages of the book of long ago queer scrawling* on the margin of the ponderous tome of "Education" incidents I thought forgotten but which scratched the slate of life and left their hidden mark for me to find when all the slate was clean.

So Long—Happy Landings In all of this reflection I shall find a peaceful harbor where I may lie at anchor until the gentle tide bears out to sea.

I know that my thoughts then will be the kindest toward those countless brothers great guys, all—with whom I have

trod the campus byways so joyfully. To them I want to pay tribute, and say,— well, just "thanks." It's a darn sight harder than you would think, and it makes me lumpy in the throat, to say, "So long, gang and happy landings!"

Regional Conventions (Continued from Page 6) ice, changes of a progressive nature in the constitution. In fact, these meetings could serve as clearing houses for legislation in the general convention. R?eommendations which were the result of deliberate action would result. As all know, items are presented during the General Convention and are referred to committees and acted upon in haste at times.

Opportunity for discussion is often difficult, if granted at all. College and university problems, student life and government, scholarship and s t u d e n t maintenance, student loans and aid, the functions of the general organization, grand taxes, chapter financing, these and more would be bases of vital discussion periods. The Regionals w o u l d offer larger opportunity for all of these matters to have full and free discussion and might prove in the end to be a valuable addition to our fraternity life. All of this is quite aside from the fraternal contacts of brother with brother, and chapter with chapter.

Some Needs Cited Alpha Phi Alpha needs in these days of expansion and extensive development through the continued increase of chapters to secure a group consciousness and a united group effort. This is indispen(Continued on page 17)

The brothers of Beta Epsilon shown on the picture are as follows, (reading left to right, front row): F. O. Woodard, F. T. Wood, C. I. Sawyer, A. W. Taylor, R. B. Bullock, and J. P. Moore; back row, left to right: C. S. Scott, C. B. Gillard, T. W. Washington, J. E. Rowell, and W. H. Henderson.

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Brother White Goes to Hampton his ability as teacher and administrator.

LPHA PHI ALPHA still reigns suFor six years he was director of tnusi preme at the Hampton Institute at West Virginia State College. During School of Music. his work there the Young Men's Glee Last fall, Brother Dr. R. Nathaniel Club, under his direction, made eight recDett resigned as Hampton's director of ords for the Brunswick Phonograph Commusic, to take up advanced study at the pany and gave several radio broadcas Eastern School of Music in Rochester, N. from New York and Philadelphia.

Y. Since, speculation has been rife as of Colto who would succeed Brother Dett, who lHe i e also a i a v i directed u n c i - i c u Jperformances TCUUIIII«"V — has blazed a name for himself in that eridge-Taylor's cantata, "Hiawatha," «"* field. of Handel's "Messiah." His presence at Then came the announcement from Hampton Institute will give to this Schoo Hampton in March that Brother Clarence of Music an exceedingly strong instruCameron White, now studying in Paris, mental group, and, it is hoped, make had been appointed to succeed Brother Hampton Institute an ever growing c e n ' Dett. Alpha rejoices. ter of interest to students who are anxReports September ious to develop that phase of music.

Brother White is at present studying Brother White is a member of tn in the French city on a Rosenwald felAmerican Society of Authors, Composers, lowship. He will assume his new duties and Publishers, and a former preside" at the Virginia school September . At of the National Association of Neg r 0 present, he is working on an opera, Musicians.

"Ounga," based on Haitian history.

His wife, Mrs. Beatrice Warrick W h l ^ Brother White first attracted attention is a well known pianist. Educated in tn as a gifted violinist while a student at Washington public schools, she taug the Oberlin, Ohio, Conservatory of Music. in the school system there for f ° m He then spent several years abroad as a CLARENCE CAMERON WHITE years.

She has studied piano, theoiy> private pupil of M. Zacharewitsch, one of . . . a finished musician, he succeeds and public school music in Boston, a Russia's most famous violinists and Brother Dett at Hampton. at the Oberlin Conservatory of Musicstudied composition with Coleridge-TayFor ten years she taught in Boston, a lor, noted Negro composer. later was head of the piano departmen On his return from Europe he settled School of Music is important for an ad- and teacher of theory and public schoo in Boston, where he became one of the ditional reason, for he has already proved music at the West Virginia State Collegeleading musicians of that city, both as concert soloist and as teacher.

Since then he has gained an enviable reputation in this country both as soloist and composer, being acknowledged the most finished violinist his l'ace has produced in America.

For distinguished achievement as violinist and composer he was awarded a first prize and a gold medal by the Harmon Foundation of New York, and Atlanta University conferred upon him the master of arts degree.

Is Writing An Opera Brother White's opera, "Ounga," is expected to be presented with a complete Negro cast in Paris in the fall prior to the American production.

The opera deals with Haitian history during the period of Dessalines, first king of the island.

His arrangements of the Negro spirituals, for voice and piano, are widely used in both America and Europe, and his compositions have been programmed

by Fritz Kreisler and many other world famous violinists. He has also contributed articles to the "Etude," " M u s i c a l Courier ," and other well known magazines.

But Brother White is not only famous Phi Chapter's members are shown above. Reading left to 'right those standas a professional violinist. His appointing are: Alvin P. Hall and Charles H. Clarke; sitting, Walter B. Allen, Marc^ ment as director of Hampton Institute's H. Hall, and John W. Gazaway.

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Poet, Journalist, Educator LPHEUS BUTLER, author of "Make

Way For Happiness," a book of A poems, and editor of "The Parnassian," a collection of prose and poetry, was born August 22, 1906, at Miami, Florida, the son of Mrs. Rosa W. Butler, known for years as the most, gifted musician in the state of Florida, and Dr. James A. Butler, the first Negro physician to hold a position on the rity staff at Tampa, Fla. Dr. Butler was an assistant city physician in charge of the Negro population at Tampa until the time of his death in 1928.

Brother Butler was educated in the public schools of Jacksonville, Fla., graduated from the Florida A. and M. College High School at Tallahassee, and attended Howard University at Washington, D. C , for nearly two years. The major portion of his college life, however, was spent at the University of Denver. During his senior year at the Univeristy of Denver he attained the distinction of being the first Negro student to gain admission to Rad Rune of the American College Quill Club.

His writing was chosen from the work of more than seventy-five who submitted manuscripts in the competition for mem borship. Only seven from the seventylive were chosen and Mr. Butler rated second on the list.

While at the University of Denver he

ALPHEUS BUTLER He atgnuend ÂŤ literary adventure and gives protmM <>/ sturdier work tÂŤ come.

Washington High School, Tampa, Fla. Since the fall of 1980 he has served as student publication, "The Kynewisbok," head of the department of education and 1929 Animal of the university and "The director of publicity for Edward Waters Candle," monthly publication of Bad College, Jacksonville, Florida.

Anthologies and Magazines Rune of the American College Quill Club.

Since graduation from the University Some of the anthologies in which his of Denver lie has had a varied career in poetry has appeared are "The Light of Day" (Henry Harrison, New York. 1929), Literature, Education and .Journalism.

"Contemporary American Poets" (The Newspaper Career Immediately after his graduation from Stratford Company. Boston. 1929), "Conthe University of Denver he was made a tinental Anthologies: First Series" (Rogmember of the editorial staff of The Chi- er La Couriere. Paris. 1929), "One For cago Defender.

After serving about Posterity" (Henry Harrison. New York. three months in various departments of 1930), "The 1929 Grub Street Book of the newspaper lie went to Washington to Verse" (Henry Harrison. New York. edit an anthology of prose and poetry by 1929), "The 1980 Grub Street Book of New York. members of the new generation of Amer- Verse" (Henry Harrison. ican authors. This book was well re- 1980) and "Symphonies" (Literary Pubceived by the metropolitan press and the lications.) first limited edition was exhausted withSome of the magazines which have in a week after its publication. printed his poems or favorably menIn January, 1*30, he was made a per tioned his writings are The Boston Herdiem teacher of English in the public ald, The Chicago Girl, The Poet and The schools of the District, of Columbia and Critic, The Stratford Magazine, Opporliterary editor of The W a s h i n g t 0 D tunity, The Crisis, Overland Monthly, Tribune. His column "The Literary Al- The Writer, The American Mercury, cove" has appeared in The Washington Home and Abroad, The Step Ladder, Poetry World, The Chicago Defender, Tribune since February 1980.

The Washington Tribune, The Editor During the school term of 1927-28 Mr. Magazine, The Saturday Review of LitButler was head of the department of erature, The New York Times Book ReEnglish and director of music at Booker

contributed to "The Denver Clarion,"

view, The Atlanta World, The Florida Sentinel, and The Jacksonville Journal.

Leading American publishers send him their books for reviews in "The Literary Alcove."

Mr. Butler's literary style is distinguished for its sheer simplicity and utter truth, both in his imaginative concepts and his presentation of them. His poetry has been praised for its sturdy qualities and its distinguished technique.

Harold Vinal, editor of Voices, says: "Mr. Butler writes easily and well and his work gives promise of sturdier work to come."

There is an unadorned loveliness in the poetry of Alpheus Butler, which thrills, delights, awakens the most stirring emotions in the heart and soul. Alpheus Butler writes poetry with his eye upon a conception of beauty, as a sincere artist in quest of truth, using as the substance and material of his poetry both lyric thought and observations of the outer world of nature.

It is difficult to state in just which field he excels. He has produced exquisite word gems derived both from the inner world of a poet's philosophical musings and inner fancy and from a careful interpretative mind as well as from a keen and appreciative observation of nature, the marvels and wonders and beauties of growth.

Critical Comment Of "Twilight In The Country," one of the poems in "Make Way For Happiness," Prof. J. R. Hulbert of the University of Chicago says: "In excellent form . . . A pleasing, quiet effect not unlike Wordsworth."

Edith Mirick, editor of Star Dust, writes: "I, too, have enjoyed leading your poems in the various anthologies . . .

Your sonnets are excellent."

Leslie N. Jennings, contributor to The Nation and other books and periodicals, writes: "I've re-read your sonnets with keen enjoyment. 'Road to Rome' and 'Willow Pattern Tea House' are my favorites. The latter is particularly charming and colorful."

Harold Vinal, editor of Voices, says: "Mr. Butler in his introduction to 'The Parnassian' (by the younger literary generation )states that the book is issued purely as an adventure in literature and makes no claim to be more than just that.

As a literary adventure, as an expression of the mood and manners of the current younger set in writing it ably justifies itself. Mr. Butler is the high water mark in the collection. He writes easily and well and his work gives promise of sturdier work to come."

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His Invention A Boon to Dentist T

HETA LAMBDA seems ever to remain in the limelight of Alphadom.

Brother B. A. Rose, a Theta Lambdian, served Alpha Phi Alpha as general president for three years—three remarkable years of fraternal growth. Brother J. A. Parsons, Theta Lambdian, achieved national recognition when he won the Harmon award for science in 1926. Every Alpha man looks up to the designer of the fraternity shield, Brother J. A. Dunn, a Theta Lambdian. And now we doff our hat to Brother J. E. Bush, dentistinventor, also a Theta Lambdian.

In the last edition of the Sphinx, mention was made of the fact that during the convention, Brother Bush was busy demonstrating his wonderful invention to the Dayton Dental Society. The invention is a new type articulator, which makes possible the mounting of casts in 1-16 of the time required for mounting them with the old device. In addition to its time-saving property, it has other merits, namely: 1. It saves plaster.

2. Casts can be mounted and dismounted at will of the operator.

3. Cases can be flasked without the trimming down process necessary for that operation.

4. False bites can be corrected without dismounting the casts.

5. After obtaining the correct occusul by use of bite-plates, the bite then can be opened and closed without destroying the relation of the jaws anteriorly-posteriorly.

6. In selecting teeth for any given case, only models and bite need to be sent to dental depot, as models can be remounted there (dental-depot) on standard articulator. Teeth selected, model dismounted, and returned to dentist.

Dr. Bush received much praise for his unique invention when he demonstrated it before the branch of the American Dental Society. 'Twill be but a matter of a few months when a model of Dr. Bush's invention will be in the laboratory of every dentist who does his own laboratory work.

Dr. Bush was born in Louisiana. He graduated from Straight College in 1911, from Howard University in 1915 with the degree of D. D. S., passed the Ohio State Dental Board in 1916, and has practiced dentistry in Dayton since that time, with the exception of fifteen months in dental service of the U. S. Army.

At the present time, he is captain and dental surgeon of the 449 Infantry Reserves. He is a member of the dental staff of Montgomery County (Ohio) Children's Home and dental assistant at

By EARL P. TAYLOR, Theta Lambd Brother Jourdain's total number oi votes was the largest ever piled up f ° r an alderman in the history of Evanston because his total number of votes was larger than the combined number of votes received by any two candidates running from any of the other wardsCongratulations, Brother Jourdain! Alpha Phi Alpha is proud of you!

"Charges of a serious nature against incumbent aldermen and the administration of Evanston's affairs have been made since their election last Tuesday by the alderman-elect of the fifth w a r d Miss Daisy Sandidge and Edwin B. J ° u r ' dain, Jr.," the Chicago Herald-Examiner reports.

"In published utterances they have reiterated their desire to 'clean up' the city council and to rescue it from tn alleged ills that have beset it for so long. in their opinion.

Wars On Speakeasies DR. J. E. BUSH "Miss Sandidge asserted to her wellHis bite can be opened and closed with- wishers that she had no further political out destroying the relation of the jaws aspirations than to carry out her campaign platform. In brief: anteriorly-posteriorly. . . . " 'I want to break down the political machine that has ramifications in county and state affairs.

Kitchen speakLinden Center Clinic, Dayton. He is easies in my neighborhood are pauperpresident of the Dayton Branch N. A. izing the Negro population of Evanston.

A. C. P. and secretary of the SuperI will demand an immediate police inBuilding and Loan Association of that vestigation to learn why they are alcity. He is a member of the Dayton Dental Society, Ohio State Dental So- lowed to remain open. '"Besides that, I hope to force the ciety, and the American Dental Assocouncil to discontinue its practice of ciation. holding secret sessions and voting on a He was one of the seven persons rep- proposal after a debate in which the pubresenting Ohio at the funeral of Col. lic is left in the dark. I intend to see Chas. Young at Arlington Cemetery, that housing conditions in my ward are Washington, D. C. in 1922. improved and a large playground *s Brother Bush has served Theta Lamb- added to the district.' da in the capacity of president and secJourdain Hits Graft retary—secretary for four consecutive "Jourdain was equally vehement, being years. And, as he has served this chapter, he has likewise served the com- a little more bitter as he remembered his munity; and in turn is admired and re- promise of several weeks ago, on being spected by all Daytonians. His name ousted from the council, to seek 'vindicais deserving of a place in Theta Lamb- tion' at the polls.

He asserted: da's Hall of Fame. " 'The idea Evanston is a well-governed Yes, Brother Bush is very happily city is a joke. Chicago's river wards married wouldn't allow the petty attempts at corruption that are being practiced here at Evanston Reelects election time, as well as in the adminisBro. Jourdain tration of the city government generally(Continued from Page 10) " 'I won't ballyhoo the council with a cil. With the heavy Jourdain vote rolllot of reforms, but I'm going to insist on ing in from the third, fourth, and fifth a tightening of the loose strings and an precincts in the fifth ward last night the elimination of the smug complacency of victory of Miss Sandidge was practically our old residents that has allowed such assured, as the campaign of the two was conditions to prevail.' " openly waged on the same ticket."

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By WAYNE L. HOPKINS, Rho Chapter Date: One day in early February, 1932.

Time: About 2 p. m.

Place: Courtroom of the Montgomery County Court House, Norristown, Pa. Occasion: Trial of Edward H. B. AlI'n for murder of Francis Donaldson, 3rd.

Issue: Life of defendant.

Judge Howard Knight turns his gaze from the direction of the jury box and announces, "We shall now take a recess so that one of the jurors may obtain dental treatment; bring in the dentist."

Ye Dentist Arrives A tense silence pervades the courtroom as the bailiff unlocks the outer door, to make way for the doctor. As the door is opened, a glimpse of the huge crowd outside, which has not been able to gain admittance because the courtis filled to capacity, is obtained. A dapper, self-possessed, capable-looking individual of African origin enters, carrying a medicine kit and is ushered to the front of the courtroom, through the space reserved for counsel, past the jury box and on into the jury hall.

Gasps of amazement are heard in various parts of the room. Shortly afterwards the jurors file in and resume their places.

It is noticed that one looks rather wan.

"Do you feel equal to continuing now?" questioned the judge.

"I do," replied the juror.

"Proceed," said the judge, and the trial was again in progress.

This episode marked the first entrance into the famous Allen murder trial of Brother 0. Wilson Winters of Norristown. Every day during the remainder of the trial, which consumed a week, the scene was re-enacted w i t h Brother Winters playing the chief role, at least in the courtroom (it is presumed that the stricken juror was at least a co-star in the jury room where the treatments were administered.

A reporter in one of the daily papers, all of which incidentally printed reams concerning this trial, stated in his dispatch to his paper—"It was a day of many strange occurrences." (He then enumerated several items)—"A dentist was called for, and lo, when he appeared, it was clear that he was colored." But had this Philadelphia reported known of Dr. Winters' and of his standing in Norristown, he would not have deemed the occasion so strange, after all.

Native of Maryland O. Wilson Winters was born on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, son of the Rev. James H. and Mrs. Winters. He is

a graduate of Storer College, Howard, and Temple Universities. In June, 1931, he married Miss Esther Hall Jackson, a Philadelphia school teacher. Dr. Winters while at Howard, was a varsity debater and stalwart member of Beta.

He was a winner of a cash scholarship to Bowdoin College but declined to attend that institution because of his determination to study dentistry. He is a member of the Norristown Chamber of Commerce, visiting technician to Montgomery County institutions, a l e a d e r among twenty-seven Norristown dentists, twenty-six of whom are white; maintains a five-room office suite in a modern office building on the main street of the town.

He is the Pilgrimage chairman of the John Brown Memorial Asso c i a t i o n ; president of Odonto-Chirugical Society; member of the Philadelphia branch, N. A. A. C. P., and Citizens Club of Philadelphia; an Odd Fellow, Past Chief Antler of the Elks, 32nd degree Mason.

Some time speaker at general dental meetings at Temple University and at the Rittenhouse and Aldine Hotels.

He is a member of the staff of Mercy Hospital, honorary member of the Norristown Altruistic Club; Young Men's Business Association of Bryn Mawr; member of the National Medical Association and the American Medical Society.

One of the two Negro members of the Philadelphia Academy of Stomatology.

Brother Winters is corresponding secretary of Rho Chapter and Frat Fun Editor of the Sphinx.

He has attended and taken an important part in so many national conventions that I have lost track of the number. In Rho Chapter we look upon him as a fountain of perpetual and inexhaustible spiriti a fiat<-r par excellence and a good sport.

Regional Conventions (Continued from Page 13) sable to our success in the midst of continued expansion. As local units, represented by individual chapters, we are held together, for it is apparent in our regular monthly meetings that we are brothers, but it is also apparent that the progress of the general organization is halted by indifference and lack of cooperation. Brothers then tend to be financial in the local chapters and are often unfinancial with the general organization.

Let us then pull together and encourage every movement which puts us closer together. Alpha Phi Alpha and

Negro life as a whole need more of the movement toward the organizational existence, of which Graham Wallas has written as "the future art of rational corporate action."

I am calling upon the vice presidents and the presidents and secretaries of chapters to consider this proposal and to discuss among themselves and those with whom they come in contact plans for these meetings.

At a later period, I shall issue the official call for the assembly of these gatherings, together with definite rules governing them. Let us continue to regain the delinquent brothers, to revive the inactive chapters, and to give expression to our ideals in living creatively as an Alpha Brotherhood.

The First Step In The Way Out (Continued from Page 5) fore, the teachers, being the most important part of the school, it is their paramount duty, in absence or defiance of board policy or superintendent dictum, to inculcate into the makeup of AfroAmerican youth the ideals essential to its welfare—courage, "fixity," and service.

They are the most competently trained to carry on the work; the task is simply a part of their everyday activity. Moreover, they are free from the narrow influences which bear inevitably upon other modifying agencies; their position is one commanding respect and faith, an important aid in inspiration. Further, they come into contact regularly and intimately with the larger part of Afro-American youth at its most plastic period.

And by no means the least advantage in having teachers instill these emotionalized standards of conduct is that they have at command the materials or sources of idealization. For ideals are expressed in poetry, imaginative and expository prose, history, biography, fine arts, and social institutions. And here the trio of ideals suggested represents, at the most, awkward phrasing of beautiful passages and sentiments from the writings of DuBois, Woodson, McKay and others. However, it is not so much clarity of the idea involved but depth of feeling which is the deciding factor in successful instillation of ideals; intellectual worth is hardly as important as emotional warmth. And so, it may be concluded that Afro-American pedagogy, properly motivated and working with what psychologists call an emotional people would be pre-eminently successful in carrying on its task.

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The Alpha Hall of Farne^ T

HERE never was any question about whom Kappa Chapter would nominate for the Alpha Hall of Fame. The only one surprised by the result was the nominee himself, Brother William McNeil Bell. And when he tried to express his appreciation and gratification, he just choked and failed completely.

That, brothers, is the glorious character of this human dynamo, this fighting warrior of the gridiron. He accepts his honors almost ashamed that he is receiving his due recognition.

In just a few lines we can pass over the achievements that have won him greatest acclaim. For as one of the greatest linesmen of modern football since Duke Slater and Paul Robeson, he has been mentioned often in the pages of The Sphinx. There may be some who think Brother Bell is first in the heart of Kappa Chapter only because he is preeminent in football. These few paragraphs purport to correct that belief.

and enters enthusiastically into all of its affairs. In intramural athletics, he has represented the chapter on its track and basketball teams.

These are only some of the reasons why Kappa Chapter felt no hesitancy in naming this likable Akron, Ohio, youth as its outstanding member—the one who most nearly represents the typical, or rather the ideal, Alpha man.

But above all of this, Brother Bell, stripped of all his athletic and extracurricular laurels, would still be the

logical choice for the Hall of Fame. Congeniality, sincerity, modesty—these are three traits of character that make him first in the heart of Kappa Chapter. This is in humble acknowledgement; it is a hope and a prayer for Godspeed.

—T. Y.

Alpha Welcomes INITIATED AT ALPHA PHI: Frank Dodson, John James, Jr., John Julian, S. J. Mayfield, Hubert Webster Norris, and Robert Aaron Stout.

There probably is not another member of the chapter more active in its affairs, more interested in its welfare or more conscientious in seeing that what had to be done was done. In the Sphinx Club, Brother Bell was very efficient as secretary. Two weeks after he was initiated into the fraternity he was elected sergeant-at-arms. The next year he was chosen president ex-officio of the Sphinx Club.

He has served on or acted as chairman of countless committees during the past three years. And in spite of the time required for participation in varsity football and track, there is no brother in the chapter who gave more time to the duties assigned him than did Brother Bell.

Besides this, he organized and worked indefatigably during its first year or two to keep alive the Collegiate Council, an off-campus association of representatives of the colored fraternities and sororities at Ohio State.

He is, moreover, active in the Interracial Council at the university, and a pioneer in the campus Y. M. C. A. In this latter organization Brother Bell served as a member of the Freshman Sophomore, and Upperclass Cabinets and as chairman of the committee on interracial affairs.

Brother Bell is also a member of the Ohio State University "O" Association,

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The Alpha Hall of Fame F

ROM numerous outstanding members, Omieron Chapter saw fit to unanimously elect Brother Walter R. Talbor to represent the chapter in the Alpha Phi Alpha Hall of Fame.

This brother has been more energetic in behalf of Alpha Phi Alpha and the community than has, perhaps, any other brother in the history of the chapter. His record as president, and as a graduate student at Pittsburgh, speaks for itself.

LPHA THETA is e x c e p t i o n a l l y proud to be represented in the Alpha Hull of Fame by Brother Alfred H. Wilson. Incidentally I a n fortunate in having known Brother Wilson some years before bis Attendance al the University of Iowa, which pleases me much

nore to write concerning him. Brother Wilson came to the University of Iowa in September, 192C>, with aa exceptional record as a scholar, an athlete, a leader, and certainly as one active in social life.

He was pledged in the fall of 1926 and saw the light in Alpha Phi Alpha in the following spring. Since that time Brother "Al" has taken an active part in campus and fraternity life.

Upon his entrance at the university he immediately became interested in making Iowa's varsity football squad, but was hindered by injuries received while practicing which were of sufficient seriousness to retire him from further progress as a football star. Brother "Al" returned, however, in the fall of '27 and took up boxing, at which he proved 'imle a success, having tied for the univoisity Championship, Like most tightcis he knew when to quite and after winning these honors, quit he did.

ALFRED H. WILSON

•lis fighting spirit did not end here, but found outlet in other a c t i v i t i e s . brother "Al" became president of the Student Forum in 1928. During his Presidency the Forum became a member of the Inter-Church Council w h i c h broadened the activities of the Forum and stimulated interest among its members. Brother "Al" also served as freshman advisor, in which capacity he again demonstrated his ability to direct and lead others.

He has also served on various committees, namely; the rushing committee, 'he social committee, and the educational committee. As a social chairman, Broth"Al" w a s exceptionally talented. We °we him much for his untiring efforts in t a k i n g Alpha Theta outstanding for its social functions and its recognition thruout the state.

II.- has always been among those who have spoken at mass ""'"'inus and broadcasted over WSUI llui ' n g educational week. He is at prcs''"' Chapter auditor and head of the chapter's social activities.

As a scholar Brother "Al" is "one."

He has been among the few brothers who bave helped to hold Alpha Thota's scholastic average at the top ranks. He received the bachelor's degree in January,

WALTER IUCHARD TALBOT 1981, with a major in chemistry. He is now doing graduate work and in June he will receive the degree of master of science. Brother Wilson is expecting to teach chemistry. His record at Iowa is a sure indication of his future success.

—KENNETH R. O'NEAL

Brother Talbot is a native Pittsburgher and has received all of his formal education in schools of this city. At Peabody High he was a letterman in track, was president of both the Hi-Y Club and the Douglass Literary Society, was semifinalist in the oratorical contest, and graduated with high honors in June, 1927, in a class of 365 students.

In the fall of that year he entered the University of Pittsburgh, enrolling in the college. In the early part of 192S he was pledged to Alpha Phi Alpha, and at the first meeting of the twelve pledgees he was elected president of the Sphinx Club.

Through his insistence upon detailed planning, the Sphinx dtnee in honor of the fraternity developed into the high-point of the collegiate social season. On June 16, 1928, he became a brother.

Brother Talbot continued his honor work, and by virtue of having the highest average of any Negro freshman at Pittsburgh, he won the Sigma Pi Phi prize scholarship.

The devotion he displayed to the fraternity in the next few months was great enough to have him, a neophyte, unanimously elected to chapter secretary for 1929 and appointed to the responsible position of rushing chairman. For his efficiency as secretary, Brother Talbot was accorded an unanimous vote for president of Omieron for 1930.

At the end of his junior year he was elected to Pi Tau Phi, honorary fraternity, becoming its second colored member. He was active on the campus in the Interracial Commission and the Mathematics Club. The Pitt Lyceum, forum of all local college s t u d e n t s , elected him its president for his senior year. The prime founder of the AlphaOmega Interfraternity Council of Pittsburgh was Brother Talbot.

Toward the end of 1930 he was elected to succeed himself as president of Omieron, the vote again being unanimous.

In June of 1931, he graduated from Pitt with honors having majored in mathematics and minored in physics. At the same time he was awarded the Graduate Council scholarship in Mathematics at

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The Alpha Hall of Fame Pittsburgh for work toward his master's matics and physics and into further study degree, which he plans to receive in Au- of these subjects. gust of this year.

Omicron is justly proud of this brothThen in November, at election time, er who has devoted himself whole-heartBrother Talbot was again elected unani- edly to the ideals and the cause of Alpha mously to the presidency of Omicron Phi Alpha, and for Brother Walter R. for 1932, becoming the first man in this Talbot, Omicron opens a niche in the chapter's nineteen years of existence Alpha Hall of Fame. ever to have the chair three years.

He was later chosen senior delegate to the Cincinnati convention.

During the past two and a half years he has served by common consent as associated editor to The Sphinx. He was selected also as a delegate from Pittsburgh to the Intercollegiate Student Conference at Washington and Jefferson College in March, 1932.

In spite of his scholastic attainments, Brother Talbot found time to be active outside of school. He has appeared in public debates on questions ranging from "The Democracy of Public School Systems" to "Amos 'n Andy," and has spoken on numerous programs ofttimes representing Alpha Phi Alpha. At the last Easter symposium of the local Delta Sigma Theta chapters, he spoke in that capacity. He has participated in numerous civic and institutional movements, such as Vocational Opportunity Week and Negro Achievement Week; and around the Y. M. C. A. he has been quite active, having been club leader of s e v e r a l E. SHEPHARD WRIGHT groups, productive worker in three membership campaigns, and last summer asLPHA PI LAMPDA CHAPTER presisted Brother Joshua Rose at the local sents with justifiable pride, certain Y's camp. Three summers before he had notations concerning the life and activibeen a leader at the Detroit Y's camp ties of Brother E. Shephard Wright, its under Brother Thos. Smith. nominee to the Alpha Hall of Fame.

In his almost four years in Alpha Phi "Shep," as he is familiarly known, was Alpha, Brother Talbot has never been born in New Haven, Connecticut, receivlate to a meeting and has missed only ing his elementary and high school educaone Omicron event of any sort, not count- tion in the public schools of that city. ing his frequent attendance at pledge During his high school days Brother meetings and meetings of the graduate Wright was a star athlete, participating chapter. The confidence of the brothers in football, basketball, baseball, and sochas been expressed by genuinely unani- cer. His first impressions of Alpha Phi mous votes to every office he has held. Alpha were made by his contact with As an executive, Brother Talbot has • •Brothers A. Waymon Ward and Emory been thoughtful and has guided the B. Smith, then of Zeta Chapter. chapter wisely and well. He simplified The impressions made on him by these rushing and pledging by writing a new brothers were so powerful, that from the chapter constitution, which has to con- first day of his college career at Howard form to more sets of rules than, perhaps, University, "Shep's" whole heart and that of any other chapter; he reorgan- soul were wrapped up in Alpha. Beta ized the chapter's internal structure, Chapter quickly realized his sterling changed the attitude toward the pledge characteristics and initiated him in 1920. club to one of instruction, and gathered His ability brought him, during his years data on the chapter's history. Much of at Howard, the offices of house manager, the chapter's success is due to his sep- steward, and treasurer. aration of his personal likes and dislikes Brother Wright's athletic activities at from the duties of president.

Howard were largely confined to basketHis future plans will probably carry ball. He was a varsity letterman in this him into the teaching fields of mathe- sport for four years, and was also assist-

ant manager during his last year. He was an important cog in that great machine of the early twenties, the Beta Lightning Five. During his spare nights, "Shep" found time to aid- the Carlisle basketball team to roll up its impressive record.

After graduating at Howard University, Meharry Medical College of Nashville, Tennessee, became the seat ot Brother Wright's activities. During his stay there, he not only applied himseli diligently to his medical studies, but also became very active fraternally. That his athletic prowess remained with him is attested by his activity with the basketball team of Chi Chapter.

After receiving his M. D. in 1926, "Shep" spent a year as interne in the Lincoln Hospital at Durham, N. C, after which he came to Winston-Salem, N. C.» where he has practiced ever since.

Brother Wright's activities while in Winston-Salem may be classed under three heads: professional, community and club activities, and fraternal. His knowledge and skill in medicine have gained for him a splendid practice, which keeps him busy most of his waking hours. He has the distinction of being medical examiner for the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company. Although a general practitioner, he leans toward obstetrics and gynecology. He is an active member of the Twin-City and Old North State Medical Societies.

Brother Wright has taken an active part in all community projects and was very recently elected to the committee of management of the Winston-Salem *• M. C. A. Incidentally, his presence on the varsity Y. M. C. A. basketball team had quite a bit to do with the team's success during the various seasons that he has played. It is, however, within the realms of Alphadom that Brother Wright has made his greatest contributions. When he arrived in this city i n 1927, the nearest chapter to the city was in Greensboro, N. C. Owing to the inconvenience of getting to the meetings of Kappa Lambda, it was felt that there should be a graduate chapter in Winston-Salem. With this in mind, we held a meeting and all agreed to become financial in order that we might petition the general organization to set us apart aa a graduate chapter.

The brothers kept their pledges and by June, 1929, we had in our midst nine financial Alpha men, all fired with the enthusiasm and spirit that characterizes Alpha men. The petition was sent in> but for some reason or other, no action was taken on it. To make matters

THE SPHINX worse, several brothers, who had been leading figures in the fight to establish a chapter, were called away to other more verdant battlefields, thus depriving us of the leadership so necessary to success. >The inevitable result was that when the next financial year (1930) rolled around, it found the brothers unfinancial again; "right back where we started from"; that is, all except B r o t h e r Wright. Seeing the neeessity and possibility of a splendid graduate chapter in Winston-Salem, lie remained financial with the general organization and began the upward climb.

Brother Wright began to visit the brothers and urge them to again become financial in order that our dreams of a graduate chapter might be realised.

Many of us felt that it is a wise man who remembers not to "Let the same bee sting him twice" and consequently we shied away from an additional investment in such a doubtful enterprise.

We were finally persuaded to attend a meeting in Brother Wright's office and before leaving, we had effected a temporary organization. One by one we were touched by Brother Wright's example and before long we were able to say that we were 100'/r financial with the general organization.

We then proceeded to renew our petition for a graduate chapter, and this time our efforts were crowned with success.

One beautiful evening in May, 1981, Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter became a reality. The uniting enthusiasm and effort of Brother Wright had triumphed over all difficulties.

Brother Wright's efforts in bringing back into the fold brothers who had strayed away has received recognition from the general officers. In a recent communication to this chapter, Brother J. H. B. Evans, general secretary, made the following statement: "I have told our general president of your excellent work in reclaiming lost brothers. I told him it was impossible for an Alpha man to come in your vicinity without being urged to affiliate with your chapter."

We feel this to be a well-deserved testimonial to Brother Wright, the guiding spirit in the birth and growth of Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter.

In private life "Shop" is just one of the boys. He and his charming wife, the former Miss Nell Brooks, whom he married in 19:10, are very prominent socially.

His main hobbies are athletics, mystery stories, and contract bridge.

—GEORGE NEWELL JOSEPH D. BIBB, militant editor of the Chicago Whip and advocate of the "BuyWhero-You-Oan-Work" movement, was a candidate for representative in the Illinois Genera] Assembly.

He was not nominated in the primary.

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OVERCOMING OBSTACLES

M.AUDE HENDERSON GORDON, secretary, Beta Beta Chapter, was fern ^ in Poms Jamaica, British West Indies, October 7, 1900. After attending he served as apprentice to a cobbler and pll„lic school, 'until the age of fourteen, ';„ Z tear, had mastered the rudiments of the shoemakmg trade In the summer W16 WWtf), he came to the United States and in the fall of the same year loanL * 5 ' s c h o o l * * * * * «« Oakioood Junior College, Huntsvdle, Alaiama,1 academy 'operated by the Seventh-Day Advents denomination.

Durina the years 1917-1921, Brother Gordon repaired shoes during the school t*J 7i h — »0« books in order to secure fund, for schooling.

In t Z ' a t s • rs out of school because of Randal difficulty he matr.c l.Mb, ajui -s in . „,/ ,..-... Nebraska, with the hope of completing a

;;:;.;!;:;,.;L',.:::;:,: M S i S t f S S -«~*- *—*— * lack of finance. . . . ,, t tIn 1928 he matriculated at the University of Nebraska ,« the college of art, andsciltl lictma philosophy and sociology as majors. He became a member l^BeTZa S S i *f Alia Phi Alpha in 1928 and « . elected secretary of the chapter iv idnch position he is now serving his fourth term.

In ,,28 he Hi-came a member of the Cosmopolitan Club. In 1929 he teas elected president of the Nebraska Chapter of Corda Fratres, the association of Comnopol\Z Cabs of America, which office he holds at present. Brother Gordon will re,.,;,, h;s A. B. degree m Jane, 1982, and mill do work in the field of social service.

Brother Qordm was, two years ago, made assistant pastor at Qui„n Chapel A. M. E. Church in which capacity he officiates at present,

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By O. WILSON WINTERS Frat Pun Editor APRIL SHOWERS Here lie the bones of Mary Jones For whom men held no terrors.

Born a maid, she died a maid, No hits, no runs, no errors. * * * Little boy, pair of skates, Hole in ice, golden gates.

* * * Here lies the body of Motor Jake, Tread softly as you pass.

He thought his foot was on the brake Lo! it was on the gas.

* * * I clean and dye To satisfy Both you and I. —Sign in Ninth St. Window And why not try— Excuse the hammer— To satisfy The rules of grammar?

* * * A little loving is a dangerous thing, It's quite exasperating.

And free love is the costliest kind When lawyers start debating.

* * * Twinkle, twinkle little star, How I wonder what you are.

Up above the world so high, What care I, oh, what care I?

* * * Tragedy in a Nutshell Mule in a barnyard, lazy and sick Boy with a pin on the end of a stick.

Boy jabbed the mule—mule gave a lurch— (Services Monday at the M. E. Church).

MAY FLOWERS Hiccoughs are often messages from departed spirits. * * * Question of time—"How old is Ann Domini?" * * * Seems though the piccolo player can carry a tune easier than the tuba* player.

* * * DID HE MET MAD???

Brother Attorney Austin Norris of Rho Chapter asked a conferee, Ralph Jones, what fraternity a certain frat pin Jones was wearing represented. Jones proudly said, "Phi Beta Sigma." "Oh, no," said Norris, "that couldn't be. My ash man wears a pin like that!"

In America the ads say, "Next to my skin I like B. V. D. the best." In Turkey they say, "Next to my skin I hate soap and water."

* * * Falling off in marriages is undoubtedly due to depression.

—News Note.

Wrong: That which rushed me into matrimony was also a little depression— a dimple, in fact.

* * *

Brother Tanner Moore was presiding: Brother So and So was making a perennial speech. Brother Umpton arose and complained that the members couldn't hear back where he was seated. Said Brother Moore, "Sit down, b r o t h e r you're in luck!"

* * * SUMMER BREEZES "What is your idea of rigid economy?"

"A dead Scotsman." * * * French Maid (to inquiring friend): ( "Oui, Madame is ill but ze doctaire haf pronounce it something very trifling Friend: "Oh, I a m s o relieved, for I was really anxious about her. What does the doctor say the trouble i s ? " French Maid: "Let me think. It was something leetle. Ah, I haf it now. Ze doctaire say zat madame has ze smallpox."

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Senator Ignatz, speaking at political meeting: "Fellow citizens, I am proud to say I was one of those dollar-a-year men during the war." A heckler yells, "Oh yeah, I bet the government is still suing you for a refund of ninety-five cents."

Minnie Dumbbell was taking notes. She flunked because she wrote what she thought she heard. This is what she wrote:— A lot of Englishmen were shut up i" the Black Hole of Calcutta with one small widow; only four got out alive.

Achilles was a boy whose m o t h e r dipped him in the river Stinx until he was intolerable.

A Protestant is a woman who g e t s her living through an immortal life.

The grasshopper passes through all the stages of life, from infancy to adultery.

Martin Luther died a horrible death.

He was excommunicated by a bull.

The Colonel's lady and Judy O'Grady are sisters under their clothes.

Lazarus used to eat the crumbs that fell from the rich man's stable.

A litre Is a nest of young puppies.

In Christianity a man can only have one wife; this is called Monotony.

Before a man could become a monk he had to have his tonsils taken out.

This is what the professor really said: In the Middle Ages the Pope had great secular power. Interviewed by the reporters Roosevelt was castigated by Taft.

And this is what she wrote: In the Middle Ages, the Pope had great sexual powers. In full view of the reporters Roosevelt was castrated

by Taft.

"Honi soit qui mat y pense."

* * * The night was supreme. Old Luna was beaming down in all its glory. John drove over to the side of the road and Sighed, "Two minds with but a single thought." "You brute," cr.ed little Nell, "let me out this instant."

* * * A chambermaid in a small hotel was tipped $2 not to give away to the other guests, that a couple which had just arrived was newly man-led. Going along the corridor, a woman guest stopped her and said, "Honeymoon couple in the end suite, aren't they, Mary?"

Loyal to the $2, Mary replied: "No, madam, you're wrong. Thev're just friends." * * * DEBUNKING HISTORY Professor Nincompoop was lecturing;

DR. VERNON A. WILKERSON (See page 23)

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Significant A Ipha News DR. VERNON A. WILKERSON went to Howard University in April to head the department of physiological chemistry and to become director of research.

He was awarded his Ph. D. degree on March 17, \\r.\2, at the University of Minnesota and was publicly commended hy the dean of the graduate school for having had the highest average of any one whom he had known to receive that highest degree.

Brother Wilkerson was the highest ranking student in the 1922 class at the University of Kansas. In 1926 he received his M. I), degree from the University of Iowa, where again he graduated with highest honors. From Iowa he went to the General Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., for his interneship. From there he went to the Wheatley Hospital of that city as house surgeon.

In January, 1930, Brother Wilkerson matriculated at Minnesota to make a study of embryonic growth with special reference to nitrogen compounds, under close supervision of the internationally known authority on animal protein, Dr.

R. A. Gorton.

house in Washington. Beta announces that it is willing to send copies of the Beta Sphinx Clubs recently introduced pledge club song to any chapter desiring it—Beta thinks it's that good, which is a eood recommendation. * « * * * NU CHAPTER continues to lead the fraternities on the Lincoln University (Pa.) campus in scholarship. Seventeen brothers there are in the first or second

ALPHA THETA CHAPTER at the

honor groups. »

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JAMES DORSEY, Nu Chapter, has directed the Lincoln University (Pa-) Glee Club on successful tours of the Middle Atlantic and New England States. * * * * W. SMITH of Nu Chapter has been elected captain Of the Lincoln (Pa.) University soccer team for next season, and will probably coach the team as the present coach is leaving Lincoln in June.

It was in this field that

he studied for his Ph. D. * * * MU CHAPTER on April 12 celebrated the :20th anniversary of its existence.

• • • H. VON AVERY, winner of an Alpha scholarship, now at the University of Minnesota, is chairman of the Bi-Racial Commission, a member of the executive committee of the Student Forum, and actively connected with other prominenl campus organisations. He is an honor Student and will graduate in June with » major in political science. Although " u s M u Chapter brother is an undergraduate he is allowed to do special work in international law. * * » BETA CHAPTER is planning to be host to the Eastern Regional Convention of the fraternity in December. Brother Chas. H. Wesley, general president, and Brother J. H. B. Evans, general secretary, have been working with the chapter in making preliminary plans for the gathering, which will be the first one 111 the East since the fraternity adopted the biennial plan for national conventions.

• » • THE SPHINX CLUB of Beta presented the chapter with a bookcase and a Bicentennial lamp as their contribution toward the building up of B chapter library in the beautiful Beta Mu Lambda

GEORGE DICKERSON, Nu Chapter, an instructor in English and an honor student in the field of science, and M. CLINTON FELTON, another honor student, have qualified for Beta Kappa Chi scientific society at Lincoln (Pa.) University. Brothers Dickerson, Felton, and F. Laurence Templeton also qualified for Phi Lambda Sigma, honorary English society. * * *

L. F. PALMER L. F. PALMER, of Zeta Lambda Chapter, is principal of Huntington High School, the only Virginia high school now approved by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. It was the only one in the state which applied that was rated. Brother Palmer is a vice president of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools, president of the Second District Teachers Association embracing Tidewater Virginia, and editor of the Virginia State Teachers Bulletin.

State University of Iowa celebrated its tenth anniversary on March 11. * * * JAMES HAMLETT, a graduate student in journalism at the University of Kansas, at Lawrence, has taken over the ownership of the Topeka Plaindealer, and has made a great improvement in the size and quality of the paper. He is a member of Upsilon Chapter. » * * THETA CHAPTER in Chicago is redecorating its chapter house. * * * WILLIAM H. HAYES and former JUDGE ALBERT GEORGE were unsuccessful candidates for nomination for judgeships in the April primary elections in Chicago. Brother George, who served as judge for six years, is at present a member of the Illinois Board of Pardons and Paroles, one of the highest appointive offices in the state. * * * ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA Chapter successfully presented the Bennett College Quartette as the feature of its third annual scholarship concert. » * * LEON DE KALB, head of the music department at Palmer Memorial Institute at Sedalia, N. C , is an accomplished violinist and has been favorably received in several recitals. * * * VICTORY R. DALY, Washington, D. C , author of "Not Only War," a popular war novel, already is at work on a second novel. He is a member of Mu Lambda Chapter. * * * DR. B. ANDREW ROSE, former national president, is back in Dayton, Ohio after six weeks of special study of various diseases in hospitals in Little Rock, Ark. * * * ALPHA MU CHAPTER at Evanston, 111., finished the basketball season with only one defeat marked against it, that at the hands of Kappa Alpha Psi.

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JOHN HAREWOOD and MARVIN F. TARPLEY of Xi Chapter have been elected to Sen Mar Rekh, senior honorary scholastic fraternity at Wilberforce University. * * * ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER this year sponsored a traveling basketball team which played college and fraternity quintets. It was regarded as a successful venture despite the fact that every contest was lost.

* * * ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER at Denver, Colorado, had done commendable work in social welfare lines, working through a committee composed of 0. L. Lawson, Dr. P. J. Oliver, and Dr. W. Fountain.

The chapter has "adopted" a destitute family, administering weekly services and bringing it back to a more desirable social level. The chapter is listed as one of the city's relief agencies.

* * * ALPHA IOTA brothers are leaders in the basketball world in Denver, as the chapter's news letter will tell the brothers in detail.

* * * RUSSELL A. LANE, who has been acting principal for the past two years of Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis, Ind., was appointed principal at the beginning of the current semester.

Brother Lane received his A. B. degree from Brown University, a LI. B. degree from the University of Dayton Law School, an M. A. from the University of Indiana, and has studied in Germany.

For some time he was principal of the academy of Wilberforce University, prior to going to Indianapolis. Attucks is one of the largest high schools for Negroes in the country, having a faculty of seventy and a student body of sixteen hundred. * » * DR. ROSCOE C. GILES of Chicago was secretary of the American Medical Association in Vienna during his recent sojourn in Austria. * * * CHARLES A. UKKERD, Beta Chapter, tied for the highest individual scholarship record at Howard University during the autumn quarter, the university registrar recently announced.

Winter quater records are not yet available.

Sharing Ukkerd's honors was Charles Sumner Lofton, an Omega Psi Phi man.

Alpha Phi Alpha was third in the fraternity scholarship standing during the autumn quarter. Omega was first with an average of 78.93, and Kappa Alpha Psi was second with an average of 77.64.

Alpha's average was 77.6.

Phi Beta Sigma was last with an average of 77.56.

Alpha was only 1.31 points from first place and only .02 points from second place,

PETE TYSON of the senior law class has been elected "chief justice" of the Law School at Howard University.

* * * H. A. WASHINGTON of the senior medical class at Howard has been appointed as an interne at Harlem Hospital from July 1, 1932.

* * * R. PATTERSON PERRY is now preparing his dissertation which will be presented to the graduate faculty of the University of Iowa in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of doctor of philosophy in chemistry. Brother Perry received his B. A. degree with highest honors from Johnson C. Smith University in 1925. In 1927 the University of Iowa conferred upon him the degrees of master of science.

At present Brother Perry is at the University of Iowa, on leave of absence from Prairie View State College, Prairie View, Texas, at which institution he is professor of chemistry and director of the science laboratories. On September I, 1932, Brother Perry will return to Prairie View to continue his research in chemistry. Also "attending" the University here is "Fritz," Brother Perry's big German police dog.

DR. WILLIAM J. WOODLIN, one of the oldest brothers of Kappa Chapter. and one of its most enthusiastic graduate supporters, died in Columbus, Ohio, since the last issue of The Sphinx. Among several gifts to various organizations, most of them charitable, he left $100 to Kappa Chapter. The remainder of his estate was placed in a trust fund for a student loan fund for Ohio State a"nd Michigan State students.

* * *

WALTER PAYTON was elected cocaptain of the 1932 Howard University football team. Bro. 'Klotz' plays tackle.

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DR. A. C. MCINTYRE, of A l P h a Lambda Chapter, Louisville, Ky., died °" March 30, and the entire community aw the chapter and fraternity to which he belonged suffered a great loss. He waone of the most prominent physicians the state, and at the time of his demise was president of the Kentucky Sta e Medical Association, state medical examiner for the Pythians, a trustee of the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, and resident physician at the Lakeland Insane Asylum. He is survived by his widow, who is a member of the city public brary system.

* * * AMONG OTHER graduate brothers at Iowa are Walter M. Booker, Henry Marshall, Raphael Eugene Tisdale, James E. Taylor, and Alfred Hector Wilson (s et ' Hall of Fame). Brother Booker received the B. A. degree from Morehous College in 1928, taught one year at Leland College, Baker, Louisiana, and waassociate professor of biology and assistant coach at Prairie View State <-*° lege. Brother Booker is doing K r a d u a j e work in zoology and biochemistry. is a member of Alpha Rho Chapter.

Brother Marshall received the B. ' degree from West Virginia State Collet^ in 1930, having majored in chemistry a" zoology. He is now doing graduate woi at the University of Iowa in zoologyBrother Marshall is a member of Ml' Zeta Chapter.

1 r'S

DR. DEHAVEN

HINKSON

DR. DEHAVEN HINKSON, accompanied by his wife and two children, sailed for Europe on March 24, to be abroad a year. He will pursue postgraduate work in Paris, Vienna, and Berlin. Brother Hinkson holds a scholarship from the Barnes Foundation of Merion, Pa.

Brother Tisdale received the bacheioi degree from Morehouse College in I 9 ' He is a candidate for the M. S. d e g r in August 1932 and is doing his gradua work in Zoology and Botany. BrotW Tisdale was the first Negro to speak be* fore the Journal Club, a graduate organization of the zoology departme" • Brother Tisdale's topic was "The Mechanism of Mitosis." He is a member Alpha Rho Chapter.

Brother Taylor is a member of AlP Theta having received the bachelor's gree from the University of Iowa in Wi ' Brother Taylor taught the last two yea r s at Langston University( Langston, Okl*" in the department of biology. He wj receive the degree of master of science > biology in June.

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THE SPHINX ARCHIE BURRELL is the president. of the freshman law class, while L 0 RKNZO HENDERSON is the president of the sophomore law class, at Howard. * * * DR. CHAS S. JOHNSON of Fisk University is making a study of the distribution and occupations of college graduates for the General Education Board.

The information he is Making to get is as follows: name, present address, occupation, college, first degree and year, higher degree and from what college or professional school. Brothers who have not been reached through their chapters for this information are requested to send it to Brother Johnson.

* * * IRVING A. DERBIGNY, a graduate of Talladega College and head of the department of chemistry there, received in April his doctor of philosophy degree from Columbia University in New York.

Brother Dr. Derbigny was elected to Sigma Xi honorary scientific society last fall. He will return to Talladega in the fall.

* * * * GEORGE W. B. CONRAD was presented with a gold button by the Cincinnati division of the Pennsylvania Railroad in recognition of fifty years of faithful service. Ho began working for the railroad in 1882 when he was a boy of 12, as a messenger. For the past 29 years he has been assistant in the bureau of claims of the legal department.

The January 16 issue of the Cincinnati Times-Star contained a Feature article about this Alpha Alpha Chapter brother. » * * * THEODORE M. BERRY, former national vice-president of Alpha Phi Alpha, and energetic Alpha Alpha Chapter brother, passed the Ohio State bar examination during the winter. "Ted" had also been elected president of the Cincinnati N. A. A. C. P. branch.

JOSEPH

* * * * T. SIMMS completed

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building construction course at Chicago Technical College early this year with high honors. * * * * PI CHAPTER has undertaken a valuable project: the study of conditions responsible for the low scholarship standards of Cleveland's Central High School, mostly Negro-attended, with a view to improving its status.

* * * * PHI CHAPTER at Ohio University, Athens, is climaxing efforts to be recognized by the Interfraternity Council. On April fifth, represented by Marcus Hall and Charles Clarke, it debated with Tau Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Brother Clark, incidentally, is the now president of the Athens junior branch of the N. A. A. C. P.

MARCUS HALL of Phi Chapter was an outstanding member of the cast of a play given by the Playshop at Ohio University. * * * * BETA DELTA CHAPTER at South Carolina State College celebrated its third anniversary appropriate 1 y o n March 23. * * * * JAMES ALBRITTAN, Omicron Chapter's vice-president, represents it on the Pittsburgh Interfraternity Council. f

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MELVIN GOODE, who made such a wonderful impression at the last convention as Omicron's delegate, is circulation manager for a paper catering to the Pittsburgh suburbs—The Little Voice. » » • » FRANK E. BOLDEN, the only Negro member of Pittsburgh student band of 145 pieces, has earned his honorary activities key, awarded by the university.

* * ** WOODY HARRIS and MARSHALL LEWIS arc veteran varsity track men at Pittsburgh upon whom the university is depending for many points during the

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FRANK BAKER of Duquesne University and Omicron Chapter is a dash man on the varsity and expected to help Duquesne to many victories. * * * * OMICRON CHAPTER'S educational campaign this year will be marked by the awarding of the first Harold C. Morrison Memorial Prize in its essay contest. * * * * RAYMOND PACE ALEXANDER, attorney-at-law, in February gave a lecture at the meeting of Psi Chapter in Philadelphia. His lecture was accompanied by a showing of motion pictures made on his recent trip to Russia. Brother Alexander is a member of Rho Chapter.

* * * * JAMES PEACOCK of Psi has been honored by election to the captaincy of the Temple University track team in Philadelphia.

* * * * BETA THETA CHAPTER was duly established at Bluefield State Teachers College, Bluefield, W. Va., on March 5, L932, by Brother H. L. Dickason, deputized by Eastern Vice-President Thomas H. Henderson.

* * * * BETA KAPPA CHAPTER was duly established at Langston University, Langston, Okla., on March 12, 1932, by Brother T. M. Harris of Tulsa, Okla. * * * * C. T. SIMPSON, of Alph Beta, who received his M. S., from the State University of Iowa last summer, is now

head of the department of chemistry a t Straight College, New Orleans, La.

* * * * EARL and RUDOLPH MOSES are both working on their Ph. D.'s at the University of Chicago this year. Both are members of Sigma Lambda at New Orleans where Earl is on leave from Straight College and Rudolph from New Orleans University. Both have General Education Board scholarships. Brother Earl Moses has been made an assistant research instructor in the department of sociology at Chicago and is on salary at the university.

* * * * SIGMA LAMBDA brothers are proud of the fact that the recently completed first unit of Dillard University, FlintGoodrich Hospital, has a larger representation of brothers on its staff than has any other fraternity.

* * * * ALPHA PHI CHAPTER at Clark University has secured a spacious room in Leete Hall, the administration building, for the purpose of carrying on fraternal activities. Attractively decorated and furnished, it has been christened "The Oasis." * * * * ARNOLD WALKER of Beta Beta Chapter has been elected vice-president of the University of Nebraska Y. M. C. A. * * * * CLAUDE GORDON of Beta Bet Chapter is president of the University of Nebraska Cosmopolitan Club. * * * « ALPHA TAU entertained at its fourth meeting this year for William "Bill" Bell, Ohio State University football star.

He was presented with a bronze trophy symbolic of his achievements. Brother Bell is also the Kappa Chapter nominee for the Alpha Hall of Fame.

* * * * LUTHER R. JOHNSON of Alpha Tau was one of the two chief speakers at the Akron, Ohio Interracial Council's' meeting held for the purpose of improving race relations. Brother Johnson, speaking of the Negro, was allowed twice the time allotted to him. * » * * The REV. S. M. RILEY, JR., pastor of the Centenary M. E. Church, Akron, Ohio, on April 10, was honored by his Alpha Tau brothers in recognition of his outstanding work in the community. * * * « ALPHA TAU CHAPTER'S basketball team was declared the fraternity champion of the Akron territory. * * * E. M. LANCASTER, attorney-at-law, is a candidate for the Ohio Legislature.

He is a member of Alpha Tau at Akron.

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W. NAPOLEON RIVERS, Alpha Beta Chapter, professor of modern languages at Talladega College, Talladega, Ala., contributed an article on "Toussaint L'Overture in French Drama" in the April number of Opportunity. Brother Rivers is to receive his doctor's degree from Cornell University this June. He has been elected to Phi Beta Kappa. » * * * DR. FRED D. PATTERSON, Nu Lambda Chapter, has been awarded a graduate fellowship in veterinary medicine at Cornell University for the year 1932-33. Brother Patterson received his degree of doctor of veterinary medicine at Iowa State College, taught a t Virginia State College and at Tuskegee Institute, and this year has been studying at Cornell on a Rosenwald fellowship. The new grant will enable him to complete his residence requirements for the doctor of philosophy degree. *

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ELMER ANDERSON CARTER, Alpha Gamma Chapter, editor of Opportunity, has written and is now running in his magazine a very interesting ser-

ies of biographical sketches of Negroes who have smashed the color line in various fields of activity.

HENRY FERGUSON of Alpha Afc* Chapter and Mrs. Ferguson are the pa ents of a baby girl born on March 1"

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PAUL ROBESON'S recent tour was a series of triumphs for the "stalwart" baritone. Throughout the East and West he was given great ovations by the musical public and lavish applause from the music critics; and in New York, Town Hall was sold entirely out the three times he appeared there. A special feature of his latest offerings has been his singing of Russian songs, but these, too, were lauded by the press. Brother Robeson is now rehearsing for the revival of Ziegfield's "Show Boat," which he originally made a stellar production by his singing of "01' Man River." Occasionally, he may be heard in national radio broadcasts.

Cupid's Corner SIGMA LAMBDA CHAPTER reports that Brothers Cherie, C. C. Haydel.i Young, E. Moses, and Blanchet are all fathers now.

I r Aiv,i„> Rhr. Chantpr Morehouse College.

The above ,s the personnel of Alpha Rho C h a p t e • M ° « h o » se Co Colston, Hugh Gloster, William H a r m o n , W. b " Sullivan, M e v Milton White, and Frederick Brooks.

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W. E. BELTON was married last s"" 1 ' mer to Miss Zelda Blanchet of New Orleans. Brother Belton is head of chemistry department at New One"'University. He got his M. S. degree » chemistry from the State University ° Iowa last summer.

* » * * DR. J. FELTON BROWN was marn<-^ in December to Miss Josie Collins. member of Sigma Lambda at New leans, Brother Brown has moved W medical offices to Baton Rouge, Lawhere he and Mrs. Brown now live.

* * * * ATTORNEY A. P. TUREAUD recently married Miss Lucille DeJoie. A* ter honeymooning in Cuba, Brother a Mrs. Tureaud are now living in the11 beautiful home at 1975 Rocheblave Sfe New Orleans, La. Brother Tureaud is member of Sigma Lambda Chapter.

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Evanston Reelects Rro. Jourdain (Continued from Page 16) Success in Politics William Pickens, in an Associated N e gro P r e s s a r t i c l e w r i t t e n before the notable victory of Brother .Jourdain, said: "On April 5, 1032, E v a n s t o n , 111., will a g a i n vote on the election of members of the city council, and it looks as if they mean to send the young colored

man, Jourdain, back to thai body. The I pie, white and colored, elected Jourdain a p e a r a g o , g i v i n g him the biggest vote of the three c a n d i d a t e s running from his ward,—the other two being white.

Only two could be elected, and t h e r e f o r e J o u r d a i n and the white man next to him were successful.

Then i m m e d i a t e l y plans were started to get J o u r d a i n out of the office; it w a s discovered that some ballots were w r o n g ly ma iked, as is true in all elections, and although, on t h e r e - c \ a n i i n a t ion. only 87 ballots w e r e found bad, and although Jourdain had led his nearest rival by a Plurality of 100 anil had led the one who was defeated by 1,000 votes, the city council proceeded to unseat Jourdain on t h e unheard-of-reasoning: That since 37 votes were found had. if the e x a m i n e r s had taken more time, the MIGHT H A V E found many more bad ones!

"That is like trying a man for murder, and after finding that he had only killed a chicken, maybe, if they had kept hunting, they may have discovered that at some time somewhere he had also killed a man,—ergo, guiltyl Action ("ailed Rotten "This rotten action of the city council served one good p u r p o s e : it so aroused M a n s i o n ' s decent citizens that they are now making the finest tight I have ever Been white and colored people m a k e TOGETHER in politics. The N o r t h w e s t e r n University s t u d e n t s and professors are standing in solid p h a l a n x behind the y o u n g colored man.

"Students and professors kept a 24 hour vigil, on one of t h e most bitterly " ' I d n i g h t s , s t a n d i n g in line before t h e COUrl house door, for the privilege of filing Jourdain's n a m e first, so that he would top the list of the candidates to be voted cm in April. They say t h a t to have your name at the top id' the list is worth at least 260 votes in t h a t ward, ' o r m a n y v o t e r s begin at the top and simply mark for two of the candidates as their choice.

"But the ' r i n g ' tried to cheat Jourdain °ut of this a d v a n t a g e , and only a s t e i n p r o t e s t from u n i v e r s i t y professors and a threat on their part to publish the scandal in the papers prevented the clerk from p u t t i n g the n a m e of one of the white c a n d i d a t e s ahead of J o u r d a i n ' s anyway. The u n i v e r s i t y s t u d e n t s worked

in relays on that bitterly cold night, standing until other relieved them, some standing until their feet were numb and felt like heavy weights when they endeavored to stamp them,—fighting for decency, regardless of color.

Some Conclusions "It looks as if J o u r d a i n will be-elected to the long-term and a Texas white woman, who is cooperating with Jourdain, will receive the s h o r t e r term, thus ousting both of Jourdain's former rivals who were responsible for the crooked action of the city council. A southern white woman and a young Negro man cooperating in polities against crookedness and against two cheap white male politicians, and being s u p p o r t e d by all the blacks and all the most intelligent and influential whites of their ward! Ye gods! what is this country coming t o ?

•'It is clear that white Americans have shown this instance the capacity to rise above race and color and to accord honor and reward according to merit. This is one of the most encouraging signs I have ever seen, and the support and enthusiasm for Jourdain's re-election and vindication is simply the finest and cleanest thing I have ever seen in American politics."

National Pan-Hellenic Holds Meeting The National Pan-Hellenic C o u n c i l held its 1932 meeting on May 5th at the Phvllis Wheatley Y. W. C. A., 528 S. Sixth Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The advance program outlined a wide field of activity for the delegates of the various fraternities and sororities of the country, most i m p o r t a n t of which, perhaps was the study of the action on the

r e p o r t of the secretary, Brother William C. Pyant of Alpha Mu Chapter, E v a n s ton, 111.

His returns from more than sixty colleges and universities on questionnaires submitted, dealing directly with various problems affecting our collegiate groups, w a s reported to be very good and promised food for thought and action.

The program called for addresses by Dr. Rufus E. Clement, dean of the Louisville Municipal College, Prof. E. W. D i g g s , Indianapolis, Ind.; and the president of the council, Attorney Matthew E. Bullock of Boston, Mass., grand basileus of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

The Interfraternal Council of Louisville entertained the delegates after the public meeting. The delegates, and the organizations which they represented, were: Omega Psi Phi, Atty. Matthew W. Bullock, Boston, Mass.; Zeta Phi Beta, Mrs. Fannie F. Givens, Miss Venetia Nichols, both of Louisville, and A t t y .

Violette N. Anderson, Chicago, 111.; Kappa Alpha Psi, Atty. J. Ernest Wilkins, Chicago; H. C. Russell, Louisville, and E. W. D i g g s , Indianapolis; Delta Sigma Theta, Mrs. Jeanette T. Jones, Chicago, 111.; Miss Eunice Singleton, and Mrs. Ruth Clement Bond, both of Louisville; Alpha Kappa Alpha, Miss Maude E. Brown, Miss Emma Mills Clement and Miss Willye I. Raynes, a l l of Louisville; Alpha Phi Alpha, Prof. E. J. Banks, Louisville; Dr. A. H. Merchant, Lexington, Ky.; and W. C. Pyant, Evanston; and Phi Beta Sigma, Atty.

George F. Robinson, Louisville; Dr. I. L. Scruggs, Buffalo, N . Y.; and A t t y . Arthur W. Mitchell, Chicago, national president of Phi Beta Sigma.

A full report of the conference will be published in the next issue of The Sphinx.

T o Be Cultured and e d u c a t e d You Have to Be Well-Read One way to be wellread is to read every week the most-quoted newspaper published by an all-Negro staff of an all-Negro owned company. That paper is the

Norfolk Journal anil (Suttte 711-723 E. Olney Road Norfolk, Va.

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The Sphinx Speaks Concise Reports of Chapter Activities By Associate Editors To The Sphinx

No Depression In Rho Chapter's Activities I am hastening to get this in to the editor before the deadline in order to avoid absence of word from Rho Chapter in this issue of The Sphinx. The brethren, with characteristic vigor and spirit, simply refuse to understand how anything should prevent a regular letter concerning their chapter activities in every issue of our esteemed Journal, and don't you know, I really appreciate their attitude in this respect, because it denotes a spirit of enthusiasm which augures well for the vitality of our fraternity.

The first meeting of the year, January 11. was a most enjoyable occasion. Reports of our delegates to the annual convention to Cincinnati were the order of the day and these were replete with items of the greatest interest to the large number of brothers present. Brothers Shepard. Jerrick, and Winters gave reports on particular phases of the convention and their treatment of t h e subject was splendid. Their remarks excited a great many questions in the minds

of their" hearers which brought out discussions of a most significant kind.

All of these brethren are old veterans as convention goers, and when they u n a n i mously stated t h a t the 25th annual convention was the greatest ever, we all realized Just what wonderful events transpired in Cincinnati. We realized, too, t h a t this was all the more remarkable in t h a t it was accomplished in a three-day period, whereas during the last 15 years prior to this, the Convention has consumed Ave days annually.

The February meeting was a momentous occasion. At that time we had with us General President Wesley, making his first official appearance at any fraternity affair outside of Washington. A capacity audience of brethren greeted Brother Wesley around the festive board and listened with rapt attention while he addressed us in his usual inimitable way. Dr. Wesley eloquently reassured us of the worthwhileness of t h e principles which constitute the foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha. He outlined the significance of the solid accomplishments of the first twenty-five years of our existence and gave us an outline of the possibilities

for future usefulness and beneficentc o ml n " " _ ence. His evident sincerity, his t o ePl henslve knowledge, his sure faith 8 " with his authentic eloquence and S e n u ' t o poise produced an effect which is lsure have a far reaching result in the i v e s f all of us who heard him. We predict i" him and his administration a golden era the history of Alpha Phi Alpha.

The March meeting was another oi which likewise was full of Interest. <->u attention was turned this time to a cm sideration of local civic matters of wide roi port. The guest speaker was Mr. L l o y d Logan, employee of the United States w ou» torn Service, who headed a committee n l l j recently carried on a successful effort » having the Board of Public Education wit" draw from the approved list the book ei titled—"Problems in American Democracy, which had been used in the civics classes and which contained a chapter considere by the committee harmful to the Ne|?ruMr. Logan described the experience w n l ~ the committee underwent in making ti» fight. His talk was followed by round » ble discussions of an extremely stimulating nature by the brethren present.

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THE SPHINX B r o t h e r D e H a v e n H i n k s o n , h i s wife a n d t w o c h i l d r e n s a i l e d for E u r o p e o n M a r c h 2 4 t h . t o b e a b r o a d for a y e a r . Dr. H l n k s o n will p u r s u e p o s t - g r a d u a t e w o r k In P a r i s , V i e n n a a n d B e r l i n In h i s s p e c i a l t y . D r .

H l n k s o n Is t h e r e c i p i e n t of a s c h o l a r s h i p g i v e n by t h e B a r n e s F o u n d a t i o n of M e r i o n , P e n n a . He likewise spoke a t t h e M a r c h m e e t i n g , g i v i n g u s a brief o u t l i n e of w h a t he hoped t o d o while In Europe. He s t a t e d t h a t he anticipated m u c h satisfaction d u r i n g h i s s t a y In V i e n n a b y v i r t u e of t h e f a c t t h a t B r o t h e r R o s c o e C. G i l e s , of C h i c a g o h a d b e e n s e c r e t a r y of t h e A m e r i c a n Mod leal A s s o c i a t i o n t h e r e d u r i n g h i s r e c e n t s o j o u r n in t h a t c o u n t r y . D u r i n g t h e m o n t h of F e b r u a r y In t h e n e i g h b o r i n g c i t y of N o r r l s t o w n . t h e Allen m u r d e r t r i a l , o n e of t h e m o s t f a m o u s In t h e h i s t o r y of t h e c o u n t r y took place. T h e principals were p r o m i n e n t social r e g i s t e r l t e s of t h e M a i n L i n e h e r e , a n d for d a y s p r o g r e s s of t h i s t r i a l w a s t h e p r i n c i p a l n e w s e v e n t of t h i s s e c t i o n .

O n e of o u r b r o t h e r s . Dr. O. W i l s o n W i n t e r s of N o r r l s t o w n , p a r t i c i p a t e d officially i n t h i s t r i a l i n a very d i s t i n c t i v e w a y . O n t h e d a y after t h e trial got u n d e r way. t h e proceedi n g s h a d t o b e h a l t e d t o p e r m i t o n e of t h e jurors to have dental attention. T h e juror a s k e d t h a t Dr. W i n t e r s be called, a n d h e was f o r t h w i t h s u b p o e n a e d a n d treated t h e J u r o r p e r i o d i c a l l y t h e r e m a i n d e r of t h e t r i a l .

All o t h e r p a r t i c i p a n t s i n t h e a f f a i r w e r e white. Alpha m e n are commonly found s e r v i n g effectively i n s i t u a t i o n s w h e r e I m portant matters are under consideration.

P l a n s a r e o n f o o t for a p r o g r a m b y o u r s u b u r b a n brothers sometime in t h e near f u t u r e . T h e r e a r e m a n y of t h e s e w h o a r e r e s i d e n t s in t o w n s n e a r b y P h i l a d e l p h i a a n d w h o a r e r e n d e r i n g c o m m e n d a b l e service for the c o m m u n i t i e s where they are located.

R e c e n t l y t h e p r a c t i c e of i n t e r - c h a p t c r visi t i n g h a s b e e n followed e x t e n s i v e l y by t h e m e m b e r s of Psi a n d R h o . T h i s h a s b e e n found to be a most enjoyable proceeding.

I n t h i s w a y we a r e k e e p i n g a w a k e t o t h e o n e n e s s of o u r I d e a l s , a n d t h e s t r e n g t h of cooperative action. Brother Raymond Pace A l e x a n d e r Is n o w e n g a g e d In d e f e n d i n g a y o u n g colored boy a c c u s e d of m u r d e r . A l r e a d y t h i s b i d s fair t o b e o n e of t h e m o s t i m p o r t a n t c r i m i n a l t r i a l s In w h i c h h e h a s p a r t i c i p a t e d , a n d we a r e a l l p u l l i n g for h i m .

Well b r o t h e r s , we c o u l d g o o n a n d o n , but, a s we r e a l i z e t h e r e is a l i m i t t o e v e r y t h i n g we s h a l l n o t f u r t h e r t a x y o u r p » tlence. Rho Chapter extends warmest g r e e t i n g s t o e a c h a n d every o n e of y o u .

— W A Y N E L. H O P K I N S

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I o t a L a m b d a is b e g i n n i n g t o be r e j u v e n a t e d , a n d t h u s s p r e a d i n g h e r a c t i v i t i e s In all d i r e c t i o n s . M a n y of t h e i n a c t i v e b r o t h e r s h a v e c o m e b a c k a n d t h e s p i r i t of b r o t h e r hood p e r m e a t e s all. Among those w h o have recently conic t o u s are B r o t h e r s W r i g h t , f o r m e r l y of XI c h a p t e r a t W i l b e r f o r c e . " B i l l " W a l k e r , of B e t a , a n d G e o r g e H a y e s . J r . , of Epsllon. T h e latter two are Indianapolis b o y s a n d all real a s s e t s t o o u r c h a p t e r .

Big p l n r s a r c u n d e r way for t h e c e l e b r a t i o n of o u r t e n t h a n n i v e r s a r y , w i t h a b i g b a n q u e t a n d f o r m a l d a n c e , a t o n e of t h e city's most popular pleasure resorts on t h e e v e n i n g of May 6 t h .

B r o t h e r H. M. Riley, p r i n c i p a l of S c h o o l No. 64, Is o u r s t a t e d i r e c t o r for t h e G o - T o High School. Go-To-College Campaign t h i s y e a r . U n d e r h i s d i r e c t i o n we a r e h o p i n g t o r e a c h m o r e of t h e y o u t h s of t h e s t a t e t h a n ever b e f o r e .

B r o t h e r R u s s e l l A. L a n e , w h o h a s b e e n a c t i n g p r i n c i p a l for t h e p a s t t w o y e a r s , w a s a p p o i n t e d p r i n c i p a l of C r l s p u s A t t u c k s H i g h S c h o o l , a t t h e b e g i n n i n g of t h e p r e s e n t semester. He comes to this new responsib i l i t y w i t h a d e p t h of c u l t u r e r n d a c a d e m i c t r a i n i n g , a n d i> b r e a d t h of e x p e r i e n c e a s a n a d m i n i s t r a t o r In s e c o n d a r y e d u c a t i o n . H e received h i s b a c h e l o r ' s d e g r e e from B r o w n U n i v e r s i t y , LL. B.. from t h e U n i v e r s i t y of D u y t o ' i Law S c h o o l . A. M.. f r o m t h e U n i v e r s i t y of I n d i a n a , h a s s t u d i e d i n G e r m a n y . a n d w a s p r i n c i p a l of t h e a c a d e m y of W ' l berforce University, prior to h i s coming t o

t h e c i t y of I n d i a n a p o l i s .

A t t u c k s i s o n e of t h e l a r g e s t h i g h s c h o o l s for N e g r o y o u t h i n t h e c o u n t r y , h a v i n g a f a c u l t y of a b o u t s e v e n t y m e m b e r s , r e p r e s e n t i n g t h e b e s t I n s t i t u t i o n s of l e a r n i n g i n t h e U n i t e d S t a t e s , a n d a s t u d e n t b o d y of approximately sixteen h u n d r e d boys a n d girls. B r o t h e r L a n e is a n o c c u l a r d e m o n s t r a t i o n of t h e p o s s i b i l i t i e s of a y o u n g m a n w h o h a s a vision a n d t h e energy a n d c o u r a g e t o follow Its l e a d .

— J O S E P H C. C A R R O L L I o t a L a m b d a gave Its t e n t h a n n i v e r s a r y d a n c e May 6, a t t h e T r i a n o n Ball R o o m .

B e g i n n i n g a t 10:30 p . m., t h e a f f a i r w a s formal, with beautiful ladies in evening gowns contrasting w i t h t h e austere black a n d w h i t e of t h e f o l l o w i n g c h a p t e r m e m be 1 " 8 : „, > J H a r o l d B r o w n , B u r well B r o w n , C h a r l e s L. B r u c e . J o s e p h C. C a r r o l l . J o s e p h C o u r t n e y M. W. Clair, J r . . C h a r l e s C l a r k . A v e r e t t e Corley, J . T i l f o r d D a v i s . A r a t h e r E d e l i n , S o l o m o n E d w a r d s , Dr. S u m n e r A. F u r n l s s .

W i l l i a m G u e s t , J r . , G r a n t W. H a w k i n s .

J o h n H. H o r n e r , T h o m a s L. H o r n e r , P o r t e r E. H o r n e r . G e o r g e Hayes, Dr. W. G r a n t H u f f m a n . M o r r i s H u g h e s , G e o r g e W. Hill.

O. A. J o h n s o n . R u s s e l l A. L a n e , R o b e r t Lowery.

Radford Morris, Roscoe Polin, A d a m R o b i n s o n , H. T . Riley. H. M. Riley. A r t h u r T .

R o n e y . C l y d e S i l a n c e , Dr. C. A. T o l e s , W i l l i a m W. W a l k e r , Jr., R i c h a r d W i n s t o n , R o b e r t L. W r i g h t .

Alpha Busy In Charity Events And Basketball I n a s m u c h a s A l p h a I o t a , t h e Mile H i g h C h a p t e r of Old A l p h a P h i A l p h a , h a d n o S p h i n x e d i t o r w h e n t h e l a s t Issue of t h e p u b l i c a t i o n w e n t to press, a n d s u b s e q u e n t l y m i s s e d " b u s t i n g i n t o p r i n t . " we h a v e p l e n t y to gab a b o u t . . . T h e c h a p t e r h a s list e n e d t o t h e c o n v e n t i o n r e p o r t of d e l e g a t e B r o t h e r A n d r e w s a n d t o all h i s a c c o u n t s of w o n d r o u s adventures arising t h e r e f r o m — a n d after listening to h i s incess a n t d i n , t h e C h a p t e r m o r e easily u n d e r s t a n d s w h y we m e e t b i e n n i a l l y — i t gives t h e r e s p e c t i v e c h a p t e r s a l i t t l e t i m e t o recover from delegates' after convention g a b .

Most c o m m e n d a b l e work h a s been done for c h a r i t y t h r o u g h o u r Social W e l f a r e C o m m i t t e e , B r o t h e r s O. L. L a w s o n , D r . P . J .

Oliver, a n d D r . W. F o u n t a i n — n o t o n l y h a s t h e chapter responded spontaneously and e n t h u s i a s t i c a l l y t o all calls for a s s i s t a n c e , b u t t h e body has "adopted" a destitute f a m i l y , a d m i n i s t e r i n g weekly services a n d b r i n g i n g it b a c k t o a respectable p l a n e in o u r social o r d e r . I t i s s a i d t h a t A l p h a h a s done more on four m o n t h s toward t h e social r e s t o r a t i o n of t h i s p a r t i c u l a r f a m i l y t h a n c i t y a n d c o u n t y a g e n c i e s h a v e d o n e In t h e l a s t six y e a r s . T h e C h a p t e r is l i s t e d as o n e of t h e c i t y ' s relief a g e n c i e s .

I t won't be long n o w before a n o t h e r m a n of A l p h a c a l i b r e s h a l l b e b r o u g h t f r o m the abysmal darkness Into t h e light—Claude W a l t o n , w h o w a s o n e of t h e c i t y ' s m o s t o u t s t a n d i n g p r e p a t h l e t e s of r e c e n t y e a r s , h a s been pledged, his initiation being set for April 3 0 t h .

Alpha m e n played most i m p o r t a n t parts in t h e c i t y b a s k e t b a l l t o u r n e y w h i c h h a s j u s t been concluded. Delphian Tigers, t h e team t h a t won t h e championship, boasted two Alpha m e n a n d a pledgee in its regular lineup. Brother J i m m y Adams played a t a forward position, pledgee Claude Walton, u n a n i m o u s All-City selection, a n d chosen as t h e o u t s t a n d i n g p l a y e r of t h e m e e t w a s a t o n e g u a r d p o s i t i o n , w h i l e Ulie A n d r e w s managed and captained t h e team, playing guard, a n d was chosen o n t h e second honor five. T h e Y. M. C. A. J u n i o r s , w h i c h f i n i s h e d t h e m e e t i n a t i e for s e c o n d p l a c e , was m a n a g e d

by B r o t h e r G. Leonard White.

E v e r y year t h e s t a t e e a g e r l y a n t i c i p a t e s Alpha Iota's Educational Campaign, and, as D i r e c t o r G. L e o n a r d W h i t e s w i n g s i n t o p r e p a r a t o r y a c t i o n , i n t e r e s t is a l r e a d y r i s i n g h i g h a s t h e R e g i o n w o n d e r s " W h a t will Alpha do this year?" Brother White, w h o so efficaciously ' h a n d l e d t h e 1931 c a m p a i g n ,

has promised plenty, even indicating that

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The chapter, t h r o u g h its Executive Comm i t t e e , is d i l i g e n t l y s t r i v i n g t o g e t a l l d e l i n q u e n t b r o t h e r s b a c k I n t o t h e fold, a n d at t h e same time, t h e c o m m i t t e e seeks t o m a k e Colorado more Alpha-conscious t h a n ever b e f o r e .

—U. J. ANDREWS

House Redecorating And Prom Theta's Activities S p r i n g h a s c o m e a g a i n a n d all n a t u r e is p u t t i n g o n n e w life. A n d s o i t T h e t a C h a p ter. O u r Immediate aims are t h e redecorat i n g of o u r f r a t e r n i t y h o u s e a n d t h e g i v i n g of o u r a n n u a l s p r i n g p r o m i n A p r i l . W e a r e p r o u d of t h e fact t h a t e v e n i n t h i s t r y i n g y e a r we h a v e b e e n a b l e t o m a i n t a i n our fraternity house, a n d shield some b r o t h e r s from t h e c r u e l C h i c a g o w i n t e r . Now a n effort is b e i n g p u t f o r t h t o i n t e r e s t a l l t h e Alpha m e n in t h e city In t h e r e h a b i l i t a t i o n of t h e F r a t e r n i t y H o u s e .

The a n n u a l lnterfraternlty basketball series h a v e p r o v e d v e r y i n t e r e s t i n g , a n d e a c h g a m e h a s b e e n followed b y d a n c i n g . O n e more game r e m a i n s t o b e played with t h e Omegas, a n d t h i s we hope t o win, in a d d i t i o n t o m a k i n g s o m e m o n e y for e a c h f r a ternity.

Theta Chapter presented a n excellent prog r a m a t t h e Good Shepherd Congregational C h u r c h o n S u n d a y . M a r c h 14. a t w h i c h w e p r e s e n t e d B r o t h e r W i l l i a m H. H a y n e s , a c a n d i d a t e for J u d g e of t h e M u n i c i p a l C o u r t of C h i c a g o , i n t h e April P r i m a r i e s . H e s p o k e o n t h e subject, "Youth a n d t h e Depression."

B r o t h e r H a y n e s is a g r a d u a t e of Morehou.sc College, a n d also received t h e A. B.. a n d L. L. B . d e g r e e s f r o m t h e U n i v e r s i t y of Chicago, a n d h a s a n excellent c h a n c e t o be o n e of t h e t w e l v e R e p u b l i c a n s n o m i n a t e d o n April 12. B r o t h e r s E. A. G r e e n . S. A. J o n e s , J r . . a n d L. H. B e r r y a l s o p a r t i c i p a t e d i n t h e program.

A lovely t e a w a s s e r v e d a f t e r wards.

Brother Albert B. George, w h o h a s already s e r v e d a s j u d g e for six y e a r s , is a g a i n s e e k i n g J u d i c i a l h o n o r s . B r o t h e r G e o r g e Is a t t h e p r e s e n t t i m e a m e m b e r of t h e I l l i n o i s B o a r d of P a r d o n s a n d P a r o l e s . A t o u r l a s t m e e t i n g Brother George was present a n d gave a very i n s p i r i n g t a l k .

B r o t h e r J o s e p h B i b b , m i l i t a n t E d i t o r of thei C h i c a g o W h i p , is a c a n d i d a t e for R e p resentative in t h e Illinois General Assembly. All A l p h a m e n a r e i n t e r e s t e d i n t h e s e outstanding candidates, a n d are hoping they will be s u c c e s s f u l .

— S I D N E Y A. J O N E S , J R .

New Chapter Set Up At Langston University B e t a K a p p a C h a p t e r of L a n g s t o n U n i v e r s i t y is h a p p y , e l a t e d a n d r a p t u r o u s t o b e a d m i t t e d t o t h e fold of t h e A l p h a P h i A l p h a Fraternity.

Notwithstanding her youth.

B e t a K a p p a is c o g n i z a n t of t h e m e a n i n g of t r u e a n d g e n u i n e A l p h a i s m . s h e is effervesc i n g w i t h t h e h i g h ideals, t h a t a r e c o m m o n a m o n g A l p h a m e n a n d s h a l l ever h o l d t h e m f o r t h a s t h e s t a r s In t h e h e a v e n s .

We were s e t u p M a r c h 12. 1932. by B r o t h er T. M. H a r r i s , of T u l s a . O k l a h o m a , a l o n g w i t h t w e n t y - t w o (22) o t h e r b r o t h e r s w h o w i t n e s s e d t h e b i r t h of t h e B e t a K a p p a .

After t h e d i s s o l u t i o n of t h e I o n i a n C l u b t h e f o l l o w i n g officers were e l e c t e d : p r e s i d e n t . J a m e s R. Ellis: v i c e - p r e s i d e n t , J o h n W. B u r r , J r . : c o r r e s p o n d i n g s e c r e t a r y . L u t h e r W. E l l i o t t ; a s s i s t a n t s e c r e t a r y . B o o k e r T. P h i l l i p s : t r e a s u r e r . Llllard G. Ashley: a s s o c i a t e e d i t o r of S p h i n x . I r a D . H a l l ; c h a p lain. Guilford S n o w t o n a n d s e r g e a n t - a t a n n s . A n t h o n y W. E c h o l s .

M e m b e r s h i p Roll—Eddie T. Addison, J i m L. B r a z e l t o n . W i l l i a m A. M a r s h a l l . J a c k R. S w a i n . L e w i n e M. W e a v e r , Oliver G . W o r d .

D u r i n g o u r successful Initial reception.

March the thirteenth. Nineteen Hundred a n d T h i r t y - o n e , we w e r e w e l c o m e d t o t h e c a m p u s b y r e p r e s e n t a t i v e s of t h e v a r i o u s f r a t e r n i t i e s a n d rjororities - - I R A D . HALL

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Mu Hails Successful Brothers Of Chapter Your news editor was In the audience on Commencement day, March 17, 1932, when Brother Vernon A. Wllkerson received his Ph. D. It certainly was a pleasure, Indeed, to hear the dean of the graduate school commend him. so highly by stating t h a t Brother Wllkerson had the highest average of any one whom he had known to receive that degree. We remember Brother Wllkerson as the highest ranking student In the class of "22" at the University of Kansas. In "26" he received his M.D., from, the University of Iowa, where again he graduated with highest honors. He then returned to the General Hospital in Kansas City, Mo., for his interneshlp. Prom there he went to the Wheatley Hospital of t h a t city as house surgeon. Brother Wllkerson's keen knowledge of medicine and surgery made him most outstanding during the time he spent in the practice of medicine in Kansas City.

While a practicing physician In Kansas City, Brother Wllkerson chose one of the most charming young teachers of t h a t city as his "Missus."

In January 1930, Brother Wllkerson matriculated a t the University of Minnesota to make a study of Embryonic Growth with special reference to Nitrogen Compounds. This work was done under the close supervision of the International Authority on animal protein. Dr. R. A. Gorton.

Brother Wllkerson goes to Howard University, April 1, as head of the Physiological Chemistry Department and Director of Research.

Brothers of Mu Chapter as well as friends lament Dr. Wllkerson's going, but rejoice over his success.

Brothers of Mu Chapter and pledgees had a real Alpha get together on March 23, 19f2, Brother and Mrs. John M. Patton acting as host. A variety of games, bridge and dancing enlivened t h e evening.

Mu Chapter is planning on April 12 for celebrating the 20th anniversary of Its existence. Our annual spring formal Is to take place some time in May. Every brother of Mu Chapter is looking forward to the approaching Go-To-HighSchool, Go-To-College Campaign with great enthusiasm. Every brother of Mu Chapter through the Sphinx Editor pledges whole hearted support to our National Officers and extends a most cordial good wish for a most successful year.

Brother H. Von Avery, a senior graduating in June, is majoring in Political Science and is active in campaign activities. He is chairman of the Bi-racial Commission a member of the Executive Committee of the • Student Forum, a member of the Diplomatic Club, a member of the Foreign American Students Reception Committee and a member of the Y. M. C. A. Cabinet.

Brother H. Von Avery, an honor student is doing special work, although an undergraduate student, in International Law. —FRED R. HENRY

At Lincoln University Nu Continues Leadership On Tuesday night, March 22, 1932, Nu Chapter banqueted twenty-two prospective brothers prior to admitting them into the Sphinx Club. These men, after much consideration, were found to possess the qualities desired in each and every Alpha man.

Seven of the new pledge brothers are seniors: four, Juniors; four, sophomores; and seven, freshmen. They are: Landis Brown, Bradford Thompson. Alvin Thomas, Thomas Bennett, Robert Young, Middleton Lambright, Isaac Harrison, E. Flood. G. Wesley Rainey. Herman Marrow, Capers Bradham, Ray Hatcher, Clarence Holte, Bernard Howard, Earl Pree, Joseph Waddy, Falconer Watts, John Harrison. George Mouzon, C. Cannon Richards, James Walden, and Ar-

THE SPHINX t h u r Williams. Pledge Brother Hatcher is president of the Sphinx Club and Brother M. Clinton is advisor.

As predicted in the last issue of the Sphinx by ye olde scribe, mid-year examinations were no trouble to the brothers of Nu. The chapter managed to retain its former average of 2.20 and lead the other three fraternities on the campus. Seventeen brothers of Nu found places in the first or second honor group. An average of 1.30 or better qualifies for the first group while an average of 2.20 or better qualifies for the second group. Alpha men on the roll of honor for the past semester wereGeorge Dlckerson, 1.00; Edward Mais 1 19 : H. Alfred Farrell, 1.25; M. Clinton Felton' 1.25; Laurence Howard, 1.40; Clarence Shelton, 1.40; Charles Simms, 1.43; Jesse Anderson, 1.62; Harold Seaborne, 1.64; F L a u r . ence Templeton, 1.67; Wilfred Mais 1.80' Leonard Wright, 1.83; Frederick Grigsby 1.84; Julius Gray, 1.94; Norman Gaskins' 2.00; Lavosier LaMar, 2.05; and Paul Terry,

problems of the chapter. The cabinet « composed of the officers of the chapter Brothers Warren Smith, Julius Gray. Sterling Maupin, M. Clinton Felton, Norma" Gaskins, Oren Riley, Austin Martin, ana H. Alfred Farrell. Nu bids fair to be the ideal Alpha chapter. Just watch us!

H. ALFRED FARRELL

Alpha Theta Celebrates Its Tenth Anniversary Founder's day is always looked forward to by brothers around and near Alpha Theta with hopeful solicitude. This year was no exception—rather the extreme—for everyone knew t h a t March the eleventh.

Alpha Theta's tenth birthday, would mean a real celebration. And so It was. on that night every brother, neophite and lowly pledge was assembled to take part.

The program consisted of a short hour at bridge after which the banquet table was spread and the yum, yum, the smacking of lips, and the gurgle, gurgle beganThat being over with we heard a word or so from the brother celebrities.

The banquet program was conducted °y Brother James E. Taylor acting as master of ceremonies. Brother Gerald R. Boyd. present chapter historian, gave a brief history of the chapter. Brother R. P. Perry (see Significant Alpha News) spoke commenting on the chapter's progress. Th c principle speaker of the evening was Brother Rhoderick Harris, who is a charter member from whose untiring efforts Alpha Theta received impetus. Brother Harris relatea the conditions under which t h e chapter wae set up; he traced its progress through, his years as chapter president and in conclusion urged cooperation and earnest endeavor for a greater Alpha Theta. Brother Harris is practicing dentistry in KoekuK and is a graduate of the University of Iowa.

There was also Brother Clifford V. Smith. another charter member who made a short talk reminiscing the days of Alpha Theta s first existence. Brother Smith Is practicing engineering with Mr. A. A. Alexander of Des Moines. Brother Smith is at present located in Galesburg, 111. Another charter member who was present was Brother Byron McDaniels, who urged furtherance of the "good work." Brother "Mac" is the "favorite son" and is located at the chapter seat in Iowa City.

The Glee Club, under t h e capable direction of Brother James Dorsey, has recently returned from a highly successful tour of the Middle Atlantic and New England states. Brother William Kidd, president of the Lincoln University Musical Club was unable to make the tour, but Brothers Harold Minus, Laurence Howard M Clinton Felton, Norman Gaskins, and Jesse Anderson were Alpha representatives (Oh yeah, you find Alpha men in all fields of endeavor!) The latter two, together with Brother Kidd, comprise three-fourths of the quartette whose singing is receiving favorable comment everywhere.

Brother Felton is accompanist for the Glee Club Nu's basketball team finished a very successful season under the management of Brother Sterling Maupin and brought no little glory and honor to the chapter. Much thanks is due Brother Maupin as manager and player as well, and also the brothers on the team—Ernest Smith. Oren Rilev 5?^!'

Bennett, Keith Hall, Leonard Wright, Nunley Keets, F. Laurence Tempn and E d w a r d ^ 4,, Mais. Brothers Smith and Riley are especially to be commended not only for their excellent playing on the chapter team but also for their sensational 2 ?Z ne,..0tl t h e v a r s l t V team. Because of difficulties with the C. I. A. A., Lincoln will be unable to participate In any intercollegiate sports for the rest of the school year Speeches were interspersed with singing The brothers of Nu, and for t h a t matter the National Anthem, Alpha Theta's toast the whole school, had been looking forsong and others. Oh, yes a new song was ward to witnessing the performances of dedicated; It was "Sweetheart of A. Phi AT n Brothers Warren Smith, Lavosier LaMar a d onard £ if Wright on the baseball team' —words by Brother Roscoe L. Barrett.

Brother Leonard Johnson on the track .conclusion Brother Barret outlined Alpha Theta's program for the remaining P a r t team, and Brother Robert Bennett on the of the school year mentioning the plan s tennis team. I might say here that Brothfor educational week, a regional convener Austin Martin is a n up and coming golf tion and the annual Spring dance, which star The brothers will have to be conwill be given April 30. Banqueting was tent with intramural competition. Brother w. Smith has been elected captain of the over, bridge was resumed, the favorite gurgle, gurgle was heard again and the glamor soccer team next season. He will most rose, but soon died out until stillness a g a ' n i - ^ y ^ 7 V l s o a s c o a c n i n view of the gripped Alpha Theta. It was an early hour. fact that Professor Silver, present coach the feting was over and t h u s Alpha Theta of soccer, is6 0leaving Lincoln in June passed its tenth anniversary. *J^?1 P 1 " 8 6 D l c kerson, instructor in Here is a little social item of interestan d a n h0 Or s t u d e n t of n a ^ f r i e r i tto, ,Join . =Beta Kappa Chi ° t e Sclen. was Mr. Langston Hughes, who lectured at the qualified University of Iowa on his poems, was entert a . n e f 0 0 ' 6 ^ B r ° t h e r D1 <*erson has ntaintained at bridge and luncheon at Alpha tained a remarkable record in the field Theta on March 8. of t science.

Brother M. Clinton Felton re —KENNETH R. O'NEAL a ^ l y K q U n ! f l e d f ° r t h i s exc^sive society ? ™ ' ™ n C ^ f t e r ' S ] u S t l y P r o u d ° f these two men. They are the only two Alpha undergraduate members of the societv f r o t ; h e r Jefferson D a v i s - graduate instructor in Physics, is a member of Beta Kappa UPSILON CARRIES ON end of t n e » L Jh? P a s t semester For the first time in several years. UpBrothers Dlckerson. Felton and Templeton silon sent two representatives to the naqualified to become members of Phi Lambtional convention in the persons of Broth-e da Sigma, an honorary English Society ers Guy Davis and John Bluford.

Th Such men as these keep Alpha on t o p ' report as given by them showed us that Brother F. Laurence Templeton, president the convention was interesting and inspirof Nu Chapter, is especially worthy of ing all the time it was in session. Upsilon comment. At all times he has the welfare now has a better understanding of the of the chapter at heart. He is the first national workings of our fraternity and president of the chapter to organize a more Interest is being taken, on t h a t side cabinet to deal, with the interests and th.e t h a n has been heretofore by our chapter.

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THE SPHINX penlngs concerning t h . *»oth«» of Beta We were very proud to learn t h a t our chapter Is the mother of one of the present national officers and have vowed to do all that Is In our power to support Brother M. E. Carroll to efficiently carry out his duties as director of education. When the next. national convention Is held In St. Louis more brothers are contemplating attending.

Brother Carroll paid us a visit a few weeks ago and brought with h i m Brother .Raymond W. Cannon, a former director of education jr., recording secretary Wl tarn 8 * ^ g_ president, and vice-president of Alpha Pni corresponding f s ^ r e t ^ j J f p a y t o n . treasAlpha.

We are sorry, however, t h a t It nanclal secretary, Walter ray was impossible for Brother Green, who was urer; Orris Walker, chaplain, Harry u . also visiting In Kansas City to be with us lnson, sergeant-at-arms. then.

Upsllon has been fortunate for the past two years In having brothers who mean so much to the success of Alpha Phil Alare Jewels Ogle. »*uiray Josepn H. pha with us. About the same time last year Brother Wm. W. Cardoza, third vicepresident. paid a visit to us. He Initiated an al secretary, respectively. }\£™e™%ieTa educational campaign at Upsllon In order to raise the scholarship of our chapter. I SHS-IRST™^ am happy to state t h a t his plan met with tremendous success. A spirit of competition has been created among the fellows here—each striving to do better t h a n the fm°oTer J £ S ^ ^ S other, consequently our rating has been raised. % ^ . r K T J S ^ Howard UniBrother Cannon likewise came very close to the hearts In Upsilon. The manner in r S t ' h e r r b % . 2 r was " S - S S - S S ? in which he speaks to you makes you feel a B C g " w ^ n ° m a k i n g the smoke, a howas If you have known him for a long time. He likewise discussed our local prob"nAgtSoUurCehtst meeting Brother Dr. Charles lems with us and offered possible solutions to them.

We love to have such men with us inB r t f c h Y p t e V h o ^ e to have some « , hot cluding our brothers of Beta Lambda for they seem to serve as a light by which we ™Z C s n D h i n n x n c i u b S a n t h " s e sTme meeting may be guided to do better things for our The Sphinx Club at b o o l c c a s e and dear fraternity. presented the'Chapter witn Ken. Many of the members of Upsilon have n e U ^ o w n ' m d e ^ l / p r e s e n t a t i o n . ThU reached the graduation point and will leave us this year. There are also seven brothers who will receive the Master's Degree In different departments, then pass out Into t h e world to test their ability with the ever trying phases of this complex ? ° r ^ s C i l u n g ^ s e V c o p i e s to any chaplife. It is the aim of every departing brother to Impress upon the younger ones their duty in assuming responsibility; and. proftt- % % l c e n t e n n l a l Party was given at the lr >g by the older one's mistakes, carry on s W a t h a t 8 B e ° a C ^ t e r ^ u l d become better and do bigger and better things for Alpha Phi Alpha.

We are proud to have among us Brother Vaughn, who Is the only Negro student In » r r r r of^U ffi the medical school at Kansas University. and to know t h a t he is doing his part In ^ S f ^ F ^ L a m b r w l ^ g e proving t h a t we have the ability of any other race In whatever line it might be.

Brother James Hamlett. a graduate student in the field of Journalism, hjs taken over the ownership of the Topeka Plaindealer and has made a great improvement In S l 0 ^ r f n u n c t l o n in £ e days of Snefru and the size as well as the quality of the paper. M^nkaura Brother Charles Ukkerdl is the M e We hope Brother Hamlett much success in a r'd working chairman of the social comhis field.

At our last "Founder's Day" banquet. At" " s a t u r d a y evening. March 19, the contact torney Henry Towers one of our founders. mmlttee of the School of Law entertained said t h a t after graduation there was a t h m brothers at Beta studying taw at a tendency for the brothers and the chapter JormaTsmoker-banquet at the Alpha House. to drift far apart and at times pass Into T? is alleged, hinted, rumored, and afoblivion. Prom my little experience it flrmed t h a t this smoker-banquet was the seems to be true and Upsilon Is attempting m o s T novel affair to have been held at to bring the two closer together and keep t h ^ Alpha House this school year. them so by the semi-annual publication The affair was held in the spacious loungof a news letter which will let the gradI n T a - t o n of the House with the dynamic uate brothers know what we are doing, and ing B a J" Rmther B. V. Lawson. who has a d that we have not forgotten them. On the on g S l e n a ^ w £ f » l Influence at Beta, as other hand we expect the brothers to communicate with us and let us know that they " X m T a M n t a . which created a mysterare still with us; and, at times, drop a l o ^ B R T P t l a n air, a beautifully decorated suggestion or two which may help us betable and continuous selections of popular come better men for our fraternity and a"rs and classics rendered by the Brown race.

—R08TELL MANSFIELD Brothers pledgees, the brothers were feted B r 0 r ^ ' . H hv dear old Beta with a menu Z t woufd have made Aunt Jemima, the If a m „ ! T n c l k e girl, turn green with envy. f t e having permitted the brothers present to "get off" a few light expressions of dellnht gratitude, and pleasure at the forGreetings to the organization in general . £ . , nf the contact committees. Brother from Beta Chapter. After maintaining a Lawson presented the guest speakers Broth Sphinxlike silence for several issues we « Prof Charles H. Houston vice-dean of again broadcast our chapter activities to the Howard University School of Law. a n a our sister chapters everywhere.

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Brother Judge James A. Cobb of t h e Municipal Court. In t h e District of Columbia. whose legal hints dropped during their inspiring addresses will long be remembered by the brothers as they tread the hard road of their profession.

Among those present were t h e guest speakers, hereinbefore mentioned. Brothers Howard, Tyson, Lawrence. Henderson, Reeves Young, Lawson, Marshall , Saunders, and Burrell of the Howard University School of Law, Brothers Payton and Stanbury of the College of Liberal Arts; Brother Biache of the Medical School; Brothers Charles W. C Williams, resident attorney; C. W. Anderson, Jr., of the Kentucky bar; and James Murphy, Jr. The brothers who are members of t h e contact committee of the School oi Law at Beta to whom credit for the huge success of the affair is due, are Brother cnarlea E. Young, Leon Reeves, Woodley E. Lawrence, and L. Edward Saunders, chairman, all of t h e middle class, Howard University School of Law. For the information of t h e brother who might not happen to know, Washington is the seat of Negro learning. From our own specific standpoint, we have none lesj t h a n approximately 75 brothers coming to Washington every year to enter the various departments of Howard University, fro.n t h e chapters of the organization t h r o u g h o a t t h e country, in addition to the 250 brothers who are at Beta, more or less throughout every school year. A great part of the program of Beta Chapter, in the absence of a much needed proiessional chapter, is t h e assimilation of these brothers who have already spent time actively in frateriiallsm, during their college careers.

Beta has been doing a good num'oer of things which indicate t h a t we are now a p proaching what is going to be one of t h e most brilliant epochs in the history of Alpha at Washington; but the writer is going to confine himself to t h e manner in which the chapter is meeting the si i nation outlined above.

To assist in t h e assimilation of these brothers from foreign chapters, contact committees were formed in t h e college department, Medical School, and t h e ochool of Law. These committees are headed, respectively, by Brothers Payton of football fame, Walter Johnson, and L. Edward Saunders.

It Is the hope of the administration in t h e formation of these committees t h a i these committees will 6erve in t h e terms of t h e radio fan, as receiving sets fori t h e various departments, of expressions from Beui and reciprocally as broadcasting stations from the departments herlnbefore named to t h e chapter, toward the end t h a t Beta may be • benefited i n general by the diversity of t h e alms of these brothers and t h a t t h t ;e may benefit specifically by the general activity of Beta.

Quite a bit more might be said about t h e function of these contact com.nittees b u t t h e gentle reader being informeu of t h e ideals and aims of the fraternity wi.i have them suggested t o him as he reads.

The contact committee on " t h e Hill" la quite active. Recently the c o n t a c committee from the Medical School entertained a group of Medics, a t which time they were addressed by Brother Jewel Dr. H. A. Callis. who In t h e course of a most inspiring address gave very valuable suggestions as to the methods of study, stressing t h e necessity of adaptation from t h e co.legiate to professional studies and urged the advisability of developing some outride interests. so as to develop a well rounded outlook on life. The chapter thanks Brother Johnson for his energies expended t o ward the development of this affair.

"Well, the ink. on this typewriter ribbon is fading and I must stop at a rep tir station to have i t fixed. So, until the next issue most sincerely in the true old Alpha spirit, Beta sends a hearty handsh .ke and greetings to all the sons of the Bphlnx.

—FRANK F, DAVIS, JR.

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Delta Lambda Says Keep An Eye On Her Delta Lambda must possess the spark of Immortality, for, though her fires of life have oft sunk alarmingly low and her existence has been largely comatose, she lives and goes through the motions and gestures of a living being.

We believe that our recent election marks a termination of our apparently endless state of suspended animation. Our newly elected officers are W. A. C. Hughes, Jr., president; W. Norman Bishop, vice-president; Clarence C. Jackson, secretary; Geo L. Hall, treasurer; J. Clarence Chambers sergeant-at-arms; J. w , Haywood. Jr editor to the Sphinx.

Impecuniosity forbade our sending delegates to t h e convention, b u t we have heard much about It. The inspiring stimuli of this convention should cause a reaction in the form of determination to fight forward and never fail, to lead and never lag Without bombastic braggadocio, we close —watch Delta Lambda.

—F. W. HAYWOOD, JR.

Alpha Beta Lambda Promises Bright Future The convention was great. Such was the opinion of the majority of the brothers of Alpha Beta Lambda. Yours truly regretted very much his inability to attend, but receded much good information from Senior Delegate Brother H. A. Merchant and J u n ior Delegate Brother Mclnham.

A report of the convention was well presented by the aforementioned brothers at the last meeting, which was held at the home of Brother Dr. T. T. Wendell of Lexmgton. All brothers were well pleased with the many things which took place during the convention, but one item was received with much regret. That was the resignation of Brother Cannon. We are indeed sony that that occurred.

There was much joy manifested when Brother Merchant expressed to the other brothers the approval, at the convention of the idea of setting up an undergraduate chapter at Kentucky State Industrial College, of which Brother Atwood is president The said chapter will, no doubt be set up this spring. Now t h a t the convention Is over, our attention is being directed to the Go-To-High-School, Go-To-C o l l e e e campaign Great things are being contemplated. We hope to be heard from in a bigger way next time.

—A. J. RICHARDS

Alpha Kappa Lambda Gives Second Scholarship Concert Again Alpha Kappa Lambda Chapter scored heavily. This time with the second presentation of the Bennett College Quartette in its third annual Scholarship Concert. Last year's concert by the same group was highly successful, but this year's affair eclipsed all previous efforts.

With a patrons list reading like a "who's who" of western Virginia, the concert was heard by a capacity audience, t h a t demanded encore after encore from the charming quartette members. After It was all over the audience seemed reluctant to leave; so filled was It with the spirit of song.

After the program the chapter entertained at the Hotel Dumas with a dance for the quartette. Here jolly good fellows along with the beautiful girl friends danced happily to snappy syncopated tunes. Like the concert it all ended too quickly.

In connection with the entertainment of the week-end mention must be made of the Delta and A. K. A. girs who helped to make the stay for the quartette more pleasa n t by entertaining for t h e m at a breakfast bridge. The chapter was pleased with the co-operative spirit shown by these two sororities. The Delta girls Included Misses

THE SPHINX Fannie Scott, Sadie Lawson, Frances Williams and Mrs. All Thorpe; while A K A was represented by Misses Bernice Carter Annette Means, Sylvia Meai^i, Josie Morgan Hortense Towsler, Alice Turner and Hattie Whitten. Thanks a lot, girls.

As a final event of a week-end of festivities, the chapter entertained with a party at Brother Dr. Claytor's home. Since the party was at Brother Claytor's it was bound to be a success—What with a large spacious house, highly polished floors an ever gracious hostess in the person of Mis Claytor. Who wouldn't have a good time?

So as we reflect back over the whole weekend, we feel t h a t Alpha Kappa Lambda Is making fraternal history in these parts The chapter has had the pleasure of extending the glad hand shakes to several outstanding visitors during the past few months Brother David Jones. President of Bennett College, was in Roanoke with his quartette. Brother Jones seemed to have gotten as much "kick" out of listening to the quartette as the rest of us did Brother Leon De Kalb, violinist extraordinary and head of the Music Department of Palmer Memorial Institute, stopped long enough in Roanoke to present his quar!?,»>? • * reClt f 1 ' a n d t o ^ i t c h the people with the magic of his violin playing Brother Victor Daly, who has already faTned Iterary note, with his novel, "Not Only War. and who is already working on another novel spent part of his Easter holidays in Lynchburg. Brother Palmer, principal of Huntington High School waVVn Lynchburg during April as the principal speaker during the sessions of The Teachers Conference. Alpha Kappa Lambda was glad to welcome such a group of o u t s t a n l i nK" brothers into its ranks g e U i n g r e a d y for o u r Hi^6 T „ TnOT Go-ToSnl H 1 ; , Go-To-College Movement.

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Theta Lambdians Map Out Intensive Program

Theta Lambdians are active in all comS E U * S£rv.V'Ce W O r k a s w e » as f r a t e r X ? h u c h Y h M y r P ' Y ^ P ° r t e n t « * • m the tit£ Y « ™ •• \ " C 1 V i C L e a g U e a n C l P 0 1 1 " Anri J bh lk h u pt a t Ln iasm b d a is quite active.

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During our Go-to-High School, Go-toCollege Campaign, the subject. "How to Choose a Vocation" will be offered to the public by Brothers James A. Parsons and E E. Campbell.

Our plans are nearlng completion for our coming Educational Campaign.

We are attempting to make this campaign one of the outstanding of all the campaigns carried on by the various chapters. The one last year netted us, far better results than any before, the word of Alpha Phi Alpha reaching the ears of some six hundred s t u -

dents in this community and over half thate number ln other communities. We b°P to reach many times t h a t number this year. as we are planning a very good radio p r 0 " gram in addition to our other programsWe sincerely hope t h a t all Chapters wl" have tremendous successes with their campaigns.

Twenty-five brothers enjoyed themselves a t a chapter smoker a t the home of Brother R. w. Flndley, March 24. Brother John Walker enlightened the group on "The Manchurian Situation," after they had grown tired of bridge and whist, hot dogs and baked-beans.

After the talk concerning chiefly » n e Chinese and Japanese, we had a little business session in which Brother D. L. Brown was "The Speaker of the House"—that is. if the "Speaker of the House" is the fellow who does all of the talking. However, we spent a darned good old Alpha evening and started homeward at the early hour °> 3 a. m.

Visiting brothers on this occasion were Ragland Reed of Ohio State and Walter Anderson of Wittenberg College.

Brother B. A. Rose is back with us after six weeks of special study of various diseases in hospitals of Little Rock, Arkansas.

Brother Hubert Poore has Joined the staff of t h e Findley and Company, of the Supreme Liberty Life Insurance CompanyHe will have offices ln Springfield. Ohio.

—EARL P. TAYLOR

Bro. Kerns Spends Own Money To Help Beta Beta Beta Beta wishes to congratulate all national officers of Alpha Phi Alpha, both newly elected and re-elected. The newly elected officers of Beta Beta are Brothers Arnold Walker, pres.; J. R. Llllard, vicepresident; P. M. E. Hill, secretary; Ollle Or«fln, treasurer, and Claiborne C. Hill. a s s 0 ' elate editor of the Sphinx.

We are very glad to welcome Brother Hatter back into the fold. He was forced f drop out at the beginning of the first semester. due to severe Illness of his father.

Brother Hatter halls from Sandsprlng. 0 K ' lahoma.

Our chapter is rather small this year. as compared to previous years. A large number of the fellows are inactive but Beta Beta is doing all it can to reclaim them.

Social affairs this year at Nebraska have been few and far between. February 2J; we gave a midnight to dawn party, whicn was an innovation ln this wild and wooiy West. We have also given a series of nOWJ dances on week-end nights, which have bee" well received. Brother Arnold Walker, our president, was recently elected as vice president of the University Y. M. C. A. Brothel Claude Gordon is president of the Cosmopolitan Club. This makes Brother Walker s third year with the Y. M. C. A. Until last year, he was a member of the 'Y" cabinet. He has been sent as its representative to several conferences. Brother Walker barely missed receiving a scholarship this year. Brother Claiborne Hill » the only Negro student in the college <>» dentistry this year. Brother O. A. Griffin J still holding down his bench in pharmacy hall.

We are making plans for our education^ 1 campaign. We plan to reach as many college students in the state as is possible Brother Harvey J. Kerns of the Omaha Urban League is again our state d i r e c t o r Brother Kerns is spending considerable tlfl>» and money (his own) Is putting things over in Omaha. ! » • « • — • Beta Beta sponsored a musicale April 28. which was a community project. It "«? all the best local talent to be secured Brothers Walker and Gordon debated recently at Qulnn Chapel A. M. E. Church, on the merits and demerits of the Soviet system of government. Both men argued well and Intelligently, aa was to be expected.

—CLAIBORNE C. H I L l "

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Chi Brothers Plan New Tennessee Chapter Chl Chapter at Meharry Medical College Is yet carrying on under the following leadership: Brother George H. Evans, president; Brother J. Elbert Pettres, 3rd vicepresident; Brother Bascomb S. Waugh. secretary; Brother M. Meharry Cann, corresponding secretary; Brother Sikley S. Dalton, treasurer; Brother Wlllard Coleman. chaplain; Brother Gravelly Finley, sergeantat-arms; Brother William B. Holland, house manager, and Robert H. Montgomery, editor to the Sphinx.

On the second Friday night in February a party was given at the chapter house. which proved to be, without a doubt, one of the outstanding social events of the season. The brothers had Just completed the mid-year examinations and all cooperated in this, our first party in the new home. It was typically Alpha and we congratulate warmly the chairman of the social committee Brother Slater "Arab" Simmons.

Since the extension of our chapter to include Tennessee A. and I. College at the Inst convention, we at Chl have been quite busy sifting and shifting the multitudes to find what the s t u d e n t body had to offer in the way of Alpha material. We were tendered and excellent smoker by the boys of "State" who had banded themselves Into a sort of club already.

The following men from t h a t Institution were admitted into the Sphinx Club:— Richard B. Davis, a Junior and honor student; Stanley W. Davis. Junior, science major; Joseph Petway, junior, with an aveage, president of his class three consecutive years; Alonzo Glass, Junior, good student and prominent clubman; Levi Watkins, Junior. B plus average, officer in Rural Education Club, honor student in art, and winner of Popular Science Monthly contest 1930-31; Russell Osby, honor student, stage manager of State College Players, has written several one-act plays; and Reuben Allen, sopohomore, B plus averaue.

Recently Chl has Instituted a program to increase and maintain interest In meetings.

At every regular chapter meeting some particular brother of note Is scheduled to address the group.

At present we are looking forward to our annual Go-to-High School, Go-to-College Campaign, which is usually put over in great style by the combined efforts of Tau Lambda, Alpha Chi and Chi Chapters.

—ROBERT H. MONTGOMERY

Alpha Mu Swears "It Was Some Formal" Station "B-I-L-L" on the air again broadcasting from Alpha Mu Chapter at Evanston, 111. The brothers of this chapter have been very active since the last Issue of the Sphinx. The educational committee decided t h a t our campaign would apain be conducted similar to last year's campaign—that Is. by cooperating with the boys division of the Emerson Street group.

In sponsoring the third annual Older Boys Conference, which was held on Friday. Saturday. and Sunday, April 8-10, Inclusive.

The conference theme was "The Quest of Youth". Outstanding speakers appeared before each of the four sessions of the conference. The first speaker on the conference program was Dr. Perry L. Clarke, who spoke on the subject, "A Rational Sex Life For Youth."

Our fraternity team finished the season with an excellent record—having lost a single game to the Kappa Alpha Psl basketball team during the latter part of the W O B . when our valiant warriors bowed by a score of 20 to 17. Our players have not lost hope and they will be out there again to avenge the defeat when the season opens next fall.

It was in April. 1931. when Brother Edwin B. Jourdaln, Jr., was elected alderman from Evanston's fifth ward. One of the men whom Brother Jourdaln defeated In

t h a t election began to contest the results of the election and as a result of a long court fight, this man succeeded in having t h e results of the election nullified because of alleged fraudulent voting. The result was t h a t Brother Jourdain was deprived of his seat in the city council In February of this year. Not to be outdone he immediately announced t h a t he wou d seek re-election in April when aldermanlc election was scheduled to be held.

Instead of running for the short term (or in reality his unexpired term) Brother Jourdain tossed his h a t into the ring for the long (two year) term. A group of wh te students from Northwestern University stood In line all night at the city ha in order to file Brother Jourdain's petition first. This gave him first place on the ballot Bro. Jourdain's opponent had served a total of 8 years in the city council and he began to distribute dirty literature concerning Brother Jourdaln. Brother Jourdain waged a clean campaign and had the active cooperation of many students and faculty members from Northwestern University. which gave him victory.

Alpha Mu Chapter did it! Yes. actually gave a formal t h a t continues to be regarded as the best social affair t h a t has been given during this season. It was on Friday. April 8, when a group of approximately 200 persons came to the Masonic Temple to attend t h e formal.

The climax of the formal came about l a m., when the members of this chapter and the brothers from Chicago gathered in t h e center of the ballroom and sang the Alpha hymn. We need not comment about t h a t song and brothers throughout the land will understand when we say t h a t the song made us think we were down there at XI or Kappa Chapter—because the brothers at those chapters do sing when they sing the Alpha hymn. ..—«.

—WILLIAM C. ("Bill") PYANT.

Alpha Lambda Has Many Activities Alpha Lambda Chapter of Louisville has not been In a s t a t e of dormancy because it has not had a report in these columns for some while. We are ever mindful of the fact t h a t we were the first graduate chapter to be chartered: and this fact, coupled with the unquenchable Alpha spirit, has spurred us on to renewed activities.

At t h e beginning of the year, our election of officers for the year of 1932 was held. The following men were chosen; Brother E. H. Banks, president; Brother Orvllle Ballard, vice-president; Brother Lee L. Brown, secretary: Brother J. H. Williams. treasurer: Brother Reid E. Jackson, editor to the Sphinx: Brother C. H. Richmond. chaplain; and Brother J. O. Blanton, historian.

At the first monthly meeting in the new year, the chapter listened to reports upon the sessions of the General Convention at Cincinnati by our delegates. Brothers Banks and Blanton.

We were visited in January bv our regional vice-president. Brother Green. A smoker was given him at the residence of Brother Lattimore. our president of last year.

During the course of the evening. Brother Green gave a talk In which he expressed sentiments which more thoroughly welded us together into a clan actuated by the principals of Alpha Phi Alpha.

This year the Alpha Lambda Chapter sponsored a traveling basketball team u n der the supervision of Brother Reid E. Jackson, athletic director. This quint met many formidable fives irt the midwest, including West Virginia State College. Kentucky State College and Louisville Municipal College. The team also participated in an Interfraternal League with teams representing the local chapters of Kappa Alphn Psi and Omega Psl Phi. Although we were defeated In every contest, we exemplified the Alpha spirit of fair plav. The members of the team were Brothers Stanley

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Alpha Lambda Chapter and the entire community of Louisville suffered a great loss on Wednesday, March 30, with the death of Brother A. C. Mclntyre. Brother Mclntyre was one of the most prominent physicians In the state. At the time of his demise, he was president of the 8tate Medical Association, state medical examiner for the Pythians, a trustee of the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. Church, resident physician a t the Lakeland Insane Asylum and a member of the local chapter Alpha Phi Alpha.

He Is survived by his wife, who Is a member of the city public library system.

Alpha Lambda welcomes Brother Stinson Broadus, who comes to us from Ohio State University. He is now doing special work at the Louisville Municipal College. We also welcome Brother Earl Brown, who is professor of economics at the Municipal College. Brother Blyden Jackson, who has been doing graduate work at Columbia University in English, has returned to the city.

It seems t h a t Alpha Lambda Capter has a wide-awake executive in Brother Banks and we intend to keep you posted on his regime through this column.

—REID E. JACKSON

Bill Bell Feted In Home Town By Alpha Tau All's quiet on the) western front at this writing. The spring quarter is not a week under way yet. For several brothers it Is the last at Ohio State and the end of a trail of happy byways, trod with the brothers of Kappa Chapter. A hurried checkup reveals the names of four or five.

William McNeil Bell of Akron is the most Illustrious of the prospective graduates. His exploits have been recorded in t h e Sphinx before so it is unnecessary to go Into his record again. Three years as Ohio State's outstanding tackle have made the name. Bill Bell, a household word. The thing t h a t will make his fame everlasting is the gentlemanllness. humility, modesty. and friendliness t h a t makes his t h e ideal personality. Bell's majors are physical education and sociology, and he expects to find a coaching Job in the South next fall.

Llewelyn (Jack) Coles of Columbus is another of the regular guys whom Kappa Chapter will miss. Jack completes his course in Journalism in J u n e and leaves behind him a brilliant record. His articles have appeared In the public prints and in the Sphinx. Last year he was Kappa Chapter's correspondent. Jack was also first managing editor of t h e Ohio State Press. a sepia weekly which was started In Columbus recently. He hopes to Join the socalled gentlemen of the press after graduation. on a stipend, of course.

Randolph (Tuft's and the East) Taylor completes his post-graduate study in science In June. Randy formerly was coach at Johnson C. Smith University and at Tougaloo in Mississippi.

Leonidas Livisay of Ironton. Ohio, finishes in the college of arts; Jessie Blakely of Cincinnati, the colleee of education, and Raymond of Chllicothe. Ohio, the college of pharmacy.

Nathan Langford of Montgomery, Ala., completes post-graduate study in the college of commerce, majoring in insurance. and is a candidate for the master's degree.

Then there Is "Sandy" Clark of Cincinnati. who will go out into the world to yank molars and Incisors and tap gold inlays. Brush your teeth twice a day and see him twice a year. And ye scrivener whose tag Is appended at the foot of these notes will cast his lot among the lawyers and newspapermen, he having been registered in the courses for both crafts without learning much of either.

If there are other brothers of Kappa Chapter who are doing their finale this spring b u t whose names are omitted here.

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Activities for t h e winter quarter were few. The chapter basketball team was eliminated from intramural competition after a promising beginning, and lost a close decision to the Kappas In the only Interfraternity game of the season. The score was 38 to 37. Captain William (Cy) Butler's heroic efforts failed to save the day after the Alphas had rolled up a big margin In the first half. Kappa's comeback was phenomenal and demonstrated t h a t its warriors are stout fellas.

Four brothers took part in the play, "Varsity Snag," presented by the Collegiate council recently. The council Is an organization composed of representatives of the colored fraternities and sororities on the campus. Those participating were Jack Coles, Theodore Mahaffey, Frank Shearer and your correspondent. The play was a satyrlcal revue, written and produced entirely by students.

Dr. William J. Woodlln, one of the oldest brothers of Kappa Chapter and one of Its most enthusiastic graduate supporters, died since the last issue of the Sphinx. Among several gifts to charitable organizations, he left $100 to Kappa Chapter. The remainder of his estate was placed In trust for a student loan fund for students of Ohio State and Michigan State.

—TOM YOUNG

Two Honored, Two Get Degrees At Xi Chapter Since we last communicated a new quarter has been ushered in here at Wllberforce.

The last quarter ended about the Ides of March; and In the case of practically all the brothers of the local chapter its termination marked the passing of another mile post on their Journey toward the muchly coveted sheep skin .

However, as the friends of the historic Caesar experienced regretfulness at the Ides of March when t h e renowned statesman and warrior passed on, so does dear old XI feel with regretfulness the passing, due to graduation of two of her ,\talwart sons In the persons of Brother Frank Anderson, who is preparing to enter Howard Medical College next fall, and Brother Maxwell Brooks, the university's prominent debator and a prospective instructor.

The Chapter's social activities received additional stimulation by a party at the local chapter house by both the fraternity and pledge club. It is needless to say that a most enjoyable time was had by both guests and hosts.

At the present much effort Is be'ng expended to have this year's enormous, yet talented. Sphinx Club to render the customary annual program before the student body in the usually highly-merited manner.

Xi Chapter is especially proud to announce that the two male students to be honored with the privilege of membership Into Sen Mer Rekh, senior honorary scholastic fraternity, were members of our chapter here. Brother John Harewood and your humble servant being so honored.

—MARVIN F. TARPLEY

The Convention Chapter Tells The World It Is rather interesting, even to us, to again make recount of the doings of Alpha Alpha and t h e activities of its various brothers. At our first meeting of the year when the old Alpha spirit reigned supreme, marked by the enthusiasm displayed by the large number of brothers present for the occasion. Brother R. P. McClain was installed as our "big shot" for the ensuing year, having been re-elected unanimously.

Brother L. D. Finley was installed as vicepresident; Brother John Fleming as secretary; Brother J. A. Randolph as treasurer; Brother R. E. Bennett as sergeant-at-arms; Brother W. N. Lovelace as chaplain; and

THE SPHINX Brother C. B. Cook as associate editor of the Sphinx.

The January 16 issue of "The Cincinnati Times-Star" carried a long article about Brother George W. B. Conrad, inasmuch as he has Just completed his 50th year with the Pennsylvania R. R., serving for the past 29 years as assistant in the Bureau of Claims, legal department of the Cincinnati division of the "Pensy." In recognition of his 50 years of faithful service, the system presented Brother Conrad with a gold button. This service dates back to 1882, when as a boy of 12 years, he became a messenger for the road at Richmond, Ind. We thought that we would have a future brother in Alpha Phi Alpha when Brother Henry Ferguson's baby was born on March 10, but we understand that the heir to the Ferguson fortunes is a girl so t h a t makes It a "break" for one of the sororities.

Congratulations Brother Ferguson Brothers Theodore M. Berry recently passed the Ohio State Bar Examination "with form" and is now fully qualified to hang out the ole shingle. There is not the least doubt in our minds but that Brother Berry will have a most highly successful career and we feel certain that the large number of brothers in A<]>A who know "Ted" will quite agree with us. Incidentally, Brother Berry has been elected as the president of the local branch of the N. A. A, C. P. There is one thing about Ted if he is assigned to any duty, no matter what its nature may be, you can bet your boots any old day t h a t it will be carried out or he will die trying.

Brother Joseph T. Simms has Just returned to our fold after having completed a course in building construction at the Chicago Technical College in Chicago, 111., with flying honors. We therefore look for great things from Brother Simms and at the same time extend our heartiest congratulations for his success.

In passing to mention only casually our Sphinx Club membership since they cannot crash the "big news"—Charles Keys—a freshman at U„ C. was recently added to its roster.

As the "old Maestro" would say: "thus endeth the 28 >/2 inches of paper alloted to us by ye allotterer. Alpha Phi Alpha."

—C. B. COOK, JR.

Educational Problem Holds Attention Of Pi Chapter Since Pi hasn't been heard from for several months, we have elected and installed the officers of the 1932 administration. The newly installed officers are: Creed F. Ward, president: T. burton Curry, vice-president: Maurice F. Gleason, secretary; Malcolm R. Patterson, assistant secretary; Edward J. Blakemore, treasurer; and Alexander Martin, chapter editor. At the first meeting of the year. Brother Wm. S. Randolph Installed the officers. I t was the first real ceremony of the sort that many of us had witnessed, and it did a lot. Our first meeting in 1932 was on Thursday, J a n uary 14. There was the usual round of business, and the report of the delegates heard. The report was particularly entertaining, instructive and inspiring. It has been submitted for publication in the Sphinx so that all may read it. The installation of officers followed the delegates' report.

This year PI had a really good basketball team. Our outstanding games were: our first at Youngstown, we won it; "Two-Shot" Beasley of Beta was t h e twlnkler: one at Oberlin which we lost by only eight points by a team t h a t the "Revs" beat by only ten points—those in Class "A" Tourney in which we lost only two games and took second place—and a game which we played against Alpha Tau. Our greatest accomplishment was t h a t the brothers came regularly t o the practice sessions.

Back in December, Pi gave a dance In order to raise money and so t h a t we could

gather back Into the folds of Alpha som of Pi's older brothers. We made no money. but we lost none either. We s u c c e c d 5 ? . r s bringing out many of the olderS e ebrotne • lig Brothers Ormonde Forte, Fred 's t y„, e s dene Leatherman, B. K. Smith, B. C. Vt and a host of former actives, who n a v e ,,T 2 7 been mentioned in the Sphinx since is*-* • showed their faces and imbibed some: the spirit (no " s " ) . All of us had a swe time. It wasi the only "closed" affair tna Pi has given for years.

Educationally, we have both a great opportunity, and a great problem. H ne r ex .„ have cur public school system with e c"o n"o f, lc schools.

Whatever conditions, !;nC or otherwise, t h a t act so have p u t all Negroes almost in one section so t h a t o greatest and oldest high school, Centra1. becoming overrun with Negroes to s U C ^scn _.i extent t h a t it is almost a Negro °\0 While there can be no real objection that, the fall of the standard of s c h o l a ! ^ T d _ to such a degree t h a t now Central's gra ^ uates are scarcely prepared for college what we object to and are mightily ??* cerned about. Remedying this c o n d i M ^ Is our opportuntly; how to do It is problem. In our next report, expect to n " a n account of how we assailed this P j ^ j , lem and with how great success. ,„„ our opportunity, we look forward to bel » among the leaders in the amount of f>° actually accomplished by our efforts Ins °a Educational Campaign. You wish " kinds of luck? The brothers of PI wish y° an even greater success. „, —ALEXANDER MARTIN J»-

Alpha Phi Lambda Boasts Interest In Its Meetings Alpha Pi Lambda of Winston-Salem, since last heard from has been favored by tw very interesting and instructive education discussions. One of the discussions was ie

by Brother J. T. Long, who is instructor ° Art at Winston-Salem Teachers' College, o masterfully did Brother Long handle n> subject, which was on "Genius" that s tn brothers voted unanimously that it be " mitted to the Sphinx for publication. The other discussion was led by Brother C. BRobinson, our recording secretary, wn°_ subject "Socialism and the Negro," create a very extensive discussion.

We are glad to welcome into our chapte Brother J. Welfred Holmes of Omicron chap ter. Pittsburgh. Brother Holmes is instructor of English at Winston-Salem Teacher College, and with his accomplishments w feel sure t h a t he will be an asset to Alp"' Pi Lambda.

Recently it was our pleasure to welcome into our chapter meeting, visiting BrotherlL J. O. Ellis. J. T. Wilson, Rev. C. H. VVm and G. L. Allen all of Alpha Omicron.

As an additional feature of our meetings the brothers are quizzed on certain P l i a ! L of the ritual and history of our fraternity We feel t h a t such is very beneficial to a Alpha men and especially graduate brother • We are looking forward, with great en thuslasm. to the numerous activities connected with the Spring season. The rn° 5 outstanding activity will be our Educational Campaign. In connection with our c a m T paign drive, we are snonsoring an Oratories contest at Atkins High School. There wii' be two medals awarded, a gold one to tn first choice and a silver one to the second choice. This contest is under the dircc supervision of our corresponding secretary' Brother Geo. F. Newell.

At the last regular meeting. Brother D'j E. Shepard Wright was elected to Alpha r n ' Alpha's "hall of Fame." Brother Wright 1= a very outstanding brother at the seat oi our chapter and without a doubt, represents the ideal "Alpha man" It is our sincere hope t h a t every chapter will have a very successful Go-To-Hig n School, Go-To-College Campaign and th»t each brother will spend a very pleasant and profitable summer.

—GEO F. NEWEI>

THE SPHINX

Beta Epsilon Adds Five To Its Membership In accord with the program outlined for the year. Beta Epsilon held Its Initiation on January 29.

The newly Initiated brothers are as follows: Brother C. I. Sawyer, who made the varsity football squad this year and at the same time has maintained his booth on the honor roll for three consecutive quarters; Brother J. P. Moore, who stands out in the technical department here at the Institution; Brother W. H. Henderson, who is director of the College Band now on a tour in the South. Brother C. S. Scott, who is carrying t h e banner of the diamond this season; and Brother R. B Bullock, an outstanding s t u d e n t In the Agricultural Dep a r t m e n t These men promise to be an asset to the chapter here; they have already fallen In line with the activities of the chapter and we are proud of them Despite financial conditions the chapter has secured foreign speakers and outlined the greatest campaign in the history of the chapter here. Members of the graduate chapter in this city are with us and we can't lose with such cooperation.

On March 1, our annual election was held and the newly elected officers are very promising. All of t h e m are experienced persons as office-holders, and energetic as well. We digress here to give due respect to our ex-presldent. Brother P. T. Wood. who made an excellent president and carried the chapter safely and successfully through his period of office. Officers elected are as follows: Brothers T. W. Washington, president; J. P. Moore, vice-president; C. W. Williamson, secretary; C. I. Sawyer, assistant secretary and chapter editor; C. S. Scott, treasurer: W. H. Henderson, chaplain; and F. T. Wood, sergeant-atarms.

With the program outlined and wideawake brothers In office the chapter is sure of a successful year.

—C. I. SAWYER

Phi Seeks Admission To I titer fraternity Council Phi Chapter, though her advancing steps are small and rare, has, briefly, more to mention In her march of progress, all following the last Issue of our enlightening and welcome publication, "The Sphinx.

Phi announces the addition of two new brothers, who were guided Into the fold of Alphadom—via Kappa Chapter. The recent initiates are: John W. Gazaway and Walter B. Allen. Both entered Ohio University last year as freshmen, and after three semesters. during which time they have shown themselves as able students and found favor with the active, they were deemed worthy of the privilege to attempt to gain the "greater side."

The new brothers now feature a retrospective view of the past three semesters as being lnducive to a "grand and glorious feelin." Phi expects thing from these men, and from the past experiences and present conduct, we feel t h a t our new brothers will.

If anything, surpass our non-mediocre expectations. Brother Gazaway comes to us from Springfield, O., (home of our expresldent, Brother Lloyd S. Corbln—by the way) and Is a pre-medio major, b u t plans to gain his B. A. degree before entering Meharry Medical College or Howard University for t h e study of medicine.

His splendid high school record carried a wide activity in the field of sports.

Brother Allen halls from Urbana, Ohio, has a major Interest in pre-dental courses, and is a capable student. Brother Allen plans to complete his course a t Ohio State University. During high school life, he won a name and place as a basketball player, and his ability has been displayed over a large part of the state. That this activity of Brother Allen has been somewhat abbreviated may be attributed to the fact

the color does make a difference a t Ohio University, in some respect* at least For the past year we have anticlpateci r e c o i l U o n £ the Interfraternal CouncU. HaDDlly President Clarke announced after a u e n d a n c e a t the last Council £ * * « £ * a prerequsite for membership, but t h a t we would be recognized In 'ollowtag " " ^ fraternal activities. Subsequently, Alpha Phi Alpha will debate with Tau Kappa Al Dha on April fifth.

Here win « chance for the silver loving e w w h t e h ^ be presented to the winners We are look ine forward to Brothers M. Hall and Clarke !o g makT an unusual showing. We will work and hope for the best.

This event, perhaps of no vast importance in itself, is unusually1 »»Kniflcant ^ I b l e t h a t It marks the i " " " " ™ ° ' V £om and recognized series of activities. r ™ the members of the Council we gather t h a t anv group must be housed for recognition The acquisition of a comfortable shelter

by Phi l a s started things and we cannot but sincerely hope t h a t the kindly Dame Chance will continue to regard us with her gracious smile of benevolence.

Phi men have followed a new line of ac tivlty for this vicinity. The N. A A. C F . has deemed it fitting and proper to. «tato llsh a division here in Athens, and naturally with such a wealth of ^ f ^ ^ S n t o r Junior branch was organized. The junior branch consists of ambitious youth of Atn ens and nearby towns as Gloucester and Rendvllle and fhe combination is grand and effective if you ask.

The chapter house has been used on sev eral occasions for assemblies and get-togethers. We saw value and cooperation in Meeting Brother Prexy Clark as President of the branch, and we believe we have a fine organizer and leader. President Clarke is a major in pre-law courses and has carried an enviable scholastic record for the past five semesters.

Brother Marcus Hall was recently given a break in a playshop production. Now Just what good Brother Hall did with t h a t break you probably already know from newspaper accounts. As the "Singing Prisoner' in a group of Sing Sing inmates Brother Hall i-colloqulally speaking—actually broke down "• His heretofore unseen ability as an actor was well received, and his deep and never-heard-before bass was applauded profoundly. I'm wondering if maybe Brother Hall should not also have sung for t h e folks a popular ballad—"Let this be a lesson to you." _ Our last entertainment ( after the finis of the semester exams brother) was the fore number. Those present at our initial gaining Just can't see how they manage to have a better time each time. Seemingly, they expect a limit, but they forget about t h a t mighty thing called Alpha Fashion.

I dunno, nor can I explain, b u t y'know In this fashion things are booked to get bet'er an betfr and better! Approximately thirty couples were present, including guests from Rendville, Gloucester, Belpre, and Marietta, In accord with the annual educational campaign, we have begun to formulate plans for our not-too-extensive program.

From present indications, brothers are trying to make this too-stand-out as t h e best yet in this Athens town.

Soon.but not too soon, J u n e will come.

Consequently thousands of graduates will drift into the maelstrom of life. Some will prosper, other will disappointed be, b u t all in all, these happenings make colour for life and history. Yet, regardless of future difficulties, the Seniors en Parade entertain and should entertain a certain but not undue sense of self esteem and confidence. Their experiences of having conquered in times past—having surmounted the once seemingly unsurmountable, should not but lend to them a more confident mien for continued triumph. This early triumph should make greater triumphs easier, and the greater ones conquered should not but render those following still less difficult. In spite of the min-

Pajre 35 imum number, Phi " t e s In placing on Senior in t h e parade of graduates. Brother A P Hall closes his scholastic pursuits a t Ohio" University. Having major interests in nre-medic courses, Brother Hall plans to enter Meharry Medical College in the fall.

Phi's loss shall be Chl's gain. Phi Chapter will miss him, as she does all who come, carve their marks, and pass one.

In behalf of Phi members, the scribe express the best of wishes and continued properity. for all sister c h a p t e r s ^ ^ ^ ^

Alpha Phi "Breaks Down" With New Home Since the last issue of the Sphinx, Alpha Phi chapter has made much progress. February 10, the brothers were royally entertained at the home of Brother E. Luther Brookes, professor of chemistry at Clark University, assisted by Professor A. A. McPheeters.

Through the efforts of Brothers Thomas Williams J. Thomas Fagan, and the hard work of Brother Edward L. Simon. Alpha Phi was able to secure a spacious room in Leete Hall, the administration building, lor the purpose of carrying on fraternal activities The room has been lavishly decorated and' adequately furnished as a luxurious club room. It has been christened "The Oasis."

Fortunately, The Oasis was completed In time to welcome into the folds of Alpha P h i six neophyte brothers: Frank Dodson, J o h n James, Jr., John Julian, S. J. Mayneld, H u bert Webster Norrls and Robert A a r o n Stout.

Lastly, your Sphinx editor wishes to remind all chapters t h a t we here at Alpha Phi are making a drive to reinstate all brothers of the said chapter who have s l i g h t l y strayed away for various reasons. This effort is fast becoming a success.

We hope all brothers will whole-heartedly cooperate in this effort to make it a big success.

Alpha Phi has considerable in store but will not attempt to give It u n t i l —GEORGE L. EDWARDS. J R .

Beta Theta Chapter Set Up At Bluefield Beta Theta Chapter of Bluefield State Teachers College was duly established In full accord with stipulations prescribed by t h e Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc., on March 5 1932, by Bro. H. L. Dickason, deputized

by Brother Thos. H. Henderson, eastern vice-president of the General Organization.

Brothers L. V. Jordon, president; E. W. Browne, secretary; and D. F. Dunlap, of Alpha Zeta Lambda, were of Invaluable assistance to Brother H. L. Dickason in setting up this chapter and in deeply impressing upon t h e nine charter members the ideals, workings, and alms of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Beta Theta, although a baby of less t h a n a month old, has already begun a Hie t h a t its historians will proudly record and acclaim worthy of presentation to its brother chapters and future Beta Theta men.

Following the induction ceremonies, and Impressive short talks from those brothers present and the charter members of Beta Theta, a menu which had been prepared by the latter for the enjoyment of those present, consisting In abundance of chicken salad sandwiches, cocoa, ice cream and cakes, was timely served.

Those whose names are pledged to uphold Beta Theta and of necessity. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.. ideals, appearing upon the charter are: Brothers John W. Adams, assistant secretary; A. J. Carey, treasurer; Edward Carter, secretary; William V. Chappell. chaplain; Lawrence W. Drew; William H. Gray, Jr.. vice-president; J. Kermit Hall, president; Clarence Horton, and William H. Parries, associate editor of the Sphinx.

—W. H. PARRIES

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THE SPHINX

Bill Bell Will Be Kappa Graduate

suggest t h a t at the next meeting Brother married Miss Lucille Dejole. They have ^ Johnson be allowed twice the time allotted turned from their "honeymoon" 1" ^ a t him. and are now in his beautiful new nom On the same occasion Brother S. M. Riley. 1975 Rocheblave Street. ar rled At the fourth meeting this year of Alpha Jr., pastor of the Centenary M. E. Church Of the "old timers" all are now ma' w Tau. Brother William McNeil Bell was pregave the historical background of several except Brother E. M. Coleman and ' K sented with a bronze trophy showing one Negro spirituals, after which his choir sang gets his "business" straightened out, l J", _e man "holding the line" against the efforts the spirituals discussed. Brother Riley dur- the brotherhood will hear of his marr of many of his opponents attempting to ing his year here has been unusually active. in the next few . . . . years. g. br^ak thru, depicting the part Bell played On numerous occasions he has been called iu many games while carrying the banner Brothers Cherie, C. C. Haydel. Y o u n ^ 0 w . upon to address groups of both races Brothof Ohio State on the gridiron. This meetMoses, and Blanchet are all fathers ^g er Riley a few days ago delivered the prining, a smoker, was actively participated in Yes, brothers. Sigma Lambda Is d o ' n B f r a by Brothers William Randolph of Cleveland, cipal address before the Religious Educadarndest to insure the future of tne tion Council. On March 26 he addressed the Ralph Flndlay of Dayton, and Smiley of ternity. g district conference. We are all anxious to Columbus.

Brother W. E. Harris, twice a l aC ct hl ee r ' to give him a real Alpha send off to the Annual Ohio State's thundering cheer "So Long, been transferred from Straight j !* a Conference, and in consequence Alpha Tau Goodbye. Good Luck" was dimmed to a is turning out in a body the second SunTalladega. We hear t h a t he is doi"B T whisper by the soul-stirring welcome acmighty fine work up there. Brother *-•• ^ in April when the affairs of the church corded Bill Bell on his return to Akron. It day Alpha Beta, who received ju t will be wholly in the hands of brothers. Simpson, is true that we can never hope to equal in S. from the State University of I o W * t 0f Preparations for the greatest Go-to-High numbers those thousands of fans who In summer, is now head of the departme" their manner paid homage to Bell but the School, Go-to-College program are well chemistry at Straight College. under way. Brother R. R. Brown, boys' secwhole-hearted acclaim rendered a brother Brothers Earl and Rudolph Mo *f^ c .,go retary at the Association for Colored Comin Alpha Phi Alpha by brothers comes from both working on their Ph. D.'s at c m munity work, a member of the mayor's comgreater depths and soars to heights so limmittee for the relief of the unemployed, is this year. Brother Earl is on leave itless that it can never be stilled by mulStraight College, and Brother Rudolph i* chairman of a committee consisting of titudinous voices.

New Orleans University. Both h a v e , o t ner Bro. E. M. Lancaster, attorney and at the eral Education Board scholarships, reoru ^ For four years Bill Bell has been before present time he has cast his hat in the poEarl has also received an assistant f*L 10 ithe eyes of Columbus and Ohio State, for litical ring in an effort to snare the office instructorship in the department of &> eight years—since he first carried the pigof state representative. Brother Luther R ogy and is on salary at the Universityskin for East High—he has been in the Johnson is the other member of this comhearts of his hosts of Akron friends and his mittee that has taken upon Itself this good New Orleans is proud of the fact t > brothers in Alpha Tau. Eight year ago work. Brother Brown has formulated a plan the first unit of Dlllard University l s V l c n those of us who saw and recognized his sterthat will enable us to present in an impres- pleted. This unit is the Fllnt-Gooui ling qualities placed the faith of Alpha Phi sive way the annual educational program in Hospital. This hospital is as well equip£ d g Alpha and our pride in Negro youth upon the surrounding cities of Canton. Barberas any hospital of less t h a n a hundred s his then immature shoulders.

Now as ton, and Ravenna. This is decidedly a large in the United States. Sigma Lambda knights of old must have done having surorder and Brother Brown is to be commendproud t h a t Alpha has a larger repre« j passed numerous obstacles, he places at our ed on his brilliant and unceasing work in tlon than any other fraternity on the feet the gold of our pride studded with the formulating this plan. of this hospital. f0 precious stones of achievement.

In closing let me give you a list oi u " ,e With this writing Alpha Tau's particiTo us it will always be so long, never fleers for 1932: Brothers Dr. Ernest <^" pation in winter sports ends. This year president; Dr. Wm. Adams, vice-pres'a goodbye! And Bill you have the assurance of a hearty welcome when you return from was the first that Alpha Tau had had a Whitney Haydel. treasurer; E. M. c o l e e, t a r y ; basketball team and the record they hang whatever paths you may pursue. secretary; C. T. Simpson, assistant seer t up at the end of the season is indeed to This meeting was indeed a red letter W. E. Belton, chaplain and George Taiu be marveled at.

This team did the unusual meeting in the history of Alpha Tau in adsergeant-at arms. e r l and unexpected, but as we predicted earlier dition to having Brother Bell as one of oui These officers have started in with an it brought home the bacon. Our team guests we were honored by the presence of thusiasm t h a t is sure to make Sigma L» p throughout the year was undefeated by any Brother William iRandolph, who in his da again a contender for the McGhee message to the chapter, commended us upon daternal group that our territory had to at the next convention.

TMPSON the good work we had done and admonished offer and at the conclusion of the season was awarded the fraternal championship of us to keep pressing forward lest we rest Akron territory. As is the case so many upon past laurels. times not content with honors won they At the conclusion of the remarks by Bro cast about for new fields to conquer and as Randolph. Brother Ralph Flndlay a fora consequence were conquered by a strong mer member of Alpha Tau now president of five when they Journeyed to Cleveland to Theta Lambda, Dayton, O., gave an interplay Pi chapter.

Greetings to you brothers of A 1 P n a r t f 1 esting sketch of the history of Alpha Tau Alpha! With the greatest of sincerity, Alpha Tau moves forward to help success- submit for your pleasure and approval emphasizing the necessity of every brother fully terminate a wonderful year's work at taking a greater interest in community welnews concerning the activities of Omic Centenary M. E. Church by Brother S. M fare in order to further the Interests of Chapter of Pittsburgh. ..ttie Riley.

Jr.. and to bring into the home Alpha Tau and Alpha Phi Alpha.

Omicron's doughty and fighting » stretch far ahead of the field our candiThe festivities were fittingly ended by a president. Brother Walter Talbot. b Is " r date for state representative, Brother E M brilliant social given at the home of Brothwhom we can all feel proud to call r ° ,l ' m a Lancaster, attorney. er Henry C. Sparks and presided over by He represented A0A at the Delta ° * e —ROGER S. JOHNSON Theta Easter Symposium held at the Ce" the charming Mrs. Sparks. In addition to our honored guests. Brothers Randolph Bell Avenue Y. M. C. A., March 27, and spoke and Findlay the social was attended by the subject of "Prohibition." n'S Brothers John Dunbar D. D. S., and his Bi'other James Albritoon lis Omicr° wife nee Floy Debnahm of Oberlln; O. Rufus vice-president. He is a conscientious » Thompson, the life of any party, was very willing worker, and ranks well as a stud For some time Sigma Lambda has not had attentive to his guest of the evening, Miss at Pitt. He Is also a member represent"' e a letter in The Sphinx, so naturally there is AiliA Mildred Dandridge. Brothers David Sellers on the Interfraternlty Council.

K was giving an impersonation of one who is much to tell. May we start by extending to Brother Hugo Wynn is the little Blsmar ^ the newly elected general officers of the a l s 0 trying to be happy though lovelorn and of the 4 winds. Brother Wynn is jn fraternity our best wishes and our pledge of could not be reached for an Interview. helpful cooperation in putting ovgr the pro- member of the Interfraternlty Council-r , During the observance of Interracial week gram of the fraternity. We regret that we the athletic field he has charge of i ° "e : i t sponsored by the Federal Council of Churchlating Omicron's athletic policy. At pre* were not able to meet you in Cincinnati but es Alpha Tau received a signal honor. he is directing the affairs of A«J>A's baske old man depression" said "NO." Brother Luther R. Johnson, president of a But however much depression may have ball team. political and civic group having 2,500 memBrother Melvln Goode is the "Henry c W L hit the chapter treasury, certain of the bers with offices at 73 N. Howard St.. and brothers seem not to realize the gravity of of Omicron Chapter. He formulates g ° " " who has been active in consolidating the the situation, that is Judging from the perpolicies, submits t h e m and sees t h a t the* several Negro groups in order to present sonal activity of these brothers. are executed with precision and finesse. » a solid front at the polls and in the furtherBrother W. E. Belton, after having received Is the circulation manager of the " L 1 " n ance of civic projects, was chosen as one of his M. S. degree in chemistry from the State Voice," a newspaper catering to suburb" two principal speakers by the Interracial University of Iowa last summer, immediate- districts of Pittsburgh. He is an enthucouncil. Brother Johnson was chosen to ly rushed back to New Orleans and Miss siastic and energetic worker in the Haroi" present the side of the Negro being in their Zelda Blanchet. And they were married C. Morrison Memorial Work. opinion the best informed on the subject.

Brother Belton Is head of the department of Brother Lawrence Marshall of Duques" The speaker, H. T. Waller a former secretary chemistry at New Orleans University.

University is a swell chap to have roun" of the Y. M. C. A., presented the side of Brother Dr. J. Felton Brown was married when a "feller needs a friend," a pal * the white group. At the conclusion of to Miss Josie Collins in December. Brother times; would go to any extreme to rieiy Brother Johnson's talk the chairman re- Brown had moved his medical office to out a brother; overrunning with fraterna 1 ' marked that he had never heard a more Baton Rouge, La., where he and his wife ism; had charge of the Pitt Lyceum wh e » concise and unanswerable presentation of now live. students of Duquesne University presented any argument and took that occasion to Brother Attorney A. P. Tureaud recently the program,

Omicron Brothers Keep Torch Shining

Sigma Lambda On Speaking Terms With Mr. Depression

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THE SPHINX Brother Att'y T. B. Hamilton was the main speaker. The program was well received and enjoyed Brother Henry Bridges is the most capable secretary who ever held a pen or blotted a manuscript for Omlcron. He was spoken of and recommended highly In the Duquesne University weekly paper as the winner of the two highest prizes given by t h e Pharmacy School last year; received a beautiful gold medal and membership In the National Pharmacidlcal organization; and leader of educational campaign.

Brother James Jeffries Is a real contribution to the world of success. He Is achieving success in the School of Dentistry at the University of Pittsburgh.

Brother Frank E. Bolden takes care of any news and business on the campus which has to do with Omlcron; tries to do his best for A<l>A; Is a member of t h e University of Pittsburgh's 145-plece marching band. Brother Bolden Is also chairman of the Interfraternity Council; has earned his honorary activities' key for music, awarded by the university; and has charge of essay campaign In Washington. P e n n s y l v a n i a . schools.

A<I>A. Omlcron is not without her a t h letes In the personages of Brothers Woody Harris and Marshall Lrwis, both veteran lettermen and upon whom Coach Shea Is pinning many hopes.

On the freshmen track team we have Pledges Fleming, a promising dash man; Waddy. quarter miler and Waters for distance running.

Brother Frank Baker of Duquesne University. Is also a dash man. His work last year was satisfactory indeed and we are expecting still greater things from him this year.

Returning once more for your interest to the remainder of Omlcron personalities I wish to bring to your attention Brother "Josh'' Rose, who Is a welcome addition to Omlcron and the campus. Brother Rose Is an active worker in the Y. M. C. A. work. being the Boy's Work Secretary of the Center Ave. Y. M. C. A. Together with Brother Marshall Lewis, he plays a vital part in t h e Holy Cross basketball team's success.

A<J>A, Omlcron wishes to announce to brother fraternity members the pledging of the following choice men from the various schools: Arveel Fleming. Herbert WadJy. Walter Waters and Leroy Sterling from the Univ. of Pittsburgh and Robert Ruckev and Elmer Jones of W. and J. College. All of these men represent and have qualities which show them to be worty AiJ>A timber.

It is with regret t h a t I announce to fraternal brothers of A<t>A. the expected departure of some brothers who will hardlv be with us next fall.

Brother James Albritton of the College will take an A. B„ in History in June.

Brother Marshall Lewis of the College will take a B. S. In Chemistry in June. Brother Walter Talbot of the College will take an M. A. In Math in August.

—FRANK E. BOLDEN

Accordingly on February 11, 1932, the chapter assembled at the home of our president. The brothers were accorded a rare treat on this occasion when Brother Raymond Pace Alexander, a former president of Psi, gave a lecture accompanied by motion pictures on his recent trip to Russia. Brother Alexander gave us a very graphic description of the conditions over there and the views which he showed were indeed very wonderful. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the lecture and Bro. Alexander was accorded a vote of thanks by the chapter for giving us such an entertaining evening.

Among the plans which were taken up at this meeting were those relating to the rushing of the new students on the campus and the Relay Dance. It has long been an established custom for Psi Chapter to give its annual Relay Prom on the Friday night of the Penn Relay Carnival which is held the last week in April. Accordingly a committee was appointed to look after the arrangements for this dance. We shall give you further Information about this in our next Issue.

Psi Chapter wishes to propose for the Alpha Hall of Fame Brother James Peacock. who has been honored by election to the captaincy of the track team of Temp e University. Brother Peacock is a very able athlete and Psi feels very proud at this honor which has come to him. In our next issue we shall tell you something about the other well known and accomplished brothers who are members of Psi Chapter.

—I. MAXIMILIAN MARTIN

Alpha Omicron Presents Complete 1932 Program With the positive assertion that their programs are not "Just on paper, either," Alpha Omlcron Lambda presents a complete program for the year. At one of their recent discussions, the program started at 10:45 and at 1:15 the chairman had to call a halt. so the chapter business could be carried out.

Alpha Omlcron Lambda is proud of its program for the year, as herewith reproduced: January—"The School Situation in Pittsburgh," Charles H. Carroll: February—"The School Situation in Pittsburgh."—a rebuttal C. A. Lanon; March—"The Objectives of the Negro Health Survey Underway in Pittsburgh," W. Roderick Brown; April—"The Art of Advertising." Arthur Crockett.

May—Speaker to be selected from among those attending the national conference of t h e Urban League: June "Race Relations the World Over." Robert D. Brown: September—"Modern Prison Procedure." Harvey Shaw.

October—"A Summary of Current Thought on t h e Coming Election as it Relates to the Negro, Theron B. Hamilton; November— "The Truth About Russia," Leonard C. Honesty; December—"The Movement Toward Disarmament." James H. Boulware.

Program committee: R. Maurice Moss. chairman; R. D. Brown. Charles H. Carroll.

Harry K. Craft. John D. Harley. Frederick D. Hawkins. Leonard C. Honesty. Richard F. Jones, and C. A. Lanon.

Psi Hears Lecture From Bro. Tau Brothers Who Went To Russia Ready For Sheepskins Psi Chapter has opened the year with a well planned program and expects to accomplish much in 1932. Our first mee of the new year was held in January at the beautiful home of Brother E. C. 'Wright.

At t h a t time the following officers were elected for the coming year: Brokers Lewis Tanner Moore, president: Wm. N. Hamilton, vice-president: Alton Berry, secretary; E. C. Wright, treasurer; Lawrence Christmas, sergeant-at-arms; W. A. Gaines, chaplain and I Maxmilian Martin, Associate Sphinx editor.

A very interesting meeting was held and there was a real revival of t h a t good old Alpha spirit. Brother Moore spoke Of his plans for the coming year and Invited the chapter to meet at his home for the February meeting.

Tau Chapter takes time to send greetings to the sister chapters. We are beginning to feel the tenseness of June graduation.

Every year about this time many brothers will bring to a close four years of close friendship, which we sincerely hope will be perpetuated in t h e future. We believe in the slogan. "Alpha for life."

Several brothers will receive their sheepskins in June. Brother Edward Toles. Francis Bennett and Edgar D. Russell will receive the degree of Bachelor of Arts. Brother Mouzon received his A. B. degree in February. Brother T. Romeo Veal will receive his degree of Bachelor of Science, and will be^in work this summer on his Master of Science degree.

Brother Radcliffe was to have graduated

Page 37 in June, b u t had to withdraw from school because of illness. Brother Reginald Fisher withdrew from school a few weeks ago because of illness.

March 21, Tau was honored by having as guest, Brother William W. Cardozo, vicepresident of t h e western division Brother Cardozo spoke to the entire chapter. After this informal meeting t h e pledges were excused and a closed meeting was held, which consisted of brothers only.

Many puzzling questions which had confronted t h e chapter were cleared up by Brother Cardozo. After the meeting, a party was given in honor of the visiting brother.

Co-eds from Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities came to greet him and to drink deep of the pleasures of Tau. Two days after Brother Cardozo's visit. t h e pledges gave a party. The pledges gave as souvenirs small paddles to the ladie«, labeled A$A. A few weeks ago Tau initiated Clarence Allen. We expect big things from Brother Allen.

The class of '32 sends last greetings— "So long—good bye."

—T. ROMEO VEAL

Beta Delta Elects Group Of New Officers After a brief period of procrastination, the Carolinians and the others agree to speak. Really we have been so busy here until Iti has been a problem to select t h e high spots to enumerate. But let u s try— The chapter presented Brother Arthur Clement a fortnight ago as it speaker on a religious program—a task he performed diligently. Our election for the ensuing term has been held. Brother George McFall. the youngest of the Mr.Falls of Detroit was honored with the leadership and to his aid came Brothers Edward Grimes. Elmo J. Watkins. Paul Webber, vice-president, secretary and treasurer, respectively.

These officers are stepping In to replace an achieving administration led by Brother P. Leon Colty. and ably assisted by J. R. Henderson, who some day will become a great financer and general secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha.

These officers are members of t h e graduating class and will not be here to uphold the honors of Beta Delta during another season. Along with these go Brother J. A. Ellerbe, an able debator. campus politician. athlete, and the "daddy" of t h e chapter; Brother Elliot E. Franks, an all-conference guard and one of the best natured fellows on the campus: also "ye ole scribe." who has done something but withholds Its merits. and t h e great financer. Brother Lonnle Trawick. of whom you will hear and see more later.

The members of Beta Delta are striving daily to uphold the merits of Alpha Phi Alpha. On March 23. the third anniversary of our chapter was celebrated with a very timely and appropriate event. The evening was made effective when the brothers received the history of the chapter from its beginning, relating some of the trying events in its development, and smiling in favor of its success.

Brother Evans' article on "Half-Made Brothers" was also discussed, and it was agreed t h a t the ritual should be reviewed to rxtnl the beauty of the honor of being an "Ape." May I have the honor of listing the roster of Beta Delta?

G. B. McFall. Edward Grimes. J. Elmo Watkins. I. B. English. Paul R. Webber. I. B. Plalr, A. D. Greene. G. B. Williams, Robert Anderson. Jos. M. Greene. J. Alford Ellerbe. J. R. Henderson, Lonnie H. Trawick. Elliott E. Franks. P. Leon Colty, Huston Pearson.. Josephus Hicks. H. James Greene. Dean W. H. Bell. Prof. J. N. Freeman. Dean Buchanan. Prof. J. H. Montague. and Prof. Robert Brooks —H. JAMES GREEN

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IMPORTANT NOTICE-Read It Through; LL +1 MEMBERS of the editorial staff, all chapter editors, and all brothers J^M^ who have contributions to be published in The Sphinx please observe the following deadlines for the various issues of the year:

Convention (February) Number Educational-Pictorial (May) Number Commencement (October) Number Pre-Convention (December) Number

January 12th Anril 1st September 19th November 28th

A deadline is absolutely essential. Observe it by getting your copy in before the indicated dates-certainly not later than the time stated above. Clip this list of deadlines and keep it for reference. Do not wait hereafter for a direct communication from The Sphinx before preparing your reports and articles.

THE ALPHA HALL OF FAME Who is the most outstanding brother at the seat of your chapter? Which one best represents the ideal Alpha man? Which one contributes most to the progress of our fraternity and to his community? Which one is doing the most constructive work? Which has vision, ambition, courage, perseverance, ability above the ordinary, perhaps distinct genius?

Decide these questions at your own chapter by some acceptable manner and nominate for the Alpha Hall of Fame to be conducted in The Sphinx, the brother in your locality who, in the collective opinion of your chapter, most deserves a place in the Alpha Hall of Fame.

Then have your chapter editor, or other competent brother, write a pointed, brief, but complete account of the achievements of the b r o t h e r chosen a n d send this article to The Sphinx along with a photograph or cut of the l u c k y brother.

When a photograph is sent accompany it with $4.04 to cover the cost of making the cut. Act now! The nominations will be used in the order in which they are received. Don't delay!

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Editorially Speaking ( Continued from page 3) and his educational campaign staff-inspiring, directing, planning our 13th annual Go-To-High School, Go-To-College Campaign. His communications have carried a contagious earnestness and sincerity that compelled entry into our best known activity with renewed interest and a determination to make it accomplish all of its aims.

Every type of possible assistance, data, booklets, pamphlets, and circular and personal letters have gone out to the fraternity units from Brother Carroll's office. It is to his credit as an executive and director that he has evoked and rekindled enthusiasm and surrounded himself with other brothers who cooperated in valuable ways too numerous to mention. If the various local campaigns were even partially as complete and interesting as was

Brother Carroll's program for them, Alpha Phi Alpha might well be proud and rest assured that again it has made a contribution of tremendous value to the life of the race and country.

OES anybody need to be told that there is a depression? Of course there is, but that is no reason why our fraternity's effort to reclaim unaffiliated and unfinancial brothers should not continue unabated. Neither is it an excuse to forfeit our obligations to the chapters and general organization.

Even at a sacrifice every brother must see to it that his financial and other obligations are met, and in addition to that must cooperate in getting other brothers to do the same thing. Any brother who has fraternity spirit and love worthy of the name will see that 01' Man Depression gets a lickin' from Alpha Phi Alpha.

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LAMBDA. K a n s a s City, Mo.; Pres., S. D. Scruggs. Jr., 1312 N. 12th St.; K a n s a s City, K a n . ; Sec'y., B. A. M a y berry, 2811 V i n e St., K a n s a s City., Missouri.

GAMMA LAMBDA, Detroit, Mich.; Pres., C. Henri Lewis, 6190 I r o q u o i s Ave.; Sec'y., Grover D. Lange, 1700 S t . A n tolne St. DELTA LAMBDA. B a l t i m o r e , Md.; Pres., W. A. C. H u g h e s , Jr.; Sec'y., Clare n c e C. J a c k s o n , 7 East Mulberry St. B P 8 I L O N LAMBDA. St. Louis, Mo.; Pres., S. E. Garner, 11 N. Jefferson; Cor. Sec'y., S. R. R e d m o n d .

ZETA LAMBDA. Norfolk, Va.; Pres., Dr. L. A. P o w l k e s , 2510 J e f f e r s o n Ave., N e w p o r t News, Va.; Sec'y., A. D. M a n n i n g , 555 T w e n t y - f i f t h St., N e w p o r t News, Va. THETA LAMBDA, D a y t o n , Ohio; Pres., Ralph W. F i n l e y , 45 Leroy St.; Sec'y., Earl P. Taylor, 250 S. E u c l i d Avenue. â&#x20AC;˘TA

LAMBDA, A t l a n t a , Ga.; Pres., P. B. W a s h i n g t o n , 239 A u b u r n Ave., N. E.; Sec'y. C. W. W a s h i n g t o n , 239 A u b u r n Ave., N. E.

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LAMBDA. I n d i a n a p o l i s , Ind.; Pres., J o s e p h C. Carroll, 2944 I n d i a n a p o l i s Ave.; Secy., T h o m a s L. Horner, 1647 Bellefontalne St.

K A P P A LAMBDA, Greensboro, N. C ; Pres.

Dr. B. W. Barnes, 811 1-2 E. Market St. MU

LAMBDA, W a s h i n g t o n , D . C ; Pres., L e w i s K. D o w n i n g , 149 W St., N. W.; Sec'y., Harry McAlpln, 1111 C o l u m bia R o a d , N. W.

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LAMBDA, Va. S t a t e College, Ettrlck, Va.; Pres., J o h n L. Lockett; Sec'y., D o x e y A. Wllkerson.

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LAMBDA, Chicago, 111.; Pres., William H. B e n s o n . 3507 S o u t h Parkway; Sec'y., Mason W. Fields. 6526 Eberh a r t Ave.

OMICRON LAMBDA, Birmingham, Ala.; Pres.. W. E. Shortrldge, 311 S e v e n t e e n t h Ave.. Ensley, Ala.; Sec'y., L. R. Hall. 6432 First Ave., S., B i r m i n g h a m , Ala. PI LAMBDA, Little Rock, ATk., Pres., J. R Booker. Mosaic T e m p l e Bldg.; S e c y .

C. F r a n k l i n Brown, 1019 Cross St. RHO LAMBDA. B u f f a l o . N. Y.; P r e s . J o h n L Waters, 247 W i l l i a m St.; Sec'y, Rev. O. H. Brown, 166 Goodall S t .

SIGMA LAMBDA. New Orleans. La.; Pres., Dr. Ernest Cherie; Sec'y., E. M. c o i e m n n , 2420 Canal St. TATJ LAMBDA, Nashville, Tenn.; Pres., A. A. Taylor, Flsk University; S e c y , J. R. Anderson. 1027 18th Ave. N. UPSILON LAMBDA, Jacksonville.

Fla.; Pres., Dr. R. W. Butler, 627 Davis St. PHI LAMBDA, R a l e i g h , N. O ; Pres., H. L. Trigg, 117 E. S o u t h St.; Sec'y, Chas.

H. Boyer. S t . A u g u s t i n e ' s College.

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ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA, Jackson, Miss.; Pres., W. H. Williams; Sec'y., R. A. H a m i l t o n . (Write c|o F. W. B o n n e r , T o u g a l o o College, Tougaloo, Miss.)

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA, Bluefleld, W. Va.; Pres.. Lawrence V. Jordan, K i m b a l l .

W. Va.; Sec'y., E. W Browne, Box 576, Kimball, W. Va. ALPHA ETA LAMBDA, H o u s t o n . T e x a s ; Pres., R. W. Lights, 2611 H o l m a n St.; Sec'y., C. L. B a n k s , 1920 St. Charles Street.

ALPHA THETA LAMBDA, A t l a n t i c City, N. J.; i n a c t i v e .

ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA, Va.; i n a c t i v e .

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ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA. R o a n o k e . Va.; Pres., Dr. Elwood D. D o w n i n g . B r o o k s B u i l d i n g ; Secy., Dr. G. A. Moore, 420 C o m m o n w e a l t h Ave., N. E. ALPHA MU LAMBDA, K n o x v l U e , T e n n . ; Pres., Dr. N. A. H e n d e r s o n , 123 B. Vine St.; Sec'y, W. A. R o b i n s o n , 1018 E Main Street.

ALPHA NU LAMBDA. T u s k e g e e I n s t i t u t e , Ala.; Pres., Neal F. Herriford; Sec'y..

J o s e p h E. Fuller.

LAMBDA. C h a t t a n o o g a , Tenn.; P ^ s - . t h e Rev. J. B. Barber; Sec'y., Dr. W. B. Davis. 1 2 4 ' i E. 9 t h St.

ALPHA X I LAMBDA. Toledo. Ohio; Pres..

Leo V. English. 5 N. M i c h i g a n 8t.; Sec'y., H. T. Miller. 669 I n d i a n a Ave.

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA, Newark, N J.; Pres Aubrey R o b i n s o n , 15 W a l n u t St., Madison, N. J.; Sec'y., Lawrcsiic?

Willette, 1375 S t e p h e n s St., Belleville, N. J. ALPHA BETA LAMBDA, L e x i n g t o n . Ky.; Pres Dr. J a m e s N. M c l n h a m , 432 N. Upper St.; Sec'y.. Dr. H. A. Merchant.

128 DeWeese St. ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA, New YOTk City; Pres., Dr. L u c l e n M. Brown, 2460 S e v e n t h Ave.; Sec'y, Dr. Robert S. W h i t e , Jr., 142 W. 140th St., Apt. 1-M. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA, M e m p h i s . T e n n . ; P r e s , W. P. A t k i n s , 566 Polk St., Sec'y.. E d w i n C. Jones, 1230 C a n n o n St.

ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA. P i t t s b u r g h , Pa.; Pres., Dr. C. Voyle Butler, 6260 F r a n k t o w n Ave.; Secy., Wilbur C. Douglass, 418 F o u r t h A v e n u e .

ALPHA PI LAMBDA, W i n s t o n - S a l e m , N. C ; Pres.. A. H. Anderson, 1419 H a t t l e St.; Secy., G e o . F. Newell, 1617 E. 14th Street.

ALPHA RHO LAMBDA, C o l u m b u s , Ohio; Pres., Dr. H. S h e r m a n M a n u e l , 278 S. G r a n t St.; Sec'y., Charles P. B l a c k b u m , 237 N. 22nd St. OMEGA, T h e Great t h e Dead)

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