The SPHINX | Summer June 1934 | Volume 20 | Number 2 |193402002

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION

ALPHA PHI ALPHA

JUNE - 1934

OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 1934-1935 P R E S I D E N T - D r . Chas. H. Wesley, Howard University, Washington, D. C. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT—Chas. W. Greene, 304 Griffin St., N. W., Atlanta. Ga. SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT—Thos. H. Henderson, 723 West Marshall St., Richmond, Va. THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT—Sidney A. Jones, Jr., 155 N. Clark St., Chicago, 111.

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

EDITOR O F SPHINX—Arnett G. Lindsay, 11 N. Jefferson Ave., St. Louis, Mo. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION—Rayford W. Logan, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. GENERAL COUNSEL—Theodore M. Berry, 413 W. 5th, Cincinnati, Ohio.

MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE COUNCIL LAY MEMBERS Dr. B. A. Rose, 402 So. Bank St., Dayton, Ohio.

Maynard P. Turner, Jr., Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.

E. Oscar Woolfolk, Jr., Talladega College, Talladega, Ala. JEWELS„ „ Dr. Henry A. Callis, Howard University, Washington, D. C. Chas. H. Chapman, Florida A. & M. College, Tallahassee, Fla. George B. Kelley, 1 113th St., Troy, N. Y. Nathaniel A. Murray, 150 You St., N. W., Washington, D C. Robert H. Ogle, 1721 T St., N. W., Washington, D. C. Vertner W. Tandy, 221 W. 139th St., New York City

OFFICIAL CHAPTER ROSTER ALPHA—Ithaca, N. Y.; Active through membership of Jewels.

BETA—Washington, D. C ; Pres., Robt. A. Burrell; S e c , James A. Fairfax, 1917 Third St. N. W. GAMMA—Richmond, Va.; Pres., W. H. Quarles, Jr., 743 N. Sth St.; Cor. S e c , Geo. Peterson, Jr., 1015 N. "th St. DELTA—Montreal, Canada (inactive).

EPSILON—Ann Arbor, Mich.; Pres., Cecil F. Poole, 1015 Catherine St.; Sec, Wm. N. Washington, 1103 E. Huron St. ZETA—New Haven, Conn., Pres., inactive; S e c , Dr. R. S. Fleming, 216 Dwight St. EX A—New York City; Pres., Vester G. Fowlkes, 2588 7th Ave. (c/0 Minkley), N. Y. C.J S e c , Reginald Stobey, 213 W. 139th St. THETA—Chicago, III.; Pres., Sidney A. Jones, Jr., 155 N. Clark St.; S e c , Nelson Woodley, 55 E. 46th St. IOTA—Syracuse, N. Y. (inactive).

KAPPA—Columbus, Ohio; Pres., Barbee Durham, 236 E. 11th Ave.; S e c , Clifford F. Valentine, 415 Buttles Ave. MU—Minneapolis, Minn.; Pres., John R. Lawrence, Jr., 556 St. Anthony Ave.; S e c , John M. Patton, 774 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

NU—Lincoln Univ., Pa.; Pres., James H. Robinson; S e c , James C. Day. XI—Wilberforce, Ohio; Pres., Meredith Matthews; S e c , Stanley Roberts, Wilberforce Univ.

OMICRON—Pittsburgh, Pa.—Pres., Walter Talbot, 5635 Mignonette St.; S e c , James O. Dougan, Jr., 2400 Webster Ave. PI—Cleveland, Ohio; Pres., Wm. S. Randolph, 2168 E. 90th St.; S e c , Creed F. Ward, 2159 E. 46th St. RHO—Philadelphia, Pa.; Pres., Dr. W. F. Jerrick, 1843 Christian St.; Cor. S e c , Dr. O. Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade, Norristown, Pa. SIGMA—Boston, Mass. (inactive); Dr. F. Irving Gray, 610 Columbus A v e , Boston, Mass.

TAU—Champaign, 111.; Pres., John T. Hunter, J r . ; S e c , John Sullivan, 615 So. Wright St. UPSILON—Lawrence, Kan.; Pres., Dowdal H. Davis. J r . ; Cor. Sec,, Robt. H. Snow, 1101 Mississippi St. PHI—Athens, Ohio; Pres., John W. Gazaway, 155 W. Washington St.;Sec, Walter B. Allen.

CHI—Nashville, Tenn.; Pres., R. C. Hackney, 1017 16th Ave.; S e c , S. Lloyd Corbin.

PSI—Philadelphia. Pa.; Pres., Alton C. Berry, 3265 Chancellor St.; S e c , J. Gordon Baugh, I I I ; 1819 Bainbridge St. A L P H A ALPHA—Cincinnati, Ohio; Pres., Dr. R. D. McClain, 912 W. 7th St.; S e c , John W. Fleming, 936 W. 9th St. ALPHA BETA—Talladega, Ala.; Pres., James P. Dixon; S e c , E. Oscar Woolfolk, Jr., Talladega College.

A L P H A GAMMA—Providence, R. I. (inactive); Jos. G. LeCount, 42 Westminster St. A L P H A DELTA—Los Angeles, Cal.; Pres., Bert. McDonald, 319 E. 48th St.; S e c , Rufus S. Norman, 708 E. 48th St. , , ALPHA EPSILON—Berkeley, Cal.; Pres., John W. Bolden, 2928 Grove St.; Cor. S e c , Byron Rumford, 1154 Ashbury St., San Francisco, Cal. A L P H A ZETA—Institute, W. Va.; Pres., Wm. C. Ross, W. Va. State College; S e c , Geo. A. Shelton.

A L P H A ETA—Cambridge, Mass. (inactive).

ALPHA THETA—Iowa City, Iowa; Pres.. Bernard Goss; S e c , Lamar Smith, 818 So. Dubuque St. A L P H A IOTA—Denver, Colo.; Pres., Rev. S. M. Riley, Jr., 1015 E. 23rd Ave.; S e c , H. Brown, Sr., 2319 High St. A L P H A KAPPA—Springfield, Mass. (inactive); Rev. Wm. N. DeBerry, 643 Union St. A L P H A MU—Evanston, 111.; Pres., Wm. Y. Bell, Jr.; S e c , Wm. S. Thompson, Jr., 1014 Emerson St. A L P H A NU—Ames, Iowa (inactive); Chas. P. Howard, 515 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Iowa.

A L P H A XI—Milwaukee, Wis. (inactive).

A L P H A OMICRON—Charlotte, N. C ; Pres., Elgy S. Johnson, Johnson C. Smith Univ.; Cor. S e c , Jawn A. Sandifer.

ALPHA PI—Atlanta, Ga. (inactive).

A L P H A RHO—Atlanta, Ga.; Pres., J. J. Epps, Morehouse College; S e c , H. C. Jackson.

A L P H A SIGMA—Marshall, Texas; Pres., Thomas Cole; Cor. S e c , Wilbur W. Sewell, Wiley University.

ALPHA TAU—Akron, Ohio; Pres., R. L. Thompson, 647 Edgewood Ave.; S e c , N. C. Chestnut, 441 Pine St. A L P H A UPSILON—Detroit, Mich.; Pres., John Teague, 5873 Begole St.; S e c , T. C. Hollis, 6620 Scotten Ave. A L P H A PHI—Atlanta, Ga.; Pres., Frederick Waldrik; S e c , Geo. Woolfolk.

A L P H A CHI—Nashville, Tenn.; Pres., John Hope Franklin; S e c , Audrey K. Fleet, Fisk University ALPHA SPI—Jefferson City, Mo.; Pres., Floyd L. Robinson, Lincoln University.

BETA ALPHA—Baltimore, Md.; Pres., Luther M. Hardin; S e c , Paul Taylor, Morgan College.

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President Wesley's Call

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Brother Houston Demands Protection for the Negro. . .

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"Carrying- On" for Another Term

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Committee on Public Opinion at Work

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New Chapters Established

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Education for Citizenship

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The New Educational Campaign

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Three Scholarships—One Fellowship

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Fraternity—Foundation—Fair

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Come to Chicago

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Fraternity Fun

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Suggested Educational Program

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Tau Chapter Shows the Way in Scholarship

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Cupid's Corner

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EDITORIALS ERY recently I listened to a sermon setting forth the stability of the house built on a rock. This truth is applicable not only to structures but to our institutions and ideals. In order to insure success and stability the institution or ideal must have been deeply founded.

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"Alpha Phi Alpha" seemingly was well founded for it has existed for over twenty-seven years, not always with the success that could have been attained if it had the support of all of its members but through the loyal support of those who since their initiation have made sacrifices to show their devotion to the ideals on which the Fraternity was founded.

As one of the founders, I often picture what a greater power for good the fraternity would be if we could only stress one great ideal of our brotherhood "'Service for All." We cannot carry on this ideal without sacrifice and the reviving of the solemn pledge made at our initiation to uphold the principles on which our beloved Fraternity was founded. Such a revival would give us a united front to face life and assist in making the world a more desirable place to live in.

May I therefore urge Alpha Phi Alpha men everywhere to awake from your lethargy? If you are not already affiliated with a Chapter, do so at once even though the seat of such a Chapter may be a few miles away. Even an infrequent association with your Brothers will help to keep your fraternal spirit alive.

Ma}' T also urge all members everywhere to see to the payment of the Grand Tax and thus secure your copy of the Sphinx. The reading of the fraternity organ will not only interest you but inspire you as well.

May I further urge that all members heartily support the coming Educational Campaign so that the same may be not only a credit to the Fraternity but the means of demonstrating to all our ideal "Service to All." Attend if possible the special Convention to be held in August at Chicago. Let the gathering be so large that the inspiration attained through contact with many Brothers will linger long with us and make us more determined to carry on the words so deeply founded in our undergraduate days and so successfully to the present.

GEORGE R. KKI,I,Y.

of praise coming from all sections of the country about our first efforts to publish the Sphinx assuredly encourage the Editor and his Staff to do better work. Our paramount idea is to publish a worth-while, readable magazine; of importance also is the matter of staying within the approved budget which we thus far have done. I''e\\ individuals, organizations and governments are doing this today. On the other hand, they are piling up more expenses, taxes and trouble for the future.

To say the least, this is not fair to the younger generation which already has a heavy responsibility to bear.

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KTA CHAPTER—MY OWN—the Chapter in which Bnews.

I was initiated has not responded to our appeal for Have the sacrifices and efforts of Brothers Garvin. Pollard, Stratton, Long and Curley been made in vain? We sincerely hope that the Chapter will soon "sua]) out" of its lethargy and regain the standing and prestige which she held for many years in the Fraternity. |T PAYS to entertain the Convention! Proof of this is seen in the audited report of the Secretary and Treasurer of Epsilon-Lambda Chapter—hosts to the Twenty-sixth Anniversary Convention. On January 16th, 1933, the balance in bank was $75.15.

Receipts from all sources during the year amounted to $1,758.80. With all expenses paid the sum of $332.40 is now in the bank. Epsilon-Lambda welcomes the General Convention at any time.

Editor's Note: In submitting articles or Chapter letters for publication in the Sphinx, kindly observe the following rules and requirements: 1. All material must be typewritten. 2. Dead-line date will be announced for each issue. 3. Only cuts suitable for magazine purposes (screening of 120) can be used.

Newspaper cuts and mats do not lend themselves to good magazine printing. The Editor reserves the right to use the editorial blue pencil on all articles.

Our limited space prevents us from guaranteeing the full publication of all material which is sent.

The Literary Editor will pass upon all poems, book reviews, etc. Every tenet of good journalism will be adhered to. ' P H I N G S printed can never be stopped; they are like babies baptized, they have a soul from that moment, and go on forever.—Meredith.

The "deadline date" for the next Sphinx is September 15th. It will be our Special Convention Number.

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PRESIDENT WESLEY SUMMONS ALPHA PHI ALPHA TO SPECIAL CONVENTION while the delegates bring back the news. Some brothers have never attended a convention because they do not desire to leave home at the Christmas period. Others missed the "World's Fair" last year.

We can take part in both of these now, and more too, August 19 22. The railroads will have reduced rates, bus fares will be low and the roads are good for driving.

Brothers we shall expect to see you in this our first Special Convention. On to Chicago—1,000 strong—the Fraternity—the Foundation—the Fair!

Fraternally and sincerely yours, CHARLES H.

WESLEY,

General President.

BROTHER PRESIDENT CHAS. H. WESLEY of the power invested in me as General President and pursuant to the action of the Twenty-sixth Anniversary Convention, I am herewith officially summoning the Fraternity to assemble in a Special Convention, August 19-22, 1934, at Chicago, Illinois. The business of this convention will be a continuation of matters presented at the last convention. in particular the relation of the "New Deal" to the Negro population and to Negro College men, and the establishment and maintenance of the Alpha Phi Alpha Educational Foundation. These two projects alone are of sufficient importance to warrant our attendance, although main- purely fraternal matters await our attention.

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The rules of the General Convention will govern the Special Convention. Since we are meeting at a time when man}- brothers will he in and about Chicago we are expecting a large number of delegates and of brothers. We want every active chapter represented. Begin planning for it now, for we shall make history in Chicago. I wonder what chapters outside of Chicago will have the largest number present.

The brothers there, under the leadership of Brother Sydney Brown and active committees, are urging us to come one thousand strong. They are planning the greatest convention in our history.

Then let us go and not be content to stay at home

HOUSTON DEMANDS TION FOR NEGRO

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Brother Charles H. Houston, Vice Dean of Howard Law School appeared before the Sub-Committee of the United States Judiciary Committee in Hearings on the Costigan-Wagner Bill. "My primary purpose," said Brother Houston, "is to discuss the international and domestic implications of lynchings in the United States, and to point out the need why Federal legislation must be enacted and then firmly enforced" "The Negro not only expects legislation from Congress to curb and wipe out the lynching evil, but he also expects that this legislation will not be a mere gesture. He expects it to be enforced If the Negro is to remain loyal, if he is to keep faith in time of national need, he demands protection not as a beggar or ward of the Government, but as a citizen of the state where he resides."

EDITOR'S NOTE : Practically all Chapter letters, of necessity, have been abbreviated. We regret that the many interesting reports of chapter activities can not be printed in full. We ask again that Chapter Editors write in as tersely worded and condensed a style as skill will afford. Sixty-four ordinary typewritten lines will fill a magazine page. With over one hundred chapters to report and only thirty-two pages in the Sphinx. it is obvious that lengthy letters can not be printed in full. The deadline for the next Sphinx copy is Sept.

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Our re-elected General Officers—who, with President Weslev. whose picture appears on preceding page — report a renewed spirit in Alphadom as evidenced by the splendid "Education for Citizenshi])" campaign which has been conducted in the various chapters. .Attend the Special Chicago Convention and hear their full reports—August 19-22.

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COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC OPINION AT WORK ACIAL exclusion has now entered the Capitol building itself. Incidents, small in themselves, often become the forerunners of more deeply laid plans to limit the rights of minority groups.

The recent order issued by Congressman Warren of North Carolina, Chairman of the Rules Committee of the House of Representatives, resulted in the arbitrary exclusion from the Public Dining Room of the House of Mr. Morris Lewis, Secretary to Congressman DePriest, and of other American citizens of color, purely on the basis of race. This exclusion is not only important to us in itself but it will serve as a precedent for other forms of racial discrimination if permitted to pass unchallenged.

This order attempts to take away a privilege established and exercised since the Civil War. The House Restaurant is not a private enterprise. It is located in the Capitol of the United States for the convenience and accommodation of Congressmen, their constituents and citizens of the nation at large, and is under the direct and immediate control of the House of Representatives.

If the Congress of the United States is permitted to impose an arbitrary rule of exclusion or discrimination on Negro citizens in the House Restaurant, it thereby establishes a precedent for Congress to proceed in a way more destructive of fundamental rights in the sph eres of citizenship and of economics. The extension of the policy of racial discrimination and of segregration into the Federal Government is the more detrimental to the rights of the Negro citizens because it is to the Federal Government that the Negro has looked throughout the period of freedom for protection against local oppression.

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Congressman DePriest introduced a resolution to bring this question of discrimination upon the floor of the House. The Rules Committee refused to report it out. By persistent effort, Congressman De Priest secured the signatures of one hundred and forty-five Congressmen to have the resolution brought to the floor.

We should immediately throw our support behind this resolution. We must bring pressure upon the members of Congress and urge them to support the spirit of the constitution and to vote to preserve the rights of American citizens. Since the Congress of the United States has seen fit to protest against the proscription of the Jews in Germany, consistency demands that they shall not be allowed to ignore discrimination in the Capitol itself.

Each Chapter was urged to take the following steps: (1) Contact your prominent members and urge them to send telegrams to the Congressmen from their districts urging them to lie present and support the DePriest Resolution by vote and by voice.

(2) Each chapter should send a telegram and urge its individual members to do so. Congressmen respond to the desires of their constituents.

(3) Insist that your members get their friends, white and colored, and especially those who are active politically to act at once in favor of this resolution.

(4) Use whatever other legal and proper methods, best adapted to your community, to effect our aim. For instance the churches, clubs, and local organizations should be urged to join this movement.

Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, this is no time to delay. Call a special meeting to decide upon your course of action. If the special meeting cannot be called, let your officers act. But whatever you do, act at once.

Fraternally yours, CHAS. H. WESLEY, General President, J. H. B. EVANS, General Secretary.

HOWARD H. LONG, Chairman,

Tlie Committee on Public Opinion.

New Chapters Established at Southern Illinois State Normal College, and Louisville Municipal College On May 12. 1934. a new Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was established at Southern Illinois State Normal College, and is known as Beta Eta. This is the second Chapter established in the Western Jurisdiction since the last general convention at St. Louis. The other Chapter is Alpha Pi, which was established the previous Saturday at Louisville Municipal College, Louisville, Ky., and is known as Alpha Pi. Both Chapters were set up by Brother Sidney A. Jones. Jr., Vice President of the Western Jurisdiction.

Eight new Brothers were taken in at Beta Eta, and they are the most outstanding students at the school in Carbondale. There are already three Brothers in Carbondale who assisted in establishing this new unit in Alpha Phi Alpha. They are Brother Higgins, a student at the school, and Brothers J. O. Clark and J. C. Penn, teachers in the High School of Carbondale.

After the initiation, an election of officers was held, and installed by the Vice-President. The following are the names of the new Brothers, and the (Turn to page 11)

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"EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP" ollege men in general but Alpha Phi Alpha men in particular should take an active

C in the timely "Education for Citizenship" camI nterest paign which has the following objective: | o awaken all qualified Negroes United States to take a more active part in the I n theaffairs of government and to arouse them to fight and contend and unceasingly for their political rights, for Zealously such a course will bring pnlightment—Education and Freedom. deserves the more wholehearted and N o campaign unstinted not only of the entire membership of Alpha Phi S upport Alpha but also all forward looking Negroes.

I—las your Chapter done its utmost to nitiate and put over the "Education for Citizenship" P r o g r a m which Alpha Phi Alpha is sponsoring?

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THE NEW EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN Education for Citizenship Rayford W. Logan, Educational Director " - r HE Go to High School, Go to College" Campaign undoubtedly won Aphi Phi Alpha more favorable comment than any other activity in which it has engaged. Many Alpha men of today first became interested in the Fraternity as a result of speeches made during the campaign. And no one will deny that hundreds of young men and women in all parts of the country were induced thereby to continue their education.

Indeed, so well has the work been done through the years that the main objectives have been attained especially in the large urban centers. The public has become so convinced by the reiterated appeals that there remain few to whom argument is now necessary. Constantly dwindling audiences, therefore, have attended the public meetings even when there has been no waning of activity by the

chapter.

Moreover, the belief became more and more pressing every day in some circles that, if adequate opportunities for employment and cultural development awaited the graduates, there would be little necessity for urging them to continue their education.

As a consequence largely of these reasons the Twenty-Sixth Anniversary Convention in St. Louis, after paying a high tribute to the "Go to High School, Go to College" Campaign, voted to modify the educational program to meet more compelling needs. The Convention was unable, however, to devise a suitable program for the future. The importance of our campaign and the unusual success of our former program required mature deliberation rather than precipitate action. The Director of Education, who had held frequent consultations both (luring and after the Convention, finally suggested "Education for Citizenship" as the new departure. By "Citizenship" was very definitely meant participation in the affairs of government.

This suggestion was enthusiastically endorsed by most of the general officers and most of the members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation.

The Director, after incorporating many valuable criticisms of the original proposal, submitted it to the chapters. Almost without exception the chapters from which responses have been received have endorsed the new program with the same enthusiasm.

The frankest criticism of the new program is requested of all chapters whether they have conducted

a campaign this year or not. Brothers are asked to remember that perfection could hardly be acquired during the first year. If, however, this office can obtain full reports of this year's activities, it will be better prepared for next year. A report will be later asked of each chapter. In the meanwhile, let your adverse criticism be as strong as you wish to make it.

ScHoi.AKsnirs AND FELLOWSHIP

A circular has been sent to all chapters supplementing the information contained in the March, 1934, Sphinx. The most important item in that circular dealt with the date for filing applications. These must bear a postmark not later than midnight. May 15.

1934, and should be addressed to Rayford W. Logan. Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia. Application blanks may be obtained from the same address.

Awards will be announced as soon after June 15, 1934, as practicable. l'Yn

KK PROGRAM

Since political action and cultural development will not alone advance either the individual or the race, considerable thought is being given to the present economic problems. The Director, after seeking the advice of competent critics, will submit to the Chicago Convention a draft proposal for this phase of the work.

Three Scholarships - - One Fellowship

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in-: Alphi Phi Alpha Fraternity offers to Alpha

men for the academic year. 1934-1935, three scholarships of one hundred dollars each and one fellowship of nine hundred dollars, likewise to an Alpha man.

Any Alpha man who is certified by the chapter secretary and by the general secretary as being in good standing is eligible to file application. Blanks may be obtained from the Director of Education, Rayford W. Logan, Atlanta University. Atlanta, Georgia. All applications must reach his office

by May 15, 1934.

One scholarship will be awarded in the Eastern jurisdiction, one in the Southern, and one in the Western. The location of the school attended by the candidate will determine his jurisdiction.

One-half of the award will be paid to the recipient or forwarded to the Registrar of the recipients' school on or about September 15. 1934, and onehalf on January 15, 1935. It is understood that the (Turn to page 11)

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COME TO CHICAGO ÂŤ AUGUST 19th-22nd fail us in our anxiety to tell you to come to Chicago, for the Alpha Phi Alpha Special Convention, August 19th to 22nd, inclusive.

In fact, the story can't be told and, more, in fact, sonic of it won't stand telling. You just got to be here.

If you have been to Chicago, you may have some feeble idea of what to expect. If you haven't been to Chicago, then there is no way for us to make you know much about it in these few lines.

The Special Committee for the Chicago Chapters is taking its tasks seriously and is making plans and preparations for the Convention. The Committee has been meeting at least once a week for the last two months and the program it has outlined will require even more attention during the time intervening between now and the Convention.

Under the tentative arrangements, you are supposed to arrive in Chicago not later than Saturday, August 18th, for this is registration day and you can't afford to wait and let registration interfere with more important phases of the Convention program.

At eight o'clock p. m.. on Saturday, the 18th, there will be a smoker and the Convention Committee is emphasizing the plan to make it a grand roundup of all the Alpha men throughout the country, especially the old timers who have contributed so much to the grand old name of Alpha. (>n Sunday morning, the Brothers will be expected to go to Church, special invitations having been extended by Br< ther Reverend Archibald Carey. Jr.. Pastor of the Woodlawn A. M. E. Church ; Brother Reverend A. Wayman Ward, Pastor of Bethel A. M. E. Church ; and Brother Reverend Harold M. Kingsley. Pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, Congregational.

At two o'clock in the afternoon, all will assemble for appropriate memorial services to our eminent departed Brothers. Dr. George Cleveland Hall, and Brother Bishop Archibald J. Carey, which will be held at the very magnificent George Cleveland Hall Branch of the Chicago Public Library.

And at three-thirty o'clock in the afternoon, the public session will be held, which the Committee assures you will be replete with interest, entertainment and information ; and then At eventide, there will be a reception by the wives of Theta and Xi Lambdi members, and after this, you may go to and fro on into the night.

On Monday, the 20th, our members who are interested in medicine and dentistry, will have a OKDS

special clinic on the agenda at the Provident Hospital ; and At eleven o'clock, in the morning, the wives of the Brothers of Theta and Xi Lambda will entertain the wives and sweethearts of visiting Alpha Brothers at breakfast.

At two o'clock, on Monday afternoon, the Special Convention will be called to order.

At ten o'clock the same said wives of Theta and Xi Lambda will have open house and cocktail parties and we wish to caution you now to be sure to get home in time for the Convention Session at 10:30 a. m. on Tuesday.

At two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, there will be a special luncheon for Alpha men with a round table discussion on the most important matters confronting our group today.

The closed dance is scheduled to begin at ten o'clock on Tuesday evening. Here you will really think you are in a fairyland.

On Wednesday, the 22nd. the entire day will be devoted to business sessions of the Convention, while our ladies, after their strenuous activities. will be left to get their "poor selves together."

At seven-thirty o'clock in the evening, the Convention Banquet will be held for all Alpha men present at the Convention. The Committee is exerting every effort to make this the outstanding event of the Convention and an epoch in Alpha Phi Alpha's glorious history.

In order that the Brothers may enjoy a peaceful and serene atmosphere at the banquet unconcerned about the "Big Bad Wolf," the ladies of Theta and Xi Lambda have arranged to entertain the visiting wives and sweethearts at an elaborate bridge party which promises to be an event suitable for a place in their book of memories.

At midnight, the brothers and their ladies will meet and tour those bright and lively spots for which Chicago is truly famous and without a sight of which one's visit to the city is both incomplete and one-sided.

On Thursday, August 23rd. you will be free to begin your tour of the World's Fair. There you may wander where you will until luncheon time when you gather again to partake of a parting repast as the First Special Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha passes into History.

The Committee has set its goal at 1000 visiting brothers. Personal invitations have been sent to two hundred of Alpha's outstanding and distinguished brothers, many of whom have never at(Turn to pasre 13)

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Sorceress—what you pour your coffee into when it's too hot. Qualm—when a lake is smooth and without waves. Pheasant—a farmer in the old country. Cuisine—a close relative. Millinery—pertaining to someone with a lot of money. Brazier—a species of ladies' wear. Linger—more ladies' wear. Curdle—modern corsets.

H e : "Now darling, do tell me how you first came to know of your love for me."

She: "Oh, suddenly I noticed that I became angry when everybody called you an idiot."

EDUCATIONAL NUMBER "The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden llight But they while their companions slept Were toiling upward in the night."

Thus runs the opening of this jargon introducing the Educational Number of Frat Fun. When I first read the above verse back in my childhood days I did not know whether it was glorifying the second story man or the elevator boy. But this educational contribution goes farther than mere childhood reflection, it searches out all possible humor so that it will have a real true educational flavor. I am tempted to conjure up choice tidbits from the series of McGuffey's Readers, but I dare not suggest that my age dates back to the active memory of that famous educational feature.

However I do remember the story of the student who boasted to his professor of his having bathed in Saratoga Springs whereupon the teacher mindful of a habitual "very tired" effluvia for which the student was noted said, "And have you bathed since in the spring of that y e a r ? " KINDERGARTEN K U L U N G S

The Freshman flunked his final exams at the Business college because he said Eve invented the first loose-leaf system.

Culled from the Lexicon of a Pledgee: Secede—

A student arrested for drunkenness was said to have been discovered with his arms around a lamp post, shouting, "Let me in." When told that nobody lived there, he said, "don't lie, I see a light upstairs."

His buddy a little further up the street walked round and round a telegraph pole feeling the sides all the while shouting. "Let me out, let me out!"

Finally giving up in disgust he sank to the pavement sadly exclaiming. "It's no use, I'm all walled in."

He turned out to be a chiropodist because he was always at the foot of the class in school.

POST GRADUATE DISSERTATIONS

If all the students who sleep in class were placed end to end they would be much more comfortable.

The students at Hampton were being instructed by a blacksmith how to treat a horseshoe. "I'll bring the shoe from the fire and lay it on the anvil. When I nod my head you hit it with this hammer." The apprentices did exactly as they were told. The blacksmith is now a harpist and the students are studying fossiliferous deposits.

He went to law school and then he found out that his recent marriage was illegal since the girl's father didn't have a license to carry a gun that day.

The class in Entomology was studying Moths, Butterfles, etc. They were told to go to the library and bring back books on the subject at their next period. Minnie Hill was so intrigued with her book that the teacher stole down to her desk and on the

The book she read this title, "Advice To Expectant Mothers."

He was afraid to break the news to his dad but finally he said. "Say, dad. remember the story you told me about the time you were expelled from college?" His clad said, "why yes son," so Junior replied, "Well isn't it funny how history repeats itself."

Teacher: "Who made the first cotton-gin?"

Student: "You can't catch me napping-; they don't make gin from cotton."

All the frat house boys nicknamed him .Mars because from all indications he appeared to be inhabited.

OVERHEARD IN THE SORORITY EIOUSE

My boyfriend swallowed a spoon—now he can't stir.

Look what Cleopatra got for keeping company with a snake.

He asked me for some old fashioned loving and 1 invited him around to meet grandmother.

She isn't a church member but she likes hims.

She still thinks Oliver Twist was a contortionist.

My new boy friend must be a swimmer—he knows so many dives.

It's not cheaper to be married, you just feel cheaper.

Oh yes I quit that nudist colony—I just couldn't bear it.

That fellow I went out with must have been an artist—he drew too many conclusions.

He was all right until he read Darwin—then he wanted to monkev around.

A man whose son was an applicant for a position in the Civil Service but who had been repeatedly "turned down," said, "It's hard luck but Bill has missed that civil service again. It looks like they just wont have him, that's all."

Friend:

"What was the trouble?"

Fond Father: "Well he was kinder poor at spelling and geography and he didn't do too well in arithmetic."

Friend:

"What's he going to do about it?"

Papa: "I don't know. Times are not so good for us, and I reckon he'll have to go back to school teaching."

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offices to which they were elected in the new Chapter: Richmond Ruges Freeman, President, 414 E. Oak St., Carbondale, 111.

Ora Polk, Vice President.

John Mansfield, Secretary.

330 X. Illinois Ave., Carbondale, 111.

Arnold Banister, Assistant Secretary. (ioffrey Taylor, Treasurer.

George Stafford. Associate Editor to The Sphinx.

Elijah Langford, Sergeant-at-Arms.

Wendell Lanton, Chaplain.

After the initiation and election of officers a delightful repast was served by the new Brothers, and all made short talks pledging their loyalty to the Fraternity.

Three Scholarships - - One Fellowship (Continued from page 7)

recipient will continue in the school he attended at the time of filing his application, or will matriculate in the school designated in his application. Otherwise, the award will be subject to review. The Fraternity reserves the right to review and to discontinue the award if the recipient does not continue in the school during the entire academic year, or if his work is not of high quality.

The Scholarship Award Committee will consist, subject to their consent, of President Charles W. Florence, Lincoln University. Jefferson City. Missouri ; Dr. D. O. W. Holmes. Washington, D. C.: Dr. Walter F. Jerrick. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and the Director of Education.

The Fellowship Award Committee will consist, subject to their consent, of Dr. Charles H. Thompson, Washington, D. C.: Dr. Howard H. Long.

Washington. D. C.: and the Director of Education.

The General President is ex-officio member of both committees.

The same rules for eligibility, date of filing applications. and maintenance of the award will obtain for the fellowship as for the scholarships.

Three hundred dollars will be paid to the holder of the fellowship, or made available as he shall direct, on September 1, 1934, three hundred dollars on December 1. 1934, and three hundred dollars on March 1. 1935.

Subject to the requirements of the university attended by the candidate, the Alpha Phi Alpha Education Foundation shall have prior rights to use and publish the dissertation of the recipient of the Fellowship. At the time of accepting the award, the recipent will execute an agreement satisfactory to the Director of Education giving the Fraternity the right to use and publish the said dissertation.

RAYPORD W. LOGAN, Director of Education.

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SUGGESTED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR CIVILIAN CONSERVATION CORPS. Bv HUGHES A. ROBINSON

SPECIAL committee was formed in Washington in December representing the War Department, the Department of The Interior, and the Office of Education to make plans for the organization of an educational program for the 1,486 Civilian Conservation Corps Camps then in operation. A few colored persons were also interested in this new development, but were not informed of the progress of the committee, and it was decided to provide $1,300,000 for the third period of enrollment and one educational adviser for each of the camps. At that time there were 293,800 men enrolled in the camps aside from about 12,000 Indians The officials in Washington made definite plans for this work, but decided that no colored educational advisers should be appointed or assigned to duty with the camps.

It was my pleasure to serve the sixteen colored camps in Virginia out of the total number of 71 camps in the State without any stipulated salary for six months beginning in early Oct., 1933, and continuing until April 1, 1934. By reason of my contact with the camp commanders who were very fine men, I was able to secure all the information in Washington. I, therefore, had several colored men make application for these positions which were to pay $165.00 per month. The usual cut given to Federal employees would, of course, be given to the educational advisers. At first I thought that some colored advisers would receive positions, but I later found out that it was definitely decided that no colored were to be employed. Nice letters were exchanged between the officials and the camps on the matter as many of the white camp commanders nominated colored men for the work with their respective camps, although they were not asked to make suggestions. 1 also received several letters, but not one indicated that colored would not be employed until every available position was taken by white men.

WHien I learned that only white educational advisers would be appointed. I went to the president of Negro colleges and several prominent colored citizens in Virginia, Washington, and in New Jersey and received their moral support in sending in protests. This method of fighting proved quite successful for a time, and again it seemed that no colored would be appointed. Then we got up courage and carried on the fight until the officials in Washington were forced to give us a hearing. The Norfolk Journal and Ouide served as the spokes-

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man for the public sentiment which was essential for success. Other newspapers hardly mentioned the fight although material was sent them for publication, Letters were sent to the Secretary for the N. A. A. C. P. by both Mr. George W. Williams of Petersburg, Va., and by H. A. Robinson; no replies from Mr. W r alter White were received by either Mr. Williams or by Mr. Robinson. The fight was carried on by individuals and not by the propaganda or by any organization.

The fight created such sentiment against the discrimination that the officials called Mr. Robinson to Washington for an interview, and at this conference were Dr. George F. Gant, Educational Director for the Civilian Conservation Corps as Assistant to Dr. Marsh. Superintendent of the whole program under the supervision of Dr. George F. Zook, Commissioner of Education, and Dr. Thomas G. Bennett, Educational Adviser for the 187 camps in the Third Corps Area, including Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia. These gentlemen held out definite promises that colored men would be appointed by April 1, 1934. It is believed that some have been endorsed for the work at this writing by the officials in Washington but no one has reported to duty on this date (April 12, 1934). It is hoped, however, that some will be on duty within the next few days.

Soon after coming from Washington, I submitted a list of persons whom I thought would serve as contact men throughout the country. These men are neither politicians or educators, but men who would make suggestions as to the proper educators to make further suggestions as to suitable candidates for the positions as educational advisers for the colored camps. I submitted this list to Dr. George F. Gant, Assistant to Dr. Clarence S. Marsh. formerly Dean of the Business School of the University of Buffalo who is now attached to the office of Education in charge of the Civilian Conservation Corps' educational program.

At this writing, the fight is still on and it is expected that colored educational advisers will be appointed before the publication of this article.

I'. S.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Since our last communication,some colored men have been appointed to the positions and have been assigned to duty with a salary of $165.00 per month each. I refer to O. Rushton Long. 616 S. 20th Street, and Clarence Crinnel, 3318 Ludlow Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Both have been appointed and assigned to camps in Pennsylvania.

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TAU CHAPTER SHOWS THE WAY IN SCHOLARSHIP

Come to Chicago

In looking over the scholastic averages of members of the 61 national fraternities at the University of Illinois, we find that Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity stands seventh in rank. Two other Negro fraternities at this same University stand, respectively, forty-eighth and sixty-first in rank. It is interesting to note that Alpha Phi Alpha stood tenth on the list last year, clearly demonstrating the fact that day by day and year by year, Alpha's scholastic banner is being lifted higher and higher. Tau Chapter deserves and has the congratulations and best wishes of the entire Brotherhood.

tended a Convention, and from the responses received thus far, there promises to be an aggregation of Alpha timber such as one has never seen congregated before.

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With open arms. Theta and Xi Lambda call to Alpha. On to Chicago—1000 Strong—The Fraternity—the Foundation—the Fair.

Xi LAMBDA AND TIIHTA,

Publicity Committee.

P- S. — Information regarding reservations, expenses and all other pre-Convention matters may be had by communicating with Brother Attorney Sydney P. Brown, General Chairman, Committee on Arrangements. Suite 332, 417 East 47th Street, Chicago, Illinois.

OMEGA CHAPTER Brother Frank S. Thurman, Epsilon-Lambda and formerly of Beta Chapter during the first few years of its existence, died suddenly on April 19th at his home in Saint Louis, Missouri.

CUPID'S CORNER Cupid Conquers Jewel Kelly at Last. Mr. and Mrs. Somerset Gross of Jersey City, N. J., have announced the engagement of their daughter Harriet B. to Mr. George B. Kelly of Troy, N. Y. Miss Gross is a graduate of the Dickinson High School of Jersey City and the Traphagen School of Fashions in New York City. She has also taken courses in Design at N. Y. University and the Oswego Normal College. The wedding will take place in September.

TWO POEMS REALIZATION Thru Life Love Now

the haze of broken dreams has woven its fatal web has been the part of my themes I'm suffering the flow and ebb.

A cloud's no longer a beautiful thing, Only something obscuring the sun Nature's reaction I once called spring Seems like a dirge—/ wish I were done!

Once, a dream with niany'n ideal And to things aesthetic J was lured, But fate made life a thing so real That, from fool's paradise I was cured.

A. T. WEST, Kappa.

CAGED C. Wallace Hawkins, Alpha Omicron Lambda, is passing out cigars celebrating the arrival April 21st of a son and heir. Mother and baby reported doing well. "C. W." is director of the Kay Community Club for Boys.

Cupid's arrow strikes once more! This time in the hearts of C. Millington Toms and Miss Gladys C. Porter who are soon to be wed. Brother Toms is a graduate of Kansas University and is now a social worker in Kansas City, Missouri. Miss Porter is a graduate of the same school and is teaching in Marysville, Missouri.

Melancholy, the skies wept bitter tears, Today, while lonely, I walked through the park, Within me there flamed a smouldering spark, Which had lain dormant all these years.

The hot blood pounded, fiercely in my ears I heard restless lions roar, and jackals bark.

Wood-sick, I felt the impulse to strip stark Naked, and mock these meek white gods with jeers I felt a joyous mad exultation; I smelt damp earth, wet trees, and longed to dance!

I reeled with a strange intoxication, Wished to shout, to sing, and to tom-toms prance, Yet, captive of this civilization, Half-tamed, I clenched fists and dared not the chance.

H. VON AVERY, Epsilon Lambda.

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SIGNIFICANT ALPHA NEWS Roy K. Davenport, Alpha Chi, M. A.—Columbia —Sociology and Statistics. Statistical Assistant to Dr. Clark Freman in Rosenwald Study of Negro Elementary Education in the South. Oklahoma Colored A. & N. University—Professor of Statistics and Director of Personnel. Associate Statistician in charge of collection of data from the survey of the Negro white collar worker, and the compiling of available statistics pertinent to this class of workers.

Joseph H. B. Evans, Mu Lambda, I'hi Beta Kappa, University of Michigan General Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha. Now Administrative Director of a Proposed Survey of Negro white collar and skilled workers.

The most outstanding Brother in Zeta Lambda, is L. F. Palmer, Principal of Huntington High School of Newport Xews, Virginia; Executive Secretary of the Virginia State Teachers' Association, and Editor of Virginia Teachers' Bulletin.

Dr. Leslie A. Fowlkes, known wherever Masons, Elks or Negro dentists meet as "Bill" Fowlkes, is another Brother of whom Zeta Lambda is proud.

Brother Fowlkes is very prominent in the public affairs of Newport News, Virginia. He has been appointed local chairman of the Emergency Relief Advisory Council of the NRA. Brother J. Gordon Baugh, III, who was recently elected secretary of Psi Chapter for the fourth time. Brother Baugh is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and very active in the community life of Philadelphia.

Brother Lewis Tanner Moore, prominent Philadelphia attorney, who recently resigned as President of Psi Chapter after serving the Chapter efficiently for two years, the maximum duration of any president's term since the chapter's beginning in 1919.

Brother Alton C. Berry, popular and active member of Philadelphia's younger set, who is making great strides at the helm of Psi Chapter. Brother Berry, a Howard graduate succeeded Brother Tanner Moore as the chapter's president.

Brother F. T. Simms. Research technician in the Department of Neuro-Physiology in Washington University Medical School. Only Negro employed in similar capacity. He is general assistant to Dr. Bishop, an authority on nerves and the nervous system and to Dr. Bartley.

In June, 1933, Drew University conferred upon Brother Ellison the degree of Doctor of Philosophy

BROTHER JOHN M. ELLISON in Rural Sociology. In 1929 he was appointed to the staff of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute as special research assistant in Rural Sociology. It was from this position and from the position of Professor of Sociology at Virginia State College that he resigned to accept the pastorate of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D. C. Brother Wilbur Chalfant Douglass of Alpha ((micron Lambda has been named Assistant City Solicitor for Pittsburgh. "Little Doug," as he is known to his associates, is an "Old Pittsburgher." his father and grandfather having called this city home before him.

Alderman E. B. Jourdain of the Fifth Ward in Evanston, won by a landslide at the polls Tuesday, April 3rd. Brother Jourdain is quite active in Alpha Mu Chapter.

Brother T. Arnold Hill, Acting Executive Secretary of the National Urban League conferred recently with Senator Wagner of New York, author of the Wagner labor disputes act which was introduced in the Senate. He pointed out that a large number of labor unions definitely denied the Race membership in their organizations.

Brother James T. Morton, a recent graduate of University of Illinois now a graduate student at Northwestern University is quite active in political and civic affairs at Evanston. Illinois.

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Three Outstanding Musicians

WARNER LAWSON One of the most rapidly progressing pianists of the race was heard in recital at Berea Presbyterian Church on April 6th. Brother Lawson, head of the famous School of Music at Fisk University, and son of the famous Augustus Lawson of Hartford, Conn., brought honor and glory to Alpha Phi Alpha through his masterful performance, his keen insight and delightful manner.

Brother Lawson presented a program of which any artist might justfully boast. He included all the familiar schools of music and displayed a thorough knowledge of them all. His program rose in interest as it progressed and reached a climax in the closing number, the Chopin Ballade in G Minor.

The St. Louis Post Dispatch reviewed Brother Lawson's performance and passed a most favorable comment upon it.

JAMES E. DORSEY Brother James K. Dorsey, the Director of Music. at Lincoln, Pa., has been awarded a scholarship for advanced study abroad by the German-American Musical Students' Exchange. This award carries with it the choice of studying at the Hach-Schule in Berlin, or another of the famed German schools of music. It also grants a stipend for the recipient, Professor McDonald, of the Department of Music.

University of Pennsylvania, informed Brother Dorse}' of the honor. This scholarship is the only award for the coming year.

C. SPENCER TOCUS Brother Tocus played as piano soloist with St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. First time one of our race has ever appeared with this orchestra.

He organized, trained and directed the chorus of 300 for participation in dedication program at Xew Municipal Auditorium.

He organized, trained and directed the choruses for First National Folk Festival held at Municipal Auditorium April 29th to May 2nd. One chorus consisting of 1,000 voices sang traditional spirituals in a "truly authentic manner" said the St. Louis Globe Democrat.

Brother Tocus gave an address at Hotel Jefferson before repsentatives of the National Folk Festival.

He answered Dr. George P. Jackson of Nashville, who claims Negro spirituals is without foundation in the race, by stating that Dr. Jackson was in error and had no just reason to use the word spiritual.

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office in recognition of his ability and his remarkable political power in Cleveland. Ohio.

Brother George Arthur now with the Julius Rosenwald Fund took charge of the race work of the Y. M. C. A. of the Chicago area on May 1st. He will retain his connection with the fund as Consultant in Negro Welfare.

Brother John T. Clark, Epsilon-Lambda, was called to New York to assist in the formulation of plans in stimulating Negro labor groups throughout the country in becoming union-conscious. His work also will be to strengthen and increase the number of Emergency Advisory Councils and to use them to supplement the work of the Urban League branches in their labor program.

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CHAPTER NEWS EPSILON SALTS Since this is the first word to emanate from Epsilon to the official organ of Alpha Phi Alpha, for 1933-34, it is a problem to avoid troubling you with an overdose of "salts," which take the form of last year's departures, fresh recruits for the present year from other chapters, and general activities of the fraternal life in this "Reknowned Ann Arbor Town."

Epsilon set sail in September with Brother John Simmons at the helm occupying the vacated position of Brother George Hayes who did not return until the second semester. Her crew was minus Brother A. L. Turner, the all-"A" Poli. Sci." Master of Arts man of last June, now on the Tuskegee Institute faculty—Brother Chas. Dunn, Master of Arts in Education, who returned to 'Bama State as Coach-Teacher—Brother Mike Towns, who tucked a Chemistry Master's beneath his belt and wound his way to Atlanta and the Booker T. Washington High School, there to resume old duties—Brother W. F. Taylor, who honorably (in a scholastic sense) retreived one of the available Masters in the department of Sociology and went westward—• Brother Joseph A. Pierce (recent Benedict) who, with 60% or more "A's" was so hot on the trail of a Ph.D in Mathematics that to get it is now only a question of weeks and the usual formalities— Brother Gerald Mar.teena, a Candidate for his Ph.D. in Physics—and Brother Walter D. Hines, the only race man here last year to procure the coveted degree of Doctor of Medicine.

Epsilon was happy to welcome live new brothers from other chapters this year: D. A. Wilkerson (Graduate) instructor at Virginia State; R. Edwin Thomas (Law) : Herbert Boogs of Talledega, grad. in Math.: W. N. Washington, Fisk; and T. Richard Shepard, Lit. School, erstwhile Gamma playboy.

The Epsilon ranks have been reinforced by three neophytes, who evolved, or were transformed less than three weeks ago( from this writing, April 16th), from a lowly stage to the status of "good men " They a r e : Theodore Briggs, grad. in Education from Tallahassee, Fla.; Pope Benjamin of the Music School and member of the University Band and Orchestra; and Arthur Randall, senior in Journalism.

In the midst of everything, we remember to identify Alpha I'hi Alpha with the peak which first catches the morning light—to us this organization is a monarch, an impregnable rock, and may it always be so. Count on Epsilon to keep it so.

JAS. O. SLADE.

NEWS FROM ETA Greetings Brothers! Eta Chapter, enjoying the benefits of the "New Deal." has awakened, like the slumbering giant, and is now prepared to take on all comers. With the initiation of nine new brothers, our annual banquet, our annual formal dance and numerous other activities, Eta with a greater active enrollment of brothers than ever before, proposes to tell the world that the Metropolis is still "Alpha minded."

On March 31, Alpha extended the hand of fellowship to nine successful candidates, and we say, with pardonable pride, the "Cream of the crop." They were: Charles Franklin, Cecil Forster, Leon Bryan, Otto Hicks, John Ross, Jr.. John R. McLain, Manuel Rivero, Milton Quander and John McKinley.

Brother Rivero will be remembered as a three-year star half back on Columbia's near championship football team. Brother McLain was former Eastern Inter-collegiate boxing champion from New York Univ.

They will well remember the "Burning Sands."

The activity and conscientiousness of Brothers David Means, Vester Fowlkes, George Gregory and the entire committee made it one of the most successful initiations of Eta to be held in years.

Our fighting basket ball team was the underdog of local competition this year but proved that spirit cannot be downed by defeating the strong Kappa team and losing to Omega and Phi Beta Sigma only through the interference of "Lady Luck." Our Captain. Robert "Country" Gladden will be remembered by brothers in Tau chapter. His fine play and spirit helped immeasureably. The team again journeyed to Boston to defeat the Boston Omega team by a score of 47-11.

Our annual formal banquet promises to be one of the signal affairs of the year here. We are to have as our guests, Bro. Pres. Chas. Wesley, Jos. H. B. Evans, Vertner W. Tandy, Eugene Kinckle Jones, Jos. Long, Judge Jas. Watson and many other celebrated and distinguished brothers in Alpha. Brother W. K. "Puss" Sanders, long known for his wit and oratory is to serve as toastmaster.

Alpha Phi Alpha's annual formal reception. New York's most brilliant affair is to be given on May 9th. jointly by ICta and Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapters. Brothers Bob Anthony and Dr. Willis Cummings promised to rival the memorable "Egyptian Night" given in 1930. These brothers. as chairmen of their respective committees promise surprises, for which I, for one, am eagerly waiting.

The On May 9th, at least 125 brothers are expected to gather around in the charmed circle and sing the praises of our beloved "A-Phi-".

With an excellent Sphinx club, which includes Ben Johnson, Columbia's star sprinter and joint holder of some of the world's sprint records, and a hard working thorough executive committee, Kta's prospects are the brightest they have been for a number of years. Our roster at present includes some of the nation's most outstanding men, some of whom a r e : "Reggie" Weir, "Babe" Cooke, Charlie Major. George Gregory, Phil Edwards, Manuel Rivero. Countee Cullen and others who have achieved recognition for their outstanding feats. Eta Chapter, infused with new spirit, intends to challenge our brothers to show more progress and activity in coming years.

CHARLES E. DALLAS, Editor.

THETA'S LETTER Theta Chapter is as busy as an ant hill in August.

When our president, who, by the way is also the Third Vice President of the General Organization, returned from the St. Louis Convention with the exciting news that Theta and Xi Lambda Chapters were to be hosts to a Special Convention this summer at which time a new Education Program is to be instigated, immediately plans were laid for the elaborate entertaining of our expected guests.

In order to get the Brothers in Chicago in the particular educational frame of mind desired for this summer, a program committee was formed whose duty it is to bring some well known educator or person outstanding in other fields to us at each meeting.

At our last meeting we were very proud to have as our guest Brother H. Theo. Tatum, Principal of the Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana.

Brother Tatum delivered a most inspiring talk on the subject "Life is Dangerous." He exhorted every Brother to be dissatisfied with his surroundings. to be ambitious and to be on the alert to better his condition. So inspiring and profound was his talk that we feel that every Brother should read it, consequently Brother Tatum has graciouslv consented to send us a copy so it may be printed in the Sphinx. Be sure to look for it in the next issue.

In Chicago, members of the National Fraternal Organizations have formed a Pan Hellenic Council.

Some of its functions will be: 1. To promote a better feeling of fellowship among College Fraternities and Sororities. 2. To take an active part in local and civic problems of merit. 3. To promote higher educational ideals among our youth,

S p h i n x Theta Chapter has become a member of the Council and elected Brothers Vernon S. Gordon and Nelson E. Woodley, delegates to the Council.

Brother Woodley was elected a member of the Executive Committee of the Council. The Fraternities and Sororities affiliated with the Council a r e : Sororities: Delta Sigma Theta. Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Zeta Phi Beta. Fraternities: Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Kappa Alpha Psi, and Alpha Phi Alpha.

Watch the Sphinx for an announcement of the mammoth program which will, without exception. surpass any previously offered at any convention.

Fraternally, NELSON" E. WOODLKY, Secretary.

KAPPA GREETINGS Blith some Kappa, in a manner typifying the awakening of Spring, has blossomed forth to carry on the live spirit which has guided it in its successful past winter season of action. Much has;happened in the past few months at the Columbus Chapter for Kappa to deserve its traditional front rank place in being the most active and interesting chapter in the country.

Dayton, Ohio, gave us our 1933-34 Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Barbee Durham, a senior and honor student in the College of Pharmacy. Bro. Durham has worked with the utmost diligence and diplomacy to keep his Chapter, composed of undoubtedly the most turbulent, the most cataclysmic of all Alpha men. working together. No chapter can be successful without the mutuality of all of the Brothers of the Chapter, and at Kappa, the}' have been unusually co-operative. Some of those who have been working hard with the officers a r e : Brothers West, Livisay, Shumake. Martin. Allen. Crew and Maceo Hill.

On December 9th. the Chapter took into its folds a clever young student from Cleveland, Bro. Stuart Martin, who bids fair to carry on the ideals and traditions of the fraternity.

Elaborate plans are being made by the Chapter's Social Committee for a pretty sport dance to be held in the first or second week in May. Likewise.

Bro. Schuster and Bro. Carroll are working together on the Civic Educational program for a mammoth mass meeting and symposium, inviting three or four outstanding Alpha men of central Ohio to speak.

To all of the chapters. Kappa extends its heartiest wishes for a successful 1934-35.

Louis H. SCHUSTER, Associate Editor to The Sphinx.

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NU CHAPTER We of Xu have not been idleâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;if anything there has been evinced within the chapter a renewed vigor and enthusiasm since the beginning of the school year. Early in the fall semester it was our pleasure to welcome back into our midst brother Prank De Costa of the class of '31, and former chapter president.

March ushered in voting season and when our session was completed 16 new pledges had been voted into the pledge club. On Tuesday. March 27. the fraternity tendered its banquet in honor of the new Sphinx Club at which time these men were officially welcomed into the pledge fold: S. Brisbane

W. Urling O. Jackson J. Palmer M. Free R. Carter

A. Casper W. Bonner 1. Mason J. Henderson W. Wright R. Little

B. Kagawa T. Reed I. Jones II. Johnson

In keeping with Alpha's policy of being first in worthwhile endeavors Nu chapter struck a decidedly new note in the social life of the campus with the sponsoring of its first annual Spring Party on Saturday. March 24. The affair was restricted to Alpha men and their guests. The earlier part of the evening was given over to dancing and to a selective program held in the Music Hall, after which all adjourned to the home of our brother, Coach Martin. Mrs. Martin, who proved to be a most charming hostess served a delicious collation while the entertainment carried on. Among those present w e r e : Music Director James Dorsey, and Mrs. Dorsey, Prof. J. N. Hill, and Mrs. Hill, Dr. and Mrs. Jamison of Wilmington, Del. Also present was Prof. Leo Hansberry of the Dep't of Anthropology at Howard University, who was here over the week-end in the capacity of guest lecturer.

Fraternally, FALCOXKR WATTS, Chapter Editor.

PI CHAPTER LETTER Pi has always insisted on high standards of qualification on the part of its Sphinxmen. Consequently, initiations at this chapter have not been plentiful. But with the appointment of Bro. Gleason as the new ex-officio, the young men "being observed" have made rapid strides in the direction of greater suitability. It seems safe to say that Pi will soon admit a few new men to ALPHA P H I ALPHA, and as usual they will have met the standards which we believe is required of Alpha men.

Sphinx Pi has been very fortunate in having its share of national officers. We have had Bro. Perry Jackson. then Bro. Wm. S. Randolph, and finally Bro. W. W. Cardoza. But only for a short time, for the St. Louis Convention did not choose to return Brothers Randolph and Cardoza to office. Pi is grieved to have lost its national officers. We extend our heartiest congratulations and best wishes to those officers who were re-elected and to the new officers of ALPHA P H I ALPHAâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they will have "real" shoes to fill!

Pi has a very busy docket for this Spring. First we shall journey to Alpha Tail's party on April 20.

We shall go "in masses." It is a very short ride to Akron from Cleveland, and the brothers of Alpha Tan are ideal hosts; moreover A. K. A.'s will be there in abundance. Sometime in May we shall hold a rare Pi initiation. All of you ought to "come up" at that time. This is Pi's twentieth year; we shall celebrate it on May 29 with a formal dance.

The night before Memorial Day always has a charm all its own. Yeh, you ought to "come up" for that too.

Politically, the Negro in Cleveland, stands about as well as anywhere in the United States. It is all the more essential that they be "educated in citizenship." We welcome Bro. Logan's vision and guidance. Pi will do its part. In response to the request of President Wesley and the Public Policy Committee, Pi sent wires to the three Congressmen from the Cleveland metropolitan district and individual brothers wrote letters to their particular representative in Congress.

We extend our very best wishes to all chapters and individual brothers.

ALEXANDER H. MARTIN, JR.

TAU ON AGAIN AFTER LONG SILENCE After a long period of silence, the voice of Tau greets you once again from the Alpha penthouse just over Boyd's cafe with a record of achievement of her worthy sons.

I would write you the dope on our pledges, but I see they are not in favor of it, so I will leave it out. However, I will tell you who the pledges a r e : Henry Pitts. James Porter, David Pelky, Otho Robinson, and Archibald Dumas, all hailing from the Wind\- City Chicago: Messrs. John Loveless and Louis Craig from East St. Louis, 111.

The chapter has been honored with a "Barn Dance" given by the pledges. An enjoyable evening was spent by everyone. We are planning to give a Spring Formal in May that will surpass any of the previous ones. Bro. Ashmore, our social chairman, is energetically working toward this end.

The The good old "Alpha Spirit" continues to reign supreme scholastically here in Champaign, 111. Last year we held tenth place out of 61 national fraternities in scholastic averages. This year we advanced to seventh place. One of our pledges, Mr. Henry Pitts made the Alpha Phi Alpha scholarship cup with an average of 3.785. We wish to commend Mr. Pitts for the wonderful average he made.

Pretty good, huh!

Brother alumni secretary George Nesbitt is busy making preparations for a Tau reunion to be held in Chicago this summer during the special convention. All alumni brothers of Tau are being urged to become financial and get in touch with Bro. Nesbitt in order to make this Tau reunion a great success.

Tn conclusion we hope that all the Brothers of Alphadom will have a successful year. Tau is full of fight and hopes always to be a shining star.

WILLIAM R. K I N G .

UPSILON NEWS Upsilon invites you to adopt it's slogan, "Let's get financial by August."

The West is becoming enlightened, and Upsilon as a chapter within this enlightened jurisdiction will not prove a slacker. Sphinx, the Western Jurisdiction needs more National representation and Upsilon is starting to get ready now. We have begun an active campaign to obtain grand taxesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a campaign we hope to inaugurate into every chapter of the Western Jurisdiction. As an immediate result we hope to better express our sentiments at Chicago and better manifest our strength at Nashville.

Beta Lambda, our big brother chapter at Kansas City, has loaned unbelievable support in an effort to redecorate our chapter house and to improve our financial setup.

On the 28th of April, last, Upsilon took into the great Alpha Phi Alpha stronghold, three stalwart young men. May I introduce to you, nowly initiatesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Thomas Jackson, Ralph Rodgers, and Francis Herndon, all of Kansas City.

Brother Hamilton Perkins, Pharmacy student of the University of Kansas, won first prize in the annual state pharmeceutical contest. He is the first Negro to which this honor has enured.

Brother Guion Bluford topped the scholarship at the chapter house with 16 hours of "A." He is a junior engineering student and will complete his course in mechanical engineering at Cornell University, New York, next year.

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Brother James Williams, Junior psychology student has been elected to the Psi Chi. Brother Dowdal Davis, Jr., the first and only Negro vice president of the Y. M. C. A., has been recently appointed Associate Editor of the University "K" Book. Brother Davis is gaining quite a reputation for himself along artistic lines. He will re-design the "K" Book for the year 1934-35.

On May 4. last, Upsilon Chapter gave its annual spring party at the Kansas Memorial Union. This gala occasion climaxed our social festivities for the year.

JNO. H. BLUFORD, JR.

CHI CHAPTER This time, dear brothers, it is my pleasure to report to you a bit of news that I am sure you will be glad to read. In my last letter I asked if you had read of our basket-ball team. Since, the boys have polished off the Omegas and the cup, signifying Alpha's supremacy on the court remains on the mantle at the chapter house. To the speed, agility, dexterity, and will to win of Brothers Horton, Riley, Dwiggins, McDowell and Meroney, backed up by Jackson, Lowe. Hall, Hayne, and Tann, we owe the laurels. We present these brothers to you for congratulations.

On good Friday, which is known here as Meharry Day, it was our turn again to be proud of one of ours when 'twas announced that Brother Horace Dwiggins had tied for first honors in Anatomy and received a prize given by the head of the department, Dr. V. 0 . Tolbert. Brother Dwiggins is a member of the Senior medical class.

Brother A. P. Hall of the second year medical class has by virtue of his excellent record been chosen as one of six men to compete for a prize of one hundred dollars to be given to the student who does the best work and writes the best paper on a special problem in Pathology. Let's all hope we can cheer for Hall when the time comes.

Chi held open house to her friends on the 30th of March. It was a real party. No one wanted to leave. No one wanted to get up the next morning.

I reiterate, boys, it was a party! We have heard that when the convention comes to Nashville in 1935 the brothers will be looking for things other than business, so, the idea is to get in trim. The prospects, if that affair is a sample, are very, very bright.

Twelve men of whom this chapter thinks well have been admitted to the Sphinx Club. These are M. L. Weede, R. D. Lewis. E. I. Smith, and A. Galloway of Tenn. State. F. W. Claytor, A. C. Albright.

A. E. Thomas, G. R. Poole. B. A. Milton, and H. C.

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Welcome of Meharry, and James Nelm and Claude Meals of State. We are hopeful that they will measure up to the requirements of Alpha, but time alone will tell.

Brother R. B. Jones, the genial and efficient Resident Surgeon at Hubbard Hospital, has asked me six different times why I did not tell the boys that he has that job as an instructor in Anatomy. So, Dr. R. B. Jones, brothers. Dr. R. B. Jones. Smart young fellow. You ought to know him.

"Think about coming to Nashville."

L. L. BURRELL, JR.

PS I CHAPTER NEWS Psi Chapter of dear old Alpha is leading the rejuvenation of fraternity spirit in the city of brotherly love.

The renewal campaign was inaugurated under the presidency of Bro. Tanner Moore. A committee headed by Raymond Pace Alexander, another greater figure of the bar. Dr. W. Reil Wells and Dr. Rudolph Winston launched a scholarship drive netting sufficient funds to pay the tuition for the first term in Temple University for Harold Whitehurst, recent high school graduate here. Another youth also merited a similar semester's scholarship to Pennsylvania but could not fulfill the school's requirements.

A basket-ball team under the management of Bro. Rushton Long, recent Bates graduate, was organized. Bro. Long immediately put the squad into action, and moulded a strong combination composed of Bryan Fenderson. former West Virginia State player, Frank Decosta, of Lincoln, "AI" Thomas, Milton Washington, Wendell Hughes, all Temple graduates and "Bill" Gray of Bluefield.

Bro. Berry forwarded plans for the 15th Annual Alpha Relay Prom. The new President's foresight was obvious in the appointment of the committee for this project. Bro. Attorney David Ashbury was made Chairman with Bro. W. Reid Wells and Bro. Wendell Hughes, co-workers and Bro. Baugh.

The first Psi initiation in three years has begun with nine promising pledgees ."doing their bidding."

Bro. Anthony Gaines, Chairman of the Ritual Committee has been greatly aided in directing the activities of the elated and promising "Apes" by Brothers Max Martin, Paul Binford, and William Gray, Jr. Current gatherings of the Chapter sponsored respectively by Bro. Moore, Bro. Dr. Lofton and Bro. Dr. Christmas, have all been well attended. Bro. Dr. Walter F. Jerrick, Prince L. Edwards and Dr. O. Wilson Winters of Rho Chapter brought the

S p h i n x members lively reports on the great St. Louis Conclave.

BILL GRAY, JR.

ALPHA ALPHA NEWS Alpha Alpha Chapter as may be expected is characterized by its interesting and progressive program. The brothers are all in the best of spirits.

As a result of the proceeds gained from the MidWestern Classic last Thanksgiving a loan and scholarship fund has been created which is administered by the Educational Commission under the chairmanship of Brother T. M. Berry. Already it has helped several brothers in the pursuit of their education.

The basketball season around Cincinnati was colorfully closed with the game between Alpha Phi Alpha and Kappa Alpha Psi. Our team was successfully led to an overwhelming victory of 41 to 18 by Brother Chester Smith who has ably upheld our race and organization the past three years on the football and basketball teams at the University of Cincinnati.

Cupid has again made himself felt in our chapter

by Brothers Blackstone and Matthews' succuming to the weaker sex.

The chapter is again preparing to promote a successful "Educational for Citizenship" Campaign in May under the leadership of Brother Chas. H. Carroll. Here's hoping he'll lead us to even greater heights than before.

On Saturday, April 21st, Brothers Cann, Mann, Delaney, and Fleming motored to Wilberforce to help bring to the light of Alpha Phi Alpha Messrs.

Strong, Young, Hampton, Pertyle, Jamerson, Harris and Brown.

On April 9th the chapter was very successfully entertained by the Sphinx Club. A very delightful meal was served and a good time was had by the 35 brothers present.

CIIARLKS F. KEYS.

ALPHA BETA FLYING HIGH Listen Brothers and you shall hear not the midnight ride (if Paul Revere but of the rising tide of Alpha Beta as she sweepsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;carrying with her many victories and honors of the present year both locally and nationally.

Alpha Beta has won local and national prizes. On January 20th Alpha Beta won the first prize in a Jabberwock which was a stunt and hilarity pro-

The gram sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta. The first prize was a beautiful reading lamp. At the national convention Alpha Beta achieved national prominence when she was awarded the Balfour cup for achieving a roster of brothers who were one hundred per cent financial. We arc proud to have our delegate Brother E. Oscar Woolfolk elected one of the lay members of the Executive Council.

April 18th Alpha Beta entertained the Freshmen at the home of Brother Harris, a faculty member.

The event was very colorful and impressive. Short speeches on the History of Alpha Phi Alpha and What a Fraterniay Means were given by Brothers May and Clement. Greetings were given by the president. Brother Pittman. Many of the visiting brothers also gave personal greetings.

Late in the night those present departed with a renewed and impressive spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha.

During the Spring Quarter, Alpha Beta plans to carry on an extensive program. We shall set aside a week known as Alpha Week. This week begins on May 18th. On May 18th, Brother May of Alpha Beta, an outstanding scholar and debater, will talk.

On Friday night. May 18th, Alpha Beta will give its annual prom. On May 20th we plan to inaugurate our Education for Citizenship program by having a prominent speaker give an address on "Education for Citizenship." After the address a reception will be held.

JULIUS MORAN,

Corresponding Sec'y.

ALPHA DELTA NEWS Under the able leadership of our President, Brother Bert McDonald, Alpha Delta has taken on new life and has regained a good deal of that Alpha spirit which is so necessary for concerted and worthwhile action. Our President is to be congratulated not only upon his successful efforts toward strengthening and building this chapter but also upon the work in Los Angeles' City Government which merited his recent promotion to assistant chief city prosecutor.

We are now in the midst of planning for "Education for Citizenship" week. There has long been a need for our group to participate intelligently in Civic Affairs. We can do this only after we have been taught to know that which constitutes good citizenship. This program is timely coming as it docs in these days when the policies and powers of our national government are so greatly changing. We of this chapter have entered the program

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wholeheartedly and feel certain that we shall help to put it over in true Alpha style.

A Regional Convention is planned to be held in July here in Los Angeies for the Chapters on the Pacific Coast. It should prove an incentive for bringing out all our somnolent members and making them accomplish things for the good of Alpha and themselves. We hope to bring members of these chapters together in a great band of fellow ship and understanding that they may be in great harmony in working together and carrying out plans or programs to keep Alpha Phi Alpha and its ideals supreme.

GREETINGS FROM ALPHA ZETA!!

In the Greek letter world of State College the "Apes" got the jump on the other organizations and pulled off their spring initiation on the night of March 19. Neophyte brothers David C. Moore, Max Johnson. Robin Arrington. Howard Brooks, and William Cardwell made that impressive trek across the sands and entered the sacred portals of Alphadom early on the morning of the 20th. < hi Sunday evening, April 8, this chapter was host to Brother â&#x20AC;˘Warner Lawson, Professor of Music at Fisk University, at a reception in his honor in the beautiful Home Economic Cottage.

Brother Lawson appeared in the college auditorium in a piano recital.

Alpha Zeta in conjunction with Alpha Iota Lambda has two more important affairs to sponsor in this school year: On Mothers' Day. Sunday.

May 13th. Brother Jerrick of Rho chapter. Philadelphia, will be the principal speaker on a program given in the college auditorium ; and on May 18th, the annual spring prom will be given in the college gym.

Graduation will hit us hard this year. But we have prepared for this occasion and under the able leadership of Brother President William Ross. Alpha Zeta Chapter will be heard from in the Greek World. The brothers extend greetings to friends and brothers throughout the country and wish to hear from some of the graduate brothers who have lost contact with their chapter.

GEORGE A . SHEI/TON.

ALPHA IOTA CHAPTER Greetings and Salutations. It is exceedingly gratifying to note, with keen approval, the formulation of plans for Negro guidanceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the New Deal in Negro franchise.

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In line with the suggestions of the general organization. we wired the Colorado Representatives in the National Congress to support the DePriest resolutions feeling that some definite action should be taken to curl) the ever increasing lawlessness of this nation.

The Chapter proposes to support a radio address and several public meetings during the week of April 30th—May 6th.. 1934. "Citizenship Week" stressing the point of concerted and intelligent use of the ballot in view of bettering the conditions among the Xegroes.

And so as the XIRA with all its codes blossoms forth. Alpha Iota is doing her part.

W.

D.

FOUNTAIN,

Chapter Editor.

ALPHA MU DISCOURSES "TIME MARCHES ON" Alpha Mti is proud to announce to Alphadom the return of Bro. Edwin B. Jourdain, to the Kvanston City Council by an overwhelming vote on April 3rd. There is little reason to doubt but that Bro. Jourdain will continue his excellent representation of the past in even finer calibre for the future. Campaign sidelights—Bro. A. J. Walker wagging lists in the air for the "principle of the thing." Bro. J. F. Morton with poetic futility reciting over and over, "I am master of my fate," etc. Sphinxite Theodore Brown disbursing green dodgers for the sake of the work of immortal Carrie Nations and Francis E. Willard. Time marches on !

Beautiful and brilliant decorations exemplyEying a tropical night, scintillating music, a bevy of beautifully gowned ladies and correctly attired men—Alpha Tau was host at its third annual spring formal on Friday, April 13th. Judging from the joyous expressions of the many guests, one can but conclude that the traditional "black cat" misfortunes of the day were entirely lacking here. One saw tripping here and there in terpsichorean abandon, Wm. Y. Bell and the music teacher, the Laurent Turners, P. J. Hauser and the Evanston registerite, Sidney Jones and the Chicago belle; the W. C. Pyants and other too numerous to name. " T I M E MARCHES ON." Alpha Mu plans for an adequate celebration of Education Week, April 30—May 6, 1934.

And now even as must all good things come to an end, we part with fraternal greetings to you of our band.

JOSEPH C. CHAPMAN, Editor.

S p h i n x ALPHA OMICRON NEWS Greetings, Brothers in the bond of Alpha Phi Alpha. Alpha Omicron Chapter is back with you again in the columns of The Sphinx. We are doing rather well through the efforts of our new president, who, we believe has a contribution to offer to medical science. He seems to have injected us with a new kind of serum which has given us immunity against the spring fever, which most of us are hypersusceptible to. We do not know if the reaction is a toxin anti-toxin reaction, an agglunation or what not, but nevertheless, it serves its purpose.

He seems to have given us a new determination.

The determination to achieve, to accomplish, the things which will make Alpha Phi Alpha proud of Alpha Omicron, the things which will make Alpha Omicron Chapter worthy of Alpha Phi Alpha. Thus we are making quite a success of this school year.

But as it draws to an end, there are Brothers who shall go forth from among us, and take with them cherished memories of dear Alpha Omicron.

And here we are pleased to welcome into Alpha Phi Alpha the folowing neophyte Brothers: Charles W. Balknight, Charles Hamilton, Lancaster; Joseph Maddox, Jawn A. Sandifer, and Wilson Welch, all initiated in the fall of '33, and also Neophyte Brothers: Davis, Hubert, Eaton, Foggie, Matthews, Rollinson, atid Standback. Foggie, Lanchester, Maddox, Rollinson. and Welch are students at Livingston College.

The recent pledging season brought to the Sphinx the following new members: William Anderson, John Ardwell, H. C. Dugas. Roston Matthews, Daniel and Samuel Moore. We feel that we have material in the Sphinx Club with great potentialities.

H. RKMBERT MALLOY.

ALPHA RHO OUTSTANDING AT MOREHOUSE On February 10 our officers for this year were installed at the home of Brother Wilson Hubert.

After a short program, the main feature of which was the address by Brother Reynolds of Eta Lambda Chapter, the new officers were presented.

Each gave a few remarks expressing his appreciation of having been chosen to his office and pledged to carry out his duty in the Alpha Phi Alpha way.

The new Sphinx Club consists of the following: Benjamin Ingersoll, president; Carlton Rhetta, vice president; W. A. Allen, III, secretary; Fred Dorsey, assistant secretary; Julian Rodgers, treasurer; Armstead Pierro, sergeant-at-arms; E. C. Ray, chaplain; P. L. Whatley, Jr., assistant chaplain; Asa Yancey, business manager; Charles Saxon,

The assistant business manager; Charles Greenlea, reporter; William Marshall, assistant reporter; R. I,.

Perkins, E. Phillip Ellis. William Murphy. W. T. Junes, Harold Evans, J. H. Wright, J. B. Clemmons, D. G. Bennett, J. J. Miles, C. Owens, A. H. Alexander, L. A. McFall, and P. R. Watley.

On Friday night, March 30. the chapter entertained the Sphinx Club with a dance at the beautiful DOPS Ballroom. A most enjoyable time was had by all Brothers and Sphinxmen with the "cream" of Atlanta's elite.

Representing Alpha Rho on the Dean's list were the following Brothers: Wilbur H. Sullivan (straight A average), Hortenius Chenault (only varsity athlete on list), L. Raymond Bailey, Hobart C. Jackson, George R. Shivery and Sphinxmen: Asa G. Yancey (straight A average), R. L. Perkins and Charles W. Greenlea.

E. YP:RBY LOWE.

ALPHA SIGMA NEWS For a long time you have not heard from Alpha Sigma in this column. But have we been idle ? No! a thousand times no.

Realizing that the work of Alpha must perpetually move on, Brothers Sweatt, Smith, Sewell. Milton. Peebles, Brackeen, Burroughs. Adams, Butler, Patterson. Taylor and Johnson answered the call of our President Brother Cole and united our efforts.

As a token of farewell Brother Warren, our Sphinx Director of last year, left for the chapter six able and well-trained young men who were ready for the great task of crossing the burning sands. On December 2, these same young men were successful in their journey and Alpha Sigma took into its folds Brothers Alexander, Parks. Glasco, Cabell, Jarrett, and Taylor. We are proud of each of these new Brothers.

By special permission we held a special initiation for Ralph Metcalf, international sprint star, on December 21. Personally, I have never seen a more submissive Sphinx and a prouder Alpha man than Brother Metcalf proved to be. Due to his limited stay Brother Metcalf had only three days in which to do probate duties, but he did all that we asked and liked it.

Our annual dance was given in honor of Brother F. T. Long. The dance floor was decorated to look like a football field. Brother Metcalf enjoyed his first good old Alpha dance. He expressed his sincerest gratitude for the special consideration shown him by the general office and this chapter.

From all indications Brother Metcalf will make one

Sphinx of Alpha's most ardent workers and we are proud to be the recipient of such a worthy Brother.

Brother Combs, our president of last year is now teaching Social Sciences at the Wiley Extension Schools in Dallas and Ft. Worth. Brother Hill is now teaching in Ardmore. Oklahoma.

Brother Cavil, instructor in natural sciences in Boley. Oklahoma, has returned to our campus to take advance courses in Physics and Harmon}-.

May I now pause to acknowledge the presence of Brother Nathan, a visiting professor on our campus and Brother Warner Lawson. pianist, from Fisk, who gave an excellent recital in the college chapel.

These men exemplified themselves as true Alpha men and we're proud to have each of them on our campus. Brother Lawson was entertained by the chapter at the residence of Brother A. C. Clark and even there he proved to be a hit with the ladies.

On February 22 the graduate and undergraduate Brothers of Alpha Sigma chapter assembled before the Mystic Sphinx to enjoy our annual "Desert Dance.''

With a Brotherly love great and true.

Alpha Sigma with her fraternal crew, Hearts and minds united as one, Shall never rest until our task is done.

"May the spirit of the Fraternity rule our hearts" until through this column we meet again.

OSCAR N. JOHNSON.

ALPHA TAU NEWS Courageously supporting the plan which our general president Chas. W. Wesley has so thoughtfully outlined Alpha Tau Chapter lends its full strength in voicing its resentment of the "New Deal" which has so boldly made its initial appearance in the White House Restaurant. In conclusion to a general discussion taking place at our regular meeting the Chapter voted unanimously to wire the Congressman of this district, Mr. D. Harter. Let us educate our voters to get together and send more representation to the Capitol.

Within our own community at present Alpha Tau is working on a project on this same order. The theaters have been making a practice of seating our group in one section of the balcony. Brothers having had this unpleasant experience have shown resentment and a committee appointed by Bro. Pres. R. L. Thompson is now trying to get some consideration from the city executives; this committee consisting of Bros. Raymond R. Brown, E. M. Lancaster, Artee Flemming and John Sneed will first contact the prosecuting attorney and proceed until given satisfaction: a report shall be given us at our next meeting.

The The Spring Formal was given Friday evening.

April 20th. All Akron. Cleveland. Canton, and various other nearby cities are quite enthusiastic over it.

Fraternally, H. C. SPARKS.

ALPHA UPSILON NEWS Brother Teague our President, is senior at Wayne University and Brother Larry Bleach, our vice-president who hails from New York City, is the first colored student to play on University of Detroit's basket ball team. He was sent here on a scholarship.

Brothers Jenkins and Carney are on the Dean's list as honor students at Wayne University-.

On the night of November 24. 1933. nine neophytes were initiated into the chapter. The newly made brothers are Jno. Jenkins, John Carney, Larry Bleach, Maurice Houston, Carroll Strickland, Jr., Dorsey Walker. Mibridge Moore. Nathaniel Leach, and Lonnie Saunders.

Alpha Upsilon Chapter was in with the other frats and sororities in entertaining with a formal dance for the Delta's during the Delta Convention here April 6-7.

Brother Ben Hollis is a "soph med" at Meharrv Medical College and Bro. Stenson Broddus is Senior at Michigan State College and Bro. Leroy Dues is teaching out in Oklahoma this year.

Bro. Solomon is doing work on his Ph.D. in I'D litical Science at L'niv. of Michigan. Brother Dues will be remembered as the great track man who represented Wayne L'niv. in Penn. track meet at Phil., Pa., last April. On Friday night, April 20th, the pledges arc giving a big party and dance at Artistic Ball room. The brothers and their company are invited.

Bro. Teague Jenkins, Hudson. Moore and Taylor attended the initiation held out at Epsilon Chapter on the night of March 31st. Bro. Melvin Fowler heads the Colored division of the CWA project here in Detroit.

All brothers are looking forward to the spring initiation that is to come off soon. Bros. Harman, Brooks, Jackson and Taylor plan to give the boys a good ole Alpha initiation.

W M . H.

( W O O F ) TAYLOR, JR.

ALPHA PHI'S MILITANT TREK On April 5, the newly elected officers were given their inaugural charge by the eloquent and handsome "Speck" Reynolds. In his Socratic method of

S p h i n x persuasion his charge to the brothers became immortal in the chapter history.

Brother Spurgeon J. Mayfield. "the good doctor" was appointed to the important position of chairman of the education campaign for this year. His plans indicate an observance of Alpha Phi's greatest education campaign. Through the assistance of Brother Rayford W. Logan, our Educational Director, strenuous efforts are being made to have the three Atlanta Chapters merge in at least one program. Just a word of warningâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Look out Beta Zeta and Alpha Iota, lest we steal your glory. May this likewise serve as a challenge to all chapters.

The chapter doffs its hat t o : Brother Hubert Norris, candidate for Magna Cum Laude. assistant to the Bursar; student instructor of Business Administration ; business manager of the Mentor; retiring financial secretary and business manager of Alpha Phi and the most versatile student on the campus; Brother Robert Bonner, student instructor of sociology. ex-president of Alpha Phi; editor of the Mentor, candidate for praise, varsity member of Debating team ; Mr. Edward McGowan, who is the only freshman to make the honor roll. Mr. McGowan is a member of the Sphinx Club and promises quite a successful College career.

"As our hearts lightly turn to thoughts of love'" and as the sultry days of summer just across the horizon beckon us toward the Chicago Convention, we end our message, hoping to renew it in person in Chicago. On to Chicagoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;on to Victory.

KARL E. DOWNS.

ALPHA CHI STILL SOARING Alpha Chi now holds the inter-fraternal basketball championship of Fisk University and is the proud possessor of a silver trophy cup award. The chapter wished again to express its appreciation and gratitude to the players as well as to the supporters of the chapter team.

Inter-fraternal baseball is now under way and the chapter brothers feel that they will be just as successful in this sport as they were in basketball.

Our mottor is "Alpha cannot lose."

The Sphinx Club of Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha received nine new members in its regular initiation of 1934. The club is now composed of Barbarians; Griggsby, Goldston, Dyson, Simmons, Taylor, Florant, Douglass. Reed, Ross, Davis, Ellison and Cash. The new members of this ever popular organization are active participants in extra curricular activities and under the guiding hand of our vice president Brother Wm. J. Harvey, III,

The bid fair to become finished products and fine Alpha men.

On April 7. 1934. the brothers of Alpha Chi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha gave their annual fraternity dance in the foyer of Jubilee Hall. During intermission the National Alpha I'hi Alpha hymn was sung by the brothers following which punch was served and the souvenir programs were distributed.

On Monday, April 16, 1934, Alpha Chi Chapter as well as Chi and Tau Lambda Chapter were signally honored in being able to hear and greet three distinguished guests, namely, Jewell Brother H. A. allis. Brother Dr. H. Cooper and Brother Dr. Sckull.

Short talks were given by each of the three distinguished guests at the Faculty Club. Bro. A. Allison of Tau Lambda acted as Master of Ceremonies. The deeply appreciative remarks offered by our guests and especially those presented by our honored and beloved Jewel Brother Dr. H. A. Callis. Bro. Allison also called upon Bro. John Hope Franklin of Alpha Chi Chapter. Brother Campbell of Tau Lambda Chapter and Brother Dr. St. Elmo Brady and Dr. Charles S. Johnson, both of Tau Lambda for remarks. Each expressed his deep appreciation for the fact that these guests were able to be with us and expressed the desire that they might again return. The informal gathering was adjourned with the singing of the National Alpha Phi Alpha hymn.

Brothers—Don't forget the convention here in 1935. Start saving your pennies now.

Louis N. ROBERTS.

BETA DELTA NEWS From the good old Palmetto State comes greetings from Beta Delta to fellow-comrades in the fold whom we hope are enthusiastic over the new educational project of the organization.

At present Bro. G. A. Freeman, chairman, of the local-campaign committee, and local tennis master has plans well under way to officially present the organization's "Education For Citizenship" campaign on April 30 to the student body and immediate citizenry of Orangeburg.

To support him in his undertaking, Bro. Freeman has called upon the following Brothers to serve in the capacity of official speakers of the chapter: Bros. G. B. McFall and E. Grimes, both senior gentlemen wdio have paid themselves high honor of graduating in the time of three and one-half years. by virtue of application and unusual ability; Bro. Roscoe Marshall, the chapter's spokesman and official orator; Bro. S. Lucius Gnady, a diplomat, scholar, college librarian, dramatist, and construc-

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tor of unique thought. (He is also editor of the college hand book), and Bro. Frank Leslie Johnson, varsity debator, scholar and dramatist on the John Barrymore order.

In other capacities the Brothers serving a r e : Brother William Porter. Southern Ail-American half-back and mentor in all sports; Brother Benjaman Pickett. Beta Delta's Clark Gable and playboy; Brother Watkins. dangerous rival of Bing Crosby; Brother R. Burgess, an agriculturalist of bright aspects: Brother A. David, Brother Freeman's unfailing assistant; Brother A. Rogers, master of the local saxophonists; Brother R. Bacote, a three-letter gentleman in the best of friendship with all the ladies ; and Brother B. Newton, a mechanical engineer of the first order.

With such assistance in addition to the indispensible aid of Brother Rayford Logan, our Director of Education. Brother Freeman has set the goal for making Alpha Phi Alpha's new project a grand success. locally and nationally.

BETA EPSILON NEWS We have been successful in carrying out our plans during the year 1933-34. The chapter has recently established an "Ape Den" in Morrison Hall on the campus. The reason for establishing the den on the campus was due to the organization of the Pan-Hellenic Council, thus bringing all fraternity rooms to the college campus.

W e have made the room very comfortable. The floors and baseboard are painted black and the walls are gold, thus carrying out the color scheme of Alpha Phi Alpha. The radio bringing forth the melody—"Why Do I Dream Those Dreams"—as one enters the door the sparkling rays of Alpha Phi Alpha gleam from the corner giving light to those who seek the friendship of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Beta Epsilon opened the social calendar of the year by giving an exquisite formal dance at the Yates Auditorium. An enjoyable evening was had by all.

The chapter takes great pleasure in announcing the newly initiated Brothers, C. W. Hines, A. W. Fisher, E. A. Simmons, J. C. Melton, R. Haith and B. Eliot, to the folds of Alpha Phi Alpha.

In the dramatic world Brother Frank Woods holds up the colors of Alpha. He is also doing well in debating.

The chapter also wishes to announce the r e i n statement of Brother J. E. Rowell.

Scholastically, Beta Epsilon has been well represented, Brother C. I. Sawyer winning the highest honors and also the Kappa cup given to the highest ranking student. Others making the honor roll

The a r e : Brothers C. W. Hines. H. M. Bass, F. T. Woods, H. M. Hargraves, C. C. Smith, J. C. Melton, E. A. Simmons, and B. Eliot.

Fraternally yours, E. SIMMONS, Reporter.

BETA THETA NEWS Beta Theta, the Mountain City Chapter, is entering her third year and continuing on the upward

trend.

Four neophytes have seen the light this year, Brothers Franklyn Banks, Alfred Calloway, Richard Johnson and Charles Martin.

We note with great pride and interest that two former Beta Theta men are holding offices in other Chapters â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Brother Clarence "Slim" Horton, is Sergeant-at-Arms of Chi and also a star on their court aggregation, while Brother Wm. "Bill" Gray, Jr.. has been elected Editor to the Sphinx at Psi, while pursuing an M. S. at Penn. He also works on a newspaper. Congratulations to both of them.

Beta Theta men have gone in for dramatics in a big way. Brothers "Prexy" Lester Banks. Early T. McGhee, Alfred J. Calloway and Roger F. Gordon are all appearing in the major school productions this Spring. Brothers Gordon and Charles L. Martin are also members of Bluefield's undefeated varsity debating team.

Plans are under way for a Spring Prom that will do the Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha noble credit.

We regret that Brother Coach Harry R. Jefferson is leaving Bluefield this year for he has been a real friend and staunch supporter to Beta Theta and we are sure that any Chapter whereever he goes will find his a life worth emulating.

ROGER F. GORDON.

Sphinx fine co-operative spirit of the Chapters which he visited.

Beta Nu feels highly honored to have one of the Jewels in our midst.

FRKD R. BROOKS.

"A WORD FROM BETA MU" Beta Mu Chapter is going strong and is planning great things for the future.

Under the guiding hand of Brother Colerane, plans are under way for our "Educational Campaign," and every Brother is putting forth his best effort to make this campaign a success.

Just after the Christmas holidays, came the initiating into the mystic rites and secrets of Alpha Phi Alpha, three of our worthy pledgees. The Neophytes who saw the light a r e : Brothers John Hoke, Robert White, and W. 0 . Black. I have heard the Brothers say that they will always remember one week in the year of 1934.

Beta Mu had the pleasure of entertaining our good Brother, Ralph Metcalfe recently. Brother Metcalfe was entertained at an informal dinner and was welcomed to the Chapter by the president Brother Colerane. He responded with a talk in which he discussed very interestingly his career as a track star. After we partook of the delicious dinner. we just had to have the Fraternity songâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;then a good brotherly hand shake.

The Alpha Phi Alpha Prom is still in the air around the campus. That means that Beta Mu has succeeded in giving the best prom of the season.

There was nothing but good brotherly spirit floating around with enchanting music.

Brothers, we arc raring to go. We are going to make this a bigger and better year for Beta Mu. Fraternally yours, W. O. BLACK.

BETA NU GROWS On Saturday evening. March tenth,, the Brothers of Beta Nu Chapter ushered into its fold five new neophytes, who pledged themselves to hold ever aloft the principles and ideals of the fraternity.

The neophytes who were successful in crossing the "burning sands" are: Brothers Fred R. Brooks, Alphonso Davis, Nathaniel Colston, Thomas Harris. and Louis S. Sewell.

Due to the lack of a sufficient number of Brothers in the Chapter, in that a large number would graduate in May, the annual election was held April seventh, with Brother Rolley Wyer as President.

Jewel C. H. Chapman who has just returned from Ohio State University, spoke to the Brothers on the

ALPHA LAMBDA NEWS Brothers it has been a long time since you have received greetings from Alpha Lambda. We have, however, not lost the spirit. Under the presidency of Brother Stewart Pickett, who is well known to many Brothers throughout the land. Alpha Lambda has had a new birth.

Du r ing the week-end of the Kentucky Derby, Alpha Lambda entertained the visiting Brothers most royally and in true Alpha style.

These activities were climaxed by the launching of our "Training for Citizenship" program Sunday evening, May 6th. As principal speaker on this occasion we had with us Brother Sidney Jones, West-

The ern Vice President. Brother Jones gave a wonderfully inspirational address, which was really and truly a challenge, not only to Alpha Phi Alpha, hut to all Negro college youth. Brother Charles W. Green, Southern Vice President was also present on this occasion and gave some very interesting remarks.

Brother Jones also officiated on Monday night, May 7th. at the installation of Alpha Phi Chapter at Louisville Municipal College. He was very impressive in his remarks on this occasion as he had been initiated into Alpha Pi at Atlanta University.

Several other Brothers of Alpha Lambda were former members of Alpha Pi. The following are charter members of Alpha P i : Frederick Waldrik, President.

Jerome Hancock. Vice President.

George Woolfolk, Secretary.

Euclid Whitney, Editor to Sphinx.

Lincoln Blackwell, Treasurer.

George Woodson. Sergeant-at-Arms.

Ray Russell, Chaplain.

Charles Coleman. Ralph Graves.

Alpha Lambda pledges its best for 1934 and will give its heartiest co-operation to the new Alpha Pi, whose installation it has sponsored.

Fraternally, CHARLES P. DUNCAN,

GAMMA LAMBDA NEWS During the first week in April many visitors were in our midst as delegates to the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Regional Conference. During their sojourn here, they were the recipients of many social affairs, the most colorful and prominent of which, was the dance given on April 7th by the Pan-Hellenic Council, which was largely attended by the members of the various Greek Letter Fraternities and Sororities, their wives, sweethearts and friends.

Everyone seemed to have had a very pleasant and enjoyable evening which finally ended in the wee hours of the morning with many of the group attending the various night clubs of the city.

On April 22nd a large group of Alpha Brothers visited the Congregational Church to hear the annual Alpha sermon which was delivered by the Reverend Brother Herbert King, acting pastor of said church.

Under the leadership of our new president many social, educational and business activities have been planned, and are being put into execution in our effort to regain delinquent Brothers and bring back that good old Alpha Phi Alpha spirit and fraternalism. Under our present set up, Gamma Lambda Chapter is gradually, but surely pulling out of delinquency and the depression. In conclusion,

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we extend our best fraternal wishes and greetings to all Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha.

Fraternally yours, GROVER D. LANGE,

Associate Editor To Sphinx.

EPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER Brother Orthel Roberts, Chairman of the Boxing Committee, staged a mighty fine show at the Coliseum recently.

Brother Frank Wilson is again passing out assessment sheets. The dues for next year are only $6.03. Let's all sign up and make this year of 1934-35 the best in our history.

Brothers Alexander, Williams, and Wilson are three of the five members of a committee appointed

by Henry J. Gerling, Superintendent of Instruction of the Saint Louis Public Schools. This committee is to study the vocational opportunities which are open to the Negro youth of Saint Louis, and then to make a report upon the types of vocational training needed. Brother Wilson is chairman.

The sympathy of all of the Brothers of Epsilon Lambda is extended to Brother R. P. Watts who recently lost his mother.

Brother William Alexander has recently been elected president of the newly formed Saint Louis Branch of the National Technical Association.

Brother Henry Harding, chairman of the memorial committee, recently went shopping. I wonder what for? Come to the next meeting and find out.

M. B. GRAY, Scribe.

ZETA LAMBDA NEWS The meeting for the annual election of officers of Zeta Lambda Chapter Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, was held at the apartment of Brother T. Roger Thompson. 2111 Marshall Avenue, on Wednesday evening, April 25, at 8 o'clock. The officers : J. Jaxon Ballon, President.

L. A. "Bill" Powlkes, Vice President and Editor of the Sphinx.

R. H. Pree, Secretarj.

W. A. Miller, Treasurer.

L. E. Palmer, Chaplain.

Other members present were O. H. Smith.

Gamma; Nolan Little, Beta Epsilon; Clyde Bell, Alpha Iota; and T. Roger Thompson. Zeta Lambda, who served a delicious repast. After a few robbers of contract bridge and the appointment of a committee to arrange a "Spring Frolique" the boys wandered their way homeward Ho !!

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THETA LAMBDA PREPARES FOR BIGGEST YEAR IN HISTORY More than a year has passed since the Alpha Station from Dayton, Ohio, lias been on the air. It has been busily engaged in auditioning matchless programs for 1934.

Brother J. A. I'arsons came within just a few hundred votes of gaining membership on the Board of Education . . . Brother W. 0 . Stokes, also made a good showing . . . Dunbar Junior Hi has been completed and has enrolled over a thousand students.

This institution brought us some new Brothers: Asst. Principal Earl Thomas ; Director of Dramatics V. C. Greene; Math Instructor John Claire . . .

Brothers Lloyd G. Phillips. Dr. J. E. Bush. Earl Thomas. V. C. Greene, R. W. Findley have become versatile actors . . . Dr. L. H. Cox again heads Negro Health Week program . . . Dr. B. A. Hose has learned to play par golf consistently . . . Born to Brother James M. Pierce and wife was little Jimmy, a cute little fellow . . . so much unlike his dad . . . And to Brother J. A. Parsons and wife, little Anna Marie . . . Brother F. L. Alexander tied-up with Miss Euretta Moore of Columbus, Ohio . . .

To the last convention went two bald Brothers, Dr. E. E. Campbell, and Dr. B. A. Rose.

Educational: One phase of this program will be a survey of the Negro in: Industry, Business, Insurance, Recreation, Churches, Schools, Health, Politics, Crime and Real Estate. Each of the forty active and inactive Brothers has been assigned to a committee which will conduct this much needed survey as has been pointed out by Dr. B. A. Rose, who devised the plan and is Chairman of the program committee consisting of Brothers: Dr. L. H. Cox, Earl Thomas, R. W. Findley, James Dunn and the scribbler. This is the biggest job that this Chapter has ever undertaken, but the job will be done.

In order to spread enthusiasm among Chapter members concerning this type of program several talks were made by Brother James Robinson of \\ ilberforce, who has spent years conducting such surveys.

In the Spring a City-Wide Educational Campaign will be conducted. Essays by students, talks by Educators will features. Mass meetings will be held in the Dunbar Hi School with Brothers Earl Thomas and Dr. J. E. Bush in charge.

Social: This phase of the program always serves to "pep" up fraternal interests, and consists of: A closed Spring P a r t y ; a June Inter-fraternal Affair and a Xmas Prom. The responsibility for this program falls upon Brothers Thomas " F a t " Bush, Chairman : O. D. McFall and J. M. Pierce.

Xo doubt before these lines break into print Brother R. L. Jefferson will have returned to us as

S p h i n x he graduates from College of Pharmacy. O. S. U., in March . . . Brother R. W. Findley will have departed to take up his new duties as District Manager for Supreme Liberty Life Insurance Co., in Washington, D. C. . . . And so. we sign off. wishing each Chapter in Alphadom a very successful 1934.

EARL P. TAYLOR.

NU LAMBDA Xu Lambda Chapter sends greetings to all men in -Alpha. We were pleased with the last issue of the Sphinx, especially the larger type and illustrations.

Seems that the new editor is on the job. More powrer to him and we wish him to know that we are expecting bigger and bigger issues.

Nu Lambda is still active with the usual number of active men for 1932-33-34. We regret, however, that we are losing one of our best Brothers, none other than Doctor John Malcus Ellison, who has accepted a call to pastorate of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Washington, D. C. Brothers of Nu Lambda were pleased to have as their guest speaker at a banquet on March thirteenth, Brother Thomas H. Henderson, third vice president of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity. He very carefully explained to Beta Gamma and Nu Lambda Chapters the doings of the General Convention in St. Louis.

Word comes to us frequently of Brothers John L. Lockett and Doxey A. Wilkerson who are studying at Rutgers University and University of Michigan, respectively. In recognition of his outstanding work Brother Lockett was appointed graduate assistant at Rutgers University.

Brother J. Harold Montague who was formerly director of music at South Carolina State College and who was, during the past school year, appointed director of music at Virginia State College, has transferred his membership to Nu Lambda. Because of his outstanding achievements in the field of music we are proud to have him with us.

THOMAS W. COTMAN,

Editor to Sphinx.

OMICRON LAMBDA As we sail on through the current year, we look ahead for bigger and better things for Alpha and Omicron Lambda. Just now we are falling in line with the recent campaign as launched by the Director of Education and we are going to do our share to put the program over the top. Here, we must get up and go as Brother Logan's present lo-

The cality is an arch rival of ours, and we just can't let Atlanta get anything on us.

During the Alabama State Teachers' Association which convened here in March, Omicron Lambda was host at a smoker given to the visiting Brothers who were in the city at that time. Dr. Howard H. Long, Supt. of Schools, Washington, D. C . Brother J. F. Drake, President Ala. A. and M. College, Normal. Ala., and President of the Ala. State Teachers' Association (and re-elected), Brother H. Councill Trenholm. President State Teachers' College. Montgomery, Ala., and past President of the association were the Brothers we were proud to have with us.

For insurance men if you like. Brothers Jesse Jones is one of the best. He is with the Atlanta Life as is Brother L. R. Hall. .

Brother Dr. W. J. Dowdell is one of Bessemer's leading dentists and a loyal soul to Omicron

Lambda.

Neophyte Brother Gaines T Bradford is editor of the Birmingham World and is doing a commendable piece of work with the press. He is another guy to expect in Chicago in August. Brother Bradford has the good fortune to have Brother Dunning to sell ads for him.

Brother Shortridge is an undertaker. Don't like him do you? Well a fine fellow and if he's "not on a funeral" he'll be around when he's needed.

Brother W. W. Harris is president of a very progressive Negro enterprise. He is head of the American Casket Supply Co., and legal advisor to Protective Burial Assn.

Brother Rev. I'. R. Shy is another of the Loyals to Omicron Lambda as is Brother W. Pigrom, who is another insurance man.

Brother Mosely is in Jefferson County with the CWA and when fall rolls around you may find him on the gridiron . . . When you Brothers who happen t" participate in the Tuskegee Relays this year think of it. Brother .Mosely is donating the cup, through his influence, for the 100 meter run or the College one-mile relay.

Brother C. W. Hayes is principal of the Lincoln School in Birmingham and Brother Pete Hall is doing his best to get back to Johnson C. Smith to gel his degree.

Now remember Brothers, let's get the old spirit again, as this last convention seemed to stir up something and the Special Convention is out to keep it going. What are you going to do? Meet me in Chi and you'll see what I am going to do.

Fraternaly yours, H. LOVKU, MOSELY.

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The Chapter delegates went to Saint Louis with a single purpose and that was to convince the Convention of the feasibility of selecting Nashville as the next meeting place. When the smoke of battle had cleared away at St. Louis, the entire Chapter was electrified by a wire from Brothers R. B. J. Cambelle and Warner Lawson to the effect 'AT'.XfMUS. VIDIMUS, YICIMCS." Hence, the January meeting at the residence of Rev. Brother S. S. .Morris was one of much interest and enthusiasm.

Our delegates reported the finest convention in Alpha history-, told of progressive legislation and of a new program for 1933-35, brought the glad tidings that Nashville was to be the 1935 convention city, that Nashville was to have a fourth Chapter with its seat at A. and I State College, that a Fisk undergraduate had been elected to the executive council.

In February the Chapter listened to pre-convention plans as outlined by our president. Brother Dean A. A. Taylor. A sub-committee was appointed composed of Brothers Andrew Allison. R. B. J. Campbelle. Warner Lawson and George W. Gore.

Jr.. to meet with similar committees of Chi and Alpha Chi. Prof. T. Currier of the faculty of Fisk University discussed some implications of the New Deal.

The March meeting was at the home of Brother R. B. J. Campbelle. More consideration was given to pre-convention plans and an address was given by Attorney Z. A. Looby on how judicial decisions have changed our federal constitution.

In April the Chapter again met at the Fisk faculty club and devoted the entire session to plans for inter-chapter co-operation and organization. Brother Andrew J. Allison spoke on the "Significance of the General Convention to Nashville" in which he traced the rise of the fraternity from its founders at Cornell in 1906 to the present day. Thus, Tau Lambda in co-operation with Chi and Alpha Chi. is looking toward Christmas. 1935. as the goal of its dreams.

GEORGE W. GORE, JR.

MEET CHI LAMBDA! The Brothers at Chi Lambda Chapter have the unique position of being in actual contact with the growtli and development of the high scholastic standards and ideals held by Alpha Phi Alpha. Practically all are directly associated with the presentation or administration of secondary and higher education. We are in accord and harmony with the purpose of the Educational Foundation.

Our Chapter President, Brother F. A. McGinnis, Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, has among his

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fraternity associates, Brother Milton S. J. W r i g h t ; Doctor of Philosophy, Chapter Secretary and present .Assistant Advisor on the Economic Status of Negroes to the Department of the Interior; truly a worthy assignment for a worthy Brother. He obtained his doctor's degree at Heidelberg University in German}'. Brother Robinson, another outstanding Alpha, is preparing for his Ph. 1). at Yale.

Brother Pyrtle, at present on leave of absence from his pedagogic duties, will shortly finish his dissertation at the Ohio State University, and receive the doctorate! Brother Dr. Summers, a veteran in the Seminary and Alpha 1'hi Alpha has aided many an embryonic wearer of the cloth with words of wisdom and encouragement.

Many thanks and good wishes to Xi for a most enjoyable evening when with wives and sweethearts we tripped the "light fantastic" at your Annual Formal. The strain of the National Anthem as only you render it. still linger with us.

Chi Lambda has made an earnest effort to gather into the fold those Brothers who have strayed because of graduation or have accepted positions located in this vicinity. We sincerely believe that if other Chapters were to seek out the many Alpha men who for various reasons are inactive, the General Secretary's list of Brothers unaccounted for would be appreciably decreased. What a mighty fraternity ours isâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but how greater it could be were we to practice a slogan such as "We Do Our Part."

J. ALFRED BRADFORD.

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER We of Alpha Delta Lambda are off with a "bang" this new year and it holds untold possibilities. A complete rejuvenation after the reports of the General Convention held recently in St. Louis, and we feel proud of the Brothers who represented this Chapter there, and we are told that "we were heard from" by Brothers Thos. H. Hayes, Dan J. Thomas. Lewis O. Swingler and J. Edward Cotton, who journeyed through the extreme cold to enjoy the wonderful hospitality of the St. Louis Chapter, and what hosts they proved themselves to be.

Since our last writing Alpha Delta Lambda had two stalwart sons to see the "light", two fine specimens of youth, both graduates of the now famous LeMoyne College in the person of Brothers Robt.

Ratcliff and William Luster, both a credit to any community.

Our biggest activity is the rounding out of final arrangements to get the Chapter of undergraduates established at LeMoyne College since the granting of the same by the General Convention. It will be the first Greek Letter organization on LeMoyne's

Sphinx campus and it is welcomed by the administration of the school and the community at large.

With the instituting of our new budget system the outlook for our Chapter is very bright. Brothers Thos. Hayes and little "Willie" Adkins, LeMoyne's yellow-jacket mentor, are proving very worthwhile as secretary and treasurer, respectively, and the careful guidance of our new president Brother Lewis 0 . Swingler, editor of our local publication, keeps us all pepped up.

Memphis has been honored by several visitors of note recently in the persons of Brother Bishop John A. Gregg of Kansas City, Kansas, Brother Frank M. Reid, Louisville, Ky., Brother A. Wayman Ward of Chicago, 111., the author of our Fraternity Prayer, and Brother W. P. Gibson from Iowa, who has been added to the faculty of LeMoyne College, and Brother Marvin Tarpley, a recent M. A. from Ohio State, who has been added to the faculty of Manassas High School.

Brothers Adkins, Cotton, Morris, King and Smith handling athletics for the three schools located here. viz.. LeMoyne College. Manassas and Washington high schools, brought some outstanding teams to Memphis this year in football and basketball.

Brothers Warner Lawson and "Bob" Hemingwav of Fisk University gave a dual piano recital and of course the local Chapter here had to "turn out" in form, and did it go over bigâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;I'll say so.

While Brother Hemingway was here he played himself right into the heart of one of our charming young school teachers.

Our educational program this year will surpass those of former years. We were just pepped up by having with us our Educational Director Brother Rayford W. Logan of Atlanta University who addressed the "frat" and gave us some fine points on working out our program.

We are concentrating our efforts on meeting everyone this summer in Chicago. We are in line for that cup and the way things are going we will have every Brother in this section financial with everyone in a few days.

J. EDWARD COTTON.

ALPHA PI LAMBDA IN THE CAMEL CITY On May third, the third annual Oratorical Contest for local high school students sponsored by Alpha Pi Lambda as a feature of the Educational Campaign was held. We are sorry that we cannot announce just now the winner of our 1934 scholarship award. We will shortly. Last year's recipient is in Howard and doing nicely, thanks! Although there are a few bald heads among us, we will have cavorted at our annual Spring formal to the "sweet"

The and "hot" strains of Jimmie Gunn and his Dixie Serenaders by the time you read this.

Alpha Pi Lambda's own Who's W h o : J. A. Carter, Principal of Atkins High School, was recently elected president of the Negro High School Athletic Association of North Carolina.

G. Fisher Newell, Department of Biology in Atkins High School, was lately elevated to the Deacon's Board of the First Baptist Church. He is also Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop No. 68.

James O. Ellis, the Chapter's delegate to the St. Louis Convention, was a member of the Credentials Committee. He teaches English in Atkins High School.

A. H. Anderson, Principal of Columbian Heights Elementary School, has contributed an article to "The Norm," an outstanding educational periodical. published by the Philadelphia Normal School.

E. Gene Henderson, late of Beta Gamma, is now affiliated with Alpha Pi Lambda. Welcome to the fold. Brother Gene 1 Otis T. Hogue has resigned from the Department of French in Atkins High School to assume teaching duties in his home town, Knoxville. We miss you, Brother Hogue. Give "our very best" to the Missus and the infant.

We'll "be seing ya' " in Chicago this summer.

CONGRATULATIONS: TO THE EDITORIAL BOARD OF THE SPHINX Tell CHICAGOLAND, that Alpha Rho Lambda, will heed the call to come into the house of Alpha at the special convention in August. Alpha Rho Lambda, feels proud of the fact that its members have paid their grand taxâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be truthful there has not been and never will be any unfmancial Brothers.

As an innovation in our meetings Alpha Rho Lambda was the guest of Brothers Lawrence Curtis and Harry Leubers at a Cabaret Party Friday.

April 6. 1934.'

At the Club Litchford and the Turf Club we were entertained with special floor shows and delightful dance music; also a banquet consisting of: Fruit cocktail, cream chicken on toast with mushrooms, mashed potatoes and peas, pineapple salad, ice cream and coffee.

Brother Fletcher Henderson, was our honored guesl while in the city with a charming Miss from Detroit. He favored us with a few piano selections at the Turf Club and won the hearty applause of all assembled therein.

Our next meeting which will be the last until Autumn will be sometime in May at Dr. Manuel's residence.

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For the past two years Alpha Rho Lambda has had very fine monthly meetings at the various I! rot hers' homes.

Our roster besides those mentioned above consists of: Brother Dr. W. A. Method.

Brother W. E. King. Atty.

Brother Dr. E. A. Calloway.

Fraternally yours, K. M. WILLIAMS.

ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA NEWS Since Alpha Sigma Lambda is one oi the latest additions to the official Chapter Roster, T think it is timely to say a word about its inception.

Under the leadership of Brother Herman I. Holland, formerly of Phi Chapter, enough Brothers were brought together and persuaded to get financial with the general organization in order to make this Chapter possible. Beginning, as we did, in the midst of the depression this effort meant much of a sacrifice on the part of the incumbents, but for the love of dear old Alpha Phi Alpha we felt that no sacrifice was too great to make, however supreme.

During the Regional Convention of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, which convened in Dallas in April. Alpha Sigma Lambda entertained the members of this Sorority and their visiting sisters with one of the most exquisite dances of the season.

Alpha Sigma Lambda plans to make much of the "Education for Citizenship Week." Inasmuch as the Negro citizens of Texas have recently gained the legal right to vote in the Democratic Primaries through a Supreme Court decision, a great opportunity is presented to our chapter in instructing and influencing our people to take advantage of their rights and obligation- to vote. Brother A. Maceo Smith heads the committee that is making plans for the observance of this week. Lie is well qualified for the task, being the leader of the Negro Chamber of Commerce of this city and in direct touch with all civic and community activities. He is being ably assisted by Brother R. Q. Mason, Atty. at law and Brother Walter H. Pace, Editor of the Dallas Express. So far their plans call for at least two mass meetings, several instructional symposiums and sermons in all the churches by the ministers on Sunday, so designed as to bring out the meaning of citizenship and its obligation-.

Alpha Sigma Lambda looks forward to this Citizenship Week as it does to all projects of an uplifting natureâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;with a courage and inspiration that knows no failure.

Fraternally yours.

JAMES WKSLKY W H I T E .

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THE VOICE OF ALPHA MU LAMBDA This is the voice of Alpha Mu Lambda coming to you from one of the South's wonder spots, "The Great Smoky Mountains." Yes sir, the Southern Region's most active and live wire Chapter is moving along in great style and gaining momentum daily, with nineteen active members bubbling over with the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha and putting things over in a grand way.

After reclaiming every Alpha Brother in this district along with the taking in of three worthy men we enlarged our program for this year and set out to make it the biggest and best year in our history.

The program called for first: The organizing of a basketball team. Led by the brilliant and spectacular playing of Brothers (Dusty) Lennon, (Bull) Banks. (The Mighty) Graves, and Tim Needham; aided and abetted by (Flashy) Henderson, (Solemn) Senter, (Louie the Great) McDade, (Squire) Cowan, (Jack the Ripper) Johnson and others, the Gold and Black machine rolled up seven victories without a defeat.

Second, the 'Annual Spring Prom' and boy 0 boy what a dance! You know the A. K. A.'s were in Regional Conference here at that time, our guests of honor, and what guests! Imagine they had a beauty contest before they sent them.

Third: A Summer Camp, now there's something you can't beat for the fellowship and unity promoter—two weeks together, oh yes they'll all be there, this is a one hundred per cent Chapter.

And. last but not least, the Annual Banquet. If these two events follow their predecessors in the way of grand events then there's going to be plenty of life.

By the way. I'd almost forgot to tell you about the educational program that is so neatly interwoven into our meetings. Yes. sir. in a very short time the Educators, Barristers, Medics, and Scholars go to town on the deep and enlightening "what have you," and do the Brothers go for it? I'll say they do.

Well my times up; I'll see you again Sphinx time, and until then Alpha Mu Lambda bids you good luck.

FELIX BANKS.

Sphinx quently exaggerate the obfuscation of the mentality of the peruser.

Observe for instance the unmistakable and inescapable expressiveness of onomatopoetic, interjectional, monosyllabic utterances. Reduced to their furthermost minimum of simplification and compactness, besides contributing realistic verismilitude. they constitute a much less onerous handicap to the reader's perspicacity.

LOWER EDUCATION ALA HARLEM

'llo djeat jet?

No djew ?

No House Manager cannedme.

Howje let um pull 'at stuff onye?

I le didjew same way lastcheer.

When jew mean lastcheer?

F'rinstance at Chris'mus time.

Dont member it 'tall.

Doncha: woodjew let im getaway widje like 'at?

You wooden if you cud, less you cudent, now woodju. I betcha wooden.

Whereyegoin now?

To buy a nigh'gown!

Well 'slong.

'Slong Abbysinnia! ()h, Guam!

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HIGHER EDUCATION ALA HARVARD

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Excessively attentuated verbal symbols inevitably induce unnecessary complexity and conse-

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OFFICIAL CHAPTER ROSTER—Continued BETA BETA—Lincoln, Neb. (inactive); Arnold B. Walker, 4565a Cote Brilliante Ave., St. Louis, Mo. BETA GAMMA—Ettrick, Va.; Pres., Joseph Hubbard; Cor. S e c , Malcolm A. Davis, Va. State College.

BETA DELTA—Orangeburg, S. C ; Pres., F. L. Johnson; Sec, Alphonso L. David, State College.

BETA EPSILON—Greensboro, N. C ; Pres., C. I. Sawyer; Sec, Naurice F. Woods, A. & T. College.

BETA ZETA—Austin, Texas; Pres., Carl E. Downs; Sec, Chas. L. Warren, Samuel Huston College.

BETA ETA—C'arbondale, 111.; Pres., Richmond Roges Freeman, 414 E. Oak St.; S e c , John Mansfield, 330 N. Illinois Ave. BETA THETA—Bluefield, W. Va.; Pres., Wm. L. Banks; S e c , Early T. McGhee, Bluefield State Teachers' College.

BETA IOTA—(To be assigned).

BETA KAPPA—Langston, Okla.; Pres., Kermit Tucker; Sec, Wm. W. Brunner, Langston University.

BETA MU—Frankfort, Ky.; Pres., W. A. Colerane; Sec, J. Waymon Hackett, Ky. State College.

BETA NU—Tallahassee, Fla.; Pres., Noah H. Bennett, Jr.; Sec, J. B. Bragg, Jr., Fla. A. & F. College.

GRADUATE CHAPTERS ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville, Ky.; Pres., Steward T. Pickett, 421 E. Chestnut St.; S e c , C. Walter Sedwick, 920 W. Chestnut St. BETA LAMBDA—Kansas City, Mo.; Pres., Mack C. Spears, 1415 N. 7th St.; Kansas City, Kans.; Cor. Sec, James A. Jeffress, 1824 Paseo.

GAMMA LAMBDA—Detroit, Mich.; Pres., Percival R. Piper, 18032 Wexford Ave.; S e c , Rollie McMabon, 6463 Van Court St. DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore, Md.; Pres., W. A. C. Hughes, Jr., 1816 Madison Ave.; S e c , C. C. Jackson, Jr., 7 East Mulberry St. EPSILON LAMBDA—St. Louis, Mo.; Pres., H. S. Williams, 2846 Pine St.; Cor. S e c , John A. Davis, 11 N. Jefferson Ave. ZETA LAMBDA—Norfolk, Va.; Pres., J. J. Ballou, 1364 29th St.; S e c , R. H. Pree, 2411 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, Va. THETA LAMBDA—Dayton, Ohio; Pres., M. R. Clarke, 1121 Germantown, St.; Cor. Sec, F. L. Alexander, 1013 Gard Ave. ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta, Ga.; Pres., Forrester B. Washington, 237 Auburn Ave., N. E-; S e c , C. LReynolds, 212 Auburn Ave., N. E. IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Ind.; Pres., J. C Carroll, 2944 Indianapolis Ave.; S e c , T. L. Horner, 1647 Bellefontaine Ave. KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro, N. C ; Pres., W. S. Beavers, Jr.; S e c , B. H. Crutcher, A. & T. College.

MU LAMBDA—Washington, D. C ; Pres., Prof. W. L. Hansberry; Sec, Walter G. Daniel, Howard Univ.

NU LAMBDA—Ettrick, Va.; Pres., John L. Lockett; S e c , Reuben R. McDaniel, Box 185, State College.

XI LAMBDA—Chicago, 111.; Pres., Dr. Howard Shepard, 4927 Cichigan Ave.; Sec, C. D. Jones, 5659 So. State St. OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Ala.; Pres., W. Wellington Harris, 530 N. 3rd St.; Sec. H. Lowell Mosely, 1304 First Court, W. PI LAMBDA—Little Rock, Ark.; Pres., J. R. Booker, 1523 Cross St.; Sec, C. Franklin Brown, 1019 Cross St. RHO LAMBDA—Buffalo, N. Y. (inactive); M. A. Allen, 360 William St. SIGMA LAMBDA—New Orleans, La.; Pres., Dr. Ernest Cherie, 2107 Dryades St.; S e c , E. M. Coleman, 2107 Canal St. TAU LAMBDA—Nashville, Tenn.; Pres., A. A. Taylor, Fisk Univ.; Sec, J. R. Anderson, 1027 18th Ave., N. UPSILON LAMBDA—Jacksonville, Fla.; Pres., J. Leonard Lewis, 2209 Moncrief Ave.; Sec, M. Brown Coppage, 105 East Union St. PHI LAMBDA—Raleigh, N. C ; Pres., E. C. Horton, Shaw Univ.; S e c , W. B. Inborden, 316 E. South St. CHI LAMBDA—Wilberforce, Ohio; Pres., Prof. F. A. McGinnis; Sec, Milton S. J. Wright, Wilberforce Univ.

PSI LAMBDA—Chattanooga, Tenn.; Pres., Rev. J. J. Barber, 410 W. 10th St.; Sec. Dr. W. B. Davis, 124J4 E. 9th St. ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Newark, N J. (inactive); Frederick E. Morrow, 252 Berry St., Hackensack, N. J. ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington, Ky.; Pres., Dr. J. A. Dalton, Georgetown, Ky.; Sec, D. H. A. Merchant, 128 DeWesse St. ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York, City; Pres., Dr. Farrow R. Allen, 337 W. 138th St.; Sec, Ewart G. Guinier, 261 W. 125th St., New York, N. Y. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—Memphis, Tenn.; Pres., Lewis O. Swingler, 234 Hernando St.; Sec, Thos. H. Hayes, jr., 680 So. Lauderdale St. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Miss.; Pres., Walter H. Williams; Sec, Riley A. Hamilton, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss.

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Bluefield, W. Va.; Pres., Maceo E. Carr, Box 45, Northfork, W. Va.; Sec Edward W. Browne, Box 576 Kimball, W. Va. ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houston, Texas; Pres., R. W. Lights, 2611 Holman St.; S e c , C L. Banks, 3420 Dennis Ave. ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Atlantic City, N. J. (inactive); C. M. Cain, Arctic Ave., Y. M. C. A. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—Charleston, W. Va.; Pres., Leonard Barnett, London, W. Va.; Sec. Maceo W. Nelson, 418 Jacob St., Apt. B. ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke, Va.; Pres., Dr. Elwood D. Downing, Brooks Bldg.; Sec. Dr. G. A. Moore, 420 Commonwealth Ave., M. E. ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville, Tenn.; Pres., Dr. N. A. Henderson, 123 E. Vine Ave.; Sec, J. L. Seals, 209 Deaderick Ave. ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Tuskegee, Ala. (inactive); Joseph E. Fuller, Tuskegee Institute.

ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Toledo, Ohio (inactive); Dr. Leo V. English, 5 N. Michigan St. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Pittsburgh, Pa.; Pres., Dr. Chas. A. Lanon, So. Brownsville, Pa.; S e c , Wilbur C. Douglass, 518 Fourth Ave. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Winston-Salem, N. C ; Pres., J. A. CARTER, 1100 Rich Ave.; Sec, J. Welfred Holmes, Jr., Winston-Salem Teachers' College.

ALPHA RHO LAMBDA, Columbus, Ohio; Pres., Dr. H. Sherman Manuel, 275 So. Grant Ave.; Sec, Chas.

F. Blackburn, 53 N. 21st St. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas, Texas; Pres., James R .Edmonds, 2700 Flora St.; Sec, James \V. White, 2700 Flora St. ALPHA TAU LAMBDO-Tulsa, Okla.; Pres., T. W. Harris, 101 N. Greenwood St., Sec, Lloyd H. Williams.