The SPHINX | Spring February 1937 | Volume 23 | Number 1 193702301

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc OFFICIAL DIRECTORY General Officers PRESIDENT Dr. CHARLES H. WESLEY Howard University—Washington, D. C.

TREASURER PERCIVAL R. PIPER 18032 Wexford Avenue—Detroit, Mich.

EDITOR OF THE SPHINX LEWIS O. SWINGLER 390 Vt Beale Street—Memphis, Tenn.

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION RAYFORD W. LOGAN Atlanta University—Atlanta, Ga. GENERAL COUNSEL THEODORE W. BERRY 415 W. Fifth Street—Cincinnati, Ohio EXECUTIVE COUNCIL Dr. B. ANDREW ROSE 402 S. Bank Street—Dayton, Ohio LOWELL H. BENNETT Fisk University, Nashville DR. WILLIAM S. RANDOLPH 575 Bayview Avenue Inwood, Long Island, New York c/o Dr. Fred Randolph

SOUTHERN VICE-PRES. CHARLES W. GREENE 304 Griffin St. N. W.—Atlanta, Ga. EASTERN VICE-PRES. Dr. FARROW ALLEN 337 W. 138th St.—New York City MID-WESTERN VICE-PRES. SIDNEY A. JONES, Jr. 3456 S. State—Chicago, Illinois WESTERN VICE- PRES. BERT A. MCDONALD 319 E. 48th Street—Los Angeles, Calif.

SECRETARY JOSEPH H. B. EVANS 101 S. Street N. W — Washington, D. C. JEWELS

Dr. Henry A. CaUls, Howard University. Washington, D C George B. Kelley. 1 113th, 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 ' Vermer W. Tandy, 221 W. 139th St., New York City

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PSI—Philadelphia, Pa.—President, David A. Asbury, 1710 Christian St.; bee, Ernest Smith, 208 N. 53rd Street.

23. ALPHA ALPHA—Cincinnati, Ohio—Pres.. Dr. B. F. Cann, 5223 Ward w",P ™ Y J o , h n UtUn'V- 30 W. 15th S t , Covington, Ky.; F. Sec, W. C Weatherly, 239 Goodman Street.

24. ALPHA BETA—Talladega, Alabama—Pres.. Roy J. Gilmer; S e c . John . Seldon, Talladega, Alabama.

25. ALPHA GAMMA—Providence, R. Island—INACTIVE; Address, Joseph G. LeCount, 42 Westminister Street.

THETA—Chicago, IU.—Pres., Leonidas H. Berry, 412 E. 47th Street, Chicago. Illinois; Sec, William H. Childs, 3 763 Wabash Street.

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IOTA—Syracuse, N. Y.—INACTIVE. KAPPA—Columbus, Ohio—Pres., A. T. West, 236 B. Eleventh Street; Sec, Henry Parks, Jr., 236 E. Eleventh Avenue.

MU Minneapolis, Minn.—President, John R. Lawrence, Jr., 556 St. Anthony Ave.; St. Paul, Minnesota; Secretary, John M. Patton, 1559 Roblyn Ave., St. Paul, Minn.

27..ALPHA EPSILON-Berkeley, California—Pres., John Ware, 1936 Market St Oakland, CaLf; Sec, Eldridge C. Ross, 18967 Stanton Ave., Hayword, Cahf.; C. Sec, George A. Towns, Jr., 2900 Harper Street.

12. NfU Lincoln University, Pa.—Pres., Donild F. T>avis; Sec, William Griggs; Cor. Sec, Robert H. Henry, Jr., Lincoln Univesrity, Pa. « } . XI—Wllberforce, Ohio—Pres., A. Joseph Allen; Sec, Samuel Morris; C. Sec, John Phillips; F. Sec, William W. Brown, P. O. Box 182.

14. OMICRON—Pittsburgh, Pa.—Pres., James O. Dougan, 2400 Webster St.; Felix K. Gobble, 228 Alpine Street; F. Sec, Henry McCullough, 31 'Wandlasa Street.

15. p i Cleveland Ohio—Emmason D. Fuller, 2223 E. 100th Street; Sec, Clorcnce L. Sharpe, 4608 Central, S. E. 16. UHO Philadelphia, Pa.—Prea., Dr. W. F. Jerrcclc, 1843 Christian Street F; Sec, C. G. Garrick, 529 S. Nineteenth Street.

17. SIGMA—Boston, Mass.—Pres., Dr. F. Irving Gray, 610 Columbus Avenue; Sec.,, Frederick J. Franklin, 34 Wenonah Street; Roxbury, Mass.

18. TAU—Champaign,, III.—Pres., Virgil Campbcll;Sec, Arthur Webb, Illinois ^University.

UPSILON—Lawrence, Kansas—President. Ezra Greer; C. Secretary, EdAward J. Bruce; R. Secretary, Francis Hcrndon, 1101 Mississippi St., Kansas University.

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Official Organ of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Inc PUBLISHED FEBRUARY. MAY, OCTOBER, and DECEMBER NUMBER 3

FEBRUARY 1937

VOLUME 23

THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LEWIS O. SWINGLER 390 V2 Beale Avenue Memphis, Tennessee ASSISTANT EDITOR HUGH M. GLOSTER LeMoyne College Memphis, Tennessee WHO'S WHO EDITOR GEORGE B. KELLEY Troy, New York HISTORY EDITOR CLYDE L. COLE Carver Junior High School Tulsa, Oklahoma FRAT FUN EDITOR DR. O. WILSON WINTERS Norristown, Pa. ART EDITORS JAMES D. PARKS Lincoln University Jefferson City, Mo. FERDINAND ROUSSEVE Art Department Xavier University New Orleans, La. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS MILTON S. J. WRIGHT Wilberforce, Ohio WILLIAM H. GRAY Southern University Scotlandville, La. JOSEPH E. COTTON Memphis, Tennessee

CONTENTS Front Page Cover

Ferdinand L. Rousseve

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Alpha Phi Alpha His First Love

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Ranks of Jewels Reduced to Four

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Significant Alpha News Brother Logan Outlines Educational Plan . —

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Brother T. M. Alexander Pushes Negro Business

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Editorially Speaking

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Hits and Misses Brother Richardson Amends Indiana Constitution ..

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Appointed Junior Counselor _ New Deal Report Fraternity Fun Upsilon Celebrates Founders Day Voice of The Sphinx .

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VICTOR L. GRAY Baltimore, Md. GRANT W. HAWKINS Indianapolis, Ind. CIRCULATION SPENCER SMITH Memphis, Tennessee ADVERTISING JOHN L. BRINKLEY, Jr. Memphis, Tennessee

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA HIS FIRST LOVE "More Than A Founder, He Was A Builder; More Than A Jewel, He Was A Brother" —Emory Smith ALPHA PHI ALPHA TRULY HIS FIRST LOVE. Almost thirty years to the hour, after the birth of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Brother Jewel Robert Ogle, °ne of the founders of the Greek Letter Society, died at Washington's Freedmen's Hospital, December 3, 1936, of a n appendicitis operation, at the age of 50.

At his. funeral, held at Lincoln Temple Congregational Church four days after his death, friends, relatives and fraternity brothers heard many accounts of his life.

Brother Charles Wesley read a moving account of his "fe. They caught something of the intimate side of Bob °gle from Brother Jewels George Kelly, Dr. Arthur Callis, and Nathaniel Murray, all of whom knew him in the early college days in Cornell University back in 1906.

They heard Brother Emory Smith say in a warm eulogy: 'Had he been like many of us he may have found satisfaction and contentment in the accidental distinction of being one of the founders of Alpha Phi Alpha. As a Jewel he may have made us feel a sense of awe in his presence.

Bu t more than a founder, he was a builder. More than a Jewel, he was a brother." _ His was an active rather than an honorary affiliation Wl th the fraternity. Alpha Phi Alpha was truly his first °ve. No task for the welfare of Mu Lambda was beneath ™s dignity, and no sacrifice within his means was too great."

'His alert mind found happy expression in forens'.c combat, and his only sense of superiority was in a farf 0Ve -the-average parliamentary procedure. And on that nowledge both the chapter and the general organization earned to rely. Always affable in his manner he was effiCle m in the performance of his duty."

Bob Ogle loved his friends and was well worthy of eir confidence. He put loyalty to their trust above his ° W n Personal interests. He had the happy faculty of • e e t m S with triumph and disaster and treating both these niposters just the same. He was modest in victory and j a u n t e d in defeat." t r W h a t e v e r may have been his politics, socially he was i n t f . d e m o c r a t i c - His friendship was not restricted to the telli g e n c i a _ H e t o o k d e l i g h t i n association with those °se academic advantages had not been as great as his. s devoted as he was to Mu Lambda, his fraternal horizon Oi" d e d beyond the fellowship of men of letters."

Others who aided in proving the deep spiritual feel of j e S e r v ice in speech and song were: Brother Secretary °«eph H. B. Evans, Brother Robert W. Brooks, pastor U L l n c ° l n Temple; Brother Emmett J. Scott, of Howard niversity; William Hueston, Elk Commissioner of Edu^ " o n ; Magistrate Edward Henry, of Philadelphia; the ^ev. Newman J. Flipper Derricotte, Miss Hallie Queen, *• Isaac Cupid, Mrs. Joseph Walker and Brother Prentice T v ! l a S ' W h o r e D r e s e n t e d B e t a Chapter. .he picture was completed with a pillow of roses on lc h was woven in small yellow chrysanthemums the 0rd "Alpha Phi Alpha," sent by Mu Lambda chapter, . , a l a u r e l wreath with white lilies, sent by the general or eanization.

Born in Washington, April 3, 1886, the son of Mrs. Ellen and the late Jeremiah Ogle, Robert Ogle took part in the founding of the Fraternity which sprouted from the Social Study Club at Cornell University.

It was in his disheveled combination study and bedroom in the home of Mrs. Archie Singleton at 11 East State Street, in Ithaca, New York, that the mother chapter of the Fraternity took shape. Later the chapter rented a first floor store-front room in Mrs. Singleton's home, where meetings were held.

Typical of the thoroughness with which Brother Ogle tackled any problem was his investigation of a news item appearing in the Chicago Defender in December, 1905.

As Brother President Charles Wesley tells us in his book on the history of the Fraternity, Brother Ogle had returned to Washington for the Christmas holidays. He saw the news item which told of the establishment of Pi Gamma Omicron Fraternity at Ohio State University.

He wrote the registrar for information, receiving the reply that there was no such Fraternity. According to Brother Jewel Arthur Callis, the truth of the matter was that the Fraternity had been started at Ohio State but had disintegrated.

It was not until December, 1906, that the Social Study Club finally voted to become a Fraternity. A banquet followed the initiation of Lemuel Graves, Gordon Jones and Eugene Kinckle Jones, the first three men initiated into the Fraternity.

Brother Jewel Callis recalled that Bob Ogle spoke at that banquet on "Welcome, Brother."

Returning to Washington, Brother Ogle made the motion to establish Beta Chapter at Howard University in December, 1907, the first chapter outside Ithaca, and the second chapter of the Fraternity to be organized.

Brother Ogle's first wife, Helen Moore Ogle, died in Richmond, Va., leaving two children, Mrs. Helen Atkins, of Washington, D. C, and Mrs. Mary Wilson, of Richmond, Va. His second wife, now living in Washington, was the former Marea Scott.

Famed as a parliamentarian, who could pursue his point with a fine sense of proportion and an unusual memory, Brother Ogle got his training in this line from his work as secretary of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, under the chairmanship of the late Senator Francis E. Warren, of Wyoming.

In this position he developed a keen knowledge of fiscal affairs of the Federal Government, and a habit of careful research which won him praise for his later work of clerk to two Washington Municipal Court Judges, Brother Jas. A. Cobb, and the present judge, Armond W. Scott, whom he served for a short period.

At memorial services held at the chapter house in Washington, December 10, 1936, Brother Howard H. Long characterized Brother Ogle as a man of strong likes and dislikes, who made these qualities lend themselves to the best traditions of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

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RANKS OF JEWELS S REDUCED TO FOUR Remaining Founders Feel Now More Deeply The Irreparable Loss, Says Jewel N. A. Murray.

By JEWEL NATHANIEL A. MURRAY With the passing of Jewel Brother Robert H. Ogle, one of the Seven Original Founders of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Grim Reaper reduced the number remaining to four.

These remaining four Jewel Brothers, namely, Henry A. Callis, George B. Kelly, Nathaniel A. Murray and Vertner Tandy, feel now more deeply than ever the irreparable loss of Jewel Brother Ogle.

We realize in terms inexpressible the great loss sustained, not only by us, and his other brothers of the fraternity, but his immediate relatives, and host of friends outside the fraternity.

We will miss his wise counsel, his unabated enthusiasm, and his fighting spirit, which has been such an important factor in building up and maintaining the fraternity.

Brother Jewel Ogle began early to consecrate his life to a life of service for others.

In 1906, he with six other men organized the present great Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, which stands today as a living and active monument to his wonderful foresight and intuition. His service was an exemplified one to his fellowmen, with consideration and sympathy for those less fortunate than himself.

Jewel Ogle had a deep and abiding regard for efficiency and truth, in all of its manifestations. In any battle he championed the cause of principle and right, and was willing at all times to make personal sacrifices in order to see right triumph.

Jewel Ogle enjoyed the rare opportunity of mingling freely with men of affairs, who have occupied high places in the world at large. Inasmuch as he was so favored, yet he never lost the common touch of brotherhood with his fellowmen.

His devoted mother, his devoted wife and daughters and his many friends were blessed with the companionship of a rare personality. His fraternity brothers, as well as those who were privileged to know him, and enjoy personal contacts, feel very happy to know that during his active life he did so many good and noble things, which the younger brothers of the fraternity, by emulating will have much to build upon for future development.

Jewel Ogle lived a life of service and rendered service whenever needed.

The ideals he helped to incorporate into Alpha Phi Alpha will live forever, and these ideals will be guiding stars unto posterity.

His many fraternity brothers and friends banked his grave high with Nature's most fragrant and beautiful flowers, and other floral designs, but these will soon wither and die. But his soul and his accomplishments will live on forever.

The world has lost a man in Jewel Ogle, the country has lost a staunch supporter and a loyal fraternity Brother, but Mu Lambda, a graduate chapter he helped organize, has lost a Jewel Brother and a Beloved Friend.

PERSONALITY OF JEWEL OGLE A BULWARK OF STRENGTH TO ALPHA PHI ALPHA CHAPTERS PERSONALITY OF JEWEL OGLE The late Jewel Robert H. Ogle possessed a personality that expressed the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha, not only through his interest in the national organization, but in the various chapters of the Fraternity.

During the spring of 1936, following the Silver Convention at Nashville, Tenn., Jewel Ogle penned messages of inspiration for his own chapter, Mu Lambda, Washington, D. C.; Theta-Xi Lambda, of Chicago, 111., a n d Mu Chapter, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Excerpts from these h are as follows: 1721 Tea Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. March 21, 1936.

Mr. Belford V. Lawson, Jr., The Whitelaw Hotel, Washington, D. C. Dear Brother Lawson: 1 regret exceedingly that the condition of my health does not permit me the pleasure of meeting tonight with the brothers of Beta and Mu Lambda Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha and help to greet their distinguished guests. As you know I am sure that you will find ardent support from those who are met with you.

I limit me to express through you to those assembled my heartiest greetings and best wishes for a successful banquet. May I further say 'that Alpha Phi Alpha undoubtedly faces the most challenging test in its history. It is of vital importance that we seriously lor the contribution that every brother may make for the good of our fraternity. Never were the demands for constructive effort and intelligent devotion as great as today. Never before was it as incumbent upon every member to restate loyalty and exemplify fraternal obligation by consistent life and unimpeachable character. But these must now be reinforced by a growing consciousness of the responsibilities that Alpha Phi Alpha faces in the world today, where, if ever the problems which beset us are to be solved and a way of deliverance discovered, it must be by the application of those principles upon which we are founded.

It is the task of those whom we honor tonight to blaze the way and keep our feet upon the path of progress and with prophetic vision keep alive in us the spirit of cooperation. These thoughts, my brothers, are my conception of our duties and responsibilities to Alpha Phi Alpha."

1721 Tea Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. April 21, 1936.

Mr. John R. Lawrence, EE6 St. Anthony Ave., St. Pau', Minnesota.

Dear Brother Lawrence: I am advised by your program committee that Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha will hold its Founders' Day Celebration on April 26, 1936, cojointly with the 24th anniversary of the founding of your chapter. May I be perI lease turn to page 9

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SIGNIFICANT ALPHA NEWS Research In Experimental Embryology For Doctorate

years principal of the Douglas Training School in that same city. An active Alpha Phi Alpha member, Brother Smith is secretary of Alpha Tau Lambda, only graduate chapter in Oklahoma, and winner of the famous McGhee Cup at the Silver Convention in Nashville, December, 1935 He is proprietor of the New Welcome Grocery Store in Tulsa, a leading grocery concern of the Oil Capitol.

BROTHERS CHARLES SHEPARD and ARTHUR PULLAM, to the honor of Upsilon Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, were elected to Phi Sigma, national honorary Biological Society, at Kansas University Brother Shepard was initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha at Upsilon while working on his Bachelor Degree, which he received in 1933. At present he is studying for his Master's Degree in the field of Entomology. Brother Arthur Pullam, who received an Alpha Phi Alpha scholarship during his freshman year, was initiated into Alpha in 1933 He received his B.S. Degree in the field of Zoology in 1936, and is working for his Master's Degree at present in the same field.

Both brothers are active in fraternity and college affairs and have done much to forward the cause of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Brother Shepard hails from Lawrence Kansas, and Brother Pullam from Kansas City, Mo.

BROTHER LLOYD E. ALEXANDER Assistant Professor of Biology at Fisk University, revived the Ph.D. Degree from Rochester University last year. He began his coll«ge career at Michigan University, Where he received his A.B. in 1927, Master's Degree in 19 28. He has an outstanding record of scholastic achievement at both univera a member of Phi Sigma, Honor a r y Biological Society, the Society of Sigma Xi, and other honorary organizations. For the Ph.D. Degree, he <j>d his research in Experimental Embryology and is the Wat student to qualify for tne doctorate in the Departme n t of Zoology a t Rochester University.

BROTHER JOHN TYLER SMITH, Tulsa, Okla., Was e first colored citizen in the history of the federal court °f the Northern Oklahoma District to be summoned to serve as juror. He reported for duty for the December term of court. Brother Smith is a graduate of the Univ ersity of Kansas and the University of Chicago. He has been endowment secretary of the Odd Fellows for |he last 12 years, and grand secretary of the Masonic ^°dge of the State of Oklahoma. He has taught in the Manual Training School of Muskogee and was for six tn

BROTHER REV. J. B. BARBER, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, was signally honored by a group of white citizens as a potent factor in the civic, social, religious life of that city His work has had keen significance upon the relations between the races. Former Mayor T. C. Thompson, son of a Confederate army officer, who was an advisor to Jefferson Davis, and at present chairman of the Interracial Commission, referred to Dr. Barbour as my friend and a friend of mankind," during a ceremony in honor of the noted minister at the Tenth Street Church.

"Dr Barber is broad in vision, wise in counsel and untiring in his work," the former mayor asserted. "I reioice in his fellowship and lean upon him for counsel.

Brother Barber pastored Leonard Street Presbyterian Church ten years, and served as president of Psi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha during the same period of time He is one of Chattanooga's first citizens.

THERON BERTRAM HAMILTON was appointed to the $4,500 a year job of City Assessor of Pittsburgh, a post vacated by Single Taxer William B. Foster. In commenting upon his appointment, the Bulletin Index, a Pittsburgh publication, declared in part: "One of the bright young men around smart Negro Politico, John Paul Jones, Hamilton began dabbling in Democratic politics five years ago, did so well at it that he resigned as Special Assistant to the Attorney General in Washington to take over his Pittsburgh post.

Assessor Hamilton, known to friends as Slim Hamilton, was educated at Wilberforce and Atlanta Universities He came to Pittsburgh in 1920, promptly entered Pitt to study Banking. After three years of bank work he decided to enter Duquesne Law School, was admitted to the Bar in 1925, and went into practice. He " t a r r i e d plays bridge and billiards as his hobbies, visits his family in Atlanta during summer months.

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DR. RAYFORD LOGAN OUTLINES 1937 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM To All Brothers: FELLOWSHIP The Committee on Award of Fellowships and Scholarships at a meeting in August, 1936, (Brother Dr. Robert P. Daniel unavoidably absent), decided that in the future fellowships would be awarded for only research, creative work, and as grants-in-aid of publication. This decision specifically prevents the granting of an award to graduates to help them complete course requirements for an advanced degree. It does permit, however, a grant for research in connection with the writing of a dissertation. The term creative work is to be interpreted in the sense in which it is usually interpreted by other Foundations. A grant-in-aid of publication may be awarded for either research or creative work. In the event of such a grant, an agreement will be made by which all or part of the award will be returned out of the sale of the publication to the Fraternity, so that a revolving fund can be established.

Fellowships are, consequently, open to any member of the Fraternity in good standing.

In view of the special nature of the fellowships for the academic year, 1937-1938, no application blanks for fellowships will be distributed. Applicants should submit to this office: (1) a detailed statement of their personal and educational history, supported by references from competent persons; (2) a detailed statement of the nature of the work for which the grant is desired; (3) a list of previous publications; (4) a statement to whether they exnect to be employed during the academic year, 19371938.

There will be available for fellowships the sum of $750.00. The total sum may be awarded to one Brother or it may be divided at the discretion of the Committee.

SCHOLARSHIPS Application blanks for scholarships will be mailed to each undergraduate chapter. Scholarships are exclusively for undergraduate study during the academic year 193719.58. Any undergraduate who does not obtain a form may secure one by writing to me.

To be eligible for consideration an undergraduate MUST with his application present an official transcript of his college record showing an average of at least "B " The applicant must be in good standing with some chapter and with the general organization. If there are two or more equally meritorious applicants in the same jurisdiction, the award will be made to the most needy.

There will be one scholarship of one hundred dollars in each of the four vice-presidential jurisdictions.

AH applications MUST bear a postmark not later than midnight, May 15, 1937.

Awards will be announced as soon after June 1 1937 as the Committee can meet. The members of the' Committee are Brothers Dr. Charles H. Wesley, Dr. Robert P. Daniel, Dr. D. Wright, 0. W. Holmes. Dr. Howard H Long, Dr. Charles H. Thompson, and the Director of Education.

GO-TO-HIGH-SCHOOL, GO-TO-COLLEGE CAMPAIGN During the present year this campaign will be directed by my office. All chapters that plan to conduct this type of campaign should communicate directly with me a t once.

I wish to take this opportunity of expressing again my

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Brother T. M. Alexander Pushes Through Man-Size Job To Help Negro Business In Atlanta. Ga. Brother T. M. Alex- . ander, Business Execu- ' tive, is President of 1 Eta Lambda. He was * an honor graduate of Morehouse College in 1 9 3 1 , further distinguishing himself dur- I ing his undergraduate days as a varsity de- I bater. He married in August of 1931 and is I the father of two chil- ' dren.

In 1932 Brother Alexander organized t h e Alexander & Company, General Insurance Agency. They are brokers in all types of insurance except life.

This company controls the insurance on property valued at $5,000,000, which includes Educational Institutions and Insurance Companies, and expects to increase this volume of business to $10,000,000 by 1938.

It is the only business of its kind owned and operated

by Negroes in the South, and employs five full time representatives.

Brother Alexander holds numerous other offices in organizations in the community. He is Vice-President of the Atlanta Negro Chamber of Commerce; Treasurer of the Atlanta Mutual Building and Loan Association; Assistant Superintendent of the Friendship Baptist Sunday School and youngest director of the C.tizens' Trust Company Bank.

thanks to Brother Dr. John W. Davis, Jr., of Houston, Texas, for his able direction of this campaign during the past two years.

EDUCATION FOR CITIZENSHIP This campaign will also be conducted by me. We shall send out posters as during the past two years, but only those chapters that request them. These requests should reach my office no later than March 10th. There will be printed only the number requested. Each chapter will be allowed five posters. If more are desired, they may be paid for pro rata by the chapter. I wish to take this opportunity of expressing again my thanks to Brother Karl Downs for his able direction of this campaign last year.

The week of April 26-May 2 is hereby designated as the week for both the Go-To-High-School, Go-To-College and the Education-For-Citizenship Campaign. It is hoped that both of these campaigns will be the most successful in the history of the Fraternity.

Fraternally yours, RAYFORD W. LOGAN, Director of Education.

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° j A n Brothers, Greetings: want to take this opportunity to personally and on e "«)f of the Sphinx staff thank you for your enthusiastic "^operation during the past year. The hundreds of letters at nave come from brothers throughout the Fraternity h Vo been both complimentary and encouraging. They * V e * i v en this office a full measure of strength. It is ' greater experience, and a firmer determination to do S ~ftter J(>b that we face our task in 1937. there were certain objectives we had in mind at the eginning of last year. Among them were, (1) to publish e Sphi n x rejjaJariy j n accordance with the schedule ™M*t»ted by the organization in order that you may know en to expect the publication, and likewise to feel that >» a definite part of your fraternal life; (2) to bring p 6 s l )hi ')-x more in line with member chapters of the (sT "'- t y a n d n l 0 l e n o s i t i v e l v r e f l e c t t h e i r activities; j . t o # i y e the magazine an attractive format, and make \vc.iiPafi:0S b r i s t l e w i t h reader-interest; (4) to keep you lif * n f o r m e d regarding every phase of our organizational e by cooperating with ail other officers of the Frater' v>' (5) to editorially concentrate upon our program of j e c l a mation, the keynote of the Silver Convention, and, eiieve, the major problem of the Fraternity. ^Realizing that much of the work of the Fraternity en t e r s around our official organ between conventions, e mber.s of the Sphinx staff have honestly endeavored

to chronicle the activities of Alpha Phi Alpha along all fronts, and in every section of the country. To coordinate the efforts of the various chapters by bringing them in closer touch with each other.

Again I want to express gratitude for your fine spirit of helpfulness and assure you that we shall continue to serve to the best of our ability. o DEADLINE NOTICE The Educational Number of the Sphinx will be published in May. Please send all copy to reach the Sphinx office not later than April 10th. Many colleges will close during the latter part of May and we are eager to distribute the Sphinx before students leave for home.

— o CHANGES OF ADDRESSES When and as soon as members identified with a chapter leave for another community, the secretary should make a notation of the change of address and send the notice to Brother Joseph H. B. Evans, 101 S. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C, who will in turn have changes made in the Sphinx certified mailing list. This will eliminate sending magazines to old addresses, and enable our office to better serve financial brothers. o FAILURE TO RECEIVE SPHINX Whenever a financial brother fails to receive his copy of the Sphinx, he is asked to get in immediate touch with both the Sphinx office and General Secretary. In writing such a complaint, a duplicate should be sent either to the General Secretary or to the Sphinx editor.

HITS AND MISSES One of the oddest New Years' that I have spent was P^Perienced t h i s Past January 1st, when I received from *•• Collingwood Burch, one of the staunchest brothers °ld Xi Chapter a t Wilberforce University who now is j o y i n g a pleasant practice in New York City, n announcement of his marriage. Doc I'll admit I wasn't ooking for i t a n i o f c o u r s e c a n - t hold it against you. ouid like very much to have been there. Much success I U C k t 0 y U b t h - A n d t 0 Ml S littl ° ° ' " Burch' the excIuisite 1 ° e bit of charming personality, I know nothing could e sweeter this side of heaven. A spot that can never De filled here }iov« will „,;n always „) :_ empty. „„.«>« "Just "Tnat fat have filled remain to have be en a friend of yours, and to know you are one of mine, Hh a friendship that endures, with a friendship so su)ni e, and to know that you understand, in a friendly s ° n of way!"—Memoirs.

We are watching very closely just what the latest ^ew-Deal will bring forth to the colored citizens of this cou n t r y - With Brother Eugene Kinkle Jones and Brother General Secretary, Jos. H. B. Evans right in the midst °° things, I know the race will be benefited. Don't forget those boys from Beale Street!

Brother Attorney Percy Brinkley of Baltimore and Washington, D. C , would do us a great honor if he Would pass this way with his latest acquisition. AH of his home-town folks would like to give him a great big "and of welcome, also the better-half too.

My regards to Brothers H. Hannibal Hull and Paul Lawrence Dunbar Nimrod Redden, 1st—How's everything in Cincy and Covington? _ o Through these channels I want to congratulate a non-Alpha individual, but of course some day may be attached to some deserving Alpha man, 1 hope. Attorney Elsie Austin of Cincinnati who was recently appointed assistant to the Attorney General of the State of Ohio.

Alpha Phi Alpha takes great pride in noting your progress, and here's hoping all the success be yours. I trust that you will remain your small petite self maintain that youthful feminine charm that is yours. Gee! but I adore all that is you. o Brothers A. A. McPheters of Clark University keeps himself somewhat rather close these days. Whatsamatter Mac? •

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Brother Creswell of Nashville, Tenn., can do other things besides handling money. He travels all over the country with an Ail-American Bridge team, and is considered one of Mr. Ely Culbertson's best. Nice work Cress. Howdy to the Nashville boys.

Well I'll be seeing ya in the near future with some real dope.

J. EDWARD COTTON Contributing Editor.

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ATTORNEY HENRY J. RICHARDSON, JR. AMENDS CONSTITUTION OF INDIANA Young Legislator Guided Through Two Sessions

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Negro Unit Of Indiana National Guard Made Possible By Bill

The great pivot state of Indiana took a step forward in its consideration of the righti of its Negro citizens when it ratified an amendment to Article 12 Section 1 of its constitution during its general election November 3, 1935. This amendment makes possible the organization of Negro National guard. The count on the amendment was 426,031 yes and 398,201 no. If this may be accepted as an indication of the trend of public sentiment in the Hoosier State we are happy to note a probable waning of influence on the part of the remnant groups of the once strong organization known as the Ku Klux Klan. This is a measure substantiated by the following quoted excerpts from an article which appeared in a white Indianapolis daily: "The relatively large vote cast for the amendment evidentally was based upon the belief that as Negroes are citizens and required to pay taxes, they ought to enjoy all the privileges of citizenship."

elusion of the Negro. Hence this amendment is doubly appreciated and amply rewards loyal groups of Negro citizens for their support and its author for his persistent, fearless and vigorous promotion.

REWARDED AFTER PERIOD OF ALMOST 50 YEARS Article 12, Section 1 of the Indiana Constitution prior to November 3, 1936, denied Negroes constitutional privilege to serve in the militia by specifically stating that the m.litia shall consist of all able-bodied white male persons between the ages of 18 and 45 years," etc For a period of approximately 49 years, Negroes in Indiana assisted by a few white friends, have contended for admission to the State Militia.

Records indicate that in 1887 there existed in Indiana for a period of two years a Negro battalion of State Militia which passed into oblivion when the legislature refused to appropriate funds for its continuance on the grounds that the existence of the unit was unconstitutional Around the turn of the century- merit in the contention of Negroes for admission found sympathetic consideration in Senator English of Marion County, who proposed the same constitutional amendment which has so recently been ratified. This proposed amendment, however, never reached the voters. Again in 1908 the issue came to front page notice when a legislative act without any appropriation or funds was passed for the establishment of a Negro battalion. This proved to be nothing more than a gesture as consistent applications of Negroes were courteously refused on the grounds that there were no funds for such a unit and no place for it, the war department quota always being fully made up with whites to the entire ex-

NEGRO LEGISLATOR PROPOSES AMENDMENT In 1930 there appeared on the political horizon in Marion County of Indiana, Henry J. Richardson, Jr., a brilliant young lawyer, running for election to the House of Representatives on the democratic ticket. In this effort, however, he was defeated. Undaunted by one failure, he filed as democratic candidate again in 1932 and won a seat in the lower house of the legislature, and was re-elected for a second term in 1934 to a position of honor, distinction and opportunity coveted by many but not gained by any Negroes in Indiana for almost fifty years. Oblivious of glamour but possessed of principle and purpose and exhibiting the mettle of a man among men, Mr. Richardson soon won the respect of his colleagues and their support of his proposed amendment to the constitution which he introduced in 1933. With the assistance and cooperation of Dr. Robert Stanton, Negro democratic representative from Lake County, Mr. Richardson successfully guarded and guided his amendment through two regular sessions of legislature, finally instigating the necessary enabling act in a special session in 1936 presenting the proposed amendment for popular vote in the general elections held November 3, 1936.

GOVERNOR'S PROCLAMATION: The Governor's proclamation signed and issued Monday morning, December 14, 1936, finally struck out the one word "white," which has excluded a Negro militia unit for so long a time. Text of Article 12, Section 1 now reads: "The militia shall consist of all able-bodied male persons between the ages of 18 and 45 years except such as may be exempted by the laws of the United States, or of this state; and shall be organized, officered, armed, equipped and trained in such manner as may be provided by law."

Rising from the red hills of North Alabama, the young and forceful Mr. Richardson has attained an enviable position of esteem and confidence and his record of achievment has commended itself to Hoosiers, black and white alike.

Often called "Judge" as a result of having been appointed in 1930 Judge Pro Tern of Superior Court, Room 3, for a full session, and having served in 1931 as Judge of Circuit Court and special prosecutor, we find this young and able lawyer holding the first Negro membership in the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and doing for it considerable research work, dealing with delinquent taxes, together with delivering several radio addresses on behalf of its tax program as presented to the legislature. In 1933 he wrote and piloted through, assisted by the N. A. A. C. P., the Richardson Labor Discrimination Bill, which prohibits discrimination on public work because of race, color or religion and resulted in the employment of more than 5,000 Negroes on public works,

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APPOINTED JUNIOR COUNSELOR JUNIOR PLACEMENT DIVISION NAT'L REEMPLOYMENT SERVICE Brother William J. Guest, Jr., has received an appointment as J u n i o r C o u n s e lor of the J u n i o r Placement Division of the National Reemployment Service. H e seeks employment and offers vocational guidance for our boys and girls w h o are registered i n t h e Employment Office.

Brother Guest is a graduate of Indiana University, class of 1933. He received his Master's Degree the following year.

Before entering the Government service he was a substitute teacher in the Louisville Public Schools. He is vice president of Alpha Lambda Chapter.

No racially conscious person can forget his civil rights bill which he fought so fearlessly to enact into a law.

It was in defense of this bill that Mr. Richardson delivered on the floor of the House of Representatives his memorable address on whether the Constitution of Indiana was christian in its dealing with the civil rights of Negroes within its state boundaries. So effective was his fight that it required a strong coalition of prejudiced white, and a resolution from the Ku Klux Klan to defeat him and then only by a small margin of e ; ght votes. We regret with sympathy and shame that some pseudo Negro leaders with their hats in their hand sold their rights for a mess of political pottage by opposing the bill on the expressed theory that it would injure the present interracial cooperation, good will and progress of the Negro in the state.

The legislator's eyes snapped and his voice grew cn?p as he related the story of his fight for the enactment of this bill and with unmistakable fervor he stated that, the Negroes only hope in America is through the power^of the ballot for the principles of the Democratic party.

His demeanor changed, however, to a mellow earnestness when he spoke of such friends as Governor Paul V. McNutt, Governor elect Clifford E. Townsend, Lieutenant Governor-elect Henry F. Schricker, Senators Minton and Van Nuys, Representative Louis Ludlow and others, whom he credited in high praise as outstanding men who gave, out of the fullness of their understanding their unstinted support. The fine attitude of the Indiana press was also a source of much influence in moulding the proper pub IC sentiment. Especially was this true of the Indianapolis Times, a Scripps-Howard daily.

Column after column may be written read and forgotten but a most lasting tribute to any public servant is a

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RANKS OF JEWELS REDUCED TO FOUR Continued from page. 4 mitted, through you, to express to the brothers of Mu Chapter and their distinguished guests my heartiest congratulations and cordial goodwill on this memorable oc" Mu Chapter has lived because she has served. There is no brighter page in the history of Alpha Phi Alpha than that page which tells of the achievements of Raymond W. Cannon, an unselfish son of Alpha Phi Alpha who has served his fraternity in the capacity of PÂŤ*ident and Director of Education whose dynamic force has been wisely spent for the betterment of Alpha Pin Alpha.

1721 Tea Street, N. W. Washington, D. C. April 22, 1936.

Mr. Sydney P. Brown, Attomey-at-Law, 417 East 47th Street, Suite 232, Chicago, Illinois.

My Dear Brother Brown: Acknowledging receipt of your letter of April 17, 1936, in which you advise that Theta and Xi Lambda Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha are celebrating the 30th anniversaray of the founding of our fraternity with a banquet on April 25th, and requesting a word from me to be read on that occasion, I am very happy to comply with your request It has been said- that every great question involving human rights must undergo three successive stages of discussion, namely: ridicule, argument and persuasion.

Such has been the course Alpha Phi Alpha has run. We have triumphed over ridicule, met argument with argument and finally established our cause through compelling force of persuasion so that today we are in an accepted part of campus life.

From its birth to this hour Alpha Phi Alpha has been officered wisely and well. Our presidents have possessed the talent of leadership and control so necessary for successful administration. Their policies have been sane aggressive and vigorous. They have used the weapons of argument and persuasion. They have appealed to our reason and sense of justice. Dignity and decency have attended the stately procession of their cause from its low estate to its commanding eminence. As were the leaders, so has been the organization.

In conclusion let me exhort those here assembled that remember that your task is to unify thought and action.

To arouse public opinion and to write across the consciousness of America "Deeds Well Done."

monument, be it of stone and mortar or an organization of useful individuals. Mr. Richardson has opened the way for the organization of Negro National Guard or Militia troops on the same basis as the white troops. It has been most fittingly suggested by those interested in its early formation. Hence the Richardson batallion of Negro National Guardsmen of the State of Indiana will be a constant and perpetual reminder of the achievement of this young and courageous Negro legislator. As he retires from the Indiana General Assembly to his private practice of law he leaves a record difficult to match but we hope that his successor a Negro Minister of Indianapolis, may prove equal to the task.

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NEGRO STATUS UNDER THE NEW DEAL Second Installment Of Survey Made By Special Investigator Of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity EDITOR'S N O T E : â&#x20AC;&#x201D; I n tSe first installment of the New Deal Report which was published in the Christmas Number, 1936, the Investigator gave account of his findings on the Emergency Relief Program of the FERA, Works Progress Administration, Training and Employment Of White Collar And Skilled Negro Workers, and of his Tour of Invertigation, a six-week trip on which he made personal contact with New Deal Agencies and interviewed Negro leaders in alt walks of life.

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LOT COST OR SLUM CLEARANCE HOUSING It is to be recalled in this connection that the President issued an order recently that all labor to be used in connection with Public Works Projects must come from the relief rolls.

Just how religiously the contractors have adhered to the provisions under Article 22 as amended can not be stated for each project. But it can be said that the Geo. B. Fuller Constructing Company which has the Contract for the Negro Housing Project in Cleveland, Ohio, was given very wide latitude by the Government with respect to the hiring of Negro skilled workmen on this particular project.

I had several interviews with officials of the Geo. B. Fuller Construction Company who toltl me that when the Company made application through the Unions in Cleveland for skilled laborers only whites were sent out on the job. It was then that the Government made changes in the specifications regarding the employment of Negro skilled laborers by this Construction Company on the Cleveland Project.

So far as I have besn able to find out no such agreements as regards the percentage of Negroes to be employed on the superstructure of the projects in Charleston and Columbia, S. C , Jacksonville, Florida, Nashville, Tennessee, Miami, Florida, have been made with the contractors.

I wish to point out also that' apparently no Negroes are employed in the Inspection Division of the Housing Division of the Public Works Administration where are verified the pay-rolls sent in by the contractors respecting the amont of money paid Negro semi-skilled and skilled laborers as required by the provisions of the respective contracts. (These pay-rolls have to be sworn as accurate R. W. L.) When in Columbia, South Carolina I called upon the Director (white) of the National Reemployment Service to find out how many Negroes had from certified to relief jobs. No such figures were available. The official went on to relate about the shortage of bricklayers and said: You know, we used mostly nigger(six)bricklayers in South Carolina and today we can't find one. I inquired why and the official replied that they were all employed. Later in the day I went cut to the Housing Project for Negroes there in Columbia and was told by a colored man employed on a Federal Survey Project that, a few days before, some Negro skilled laborers having been informed that he was out of Washington, D. C, asked him if there was anything that he could do about getting them employed on the housing project; that they had been there repeatedly and each time they were turned down by the white

superintendent. Yet the white official at the National Reemployment Service had told me a few hours earlier th it they were no Negro bricklayers available. He was evidently building up his case in event that I had discovered what I actually did respecting the non-employment of Negro skilled workmen on the housing project and had returned to him and told him I had discovered there were Negro bricklayers in Columbia out of work and were being refused employment on the Government Housing project right in his own city.

I do not think, however, that Negroes have been given an appreciable number of jobs in the Housing Div sion in Washington, D. C. There are only 24 Negroes employed in the Housing Division in Washington which occupies an eight story former apartment house building. Of these 24 Negroes employed, 21 are messengers, two are in ths Management Division and one is stenographer. There are ONE THOUSAND EMPLOYEES in this Division right in Washington and 24 are Negroesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;21 being Messengers.

As regards the number employed in the field I am unable to state. I have requested that information from the Negro Adviser of the Department of ths Interior. I do know that there are 125 lawyers attached to the Legal Staff in the field, about 50 engineers and 75 finance examiners, a large number of inspectors and many others in various capacities. o

FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION "The Federal Emergency Administration of Public Work?, established under Title II of the National Industrial Recovery Act, and continued by the Emergency Relief Appropriation Acts of 1935 (and 1936), has been authorized to make loans and grants for non-Federal construction projects of States, counties, cities, Territories and possessions, and to conduct Federal demonstrations of islum clearance and low rent housing. Projects in the non-Federal classification are financed by PWA grants from ERA funds for a portion of the project cost with the remaining funds provided either by PWA loans, largely from funds made available prior to the ERA Act, or directly by the local bodies sponsoring the projects. Housing projects are under direct Federal supervision and are to be prosecuted entirely by direct expenditure of Federal funds." Works Progress Administration's Report of March 16, 1936.

The non-Federal projects financed through the Public Works Administration are handled through the offices of the State and District Administrators of Public Works Administration. Every project within the state for which application is made for a PWA loan and grant has, first, to be filed in the state at the office of the State or District Administrator, who has to approve the project before the application is sent to Washington.

As regards the low-rent or slum clearance housing projects in the several states there is both Federal and State Control. For, in practically in each city, there isf what is known as the Municipal Housing Authority whom the Federal Emergency Administrator of Public Works consults on matters relating to housing projects in their respective cities. These Housing Authorities are consulted concerning sites to be selected and in many instances exercise the right of eminent domain to acquire these sites for the Federal Government. These Housing Authorities

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also recommend all personnel connected with or to be confleeted with each Housing Project in their respective cities.

Up to May, 1935, on non-Federal projects the Government made a loan of 70 per cent and a grant of 30 per cent. After May, 1935, the grant was increased to 45 per cent.

money was paid by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation in each State in the Union, and until the report is made for this item of expense in each State it will not be known to what extent Negro lawyers and others shared in this considerable item of income from this New Deal Organization.

The Works Progress Administration report of June 15, *936, states that Presidential Allocations to the Non-Federal Division of PWA totalled $344,756,196 on May 29, 1936. Of this amount $335,728,962 had been allotted in grants to the States for 4,031 projects and an additional $7,700,000 had been loaned for a project in Texas. $118,396,562 is being loaned to the States from PWA funds made available from earlier appropriations. $335,728,962 has al ready been given outright—not to he paid back—to the States for non-Fedei-al projects, among which are schools, hospitals, auditoriums, sanitariums, Community Center Bldgs., waterworks, sewer systems, etc. HOW MUCH OF THIS NEGROES HAVE RECEIVED TOWARD BUILDING SCHOOLS, HOSPITALS, AUDITORIUMS, COMMUNITY CENTER BLDGS., CAN NOT BE STATED AT THIS TIME. I HAVE REQUESTED THIS INFORMATION FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ADVISER ON NEGRO AFFAIRS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. This is strictly a "Lily-White" New Deal organization.

The only Negroes employed in this agency in Washington, v- C, where there are 1,161 employees are six Negroes ^ho are employed in the Mail Room and as Chauffeurs.

In my tour through the South I found that in some instances the only way by which Negroes could obtain modernization loans was by allowing white contractors to do the work. On the other hand, I was informed that in Birmingham, Alabama, a special office was set U P under the direction of a Negro Contracting Firm in that city in order that the Negroes of that city would be given proper consideration and that Negro contractors Would get jobs repairing Negroes' homes.

NATIONAL REEMPLOYMENT SERVICE The Wagner-Peyser Act of June 6, 1933, provided for the establishment of a Federal-State Employment Service intended to cover all the States in the Union. The Act appropriated a certain sum of money to be apportioned to the States on a basis of population, provided that the •State itself created a State Employment Service under the terms of the Wagner-Peyser Act, which Service should conform to certain minimum standards stated in the Act. Subsequent legislation imposed on the United States Employment Service the duty of supplying labor to various public works financed by Federal funds, or Federal and local funds.

At the time of the enactment of the Wagner-Peyser Act, very few states had a State Employment Service.

It was, therefore, necessary to create a Service capable of performing the duties required in those States, which had no State Service, and of assisting the State Service, since none of the latter was equipped to perform these duties. The Service so created is known as the NATIONAL REEMPLOYMENT SERVICE. In those States in which there is no State Service, the NRS covers the entire State.

In States which maintain a State Service, the NRS supplements the State Service, but in no case is there duplication. The Wagner-Peyser Act also provides for a Veterans' Placement Service, The 1935 Emergency Relief Act increased the responsibilities of the National Reemployment Service. This Act requires the NRS to select and refer all workers to projects financed in whole or in part out of the $4,800,000,000.

It is the duty of the NRS to make original assignment of workers to all Federal agencies as well as to private employment. It is to the NRS that the requisitions are sent for relief workers on all projects carried on by the Works Progress Administration and for all other Federal Projects conducted under the supervision of the regular executive government departments. The NRS of the United States Employment Service maintains records of all persons eligible for assignment to the Works Progress Administration as eligible for employment The Division of Employment in each State handled the certification and investigation as to the eligibility of families and assigned them to the work for which best fitted.

INTAKE AND CERTIFICATION—In most States this was the successsor to the old Social Service Division. It interviews, investigates the needs and resources of unemployed families and certifies those who are eligible for employment. This is the office that determines whether the head of the family is eligible for employment and this is the office which in many places in the South took good pains not to certify Negroes who were above the average intelligence or who had nice looking homes, regardless of how badly they needed work. A great deal of injustice was done Negroes in the South by this office.

Then there is the office of Labor Assignment of the WPA which works in cloise harmony with the NRS. It is in this office that much discrimination is practiced against the Negro, both in the North and the South. Every requisition for relief workers on all kinds of projects of the

HOME OWNERS* LOAN CORPORATION This is another "Lily-White" Agency of the New Deal.

I was informed by the Division of Personnel of this Agency whose office is in Washington, D. C, that out of the 17,000 or more employees both in Washington and in the *feld, there are only 39 Negroes employed. Eight are in Washington, D. C , of whom there is ONE CLERK, NO MESSENGERS, and the others laborers; in the field there are FIVE MESSENGERS, one typist, one stenographer, 1 machine operator and 19 unclassified.

The restrictions placed upon the kinds of properties on which loans could be made eliminated large numbers of Negro families.

However, I found that in some places in the South the Negroes were treated rather favorably, for instance, in Durham and Raleigh, North Carolina. But in Jacksonville, Florida, and other places I found that the Negro Was very much discriminated against.

Under this agency there were large numbers of attorneys, appraisers, surveyors and others given employment. la the S;ate of Georgia it was reported that $1,062,485.23 ft as been paid by the Home Owners' Loan Corporation in that State to attorneys, appraisers, surveyors and others.

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WPA is first sent to this office and then this office sends it on to the NRS. But in mast cases the Negro interviewers of the NRS never see these requisitions and therefore never know what projects are going on. I called upon the Senior Interviewer in the Washington, D. C , office, who told of his experiences and it is only on account of his alertness that the Negro workers have got as good a break as. they have in the District of Columbia. He was shrewd enough to have the Director of the NRS for the District of Columbia agree and promise to have sent to the office of the Negro Interviewer a copy of every Requisition that is sent to the NRS. As stated above, the Works Progress Administration set up its Labor Assignment Office and required that all requisitions should come to this office first. While in this man's office I was shown one of the Requisitions for Relief Workers, at the top of which were the words "COLORED RELIEF WORKERS," which indicated evidently that when Negro relief workers are desired it is necessary to place at the top of the Requisition Blanks the words, "COLORED RELIEF WORKERS." I found in my investigation of the situation in New York City that Negroes are discriminated against and are not sent out on certain projects, although probably the Director of the Project would take Negroes if they were sent to him. Two of the Directors of Federal Survey Projects in New York City told me that when no Negroes were sent to them after they had sent in their Requisitions for relief workers, they had to make special requests for Negroes before they were sent.

It is also the function of the Labor Assignment office of the WPA to reassign workers to a new project when a WPA project is completed and to see that workers assigned to projects are kept as far as possible continuously on some woi-k project at an occupation suitable to their talents; second, to fit the worker to such projects as will provide him training in order to enable him to regain his former working habits and skill, and when necessary to acquire efficiency in some other occupation. Files are kept of the occupational classification of all those on relief rolls. It is necessary also that this office maintain continuous contact with the Division of Operations, Finance and Statistics, project sponsors, supervisors and foremen in order that workens may be assigned, promoted or transferred and kept as nearly continuously employed at their usual occupations as possible.

Then there is the Labor Relations Department of the WPA in each State whose function it is to maintain satisfactory labor relations and to see that everyone working for the security wage is treated fairly and impartially in accordance with the rules and regulations made for the work program, and correct and adjust difficulties that concern wages, hours of work, conditions of labor and other troubles.

On my visit through the South I saw not one Negro interviewer functioning in any capacity where he could render real service to his race. It is because of this disadvantage that Negroes in the South have suffered so much discrimination when it came to placement on relief projects of the WPA and those under the supervision of the regular government executive departments. Until the Negro is given proper representation in these offices of the WPA he will always be discriminated against in the matter of placements. There are 106 Negroes employed in the United States Employment and National Reemployment Service in the whole country.

EMERGENCY CONSERVATION WORK Under the Act creating this Agency provision was made for thÂŤ establishment of Civilian Conservation Camps.

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The extent of Negro participation was discussed in a lengthy article in my first report. At that time there were only 67 all-Negro Camps out of a total of 7,128 camps in operation at the beginning of January, 1935.

At that time there were only twenty-nine Negro educational advisers; no Negro chaplains, no Negro medical officers, no Negro reserve officers, no Negro nurses, no Negro dental surgeons.

In reply to a letter which I addressed to the Director of Emergency Conservation Work, asking him to supply me with certain pertinent data concerning Negro participation in the CCC program a t the present time, he stated, July 31, 1936: "We regret that we cannot furnish more of the information requested in your letter of July 28, 1936. However, we are giving below some current figures concerning Negro participation in the CCC program which we believe will be of interest to you. As of June 30, 1936, there were 30,200 Negro enrollees in the CCC and 136 Negro educational advisers. As of July 15, 1936, there were ten colored medical officers and four chaplains. The States of Kentucky, Missouri, Oklahoma and West Virginia all have educational advisers working within these States."

Recently there appeared in the Negro press an article to the effect that four or five Negro Reserve Officers have been detailed to military duty with the CCC after being denied that right and privilege for three years and a half.

All of the foregoing refers to the enrollees of CCC; but there were also a t one time 59,443 non-enrolled persons (exclusive of administrative personnel in the office of the Director of Emergency Conservation Work), who were engaged in supervisory, technical, clerical, professional, or .similar capacities, or who were engaged in the construction and maintenance of camps and in other work requiring special kinds of labor specifications. A large number of these positions, filled by the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior, pay from $1,200 a year to $5,600 a year. I have sent a list to the Director and to the Adviser on Negro Affairs in the Department of the Interior to advise me how many such positions are filled by Negroes. The Director has already replied that he cannot furnish me with the information and I have yet to hear from the Adviser on Negro Affairs in the Interior Department. (See the letter of September 9, 1936, from Dr. Weaver, R.W.L.) In answer to your letter of July twenty-eighth, I am enclosing herewith a summary of the Negro in the Department of the Interior and the Public Works Administration. This release answers your question relative to the employment of Negroes in the Public Works Administration and the Department of the Interior, the allocation of funds of the PWA to Southern States for schools and colleges, and the appointment of Negroes in the PWA in certain capacities. Unfortunately, there is not so detailed a breakdown as you request, but since it is necessary to go through each projecc to check its nature in order to compile these data, it will not be possible to secure for you a more detailed breakdown in this connection According to my information, the National Park Service has appointed to Civilian Conservation Corps camps a Negro historical foreman, a non-technical foreman, and one or two technical persons. I might call to your attention also the fact that the first supervisory officials appointed to CCC camps were Negro educational adPlease turn to page 33

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POETICAL VALENTINE These valentines, culled from well known literary gems, erve as a useful purpose. They preclude the necessity of a cartoon in that they poitray by their lines the character and delineation of the frater to whom it is addressed.

To those of us who know these brothers a smile of recognition should come as the poem places him vividly before Us - Those of you who know them not, read the poems an alyze them and it may bring the brother out before you ] n bold relief.

We are indebted to William Shakespeare, Omar Khayyam, Tennyson, Longfellow, Pope and others, and we also apologize for the frequent improvisations by the Fun Editor.

TO PRESIDENT CHAS. H. WESLEY: J/S best thou have men about thee that are fat; eek headed men, and such as sleep o'nights on Auzenne has a lean and hungry look e thinks too much; such men are dangerous ear him not Prexy Wesley he's not dangerous e ls a noble Alphian, and well given. £ 0 BRO. HOWARD LONG: "ehghtful task! To rear the tender thought, 0 teach the young idea how to shoot, 0 Pour the fresh instruction o'er the mind, o breathe the enlivening spirit, and to fix e generous purpose in the glowing breast.

TO EDITOR LEWIS O. SWINGLER: 'nkest thou existence doth depend on time? doth; but actions are our epochs.

TO BRO. HENRY RICHARDSON: statesman, yet friend to truth! Of soul sincere, "action faithful and in honor clear; >, ° Dr oke no promise, served no private end: Who gained no title, and who lost no friend.

F U N EDITOR TO BRO. BERT McDONALD: Ah, make the most of what we yet may spend Before we, too, into the Dust descend; Dust unto Dust, and under Dust to lie, Sans wine, sans Song, sans Singer, and sans End!

TO BRO. W. F. JERRICK: I that was born without my fair proportion, Cheated by the sibilant Nature, Breathed into this world before my time, Scarce half made up, Since Heaven has shaped my body so, Let Hell may eloquent my tongue To answer to it.

TO MYSELF: Shall I, wasting in despair Die because Joe Evans' fair Or make pale my cheeks with care, 'Cause Cardoza's rosy are?

Be they fairer than the day Or the flowery meads in May, If it means no "gelt" to me, What care I how fair they be?

TO PREXY HENRY LAKE DICKASON: There was a tide in the affairs of men Which taken at the flood lead on to fortune.

TO PREXY ROBT. P. DANIELS: What a piece of work is man!

How noble in reason!

How infinite in faculties!

In form and reason, how express and admirable!

In action how like an angel!

In apprehension how like a god.

TO BROTHER ST. FELIX ISAACS: Great wit is sure to madness close allied, And thin partitions do their bounds divide.

JO BRO. CHAS. GREENE: ! 5 b e a u t y I am not a star; ere are others more handsome by far; ™y face—I don't mind it for I am behind it; s the others in front that I jar.

TO BRO. MYLES PAIGE: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods there be For my unconquerable soul.

TO BROS. GRANT HAWKINS, BELFORD W. LAWSON, B. ANDREW ROSE: God give us men! A time like this demands Tall men, sun crowned, who live above the fog.

TO BRO. SIDNEY JONES: Condition, circumstance is not the thing; Parental bliss is the same in subject or king.

TO BRO. PERCY PIPER: »ome for the Glories of this World; and some ^igh for the Prophet's Paradise to come; *V>» take the Cash, and let the Promise go, N or heed the music of a distant drum.

TO BRO. PERRY B. JACKSON: Let fate do her worst, there are moments of joy, Blight dreams of the past, which she cannot destroy; Which come in the night time of sorrow and care And bring back the features that joy used to wear.

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Alpha Phi Alpha brothers and pledges who attended the nineteenth annual Founders' Day banquet of Upsilon chapter of the fraternity Friday night, December 18, in the Memorial Union building dining room on the University of Kansas campus, Lawrence Kas. Besides members of Upsilon chapter, several Alpha men from Kansas City, attended the banquet. Seated, left to right, Clifford Spottsville, Arthur Pullman, Ralph Rodgers, Emmett Walls, Kansas City; Dr. A. C. Wilson, Kansas City; J. R. Lillard, Kansas City, Founders' day speaker; Ezra Greer, president of Upsilon chapter; Herman Jones, Kansas City, former member of the chapter; Francis Herndon, Maurice Abernathy, Edward Bruce.

Standing left to right, Charles Shepard, Lloyd Mobiley, John A. Hodge, Jr., John West, Luther Marshall, Edward Williams, Byron Mason, William Spearman, William Fowler, Gilbert Alexander, John H. Bluford, Jr., Noel Alsbrook, Joseph Spotts, James Tribune, Weldon Groves, Cordell Norman, Kansas City; Herbert Voorhies, Ralph Bush, Thomas McLaurin, Hubert Perkins, Arthur Greenwood, Ephriam Ewing, Prentice Townsend, Walter Scott, and Thurman Fletcher. â&#x20AC;˘n

West, Perkins, Voorhies, Alsbrook, Greenwood, Hodge, Marshall, Scott, McLaurin, and Alexander are members of the Sphinx Club.

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VOICE OF THE SPHINX BETA NU CHAPTER Fla. A. & M. College We hail all brothers in Alpha again from sunny Florida. We can truthfully say it is June in January weather here. Doubtless that is one reason why so many of our graduate brothers have swooned to Dan Cupid's darts.

Here are a few of them: Douglas Green to Miss Bernice Gordon; Frank Pinder to Miss Terecita Butler; Rolley Wyer to Miss Barbara Daly.

Brother Frank Pinder is County Agricultural Demonstration Agent—Alachua County. He has made an enviable record in this capacity during the past three years.

Recent improvement on Negro farms in Florida is due in a measure to his effort.

Brother Rolley Wyer is doing an excellent job as an Agriculuture Vocational Teacher, Leon County, Farmers in Leon County are being greatly benefited by his effort.

We have been informed Brother Benjamin (Ben) Richardson, matriculating at Harvard University is without doubt measuring up to our expectations of him. He addressed the student body at Wellesley College recently.

The Chapter is facing the New Year with the determination to exceed, even, other accomplishments. Under the leadership of Brother John Hicks and with the unstinted cooperation of every brother we have no doubts.

The newly elected officers are as follows: John Hicks, President; Alphonse McMeekins, Vice President; Amos Parrish, Secretary; and David B. Jones, Treasurer. All

brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, of course.

Brother "Bill" Bell has just returned with the basketball team. They spent some twelve days in the East playing various teams. The team went over in a large way.

Brother Bell topped it off by licking Clark University here on the 16th.

With such live wire Graduate brothers as William Hell, Wardlow, Langhorne, and A. L. Kidd, there is no question about Alpha here. We do miss our dear Brothler L. A. Whitfield, who is on leave studying at Chicago University.

Well, we are already looking forward to the second semester, with exams only a few days off. Then, until next time, Brothers!

BETA MU CHAPTER Kentucky State Greetings, brothers. Again, after a period of silence, Beta Mu raises her voice to the praise of Alpha.

On the eve of the Christmas vacation, December 19, 1936 four new brothers were born into the folds of Alpha Phi ' Alpha. They are: Brothers James Hall, Lorene Young, Burghardt Turner, and Lenord Prentice. After the initiation there was an informal smoker and luncheon.

When the brothers returned from the Christmas vacation there was an election of officers. The new officers are: Brother Grover Stephens, President; Brother Burghardt Turner, Secretary; and Brother James Hall, Treasurer. At the next meeting the retiring president, Brother

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L. - i„ct fall her twenty-fifth year of existence. The chapter, having been Xi Chapter of Alpha Phi Aloha, Wilberforce University'began last fall he ^ " V ' J h us formed in May of the year 19,2, was the first Greek letter organ, -onMJ£ - I ^ ^ During the third week in May, X. Chopter will celebrate her <Otn m 1 a r e r e q u e s t e d f o g e t ,„ touch graduate chapter, Chi Lambda, are planning an ex ensive P ' ; 9 r ° m * " I°™ h e r details of the Silver Anniversary Program. Address a immediately with the chapter so that they might be informed concerning further details letter or card to A. J. Allen, Box 171, Wilbeforce, Ohio.

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Eugene Whitney, turned the helm of Beta Mu over to the new officers with an inspiring talk with the characteristic spirit of Alphadom.

A Founder's Day program was prepared and a t vesper service, Sunday, January 24, 1937. It was led by Brother Whitney, chairman, who made introductory remarks.

Brother Turner gave the history of Alpha Phi Alpha and the aims of our Jewels. Tributes were paid to the deceased Jewels by giving the history of the lives of the deceased Jewels as follows: Brother Roach, Jewel Brother MortonBrother West, Jewel Brother Chapman; Brother Hall'

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captain '37; Fredrick Spann, sophomore, president of the Dramatic Club; and William "Milky" Williams, freshman, All-American Tackier.

To chapters everywhere, Beta Pi wishes you much success in carrying out the program of Alpha.

Fraternally yours, CHESTER A. KIRKENDOLL, Associate Editor of Sphinx.

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our A T p t ' Hymn"" ^ ^ d°Sed WUh ^ • * * «* After the program the brothers of the chapter enjove*d a banquet that had been previously arranged. " tint ! ? • P h a 1S W e " reP«sented in all organizations on this campus. Brother West is the president of

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Fraternally yours, W. BURGHARDT TURNER, Chapter Secretary.

BETA PI CHAPTER Lane College To all Brothers in Alpha: Beta Pi once again extends a most hearty greeting. 1937 finds the chfp er u n d t newly installed officers, exerting strenuous effort 'toward 6 f 3lS 3 n d l k rrealization e a l S a T o nofT an °entirely 5 2 i d esuccessful ' °°program. ^ ^-ard

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be an i t S Social ell. f aP , * ^tivities by giving an J elaborate closed party a t the beautiul country dancing ClnB pavilion that overlooks Collier's I a k P TT,„ C U their company, along withThe' br^thJs^a I T Z T ^ J

thft* P 1 C ° n l i n T U e S t 0 h ° l d i t s P l a c e i n the spot-light on the campus of Lane. Brother Edgar Clay, p r e s i d S o f WaS t h e tthe h e eA. r a pPhi c h r 1 S t e t y pBro. ° n e ° f N. ^ « a *m e eot hTA A Sscholarship.

Charles Berry ing with great success as president of the Athlet c Asso c,at,on. Brothers James Ellen Walker, and Che t i t Kirkendoll head he two upper classes, the former being also the president of the Phi Beta Chi Research club.

The brothers exhibited the Christmas spirit by playing Santa to ten needy families.. To each was given a l L e basket containing groceries that made up a real Christmas dinner.

We are justly proud of our recently reorganized sphinx club, which consists of fourteen of the most outstanding men on the campus. Checking up on their activities, we find Walter J. Spann, senior, serving as Editor-in-Chief of the Lanite Annual; Thornton Warford, junior, football

The new year did not alter the fundamental principles and ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha at Mu Chapter, but it did bring with it a very encouiaging outlook for 1937. Not only has Alpha grown at Mu, but its prospects are greater today than it has been for some time.

The Sphinx Club of Mu is now composed of fifteen members. They elected the following officers: President, Elmer Harris; Vice President, William Campfield; Secretary, Urlin Lloyd Clark; Treasurer, Richard Stokes; Corresponding Secretary, Earlyn Bell; Sergeant-at-Arms, Victor Calloway. Other members are: Louis Moore, Walter Robinson, Timothy Mills, Winston Richardson, Donald Sessions, Robert Lenord, Ransom Goings, and Al Harris.

The Sphinx Club has several projects under way. There is the snow party with skiing, tobogganing and skating Then ,too, there is the challenge to the Omega and Kappa Pledge Clubs to a basketball game, to say nothing of the collegiate mixer, which is to be a sort of mid-quarter bracer.

Victor Calloway and Louis Moore are out for the freshman track team. Winston Richardson plays clarinet—in the band. Lloyd Clark is out for freshman football. Clark has also entered the All-University Boxing Tournament He was runner-up last year. Yes, sir, it looks like it's going to be a great day for Alpha Phi Alpha a t Minnesota.

The officers of Mu chapter for 1937 have been elected.

Several of the officers succeeded themselves. Their reelection was a forceful testimony of the brothers' faith and confidence in their competency and spirit of leadership. Brother John R. Lawrence was re-elected president, Bro. John Patton, sergeant-at-arms, and Bro. Henry RThomas, reporter.

At the last meeting of the chapter tentative plans were made for the Silvw Anniversary of the founding of Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. The Founders' Day program is to be held some time during the second week in April.

Alpha brothers have made and are continuing to make a name for themselves on the campus. Brother Arnold B. Walker of Beta Beta and Upsilon Lambda received his M. A. during the winter quarter, and is now working toward his doctorate degree. Brothers Walker and Simnis are the only fraternity men enrolled in a special leadership class conducted for campus leaders. It was due to the efforts of Brother Simms and Walker that the colored students were organized so as to receive recognition from the University administration, without which colored students as a group are inarticulate.

Brother Norman Lyght, our corresponding secretary, has reported for winter football.

Recently a football banquet was held for the colored athletes of the city. Brother Horace Bell, outstanding Minnesota guard and kick artist, saw himself as others have seen him a s Phil Brain showed in slow motion pictures the football high lights of the season.

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TAU CHAPTER Illiniois University Dear Brothers in Alpha: There comes a time in the life of every man when he, despairing of groping in darkness or the solution of his Problems, seeks the aid and counsel of others. Tau must now join the ranks of those who send out the well known SOS. No, Tau chapter is not in financial straits. We have a surplus invested in government bonds. Nor do we seek information on how to make our members become financial, as we have a yearly plan which takes care of that. Alpha men here are doing fine, as a fraternity, but a s individuals attending a large mid-western university, w e are in a plight. It is concerning this plight, Brothers "i Alpha, that we are seeking counsel. May I describe the situation?

In attendance at the University of Illinois, ChampaignUrbana, there are over ten thousand students. Of this number, one hundred and one are Negroes. This small number contains twenty-five residents of the two cities, about twenty living in a colored sorority house, and around fifteen who work at white fraternity or sorority houses for their meals. The remaining forty or more students have no place to eat. Let me now indicate the real Problem.

There are two places in Champaign which cater to colored trade. One of these, the I. C. railroad station, is one and one-half miles from the campus. The other, a small colored establishment, is the same distance in another direction. The Home Economics Dept. of the University has a cafeteria which serves the noon meal, but there is no evening meal served. Negro trade is not wanted nor tolerated at a score or more of campus cafes that are not under the jurisdiction of the school. There is where the rub" lies. Yes, we have recourse to law. Places discriminating due to race are liable for both civil and criminal action. To prove discrimination is a task that requires witnesses. Naturally, white witnesses are unavailable and expediency keeps the Negro witness back. The law, then, is not the panacea for the ills of discrimination. This expediency of which I speak may be called cowardice by some, but in a school where one of the administrators who might, at least, lend moral support, advanced the idea of feeding Negroes in a separate room far removed from the present cafeteria, expediency seems to best characterize the Negroes' attitude.

That is a bird's eye view of the situation here. Solutions to the problem will be appreciated. What would you do " you were a student at Illinois ? How would you exercise your rights without jeopardizing your standing as a student?

Fraternally yours, JOSEPH TAYLOR.

ALPHA PI LAMBDA Winston-Salem. N. C. On Sunday, January 10, Alpha Pi Lambda met in its usual monthly meeting. In keeping with previous custom, the installation of new officers was the major business 째f the day and was attended by an elaborate ceremony.

The meeting was opened by Bro. Carter, a former president of Alpha Pi Lambda. After prayer and singing of the Alpha Hymn, Bro. Carter very impressively administered the oath of office to the incoming officers. Bro. Carter then presented to the incoming president, Bro.

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W. E. Pitts, the gavel which symbolizes the powers and duties of his high office. Bro. Pitts responded with a carefully planned and earnestly delivered exposition of his conception of the responsibilities of a graduate chapter. In his talk, Bro. Pitts outlined his hopes and desires for the conduct of the chapter for the coming year. After hearing his remarks, no doubt remains that we have a president who will provide the type of leadership necessary to the proper functioning of our chapter. As in past years, the retiring president, Bro. J. 0. Ellis, was presented with the Past President's Key. This key has been presented to each of the men who have served Alpha Pi Lambda as her president. The presentation speech was made by Past President A. H. Anderson. Bro. Ellis responded and expressed his appreciation of the honor of having served as president of the chapter and thanked the brothers for their cooperation.

On January 14, Bros. Hill and Harrison entertained the chapter in a social meeting. This meeting was held at the home of Bro. Carter and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. An excellent repast was served and games were played as usual. The meeting adjourned at an early hour.

Alpha Pi Lambda wishes to take this occasion to congratulate Bro. Eugene Henderson, one of our brothers, who is away this year, on his recent marriage. Both Bro. and Mrs. Henderson have the best wishes of the entire chapter as they enter into their new life.

ALBERT H. ANDERSON.

BETA CHAPTER Howard University Washington, D. C. Greetings to all brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha: Beta Chapter wishes to extend to all chapters greetings for a happy and successful New Year.

Beta has at last trimmed its sails and the good ship is now headed for the open sea of campus and community leadership.

The year started out with the election of the following brothers as officers for 1937: G. Frederick Stanton, president; John W. Robinson, vice president; Schuyler Eldridge, recording secretary; John C. Robinson, corresponding secretary; James A. Fairfax, financial secretary; Cecil M. Andrews, treasurer; John A. Sandifer, parliamentarian; Paul Perkins, sergeant-at-arms.

With this corps of officers around him, Brother President Stanton started at once to revive Beta. Has he succeeded? Ask anyone in or about Washington! Boy, oh Boy! Talk about whooping things up. Take for instance the smoker for the freshmen. There was an affair that left the other frats gasping for breath. The freshmen stood with speechless wonder at the power of Alpha in general and Beta in particular.

Two gala house parties followed in quick succession which were grand successes both socially and financially.

Brother Prentice Thomas, chairman of the literary committee, has sponsored three forums that leave nothing to be desired. In fact, we shall soon have to hire a hall to seat everyone that attends.

By this time, all the old brothers who have wandered away from Beta have heeded the call to return once more into the fold. The brothers are so active and eager to work that our weekly meetings look like a general convention. Mu Lambda Chapter has also taken its cue from Beta and has become once more an active unit.

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One of the high lights of the present administration was the trip to Nu chapter at its smoker. Brothers, take it from me, those brothers at Nu certainly deliver the goods when it comes to fraternal spirit.

Beta recently established a Sphinx club of fifteen men who are the cream of Howard University crop They are the leaders of campus activities and also active in community affairs.

The chapter house has also received its share of revival The condition of the house has been improved.

Brothers are moving back and helping to paper, paint and generally repair the place. They are getting back to the "good old spirit."

We extend to all chapters the invitation to visit us.

Ine next time we write we hope to be able to tell you that Beta has fully regained its old and rightful standard . . . on the top!

Sincerely and fraternally, JOHN C. ROBINSON, Associate Sphinx Editor.

ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Atlanta. Georgia Greetings, Brothers: It appears to me that Brother Burt Mayberry of Beta Lambda should receive a vote of thanks for his splendidly written article on vitalizing a Graduate Chapter program.

It is timely and one that can be followed by most chapters.

Eta Lambda in the process of "activizing" a program expects to reclaim every brother in the city. A combination of methods will be used with emphasis on projects that wil get and hold the interest of all.

The December meeting was held a t the beautiful home of Brother Dr. Chas. Johnson. Brothers Alexander Turrentine and their wives assisted Brother and Mrs Johnson in providing a very pleasant evening. Highlights of the meeting included a discussion of securing a frat house participation in a Pan-Hellenic Christmas dance and the decision to give a closed affair during the holidays Although the ram came down in torrents there were over twenty brothers present. Special mention should be made of the fact that Brother "Crude" McCoy braved thâ&#x201E;˘ in clement weather to be reclaimed.

The Harvest Moon Ball, sponsored by the N A A C P gave Atlanta a new technique in raising funds. Brother Frank Wood assisted in the selling of tickets for patrons who watched the entertainers do the Susie-Q-Truck a n d a Lindy-hop for prizes.

Christmas week brought with it numerous entertain merits. The Alphas of Atlanta outdid themselves in a c T aret party at the Club Royale. A spirit of conviviality pervaded the atmosphere. Beautiful women attractively gowned, men meticulously attired, soft lights and swing music with (a capital S) by Brother W. D Thomas' Troubadours was enough for the success of any partv not to mention other inducements.

The Pan-Hellenic dance was also successful with a move toward making it an annual affair.

The weather in Atlanta no doubt reminds one of the rainy season in Ethiopia, for there have been at least two weeks of steady rain. However, this did not dampen the ardor of nearly a thousand persons who crowded Big Bethel Church to hear Brother Marshall Shepard, member of the State Legislature of Pennsylvania, speak for the Emancipation Day celebration sponsored by the N. A. A. C. P. of which Brother Forrester Washington

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is President. Brother Shepard urged the audience to use the ballot and to remember that the problems of the Negro are essentially the same over the nation. He can be further remembered as the first Negro to open the National Democratic Convention with prayer. He is also accredited with causing a certain Southern Senator to "take a walk" from the convention.

Brother J. 0. Slade was the Forum speaker on the Pan-Hellenic program during the month of January. The topic for discussion v Spanish Crisis and Some Possible Results." As usual Brother Slade was in rare form.

Brother Fred Brooks has accepted a new job. He is in charge of the Ordinary Department of the Atlanta District of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company. Eta Lambda congratulates him.

In closing I suggest that Brother Andrew Lewis be observed in his 1937 Packard. He has recently been given the position of Commissioner in the local Boy Scout Council. Eta Lambda also congratulates him.

Fraternally yours, NELSON C. JACKSON, Editor to The Sphinx.

THETA-XI LAMBDA Chicago, Illinois The Chicago chapters are doing so much nowadays in a cooperative way, that it would be difficult to write the news of the chapters separately, for there would be a duplication. Some day in the near future, when your newly elected correspondent has- more time to compose an article about the Alphas in Chicago Land, he will give you the mside dope on the new fraternity house and its effects.

The Xmas season in Chicago was the most spirited, fraternally as well as otherwise, that we have had in years. The Alphas had a definite program outlined, and it was carried through most effectively. We have men in our Chicago chapters who stay awake nights thinking up things to keep the brothers interested and active.

Some of them thought up the Xmas program.

On the Saturday following Xmas day there was a Children's Party for the children of Alphas. My child being only eight months old was ineligible, so I was not there; but they tell me those kids had a picnic. On New Year's Eve there was an all night open house. Every one who went any place that night ended up at the Alpha house for breakfast. I wont tell you how good the breakfast was, nor how readily we sold out, but I will tell you that we have one of the best cooks you will find anywhere.

On the Saturday following New Year's Day, we had a bridge party for Alpha wives and sweethearts. These ladies play such an important part in keeping up the Alpha interest, that we could not help but include them in our holiday festivities. Bro. Nelson Woodley handled that affair flawlessly, and the unanimous opinion of our guests was that it was most enjoyable.

Now, breaking into the new year, I might say that we have started off with a bang. Last Saturday night, Jan. 16, 1937, Xi-Lambda initiated two men, Ford and Harris. You will hear more about these new men later.

After the initiation which was attended by more than sixty brothers, the first joint meeting of Theta and Xi-Lambda chapters was held. It was at this meeting that the officers for the ensuing year were installed.

The officers of Theta chapter are as follows: Dr. Leonidas Berry, Pres.; William Diffay, V. Pres.; Williams H. Childs, Secretary; Judge I. Jones, Treas.; Samuel Ev-

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ans, Cor. S e c ; Attorney Charles F. Lane, Editor to the Sphinx; Penrose E. Goodall, Historian; Atty. Thomas tlark, Chaplain, and Marcus A. Mahone, Sgt.-at-Arms.

The officers of Xi-Lambda are: Luther Peck, Pres.; "*, Win. R. Thompson, V. Pres.; Lawrence Young, Secretary; Dr. Henry Goss, Treas.; Dr. Augustus Charles, Cor. S e c ; Courtland Booker, Chaplain, and Warwick Card °zo, Sgt.-at-Arms.

The officers of Theta were installed by Atty. Ernest A. Green, a newly elected law maker to the Illinois State Legislature. Dr. Clarence Payne installed the officers of Xi-Lairibda. Dr. Payne's words of induction were in the form of a poem which he composed. It has been recalled that on numerous occasions he has used poetry to express ™» thoughts. After his installation verse, he was proclaimed the Poet Laureate of Alpha in Chicago. Another note of inspiration was sounded at this meeting upon the introduction of Bro. Leo Hansberry, a faculty member of Howard University History Department. Bro. Hansberry •s an anthropologist, and is studying this year at the Oriental Institute of the University of Chicago.

After the meeting, all of the brothers enjoyed the luncheon which had been prepared by the initiation committee.

Theta chapter has a large number of pledges this year.

Most of them are young fellows who are just starting in college. This is the first time we have had that type of Pledge club for a number of years. It is also interesting to note that a number of the Sphinx men are sons of °"r good brothers, such as Judge Albert George, Dr. James Lowell Hall, Dr. Clarence Payne, Frederick L. Parker, E. M. A. Chandler, and a few others whose names 1 do not have at my finger tips. With this type of situation coming to our knowledge, we will soon realize that A'pha Phi Alpha is a deep-rooted institution, built upon tradition and background, to be loved and cherished by generations to come.

ATTY. CHARLES F. LANE, Editor-to-Sphinx.

CHI LAMBDA CHAPTER Wilberforce. Ohio Greetings, Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha: No, Chi Lambda has not died! While we perhaps may he subjected to a (mild) rebuke for editorial recalcitrance, w e have been carrying the banner into many fields of activity. u On January 24, 1936, W. E. Johnson and J. T. Henry saw the Light." Also, during the past year Dr. D. Ornionde Walker, an enthusiastic and ardent educator and new p r e x y o f Wilberforce University, was added to the foster of illustrious Alpha men.

Brothers Richard Bennett, James R. Anderson and Herbert Pickens are transferring from Xi chapter to Chi Lambda.

The tenth anniversary of the establishment of Chi Lambda Chapter was celebrated last April in a formal banner, befitting real Alpha man; and all the Profs, and wives were out in their gay formal "Bib and Tucker."

Our illustiious president and Professor of Economics, •Dr. Milton S. J. Wright, was given an honorary Fellowship to Ohio State University, where he spent the summer pondering upon the workings of the Brain Trust, the economic Plight of the world and what have you? (I presume).

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Athletic Committee and Professor of Animal Husbandry, was a moving factor in the singular victories of the "Big " Green Wave" during the past season. Brother Lane is known for his indomitable will and push in all activities for the glorification of Alpha Phi Alpha and Wilberforce.

Chi Lambda boasts of having brothers in the following positions a t Wilberforce and vicinity: Bro. D. Ormonde Walker, President.

Bro. F. A. McGinnis, Dean of College of Liberal Arts.

Bro. R. 0. Dickerson, Registrar.

Bro. Geo. H. Valentine, Secretary-Treasurer.

Bro. W. E. Johnson, Supt. of Buildings and Grounds, of C. N. & I. Dept.

Bro. W. P. Welch, Supt. of General Maintenance.

Bro. Chas. S. Smith, Placement Director.

Bro. Milton S. J. Wright, Head of Department of Economics.

Bro. J. Aubrey Lane, Dept. of Animal Husbandry.

Bro. R. N. Pyrtle, Head of Dept. of Biology.

Bro. Jas. H. Robinson, Dept. of Social Administration.

Bro. Chas. Spivey, Asst. Dean, School of Theology.

Bro. L. C. Ridley, Professor of Philosophy.

Bro. H. H. Summers, Professor of Theology.

Bro. C. H. Johnson, Head of Art Department.

Bro. C. C. Jenkins, Supt, N. C. & I. Dept.

Bro. J. T. Henry, Department of Geography.

Bro. James Bradford, Industrial Education, East High School, Xenia, O. Bro. James Few, Associate in Commerce.

Bro. Richard Bennett, Assistant, East High School, Xenia, O. Bro. Herbert Pickens, Art Dept., East High School, Xenia, 0.

Bro. J. R. Anderson, Department of Vocations.

We are striving toward a complete collection of delinquent taxes and dues, thus reinforcing Chi Lambda's relationship to the General Organization.

Plans are now being made to entertain Theta Lambda Chapter at an early date.

The following are the officers for the new year: M. S. J. Wright, President.

C. C. Jenkins, Vice-President.

R. 0. Dickerson, Secretary.

Chas. S. Smith, Treasurer.

J. T. Henry, Associate Editor to Sphinx.

BETA ALPHA LAMBDA Jersey City, N. Y. Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha: The Charter Brothers of Beta Alpha Lambda have a crumb of consolation in the thought that those who blow the bellows of commotion and strife are not affiliated with our new chapter. We are very fortunate in having ten of the finest brothers within the bonds of Alpha Phi Alpha willing and determined to better serve and more efficiently further the great work of our Fraternity. The outlook is in the highest degree very encouraging.

Our meetings are both social and serious. The membership dues are $5 annually. Once every month we meet at the Charming Inn and roadhouse—"Harlem-on-the-Hudson." It is a rendezvous of scenic beauty, serving excellent food, sweet music and the choicest of imported and domestic wines. At each meeting the Chapter has as its guest some outstanding personality in the field of Business, Literature, Art or the Sciences.

Tentative plans include the studying of that fine report

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by Brother Logan, National Director of Education. It is a masterly effort in the right direction—deserving our highest approval. It gives us a clear and vigorous presentation of the whole web of color prejudice in the many Government projects.

Prom this data and in the words of Brother Murray (a Jewel) "Service Above Self"—We intend to align our Chapter with the National Organization in a united effort and a greater strength as the perpetual champion of Justice and Fair Play, as well as the perpetual scourge of race prejudice, corrupt politics and the many other racial and economic avenues of robbery as they now affect our group.

We as a Chapter and you as a National Organization, all Graduates of that Great University of Difficulty must give ourselves to that greater and newer task of' help.ng, serving and sacrificing with less dancing and dining in this, ours, the first and greatest of all Negro Fraternities—Alpha Phi Alpha.

Officers for 1937: President-Brother W. Harold Branch, M. D., 190 Duncan Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Secretary-Brother Robert Frazier, 72% Jewett Ave Jersey City, N. J. Signed: Brother R. L. Martin, Associate Editor of the sphinx.

ETA CHAPTER N e w York, N. Y. Dear Brother Editor: n , ' ? e v b r 0 , t h e r S ° f E U a r e r a t h e r h a PPy i n announcing that the former Sphinx Club, F. Dabney, H. Oliver P Will, D. Carrington, J. Walden and R. Ross, are now duly orientated brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha.

Last month, brother Leon Bryan was installed as President of Eta Chapter in recognition of his untiring efforts m Alpha Phi Alpha. Other men installed to ensure the safe Passage of the good ship Eta, are: Theodore R. RutW g e Vice President; Edward N. Byas, Secretary; James t a r ? Vied n T ; ^ ^ C°leman' Financial S a lary, Fred D. Atwater, Sergeant-at-Arms; Mowbrey O Riley Associate Editor; Moses A. Bryant, Chaplain and J. Coleman Williams, Basketball Manager Alpha Phi Alpha men of both the Graduate and Undergraduate Chapters of New York City iook forward at S , Smok Y 1 ^ T ^ t i m e W h 6 n t h e * h o l d ^ e i r annua Smoker dunng February. At that time the members of the newly organized Sphinx Club will be in a t t e n d a n t to lend whatever aid that they may, and to m a k t h e a c YorkCiS

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Now that the spirit of Christmas and the exhilaration of New Year's has sped by, may Eta extend o ts many brothers felicitations and a hope of a successfu con vention m New Orleans this year.

Fraternally yours, MOWBREY O. RILEY, Associate Editor, Eta Chapter.

OMICRON CHAPTER Pittsburgh, Pa. Greetings, Alpha Brothers: Omicron is more than happy to extend a heartfelt wish for the success of the brothers in fraternal bond for the New Year. The spirit of Saint Nicholas was indeed kind

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to Omicron in that he dealt out an equal measure of good cheer, health and happiness to each one of our brothers.

As a surprise, he planned a somewhat impromptu reunion which was reminiscent of the golden era of fraternal prosperity. With Yuletide spirit, we were only too happy to welcome our past president and his charming wife from Jefferson City, Mo., Dr. Walter R. Talbot, of Lincoln University. Looking hale and hearty from his duties as "pedagogical dispensator," he still demonstrated that the ole spiri< still burns within. So sorry that he had to return before the holiday season ended.

Likewise Brother Herman Branson, with a self-imposed leave of absence from his academic assault on the finer implications of graduate physics, came over from Cincinnati to enjoy the fellowship and spirit of his former classmates and brothers. His pursuance of the highest academic degree, as a gradate fellow has not dimmed his eye for beauty nor dulled his subtle wit.

Brother Lawrence Marshall added to the reunion number by returning from New York where he has been studying for the ministry with that personality smile and goodwill toward all. Amidst all the gayety, handshaking and social affiliations of the vacation days, we were interrupted by the appearance of our two future exponents of Hippocrates' ere«d, Brothers Arvel Fleming and Robert Phillips, who have been waging a relentless campaign against the rigors of Howard University Medical School. From all appearances and reports we are confident that they will be returned the winner.

Not to be outdone by his brothers in the academic and fraternal bond, Brother Robert Rucker, our debonair ambassador to all maidens' hearts, insisted on making his well known "pop" calls, leaving shattered hearts in his wake. Brother Rucker, the recipient of a scholarship a t Howard University Law School, appeared trim and fit and gives evidence that Taney, Marshall, Marbury vs.

Madison hold no teirors for him.

Brother Cecil Poole, home from the University of Michigan Law School for the holidays, extended the felicitations and best wishes of Eta chapter to the brothers of th« iron and steel city.

At the university of Pittsburgh, Brother G. Williams McKinney of Beta Chapter, who is doing work for the Master's Degree in political science, is lining up a baffling offensive for our academic Rose Bowl (mid-semester exams.) Likewise Brother Howard Jordan, Henry McCullough, Arthur Wall and Frank Bolden have gone into a huddle to see if the ole pass play from A or B formation will draw the profs in close for a little tete-a-tete ala book. Brother Felix K. Gobble, our present scholarship student in the Law School, is busy with torts, crime, contracts, and courtroom decorum, and is our authority on parliamentary discipline.

Brother Malvin Goode still takes time from his duties as juvenile court probation officer to give us the verbal pearls of wisdom as a result of the years of his fraternal experience which the present youthful brothers cannot do without.

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Omicron Chapter continues on with no regrets of the past and no fears for the future. We are united in the bond, cannot hope to add to that light of our founding

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brothers but we can intensify its brilliance by hard work, sacrifice and cooperative spirit in our endeavors that Alpha may be through thee, first, always. Omicron again says Happy New Year and adieu.

Fraternally, FRANK E. BOLDEN, Associate Editor.

ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER Louisville, Kentucky Alpha Lambda re-elected the same officers for 1937.

Our president, Brother P. 0 . Sweeney, was also elected president of the local branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.

Brother Frank L. Stanley, editor of the Louisville Defender, was elected president of the Mid-Western Athletic Association in their recent meeting at Nashville.

Alpha Lambda Chapter played a very important part in making it pleasant for the A. K. A. Boule during its meeting here last December.

Brother H. E. Hall is president of the Mammoth Life Insurance Company. He announced in a recent stockholders' meeting that his company would declare a t once a dividend.

Brother Frank Madison Reid who was transferred to St. Paul A. M. E. Church, at St. Louis, Mo., spent a few days in our city during the holidays.

Wilson Ballard, a charter member of Alpha Lambda, is the school dentist in Louisville. It was Brother Ballard who accompanied the late Colonel Young to Liberia with the rank of Major.

Brother G. H. Reid, who enjoys a large medical practice, is the Superintendent of the Quinn Chapel A. M. E. bunday School.

Brother Orville Ballard is the Medical Director at the Jefferson County Tuberculosis Hospital.

LEE L. BROWN.

ALPHA MU LAMBDA CHAPTER Knoxville. T e n n e s s e e To Brothers In Alpha Phi Alpha, Greetings: Well, Alpha Mu Lambda started off with a bang this year, with our own Brother C. A. Cowan giving himselt a brand new bride for a Christmas present. He really did himself proud.

We hope that she will be as proud of Brother Carl as w e in Alpha Alpha Mu Lambda are, inasmuch as we know what fine qualities he has.

Of course, after seeing the young lady in person, we are left in no doubt whatever but that he is contented.

In our last meeting we held the installation of officers with Brother N. A. Henderson holding the reins for the Present year. For his inaugural address, Brother Henderson said exactly nothing. This was expected, because Brother "Napie" is a guy who does things and lets them speak for themselves.

Brother Henderson, as you know, has just returned to us after a year's sojourn at New York University and Bellevue Hospital, having received a fellowship from the Rosenwald Foundation to study there in 1935.

Incidentally, by the looks of Brother "Napie's" office, which is a first class one, I should say that he brought the proverbial towel away with him, not to mention the silver.

The other officers for this year are: Brothers M. D.

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Senter, vice president; Darby Erwin, secretary; J. I. Seals, financial secretary; C. A. Cowan, treasurer; Leonard Jackson, chaplain; and your humble servant, scribe.

Brother J. Herman Daves, who is "the professor" of sociology at Knoxville, is studying at the University of Wisconsin and will doctorate this year. He also has a Rosenwald Fellowship. He is a very brilliant young man and to prove it I shall say that when an organization has supplied all other applicants with Fellowships they always seem to give him those remaining just to keep him busy.

Well, this is all for the time, and Alpha Mu Lambda wishes'for all the chapters in Alpha Phi Alpha success.

Fraternally yours, OTTIS T. HOGUE, Associate Editor.

N o te-â&#x20AC;&#x201D;On December 24, 1936, Brother Attorney Carl A Cowan was joined in marriage to Miss Esther Brown.

They are making their home with the parents of the bridegroom.

UPSILON LAMBDA CHAPTER Jacksonville, Florida January 30, 1937.

Brothers of Alpha: The song is ended, but the melody lingers on! Speaking specifically, the Orange Blossom Ceremonial is now history but such history as will not soon be forgotten.

On the night of December 4, Pledge Brothers Gregory Shade, William Thomas, Alphonso Greene, and J. betn Hill eagerly(?) crossed the "burning sands" for the privilege and honor of entering the sanctum sanctorum of Alpha Phi Alpha. The neophytes are splendid additions to the ranks of fraternalism, and each one is making a name for himself in his respective field.

The new brothers were proudly displayed to the chapter's guests the following evening at the Orange Blossom Ball The affair was graced by the presence of Miss Etta Moten, charming star of stage screen and radio, who was presented in recital at Edward Waters College on the night of December 4. The chapter was signally honored with the presence of Brother Charles W Greene, southern vice-president, and Brother Joseph H. B. Evans, national secretary.

Miss Moten and Brothers Greene and Evans were also present in the morning at the luncheon tendered by the brothers to the Ladies' Auxiliary whose members acted as hostesses to the visiting brothers and their families and friends. The auxiliary was comprised of the following ladies- Mrs. Theodore Christopher, Mrs. Capers Bradham, Mrs Robert Butler, Mrs. William Morris, Mrs. James Greene Mrs. Altamese Young, Mrs. J. P. Patterson, Miss Rubye'Gordon, Miss Melba Brookins, and Miss Luther Wilson. , ., .

At the first meeting in January, the new president, Brother C. S. Long, Jr., and his cabinet took over the reins of government. The cabinet is composed of Theodore Christopher, vice president; Alfred Farrell, recording secretary and editor to the Sphinx; Charles Furlow, corresponding secretary; Robert Butler, treasurer; Capers Bradham, chaplain; and J. Emile Bush, sergeant-at-arms. With the coming of a New Year, it is customary to make resolutions whxh, like promises and commandments, are always broken. The brothers of Upsilon Lambda have wisely decided to let their actions speak louder than their words.

The first official act of the new administration was to

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give its stamp of approval to Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, which held, its first southern regional convention in Jacksonville January 15-17. The chapter gave a dinner Saturday, January 16, in true Alpha style to the sorority in the dining hall of Edward Waters College, of which institution Brother Long is president. Various committees are being formed by Brother Long to aid in putting over a program which he hopes will be the most effective in the history of the chapter.

The roster of the chapter is as follows: Brothers C. C. Beverly, Capers Bradham, J. Emile Bush, Robert Butler, Theodore Christopher, James Colston, Wilbur Davis, George DeCoursay, Alfred Farrell, Charles Furlow, Robert Gordon, Alphonso Greene, Charles Greene, H. James Greene, Sylvester Hankins, J. Seth Hill, Charles James, C. S. Long, Jr., William Morris, Ulysses Nixon, J. P. Patterson, R. P. Greer, Gregory Shade, Philip Sunday, Jesse Terry, Theodore Thomas, William Thomas, and Cornelius Thompson. Keep an eye on us!

Fraternally yours, ALFRED FARRELL, Associate Editor to The Sphinx.

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA Bluefield, West V a .

Greetings, Brothers, Alpha Zeta Lambda Chapter held it's first meeting of the year at Bluefield State Teacher's College located in Bluefield, West Va. There is an established custom to alternate the meetings between the towns of Kimball and Bluefield as the Chapter members are about equally divided in that respe=t. Twenty seven miles of mountain driving doesn't seem like much of an obstacle, but try it sometime in rain, snow, fog, and hail. It's the last word in thrills. So much for that explanation.

The meeting was called in the usual manner, but there was a degree of secrecy that was shared by all members except one. The same routine procedure for business was carried out including a motion for adjournment. We have two designated Chapter "Chefs" whose business it is to prepare or see to the preparation of a light repast after each and every meeting. These two Brothers being, E. W. Brown, our efficient Secretary, and D. F. Dunlap, a Brother of long standing in the Chapter and teacher of Chemistry at Bluefield State Teachers College. Now we all know Professor Dunlap to be a man of grim determination. When his mind is made up on any particular point, he's like the Rock of Gibralterâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;immovable. He has threatened on numerous occasions to go on strike because of the fact that he could find no one to succeed him as the "Chef" when the Chapter meets at Bluefield. On this night, he served notice of his resignation and the absence of the usual repast. The Brothers all took it good naturedly and proceeded to go over to the North Side to Brother Kingslows Drug Store. In all this time the Brothers had been acting parts given under written instruction. The deception was perfect.

In the meantime, the Brothers ascended the steps leading to the home of Brother Dr. Kingslow. Mrs. Kingslow aided by the wives of several Brothers had prepared a sumptious dinner in honor of our surprised Brother and guest, H. L. Dickerson, newly appointed President of Bluefield State Teacher's College.

Brother H. L. Dickerson is a man that usually sees a long way, that is considered wide awake, alert to every

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movement, for and against. This one time he was caught napping, but to his advantage and pleasant surprise. He was the guest, a worthy one, of his Brothers located iÂŤ the coal fields. He has patiently waited for his chance in life and it came in the field which he had chosen as his life's work. He received the appointment as President of Bluefield State Teacher's College because he was more than qualified; because he understood young men and young women; because he was sincere in his efforts and dependable; because he cooperates and receives it wholeheartedly; because through his program the State College would be placed on a higher plane and have that level maintained; because he has the entire support of the community in which he resides.

Brother Dickerson was given the place of honor at the head of the center table at which also sat the newly elected officers for the ensuing year. The menu was as follows; Tomato Cocktail, Turkey, Oyster dressing, mashed potatoes, onions with cream sauce, olives, pickles, celery, sweet potato pie, hot coffee, green peas, cranberry sauce, mints and nuts. Well prepared and served by Mesdames Kingslow, Matney, Higgenbotham, Rogers, Howard and Miss Althea Allen. The beautifully decorated tables won the favor of the Brothers from the start.

After the dinner, cigars and cigarettes were served and the Brothers retired to the living room where twelve of their number made two minute talks on subjects given them for development. The talks were enlightening and to the point bearing on the Fraternity and it's symbols.

Capably handled by all participants.

Hearty appreciation for the honor bestowed on him by the Brothers was expressed by Brother Dickerson. A useful gift in the form of a desk fountain pen set was presented to Brother Dickerson from the Chapter by Hiother Dr. Kingslow. It was a full evening for Bluefield State College's newly appointed President and he enjoyed every moment.

Present at the same time was another Brother that received an appointment under the new College Administration. Efficiency is the watchword and because of it, Brother W. C. Matney, Professor of Economics and Business, was appointed Dean of the College shortly after Brother Dickerson took office. He has had much success in the administrative field and bids to make the most of his new office and keeping pace with his chief. To both of them we wish them the best of everything and giving them our unselfish aid and cooperation.

Alpha Zeta Lambda plans a series of community activities to foster better understanding between fraternities and town folk. The renewing of athletic rivalries in season such as handball, basketball, softball, social entertainment, and educational programes. These projects are now in the hands of a committee appointed for the purpose of developing these programes.

Brother P. G. Howard, Kingslow, Higgenbotham, Rogers and Murray accompanied Brother H. L. Dickerson to Charleston where they met the State Board of Control which recommends appropriations for State Institutions.

It is the firm hope that the appropriation asked for by Brother Dickerson will go through uncut as the needs of the State College at Bluefield are many and deserving.

Brothers present at the last meeting and the dinner were the following: T. S. Branch, E. W. Brown, L. H. McClennahan, C. A. Rogers, J. II. Franklin, P. R. Higgenbotham, H. L. Dickerson, G. C. Kingslow, P. G. Howard,

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Active Members of Beta Upsilon Chapter, Alabama State—Left to right, (kneeling)—Brothers B:oker B'oi,-, Thomas Johnson, Jomes McCorvey, Charles Bottle, Alpheus Perry, Joe McGbthan; (Standing)—Brothers Theodore Smiley, Allen Gooden, George Bell, Waymon Matherson, Elisha James, Eddie Mitchell, and Augustus Dickinson.

BETA UPSILON CHAPTER A l a b a m a State College Dear Brothers: With the installment of our new officers for 1937 and nder the leadership of our very competent President, rother Eddie L. Mitchell, we have launched a vigorous Program of activity for this school year. We intend to "lake the Beta Upsilon Chapter the most progressive in the South.

Three meetings have been held since the installment the officers and have thus far been well attended with s p i n t of cooperation dominating. Various programs and "e annual affair were planned for the year.

On January 13, 1937, the Beta Upsilon Chapter was

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- C. Spenser, W. C. Matney, S. Collins, S. A. Calhoun, D- F . Dunlap, J. A. Shelton, J. E. Martin, H. S. Jones, D. T. Murray.

To all Brothers, Alpha Zeta Lambda sends greetings a *id best wishes for the New Year.

DR. D. T. MURRAY, Chapter Editor

graciously entertained by Brothers Augustus Dickerson, Allen C. Gooden, Douglas D. Bethune, and Thomas E. Johnson. These are the occupants of Room 29 of Trengolm Hall. This is the only Room on the campus 100% Alpha.

During the evening there were various activities consisting of card-playing, songs, discussions, etc. Following these various activities, a delicious luncheon was served.

This luncheon consisted of delicious cakes, hot chocolate, sandwiches, candies, peanuts, and other delicacies. At 11:45 all pi-esent retired to their respective rooms. On January 18th, another of these enjoyable eves was made possible by the cooperation of Brothers Wayman Matherson, Joe L. McGlothan, Willis Wright, and Lewis Simpson.

On January 15, 1937 a very unique program was presented in chapel by the Chapter. (Enclosed find copies of the program).

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BETA THETA CHAPTER Bluefield State College Hello, Good Brothers of Alphadom: That is a greeting from Good Ole Beta Theta at B'uefield State Teachers College. Beta Theta hopes it is not too late in wishing every Brother of Alpha Phi Alpha a Happy and a very Prosperous New Year. Brothers of Beta Theta also wish the General Organization of Alpha Phi Alpha a more suc.e s.'ul year than in 1936. Beta Theta has already begun the year with a bang. On December 22nd she added unto herself three Brothers who have proved themselves to be real men. They are Neophytes Robert Edward Moose, Harry Nelson Jones, Jr. and LeRoy Banks Allen. Neophyte Moose is a letterman on the football squad, playing guard; Brother Jones is prominent in the Art Department of the ins i ution; while Neophyte Allen is a twj-year member of the Varsity Debating Team and a «B" plus student, speaking ac demca ly.

Beta Theta plans a very elaborate Anniversary Banquet for March 5th; she will be five years old on that day and a I intend to make it a memorable event in the lives of all attending. Alpha Zeta, our other undergraduate chapter in the State of West Virginia, will be cordially invite 1 as well as members of the General Organization.

The Alpha men out for the basketball squad are: Brothers Flippen, Robert Moose, Robert Gunn and a host of the members of the Sphinx Club. Of the thirteen football players receiving letters, five of them were Good Brothers of AOA. They are: Brothers Moose, Gunn, Perry, Flippen and Johnson. Brothers Flippen and Johnson being two of the four seniors singing their Swan Songs for B. S. T. C. on the gridiron received gold footbals embossed. Brother Flippen had the signal honor of being captain the past season.

The Educational Program to be sponsored by BO in the spring of this year will be the greatest ever. Brothers will be sent to every high school in Mercer, McDowell, Mingo and Raleigh Counties which covers approximately one third of the Negro High Schools of West Virgin! i The various committees of AOA will be requested for materials to be used in this canvass. We have a number of capable Brothers ready and willing to help carry this program to the heights.

Our spring Prom to be held in the College Auditorium promises to be the most gala social affair of the current year P ans are going forward and all are working wholeheartedly and with zealous ambition to make this affair all that is expected of it. More will be said later.

Well, that's all folks until next time, but if you're ever

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awake and bubbling over with southern hospitality.

Fraternally and sincerely JOSEPH W. PERRY, Associate Editor To Sphinx P. S.—All Brothers in AOA » . ;„„•.. j * ^ e lnv t> i. ii A •, ited to Our Annual Prom, ten bells, April 8th ™'

BETA KAPPA CHAPTER Langston University Greetings Brothers: The new year was opened with higher aims than ever before. One of the main points of our program is the mem-

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bership drive. It is the purpose of each and every brother of Beta Kappa to make this one of the greatest drives that has ever been on our program.

Brother Henry Parker has received each brother's address in the state, who has been connected with this chapter a t one time or the other. It is our desire to have all brothers who have not been financial with the Organization, to become financial once more into the bond and come back.

Every brother who was heard from sent his desire to be back once more and help carry on the works of Alpha Phi Alpha. We have the confidence in our brothers that, possibly no other chapter has. We are sure that these brothers will do their best to be financial within the next ten days.

The work and assistance of our Faculty brothers here on our campus is remarkable. In as much as we have so many here on our campus, it would be hard to explain the many and (iiverse things they are doing in the way of advancement. But I would like to mention one. Brother Eugene J. Brown, director of Art, h i s been trying to do his very best to establish that cultural feeling in our students and art loving people by presenting in his Thumb Tack Art Gallery, the works of our most noted brushmen.

At present, we have on display, the works of Brother Allen Freelon of Philadelphia. The Exhibition has created qui e an interest over the state among both our group and the other.

Then there are the remaining brothers who are doing their bit in an administrative way in helping advance the students and create a cultural atmosphere that heretofore has not been felt.

Graduate Brothers who are instructors are as follows: Brothers James E. Taylor, Jr. and Cortez R. H a m i l t o n Biological Science; J. J. Seabrood, Jr., Business Administration; A. Washington, Register; George P. Benjamin, Director of Music and Band; Robert F. Short, Mechanical Industry; and Kenneth Jones, Secretary to President.

With the newly elected off cers of Beta Kappa Chapter in cffice, they promise to make greater strides in the way of advancement.

The newly elected officers are as follows: Paul L. Strong, Pres'dent; Lawrence S. Lackey, VicePresident; James E. McCann, Secretary; Henry W. Elliott, Treasurer; Cortez E. Cox, Ass., Secretary; Henry L. Parker, Associate Editor of Sphinx; Theodore R. Person, Histonan; Arthur G. Johnson, Sergeant of Arms; and Elmer C. Jackson, Chaplain.

Fraternally yours, HENRY L. PARKER, Associate Editor to Sphinx.

BETA RHO CHAPTER S h a w University RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA— Greetings Brothers: Since the establishment of Alpha Phi Alpha at Shaw University the members of Beta Rho are taking a more active part in the College life of the Campus. We fully realize our responsibility in being the Charter members of Beta Rho. All the brothers are becoming more and more aware of the true and deeper meaning of Alpha Phi Alpha and it is hoped that through our efforts we will

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inject into the College a finer manhood as scholars, athletes and social mixers. , Brother Moses Newsome, one of our theology members, has accepted the call of the Ahoskie Bapt. Church in Ahoskie, N. C. on the topic of "The Challenge To Be A Scholar", Brother Newsome made a very inspiring speech in Chapel.

Benjamin Collier, President of Beta Rho and Varsity Center for three years, has been elected captain of the 1937 football team, and during his three years of C. I. A. A. competition ha^ proved himself worthy and fully capable of leading the 'Bear Pack' to a very successful season.

Brother Collier hails from Rahway, N. J. Brothers E. Murphv, President of the local chapter ol the N. A. A. C. P. at Shaw University, and Claude Trotter, President of the SDciology Club, were members of a party which toured Eastern North Carolina in the behalf of the Share Croppers' Union.

Brother J. H. B. Evans, General Secretary, paid us a brief informal visit while on his returning trip to Washington.

Six promising men were initiated into Sphinxdom on Jan. 19. Each member was on hand to be sure that these men were made fully aware of the significance of Sphinxdom and the qualities they must possess to cross the burning sands. Those initiated into the charter Sphinx UUD of Beta Rho includes: Arthur Lewis of Phila., Pies dent; Leon Riddick of Powellsvllle, N. C , Vice President; Harvey Freeman of Richmond, Va., Secretary; Clauie Go an ol Newark, N. J., Treasurer; John White of Windsor, N. »-, Sergeant-at-arms; and Charles Howard of Cape May, N. J-, Chairman of the program and social committees.

The Brothers of Beta Rho are striving to keep high the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Fraternally yours, GEORGE D. MARSHALL, Associate Editor to the Sphinx.

UPSILON CHAPTER K a n s a s University LAWRENCE, KANSAS Greetings to Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:— Upsilon celebrated her 19th Anniversary with a formal Cedric McCeary, DeWitt Williams on December 17th last.

Brothers Frances Herndon, M. La Grande Abernathy, Edward Bruce, Byron Mason, E. Ewing, Thu'man Fletcher, Cordell Norman, Ezra Greer made the trip to Kinsas State Teachers Colle-e at Pittsburgh, Kansas to initiate the new brothers. Upsilon through her new expansion Plan has branches at our State Schools a t Manhattan and Pittsburgh.

Upsilon celebrated her 19th Anniversary with a formal banquet given in the beautiful dining room of the Memorial Union on the campus of the Universary of Kansas.

Covers were laid for 50 brothers, including alumni and members of Beta Lambda. Among those present were Brothers Attorney Elmer Jackscn, Thomas Jackson, Herman Jones, and K. Fredrick Smith. Visitin- brothers from Beta Lambda included Dr. Emmit Wahls, Dr. "Red" Wilson and J. R. Lillard. Lloyd Mobeily, one of our new brothers from Kansas State College, represented that branch of Upsilon.

Mid-western Regional Director J. R. Lillard gave the

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principle address of the evening. Short talks were given by several brothers among the guests.

Upsilon wishes to thank, through this med.um, those chapters and brothers who sent the many Christmas ^ T e n t S v e plans have been made for a formal dinner dance to be given February 19th in the balroom of the Memorial Union. This promises to be the social event of the school year. Only members of Upsilon and their dates will be present.

Our basketball team has games scheduled with Alpha P s i at Jefferson City, Mo., Summer Junior Col ege of Kansas Citv, Kansas, Mu Chapter, of Kappa Alpha Psi, and several other teams of the surrounding t e r tory.

Altho no games have been played as yet, our boys show prospect of a winning season.

Great honor was bestowed upon Upsilon and Alpha Phi Alpha when Brothers Arthur Pullman and Charles Shepard were elected to Phi Sigma, national honorary Biological Fraternity.

Fraternally yours, WILLIAM S. SPEARMAN, Assistant Editor to the Sphinx. .

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BETA EPSILON CHAPTER A. & T. Collsge Greetings, Brothers in Alpha Phi Ahha:— Beta Epsilon is having a very successful - h o o l year on the campus. Brothers McHenry Norman and J. Cirt GiU, J r we™e successful in getting over one hundred stud nts to the polls to register and vote in the recent pres.dent.al ele

We 0n a re glad to have our two brothers, Stanford McKethan of New York and Carl Hines of the University ff Michigan back with us again after being away for two years The chapter boasts of having a membership of eleven old members and two new ones who were carefully gu-ded across the sands Jan. 16, 1987 These two members are Carl Johnson and Robert McDowell.

B e i Epsilon wishes every chapter a very happy and successful school year.

Yours fraternally, J. CIRT GILL, JR. Chapter Secretary.

BETA XI CHAPTER LeMoyne

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MEMPHIS, T E N N E S S E E ^ e U X l X p T w i s h e s to apologize for not appearing in the last issue of the Sphinx. Altho we were silent, we have by no means been idle. With election of officers just over, we plan to do bigger and better things this year on Z c a m r u s Our officers a r e : - H e n r y Ryan, president, ™ Z Snearman vice president; Charles Spearman, seer t a r y f c h ™ h e r RouVac, secretary; Jesse Wmiams treasurer Walter B. Bonner, sergeant-at- ? .rm,; Robert H Lee Chaplain; Walter P. Guy, editor to the Sph.nx.

Already we have started making plans for Education foi S z e n s h i p and Go to High School, Go to College Camp a i g n W e expect to make this Campaign the best in the history of the history of the chapter.

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As we review the past football season, we find that two of our brothers made All-American this year and two made All-Southern. These brothers must be recommended for the great work that they did for dear ole LeMoyne. They are Brothers Spearman and Roulhac. By the way these brothers play basketball along with Brothers Ryan, who is incidentally playing his last season for LeMoyne.

Getting back to other activities, we just initiated two neophytes who will be a bulwark of strength to our chapter. They are Brothers Richard Green and Harvey Williams. They are still trying to recover from the initiation.

Just here we are in the midst of semester exams and you should sea the brothers getting together. It makes one feel very good to know you have a brother to study with and work the problems out together. Ah! that brotherly spirit—what could be better? Brother Ryan is doing a fine piece of work on the campus. As you may know he is a foreign language major and while the Spanish Professor was ill, he took over his classes and I must say did a fine job of it.

Well, brothers, I must leave you, there is work to be done. Till we meet again, I am, Yours fraternally, CHRISTOPHER ROULHAC, Chapter Secretary

NU LAMBDA CHAPTER Virginia State College Nu Lambda extends new year greetings to each member of Alpha Phi Alpha. Here at Virginia State College we are very enthusiastic over the building program of the college. There will be four new buildings constructed en the campus namely a trade building, an administration building, a library, and a science hall. Work has been started on the new trade building and the old trade building is being razed. At an early date old Virginia Hall which at one time housed the college in its entirety will be razed in order that its ground space may be used for new build.ngs.

These new buildings will bring the value of the physic T ^ » ' V J l ' g i n i a S t a t e C o l I e g e t 0 t w o m i l l i ° " dollars In 1914 Brother John M. Gandy accepted tthe presidency of Virginia Normal and Industrial Institute, a <chool of high school standard with a physical plant consisting of three buildings. Brother Gandy has built that high school into Virginia State College and "A" grade college with a physical plant worth two million dollars.

Nu Lambda has been a potent factor in making the Virginia State College Lean Fur.d available to the student body. In the near future they plan to make another contribution to this Loan Fund. Nu Lambda plans to take out membership in tha N. A. A. C. P. Nu Lambda bemcans the loss of one of its most prominent members Rev. E. E. Miller. Rev. Miller was pastor of the St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Petersburg, Virginia. He was also the Dean of the Payne Divinity School in Petersburg. The community counts brother Miller's death among its greatest losses for the year 1936.

C. H. TOWNES, JR., Editor to the Sphinx, Box 193, Virginia State College.

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MU LAMBDA CHAPTER Washington, D. C. CHAPTER ACTIVITIES— New officers of the chapter for 1937 include the following: President, Brother James Browning; vice president, Brother Emory Smith; secretary, Brother Charles Gandy; treasurer, Brother C. Thurston Ferebee; Sphinx reporter, George B. Murphy, Jr. Brother Frank Jones, on the staff of Freedmen's Hospital, was recently elected to membership on the American Board of Urologists.

Brother James Browning was recently appointed history professor at Washington's Miner Teachers' College.

Brother W. N. Rivers, professor of Romance Languages at Miner Teachers' College, is co-author of a recent translation of Dumas* famous novel, "Georges."

Brother Charles Florence, president of Lincoln University, Mo., addressed the chapter recently. He was a delegate to National Youth Administration Conference called in Washington by Mary McCleod Bethune.

Brothers in the chapter are devoting a good bit of time to a series of activites planned for the late winter and early spring in an effort to raise funds for making payments on the fraternity house.

GEORGE G. MURPHY.

BETA BETA CHAPTER Nebraska University Greetings to all Brothers: In our regular meetings preceding and immediately following the Christmas holidays, we have begun our plans for spring activities. We are pleased to have in our midst Brother Eldridge Leonard originally a member of Alpha Zeta Chapter at West Virginia State College who is to be with us during the ensuing semester. several of the Brothers and pledges, Merle Merriford, Theodore Williams, Horace Marshall, Alvin Wilkes, and Herbert Witt passed the holidays in Kansas City. They seemed of one accord on the fact that it's a good town and an Alpha town.

Our Brothers in Omaha have already begun planning for an Alpha Spring Formal. We're going to make it the pleasant, well-conducted affair that is characteristic of Alpha.

We are pleased to make known that one of our pledges, Herbert Witt of Saint Louis, Mo., is a candidate for Freshman basketball and has received favorable comment in that capacity.

Fraternally, MERLE HERRIFORD, Editor of the Sphinx.

BETA TAU CHAPTER Xavier University NEW ORLEANS, L O U I S I A N A THE CONVENTION'S CRESENT CITY— Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha: Most of the activity and enthusiasm of our chapter i3 centered around the 1937 convention. Committees are buz-

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zing and brains are working overtime in an effort to provide ways and means to welcome our brothers to New Orleans in a manner fitting the Alpha dignity and the Alpha rapacity-er-capacity for pleasure.

The high light of our season thus far has been the joint meeting of Surma Lambda and Beta Tau chapters to hear the reports of the convention committees. General secretary, Brother Evans, was present to install the officers of both chapters and to give very constructive suggestions concerning convention activities.

Brother G. O. Wright, charter member and secretary of °ur chapter, decided that there was something wrong with the world as it stood and collaberated with a very good "'lend of his in an effort to change the future perspective.

He turned Benedict Dec. 29th. We know that his experiment will meet with the approval of the goddess of good fortune, we hope.

And by the way, how did our good brothers enjoy the exhibition of Brother N. Rousseve in the Da'Ias Exposition ? Wc could't be there ourselves but we hear his praise spoken everywhere.

The Sphinx Club entertained the Iviette Group at a ance in Xavier University's auditorium in December. And didn't they look happy, though. S'shame. Prominent in the sphinx are Robert Pie> rge Webber, Warren Llado, Albert Bloom, Marshal Bennett, James Brown, Walter Modal and George Hamilton.

Keep your eyes on New Orleans and save your pennies tor those SUNNY DAYS in December in the city of a thousand joys.

JAMES H. TAYLOR, Associate Editor to the Sphinx.

THETA LAMBDA CHAPTER _, Dayton, Ohio " e a r Brothers: Theta Lambda Chapter extends heartiest greetings to the great brotherhood of Alpha Phi Alpha. ° n ])< 14, 1936 members of our chapter to the number of twenty-five met in the home of Dr. C. Rich rd Price for tha annual eloition of officers and to be feted b y those of our brothers who are engaged in the teaching Profession. *"hia was an enthusiastic gathering, the number of active members was increased and many others expressed their intention of becoming fimncial in order that the chapter might carry on in true Alpha fashion. We are determined to reclaim a large majority of our delinquent brothers before the y e i r is past but will put forth every effort to brir:g in every member of the fold who resides J» this community. There cannot be contententment with T he Ninety and Nine" while one is still without.

Our newly elected officers are: C. R. p r i c e i p r c s i ( i ( . n t ; Lloyd Phillips, Vice President; £• A. Rose, Treasurer; T. C. Carter, Sicretiry; Jas. M. fierce, Associate Editor to Sphinx; Robt. Rice, Sergeanta t-Arms; Lansing Moore, Director of Edu?ational Activities. n

Fraternally yours, JAS. M. PIERCE.

ALPHA PHI CHAPTER Clark University The voice of Alpha Phi speaks again after a long period of silence, yet the torch of Alpha Phi Alpha has been held

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high. The chapter is attempting to hold Alpha Phi Alpha up in scholarship in future as well as Alpha Phi Chapter has made history in scholarship a t Clark University in the past.

Our Brothers are outstanding in all fields here at Clark; in football, Brothers Marion Curry, Oliver Holder and William Jones, in Basketball Brothers Marion Curry, Oliver Holder and John Mims.

Brother Edward McGowen President of Alpha Phi Chapter, President of the Senior Class, very active member of the Student Council and student leader of the peace movement at Clark University and the colleges of Atlanta.

In tennis Brother John Mims is outstanding, a member of the Georgia Tennis Club. Brother John McCarley one of the chapter representatives to the Pan-Hellenic Council on the campus, and a vastile member of the senior class.

Brother Robert Dawson sport editor to the campus publication "The Mentor" and outstanding scholar. Brother Thomas Greenwood the chapter Artist and printer; he is also an active member of the senior class.

On Nov. 13, 1936 the Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha gave its annual smoker for the entertainment of new students. The chapter was happy to have Brother E. Luther Brookes director of Department of Science at Clark University and a very active and interested Member of Eta Lambda Chapter. Brother Brookes' talk was well received and appreciated by those present.

Alpha Phi, Alpha Rho, and Eta Lambda joined in placing Alphadom first among Yuletide affairs in Atlanta with what was known as Alpha Phi Alpha Nite Club Ball on . Dec. 30, 1936 at the beautifully decorated club Royle in Alpha colors, along with the affair was united circle of all Alpha men as they sang the beautiful Alpha hymn.

Alpha Phi Chapter was present one hundred percent.

The main feature of the year was the entertainment given in the Alpha room at Clark known as the "Oasis" for Brother Ralph Metcalfe internationally known track star, and at present a member of the coaching staff of Xavier University New Orleans. The affair was in the form of a smoker, many of the brothers were present.

Brother Metcalfe gave a brief yet interesting talk of his appreciation of Alphadom and his success in the sporting world.

The new officers are: President Edward McGowen Secretary Westry Home Vice President Marion Curry Assistant Secretary OKver Holder Sergeant-at-arms John McCarley Members : Brother Brother Brother Brother Brother

Robert Dawson Edward Taylor John Sims James T. Greenwood William Jones

ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER Wiley College Greetings brothers: As all good Alpha men do; the brothers of Alpha Sigma felt the call for a closer walk together and so, with this in mind and heart we were assembled at eleven o'clock Friday evening, December 1, in the College Inn where each man made merry with song, smokes, food and "brother what have you there." The place was beautifully decorated

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for the Yuletide season which added quite a glow to the occasion. Sphinxmen Hall, Hughes, Osborne, Fletcher and Sprott offered their humble services.

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over the good caravan Alpha Sigma moves on for better accomplishments. Brother F. T. "Big Coach" Long has started some real hardwood drill with a very fine group of basketeers led by none other than our 'old reliable' brother Wilbur "Stretch" Byrd and has the support of three worthy Sphinxmen, namely: Robinson win has made an enviable record as a quarter-back on the Wildcat football team, Widemon who also takes plenty of laurels on the gridiron and McClain a newcomer from Sunny Cal but seems to have plenty of what it takes.

We are proud to have brother V. E. Daniel, the dean of the college, back with us after his hiving attended a conference of Negro-Progress in Dee Cee. Brother Daniel is president of the Association of Colleges which met recently in Atlanta.

We hated very much to see brothers Mcintosh and Sample move from our midst at the close of the last quarter but we were proud of their advancement which was a completion of the work prescribed for their respective degrees. Both brothers were strong links in the chain of pure brotherhood in Alpha Sigma Neophyte brothers Carrier, McGhee, Flannagan and Lee have lost no time in putting themselves b:h=nd the work of the chapter and show themselves as being good additions.

Alpha Sigma submits the following officers: President Hanrlton Boswell, Vice-President L C McGhee, Secretary Wesley Marshall, Treasurer Larry King Director of Sphinx Wilbur Byrd, Editor to Sphinx Willard Lee, Corresponding Secretary Warren Boswell, Parliamentarian E. G. Carrier Sergeant-at-arms W. T. Simpson.

Yours for higher goals, WILLARD LEE.

ALPHA ETA LAMBDA Houston, T e x a s Greetings, Brothers: "A change in the times demands a change in the order of things ,s a time worn adage. How true the statement J J * " e ' J * * e N e w Y e « ^nds changes in the chapte officials of Alpha Eta Lambda.

At our regular meeting in December, we elected the following off,cers who were installed at our regular January meeting to guide us through this New YearP r e s i d e n t - W . M. Booker, Prairie View College Vice President—John A. Martin, Houston, S e c r e t a r y - P A Jackson, Prairie View College, Treasurer—E. B Evans" Prairie View College, Assistant Secretary^Iohn H. Harmon, Houston, Historian—George W. Morton, Houston Sergeant-at-arms-John E. Cadwell, Houston, Chaplain— the outgoing president, E. O. Smith, Houston, Editor to the Sphinx, J. N. Freeman, Jr., Giddings, Texas.

It is felt that our chapter, despite the exceptionally strong corp of incumbent officers, will miss the services of the veteran outgoing secretary, Brother Geo ge "Soo" Reeves. For several years he has ably assisted in looking after chapter correspondence with infiniate detail, care and patience; thus the chapter has grown.

We antic pate with eagerness, the return of Brother Taylor to the fold. Due to a serious illness, his activity with the chapter has been very limited.

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result have reclaimed Brothers Harmon and Cadwell. Our installment plan of reclamation should prove an asset in this respect.

We welcome to our fold Brother Broadus who comes to us as a member of the Prairie View College Agritultural faculty. He hails from the "blue-grass" state and is an alumnus of Michigan State College.

On January 9th after our regular business meeting, an installation "Jamboree" was held in the parlor of the Prairie View College guest house, with wives and sweethearts of the Brothers furnishing the glamour and the Prairie View orchestra furnishing the music. Brother G. L. Harrison was officiating chairman. Speaking of Brother Harrison, we do not know whether to congratulate him on the arrival of his second son or his receiving from Ohio University his Ph. D. degree. We feel proud of him in either case.

Assuring you of a continued activity of a high calibre in our chapter, I am, Fraternally yours, J. N. FREEMAN, JR. Associate Editor to the Sphinx

ALPHA CHI CHAPTER Fisk U n i v e r s i t y Across campus, state, and regional borders we brothers of Alpha Chi join hands with our brothers in all other chapters. For all of us may the year 1937 be as fruitful as it is promising.

This year, as in preceding years, the "goal marksmen" among us are determined that the glamorous record won by the Gold and Black in basketball sport shall not fade from the score board. When the frat basketball teams will have begun peiforming this season, the probable line-up of Alpha Chi brothers will be: Franklin Murphy F. Ralph Amerson F. James Ellison F. Booker Carter F. George Upshaw F. Donald Reed C. John May G. Harris Mitchell G. Walter Houston ' G. William Cash G. Edward Kennel G. All present indications are that these men will inscribe their names on the basketball floor with the ink of victory.

Brothers Franklin Murphy, Harris Mitchell and Ralph Amerson help make up the varsity team, which grappled with the Knoxville College team on January 8 and 9, for two victories of 38-30 and 33-23 respectively. On both January 15 and 16, the varsity players triumphed over Talladega College with the decisions of 28-23 and 41-11— only to suffer a 32-17 defeat at the hands of Kentucky State on January 18.

From New York City hails Brother Clarence Reid, who has assembled around him a capable staff and is shaping the course of the college youth chapter of the N.A.A.C.P. Under the auspices of this college youth organization Brother Reid, in his must-be-successful manner, has promoted a number of very inspiring programs on the campus. Among these was an interrac:al fsrum on December 20, of last year; at which event Brother Charles S. Johnson from Tau Lambda Chapter was principal speaker.

At our first meeting of this year President Brother

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Thomas Bennet Taylor relinquished the chair to his successor, Brother Walter Scott Houston. President Brother Taylor did not choose to deliver a formal address of farewell as has been customary in the chapter. In fact, no formal address was needed; before our eyes were the athletic trophies and the laurel banners that have been awarded the chapter in recent years; in our minds was the memory of Brother Taylor's elegant presidential term.

Of his administration we may sincerely say that he wielded the gavil wisely, occupied the chair with manly virtue, and won the esteem of all brothers who came under his authority.

It is to be desired that the same spirit which prevailed among us in this first meeting will continue throughout the year. From the standpoint of personnel in the various offices, the continuance of this spirit seems to be assured.

The entire staff of officers who took their seats at the first meeting of the year are: Brother Walter Scott Houston President Brother Samuel Washington Allen Vice President Brother Wythe Franklin Cooper Secretary Brother Edward Frazier Kennel Assistant Secretary Brother Harris Lamont Mitchell Treasurer Brother Leroy Frederick Anderson Parliamentarian Brother Ralph Waldo Amerson H storian Brother Mack Edgar Carleton Chaplain Brother Benjamin Franklin Murphy Sergeant-at-arms Fraternally yours, ROLLINS LEONARD WINSLOW, Associate Editor to The Sphinx.

ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA N e w York, N. Y. Alpha Gamma Lambda looks forward to a very good year! Already it has initiated a number of programs from which it expects to accomplish a great deal. Among these ls the plan to continue, at the regular meetings, lectures and discussions by eminent authorities on the vital economic and social problems of the day and on matters of special interest to the Chapter.

Al s o it has organized a Personnel Committee whose duties are, broadly defined, to explore the personnel policies of governmental agencies and other employing agent s with respect to the placement of trained Negroes in executive, administrative, and technical positions, to locate s uch positions and to place competent Negroes in them, an d to coordinate efforts of other agencies sponsoring similar programs. Having formulated its plans for the ^coming year, the Committee is now swinging into action. . Likewise, the Educational Committee has already begun its program. The preliminary report of its Chairman indicates that the Committee plans to emphasize a "Reenter College—Reenter High School" program as well as the annual "Go To College—Go To High School" campaign.

Realizing that many youths have discontinued their school work during the past few years for various reasons, it feels that some great effort must be made to "reclaim" these potential scholars and to encourage and inspire them to return to school.

At the regular Dec. meeting of Alpha Gamma Lambda Chapter the reelected and newly elected officers for the 1936-1937 term were installed. Among the former are: Dr - F. R. Allen—President, Dr. M. L. DeLeon—Vice President, Ewart Guinier—Secretary, G. Norman, Sr.—Financial Secretary, Dr. C. P. McClendon—Treasurer, among the latter are J. L. Wilson—Sergeant-at-arms, Dr. C. L.

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Franklin—Associate Editor to The Sphinx.

Under the leadership of the 1935-1936 administration the Chapter made great advancss, building up its financial membership, sponsoring a number of worthwhile programs at its meetings and elsewhere, etc. From all indications the reelection of practically the same set of officers argues well for the Chapter's continued success and for its becoming the focal point around which will center the major part of all Greek letter fraternal activity throughout the New York Metropolitan Area.

The addresss of the evening at this meeting was delivered by Dr. Charles L. Franklin, speaking on the topic, "Economic and Legal Aspects of Unemployment Insurance Under the New York Unemployment Insurance Law." This was a technical consideration of the following main points: Economic background of unemployment, Unemployment insurance as a means of mitigating the economic and social evils of unemployment.

Background for unemployment insurance in New York State, A succinct summary of the provisions of the New York Unemployment Insurance Law, Legal aspects of the provisions of the New York Unemployment Insurance Law, Brother Franklin is an Economist in The Division of Placement and Unemployment Insurance, New York State Department of Labor.

The main feature of the January meeting was another address on one of the pressing problems of our present economic order. Brother Robert T. Curtis spoke on "Social Security as It Affects the Negro." Giving an analysis of the major provisions of the Federal Social Security Act, he pointed out that only in so far as Negroes are engaged in the occupations covered by the Act and in so far as they are members of the special groups to be aided by the Act will they profit in any measure from its intended assistance. Unfortunately, however, Negro workers are engaged in those occupations which are excluded from the coverage of the Act, and they form but a small proportion of the other groups to be aided; therefore, they can expect to receive but few of the benefits under the present provisions of the Act. Brother Curtis is employed by the Emergency Relief Bureau of New York City.

Brother John A. Ross, of New Rochelle, as a result of open competitive examination stood first on the New York State Civil Service List for the position of Associate Counsel, State Department of Taxation and Finance.

Brother F. L. Thompson is now Assistant Engineer Designer with the Board of Water Supply, on additional water supply for New York City.

ALPHA TAU LAMBDA Tulsa, Oklahoma Greetings, Brothers:— Do you enjoy reading the Sphinx? You as well as the writer have to admit the publication is swell. Good luck, Brother Swingler. The writer takes this opportunity to express on bahalf of Alpha Tau Lambda its appreciation for the splendid work.

In the last two articles in the Sphinx, the writer has presented brothers of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter. A complete presentation of the brothers of the chapter has not been made. Some day in the near future, the writer will present the other brothers.

This time I shall present a court scene which will in-

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volve all of the happenings of the chapter. Brother T. W. Harris, president, will be western district juige. Brother J. Tyler Smith, secretary, will be western district prosecuting attorney. The writer, associate elitor of the Sphinx, will be western district court clerk. Brother E. W. Clark will be baliff. The state in these cases will be Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Court clerk—Hear ye! Hear ye! Hear ye! The Western District Court is now in session.

Judge—This a case of Brother Archie L. Morgan, Dr. R. C. Bryant, Julius Moran, Willie D. Combs and Clyde L. Cole, defendants versus Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, plantiff, with planning, executing, and carrying out a formal Party on the night of December 18, 1936. It is alleged that you, the defendants, planned an affair which began at 10:00 p.m. and closed a t 2:00 a.m. This Formal Dance began at a time when it is customary for people to retire. It is further alleged that you, the defendants, used every effort to make this affair the outstanding social hit of the season. As a matter of fact, the best Formal Dance ever to be given in the City of Tulsa or its vicinity. What is your plea?

that the defendants and other brothers of the chapter labored until late at night for several nights. This, Your Honor, we know is not conducive to good health. I have examined this emblem thoroughly. It is without qusstion a credit to any chapter. I recommend the extreme penalty."

Judge—"Does the defense have anything to s a y ? " Defense—"Your Honor, I am sorry I am brought before your court. Yet if I were assigned this same task, I would use every effort to fulfill the responsibility."

Judge—"It is a pleasure to pronounce a sentence upon you of life membership but I sh ill parol* you a t once.

You are to report to me every second Sunday of each month. I further impose a fine of twelve dollars to be paid annually as long as you are a member of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter.

Prosecuting Attorney—"This completes the list of cases on docket today. Court recessed."

Yours fraternally, ROBERT L. FAIRCHILDS, Associate Editor of The Sphinx.

Defendants chorously "Guilty, your honor."

Judge—"Does either of the defendants wish to say anything before I pronounce sentence?"

Defendant Clyde L. Cole-"Yes, your honor. We the defendants wish to acknowledge that we in trying to lead the Alpha to a higher height, committed those things we are charged with. We invited about three or four hundred guests from all parts of the state. We secured the best place in town, the recently reconditioned Crystal Palace, and one of the sweetest bands in the Southwest. We gave all the women guests favors which added taste and prestige to the occasion. We would have closed the dance a t 12.00 p.m. but the guests prevailed upon us, the defendants, to remain longer. In order not to be discourteous to our guests we continued the dance. Your Honor, we the defendants had no intention of violating the statute of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We the defendants in this case ask your leniency and consideration."

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Judge—"Does the defense wish to argue the case further?"

Defense Attorney—Dr. F. Melvin Payne—"Yes, Your Honor, my clients are truly Alpha men and obviously exercised the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha in trying to carry out the pro-ram of this affair. Your honor, you can see from the evidence presented that they were not malicious with their efforts. Your Honor, I ask your leniency and consideration."

Judge—"In as much as you are guilty and the evidence proves conclusively that you committed these charges with premeditation and consideration such offenses carry life sentence. Since the defendants have exercised due care in carrying out this program and have not deviated from the trend of Alpha Phi Alpha, I therefore sentence the defendants to life membership into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Go forth and sin some more. Sin, although displeasing to those who come after, as very helpful to further development of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity."

Prosecuting Attorney—"There is another case before the court, Your Honor. It is a case of Alpha Phi Alpha versus Fred Parker, defendant. The facts of this case are the said Fred Parker was asked to make plans and construct a large emblem with electric lights. It is alleged that he used an Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity pin. It is further alleged that the said Fred Parker, the defendant, used galvanized tin to make this emblem. The facts reveal

Virginia State College Greetings to all brothers in Alpha:— In the tenth anniversary year since the establishment of Beta Gamma Chapter, December 22, 1926, the brothers have set forth a program of activities with which they hope to crown a decade of fraternal leadership that has seen the chapter scale the heights at Virginiv S a t e College through the scholarly attainments, social responsibilities and athletic prowess of its meml> On December 13th last the chapter gave a delightful Initiation Breakfast in honor of the ten neophyte brothers who were permitted to just before dawn to become trustees of the secrets of Alpha Phi Alphi. They are brothers Walter C. Blount, Hugh B. Hill, William A. Jones, Wilbur S. Lewis, Waid S. Pheiphs, Elbert H. Pogue, Horace E. Robinson, Robert Robinson, Kennard S. Roper and Leslie N. Winston.

The entire chapter turned out in grand style for this singular occasion, the lovely coeds for which Virginia is noted being invited guests of the brothers. Everybody enjoyed the delightful breakfast which was served in beautiful Jones Hall by members of the Sphinx C u b . All of the guests remarked admiringly about the uniqueness and grandeur of the fi, st affair of its kind to have ever been given at the college by any of the Greeks.

Brothers George W. Owens, president of the local chapter was the guest speaker. As a fitting climax to an eventful morning, the brothers sang the Alpha Phi Alpha hymn, a cherished tradition at Virginia State.

Never forgetting its duty as a servant of the race, the chapter conducted from November 23rd through December 20th, its second annual Popularity Contest as a benefit for needy persons. Selecting as candidates some of the most beautiful and popular eoeds on the campus, the student body polled votes at five cents each to the extent that a fund of twenty-five dollars was made available for charity. For gaining the most votes, Miss Mae Hamlin, of Raleigh, N. C , was acclaimed "Miss T r o j a n " by her fellow colegians and chosen for the award offered by Beta Gamma.

In what it feels to be a more progressive and fraternal program Beta Gamma is concentrating its efforts this year to reclaiming its unfinancial and wayward brothers and to the promotion of an educational and social program

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that will be most helpful to the under-graduates of the college. Already a majority of the thirty brothers in the chapter are financial which should serve to stimulate others.

It is hoped that every brother who was initiated under the banner of Beta Gamma will be able to return to his Alma Mater for the Alpha Spring Dance which the local undergraduate and graduate chapters sponsor biennially.

This dance is to be a gala affair as a fitting celebration TO mark Beta Gamma's ten years of progress in Alpha Phi Alpha.

Beta Gamma has been unusually honored during the Past few months by the several visits of a host of the national officers and more prominent brothers of the fraternity, all of whom during their visits to the college have shared fraternal interests with the chapter.

In November Beta Gamma, Nu Lambda, the local graduate chapter, and Beta Gamma Lambda Chapter of Richmond, Va. gave a joint smoker at Virginia State in order that the brothers may discuss with several general officers who were present current problems of national interest to the fraternity and at the same time have Brother Dr. Rayford Logan personally enlighten the group on his department work in Alpha's Education for Citizenship program. In this gathering, headed by Brother Dr. Charles H. Wesley, General President, were represented more than ten chapters.

The responsibility of leadership in Beta Gamma's 1937 Program has been extended to the following brothers who took oath of office Sunday, January 10th:— Jack H. Robinson, Philadelphia, president; John M. ^andy, J r i j Va. State College, vice president; Charles C. shields, Jr., Philadelphia, recording secretary; B. Fleming ^awson, Jr., Philadelphia, corresponding secretary; Clai°rne c. Craddock, Philadelphia, treasurer; Leon M. Snead, Philadelphia, director of the Sphinx Club; Thomes D. Pawey Jr > -> Va. State College, associate editor of the Sphinx; Armour G. McDaniel, Martinsville, Va., Director of Education; George L. Chambers, Norristown, Pa., Sergeantat-arms; Douglas R. Cooley, Marion, Va., chaplain.

PERSONALS— Brother William A. Davis, formerly of Bluefield College, nas, with all due regrets, transferred from Beta Theta to Beta Gamma.

Certain brothers here are still living on the gold standard. Brothers Rudolph Jeter and Wilbur Lewis are trying f,nd s Pace on their waistcoats for their gold footballs and track shoes, the spoils of recent championships, while brothers Claiborne Craddock, Horace Robinson and Harry •Thornton are sporting gold footballs on their watch chains.

The dignified Brother Walter Griffin is almost certain ^ obtain some gold too as he rounds out his fourth year as one of the great C. I. A. A. basketball forwards and a favorite member of Virginia State's social set— As for the debating team Brother Pawley and Gandy feel that with the possible addition of Brother Snead to the group everything points toward a banner year in dehating. In the meantime as president of the senior class and chief of pel ce on the student council Brother George H. Bennett seams to be almost tied down with executive duties. As the dramatic season falls into swing, Brothers Lawson, Pawley, Snead and Shields will again be out to hring back N. I. D. A. Tournament laurels to their Alma Mater.

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lar conductor of many choral groups whose passion for the Alpha Phi Alpha hymn and untiring efforts with the brothers' musical development have made the singing of the hymn a ceremony reverenced not only by the chapter but also one that is endeared to the hearts of everyone at the college.

Fraternally yours, CHARLES C. SHIELDS, JR., Associate editor of The Sphinx. i

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ALPHA NU LAMBDA Tuskegee Institute Greetings:— And not only greetings from Alpha Nu Lambda but also sincerely felt wishes for success and pledges of continued efforts to promote the interest and welfare of our beloved fraternity.

Alpha Nu Lambda has been extremely fortunate during the present school year in having several additions to its roster of members. To us have come the following brothers: Dr. Anthony Derbigny, from Alpha Beta; William A. Shields, from Eta Lambda; Maceo Hill, from Kappa; William Nixon, from Alpha Upsilon Lambda; Will-am Washington, from Epsilon; and Ernest Saunders, from Zeta. These brothers have alread manife3ted admirable enthusiasm for the various activities of the chapter and have made contributions to them.

We are particularly proud of the fact that the talents and efforts of several brothers of our membership have been richly awarded. Dr. Anthony Derbigny is Tuskegee's new dean of Administration. Brother Albert Turner has been appointed to the registrarship. Brother William Shields is serving Tuskegee in the capacity of administrative assistant to the director of the School of Education, and Brother Ernest Saunders, who formerly held an administrative position with the Connecticut Coastal Ceadetic Survey, has been appointed to the faculty of the School of Mechanical Industries.

At the first meeting of the school year the following officers were elected: Brother Maceo Hill, president; Brother Hollis Price, vice president; Brother William A. Shields, secretary; Brother Fred Syphax, treasurer.

Our new president, who has had considerable experience as an officer of other chapters, has formulated an extensive, progressive program which is receiving the hearty support of the chapter. Our former president, W. H. Payne, was reluctantly permitted by the chapter to resign in order that he may give his full attention to his duties as regional director.

We have lost one of our most energetic members, Dr. Frank Steele, who has returned with his charming bride to New York City to practice medicine.

Fraternally yours, M. D. SPRAGUE.

OMICRON LAMBDA Birmingham, Ala. Greetings to all chapters:— Once more Omicron Lambda swings into action in what promises to be its greatest year within the last decade.

The chapter has been thoroughly reorganized and all "dead heads" have been cast aside. Nothing except the more loyal souls now are listed.

The chapter roster at present consists of Brothers Dr.

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W. J. Dowdell, Richard Dunning, Jesse Jones, Harold Evans, Demon Lee, Jr., H. Lovell Mosely, Herbert Pigrom, A. D. Shores, W. E. Shortridge, and George Turner.

Strange to say but each of the brothers whose names were given is a transfer from some other chapter. Alpha Rho and Alpha Beta have two each. Aside from these brothers, we have as affiliate brothers, William Peterson, of Alpha Upsi'.on Lambda and Harold White McCoo, a transfer from Alpha Upsilon, and John Jones of Alpha Beta.

Presently plans are under way for an initiation the first week in February. Six men are under observation. Wonder how many will make it?

Next on our calendar is a dance with the date as yet undecided. Rumors are it will be strictly formal. So Brothers, dust off the moths from your tuxedos or get the wrinkles out of your tails. We are going to have a party that will set a standard for Birmingham to look up to.

The brothers on our roster are engaged in various occupations. Dr. Dowdell is one of the leading dentists in Bessemer; Brother Dunnins is with the Atlanta Life Insurance Company; Brother Jesse Jones is an ace saleman with Atlanta Life; and has he a "gift of gab." Ask anyone of the brothers. Brother Damon Lee, Jr. is one of the city's youngest business men—pardon the youngest. He is manager of the Lee Coal Company. Brother Mosely is with the American Cast Iron Pipe Company and listed on the "Y" payroll, having forsaken the schoolroom as did Brother Herbert Pigrom who is now with the Tennessee Coal & Iron Company.

Brother Mosely is one of the leading football and basketball officials of the Southern Conference. Brother Pigrom had one of the first football and basketball teams in the vicinity before he gave up his school duties. Brother Shores is principal of the Dunbar High School, Bessemer, Alabama, and is expected to put out his shingle with the title, "Attorney-at-law." Brother Shortridge is our mortician and is "tops" in his field. He says, "I am suppose to beat anyone else doing whatever I set out to do."

Brother Turner is another brother in the insurance field and a good one too. Brother John Jones is director of Physical Education at Dunbar where Brother Shores holds sway. Brother McCoo is director of the McCoo Choir, widely known in this vicinity for its music. Brother Peterson is instructor at Knox High School in Jefferson County To guide the destiny of the Chapter, the following brothers were elected officers for 1937: A. D. Shores, president; Richard Dunning, vice president; A. Lovell Mosely, secretary; Harold N. Evans, assistant secretary; Demon Lee, Jr., treasurer; Jesse Jones chaplain; Herbert Pig-ron, associate editor of the Sphinx!

We have quite a few men in the city who wear Alpha badges but we have exhausted our efforts in an attempt to get them at meetings. Yet they insist they are Alpha Brothers.

Fraternally yours, H. LOVELL MOSELY, Birmingham, Alabama.

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TO JEWEL GEO. B. KELLEY: Therefore, since brevity is the soul of wit, And tediousnefs the limbs and outward flourishes, Thou sure art brief!

TO THE SUBSCRIBERS TO THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION F U N D : If I should die tonight, And you should come to my cold corpse and say, Weeping and heartsick o'er my lifeless clay— If I should die tonight, And you should come in deepest grief and woe— And say: "Here's that ten dollars that I owe," I might arise in my large white cravat And say, "What's t h a t ? " If I should die tonight, And you should come to my cold corpse and kneel, Clasping my bier to show the grief you feel, I say, if I should die tonight, And you should come to me, and there and then Just even hint at paying me that ten, I might arise the while But I'd drop dead again.

TO ALL MEN IN ALPHA PHI ALPHA: The Moving Finger writes; and having writ, Moves on; nor all your Piety nor Wit Shall lure it back to cancel half a line, Nor all your Tears wash out a Word of it.

O. WILSON WINTERS. TO XI-LAMBDA

OFFICERS

Brother Dr. Clarence H. Payne, poet laureate of Alpha Phi Alpha in Chicagoland, installed officers of X-Lambda chapter with the following admonistion:— To you who steer our ship of state To guide her safe thro storm and shine To lead her on to the divine Destiny in store for men Who blind themselves and strive again To lead our band to help and cheer When weary, worn-to still hold dear Our aims to lift our loved race Into God's sunshine's favored place To help the weak, inspire the strong To cherish all and do no wrong In man's eye sight, or in God's.

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NEGRO STATUS UNDER THE NEW DEAL Continued from page 12 visers. These men were selected by the office of Education in the Department of the Interior and, according to the last information submitted to this office, there are some 30 Negro, college graduates serving CCC camps in these capacities.

At the present time, I am working on a manuscript relative to the derivation and operation of the non-discrimination clauses inserted in specifications for housing projects. As soon as the manuscript is ready for publition, I shall be glad to send you a copy in order that you may extract from it the information which you request in paragraph two of your letter. It is impossible to present an intelligible detailed picture of these figures without explaining the background and the raison d'etre for the procedure adopted. In those cities where there are no percentage agreements, the census proportions for Negro skilled workers was usually so small that it was felt but little would be accomplished by writing in such a figure. In most instances this condition existed in cities where traditional practices lead us to believe Negro skilled workers would receive a fair share of the work.

In one or two instances, such as Evansville, Indiana, Census figures were not available and no percentages could be computed. In that instance, as in the case of other cities for which no percentages were included, a general non-discrimination clause appears in specifications. In Evansville, results seem to support our expectations since, as of August 7, 1936, Negroes were receiving upwards of twenty per cent of the pay roll on both skilled and unskilled work. The percentages are included in all projects regardless of whether the project is to be tenanted by white, colored, or both groups.

I do not know what could have motivated the George Fuller Construction Company to say that the Government allowed them wide latitude with respect to the employment of Negro, skilled workmen in the hous'ng projects in Cleveland, and that specifications were changed.

There has never been any change in any specification relative to the employment of Negro labor. In Cleveland, Ohio, the George Fuller Company is contractor for the Outhwaite and Cedar Central housing projects.The specifications require the payment of four per cent of the skilled pay roll and twenty-five per cent of the semiskilled and unskilled pay roll to Negroes. As of July fifteenth, on the Cedar Central Project, four and eighttenths per cent of the total skilled pay roll and thirty-s'x and seven-tenths of the semi-skilled and unskilled pay roll was received by Negro workers. On the Outhwaite project, three and eight-tenths per cent of the skilled pay roll and twenty-six and nine-tenths of the semiskilled and unskilled pay roll was received by Negro labor. As of July fifteenth, some $52,000 have been paid to colored, skilled, semi-skilled and unskilled workers on these two projects. Negro skilled workers receive about $8,000 of this total. From these data, and from the additional fact that the George A. Fuller Company is being required to increase the percentage of skilled work allotted to Negro workers on the Outhwaite project, it seems that no special concession has been made to that construction company.

In connection with the hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, although the Labor Department and the PWA Labor Relations Division have sent representatives to St. Louis, to date, Negro skilled workers have not been employed

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on the project.

The article which you quote from the Arkansas Gazette relative to a Negro PWA inspection came to my attention sometime ago. As far as I can discover, the Inspection Division knows nothing of this occurrence.

There is no record of any removal.

Mr. Spaulding's protest relative to the employment of Negro Women in manual capacities on State projects by the Works Progress Administration, was referred to Mr. Smith in April. On the twenty-ninth of May, Mr. Smith received an answer to his letter from the State Administrator of the WPA in South Carolina.

A copy of the latter letter, together with a memorandum to the District Directors of the WPA stating that women should not be assigned to work in which the use of picks and shovels was necessary, was transmitted to this office by Mr. Smith, and we, in turn, communicated with Mr. Spaulding.

I trust that this information will be of assistance to you in preparing the material upon which you are working for the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

Sincerely Yours ROBERT C. WEAVER, Advisor on Negro Affairs.

I am enclosing additional data in this letter to supplement the material contained in my communication of September 9.

The policy relative to Negro participation in the Recreational Demonstration projects, which are being developed by the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior is in the process of being determined at this time. I have been informed by the Park Service that the camps they construct will be turned over to the states for operation and maintenance. For that reason it is necessary for the Park Service to receive commitments from the various states assuring the upkeep of any and all parks developed at this time. The possible exception to this is the Chopawamsic camp in Virginia. At the present time legislation to provide for the support of this camp from Federal funds is pending. If this plan is carried out, I am sure there will be no difficulty relative to the participation of Negroes in this camp.

I am enclosing a list of the number of personnel on the Survey of Negro white collar and skilled workers.

Although these data are not for the period of peak employment, they are most representative since they give a better distribution for states than later figures supplied. The final figures will be available some months hence when all reports from the field have been analyzed and corrected. The Survey project, which I administered, was submitted and sponsored by the Office of the Adviser on Negro Affairs in the Department of the Interior. This project, as all projects under the Works Progress Administration, was required to submit an application setting forth the total cost, the number of workers to be employed, and other similar items. Allocations were made on the basis of the amount of money which was requested.

This project was planned for the completion of field work on June 30, 1236, and the field work was completed in all but three states. In one of these, Pennsylvania, the flood was responsible for our lateness. In other states it was possible to extend the Survey from fifteen to thirty days in order to secure more adequate sample and supplementary information. Some of the state directors on the pi-oject were employed on a part time basis. I regret that I am not able to give you the salary they received from the survey or from their other sources of income,

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The question of the Survey of Historical American Buildings has been investigated. This is a survey which was initiated by the Department of the Interior during the Civil Works Administration. It is now operating in thirty states with funds supplied by the Works Progress Administration. The Washington staff in the Department of Interior consists of about three persons. Selection of Works Progress Administration workers in the field i in the hands of the various states which are conducting the project; therefore, the Department of the Interior is not in a position to supply information relative to the racial characteristics of those selected by the local Works Progress Administrations.

Your inquiry relative to the housing project at Charleston, South Carolina, should be addressed to the Housing Division of the Public Works Administration.

Unfortunately, I cannot advise you relative to a technical matter within the sphere of that division.

I am enclosing a copy of a draft of an article which I intend to publish relative to the derivation and operation of the non-discrimination clause for housing projects.

I trust that you will use this material as a basis for an interpretation of this work rather than as a release available for publication.

Since writing my letter of September 9, I have completed compilization of data relative to expenditures in the field of health among Negroes. According to the data that I have before me, as a result of Public Work 'Administration grants, hospitals accomodating 2,048 beds for Negro patients and costing $3,379,118, have been constructed. This list is confined to those projects, or parts of projects, which are exclusively for the use of colored patients; and is, of course, not a complete picture of the hospital facilities offered to colored citizens under this program. It, also, does not include the grant to Freedman's Hospital, which was included in an earlier release. You probably will be interested in noting that two Negro wards in the State Hospital for Nervous Disorders in Little Rock, Arkansas is included in this list.

The project in Little Rock will provide 400 beds for Negro patients at a total cost of $442,250.

I trust that this material when combined with the earlier data, will be adequate for the survey which you are conducting for the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity.

Sincerely Yours ROBERT C. WEAVER, Adviser on Negro Affairs.

At the time that I made my first investigation of the New Deal Agencies in Washington I found one lone Negro employee in the office of the Director of Emergency Conservation Work. Today there are THREE: One Negro messenger, one whose official designation or title has never been known, as it is not indicated on his door, but who is obviously the press relations man for the Negro Press, and his secretaryWhat the Negro has received in the CCC, except for private enrollees, has been only as a result of one continuous fight against prejudice and discrimination. In some States in the South it took over a year to get one Negro educational Adviser appointed and as late as January of this year, there were still three states in which no Negro educational advisers had been appointed.

I might state here also that at the time I wrote my first report there were few Negro enrollees in some of the white CCC camps, but later an order was issued barring Negro enrollees from exclusively white camps. Therefore, today, practically every Negro enrollee in the CCC today

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is in an all-Negro camp.

Even in the establishment of Negro CCC camps in certain localities there was raised a great deal of protest and opposition. Only after a hard struggle were these camjps established; in several instances they had to be located elsewhere because of the strong opposition on the part of the local white people. This was true in both the North and the South.

However, we have made progress. There is, however, room for a lot of improvement. Whether any Negro nurses have ever been employed I have been unable to find out.

There is one Negro engineer and one Negro historian, as I have been so informed by the colored representative in the office of Director of the Emergency Conservation Work, but that is all he could tell me about. Most Negro camps have Negro .stenographers and typists.

Before concluding this chapter, I wish to quote from an article written by Dorothy Thompson in her syndicated column under the caption of "THE PUBLIC AND THE CCC," in which she says, in part, as follows: "Of all the relief measures introduced by the New Deal, the CCC camps are overwhelmingly the most popular as confirmed by the poll of the American Institute of Public Opinion on July 5, 1936, which ishowed that 82 per cent of the people queried were in favor of continuing this New Deal institution, with a large majority of Republicans, Democrats and Socialists registering themselves favorably.

"In almost every case the CCC boy leaves his six months' service in better health, better trained, better adjusted and better able to get and keep a job than when he went in.

"And finally until about eight months ago, the CCC camps were pretty genuinely outside of political influences. Early last winter, and for the first time, inspectors were informed from Washington, D. C , that all men who held even the most menial administrative positionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;anything above and including the rank of foreman must obtain the endorsement of their Congressman. It happened I was visiting a CCC camp when such an order came, and I can testify to the dismay and resentment which it caused."

I should like to say to Miss Thompson that these jobs have always been patronage jobs from the very beginning of the CCC camps, and I .stated that in my first report.

However, at that time no definite order had been sent out to that effect. It was merely a tacit understanding between the officials of the various Government Departments charged with the prosecution of the Emergency Conservation program. Now an official order has been issued requiring political endorsement for these positions.

TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY I did not have time to make a survey and personal investigation into this phase of the New Deal Program.

However, while in Nashville, Tennessee, I made a visit to Dr. Charles S. Johnson, who is connected with Fisk University and who was kind enough to give me some facts concerning the Negroes' treatment under this program.

Dr. Johnson told me that there has been appointed a Negro Director of Personnel who has been transferred to Knoxville, Tennessee, where is located the main offices of the T. V. A.; that Negroes constitute six per cent of the population in the area covered by the TVA and that they are being inducted into the work up to that percentage; that the Government is conducting a social experiment in Norris, but that Negroes were not included in the

CHAPTER R O S T E R - C o n t i n u e d S». ALPHA SIGMA—Marshall Texa ley Marshall, Wiley College. tt.

-Pro., Hamilton Boswell; Sec, W a -

ALPHA TA—UAkron, Ohio—Pre*., Norman O. Chestnut, 276 Euclid Street; Sec, Rufu* Thompson, 647 Edgewood Avenue.

4 ( , ALPHA UPSILON—Detroit, Michigan—Pree., Lawrence B. Bleach, Jr., 6 3 ) E. Blizabeth; Sec, Lonnie J. Saunders, 9613 Delmar.

41. ALPHA PHI—Atlanta, Clark University.

Ga.—Pree,,

McDowen;

Set.,

Westry

Hrone,

41. ALPHA CHI—Nashville. Tenn.—Pres., Walter Houaton; Sac.. Wytha P. Cooper, j], Fisk University.

44. ALPHA PSI—Jefferson City. Mo.—Pres.. Augustus Low; Sac.. MaltaLeu Woolflok; Cor. Sac., Jamea F. Goble, Lincoln University.

41. BHTA ALPHA—Baltimore. Md.—Pr*.., J. WUbur Gordan, Morgan College; Sac., Jamea D . Browne, Morgan Collage.

44. BETA BETA—Uncoln. Nebraska—Pree.. I. R. Lillard; Soc. C C Sac.. Howard H. Hatt.r. 1929 You Straw.

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47. BETA GAMMA—Ettrick. VirginU—Pra*., Thomas D . Pawley. Jr • Cor. Sac, Charlee B. Shielda. Jr.; Rec. Sac. Leon M. Snead. " ' • ' » « " 4g. BETA DELTA—Orangeburg.

Frad J. Pride. State College.

S. CaroUn

-Proa., JUaa Bdwarda;

Soc.

49. BETA EPSILON—Greensboro. N. Carolina—Praa., Judson C. MeltonS e c . Robert Haith, Jr.. A. U T. College.

50. BETA ZETA—Austin. Texas—Proa., Eugene A. Owetia; S e c , Thomas C. Jackson. 1309 E. 12th Street.

I t . BETA ETA—Carbondale, Illinois—Pres., Arnold C Banister. Jr., 411 S. Illinois Avenue; Sec, Gaffery Taylor, Colp, IlUnoia.

32. BETA THETA—Bluefield, W. Virginli—Praa.. John W. Ftippon, Soc, Arthur M. Mitchell, Jr., Bluefield State Teachers Collage.

33. BETA IOTA—Kalamatoo, Michigan—Proa., Hackley E. Woodford, 114 North Park Street; Sac, John T. T.pl.y. 1311 W. Michigan. j 4 BETA KAPPA—Langston, OkU.—Pre*., Paul C. Strong; S e c . James McCann, Lagnston University.

3 ) . BETA MU—Frankfort, Kentucky—Pra*., Franci* B. Whlmay; Sac. Thomaa A. West, Kentucky State College.

36. BETA NU—Tallahaeso, PU.—Para.. John Heisk; Sac, A S M * I_ Parrish.

Florida A. cc M. College.

37. BETA XI—Memphia, Tenn.—Pre*, Henry Ryan; See, Christopher Roulhac, 810 East McLemore Street.

33. BETA OMICRON—Nashville, Tenn.—Praa., U i u s e t C Turner; Sac, Frederic R. Howell, Tennessee State College.

39. BETA PI—Jackson, Tenn.—Pres., OtU Burrow; Sic, Wilson Graves, Lane College.

60. BETA RHO—Raleigh, N. C.—Pree., Benjamin A. Collier, Shaw University; Sec, W. Edward Murphy; Rec. Sec, Arris N. Burrow; Cor Sec, George D . Marshall, Shaw University.

• 61. BETA SIGMA—ScotlandviUe, La.—Pre*., John D . D*»ia; Sac, Henry Dumouil. Southern University.

62. BETA TAU—New Orleana. La.—Preaident, Numa Rousesve; Secretary, Giles Wright; Assistant secretary, Hmaurice Miller, Xavier University.

63. BETA UPSILON—Montgomery, Ala—Pre*., Eddie L. MitcneU; Sea..

Charles T. Battle, Stale Teachers College.

CHAPTER R O S T E R - G r a d u a t e C h a p t e r s 1*1. ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville, Ky.—Pre*. Dr. P. O. Sweeney C01 W. Walnut St.; Sec, Lea L. Brown. 1012 W. Chestnut St. 102. BETA LAMBDA—Kansas City, Mo.—Pre*. Burt A. Mayberry, Harrison Street; C. Sac. Jamea A. Jaffna*. 1824 Paaoo.

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103. GAMMA LAMBDA—Detroit, Michigan—Prea., E. R. Carney, 3769 Fisher Street; Sec, Rollie C. McMahon, 6363 Van Court Street.

104. DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore, Maryland—Pres., Furman L. Templeton 1302 McCulloch Street; Sec. C. C. Jackson, Jr., 2323 Madison Avenue.

103. EPSILON LAMBDA—St. Louie, Miasouri—Pres., Dr. J. Owen Blachc.

2943 Lawton Avenue; C. Sec, Joseph C. Chapman; F. Sec, Louia P. Woodson, 4222 W. North Market St. (06. ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News, VirginU—Pros., J. J. BaJIou, 1364 29th Street; S e c , R. H. Praa, 2411 Jefferson Avenue.

107. T H E T A LAMBDA—Dayton, Ohio—Prea., Dr. C. R. Price, 476 S. Broad. way; Sec, T. C. Carter, 16 Sweetman Street.

108. ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta, Ga.—Prea., J. P. Brawley, Clark University; Sec, T. C. Carter, 229 1-2 Auburn Avenue, N. E. 109. IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Indiana—Pre*., Grant W. Hawklna, 2627 Shriver Avenue; Soc, Thomaa L. Horner, 1647 Beliefonuina St. 110. KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro. N. Carolina—Praa., W. Jr.; S e c , B. H . Crutcher, A «C T College.

B. Be.vers.

111. MU LAMBDA—Washington, D . C.—Pres., James B. Browning, 151 "V" Street, N. W., Apt. 1. S e c , Charles F. Gandy, 1933 11th St.. N. W. H I . N U LAMBDA—Ettrick, VirginU—Pre*., Thomaa Reuben R. McDaniel, Box 185 State Collage.

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Cotman;

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U S . XI LAMBDA—Chicago, Illlnoi*—Pre*., Luther S. Peck, 4927 Michigan Avenue; S e c , Lawrence T, Young, 417 B. 47th Street.

114. OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Aa—Pres., A. D. Shores, R. F. D .

1, Box 735; S e c , H. Lovell Mosely 1304 First Court W. I H . PI LAMBDA—LittU Rock, Arkansas—Pra*., Dr. J. V. Jordan, 610V4 W. Ninth Street; S e c , C Franklin Brown, 1019 Croaa Street.

U 6 . RHO LAMBDA—Buffalo, New York—Prea., Alfred D . Pric*. 121 Northland Ave.; S e c , Jas. L. Robinson, 332 S. Elmwood Ave. l » 7 . SIGMA LAMBDA—New Orleana. L*.—Prea., William E. Belton. 2216 St. Phillip Street; S e c , Ferdinand L. Rousaeva, Xavier University.

U 8 . T A U LAMBDA—Nashville, Tenn.—Pres., William D . Hawkins, Jr., Fiak University; S e c , J. R. Andersn, 1027 18th Avenue, N .

123. ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York City—Pro... Dr. Farrow R. Allen, 337 W. 138th Street; Soc, Ewart G. Quinier, 234 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, New York.

126. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—Memhpis, Tenn.—Pre*., LewU O. Swingler, 390 1-2 Bcale Street; Sec, A. B. Owen, Jr., 598 Williama Ave. 127. ALPHA EPSILON—Jackson, Mississippi—Pre*., Everett R. Lawrence, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Mia*.; Sec, AUn T. Buaby, P. O. Box 176, Alcorn, Miss.

128. ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Bluefiedl, West Virginia—Pre.., P. R. Hig ginbotham, 622 Bland Street; Sec, Edward W. Browne, Box 376 Kimball.

West Virginia.

CO F—a 129 ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houtson, Texas—Prea., W. M. Booker, Prairie View ollege; S e c , F. A. Jackson, Prairie View College.

130. ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Atlantic d r y . N. J.—INACTIVE; drees: C M. Cain, Arctic Ave. YMCA. 131

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ALPHA IOTA LAMDBA—Charleston. W, Virginia—Pre*., Earl J. Reason, 1041 Bridge Avenue; J. Kermil Hall, 1332 Washington St. E.

132. ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke, VirginU—Pre*.. Dr. Elwood D .

Downing, Brooks Budding; S e c , G. A. Moore, 420 Commo-weaith N. E. 133

ALPHA N U LAMBDA—Tuakegee Institute. A U — Pre*,. HotUs F. Price; S e c , William A. Shields, Tuskegee Institute.

133. ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knovxlile. Tenn.—Pre*., Dr. N. A. Henderson. 123 E. Vine Street; Sec, Darby Erwin, 209 Deadnck Avenue.

133. ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Toledo, Ohio—Prea., INACTIVE; Actg. Soc. Charles H. Clarke, Jr., 669 Indiana Avenue.

136. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA. Pittsburg, P o — Prea., Hnery D . Prirnaa; Sec, Wilbur C. Douglass. 318 Fourth Avenue.

137. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Wintson-Salenv N. C.—Pres.. A. H Anderwo, Columbia Htights School; S e c , J. L. Carey, Atkins High School.

138. ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Columbus, O h i o — P M Dr. H . Sherman Manuel, 275 S. Grant Avenue; S e c , Charle* F. Blackburn, 53 North 21st Street.

139. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA-Dallas, T e x w - P r e . , H L Holland, 3910 Diamond Street; S e c , Jam*. W. White, 2700 Flora Street.

140. ALPHA T A U LAMBDA—Tulsa, Oklahoma—Pres., T. W. Harria. 101 N . Greenwood Street; Sec, J. Tyler Smith. 124 Greenwood Street.

141. ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—Montgomery. Alabama— Pros., C H. Lockhart. Stat. T.ach.ra College; Sec, Nathan Langhorm. 910 East Grove Street; A~t. Sac., J. Carrick Hardy. St*t* Teacher. College.

U 9 . UPSILON LAMBDA—Jacksonville, Fla.—Pres.. C. S. Long, Edwarda Water* College; S e c , Alfred Farrell, Edwarda Waters College. «*». PHI LAMBDA—Raleigh, N. C—Pr*a., E. C. Horton. Shaw Uruv.mity; Sec, Charles H . Boyer, St. Augustine's College.

1*1. CHI LAMBLA—Wilberforce, Ohio—Pre.., Milton S. J. Wright; S e c .

Raymond O. Dickerson, Wilberforce University.

143. ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—Augusta, Georgia—Pre*., John M. Tutt; Sec, Haines School.

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•«*. PSI LAMBDA—Chattanooga, Tenn.—Praa., Prof. B. T. Scruggs, 1909 Blackford Street; S e c , G. A. Key, 1211 Poplar Sereet.

144 ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia. S. Carolina—Pre*., Abram Simpaon, Allen University; Sec, Harry B. Rutherford, 1330 Greg* Street.

' * 3 . ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Newark. New Joraejr—Pre*., Dr. Ch.rle* M. Harris. 301 Bergen Avenue, Jersey Gty, N . J.; S e c , Arthur C Williama, 136 Lincoln Street, Montclair, N . J.

147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond, \a.—Pre*.. Wiley A Hall, 1106 North First Street; S e c . Walker H. Quarle*. 743 North Fifth Strew.

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* 4 . ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington. Ky.—Prea.. E. M. Chenault, 226 W. Sixth S t m t ; S e c , Dr. H . A. Merchant, 128 DeWoaae S*re.t.

142. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk V..—Pre... G. W. C Brown, 1619 Calvert Street; S e c , P. Bernard Young, Jr.. 721 Chapel Street; Aast.

Sec, Thomaa W. Young, 2309 Broad Creek Road.

148. BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Jersey Gty, N J.—Pre*.. Dr. Harold Branch, M D., Duncan Avenue; Sec, Robert Fnuaer, 72 1-2 Jewen Ave. secretary, Ernest Smith, 208 N. 53rd. Street.

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