The SPHINX | Spring February 1939 | Volume 25 | Number 1 193902501 by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

PERCIVAL R. PIPER GENERAL TREASURER (See Page 2)

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc OFFICIAL DIRECTORY General Officers PRESIDENT—Charles H. V/esley, Howard University, Washington, D. C. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT—Charles W. Greene, 304 Griffin St., N. W., Atlanta, Ga. SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT—Sidney A. Jones, Jr., 3456 S. State St., Chicago, 111. THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT—Farrow R. Mien, 337 West 138th St., New York City, N. Y. FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT—Bert A. McDonald, 319 East 48th St., Los Angeles, Calif. SECRETARY—Joseoh H. B. Evans, 101 S. Street, N. W., Washington, D. C. TREASURER—Percival R. Piper, 18032 Wexford Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. EDITOR OF THE SPHINX—Lewis O. Swingler, 390Vi Beale Street, Memphis, Tenn. DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION—Rayford W. Logan, 1011 O St., N. W., Washington, D. C. GENERAL COUNSEL—Theodore M. Berry, 308 West 5 th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. LAY MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL—Ferdinand L. Rousseve, 4633 Willow Street, New Orleans, La. Christopher M. Roulhac, Jr., 810 East McLemore St., Memphis, Tenn. Walter S. Scott, Jr., 69 North 21st St., Columbus, Ohio. JEWELS—Henry A. Callis, Howard University, Washington, D. C ; Nathaniel A. Murray, 150 Ycu Street, N. W. Washington, D. C ; Vertner W. Tandy, 221 West 139th Slreet, New York City, N. Y.; George B. Kally, l-113lh Street, Troy, New York. "Charles H. Chapman — 'Robert H. Ogle — *James H. Morton — 'Deceased. REGIONAL DIRECTORS—Southern Jurisdiction; Charles W. Greene, Vice-President; H. Lovell Mosely, 1304 First Court, W., Birmingham, Ala.; M. G. Ferguson, Citizens Saving & Trust Co., Nashville, Tenn.; James U. fc Atkins High School, Winston-Salem, N. Carolina; Eastern Jurisdiction: Farrow R. Allen, Vice-President; Bel ford V. Lawson, Jr., 2001 11th St., N. W., Washington, D. C , M. A. Allen, deceased; F. Irving Gray, 610 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass., Midwestern Jurisdiction; Sidney A. Jones, Jr., Vice President; Louis Schuster, 1433 ,_.. Long Street, Columbus, Ohio, Henry J. Richardson, Jr., 57 N. Illinois Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; Sidney R. Williams, 2947 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.; V/estern Juridiciion; Bert A. McDonald, Vice-President; F. Melvin Payne, 107 N. Greenwood St., Tulsa, Okla.; Jas. A.. Chrysler,2800 Glenam Place, Denver, Colo.; C. P. Johnson, 2700 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas. CHAIRMAN CHAPTER HOUSING COMMISSION—Belford V. Lawson, Jr., 2001 11th St., N. W., Washington, D. C. CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC OPINION—Howard H. Long, 1112 Girard St., N. W., Wash., D. C. CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS—Henry L. Dickason, Bluefield State Teachers College, Bluefield, W. Va.

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ALPHA—Cornell University, Ithaca, N. York; Active thru membership of Jewels. BETA—Howard University. Washington. D. C ; President, John G. Robinson. 2709 Sherman Ave., N. W.; Secretary, Jameston L. McCall. Howard University. GAMMA Virginia Union Universi'y, Richmond, Virginia; Pres. Richard T. Langston; F. Sec. Frederick C. Lewis; R. Sec. France Brinkley, Virginia Union University DELTA University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; INACTIVE. EPSILON—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Pres. C. F. Poole; Sec. Joseph Jenkins. 1103 E. Huron Ave. ZETA—Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Pres. Sec. Dr. R. S. Firming, 216 Dwipht St. ETA—Columbia University, St. Lawrence, Brooklyn, C C . St. John University. Brooklyn. New York City; President. Andrew Tyler, 14724 109th Ave., Jamaica, N. Y.; Secretary. Edward N. Byas. 2 W. 120th St.-. TrtETA—Unive rsity of Chicago, Armour Institute, DePaul University, Lewis Institute, Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois; Pres. Albert B. George, Jr., 3231 Vernon Ave.; Sec. William C Peek, 5533 Perry Ave. IOTA—Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York; INACTIVE. KAPPA—Ohio State University, Columbus. Ohio; Pres. Henry Parks, jr.; Sec. Edwin Williams, 236 E. 11th Ave.; C. Sec. Begagy T. Benton,

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MLT—University of Minnesota, Minneapolis. Minnesota; Pres. John R. Lawrence, 556 St. Anthony Ave., St. Paul, Minn.; Sec. John M. Patton, 854 St. Anthony Ave.. St. Paul. Minn. N U Lincoln University. Lincoln University, Pennsylvania; President, John Tracey; Corresponding Secretary, Joseph Woods, Lincoln Univers13. XI—Wilberforce University, Wilberforce. Ohio; President, John Letts; Secretary. William Leace. 14. OMICRON—Pittsburgh. Pa.; President, Paul Jones, 228 W. 14th St.; Secretary, James Wiley, 706 Woodrun. 15. PI—Western Reserve University, John Carrol University, St, Ignatius College. Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio. Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio; Pres. Emmason D. Fuller, 2223 E. 100th St.; Sec. Clarence L. Sharpe, 4608 Central Ave. S. E. 16. RHO—Graduate Group. Philadelphia. Pennsylvania; Pres. Dr. W. P. lerrick, 1843 Christian St.; C. Sec. Dr. O. Wilson Winters, 28 Curren Arcade; F. Sec. Norristown, Pa.; F. Sec. Dr. Percy I. Bowser, 5344 Race St. 17. SIGMA—Harvard University. Cambridge, Mass., Boston University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Boston, Mass.; Pres. Dr. F. Irving Gray, 610 Columbus Ave.; Sec. Frederick J. Franklin, 34 Wenonah St., Roxburry. Mass. 18. TAU—University of Illinois, Champaign, Illinois; Pres. Richard M. Haskins: Sec. Charles R. Collins; C. Sec. Orestes B. Johnson, 615 S. Wright St.

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UPSILON University of Kansas. Kans.. S-at; Tca'he-s College, Emporia. Kans.. Kansas State College of Agriculture & Appli-d Sciences, Manhattan, Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas; President, Chester Hynes; Corresponding Secretary, E. J. Bruce. 1101 Mississippi St. PHI—Ohio University. Athens, Ohio; Pres. John W. Gasaway; Sec. Walter B. Allen, 155 W. Washington St. CHI—Meharry Medical College. Nashville. Tenn.; President. Maurice F. Gleason; Secretary, Donald M. Carey, 1017 16th Ave. PSI University of Pennsylvania, Temple Un versry. lJh lad Lphia, Penn. sylvania; Pres. Roger F. Gordon, 1530 French St.; Sec. Ernest Smith, 208 N. 53rd St. ALPFIA ALPHA—University of Cincinnati. Cincinnati Co'leg* of pharmacy. Miami University, Cincinnati. Ohio; Pres. Dr. C. E. Dillard. 514 Clark St.; Sec. Dwight L. Moody, 2631 Kemprl Lane; F. Sec. John W. Fleming, f-36 W. 9th St. ALPHA BETA—Talladega College. Tal'adega, A'a.; President, William J. Roberson; Secretary, Thomas G. Weaver; Corresponding Secretary. Erman W. Edgecombe. Talladega. ALPHA. GAMMA—Brown University. Providence. Rhod? Island; IN. ACTIVE—Address Joseph G. LeCount, 42 Westminister St. ALPHA DELTA—LJniversiry of Southern California. Los Angeles, California; Pres. Bert A. McDonald, 319 E. 48th St.; Sec. Rufus S. Norman. 708 E. 48th St. ALPHA EPSILON University of California. Berkeley. California; Pres. Edward E. Aubert, 1601 Tyler St.; Sec. Theodore Smith. 2928 Grove St.: C. Sec. Henry L. Richardson, 1557 Seventh St.. Oakland. Calif Alpha ZETA West Virginia State. State College. Institute. West Virginia; President. Phillip Waring; Secretary. Thomas Shaw. W. Va. State College. ALPHA E 1'A—Harvard University, Cambridge, Massac'iusetts; INACTIVE. ALPHA THETA University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; President, Julian Mason: Secretary, Clifton R. Jones. 815 Dubuque Street. ALPHA IOTA—University of Colorado. Denver. Colorado; Pres. James Chrysler, 2800 Glenarm PL: Sec. James T. Sims. 2511 Marion St. ALPHA KAPPA—Springfield College. Amherst College. Amherst. Mass., Springfield, Massachusetts: Sec. Eric Heidley. Springfield College. ALPHA ML)—Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; Pres. William C. Pyant, 1930 Brown Ave.; Sec. Colbert S. Davis. ALPHA NU Iowa State College, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa, Ames, Iowa: Pres. S. M. Riley, Jr.; Sec. Charles P. Howard, 515 Mul. berry St., Des Moines, Iowa. ALPHA XI—Marouette University. Milawukee. Wisconsin: INACTIVE. ALPHA OMICRON Johnson C. Smith University. Livingston College. Salisbury, N. Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina; President. T. M. Cottry; Corresponding Secretary. Willie Carson. ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College. Louisville. Kentucky Pres. Perry A. Lively, 3431 W. Hale Ave.; Sec. Vernon E. Mille 1740 Dumesnile St.

THE SPHINX Official Organ of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc PUBLISHED FEBRUARY, MAY, OCTOBER, and DECEMBER VOLUME 25

FEBRUARY. 1939

THE STAFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LEWIS O. SWINGLER 390 VT. 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 JAMES B. BROWNING Miners Teachers College Washington, D. C. 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. HERSHAL C. LATHAM Memphis, Tennessee CONTRIBUTING EDITORS MILTON S. J. WRIGHT Wilberforce University Wilberforce, Ohio WILLIAM H. GRAY Southern University Scotlandville, La. JOSEPH E. COTTON Memphis, Tennessee CLYDE L. COLE Carver Junior High School Tulsa, Oklahoma

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CONTENTS Percival R. Piper—Front P a g e Cover

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Moulding a Brotherhood Convention Call

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Scholarship Announcements

Midwestern Regional Conclave

Tribute To Bro. Sidney B. Redmond Beta Psi Alpha's Gift To Old World Feature Section Among Us Alphas Hits And Misses

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Fraternity Fun Voice Of The Sphinx

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O m e g a Chapter

ILLUSTRATIONS-DISPLAYS Balfour Advertising

National Urban League

Iota Lambda Officers Beta Phi Chapter . Sphinx Club, Philander Smith Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter

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Alpha Theta Chapter Beta Theta Chapter

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GRANT W. HAWKINS Indianapolis, Ind. 1939 CONVENTION EDITOR CHARLES L. FRANKLIN New York City, N. Y. CIRCULATION SPENCER SMITH Memphis, Tennessee ADVERTISING JOHN L. BRINKLEY, Jr. Memphis, Tennessee

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Negro Youth in the World of Tomorrow

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February, 1939

CHECKS ALPHA'S GROWTH IN TERMS OF THE DOLLAR SIGN

Purpose: "To Stimulate Youth To Train and Prepare for Jobs" Announcement of the

Seventh Vocational Opportunity Campaign March 19-26, 1939 For Further Information Address Department Of Industrial Relations

National Urban League 1133 BROADWAY

PERCIVAL R. PIPER

NEW YORK CITY

General Treasurer (Front Pag« Cover)

OFFICIAL ALPHA PHI ALPHA INSIGNIA ONLY FROM YOUR OFFICIAL JEWELER The L. G. Balfour Company Price List Badges: 7 pearls, opals, or turquoise $6.00 7 amethysts 7.25 6 pearls, 1 brilliant cut diamond 9.00 6 garnets, 1 diamond . 9.00 6 rubies or sapphires and 1 diamond 10.00 6 emeralds and 1 diamond 11.00 6 amethysts and 1 diamond 10.50 7 diamonds 25.00 Price List January 1, 1939

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NOTE: All insignia must be ordered through your Central Office—from Grand Secretary Joseph H. B. Evans, 101 S. St., N. W., Washington, D. C.

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President Charles H. Wesley, in his address to the Thirty-first Anniversary Convention at New Orleans, La., said, that our cash on hand since 1931 had increased from $3,966.75 to a near total of $17,000.00, including $3,000 in United States Government Bonds, he paid a glowing tr'bute to Attorney Percival R. Piper, Detroit, Michigan, to whose hands all monies of the Fraternity gravitate. He is the '"wat:h-dog" of the Treasury, having served in this posit'on notably for more than thirteen years. A native of Washington, D. C., Brother Piper received elementary, high school, and college education in the Capitol City. In June, 1917, he graduated from Howard University with the degree of Bache'or of Science in Electrical Engineering, the first graduate to receive such a degree from Howard. He claimed Alpha on April 15, 1915, becoming a member of Beta Chapter, Howard. Following the World War in which he served as First Lieutenant, Brother Piper went to Detroit, Michigan in 1921. He lat;r tcok up law at Detroit College of Law and forthwith passed the Michigan Bar. His legal practice in the Motor City is lucrative. Like the Venerable Raymond Cannon, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Brother Piper is another Alpha giant in the Northwest.

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By P. A. MARSHALL T H E achievements of Alpha Phi Alpha in the thirty-two years of its existence can not be questioned. No Alpha man can look back upon those achievements without a feeling of pride in belonging to such an organization. Those who do not belong look up to us with envy and respect on learning of our past history. Yet, we are startled to find that there is some controversy within our group over such a question as chapter housing. No one will deny the fact that what we are doing is necessary and is in keeping with our purposes and aims. Certainly gifts to such organizations as The National Urban League, The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the New Negro Alliance, and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History cannot be thought of as unnecessary. We all believe that they are necessary and in keeping with our motto "Servants of all, we shall transcend all." In donating to these worthy causes, other causes just as important have probably been overlooked. In deciding which of these to lend our efforts a process of elimination or evaluation must, it seems, be employed. In this process why not include chapter housing. Certainly it can stand on its own merits as necessary for the advancement of the Negro cause, just as any of the other above named organizations. The fraternity was organized to create a closer bond of friendship between Negro college students. It has taken on many other aims and purposes since its organization, a natural process in a growing membership. It has always been necessary to look forward to the future in making plans, and in this Alpha Phi Alpha can boast that it has led. The time has come when we must again face the future and consider definite policies that will either help or hinder the progress of both our race and fraternity. One of the most important of our present problems is the building up of faith in the Negro; faith in himself as an individual, and faith in his

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race. Along with these must go a faith in the organization which is helping him, in our case, the fraternity. Many people are questioning the values of college fraternities. No one will deny the contacts that can be made through membership in these organizations, but quite cften interest lags after becoming a member and we find it difficult to create the same interest again. People are demanding something more tangible, something with a more definite and lasting value. Not only is this opinion shared by Non-Greeks, but by members of our own fraternity. Why is this so? Have we ceased to stand by our aims ? Or is it that we have let down on our entrance standards? Many students take the attitude that after they are admitted to the fraternity their job is over. They refuse to help financially or spiritually. Recently when it was time for grand tax to be paid, there was one member of a certain chapter who was unable to secure his pass card. But this brother was not allowed to become inactive. His brothers came to his rescue by donating twentyfive cents each until his assessment was paid. He had proved himself to be a valuable member of the chapter and had within him the brotherly feeling that keeps many of us on the go for the sake of the fraternity. It has been said many times before that college fraternities help to mold youth into real men. That is the aim of Alpha Phi Alpha. I have seen many Alpha men refrain from doing certain unmanly deeds just because the name of the fraternity might be involved. That is th e spirit that we should try to invoke into all of our members. Fraternities give social contact, it is true enough, but there are aesthetic values obtained from membership in them that cannot be debated. Most chapters encourage friendly competition between pledges, between its members, or, through the Pan-Hellenic, between other organizations. These are the types of incentives that encourage a member to continue his achievements after making a fraternity. (Continued On Page 16)

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The Convention Call By President Wesley DY VIRTUE of the authority invested in me as General President of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and by the action of the Twenty-sixth General Convention of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity at New Orleans, Louisiana, December 2731, 1937, I herewith call upon the delegates and brothers of the Fraternity to assemble in Annual Convention in New York City, August 28-31, 1939, inclusive, with Alpha Gamma Lambda, Eta and Metropolitan New York chapters acting as hosts. This call has been made in accordance with the recommendation of the Committee on Place of the Twenty-sixth General Convention, which required that the Convention is to be held "in New York City the last four days in August of 1939." It has been my pleasure to visit the New York chapters on several occasions and to meet with the Convention Committees. They are planning for an outstanding and significant convention. These committees have been at work already for many months. Unusual events have been scheduled for the period of the Convention. As all know, entertainment facilities are at their best in New York City. The chapters realize that they are making history in this convention. It will be the first time that a regular convention has assembled at some other period than the last days of December in a calendar year. This Twenty-Seventh General Convention— This Twenty-Seventh General Convention and Thirty-third Anniversary Convention therefore has significance. Thirty-three years ago we started in New York state, and this year we are back, "Bigger and Better." The future aspect of it comes into consideration in connection both with the fraternity and the city of New York itself. The theme of the New York World's Fair is "Building the World of Tomorrow." The nations of the world, together with our Federal Government, are participating in the Fair. Every field of life is to be covered in this event — industry, labor, art, science, literature—all are to be combined in presenting a view of the world tomorrow. New York is a cosmopolitan city and on this occasion it is inviting all of the peoples of the world to mingle in friendship and to consider how a better world can be made for all of us to live in. With this background the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity should be able to build a particular program with-

in its own ideals which will be of practical value to the population group of which we are a part. It is not enough that we come to praise what we have done in the past nor to criticize what we have done, but to make an impartial evaluation of our past and to chart our future. I call upon the chapters and brothers to begin thinking in terms of plans for consideration at our Convention. If the program which we have adopted is not functioning satisfactorily, let us come with the purpose of recharting our course. However, it is confidently my belief, from the study of our history, that our program today is more in line with the program of the founders than any that we could adopt. The emphasis and guiding star since the days when we organized the Social Study Club at Cornell University through the period when we became the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., a social program in terms of others, not ourselves, has been prominently before us. Education has had first place in our considerations from the years when we first started our program. It became more organized at the St. Louis and Chicago conventions and is now definitely on the way toward permanence in our life. It is of interest to note that certain fraternities and sororities have been following our leadership ard are becoming more interested in this aspect of Negro life. Our assistance and relationship to organizations in Negro life have become patterns for others to follow. In this connection we have neither sought nor given publicity but we are proud that we have done a good work. It may well be that this program in this respect needs continuous reconsideration. Between now and August I hope that the chapters will be giving consideration to any changes in the program of the past and any additions to it for the future or changes of it which will make us more helpful in practical ways both to ourselves as a fraternity and to others who look to us for leadership. These are times which call for the best that is in us so that we may become in reality "servants of all." Let us as undergraduates and as graduates, cooperating in a common cause, plan to assemble at New York on the above dates to devote ourselves to a new inspiration and a reviving of the old Alpha Spirit. For many of us it seems almost too long between conventions. Time seems to have

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leaden wings and to keep us apart. We long to shake hands and to exchange fellowship more quickly t h a n the conventions will allow. With all around us clouds of uncertainty appearing, t h e Alpha Phi Alpha F r a t e r n i t y can assemble with a reasonable assurance of security. Alpha's foundations and its spiritual, structural and financial

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bases are becoming more permanent with each passing year. Surrounded by loyal sons of Alpha who keep their loyalty alive through the years, let us march forward toward a greater Alpha and a greater convention in August t h a n in any time in our history. My word to you is "On to New York." May we "Build a World of Tomorrow" for Alpha in New York!

Where States Will Exhibit at New York World's Fair

NEW YORK窶年early every state in the union and at least two territories will have an exhibit in the above Court of the State Buildings at the New York World's Fair 1939. The area will be divided into the cultural divisions of the continent dining

; George Washington's time with the Spanish buildings shown in the lower left corner, the French structures in the upper right and English or Georgian, architecture completing the arrangement Choice of location is up to the states.

DEADLINE FOR EDUCATIONAL NUMBER All Chapter Letters, Feature Articles, And Pictures Must Be Sent to Reach The Sphinx Office Not Later Than April 10th. The Educational Number Will Be Distributed First Week in May. LEWIS O. SWINGLER Editor, Sphinx Magazine 390'/2 BEALE STREET :-: MEMPHIS, TENN.

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By Dr. Rayford W. Logan OOPflWX-i.

'J'O ALL Graduate and Undergraduate Brothers: I cordially invite your careful study of the following matters of interest to all of us. 1. A.—The Fraternity is offering again this year two (2) one hundred dollar scholarships in each vice-presidential jurisdiction to undergraduate Brothers only. The requirements are simple: the applicant must have at least a B average; he must be financial with the general organization and with his local chapter; he must submit his application with a post-mark of not later than May 15, 1939. AND A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE APPLICANT'S COLLEGE RECORD MUST ACCOMPANY THE APPLICATION. These scholarships are for the academic year, 1939-1940. B.—During the past year only the EASTERN and SOUTHERN jurisdictions submitted at first enough applications to fill their quota. We reopened the applications, and finally allotted the full amount as indicated below. It is for this reason that no previous announcement has been made of the awards. C.—The Fraternity again offers fellowships totaling $750.00 that may be awarded as a whole

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or in part. These awards are made for CREATIVE WORK, RESEARCH, or as a GRANT-IN-AID OF PUBLICATION. Any member of the Fraternity who is financial with the general organization and with his local chapter may apply for a fellowship under any one of these categories. D. Full details concerning fellowships and scholarships and application blanks for scholarships will be sent to all chapters in the next few days. Please attend your chapter meetings so that you will know just how to proceed in making your application. 3.—One fellowship has been awarded in the sum of $250 to Brother Herman Branson, Law Fellow in Physics at the University of Cincinnati, to further his research in the effects of soft Xrays on living organisms. 4.—At the same time that I shall send out application blanks and information concerning the applications for fellowships and scholarships, I shall send also a release dealing with our educational campaign. In the meanwhile, I am designating the week of May 1-7, 1939 as our educational week. As I have frequently pointed out, chapters

2.—Scholarships were awa'rded as follows for the academic year, 1938-1939 (Awarded by the Committee on Awards August 12, 1938.) NAME Alexander, Gabriel Everett, H. C. * Newsome, Lionel ** Patrick, LeRoy Sykes, Jasper ***

JURISDICTION Southern Eastern Mid-Western Eastern Southern

SCHOOL Morehouse College Harvard University University of Minnesota Lincoln University (Pa.) Fisk University

AMOUNT $100 $100 $100 $100 $100

•Brother Everett filed his application while at Lincoln University, Pennsylvania, but matriculated at Harvard University last fall. **Brother Newsome filed his application while at Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri, but matriculated at the University of Minnesota last fall. ***Brother Sykes did not enter school and his award was withdrawn,

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may conduct the Campaign of Education for Citizenship, or the Go-To-High-School, Go-To-College Campaign, or both. In some instances, it may not be possib'e to carry on the campaign during the week specified, but it is hoped that the campaign will coincide as closely as possible with that week. 5.—I am asking that all Chapters that have

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not sent in their questionnaires dealing with the reasons why the Brothers do not apply for scholarships do so at once. I wish to thank those Chapters that have already returned them. 6.—The results of the Essay Contest will be announced in the next issue of the Sphinx. Rayford W. Logan, Director of Education.

(Awarded by the Committee on Awards November 19, 1938, in accordance with release sent to all Chapters on September 15, 1938. No applications were received from the Western Jurisdiction.) NAME Burke, Edgar J. Johnson, D. Taft McMahan, Lloyd B. Parks, Henry Pride, Ronald H. Stanley, Eugene Taylor, Gerone H.

JURISDICTION Southern Mid-Western Southern Mid-Western Southern Mid-Western Southern

Midwest

SCHOOL Tennessee A. & I. State College Bluefield State Teachers College, Bluefield, W. Va. Tennessee A. & I. State College Ohio State University State College, Orangeburg, S. C. Wilberforce University Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga.

Regional In Columbus,

DLANS have been completed for an interesting and lively Regional Convention for all Midwestern Chapters. This convention is to be entertained by the Kappa and Alpha Rho Lambda Chapters at Columbus, Ohio on April 14th, 15th and 16th. Brother Lewis H. Schuster, 1348 East Long Street, Columbus, Ohio, one of the Midwestern Regional Directors has been appointed Chairman of the Regional Convention Committee, and he, together with his various sub-committees have outlined all plans for an interesting program. Shiloh Baptist Church has been selected as Convention Headquarters. Tentative outline of the program is as follows: "Friday, April 14th, 9:00 a. m. to 11:00 a. m., registration; 11:00 a. m. to 1:00 p. m., business session; 2:00 p. m. to 5:00 p. m., business session: 8:00 p. m. to 10:00 p. m., smoker for Alpha men; 11:00 p. m. to 3:00 a. m., dance. Saturday, April 15th, 9: a. m. to 12;00 noon, business session; Saturday afternoon, an afternoon party is being planned by another Fraternity for us; Saturday evening, closed Alpha formal. Brother Bishop John A. Gregg of the A. M. E.

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Church, and Brothers Percival R. Piper, our General Treasurer and Rayford W. Logan, our Director of Education, have been invited to participate on the program. Some of the subjects to be discussed at the Convention are: 1.—Chapter Housing. 2.—Undergraduate Recognition In The National Organization. 3.—Unification In Pledge Clubs and Chapter Constitutions. 4.—Annual Conventions. All other matters pertaining to the welfare of the Fraternity will be discussed, which the Brothers in attendance wish to. Registration fee for all visiting Brothers and delegates will be $2.50. Each Chapter will be entitled to two delegates and all visiting Brothers will have a voice in the deliberations of the Convention. All Brothers who attend must be financial with the general organization for 1939, in other words, they must be able to produce their 1939 pass cards. Brother Sidney A. Jones, Jr., Midwestern VicePresident will preside at the Convention.

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Lloyd Gaines' Case

Brothers Lloyd Gaines—Sidney R. Redmond p E W persons have had the honor that is bestowed upon the writer of this requested thumbnail sketch of a great community leader and fighter—there is a difference you know. Brother Sidney R. Redmond can be used as an inspiration to the sons and daughters of Alphas for years immemorial. There was a celebration on 7/23/02 in Jackson, Mississippi when Attorney Sidney Dillion Redmond and Ida Revels Redmond were blessed with an heir. Attorney S. D. Redmond of Jackson is a prominent attorney in his own right. At the time of this writing, Mr. Redmond's father has a very active practice in Jackson, where he is still considered one the South's best lawyers demanding the respect of all citizens, white and colored. Sidney Redmond evidences promise as a leader in grade and high school. The community expected much when he finished Howard University and Howard Law school. Why Brother Redmond selected St. Louis for his practice is another story in itself. For Brother Redmond's curricula achievements, just ask any member of Sigma chapter, and for further details find any chapter member of 1919, who watched him trod through the weary sands and take the oath which he continues to carry forward. Upon arrival in St. Louis he immediately affiliated with Epsilon Lambda and has continued to be a most active member. To better understand the co-counselor of the now famous Gaines Case one must follow Brother Redmond in his local practice. Brother Redmond's

leadership has always been apparent—here are two of his outstanding contributions to the citizenry of St. Louis. In every St. Louis movement affecting Negroes, one usually finds the name of Brother Redmond. The Vashon High School Case (1936-37) was the largest and rankest local abuse of individual and group rights. The St. Louis Board of Education was attempting to build another Negro grade school building on the present over-crowded Vashon High School property. As one of the attorneys, Brother Redmond filed an injunction to prevent the city from building on that site. Th e courts awarded a victory to Brother Redmond and his Negro constituents—and if you know St. Louis that was no small victory. Brother Redmond briefed his case on the plea that the site provided less play area per child then the law allows, plus health morals and the well being of the children were unfavorably affected. St. Louisans are still talking about the municipal case where Brothers Redmond, Henry D. Espy (Epsilon Lambda, '38), sought to prevent discrimination against Negroes in a municipally owned opera house. Prior to the institution of the suit, Negroes were allowed to sit only in the last two rows of the balcony. Legally, t h e suit was lost, but Negroes won a moral victory by the Auditorium changing its policy—again, if you know St. Louis and its politics, this case assumes an importance locally, approaching the Gaines Case. Many more cases lccally would easily describe the calibre of our illustrative Brother. Let it suffice to aid that Brother Redmond is a member of the National Board of the N. A. A. C. P.; Grand Attorney for the Knights of Pythias; former President of the Mound City Bar Association, and a weekly contributor to Negro periodicals through his column "Legal Hints." May I refresh your memory on the far-reaching decision of the Supreme Court involving Brother Lloyd Gaines vs University of Missouri. It was in the summer of 1935 that Brother Gaines, a graduate of Lincoln University, the state supported school at Jefferson City, made his first attempt to be admitted to the Law School at Columbia (University of Missouri). The Gaines case was filed in 1936, by Attorneys S. R- Redmond, Henry D. Epsy, and Charles H. Houston (all Alphas) in Columbia, Missouri to mandamus (Continued on Page 39

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EDITOR'S NOTESâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;The establishment of a chapter across the s e n was one of the great accomplishments of A'pha Phi Alpha Fraternity in 1938. It was the realization of a dream of Brother Harry Roberts, of Virginia State College, and a few other brothers who so ardently discussed the idea of a chapter in Europe at the last two conventions, On his return to the S:ates, Brother Dr. Ak'ki Nyabongo, of Uganda, Eas: Africa, who studied at Oxford on an Alpha Fellowship, had occasions to visit Memphis and tha Sphinx Office. The editor requseted that he tell in his own words how he went about the tssk of sett-nij up Bern Psi Chapter; thus giving Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity the distinct on o* being the first Negro Gieek-Le'.ter Organi:ar'oi to extend the hr.nd of fellowship to qual'fied men of the old world. 0

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Brother Dr. Akiki Nyabongo, of Uganda, East Africa, who organized the first chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in London, England. He appears in his Royal Robe as Prince Nyabongo.

f H E first week in March, 1939 I received a letter from Brother Wesley, the General President, and Brother Roberts, suggesting that we should form an Alpha Chapter in England. When I received these letters I was in the depths of the woods in East Africa. I answered the letters at once. When I came back to England in May I saw Brother Hansberry and we talked it over. A week later I went to London to see some of my schoolmates who I thought would be useful because of their popularity with other students. I saw Brother Hugh Springer, D. C. B. Clarke, and Brother Nsubuga and all approved of the idea. I discussed with Brother Springer and we se'ected the men who we thought would b e best. After discuss:on it was hard to find out how I was going to approach the men. Most of them knew of m? but did not know me. In England bonhomie is lacking and this made m a proceed very cautiously, thinking out every step before I made advances. I thought out whom to approach, how to talk to him, but I felt that I must not fail, since the Fraternity had trusted me with the task. We needed a Chapter in England in order to help our fellow men. I made a plan not to select from one part only but to include all members of the Empire. This brought another obstacle, for some men wanted only their friends to join. As I had no special friends I picked members for their qualities, and Brother Hansberry agreed with me in all I said but there was another disadvantage, for they lived far apart and that made things expensive; most of them met in their classrooms but never after that. After we had selected the men I went to Brother Hansberry and told him the names of the men whom we had chosen, a few of whom he knew. We decided that I must go to London and get into personal contact with them ; so I went to a Cricket Club ground, where most of the doctors were to be found. A few were enthusiastic and were willing to join at once; some others put obstacles in the way and asked what they were likely to gain by joining. I explained as diplomatically as I could. They asked me to write to them as soon as I heard from America. I left them with copies of the Sphinx to read, so that they could acquaint themselves with the facts of the organization. Continued on Page 16

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V t AT(/PÂŁ SECT/OA/. Mrs. Roosevelt Speaks To Youth

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jyjRS. Franklin Delano Roosevelt's appearance before the Second National Conference on the Problems of the Negro and Negro Youth, held in the Department Auditorium of Washington, D. C , on J a n u a r y 12, marked the high point of the conference. In an open forum in which membsrs of the audience participated, Mrs. Roosevelt expressed her views on the Anti-Lynching Legislature, the employment of Neg'roes by Civil Service, Educational Opportunities of Negroes and her visit to the Birmingham, Alabama Conference on Social Welfare. The Conference was sponsored by Mrs. Mary McLeod Bethune, Director of the Division of Negro Affairs of the National Youth Administration, and Chairman of the Conference, and Mr. Aubrey Williams, (left), Administrator of the National Youth Administration. CHANGES OF ADDRESSES In 1938 Every Precaution Was Taken To See Tnat Financial Brothers Received Their Copies Sphinx. . . on Time! We Are Taking the Same Care This Year but in so doing must depend Chapter Secretaries to make certain that addresses of their members are correct, and immediately the General Secretary, Brother Joseph H. B. Evans, and the Sphinx Office of changes of Addresses brothers moving to new locations.

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Officers Of Iota Lambda Chapter TCTA Lambda Chapter, Indianapolis, Indiana, presents its officers for the cuirent year. Reading from left to right, front: Jonathan Giles, secretary; Arnold Bannister, vice president; Alfred D. Grayson, president. Rear, left to right: Paul FowlkeB, editor to the Sp'.iinx; Grant W. Hawkins, treasurer; Robert Wright, editor to the Sphinx. Officers not shown are Charles Thomas, chaplain; Mercer Mance, parliamentarian; La Verne Newsome, seigeant-at-arms. With these officers and the combined efforts of the remaining members, the chapter has planned another constiuctive program, culminating with the presentation of a scholarship to a deserving graduate of Chrispus Attucks High School. IOTA LAMBDA CHAPTER, INDIANAPOLIS

Gets Insurance

BRO. C. J. GREENE

Promotion T>RO. C. J. Greene has been active in Omicron Lambda cl apter, Birmingha n Ala., since the Atlanta Life Insurance Co,. s a w fit to move him from one of its smaller units where he set a new high record to the company's second largest district. Brother Greene "saw the light" in Alpha Phi Alpha while attending Clark University in Atlanta, Ga., He was a charter member and first president of Beta Delta Lambda Chapter at Daytona Beach, Fla.

Joins Alpha Rank In Memphis T>RO. Rev. H. B. Gibson, pastor of Centenary M. E. church, Memphis, who "crossed the burning sand" into Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity via Alpha Delta Lambda chapter, last f a l l . Brother Gibson is a graduate of Lincoln University, Pa., and one of the strong young stalwarts of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Since coming to Memphis three years ago, he completed the build// Fry jj^| ing program of Centenary, largest M. E. Mm Church in West Tennessee, and has engaged in many civic BROTHER H. B. GIBSON activities for the uplift of his people here.

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-•- JJRO. H. I. Fontellio-Nanton has : been engaged in the field of Journ1 alism for the past I twelve years. He came t o North I C a r o l i n a from I New York where he edited the Empire State Gazette, Jamaica, L. I. and more recently the I A p e x News o f New York City. During t h e past six years he reorBro. H. I. Fontellio-Nanton ganized The Carolina Tribune, a weekly publication in Raleigh, North Carolina, and promoted the Associated Publishers which controls four weekly newspapers in the State of North Carolina. The business has its own plant, and is said to be cne of the best equipped of its kind in the state. Brother Fontellio-Nanton is a graduate of Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut. His graduate work was done at , Syracuse and Wesleyan Universities. Recently he was appointed State Supervisor of the Housing Project under WPA. On e hundred Negro clerks are to be employed on this project.

'Wings Over Jordan"

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Speaker

RRO. Augustus Cummings Griggs, of Alpha Chi Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Inc., who on December 18, 1938 spoke on the "Wings Over Jordan" program, WGAR Columbia Broadcasting System, and chose to pay tribute to the immortal memory of Miss Lucy Craft Laney, the sainted founder of Haines Normal and Industrial Institute, which he now heads and the Reverend Glenn T. Settle, originator narrator and moving s p i r i t of "Wings Over Jordan."

BROTHER HERBERT R. BRACKEN DKO. Hcibert R. Bracken, won the University Senior Ashton contest over a field of six contestants in an Oratorical Contest. His subject was "The Economic Color Line." The Ashton Oratorical Contests have been presented for a number of years by the speech department of the University of Akron, having started when this institution was known as the Buchtel College. The Ashton Fund of $3,000.00 was established in 1867 for this purpose. Brother Bracken, secretary of Alpha Tau Chap.er, was given assurance that he has a good opportunity of representing the University in the statewide Oratorical Contest, dependent upon comparison with the winner of the Junior Ashton Contest for sophomores and freshmen, to bs held this coming spring. His success in this particular event is the more significant when considered in the light of the handicap under which he goes to school. He works a full week at night at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Company; is an active member of Wesley Temple A. M. E. Zicn Church, serving as chairman of the Steward's Board; is an active member of Alpha Tau Chapter of Alphi Phi Alpha Fraternity. He took an enthusiastic part in the Metropolitan Area Community Chest Campaign. At home he has a wife and a four-year old daughter.

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holiday season but will be all right in a short time. My Christmas was quite some vacation for me. For the first time in quite a few years I had the pleasure of staying at home, and for some reason I seemed to enjoy it. And I trust that all of you had an enjoyable Yuletide season and that Santa Claus was nice to all good little boys. I was with Olga a while and of course that was sufficient for me. She's swell, she's great, she's Colossal, stupendous. And to those Brothers in whose cities the several conclaves met, some very fine reports have been coming in about the splendid manner in which you helped to entertain. Alphas always shine out wherever they may be found. Great work fellows. I am somewhat sorry that Brother Vice-President Sidney Jones of Chicago, and Brother Rayford Logan, Director of Education, of Washington, are finding differences that are not, as I see it, necessary. I don't believe Brother Jones intended to discredit all that has been done by the Fraternity or any branch of it as it seems to be the impression left upon Brother Logan. In each of their respective fields I do not think that a finer piece of work could be done than what has been done to date by them. As Vice-President of the Mid-Western area and the extensive housing programs put over by Brother Jones, a fine example of administrative ability has been set. And who could have mapped out an educational program any greater than the one planned by Brother Logan, an educator of the finest type. Let's carry on Brothers. Well, we finally will be able to get Brother Judge Myles Paige to attend a convention by tak-

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ing a convention to him. So to him and Brother Judge James S. Watson, don all of your judicial vestments because when we hit town we will need plenty of 'strings' to pull. Do you get me? I have just spoken to the Editor-in-Chief about a special issue to be off the press about convention time this summer and I think the idea would go over big. It has also been suggested by another chapter, and a group of fine Brothers, that a Pictorial be printed with each chapter showing their Brothers in good standing with their names and addresses. Am putting this before all of you to get your reaction. Let me know soon, willya? From an educational standpoint I am beginning to see where a program that was briefly out-lined by Brother L. C. Ridley to me some time ago would work at least a change and stimulate training to a new interest. He advocates: to learn a subject sufficiently would be to stay on that subject until one has conquered it. This would mean the changing of the methods now generally in use; i. e., instead of having a subject for one period a day for three quarters, have that subject for one quarter or six weeks, all day. This would shorten the college course to about two years and enable the student to enter upon his or her specialized work sooner, and so become independent at a much earlier stage in life, hence, reduce the untrained persons to a minimum. Of course if I am putting it wrong I stand to be corrected by Brother Ridley. There will be objections from the older fathers I know, but we can stand it. Someone needs to take a hand in some much needed changes in our school system and our churches. Someone to devise a curricula and changes in the (Continued on Page 15)

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JT was night: a late night in mid-winter the place was "Nirvana" my little country home, just a few miles from old Philadelphia. Nox Erat. Strange, is it not how romantic and mysterious that expression sounds. The poet Virgil in his Anead always began his wild and chimerical tales just like that. Don't you remember; could you ever forget, "Nox erat." Indeed, it was night, midnight, mid-winter and I sat in a armchair by the fire watching the dancing flames and listening to the cracking roasting chestnuts as my mind brought memories of my old Alphian heroes, while ectoplasmic manifestations of the Dickasons, Cannons, Logans, Greens, Browns, Roses, Jerricks, Paiges, Garners and Evans' passed in phantasmagoric like parade. Often. I would reach into the hot ashes for chestnuts, hot chestnuts. Here are some choice ones, open carefully please! A mother's love is greater than a wife's. His mother believes everything he says. The stork that brought you should be arrested. "Why?" "For carrying dope." We always called a spade a spade until we hit our foot with one yesterday. "We are going to have a swell time tonight" the boy friend said. "I've got three tickets for the theatre." "Why do we need three tickets?" she asked. "They're for your father, mother and kid brother." "Harry" asked the Sunday School teacher, "what must we do before our sins can be forgiven?" "That's easy," said Harry, "we must sin." Colored Mammy: "Ah wants to see Mr. Roosevelt." White House Attendant: "Mr. Roosevelt is engaged just now." Colored Mammy: "Ah don't want to marry him honey, I jist wants to see him."

WINTERS EDITOR

"So your son got his B. A. and his M. A. at Ohio State." "Yes" said his father, "but just now he is supported by the W. P. A. "How far you got in your Sunday School catechism," asked one little girl of another. "I'm past original Sin" said the second little girl. "Humph," said the first girl, "I'm past Redemption." Prospective Employer (examining applicant) "Have you any knowledge of the silk and satin department ?" Applicant: "Spent all my life among 'em, sir." Employer: "And sheets and blankets?" Applicant: (emphatically) "Born among 'em, sir." Professor: "A fool can ask more questions than a wise man can answer." Student: "No wonder so many of us flunk in our exams!" Sweet Young Debutante: "There is a rat in my room." Blase Hotel Clerk: "Make him come down and register." Dentist: (Charting cavities while examining mouth of patient) M—O—right first bicuspid D—0—left second molar M—0—left third molar D—0—leftPatient: (raising his arm) B—O—left armpit. A back woods mountaineer one day found a mirror which a tourist had lost. "Well, if it aint my old pappy" he said as he looked in the mirror. "I never knowed he had his pitcher took." He took the mirror home and stole into the attic to hide it. But his actions didn't escape his suspicious wife. That night while he slept she slipped up to the attic and found the mirror. "Hum-m" she said looking into it, "so that's the old hag he's been sneaking around with,"

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Professor: "Who invented the first loose leaf system." Sophomore: (Bible student but very fresh) "Eve." He: "How many drinks does it take to make you dizzy?" She: "Two, and don't call me Dizzy!" Teacher: (pointing to deer at the Zoo) "Johnny, what is that? Johnny: "I don't know." Teacher: "What does your mother call your father?" Johnny: "Don't tell me that's a louse." Sophomore: "Was her father surprised when you said that you wanted to marry his daughter?" Senior: "Was he surprised? Why the gun fell right out of his hands." "Eyes right!" thundered Lieutenant Piper to the assembled regiment. "You'se wrong!" came back from some wag in the back line. Flint-Goodrich Hospital Interne: "Madame, what can I do for you?" Perplexed Patient: "I'se fragrant, jest show me the way to the fraternity ward." She: "Where were you last Easter Sunday night?" Freshman: "Why, I was with you, dearest." She: "Thanks, I wasn't sure. Then you're the fellow dad's looking for."

Short Circuited

Shakespeare

All's well that ends. A stitch in time saves. Spare the rod and spoil. All work and no play makes Jack. A rose by any other name would smell. People who live in glass houses shouldn't.

Elegy On Tombstone Good friends who pass me by As you are now so once was I As I am now you soon shall be Prepare ye all to follow me. Added by passerbyâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; To follow you I'd be content If I only knew were in the you went.

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There were several more but they had worms in them and were unfit, inedible and very salty. P. S. On second thought I remember I decided to send them on to Eta Chapter for the Convention "Bull Session" August 29, 1939. Hopeyulykem, Wilson Winters. o

"Hits and Misses" (Continued from Page 13) ever increasing competition. Some day I am going to have a model school and church to my way of thinking. Now shoot me. FLASHâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Another one of my good colleagues and Brothers of long standing has finally decided to join the ranks of the Benedicts, or shall I say that Dan Cupid hit him so hard until he couldn't resist. I speak of Brother John L. Brinkley, Jr., who has just recently placed upon the finger of Miss Jaunita Perkins, a Delta Sigma Theta officer his binding promise that he will say 'I will' sometime in the month of June. This is the first official announcement to the public, so you ladies in Detroit, St. Louis, New Orleans, Chicago and other by the way places, take notice. Looks like I am going to have a chance to be a best man again real soon. Here's luck to Brother John, 01 e Twink, Ole Twink. Just a reminder to the Brothers in New York, from Vice-President Brother Farrow Allen, all the way down the line to Brother 'Shorty' F. D. Atwater, be on the lookout for all of us, and if many more do this marrying act the number will be swelled quite a bit. 0. K. Mrs. Allen? Thanks Thelma for the lovely Christmas reminder. I see you took me at my word, only I do hope that it will not be the last one. Here's to another anniversary that rolled around for you on the very first day of the New Year. Many more of them. Regards to the other half. Brother Winters of the Frat Fun Column really had a lovely time during the Christmas holidays. A lot of loose empties were around, I bet. Quite a few comments have come in since the last issue and I must say that I was made to feel mighty good. So let them roll in, and out of some of the 'Hits and Misses.' I may be able to make a few more 'hits'. Until next time I'll be seeinya.

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I came back to Oxford on the Monday and gave Brother Hansberry my report. We decided that I must go to London the next time in the middle of the week, to see the undergraduates. I went on Thursday and saw some of the men; then Brother Hansberry came down on Sunday and we met at eleven a.m. Brother Xmua was with us and we had lunch with the guests. After the meeting was over Brother Hansberry and Brother Xmua said I must stay to see some more men, and Brother Hansberry was coming back to London on the Wednesday to arrange some of his work. This made me spend a week in London. When Brother Hansberry came down on the Wednesday we had a very good meeting. We had eight other men besides ourselves. I introduced Brother Hansberry to them and he gave them a good address and after that we had a discussion. The next day I sent a cable to Brother J. B. Evans for the ritual but in the middle of the week it arrived. Brother Hansberry then said, "You had better go back to London and arrange." So I went back and arranged for the initiation meeting. Brother Hansberry thought there would not be enough men for the meeting because so few had replied to our letters. I told Brother Hansberry, "We must go through with it; we shall get enough men." Then he agreed. I went ahead of him and made arrangements at the place for the initiation. The day came and Brother Hansberry came down from Oxford and Brother Dr. Xuma came. This was August 7, 1938. The Brothers crossed the burning sand and held their flaming torches high; there were eight men. Brother H. W. Springer, Oxford from Barbados; Brother M. Koinage, London, from Kenya; Brother W. R. Pakeman, Oxford, from British Guiana; Brother N. A. Fadipe, London, from Lagos, Niegeria; Brother N. Nsubuga, Middle Temple, from Uganda; Brother M. Gregory, Oxford, from Ethiopia; Brother G. B. Clarke, Cambridge, from London; Brother H. H. Prince C. Kessie, Middle Temple, from Ashanti. We decided to hold another meeting the next Sunday at Brother Dr. Clarke's house; also we got two more Neophytes at that meeting, which brought our number up to ten. We had a lovely tea of the genuine Alpha type at Dr Clarke's house, and we all enjoyed his generous hospitality. The Chapter Officers were electedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Brother Dr. Clarke as President; Brother Prince Kessie

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as Vice President; Brother Fadipe as Secretary; Brother Nsubuga as Treasurer; Brother Pakeman as Editor of the Sphinx. Brother Clarke offered his office number to the Chapter, to be used as the Secretary's address. We gratefully accepted this kind offer. Next day I went back to Oxford and Brother Hansberry went to Cambridge. We gave the ritual to Brother Dr. Clarke before we left. Two weeks later I went back to London to hand over to Brother Secretary Fadipe all the history and facts I had at my disposal. Brother Clarke was away on the continent; so he was not with us. I wished the Brothers Goodbye and Success in the Promotion of ALPHA PHI ALPHA. o

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Now, as you probably know, at the University oi Illinois there is a chapter consisting of about sixteen members. What would be a better incentive for scholarship than for the members to have the consolation that the fraternity owns a house, the chapter owns a house, and that each individual member of the chapter has a share in the ownership? Interest in the fraternity is naturally stifled with all the members scattered throughout the city, making it difficult to find a place for a regular meeting. Too many of the Negro students naturally feel out of place, but a chapter house would help them in adjusting themselves, at the same time, strengthening their beliefs in the fraternity, in the race, and in themselves. That is one purpose of the fraternity that is often overlooked. In order to carry out our many aims we must build up faith. Brother Jones is not trying to discredit the fraternity for anything that it has done in the past. He is merely doing what we all should be doing, thinking of the future. Alpha Phi Alpha has always led. Since its very beginning it has taken the initial step in many movements for the good of the Negro race. It shall continue to do so by broadening its scope and including among its many "noble aims and ideals" a chapter housing program. In this way we will build up a faithful brotherhood that can never be brokenâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a fraternity of choice college men that will be the envy of every college student. BOOK REVIEWS By Brother James, B Browning, History Editor, In Educational Number, May.

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Charter members of the newly established Beta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity of Dillard University, New Orleans, La. Standing left to right are Clifton Rhaney, secretary of chapter and president of the Student Body; Vernon L. Winslow, instructor of art at the University; Mitchell W. Spellman, vice-president of the chapter and president of the Junior Class; James L. Hall, president of the chapter; Robert Bonner, head of Public Relations; Willard L. Dumas, treasurer of chapter and editorin-chief of the "Delvo," student publication; and Major T. J. Howard, varsity football star. (Not shown is Brother Marcus A. Neustadter, charter member.)

Beta Phi Chapter DILLARD UNIVERSITY On November 11, 1938, Beta Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was established at Dillard University. The establishment of the chapter came as the closing event of a period of initiation in which three new brothers crossed the burning sands. This initiation said by brothers not on the receiving end was a "model.' At KLS first meeting the chapter elected the following members as officers: President, James L. Hall; Vice President, Mitchell W. Spellman; Secretary, M. C. Rhaney; Treasurer, Willard L. Dumas; Sergeant-at-arms, Vernon Winslow; Associate Editor to the Sphinx, Major T. J. Howard; Chaplain, Marcus Neustater. The chapter is composed of eight members at present. Each one of these men has distinguished himself in the way of scholarship and leadership on the campus. Brother Hall, president is a senior student with a 1.80 average. Brother M. C. Rhaney is another senior with an average of 1.45.

He is president of the senior class and is president of the Student Body. Brother Rhaney serves as manager of the Student Cooperative Store. Brother Mitchell Spellman, junior with a 1.24 average. Brother Willard Dumas is editor of the Student Publication and a junior. Brother Major Howard is a sophomore, member of the football and track team. The graduate brothers are: Brother Vernon Winslow, head of the Art Department, who has become known for his vivid illustration of magazine and book articles. He was brought here as the first full-time instructor in the Art Department, and is making New Orleans a r t conscious along the line of handicrafts. Brother Robert Bonner is Director of Public Relation for the University. He has worked hand in hand with Brother Winslow in helping to put over his program. Brother Bonner is kept quite busy, having just completed a trip which took him through four southern states. His tour this spring will carry him through most of the states east of Mississippi.

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Each man is striving to maintain his present standing and reach forward and accomplish even more. The chapter as a whole has worked out a definite program for its membership. Special emphasis will be placed on high scholarship. Speaking of jokes, listen to this one. Brother Rhaney recently taught the pledgees a new song to the tune of "jingle bells". You should have heard the loud notes in the chorus. We are not alon e here on the campus. Many brothers are members of the faculty, and keenly interested in the growth and development of the chapter—and in large measure responsible for its establishment. They are Brothers Rudolph Moses, Professor of English, and head of the Department of Literature and Fine Arts; Charles Buggs, Professor of Biology, and head of the Department of Natural Sciences; Clyde Reynolds, Professor of Economics and Treasurer of the School; William E. Belton, Professor of Mathematics and Physics; and Clarence Tyler Mason, Ph. D., Professor of Chemistry. Fraternally yours, Major T. J. Howard. P. S.—Brothers Rhaney and Hall will graduate with honor in June. o

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BUFFALO, N. Y. Greetings Brothers in Alpha: Even at this early date the Brothers are planning for the convention in New York City with such enthusiasm! Rho Lambda gave its annual formal affair during the Christmas holidays, a t the same time entertained many out-of-towners here for the holidays. The dance hall was beautifully decorated with two huge ignited trees as the show pieces, placed on either side of the band stand. The new Alpha insignia caught all eyes. Beautifully gowned ladies and smartly attired gents enjoyed the dancing, favors and highly flavored punch. Can you wonder why Rho Lambda affairs are looked forward to? At this writing Dr. J. McDonald Bobb is in New York City for two months on a fellowship. During the holidays, Dr. S. Calvin Johnson entertained for a "cute little chick" from N. Y. C. We think it won't be long before he joins the benedicts. Attorney Robert A. Burnell is the newly elected president of the N. A. A. C. P. Dr. L. L. Burrell has been appointed to the staff of the Milliard Filmore Hospital. In closing the books for the year 1938, Rho Lambda looks upon several instances as achievements. The trophy ;given for the Men's sing'.es in the Tennis Tournament, sponsored by the Urban League; the scholarship awarded Johnson Wells, the Junior National champion who is matriculating at W. Va. State College and the Insurance policy taken out for the daughter of the late Dr. M. A. Allen. May we continue our good works . OFFICERS 1939 President Dr. Walter B. Holland, 357 William St. Vice President Dr. Charles B. Hayes, 1219 E. Falls St. Niagara Falls, N. Y. Secretary . . Brother Robert Edwards, 585 Michigan Ave. Ass't. Secretary . . . .Bro. A. D. Price, 121 Northland Ave. Sphinx Editor .Dr. Russell N. Holland, 364 Jefferson Ave. Treasurer Dr. Lloyd Birnell, 152 Northland Ave. Chaplain Bro. Glenn V. Sampson, 37 Ada Place

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Beta Beta Chapter NEBRASKA UNIVERSITY Dear Brothers:— Beta Beta Chapter, devoting itself toward coming into its own in the eyes of our dear Fraternity, is pledged to a renaissance of spirit and activity and all brothers are resolved to become financial. The chapter has made it known to the public that it is imbued with a feeling of civic cooperation and has asserted to lend its part in unity and leadership toward the amelioration of civic problems in the localities of the chapter. There have been a number of new additions to the chapter in Brothers Rucker, formerly of Texas, Brother Stams, formerly of Tennessee; and the new minister of St. Phillips Episcopal Church of Omaha; Brother Sims of Omaha, Brother Coleman of Omaha, and Brother Davis of Lincoln. Lost to the chapter is Brother Merle Herriford, former president of Beta Beta, who is pursuing courses in the Medical College at Howard University. At present, all the brothers of Beta Beta are waiting to greet Brother W. E. Dubois on February 15, when he will appear in Lincoln to deliver a lecture. Other activities both social and civic are being planned for the near future and for the benefit of the Fraternity. Beta Beta is looking forward to this year's conclave and for the ensuing year wish all Brothers a pleasant year in Alphadom. Fraternally yours, Alfonza Davis. o

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MORGAN COLLEGE Greetings:— Beta Alpha chapter extends heartiest greetings to all Brothers in the band. As the first half of the scholastic year draws to a close, we find that efforts exerted in carrying out our year's program have been well rewarded. Though our reach exceeded the goal attained, we experienced a considerable amount of satisfaction with respect to the progress made thus far. We feel, however, that the highlight of the first half of our Year's program was a Vesper Service presented in the College Chapel by this chapter. On this occasion we were exceedingly fortunate in securing Brother Charles Wesley as speaker. Dr. Wesley's topic was "Uncharted Seas", the theme idea of which was that there are many unexplored fields of endeavor in which we might engage if we but had the courage to venture forth; if we but had the courage to delve into that which may begin as a dream or a product of the imagination. Dr. Wesley pointed out that such daring courage would lead to a richer, fuller life. The address was very inspiring. Our social endeavors thus far have met with much success. I refer particularly to our Pre-Christmas party held on December 22nd. Suffice to say, however that the girls were lovely, the setting beautiful, the rhythms smooth and the refreshments (thanks to Brother Wesley) refreshing. The Sphinx club, with a membership of thirteen young men, has organized, under the leadership of William Cain. This organization seeks to become one of the more progressive clubs on the campus. Other officers of the club include Charles Hubbard, Vice President, Samuel Myers, Secretary and Aubery Ashby, Treasurer.

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Brother William R. Simms was elected to the office of chapter Historian, Brother Simms is the good brother who wrote the glowing tribute to Brother Raymond Cannon which appeared in the December edition of the Sphinx. He is expected to go places, for he has a very keen mind and a great personality. Brother Louis P. Moore was elected to the office of Corresponding Secretary. We know he will do his best work. Brother Elmer Harris was elected to the office of assistant secretary. And last, but far from least, I, after resting in obscurity for so long, have finally had my talents recognized! I, Walter Lee Robinson, have received the honor due me and with the office, Associate Editor to the Sphinx. As muted cheers ring throughout the Alpha realm, I shall modestly accept the acclaim and promise to do my best during the coming year. In closing I wish to extend a bouquet to Brother Lionel Newsome of Alpha Psi. Brother Newsome while taking graduate work at the University became associated with Mu chapter and passed to all of us a part of his enthusiasm and love for Alpha Phi Alpha. Brother Newsome is well worthy of the name, Brother, for he has been a real brother to Mu! The same applies to Brother Mallalieu S. Woolfork. He is one swell fellow! With best wishes from Mu to the Brothers throughout the nation. Fraternally yours, Walter L. Robinson.

MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY

Reviewing the various activities and attainments of Alpha men on Morgan Campus, we find that our chapter president, Brother Broadus (Pete) Whims is also president of the Senior class as well as of the Debating Society. Our vice president, Brother English Wright is President of Beta Kappa Chi, a scientific Society. He is also a member of the Pan-Hellenic Council. Our secretary, Brother Bruce Edemy, is vice president of the Junior class and a member of the College Octet. The treasurer, Brother Earl C. Jackson, is president of the Junior class and treasurer of the Y. M. C. A. Brother Howard Little, associate editor to the Sphinx, is vice president of the Student Council, vice president of the Y. M. C. A., member of the Pan-Hellenic Council, treasurer of Beta Kappa Chi, and treasurer of the College branch of N. A. A. C. P. Brother Bernard Nash is president of the History Club and Business Manager for the Junior Class, Brother William Mager is outstanding in track and field events. We are now in concentration on the successful completion of our program for the remainder of the year and we are looking forward to sending delegates to the National Convention in New York in August. We wish for all chapters a continued success. Fraternally yours, Howard Little. o

Greetings, Brothers:â&#x20AC;&#x201D;â&#x20AC;˘ On behalf of Mu chapter, I wish to take this opportunity of wishing to all brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha an active and prosperous New Year. At this writing Mu is preparing feverishly for the many interesting activities on its program for the coming year. First on our program is a recital to be given by Brother Elmer Harris in February. Brother Harris is studying music at the University and possesses an extremely fine voice. All of the Brothers are giving their cooperation in order to make this affair not only a success for Brother Harris but also a credit to the Fraternity. At our recent election of chapter officers the following Brothers were elected: Brother John Robert Lawrence, Jr. was returned to office as president of Mu. Brother Lawrence's able piloting of "the good ship Mu" has made him indispensable to the chapter. Brother Norman P. Lyght (better known as "Lover Lyght") was promoted ( ? ) from the office of corresponding- secretary to that of vice president. Brother John Patton was unanimously reelected chapter secretary as was expected. Brother Patton has been secretary of Mu so long and has done such a fine job in that capacity that the name of Patton and secretary have become inseparable. Brother Wm. Cassius was again unanimously reelected chapter treasurer. Mere words do not suffice to extol the fine work done by Brother Cassius in the preceding years, and I shall say no more on the subject. Brother Walter Gains was given the office of sergeantat-arms, a post vacated by Brother Horace Bell who is rounding out his academic work at the University of Minnesota, where, as you all know he excelled in the manly sport of football. Incidentally, in the October, 1938 edition of the Sphinx, Brother Lawrence predicted Brother Bell would be the greatest place kicker the Gophers ever had. Was he right? And how!

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JOHNSON C. SMITH U. Greetings to Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha: In the December issue of the Sphinx, your humble Scribe promised to greet you again in this, the February issue, and I trust this will find all Brothers striving to begin the New Year with a determination to make Alpha reach greater heights and do greater things. Upon the advent of the New Year, I realize that all Chapters have resolved to do greater things. I trust that every Brother will carry out exactly what he has resolved to do. Alpha Omicron is earnestly striving to excel in all undertakings. Much has happened within the folds of Alpha Omicron since our last article. I shall attempt to give you an idea of some of these things. First of all, there were pledged to this Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha recently, six new Pledge Brothers. They are as follows: Pledge Brother Dixon of Asheville, N. C , Pledge Brother James B. Ellis of Augusta, Ga., Pledge Brother Hunter F. Ellis of Due West, S. C., Pledge Brother James S. Latham of Asheville, N. C , Pledge Brother Nathaniel H. McGill of Daytona Beach, Florida, and Pledge Brother Ralph E. Reid of Belmont, N. C. The above Pledge Brothers boosted our Sphinx Club membership to twelve. However, during the recent initiation, just before Christmas, four Pledge Brothers were fortunate enough to cross the burning sands aed this leaves our present Pledge Club composed of eight Pledge Brothers, all of whom seem to possess the sterling qualities of a prospective Alpha man. In speaking of the recent initiation, it is fitting to say that it was a very impressive one, being under the supervision of Brother Franklin D. Wood, our Neophyte Commander. It was indeed a colorful one and all Brothers, old and new, express the same opinion. As I stated earlier

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in the article, four Sphinxmcn were fortunate and determined to cross those burning sands and see the light of Alpha Phi Alpha. The Neophyte Brothers saw the light in the early hours of the morning, December 11, 1938. It was a happy occasion to witness an experience not so easily forgotten. The Neophyte Brothers are: Richard Bryant Blue, a sophomore of Buffalo, N. Y., James Boothe Ellis, a senior from Augusta, Ga., Willie Carson Parks, a sophomore from High Point, N. C, and Jesse Hue Primus, also a sophomore from Daytona Beach, Florida. Alpha Omicron does not feel that she has made a mistake in taking these Neophytes into her folds. We only hope that these Neophyte Brothers will continue to prove that they are worthy of membership in this great Organization, as they proved when they were a part of the Sphinx Club of Alpha Omicron. We feel sure, that upon their initiation, they will strive harder to always excel so that Alpha Phi Alpha will continue to reach greater heights.

It is near the end of the first semester of the school year, 1938-39, and the final examinations will soon present themselves to us. We hope that we shall all be on the safe side as Alpha Omicron has determined to suffer no setbacks of any kind. Alpha Omicron is mak'ng real progress and we shall always strive to make it do just that. With this brief article, Brothers, I close. Upon the advent of the New Year, and as this is open season for resolutions, let us, together in a single bond, resolve to make this the greatest year Alpha Phi Alpha has ever experienced. We will write again in the May issue. Meanwhile, visit us when you can. Fraternally yours, Eugene Avery Adams, Associate Editor. o

In the middle of December last the annual election of Chapter Officers was held. The new Officers for the year 1939 were wisely chosen and the Brothers feel that under such an administration, Alpha Omicron will excel in all undertakings. Brother Turner McDonald McCottry of Charleston, S. C. was elected President of the Chapter. Brother McCottry is a Junior and an honor student. Brother John Thomas Stocking, Jr. is our new Vice-President and Chairman of the Sphinx Club. He is a Junior and a varsity tennis player. He hails from Daytona Beach, Florida. Our new Recording Secretary is Neophyte Brother Willie Carson Parks of High Point, N. C. He is a sophomore and an honor student. The newly elected Corresponding Secretary and Editor to the Sphinx Magazine is Brother Eugene Avery Adams, Jr. of Columbia, S. C, who is also an honor student and a member of the Junior Class. This is Brother Adams' second year as Editor to the Sphinx. Brother Richard Bryant Blue, of Buffalo, N. Y., a recent Neophyte, was elected Financial Secretary and Treasurer. Brother Blue i.J a Sophomore and he, too, is an honor student. Our Sergeant-at-arms is Neophyte Brother Jesse Hue Primas, a varsity tackle of the 1938 football squad. Brother Primas is a Sophomore and made the Varsity Squad his first year as a player. He hails from Daytona Beach, Florida. Alpha Omicron's Chaplain is Brother John N. Ladson of Charleston, S. C , one of the senior members of the Chapter.

Fraternal Greetings:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha extends to Alpha men everywhere its belated, but best wishes for this, the new year. With the coming of this year Upsilon entertains high hopes of enjoying another successful fraternal year. Our first meeting of the new year had as its highlight, the installation of our new officers. At a very impressive meeting, held in the chapter room, the following men were chosen to guide Upsilon through another year: President, Chester Hynes; Vice President, John Wiley, Jr.; Corresponding Secretary, Ed. J. Bruce; Recording Secretary, James Tribue; King of Freshmen, Earl West; Editor to Sphinx, Hubert J. Perkins. The new officers for the Sphinx club are as follow: President, Elihu Moore; Vice President, Daniel Jordan; Secretary, Richard Walker; Treasurer, Lorenzo Fuller. Those of Upsilon who are athletically minded, are diligently practicing and anticipating a very successful basketball season. The prospects thus far are very encouraging and high hopes are attained for a victory over our traditional rivals, "the Kappas." With the closing of the year '38, Upsilon celebrated its 21st annual Founders Day Banquet. The affair was held in the beautiful Pine Room of the University of Kansas Union Memorial Bldg. Brother H. Davis, Jr. formerly Upsilon now of Beta Lambda, was the principal speaker. A very impressive program was presented and a very enjoyable time was had by all. Highlights of the Banquet were; Brother Edward Bruce's utterance of a few words of prayer for Brother Heriold, one of the Founders of Upsilon who has recently joined the ranks of those dear Brothers in Omega Chapter, and the presentation of the gift from the Sphinx Club by Elihu Moore, President. Since the entrance of Brother Heriold into Omega chapter, Upsilon sadly mourns the entrance of yet another founder. On January 3, 1939 Brother Attorney Claude Jones qualified for membership in Omega Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha. Upsilon sadly mourns the loss of these two noble brothers, who due to their unselfish sacrifices helped make it possible for every Brother and Sphinxman here at Kansas University to enjoy the distinction of being affiliated with Alpha Phi Alpha. Although these Brothers have transferred their membership to Omega Chapter, we of Upsilon will forever mourn their loss.

The retiring Officers, who were listed in the last issue, made remarks at the regular meeting in January, at which time the newly elected officers were installed. The newly installed officers made remarks and each pledged himself to give his full-hearted support to Alpha Omicron. In return the Member Brothers pledged their full cooperation to the administration. By the time of this publication, we will be well on the road to a successful year. At present there are ten financial Brothers in the Chapter and by the time this article is published, others, without a doubt, will be financial. The Budget Committee has presented the budget outline for 1939 and the outline has been adopted. We would like to suggest that other Chapters adopt this system as it has proved to be a very efficient one. Among the Graduate Brothers in the City a plan has been formulated which will lead eventually to the establishment of a Graduate Chapter in the City of Charlotte. We hope that they will succeed. This is indeed a forward step for the New Year.

Upsilon Chapter KANSAS UNIVERSITY

On the academic side, we have two Brothers who have brought honor to themselves and to Upsilon. Brother Percy Carruthers recently was elected to Phi Sigma, National Scientific Fraternity. Brother Ezra R. Greer, a

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past President of Upsilon was elected to the University Entomological Club. We also have two Sphinxmen who have been accorded a singular distinction by being admitted to the University Symphony Orchestra. These progressive young men are Cecil Florence and Lorenz Fuller. Upsilon acknowledges the loss of the following Brothers who have left us to take their place in the World: Brothers Arthur McLendon, Cordell Norman, Arthur Pullon, Clifford M. Spottsville and Neophyte Dunbar McLawison. Brother McLendon is working toward his law degree at Northwestern University and Brother McLawison his Ph. D. at Illinois. Brothers Norman and Pullam have accepted and are fulfilling positions as teachers. Brother Spottsville is now residing in Washington, D. C. We also would like to acknowledge the return of Brothers Ed. J. Bruce, Charles Shepard and Nicholas Genen. Brother Genen has just enrolled in the Graduate Department of the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts. He is a former student of the University of Moscow, in Russia. With hearts full of hope, we of Upsilon are determined in spirit and mind to keep projecting the banner of Alpha Phi Alpha upwards. So in closing, we extend to Alpha Brothers everywhere, our best wishes for a successful fraternal and academic year. Fraternally yours, Hubert J. Perkins, Jr. o

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PITTSBURGH, PA. Brothers in Alpha, Greetings: In keeping with our purpose, "Servants of All", Omicron has outlined and already instigated a general program for the ensuing year. Through this we sincerely hope to be of real service to the people of Pittsburgh to a greater degree than ever before. Before this program took definite form recently, the election of officers was held with the following results: President, Brother Paul Jones, 228 West 14th Street, Homestead, Pa.; Vice President, Brother George Poe, 732 Clarissa Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Secretary, Brother Franklin Walker, 2932 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh; Financial Secretary, Brother James Wiley, 706 Woodrun Avenue, Pittsburgh; Treasurer, Brother LuGene Bray, 3116 Avalon Avenue, Pittsburgh; Sergeant-at-Arms, Brother Johnny Woodruff, 2621 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh; and Associate Editor of the Sphinx, Brother Elliott Ferguson, 120 Vine Street, Canonsburg, Pa. Each officer has pledged himself along with every Brother to carry out a program that will be in keeping with the history of Alpha. The first point in our endeavor deals with public relations. Brother Hugo Wynn heads this committee. It will carry the name of Alpha to every campus, office, court, home or any place where Omicron can be instrumental in safeguarding or advancing our race. Already this committee has scored a victory. A local Negro school-girl was recently given an unnecessary beating by a white teacher. Brother Wynn and the members of his committee immediately started an investigation which resulted in the transfer of this teacher from Schenley High School, where the incident occurred, to another building. Doctor Benjamin Graham, the Superintendent of City Schools, was interviewed and was cooperative in remedying this situation.

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Another committee, appointed by Brother Jones, is for the development of an internal program which will be continuous from meeting to mec^'ng. Speakers of high calibre will be brought to Omicron for our instruction and guidance. Brother Bray is chairman of this group. The third phase of our program is the all-important financial one, and this committee is to get as many brothers financial as is possible. This committse is one of the keys to the entire program and Omicron will not see it fail. Another group has been appointed to compute the annual budget. This is the foundation on which we must bjild financially. It will be a solid foundation not for Omicron's sske, but to make our program, "Servants for All", a success. Omicron's social committee also has a task of no small magnitude. Plans are being made to make that "Good Old Alpha Spirit" known to the public. But more of this in the next issue! In order to cooperate more effectively with other Greek letter fraternal groups, Brother Jones has appointed a Fraternul Relations Committee. A basketball tournament with other fraternities is the first step in this direction. Genial Brother Howard Harriston is coaching Omicron's representatives and with no fear, Omicron will publish the results! This, Alphadom, is the essence of what Omicron plans for 1939. With chose able leaders Omicron hopes to "carry on" in both senses of the term. 1939 will challenge Omicrcn, Alphadom, and the entire world. Let us accept, and fight for all that is good in life. Omicron sends best wishes to every brother, wherever he may be! Fraternally yours, Elliott R. Ferguson, Associate Editor. o

Psi Chapter PHILADELPHIA, PA. Greetings, Brothers in Alpha:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Psi Chapter, of Alpha extends to brothers every where a hearty and sincere wish for a successful 1939. H ere in Phila., Psi is still holding the banner high as it has completed cne of the most successful years of its history, t r d e r the leadership of its efficient president, Brother Roger F. Gordon, who has instilled in us a spark of energy that is urging us onward to higher heights of service. Last December 3rd, Psi ushered into the fold Neophyte Brothers Leslie Polk, member of Temple University's Varsity Soccer team; Ralph Baxter, and Brother Jerry Certaine, all of whom are students of high rating at Temple University. Psi is s'lad to have added to its membership men of such fine calibre. Psi is proud already of its newly formed Sphinx Club fir it has already shown evidences of its eagerness to wcrk. Its initial venture under its president, Wm. Coleman of the University of Penn., was a New Year's Eve Party given for Holiday-visiting friends of Psi, which proved to be a most enjoyab!e affair. The roll of the Sphinx Club includes several fine young men from the neighboring campuses. In 1939, Psi Chapter is planning a year of activity. It is especially interested in its venture into athletics, as it is represented by its Basketball team in the Phila. InterFraternal League. The men who are wearing the new Black and Gold uniforms presented by the chapter are receiving

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the hearty support they deserve as they try to put Alpha's name first, not only by winning but by being sportsmen. Aside from its basketball team, Psi looks forward to the celebration of its 20th Anniversary here in Phila., the city of Brotherly love. Soon our thoughts will be centered on planmaking for our Annual Relay Prom, at which Psi welcomes and greets the Penn Relay fans and friends of Psi. This affair has a reputation that needs no embellishments by words and the Chapter is expecting this year's Prom to be outstanding. We here in Phila., look hopefully forward to our Convention this summer, thankfully perhaps, because of its nearness and also because we of Psi will have the opportunity of meeting again those Bros, and friends who are sure to be in New York at the Convention. Psi Chapter says to all Alpha men, "Let's hit hard, Let's push hard and make 1939 a banner year not only for our chapter but for Alpha." Fraternally yours, Franklyn W. Morris, Jr. •

Rho Chapter PHILADELPHIA, PA. Greetings, Brothers in Alpha: Since the beginning of the new Season, men of Rho have been doing things and going places. Our efficient Corp of Officers have gotten their heads together and hatched a program which has knocked the members "cold" with enthusiasm. This has been evidenced by the increased attendance at the meetings and the jolly fellowship. The Season started off with a bang. At our initial meeting we presented as Guest Speaker, the Hon. Edward W. Henry, Magistrate of Philadelphia, who spoke on "The Effect of Another Negro in Congress". His address was well taken by the members, and gave them something to ponder over before the elections. September saw one of our Neophytes, Rev. Brother John R. Logan, Jr., ordained into the Priesthood of the Episcopal Diocese. Brother Logan was well supported and encouraged by the men of Alpha at the Ceremonies, and was presented with a Golden Crucifix as a token of their esteem for him. As our Guest Speaker in October, our own Brother Alan Freelon, nationally known artist, and recently appointed Art Supeivisor for the Junior High Schools of the City of Philadelphia, held the Body spell-bound with his oratory, reviewing his work as Art Supervisor and that of other nationally known Negro Artists. Rho elected officers for the ensuing year during November. Those elected to office being: President, Dr. Walter F. Jerrick; Vice President, Dr. Stephen Simpson; Corresponding Secretary, Dr. O. Wilson Winters; Recording Secretary, Randolph Smith; Treasurer, Dr. Robert Henry; Associate Editor, Dr. Frank E. Eaverly; Sergeant-at-Arms, Dr. Alvin Jenkins. At this writing the hearts of the men of Alpha are saddened by the passing of our beloved Brother, Dr. Monroe H. Tunnell, an eminent Physician, who departed this life Monday, December 12th, 1938. Brother Tunnell's life was a shining example of courage, service, humanitarianism and devotion to high ideals. Not only will our Brother be missed by men of Alpha, but

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by the host of friends, patients and associates comprising all Races, Creeds and stations of life. Rho held memorial services Monday night, December 19th, 1938, 11 p.m. at Mount Zion M. E. Church, Marion Avenue, Bryn Mawr, Pa. Program: Assembly of Fraters— Poem "Thanatopsis", Dr. O. W. Winters With Organ Accompaniment by Prof. Randolph Smith Eulogy Doctor Arthur Scott Solo—"Face to Face" Dr. Howard S'tratton Poem (Original) Dr. J. W. Shirley Alpha Song and Mizpah Assembly Dr. W. F. Jerrick, Director of Ceremonies Looking forward to seeing you in New York City in August. Fraternally, F. E. Eaverly, D. D. S. o

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Alpha Psi Chapter LINCOLN UNIVERSITY (MO.) Greetings, Brothers in Alpha: Negotiation have begun by Alpha Psi to erect a memorial at entrance to the university to Brother Cecil Heai-iold, sup't of buildings and grounds and former president of Beta Zeta Lambda, who has gone to take his place beside the other good brothers of the Omega Chapter. Brother Heariold was a scholar, a gentleman, and a pal to each and everyone with whom he had dealings. He was ever willing to give anyone a helping hand, and with his passing goes not just a brother but a shining example of individual achievement. We hold faith with you Brother Heariold and may the stars in your crown shine as bright as your earthly deeds. Initiation having ended brings into our midst a group of worthwhile neophyte brothers. They are as follows: Brothers John Hughes, George Banks, Eugene Bradley, Joseph Gunnel, Wesley Hicks, James Jones, William Hyatt, Arthur DuPree, and Thomas Marshall. Brother Bradley leaves the Sphinx scholarship key behind which is presented every year to the Sphinxman having the highest accumulated average for two consecutive semesters. Brothers Joseph Gunnel and Thomas Marshall succeeded two Brothers who were members of Alpha Psi. New brothers we welcome you, and may you accomplish many more great things in the name of Alpha. The officers for the ensuing year are: Brothers Richard Turfley, president, Richard Johnson, vice president, Ferdinand Clark, secretary, Roger Duncan, corresponding secretary, Joseph McDuffey, treasurer, Lee Bannon James, sergeant-at-arms, Morris Fountain, assistant sergeantat-arms, James Hunt, Sphinxmaster, John Thomas, editor to the Sphinx, and Noah Turner, historian. We are fortunate in having such efficient leadership, and with but few exceptions the offices are retained by the same brothers. In keeping with the inter-mural fraternal league program Alpha Psi can boast of a representative team. On the Lincoln University squad we find Brothers Richard Turfley a n j Morris Fountain from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, playing their fourth year, Brother John Harvey, from Youngstown, Ohio, playing his third and Sphinxmen Strothers and Hunter playing their fourth and second years respectively. A very successful season is anti-

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cipated by the team as a whole. We plan to begin work on the prospects of a chapter house for which purpose we have already started a fund. We hope to see the realization of our desires within the next two years. Fraternally yours, John H. Thomas.

L. Taylor are as yet undecided as to where they will interne. Other appointments will be announced later. Fraternally yours, Waldense C. Nixon, Editor to the Sphinx.

Greetings Brothers in Alpha: The two recent issues of the Sphinx have carried articles concerning a chapter housing program by Brothers Sidney A. Jones, and Dr. Rayford W. Logan. Of course the members of Tau side with Brother Jones who is very much in favor of our having a chapter house. We naturally could see no need for Brother Logan's article, unless it was because he was peeved at the attack on the "Education for Citizenship" campaign. I t is our sincere belief that Brother Logan is as much in favor of the chapter house as Brother Jones. If he is not then we cordially invite him to visit our chapter. I am sure that by the time he has visited the different branches of the chapter he will be in favor of bringing them all together in one place. We have on our campus a brother whose versatility has secured him a place in the hearts of many people of this city. He is a member of several university organizations to which no other Negro belongs simply because he wanted to break down the idea that Negroes are segregated from them. He is welcome at many of the teachers' homes as well as students, serves on several committees of importance, and is the only Negro member of the university Glee Club. I speak of none other than Brother Reginald Fisher. A victim of several accidents in his life, Brother Fisher believes that God has a particular task for him to accomplish, and he does not let his lameness interfere with his search for that task. He is a talented pianist and a singer, often appearing on campus programs. A student of romance languages, he expects to teach uron finishing. He often has denied the accusation that he is not a Negro and asserts that "I am a Negro ar.d ricvd cf it." (Though of dark brown textuire, this often happens.) We take off our hats to Brother Fisher for having shown us the best and most feasible way to fight prejudice; not by court fights, but by mixing with people, and educating them to the fact that "we are not poison."

Chi Chapter MEHARRY MEDICAL COLLEGE At the beginning of a year filled with potentialities for the better expansion and material contributions to the progress of the race exemplified by our organization, Chi Chapter extends an arms of greeting to all good brothers. It is with a satisfaction born of a job well-done that Chi reports the best of success in all activities—social, scholastic, and fraternal. We sincerely wish all other chapters some similar measure of success in their endeavors this year. Our annual Thanksgiving Cabaret Dance, Nashville's top rank social event for that season, was a huge success under the able management of Brother James D. Phillips. The guiding genius of Brother William Anderson and the active support of interested members were the motive power behind a much enjoyed "Mid-Holiday Frolic"—one of the brightest lights on this city's Christmas horizon. The new year finds a new administration at the reins of the chapter here. Under the leadership of Brother Maurice F . Gleason as President, the recently inducted powers that be are launching a constructive program for the year, of which the most important item by far is the drive to purchase a home for the use and convenience of all Brothers while here in Nashville. It is the aim of the Housing Committee to complete this program by the end of this year. Brother Jesse S. Chandler, retiring Chairman of the Housing Committee, wrote all graduate chapter secretaries in November, requesting certain information. I would like to take this opportunity of asking all secretaries who have not done so, to dispatch this information at once so as to not unduly handicap the work of the new Committee Chairman. Of interest to all Alpha men is the news that Brother Dr. Middleton H. Lambright, Jr., an alumnus of Chi, has been appointed to the position of Junior Resident In Surgery in Cleveland's City Hospital, the appointment to take effect July 1. It is interesting to note that Brother Lambright is the first member of our race to be appointed to such a position in that hospital. Difficult though it may be to part with those who have endeared themselves to us by their long association, we shall find it necessary to bid a number of good Brothers adieu this May and wish them Godspeed in their journey up the ladder of professional success. Our reluctance to let them pass away from the scene here is in some measure reduced by the knowledge that they leave to perform useful services that are definitely a credit to the Fraternity. The following Brothers have already received their interneship appointments: Brothers Robyn J. Arrington and Hubert Creft at Freedmen's Hospital in Washington, D. C ; Brothers Jesse S. Chandler, F . Breaux Martin, and Stephen McDew at Hubbard Hospital in Nashville; and Brother Rudolph Porter at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. Brothers James R. Gladden and Junius

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Several brothers have visited the campus this semester, including Brother Vice-President Sidney A. Jones, Brother Otto M. Robinson. We hope that by next year we shall be able to offer better accommodations to brothers who visit our campus, as by that time we hope to be in our new chapter house. In spite of our condition this semester we are still holding our faith in Alpha Phi Alpha. We have enough Alpha in us to fight for what we believe is right and we shall not give up until we have achieved just that. Our activities have naturally been limited this semester, but our interest has not lagged. We are "born of the Spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha." Fraternally yours, P. A. Marshall, Associate Editor to the Sphinx. o

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Brother Archie L. Morgan, former high school mate of the Sphinx editor, member of Alpha Tau Lambda, Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Mrs. Morgan, while enroute to Tuskegee Institute as delegates to the Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Congress.

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SPHINX CLUB, PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE, LITTLE ROCK

Organized less than a year ago, Beta Chi Chapter, Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas, will perpetuate the program of the chapter and Fraternity through these future Alpha men, who compose the Sphinx Club at Philander Smith.

Beta Chi Chapter PHILANDER SMITH Greetings, Brothers:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Beta Chi entertained the Sphinx Club and the Freshmen class with a smoker on the 13th of January. Four brothers from Pi Lambda chapter were present. They were brothers: J. Scott, Hi Denton, R. Clark, and R. Booker. Many encouraging remarks were made by the graduate brothers. They commented on the rapid progress shown by Beta Chi and Sphinx club. The first team of the Philander Smith's varsity basketball team is composed of two brothers and three Sphinxmen. The brothers are Albeit Spell and Hiram Tanner. The Sphinxmen are G. Young, N. Noble, and E. Norman. The Sphinx club has been active during the past few weeks that we must pause to let one of its members, Wendell Looney, tell us what has taken place. The Sphinx club of the Beta Chi Chapter has since its organization taken definite steps towards proving itself a real and live club deserving of the honor conferred upon

its members in being selected as Sphinxmen. Doubtless, worthy contributions are expected of any organization to show its benefactor that it was worthy and deserving of its spurs. With this view in mind and an active program in hand the Sphinx club began its activities. The first appearance, and usually the most important of any club was made by way of a chapel program. This program, although short, consisted of sound advice, education, and the spice of every program entertainment. President Walter Watkins furnished the advice, VicePresident Emanuel Lee the educational side and the club quartet which consists of Charles Freels, Wendell Looney, Charles Thompson, and Walter Watkins, provided the entertainment. The next project of the Sphinxmen came in the form of a minstrel play. The Sphinxmen test for immediate assimilation of material and cooperation was given a real test in this instance. The play was assembled and produced with a marked degree of success in about twelve days. This same play is scheduled to be given four more performances. Three of these are out of town dates.

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The athletic abilities of the Sphinxmen must be considered also. During a recent intrumural basketball tournament, a team from the Senior dormitory was declared winner and champion. This team was composed entirely of Sphinxmen with the exception of big Brother W. Tanner. They were: A. Russel, P. Amorireux, J. Edmonds, J. Smith, L. Young, G. Alexander, W. Looney and A. Rutherford. o

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shall endeavor to fall in line as a good faithful follower." Well it certainly looked like the brothers meant business for those who were present: Bros. Chestnut, Bracken, Thomas, Dr. G. Dunbar, Erwin, Rev. Morgan, Nunn, Dr. J. W. Dunber, Attorney Lancaster, Brown, Dr. Hogan, Sneed, Attorney Flemings, Thompson and the last but not least, "me". We mean business Bros. "Watch our smoke." Fraternally yours, Henry C. Sparks. o

AKRON, OHIO

Xi Chapter

Greetings, Brothers:— The New Year has given Alpha Tau Chapter an impetus of new life, with the finest, most spirited meeting, yours truly has ever had the opportunity to visit. Most every brother enrolled was present. As a result of this spirited meeting we have one of the finest groups of officers ever to lead Alpha Tau's administration. Those who were elected were: Bros. Raymond R. Brown, President; Rev. G. G. Morgan, Vice President; Herbert R. Bracken, Secretary; John Sneed, Assistant Secretary; Rufus L. Thompson, Treasurer; Attorney Artee Fleming, Sergeant-at-arms and Henry C. Sparks, Editor to Sphinx. This group has taken a solemn vow to put our chapter out in front. So "watch our smoke" brothers. The first thing to take place was the formulating of a year-around program. To start the ball rolling the first big event was a high school senior banquet. This was sponsored in the interest of encouraging our race students to continue their education. The outstanding athletes were honored at this dinner along with the outstanding scholars and the main speakers included Coach "Jimmie" Aiken of Akron University, and our own Regional Director, Bro. Louis Schuster, of Ohio State University. Arrangements were made for "50" guests. The committee in charge consisted of Bros. Atty. Emmer Martin Lancaster, Chairman, Daniel Thomas, Raymond R. Brown, Herbert R. Bracken and H. C. Spark. The date for this event was January 28, at the A. M. E. Zion Wesley Temple.

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Following this will be one of the finest cultural programs of the year. The chapter, along with the A. K. A. Sorority, Beta Chapter of this city, will play host to Virginia Union's talented Choral Choir, the evening of March 23rd. This group consists of "55" voices and has received favorable comments from broadcast stations as well as Newspapers throughout the country. The committee in charge of this program consists of Sorors: Susan Lyles, Evelyn Killings, Mary Hogan, Essie Taylor, Vivian Crawford and Jewella Thompson, and of the Fraternity, we have Bros. Raymond R. Brown, John Sneed, Daniel Thomas, Emmer M. Lancaster, Herbert R. Bracken, Henry C. Sparks. This, too, will be held at the beautiful A. M. E. Zion Wesley Temple of which Rev. Foote is pastor. In concluding I would like to express to our retiring president, Brother Norman 0. Chestnut, our utmost appreciation for the splendid job he did in keeping the organization alive in the cruelest two years of all time, for it was during this time of "recession" that at times found our many brothers exhausted with no means of continuing. Bro. Chestnut went along tirelessly trying and doing and his efforts are to be compensated through the record of future success. His last words in leaving office were: "Brothers, my only hope is that you will give President Elect Raymond R. Brown, your utmost cooperation." "Thanks for the cooperation you gave me and I

Greetings Brothers in Alpha:— The New Year has come upcn us and it finds that Xi Chapter is ready for it with willing hearts and hands to lender service wherever needed and to carry on in the true Spirit of Alpha. I think that it is fitting that I should inform the members of the Brotherhood that Xi chapter has elected its officers for the coming year, and that we feel that the men selected will do their utmost to keep Xi Chapter in the vanguard of the precession of rendering service to our fellowmen and in spreading the spirit of love for all mankind throughout the Brotherhood. The following men were elected to office in November, 19S8, and have taken office with the arrival of the New Year. President, John Letts; Vice President, James Franklin Dunn; Secretary, George Walker; Financial Secretary, William Brown; Corresponding Secretary, William Leace; Associate Editor to Sphinx, Eugene Stanley; Parliamentarian, Albert McKee; Chaplain, Forester A. Lee; Sergeant-at-Arms, Eugene Stanley. Our new president hsils from the great state of Michigan, and his selection is justified in view of the splendid job he did as President of the Sphinx Club while a member of that organization. The new vice President, Brother Dunn, President of the Chapter last year, is from Dayton, Ohio, and he succeeds Brother Stanley, Vice President last year. It might be added that Brother Dunn is also a member of the National Housing Committee, and was our delegate to the convention in New Orleans. Need I say that Xi Chapter is proud of Brother Dunn ? Brother Walker, our neophyte Brother, was elected to the office of secretary in order that he might serve this important post for two years provided the chapter does not find it necessary to call upon him to exercise some of his sterling qualities of leadership and devotion this time next year. He succeeds Brother Robinson who also held that office for consecutive years and who was recently taken into Sen Mer Rekh, an honorary fraternity which selects its members on the basis of high scholarship and character. Brother Brown was unaminously elected for the office of Financial Secretary, since it was felt that we had no better man for it, particularly, in view of the splendid record of service that he had rendered since he first took the office years ago. Brother McKee was Corresponding Secretary of our organization that year. At this time I think that I should pause and congratulate our neophyte Brother, George Walker, for going on probation alone last fall. His courage exemplified the spirit of Alpha to the last letter. Brother Parker, Cadet Major of the R. O. T. C. unit, was selected by Dr. McMillan, professor of History as his assistant, and Brother

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McKee was selected for a similar position under Brother Dr. M. S. J. Wright, head of the department of Economics and one of the contributing editors of the Sphinx. We feel sure that no better man could be found on the campus for these positions, and at this time we formally congratulate these Brothers on their appointments. The First Annual Sphinx and Alpha Sweethearts' Formal was given January 27th. Hoping that all of the Brothers will enjoy their most prosperous year and that we will see you at the convention in New York City, Xi Chapter closes until the next issue of the Sphinx. Fraternally yours, Eugene Stanley. o

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ALABAMA STATE T. C. Greetings, Brothers:— Beta Upsilon takes this belated opportunity to extend to you first of all sincerest fraternal wishes for increased success and happiness for this year 1939, now in its infancy. Since our last appearance on these pages we have taken in nine men and in our final meeting of 1938 elected our officers for this year. After an enjoyable Christmas vacation we have buckled down to cooperate in making this year one of the greatest for Beta Upsilon and thus for Alpha Phi Alpha. We can well receive inspiration in this endeavor from the activities of the brothers on Bama States' campus in this past year. Perhaps it is fitting that in this our first write-up of the new year we present our chapter roster in a brief resume of Alpha men's individual participation in things academic, athletic, and otherwise extra-curricular here at State. Let us, however, first present to you the neophytes who on the night of December 16 were so proudly and "er", warmly received into the noble caravan of Alphadom in the completion of their eventful trek across "ye burning sands." These nine worthy additions are Brothers Eddie Callahan, Noah Purifoy, and Theodore R. Smith from Birmingham; Thornton Green, Tuscaloosa; Felix James, Livingston; Ettson Wilkins, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Willie Smith and H. A. Smith of Montgomery; and Clyde A. Montgomery, Selma. These neophytes are some of the finest young men on this campus on whom Alpha Phi Alpha may feel proud. Our officers for 1939 are: Robert Smiley, President; Eddie Callahan, Vice President; Ettson Wilkins, Recording Secretary; Walter E. Moore, Corresponding Secretary and Associate Editor to the Sphinx; Maxwell Graham, Treasurer; Clyde A. Montgomery, Sergeant-at-arms; Theodore R. Smith, Chaplain; Leroy Jackson, Dean of Sphinxmen. Beta Upsilon In 1938— Ishmael Childs—President of Student Body; President of Chapter, 1938; Head Marshal; Debating Society. James A. Dunn—Captain, Varsity Football, 1938; President of Senior Class; Vice President of Chapter, 1938; Assistant Head Marshal; Vice President of "A" club. Edward E. Caldwell — Vice President of Senior Class; Marshal; Tau Sigma Rho Science Honor Society. Robert Smiley—Treasurer of Marshals, Senior College Dramatic Club. Eddie Callahan—Marshal. Maxwell Graham—Varsity Track; Marshal. Thomas Weatherly—Honor Student; Varsity Football;

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Marshal; Tau Sigma Rho Honor Society. Willie Jones—Secretary of Marshals, Tau Sigma Rho Science Honor Society. Wiley Bolden—Honor Student, Vice President of Tau Sigma Rho Science Honor Society; Vice President of Pan-Hellenic Council, Senior Choir; Associate Editor, "Bama Briefs." Leroy Jackson—"Bama State Collegians". Walter Moore—Reserve Football; Sports Editor, "Bama Briefs", Assistant Bama State Publicity Dept. Felix James—President of Y. M. C. A.; President of Debating Society; Marshal; Honor Student. Clyde A. Montgomery—Honor Student; College Forum. Thornton Greene— Ettson Wilkins—Varsity Football; Varsity Basketball; "A" club. Noah Purifoy—Senior Choir; Dramatic Club. Theodore Smith—President of Sophomore Class; Marshal; Dramatics. Henry A. Smith—Honor Student. G. B. Hodges, Lucius Smiley, Willie Smith complete our twenty one. With a renewed pledge to ever hold A P A aloft, we sign off for now. Fraternally yours, Walter E. Moore. o —

Eta Chapter NEW YORK CITY Brothers in Alpha, Greetings:— Eta takes great pride in having her reappearance in the columns of The Sphinx coincide with her initial message of the New Year to all Alphadom. Having noted during the past year a further achievement of those aims to which we are dedicated, we are looking toward this New Year with fresh hope and promise, to a still greater fruition of our deals. With this thought uppermost in our minds, we of Eta met last November, and selected the following officers to direct the destinies of our chapter during this year which, we hope, will be the most eventful in our history: Brother Andrew Tyler was chosen to pilot the ship of state; Brother Percy If ill, vice president; Brother Edward N. Byas retained the office of recording secretary as did Brothers James Day and Thomas Coleman, the office of treasurer and financial secretary respectively; for another year the chant of "Order, Brothers" will be intoned by our genial Brother Fred D. "Shorty" Atwater, who without any effort on his part, has acquired a virtual monopoly on the office of sergeant at arms; Brother Wendell Imes, a neophyte with strong hereditary theological leanings, will guide our spiritual meditations in his capacity as chaplain, and your humble servant was elevated to the office of associte editor to The Sphinx. Brother Theodore "Hy" Johnson is the new manager of Eta's Basketball team, and his regime has been quite successful thus far, the boys having quaffed that sweet victory vintage at the expense of the basketeers of the local Y. M. C. A. and the representatives of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. The team has very fine balance; indeed, the brand of basketball served up by Brothers Walter "Bricktop" Wright, Bill "Dolly" King, Sam Brisbane, Johnny Henderson, Guy Morehead, Joe Carey, Ollie Holder, Ralph Garner, and others, not only delights the eye, but is a sure thing to warm the cockles of the heart of every Alpha man. Here is wishing them an undefeated

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season and custody of the Franklin B. Vaughn trophy, emblematic of local inter-fraternal supremacy on the hardwood. Personal Items— Felicitations are in order for Brother Jeff Beavers and Charlie Dallas, who joined the ranks of the Benedicts late last year; Brother Eddie Byas upon becoming the proud papa of a future Alpha man, and Brother Dick Campbell on the success of his ventures in the play producing field. Brother Herbert Leon Bryan, our Chapter President in 1937 and one of Eta's bulwarks, has recently been transferred to Albany by the State Civil Service Commission, of which he is an employee. We hope the arrangement is only temporary, so that he may be able to carry on as usual without the attendant inconveniences. We note with pride that Brother Ray Hatcher, who resigned our Chapter Presidency last year to accept a position in Minneap. olis, has lost no time in becoming affiliated with Mu Chapter. We feel sure that his tireless efforts in behalf of Alpha will continue there unabated, and wish him every success in his new surroundings. Brothers, although much has been said on the matter, I should consider myself very remiss if I fail to include a word about our convention to be held here in August. Everyone is working hard to assure you a typical Alpha reception, and you will be privileged to see the wonders of the world unfolded before your very eyes, as the New York World's Fair will be in progress at that time. I decline to burden you with additional details at the moment, but I am making this my personal plea to all Alpha men. Do not let fire, pestilence, famine, or flood, deter you from making New York your objective this summer. Fraternally yours, Archie Flanagan. o

Beta Mu Chapter KENTUCKY STATE COLLEGE Greetings Brothers: We had our chapter picture included in the October edition, without news of course, and we are very sorry to say that negligently we waited too long to include our chapter news in the Christmas Number. But because we have not contacted the Brothers of Alphadom through the Sphinx does not mean that we have not been working in the Alpha cause. Due to the fact that it has been a long time since Beta Mu Chapter has responded through the Sphinx, I will acquaint the brothers of what it has been doing. I can assure everyone that Beta Mu Chapter has been working tirelessly for Alpha Phi Alpha. As we returned for the new school year we were very much encouraged to learn that the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity stood at the top in scholarship among Fraternities on the campus with a " B " plus average for the past semester. We could not lose in this activity because there were five of us on the honorable mention list and honor roll including Brother William Stovall who made a straight "A" average. Indeed this was quite an impetus to give us a good start for the year. Our activities of the year began with the sponsoring of a well enjoyed smoker for the Freshmen and new men students on the campus in the early part of October. After the Homecoming game at the dance Brother Sheley Lynem presented Miss "Homecoming" (Miss Bernice Melton of Hopkinsville, Ky.) with a locket as an honor to her

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with A P A engraved on it. December fourth found us conducting a Founders Day Program which was unique and very original in its style. Because of originality the audience accepted it pleasingly. This takes us up to now on our schedule and we are contemplating on carrying out the remainder of the program as time permits us with vim and vigor. So until the time comes for the May edition, Beta Mu Chapter wishes all chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha, success with a prosperous New Year. Fraternally yours, William Stovall. . o

Beta Kappa Chapter LANGSTON UNIVERSITY To the Mystical Kingdom of Alphadom, Greetings:— Back from a holiday of fun and frolic comes the stalwart men of Beta Kappa, girding their loins about them for what is to be, for some, the last mile in their undergraduate days. With a critical knowledge of the present and an ever watchful eye to the future, Beta Kappa takes inventory. On the 17th of December, 1938, there were ushered and initiated into the brotherhood nine new and promising brothers, all outstanding men and Titans in their various fields; namely, Brothers Faythe McGinnis, Richard Jones, Charles Jones, Almadge Newkirk, Mazola Crossley, Wendell Gray, Grant Franklin, Marshall Love and Otis Williams. As most of these men are sophomores, it is upon their shoulders that the months of responsibility will soon fall. The installation of the new officers, which by the time this publication reaches your hand will have been accomplished, will introduce into the intricate workings of the inner circle, the following brothers: Coy W. Franklin, President; George M. Hubbard, Vice President; Leo Woody, Secretary; Thomas W. Johnson, Assistant Secretary; Lafayette Tilford, Treasurer; Prentiss Nolan, Historian; Ora W. Ellis, Chaplain; Richard Jones, Sergeantat-arms; and William H. Hale, Associate Editor to the Sphinx. Much is expected of these officers toward putting into action Beta Kappa's plans for a banner year. It is with an air of sadness that 1 mention the fact that for the last time Brother Lorenzo Sneed and William Parker have donned their football togs and played the game for their Alma Mater and as Brother Sneed always remarked before entering a game, "Alpha". Brother Parker, whose name for the last four years has struck terror into the hearts of the Southern Conference because of his rifling skill with the forward pass, is known as one of the best in the business. Brother Sneed, an honor roll man, combining brains with brawn, is without doubt the fastest man on Langston eleven and a tricky broken field runner. And so, as a tribute to these gallants, let's drink a toast in good old Alpha style. Bottoms up, Brothers. Vuf Viedersehen, Brothers, Wm. H. (Bill) Hale. o VISITORS TO SPHINX OFFICE— Brothers Paul A. Gore, and Gerald T. Howell, members of Beta Omicron, and at present teachers at Frazier High School, Covington, Tenn. Sphinxmen John T. King and Mack J. Mosely, members of the Sphinx Club at Fisk University, while enroutc to Fisk to resume their studies.

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ALPHA PSI LAMBDA FETES DR. RAYFORD W. LOGAN WITH SMOKER

Members of Alpha Psi Lambda Chapter, Columbia, S. C, with Brother Dr. Rayford W. Logan, Director of Education, at Home of Brother Dr. B. A. Everett. Reading from left to right they are Brothers Joseph D. McGhee, President; Dr. B. A. Everett, chaplain; L. Rayond Bailey, vice-president; Harry B. Rutherford, secretary; Dr. Rayford W. Logan, guest speaker for the chapter during his recent visit; Toney V. Swinton, and Ferdinand P. Abraham, treasurer.

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COLUMBIA, S. C. Greetings Brothers:â&#x20AC;&#x201D; We trust that the Yuletide festivities were generally gratifying. In our first meeting since the Christmas season we concerned ourselves with plans for a "formal" near the middle of next month and the admission of new brothers. Both events should mean a substantial increase cf our membership, since our reclamation program is very definitely connected with the social occasion. We are happy to receive into our group brother Ingram connected with the local branch of the Pilgrim Life Insurance Co. Brother L. Raymond Bailey is now a proud father and, by now, is a past master of nocturnal ambulation with Junior. Brother H. B. Rutherford is headteacher at the new Carver Junior High School and Brother William Burton holds the same position at the Booker Wash-

ington Heights Junior High School. Brother President J. D. McGhee is prominent in recreational and athletic activities, local and State, and holds important positions in organizations of these kinds. We wish all chapters much success in the execution of their program for the year and we are striving to do our bit to make this a big year for Alpha Phi Alpha. Fraternally yours, Rollin P. Green.

Beta Tau Chapter XAVIER UNIVERSITY To Alpha Beta Tau This is activities program

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have not lost any of the traditional Alpha spirit. In the early fall, we had the pleasure of having Brother Jessie Owen drop in on us, and participate in a good old-time smoker in New Orleans' Swanky Autocrat Club. Members of Sigma Lambda, Beta Phi, and Beta Tau enjoyed the festivities in a sort of reunion. Alpha spirit predominated on the occasion in the form of pep songs, eats and all the "goodies" to be enjoyed when a group of Alpha Phi Alpha's get together. In the closing days of 1938 we had two important activities: the election of Chapter officers and a grand initiation. The newly elected officers as follows: Brothers George Hamilton, President; Tilford Coles, Vice President; Leroy Rhodes, Secretary; R. T. Pearson, Treasurer; and yours truly, associate Editor to the Sphinx. The lighter moments of pledge week proved humorous for the brothers and pledges alike; however, the Alpha solemnity and dignity, as usual predominated. The Neophyte Brothers are Brothers A. Atkins, W. Bernard, M. Cloyd, W. McKenna, A. Marshall, M. Martin, H. Stevens, D. Turner, H. Verdon and Josh Williams. A delightful smoker was given for the Neophytes at the Artesian Club. There were plenty of speeches, eats and the pomp that accompanies su:h occasions. Beta Tau Chapter is planning to do all that it can to cooperate with the General Organization in promoting the coming educational week, and we hope to meet our brothers, in one band, at the New York Convention. Fraternally yours, Lloyd W. Thompson..

Beta Nu Chapter A. AND M. COLLEGE Greetings:— Graduation, that robber of good men and the backbreaker of undergraduate chapters must have used Beta Nu as its target this year. In spite of him however, Beta Nu reports progress. Among us are two fine neophyte brothers, Ford Johnson and Edward Travis. Both have made enviable records in college athletics and scholastic attainments. We are represented in every phase of constructive activity on the campus: Student Council, Editor of both campus publications, and active as Y. M. C. A. and club workers. President Wesley's fireside talk, a few weeks ago, was perhaps our greatest stimulus in recent years. For now the watch word for both graduate and undergraduate brothers and Sphinxmen is "Progress." Watch your daily newspapers for you will without doubt be reading about us in the near future. o BETA NU SPHINX CLUB The Sphinx Club of Beta Nu Chapter, with the inspiration received from the Big Brothers, both graduate and undergraduates, is anticipating a very successful year. Each member works conscientiously and diligently for the improvement of the club: Hugo Wright, President, and member of the varsity basketball team; Henry Butler, Vice President, member of varsity basketball team, and All-American; Samuel Nixon, Secretary; and Cecil Boston, Treasurer. Fraternally yours, Joseph Patterson.

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SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY Brothers in Alpha:— Beta Sigma Chapter again greets you from the "Sunny" Southland. Brother President George A. Armstrong is doing a great work guiding Beta Sigma to greater heights. The brothers are showing a new interest and big things are expected cf all. Brother James Peters, Captain of the Southern Cats, has been selected as guard on the All-American football team. Brother Vaughns was selected as All-Conference half-back. Not only have Alpha men held their own on the gridiron but are doing likewise on the basketball court. Brother Alston playing his last year of varsity Basketball seems to have a good season ahead. Sphinxmen Jones, Shelton, Woodson, and Evans are adding their bit to maks the team one of the conference's best. Four of our Brothers (namely) Petars, Potter, Marshall and Vaughns are now in various sections of the state doing practice work in Agriculture, to return in March. We regret not having them with us. Brother Arthur Rodgers is with us again after having been away for a year having spent most cf his time in the midwestern States. We are glad to have Brother Rodgers back and to show just what his return meant he has been elected Vice President of Beta Sigma. We are now looking forward to and making plans for "Go to High Schcol-Go to College week." Best wishes for the New Year to Brothers. Associate Editor A. H. Davis. o

Alpha Mu Chapter NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha, Greetings: One of the outstanding events of this chapter since the last issue of the Sphinx was the initiation of Brother Owen Oliver Washington, on Monday, January 9, 1939. The newly made brother is a resident of Evanston where he has made a wonderful record as a former member of the Y. M. C. A. staff and moreover has been one of the directors of Foster Playground. Brother Washington emerged from the initiation none the worse for the ordeal, and he has already actively identified himself with numerous chapter activities. Brothers Bill Pollard, Bernard Jefferson, Laurant Turner and Fred Gay have been this chapter's offering in the basketball team which is made up of brothers from Theta Xi-Lambda and Alpha Mu Chapters. Brother Gay was named captain of the Alpha basketball team and it wa3 largely due to his efforts and leadership qualities which enabled the Alpha Five to defeat the highly touted Three Cent Stamps team from the Chicago Postoffice in the first game of the season which was held at the Armory on Sunday, January 8. This fast Alpha team has several games booked and expects to hang up new laurels before this issue is off the press. Members of this chapter are responding to the appeal from Brother Pyant, our chapter president, to "Get Financial—Go to N. Y." and it is expected that this chapter will be well-represented at the New York Convention next

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August. Brother Edwin B. Jourdain has announced his candidacy for re-election as Alderman of Evanston's Fifth Ward, where he has capably represented our citizenry for the past eight years. Members of the chapter are solidly behind Brother Jourdain and will take active parts in the campaign. Brother Marshall E. J. Baker, formerly of Chicago, writes in from Bethlehem, Penna., and encloses his dues and tax! More power to Brother Baker, who indicates that he will be the first member of our chapter to reach New York for the General convention next August. Reports also in from Brother William H. Ball, College President at Alcorn, Mississippi, which indicates that he too is looking in the direction of New York. It must be added that Brother Bell was one of the first members of this chapter to pay the 1939 grand tax. Members of this chapter join the Associate editor in extending hearty greetings to brothers in the bond. Fraternally yours, A Laurent Turner. •

Alpha Zeta Chapter W. VA. STATE COLLEGE Brothers in Alphadom: Through the columns of the Sphinx, Alpha Zeta sends greetings. Fall probation has been completed and we welcome eight neophyte brothers, namely: Wallace Cephas, William Moses Jones, Richard Calfee, Harry C. Lee, William Mickey, John Pritchard, William Allen and John Fountain. The following officers, after due induction ceremonies, assumed their new duties in January: Philip Waring, President; Harry C. Lee, Vies President; Thomas Shaw, Secretary; Wallace Cephas, Assistant Secretary; A. W. Curtis, Sr., Treasurer; Horace McCarthy, Ex-Officio Sphinx Club; William Mickey, Historian; James Preston, Sergeant-at-arms; and Moses Jones, Chaplain. Brothers Horace McCarthy and Charles Minor were recently inducted into the Alpha Delta Sigma Honorary Scholastic Society. Their high averages were quite instrumental in enabling the Chapter to lead the campus fraternities in scholarship for the second consecutive time. State's Midwestern championship basketball team is off to another successful season. Brother Henry Gus Brown and William Mickey are playing great ball at guard. Such players as Sphinxmen Joseph Bowles, AllScholastic Illinois guard; Jchnson Wells, All-City Buffalo forward and present National Junior Tennis Champ; and Art Burris, are important cogs in this well-oiled basketball machine. Sphinxmen Art Burris was chosen at halfback on the All-Midwestern football squad this year. He's looking forward to All-America next year. Sphinxmen John Cuyjet, of the Student Council, recently introduced a campus-wide social program which will become the basis for all future college social activities. He successfully engineered a beautiful campus Christmas celebration just before the holidays. After a recent debate with a team from the University of London, Sphinxmen William Patrick and Lawrence Jones, of Kappa Epsilon Debating Society, were praised by their opponents as "the best team met in the U. S." Plans are underway for "big doings" for the month of May. We'll say more about them later. Fraternally yours, William T. Mickey, Historian.

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Beta Beta Lambda

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MIAMI, FLORIDA Greetings Brothers:— Beta Beta Lambda has not succumbed to the lazy influence of South Florida's tropical climate, but on the contrary our chapter is continuing to forge ahead. At our first meeting in November, officers for the coming year were elected. All of the incumbent officers were reelected and were formally installed on January 10. We were fortunate in having with us on December 15, Brother Dr. Robert Daniel, President of Shaw University at Raleigh, N. C. Brother Dr. Daniel, who is chairman of the Budget Committee of the General Organization, gave us a very interesting and inspiring talk. On the evening of December 17, four neophytes succeeded in traversing the "burning" sand entered the sacred portals of Alphadom. The new Brothers are: Brother S. Meredith Mosely, Principal of Booker T. Washington High School of this city; Brother E. W. Franklin Stirrup; Brother John Johnson, and Brother J. Kenneth Johnson. Fraternally yours, Leo A. Lucas.. , o

Alpha Rho Chapter MOREHOUSE COLLEGE Brothers:— During the year much has bean accamplished by the chapter and its members. In last initiation held we find eight new members crossing the burning sands of Alpha Phi Alpha. Namely, Brothers Gecrge Jackson, Mathew Carter, Ernest Wright, William Walker, Lorenzo Wallace, George Strickland, Sterling Gill, and Milus Grahm. I am sure that this new life will add something to an already great chapter. Alpha Rho Chapter has completed another successful year, with the election of the following officers.- For president we have Brother George Taylor, vice president Brother Cassus Ward, recording secretary Brother Wiley Martin, corresponding secretary Brother Gerone Taylor, treasurer Brother Mathew Carter, sergeant a t arms Brother George Jackson. Several members who are outstanding are Brother Cassus Ward; who was chosen on the all southern and several all Americans. Brother Ward was an outstanding guard on the Morehouse team. Brother Nix is making quite a name for himself in the field of Dramatic. He will have a leading role in the forthcoming production "Icebound", which is being sponsored by the University Players, under the direction of Brother Ross. Brother Wiley Martin is still the laboratory instructor in the Biology Department, and Brother Gabriel Alexander insists upon keeping an A average. The most gala affair of the Yule-tide was the PreChi'istmas Dance given by Alpha Rho at Atlanta's swanky night club, The Top Hat and incidentally the Top Hat is under the managership of a former member of Alpha Rho, Brother Franklin Bailey. The Sphinx Club, in spite of the fact that it lost eight men who "crossed the sands" is still going strong. It is composed of five "little brothers" and under guidance of Brother Ward, the dean of pledges, and the chapter as a whole we feel sure in saying that they will develop definitely into that type of Alpha material that has long

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perpetrated the ideals and aims of so noble an organization as our dear fraternity. Fraternally yours, Bro. George Strickland, Asso. Editor Sphinx o

Beta Pi Chapter LANE COLLEGE Greetings, Brothers:— As the new year dawns upon the world, the brothers look upon a reorganization of the Chapter with the election of the following brothers to the following capacities: Brothers Jacob Coba Oglesby, President; Rosco T. Spann, Vice President; Marion Caruthers, Secretary; Samuel Seals, Corresponding Secretary; Samuel Wardell Beasley, Treasurer; William Williams, King of Freshmen; Clarence M. Hawkins, Jr., Chaplain; Johnny E. Culler, Sergeant-at-Arms; Verlen Gaston Wheeler, Associate Editor to the Sphinx. The first quarter of the school year 1938-39 has expired, and the brothers of Beta Pi Chapter are leading the other Fraternities in scholarship. Scholarship is highly emphasized by the brothers and they are striving to obtain higher averages at the culmination of this quarter. The most conspicuous guest to the Campus since our last correspondence with the Sphinx was Brother A. K. Nyabongo. He led in a discussion of "International Affairs", and we learned from his conversation that his magnanimity proves that he was one of the great dignitaries of Oxford University, London, England. We hope to be honored with his presence again in the near future. Fraternally yours, Verlen Gaston Wheeler, Associate Sphinx Editor. o

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WILEY UNIVERSITY Greetings:— With the holidays behind us, and we hope that everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Alpha Sigma has launched a campaign that will make the ensuing year more successful than the outgoing one. To start it off with a bang, Alpha Sigma has pledged 8 new members to the Sphinx club. With everyone of them outstanding in extra-curricular activities, they are Ruben Mims, Gene Jackson, Robert R!ley, Ira Bassett, Jack Terry, Mack Hopkins, John Shaw and Otis Johnson. In basketball the Wiley Wildcats, led by Brother Wilbur Byrd, captain, ex M. H. M. 0. C. (ex most handsome man on the campus) all-Southwest Guard etc., are off to a swell start. Brother Byrd is supported by Little Brother Mims, Riley and Johnson. Brother Curtis Spratt was recently elected Vice President of the Wiley Chemical Society while Brother James Wallace, the youngest Fraternity man on the campus led the College Honor Roll with Little Brother Wiley. When the list of 14 lettermen were announced for the 1938 football season Alpha Sigma and the Sphinx club led again with Brother Lewis R. Hurt, Jr., and Little Brother Hicks and Mims receiving them. While the campus is awaiting the annual A. K. A. and Alpha Phi Alpha Desert Dance, Alpha Sigma signs off with best wishes for the New Year. Fraternally yours, Lewis R. Hurt, Jr.

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Beta Gamma Chapter VIRGINIA STATE UNIVERSITY Greetings Brothers in Alpha:— Beta Gamma extends to all Brothers sincere wishes for a successful and happy New Year in which the name of Alpha Phi Alpha shall be carried to even greater heights. Since we last brought you news of Beta Gamma, nine neophytes have been inducted into the realms of Alphadom. They are: Brother Robert Whiting, James Wright, Jefferscn Bryant, Edward Robinson, William Symms| Charles Pettigrew, William Smith, Channing Colston and Walter Jones. The neophytes were honored on December 12, with a formal banquet given by the chapter in cooperation with Alpha Kappa Alpha, who honored its neophytes at the same time. We have a program laid out for the rest of the year. The first item was a chapel program when we had charge cf vesper service en January 22. Our guest speaker was Brother Joseph B. Evans, General Secretary of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. The new officers for the year have taken up their duties. They are: Elbert Pegue, President; Coleman A. Lewis, Vice President; Wm. A. Jones, Director of the Sphinx Club; Norman Perry, Corresponding Secretary; Robert Robinson, Recording Secretary; and Donald Thigpen, Treasurer. Fraternally yours, William H. Baugh. o

Beta Omicron Chapter TENNESSEE A. & I. STATE COLLEGE Greetings Brothers:— Beta Omicron Chapter is still "earring on". Thanksgiving week saw six new members added to our chapter. The neophyte brothers are: James Jackson, Phillip Pyron, Robert Trice, Billy Jones, James Burley, H. Hodges. Our Brothers on the faculty include G. W. Gore, dean cf instruction; R. B. J. Campbell, L. L. D., College Attorney; and Jesse D. Hayes, head of the science department, with the latter serving as our advisor. This year finds Alpha men again leading in scholarship and school activities here at our institution. Brothers Randolph Howell and Walter DeBose have returned to us and Brother Henry Radcliffe of Beta Eta Chapter comes to us anew. Beta Omicron chapter was host to Brother A. K. Nayabongo when he spoke here in November. He will be remembered as having set up Beta Psi Chapter at London, England. The Sphinx Club this year under the direction of Brother Millard Ullen, is the largest and finest in the history of our chapter, thus pointing toward a greater future chapter at Tennessee A. & I. State College. Brother Billy Jones has been appointed one of the only two Colored representatives for the Beechnut Pkg. Co. of New York, and is going great in this new field. Our schedule for the remainder of t h e year is one of outstanding doings, events and occasions. Wishing you all much success, we remain, Fraternally yours, Billy Jones.

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ALPHA THETA MAKES MERRY AT FOUNDER'S DAY DINNER DANCE

The Observance of Founders' Day for Alpha Theta Chapter, Iowa University, Iowa City, Iowa, was an occasion for a gala Dinner Dance for members and their gue.t3. The picture presents, front row: Misses Lestina Grant, Patricia Brandford, Olivia Merriweather, Beasley Mitchell, Dolly Thomas, and Velma Dean. Second row: Brother Jimmy Peoples, Misses Annabella Payne, Johnson, Jones, Waurine Sproutt, Brothers Alexander Walker, and Earl Smith. Third row: Brothers Clifton R. Jones, Inman Perkins, Mrs. Helen Lcmme, Brother Julian Mason, Miss Juanita Kidd, and Fourth row; Brothers Bennie Brown, Augustus Low, William He'cert, Frank Nicholson, Thomas F. Doo!ey, and George Ragland.

Alpha Theta

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IOWA UNIVERSITY Greetings Brothers: At this writing all the brothers of Alpha Theta chapter are back again, cramming feverishly for our mid-year exams. Those who were away for the holidays were; Brother Pawley, who spent the holidays in Chicago; Brother Hebert, who spent the holidays in Oklahoma; Brother Bennie Brown, Omaha, Des Moines, and Kansas City; and Brother Mason, Des Moines. The Founder's Day Dinner Dance, held at the chapter house on December 9, was a huge success. A swell time was had by everyone present. Brothers "One-y" Jones and Abishi Cunningham had to take a couple of days off to recuperate. For the formal program during the dinner Brother Augustus Low was master of ceremonies. The

welcome address was given by Brother Clifton R. "Oney" Jones, and the response by Miss OKvia Merriweather. A histcry cf Alpha Theta Chapter was given by Brother Inman Perkins. The main address was delivered by Brother Thomas P. Dooley. It was enthusiastically "received and wildly applauded. One of the most enjoyable features of the evening was a violin solo by Brother Bennie Brown, accompanied at the piano by Miss Jaunita Kidd. Among those attending the affair were Brother Alexander Walkar and Mrs. Dolly Thomas, Brother George Ragland and Miss Velma Dean, Brother Inman Perkins and Miss Olivia Merriweather, Brother Frank Nicholson and Miss Beasley Mitchell, Brother Clifton R. "One-y" Jones and Miss Patricia Brandford, Brother Thomas P. Dooley and Miss Waurine Sproutt, Brother Bennie Brown and Miss Annabelle Payne, Brother Earl Smith and Mrs. Helen Lemme, Brother Jimmy Peoples and Miss Johnson, Brother William Hebert

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and Miss Jaunita Kidd, Brother Julian Mason and Miss Jones, Brother Abishi Cunningham and Miss Lestina Grant, and Brother Augustus Low. To the Brothers of Gamma and Beta Gamma Lambda Chapters, Brother "One-y" Jones wasn't asleep when that picture was taken. "The Light Just Got In His Eyes." During the holidays the good brothers made merry on two occasions. Christmas Eve we gave an eggnog party that was simply grand. Brother Alexander Walker did the honors. On New Year's Eve Alpha Theta held open house and welcomed in the New Year in becoming style. Saturday night, January 7, a smoker was held at the house at which time the following officers were installed to serve Alpha Theta during 1939: President Julian Mason; Vice President, Brother Earl Smith; Secretary, Clifton R. Jones; Treasurer, Brother Thomas D. Pawley; Sergeant-at-Arms, Brother Abishi Cunningham; Chaplain, Brother Alexander Walker. Alpha Theta is glad to report at this time that Brother Don Richardson has completely recovered from his recent illness. Until the next time I remain, Your Correspondent, Clifton R. Jones.

Beta Theta Chapter BLUEFIELD S. T. C. Brothers:— As time for publishing another of the Sphinx rolls around we are able to say that Beta Theta has gone places. Soon after our last letter, in a formal initiation we welcomed Neophyte brothers Hairy Goodwin and Carthentine BRO. LEROY PERRY Whitten i n t o t h e AU-American Center foldThen the Pittsburgh Courier published its All-American team and there was our own Leroy Perry. He had looked like an All-American to us with his consistent playing but it remained for the Courier to back our claims. Brother Perry is not large, in fact small for a college linesman, weighing 168. In ten games he saw more than 500 minutes playing time. He intercepted innumerable passes from waiting hands of opposing ends. And finally he was cocaptain on a team that had but two Alphas and no Sphinxmen as members. We say it's a remarkable record. Fraternally yours, Charles V. Brock.

Nu Chapter LINCOLN U. (PA.) Greetings, Brothers:— January 10th marked the inauguration of a new administration here at Nu Chapter. Brother Arthur Johnson surrendered the Presidential chair to Brother John Tracey, who is assisted by the following cabinet: Brother Roy Nichols, Vice President; Brother Jesse Gloster, corresponding Secretary; Brother Joseph Woods, Recording

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Secretary; Brother Wendell Logan, Parliamentarian; Brother John Sample, Chaplain; Brother Salathiel Brown, Sergeant-at-arms; and Brother Paul H. Jackson, Associate Editor of the Sphinx. This administration promises to be a prosperous one, because both the officers and the members of Nu Chapter have proved themselves of true Alpha calibre. When the Phi Kappa Epsilon Honorary Fraternity was recently reorganized here at Lincoln University, three of the four members inducted were Alpha men namely, Brothers Bonner, Johnson, and Patrick. More than half the members of the Beta Kappa Chi Scientific Society are also Alpha men. Brother Melvin Taliafero was voted the most valuable football player on Lincoln's team during the past season. Brother Jackson won the Theodore Milton Seldon Medal for attaining the highest scholastic average in the Freshman class. Brothers—but there is not sufficient space to enumerate all the noteworthy accomplishments of Nu Chapter; so suffice to say that Sphinxmen hold leading positions in every phase of student activity, debating, dramatics, the student government, athletics, etc. Yes, here at Nu Chapter we are pushing the frontier forward, holding ever aloft those noble ideals and aims which all true Alpha men cherish and have cherished. With these as stars to light our way, we shall climb to greater heights of scholarship, character, and service. Fraternally yours, Paul H. Jackscn.

Alpha Pi Lambda

Chapter

WINSTON-SALEM, N. C. Greetings Brothers:— Altho the New Year has a few days jump on me, I still want to wish each one of you, especially the chapters a most successful and prosperous New Year in all that you undertake to do for Alpha. Our officers have been installed and we've set sail with Brother W. E. Pitts at the helm for the third time. Brother Pitts gave an encouraging and inspiring inaugural address which will undoubtedly bear much fruit, along with short talks from the olher officials. Other officers are Brothers E. A. Cox, Vice President; Dr. E. S. Wright, Financial Secretary; Leander Hill, Treasurer; J. W. Burnes, Recording Secretin y: J. 0. Bills, Chaplain; William R. Crawford, Corresponding Secretary and Associate Editor to Sphinx. As you know the Sigma Conclave was held here Xmas. Everything was fine, I am told, and a great success. So Alpha Pi Lambda is happy that we made a contribution to such an affair, because we put forth great efforts to make things move along with Kappas and Omegas forming the Inter-Fraternal dance. 'Bama State Collegians played for the occasion. There were several Brothers in town during the holidays. Those that I saw were Brothers: Lenidas Lanier (our scholarship award for '35, '36, '37, '38) of Lincoln University (Pa.); S. E. Buford, principal of William Penn High School, High Point, N. C ; Jimmie Carter of Boston University, Law School; H. Rembert Mallory, Howard Medical School and George Thomas, also of Howard Medical School. Alpha Pi Lambda is making plans to turn out in a big way at the Convention this summer in New York. Here's hoping to be in that number. Fraternally yours, William R. Crawford.

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Alpha Beta Chapter TALLADEGA COLLEGE Greetings Brothers:— Alpha Beta marches on carrying the banner of our dear Fraternity. On November 27, four neophyte brothers crossed the burning sands. We are proud to announce the names of the following Neophytes to ycu, and to all Greekdom: Brothers Albert Brown, Thomas Weaver, Andrew Jackson and Erman Edgecombe. Installation services for new officers were held Sunday, January 15 for the ensuing year with Brother William J. Knox officiating. New officers are as follows: Brother William J. Roberson, President; Emmett Harrison, Vice President; Thomas Weaver, Secretary; Erman Edgecombe, Corresponding Secretary; Andrew Jackson, Treasurer; Albert Brown, Sergeant-At-Arms and Chaplain. Under the newly elected officers, Alpha Beta has planned a well rounded program for the year. We welcome and encourage inter-change of ideas among the various chapters. Let us become more acquainted. Fraternally yours, Herbert Pegues. •

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Beta Delta Chapter STATE COLLEGE, ORANGEBURG, S. C. Brothers in Alphadom:— How do you do, how do you do. It's Beta Delta's time with your ole ace reporter G. Alphonso Dixon bringing to you some tips on the works of Beta Delta in the New Year. Being an Alphaman thru and thru I am at liberty to say that all Alphamen had a most enjoyable yuletide celebration. Starting off with the true spirit of Alphamen and of the New Year, Beta Delta presented the first Vesper program of the year. The program was beautifully presented and with the deep mellow harmony of every brother plus the sweet light touch of the chimes the hymn was sung better than ever. The spacious or large seating capacity auditorium was filled to the last seat, the fine speech of our Dear Brother Abney, graduate of Johnson C. Smith and now pastor of the prominent Mt. Zion Baptist Church of our fair city, could not have been delivered better. Congratulations to Brother Abney. The audience was spell bound, not even an eye blinked nor even a cough was heard. We must say they were as silent as the "Sphinx". To bring out the importance of achievements through struggle Beta Delta has on its program the celebration of its tenth anniversary. It will be held in March and the annual Alpha Phi Alpha dance to be given in April. Therefore through struggle we must achieve successful goals. To carry out a successful program we must have successful leaders this year the same as in the past. This year brings to office new men. "Thanks for everything" is the expression used to show our gratitude to the exofficers and congratulations to the new ones. Our President seat is being filled by Brother Joseph McLeod, our Vice President is to be our ex-President Brother Ronald H. Pride, the gentleman known as "Specks", Brother Albert Manning slides over to let Brother Freeman Gause fill the position of Chapter Secretary, Brother Isaac C. Bracey succeeds Brother Roy A. Young as Corresponding Secretary, Brother Glover H. Hickson, accurate, reliable, and honest Treasurer topped his hat to Brother Marion

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"Snow" Day for taking over such a prominent position. Our Chaplain Brother Leroy Dimery is very cooperative in his prayers for Beta Delta, Alpha Phi Alpha and the universe. We have no use for a Sergeant-At-Arms. Don't worry I'm still here. Your ole ace reporter is still slinging the pin, bafflin his brain to bring to you the high lights of Beta Delta. Our chapter stands twenty three strong. Brothers with Alpha blood in their veins and first choice in the hearts. The following are the active financial and cooperative brothers twenty three strong. Brothers Joseph McLeod, President; Ronald H. "Speck" Pride, Vice President; Freeman "Papa Red" Gause, Secretary; Isaac "Grumpy" Bracey, Corresponding Secretary; Marion C. "Snow" Day, Treasurer; Leroy "Smiling" Dimery, Chaplain; G. Alphonso "Bubber D" Dixon ole ace, Reporter and Prinnice "D. T." Hough, Glover "Willie" Hickson, George "Ole man Riber" Wilson, Hale W. C. "Simple" Kennedy, Harrison "Cool Papa" Watson, Roy A. "R. R. Pussfoot" Young, William G. Dewight "Scaler" Henderson, Frank "Slew Feet" Lloyd, Joseph "Ole Black Joe" Jackson, Frank "Dress-to-Kill" Hall, Albert H. "Struttin" Manning, S. Remington "Stepes" Green, Laler "Lazy" Decosta, Eric "Lush" Lum, Luther "Opposite" Williams. We are here achieving thru struggle because we are Alphamen, not for who we are but what we stand for. Signing off until next we meet with a few verses from the "Lost Generation" to our Alpha Brothers in Omega Chapter. You cannot escape us. We are the ten million Numbered, but nameless; the disinherited, Doomed generation. We are the Battalion, Lost but invincible. We are the dead! Carve neither stone for us nor lying epitaph! Let mass nor music echo in the nave! The world that died with us is our memorial—We live together in a common grave. Fraternally yours, G. Alphonso Dixon, Editor to the Sphinx. o

Alpha Tau Lambda

Chapter

TULSA, OKLAHOMA Greetings:— Once again the scribe is taking over the responsibility of bringing to the brothers in the distance the news of this vicinity. It is a pleasure for the scribe to say hello and to greet you. It is hoped that this year will find interesting news items of Tulsa and the brothers of Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter. It is hoped that every effort will be exercised to improve upon the technique of writing to be entertaining and educational. Nineteen hundred and thirty nine is here and every one from President Franklin D. Roosevelt down to the lowest lock with great interest to having a more successful year. This statement is made without reservation, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is no exception. To President Roosevelt, and Charles H. Wesley the scribe sends this heartiest wish, "that this realization may be attained." Not much news as yet is available to be told, although this prediction can be made: Alpha Tau Lambda will, at the end of the current year, be at the top of the lists of those who have to do much to help mankind. December 29, 1938, a Bi-ennial social prom was given

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at the beautiful Crystal Palace. More than six hundred guests were invited. What an affair this was too. Before the dance the scribe attended the Crystal Palace to cooperate with the decorating. One could gaze about and see the following brothers busy as a "cat on a tin roof" moving about here and there discussing how to make this attractive and that more beautiful. One could also look about and see the symbols as used by the Chinese placed strategically to portray the atmosphere of China Town. Small Chinese vases were given to every guest and brother as gifts to remember the occasion. Incense was burned to add to the fragrance of the surroundings. Finally the scribe could see Brothers W. D. Combs, Julius Moran, Clyde Cole, Archie Morgan, J. A. Rouce busily engaged. From their countenances there was an expression of sat sfaction of knowing that in less than eight hours many people would be swaying to the swing music of Ernie Fields' Orchestra. These expressions were satisfying because there would be those who would enjoy doing the "Can Can", the "Big Apple", and many other phases of dance steps. What a wonderful feeling there is when you are doing something to make someone happy. The party was swell as evidenced by these remarks, "It was one swell affair," "The party was a real treat," "It is hard to beat the affairs given by the Alphas", "It was a swell party, But there wasn't enough of it". Finally one whose vocabulary is somewhat mixed with slang made this statement, "The Stuff if here." The program of this occasion was well planned and a complete success. Off goes the top piece to salute these brothers who strove diligently for success. By way of recall, a picture of the brothers was taken. The scribe has been informed the picture was "hold it", or shall I say the exact likeness of the Brothers. Brother Horace S. Hughes was recently elected to serve as a member of the Athletic Board of Control. This is a position that requires intelligence, and Alpha Tau Lambda is proud of its favored son. Brother Archie L. Morgan has written an article entitled Exceptional Record with Negro Boys, which appears in the Scout Magazine, called Local Council Exchange for the January issue. This is something different for a Negro in Oklahoma, and again Alpha Tau Lambda takes pride in letting the world know about his good works. In conclusion the people of Oklahoma are proud of the oldest chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha in the State of Oklahoma. They look with pride upon this organization, and the scribe is happy to let the brothers elsewhere know this fact. Although belated. "A" Happy New Year to you and you." Fraternally yours, Robert L. Fairchild.

Omicron Lambda

Chapter

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA New Years Greetings:— Our chapter started the new year with a meeting on the first day of the year at the home of Brother A. D. Shores. The chapter officers for the year were installed by Brother W. E. Shortridge. The new officers are President incumbent Brother A. D. Shores, Brother Jessie Jones, Vice President; Brother Chas Webb, Secretary; Brother W. H. Hollins, Associate Editor to the Sphinx; Brother Damon Lee, Treasurer;

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Brother Atkins Collins, Sergeant-at-Arms; A. Saunders, Chaplain. Omicron Lambda men have been outstanding in civic and business activities. Brother Dr. M. G. McCall, piloted the campaign against tuberculosis in Jefferson County. Brothers Preston and Harold Evans have made a class "A" Drug Store of the Temple Pharmacy. Brother L. H. (Hcg) Mosely is one of the leading officials in the Southern Inter-Collegiate Coaches Conference, and is also making much progress on his new railway mail clerk job. He is also the Regional Director of Alpha for this district. Brother W. E. Shortridge is rated as Jefferson County's leading funeral director, and the president of the local N. A. A. C. P. He is known to the brothers as (King Fish). Brother A. D. Shores is holding two positions, one the principal of the Dunbar High School, the other a Lawyer. His law practice is getting so heavy that it is rumored that Dunbar High is going to lose a good Principal. Brother Jessie Jones, "Not Jessie James as he often tells people", is the Atlanta Life Insurance Co. Birmingham, Branch Ordinary Director. He is rated among America's best salesmen. Brother Herbert (Dizzy) Pigron is doing a good job with the boys' club in Bessemer, organized less than a year. He is also Exalted Ruler of his local Elk Lodge. The Chapter was happy to have a large number of Brothers to visit our city during the Xmas season. Brother L. E. Carter, Auditor for Atlanta Life Insurance Company was in town on official business. Fraternally yours, W. H. Hollins.

Alpha Chi Lambda

Chapter

AUGUSTA, GEORGIA Cheerio! Heigh-oh! and what not ! ! ! 1938 has left an indelible imprint—Congratulations are in order. First, Dan Cupid on December 10th visited shrine and Brother Joel Wallace was taken captive and was quietly united in Holy wedlock to none other than the charming and popular Miss Sarah Walton, assistant librarian at Paine College, this city. Brother Wallace is the assistant principal at the Charles T. Walker public school, assistant to the editor of the colored section of the Augusta Chronicle, and president of the Richmond County Teacher's Association. Hark ye—Alpha Chi Lambda Brothers, who'll be the next to follow Brother Wallace? Next in line for congratulations is the Reverend Augustus C. Griggs who with our hearty good wishes left the city Thursday, December 15th for Cleveland, Ohio where on December 18th he was guest speaker on the famous "Wings Over Jordan" program. The subject of his address was "The Spirit of Lucy Craft Laney" founder of Haines Normal and Industrial Institute of which he is principal. Brother Griggs was showered with telegrams of congratulations from friends and his former students from all points in the country. Alpha Chi Lambda feels justly proud of Brother Griggs and the honors conferred upcn him because of his masterful address. Brother Griggs was also the guest of Brother Haley Bell, popular and prominent Dentist of Detroit, Michigan. Brother Bell is a graduate of Haines. Brother Marion Johnson has returned from Nashville and Brothers are happy to greet him again. Plans are being initiated for the successful carrying out

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of the "Education for Citizenship" program. This program has won much praise in previous years and Brothers are working to make this year's program fill a unique place in Alpha history. On December 20th Alpha Chi Lambda led across the burning sands to solve the riddle of the Sphinx, Doctors Charles C. Johnson and Richard W. Moore of Aiken, S. C. and Savannah, Georgia respectively. These were quite notable additions to Alphadom in that Dr. Johnson is a graduate of Haines Institute, Howard University, from both the School of Liberal Arts and Pharmacy and is co-proprietor of the Johnson Drug Stores two in number in Aiken, S. C. Dr. Moore is a graduate of Haines Institute, Lincoln University, Chester County, Pa., Howard Medical School and did his interne work at the St. Louis Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. He is city Physician in Savannah, Georgia and is among the most popular physicians of the sea-side city. Congratulations Brothers! Last but by no means least in the line for congratulations is the never-to-be-forgotten Alpha formal in December 30th when Alpha Chi Lambda was host to wives, sweethearts and friends. The popular Del Mar Casina was a mecca of black and gold in profusion. Guests tripped, the light fantastic to the swinging rhythms of Otis Cornet and his band. Everybody was happy, everybody was gay. Numbers were dedicated to the various fraternities and sororities and with the Alpha "swing" number and the singing of the Hymn, Alpha men received the grand applause and felicitations for a pleasant evening of revelry. Brothers S. Marcus Jenkins as chairman of the Social Committee and his associates manoeuvered for us an affair which has become history but the memories, with a melodious strain will linger on and how? There were several brothers in the city during the holidays. Among whom were: Brothers R. T. Lockett, Atlantic City; J. C. Arnold, New York City; Philip Waring, West Virginia State College; Robert Brocks, G. T. Cherry, Aiken, S. C ; L. J. May and Wilbur Jones, Athens, Georgia; H E. Hill, Seneca, S. C; Webber and Young, Orangeburg, S C. et al. The following brothers visited their native homes during the holidays: A. C. Griggs, Farmville, Virginia; C. A. Williams, Greenville, S. C ; L. D. Perry, Savannah, Georgia; Robert Lcckett, Macon, Georgia. And now hoping that brothers everywhere had a Merry Christmas and will enjoy a happy New Year. We again say "au revoir" till we meet again. Associate Editor to the Sphinx.

February,

Brother Cohen T. Simpson, President; Brother G. H. Lockhart, Vice President; Brother J. M. Reynolds, Recording Secretary; Brother T. J. Mayberry, Jr., Corresponding Secretary; Brother C. Johnson Dunn, Treasurer. The brothers of Alpha Upsilon Lambda are planning a rather ambitious program for the year. Other chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha are wished success as their programs for the new year get underway. Thomas J. Mayberry, Jr., Corresponding Secretary. o

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CINCINNATI, OHIO Greetings Brothers:— Alpha Alpha Chapter both ended the old year and started the new one with a bang. On New Year's Eve a goodly number of the brothers with their wives and sweethearts got together at the Manse Hotel for a dinner and dance to welcome in the new year in the best company possible—Brother Alphas. Those who had previous commitments and could not be present may know they missed a "swell" time. At our first business meeting of the year the officers were installed by an ex-president, Brother B. F. Cann and Standing Committees appointed. Cupid has really been shooting his arrows about among the brothers. Just before Christmas Brother Sam Gaines led Miss Ann Boyd to the altar, aided and abetted by Brothers Lovelace, P. Redden, and Delaney. Brother Gene Fulton's engagement to Miss Norda Henry, a U. C. Co-ed was recently announced and Brother "Red" Elliott has just returned to the city with his bride. Several of our confirmed bachelor brothers are moving about in fear and trembling, lest they be next. Brother "Shad" Jones has moved in from Lcckland Y. M. C. A. to take the executive secretary-ship at 9th Street Y. M. C. A. We all wish him lots of luck. Preparations are getting under way for our annual basketball game with Kappa. Our varsity hasn't lost a game to them in the four years of the series and doesn't intend to begin now. The reserve team plans to mend its ways and win for a change. Brothers in the area, come down and help us root the boys to another victory. Laurence Finley, Associate Editor. o

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Alpha Upsilon

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MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA Alpha Upsilon Lambda began this year with the temporary absence of three brothers from the chapter. Brother J. Garrick Hardy is studying on his doctorate at the University of Wisconsin; Brother Benjamin J. Simms is doing graduate work at Oberlin College, while Brother J. C. Carr is doing post-graduate work in medicine at Columbia University. Each of these brothers is being missed by the chapter. The following brothers were elected at a recent meeting to serve as officers for Alpha Upsilon Lambda for the present year:

To the Brothers in the Bonds of Alpha Phi Alpha at home and abroad, Greetings:— Well did an ancient Roman say in reflection upon the Mother of Civilization—"Always something new from Africa." If he were living today he would doubtlessly add, "and always something new from Alpha, Africa's noble sons." Last fall there was initiated into our Brotherhood one Brother J. F. Ragland, Ph. C, prescription specialist — chemist in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Last night after our Frat meeting, at which we were sumptuously fed as guests of Brothers McDaniel, Cotman and Townes, I was informed that Brother Ragland was a poet of no mean ability. But Brother Ragland had returned home, forty-five miles away. I immediately wrote him for one of his poems, as I had been told—perhaps I should have known—that his

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contributions had appeared in the leading white dailies of the State. He replied immediately with a composition especially for this article. And, Brothers, it is a thing of beauty. That you may share with me the solid satisfaction of drinking from this mystic fountain, I present the poem to you. But just a word concerning Brother Ragland's experience as a poet. Writing has been his hobby since his adolescent days at Virginia State College. He served on the staff of "The Crator Scroll", our student paper at that time and contributed poems to the publication. While in College he wrote one or two plays, one of which was presented by an amateur cast, at his home in South Boston, Virginia. At Howard University he wrote articles for the "Howard Medical News" from the Pharmaceutical Department. Recently he has done considerable writing in verse and some of his compositions have appeared on the pages of the Richmond News Leader, The Afro-American, The Journal and Guide, and the student publication at the St. Paul Industrial School at Lawrenceville. His outstanding recent publication in his poems in "Negro Voices," an anthology of contemporary verse, edited by Beatrice Murphy, illustrated by Clifton Hill, and published by Henry Harrison, Poetry Publishers of New York. It was released in November. Brother Ragland has just^ been notified today that one of his poems, called "Life", has been accepted for publication in the Crown Anthology of Verse, a treatise to be released early this Spring by Crown Publications of New York. Brother Ragland has on hand material for four volumes that he hopes to publish en his own sometime m the near future. One compilation, "Jes' Verses," may appear this Spring. Now, Brothers, the poem—

Awakened Once the darkening palls of night, F a s t upon my puny vision sight, Bestirred my ambliotic soul to seek a goal of light. Into the maelstrom of my reveries came hope. The tendrils of my seeking soul began to grope, From out of darkened chaos into light; There dawned upon my sight, the shining paths from n i g h t ; My beaming soul, reborn, perceived t h a t dark was gone; There streamed upon my consciousness the magic glow of morn.— Now, I'm like a tree upon a mountain high, T h a t proudly lifts it's head to greet a mothering sky. My roots implanted deep, my trunk and boughs defy Now, gates of grandeur open unto me— Hands gripped across the Universe I see— I add my voice in blending with a symphony of right, In unison I help to bear a fond and sacred light. Midst shrines of beauty, truth, and worth I stand I am an A L P H A man. — J . Farley Ragland.

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RALEIGH, N. C. Greetings:— Turning back the pages of 1938, Phi Lambda is indeed proud to find a record of achievement. A record which indicates possibilities of even more progressive steps in 1939. With the realization that all Fraternal groups should justify their existence by contributing to the community's welfare, as well as to that of its members, Phi Lambda took an active part in all accredited drives for charitable purposes. In connection with this type of activity, Phi Lambda inaugurated a plan that it will perpetuate each year—this plan is the systematic building of a shelf in the Richard B. Harrison Library to increase its supply of books to which students of Raleigh will have access. The progress of the Chapter is a reflection of the individual progress of the twenty-eight financial members who worked for the glory of Alpha Phi Alpha throughout 1938. Space will only permit us to call attention to some of the honors bestowed on worthy members of Phi Lambda. Briefly these are: Brother President Robert P. Daniel has been elected to the National Inter-racial Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Brother Horace C. Perrin has been elected President of the C. I. A. A. Brother J. Percy Bond, Jr., who headed the English Department of A. & T. College, has been installed as State Director of N. Y. A. for Negroes. Brother H. I. Fontellio-Nanton, Wesleyan graduate and publisher of four newspapers within the State, has been appointed State Supervisor of Housing Survey. As his assistant, Brother Nanton has selected Brother W. H. Peace, 2nd, who is well qualified for the position. Brothers H. L. Trigg, State Director of Negro High Schools—and J. Percy Bond, Jr., have just returned from Washington where they took an active part in the National Meeting held for the Negro youths of America. The purpose of these meetings is to study the relationship of the Federal Government to the Negro; to evaluate steps taken in the past, and to formulate policies for the future. In this meeting, Brother Trigg served on the Education Committee, while Brother Bond served on the Youth Committee as Chairman of Recommendation. Brothers who will guide the destiny of Phi Lambda in 19S9 are: Robert P. Daniel, President; Rudolph Jones, Vice President; W. H. Quarles, Secretary; D. A. Jones, Assistant Secretary; Reginald Lynch, Treasurer; L. W. Roberts, Sergeant-at-Arms; and J. M. Stevens, Associate Editor of the Sphinx. Phi Lambda maintains an active roster of members by making each meeting so interesting until it is looked forward to eagerly. Once a month, the wives and sweethearts meet with the Brothers at the Arcade Hotel. While the men are holding their business meetings, the ladies play bridge, exchange interesting tid-bits of information, and while away the time pleasantly wishing for the good brothers—the possibility of remaining in a business session too long is eliminated by having all important matters referred to the Executive Council. There thes e matters are threshed out and recommendation presented to the body for approval, or—. This method tends to check

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our garrulous Brothers, yet retain a democratic spirit within the group. Former members of Phi Lambda will be interested to learn that Brother Boyer, Dean Emeritus of Saint Augustine College, is spending a pleasant vacation in Florida. To those who have gritted their teeth and read to the end of this missive, congratulations. Yours for a Great Year, J. M. Stevens, Associate Editor of the Sphinx. o

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ST. LOUIS, MO. A Farmer Swaps His Overalls For Hi Hat And Tails And Writes Back To The Farm Dear Maria: Jest tol Caroline to dust off the old rags of the gay 90's and let's tend that Alpha formal which opens up formal season in St. Looey. We muster been hot—least I wuz with woolens scratchin' and moth balls smellin'. Hot ziggety—that 12 piece orchestra (Fate Mai-able) was good. That Castle Ball Room where he played was fixed purty in black and gold. Folks say thems' the colors of the fiat that always gives good parties. Twern't cider but the drinks were swell. Some slickers like Sidney Williams drank hi flutin' champagne. Kinda had a sinkin' feelin' 'bout midnite when 200 Alphas dimmed those oil-less lights, formed a circle like a fence and sang before the electric Alpha pin. Didn't know city folks could be so nice. Wimmin folks looked as purty as bay mares in new harness with those new fang-dangle clothes. Couldn't dexcribe 'em myself but the St. Looey paper (Call) said "the outstanding pretty gowns worn was an old fashioned white taffeta, dropped showldered hoop skirt model trimmed in blue—a dainty white net—a melon colored sheer —whites and pastels in sheers and nets predominated." Kaint say I'm sold on city life, but Christmas parties like those fellars had makes me wanta sell the hogs, swap the cow fer a Ford and go to collicb.—some folks says thets how yuh join. Haint nothin' like their fellowship, sincerity and good parties—hear'd they gonna have a program fer the year jest as good. Well Maria, gotta go learn how the other verses to they song go. So long—In our dear A Phi A—Thet's better than the St. Looey Blues. P. S. Gotta teach yuh how those Alphas dance—much more fun than the Virginia Reel. Don't forgit to feed the sow and make down fer the cow. See yuh when this cider dies down an I kaint no longer Susie Q. Yuh Son, Epsilon Lambda Hayseed, By Arnold B. Walker. o

Beta Chapter HOWARD UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, D. C. Greetings Brothers:— Beta Chapter extends to all brothers throughout the world its sincere best wishes for a successful New Year. We hope, too, that each brother in all chapters will strive toward the furthering of the true spirit of fraternity during this calendar year, 1939.

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Here at Beta, a number of events have been completed since the last issue of the Sphinx. First, on December 17, nine men were duly initiated i n t 3 the Fraternity. They are now: Brothers Perry Gill, John Edgar Davis, Robert Myers, George Thomas, Robert Paul, Robert E. Smith, Ezekiel Kennedy, Thomas Lowe, and Walter H. Primas. We are hoping the Neophyte enthusiasm will ever continue with these men in promoting Alphadom. Secondly, Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha upheld true fraternal spirit when it joined with all the sororities and fraternities of Howard's campus in cooperating with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity's "Pot Pourri" program at the Howard Theatre in this city. Beta did not walk out with the prizes offered that night for the skits rendered, but its rendition was impressive. Much credit should be given to the excellent work of Brother Archie LeCesne who was responsible for the success of a musical tea given January 8 in the social parlors of Frazier Hall. Here again the several fraternities and sororities of the campus contributed to the program, by furnishing from their members readings and musical numbers that held a large and appreciative audience for more than three hours. I can think of no finer way of bringing to the public eye the talent of our fraternal groups. Beta hopes to sponsor annually such an affair. What next for Beta! On January 21, a cocktail party sponsored jointly by the Beta and Mu Lambda Chapters was given at the Fraternity House, for brothers only. Over a hundred brothers gathered to enjoy comradeship and cocktails (or have the latter's main ingredient straight, if you will) to their hearts fill—Perhaps, not heart, but, you know where it goes. Walter H. Primas, Associate Editor—Beta Chapter. o

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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS Xi Lambda Chapter held its al!-tlme record-breaking installation of officers at the Alpha House, 4432 South Parkway, Saturday evening, January 14. Brother Dr. William B. Thompson, successful and socially prominent pharmacist, was installed as president for the banner year of 1939. Dr. Thompson is executive secretary of the Chicago Ethical Pharmacists Association, state vice-president of the National Medical Association tnd a member of the Original Forty Club. Other officers elected w«re: Brothers Samuel B. Danley, vice president; Laurence T. Young, secretary; Graham A. Forte, assistant secretary; Dr. E. K. McDonald, Treasurer; Dr. Henry M. Trammell, sergeant-at-arms; and Rev. A. Wayman Ward, chaplain. Brother Dr. Luther S. Peck, retiring president, presented Attorney William H. Haynes, who installed the officers. Some of the brothers present were: H. B. Shepard, L. A. Tancil, H. C. Goss, R. C. Giles, F. V. Plummer, N. G. Glover, L. R. Jewell, H. A. Turner, A. W. Charles, O. C. Brown, B. C. Cyrus, S. P. Brown, M. A. Mahone, C. F. Lane, C. L. Longmire, Midwestern Vice-President Sidney A. Jones, E. A. Greene, A. J. Carey, L. A. Hall, F. T. Lane, A. H. Lane, J. A. Smith' W. H. Chiids, B. J. Fauntleroy, D. H. Crossthwaite, A. W. Ward, W. H. Brown, T. K. Gibson, Sr. B. A. Grant,

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Beta Xi Chapter LeMOYNE COLLEGE Although graduation and transfer have sadly depleted our ranks, Beta Xi, few in number but strong in spirit, looks forward to an eventful and successful school year. Sunday, January 8th, marked the installation of officers for the new year and the new pilots for Beta Xi for 1939-40 are as follows: Harvey Williams, president and advisor to the Sphinx Club; Jesathoro Green, recording and corresponding secretary; Charles Smith, treasurer; Milton Barber, chaplain; Henri Trigg, parliamentarian; Martin Bolton, editor to the Sphinx. Outstanding not only as a group on the LeMoyne campus, Beta Xi is proud of being well represented in the extra-curricular activities and boasts of its representation in the person of Brother Harvey Williams, who is the newly elected president of the Tra-Co-Dram, the official dramatic organization en LeMoyne campus; Brother Jesathoro Green, who is chairman of the Y. M. C. A. and is performing many civic and Christian duties in the community; and Brother Martin Bolton, the Director of the up and coming LeMoyne Civic Theatre Group. We may add that Sphinxmen James Barber and Oscar Speight, II are stalwarts on the LeMoyne Varsity Basketball team, while Sphinxman Joseph Westbrook, Varsity Football man, is resting for another season with the famed Mad Magicians. Fraternally, Martin Bolton, Editor to the Sphinx. o

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JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI To the Editor of the Sphinx: Sixty-eight miles in two automobiles last October second went the nine Jefferson City members of Beta Zeta Lambda to meet with Chapter Member Mattox of Sedalia and initiate one of the ranking Negro educators of Missouri, Christopher Columbus Hubbard, principal of Lincoln High School of Sedalia and secretary of the Board cf Curators of Lincoln University. A big-brother member of the party to Sedalia was Alpha-President of Lincoln Univer?ity, Dr. Sherman Dana Scruggs, who helped squire his long-time friend through the light, very light, initiation (Broth;r Hubbard is sixty if he is a day). It was little more than a month p.fter our trip to Sedalia that our chapter president, Brother Cecil Heariold, passed away after a brief illness and two operations. Accounts of Brother Heariod will be found elsewhere in this issue. November elections returned the same brothers to the roster of officers though largely in different positions and with one addition. To the seat left vacant by the death of Brother Heariold goes Brother Dr. Talbot, assistant professor of mathematics at Lincoln University; to

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the vice-presidency goes Brother Ucecil S. Maxwell, head of the department of chemistry; to the secretaryship goes your humble writer, whose position as chapter editor to the Sphinx is being assumed by Brother Hadley H. Hartshorne, instructor in the Lincoln University High School. Former Chapter Secretary G. R. Cotton is being entrusted with the chapter finances this term. Corresponding Secretary Joseph Johnson, Assistant Business Manager of Lincoln, will continue to handle the communications for the chapter. Both Chaplain Eric Epps, head of the department of physical education, and Sergeant-atarms Norvel P. Barksdale, head of the department of modern languages, keep their positions. Budget, scholarship, civic activity plans for the chapter are in committee hands and afford dependable discussional material at each of the monthly meetings. An addition to the program at our next session will be a paper by one of the brothers on a subject of current and personal interest. A light supper served at the opening of the meeting completes the evening's schedule. The next hand whose offerings in these columns you will read will be that of Brother Hadley H. Hartshorne, whose interest in things Alpha is unwavering and whose eye for the newsy, I feel certain, will give SPHINX readers interesting sidelights on the good brothers in this neighborhood. Sincerely and Brotherly yours, Armistead S. Pride, Chapter Editor. o

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the University of Missouri officials to admit Brother Gaines who had been denied admission solely because of his race. The trial there resulted in a decree adverse to petitioner and an appeal was taken to the Supreme Court of Missouri where the decree of the lower court was affirmed. The Case was then taken to the U. S. Supreme Court, where it was argued by Attorney Brothers Redmond and Houston and resulted in the epochal decision. While this was being penned, the St. Louis Star-Times (white daily) was placed on the writers desk—on the front page in bold type was Brother Gaines' statement that he planned to enter the University of Missouri next fall—in spite of publicity to the contrary from the University of Missouri students and officials. Brothers, space will not permit me to give justice to Brothers Redmond, Espy, and Houston, and Brother Gaines—as Alphas these Brothers set the pace in Greekdom. To the brothers we doff our hats in admiration—especially to Brother Redmond, whose constant vigilance and efforts are devoted to make this a better world in which to live—may he always carry forward the torch cf Alpha to lighten the scroll. Brother Redmond Typifies Our Motto:— "Servants of All We Shall Transcend All"

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S **6&i%Zr' Bro. F. C. Heariold, Pioneer In Midwest, Is Summoned D R O T H E R Frank Cecil Heariold, charter member and president of Beta Zeta Lambda chapter now in its first year of existence, and superintendent of buildings and grounds for Lincoln University, (Mo.) died here Friday morning, November 11, following two operations within a week for internal and intestinal troubles. One of the oldest employees of the school, Brother Heariold was stricken suddenly Sunday evening, October 30, just after the close of the Lincoln homecoming activities, and was taken immediately to the local Catholic hospital, St. Mary's where he received his first operation the following morning. A satisfactory condition prevailed for several days before complications set in and called for a second operation from which he never regained complete consciousness. The funeral was held from the Lincoln University chapel, Sunday morning, November 13. The body was then carried ninety miles to Keatsville, Mo., by motor for burial. The Lincoln University superintendent is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verlea Heariold, and father, Mr. Taylor Heariold, the former of Jefferson City and the latter of Keatsville, Mo.. There are no children. A native Missourian, Brother Heariold was born forty years ago in Keatsville, Mo., and s^ent most of his life in the middle and south-west. Finishing grammar school in his home town, he continued his secondary education in Hutchinson, Kansas, and his college training at the University of Kansas. He was a member of the S. A. T. C. there and graduated with the B. S. degree in civil engineering in the class of 1920. Three years of teaching at Prairie View State College in Texas were followed by appointment to the faculty of Lincoln University where he has remained since. He started his service at Lincoln as manual training instructor. Brother Heariold was a member of the local Anniversary Club, the Missouri State Association of Negro Teachers, the Tony Jenkir.* Post (Jefferson City) of the American Legion, and of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity in which he had long been active and pioneering. As a member of the Rhomega Club at the University of Kansas, in Lawrence, in 1916, he became a charter member of Upsilon Chapter of the fraternity, one of the first

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ALPHA RHO Morehouse College. A'lanta University. Morris Brown. College. Atlanta. Georgia: President, George Taylor; Secretary. Wiley Martin: Corresponding Secretary. Gerone H. Taylor. Morehouse College. ALPHA SIGMA—Wiley College. BisSop College, Marshall. Texas: President. Hamilton Bosweli: Secretary. Wes'ey J. Marshall: Corresponding Secretary. Lewis R. Hurt. Jr.. Wiley College. ALPHA TAU University of Akron. Akron. Ohio: President, Raymond R. Brown; Secretary. Herbert T. Bracken. 385 Wellington. ALPHA UPSILON—Citv College Detroit. Detroit, Michigan; Pres. Nathaniel H . Leach, 2334 McDougall; Sec. Colonel Smith, 5511 McKinley. ALPHA PHI—Clark University, Atlanta, Georgia; President. Robert II. Dawwn: Secretary, Henry H. Caldwell, Clark University. ALPHA CHI—Fisk L^niversity, Nashville. Tennessee; Pres. Ralph W. Ame'snn: Sec. Robert M. Hendrtck, Fisk University. ALPHA PSI—Lincoln University. Jefferson City. Missouri; President, Richard T. Turfley; Secretary. Ferdinand B. Clarke, Lincoln University. BETA ALPHA—Morgan College. Baltimore, Maryland; President, Broaduf- Whims; Secretary, Bruce Edemy. BETA BETA—LTniversity of Nebraska, Creighton University, Municipal University, Omaha. Lincoln. Nebraska: Pres. Merle Herriford. 1035 Rose St : Sec. Gaines T. Bradford, 2519 Maple St. Omaha. Nebraska. BETA GAMMA—Virginia State College, Ettrick, Va.; President, Elbert Pogue: Secretary, Norman Perry, Va. State College. BETA DELTA—State College, Orangeburg. S. C ; President. Joseph McClecd: Secretary. Freeman Gaure, State College. BETA EPS1LON—Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, Nort'i Carolina; Pres. Stanford L. McKethan; Sec. Mercer Z. Ray, A. 6C T. College. BETA ZETA—Samuel Huston College, Austin, Texas; Pres. Jackson D. Smith. Jr., Samuel Huston College; Sec. LaVon E. Smith, 1314 Bob Harrison St. BETA ETA—Southern Illinois Teachers College, Carbondale, III.; Pres., Vincent Freeman, 430 E. Jackson St.; Gaffney Taylor, Colp, Illinois.

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BETA THETA—Bluefield State Teachers College, Bluefield, W. Virginia, Pres.. Taft Johnson; Sec, Paul Waller. 53. BETA IOTA—Western State Teachers College, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Pres. Hackley E. Woodford, 114 N. Park St.; Sec. John T. Taplev, 1331 W. Michigan. 54. BETA KAPPA—Langston University. Langston, Oklahoma; President. Coy Franklin; Secretary, Leo Woody, Langston. University. 55. BETA MU—Kentucky Stare College. Frankfort, Kentucky; President Sheley Lynem; Secretary, W. Burghardt Turner. Kentucky State College. 56. BETA NU—Florida A. 3c M. College, Tallahassee, Florida; President, Reginald H. Hughes; Secretary, Joseph N. Patterson. Florida T. Sc M5 7. BETA XI—LeMoyne College. Memphis. Tenn.; President, Harvey Wil. Jr.; Secretary, Jestharo Green, Lemoyne College. 58. BETA OMICRON—Tennessee State College, Nashville. Tenn.; President, Edgar Green; Secretary. William H. Hafford. Tennessee A. 6c I. State College. 59. BETA PI—-Lane College, Jackson, Tenn.: Presiden*. Jacob C. Ogl-sby: Secretary. ML C.iru:hers. Jr.; Corresponding Secre:ary, Samuel Seals. Lane College. 60. BETA RHO—Shaw University, Raleigh. N. C : President, Claude R. Trotter; Secretary. W. Coleman Shanks. Shaw University. 61. BETA SIGMA—Southern L^niversity, Scotlandville, La.; President, George A. Armstrong; Secretary, Harold Tassin, Southern University, Scotlandville. La. 62. BETA TAU—Xavier University, New Orleans, La.; President, George H i mil ton: Secretary. Leroy Rhodes. Xavier University. 63. BETA UPSILON—State Teachers College. Montgomery, Ala.; President, Robert Smiley; Secretary Ettson Wilkins State Teachers College. 64. BETA PHI—Dil!ard Univ ersity, New Orleans, La.; President. James L. Hall: Secretary, M. C. Rhaney. 65. BETA CHI—Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas; President Eugene Hilburn; Secretary. Hiram Tanner, Philander Smith College. 66. BETA PSI CHAPTER—Oxford. Cambridge. London Universities, London. England; President. Dr C. B. Clarice, Belfield House. New Barnet. England; Secretary, N. A. Fadipe, 43 Calthorpe Street, London, England.

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101. ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville, Ky.. Pres.. Lyman T. Johnson, 2627 Madison St.; Sec, Lee L. Brown, 1012 W. Chestnut St. 102. BETA LAMBDA—Kansas City, Mo., Pres., Dr. A. C. Wil son, 2219 Tracv: C. Sec. James A. Jeffress. 2732 Highland. 103. GAMMA LAMBDA—Detroit. Mich.. President, Henry S. Dunbar, 561 Chandler: Secretary, Grover D. Lange, 607 Adams Ave., E. 104. DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore, Md.; President, Woodley E. Lawrence, 1307 Madison Ave.; Secretary, David J. Whitfield, 704 Gay Street. 105. EPSILON LAMBDA St. Louis, Mo., President Aaron E. Malone, 926 E. Broadway. E. St. Louis. 111.; Secretary, Joseph C. Chapman, 4222 W. North Market St. 106. ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News, Va., President, T. Roger Thompson, 641 Hampton Ave.; Secretary. R. H . Pree, 2411 Jefferson Ave. 107. TH1 I A LAMBDA—Dayton, Ohio., Pres., Dr. C. R. Price., 476 S. Broadway: Sec, Theodore C. Carter, 16 Sweetman St. 108. ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta. Ga., President, Theo. M. Alexander, 982 Ashby Grove, S. W.; Secretary. Richard G. Martin, 31 Chestnut St., S. W .

109. IOTA LAMBDA Indianapolis. Ind.. President. Alfred D. Grayson, 527 W 42nd St.; Secretary. Jonathan W. Giles 2629 Shriver. Ave. 110. KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro, N. C , Pres., William E. Beaver; Sec, Benjamin H. Crutchcr, A QC T. College. 111. MU LAMBDA—Wash., D. C . President, U. Simpson Tate. 212 1 2nd St.. N. W.; Secretary. George W. Peterson. 604 D. St.. N. W.; Corresponding Secretary, Arthur E. Bowles, Jr., 2001 11th St., N. W. 112. N U LAMBDA Ettrick. Va.. President. Reuben R. McDaniel; Secretary, Charles H. Townej, Va. State College. 113. XI LAMBDA—Chicago, 111., President, Luther S. Peck. 3 560 S. Parkway; Secretary, Lawson Ford, C / o Hotel Grand, 5044 Parkway. 114. OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Ala., Pres., Arthur D. Shores, RFD No. 1, Box 755, Bessemer, Ala.; Sec, H . Lovell Mosely, 1304 First Court.

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133. ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville. Tenn., Ti Secretary. Jesse I. Seals, 209 Deaderick Ave. 134. ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Tuskegee, Ala., Pres., W. Henri Payne; Sec, Hollis F. Price, Tuskagee institute. 135. ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Toledo, Ohio, Pres., William T. McKnight, II.. 738 City Park Ave.; Sec. Roy L. Shelton, 1019 Palmwood Ave. 136. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Pittsburgh. Pa.. President. R. Maurice Moss. 1300 5th Ave.: Secretary, Wilbur C. Douglass, 518 4th Ave. 137. ALPHA PI LAMBDA—WinstonSalem, N. C , Pres., Walker E. Pitts. 1117 E. 11th; C. Sec, William R. Crawford; F. Sec, Dr. E. Shepard Wright. Bruce Bldg. 138. ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Columbus, Ohio; President, Dr. Paul Lofton, 714 E. Long Street; Secretary, Louis H. Schuster, 1348 E. Long Street. 139. ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas, Texas, Pres.. A. Maceo Smith. 2913 Thomas Ave.; Sec, C. Paul Johnson, 2700 Flora St. 140. ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tulsa, Okla.; President Archie L. Morgan, 643 E. Marshall Place; Secretary, J. Tyler Smith, 124 N. Greenwood St. 141. ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—Montgomery. Ala.. President. Cohen T. Simpson; Secretary, James M. Reynolds, State Teachers College. 142. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk, Va., Pres., W. T. Mason; Sec, Thomas W. Young, 721 Chapel St. 143. ALPHA C H I LAMBDA—Augusta, Ga„ President, Lawrence D Perry. Box 904 Pilgrim Ins. Co.: Secretary. JoSn M. Tutt. 1108 Phillip St. 144. ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia, S. C ; Pres., Joseph D. McGee, Benedict College, Columbia, S. C ; S e c , Harry B. Rutherford, 1330 Gregg St. 145. BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Jersey City. N. J., President. James O. Randolph. 72 Atlantic St.; Secretary, Dr. William J. Carpenter.244 Monicello Ave. 146. BETA BETA LAMBDA—Miami, Fla., Pres., Dr. Felix E. Butler, 366 N. W. 14th St.; Sec. Frederick L. Johnson, 159 N. W. 10th St. 147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond, Va.. Pres.. E. M. Burke, 806 N. 6t'i St.; Sec. David Graves, 622 Judah St.; Asst. Sec, Lester Hill, 1600 Everette St. BETA DELTA LAMBDA Daytona Beach. Fla.. President, Charles J. Greene, P. O. Box 1789; Secretary, Dr. H . Ernest Hartley, 624 2nd Ave. 149. BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—Wewoka, Okla., Pres., Dr. D. A. French, 201 S. Seminole; Sec. William A. Dobson, Box 216, Lima, Okla. 150. BETA ZETA LAMBDA—Jefferson City, Mo.; President, F. Cecil Heariold, Lincoln (Mo.) University; Secretary, G. Robert Cotton, Lincoln (Mo.) University. 151. BETA ETA LAMBDA—Okla. City. Okla.. President. Dr. Graveley E. Finley, 324 \'z N. E. 2nd St.; Secretary, William Johnson, 837 N . E. 9th St. 152. BETA T H E T A LAMBDA—Dutham, N. C . Pres. James T. Taylor, 2106 Fayetteville St., Sec. John E. Payne, 1609 Lincoln St. 154. BETA KAPPA LAMBDA—Charleston, S. C. Acting Secretary, Frank A. DeCosta, Avery Institute.

FRATERNITY PRAYER (O Lord) "May the true spirit of Fraternity rule our hearts, guide our thoughts, and control our lives, so that we may become through Thee, servants of all." (Amen.)