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GENERAL OFFICERS BELFORD V. LAWSON General President n m r r A ^ ' i ^ f m A f S " ' 1 , N - W " ^ ^ ^ i r S ' ViceS-resident WILLIAM N LOVELACE First Vice-President ' " J * " 6 S t r e e t ' C m C l n s e c o n d Vice-President ranITAM WILLIAM H. GRAY second vice-t-resiaeiii -.

Florida A. and M. College, Tallahassee, FlowdaL O U * H SCHUSTER •"--^* Thirri VMBgBresident «** ' Virginia State College, Fkersourg. ViFgmSMHfcA. !\lA(?EO SMITH Fourth Vic|aBresident 3 fc.2011 North Washington St.. Dallas % •TfexaaJF-, BAUKSDALE BROWN Far Western Vice President L o s Ahgeles, Calif. = P P r e t a ry B T O l J T _ „ * " .N- Grand. v BEN £3J4E =• ' J P J J "a?t e «-»•""«,•,««"wii"rv,V a -£ e n fi Illinois ,„ o F2E?RrG. | ? H ie^ ' ' feneral TTreasurer 0 r e a s u r e r M. G. Uf N,h"-r-----e--N---NYs-hviYli"?Inn T TOIC n «WTNrrT F R Editor ^'f the Sphinx S p W n X LEWIS O. S ^ ^ ^ g ^ - j ^ ^ ^ ^ S ^ H. COUNCILL TRENHOLM ..Director of Educational Activities State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama CHARLES LANE —General counsel 411 East 47th Street, Chicago 15, Illinois LAY MEMBERS CORNELIUS PARRISH 6435 Eberhart Avenue, Chicago, Illinois CHARLES V. WILLIE Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia RAY L. RICHARDSON Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia JAMES B - ^ ° ™ J ^ ° U m v e r s i t y , Langston, Oklahoma PETER DAUTERIVE 1430 East 122nd Place, Los Angeles, Calif. „ , , , - , , „ „ _ „ c - . M n r a r . r-nMMiTTBFi! CHAIRMEN OF STANDING COMMITTEES H." COUNCIL TRENHOLM _ Commission on Scholarship and State Teachers U ct)liege, Montgomery, Alabama ROBERT P DANIEL —-— Budget Committee Shaw University, Raleigh, North Carolina HOWARD P LONG -Committee on Public Policy Wilberforce State College. Wilberforce, Ohio H COUNCIL TRENHOLM _ Committee on General Secretary DR MILTON S. J. WRIGHT ..Committee on Recommendations Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio W. BARTON BEATTY . .

Committee on Elections Hampton Institute, Hampton Virginia M. G. MILES _ Committee on Chapter Achievements Florida A. and M. College, Tallahassee, Florida W. D. HAWKINS. JR. . --Committee on Audit KERMIT J. ^ r ^ S K K . C T ^ t U l , 100 Toridian Avenue, Yeadon, Pennsylvania

JEWELS Ox. Henry A. Calljs. 2306 East St., N. E., Washington, D. C ; Nathaniel A. Murray, 150 You St., N. W., Washington, D. C : Vertner W. Tandy, 221 West 139th St., New York. N. Y.; George KJIUCV 1-Uath .Street Trov N Y B - **"<*>-, l-iwtii fatreet, iroy, » . x. »Ctiaries H. Chapman—*Roy H. Ogle— "James H. Morton 'Debeased.

• , REGIONAL DIRECTORS ™ KH^K-KNA^ u i n ^ o i u n o EASTERN JURISDICTION—Louis H. Schuster, Vice-President; Lucius P. Taylor, 20 Wellington Street, Boston, Mass. AREA - M a i n e . New Hampshire, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, Rhode Island. St. Elmo Brady, Provident Hospital, Baltimore, Md. Area-New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland. Virginia, and the District of Columbia.

MID-WESTERN JURISDICTION—William N. Lovelace, VicePresident, 1303 Burdett Ave., Cincinnati 6, Ohio; Cornelius Parrish, First Assistant, 6435 Eberhardt Avenue, Chicago, I n REGIONAL DIRECTORS—William A. Smith, 2576 Monroe Street, Gary, Ind. (Indiana and Illinois); Thomas E. Kelley, Wilberforce State College, Wilberforce, Ohio (Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky); J. R. Lillard, 2622 Garfield, Kansas City, Mo. (Missouri and Minnesotai: Wendell T. Williams, 51 Bagley Street, Pontiac, Mich. (Michigan-except Detroit—and Wisconsin); Robert N. Thomas, 114 Hoibrook Street, Detroit, Mich. (City of Detroit).

SOUTHERN JURISDICTION—W. H. Gray, Jr., Vice-President; Harry B. Rutherford, 1330 Gregg Street, Columbia, S. C , Director North Carolina and South Carolina Alpha Psi Lambda; Charles H. Tarpley, 299 Leath Street. Memphis.

Tennessee. Director Mississippi and Tennessee, Alpha Delta Lambda, Memphis. Tennessee. Florida is pending.

SOUTHWEST JURISDICTION—A. Maceo Smith, Vice-President; John Codwell, Regional Director, 5508 Tremper Street, Houston, Texas . . . Texas, Louisiana, and New Mexico; Lloyd H. Williams, Regional Director, 119 North Greenwood Street, Tulsa, Okla.; Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado, and Kansas; Charles M. Goolsby, Regional Director, Men's Dormitories, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska; Nebraska and Iowa.

WESTERN JURISDICTION—Barksdale Brown, Vice-Pres4 U N Q d A v e n u e , Los Angeles, 12. Calif.; Lionel > s t L o s A n Calif A r c a ; California, Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, and Arizona; Cecil Toland Draper, 1445 Ward Street. Berkeley, California; a^Mo^tafa"' W a S h t a g t ° n ' N ° r t h D " k 0 t " - S ° U t h ^ ^ a n a monldIld -

CHAPTER OFFICERS—UNDERGRADUATE CHAPTER to 1. ALPHA-Cornell ^ S S 3 P L S n J % £ S ^ ^ V A m a r l Jarn^s K Baker C^rneliPlaw'schoolf'lthkca.'N. Y. to 2. BETA^Howard University. Washington^ D. C.: *****£ T. Walter Johnson, Carver Ha 311 Elm St N. « , wasn ington. D. O; Secretary, William ^ . T h o r n t o n , K o o m w 511 Gresham PL, N. W., Howard University, wasningion,

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Edward C. Casey, Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Term.; Secretary, Marshall Nichols, Meharry Medical College,

to 3. GAMMA—Virginia Union OBtVWIgty. . P S S S S T ^ M ^ m i t t ? ' President, Henry A. Wise, Jr., Virginia Union UMVeraKjr, Secretary, John B. Walker, Jr., Virginia Union University,

kn 22. Psf-University""! Pennsylvania. Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.; President, William E. Griffen, 5161 Parrish j j j ^ . • S e c r ( ; t a r V r R o D e r t p o i n d e x t e r . 2128 Christian, Phila-

I #C^TiUotso^CoUege; A ^ Texas; . P r e r f d ^ T h o ^ M. Hurt. Tillotson CoUege, Austin Texas secretary, j a Bu A«h. TUlptson College. A ^ t l n . Texas. to 5 - ^^r^r&mJZi^d^^k^br^ Arbor, Mich.; Secretary. Leon Allain. 311 Glen, Ann Arbor.

Mich. , , „ * — - . «,,,«.„ rnnn President k n 6 - S E T , A 7s a Flem U tor e 6^ mxwen W Av" Nenw HavenV ConT; SecHaTOld ^.Jie^mE' wTTinW Tr m DickeVman Street New retary, Charles H. Wilson. Jr., 69 Dickerman street, new Haven, Conn. ; ,.„,„..

Brooklyn City to 7 ' CTolle-Ee0lN?wi York * N Y ^ P ^ n Y S A ^ n ^ S e r . 225 C W 110th, New York! N.' Y, Secretary, Albert Hampton, 1731 Van Buren St., Bronx, New York T 1 1 , n .«,. president ^ ^ffi&TSSSfW. ^^hl^S^^SkoV^^. e iec?e tary, Edward W. Ford, Jr.. 125 E. 37th Street. Chicago.

Illinois. atlantn Cenreia President. to 9. IOTA-Morris Brown College A t f n ' a , ?tt°*£a-G™s™i£ .Thomas Adams, Morrisi Brown College. AUanta. _ - a a & e , c r e tary, James Greene, Morris Brown Col ege. Atlanta. Ga. to 10. KAPPA-Ohio State University .Columbus, Ohio^President Henry F. Smith, 75 E. Uth. Aycnue. Columbus l, " ™ : Secretary, Joseph C. Kennedy. 219 Taylor Avenue, Coium bus, Ohio. »/ri„.,«>,,r»/»n« Qt Paul- Presi-

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Pharmacy. Miami University, Cincinnati, Ohio; President John W. Fleming. 1534 Linn St.. Cincinnati. Ohio; Secretary.Andrew S. g Johnson. 505 Poplar Street. Cincin^ ^ nati^j. G h i o . ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ T a l ] a d e g a , Ala.; Presldent, Robert Lofton, Talladega College, Talladega, Ala.; Secretary. William Johnson Talladega, Ala. kn 25. ALPHA GAMMA—Brown University, Providence, R. I. Kn « . A L p H A D E L T A _ U n l v e r s l t y o f Southern California. William R Freeman, 1528 W. 35th Street. Los Angeles. California; Secretary, Peter W. Dauterive, 1430 E. 122nd PL. Los Angeles, A L P H T EPSILON-University of California. Berkeley. Calif.; President Howard P. Grant, 2600 Ridge Road, Berkley, Cag.f*Secretar y , '' ^ ^ ' ^ " "^ ^ StrCet' ^ OaWand, ^ ^ V a ^ CoUege I n s U t u t e W g s t V a President, Virgil C. Hayes; Secretary, Robert Peters, 212-D, Prillman Hall? West Va. State College, Institute, West Va. „„ ALPHA ETA-Stowe Teachers College of St. Louis. Unikn 29. A L P H A M » ^ eH y r a m . Secre.

M Q p r e s i d e n t Tary Bernard Brown, 1117 Armstrong, St. Louis. Mo ALPHA THETA-University of Iowa.

Iowa City. Iowa; J u to - ^ s 1 : d \ n t R i c h a r d T . Culberson, 711 South Capital Street.

Iowa City, Iowa; Secretary, Lewis A. James, 603 South

» &^SSS9^&S^SSI!JSM. tary. Maurice Howell, 2207 Elliot Avenue. Minneapolis % Mlnn. . „,„„(..

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, n 31 <%$& teiX of Colorado. Denver. Colorado; kn J i . ^ ™ / ^ K e n n e t h p Ho f bert , 2049 Emmerson Street, Denver Colorado: Secretary, Byron S. Caldwell, 2012 Humbolt 32 ^ P ^ ^ P ^ ' s ^ g f i e l d College. Amherst College.

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to A S h S S S S S S g S g ™%^T%™%yJjet££ 33' S S § A ^ i S S a , « S t b J ! R S i l t y . E v a n s t o n . m , Presita Robert M. Carter. P. O. Box 257 Wilberforce Ohio, JSecre kn ^ • . A ^ f « H J a c k s o n . 4751 Forrestville Ave.. Chicago. I l l ; tary George N. CoUins P. O. Box 257 W^aberforce OhioWilliam C. Pyant, Secretary, 1930 Brown Avenue, Evanston. kn 14 OMICRON—University of Pittsburgh, Plttsourgn, ra., r i « i ' dent, Wilbert L. Whitsett. 534 Lowell St., Pittsburgh, Pa.; ALPHA NU-Iowa State College. Drake University. Des Secretary, Richard S. Richards, 617 Paulson Avenue, Pittsto J4. ^ n e s . Iowa; President. Arnold Banister. Crocker St. burgh. Pa. __ , . . „ » . „ Branch Y. M. C. A. Des Moines. Iowa: Secretary, Virgil F. kn 15 PI—Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, President, Carter K. Dixon. 1109 Fourteenth St.. Des Moines. Iowa.

Wright, Jr., 10912 Grantwood Avenue; Secretary, Hiram ALPHA Xl-University of Washington, Seattle WashingE. Mann, 3264 E. 14th St.. Cleveland, Ohio. * " •t S e c r e t a r y . William McCoy, Jr., 3017 North East Union •n 1R RHO Philadelphia. Pa. (Graduate Group); president ur.

Street Portland Oregon. ** W\ FTjerHck 1843 Christian; Secretary Dr. R. Allan DurI L P H A OMICRON-Johnson C. Smith University. Charlotte to 36 rant. 4500 Brown Street. Philadelphia 39, Pa. _rBrf(,mt ' N C ; President. Elmer A. Anderson. Johnson C . S m i t h to 17. SIGMA-HARVARD University. Boston, Mass.; President University, Charlotte. N. C ; Secretary Obadiah Williams.

Reynold Costa. 43 Rutland Sq.. Boston, Massachusetts; johnion a Smith University Charlotte. N. C Secretary A C. Faire. I l l Townsend St.. Roxbury Mass.

ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College, Louisville. Ky. m I I TAU-Un versity of Illinois, Urbana. Ullnois: H. R. Alexang } 37. A L P H A r ^ College. Atlanta. Georgia: Presio r e h o u s e der 707 1-2 N. 5th Street. Champaign. I l l , Secretary, Ern- tai 38. A L P H A ^ ^ w m g J f M o r e h o u s e College Aalanta. Ga.: est Wilson. 1301 N. Clark Street. Urbana, "Itaois.

Secretary. James R. Jones. 199 Howell St., Atlanta^Ga. to 19. UPSILON-University of Kansas. Lawrence. Kansas: Kansas ALPHA SIGMA-Wlley College. Marshall, Texas; President, State Teachers College, Emporia, Kans.; Kans. State College •"

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THE STAFF

THE STAFF GREETINGS • • •

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Everywhere

Thanks sincerely for your cooperation during the year now ending. And best wishes for a joyous yuletide.

L E W I S O. S W I N G L E R 164 Beale Avenue, Memphis 3, Tenn.

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ROBERT CUSTIS 771 St. Nicholas Ave., N e w York, N. Y. MILTON S. J. W R I G H T Wilberforce University, Ohio.

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ARMISTEAD S. P R I D E Lincoln University (Mo.) Jefferson City Mo.

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SIDNEY A. J O N E S 180 West Washington St., Chicago, 111.

CLARENCE H. MILLS, SR. Wilberforce University, Wilberforce Ohio

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F E A T U R E EDITORS J. EDWARD COTTON 348 N. Manassas St., Memphis, Tenn.

J. R U P E R T P I C O T T 201 East Clay Street, Richmond, Va

Securing Civil Rights

ANDREW J. L E W I S II 525 Tatnall St., S. W., Atlanta, Ga.

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G. B L Y D E N J A C K S O N Fisk University, Nashville, Tenn.

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ART J A M E S D. P A R K S Lincoln University (Mo.) Jefferson City, Mo.

P u b l i s h e d F e b r u a r y , May, October, and December b y Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y , Inc., a t 164 Beale Ave., Memphis 3, Tenn. Address all communication for publication in t h e S P H I N X M A G A Z I N E to P o s t Office Box 2031, Memphis, Tenn.

Address all letters or personal communication to 164 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tenn. Entered as second class m a t t e r a t the post office in Memphis, Tenn., u n d e r t h e Act of March 3, 1879 and accepted for mailing at t h e second class r a t e of postage.

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ATLANTIC CITY SCENE OF 34TH GENERAL CONVENTION ALPHA THETA

LAMBDA, OFFICIAL HOST

Alpha Theta Lambda, the Atlantic City Graduate Chapter, has assumed the herculean task of providing the setting, atmosphere, adequate accommodations, suitable and comfortable places where sessions public and closed, are to be held and "inkeeping" Alpha entertainment, for the 34th National Conclave to be held in the "City-By-The-Sea" December 28-30th.

Immediately after the return of Brothers C. M. Cain and William A. Dart from the Tulsa convention where Alpha Theta Lambda was designated as Host Chapter for the 1948 Conclave the Seashore Brothers rolled up their sleeves and started an organization of forces that is destined to make the 1948 Conclave the most glorious and productive in the long history of Alpha Conventions.

Erother C. Morris Cain, president cf the chapter was designated by the chapter as the general chairman and the Chapter as a "committee of one" was organized to function as a unit.

Brother Dart has assumed the financial responsibilities as convention treasurer and his guidance a convention budget of $10,000.00 has been set up. Brother Dart, Assistant County Prosecutor, is highly qualified in this field and has the assistance of Aubrey L. Hoxter, local public school principal, as co-chairman and in charge of registration of delegates.

The important matter of housing of delegates and their families and friend; has been put in the hands of Brother Ferdinand C. Newton, Vice President of the Atlantic City chapter. He reports that adequate accommodations will be provided, at a reas;nable fee for all Brothers a n i visitors. Brother Newton

ATLANTIC CITY CITIZENS COMMITTEE . . . This Bevy of Atlantic City, New Jersey ladies constitute the Citizens Committee which will extend greetings at the Welcome Party

December, 1948 may be reached at convention head quarters, 1711 Arctic Avenue. Contact him as soon as possible.

Brother O. T. Davis, an advertizing specialist and master of things of public interest, has charge of printing programs, badges, souvenir booklets, and allied subjects.

He has the help of Brothers scattered throughout the Eastern Seaboard.

The entertainment program has been arranged by Brother Don Marshall a n i a large crew of local and out-of-town experts in this field. A big open invitational formal, the closed formal, the closed banquet, parties and luncheons for the visiting ladies, rolling chair parades on the farried Boardwalk, sightseeing tours and other entertainment peculiar to the shore, have been arranged by these stalwart Brothers.

The work of the Public Relations Committee in the capable hands of Brother Richard T. Lockett has been a thing of beauty, early in the year Brother Lockett organized a "Flying Squadron" whose gigantic task was to vis'.t Next Page

on the evening of December 28th in the beautiful Convention Hall.

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ALPHA THETA LAMBDA . . . HOST CHAPTER Seated: Reading from left to right: Aubrey L. Hoxter, Chaplain; William A. Dart, Treasurer; Austin J. Martin, Secretary; C. M. Cain, President; F. C. Newton, Vice President; O. T. Davis, Associate Editor to Sphinx.

Standing: Ralph P. Greene, Richard T. Lockett, Daniel S.

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Carney, John H. Hester, N. C. Spencer, LaVozier LaMar, Edwin J. Martin, George G. Dickerson.

Not shown :.i picture: Richard M. Fowler, II, Richard M. Fowler, III, H. Donald Marshall, Frank B. Diggett, Harold Minus. Fred E. Murray, Leroy P. Morris and Jacques Batey.

by Alpha Phi Alpha at the National ed directly on the Boardwalk and overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, in honor of Conclave in December, 1948.

The Copa Cabana, elaborate and the National officers, delegates, their From Page 2 and sweethearts, and visiting chapters from Boston to Baltimore io luxurious club at Virginia Avenue and wives Seaboard society is expected to stimulate interest and create enthusi- the Boardwalk, right in front of the friends. out in force for this affair and a asm for the national conclave. As a re- world famous Steel Pier, has been se- turn crowd of 5000 (yes, five thousand) can cured for the annual closed formal and sult of these visits, which fairly boiled comfortably accommodated and "will with enthusiasm and good Alpha fellow- the annual closed banquet. Preparation be ship, nine graduate and undergraduate is being made for at least 1000 Brothers be there."

ALPHA WIVES BUSY chapters, have joined forces as Co-Hosts and their female guests at these two brilTo the wives of Atlantic City Alpha liant affairs. The formal will be held with the Atlantic City chapter.

Brother Austin J. Martin, efficient, Wednesday night, December 29, and the Men has fallen the PLEASANT task of promoting a program of entertainment capable, exacting, and firm chapter sec- banquet on the following night. for the visiting ladies. Chaired by Mrs. retary, has been named general convenCITIZENS TO HONOR ALPHA Richard M. Fowler, gracious Seashore tion secretary.

A Citizens Committee of 500, headed hostess, this group has planned well The designation of three Alpha by His Honor, Mayor Joseph Altman "Greats," Brothers W. F. Jerrick, O. Wil- and Mrs. Altman. has been organized over a period of several months and will son Winters, and Kermit Hall, all of under the leadership of Mrs. Naomi offer card parties, luncheon?, teas, and Philadelphia, to serve as Co-Chairman Young Hatcher, dynamic civic and so- other forms of entertainment dear to hearts of the "weaker sex." Mrs. with Brother Cain, rounds out what lo- cial leader, and will stage a huge Open the has distributed responsibilities cals believe the finest convention plan- Formal Reception on the evening of Fowler for the many affairs planned among ning group in the history of Alpha Phi Tuesday, December 28, following the big Mrs William A. Dart. Mrs. Nathaniel C. Alpha. public meeting.

Spencer, Mrs. John R. Major, Mrs.. EdCLOSED AFFAIRS ON BOARDWALK This gala affair will be staged in the win J. Martin, Mrs. Richard M. Fowler "World's Most Beautiful Ballroom," in The first major invasion of Atlantic Turn Paje

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JUNIOR HOSTESSES IN ATLANTIC CITY . . . These young ladies constitute the Junior Hostesses group which will play an important part in the entertainment of delegates and visit-

Atlantic City, Scene From Page 3 II, Mrs. Jacques Batey, Mrs. Richard T. Lockett, Mrs. Fred W. Murray, Mrs. H. Donald Marshall, Mrs. John Henry Hester, Mrs. Aubrey L. Hoxter, and Mrs. Ralph P. Greene.

FILLIES FORM PHALANX The local debutantes, sub-debs, and sea-shore super-debs have been organized into a solid phalanx of Junior Hostesses in anticipation of the fine crop of college boys who will invade the town during the convention. These young ladies, organized under the guidance of Mrs. Richard T. Lockett, Eastern Seaboard socialite, will serve as ushers at the big meetings, registration center booths, and as escorts for Brothers who leave theirs at home. The local group will be aided by several score students who are away at school now but will be home for the holidays.

STAGE PRE-CONVENTION SMOKER

Moving to Philadelphia, central location for chaptera from Boaton to Petersburg, Alpha Theta Lambda, the Atlantis

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ing brothers at the forthcoming Alpha Phi Alpha Convention in the famous resort city.

City Graduate Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, staged a largely attended pre-convention Smoker at the famous Pyramid Club, Saturday night, October 30, to draw up plans for the National Conclave of the fraternity to be staged in Atlantic City, December 27-30. Psi chapter, undergraduate chapter of the University of Pennsylvania and Temple University, and Rho chapter, of Philadelphia, served as co-hosts with the local group in staging the Smoker.

Five representatives including the president, from each of nine chapters from New York City to Baltimore, Md., were guests of the Atlantic City and Philadelphia groups. These men came from chapters in New York, Brooklyn, Montclair, Newark, Wilmington, Delaware, Baltimore, Lincoln University, Philadelphia and Boston, Mass.

Belford V. Lawson, of Washington, D. C, General President of the Fraternity; C. M. Cain, General Chairman of the Convention Committee; William R. Simms, of Boston, General Chairman of

the Committee arranging the Eastern Regional to he held In Boaton, Novem-

ber 19-21, Dr. O. Wilson Winters of Norristown, Pa., and Richard T. Lockett, chairman of the Public Relations Committee who arranged the Smoker, were the principal speakers. Dr. W. F. Jerrick, sage of Rho chapter, presided as master of ceremonies.

Chapter presidents were called on by Brother Jerrick, who had already introduced the men of Rho, to present the members of their chapters who were present: Brother Jawn A. Sandifer, Eta Chapter, New York City; Brother W. Berkely Butler, Baltimore, Rho Lambda; Brother Delbert H. Banks, Newark, N. J., Alpha Alpha Lambda; Brother Ferdinand D. Williams, Montclair, Delta Mu Lambda; Brother Carl R. Ligons, Nu Chapter, Lincoln University; Brother Andrew Tyler, New York City, Alpha Gamma Lambda; Brother William E. Griffin, Psi Chapter, Philadelphia; Brother John O. Hopkins, Wilmington, Gamma Theta Lambda, was unable to be present but sent greetings.

Entertainment was provided by a committee headed by Dr. Larney Hardy

of Chester, Pa. Abput 200 members of the fraternity attended the Smoker,

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EDITORIALL Y SPEAKING To The Future Of Alpha Phi Alpha

By JEWEL GEORGE B. KELLY One of the Founders Something over eighty years ago Cornell University was begun on the shores of Lake Cayuga, Ithaca, N. Y. Nearly forty years after the beginning of the University, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was born at Ithaca through the inspiration of Negro students attending Cornell.

The founders were full of youthful zeal then and the ideals which they pictured for the Fraternity were perhaps somewhat the results of wishful thinking. Yet some of these ideals must have been worthwhile because they have lived through the years. Some have been cast aside as not consistent with the changing time.

This founder still believes that the future success of the Fraternity depends on the continued belief in and the carrying on of most of the ideals of the original seven. This applies especially to brotherhood.

Naturally as the years have passed the graduate members of Alpha have outnumbered the undergraduate members.

Because of this there seems to be a tendency of continuing the Fraternity as an organization of prominent Negroes and of makmg its program consistent with their ideas as to the solution of presentday problems, many of which are of interest only to them as men out in the world. They do not fit the needs of the undergraduate.

The undergraduate should be allowed a

still greater participation in the management of the fraternity as it relates to them. The several chapters should be encouraged to create more scholarship exclusive of those managed by the General Organization. These scholarships should be exclusively for the benefit of undergraduate brothers.

All programs as to fraternity activities in local communities should be as far as possible through the direction of undergraduate brothers.

Some of the regional officers should be undergraduates or the works of the region should be more adequately divided between graduate and undergraduate members. How else can undergraduates become familiar with the work and policies of the Fraternity which was founded for them and which they must continue?

More efforts should be made to enroll as members the men attending small colleges in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, Main, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania, where there are not enough Negro students to form a chapter. These men are fast becoming lost as to membership in Alpha Phi Alpha.

The graduate brothers should be eager to give more attention to the undergraduate brothers and help them to carry out programs consistent with their needs and wishes. In this way the spirit of brotherhood the main tenet of the Fraternity will continue to exist.

DOMINATION TACTICS AT NATIONAL CONVENTION H. F. V. WILSON Alpha Tau Lambda Chapter One of the outstanding charges and causes for dissatisfaction at the Tulsa Convention was the regrettable procedure of allegedly allowing the few to usurp the thinking and activity of the delegates assembled. Undergraduate brothers were the chief complainants, and they had no little support from representatives from the graduate chapters. This tyrannical tendency, if true, is to be decried and immediate steps taken to remedy it.

The focus of discontent appears to be the ability of certain individuals to obtain the floor in turn and out of turn— to the neglect of the other brothers, and to project themselves insiduously into the legislation before the body. Various chairmen were suspected of bias in the recognition of would-be-speakers. Even the epitome of democratic idealism, Brother Howard Long, came in for his share of chiding on that score. In consideration of these complaints, it was my observation that various chairmen tended to recognize only three types of speakers: (1) Those whom they knew or honored for personal achievement in Alpha or life; (2) Those whom they respected for past cogent (or biting) remarks; and (3) Those who by sheer force of voice or personality managed to be not easily ignored. Lesser brothers didn't have much chance.

Apparently it was difficult for chairmen to keep the personal equation out of their officiating. This brings us down to this question: Since Neanderthal Og called the first tribal council to order around some smoking fire in a cave primeval, how many chairmen have been perfectly objective in their decisions?

Some have honestly tried, but the best have often erred. It is therefore necessary for the brothers to become realistic and face the facts of life, realizing that as long as there are chairmen, bias will either be evident or suspected, mistakes will be made, and dominant souls will dominate. Besides, the very presence of the average delegate is prima faci evidence of domination tactics somewhere.

The delegates' dominant position in his local chapter (as well as his solvency) is often the determinant of his selection.

So let the chairman be fair. WE DEMAND THAT! But also let the delegates be attuned to the rigors of convention life before they leave home.

For the inescapable conclusion is that the air of the Tulsa meeting was wholesome, without claiming that a moderate bit of skulduggery did not prevail.

Example: Where else but in an Alpha convention would such brilliant legal minds as National President Brother Lawson and irrepressible Brother Bundley Cyrus be occasionally caught in untenable positions, with their parliamentary pantaloons strictly at half-mast—a situation

most unthinkable had either brother been in any court of law? Or would college presidents and other distinguished scholars be guilty of casually muttered inanities and fiercely uttered quixotisms?

Or would one find the parallel of our peerless parlimentarian and wit, Brother O. Wilson Winters, on occasion being obliged to rule himself out of order? No, the going may have been rugged at times, but the essential core of Alpha Brotherhood was there, unstudied and real.

Therefore, let any discomfited brother just remember that the Convention was a rare assemblage, and that some pretty good stump speakers in their own bailiwicks never even asked for the floor, much less obtained it.

This is not supposed to degenerate into an exigesis on the art of debate. Such temerity is unthinkable. However, if the shades of the poet do not rise in protest, I thrust this desecration at you: The floor of the Convention, reached and kept, Was not obtained by sudden flight; But they, while their companions wept, Stood upward, spoiling for a fight.

Anyone uncertain of himself in the rough and tumble of such a goodly company should get his tonsils in trim with practice on the local chapter, the wife, sweetheart or any other of the defenseless. And then, at Atlantic City, come convention time, when a particularly brilliant and devastating celebration arises within you, be ready to get up on your hind legs, raise your good right hand above your head and your good right voice above the din caused by misguided brothers with similar urges and laboring under the erroneous impression that they too have been struck by the "thought of the century," and really obtain your objective, the floor. That done, what ever you say, for goodness sake— and only my pious upbringing keeps me from using the irreverent but more appropriate "for God's sake"—make it good.

With your having voided yourself with sagacity and distinction, you may then utilize your terminal facilities and sit down. The Convention will then have been "one of the most successful in history," and you can return home in an aura of good feeling and brotherhood.

But finally, Brothers, whether it be from the chair or from the floor, keep it Alpha. s

Convention Events SMOKER FOR BROTHERS Monday evening, December 27th Elks Auditorium, 1613 Arctic Ave., 10 P. M., to 2 A. M. GET ACQUAINTED PARTY FOR ALPHA WIVES Monday evening, December 27th Y. M. C. A., 1711 Arctic Ave. 10 P. M., to 2 A. M. CITIZENS' WELCOMING PARTY Auspices of large citizens' Turn to Page 7

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CITIZENS COMMITTEE OF 500 Headed by his Honor, Mayor Joseph Altman, this committee will stage a huge OPEN FORMAL RECEPTION for Alphamen and their guests December 28, 1948.

Mrs- Naomi Young Hatcher, General Chairman William A. Dart, Treasurer Mrs. Dorothy Brown, Secretary Mayor and Mrs. Joseph Altman Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Anderson Mrs. LaRue Allmond Mrs- Jacques Batey Mr. Thomas Brown Mr. William Baynard Mrs. Marie Brown Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Bell Mrs. Dorothy J. Brown Mrs. John H Boyd Miss Ethel Blake Mrs- George H. Brown Mrs. Mary Baynard Mrs. Dorothy Bullock Mrs. Edward Barnes Mr- and Mrs. James H. Boyd Hon. and Mrs. William A- Blair Hon. and Mrs. Daniel S. Bader Lucille Barbour Mrs. Sara T. Boggs Dr. C- M. Cain Ma.j. and Mrs. William F. Casey Mrs. Bessie Carter Mrs. Nadine Carpenter Mrs. Claudia Clayton Miss Marguerite (Margo) Clayton Hon. & Mrs- William S. Cuthbert Miss Ruth Cass Mrs. Alberta Douglass Mrs. Ruppert Daniels Mr. 0. T. Davis Mr. Elwood Davis Mrs. Dorothv Doleman Mrs- Grace M. Daniels Miss Bessye Duncan Miss Dorothy Demby Mr. and Mrs. William A. Dart Miss M. Elaine Dart Miss Margaret Davis Miss Dolly Doggett Mrs. Mattie Edwards Hon. and Mrs. James Fraser Mrs. Juanita S. Fowler Miss Helen Forrest Sen. and Mrs. Frank S. Farley Mrs. Juanita Fields Mrs. Mosetta Freeman Miss Ramona Fields Hon. and Mrs. Gerard L- Gormley Mrs. Amy Giewitz Mrs. Bella Green Miss Julia Glover Miss Rosalie Govan

Mrs. Jean Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Charles Howze Mr. and Mrs- Howard J. Hopson Mr. Gilbert Hatcher Miss Betty Hamilton Mrs. Louise E. Hood Mrs. Naomi Hatcher Mrs. Clara Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Enoch L- Johnson Mrs- Louise Forrest Johnson Mr. Samuel J. Johnson Mr. and Mrs. James Johnson Miss Edith Jenkins Mr. Wilbur (Mooch) Johnson Mrs- Addie Jones Miss Tillie Johnson Miss Gertrude Jacobs Mrs. Ann Keates Mr. Henry Keuknle Mrs. Anna Lang Hon. and Mrs. Leon Leonard Mr. Eugene W. Leggett Mr. Vince Lane Miss Joan Land Mrs- Richard T. Lockett Miss Dorothy Mallory Mr. and Mrs. Joseph McBeth Mrs. Patrick McGahn Miss Gwendolyn McCoy Miss Gloria McCoy Mrs. Edith Marshall Mrs. Minnie McKee Mrs. H. Donald Marshall Mrs. Mae McCracken Mrs- Carrie E. Newsome Miss Charlotte Neal Judge and Mrs. Edward Nappen Miss Geneva S. Overton Mrs. William Paxton Mrs. Christine Peoples Mrs. Wallace Phillips Mrs. Marion Small Miss Thomasina Shumate Mrs. Althea Still Hon. Albert Shahadi Miss Sara Smith Mrs- Gretchen Smothers Mrs. Evelyn Taylor Mrs. Jeannette R. Townsend Mrs. Margaret Taliaferro Mrs. Bertha Thatch Mr. and Mrs. Pete Turner Miss Ethel Walker Mrs. Clyde B- Walker Miss Emogene Wilson Mrs. Eliza Watson Miss Alberta Williams Miss Bessie Yancy

CONVENTION REVERIES AND VISIONS

BY DR. O. WILSON WINTERS Frat Fun Editor "And lo, a voice from Italy; it comes like the stirring of a breeze from the mountains; it floats in majesty like the

echo of thunder; it breathes solemnity like a sound from the tomb: let the nations hearken for the slumber of ages is broken and the buried voice of antiquity speaks again from the gray ruins of Pompeii!

December, 1948 Roll back the tide of eighteen hundred years! At the foot of the vine clad Vesuvius stands a mighty cityâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Sounds ilke a Jerrick, a Cyrus, a Wesley or a Logan; doesn't it? 'Tis oratory at its most spell binding best. Read it again, slowly with all the oratorical cadences and fulminations it demands.

Brother, that was Sir Bulwer-Lytton's "Last Day of Pompeii, "but it sounded like the 30th General Convention at Atlantic City in 1944 which was the high water Mark of Alpha oratory. Can you forget those scenes? Brother President Logan, Dr. Howard Long, and his famous astigmatic subject, "The Illusion of the Near," Brother Congressman A. Clayton Powell and his special Sunday School oratory, tailored to fit the occasion, the perorative finale by Brother Dr. Charles Wesley and the president making incomparable introduction of a speaker by the now president, Belford V. Lawson.

I relive the exhiliration of the Madam Sara Spencer Washington welcome address and the sympathetic comparison of oppression and inspiration with which Mayor Altman was wont to portray as he reviewed the national status of two opposed minorities his and ours.

I remember Warner Lawson whom I shall never disassociate from "Symbol of Souls." I remember Brother dynamic Daniels in his Convention address invading my field of whimsical subtlety with his 'Fraternal Transportation' while I essayed to venture with trepidation into his realm of Philosophical quest with my 'Quo Vadis' Fraternal Address, Sweet were the moments that we spent on Alpha's heights during that convention Brother James A. Porter's unveiling of his artistic military tribute the Rev. John Hester and his encompassing prayer, the mystery man of the convention (the Japanese Sandman) ask Brother Nelson Woodly and Kermit Hall about him. I cannot forget the banquet, the suave, impeccable, inscrutable Brother DuBois.

We left Atlantic City in 1944 like General McArthur left Bataan (minus the precipitous hast and ignominous 6tealth) with the same resolve, 'I shall return.'

And this year at Christmas tide we are returning to Atlantic City to Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter to the solicitous hospitality of Brother Life Member C. Morris Cain. et. el., to drink again from the Pierian spring of Alpha fellowship.

This will be another convenient Convention.' The headquarters are convenient to convention assembly. Hotels and residences, cafes and restaurants are within springtime distance to the "roll call."

Amusements, civ.'c attractions, the public session, the formal ball and banquet are within one zone fare in taxicabs. It will be quite possible, indeed, intriguing, to escort milady to the formal dance at the Municipal Convention Hall in a Boardwalk Rolling Chair.

A smokeless smoker replete with Smorgasbordian features and old time 'bull session' wit, an interfraternal Soiree, a self-contai'ird convention assembly, an inter-racial public session, a Broadwalk located formal ball and official banquet. unlimited train, bus and plane service, three super speed highways leading from the city, nonpareil housing, sincere and copious hospitality, Atlantic City "I Shall Return!"

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HOW TO MAKE ALPHA'S PROGRAM MORE EFFECTIVE

ATTY. CHARLES F. LANE General Counsel Editor's Notes: Another devoted son of Alpha is Brother Attorney Charles F. Lane, of Chicago, General Counsel. Quiet and unassuming, Brother Lane has given his chapter in Chicago, and Alphadom in general solid and constructive service.

He worked hard to straighten out the Tau Chapter House at Illinois University, and did the same thing in behalf of Theta-Xi Lambda Foundation which only this year celebrated the burning of Ihe mortgage on the famous Alpha House on Chicago's Southside.

By Charles F. Lane. General Counsel When confronted with the question— how to make Alpha's program more effective—I imagine many brothers are in a quandary as to what is Alpha's program. We have attempted for the past several years to determine what our program should be, and we have had almost as many different opinions as we have members. The time has come for us to stop and think, and if we do, we will realize that, after all, this is a college fraternity, created by college students. for their mutual benefit; the purpose of the organization being set forth in the preamble of our constitution, which indicates we are primarily organized for the personal progress of our members. It may be true that our membership has increased many fold since its inception, but I am not convinced that our purpose has or should be changed. It is my belief that our program should be directed toward the personal progress of our members. In discussing the question at issue, there are two major phases to be considered: Our internal structure and external activities. This discussion will involve only the internal structure.

DEVELOP A STRONG INTERNAL STRUCTURE 1. A method should be devised to hold the interest of graduates who are too young to desire affiliation with a graduate chapter, and yet. according to our constitution are not eligible to continue as undergraduate. Many of our members become inactive during the aforementioned period for there is no particular group in which they are at ease. They do not belong in the undergraduate group, and they are not sufficiently developed in their thinking and finance to cope with the brothers of a graduate chapter. Consequently they drop out of the picture, and in many instances are never reclaimed. The fraternity loses not only a member, but also the grand-tax.

My suggestion is, this may be remedied to some extent by changing our constitution to provide that a certain age limit shall determine the graduate or under graduate status of a brother. In order to prosecute any program, we need as many men financial as possible.

2. We should increase the benefits to be derived by undergraduates while in school, and graduates who are assuming their worldly responsibilities. The fraternity is and has been largely a spiritual organization. When a brother loses the spirit, we lose a member, and our organization is weakened thereby. Many have said "the fraternity served its purpose during my college days, but it has no interest for me now." They fail to see any further benefits to be derived.

Brothers in that category (and the number is large) are desirous of some tangible concrete benefit. If that is Vhat thousands want, in order to keep them active and interested. I contend we should provide it for them. In what form the benefit should be, I do not have space to discuss, but this matter should be given serious consideration.

3. Now that we have a full time secretary. an effort should be made to eliminate, as much as possible, fraternity politics. The term of office should be limited to not more than two years, and their election staggered. Some officers may be excepted from the limitation, where it appears to be for the best interest of the fraternity. The elimination of politics would allow moxe time for effective planning and operation. . Some means should be provided for increasing the finance of the organization.

We are always verbose in our proposals as to what we should do. but our ideas and suggestions are lost for the lack of finance with which to put them into operation. Every organization should be financially and economically sound before venturing into various fields of endeavor. Naturally, if we can take the necessary steps to keep our members active, as has been suggested herein;' our economic status will be enhanced. That, however, would not be sufficient to do all that we, who are conscientious Alpha men, desire. The funds collected as dues, contributions and from various sources should b? revenue, and an inrease in working capital.

When we talk of an expansive program, we must first have a firm foundation. Finance and membership are the prerequisites, and without them, all of our discussion is merely idle chatter. Before we can branch out too far to do something for others, we must first get our own house in order. s

By James D. Parks. Art Editor, Sphinx Magazine Editor's Notes:—Brother Parks has served as Art Editor on the Sphinx for the past sixteen years, and is noted as an artist. His work at Lincoln University.

Mo., where he heads the Art Department has attracted national attention In these fateful years of decision for the Negro people certainly a major portion of Alpha Phi Alpha's attention in its program should be focused on implementing and making safe the gains that the race is making in the Postwar World.

In America to-day tremendous changes are taking place in opening the way for the Negro to achieve first class citizenship and his rightful share of the fruits of democracy. This is certainly a challenge to Alpha to take a truly significant role in this fight and it is pleasing to note that our fraternity has already accepted the challenge. As an Alpha of over twenty years standing, I have noted the ever-increasing attention that the fraternity has given to the economic, social, political and educational advancement of our people.

Possessing within our membership so many of the best minds and those with the qualities of leadership it is indubitable that we as a fraternity can furnish a major contribution in this march for better things for the Negro which has quickened its pace in the Postwar years.

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committee, headed by Major Joseph A. Altman.

Tuesday evening, December 29th Ballroom, Convention Hall 10 P. M., to 2 A. M. FORMAL BANQUET Wednesday eveining, December 29th Copa Cobana Club, 1005 Boardwalk.

PARTY FOR ALPHA WIVES Wednesday evening, December 29th Y. M. C. A., 1711 Arctic Avenue.

LUNCHEON FOR ALPHA WIVES Thursday, December 30th Place to be selected 12 noon.

CLOSED ALPHA DANCE Thursday evening, December 30th Copa Cobana Club, 1005 Boardwalk, 10 P. M., to 2 A. M. There will be various other parties and entertainment features.

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HOW TO MAKE ALPHA'S PROGRAM MORE EFFECTIVE

SIDNEY A. JONES, Jr., Esq. Editor's Notes: Brother Sidney A. Jones, Jr., of Chicago, has been identified with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity since his college days in Atlanta. He knows the workings of the organization, has been fundamentally part of its development through Alpha's greatest years of expansion. Brother Jones has served the organization as Midwestern VicePresident, and as chairman of its most important committees, and as regional director. His rich background enables him to write with authority on 'die subject, "How to Make Alpha's Program More Effective."

By Atly. Sidney A. Jones, Jr. Former Midwest Vice-President Before discussing how we can make the program of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity more effective, we should stop and ask ourselves: What is the program of Alpha Phi Alpha? If any of you brothers reading this article were suddenly asked that question what would you answer? Do we have a clearly defined program toward which we are working? Do we have certain goals we are seeking to accomplish? What are the definite objectives and purposes of our Fraternity at the present time? Wha* does a man seek when he comes into the Fraternity, What does he hope to get out of the Fraternity and what does he hope to be able to help the Fraternity do?

These are very serious questions which need clear thinking and keen analysis.

Because, unless we know what our goal is and unless we know to what end we are striving, we are likely to be tossing about like a ship in the sea without a rudder.

We are, first of all, an association of college men with similar aims, ideals and aspirations. We are to a certain extent organized for social purposes. There is a need for fellowship, fraternalism and

brotherhood among men who are striving to play a worthwhile role in the affairs of life. At times we need a means of escaping from the hard realities of like, from conferences and meetings and problems of our professions and businesses and civic activities, to the restful, relaxed fellowship of our brothers. That is one purpose which our Fraternity aims to meet. Too often in our cities men need and are unable to find companionship, relaxation and fellowship of men with the same ideals, aims and aspirations. We expect our Fraternity to afford just such an outlet, in the Chapter meetings, in social gatherings of the brothers, in the Fraternity Houses and in the general organized activities of the Fraternity. There is a definite need for a social outlet for the younger members of the Fraternity, especially the undergraduates. Young men from childhood are prone to form groups for their own mutual enjoyment. In the great cities, this takes the form of young men which may be for good or which may be for evil. Also in the cities and colleges and high schools there are clubs of young men primarily for the purpose of giving a dance every now and then. Certainly, it is desirable that Alpha men have a means of social meetings so that young college men can find their own group, arrange their own social activities and engage in the kind of organized recreation and pleasurable outlets which college men should desire and want. To the extent that Alpha Phi Alpha meets this need, in a wholesome and fine way. We feel that one of its programs is being maintained and carried out.

But Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is far more than a purely social organization.

We remember at past General Conventions, and also in articles in the Sphinx in past years, some of the brothers have argued that the Fraternity is merely a social organization, and that we should in no way be interested in the problems of the masses, the problems of civil rights, race relations, equal educational opportunities, national or international affairs.

Fortunately, the men who had this narrow view of the Fraternity have not predominated, and even those who advocated such views have gradually come around to agree that the Fraternity has a double role to play, namely, that of a social organization and the role of an organization with certain civic duties to perform.

There has always been this conflict in the Fraternity, but fortunately the men who believed in the double function of the Fraternity have always prevailed. As a matter of fact, when the Fraternity was organized at Cornell University in 1906, it was organized to meet the social needs of the Negro students of that school who were to a certain extent discriminated against and ostracized by the other students of the University, and it was also organized for the purpose, as stated in the original Charter, Constitution, and Ritual, to advance the interest of all mankind and to improve the status of the race. As early as 1919, the plans to make the Fraternity into more

than a social organization definitely took

place, by the inauguration of our "Go to High School, Go to College Movement" at the Convention meeting in Chicago that year.

The purpose of the "Go to High School, Go to College Campaign" was to educate America, both white and black, to the problems of Negro education and to work for more equal educational opportunities for Negro youth. The program had a two-pointed goal. The first was to produce the facts of educational inequality and call upon public officials, educational authorities and others who dealt with education to provide equality for Negro students, especially in the South. The other side of the program was to acquaint Negroes, and especially Negro youth, with the need for education in a modern world, to encourage the Negro youth to stay in high school and go to college and to prepare themselves for the battle of life. Public meetings were held, thousands and thousands of pieces of literature were printed, meetings were held in every city and county in the United States where any substantial number of Negroes resided, scholarships and fellowships have been given amounting to thousands of dollars, and we are proud to say that much good has been done and many youths have been encouraged to continue their education. In addition, the initiative has been given for the institution of suits against State Institutions which refuse to admit Negroes.

The first Negro to enter a southern professional school, entered as result of litigation conducted by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity against the University of Maryland, seeking to admit a Negro, Donald Murray, to the Law School. The suit was won in the Supreme Court of Maryland, and this young man was admitted to the University and his tuition and expenses and books were all paid for by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity during his entire course. He graduated and is now successfully practicing law. As result of this action Negroes are now admitted to the Law School of the University of Maryland without any trouble and large numbers are constantly in attendance.

Since that decision the case of Gaines vs. Missouri, involving the rights of a Negro to enter the Law School of the University of Missouri, was won in the Supreme Court of the United States by Negro attorneys, who were members of Alpha Phi Alpha, with an Alpha brother, Lloyd Gaines as the plaintiff. We are familiar with the cases which have been won to compel the southern states to grant equal pay to Negro teachers, granting them the same pay as they pay white teachers with similar training and qualifications. We know about the victories over disfranchisement and jimcrow transportation. We know aibout the law suits against the University of Oklahoma, the University of Texas and other schools. Practically all of thess cases have been handled by Negro attorneys who are Alpha men, particularly, Thurgood Marshall, Charles H. Houston, Sidney Redmond, Austin T. Walden, Arthur D. Shores, and Belford V. Lawson.

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 INAUGURAL DINNER OF THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF HUMAN RIGHTS. WASHINGTON . . . Brother Belford V. Lawson, Jr., (extreme right). General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, is shown on the dais at the Inaugural Dinner of the American Council on Human Rights in the Willard Hotel, Washington. D. C, on October 15th. He served as Master of Ceremonies.

Others seen in picture are (from left) Dr. R. O. Johnson, national president of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity; Mrs. Anna Arnold Hedgeman, of New York, who represented Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas, and Senator Wayne L. Morse, of Oregon. Standing behind Senator Morse is Elmer W. Henderson, director of the Council.

American Council on Human Rights Program Launched at Inaugural Dinner Senator Wayne L. Morse of Oregon, Congresswoiman Helen Gahagan Douglas of California and Miss Norma E. Boyd of Washington were honored at the Inaugural Dinner of the American Council on Human Rights at the Willard Hotel in Washington, D. C, on October 15, 1948.

Approximately two hundred guests attended.

One newspaperman declared the list read like a Who's Who in the Greek-letter world. Belford V. Lawson, Jr., president of Alpha Phi Alpha was Master of Ceremonies and Mrs. Edna Over Gary, president of Alpha Kappa Alpha presented the awards. Among the speakers were: Mrs. Sallie Nuby Parham, president of Sigma Gamma Rho; Dr. R. O. Johnson, president of Phi Beta Sigma; Miss Dorothy I. Height, president oi Delta Sigma Theta; Mrs. Arizona Stemmons, founder of Zeta Phi Beta; Dr. Harry T. Penn, president of Omega Psi Phi and James E. Scott, former president of Kappa Alpha Psi.

Among those present were: Mrs. Mae Wright Downs, president of the National Pan-Hellenic Council; Mrs. Mary McCleod Bethune, president of the National Council ox Negro Women; A. Abbot Rosen, Chief of the Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice; C. D. B. King, Minister from Liberia; Thurman L. Dodson, president of the National Bar Association; Mrs. Ella P. Stewart, president of the National Association of Colored Women; Dr. Martin D. Jenkins, president of Morgan State College; Dr. Russell A. Dixon, president of the National Dental Society; Clarence M. Mitchell, Labor Secretary of the NAACP.; and Mrs. Anna Arnold Hedgeman who received the award for Congresswoman Douglas.

Senator Morse delivered the principal address and messages were received and read from national leaders in all walks of life. A copy of the wire from President Harry S. Truman is attached.

Mrs. Gray described the founding of the Council and the program it will seek to carry out. Elmer W. Henderson, director of the Council stressed the need for support by local chapters and individual members of the six cooperating societies.

Copies of the three Citations which were engraved on beautiful Greek parchment are attached.

The American Council on Human Rights is a cooperative program of Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Rho and Zeta Phi Beta.

Its purpose is to seek the extension of human and civil rights to all citizens within the United States. It will maintain an office in Washington and work primarily through the Federal Government and the Congress of the United States.

Firm support for the Council and its program was re-affirmed at the Dinner by the heads of the six member societies.

Dr. Penn and Mr. Scott both expressed the strong hope that their organizations, Omega Psi Phi and Kappa Alpha Psi, would jpin in the program at their forthcoming conclave.

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CITATIONS AT INAUGURAL DINNER-MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT TRUMAN The American Council on Human Rights, I, during the Inaugural Ceremonies in October launching the program of the council, cited three distinguished citizens and pub-_' lic leaders for "Service to the cause of'. human rights." They included Miss Norma„ E. Boyd, of Washington, D. C; Congresswoman Helen Gahagan Douglas, of California. and U. S. Senator Wayne S. Morse,:, of Oregon, A message from President Truman was also read at the reception. Thee citation, and President's message are as* follows:

CITATION For Distinguished Service to the Cause of Civil Rights to the Honorable WAYNE L. MORSE, United Stales Senator from Oregon by The American Council on Human Rights.

In public recognition of his splendid efforts in the United States Senate to further the passage of sound and practical legislation to remedy the serious malpractices long existent in America which have played so important a part in preventing various racial and religious For Distinguished Service to the Cause* minorities from contributing their full of Human Rights to Miss Norma E. Boyd." talents to the American democracy and

by The American Council on Human* its economy and from achieving the digRights. nity and the benefits which citizenship In public recognition of her splendid* in our country so well affords. We give efforts as Founder and Director of thee particular notice to his singular triumph National Non-Partisan Council on Publicc in blocking the passage of the infamous Affairs of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sor- regional schools plan in the 80th Conority and stimulating interest in andJ gress which, if passed, would have placed opening up a new and significant field* the stamp of approval of the highest of activity lor our Greek-letter societiess legislative body of the land on the viciin both national and international af-* ous practice Of segregation in public edufairs—all of which required and received* cation. . the unselfish giving of her time and enPresented at the Inaugural Dinner of ergy at great personal sacrifice. the American Council on Human Rights Presented at the Inaugural Dinner of —a cooperative program of Alpha Kappa the American Council on Human Rightss Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma —a cooperative program of Alpha Kappa1 Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma1 Rho and Zeta Phi Beta.

Theta, Phi Beta Sigma. Sigma Gamma* The Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C, Rho and Zeta Phi Beta.

October 15, 1948.

The Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C, October 15, 1948.

WESTERN UNION CITATION LDC74 Government DL PD The White For Distinguished Service to the Cause, ot Civil Rights to the Honorable HELENf House, Washington, D. C, 15 1015a Mrs. Edna Over Gray, President AmeriGAHAGAN DOUGLAS. Member of the5 House of Representatives from Califor- can Council on Human Rights, 1130 Sixth nia by The American Council on Human, St., Northwest, Washington, D. C. Please give my warm personal greetFlights.

In public recognition of her splendid1 ings to all who are attending the Inefforts in the House of Representatives of[ augural Dinner of the American Counthe Congress of the United States to, cil on Human Rights.

When the President's Committee on further the passage of sound and practical legislation to remedy the serious5 Civil Rights made its memorable report, malpractices long existent in AmericaL I hoped that it would serve to stimulate which have played so important a partI public understanding and be a guide for in preventing various racial and religiousi action by private and public agencies of minorities from contributing their full[ every kind. talents to the American democracy and[ In the year since that report was its economy, and from achieving the dig- presented, much has been accomplished nity and benefits which citizenship in our t u t much work remains to be done. The country so well affords. We give parti- agencies of government should lead the cular notice to her constant and unre- way, but private organizations such as lenting fight to remove the discrimina- yours have a large role. tion against Negro servicemen in the.

It has been particularly gratifying to Armed Forces of our country. see the growth of public interest during Presented at the Inaugural Dinner of; the year, for, in the last analysis, the of freedom depends on a the American Council on Human Rightsi extension —a cooperative program of Alpha KappaI change in the minds and hearts of men.

Alpha, Alpha Phi Alpha, Delta Sigma! I wish you every success as you organize Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Sigma Gamma, to carry forward the great cause of human freedom, and I sincerely hope you Rho and Zeta Phi Beta.

The Willard Hotel, Washington, D. C, have a very stimulating meeting.

HARRY S. TRUMAN October 15, 1948.

How To Make Alpha's Program From Page 8 As result of these fights, we now have enrolled in the deep south at the University of Arkansas, a Negro girl in the Medical School of that State without

discrimination or segregation, and a Negro man in the Law School without segregation or discrimination. Teachers salaries have been equalized, disfranchisement and other evils greatly reduced.

Truly, our program has been effective and helpful and has done a great deal to eliminate second class citizenship and to secure freedom and equality for all.

December, 1948 Our program was more broadly extended at the special convention of our Fraternity in Chicago in 1934, when the Alpha Phi Alpha Foundation was established. At about that time, our "Go to High School, go to College" program was broadened and our program extended to "Education for Citizenship." It .vas an Alpha man who coined the slogan, "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People."

As a result of that fight, Negroes in the South have been made more acutely aware of their rights and duties as citizens, and Negroes have worked to achieve the ballot which has been denied them for hundreds of years. The continuation of these fights are still the primary goals in the program of our Fraternity.

How effective is our program at the present time, and what more should be done to supplement it? Our Fraternity recently joined with five other Greek Letter Fraternities and Sororities in establishing the American Council on Human Rights with headquarters in Washington, D. C. Our General President is General Counsel of this organization.

Our Tulsa Convention in 1947, appropriated $2,000, towards the first year's expenses of this Council.

Not enough time has elapsed for us to fully appraise this program, and we are all waiting for the Atlantic City Convention to hear in detail what it is doing. But we do know that the general idea of the Council is to provide an organized body of trained college and professional men with headquarters in Washington to work for first class citizenship for all in the United States, and for the securing of human rights for all peoples in the world.

It will actively lobby for laws which tend to wipe out discrimination and segregation, and will actively oppose laws which attempt to deny full rights to American citizens or any other persons.

Our "Go to High School, Go to College," and "Education for Citizenship" programs have not received the enthusiastic support of the Chapters in recent years that such programs merit. The observance of the programs is sometimes spasmodic.

Chapters have the programs at different times of the year, and many Chapters have not been observing them at all.

I believe that we should go back to the program of one specific week for our "Go to High School, Go to College," and "Education for Citizenship" program and that every Chapter should be required to carry out this program in its community at the same time. In this way, we can definitely make an impression on the entire United States. We can have radio broadcasts in our local communities, national publicity by local daily and weekly newspapers and it is quite possible that a national broadcast could be arranged at which time the Chapters in every city could assemble and hear the broadcast at the same time, in connection with their other activities. There is still much to be done in this connection. Unfortunately, some brothers have taken the position that it is unnecessary to further work for equal educational facilities and to further urge Negroes to go to school. Any one familiar with the facts in the South as well as in the Turn to Page 12

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CANDIDATE FOR ALPHA MAN OF YEAR "Mr. H o w a r d did c. r e m a r k a b l e job in presiding over this Conference.

His achievements as a student at D r a k e University should p r o v e inspirational to his fellow students."

B r o t h e r Howard's n a m e is listed in Who's Who Among S t u d e n t s in American Colleges and Universities in the 19471948 edition.

His a r m y service was in the South P a cific w h e r e he w a s Editor of t h e Transportation News which w a s distributed weekly to 82,000 troops in the P h i l i p p i n e Islands. While there h e received comm e n d a t i o n from the War D e p a r t m e n t for outstanding service.

B r o t h e r H o w a r d is a m e m b e r of t h e Debating Team at D r a k e University. le was r e c o m m e n d e d by P r e s i d e n t Henry G. H a r m o n of D r a k e as the university's choice for t h e Rhodes Scholarship. In S t

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LAWRENCE C. HOWARD F r o m the h e a r t of the Midwest hass rcome the n a m e of E r o t h e r L a w r e n c e C. r" H o w a r d for recommendation as candiil date for t h e coveted title, "ALPHA MAN OF THE YEAR." His record of achievee " ments includes a n u m b e r of categories. ;s It's in keeping with the highest s t a n d a rr dd' of m e a s u r e m e n t of an Alpha m a n .

Son of an ardent brother in t h e bond, d > Charles P. Howard, of Des Moines, Iowa, a young Brother H o w a r d stems from >a a rich background of service. His father is is successful as a publisher of two n e w ss-papers, lawyer, and an outstanding comnmunity leader who this year m a d e p oolitical history by being the first Negro ro to give a keynote address over a coast;tto-coast radio n e t w o r k d u r i n g t h e naational convention of t h e Progressive P arr-ty in Philadelphia, Pa. B r o t h e r H o w a r d believes in doing evv. ,1_ erything well. He has excelled in scholarship at D r a k e University w h e r e h e iiss + presently a senior. In his j u n i o r year aat JS that institution, Brother H o w a r d was t elected to G a m m a C h a p t e r of P h i Beta Kappa, and is believed to be t h e first.

Negro so honored in his junior year at aa white institution. ln T h e university paper, The Symbol, an u English d e p a r t m e n t publication of stu" dent's creative writings, selected B r o t h. lis er H o w a r d as its Associate Editor for this n year. He is also a m e m b e r of the In" e ternational Relations Club, a Carnegie' r endowed university organization interested in international p r o b l e m s and t h^ee formation of policies on international af*" fairs. ie B r o t h e r H o w a r d presided over the mock United Nations Conference at t hl ee n university. T h e conference featured in* )r ternationally famous persons such as Dr. Erling Christopherson. Cultural Attache ^>e of N o r w a y ; Dr. J a m e s F. Green, United sd States D e p a r t m e n t of State Official; a nidd Dr. William Agar, Chief of t h e United id States Nations Speakers' Bureau, t h e latitter .who r e m a r k e d :

Louis, Mo., d u r i n g late fall, B r o t h e r Howard w a s principal speaker at the T e n t h A n n u a l Y o u t h Conference of t h e National Association for t h e A d v a n c e m e n t of Colored P e o p l e which represents 16,000 youths councils and college chapters in 335 units.

T h e Executive Secretaryship of Crocker Street YMCA, Des Moines, Iowa, only recently was given hiin.

B r o t h e r H o w a r d served as president of Alpha N u Chapter of Alpha P h i Alpha F r a t e r n i t y , is a m e m b e r of Alpha P h i Omega F r a t e r n i t y , national service fraternity which has included only a very few Negroes; m e m b e r of D r a k e University Student-Faculty Council which is r e sponsible for planning the entire social, athletic, and extra-curricular activities sponsored by the university, being t h e Turn Page

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In t h e 80 odd u n d e r g r a d u a t e chapters w e a r e p r e p a r i n g ourselves for t h e day w h e n w e shall hear and a n s w e r t h e Sermon on t h e Mount.

T h o u g h w e a r e bathed in t h e glory of t h e fraternity w e a r e not asleep. We stand r e a d y at the threshold of a fut u r e w h i c h is t r u l y ours and above all t h e future of Alpha. One by one, bit by bit, w e a r e g r a d u a t i n g and t h u s filling t h e gap b e t w e e n ourselves a n d our leaders. We a r e not so dead to our d u t y as to overlook the call which is before us. We a r e r a t h e r inspired by t h e r e n o w n e d achievements of our b r o t h e r s before us. We a r e not, and w e shall not, fall into a state of complacency on t h e c u r r e n t issues.

W e a r e constantly faced w i t h j i m crow practices in t h e a r m e d services.

To t h e r e t u r n i n g v e t e r a n s this more t h a n any other single factor tends to limit our r e a l m of possibilities as well as channel our thoughts t o w a r d bias resentment.

As servants of all w e w a n t to rid ourselves and t h e A m e r i c a n public of this p a t t e r n of life. F o r these persons compose too great a segment of our population to allow such practices to continue. With t h e calling of more young m e n to t h e services u n d e r the same conditions it only m e a n s an additional seve r a l thousand men w h o will leave t h e service not willing to better themselves, and having a distorted v i e w of brotherhood and m a n k i n d .

We a r e by no m e a n s satisfied with second-class citizenship, t h e equal b u t separate doctrine, etc. O u r answer to these and other freedom curbing doctrines and practices a r e t h a t w e are building ourselves a foundation, a firm foundation with a gigantic springboard based on unity, knowledge, and d e t e r m ination to fight relentlessly to secure these r i g h t s t h a t a r e rightfully ours.

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In the greatest age of o u r h u m a n destruction w e a r e at this very m o m e n t defending t h e greatest of all rightsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; h u m a n rights. Our resistance, and our attack is being launched in every shape, form, and fashion. F r o m t h e pulpits, from the various institutions of h i g h e r learning, in t h e n u m e r o u s communities and civic groups, a n d yes before t h e bar of justice itself, w e speak in a defiant protest. In the field of labor a n d gove r n m e n t a l service w e a r e advancing despite t h e opposition of t h e forces of evil.

The development of our slogan "a voteless people is a hopeless people," h a s gained such m o m e n t u m and impact t h a t it can now be h e a r d and felt t h r o u g h o u t the nation.

B u t w e h a v e not come h e r e to praise ourselves and to talk of our past leaders, but to p l a n together t h e construction of a f r a m e w o r k on which t h e future of A l p h a depends. We a r e g a t h e r e d h e r e to devise a p l a n of increasing effectiveness for t h e fraternity. As A l p h a m a r c h e s o n w a r d following h e r fundamental concept of "Servants of All," w e cannot escape w o r k i n g for t h e freedom of m a n kind. If w e are to continue in this m a n n e r we m u s t r e n e w in w h a t e v e r w a y possible our fight for h u m a n rights. We m u s t insist upon political and economical freedom for all. Without a doubt w e m u s t definitely r e s e r v e a section in our p r o g r a m for equal education for all.

We should aid the N A A C P . in its several v e n t u r e s for justice. If in any way possible w e should aid in t h e retaining of peace, u n i t y and concord t h r o u g h o u t t h e world.

By this t i m e it is clear to most if not all of us t h a t w e can no longer " s h u n e t h " t h e dust of the arena we can no longer rest on or in .the glory of our b r o t h e r s before us. We m u s t at this late date, unite wholeheartedly as never before to a n s w e r t h e S e r m o n on t h e Mount.

Brothers, the u n d e r g r a d u a t e s are ready, w e must, and w e will w o r k for all m a n kind, b y being first of all w e shall Transcend all.

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Candidate For Alpha Man Of Year From Page 11 first to be so selected; vice-president of the Pan-Hellenic Council; for four years has been a member of the Dean'6 list; president of the Fellowship League of Des Moines, a city-wide civic, social and religious organization composed of Catholic, protestant and Jewish college young people; and a member of St. Paul A. M. E. Church where he serves as president of the Junior Usher Board, and president-founder of the SI. Paul Ethical Cultural Club.

Alpha Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was this year admitted to complete and unrestricted membership and recognition by the Inter-Fraternal Council of Drake University, primarily as the result of the courageous, never-ending-activities and standing of Brother Howard on the university campus.

"We believe that during 1948 this recognition came only because of the dayto-day leadership and living that Brother Howard furnished Alpha Nu Chapter" his brothers of the chapter said in a formal statement.

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coming convention, December 28th, 29th and 30th, 1948, at Atlantic City, New Jersey.

How To Make Alpha's Program From Page 10 North know that there is a great job today to be done in the line of equalizing educational facilities, and in the gaining admission for Negroes in the professional schools in the South, and in working to end all practices which relegate Negroes to second class citizenship.

The problem is great. It should not be tackled half-heartedly or piecemeal. We need to intensify our program, keep it up and with a zealous and consecrated determination move forward to make ourselves felt in every city and college campus where an Alpha man or an Alpha Chapter is located.

The amount of money spent on Negro education in the South is proportionately decreasing compared to that spent on the whites in the South. We boast about our few Negro colleges and about the amount of money that is being given to them by the southern State Legislatures, but our Negro southern colleges are a joke compared to the white colleges when it comes to the facilities, build-

ings, the amount of money expended and the opportunities offered. Our southern Negro colleges are not a joke when it comes to the ability and consecration of the faculties and their love for their jobs the work which they are accomplishing with the small resources at their command. As a matter of fact, the Negro College Presidents in the South, and their faculties deserve great praise for the tremendous work they are doing at such great handicaps and against such great odds. But we can never be satisfied with this jim-crow set-up. We can never rest as a Fraternity of Alpha men until jim-crow schools are completely wiped out of American life and every American citizen is free to enter any public supported school in the state in which he resides. This is the ultimate goal of our Fraterinity. Any compromise is contrary to our high principles. As long as there is discrimination in education, as long as there is segregation, as long as there are public siate supported schools to which a Negro cannot attend, just so long will there be a need for a program such as Alpha Phi Alpha's. As long as there is a denial of the franchise, as long as there is segregation in pub(Turn to Page 40)

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By WILLIAM C. PYANT Alpha Mu Chapter Evanston. Illinois The recent report of the President's Committee on Civil Rights has awakened the conscience of the nation on this subject as nothing has before in the last generation. The President is to be commended for appointing such commission and the commission is to be most highly commended for the forth right report which it made to the president.

The implementation of the president in making recommenBRO. PYANT dations to Congress, strongly advocating the passage of an FEPC Bill, an anti-lynch bill, and an anti-poll tax bill in my opinion represents rare courage and statesmanship.

Limitations of time will not permit any detailed discussion of this broad subject so I can touch only upon certain phases of it. I first address myself to the problem of securing Civil Rights for political and racial minorities. Of course we have always the problem of securing civil liberties for America's greatest racial and minority group—the Negro.

As never before there are forces at work today to accelerate full fledge citizenship for our group. We need only mention the action of some of the religious bodies in declaring against discrimination and segregation in various denominations. In January, 1946, led by the Federal Council of Churches in Columbus, Ohio, that group went on record against racial discrimination, and segregation in all of the two dozen or moce churches federated in that body and

strongly urged all member units to take individual action in the same direction.

The great Congregational Denomination took similar action in historic Grinnell College, in Bi-ennial meeting, in June of the same year. S.:nce then other denominations have followed suit. In like manner our great universities and colleges have been seriously tackling the problem of race discrimination with a view to bring about equality of educational opportunity and the fullest intellectual development of all people regardless of race, religion or color. The New Roosevelt College in Chicago, for instance, placed in its charter a provision against racial quotas, discrimination and segregation, and has led the field in maintaining an interracial faculty and student body. Other colleges and universities are gradually replacing the quota system with full academic freedom for all.

Among the most encouraging signs of a change for the abolition of racial segregation and discrimination is the recent decision of the Supreme Court of U. S. in outlawing restrictive covenants. The most significant thing about the decision is the fact of its unanimity. It has been a hard, long, uphill fight which the Negro, himself, has won, and the lawyers who brought to a successful conclusion that arduous task, cannot be too highly commended.

That decision overshadows any other decision affecting minority groups, handed down since the Dred Scott decision.

One cannot travel on RR today without being impressed with the fact that all types and classes of Pullman accommodations and dining car service are opened to Negro passengers and other minority groups as never before—all of which spell progress in the right direction.

Specifically, let me call your attention to the splendid work being done by the Trade Union Movement in bringing about civil liberties for all workers. As A. Phillip Randolph often says, "It is most unfortunate that the house of labor

Past President Raymond W. Cannon Scores Jimcrow In The U. S. Army — Turns Down Post On Draft Board Attorney Raymond W. Cannon, of Minneapolis, Minn., Past General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the first Editor of the Sphinx, made big news during the summer by his refusal to accept a position on the Twin City draft board to which he had been named by the Governor of Minnesota, Luther Youngdahl. Reasons for refusal to serve on the board stemmed from continued racial discrimination which the United States' Army is still practicing, Brother Cannon told Governor Youngdahl.

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In as much as nine-tenths are 19 twentieths of population earn their living by working with their hands it is very essential that trade unions continue their fight in this direction and in my opinion it is in this field that the greatest contribution can be and must be made to bring first-class citizenship to the great majority of Americans—white and black.

There are various kinds of discrimination and segregation practiced in our own country and against specific groups such as political minorities, religious minorities, and in various ways, but the most damaging form is in the industrial field where job discrimination is rampant. As you know for the last two years A. Philip Randolph through the National Council for a permanent FEPC has been trying to get a bill through Congress outlawing racial and religious discrimination in industry. It is my considered opinion that this party and all fraternities and sororities as well as all educated and un-educated people shoud throw their weight of influence and power behind this bill to insure passage during this congress for the reason that it is fundamental that if we can't work we can't eat and if we don't eat we can't live.

Time will not permit lengthy discussion on housing and hospital segregation, but we all know how Negro and other minority groups are often given the ruharound in these fields. The innovation of public housing projects has helped the congestion in housing but has not been sufficient to supply the needs of the teeming masses which pour into our cities. In addition to the need for added help from Federal State and City government there is large room for sound investment by private capital in this field.

What shall we say of freedom of the press in bringing about civil liberties for all? The freedom of the press is the cornerstone in our federal constitution and is often proclaimed from the housetops. but do we actually have freedom of the press—either the white press or the Negro press? Our papers often espouse the cause of certain individuals and certain groups and refuse that public vehicle to those whose views or phiTurn Page

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SECURING FREEDOM IN OUR TIMES EDITOR'S NOTES: "Securing Freedom In Our Times" was theme of the Midwest Regional Conference In St. Louis, Mo., during mid-fall. This theme was ably discussed from several angles by such capable Alpha men as Brothers William A. Pyant, of Evanston. III.: Luther S. Peck, Chicago; W. A. Smith, of Gary, Indiana; and Vincent Owen, of St. Paul, Minn. It was recommended by tire delegation at the conference that the messages of the discussants be condensed and published in the SPHINX. Condensed messages from Brothers Peck and Pyant are herewith published.

Past President From Page 13 States Supreme Court, having been introduced to this august body by General President Belford V. Lawson, of Washington, D. C. His action last summer made the national headlines of both the white and Negro press, anH was commented upon by radio stations in Minnesota. It was the sort of action, however, that brothers in Alpha knew that Brother Cannon would take where his attitude of jimcrowism and racial barriers is concerned.

Through the years as one of the pioneers of Alphadom, Brother Cannon has waged valiant fights for full integration of the Negro into the main spring of American life. He was effective in this fight as president of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, as its first director of education and as its first and militant Sphinx Editor.

Brother Cannon, in refusing to accept the position on the draft board, sent the following forthright message to Governor Youngdahl: "The United States' army maintains a policy of segregation Jimcrowism and other forms of humHiatine\ discrimination toward Negroes. Therefore, in good conscience I must decline the appointment."

In his statement, however. Brother Cannon praised Gov. Younedahl's stand in attempting to eliminate segregation in the Minnesota national euard, adding in his letter to the Governor: "I wish to commend you heartily an-i sincerely for the very courageous stand you have taken to eradicate racial barriers and discrimination prevalent in the Minnesota National Guard, and for your good offices in respect to race relations and fairness to all minority groups. In this I am sure I reflect the sentiment of the great majority of citizens of our great state.'

Brother Cannon is the highest ranking Negro Mason in the State of Minnesota. and is a member of the Minneapolis Fair Employment Practices Commission.

He is regional director of the National Bar Association and a member of the Phyllis Wheatley Board.

Brother Cannon served in the Army overseas in World War I and is a member of Johnny Baker Post of the American Legion.

The Minneapolis Star gave prominence to its story on Brother Cannon in its August 6 edition.

He Is a native of Minnesota.

By BROTHER LUTHER S. PECK Xi Lambda, Chicago S long as there is Jim-crow in the United States, there can't be complete freedom for Negro America.

Jim-crow in America must be destroyed.

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Finally, let us briefly consider civil disobedience as a technique in bringing afeout civil liberties for all. All of us have read with admiration the courageous stand taken by A. Philip Randolph before the Senate Committee on Military Service and Training a few weeks ago when he made the startling and bombastic statement that Negroes today are in no frame of mind to join a "Jim Crow" army: and that unless discrimination and segregation was outlawed in the selective service and draft bills now pending in Congress, he would personally go up and down the length and breadth of this country advising Negroes and whites alike to refuse to join a "Jim Crow" army and navy. When Senator Morse of Oregon called Randolph's attention to the possibility of such action being construed as treason, he said that he didn't think the Supreme Court of the UpttecJ

December, 1948 achieving our full citizenship rights, of coming into our American heritage.

Our fathers always had faith down through the centuries that the dawn some day would come. For Negro America the dawn broke with Pearl Harbor.

On the 7th of December, 1940, Jimcrow took his last stand at Pearl Harbor.

In 1940, when the late President Roosevelt announced to the world that the United States would build a bridge across the Atlantic and become the arsenal of democracy, neither the United States Navy nor the ship building industry had any intention of using Negro Americans, either as first class seamen to help man the ships and materiel, or to help build the ships and materiel as skilled craftsmen.

Then came Pearl Harbor.

The United States now not only had to build a bridge across the Atlantic, 3,000 miles wide, it had to build a bridge across the Pacific, and the Pacific is twice as wide as the Atlantic. Every able-bodied Negro in the United States had to be mobilized to help build the ships and materiel, or to help man the ships and materiel, For the first time since 1812, when Negroes fought On the Great Lakes under Commodore Peary as first class seamen, did Negro Americans find their way back into the United States Navy as first class seamen.

From this time on out Negroes must be found sailing the seven seas as first class seamen under the stars and stripes.

Our American heritage and citizenship rights have been fully paid for by our fathers. When our fathers Were brought to this country, America was a primeval forest. We have from the very beginning helped to build this civilization _n the new world. We helped to clear the forest and build Boston, New York, Philadelphia. Washington, New Orleans, San Francisco, St. Louis and Chicago.

Those of us who can read the trends of the times observe that Jim-crow is on Turn to Page 40 States would hold it treason when he and those following his advice would be merely trying to get the Army and Navy and Air Corps to live up to the declared principles upon which our government was founded, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of United States. Said Randolph, "If such action be declared treason by the Supreme Court. then maybe that is the price Negroes will have to pay for their freedom!"

Rarely do we find such courage expressed and manifested by any man, but when anyone has courage to take such a stand for universal democracy, we should all join him and back him one hundred per cent as a race and as intelligent and liberty-loving citizens. Mahatma Gandhi led the teeming millions of India to liberation, freedom and justice by his civil disobedience campaign and non-violent direct action in overcoming the disabilities and hardships heaped upon them by the Imperial British Government. Who can tell but that full freedom and first-class citizenship for the Negro can and must be won in the sarne. way.

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Alpha Footprintsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Here And There Brother Alonzo G. Moran, 1927 graduate of the Hampton Division of Trades and Industries, and who last year received the LL. B. degree from Harvard University, has been elected to a position as Acting President of Hampton Institute, Va. A Phi Beta Kappa graduate at Brown University where he received a Ph. D. degree, Brother Moran holds the M. A. degree from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a native of the Virgin Islands, former Director of Public Welfare for his native land, former manager of the University and John Hope Homes, and since 1947 has served as General Business Manager of Hampton Institute.

Brother Arthur D. Shores, nationally prominent Birmingham, Alabama attorney, has been selected by Omega Psi Phi Fraternity in the Magic City as its "Man of the Year for 1948." Highlights of his work in the deep South during the year of 1948 include the defense of Senator Glen Taylor and other defendants involved in the explosive and celebrated "segregation cases." He led a delegation to the National Democratic Convention in Philadelphia last July. and in September of this year, Negro Democratic leaders met in Birmingham. organized the Alabama Progressive Democratic Association, and named Brother Shores its president." Friendly, cultured. pleasant, Brother Shores has set a new pattern of leadership in Birmingham.

His chapter. Omicron Lambda, has taken cognizance many times of his exceptional leadership ability.

First Lt. Lynnwood Parker, associate editor of THE LINCOLN VOICE, Lincoln, Nebraska, is now on leave from that publication as a staff member of the 365th Infantry Regiment, Fort Dix N. J. He was recently appointed assistant adjutant of the regiment. Brother Parker is a 1948 graduate of Nebraska University, and played an important role in the revival of Beta Beta Chapter.

Brother Thurgood Marshall, NAACP special counsel, announced recently that the Association would carry to the United States Supreme Court the demand of Brother Heman Marion Sweatt for admission to the law school of the University of Texas. This announcement followed denial by the State Supreme Court of a motion for a re-hearing of the case in which it has previously denied Sweatt's plea for a writ of mandamus compelling his admission to the University.

Brother Sweatt, a young Houston mail carrier, first sought admission to the University of Texas law school two years ago. His application was rejected solely on the grounds of race. The state then proceeded to establish a jiro crow law school. Brother Sweatt refused to enroll in this school, contending that it did not offer facilities equal to those of Texas University.

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Two Alpha brothers will play a paramount role in the development of the educational program for Virginia boys and girls as leaders of the Virginia Teachers Association, which represents the nearly 5,000 teachers of Negro children in the Old Dominion.

Dr. Lyman B. Brooks, director of the Norfolk Division of the Virginia State College, Norfolk, Va., was elected president of the association for the next two years. J. Rupert Picott is serving his sixth year as executive secretary of the body.

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Measure of an Alpha Man From Page 15 At a leadership conference on October 30, closing the 61st annual session of the VTA, Dr. Brooks called upon the leaders to accept responsibility which an enlarged budget and a unified membership afford.

Brother Dr. Brooks (Left) is shown being congratulated by Brother Picott upon the former's election to the office of president. Secretary Picott maintains his headquarters in Richmond. Brother Picott's article, "Measure of An Alpha Man," in the October Edition (1946) was widely and enthusiastically received. He was cited in a recent edition of the Norfolk (Va.) Journal and Guide by columnist Arthur P. Davis who writes under the caption, "WITH A GRAIN OF SALT." This illuminating article, because of its splendid appraisal of an outstanding Alpha brother, is herewith reproduced: WITH A GRAIN OF SALT J. Rupert Picolt Praised For His Militant Leadership of Virginia's 5.000 Teachers

By ARTHUR P. DAVIS A miracle has been happening in Virginia during recent months. In King George county, in Gloucester, in Surry and in other places, the humble, ordinary citizens. tired of being kicked around, made up their minds to fight the inequalities in the school system existing in their communities. That these ordinary citizens have fought most effectively, we know from the press. But the part of this miracle which impresses me above all else is that the Virginia Teachers Association has backed up these citizens every step of the way.

This militancy on the part of Negro teachers is a relatively new thing in Virginia: and I feel that this new attitude has been fostered in large measure by the efforts of my old student and friend, J. Rupert Picott, the capable and militant executive secretary of the Virginia Teachers Association.

A hard-working, realistic, and a very human young man, Picott has been called

by Governor Tuck a "new leader." He is certainly that, but what is far more important, he is a new type of leader in Virginia—a leader with a real organized following. With nobody over him (that is, he isn't hamstrung by a state, county, or city job) and with 5,000 Negro teachers behind him, Picott is not only a new leader but a new and vital power to be reckoned with in the state. And the state is well aware of this fact.

THE FIRST FULL-TIME secretary of the Teachers Association, Picott has made his job the No. 1 lobbying, counselling, organizing, promoting and public relations job in the Old Dominion. As the recognized spokesman for 5,000 teachers, he is heard regularly in committees and before the legislative sessions of the State Legislature. His fight for increased salaries has carried him into the Governor's chambers on numerous occasions and before committees of the United States Congress.

His advice is certain to be sought on all important legislation dealing with teachers' salaries in Virginia. No citizens' organization in the state would think of making plans for a new school or for a new protest effort without calling in Picott.

No county teachers' association would instigate a suit for equal pay without first having his advice.

In the recent historic court cases in King George and Gloucester counties. Picott's job was to "urge" the people to seek equal facilities, work with the teachers in the counties, inspire the patrons to organize themselves into strong cohesive groups. and to assist the legal staff in making educational surveys. The last named item is most important because the lawyers rely upon his expert opinion in their inspection of schools. Picott and his Association have cooperated with them fully and effectively.

AND I REPEAT all of this is a new stand for the Virginia State Teachers Association. To be very frank with you. I never had much respect for the Association until recent years. When I first went to Richmond as a young professor. I got the impression that the Association was just a harmless kind of social organization, one that gave the ladies an opportunity to show off their finery everv Thanksgiving.

Of course, there was some silly politics involved in the yearly elections, but the whole business was very juvenile and futile, I thought.

Moreover, it was useless as a protest and bargaining group because its basic philosophy then was to get things done bv plaving the "good whites," that is, the liberal whites, in the State Department of Education. There were, of course, no liberal whites in the Department (and I doubt seriously if there are any now); as a consequence, very little was ever accomplished.

BUT THE TEACHERS Association has changed a lot since those days. Its new approach—fighting through every legal means for full equality—is not only hiehlv commendable but little short of miraculous when one considers the ingrained "eoodwill" attitude of the old association. The effects of this new outlook are everywhere obvious. There has been a genuine quickening of the spirit among Negro teachers.

The most insignificant teacher or principal in Virginia can now look his superintendent in the eye with a new confidence, knowing that he has a vital organization behind him.

When the Association decided five years ago to employ a full-time executive secretary, it took the most important and progressive step in its sixty-two year history. And when it picked J. Rupert Picott for the job, it made one of the finest choices possible.

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Alpha Footprints— Here And There Frorn Page 15 the U. S. Supreme Court. The conference was held in Houston, home of Brother Sweatt. He is an active member of Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter.

"With his engrossing study, NEGRO VOICES IN AMERICAN FICTION, Prof.

Hugh Morris Gloster, of Hampton Institute, contributes a most authoritative and readable book on the numerous contribuitions of Negro writers to American creative writing," is one of many critical evaluations of Brother Gloster's book.

Other reviews, all in a most favorable vein, have been published bv THE PITTSBURGH COURIER, which under the by-line of the noted author, George S. Schuyler, declared, "Here is a good book to read and own;" J. Saunders Redding, THE AFRO-AMERTCAN: Maxwell Geismar. THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW: John Woodburn, THE SATURDAY REVIEW OF LITERATURE: Henrietta Buckmaster, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCF MONITOR: Arna Fontemps, NEW YORK HERALD WEEKLY BOOK REVIEW: THE BOOKLIST: Philip Butcher, OPPORTUNITY: THE NEGRO HISTORY BULLETIN; D. H.. THE RALEIGH NEWS and OBSERVER: A. C. THE NASHVILLE TENNESSEAN: THE DAILY TEXAN: William Harrison, THE BOSTON CHRONICLE. Brother Gloster has never been inactive with the Fraternity since he was initiated through Alpha Rho, Morehouse College. He was awarded an Alpha Phi Alpha Fellowship to continue his study for Doctorate at New York University. and royalties from his first book have more than repaid Alpha Phi Alpha for this Fellowship.

Brother Gloster, native Memphian. has served as president of Alpha Delta Lambda. Memphis; Eta Lambda, Atlanta. Ga., and presently is associate editor of the graduate chapter at Hampton, Virginia.

Brother Dr. H. I. Fontellio-Nanton. who recently joined the faculty of the Texas State University at Houston, has assumed his duties there as head of the Department of Journalism.

In addition to a proximately twenty years of practical experience in the newspaper field. Brother Nanton also holds the M. A. degree in Journalism arid the Ph. D. in Journalism-Sociology. both of which he received from the S<-hool of Journalism at Iowa State University. His undergraduate degree was taken at Wesley?n University, Middlpton. Conn.

Rrother Nanton h?s practical expen ences as editorial writer for the DAILY IOWAN: as managing editor of the CAROLINA TIMES, in Durham, N. C editor of the SAN FRANCISCO RE PORTER: CAROLINA TRIBUNE, in Raleigh, N. C ; DAILY NEWS and OBSERVER. Raleigh, as feature writer: and THE COMMERCE and INDUSTRY MAGAZINE, New York.

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MIDWEST REGIONAL CONFERENCE. ST. LOUIS. MO. , . . . Delegates and visiting brothers at the Midwest Regional Conference, St. Louis, Mo., had just heard a scholarly message from Brother Dr. Howard H. Long, Dean of Wilberforce State College, and a Past General President, at Berea Presbyterian Church, when the accompanying picture was made in front of the church building. Brother Long is shown front row, second from left end.

Others seen on row include General President Belford V. Lawson, who gave the key address during the public program at. St. Paul A. M. E. Church; Midwestern Vice-President William N. Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, who presided over the conference; John D. Buckner, of St. Louis, Mo., conference chairman; Bennie D. Brown, General Secretary of the Fraternity; Charles F. Lane, of Chicago, General Counsel; Lewis O. Swingler, Editor of the Sphinx; Cornelius Parrish, of Chicago, Executive Councilman; Virgil McKnight, president of Epsilon Lambda, official host chapter; George H. Hyram, president of Alpha Eta Chapter, Stowe Teachers College; Billy Jones, president of the newly organized Delta Epsilon Lambda, East St. Louis, 111., and conference secre-

tary; Thomas Clarke, of Chicago, chairman of the Pins Committee; Luther Peck, of Chicago, prominent professional leader of Chicago; Charles E. Gaines, of Chicago, former Lay Councilman; J. Harvey Kerns, well known National Urban League leader; W. A. Smith, prominent Gary, Indiana educator, and secretary of the recently formed graduate chapter of that city.

The St. Louis meeting was held Friday, October 8th, and continued through Sunday, October 10th. More than one hundred brothers registered for the conference, first meeting of any kind that the Alphas have held in this great city since 1933 when the General Convention met and formulated its "Education for Citizenship" Campaign under Dr. Charles H. Wesley, then president; and Dr. Rayford W. Logan, as Director of Education.

Other well known Alpha leaders present were William C. Pyant, of Evanston, Illinois, veteran Pan-Hellenic Council personality; J. R. Lillard, of Kansas City, Mo., Regional Director; and Attorney Sidney A. Jones, Jr., of Chicago, Past Mid-west Vice-President, who gave one of the key addresses.

Summarized Report Of Midwestern Regional More than one hundred delegates and visiting brothers registered for the Midwestern Regional Conference, held in St. Louis, Mo., Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, October 8th, 9th, and 10th, with Midwestern Vice President William N. Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, presiding.

General Conference chairman was affable Brother John Buckner, of S t Louis, and he was ably assisted by: Brothers Virgil McKnight, president of Epsilon Lambda; George H. Hyram, president of Alpha Eta Chapter; and Billy Jones, president of Delta Epsilon.

Lambda, East St. Louis, Illinois. Brother Jones also served as conference secretary.

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MONEY TALKS— Workers earn it £ Spendthrifts burn it | Bankers lend it I Women spend it Forgers fake it Taxes take it Dying leave it Heirs receive it Thrifty save it Misers crave it Robbers seize it Rich increase it Gamblers lose it I could use it—X-mas DR. WINTERS week in Atlantic City.

—s The caption writer on the city news>• was stumped. Here was a picture • equipped with a device to own deck to protect itself from nig embers in case of fire. he wrote: "Fire-boat Wets It>;t day he had to make a iry about an unwed mother in a taxicab. His title read: City Editor Is Born." That ler has a new caption writer toLapsus Linguae "The postman delivers mail here once Yesterday I received a fine message from our minister— the funeral he was buried in Family pot."

Pulitzer of the New York World demanded simple but emphatic statements iters. If a party was held .'. it night, not evening," he to one cub reporter. That night Stuyvesant Salmon held one of her brilliant receptions. The account ran: "The affair was a glorious success. military men were resplendent in their uniforms; the women were ravishing in their night gowns." was a very intelligent man. Some called him a mystic but none denied his intellectuality. However, he was given

over to long periods of moodiness. As a child he seldom sought the company of other children; he played with himself.

From such stock comes genius.

INflammatus!

(Composed by Neophyte Brother James E. Kornegay, Delaware State College, Dover, Delaware during Spring Hell Week, May 22, 1948.)

When the road is long, and the road is rough Just hum a song and then get tough, Keep going.

When the night is cold and there'6 no heat, Your clothes thin and old, and you're cold head to feet, Keep going; When the night is black with no sign of light, You see nothing in front or back, And there's not a star in sight, Feel your way through, my son, Keep going.

When friends forsake you on the way, Stumble on and don't turn back, Just look forward to the coming day, Be a man, think for yourself and act, But keep going.

After you have crossed the goal And passed the toughest test, Show your courtesy, act bold And don't be anything less, But remember to keep going.

When in the castle of achievement you sit And all success your way is following Folk will wonder how you made it Just smile and say I kept going.

Read that poem again. Note each verse in turn and you can get a picture of Brother Kornegay's state of mind and the vicissitudes through which he passed on each day of the week. It was probably late Wednesday night when he wrote the third verse: "When the night is black." But look at the Saturday night verse: "When in the castle of achievement you sit—" What 'ole castle" do you mean, brother? I was there that night and I don't remember your doing any too much "sitting." Not only will "folks

wonder how you made it," me-thinks you wondered about it a wee bit yourself; humph?

The Female of the Species A demure little Quaker lady had an automobile accident with a burly truck driver. He showed a little sympathy and less concern over the fact that a brand new car was quite wrecked. The indignant lady ruefully scanned her woe begone car and said: "Young man, when thou goest home to thy kennel, I hope thy mother biteth thee."

Aunt Sally was a kind old soul and loved children dearly. But this was too much! She wandered into the police station and said: "I simply must complain about those kids writing obscene and profane words on the pavement in front of my house. And what's more, "she added, "they don't even know how to spell them correctly."

Atlantic City Axioms If as a public speaker you don't strike oil in the first five minutes, you might as well stop boring.

You shouldn't question your wife's judgment. Look whom she married.

"Say, fellow," said the waiter, "you're not eating your fish. What's wrong with it?"

Diner: "Long time no sea!"

When a bull throws a lawyer—that's news.

Now if you think these jokes are bad You'd quickly change your views Could you compare the jokes you see With those I dared not use.

Love is a disease, brought on by imagination, nourished by desire, aggravated by courtship, alleviated by engagement. cured by marriage and reinforced by bringing the "Madame" with you to the 1948 Alpha Phi Alpha Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey at Christmas time.

Wilson Winters.

December, 1948

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GENERAL PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AT FAR WESTERN REGIONAL CONFERENCE . . . The newly organized Far Western Jurisdiction was given its fraternal "baptism" as a working unit in the national organization of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity last June when Brother Barksdale Brown, (Front row) held a regional conference on the West Coast.

Two other General Officers present as visitors were Brother Belford V. Lawson, of Washington, D. C, General President; and Bennie D. Brown, of Chicago, General Secretary. These officers, along with the regional director of the jurisdiction, and other delegates and visitors are shown shortly after the public program. ' .1

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Left to right are: C. Tolan Draper, Northern Regional Director; Dewey D. Davidson, president of Beta Psi Lambda Chapter; Rex Freeman, president of Alpha Delta Chapter; Peter Dauterive, Lay Member of the Executive Council; VicePresident Brown, Thomas Bradley, speaker for Kappa Alpha Psi; Lionel B. Cade, Southern Regional Director; Miss Katharine Steifel, speaker for Sigma Gamma Rho; Alvin Nurse, delegate from Gamma Chi Lambda, General President Lawson, Miss Lucille Jones, speaker for Delta Sigma Theta; Jack Spann, delegate from Gamma Phi Lambda; Leonard Jones, delegate from Alpha Epsilon; Bennie D. Brown, General Secretary; and Thaddeus Hobbs, delegate from Gamma XL

WESTERN JURISDICTION HOLDS FIRST REGIONAL The birth of a Western Jurisdiction at the 1947 General Convention was indeed a signpost of progress for Alpha Phi Alpha on the West Coast. For some time Brothers in this area have felt the need of a closer relationship with the National program of Alpha Phi Alpha.

The tremendous size of the area indicated the necessity of close coordination among Alpha men in order to place Alpha Phi Alpha in the position of leadership and progressive thinking that it has long advocated.

It was with this view in mind that the theme for the Regional Conference

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finally took form. The theme chosen was, "Believing that the enjoyment of the privileges of society incurs a duty to society, we, the members of Alpha Phi Alpha, shall strive to become 'First of all, Servants of all.'"

It is believed that as Alpha men, we as an integral part of the society in which we live, must be leaders among men to insure the rights of all its members. In order to do so we must have a first hand knowledge of the constituency, problems and evaluation on such a community. And so it was that the members of this area met in their first

Regional Conference, July 3, 4 and 5, 1948.

Los Angeles, California, the stronghold of Alpha in the Southland was the site of our first regional. Under the leadership of Barksdale Brown, Western Vice President, and Lionel B. Cade, Regional Director, plans were developed for the conference and visit from our General President Belford V. Lawson and Bennie D. Brown, Executive Secretary of our Fraternity.

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masterful address upon the challenges of Greek Letter Organization to assume a civic position to justify their existence.

In the address, he pointed out that as the alleged leaders of the community we can no longer stand aloof from the conditions wnich continually surround us. He also pointed out that these challenges are being met and accepted by the fraternities and sororities.

The three day meeting was not lacking for recreation, with some form of activities scheduled for each day.

The social program began on Saturday afternoon when the Brothers were guests of the Alpha Wives at a picnic in beautiful Brookside Park in Pasadena. The highlight of the picnic was a Softball game between the Graduate Brothers vs. the Undergraduate Brothers. It was reported that the graduates won by a lopsided score due to an imported "ringer" ii lira Chicago named Brown.

Saturday evening the Brothers of the host chapters entertained with a party at the beautiful home of Brother Dr. and Mrs. Dickerson Hawkins. The highlight of the social activities was a cocktaij party by the Western Vice President.

Brother Barksdale Brown. A capacity crowd of Brothers and their guests enjoyed the festivities which saw the General President joining a group of the gifted voices in singing traditional Alpha songs.

UNDERTAKE FRAT HOUSE PROJECT . . These brothers shown with Dr Sunday morning, July 4th, Breakfast Hugh Tiner, President of Pepperdine College (5th from left end) are providing much was held at the spacious Congo Club and of the inspirational leadership on the West Coast in the current $50,000 campaign to was enjoyed by over a hundred of the build a Fraternity House in Los Angeles. The daily and Negro press, radio stations Brothers and their families. civic and professional clubs, and Hollywood personalities have united with the The Regional Conference was closed Alpha brothers to help thern in their big project. with a banquet at Alena's Tea Room at Shown here, from left, are William R. Freeman, president of Alpha Delta Chapter; which time Brother Lawson addressed Herman K. Barnett, chairman of the House Campaign Committee; Dewey D David- the Brothers, giving his reaction to the son, president of Beta Psi Lambda Chapter; Dr. Rudolph Henderson, secretary of Regional and urging the Brothers to the House Campaign Committee; Dr. Tiner, Far Western Vice-President Barksdale continue to work hard toward the deBrown; and Lionel B. Cade, Regional Director. velopment of the Region and their chapters. He urged the Brothers to indergraduate Affairs, in an action upon stitute constructive programs which will Western Jurisdiction a problem peculiar to this Jurisdiction, not only be of service to the community recommended that candidates for initia- but will also aid in reclaiming many inFrom Page 19 tion upon enrolling in four year institu- active Brothers. in the business and discussions of each tions from Junior Colleges have not less The success or failure of the Regional session. Much enthusiasm and interest than a 1.5 average where the minimum cannot be determined immediately, for for graduation is 1.0. was created by the presence of the Genwhile it bore all the earmarks of a first eral President and General Secretary in The highlight of the committee reports attempt, it served to closer knit the vathe sessions and the Brothers took ad- was probably the report of the Public rious chapters in the Western Area and vantage of the opportunity to get first Policy Committee which established a to focus attention upon weak points. It hand information and advice for our standing committee on Public Policy has also served as a starting point upon program from Brother Lawson and with Brother Frank Peterson of Alpha which the chapters in this jurisdiction Brother Brown. Realizing the youth of Delta Chapter as the Director of Public can build a program for growth in statour Jurisdiction, with the resultant prob- Policy. It is the aim of this committee ure as well as in numbers. lems, Brother Lawson converted his to outline procedure whereby the Westformal address to the first session to a ern Jurisdiction will participate in eco- Summarized Report Of "question and answer" discussion of the nomic, cultural and non-partisan politicproblems facing the Jurisdiction. In this al life of the communities within the Midwestern Regional discussion, many questions regarding jurisdiction. Through such a program, Regional problems and activities were it is intended that Alpha Phi Alpha shall From Page 17 discussed. In regard to many of these, contribute to the general welfare of more, Place; Lamar Smith and Charles Brother Lawson informed the conference these communities.

Gladney, Food Service; George B. Stafof how other areas had met similar conA report of the Convention Committee ford and Samuel Schafer, Publicity; ditions and the actions that were taken in such cases. He drew upon his many recommended among other things that Vincent E. Freeman, Registration; Frank visits to various chapters and regions the Western Area invite the General Wilson, and Clifford Shannon, Transto advise the conference upon proposed Convention to the West Coast for a reg- portation; Dr. T. G. Benjamin, Finance; programs and pointed out pitfalls to ular convention during the summer of Houston Chandler. Souvenir Program designation of the host Ben Johnson and Morris Hatchett, Gifts; avoid and actions that had proved suc- 1949, with and Alfred H. Wilson and Richard Buck, cessful. So enlightening was this dis- chapter to be made at a later date. cussion that it was only ended by necesWith the General President as the Entertainment sary adjournment. principal speaker, a Public Meeting was The conference represented the first Taking an active part in the confer- held on Sunday July 4th at the Second major Alpha meeting in St. Louis since ence were Brothers from the undergrad- Baptist Church.

With his usual elo- the memorable General Convention in uate chapters and the committee on Un- quence, Brother Lawson delivered a 1933 during which time Alpha Phi Al-

December, 1948 pha launched its Educational for Citizenship Campaign under direction of Brother Dr. Rayford W. Logan.

Among General Officers and Regional Directors present at the conference were General President B. V. Lawson, of Washington, D. C ; Bennie D. Brown, of Chicago, General Secretary; Attorney Charles F. Lane, of Chicago, General Counsel; Cornelius Parrish, of Chicago, Lay Councilman; Lewis O. Swingler, of Memphis, Editor-in-Chief of the Sphinx; J. R. Lillard, of Kansas City, Mo., Regional Director; and W. A. Smith, of Gary, Indiana, and Vincent Owens, of St. Paul, Minnesota.

Other well known Alpha leaders on hand were Brothers William C. Bryant, of Evanston, 111., secretary of the National Pan-Hellenic Council; Luther S. Peck, of Chicago, one of the leading figures in the Theta-Xi Lambda Foundation; Thomas W. Clarke, of Chicago, chairman of Pins Committee, and one of Alpha's delegates in the American Council of Human Rights; Attorney Sidney A. Jones, Jr., former Midwestern Vice President, and prominent Chicago lawyer; A. Maceo Hall, of Columbus, Ohio, Alpha's popular Song Leader; and George Gaines, former Lay Councilman from Chicago.

"Securing Freedom in our Time" was theme of the conference, and various phases of this subject was discussed by Brother Bryant, Peck, Owens, Smith, and the main address with this topic as subject was delivered by General President Lawson at St. Paul A. M. E. church, Sunday afternoon, October 10th.

"How Our General Officers Function" was the subject of a panel led by general officers present during the Saturday morning, October 9th, meeting.

Participating in this discussion on their respective offices were Brothers Brown, General Secretary; Charles F. Lone, General Counsel; Vice President Lovelace, and Lewis O Swingler, of the Sphinx Magazine.

Sessions were held at Stowe Teachers College, Friday evening and Saturday morning and at the Pine Street Y. M. C. A., Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning.

Brother Jones gave the main address at the Smoker, Saturday night, October 9th, at the Palace Garden.

"Freedom is something that must be won by each succeeding generation . . . over and over again," Brother Jones said.

The young barrister pointed out the many gains that had been made in the U. S. Armed Forces, and on other fronts, briefly reviewed the Murray and Lloyd Gaines cases which Alpha Phi Alpha had direct interests in . . . told of the entrance of Negro students at white institutions in Arkansas, and Oklahoma, and declared we must never cease our efforts to Secure Freedom in Our Time."

Brother Dr. Howard H. Long, dean of Wilberforce University, and former Past General President, was featured speaker at the Sunday morning worship. He spoke at Berea Presbyterian church, pastored by Brother Rev. Milton Thompson.

The Scholarly speaker who has been of the great builders of Alpha through the years said: "We must seek freedom from restraint and we must seek freedom from within."

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ACTIVITIES IN EASTERN REGIONAL . . . . The Eastern Regional Conference in Boston, Mass., will have been held by the time this picture is published in the Sphinx, but it serves to show how brothers of the Eastern Jurisdiction have been working to set the stage for the big convention to follow a few weeks later in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Brother General President Belford V. Lawson, of Wash ington, D. C, (Right end) met with the Eastern Regional Convention Committee as early as September, to help complete arrangements for the conference at Boston.

Shown here, from left, are Brothers Louis H. Schuster, Eastern Vice-President; Robert Phillips, Lucius Taylor, Regional Director; Bill Simms, Chairman of the Convention Committee, Reynold Costa, President of Sigma Chapter; and President Lawson.

Brother Long added that "discriminaBrief comments were made by Brother tion inflicts internal damage." His Brown, St. Paul pastor, who declared message was heard by a large delegation that the public meeting alone had given of brothers aside from the regular mem- him new interest in the fraternity now bership of the church. Music was ren- that he was convinced that the organizadered by the church choir under direc- tion had a mission beyond and over the tion of Brother Clarence Hayden Wil- indulgence in social frivolities. Greetson. ings came from representatives of the Final business session was held at Pine several college Greek-Letter FraterniStreet Y. M. C. A. during a breakfast ties and Sororities. Presiding over the gathering. At this time Brother Lawson public program was Brother McKnight, and Brother Clarke told of the Amer- president of Epsilon Lambda Chapter. ican Council on Human Rights, and the Brother Lovelace was re-elected u> extent to which Alpha is participating succeed himself as Midwest Vice Presiin it. The General President gave some dent, and the conference accepted the overall facts relating to the status of invitation of Mu and Gamma Xi Lambthe Fraternity, said that he had taken da to hold its 1949 conference in St. necessary steps to carry out the Gen- Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Cincineral Convention within three days in- nati, Ohio will be recommended by the stead of four, and added that by the end regional conference for the 1949 General of next year the organization should Convention during the General Session have not less than 10,000 financial mem- in Atlantic City, and the conference delbers. egates will try to get the 1950 for KanRecommendations were passed upon sas City, Mo., during which time several at this breakfast meeting. No reference other Greek-Letter societies expect to is made here to recommendations in lieu meet as was the Tri-Parte Convention in of the fact that the official minutes of 1940. Should this invitation for Kanthe conference had not been received sas City, Mo., be accepted, it would repanniversary of the before this summarized report went to resent the tenth memorable convention in which Kappa press.

Sunday afternoon at St. Paul A. M. E. Alpha Psi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, and Alchurch of which Brother Russell Brown pha Phi Alpha Fraternity met concuris pastor, General President Lawson rently at Municipal Auditorium. In 1950 gave the public address. He used for the Kansas City "Greeks" are hoping his theme, "Securing Freedom in Our to have virtually all the fraternities and Times," and his message was a well- sororities to meet in Kansas City, Mo. rounded, eloquent call to action on part "A Night With The Alphas" was the of men of the fraternity, and freedom- big social affair of the conference. It loving people in general in the fight for was a Semi-Formal Dance held Friday

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NEW ORLEANS BROTHER ACTIVE IN REGISTRATION . . . Brother Whitney Haydel, treasurer of Sigma Lambda, New Orleans, La., and president of Mecos, Inc., manufacturers of Wylon Beauty Aids, awards Mrs. Teodora F. Page of the Local Classroom Federation of Teachers, AFL 527, a twenty-five dollar War Bond for her efforts to register Negroes in the Crescent City. Looking on is Mr. John Haydel, brother of Brother Haydel. He is also an executive of Mecos.

Summarized Report On Western Regional Meet For the third consecutive year, the Western Jurisdiction under regional Vice President A. Maceo Smith, of Dallas.

Texas has held a most successful regional conference.

This year's conference at The Texas State University for Negroes, Houston, has been regarded as the finest and most complete of all such meetings. General President B. V. Lawson, who was principal speaker at the public session, appraised the conference in these words: to Brother Smith: "Please accept my congratulations for the best Regional I have ever attended.

As I said many times from the standpoint of subject matter, thorough preparation, reclamation, spirit and social activity, it was as nearly perfect as it could be."

The conference met from October 22nd through the 24th, using as its theme. "The Responsibility of Institutions of Higher Learning in Achieving Complete Citizenship."

Brothers who carried out the activities of the conference through committees were Brothers Sam Warren, chairman, James B. Olliver. Cary Tolbert, M. C. Maxwell, T. E. Dixon, and Jacob Carruther. Recommendations: Leslie Patton, chairman, J. S. Chandler, Lionel Newsome, Petus B. Lee, McCoy McLemore, W. J. Fontella Nanton, Joe Pierce, L. Barker, and J. S. Brown, Committee on Time and Place.

Brothers Otis Freeman, of Oklahoma City, served as Convention Secretary, and Lewis Mitchell, Sergeant-at-Arms.

Brother J. Leslie Patton, of Dallas, Texas in lieu of minutes of the 1947 conference in Dallas, gave a resume of the last year's meeting which was accepted by the conference in Houston. The undergraduate address was delivered by Brother Jacob Carruthers.

Role of the faculty advisor to the undergraduate chapter was given by Brother Newsom, of Southern University, and Brother Lucius Barker, of Beta Sigma, gave a picture of the situation at that chapter seat.

Brother Sam Warren, of Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter, gave a stirring address on the subject "Civic Barrier to Complete Citizenship." In the absence of Brother Glaster, Brother William H. Bell, dean at Texas State University, presented an interesting talk on Economic Proscription and Complete Citizenship. Brother Snvth commented on the subject of Segregation and the Avenue of Approach in attacking it, and Brother Lloyd H. Williams of Tulsa, Okla., gave his address on Higher Education and the Negro.

Brother William*, as regional director, assisted Vice President Sm'th in presiding over the conference. He conducted the election for the regional vice president. Brother Smith was the unanimous choice for re-election as Western Vice President.

Brother J. L. Patton, Jr.. of Dallas. acted as toastmaster for the breakfast meeting at the Elks Club, Sunday morning, October 24th. This represented the

December, 1948 final business session.

Brief remarks were given at this session by Brother James H. Law^ John W. Davis, John E. v_ouweli, ana Roger W. Lights. Brother L. M. Mitchell, of Austin, Texas rendered a special musical selection.

HEM AN s w t A l T CASE Most signincani report made at the regional conference related to the Heman Sweatt case. Tne committee with brother Law as chairman, recommended: "That graduate chapters be assessed $25.00 each and undergraduate chapters $15.00 each in order to raise a fund to give to Brother Heman Sweatt because tne need for such has been created by his participation in the legal battle for higher education. $1,000.00 in all are to be raised from the western Region with tne help of the general officers. First payment was due December 1, 1948."

Brother Sweatt is to be sent to the General Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey this month with the view toward aiding in the Western Jurisdiction's effort to obtain some funds from the national organization.

1949 REGIONAL TO OKLAHOMA CITY The conference went on record unanimously to accept the invitation of Oklahoma City, Okla., for the 1949 regional conference. This meeting is to be so planned in order that brothers can remain throughout the conference and yet leave early enough on the last day of the meeting to be back at their respective jobs the following Monday.

The question of a "Sweetheart Pin" was voted down, but that of a "Sweetheart Song" became a recommendation accepted by the body. The conference took on discussion the "one black ball" issue, suggesting that the matter be turned over to a special committee to thoroughly study the question.

Sunday worship was held at St. John Baptist church, and Sunday afternoon, October 24th, at the University Auditorium, Brother President Lawson gave the main address. Resume of the History and Aims of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity was given by Brother E. B. Evans, president of Prairie View College, Brother Hara O'Lanier is president of the host institution, Texas State University.

Greetings were extended by representatives of all the fellow college Greek-Letter fraternities and sororities and the Negro Chamber of Commerce with the response coming from Brother John W. Davis, ipast president of Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter.

Calendar of Social Events at the conference included many brilliant affairs. There were a football game between Tcxa- State and Samuel Houston College, "Old-Fashioned Party" by Alpha Kappa Alpha; "Coffee Hour," by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority; "Cocktail Party," by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity; and the Alpha Phi Alpha Formal Dance.

Alpha Footprintsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; Here And There From Page 16 sition as Information Specialist with the U. S. Public Health Service. He is a member of Sigma Delta Chi, Honorary

December, 1948 society, and recipient of Sigma Delta Cni's Pen CIUD award lor nigh scholarship.

Brother Kayford W. Logan, of Howard University, and Past General President of Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, has returned to the atates following extensive study in Central and South America. The noted autnor opened up a series of lectures during the current academic term at tne JNew School for Social Researcn, Mew *ork, on "The lNegro During the Period of tne Road to Keunion," on October lHtn. At Hampton he spoke on the subject "Race and Class in tne Caribbean."

The widely known author and lecturer, one of tne drafters of the statement on "The Negro and the 1948 Elections of the NAACP, has made three trips to Ham, two to Cuoa, and two to the Netherlands West indies, and has spent periods of travel in Mexico, Venezuela, Columbia, and the Dominican Republic. it was Brother Logan who initiated Alpha's now famous national educational project, "Education for Citizenship."

He served as General President from 1940 to 1945, and since the Cnicago convention (1945) has served as chairman of the International Affairs Committee.

Brother Dr. Howard H. Long, Dean of Administration, Wilberforce, State College, has been appointed by James A. forestal, Secretary National Defense as a member of a joint orientation conference group to meet with officials of National Military establishments. The Conference was held at the Pentagon Building, Washington, D. C, November 8th and continued through November 18th.

Secretary Forestal's selection of Brother Dr. Long as a participant in the Conference group because of his unique experiences. He was a soldier in World War I, with service in France on the fighting line as a First Lieutenant. He is author of "Negro Soldier in the Army of the United States," and "Federal Aid to Education Legislation." He is also author of the article, "Availability of Special Educational Services to Negroes," published in the Journal of Negro Education and has made a study of "Intelligence Among Negro Soldiers in World War I & II." Brother Long is holder of Bachelor of Science Degree, Howard University; Master of Arts Degree, Clark University; and Doctor of Education from Harvard University. He has served Alpha Phi Alpha as General President, General Secretary, General Treasurer, and as head of numerous committees, including the Committee on Public Policy which he still holds.

Brother Dunbar McLaurin, 27-yearold World War II veteran, and holder of the Ph. D. degree in economics, is featured in the December edition of EBONY Magazine as "an ex-G. I. who amassed nearly a million dollars in the few years since his discharge from the army at the end of World War II. McLaurin, native Oklahoman, is head of the Far Eastern Trade Association and operates offices in New York, Manila, Shanghai, and Hong Kong. Following his discharge as a lieutenant in Manila. Brother McLaurin went into the Turn to Page 40

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REGIONAL DIRECTORS CONFER ON ATLANTIC CITY CONCLAVE . . . Two regional directors of Southwest and Midwestern Jurisdictions, Bros. Chas. Goolsby and J. R. Lillard, talk "shop" about the recently held regional conference in St. Louis, Mo., and the forthcoming General Convention scheduled for Atlantic City, N. J., this month. Brother Goolsby, member of Beta Beta Chapter, Nebraska University, is doing graduate work at the Cornhusker institution, and serves as one of the editors of the Lincoln Voice, local race paper in Lincoln, Nebr. He was one of the brothers instrumental in reviving Beta Beta at Nebraska University, and attended the 1947 Convention in Tulsa as delegate. Brother Lillard, now on leave from teaching duties at R. T. Coles Vocational High School, Kansas City, Mo., his home, is doing graduate studies at Nebraska University this year. A member of Beta Lambda Chapter, Brother Lillard has remained active with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity since his initiation through Beta Beta chapter when he was an undergraduate student at Nebraska. He was a recent delegate to the Midwest Regional Conference in St. Louis, Mo., in October, and plans to head a train full of delegates from the Missouri Valley to the Atlantic City Conclave in December.

Brother Lillard is also secretary-treasurer of the Twin Cities Training School, Inc., largest private trade school for veterans west of the Mississippi, the Sphinx is reliably informed. During the war Brother Lillard did Red Cross work, having spent two years in Italy.

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^v« weather was just too hot and since where I labor I don't notice it, I just didn't leave.

Our General Chairman of the Tulsa Convention breezed through this way a short while back, but didn't tarry long enough for us to get a good look at him.

I speak of Brother Tollie Harris. Also, our former General Secretary, Brother Burt Mayberry, whizzed through town.

He likewise didn't tarry long.

By J. Edward Cotton ( Greetings:— The summer season produced more "crats" and "isms" than the usual run of the time or shall I say that More emphasis were placed upon some of the well known phrases. It was highly interesting to note the outcome of the November elections.

At least some "soreheads" have shown their true colors.

Well, the educational front this year will see quite a few changes. Outstanding factors have contributed to this change that is taking place. Largely because several of the southern states have upped their educational appropriations to the extent that they are very inviting.

A good example of this is the state of Texas and closely behind it are the states of Louisiana, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina and Florida. The new Texas school in Houston has attracted a lot of the top notch Ph. D.'s and M. A.'s and experts in various fields from throughout the country. Also schools throughout the south are advancing the cause of education.

Only bad feature of the whole thing now is wondering what will the disgruntled "Dixiecrats" do to stop the march of progress.

Well, the headquarters in Chicago, I hope, is functioning as a well oiled machine should. I haven't had any direct contact with our office and was very sorry that I didn't get to attend the dedication. I have not been able to cover any territory during the summer The

Our Ex-General President and good friend, Brother President Chas. Wesley of Wilberforce State College has his old friend working with him out in Ohio. I have reference to Brother Howard Long, of Washington, D. C. You should hear greater things from Wilberforce State with these two great educators working together. Both are orators hard to beat.

There are still a lot of the old timers that we would like to hear from. I mean those good brothers of the early twenties who were real outstanding characters in their day.

They were heard from throughout Alphadom. Speak up Brothers, we want you to keep connected with the "gang." We really want to hear about your present activities.

And speaking of early Brothers in Alpha, I almost forgot I am authorized to find Brother John Justin Irby, the composer of the music to our great Alpha Hymn. There was some discussions at one of the regionals as to the way we sing our hymn. So I have been delegated to find Brother Irby. I would like to see him at our next convention and once again play his music as no one else can. I don't think he has been to a convention since we met in Columbus, Ohio in 1921. So I am making this urgent appeal to him through the rest of the Brothers to have him get in touch with the Sphinx Office. So come on "Gold Dust Twin," let me hear from you. He knows what I mean when I refer to him as such.

We can have nothing but remorse in our minds at the ouster of Brother Dr. W. E. B. DuBois from the N. A. A. C. P. ranks. After all I am quite sure there was and still is a lot of new blood that has been injected into the officialdom of

the association, and there have been Various differences of opinion; but must we forget that 25 years ago, Dr. Dubois was largely responsible for the making of the N. A. A. C. P., and bringing it up to some of its present day standards?

He was at that time fighting almost all alone. Even before the days of Walter White, who has done a yeoman job. He could have been retired to the rank of "emeritus" at least. The N. A. A. C. P. has lost something in the dismissal of Dr. Dubois. We hope that the mere discussions between Dr. Dubois and Walter White were not to blame for their actions.

American history from about a decade ago up to and including the present day has become warped in its way of thinking. I am thinking of the word "Communist" and how it has been used and to a larger extent misused. Our training had defied the old master subjects as Logic, Ethics, and the outstanding contemporary philosophers. Where has all of our training and reasoning gone to?

Let anyone differ with you on any opinion and pretty soon you will find yourself before the Un-American Activities Committee.

So be careful Brothers in your Say-So. Wine, Women and Song—these three —but the greatest of these is—Song. I know I'm in for a lot of bombardment from all angles and especially local. But the actions of several of the feminine group lately has caused me to decide on song as being the least liable to give you an awful headache. Wine and liquors will always leave that hangover. And of late years, women are certain to see to it that you have a terrible hangover. So I've decided on song as being the most outstanding of the three; if you can't sing, all that will happen to you will be eggs and tomatoes bounced off your noggin, but you can do a Henry Wallace and duck. Women—Phew!

Well the Atlantic City convention is not so far away at this writing and all plans are being made to be there. We hope the plans to not go astray.

And speaking of the political front, when this comes off the press all the fireworks will be over arid the success-

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ful candidates will be enroute to their respective offices. I hope that the candidates of your choice won their respective places. And that we can all Bettie down and try to divert war as much as possible. Something tells me that war was postponed until after the election, and I hope that by now it is not a reality. I may be back in U. S. O. work with the educational, religious and recreational work dealing with service men from the Y. M. C. A. standpoint, since I have been told to "stand by."

I'll be willing to bet that three-fourths of this country do not know that Dr. Ralph Bunche, Mediator to Palestine since the death of Count Bernadotte is a gentleman of color, and there hinges the 'straw that can break the camel's back' and lead us into immediate war.

Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to be wise. The same thing happened when the governor of South Carolina, erstwhile presidential candidate on the disgruntled Dixiecrat's ticket didn't know that when he invited the governor of the Virgin Islands and his family to be his guest at the South Carolina governor's mansion, that the Virgin Island governor was colored. You should have read his many apologies and excuses for not knowing.

That's the trouble, all these screw-balls just don't know. Incidentally, Governor Hastie had declined the invitation before the South Carolina governor had found out.

Joe Louis invaded our territory for one of his exhibition bouts during the current season and was enthusiastically received by a large number of fans. He is by far a more refined and intelligent gentleman than he was a few years ago before the war, and I am saying again as I said to him, that he is making the big mistake in his life when he rescinds his promise not to fight again, as was made after his last bout. Just you watch and see, even though he wins again in June in his forthcoming bcut. Watch and Bee. One of the newsy items in and around my town is the appointment of nine Negro policemen, one of the last big towns in the south to do so.

Significant is the fact that the Negro patrolmen were instructed not to arrest whites, and the protesting of several local groups to the police commissioner that he instruct the white patrolmen not to arrest Negroes. The outcome is awaited eagerly as to their (Negro Patrolmen) status in the community. What we want is a change in the local setup of the Department of Public Safety.

Several precedents were broken during this football season, when teams of the North and West refused to submit to southern prejudice of not allowing their colored stars to play against their teams.

They did play and nothing has happened. Best example is the University of Nevada and Tulsa. The Negro stars beat them decisively.

I see where my former supervisor in U. S. O., Wallace Hawkins has been named the executive secretary of the Cleveland Y. M. C. A. Much success to

SILVER ANNIVERSARIES FOR KENTUCKY BROTHERS . . . Alpha Lambda Chapter, Louisville, Ky., signally honored its members who have embraced Alpha for twenty-five years or more. The roll call included Brothers Dr. G. H. Reid, Dr. J. A. C. Lattrrriore. Artlhur P. Evans, Sr., J. O. Blanton, Dr. Horace Morris, Dr. J. F. Lane, Dr. William Pickett, Dr. H. H. Walls. For the Late Brother Lee Brown who passed in August of this year a "vacant chair."

This special recognition proffered at the regular monthly dinner meeting of the chapter was highlighted with some of the most profound remarks and heartfelt fellowship enjoyed for a long time. Captured here is Brother Blanton as he thoughtfully traced his thirty-seven years of Alpha experience. He is a charter member of Alpha Lambda, organized in 1911 as the first graduate chapter. Seated is Brother Arthur P. Evans. Sr. Each esteemed brother was given a certificate, stating: "In recognition of faithful service for more than a quarter century to Alpha Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the officers and members thereof graciously present this certificate to Brother . . . . this 15th day of October, 1948." you, Mr. Hawkins. I will be dropping in on you.

Well as it looks now, getting to Atlantic, New Jersey for the convention is very doubtful, but I am hoping to meet all of you there then, if I can maneuver the ole bus to going that way.

Woe unto him who leaves his path of individual bliss and decide1; to team up with some forlorn Miss: May his tribe increase; and thus their bitterness to each somewhat decrease.â&#x20AC;&#x201D;I'll be seeing ya.

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THAT LONG AWAITED MOMENT . . . B r o t h e r William N. Lovelace, of Cincinnati, Ohio, Mid-Western Vice President, presents t h e c h a r t e r to B r o t h e r H e r b e r t H. Burnett, first president of G a m m a T a u Chapter, Michigan State, Lansing,

BETA NU CHAPTER Florida A. and M. College Beta Nu Chapter looks forward as it has begun its year's activities. Not to equal b u t to excel is t h e goal of Beta Nu. Miss Almeta Exson, a Junior, was u n animously elected as the Chapter's 1948-49 "Sweetheart." Her charm and personality will cause anyone to say t h a t she is rightfully in place. She added the extra " u m p h " to the Alpha Phi Alpha float t h a t participated in the parade. Following homecoming day, brothers of Beta Nu, along with their sweethearts, met Miss Exson in an informal tea at the home of Mrs. Evelyn Kidd. There t h e brothers and t h e Sphinxmen sang and expressed their sincere appreciation and great hopes for their "Sweetheart." The program was under direction of Brother William Dandy. Brother

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Mich., w h i l e (left to right) Mr. Dale F a u n c e Counselor of Men; Dean of students Stanley E. Crowe, and Mr. Robert S. Linton, Registrar, look on.

William Ballom gave the Chapter's remarks to Miss Exson.

Then President Gray stepped forward and presented her with a gift of appreciation from the chapter and said: "It is not with this gift t h a t we attempt to elevate you b u t with it we want to encourage you to keep climbing to higher heights."

Miss Exson expressed her sincere thanks t o the chapter and closed by saying, "Honestly, I do thank each of you for this honor t h a t all women are desirous of havingâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;to be the Alpha's Sweetheart."

The Chapter looks forward to contributing liberally in the Community Drive and to sponsoring its "Christmas Sweetheart's party," Founder's Day Celebration, Its Senior Football Smoker and Its Installation Banquet for this semester.

Officers elected to serve for 1949 are as

follows: William Balloon, president; Daniel Edmonds, Dean of Pledges, William Wilson, recording secretary; Otis Mason, treasurer; Clarence Givens, parliamentarian; Marshall Jenkins, associate editor.

Fraternally yours, MARSHALL JENKINS, Associate Editor.

ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA Montgomery, Alabama Stimulated toward renewal of bonds of brotherhood and towards more active, complete participation in chapter affairs by their host responsibilities shared with Beta TJpsilon Chapter for t h e Southern Regional Convention in April, members of Alpha Upsllon Lambda Chapter have projected and planned a program of activities de-

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signed to make Alpha a more aggressive force for community leadership and a more meaningful factor in the lives of each brother.

Emphasis of the September meeting with Brothers Andrew Campbell and James Thornton, hosts, was "To Secure These Bights: Registration and Voting," "A panel discussion developing this theme was led

by Brothers Dunn, Daniel, Robert Smiley and Anderson. A follow-up discussion of "Election Issues" was projected in the October meeting with brothers Melvin Lowe and Ronald Young, hosts, under the leadership of Brothers Lucius Smiley, Dobbins, Hardy and Mayberry.

Other discussion themes anticipated for suceeding meetings include "Intercultural Techniques in World Fellowship," "The Negro Paces the Future," and "Education and Citizenship."

The social phase of the fraternity's program has not, however been neglected. The brothers in the chapter will long remember the lavish hospitality of Brothers D. V. Jemison and A. L. Walton at the annual out-of-town meeting with these host brotheis in Dothan in July. Hosts for succeeding meetings have vied with each other in providing superlatively delectable feasts for the enjoyment of the brothers.

Business activities 01 the chapter for the Fall season have included the adoption of the annual budget, consideration of a cultural attraction for community presentation and the reelection of the following corps of officers for 1949: Dr. W. E. Anderson, president; Dean C. Johnson Dunn, vice president; Wellington H. Coston, recording secretary; T. J. Mayberry, Jr., corresponding secretary; Dr. R. E. Tisdale, treasurer; A. E. Fews, chaplain; Rev. B. J. Simms, assistant chaplain; Dr. J. G. Hardy, Sgt.-AtArms.

Alpha Upsilon Lambda Chapter extends t o Its associates in Alphadom the challenge to live the fuller, more fruitful fraternal life which will find its exemplification in a widened, more effective program coupled with a more pleasurable social association within t h e group.

T. J. MAYBERRY, JR., Associate Editor

GAMMA MU LAMBDA Tallahassee, Florida Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter got off to a great start with a great deal of e n t h u siasm. There is determination on the part of everyone to carry out a good program.

Most of the former membership of the organization returned and some are away in school.

Brother William A. Gaines, is a t the University of Pennsylvania working toward the Doctorate in Sociology; Brother Charles U. Smith is studying at the Washington State University toward the Doctorate in Sociology, while Brother H. Smith Is expecting to receive t h e Ph. D., in Mathematics from the University of Chicago, where he is presently matriculating.

Additions to the chapter include many faculty members at A. and M. College. They arc Brothers A. A. Abraham, Josepheus Abrams, Dr. Fred Alsup, Walter Austin, Emmett Easeful, Alvin E. Boyd, James Carter, Dr. F. A. Coles, Edwin Thorpe, L. R. Hampton. Gerald Hughes, Joseph Jones, and Dr. Mahlon C. Riney.

Gamma Mu Lambda plans many activities Her t h e current year. Alroady a gala Homecrming Party was sponsored on October 30, at the Hillside Fountalnette.

The first meeting of t h e season was held a t the home of Brother F. H. Harris and t h e November meeting was held at t h e residence of Brother Dr. William H. Gray, Jr. The chapter will sponsor a series of "Know Your Community" discussions in the churches of Tallahassee.

The Housing Committee under its energetic chairmanship of Brother Dr. W. H. Baker, is in the process of completing negotiations for t h e purchase of a chapter house.

LOVELY PHILLIPA PLAYS FOR ALPHA One of the most successful p r o g r a m s sponsored by Angeles during the year was the Phillipa S c h u y l e r concert 18th at the P h i l h a r m o n i c Auditorium. H e r e t h e young family of Brother Dr. H e n r y A. MoPherson whose house w e r e d u r i n g t h e i r stay in the city.

Officers elected for 1948: Dr. J. E. Matthews, president; Bro. P. H. Harris, vice president; Bro. M. G. Miles, secretary; Bro. Emmett Bashful, assistant secretary and editor; Bro. Dr. L. H. B. Foote, treasurer; Bro. Dr. James Hudson, chaplain; Bro A. W. Wright, parliamentarian.

This year promises to be an eventful one for Gamma Mu Lambda Together with other chapters of Alpha, we will continue t o serve as a shining light in our community. We will see you in Atlantic City.

Fraternally, EMMETT W. BASHFUL, Associate Editor.

BETA MU LAMBDA Kentucky State College Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi

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Alpha P h i Alpha in Los which was given on April artist is shown with the guest sihe and h e r m o t h e r

began its public activities with a Smoker in the lobby at Atwood Hall for all new men students at Kentucky State College.

An estimated 250 male students were present when the members of the Fraternity ?nd Pledge Club opened the doors of hospitality and admitted the guests to an evening of hilarious entertainment. The program as presented by the members of Beta Mu Chapter and Sphinx Club Jointly was as follows: Games—Group.

Group Singing—Brother Cecil Crum.

Introduction of Speaker—Brother Robert E. Claybrooks.

Speaker—Brother Arnold Wood Wright.

Skit (Sphinx Club Members)—E. Thurston, W. Clement.

Refreshments—Group.

Brother Orthell Whltlock was the most

Page 28 jovial Master of Ceremonies. Brother Wright in his address t o t h e group stressed t h e Importance of scholastic attainment along with a few mimical statements of the activities of the Fraternity. On hand, too, v/ere Brothers S. F. Lynem, J. G. Fletcher, C. B. Lewis, and G. H. Greene, members of t h e graduate chapter of Kentucky State College. When the last cigarette remains had been emptied into a large container and the last trace of rubbish had been cleared from the floor of the lobby, the undergraduate chapter and its pledge club, along with a few graduate chapter mempers assembled In front of Atwood Hall and set out to serenade the women students with their melodious voices. The (repertoire for t h e evening was composed of: The Alpha Hymn; Beta Mu Sweetheart Song; The Alpha Farewell Song; The Sphinx Hymn; The Alpha Marching Song.

With the close of this event the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity had officially opened its doors to all new male students who are interested in the sustenance of the principles of the Fraternity as described by t h e speaker, Brother Arnold Wright, in his address. The official roster of officers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the

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school year 1948-49: Orthell Whltlock, president; H. R. Richardson, vice president; Charles E. Smith, recording secretary; Cecil Crum, corresponding secretary; Cramon J. Myers, treasurer; William Allen Twyman, assistant treasurer; Archie Finn, dean of pledgees; George H. Bates, editor to Sphinx Magazine; Robert E. Claybrooks, faculty advisor.

Fraternally yours, GEORGE H. BATES, Associate Editor

GAMMA TAU CHAPTER Michigan State College Greetings Brothers: History was made at Michigan State College when Brother William N. Lovelace, National Vice President, assisted by Brother Robert M. Thomas, Regional Officer of Detroit, Installed Gamma Tau Chapter in East Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, May 1, 1948. As usual, Alpha Phi Alpha is the first Negro Fraternity to make its appearance on this campus. This fact is the result of unceasing effortF and much hard work on the part of its Charter Members at t h e University of Michigan.

GAMMA TAU CHAPTER, MICHIGAN STATE . . . First row, from left: B r o t h e r s William Horton Thompson, corresponding secretary; William H. Haithco, vice president, a n d Dean of Pledges; H e r b e r t H. B u r n e t t , president; Calvin L.

December, 1948 The closed installation ceremony was held at t h e Lincoln Community Center at 2:30 p. m. The formal installation Banquet was held in the luxurious East Room of Lansing's hotel, the Hotel Olds, at 8 p. m.

The Toastmaster, Brother William H. Halthoo, Saginaw Junior and vice president of t h e new Chapter, introduced Brother Lovelace, the main speaker. Brother Lovelace, after delivering an Inspiring and thought-provoking address, presented the Charter to Brother Herbert H. Burnett, Detroit Junior and president of Gamma Tau Chapter.

Mr. Robert 9. Linton, registrar, welcomed the Fraternity t o the campus on behalf of President John A. Hannah and the Administration. Mr. Dale Faunce, Counselor of Men, spoke on behalf of the Inter-Fraternity Council. Remarks were also made

by Dean of Students Stanley E. Crowe, Brother Jeff Jordan of Epsilon Chapter and Mr. John N. Moore, Chapter Faculty Advisor.

Other officers and Charter Members of Gamma Tau Chapter are: Brothers Calvin L. Sharp, Pontiac junior, recording secretary; William Horton Thompson, Lansing

Sharp, recording secretary; F r e d D. J o h n s o n treasurer. Second row, B r o t h e r J o h n N. Moore, faculty advisor, Thomas C. Walker, Carl L. Armstrong, William D. Richardson, Sphinx Editor; Clarence C. G r a y III, B r o t h e r Alvis W a y m o n Caliman, w h o is also a c h a r t e r m e m b e r , does not a p p e a r in picture.

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DESERVING HONOR TO COACH LONG. . . . "Negro Day* at the great Texas State Fair, Dallas, took on added significance this year. Reason was the outstanding recognition given to Coach F r e d Long, w h o for twenty-seven years has been bringing football glory to Texas and t h e Southwest t h r o u g h his gridiron skill, i n n a t e leadership, and fine sense of fair play and clean sportsmanship.

H e r e t h e pioneer coach (center) is being p r e s e n t e d a plaque on behalf of the F r e d Long A n n i v e r s a r y Committee by R. C. (Bob) Grier. Looking on is R. E. " S k i p p e r " Dixon, chairm a n of t h e committee.

This ceremony w a s carried out at junior, corresponding secretary; Fred D. Johnson, Grand Rapids, sophomore, treasurer; Carl Armstrong, Pontiac junior; Alvis Waymon Cabman, Kansas City, Kansas, senlor; Clarence C. Gray III, Hempstead, New York, senior; William D. Richardson, Hanitrmack, junior; Thomas C. Walker, Birmingham, Ala. senior.

Visiting brothers and guests also present at t h e banquet were: Brother Robert Greene, Long Island, New York and Alpha Zeta Chapter; Mr. Caroll Chapman, InterFraternity Council president, Brother George and Wendell Williams, Epsilon Chapter.

The brothers of Gamma Tau Chapter are now busy strengthening and consolidating the Fraternity on the campus and Alpha Phi Alpha is now a member of t h e Michi-

Maria Morgan Branch Y. W. C. A., Sunday evening, O c t o b . r 17th.At t h e T e x a s State Fair during t h e half of a game between Coach Long's former team, t h e Wiley Wildcats and his present aggregation, P r a i r i e View P a n t h e r s , "the grid mentor was presented a 1948 S u p e r De Luxe Buick. It was a gift from supporters of both Wiley College and P r a i r i e View. Incidentally t h e P a n t h e r s defeated the Wiley Wildcats for the second consecutive year, this time by a one-sided score of 18-0 before 25,000 fans in the Cotton Bowl.

B r o t h e r Long began coaching at P a u l Quinn College 28 years ago, spent the n e x t 25 years at Wiley College, and is now r o u n d i n g out his first year at P. V.

gan State College Inter-Fraternity Council.

The eyes of the campus, t h e community and Alphadom are upon us, b u t with the principal and ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha as our guiding light, we can be sure of attaining success.

Fraternally, WILLIAM D. RICHARDSON Associate Editor

ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER Atlanta, Georgia Greetings Brothers: We are very proud to say t h a t we are making very good progress in furthering the spirit and ideals of Alpha. A great number of Brothers have come back Into the fold. Renewed interest and a definite

program has been primarily responsible for this success.

Eta Lambda In cooperation with the three undergraduate chapters; Iota, Alpha Rho, and Alpha Phi, have demonstrated t h e traditional spirit of Alpha by taking the initiative in getting voters registered and voting in the last election campaign.

Our monthly programs have been focused around a series of forums.

Each forum has presented some outstanding group of Brothers in varied fields of endeavor. The first forum presented "Lawyers and Politicians Night." Other groups honored were: athletes, educators, doctors, and business men. The final meeting befor the summer vacation was in the form of a banquet.

We are striving to continue an exten-

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Fraternally yours, MORRIS BROWN Associate Editor

ALPHA PSI CHAPTER Lincoln U. (Mo.) Greetings, Brothers in Alphadom: During our absence from the columns of the Sphinx, Alpha Psi Chapter has been taking steps forward for the betterment of the Chapter, the Fraternity, and the people near by. Not until our plans materallze will we be able to announce t o you brothers in Alpha our anticipated achievements.

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On May 1, 1948, Alpha Psi Chapter brought to a close one of t h e most colorful probation weeks in its history. Twentythree prospective Alpha Men crossed t h e burning sands into Alphadom, t h u s becoming t h e chapter's proud and honored neophytes. They are: Brothers Thomas Batton, Timothy Bottoms, Daniel Brown, ltvin Collins. Russel Crider, William Goble, William Harris, Harold Hawkins, Relfus Haynes, Claude Johnson, Iloyd Marchall, Sandy Miller. Thomas Miller, Theodore Pendleton, Dayton Ragland, Dewey Sanderson, Warren Sherwood, Raymond Shields, Willie Smith Joseph Trigg, Jr., Alvin Washington, John Washington, and Chester Wolford. Of these twenty-three, five are not with us during this semister: Chester Wofford, Claude Johnson, John Washington, Daniel Brown, and Dayton Ragland.

The chapter brothers extend good luck;

B R E A K S ALL RECORDS IN WINNING WEST COAST CAGE C H A M P I O N S H I P . . . . Boasting w h a t was probably the finest fraternity basketball team, ever assembled on t h e Pacific Coast, and according to some observers t h e entire nation, the 1948 Los Angeles A l p h a P h i Alpha Basketball T e a m pictured above, smashed all records in t h e 16th r e n e w a l of the local i n t e r - F r a t e r n i t y Basketball Series by rolling to eight straight victories to become t h e first t e a m to ever w i n the crown by going undefeated.

Headed by All-American and United States Olympic Team center Don Barksdale, UCLA's twice all conference and one

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especially t o Brother Chester Wolford who was recently married t o his AKA bride, t h e former Miss Rowana Vann; and also Brother Dayton Ragland who is now in the Army Air Corps. Brother John Washington, all the brothers here want to know, "How is life at Omicron Chapter"? Alpha Psi also extends good luck t o Brothers Claude Johnson and Daniel Brown, where ever they may be.

Election of officers was held at our first meeting of the semester. Officers: Lewis Russell Grant, president; Thomas B. Shorpshire, vice president; Maurice Grant, recording secretary; Thomas Miller corresponding secretary; William Harris, treasurer; Frank May, sergeant-at-arms; Alvin Washington, chaplain; Thomas Batton, parliamentarian; James Lewis, Sphinxmaster; Joseph Trigg, Jr., Associate Editor Sphinx; and Jackson Buch, purchasing agent.

Alpha Psi Chapter is represented In t h e

time all American guard Dave Minor, high scoring Clayton Moore, and Joe Oliver, and coached by the former Toledo University and H a r l e m Globetrotter great, Bill Jones, t h e big Black and Gold t e a m w a s too m u c h for t h e best t h e Kappas, Omegas, and Sigmas could offer. T h e '48 squad regained the title of Alphas won in '46 and lost to t h e K a p p a Alpha Psi last season.

F r o n t r o w (left to right) are: Lott, K e r r y , Miller, Oliver, Hibler, Clarke, and mascot Stratton.

Second r o w (standing left to right) V e n e r a b l e (manager) Moore, Chapman, Minor, Patterson, Barksdale, P a r k s , H e n d e r -

sin, Bartlett, and Jones (coach).

December, 1948 University football team by four robust brothers: Alfin Washington, Jack Bush, Thomas Shorpshire, and William Harris.

Representatives to the Pan-Hellenic Council are Brothers Robert Hall and Thomas Snorshire.

Brothers and Sphinxmen of Alpha Psi recently escorted the AKA's and Ives of Alpha Iota Chapter to an evening dinner a t the University Caieteria. Une ailair was the first 01 Its kind to be presented on the campus. Although the day was dreary, memory of men and women dressed in Dlack, walking two abreast from Bennett Hall to the Caiateria will be an umorgettable of Lincolnites. October 5, Alpna Psi entertained the Sphinxmen at a surprise get-together. Here could be found the ideal relationship which should exist between every "big" and "little brother.

Brother Louis uussell Grant and Emil Jason, brilliant scholar, with intention of becoming industrial and research chemists were two of the winners of the Beta Kappa Chi Honorary Scientnic Award.

They have a t least a " B " average in the sixty-five hours of science plus a " B " average in non-scientfic subect. Both Brothers were assistants to Dr. Modle Taylor, an atomic and physical chemist from Chicago University and who taught at Lincoln university. Dr. Taylor is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi. Brothers Maurice Grant and Frank May represented Alpha Psi Chapter at the Midwestern Regional Conference in St. Louis.

To t h e most popular, but quiet brother ol Alpha Psi, we extend our congratulations upon his acceptance to the Meharry School of Medicine, and hope t h a t the waiting list will not keep him waiting too long.

He is Brother Raymond Shields.

Fraternally yours, JOSEPH TRIGG, JR. Associate Editor. s

ETA CHAPTER New York City Greetings to Brothers In Alpha Everywhere: In t h e last issue of the Sphinx, Eta announced its "Education For citizenship" program. This program was carried out according to plans. Judge Francis E. Rivers, of the City Court of the City of New York, was principal speaker. Richard Woroll, a student at Boy's High School in Brooklyn, was the recipient 01 Eta's annual scholarship award.

Eta for a number of years has continued its meetings throughout the summer months. This year was n o exception.

One of the most enjoyed affairs during the summer was a lawn party given at the Lome of Brother Frederick McFadden, who lives in Jamacia, L. I. The members of the social committee, Brothers Maurice Cale n d e r , Stanton Callender and Van Turner along with Biother Frederick McFadden and his parents all are responsible for t h e tremendous success of this party.

Eta's attention has not only been focused on social affairs, but also on its civic duties.

Perhaps one of the most effective means by which Eta or any chapter might exemplify itself as "transcending all" would be to inform the members of its community of their rights as citizens. This, Eta plans to do by means of a sound truck just prior to election. The utmost purpose behind these efforts will be to get t h e people out to exercise their rights as citizens, and vote. The move is strictly non-partisan.

Plans are also under way t o renew t h e "Alpha House" drive. The drive will be undertaken jointly between Eta and Alpha Gamma Lambda.

The following Brothers will be going away very soon for further study: Brothers Alexander Jordan and Lawrence Jones will be pursuing their medical degree at t h e University of Geneva; Brothers Frederick McFadden and Theodore Dickerson a t Howard. To all of these brothers Eta presented a gift. This act served as Eta's expression of appreciation for t h e fine work t h a t these brothers had done in t h e chapter.

The Omega Chapter has claimed the following: Brother Frederick Aytes, and Neophyte Brother Leon Kennedy. Brother Kennedy became a father just a few days prior

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INSPIRATION FOR CAGE VICTORY . . . . F o u r lovely reasons the Alpha Basketball team b r o k e all existing records in w i n n i n g t h e 1948 Los Angeles (Calif) I n t e r - F r a t e r n i t y Basketball Championship a r e the cheer leaders shown here. F o r their outstanding w o r k and spirit in keeping t h e supporters behind t h e team at all times, the young ladies w e r e a w a r d e d trophies by a p r o m i n e n t Los Angeles J e w e l e r .

T h e y are, from left, K a t h l e e n Mason, Gloria Crouch, Donzella Coulter, and J o a n n e Johnson.

PSI C H A P T E R ' S NEOPHYTE BROTHERS . . . J u s t prior to attending their first fraternity meeting. Philadelphia. As Sphinxmen, this group planned and constructed a m a p of the United States (Wired w i t h lights) showing locations of all u n d e r g r a d u a t e chapters of the F r a t e r n i t y .

A replica of the F r a t e r n i t y Shield tinted in gold is attached to the top of t h e map. These 'Little Brothers' were initiated into Alpha Phi Alpha F r a t e r n i t y through Psi Chapter May 8, 1948. Seated, from left: Brothers Benjamin Williams, University of Pennsylvania; F r a n k l i n Hoxter, Cheyney State Teachers' College; Paul Whittington, D r e x e l Institute; Richard Armistead, Cheyney.

Standing, from left: B r o t h e r s Russell Brown, Temple University; A l b e r t Snyder, West Chester State Teachers' College; William Thornton, University of P e n n s y l v a n i a ;

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NEWLY FORMED DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER. FLORENCE. S. C Brother Dr. William H. Gray. Jr., viceprcsident. Southern Jurisdiction, (Front row, in d a r k suit) added another record to his m a n y accomplishments in the Southern Region by setting up t h e g r a d u a t e c h a p t e r at Florence, South Carolina. He is shown h e r e with c h a r t e r m e m bers of the chapter. F r o m left, front row, they are: B r o t h e r s

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G. A. Anderson, Vice-President Gray, H. B. Rutherford, Southern Regional Director, who assisted in t h e formation of the chapter; and C. L. Reese. Back row, from left: B r o t h e r s A. E. Holmes, A. G. Dixon, J. F . Bailey, G. G. House, H. S. Person, M. G. Miles, of Florida A. and M, c h a i r m a n of Chapter A c h i e v e m e n t for t h e F r a t e r n i t y ; William Bennett, of Beta Delta Chapter; Brothers Bennett, Butler, Taylor, also visiting brothers; and P r e n t i s s Hough. to his death. For Leon Jr. Eta has set up a fund known as the "Leon Kennedy Fund."

This is to aid Leon, Jr. in the furthering of his education. Several brothers have made pledges and contributed generously to this fund.

Neophyte Brother Mozelle Thompson, a student at the Parson School of designing, is studying in Europe on a scholarship.

Brother Attorney Jawn A. Sandifer remains very active with t h e NAACP. He Is now president of t h e New York Branch.

I t was also his privilege to serve as a delegate to the National Convention t h a t convened at Kansas City, Mo., in J u n e .

The field of matrimony has taken its toll of brothers within Eta Chapter. Those who have taken such vows are Brothers: Van L. Turner, Rev. E. L. Hardmond, William Cator, Eric Williams Warren Haliburton, Jawn Prasier, and Rev. Parrish Bell.

Eta wishes to see ail brothers in Alpha at the General Convention in Atlantic City.

Until Convention time we remain, Fraternally yours, HAROLD SIMMONS Associate Editor.

UPSILON CHAPTER Kansas University

ETA PRESENTS S C H O L A R S H I P . . . Above is a scene of the presentation of Eta's a n n u a l scholarship award. Standing from left to right are: Brother F r e d e r i c k McFadden, c h a i r m a n of the "Education For Citizenship" Committee; Brother A t t o r n e y J a w n A. Sandifer, president of Eta; Richard Worrell, recipient of the scholarship; B r o t h e r Robert L. Clarke, c h a i r m a n of t h e Scholarship Committee; a n d J u d g e F r a n c i s

E. Rivers, of the City Court of the City of New York, principal speaker at "Citizenship" program.

Greetings Brothers: Upsilon Chapter, University of Kansas. has been making an uphill fight during t h e past three years in getting the chapter soundly on Its foundation. During the war years, activities were discontinued. Reestablishing with a few members has been rather slow b u t at this writing, things are looking much better as can easily be seen in viewing the chapter house. Thanks go to Beta Lambda Chapter for t h e fine paint Job t h a t was given to the bouse.

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Without t h e services of such stalwart Brothers as Howard Brown, Lawrence Lackey, and Jack O. Williamson t o guide t h e new, Inexperienced blood, t h e chapter would still be groping around In t h e dark.

These men have shown great Initiative and are to be congratulated. Under their guidance six new Brothers were made during the past year.

The chapter is now well represented In all the different schools at the University in the persons of Brothers Lawrence Lackey, Medicine; Howard Brown, Graduate School of Zoology; Jack O. Williams, Law; Alvin White, Electrical Engineering; Wilburn Brown, Education; Arthur Parks, Business; OUie C. Williamson, Pharmacy; Cecil Broder, Architecture.

The Sphinx Club has made a big contribution to t h e progress of the Chapter.

Much attention and guidance are given t o the Sphinx Club by the Big Brothers. The stress is placed on benefits derived from conscientious study. All, however, Is not work at this chapter. Social activities and sports are encouraged and enjoyed to the fullest in moments of leisure.

There is much work to be done in the future and this chapter is proud to say t h a t it will do it.

Fraternally yours, BROTHER CECIL L. BROWDER, Associate Editor

PSI CHAPTER Pa. University Temple University Greetings, Brothers in Alpha: Brothers of Psi Chapter extend fond hopes for a fruitful year to all fellow chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., throughout the United States and the world.

Psi's activities for the ensuing year were launched in the form of a Smoker held In the main lounge of the Christian Street YMCA on October 10, a t which some fortyodd new and old "non-Oreek" college men were our guests. Among them were students who are matriculating at Cheyney State Teachers College, La Salle College, Rittenhouse College, West Chester State Teachers' College, Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. Brother.

Attorney Raymond Pace Alexander of Psi and Brother Dr. Harold Taylor of Rho delivered t h e main message of t h e afternoon t o the gathering. Neophyte Brother Russell Brown, Advisor to Sphinxmen, and his committeemen were the backbone of t h e successful Smoker.

October 30 will long be remembered as a red letter day for the many Philadelphians who attended Psi's "Hallowe'en Ball" at Tropical Gardens on Broad Street. Brother Oliver Pope, ex-Alpha Beta man, and Neophyte Brother William C. Thornton were the brains behind this gala affair. In keeping with Alpha's aim to sccve mankind, the proceeds from the "Hallowe'en Ball" are being contributed to the Emergency Fund of Philadelphia's Mercy-Douglass Hospital.

After an impressive initiation on November 6, some twenty-odd men gained admittance to Psi's Sphinx Club. No doubt there will be more to tell about these Sphinxmen later on in the year.

As this article went to press, all Philadelphia was looking forward to attending Rho Chapter's Harvest Moon Ball" at Town Hall on November 12. Using their unique black and gold half moon invitations as a criterion, this formal affair is expected to

LOVELY QUEEN OF ETA CHAPTER . . . Miss J o y c e Barnwell, New York City, was selected queen of Eta Chapter for the c u r r e n t 1948-49 academic term from among candidates attending schools in t h e New York area. She is a junior at H u n t e r College, and was chosen on basis of "Scholarship. Personality, Poise, and Appearance." No w o n d e r t h e r e is revival of Alpha interest in the East! be nothing short of momentous.

With Alphamen's thoughts being focused on the approaching national convention in Atlantic City, we of Psi look forward to participating in constructive legislation and Alpha fraternization with all brothers privileged to attend on December 28, 29 and 30, 1948.

Fraternally yours, CHARLES G. SCOTT, Associate Editor

ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER West Va. State College Greetings, Brothers: In an enthusiastic; yet supreme spirit Alpha Zeta "MARCHES ON!" Our chapter began its activities of t h e school year with the Freshmen Smoker,^ a part of our traditional program. The graduate brothers of Alpha Iota Lambda were present, and offered highly stimulating remarks.

Brother Dr. William J. L. Wallace, profes-

sor of chemistry, gave the address of the evening. The message was not only constructive in content b u t was indicative of the vision possessed by Alpha's manv leaders. Brother Washington Crofton was in a large measure responsible for the success of the evening, because of his efforts as chairman of the Smoker Committee.

We feel proud to report t h a t our most able president, Brother Jesse Holliday. delivered the opening address of the Annual Midwestern Regional Conference, which was held October 8-10 inclusive in St. Louis, Mo. We are all cognizant of the fact, however, t h a t the opportunity afforded was one unprecedented in the history of the Conference. We therefore accept the palvilege as an honor, and look upon such action as another step forward in promoting a bigger and greater Alpha. The subject of Brother Holliday's address centered around the theme of the conference, "Securing Freedom in Our Times." At the close of the Conference he was unanimously nominated for lay member of the Na-

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SOME OF THE NEW BROTHERS IN JAMAICA (B. W. I.) Left to right: Brothers K e n n e t h Rogers. Eddie Lee, Dr. A. K. Nyalbongo (who set up t h e chapter) Sheldon Murchison, N o r m a n Manley, Lester P. Wiggins and Hugh Miller. tional Executive Council.

Brother Thomas E. Posey of the graduate chapter, who heads the department of Economics, was recently elected as our Faculty advisor, succeeding Brother Harry Dennis, whose duties elsewhere necessitated his resignation. We feel grateful to him for his past service and wish for him even nobler success.

Alpha Zeta's unique "Float" was one of the spectacular marvel to the Alpha world of West Virginia State College homecoming Brother Dewltt Tate, who headed the float committee was Instrumental in fostering its gala showing.

An achievement in line with the ideals of Alpha, was the recent election of Brother Cola Newsome to the presidency of Beta Chapter of Beta Kappa Chi National Honorary Scientific Society.

In conclusion Alpha Zeta extends to all brothers Its best wishes and anticipates a fervent reunion at t h e convention.

Fraternally yours, FREDERICK V. DAVIS Associate Editor.

GAMMA OMICRON LAMBDA Albany, Georgia Greetings Brothers: Since our last message, summer has been

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B r o t h e r s in the West Indies not shown in t h e photo are Brothers Dr. Hugh Lloyd, Atty. N. N. Nethersole, T. E. Sealy, Leigh A. M Lloyd, Hugh Springer, Dr Gleenwood Logan and Dr L e n w o r t h Jacobs.

here and gone. With the beginning of a new School Year we find ourselves with new Alpha men on our staff In the community.

To our community in the professional field we have young Dr. L. V. Reese, Jr., who hails from Atlanta. Ga. On our campus we have added three t o the 1 faculty and staff of the Albany State College in the person cf Coach George "Chubby" James from Augusta, Georgia; Dr. Charles J. Stanley, Registrar, from Anniston, Ala-

bama and Mr. Rochelle Harris, Assistant Business Manager, from St. Mary's Georgia.

Our first social meeting got under way with Brother Cantrell as host in Sylvester, Georgia. The Brothers were really treated with turkey and many other nice things to go with It. Fraternally yours, C. M. ROULHAC, Jr. Associate Editor.

Prince Akiki Nyabongo Sets Up Chapter In West Indies Editor's Notes: Brother Akiki Nyabongo, African prince of royal blood, set up Beta Psi Chapter for Alpha in London, England, about ten years ago, while doing graduate studies at Oxford University.

He studied as a young man in American institutions, and since returning from England has been identified with Alabama State Teachers College, and A. and I. State College, Greensboro.

B r o t h e r Dr. A. K. Nyabongo, sor of Sociology and Economics Agricultural and Technical Greensboro, North Carolina, on

Profesat the College, Friday,

August 20, 1948," at 6:00 p m., at t h a t time visiting in t h e West Indies on a goodwill t o u r with a group of American undergraduate students, convened a meeting at the offices of Dr. Hugh K. Lloyd, at 70 East Queen Street, Kingston. Jamaica.

T h e following gentlemen w e r e invited to attend, most of w h o m w e r e present: Dr. Hugh K. Lloyd, Dr. L e n w o r t h Jacobs. Dr. Glendon Logan, Messrs. N. W. Manley, Hugh Springer, N. N. N e t h e r sole, Hugh Miller, T. E. Sealy, Leigh A. M. Lloyd, T. A. Glasspole, and H a r o l d

December, 1948 Hyman. Present also were Eddie Lee, Lester Wiggins, Seldon Murohison, and Kenneth Rodgers, visiting students.

Brother Nyabongo, after calling the meeting to order, explained the aims and objectives of their mission to the West Indies. Their visit was sponsored by the College and its friends intended to afford them the opportunity to study the social and economic conditions of their colored brothers in the West Indies, and to establish a bond of fellowship and goodwill among them which, he hoped, would ultimately unite them into one common brotherhood.

He further stated that he was requested by Apha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., under leadership of General President Belford V. Lawson, Jr., to establish a chapter of the Fraternity in the West Indies, a fraternity which is well known in American and English colleges. He further explained certain details as to the operation of the fraternity and enumerated some of the social, economic and intellectual benefits that are derived by its members. He also stated that the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity admits both graduate and undergraduate gentlemen, anyone possessing the necessary qualifications for admission. There is absolutely no racial discrimination among candidates for admission; that Alpha Phi Alpha was the first to open its portals to all the races of mankind. An invitation was extended to those persons present to become members of the fraternity, if they so desired. At this stage many questions were asked as to the operation and function of the fraternity, and replies given were well received.

Messrs. Nethersole, Miller, Sealy, Wiggins, Murchison, and Lloyd made brief speeches, pleading their fidelity in the fraternity and the signification of their wanting to become members.

It was interesting to note that Messrs. Logan, Springer. Manly, and Jacobs were already Brothers. This made it easier for the prospective neophyte Brothers to have confidence in our fraternity.

Dr. Nyabongo, then explained that the chapter there would accept both graduate and undergraduate Brothers until the fraternity saw fit to organize an undergraduate chapter. He also explained that men could be taken from any of the islands in the Caribbean area. Dr. Nyabongo finally explained the details of initiation fees, charter fees, dues and so on.

After which, the first initiation functions were set for an early date.

REPORT OF INITIATION On the 29th of August, 12:02 a. m., shortly after midnight on Sunday night, nine candidates were taken across the "burning sands" at Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica. The neophytes were Brothers Hugh Lloyd, a dental surgeon; N. N. Nethersole, solicitor (lawyer); T. E. Sealy, Associate Editor of the Daily Gleaner; Leigh A. M. Lloyd, a teacher at the Government Technical School; and Hugh Miller, Headmaster, Jamaica School of Agriculture. The undergraduate brothers were: Eddie Lee, Jr., Seldon Murchinson, Kenneth Rogers, and Lester P. Wiggins.

Initiation ceremony was carried out by the following brothers: Norman W. Manley, Doctor Glen Logan (physician),

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ALPHA'S CHOICE AT HAMPTON . . . . Charming Miss Lorraine Brandon, junior in the division of Home Economics at Hampton Institute, has been crowned "The Alpha Sweetheart" of Gamma Iota Chapter. Miss Brandon, resident of East Orange, New Jersey, is a member of Gamma Theta Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Brother Hugh Springer, Registrar of the West Indies University College and your "Humble Servant," Dr. Akiki K. Nyabongo.

After close of the ceremony the neophyte brothers were congratulated on the steps they had taken in becoming members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Then the election of officers took place with results as follows: Glendon Logan, President; Hugh Miller, Vice-

president; Leigh A. M. Lloyd, Secretary and Treasurer; Hugh Springer, Sergeantat-arms; and T. E. Sealy, Editor to the Sphinx.

After the election of officers, all brothers went to the residence of Brother Miller, where they sat and enjoyed a typical Alpha banquet, and the hostesses were Mmes. Miller and Springer. The entire celebration was a memorable ocTurn Page

Page 36 Prince Akiki Nyabongo [From Page 35) casion. After impressive singing of t h e Alpha Hymn, the brothers r e t u r n e d to their homes rejoicing.

T h e n e x t day an article c a m e o u t in t h e daily p a p e r a n d w e received several calls from delinquent brothers w h o d e sired to be reinstated. T h e y w e r e r e ferred to B r o t h e r Lloyd, the c h a p t e r secretary. I spent a few days with t h e newly m a d e brothers instructing t h e m in t h e aims and objectives of t h e F r a ternity.

It w a s very interesting to note t h a t some of the b r o t h e r s inquired about t h e possibilities of their attending the 1949 Convention . . . I think that the brothers in the West Indies h a v e e v e r y t h i n g that the brothers in t h e States like a n d should be given every consideration.

I remain, F r a t e r n a l l y yours, A. K. Nyabongo.

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DELTA BETA LAMBDA Hampton, Virginia Greetings: The ranks of Delta Beta Lambda were Increased on t h e evening of May 13th through the induction into the fraternity of five neophytes: George C. Cooper, G. James Gholson, Walter A. Grady, William S. Mann, and Melvin W. Taylor. Brother Cooper, Mann, and Taylor are employed at Hampton Institute as chairman of the Department of Trades Training, senior instructor in the Printing Department, and manager ot the Division of Trades and I n dustries, respectively. Brother Gholson is principal of Phenix High School, and Brother Grady was a member of the Phenix faculty prior to accepting a position during the summer as a teacher of industrial education at Cheyney State Teachers College. These recent initiates have already entered wholeheartedly into the work of Alpha Phi Alpha and will be useful members of the fraternity. After their initiation they were feted by the chapter at the home of Brother W. Barton Beatty, Jr. During the summer the chapter suffered a heavy loss in the departure from

ALPHA ON GRIDIRON AT XAVIER . . . Head Coach Alfred C. Priestley, Xavier University, N e w Orleans, La., is one of t h e most industrious and loyal m e m b e r s of Sigma L a m b d a Chapter. He is assisted at Xavier by B r o t h e r H i r a m Workman, a n d P e t e r W. Clark, assistant coach and director of athletic publicity respectively.

A m o n g Alpha b r o t h e r s on the 1948 Gold R u s h t e a m a r e : B r o t h e r s Winston B u r n s , defensive star in the backfield. In

December, 1948 Hampton Institute of Brother George W. Hunter, the chapter president, a n d Brother J. Anthony, the secietary-treasurer. Brother Hunter accepted a position as chairman of the Chemistry Department at Maryland State College, while Brother Anthony went to Georgia State College to serve as an accountant. These two brothers are largely responsible for the organization and success of both Gamma Iota Chapter and Delta Beta Lambda Chapter.

During the summer, following the a n nouncement that Brother Hunter was leaving Hampton Institute in order to accept another position, the chapter decided to honor him with a testimonial banquet at the home of Brother Beatty. For this affair. Brother Clifford B. Howlette served as master of ceremonies, while Brother Hugh M. Gloster outlined the purpose of the meeting. Brother Roscoe E. Lewis read testimonials to Brother Hunter from other Greek-letter organizations as well as from administrators at Hampton Institute.

Thereafter each member of the chapter stated his particular sentiments upon the departure of Brother Hunter. The highlight of the evening was reached when Brother William H. Robinson read wittily

t h e accompanying picture from left are: E m m e t t Follis, Louis Miller, w h o hails from Memphis, Tenn.; Joseph Cullier, K e r mit White, a n d Ralph Plaisance. B r o t h e r " Priestley is a former All-American center at H o w a r d University, and is regarded as t h e outstanding coach i n this section of the country. X a v i e r won a S. I. A. C. championship in t r a c k in Priestley's first year at t h e helm. X a v i e r is expected to b e come a r e a l pigskin p o w e r u n d e r leadership of Brother

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MU GAMMA XI LAMBDA CHAPTER . . . . B r o t h e r s of Mu and G a m m a Xi L a m b d a as they gathered to observe their respective chapter anniversaries, t h e Thirty-sixth anniversary for this former, a n d t h e second for t h e g r a d u a t e chapter, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota.

B r o t h e r s w h o appear are, from left to right, seated are: W a r r e n Hayes, H e n r y Franklin, Maurice Howell, A r t h u r McWatt, Charles F. Nichols, Raymond W. Cannon, former Gencomposed mock telegrams to Brother Hunter from President Harry S. Truman, Governor Thomas E. Dewey, Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, Albert Einstein, and other world figures. Visitors at this meeting were Brothers Charles L. Williams, Miami, Florida; H. Theodore Tatum, Chicago, Illinois; James E. Dorsey, Houston, Texas; and Edward N. Palmer, Washington, D. C. The withdrawal of Brother Anthony between the close of t h e summer school and t h e opening of the regular academic year kept the chapter from tendering him a testimonial banquet In appreciation for his services to Alpha Phi Alpha In this community.

I n Its first meeting of t h e fall Delta Beta Lambda elected t h e following officers for 1949: Brother Hugh M. Gloster, president; Brother Clifford B. Howlette, vice president; Brother James E. Nix, secretary-treasurer; Brother Jake Cox, assistant secretary-treasurer; Brother Melvln W. Taylor, associate editor t o The Sphinx Magazine; Brother George C. Cooper, chaplain: Brother William S. Mann, sergeant-at-arms; and Brother Nelson Palmer, parliamentarian,

These officers are

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eral President: J o h n M. Patton, William M. Cassius, J a s p e r Gibbs, Jr., and J o h n R. Lawrence, J r . Standing, from left: H a r r y L. Alston, Bradford Benner, William Seabron, Jesse Gardner. Bill Johnson, Coleridge Hendon, A. Albert Scipio, J a m e s T. Wardlow, Louis M. Moore, Thomas Johnson, Lafayette Fields, Robert D. Smith. Stephen Maxwell, S. Vincent Owens, Earl Weber, Whitney M. Young, A. J a m e s Lewis, S. C. Harris. Charles F. Rogers, N. Walter Goins, Jr., and Victor E. Galloway.

which is expected t o carry Delta Beta Lambda to a new heights of achievements.

HUGH M. GLOSTER, Associate Editor to The Sphinx s

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Greetings and Salutations from Sigma I.imbda Chapter: Sigma Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha is busy mapping plans to saturate t h e community of New Orleans. La., with t h e idea t h a t a "voteless people is a hopeless people." In every facet of community endeavor, in education, business, art, industry, labor, athletics and commerceâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the members of Alpha Phi Alpha in New Orleans are giving adequate and eloquent testimony of their ability and skill.

Brother Edgar P. Harney, principal of Lafen School Is one of t h e leading figures in elementary school education in t h e State. He has done extensive graduate and post-graduate work this past summer at Columbia University.

Brother Hiram Workman la assisting

Brother Alfred C, Prleetley with the ath-

letic destinies of Xavier University. Out at Dillard University, Brother Armistead Pierre's Blue Devils have developed Into a formidable gridiron power and this season Dillard annexed the SCAC title with an undefeated lecord in conference competition.

Brother Asa Atkins, one of the chapter's most ardent workers is doing graduate work in the Biological Science at Northwestern University.

Brother Numa J. Rousseve, leading Artist and Fine Arts professor at Xavier is heading the Rusning Committee and very shortly some new brothers are expected to enter the folds of Alphadom via Sigma. Lambda.

Sigma Lambda boasts of several Insurance executives including Brothers Marcus Neustadter Willard Dumas and Charles de Lay. Brother Orlando Moss Is one of t h e executives of the People's Life Insurance Company and a former Singles Champion in Tennis in t h e city.

The brothers have been without the set vices of Brother George Talbert who has

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Brother Dr. Wesley Segre continues to do an auspicious job as the dynamic chairman of the Social Committee and Brother Whitney Haydel our perennial secretary, U also doing a very commendable job as chairman of our exchequer.

Fraternally yours.

PETER W. CLARK As-ociate Editor.

GAMMA XI LAMBDA CHAPTER St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minn.

Greetings to Brothers In Alpha Throughout the World: The two great chapters of the Twin

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Cities in the beautiful "Land of Ten-Thousand Lakes, ' Mu and Gamma Xi Lambda, celebrated their 36th and second anniversaries respectively in April. The Brothers, their wives, and their sweethearts, and many friends gathered in the Grand Ballroom of the luxuriously appointed Coffman Memorial Union on the Campus of the University of Minnesota. Brothers in the local chapters and the lovely ladies they were escorting enjoyed a delicious dinner before the dance. The repast was followed by a program of entertainment and speeches.

Former General President, Brother Raymond W. Cannon, served as our genial toastmaster.

Presently the Brothers of Mu and Gam-

A L P H A SHINES AT KY. STATE COLLEGE Outstanding b r o t h e r s at K e n t u c k y State College. F r a n k fort Top Row—Left to Right: B r o t h e r W. W. Jones, Head of D e p a r t m e n t of Mathematics and Physics: B r o t h e r Arnold W. Wright Assistant Professor, D e p a r t m e n t of Sociology and Economics; E r o t h e r Theodore R. Dailey, Associate Professor and Head of Education D e p a r t m e n t ; B r o t h e r Joseph G. Fletcher Associate Professor of English and Head Basketball Coach; B r o t h e r Robert E. Claybrooks, Jr., Instructor of Spanish and " ^ B o t t o m Row—Left to right—Brother C. Randolph Taylor Assistant Professor of Biology and H e a d Football and Track Coach; Brother H a r r y B. Baker, Assistant Professor and Acting Head of the Music D e p a r t m e n t ; B r o t h e r Cary B. Lewis Jr., Assistant Professor of Business Administration and Education; Brother George Greene, Director of P u b l i c Relations, Missing from the picture are: B r o t h e r Sheley F . L y n e m ,

ma Xi Lambda are planning a Scholarship Program. The Joint Scholarship Committee is composed of the following: Chairman, Jnhn R. Lawrence, William Seabron, and Raymond W. Cannon from Gamma Xi Lambda; and Bradford Benner, Warren Hayes, and Arthur McWatt from Mu. The plans and provisions of the program will be announced later.

The Brothers of the chapter here join with all the brothers in Alpha to express our sincere sympathy to Brother and Mrs. Jasper Gibbs in the less of their only daughter, Margaret.

Brothers John M. Patton, John R. Lawrence, and Raymond W. Cannon attended the annual sersion of the Mlnne-

Business Manager; and Brother R. B. Atwood, P r e s i d e n t of the College.

GAMMA BETA LAMBDA Kentucky State College We h e r e at G a m m a Beta Lamibda chapter, located at Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky., wish to send greetings to our brothers throughout this nation and abroad.

G a m m a Beta L a m b d a at its first meeting held October 21 elected the following officers: Brother Cary B. Lewis, President; Brother C. Randolph Taylor, Vice President; B r o t h e r Arnold W. Wright, Secretary-Treasurer; Brother George Greene, Corresponding Secretary; B r o t h s r W. W. Jones, Chaplain.

F r a t e r n a l l y yours, George Greene,

Associate Editor,

December, 1&48

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TAU CHAPTER, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS . . . M e m b e r s and S p h i n x m e n of Tau, Illinois University, are shown h e r e grouped around the Sigma Chi Foundation trophy.

Each semester this trophy is presented by the I n t e r - F r a t e r n i t y Council for scholastic achievement based on the combined averages of brothers and pledges. sota Masonic Grand Lodge in Winnipeg, Canada in August. They reported having an excellent time. They met a visitor in the Grand Lodge in the peVson of Brother H. A. Day, president of Beta Mu Lambda Chapter, Salisbury, North Carolina and enjoyed fraternizing with him.

Brother John R. Lawrence visited in Philadelphia and New York City in May, having gone to Philadelphia to receive his 33rd degree in Masonry. Brother Lawrence stated t h a t it was a pleasure to meet so many Alpha Brothers at the Masonic Supreme Council.

Brother A. James Lewis, once of Tau Chapter, visited in Cincinnati and served as an official delegate to the Elk's National Convention held August 22-27 in the Ohio City.

Brother Henry Thomas is keeping busy, as usual, doing a swell job as Director of Phyllis Wheatley House in Minneapolis.

Our St. Paul settlement house, Hallie Q. Brown, has secured the services of Brother William R. Hammond, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio. He is supervisor of Men's and

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T a u is the second fraternity to receive this coveted a w a r d w h i c h w a s i n a u g u r a t e d in t h e fall of 1947. Officers of the c h a p t e r are seated from left, on the second row. They are: Brothers William Franklin, Social C h a i r m a n ; Laurence Young, Pledgemaster; Ernest Wilson, Secretary; Richard Overby, vice president; and Donald Haley, t r e a s u r e r .

Boy's activities.

Brother Norman Lyght is engaged in similar pursuits as the Director of Physical Education at one of our city playgrounds.

Brother Charles F. Rogers was released from St. Joseph's Hospital, where he underwent surgery, just in time to return to his teaching duties in the St. Paul Public Schools. Brother Louis M. Moore has moved from Minneapolis to St. Paul. He now lives on Iglehart Avenue across the street from Brother Victor E. Calloway.

Brother Jesse Miller continues with his relentless efforts to crack into the public accountancy field here in Minnesota. We join Brother Miller in hoping he may soon be able to add the coveted letters, C. P. A., after his name.

Brother H. Ransom Goins and family motored to Northern Minnesota and Canada during their recent vacation. Our exponent of sartorial elegance and splendor, Brother Leon Smith, bemoans t h e fact t h a t his work keeps him so busy t h a t he is unable to attend meetings regularly.

Brother Lafayette Fields keeps things

bright and cherry from his recently remodeled and beautified pharmacy on Dale and Rondo. Across the street from Brother Fields is Brother Dr. Claiborne C. Hill.

Brother Hill puts in I0115 hours giving the kind of dental service t h a t all patients clamor for.

Brother Ollie Griffin has finally become 3 benedict. Brother Griffin and his new Missus have bought a home in one of our new housing projects.

Brother L. Albert Scipio, who came here by way of Tuskegee, and who is also our Chapter Historian, recently completed t h e course the School of Architecture at the University of Minnesota. He and his brother at t h e drawing board, Brother Coleridge Hendon, ply their drafting talents for one of our prominent Minneapolis business

firms.

Brother William T. Seabron. James T. Wnrdlaw, Whitney M. Young, and S. Vincent Owens just returned from Richmond, Virginia, where they attended the National Urban League Conference. Brother Young made two high school commencement ad-

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Page 40 dresses In Kentucky and gave lectures to classes at Iowa State University during a Human Relations Conference held at the schools. Brother Young, who Is Chapter Secretary, is also a member of the St. Paul Junior Chamber of Commerce. He is one of few Negroes in t h e country who Is a member of the Chamber of Commerce.

Another "first" goes to Brother Thomas Monson. He is currently employed by t h e Group Health Mutual, a cooperative Insurance agency, as an accountant Brother Monson plans to vacation in October by visiting friends and Alma Mater. Xavler, In New Orleans.

The Alpha Wives and Sweethearts of the Twin Cities entertained their husbands and escorts at a Pow-Wow at lovely^ Como Park in St. Paul. Mrs. John M. Pattern Is president of the club. Another one of the Alpha Wives, spouse of yours truly and daughter of Brother Dean Albert L. Turner of North Carolina College at Durham is a recent addition to the teaching stall of the St. Paul Public School system. This half of our household is preparing to enter the Law School at the University of Minnesota. We are hoping for a timely b u t not premature exit!

On Saturday, September 11th Mu Chapter Initiated three neophytes into Alphadom They are Brother Martin G. Brookins, formerly of Kansas City and recent Kraduate from Minnesota's school of BioChemistry; Brother Stanley L. Harris better known as "Yogi" to members of the famous 332nd Fighter Group. Former Captain Harris is a student in the School of Electrical Engineering at Minnesota.

Brother Earl Web, the third initiate, follows in his father's footstepsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a dentist and an Alphaman. Son Earl, is a pre-denta) student at Minnesota b u t plans to transfer to Howard this fall.

Fraternally, N. WALTER GOINS, JR. Associate Editor.

How To Make Alpha's Program From Page 12 ilic facilities and conveniences, as long as t h e r e is u n e q u a l e m p l o y m e n t opportunities in i n d u s t r y and discrimination in e m p l o y m e n t by the F e d e r a l and S t a t e governments, so long will t h e r e be a need for t h e p r o g r a m of our F r a t e r n i t y .

We are now on the road to m a k e our program m o r e effective. T h e w r i t e r w a s one of the first to advocate a National H e a d q u a r t e r s in Chicago, and a full time Executive Secretary to do t h e business of Alpha P h i Alpha. We n o w h a v e six thousand financial b r o t h e r s compared with an average of about two thousand prior to 1946. It is m y belief t h a t with a National H e a d q u a r t e r s a n d a full t i m e Executive Secretary, our F r a t e r n i t y will soon h a v e ten thousand financial m e m bers.

With this set-up, w i t h this increased income, with this increased interest in t h e F r a t e r n i t y by our brothers, it is my belief t h a t Alpha P h i Alpha can go a long w a y t o w a r d s accomplishing the g r e a t goals which it has in view.

This will not be a duplication of t h e w o r k of the National Association for the A d v a n c e m e n t of Colored People or of the National U r b a n League, b u t rather, it will be Alpha P h i Alpha's u n i q u e contribution to h u m a n i t y and to t h e elimination of second class citizenship a n d t h e securing of fredom in o u r time.

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DELTA KAPPA LAMBDA Florence, South Carolina Brothers of Alphadom: We are proud to announce to all chapters, graduate and undergraduate alike, there has been established in Florence, S. O, a graduate chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Brother Dr. W. H. Gray, Southern Vice President, conducted the charter ceremony. It was by no accident his speech stressed the points known to all Alphamen.

Under his supervision, the nomination of officers for t h e remaining portion of the fraternity's year was held. With the completion by the election and the duties being explained by Brother Rutherford, of Alpha Psi Lambda, the signing of the chapters charter followed.

Having brothers with us from sister chapter we were grateful for the brief and timely remarks given. We did the Alpha hymn and its entirety, all voices blending in perfect harmony ended the official part of the ceremony.

Brother J. T. F. Bailey, Delta Kappa Lambda, knowing the right road was a bit late in arriving. We are urging all brothers t o take a pattern after Delta Kappa Lambda and join the fold.

We wish you and yours a very Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year.

Fraternally yours, G. A. D. DOW. Associate Editor.

RHO LAMBDA CHAPTER Buffalo, New York Greetings Brothers: The members of Rho Lambda Chapter, following a summer vacation from fraternal activities, are anticipating the resumption of their regular meetings in October.

The first portion of this year featured abundant activities which we positively feel will never pass into the realm of obscurity. Most noteworthy among) these were: a Chapter Party held on April 24th, in the home of Brother Dr. and Mrs. Calvin Johnson. Planning the details of this party was the responsibility of the Social Committee, under the chairmanship of Brother Kenneth L. Brown.

For the second consecutive year, the Rho Lambda Players, under the Direction of Erother H. Alfred Lewis captured first prize in the Delta Jabberwock. This year, our theatrical group portrayed Alpha's Alley, fashioned after Allen's Alley of Radio fame.

In all probability, the most outstanding event on the social calendar, was Rho Lambda's Masquerade Bill. The Atmosphere created by guests, resplendent in their colorful costumes was vastly different from the stiffness of affairs requiring top hat, white tie and tails. Following the Ball the members of the Chapter were guests of the Alpha Wives at a Breakfast, held in the beautiful home of Brother Dr. and Mrs. Russell Holland.

We of Rho Lambda feel definitely Indebted to Mrs. Alice B. Hayes, the amiable wife of Brother Dr. Charles Hayes of Niagara Falls, for her untiring efforts as President of Buffalo's Alpha Wives. This group in its second year of organization, has proven to be a great asset to the Chapter.

The remaining three months of 1948 will be busy ones; officers for the coming year will be elected, delegates t o Atlantic City will be selected, and the general policy of the chapter revamped to include some form of community projects for which there exists an urgent need. Not included in the regular order of business, but of great interest to all of us will be a report of Brother Dr. L. L. Burrell, Professor of Romance Languages at t h e University of Buffalo, who spent two months vacation in Europe.

Fraternally yours, RICHARD B. BLUE, SR. Associate Editor.

December, 1948

Alpha's Footprints Here and There From Page 23 used car business selling a r m y surplus jeeps. He cleared $18,000.00 in his first deal and has been in t h e business e v e r since.

McLaurin's sales m a n a g e r is w.hite a n d works with him in his New York office just off Fifth A v e n u e which has a staff of five. His staff of Filipino w o r k e r s in the Pacific boasts 400 workers and a weekly payroll of $22,000.00.

B r o t h e r McLaurin did his college w o r k at Langston University, and Illinois University. His father, p r o m i n e n t Oklahoma educator, is the central figure in an Oklahoma Law case which seeks to h a v e Negroes e n t e r white-dominated colleges at Nowata, and Stillwater. T h e University of O k l a h o m a h a s p e r m i t t e d Mr. M c L a u r i n to study law, b u t h a s sought to satisfy its segregation laws, by separating h i m from other students in t h e class with an improvised petition.

Securing Freedom In Our Times Font Page 14 the r u n all over America.

T h e late Booker T. Washington said t h a t an education that gives an individual or a people the coura.ge to face in times of w a r the shot and shell on t h e b a t t l e field and failed to give h i m t h a t same courage in times of peace to stand up and speak out for his citizenship rights was a failure.

One h u n d r e d years ago this year, in 1848, the Abolitionist m o v e m e n t had reached t h e final phase of a revolution in America over h u m a n slavery. Today America is in the midst cf a revolution over civil rights and the American Negro has it within his grasp to m a k e a great contribution to the United States and the world by using every ounce of his energy within the f r a m e w o r k of t h e Constitution of the United States to become a first class citizen and r e m o v e the disgrace from the escutcheon of our great country so that it can take its place among t h e nations of the world as t h e first among the family of nations.

T h e immortal J a m e s Weldon Johnson sums up the entire history of our life and struggle in America: "Stony t h e road we h a v e trod Bitter t h e chastening rod Felt in the days w h e n hope uruborn h a d died Yet with a steady beat h a v e not our weary feet Come to the place for which our fathers sighedâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; We have come over a w a y that with tears h a v e been watered We have come treading our path through the blood of the slaughtered Out of the gloomy past till now w e stand at last In the w h i t e gleam that our bright ctar has cast."

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40. A L P H A T A U — A k r o n U n i v e r s i t y , A k r o n , O h i o ; P r e s i d e n t , H e r b e r t R. B r a c k e n , 385 Wellington, A k r o n , O h i o ; S e c r e t a r y , S t e r l i n g T u c k e r , 786 Euclid, A k r o n , Ohio.

41. A L P H A U P S I L O N — W a y n e U n i v e r s i t y , D e t r o i t , M i c h i g a n ; P r e s i d e n t , J a m e s R o b e r t s , 72 E. Euclid, D e t r o i t 2, Mich.; S e c r e t a r y , A l b e r t S o m e r v i l l e , 6031 N o r t h f i e l d , D e t r o i t 10.

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42. A L P H A P H I — C l a r k College, A t l a n t a , G e o r g i a ; P r e s i d e n t , J u l i u s C. D a u g h t e r y , C l a r k College, A t l a n t a , G e o r g i a ; S e c r e t a r y , Alfred P o l l a r , C l a r k College, A t l a n t a , G e o r g i a .

43 A L P H A CHI—Fisk U n i v e r s i t y . N a s h v i l l e , T e n n . ; P r e s i d e n t , C h a r l e s J . L e e ; B o x 358, Fisk U n i v e r s i t y , N a s h v i l l e , Term.; S e c r e t a r y , L a w r e n c e N e b l e t t , F i s k U n i v e r s i t y , N a s h v i l l e 8, Tenn.

44. A L P H A PSI—Lincoln U n i v e r s i t y , Jefferson City. Mo.; P r e s i d e n t , Russell G r a n t , Allen Hall, L i n c o l n U n i v e r s i t y , J e f f e r son City, Mo.; S e c r e t a r y , M a u r i c e A. G r a n t , 310 Allen Hall, L i n c o l n U n i v e r s i t y , Jefferson City, M o .

45. B E T A A L P H A — M o r g a n College. B a l t i m o r e , Md.; P r e s i d e n t , C. A. Williams. 2506 D r u i d Hill, B a l t i m o r e . Md.; S e c r e t a r y , P a u l E. W a t e r s . 2532 P e n n s y l v a n i a Ave., B a l t i m o r e 17, Md. 46. B E T A B E T A — U n i v e r s i t y of N e b r a s k a , L i n c o l n , N e b r a s k a ; P r e s i d e n t , C h a s . M. Goolsby, 1029 P a r k St., Lincoln, N e b r . ; S e c r e t a r y , Alfred B . Grice, 427 N o r t h 24th S t r e e t , L i n c o l n , Nebr.

47. B E T A GAMMA—Va. S t a t e College, P e t e r s b u r g , Va.; E d w a r d L. S m i t h , P r e s i d e n t ; V i r g i n i a S t a t e College, P e t e r s b u r g , Va.; S e c r e t a r y , G r e g o r y W. B r o c k m a n , Virginia S t a t e College, E t t r i c k , Va. 48. B E T A D E L T A — S t a t e College, O r a n g e b u r g , S. C ; P r e s i d e n t , F r a n k J . Toland, S t a t e College. O r a n g e b u r g , S. C.j S e c r e t a r y , William D . D a n i e l s , S t a t e College, O r a n g e b u r g , S. C. 49. B E T A E P S I L O N — A . & T. College, G r e e n s b o r o , N . C ; P r e s i d e n t , J o h n S. M c G h e e , A. a n d T. College, B o x 386, G r e e n s b o r o , N . C ; S e c r e t a r y . J a m e s R. L o g a n , A. a n d T. College, Box 386. G r e e n s b o r o , N . C. 50. B E T A ZETA—Samuel H u s t o n College, A u s t i n , T e x a s ; P r e s i d e n t , Ed. H. H o o v e r . 1015 E. 12th St., A u s t i n , T e x a s ; S e c r e t a r y . J. P . J o s h u a . S a m H u s t o n College, A u s t i n , T e x a s .

51. B E T A E T A — S o u t h e r n Illinois U n i v e r s i t y , C a r b o n d a l e , 111.; P r e s i d e n t . L e r o y D u c k s w o r t h , 318 E. Oak, C a r b o n d a l e , 111.; S e c r e t a r y . C h a s . V. A n d e r s o n , 424 E. J a c k s o n . C a r b o n d a l e , 111.

52. B E T A THETA—Bluefield S t a t e College, Bluefield, W e s t Va.; P r e s i d e n t , B. O. C a l h o u n , Bluefield S t a t e College; S e c r e t a r y , T h e o d o r e R a n d o l p h . Bluefield S t a t e College. Bluefield, W e s t Va. 53. B E T A I O T A — W e s t e r n S t a t e College, K a l a m a z o o , M i c h i g a n .

54. B E T A K A P P A — L a n g s t o n U n i v e r s i t y , L a n g s t o n , O k l a h o m a ; P r e s i d e n t , J o h n a t h a n Wallace, L a n g s t o n U n i v e r s i t y , L a n g s ton, O k l a h o m a ; S e c r e t a r y , H e b e r t Carroll, L a n g s t o n U n i v e r sity, L a n g s t o n , O k l a h o m a .

55. B E T A M U — K e n t u c k y S t a t e College. F r a n k f o r t , K y . ; P r e s i d e n t , H a r o l d V. S m i t h . K y . S t a t e College, F r a n k f o r t , K y . ; S e c r e t a r y , Cecil C r u m , K e n t u c k y S t a t e College, F r a n k f o r t , Kentucky.

56. B E T A N U — F l o r i d a A . a n d M. College. T a l l a h a s s e e , F l o r i d a ; P r e s i d e n t , W i l b u r S. G a r y , F l o r i d a A. a n d M. College, T a l l a h a s s e e , F l o r i d a ; S e c r e t a r y , C h a r l e s Z. S m i t h , F l o r i d a A. a n d M. College, T a l l a h a s s e e , F l o r i d a .

57. B E T A X I — L e M o y n e College, M e m p h i s . T e n n . ; C h a r l e s B o d y e , P r e s i d e n t ; 158 Gilbert, M e m p h i s , T e n n . ; S e c r e t a r y , G e o r g e D. Clark, J r . . 813 I o k a . M e m p h i s , T e n n .

58. B E T A O M I C R O N — T e n n . A. & I. S t a t e College, N a s h v i l l e , T e n n . ; P r e s i d e n t , C l a r e n c e K i m b r o u g h , T e n n . A . & I. S t a t e College. N a s h v i l l e , T e n n . ; S e c r e t a r y , G e o r g e B r e a t h e t t , T e n n .

A & I. S t a t e College. N a s h v i l l e , T e n n .

59. B E T A P I — L a n e College, J a c k s o n , T e n n . ; Louis J. F l o w e r s , L a n e College. J a c k s o n , T e n n . ; S e c r e t a r y , P e r c y A . H o u s t o n , L a n e College, J a c k s o n , T e n n .

60. B E T A R H O — S h a w U n i v e r s i t y . R a l e i g h , N . C ; P r e s i d e n t S h a d e Connor, S h a w U n i v e r s i t y , Raleigh, N . C ; S e c r e t a r y , W a l t e r R. Alston. S h a w U n i v e r s i t y , Raleigh, N . C. 61. B E T A S I G M A — S o u t h e r n U n i v e r s i t y , B a t o n Rouge, L o u i s i a n a ; P r e s i d e n t , L u c i u s J. B a r k e r , S o u t h e r n U n i v e r s i t y , B r a n c h P o s t Office, B o x 9506, B a t o n R o u g e , L o u i s i a n a ; S e c r e t a r y , S t e p h e n E. M c P h e r s o n , S o u t h e r n U n i v e r s i t y , B r a n c h Post Office, B o x 9363, B a t o n R o u g e , L o u i s i a n a .

62. B E T A T A U — X a v i e r U n i v e r s i t y , N e w O r l e a n s , La.; P r e s i d e n t .

H a r g r o v e W o o t e n , X a v i e r U n i v e r s i t y , N e w O r l e a n s 18, La.; S e c r e t a r y . A n t h o n y M. R a c h e l , 3415 G e n e r a l T a y l o r , N e w O r l e a n s 13, L o u i s i a n a .

63. GAMMA B E T A — N o r t h Carolina, D u r h a m . N . C ; P r e s i d e n t .

L e r o y K i r k s e y , N o r t h C a r o l i n a College, D u r h a m , N . C ; S e c r e t a r y , H a r o l d E. J o h n s o n . P o s t Office B o x 507, N o r t h C a r o lina College, D u r h a m , N . C. 64. B E T A P H I — D i l l a r d U n i v e r s i t y , N e w O r l e a n s , La.; P r e s i -

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65. B E T A C H I — P h i l a n d e r S m i t h College, L i t t l e Rock, A r k a n s a s ; P r e s i d e n t , W m . H. F o w l e r . 3220 W. 17th. L i t t l e R o c k . A r k . ; S e c r e t a r y , J a m e s Robinson, P h i l a n d e r S m i t h College, L i t tle Rock, A r k a n s a s .

66. B E T A P S I — O x f o r d U n i v e r s i t y , L o n d o n , E n g l a n d .

67. G A M M A A L P H A — T e x a s College. T y l e r , T e x a s , P r e s i d e n t , J a m e s T h o m p s o n , T e x a s College, T y l e r , T e x a s ; S e c r e t a r y , L u t h e r C. S i m o n d , T e x a s College, T y l e r , T e x a s .

68 G A M M A B E T A — N o r t h C a r o l i n a College, D u r h a m , N . C ; P r e s i d e n t , L e R o y K i r k s e y , Post Office B o x 507, N o r t h C a r o lina College, D u r h a m , N o r t h C a r o l i n a ; S e c r e t a r y , H a r o l d E. J o h n s o n , P o s t Office B o x 507, N o r t h C a r o l i n a College, D u r h a m , North Carolina.

69. G A M M A GAMMA—Allen U n i v e r s i t y , C o l u m b i a , S. C , P r e s i d e n t , William J. M u r r a y , A l l e n U n i v e r s i t y , C o l u m b i a , S. C. S e c r e t a r y , F r a n k T. F a i r , 2208 S e n a t e S t r e e t , C o l u m b i a 41, S o u t h Carolina.

70. G A M M A D E L T A — A r k a n s a s A. M. a n d N . College, P i n * Bluff, A r k . ; P r e s i d e n t . Willie C. Guest, A . M., a n d N . College, P i n e Bluff, A r k a n s a s ; S e c r e t a r y , T y r e e W e b s t e r , A r k .

A. M. a n d N . College, P i n e Bluff, A r k .

71. G A M M A E P S I L O N — U n i v e r s i t y of Wisconsin. Madison, Wis.; P r e s i d e n t , H o r a c e Hobson, 1154 W i l l i a m s o n S t r e e t , M a d i s o n .

Wis.; S e c r e t a r y , S t a n l e y P . H e b e r t , 740 L a n g d o n A v e . , Madison, Wis. 72. G A M M A ZETA—Ft. Valley S t a t e College, F o r t Valley, G a . ; P r e s i d e n t , R o b e r t H S i m m o n s , F o r t Valley S t a t e College.

F o r t Valley, Ga.; S e c r e t a r y , W m . H. D e a d w y l e r , F o r t V a l ley S t a t e College, F o r t Valley, G a .

73. G A M M A E T A — U n i v e r s i t y of I n d i a n a ; B l o o m l n g t o n , I n d i a n a , P r e s i d e n t ; W m . B r a d l e y , 605 E. 8th St., R u s h v i l l e , Ind.; S e c r e t a r y , G a r r e t t L. Cope, 418 E. E i g h t h S t r e e t .

Bloomington, Ind. , 74. G A M M A T H E T A — U n i v e r s i t y of D a y t o n , D a y t o n . O h i o ; P r e s i d e n t , G e o r g e R. Hicks, 572 So. B r o a d w a y , D a y t o n 8, Ohio; S e c r e t a r y , J o h n Fields, . J r . , 812 D e n n i s o n A v e n u e , D a y t o n 8, Ohio.

75. G A M M A I O T A — H a m p t o n Institute; Hampton, Virginia; P r e s i d e n t , William B . P r o c t o r , J r . ; S e c r e t a r y . W i l l i a m B .

P r o c t o r , J r . , 466 W i g w a m , H a m p t o n I n s t i t u t e , V i r g i n i a .

76. G A M M A K A P P A — M i l e s C O L L E G E ; B i r m i n g h a m , A l a b a m a .

77. G A M M A M U — L i v i n g s t o n e College; S a l i s b u r y , N . C ; P r e s i d e n t , Alfred E d w a r d s , L i v i n g s t o n e College, S a l i s b u r y , N . C ; S e c r e t a r y , S a m u e l L o v e , L i v i n g s t o n e College, S a l i s b u r y , N . C. 78. G A M M A N U — P e n n . S t a t e College, P e n n s y l v a n i a ; P r e s i d e n t , D o n a l d S. H a r r i s , P . O. B o x 151; S e c r e t a r y , T h o m a s J . Giles, P . O. B o x 151, S t a t e College, P a .

79. G A M M A X I — U n i v e r s i t y of California. Los Angeles, C a l i f o r n i a ; P r e s i d e n t . H e n r y H. Melton, 2002 18th S t r e e t , S a n t a Monica, Calif.; S e c r e t a r y , William L. T h o m p s o n , 2166 W e s t 29th PI., Los Angeles, California.

80. G A M M A O M I C R O N — K n o x v i l l e College; K n o x v i l l e , T e n n e s s e e ; P r e s i d e n t , H e n r y G. M a r s h ; S e c r e t a r y , C h a r l e s D .

Woods, 223 D e a d e r i c k A v e n u e , K n o x v i l l e 16, T e n n e s s e e .

81. G A M M A P I — B e n e d i c t College, C o l u m b i a , S. C. P r e s i d e n t .

A. N . N e a l . B e n e d i c t College. C o l u m b i a , S. C ; S e c r e t a r y , J o h n n y L . C o p e l a n d , B e n e d i c t College, C o l u m b i a , S. C. 82. G A M M A R H O — P u r d u e U n i v e r s i t y . L a f a y e t t e , I n d i a n a .

83. G A M M A S I G M A — D e l a w a r e S t a t e College, Dover, D e l a w a r e ; P r e s i d e n t , J a m e s E. G r a n t , D e l a w a r e S t a t e College; a n d S e c r e t a r y , R e g i n a l d S. T y n e s . 837 W. Division St., D o v e r , Delaware.

84. G A M M A TAU—Michigan S t a t e College, East L a n s i n g , M i c h i gan.

85. G A M M A U P S I L O N — J a c k s o n College, J a c k s o n , Mississippi.

86. G A M M A P H I — T u s k e g e e . A l a b a m a ; P r e s i d e n t , R o b e r t L» O w e n s , III, B a r r a c k s 3, R o o m 2, T u s k e g e e I n s t i t u t e , A l a b a m a ; S e c r e t a r y , R o g e r s H. B e a r d e n , 22 Cassedy Hall, T u s k e g e e Institute, Alabama.

87. G A M M A C H I — K a n s a s S t a t e T e a c h e r s College. P i t t s b u r g , K a n s a s ; P r e s i d e n t , A l v i n I. T h o m a s , 1008 N o . J o p l l n S t r e e t , P i t t s b u r g , K a n s a s ; S e c r e t a r y , A u g u s t u s M. G l e n n , 226 E. E l e v e n t h St., P i t t s b u r g , K a n s a s .

88. G A M M A PSI—St. A u g u s t i n e s College, Raleigh, N . C ; P r e s i d e n t . F u r n e s s J. A r m s t e a d ; S e c r e t a r y , A r t h u r J . F o x , St. A u g u s t i n e ' s College, Raleigh, N . C. 89. D E L T A ALPHA—Claflin U n i v e r s i t y , O r a n g e b u r g , S. C. 90. D E L T A B E T A — B e t h u n e - C o o k m a n College, D a y t o n a B e a c h , Fla.; P r e s i d e n t . J a m e s A. T a y l o r ; S e c r e t a r y , W a l t e r R. B u s h ; B e t h u n e - C o o k m a n College. D a y t o n a B e a c h , F l a .

91. D E L T A G A M M A — A l a b a m a A. & M. College. N o r m a l , A l a b a m a ; S e c r e t a r y , J o s e p h L . Wilson, A l a b a m a A. & M. C o l lege. N o r m a l , A l a b a m a .

92 D E L T A D E L T A — G e o r g i a S t a t e College. A l b a n y , G e o r g i a .

H. A . R y a n , Sponsor, A l b a n y S t a t e College, A l b a n y , G a .

CHAPTER OFFICERS—Graduate Chapters k n 101. A L P H A LAMBDA—Louisville, Ky.; P r e s i d e n t , Stanson B r o a d d u s , B o x 271, H a r r o d s C r e e k , K y . ; S e c r e t a r y , D a l t o n Childress, 518 Y o r k S t r e e t , Louisville, K e n t u c k y . k n 102. B E T A L A M B D A — G r e a t e r K a n s a s City; D a n i e l W. L e w i s .

P r e s i d e n t , 1204 E v e r e t t , K a n s a s City, K a n s a s ; Secretary.

J a m e s A. J e f f e r e s s , 1824 P a s s e o . K a n s a s City 8, M o . k n 103. G A M M A L A M B D A — D e t r o i t , M i c h i g a n ; P r e s i d e n t , D r . R. G. R o b i n s o n . 3751 31st S t r e e t , D e t r o i t , M i c h i g a n ; Secretary, G r o v e r D. L a n g . 517 Alger A v e n u e , D e t r o i t , M i c h i g a n . k n 104 D E L T A L A M B D A — B a l t i m o r e . M a r y l a n d : P r e s i d e n t . W. B e r k l e y B u t l e r , 2033 D r u i d Hill A v e n u e , B a l t i m o r e , M a r y l a n d ; S e c r e t a r y , J o h n W. K i n g , M o r g a n S t a t e College, Baltimore, Maryland. k n 105. E P S I L O N LAMBDA—St. Louis, Mo.; P r e s i d e n t , Virgil M c K n i g h t . 2601 N. W h i t t i e r St., L o u i s 13, Mo.; S e c r e t a r y , J o h n D. B u c k n e r , 4246, W. N . M a r k e t S t r e e t . St. L o u i s 13, M o . k n 106. ZETA L A M B D A — N e w p o r t N e w s , Va.; P r e s i d e n t , H. W. Ridley. 2404 M a r s h a l l Ave., N e w P o r t N e w s , Va.; S e c r e t a r y , C. C J o h n s o n . 1117 T w e n t y - n i n t h S t r e e t , N e w p o r t N e w s , Va. k n 107. T H E T A L A M B D A — D a y t o n , Ohio; P r e s i d e n t , W a l t e r Wiley, 2600 L a k e v i e w , D a y t o n , Ohio; R e c o r d i n g S e c r e t a r y , J a m e s P e r k i n s , 15 Macdill P l a c e , D a y t o n 8, Ohio. k n 108. E T A L A M B D A — A t l a n t a , Ga.; P r e s i d e n t , N e l s o n C. J a c k s o n .

250 A u b u r n A v e . . A t l a n t a 3, Ga.; S e c r e t a r y , G e o r g e L. E d w a r d s , R o o m 602, 250 A u b u r n Ave., A t l a n t a , G a . k n 109. IOTA L A M B D A — I n d i a n a p o l i s . I n d . ; P r e s i d e n t , Spurting Clark, 413 W. 29th St., I n d i a n a p o l i s 8. I n d . ; Secretary.

E v e r e t t E d w a r d s . 4113 Cornelius, I n d i a n a p o l i s 8, I n d . k n 110. K A P P A L A M B D A — G r e e n s b o r o , N . C ; P r e s i d e n t . D r . G e o r g e H. E v a n s , 908 S a l e m St., G r e e n s b o r o , N . C : S e c r e t a r y , R. D. C r o c k e t t . 535 M a c o n St.. G r e e n s b o r o . N . C. k n 111. MU L A M B D A — W a s h i n g t o n . D . C ; P r e s i d e n t , V e r d i e L. Robinson, 2803 13th St.. N . E., W a s h i n g t o n , D . C ; S e c r e t a r y .

C. C. H o u s e , 2824 14th St.. N . E.. W a s h i n g t o n . D . C. k n 112. N U L A M B D A — P e t e r s b u r g . Va.; P r e s i d e n t , Odell H a r r i s , 907 Wilcox St., P e t e r s b u r g , Va.; S e c r e t a r y , J o h n L. L o c k e t t , Va. S t a t e College. P e t e r s b u r g , Va. k n 113. X I LAMBDA—Chicago, 111.; P r e s i d e n t . T h o m a s M. C l a r k e .

417 E. 47th S t r e e t . Chicago, Illinois; S e c r e t a r y , M a j o r P e n rose E. Goodall. 9431 S. F o r e s t A v e n u e , Chicago, Illinois. k n 114. OMICRON L A M B D A — B i r m i n g h a m , Ala.; P r e s i d e n t . N o a h E. Wills. Sr., 1610 D e l t a S t r e e t . So. B i r m i n g h a m 5, A l a -

N o r t h , B i r m i n g h a m 4, A l a b a m a .

K n 115 . P I L A M B D A — L i t t l e Rock, A r k . ; P r e s i d e n t , L e R o y W i l liams, 1516 B i s h o p , L i t t l e Rock, A r k . : S e c r e t a r y , A l b e r t R u t h e r f o r d , 1216 C o m m e r c e , L i t t l e Rock, A r k k n 116. R H O LAMBDA—Buffalo. N . Y.; P r e s i d e n t , D r W B H o l l a n d , 357 William St.. Buffalo 4. N . Y;. S e c r e t a r y , Russell N. S e r v i c e , 125. G l e n w o o d Ave., Buffalo 8. N . Y K n 117 , S I G M A L A M B D A — N e w O r l e a n s , La.; P r e s i d e n t , J o h n M .

Ross, D i l l a r d U n i v e r s i t y , N e w O r l e a n s , La.; S e c r e t a r y , M a r cus N e u s t a d t e r . J r . . 2210 L a f i t t e S t r e e t . N e w O r l e a n s L a .

U L A M B D A — N a s h v i l l e , T e n n e s s e e ; Alfred C. G a l l o w a y , k n 118. PTr A e s i d e n t . 2018 Clifton Road. N a s h v i l l e 8, T e n n e s s e e - F J .

D . M c K i n n e y . S e c r e t a r y , B o x 4, T e n n e s s e e S t a t e College.

Nashville. Tennessee. k n 119. U P S I L O N L A M B D A — J a c k s o n v i l l e . F l o r i d a : P r e s i d e n t P r o f E u g e n e J. B u t l e r . P . O. B o x 786. J a c k s o n v i l l e . F l o r i d a : S e c r e t a r y . R a l p h B . S t e w a r t , J r . , P . O. B o x 786. J a c k s o n v i l l e .

Florida. k n 120. P H I LAMBDA—Raleign, N . C . P r e s i d e n t , H . C. P e r r t n . 725 S. B l o u n t St.. Raleigh. N . C ; S e c r e t a r y , W . C. D a v e n p o r t .

909 E. H a r g e t t St.. Raleigh, N . C. k n 121. CHI L A M B D A — W i l b e r f o r c e .

Ohio: P r e s i d e n t , Wendolyn T e r r e l l . 323 E. C h u r c h St.. X e n i a . Ohio; S e c r e t a r y , C l a r e n c e H. Mills. Sr.. P . O. B o x 129, X e n i a , Ohio. k n 122. P S I L A M B D A — C h a t t a n o o g a . T e n n . ; P r e s i d e n t . R i c h e l i e u W. S t r a n g e . 1027 E. 10th St.. C h a t t a n o o g a . T e n n . ; Secretary.

S a m u e l W. Seals. 642 M a p l e C o u r t , C h a t t a n o o g a , T e n n . kn 123. A L P H A A L P H A L A M B D A — N e w a r k . N . J.; P r e s i d e n t , D e l b e r t H. B a n k s , 14 W i l l o w m e r e A v e n u e . M o n t c l a i r , N . J . ; S e c r e t a r y . A r t h u r C. Williams. 158 Lincoln St., M o n t c l a i r , N . k n 124. A L P H A B E T A L A M B D A — L e x i n g t o n , Ky.; P r e s i d e n t . P .

L. G u t h r i e , 274 E. 4th St.. L e x i n g t o n . Ky.; S e c r e t a r y , S. T. Roach. 505 B. S. A s p e n d a l e . L e x i n g t o n . Ky. k n 125. A L P H A G A M M A L A M B D A — N e w Y o r k City; P r e s i d e n t .

A n d r e w T y l e r , 462 W. 146th S t r e e t , N e w Y o r k City, N . Y. S e c r e t a r y . J o s e p h C. S a u n d e r s , 747 E a s t 168th S t r e e t . B r o n x 56. N e w York. k n 126. A L P H A D E L T A L A M B D A — M e m p h i s . T e n n . ; President, C h a r l e s H. T a r p l e y , 299 L e a t h , M e m p h i s , T e n n . ; S e c r e t a r y .

M a r v i n E. T a r p l e y , 1491 Felix, M e m p h i s . T e n n . k n 127. A L P H A E P S I L O N L A M B D A — J a c k s o n , Miss.: President.

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kn 163 BETA UPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Tennessee- President Herman Stone, Lane College; Secretary, James T Beck' Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee. kn 164. BETA PHI LAMBDA—Savannah, Georgia; President Dr S. M.McDew. Jr.. 719 West Broad Street, Savannah; Georgia; Secretary, Wilson P. Hubert, 919 W. 37th Street Savannah, Georgia. ' kn 165, BETA CHI LAMBDA—Muskogee, Okla.; President Tobv A. Owen, State Hospital, Taft, Okla.; Secretary, Vernon L. Foshee. 569 N. 9th St., Muskogee, Oklahoma. kn 166. BETA PSI LAMBDA—Los Angeles, Calif.; President Dewey D. Davidson, 1162 E. 46th Street, Los Angeles.' Calif; Secretary, Carl King, 2933 So. Budlong Ave., Los Angeles, kn 167. GAMMA ALPHA LAMBDA—Charlottesville, Va.; President Dr. C. J. Waller, 108 Beverly, Staunton. Va.; Secretary Dr' A. W. Pleasant, Jr., M. D., 11 S. Jefferson. Lexington. Va kn 168. GAMMA BETA LAMBDA—Frankfort, Ky„ President, Sheley F. Lynem, Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Ky.; Secretary, Alexis J. Richards, Kentucky State College, Frankfort.

Ky. kn 169. GAMMA GAMMA LAMBDA—Greenville, S. C ; President R. W. Anderson, P. O. Box 441, Greenville. S. C ; Secretary' E. H. Whittenburg, Box 15, Greenville, S. C. kn 170. GAMMA DELTA LAMBDA—Beckley, W. Va.; President S. E. Warren, Box 942, Beckley, W. Va.; Secretary, Martin K. Austin, Box 21. E. Beckley, W. Va. kn 171. GAMMA EPSILON LAMBDA—Hopkinsville. Va.; President.

Dr. P. C. Brooks, 201 S. Va., Hopkinsville, Ky.; Secretary, Thos. A. West. 914 E. 2nd St., Hopkinsville. Ky. kn 172. GAMMA ZETA LAMBDA—Tampa, Fla.; President, Alonso L. Lewis, 1414 N. Boulevard, Tampa, Florida; Secretary.

Richard F. Pride, 2506 E. Lake Avenue, Tampa, Florida. kn 173. GAMMA ETA LAMBDA—Austin, Texas; President. John King, 1107 E. Sixth St., Austin 22, Texas; Secretary, Campbell, Roy B. J., 803 E. 11th St., Austin 22, Texas. kn 174. GAMMA THETA LAMBDA—Wilmington, Delaware; President, John O. Hopkins, 1010 French St., Wilmington, D e l ; Secretary, George Taylor, 926 French St., Wilmington, Del. kn 175. GAMMA IOTA LAMBDA, Brooklyn, New York; President.

William H. Hurst, Jr., 1164 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, N. Y.; Secretary, Herbert T. Miller, 558 Decatur Street, Brooklvn.

N. Y. kn 176. GAMMA KAPPA LAMBDA—Wilmington, N. C ; President, Dr. H. E. Eaton. 1406 Orange St., Wilmington, N. C ; Secretary, B. T. Washington, 306 N. 6th St., Wilmington, N. C kn 177 GAMMA MU LAMBDA—Tallahassee, Florida; President Dr. J. E. Matthews, Florida A. & M. College, Tallahassee Florida; Secretary M. G. Miles, Florida A. & M. College, Tallahassee, Florida. kn 178. GAMMA NU LAMBDA—Lynchburg, Va.; President, E. L. Thornton, 1303 Wise St., Lynchburg, Va.; Secretary, B H Scott, 2200 Popular St., Lynchburg, Va. kn 179. GAMMA XI LAMBDA—St. Paul, Minn., Minneapolis, Minn.; President, John M. Patton, 954 St. Anthony, St. Paul 4.

Minn.; Secretary, Whitney M. Young, 402 First Federal Building, St. Paul 1. Minnesota. k n 180. GAMMA OMICRON LAMBDA—Albany, Georgia; President, Dr. Aaron Brown, Albany State College, Albany, Georgia; Secretary, Henry A. Ryan, Albany State College, Albany.

Georgia. k n 181. GAMMA PI LAMBDA—Galveston, Texas. President, Mack J. Mosely, 3219 Avenue N.; Secretary, Joel C. Harris, 3405 Ave. E., Galveston, Texas. kn 182. GAMMA RHO LAMBDA—Gary, Indiana; President, Aaron Bromley, 2625 Washington; Secretary, W. A. Smith, 2576 Monroe Street. Garv, Indiana. kn 183. GAMMA SIGMA LAMBDA—Macon, Ft. Valley, Ga.; President, Cassander Sellers, 115 Spring Street, Macon, Ga.; Secretary, Charles Hutchings, New Street, Macon, Ga. kn 184. GAMMA TAU LAMBDA—Beaumont, Texas; Secretary, Oliver W. Sprott, 2398 Roberts Street, Beaumont, Texas. kn 185. GAMMA UPSILON LAMBDA—Marshall, Texas; President, James W. White. Sr., Bishop College. Marshall, Texas; Secretary. Kerven W. Carter, Wiley College, Marshall, Texas. kn 186. GAMMA PHI LAMBDA—Berkeley, California; President Dr. William Pittman, 2930 Grove St.. Berkeley, Calif.; Secretary, C. Tolan Draper, 1427 Carleton. Berkeley. Calif. kn 187. GAMMA CHI LAMBDA—San Francisco, California; President. Alvin Nunse, 2085 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California; Secretary, Howard Clay, 2428 Post Street, San Francisco, Calif. kn 188. GAMMA PSI LAMBDA—President, W. Frank Hammond, 79 Congress Street. Ashville. N. C. kn 189. DELTA ALPHA LAMBDA—Cleveland, Ohio; President Josephus Hicks, 4120 Cedar Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio: Secretary, Harold Barnett, 2230 E. 81st Street, Cleveland. Ohio kn 190. DELTA BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER—President, George W Hunter, 540 East Queen Street. Hampton, Virginia; Secretary, Robert J. Anthony, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Virginia. kn 191 DELTA GAMMA LAMBDA—Cincinnati, Ohio; President, John W. Fleming. 1634 Linn Street, Cincinnati, Ohio; Secretary, Spencer E. Turner, 900 Prairie Avenue, Woodland Ohio kn 192 DELTA DELTA LAMBDA—Secretary, Robert L. Smith 410 Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, Fla. kn 193. DELTA EPSILON LAMBDA—Secretary, Billv Jones. 1433-A East Broadway, East St. Louis, 111. kn 194. DELTA LAMBDA—Orangeburg. S. C ; President, Paul R. Webber, State College, Orangeburg, S. O; Secretary, W E. Johnston, Jr.. State A. and M. College, Box 255, Orangeburg S C kn 195 DELTA ETA LAMBDA—Topeka. Kansas kn 196 DELTA THETA LAMBDA—Huntsville. Alabama; Secretary Ralph H. Lee. Alabama A. & M. ^College. Normal. Alabama