The SPHINX | Fall October 1938 | Volume 24 | Number 3 193802403

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ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc

OFFICIAL DIRECTORY General Officers

PRESIDENT—Charles H Wesley, Howard University, Washington, D C

FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT—Charles W. Greene, 304 Griffin St., N. W., Atlanta, Ga.

SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT—Sidney A Jones, Jr., 3456 S State St., Chicago, 111

THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT—Farrow R Allen, 337 West 138th St., New York City, N Y

FOURTH VICE-PRESIDENT—Bert A. McDonald, 319 East 48th St., Los Angeles, Calif.

SECRETARY—Joseph H B Evans, 101 S Street, N W., Washington, D C

TREASURER—Percival R Piper, 18032 Wexford Avenue, Detroit, Michigan

EDITOR OF THE SPHINX—Lewis O Swingler, 390 Yi Beale Street, Memphis, Tenn

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION—Rayford W Logan, 1101 O St., N W., Washington, D C

GENERAL COUNSEL—Theodore M. Berry, 308 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.

LAY MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COUNCIL—Ferdinand L. Rousseve, 4636 Willow Street, New Orleans, La.

Christopher M Roulhac, Jr., 810 East McLemore St., Memphis, Term Walter S Scott, Jr., 69 North 21st St., Columbus, Ohio

JEWELS—Henry A Callis, Howard University, Washington, D C; Nathaniel A Murray, 150 You Street, N W Washington, D C; Vertner W Tandy, 221 West 139th Street, New York City, N Y.; George B Kelly, 1-113th Street, Troy, New York.

*Charles H Chapman — 'Robert H Ogle — *James H Morton — 'Deceased REGIONAL DmECTORS—Southern Jurisdiction; Charles W. Greene, Vice-President; H. Lovell Mosely, 1304 First Court, W., Birmingham, Ala.; M G Ferguson, Citizens Saving & Trust Co., Nashville, Tenn.; James O Ellis, Atkins High School, Winston-Salem, N Carolina; Eastern Jurisdiction: Farrow R Allen, Vice-President; Belford V. Lawson, Jr., 2001 11th St., N. W., Washington, D. C; M. A. Allen, 360 William Street, Buffalo, New York; F Irving Gray, 610 Columbus Avenue, Boston, Mass; Midwestern Jurisdiction: Sidney A Jones, Jr., Vice President; Louis Schuster, 1433 E Long Street Columbus, Ohio, Henry J Richardson, Jr., 57 N Illinois Ave., Indianapolis, Ind.; Sidney R. Williams, 2947 Delmar Blvd., St. Louis, Mo.; Western Juridiction; Bert A. McDonald, Vice-President; F Melvin Payne, 107 N Greenwood St., Tulsa, Okla.; Jas A Chrysler, 2800 Glenam Place, Denver, Colo.; C P Johnson, 2700 Flora Street, Dallas,Texas

CHAIRMAN CHAPTER HOUSING COMMISSION—Belford V. Lawson, Jr., 2001 11th St., N. W., Washington, D. C.

CHAIRMAN. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC OPINION—Howard H Long, 1112 Girard St., N W., Wash., D C CHAIRMAN, COMMITTEE ON STANDARDS—Henry L Dickason, Bluefield State Teachers College, Bluefield, W Va

CHAPTER ROSTER

1 ALPHA—Cornell University, Ithaca, N York; Active thru membership of Jewels

2 BETA—Howard University, Washington, D C.J Pres Edward Plummer, 1917 Thud St., N W.; Sec J Wesley Robinson, 3321 Sherman Ave., N W

3 GAMMA—Virginia Union University, Richmond, Virginia; Pres Richard T Langston; F Sec Frederick C Lewis; R Sec France Brinkley, Virginia Union University

4 DELTA—University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada; INACTIVE

5 EPSILON—University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan; Pres C F Poole; Sec Joseph Jenkins 1103 E Huron Ave

6 ZETA—Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut; Pres Sec Dr R S Fleming, 216 Dwight St

7 ETA—Columbia University, St Lawrance, Brooklyn C C, St Johns University, Brooklyn, New York City; Pres Raymond O Hatcher, 320 Manhattan Ave.: Sec Edward N Byas, 2 West 120th St

8 THETA—University of Chicago, Armour Institute, DePaul University, Lewis Institute Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois; Pres Albert B George, Jr., 3231 Vernon Ave.; Sec William C Peek 5533 Perry Ave

9 IOTA—Syracuse University, Syracuse, New York; INACTIVE

10 KAPPA—Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio; Pres Henry Parks, Jr.; Sec Edwin Williams, 236 E 11th Ave.; C Sec Begagy T Benton, 474 Taylor Ave

11 MU—University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota; Pres John R Lawrence, 556 St Anthony Ave., St Paul, Minn.; Sec John M Patton, 854 St Anthony Ave., St Paul, Minn

12 NU—Lincoln University, Lincoln University, Pennsylvania; Pres Donald F Davis; C Sec LeRoy Patrick; R Sec William Griggs, Lincoln University

13 XI—Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio; Pres A Joseph Allen; Sec Elbert Rogers, Wilberforce University

14 OMICRON—University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Pres William K Leftridge, 235 S Freeland St S S.; Sec Howard W Jordan, 230 Burgess St

15 PI—Western Reserve University, John Carrol University, St Ignatius College, Baldwin-Wallace College, Berea, Ohio Obcrlin College, Oberlin, Oh imason D Fuller, 2223 E 100th St.; Sec Clarence L Sharpe, 4608 Central Ave S E

16 RHO Graduate Group, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pres Dr W P Jerrick, 1843 Christian St.; C Sec Dr O Wilson Winters, 28 Currcn Arcade; F Sec Norristown, Pa.; F Sec Dr Percy I Bowser, 5344 Race St

17 SIGMA—Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., Boston University and Massachu lt» of Technology, Boston, Mass.; Pres Dr F Irving Gray, 610 Columbus Ave.; Sec Frederick J Franklin, 34 Wenonah St., Roxburry, Mass

18 TAU—University of Illinois Champaign, Illinois; Pres Richard M Haskins; Sec Charles R Collins; C Sec Orestes B Johnson, 615 S Wright St

19 UPSILON-—University of Kapsas, Kans State Teachers Co'lepe, Emporia, Kans., Kans State College of Agriculture 62 Applied Science*, Manhattan, Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas; Pres Author McLendon; C Sec Herbert Voorhies: R Sec James Tribue, 1101 Mississippi St

20 PHI—Ohio University Athens, Ohio; Pres John W Gasaway; Sec Walter B Allen, 155 W Washington St

21 CHI—Meharry Medical College, Nashville, Tenn.; Pres J B English Jr.; Sec S M McDew, Jr., 1017—16th Ave

22 PSI—University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Pres Roger F Gordon, 1530 French St.; Sec Ernest Smith, 208 N 53rd St

23 ALPHA ALPHA—University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati College of Pharmacy Miami University, Cincinnati, Ohio; Pres Dr C E Dillard, 514 Clark St.; Sec Dwight L Moody, 2631 Kemprl Lane; F Sec John W Fleming, 636 W 9th St

24 ALPHA BETA—Talladega College, Talladega, Alabama; Pres Prince Wilson; Sec William J Roberson; C Sec Herbert Pegues, Talladega College

25 ALPHA GAMMA—Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island; INACTIVE—Address Joseph G LeCount, 42 Westminister St

26 ALPHA DELTA—University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California; Pres Bert A McDonald, 319 E 48th St.; Sec Rufus S Norman, 708 E 48th St

27 ALPHA EPSILON—University of California, Berkeley, California; Pres Edward E Aubert, 1601 Tyler St.; Sec Theodore Smith, 2928 Grove St.; C Sec Henry L Richardson, 15 57 Seventh St., Oikland, Calif

28 ALPHA ZETA—West Virginia State College, Institute W Virginia; Pres William A Robinson; Sec Richard D Hobson, West Va State College

29 ALPHA ETA—Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts; INACTIVE

30 ALPHA THETA-—University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa; Pres Bernard Gross; Sec W E Hebert, Jr., 815 S Dubuque St

31 ALPHA IOTA-—University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado; Pres James Chrysler, 2800 Glenarm PI.; Sec James T Sims, 2511 Marion St

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ALPHA KAPPA—Springfield College Amherst College, Amherst, Mass., Springfield, Massachusetts; Sec Eric He.idlcy, Springfield College

33 ALPHA MU—Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois; Pres William C Pyant, 1930 Brown Ave.: Sec Colbert S Davis

34 ALPHA NU—Iowa State College, Drake University, Des Moines Iowa, Ames, Iowa; Pres S M Riley, Jr.; Sec Charles P Howard, 515 Mulberry St., Des Moines, Io-

3 5 ALPHA XI—Marquette University, Milawukee, Wisconsin; INACTIVE

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ALPHA OMICRON—Johnson C Smith University, Livingston College, Salisbury, N Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina; Pres Earnest N Mattison; C Sec Eugene A Adams; F Sec James A Bond, Jr., Johnson C Smith University

37 ALPHA PI—Louisville Municipal College, Louisville, Kentucky; Pres Perry A Lively, 3431 W Hale Ave.; Sec Vernon E Miller, 1740 Dumesnile St

390 V2 Beale Avenue Memphis, Tennessee ASSISTANT

LeMoyne College Memphis, Tennessee

WHO'S

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Editorially Speaking PRESS COMMENTS

EDITOR'S NOTES:—Editorial comments, and special mentions in a number of publications this year have served to give Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity widespread publicity of a favorable nature In this edition of the Sphinx are reproduced several articles and excerpts from a syndicated column, "CALVIN DIGEST," for the benefit of the brothers On behalf of the Fraternity, the Sphinx especially expresses thanks to Mr Floyd J Calvin, director of the Calvin Newspaper Service, the Crisis Magazine, the Southern Christian Recorder, and Mr John Stuart Churchill of the Associated Negro Press for the fina manner in which they have publicized Alpha Phi Alpha

IS THE GREEK LETTER ORGANIZATION WORTHWHILE?

By John Stuart Churchill for ANP

GRADUATION is closed now, and the various Greek letter organizations are beginning to start their rush activities The question in many parents' minds is should they let their children become affiliated with one of these organizations I believe that these organizations have a very definite place in the life of the Negro student First, they teach the person how to live with people, and this is far more important than the education he or she may get out of a book. Regardless of the amount of education that a person may have, the main purpose in life is defeated if the individual does not know how to get along with people It would surprise many parents to find out just how serious these college organizations are They are not made up of socially crazed people Surely they have their parties, which are wholesome and adequately chaperoned than to have them frequent places of an unsavory type? Many organizations have stringent rules demanding that their pledges devote a specified number of hours to study each day Others have study tables and supervise the study of their freshmen Directly within the organization there are study groups which stress the cultural viewpoint They also have discussion groups in the pertinent problems of the day and race On the campus of a mixed school, fraternities and sororities have a very definite function There are very few mixed schools which permit the members of our race to participate in all the activities of the school The Negro is forced to maintain his own group. The boy or girl who is not affiliated with a school organization does not have the necessary number of friends, nor the council and assistance of upper-classmen The school organization permits the students to learn how to use parliamentary procedure, and to contract the business of the organization. His training along this line is invaluable Fraternity or sorority life does not end with graduation; many times the graduate has had to leave his home town to find employment, and go into a strange city The insignia of his organization is often the means of forming favorable acquaintances It also helps him to find his way better Your son or daughter is not to get the maximum out of college if you do not see that he becomes a member of some organization

SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN RECORDER

The above named Fraternity is doing a great work for the race, and should have the moral backing of all Educational groups Many state officials will participate in the big fight for rach suffrage Their slogan "A Voteless People Is A Hopeless People." More than 100,000 Negroes

have had sold to them this wonderful idea, and they with their many friends are interested in the campaign launched by the Alpha Phi Alpha. All sororities and fraternities local and national are invited to participate in this great drive for human rights. No one knows the real value of "Democracy" until he can visualize eight million Negroes living in the South, practically all disfranchised We know something tangible will be done, when we note that Dr Charles Wesley of Washington, dean of the Howard Graduate School, is at the head of this great movement, president of the Fraternity He is also assisted by other representatives of the race The editor of the Southern Christian Recorder, and President of the J H Clayborn, Newspaper Syndicate, wish this movement much success, and the Alpha Phi Alpha unbounded success in their laudable undertaking

FROM CALVIN'S DIGEST

NEW EDITORS: We are pleased to note the new trend in the selection of editors of fraternity publications Able newspapermen are now in charge of the Kappa Journal, the Omega Oracle, and the Alpha Sphinx This is a good sign that the trained young men of the group sense the need of real ability in conducting their organs

Editing the Kappa Journal is G James Fleming, who specialized in journalism at the University of Wisconsin; editing the Omega Oracle is Frederick S Weaver, who has served as correspondent of leading"-newspapers, and editing the Alpha Sphinx is Lewis O Swingler, who specialized in journalism at the University of Nebraska, and is also managing editor of the Memphis World

We predict an era of expanson and of more dynamic usefulness to the group for the fraternity organs under the direction of working and trained newspapermen.

ALPHA'S NEW JEWELER: It was pleasant to note in the last issue of The Sphinx, official organ of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity, that by formal vote, a Negro jeweler had been appointed official jeweler of the organization The fortunate recipient of the contract is the L'Overture company of New York, headed by Kenneth Lloyd Bright, a Howard man.

The appointment of Mr Bright's company follows the naming of a Negro as official jeweler of the Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority last year, and it may now be expected that other Negro organizations, when they have work in the jewelry line, such as pins, buttons, banners, and any insignia, will give the work, which is now an appreciable national volume in the Negro group, to Negro business concerns

Alpha Crosses The Sea

BY SECRETARY J. H. B. EVANS

TTHE brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha who have at the several conventions expressed their desire to extend the bond of Alpha Phi Alpha to foreign shores will be gratified to learn that on August 7, 1938, Beta Psi Chapter was established at London, England

Much credit for the organization of this group is due Brothers Hosea K. Nyabonga, (shown left) and Leo Hansberry, who while in school at Oxford met the candidates and selected the first Alpha Phi Alpha group in this area They were assisted in setting up ceremonies by Brother Xuma, and from the report made by these men to Bro General President Charles H Wesley it appears that we have ten brothers in England of whom we can well be proud.

The list of brothers with their addresses and native home and school attended is given in oi-der that brothers may have an opportunity to write them and bring about a closer bond of fellowship between those of us in the States and their brothers on the Continent

The Associate Editor of the Sphinx has already written a letter of greeting which is published in this issue 1938 now marks the year in which Alpha Phi Alpha passed national boundaries and became international in its scope

HERE IS A REAL BROTHER

By Albert Marshall

r\NE of the best examples of philanthropy that I know of is exemplified by the person of Brother Hugh O. Cook, principal of the Lincoln High School in Kansas City, Missouri. He has assisted financially in the education of fifteen children, and is the proud father of two talented sons, one of whom is in the government service

in Washigton, D C, and the other a talented musician

Besides these he has assisted indirectly in the education of scores of other students by helping them to secure jobs, using his influence to get scholarships, and sometimes starting them out by paying their tuition

When I graduated from high school four years ago, I had made no plans for furthering my education, chiefly because I was not able financially. And then one morning Brother Cook (I am proud to now call him that) called me in and told me of the possibilities of my working my way through school He secured a job for me in the library of Lincoln University so that I might earn my room and board, and was influential in gettir.g- a scholarship to take care of my other expenses

Throughout my college career I have noticed that each year several new students would go to college through his assistance. He seems to get a satisfaction out of helping others When I graduated this spring, I came home with the expectation of getting myself a job to earn enough money to later continue my education But when I went to see Brother Cook he had been successful in securing a loan for the continuation of my education Not stopping there, he made a trip to Lincoln University and was influential in getting the promise of a job for me next year. All this he did, not because I was an Alpha man, but because he was interested in the Negro youth When he told me of what he had planned, there was a twinkle in his eye that told me that he was getting a real kick out of playing Santa Claus to me and to many other young' people

Brother Cook was born in Washington, D C, in October, 1873,and was educated in the public schools of that city. He prepared for college at the Boston Latin School, and graduated from Cornell University in 1899 He then served as instructor of mathematics at A & M College, Normal, Alabama, in 1900 He then came to Kansas City as instructor of mathematics in 1901, and since that time has served the Negroes of Kansas City He served as assistant principal under Professors Grisham and Lee from 1905 to 1922, and was elected principal in 1923, which position he still holds.

He is one of the most liked persons in Kansas City, always doing something to win the esteem and respect of his friends He has always wanted to retire at 65, still holding this respect, both of his children and friends

As a brother, he is more than any of us would ordinarily expect, but he is not narrow enough to let that brotherhood interfere with his position All who come in contact with him are overcome by his winning personality and democratic principles When Alpha Psi chapter presented its annual Mothers' Day program in May, they chose him as speaker and he readily accepted He went all the way to Jefferson City, and made a wonderful address at 3:00> P M., in spite of the fact he had another engagement at 8:00 o'clock that night

Alpha Phi Alpha takes its hat off to such a man May he forever serve as a shining example of the type of man Alpha wants. He is in every respect a scholar, a hu-j manitarian, a gentleman, a philanthropist, and a brother

Chapter Housing Program A CHALLENGE TO ALPHA

ALT H OUGH

Alpha Phi

Alpha Fraternity has been in existance for more than thirty years, there are not a half dozen Alpha houses in the entire organization Chicago, Washington, Nashville, Unive rsity of Kansas are the only places where our f r a t e rnity owns a home. Neither our chapters nor the general organization c^-.n take pride in their efforts to secure and maintain homes for Alpha men

There is no question but that in the great midwest jurisdiction cf our Fraternity, there is a definite need for Alpha horns, which, under proper management and planning, could be maintained and made a great asset to chapters and our General Organization The University of Illinois, University of Michigan, Ohio State University University of Iowa, University of Minnesota, Wilberforce, are schools where brothers are very much in need of a place to live and eat

SIDNEY A JONES Mid-Western Vice President

Tau Chapter for example at the University of Illinois, is a chapter with a glorious record. It has sent out brothers to all parts of this country It has had an average of twenty five brothers and Sphinx men through the last ten or fifteen years The house it rented for the past few years was recently sold for commercial purposes, and no other property can be leased The Chapter, at the time of this writing, is facing extinction unless a home is provided. There are no dormitories at the University of Illinois Thif is a sample of what is needed by some chapters from the General Organization

In the cities where there are large graduate chapters, fuch as Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, the problem of securing and maintaining a house belongs to the graduate brothers, and not to the General Organization However, I feel definitely, that the General Organization has a definite responsibility in aiding undergraduate chapters secure a home where there is a definite need for one and where average membership over a period of years and other facts and circumstances show the house could be maintained. The University of Illinois is a good example. It might be said here that the housing movement is a very active and important one, and it would only be in

keeping with the march of progress for our fraternity to get in line

It seems to me that some program of our own is needed by our fraternity at this time We are merely aiding other organizations in doing what we were never supposed to do. At our last Convention we donated $100.00 to the following organizations: The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People; The National Urban League; The New Negro Alliance of Washington; the Southern Tenant Farmers Union; The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History; The John Hope Memoiial Fund, and the International Committee of African Affairs. Similar action is taken at every convention. These are all worthy causes, but they are not causes directly and specifically of our own. All Alpha men should be'and most cf them are, in fact, interested in, and contributors to these causes But that does not give us a program

Our Co-To-High -School -Go-To-College Program was a good one, and accomplished much good in addition to letting the world know that we had a program The General Conventions felt that our program should be changed and so we started our Educational Foundation and Education for Citizenship Campaign Our Education Foundation is attempting to enter the field of the General Education Board and the Rosenwald Fund, by giving Fellowships to Brothers. From $330.00 to $500.00 have been awarded to various B.others for educational work by this foundation. Our Education for Citizenship Program is not popular with the Brothers, to say the least, from all reports to this writer This program is not suited for the entire country It seeks to get Negroes to vote in the South where they cannot vote, and seeks to get them to vote outside the south.where they do not need such urging

Alpha Phi Alpha should get a definite challenging program of its own, of interest to Brothers everywhere, or else go out cf business

What has all this to do with Fraternity Housing? Well, why not a Housing Program for undergaduate chapters? Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) could be given each year to deserving chapters. Yes, I said given, and not loEiied Suppose during the last fifteen years this had been done Think of the splendid group of Fraternity Houses Alpha Phi Alpha could boast of We have had the money We have it now

What are we doing with the money? Many of the Brothers are ask.ng The answer is fully given in the reports of the General Secretary, but we see that there is nothing material that we have to show for our money

A National Housing Commission of ten Brothers, with Brother B. V. Lawson. of Washington, as Chairman, was appointed by our General President at our last Convention It is hoped by this writer that this Commission will be able to map out a Housing Program which will result in Alpha homes where they are needed The Genral Organization will thereby be rendering a definite service to the individual Brothers and chapters, and will also be doing the thing that will strengthen greatly the General Organization.

A nnounces Essay Contest FOR UNDERGRADUATES

TO ALL UNDERGRADUATES:

TPHE New Orleans Convention appropriated one hundred and twenty-five dollars to be used by my office in promoting interest and activity among the undergraduates. It suggested, among other things, a series of articles, written by undergraduates, to be published in the Sphinx

In order to carry out this proposal I am offering, on behalf of the Fraternity, TWO FIRST prizes of FORTY DOLLARS each and TWO SECOND prizes for TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS each for the best essays on the subject "PROBLEMS of an UNDERGRADUATE." There will be one first prize and one second prize for the best essay written by a Brother attending a colored college and a first and a second prize for the best essay written by a Brother attending a white college

RULES OF THE CONTEST

1 Essays should be not more than 2,500 words in length

2 Essays should be either typed double-spaced or written legibly in ink on white paper 8%xll

3. A contestant may submit only one essay.

4. Each contestant must use a nom de plume at the end of the essay He should enclose with the essay an envelope containing on the outside the nom de plume and on a sheet inside his real name, chapter, college, and his mailing address

5. A contestant must be financial with the General Organization and with his local chapter

6 Each contestant agrees, when he submits his essay, to give the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity full and irrevocable rights to the essay, including the right of publication in the Sphinx, whether he wins a prize or not

7. Each contestant agrees to accept as final the decision of the judges

8 No manuscript will be returned

9. Contestants must mail their essays on or before December IB, 1938 The date shown on envelope will be proof of the mailing date

GENERAL OBSERVATIONS

Any phases of the student's life may be discussed The contestant should consult, for example, the list of subjects given on page 73 of the Minutes of the New Orleans Convention

The decision of the judges will be based upon first, the value that others may gain from the presentation of the problems; second, the sincerity, originality, comprehensiveness, and realism of the essay; and third, the literary qualities of the essay

The judges will be (I am asking Brothers Long, Swingler, and Thompson to serve with me)

The winning essays will b» published in the EdUAfioniftl (May) issue of the Sphinx.

DONALD MURRAY SAYS THANKS

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity

Dear Sirs:

[ wish to take this opportunity to thank publicly the members of your Fraternity for the aid which you have tendered me throughout my course at the University of Maryland.

Without the aid which you, the members, have given me it would have been impossible for me to stay at the Law School No one realizes better than I, how easily it would have been for you to have adopted a "hands off" policy in the matter of rendering financial assistance to me And, in like manner, I am most appreciative for the aid which you did render For in helping me financially, you also gave me the moral and inspiring example of disinterested leadership which strengthened me as to my responsibilities

To those members of your Fraternity with whom I have had some personal contact; Mr Thurgood Marshall, Dr Charles Houston, Dr Howard Long, Mr Percival Piper, and yourveryable and inspiring President, Dr Wesley, I owe the further debt always owed to those who furnish inspirational achievement.

Thanking you again may I also wish you greatest success and continued adherence to the high principles for which your acts have always professed devotion.

Sincerely yours, (Signed) Donald G. Murray.

MORE SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLE

I have been gravely concerned during the past two years by the failure of undergradutes to apply for scholarships offered by your Fraternity—Alpha Phi Alpha Although I have chided the Brothers in the Sphinx and in the special and general conventions because of their failure to apply, the response this year has again been disappointing There were SIX eligible applications from the Southern Jurisdiction, THREE from the Eastern, ONE from the Mid-Western and NONE from the Western The Committee on Award of Fellowships and Scholarships has authorized me to reopen applications for scholarships in the Mid-Western and Western Jurisdictions There are available TWO ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIPS in the Western and ONE in the MidWestern must be dated not later than November 10, 1938.

A QUESTIONNAIRE CONCERNING FAILURE OF BROTHERS TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIPS is being sent to each undergradute member of the Fraternity Will you be kind enough to fill out YOURS and hand it to your Chapter Secretary who will mail to me all those that are handed in?

Greetings to all the Brothers and sincere wishes for a successful school year

Fraternally yours, Rayford W Logan Director of Education.

His Brothers' Keeper 14 Years A RECORD OF SERVICE

nOUNDING out his fourteenth year as Southern Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Bro Charles W Greene, of Atlanta, Ga., has the distinction of being the oldest officer from the standpoint of successive terms of office.

"Charley," as he is popularly called by intimates, is a charter member of Eta Lambda, 1937 winner of the McGhee Cup, ,and considered the "Grand Old Man" of this chapter, although advanced years did not win for him this sobriquet

Looking back across the years, Bro Greene recounts significant events in the history of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity in an informal interview at the Sphinx Office

"It is as natural for me at this season to send greetings to my Brother Alphas as for the football coaches to summon material for their prospective football teams or the nimrods who by the feel of the atmosphere realize that the hunting season has arrived "Why?" the editor asked

"Alpha Phi Alpha is a religion to me," asserted Brother Charles W. Greene, First Vice President, left, at the conclusion of an interview, touching upon the high points of his long, fruitful career as a General Officer. Brother Lewis O. Swingler, right, expresses thanks to Vice President Greene following the informal chat in the Sphinx Office.

pha, the realization of

"Well, you see I have been releasing these sincere greetings to the chapters in this jurisdiction since 1924 In December of 1924 at the New York Convention, I was drafted and elected as a General Vice-President of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, to organize and supervise the Southern Area I believe the General President was none other than the old Alpha veteran, Raymond W Cannon

"My jurisdiction then was very extensive from Virginia to California, inclusive of Kentucky to the North. Our chapters during that period were few and scattered even in such states of the recognized South as Georgia Alabama, North Carolina and Southwest into Texas Much work has been done to establish chapters of our dear Fraternity in every state in this jurisdiction There were a number of our colleges that flatly refused to permit undergraduate chapters to function on their campuses; even the students were subject to expulsion if they held membership in a Greek-Letter Fraternity. Many of the students, however, took the risk, sought membership and had their chapters established, but held their meetings secretly and in most instances off the campus I recall that a committee from Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta, Ga., went to Talladega College and set apart Alpha Beta

night, without the knowledge and approval of the college Yes, it was a risk for those Brothers and to the prestige of the Fraternity, but the spirit and love for Alpha Phi Alpha like in the earlier pioneer days around Cornell impelled the best Negro Collegiates to desire the Bond

Certainly the same spirit and love motivated me and many other Brothers too numerous to name to sacrifice our time and even our money to carry the light to others

There were many conferences with presidents and faculty members of colleges before the most of our Southern Colleges would recognize Fraternities and Sororities on their campus Why, in several instances we initiated the presidents of colleges into Alpha Phi Alpha before a chapter was established on his campus After a president of a college enjoyed in reality the high spirit and uplift of Alpha Phi AlChapter in the woods, by chapter establishment on his campus was nearer Now, I am not saying that we hoodwinked the president-brother into the Fraternity to get the college to recognize Alpha Phi Alpha In the first place, the president was the fit material that Alpha Phi Alpha approved, and secondly, we knew that our chapter life and proceedings were on a high plane and wholesome. We, therefore were just careful about the material who was to contribute to the future growth and honor of our Fraternity. Incidentally, we did win a vote through the college President-Brother, which probably did assist me in getting" college recognition for the Fraternity in most of the Southern Colleges

At Fisk University, Atlanta University, Talladega College, Shaw and others, I was handicapped in getting this President-Brother vote, because Alpha Phi Alpha would consider only Negro males of collegiate grade At any rate, we did have Brothers on the faculty of these colleges, who were of the A No 1 class in every collegiate requirement and Alpha grade These Brothers contributed in a large measure to my early effort to obtain recognition for Fraternities and Sororities on the collegiate campus.

-1 am sure that many of the younger Brothers of the undergraduate chapters do not know of the early strug-

gle undergone so that they now can enjoy Campus Chapter life without fear of expulsion or mollestation In fact the colleges now co-operate and encourage GreekLetter campus activity Collegiate co-operation and encouragement of Greek-Letter organizations at this period in our fraternal progress, are both assurity and challenge It is proof that the Fraternities and Sororities have not lost favor of collegiate officialdom in the early stages of Negro collegiate Greek-Letter advancement and it also challenges us, as we grow stronger in intelligence and numbers, to a fuller responsibility in the right thinking and socio-economic status of our group There are yet a few colleges of standard and approved rating where Alpha Phi Alpha's banner does not unfurl to shade the burning sand Even though Alpha Phi Alpha long ago refused to establish its banner where the name would not be openly recognized and respected, we realize that there are other college hills worthy and that the youth of their sacred walls are being denied a privilege made possible by those who serve first and best Yes, the challenge is to the graduate Brother too Sure—he is first responsible. Has he not experienced the campus life? Is he not now experiencing the exactions of the open school life? He, therefore, is best prepared to fulfill the expectations of the Non-Greek Collegiate, be they faculty members or students. We should guard carefully our daily contributions to this changing civilization, lest we, unknowingly, set up a handicap in the future life success of the Negro youth.

I yet advocate the joint undergraduate and graduate meetings because I have witnessed lasting impressions on both graduate and undergraduate, resulting from such meetings The success of such meetings depends solely on the thought provoking plans of the program committee, notwithstanding the fact that there must also be some items light and relaxing Sure, the undergraduate is expecting the graduate to contribute from life's experiences, but that these experiences must be outstanding and befitting to Alpha standard to win sincere appreciation and emulation I really appreciate the un-

dergraduate's position, because they too have something in thought to give us, and they have much to lose if they are led in the wrong direction by either precept or example Somewhat places us in the position of "Our Brother's Keeper," doesn't it, Editor?

Say, Brother Swingler—you no doubt recall that on one occasion of some Brother's writing, I was referred to as "Perpetual Vice-President Greene." Well, I suspected the good Brother had in mind the number of years that I have served the Brothers as a General Officer. I did not interpret "perpetual" in the same way, but I have thought of how that sobriquet might have been humanized through the building I have done for Alpha Phi Alpha these several years There are but few chapters established in the South and Southwest that I did not either personally set apart or delegate authority to other Brothers to do so. I have initiated personally, or served on initiation committees that gave light to some of our most outstanding Brothers, and during these same years I had to do with the approval of all chapters established throughout the realm of the Fraternity I have certainly tried to give liberal and careful thought to the fine progress made by the Fraternity during these years. The nature of my office required that of me, you say Yes, but I have enjoyed giving the service. With apologies to Bro Oscar Brown, "Alpha Phi Alpha is a religion with me." Can't you see what I mean by saying that I interpret "Perpetual Vice-President Greene" differently? Alpha Phi Alpha provided a .loving medium through which, probably, my dreams have come true—that I serve my fellowman, my brother, honestly and unselfishly in such a way that I forget myself for the benefit of others Then as Alpha Phi Alpha is "perpetual" in the hearts of sincere Brothers, so it might be my "perpetuity" as I continue to appeal to the Brothers, through this Service Station of light, love and fraternal bond to continue to go forward in all things to the benefit of mankind, but more specifically now, to matters further advancing the program of Alpha Phi Alpha You have my best wishes in the achievement of your full expectations.

NOTICE FROM GENERAL TREASURER OF REMITTANCE

Owing to a change in banking regulations, all U S Money orders must be made payable to Alpha Phi Alpha, Detroit, Michigan Send all four (includes white sheet) remittance sheets to General Secretary, 101 S Street, N W., Washington, D C Make all other forms of checks or money order or drafts payable to Alpha Phi Alpha and send to General Secretary with remit sheets.

Signed, Percival R. Piper, General Treasurer.

PAYMENT OF GRAND TAX FEES

AH chapter officers are being reminded at this time to make special efforts to keep not only their chapter but every member of their chapter financial by paying their grand tax fees on or before November 15th Fees for members of each chapter should be in the hand of General Secretary Joseph H B Evans, 101 S Street, Washington, D. C, on or before November 15th.

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JOINS BENEDICT RANK

PRO. Arthur D

Shores, pres of Omicron Lambda Chapter , Birmingham, Alabama He is a graduate of Talladega College, LaSalle Law School, and has studied at the University of Kansas Law School

Bro Shores has one of the most varied practices of any lawyer in Birmingham On Aug 4, 1938, he was struck by Dan Cupid's dart On this day his romance with Miss Theodora Warren culminated into marriage

BRO ARTHUR D SHORES

WILSON-MANSFIELD

Bro Hostelle Mansfield to Miss Bernice Wilson June last Both are teachers in the Kansas City, Kan., school system

Bro Frederick Johnson joined the ranks of Benedicts, but The Sphinx, Miami, Fla., scribe failed to note the name of the charming bride Bro Johnson is a member of Beta Beta Lambda Chapter, Miami, Fla.

POLK-COLLINS

PRO Elmer "Al" Collins, Beta Mu Chapter, Kentucky State College, found that it would be cheaper to have one woman than several, so he took unto himself a wife, the Miss Mary Polk, of Versailles, Ky. She is a charming young 1 lady Mrs Collins is teaching in the high school at New Liberty, Ky., and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Bro Collins is N Y A Counselor of Kentucky State College Luck to you, Bro and Mrs "Rip" Collins

COUNSEL BERRY TAKES BRIDE

Bro. Theodore (Ted) Berry, general counsel of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and member of Alpha Alpha Chapter, Cincinnati, Ohio, was married, to Miss Johnie Mae Newton, of Houston, Tex., in June last, at Houston, Tex. Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter, Houston, honored Bro Berry and party with a smoker. His party included Bros Silas Rhodes, Cincinnati, Alpha Alpha Chapter; Lovell Bennett, former member of the Ex- BRO THEODORE BERRY ecutive Council, Tau Lambda Chapter, Nashville, Tenn.; and Ferdinand L. Rousseve, Sigma Lambda Chapter, New Orleans, member of the Executive Council, and art editor of The Sphinx Magazine

E. VICE-PRESIDENT WEDS

Brother Dr. Farrow Allen, well known physician of New York City, and Eastern Vice-President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, was married to the winsome Miss Marian E Price, of Atlanta, Georgia, Fisk graduate, this summer.

With the next convention pointing toward New York City and the World's Fair in 1939, Vice-President Allen will have a host of fraters on hand to help him observe his first Wedding Anniversary o

KING-YOUNG

Brother Robert "Bob" Young to Miss Alice King, both of Baltimore, Maryland Brother Young is a member of Delta Lambda Chapter

DAVIS-MOOREHEAD

Brother Guy R Moorehead, member of Alpha Alpha Lambda Chapter, to the beautiful Miss Hope Davis, both of Newark, N. J.

S. COACHES AND OFFICIALS ASSOCIATION LEADERS

—Courtesy, Scott Newspaper Syndicate

Brothers Walter P Adkins, LeMoyne Collega, and B T Harvey, Morehouse College, shown as they formally opened the 1938 session of the Southern Coaches and Officials Association Coach Harvey, left, is secretary-treasurer of the association, and Coach Adkins serves as president Both were re-elected to succeed themselves

The cameraman caught these two well known Southern Football Conference athletic directors shortly after the association opened its fourteenth annual meeting at the Butler Street Branch of the Y. M. C. A., Atlanta, Ga. Bro. Adkins appears with his famous pipe, which has become somewhat of a tradition in Dixie sports circles

DEADLINE FOR CHRISTMAS NUMBER

Chapter News, feature articles, and pictures must be sent to reach the Sphinx Office, 3901/2 Beale Avenue, not later than November 15, 1938.

By James B. Browning History Editor

AN ALPHA PHI ALPHA READING LIST

AN OUTSTANDING characteristic of undergraduate chapters is the deep admiration shown brothers who achieve in their particular fields. Graduate men can study with profit that feature of the groups of younger men who make up our many chapters Undergraduate men may find a reading list a worthwhile study project which can be substituted for at least some of the childish pranks which probates are expected to do One thing is certain! The study of such a list can do much more toward giving one an understanding and appreciation of Alpha Phi Alpha than dozens of the most amusing probationary activities which may still be in use

Bell, William M., "Next, the Olympics." Opportunity, September, 1938

Browning, James B., "Free Negro in Ante-Bellum North Carolina." The North Carolina Historical Review, January, 1938. "The Open Door Policy in China," Quarterly Journal, July, 1938,

Burch, Charles E., "The Moral Element in Defoe's Fiction," The London Quarterly Review, April, 1937

Callis, Henry A., "Diet in Chronic Nephritis," Medical Record, February, 1935

Caerdozo, Warwich, was given an Alpha Phi Alpha Fellowship and he wrote an essay on "Sickle Anemea" in The Journal of the American Medical Society

Daniel, Walter G., "Negro Educational Organizations and Publications," Journal of Negro Education, October, 1937

Dean, Williams, "Current Trends and Events of National Importance," The Journal on Negro Education, January and April 1938, has the distinction of having a summary of his doctoral dissertation mimeographed for class use at Harvard University

Franklin, John H., "The Negro Trade Unionist," a doctoral dissertation published by the Columbia University Press

Frazier, E Franklin, "Negro Harlem, An Ecological Study," American Journal of Sociology

Holmes, D. O. W., "Future Possibilities of Graduate Work in Negro Universities," the Journal of Negro Education, January, 1938

Jones, Frank R„ and Poindexter, H. A., "Wuchereria

DR. WESLEY, THE HISTORIAN

/""ENERAL President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, has been compiling material through tthe summer months for the revised edition of the Fraternity History While no announcement has been made regarding date of release from the press, the Fraternity History will be ready for general circulation among Alpha men, in all probability, by next month

President Wesley was caught by the cameraman in his study as he wrote new chapters on history-making events of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity since the publication of the last edition in 1934

In the Diamond Jubilee edition of The Crisis Magazine (July, 1938) Dr Wesley contributed an article on the topic, "Organized Labor's Divided Front."

(Filaria) Bancrofte, Infections in Man With Unusual History," case report, Journal of Laboratory and Clinical Medicine, May, 1934.

Jones, Frank R and Price, Kline "The Incident of Gonorrhea Among' Negroes," The Journal of Negro Education, July, 1937.

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TRIBUTE TO THADDUS STEVENS

By Thomas H R Clarke

Brother H R Clarke, contributor of this article, is a member of Mu Lambda Chapter, Washington, D C He is a native Washingtonian, ond graduate of Howard University Brother Clarke takes up some very interesting phases relative to the Fourteenth Amendment which has been a subject of many discussions this year, the Diamond Jubilee of Negro Freedom

TT'here are two episodes in connection with the enactment of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution which are not found in any of the alleged histories of the United States, and which should beof genuine interest and instruction to the people, and especially to colored people

Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania was chairman of the "House Committae on Reconstruction", when a series of resolutions were adopted by the committee and which Mr Stevens presented to the House of Representatives for consideraiton.

Thaddus Stevens was one of the most uncompromising and resolute friends of the colored people both before and after the Civil War, our country has ever produced

He was the undisputed leader of Congressional Reconstruction in the House, and was the inflexible and dominating personality responsible for the impeachment proceedings brought against Andrew Johnson for "High Crimes and Misdemeanors."

This series of Resolutions presented to the House by Mr Stevens, were afterward consolidated in the five sections of the Fourteenth Amendment as finally adopted by Congress and ratified by the States.

Thaddeus Stevens for a long time had become disgusted with the weak, guibbling and uncertain actions of many Northern men in the House. And very often in the course of debate on Reconstruction measures he had turned the vials of his wrath upon them, showing the contempt in which he held their vacillating characters

And when at the session in which he introduced the resolution, he did so in the following language: "Mr. Chairman, I propose to introduce a series of Resolutions t the House this morning, which will widen the horizon of liberty in this country and I dare any contemptible sneak on the floor of the House to oppose them."

In time the Fourteenth Amendment reached the Senate, where it was referred to the "Senate Committee on Reconstruction, of which Roscoe Conkling was a member, and its most illustrious worker

Senator Conkling was at the time at the very peak of his extraordinary powers as a lawyer, orator and debater in an era of great debates.

While this great chapter of liberty was being thrashed out in committee, the leading colored men of the country became apprehensive at certain phraseology in the Resolution, which to them appeared too weak and ambiguous.

Frederick Douglass and John M Langston, the two ablest colored men of that period, sought an interview with Mr Conkling with the purpose of presenting their views on the unacceptability of the measure as it was proposed for the consideration of the Senate

The interview was arranged and at the appointed hour, Mr Douglass, Mr Larg'ston and Mr J C Napier, still living at the advanced age of ninety-three years, appeared at Mr. Conkling's home and met the man of whom one writer said: "He passed through a period of graft and corruption with immense power without even

BOOK REVIEW

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Jones, John L., articles in the Journal of the American Chemieal Society in 1937 and 1938.

Knox, Ellis O., "The Negro As a Subject of University Research in 1938," The Journal of Negro Education, April, 1938 "Human Emancipation and Literary Bondage," Journal of Negro Education, An:il, 1938

Lawson, Belford V. Jr., with a one hundred dollar contribution from Alpha Phi Alpha he prepared a brief in the celebrated Sanitary Grocery Case, which is a socio-economic study of Negro life as well as a statement of legal principles

Lecesne, Archie T., "An Anology," The Law Student, May, 1938

Long, H H and Dearbim, Walter, Harvard growth study; monograph for the Society for Research in Child Development, Volume III, No 1 Serial No 11, Washington, D C, Race and Environment (Book Review) Journal of Negro Education." "Federal Support of the Public Schools of Washington and Negro Participation," The Journal of Negro Education. "Our Above Average Children," National Educational Outlook Among Negroes

Parker, Charles H., "Sub-Tropical Cactus Growing Near the Capital," The Washington Post July, 1935

Porter, James, "The Negro Artist and Racial Bias," Art Front, June-July, 1937

Taylor, A A., "Reconstruction Historians," The Journal of Negro History, January, 1938

Thompson, Charles H., "Neglected Phase of Vocational," Journal of Negro Education, 6:261-2, January, 1938; a critical summary of the President's Advisory Education Committee, The American Teacher, March, 1938 "Equalization of White and Negro Teachers' Salaries in Virginia," Journal of Negro Education, 6113-117, April, 1938. "Report of the President's Advisory Committee on Education," Journal of Negro Education, 6:109-113, April, 1938.

Wilderson, Dorxey A Public Education for Negroes in the South, October 1, 1937, Pp. 220. Private Education for Negroes, November, 1937, Pp 138 "Caste in Education," The New York Teacher, March and April, 1938

Wesley, Charles H., A Revision of the History of Alpha Phi Alpha covering the years 1934-37 "Abolition of Negro Apprenticeship in the West Indies," The Journal of Negro History, April, 1938. "The Place of the Social Sciences in a Modern University," The Quarterly Journal of Higher Education

getting his fingers touched by it."

Mr Napier, who was then a very young man, did not speak. Mr Langston spoke first, presenting his views in a very clear and convincing manner.

Mr Douglass followed, walking up and down the room, where for one solid hour he held the attention of Roscoe Conkling by the power of his great eloquence and uncontrovertible logic

At the conclusion of his remarks, Mr Conkling said: "Douglass, you are absolutely right and I will see that the wording of the Amendment is changed."

Thus the powerful personality of Frederick Douglass made its indelible impress upon the Fourteenth Amendment to the Federal Constitution

N. Y. GROOMS FOR CONCLAVE

Alpha Gamma Lambda and Eta Chapters hold first joint meeting of year—Brother Rayford Logan speaks on the program of the Educational Foundation of Alpha Phi Alpha

On Monday, September 19, 1938, nearly 100 Brothers of Alpha Gamma Lambda and Eta Chapters turned out, despite stormy weather, to a joint meeting and smoker in New York City Enthusiasm was very high, and the Brothers manifested a tremendous interest in the program for the 1938-1939 year—which includes extensive plans for acting as host to the 1939 General Convention of Alpha Phi Alpha There were many visiting Brothers who brought greetings from various sections of the country In turn, Alpha Gamma Lambda and Eta extend greetings and best wishes to Brothers throughout the country.

The address of the evening was given by Brother Rayford Logan, outlining in detail the expanded program of the Educational Foundation He made special reference to the emphasis being placed on aid to undergraduate Brothers, who in the past have failed to take advantage of the scholarships available to them Also, considerable discussion was given to the fellowship awards for graduate students and to the grants-in-aid of publication of doctoral dissertations and other unpublished monographs, etc. produced by Alpha men. An extended discussion period followed Dr Logan's splendid presentation was sufficient evidence to show the genuine interest on the part of the Brothers present

The COIN of

Friendship is Loyalty

'THE outward symbol of your fraternity life and achievements is your system of insignia You are rightfully proud of it and want it protected This protection is possible only through contract control of manufacture and distribution of your insignia You have made such a contract with your official jeweler which guarantees you uniform insignia of approved specifications and at reasonable prices

Only by giving your cooperation as an individual, and by the cooperation of your chapter, will you and your fraternity derive the greatest benefits from this contract These benefits will be more effectual if solicitation at your chapter house by representatives of unauthorized jewelers is discouraged. Protect your name and insignia—purchase only from your official jeweler

Jeweler to Alpha Phi Alpha

L. 6. BALFOUR COMPANY

- ALPHA PHI ALPHA - 1938

The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity greets THE CRISIS and the friends of Negro Freedom and pledges continued support in the struggle for a Second Emancipation

•OUR RECORD SHOWS-

1. Advancement of Negro

Education by:

Undergraduate Scholarship awards

Graduate and Professional Fellowship awards

Go-to-High School Go-lo-College campaigns 1919-1938

Initiation of the University of Maryland case

Payment of all tuition costs and purchase of all books of the successful applicant at the University of Maryland

Investigations of discrimination and

efforts to correct the same in Midwestern universities, notably in Ohio. Indiana and Illinois

Creation of the Foundation Publishers, an agency for book publication

Aid to the Coordinating Committee in its work on the Harrison-Black-Fletcher Educational Bill

11. Biennial Awards to:

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

The National Urban League

Association for the Study of Negro Life and History

Joint Committee on National Recovery

National Negro Congress

Southern Tenant Farmer's Union

International Committee on African Affairs

111. Civil Rights and Liberties.

Education for Citizenship campaigns "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People."

Work of the Fraternity's Committee on Public Opinion, especially towards the passage of the Anti-Lynching Bill

**ATE*NITY rUAf

DR.O. "WILSON FRA T FUN WINTER S EDITOR

My Argosy—City to City

£lood evening, Mr and Mrs Alpha Phi Alpha, let's go to press. Flash!

Permit me to paraphrase Langston Hughes' famous poem entitled "I Have Seen Rivers!" I say to you, this year: "I have seen cities, big cities, little cities, neglected cities, well kept cities, shabby cities, and some very pretty cities Altho I am of country origin, I like cities and in sheer vacational delight I spent the summer going from city to city.

This broadcast is coming to you under the auspices of Fraternity Fun and sponsored by the Gift of Gab Company

Flash! Chicago. The National Dental Association was on parade in Chicago in August. Bro. Reginald E. Beamon presided Same old Reggie, same old smoothie; suave and affable as ever Section 5, Article I of the Dental Association's constitution declares that "the Secretary-Treasurer of this association shall be a bonded officer However, at the Chicago Smoker it was Beamon, the President, who was bonded. Yeah, bottled in bond. If you get what I mean

Bro Millard R Dean of Washington got a ticket for a traffic violation, but his deep points baffled the Chicago police and brought the judge down from his bench. He was summoned for parking beside a fireplug But when Bro Dean went into the traffic court his defense was an epic

"Your onery," said Dean, "I didn't see that fireplug I insist I couldn't see it When I parked my car there, that plug was hiding behind a Great Dane."

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Bro Russell A Dixon, the dignified Howard dental Dean, had the distinction of sampling the first helping of the dainty morsels served at the Dental Association smoker. Some of the hors d'ouvres was accidentally spilled in his lap

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Flash! Hampton, Va., National Medical Association in review Bro Donald Maddox of Rho was speaking on the question of the increase in medical quacks and the frequency of medical chiseling He orated thusly: "Gentlemen, these creatures are lower than the bottom of the sea. They are stealing the bread from the mouths of defenseless babes They ought to be taken to a desert, chained to a tree, and kicked by a jackass, and I should be glad to be the one to do it." When the applause subsided, Bro Maddox was in the Dixie Hospital getting unprotested massages three times a day

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Motored over to Buck Roe Beach just in time to horn in on a Sunday School picnic from one of the Virginia hinterlands Spent quite some time looking over the motley crowd of bathing suited picnickers. Some of the suits of more or less inferior quality and ancient vintage were receiving their baptismal dampening with resultant close delineation of the figures of their occupants After much

reviewing I concluded that Shakespeare was right when he said: "There's a divinity that shapes our ends."

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Bro C Waymond Reeves, of Atlanta, was listed for a symposium on "Sulfamilamide." but his old derelict and "Mene, Mene, Tekel, Upharsin" cronies kept him so busy he almost missed the rest of the convention activities.

Flash! Lincoln University, Pa National Tennis Association Championships!

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A certain brother from one of the Southern States patronized the campus barber and got a hair cut When he was charged seventy-five cents for the services he hit the ceiling The learned sophomore barber said: "Tis true you are classed among that group of humanity approaching complete denudity of hirsute adornment, so I based my fee as follows: five cents for the hair cut, and seventy cents for finding the hair to cut."

Bro Yorke Garrett of Durham, N C, after watching the tennis matches, said it seemed tragic that so many of the players, the "ham and eggers," come to the tournament year after year just to get licked. "Why," he said, "they tell me there is a decreed time and place for every one to die, but if they would only tell me the place decreed for me I would live forever, because I wouldn't go there!"

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Then there was Bro. So and So of New York with his new bride on their honeymoon. "How's the madame?" I asked him "Oh, she's a swell wife," he said "I'd like to have a couple more like her.''

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Flash! Atlantic City, N J., Dance and Cabaret Party at the Cameo Casino given by Alpha Theta Lambda Chapter. Brothers H. H. Cain, Ferd Newton, Dick Lokett, N. C Spencer, Fred Murray and others Bro Jerrick and I motored down and had a "tarn gute tyme." Saw Bro Wm A Dart, president of the Board of Trade, and lots of the brothers and their wives, or a reasonable facsimile of the same

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Attended the Club Harlem Grille and enjoyed a super de luxe show Most persistent in our memory was a skit called the "Beachcombers." Brother Jerrick was dancing with a charming miss, who asked if he had any progeny I yelled, "No, he doesn't seem to be heir minded." Bro Everette Thompson of Psi said he may be heir (air) minded, but in the light of past history he doesn't seem to be heir (air) conditioned.

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Hearing a Swing version of Old Man Mose made us wish for Bro B T Harvey to enjoy the festivities

The Board Walk Smarties made a parody of A-Tisket. A-Tasket, by singing A-Tiskard, A-Taskard, I've lost my yellow, etc., etc

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WfELL, I hope that most of us can manage to find ourselves after what I term a very lazy summer The intense heat made nothing out of me but a loafer How ever, I saw quite a few of the old timers as the hot days rolled around. So after all let's talk about some of those whose name was heard above the crowd

I haven't as yet heard of any good "Brothers" whose head so far has been knotted up due to the various primaries throughout the country Quite a few figured in several of their local organizations very prominently Here's hoping that all of you were lined up on the "right side."

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Very recently during the Southern Coaches and Officials Conference held in Atlanta it very much reminded me of an Alpha Committee Meeting at a Convention session, with Bro Jack Adkins presiding and Bro B T Harvey as Secretary Quite a bit was accomplished at this session.

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Well! Well! They got the old "Fox" at last Why, I refer to the Brother as the Old "Fox" is because he has been in the business so long until most of us had given up hope for him, and such a Valentino, too. I speak of none other than Brother Hon. Henry J. Richardson of Indianapolis, Indiana, who during the month of September crossed the brink into the field of marriage Much success to you, Brother Richardson, and that cuts our rank of bachelors down a bit Then to Mrs. Richardson, if yu can put up with it, I guess we all can. Much luck to you, my dear

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I almost forgot, our city was paid a short visit by my friend and Brother with his charming bride, and I was indeed glad to hear his usual flowery voice, but somehow I believe the bride, formerly of Texas, had roped him down some I speak of our General Counselor, Brother Attorney Theodore M Berry of Cincinatti, Ohio He, too, has lessened the rank of this dear Ole Clan to which I am still clinging—Bachelorhood Somebody better do something, and do it quick I am really getting on in years.

Am trying1 my best to outline "by the way" plans that I can stop on my trip to the Convention in New York next summer. I am quite sure that I will need all the help that I can muster up Think I'll start a campaign to raise a fund "Helping Worthy Brothers to Conventions." All I need is a little encouragement and the ball will start rolling o

A few of the things I have noted in glancing at the newspapers this summer were some of the outstanding activities among Brothers the country over. Notably of these events was the proposed Negro Progress Exposition of 75 years to be held in Detroit in 1940 Such Brothers as Bro Bishop John A Gregg, Bro T D Patterson of Tuskeegee, Bro General President Chas H Wesley and Brothers Archibald J Carey, Milton S J Wright, Thurgood Marshall, Eugene Kinckle Jones, Theodore Berry, Lewis Swingler, Jos H B Evans and George Singleton These Brothers are working with the committee to complete the plans Much success to your venture o

Among other meetings held during the summer was the National Pan-Hellenic Council, convening in Pittsburgh about the middle of August, with Brother William C Pyant elected Chairman for the next interim I know from old you will guide the destiny of the Pan-Hellenic Council to loftier heights o———

Our First Vice-President, Bro Charles Greene of Atlanta, Ga., just dropped in the office Mighty glad to see him, as he hasn't been this way for some time His company is always a pleasant one to be in o

At the Big Ten Track and Field Meet held in Columbus, Ohio, a number of Brothers were outstanding in their respective positions. I speak of Brother Dave Albritton as heading a group of Brothers acquitting themselves creditably as Alpha Phi Alpha fraters

Well, Olga is weighing heavily on my mind, so I will have to bring this to a close You know I somewhat, unintentionally, neglect Olga I haven't seen her all this summer, but here goes, hoping that by the time this is off the press we will be together. How about it, Olga? I'll beseeinya. . . .

Significant Alpha News

AT PHILANDER SMITH

the h i story partmen t

DRO. Robert L. Clark, graduate of Illinois University, who is teaching this year a t Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Ark He heads deo f this institution, of which Bro Dr M LaFayette Harris serves as president. Bro Clark was oneof the many visitors to The Sphinx office this past summer. His connection with Philander Smith will do much to strengthen the newly organized chapter, Beta Chi He holds membership at BRO ROBERT L CLARK present in Tau Chapter, Illinois University, where he also received his Master's degree in Political Science this summer

AT SOUTHERN U.

DRO Robert Douglass Bullock, a native of Greensboro, N' C, and member of Beta Epsilon Chapter, has accepted a position as veterinarian at Southern University,"Scotlandville, La

Bro Bullock took his .pre - veterinary work at A. & I. College and Ohio State University. In 1934 he registered in the Colleg* of Veterinary Medicine at the State College of Washington, where he received both -his Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Science and Doctor of ROBERT D BULLOCK Veterinary Medicine, in June, 1938

While a student at W S C he was elected to the vice-presidency of the Cosmopolitan Club, was a member of the Intra-Mural Boxing Team and also of the Junior American Veterinary Medicine Association.

During the past summer, he was employed by Prairie View'State College, as assistant veterinarian under the supervision of Bro E B Evans

RECEIVES DOCTORATE

p\R Joseph A Pierce, Prof, of Mathematic s at Wiley College, was granted the Doctor of Philosophy Degree by the University of Michigan on June 18th While his work embraced all phases of mathematics, Bro Pierce specialized in maih2matical statistics. The subject of his dissertation was "A Study of a Universe of Infinite Populations With Application to Moment - Function Adjustments fo r Grouped Data."

In the course of his study at the Univer-

DR. JOSEPH A. PIERCE sity of Michigan, Bro Pierce received several unusual and distinctive honors He was graduated assistant in the Department of Mathematics and was elected to full membership in Sigma Xi, national honorary scientific society

Along with other publications, Dr Pierce is co-author of "Introductory College Mathematics," a freshman college textbook which has been adopted for use by several colleges

Bro Pierce received the A.B degree from Atlanta University in 1925 and the M.S degree from the University of Michigan in 1930

MUSIC CAREER

DRO Willia m Beasley, Jr., Beta Pi Chapter, and 1938 graduate of Lane College who shows a promising career as a musician Bro Beasley, during his college days at Lane, was a member of the Lane College Choral Society and the Glee Club with which he made tours recently in the North and East He is studying this year at Howard University.

STUDIES AT OHIO STATE NEW APPOINTEES AT KY. STATE

DRO. Alfred Farrell

former sec and editor"to Sphinx Magazine of Upsi1 on Larn bda Chapter, Jacksonville, Florida Bro Farrell will be remembered as the author of "The Spirit of True Fraternity," which appeared in a recent edition of the Sphinx He is instructor' in English at Edwards College, from which institution he is now:.on leave of absence to do- graduate work at Ohio State University Bro Farrell ,k ;:a graduate of

Lincoln University, Pennsylvania,

XI'S PRESIDENT

r>R(|,yJames F Dunn, af Ihinior inthe College*6f Liberal Arts, Wilberforce U is the president of Xi Chapter After representing Xi at the National Convention at New Orleans, he returned with new eagerness and . enthusiasm. It was?-because of his untiring efforts and ability to preside that Xi fiame through the past!school year with flying colors Bro Dunn is Assistant Procjtor of O'Neill Hall, member of the Wilberforce Players, projectionist at the BRO. JAMES F. DUNN

University Theatre, and member of the University Glee Club He was recently appointed to the "Big Brothers" Association, a student organization on the campus for the purpose of assisting male students, particularly Freshmen, in the solution of campus problems Bro Dunn -hails from Dayton, Ohio, which proudly claims him as Her son

Bro Al "Rip" Collins, shown left, has recently been appointed director of N Y A project for Kentucky State College Bro Collins received his Bachelor's degree from Kentucky State College this year and received his appointment in July Bro Collins has been very successful in this type of work He is a member of Beta Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Bro Jason, shown at right, has been appointed instructor in English and French at Kentucky State College. He was born in Puerto Rico and received his high school training there. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Lincoln University, Pa., in 1929 It was there at Nu Chapter that he saw the light of Alpha Phi Alpha He received his Master's degree at Columbia University in 1933 He was professor of French at West Kentucky Industrial College before coming to Kentucky State Much success in your upward climb, Bro Jason

LEADER IN TEXAS

PRESIDENT of Alpha Sigma Chapter, and one of Dallas, Texas' leading Race men He is also pres of the Texas Negro Chamber of Commerce which he helped to found; Executive Secretary of the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce with the distinction of being the only salaried, full time Secretary of a Negro Chamber of Commerce in America; and Executive Secretary of the Progressive Voters League. Bro Smith, at the re- BRO A MACEO SMITH cent session of the National Negro Business League, at Houston, Texas, spoke on the topic, "Looking Ahead for Local Organizations." He was elected regional vicepresident of the League

Alph a Zet a Lambd a Chapte r

VOICE OF THE SPHINX

ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA

Bluefield, West Virginia

Greetings Brothers:—

After a very pleasant summer, Alpha Zeta Lambda Chapter sincerely wishes that all chapters are busy with their fall activities Shown on the opposite page, the following members of Alpha Zeta Lambda Chapter are carrying on for the glory and honor of Alpha Phi Alpha in the mountains of West Virginia:

Top Row, left to right—Brother Harold P. Cooper, instructor in Excelsior High School. (Note to former Nu Chapter members—Brother Cooper was married this summer Remember how he used to feel about such matter as marriage?)

Brother Edward W Browne, charter member of Alpha Zeta Lambda Chapter, and its perpetual secretary, teacher and recently elected vice commander-at-large of the American Legion, Department of West Virginia Brother Browne hasn't missed a meeting since the chapter was organized

Brother Early T. McGhee, graduate of Bluefield State Teachers College, and at present in the insurance business.

Brother Henry Lake Dickason and Bluefield State Teachers College are almost synomous. He is a fine leader and well liked by all patrons and students of the college Brother Dickason *is president of Bluefield, former presi dent of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, and at present Chairman of its Committee on Standards -

Brother W. C Spencer is Principal of Genoa Junior High School,'in Bluefield

Brother H Smith Jones has recently been appointed Principal of Aracoma High School, Logan, West Virginia.

Brother D F Dunlap is Professor of Chemistry at Bluefield State and serves as chapter chef in Bluefield.

Second Row, Let to Right:—

Brother Thomas S Branch, instructor in Gary High School, and very active in other community affairs

Brother Dr J E Martin spends his spare time helping shape the Big Blues of Bluefield State

Brother Clarence E Shelton, active in the promotion of social activities and a member of West Virginia Liquor Control

Brother John H Franklin, (Sphinx Background) President, active in boy scout movement, McDowell County Civic League and Principal of Mayberry School

Brother Lenard McClanahan, teacher and Principal of the Kimball School

Brother Dr P R Higginbothan, besides being physician for Bluefield State, is very active in the civic league and Negro Welfare

Brother Dr D T Murray, member of McDowell County Dental Clinic, and recently appointed member of the West Virginia Negro State Board of Education Congratulations, Brother Murray.

Third row, left to right:—

Brother Dr C A Rogers is a specialist in his field He has charge of Providence Hospital and he is very active in Negro Welfare

Brother Willie V. Chappelle is a graduate of Bluefield State and is now a business man at Bluefield

Brother Dr J C Kingslow, President of Mercer County Civic League, and proprietor of Kingslow Drug Company. He is very interested in the welfare of his community in general

Brother Robert R Carroll is business manager of Bluefield State Teachers College, having succeeded the late Brother Miller

Brother John T. Flippen is an Ail-American fullback. He was valedictorian of the class of '37and has done work on his Masters and is now a teacher at Mullen High School

Brother Sherman S Collins is instructor in Elkham High School

Brother James A Shelton is active in boy scout movement, President of the McDowell County Civic League, and Principal of Ialgar School

BETA THETA NEWS NOTES

Bluefield State Teachers College

Greetings, Brothers of Alphadom:

We hope the new school year finds each of you well and hearty We are looking to this school year for great things

Beta Theta will miss the influence and superior scholastic ability of the following Brothers: LeRoy Allen, Robert Gunn, James Pettigrew, Philip Reed, Joseph Perry, Robert Moose, Clarence Robinson, Marshall Harris, Willie Burton and Lawrence Watkins. We who are here are indeed sorry to see you go, but at the same time we know that you have a worthwhile contribution to make to the future, and therefore please accept our congratulations

To you, who have made untiring efforts to make Beta

Theta what it is today, we who are to carry on this school year have a pledge to make, quote: "We heartily pledge to uphold those ideals and standards set by Beta Theta that are for the advancement of the said Chapter and Alpha Phi Alpha in general."

Fraternally yours, Taft Johnson, President

ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA Dallas, Texas

Greetings, Brothers, from Alpha Sigma Lambda and the Great Southwest:

Since last we were heard from two Brothers have reentered the fold Brother Rev Chas Warren, who came to us from Beta Zeta, and who was formerly affiliated with Eta Lambda at Gammon Theological Seminary. Brother Warren is now pastor of the Warren Chapel M E Church of Dallas, Texas

Our Education for Citizenship Campaign was held during' the week of May 15 through May 23. On the opening date the entire Chapter worshipped with Brother Rev Chas Warren and heard a splendid sermon The subject of the discourse was: "The Three Inevitables"— 1 A man must live 2 He must make a creed 3 He must die The Brothers, visitors and all members of the church expressed their enjoyment of the sermon Although the mass meetings which had been planned could not be held, the purpose of our campaign was carried over to a lai-ge number of students

Prior to entering our Citizenship Campaign, Dr E E Ward crossed the "burning sands."

Brother Dr Ward is the "Bronze Mayor" of Dallas and is active in civic affairs of Dallas We are glad, indeed, to have Brother Ward as a Brother

Well, Heigh Ho! It's off to work we go. At least some of us are returning to work Others of us have worked continuously through the summer months Nevertheless, all of us BRO. DR. E. E. WARD are returning with a greater determination to help Alpha on to greater heights

Speaking of vacations, Neophyte Brother Dr Ward perhaps enjoyed his most While in California and other points west, he was made an honorary detective, with all the pomp and ceremony attending such a position. If called upon to perform any duties in connection with this office, he certainly has the weight to carry them through Brother James Edmonds spent an enjoyable vacation in Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri As most of you know, Brother Edmonds is football coach at B T Washington High School. He states definitely a top-notch team will

be turned out at Washington this year Brother E C Dillard and his better half had a swell time in St Louis, Mo Mrs Dillard (nee Marion Hill) is Secretary of the Maria Morgan Branch, Y W C A Brother Samuel W Hudson will have his better half with him at all times now—but definitely Mrs. Hudson (nee Ella Lois Johnson) was been teaching in Alabama and during the summer months at Houston Junior College By the way, both Brother Dillard and Brother Hudson celebrated their first wedding anniversaries this year Both couples seem to be enjoying a perfect union

Brother A Maceo Smith, besides his duties as Secretary to the Dallas Negro Chamber of Commerce, the Progressive Voters' League, and President of Alpha Sigma Lambda Chapter, is one of the owners and business manager of Dallas' oldest Negro newspaper, The Dallas Express.. During the recent meeting of the National Negro Business League, he was elected Third Vice- President Brother Smith is one who has worked continuously during the summer months—and has he a capacity for work Brother W H Pace, Vice-President of the local Chapter, is advertising manager and city editor for the same newspaper. Brother M. B. S. Slaughter is now in a new field He is supervisor of Gregg Park, one of the city playgrounds Brother Robert Fields has not allowed summer vacation to quench his thirst for the acquisition of funds For the summer months he has been a special agent for the Universal Life Insurance Co Brother Roger Mason is still active in politics and has a splendid position as legal advisor and attorney for the Excelsior Life Insurance Co At the present time, Brother R A Lay is in the process of accepting applications of students in his newly founded School of Mortuary Science, of which he is President

We are very proud to mention Brother B B Lipscomb, formerly of the State University of Iowa, who is making a position in the business world of Dallas He is the efficient proprietor of a splendid radio and electrical shop, catering to all classes. He stands out as General Secretary of the Negro Merchants' Association More power to Brother Lipscomb Brother Hugh A Key and wife have returned from an extended vacation in Chicago, Detroit and other Mid-Western cities, also attending the National Dental Convention Brother Secretary C P Johnson is the circulation manager of The Dallas Express and has worked earnestly during the summer months.

Although not in the fold, we are glad to know of Brother Thos. Tolbert's new position as managing editor of the Dallas branch of The Houston Informer. Yours truly is still active as supervisor of a city playground

The Brothers who remained in the fold at Dallas have been honored by visits of Brothers from all parts of the United States

Alpha Sigma Lambda is proud of her position in the Southwest. We welcome you Brothers, one and all. When in the Southwest come to Dallas You are always welcome.

After being pledged at Alpha Sigma Lambda, Brother D N Howell was made at Alpha Iota Denver, Col., where he was Boys' Work Secretary of the Glenarm Branch, Y M C A Brother Howell has returned to Dallas as Boys' Work Secretary of the Moorland Branch. We are happy to have Brother Howell with us again.

Fraternally,

Richard "Chris" Williams, Editor to Sphinx.

BETA PSI CHAPTER

London, England

Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:

It gives us great pleasure to send this greeting from the other side of the Atlantic.

This is our first letter to convey our fraternal greetings to you all, dear Brothers. We are the youngest chapter; we still are in the crawling stage but soon we shall be on our feet

Already Alpha Phi Alpha has entered the precints of Oxfords, Cambridge, and London, and has even invaded the Temples (Law Schools)

We have already in our midst men from East Africa, West Africa, South Africa and North Africa, men from the West Indies and South American Continent They are essentially men of Alpha type On August 7th, the brothers crossed the "burning sand" and held their flaming torches high

The Brothers who guided the Neophytes through the jobs of their induction ceremony were Brother Leo Hansberry, Brother Dr Xuma, and the Brother A K NayaTjonga whom the General Convention gave the duty of inaugurating the Chapter We were sorry that Brother Paul Robeson and Brother Max Yergan were unable to be present with us

We are sorry that the Neophytes could not get proper instruction in theAlpha Song, for Brother Hansberry sings a little, Brother Xuma hasn't practised for a long while, and Brother Nyabonga doesn't sing at all; so you may guess how we all missed Brother Robeson

In this "Silver Isle" the Alpha spirit has sprung up,and who can say how rich a harvest will be garnered?

The Neophytes are Brothers Dr C B Clarke, Prince C Kessie, H W Springer, Dr Nanka-Bruce, M Koinage, W. R. Pakeman, N. Nsubuga, F. S. Furbert, and N. A. Fadipe, Dr M Gregory

Brothers, we wish you all success, good health, and happiness

Fraternally yours, Wm. J. Pokeman, Associate Editor.

BETA ETA

Southern Illinois Normal University Carbondale, 111.

Brothers in Alphadom:

Beta Eta held its first meeting Sept. 17 and organized for the ensuing school year Brother Vincent Freeman, a senior, was elected President Brother W Harold Walker was elected Vice-President Brother Gaffney Taylor was re-elected Secretary-Treasurer Our Chaplain is Brother Richard Thorpe, while Brother John Q Clark fills the post of Sergeant-of-Arms Brother Lawrence Wilson is now the associate editor to "The Sphinx."

Brothers J C Penn and J Q Clark have resumed their teaching duties at Attucks High School Brother Delmar Algee is a substitute instructor in the Attucks Grade School Brothers Fred Woods and Gaffney Taylor are instructing in the Colp, 111.,High School Brother Harold Walker is teaching at Marion, 111.,while Brother Morrison Eng'land is instructor in the Metropolis, 111.,High School Incidentally, Brother Engk.nd has recently announced hismarriage to a member of the Attucks faculty.

Brother W. Edward Woods has resumed his teaching at the Mound City, 111., High School Brother Richard Thorpe is teaching at Ullin, 111 Brother John Nelson is teaching in Edwardsville, 111

BETA ETA CHAPTER, S. I. S.

Eta Chapter, Southern Illinois Stite Normal Univ

They are, reading from left to riijht, frcnt row: Bros W Harold Walker, Vincent Freeman, John Q Clark, Gaffney Taylor, and Lawrence Wilson

Back row: Bros J C Penn, Delmar Algee, Roger Woods, and W Edward Woods Absent from the picture are Bros. Fred Woods, John Nelson, Henry Ratcliffe, and Richard Thorpe

Brother Walker is planning to organize the "Sphinx Club" in the near future There are several eligible pledges who are anxious to be initiated at our fall initiation, which, we have decided, will be Oct 28,during the homecoming celebration

Brother Henry Ratcliffe, after spending part of his vacation in Chicago, is teaching in Little Rock, Ark.

Brother Vincent Freeman has been elected President of the Dunbar Literary and Social Society This society is an active organization on the campus and sponsors several major social affairs during the year Brother Lawrence Wilson is Treasurer of the same organization. Yours in the bond, Vincent Freeman, Associate Editor

ALPHA ETA LAMBDA CHAPTER

Houston and Prairie View, Texas

Brothers in Alpha:—

Alpha Eta Lambda Chapter again greets you from the Southwest We failed to greet you in the last issue of the Sphinx but not because we were not doing things

For the second consecutive year we have not only put over our scheduled diversified program, but assumed a few more obligations which we met as good Alpha men

The first big job was the Citizenship Campaign, our first real program in seven years Orchids to Brother R O'Hara Lanier and his committee for a program that went over bigbecause it wasa great program

Friday the thirteenth may be unlucky for some but to Alpha Eta Lambda it was just the thirteenth day of May, and the date for the biggest Spring Dance in the history of the Chapter For amid the golden glow of four spot lights set off by the beautiful gold and black decoration and palms together with the seven flickering jewels in a huge AOA designed pin, some 700 guests, coming from a

radius of 250 miles, danced joyfully to the music of Milton Larkin in the beautiful $75,000 Auditorium-Gymnasium at Prah-ie View College

And the floor show, with petite Miss Janet Lawton from Atlanta, Georgie in the major role, was just enough to send Texas home singing the praise of Alpha Orchids this time to yours truly, Brother T P Dooley and the other Prairie View Brothers

The summer was not so lively as the Spring The University of Michigan summer school took Brothers Jim Law, John Codwell and George Reeves; Bother Walter Booker and Sam Taylor to the University of Chicago; Brother R F Perry to University of Iowa The Medical Convention and Dental Convention took many more All have been heard from and promise to return with the usual fire

The next get-to-gether was the Smoker for Brother Ted Berry of Alpha Alpha Chapter at the home of Brother A E Jones Brother Berry came to take the hand of Miss Johnnie Mae Newton, a real Alpha sister of Houston, Texas This called for a real Smoker at Brother Jones' beautiful home, Alpha Eta Lambda's official abode for such occasions. Just ask Brother Silas Rhodes of Alpha Alpha, Brother Wilson Berry of Alpha Alpha, Brother Lovell Bennett of Tau Lambda, and Brother Ferdinand Rousseve of Sigma Lambda (all members of the bridal party) about the barbacued chicken a la Texas style with all the trimmings Orchids this time to Brother John Davis, Allen Norton and John Martin for such a ready affair.

We doff our hats, but sadly, to Brother Dr O'Hara Lanier who leaves us to accept a position in Washington, D C with the National Youth Administration Brother T P Dooley leaves this year to enter the University of Iowa to complete work for the Ph D in Biology Yours truly leaves to complete work for the Ph. D. in Economics at New York University.

The Brothers showed their appreciation with a DooleyJackson surprise party on the tennis court at Prairie View A nice evening reported Orchids to Brother George Morton and his committee

The National Negro Business League brought Lewis O Swingler, Editor of the Sphinx, to our midst Also Brother Virgil Chandler of Beta Kappa and Weldon K. Groves of Upsilon Chapter.

Brother R D Bullock from Washington University was at Prairie View College during the summer assisting Brother E B Evans in the practice of Veterinary Medicine Brother Bullock takes up duties at Southern University this fall, seat of Beta Sigma Chapter

Returning are Brothers Sam Taylor, Walter Booker, George "Soo" Reeves, and added to the faculty is Brother Henry W Murph, Pi Chapter, Oberlin, Ohio

Alpha Eta Lambda will be with you in the next issue Fraternally, Fred A Jackson, Secretary.

BETA EPSILON LAMBDA

Wewoka, Oklahoma

Beta Epsilon Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha, assembled on the country estate of Brother Corley at six o'clock on the morning of May 14, 1938, for the purpose of picnicking with their wives

The occasion was a gala one and the setting was glorious! The local brothers of Alphadom treked down the hillside with food-laden baskets and many games of amuse-

ment which was to be shared with the wives of Beta Epsilon Lambda brothers

The brothers played a game of soft ball and the ladies watched in admiration as they went about their games of fiddlestix, Chinese checkers and contract bridge The ladies know when a Softball game has ended, as they heard longing cries for food from their famished husbands (who, incidentally were aching about the exercises of the game)

A stove of brick and tin, collected about the picnic site, was improvised Frying pans were furnished by the genial host and hungry gentlemen watched anxiously as their ladies fair fried chicken and spread their food on the ground beside a rippling brook Ham sandwiches, deviled eggs, fruits, nuts, pickles, and drinks of the appropriate kind were added to the menu to make the picture complete The blessings of the Master were asked'before the gentlemen and ladies alike, cast aside their "grace of the table" and paid homage to their empty stomachs.

Brother Wiley took pictures of the group around the "spread."

The singing of the Alpha hymn closed the picnic—and what a grand finale to a perfectly gala occasion!

The entire group made a visit to the Civilian Conservation Corps, located at Wetumka They concluded that this particular camp is one of the most attractive and best kept units that had been seen

Have you ever enjoyed yourself more than these brothers of AOA? If you have, tell them about it

Lillard G Ashley, Reporter o

ALPHA SIGMA CHAPTER Wiley College

Time marches on! And so does Alpha Sigma, although graduation in June took its share. We are sorry to have such good Brothers as Warren "M H M 0 C" (Most Handsome man on Campus), Wesley Marshall, Leo "Clark Gable" McGee, Edward "Gippy" Gibson, Robert McBay and Walter Simpson, leave us but we wish them every success in life (over on the other side)

Alpha Sigma, is looking forward to the best year in the history of the chapter, being represented in every extra-curricula activity on the campus Many things are expected, with the excellent array of talent in the Sphnix Club, and they have served well being very anxious to join the folds of dear A 0 A

In May, Alpha Sigma, held its third initiation of the school year The neophytes who crossed the "Burning sands" were, Woodie Dickerson, Joseph Alexander, and Joel Harris After the rites were over the newly initiated brothers were entertained with food cooked in the good 'ole Dixie style.

With Brothers Newell Robinson and Jesse Wideman in the position of assistant coaches, Alpha Sigmen, will be well represented on the gridiron

Brothers Curtiss Spratt and Lewis Hurt with Little brother Eugene Edmonds are all varsity men, who are expected to be the sparkplugs of the team

In the Y M C A., Alpha men again come to the front Brother Harland Osborne is the president

Likewise, in the fields of Music, Dramatics and in such student organizations, as the cross section club, International Relations Club and Publicity Department, you will find Alpha Sigma represented with many members.

We are more than glad to welcome back to the campus, Brother Joseph A. Pierce who received his Ph. D.degree in

BETA XI CHAPTER, LEMOYNE COLLEGE

BETA XI CHAPTER LeMoyne College

Greetings Brothers:

At last the time has presented itself for the brothers of Alpha to visit each other by print Down here at Beta Xi, we are suffering from the effects of a great revolution, which has come about by graduation, matriculation at other posts, et-cetera Last year, we were honorably blessed with fourteen loyal and group conscious brothers This year finds us with only four Brother Roulhac, a '38 graduate is now doing graduate work at Springfield College, Springfield, Mass., however I received a letter from him several days ago from the Windy city where he trained with the Negro All Stars for the season's classic with the Chicago Bears, professionals team Brother Spearman who was also lost by graduation is now in New York working Brother Barber, I understand, is now employed in the city school system Bros Lyle and Lewis are making very definite plans to do under-graduate work

Mathematics from the University of Michigan

The officers and members of Alpha Sigma for the following year are:

Wilbur "ex M G M O C," B'yrd President

Curtis Spratt Vice-President

Howard Mason Secretary

at Southern and Howard Universities respectively Bro. Chas Smith, now the father of a fine son, of course is executing fatherly duties. Bro. James Perry made his departure, Sept 29th for Tenn State College in Nashville Well brothers, I guess that just about concludes the whereabouts of the absent brothers

However, we are thankful to have our president, brother Bolton back after a summers vacation in New York and Chicago As for the rest of us, brothers Harvey Williams, Jesthars Green and Henri Twigg, we haven't been a single place all the summer Hustling insurance cccupied the time of brother Green and myself As for brother Williams, well he decided he'd take it easy for a change. Yet we're back at our regular posts with new visions and an excellent spirit to do bigger and better things Meanwhile, we're wishing Alpha men every where a more fruitful and successful year So until next time, good luck and best wishes.

Fraternally, Henri Twigg

Lewis Hurt, Jr Correspondent Secretary and Editor to Sphinx

Proncelle C Anderson Treasurer

Herman Clay Director of Sphinx Hoping you a successful year.

Yours Fraternally, Lewis R Hurt, Jr

On May 23, 1938, six men were welcomed from across the burning sands into Alphadom at Xi. The six fortunate Neophyte Brothers to see the light were: Bro William Porter, who hails from New Jersey Besides being an outstanding' scholar, Bro Porter is a member of the Wilberforce Singers Bro Lutrell Long comes from Florida and is the tenor soloist for the Wilberforce Singers Bro James Morris of Nashville, Tenn., besides being a scholar, is the first trumpet player in the famous Wilberforce Collegians Orchestra He is known for his ability to hit the high C's. Bro. John Sommerville comes from Cleveland, Ohio. He was a fine scholar and was graduated in June. Bro. William Leace, coming to us from Huntington, W. Va., has maintained almost an "A" average for the two years he has been on our campus He is assistant lab instructor in the Biology Department Bro Sheats, also from Cleveland, is a fine fellow, possessing a likeable personality He operates the University Book Store

XI CHAPTER, WILBERFORCE UNIVERSITY

BETA SIGMA CHAPTER

Southern University, Scotlandville, La.

The program of Beta Sigma Chapter culminated in a grand manner this year

On May 1, we were the proud hosts of the Educational Director, Bro. Rayford W. Logan. Bro. Logan's address enabled us to stand in the light of the student body at Southern University

After having carried out our annual Education for Citizenship Week, we immediately set forward to make our annual dance a very unique affair Fellow Brothers, we regret that we did not have the pkasure of greeting you there, but we really had a lovely time. In conjunction with this event we had the great pleasure of leading five aspirants across the "burning sands" into "Dear Alphadom."

Leary's Swing Band of the city of New Orleans added to the loveliness of the occasion, as we danced to those mystifying strains neath an Egyptian Moon

Beta Sigma takes pride in the Neophytes, who were: Aaron Davis, Harold Tassin, Edward Alston, Wynnon Vaughn and Heluius Thompson

Through graduation, we regret to lose Bros George

A Davis, Bro Othneil Thompson, William T Yates and Edgar T. Thornton.

We are proud that these Brothers have vowed to ascend the ladder to success, thereby holding up the name of Alpha Phi Alpha as a light of power Bro Heluius Thompson is new principal of one of the outstanding schools in Avovalles Parish Bro Othneil Thompson, an assistant in one of the high schools of that same parish. Bro. George Davis is to do graduate work in Hartford, Conn. Bro. William T. Yates is to enter the Medical School of Howard University in Washington, D. C, and Bro Edgar T Thornton is to enter the graduate School of Theology at Oberlin College

Incidentally, Bros Yates and Thorton finished with cum laude

The following are officers and present members of Beta Sigma: Bro. Geo. A. Armstrong, President; Bro. Archie S Lang, Vice-President; Bro Harold Tassin, Secretary; Bro James Peters, Bro Wynnon Vaughn, Bro Aaron Davis, Bro Edward Alston, Bro James Marshall and Brother Moses Potter.

—Written by Temporary Correspondent

P. S.—Our chapter roster is now Geo. A. Armstrong, President, and Harold Tassin, Secretary

SPHINX CLUB, WEST VIRGINIA STATE

ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER, WEST VIRGINIA STATE

Seated, left to ri?ht: Bros Sills, Coote, Minor, Harris, Cary, Robinson, president; Redd, Hobson, secretary; Preston, Hill, R Bondurant, R White Standing, left to right: Bros A Bondurant, Toney, McCarthy, Witcher, Forteau, Waring, Taylor, Sawyer, J. White, Baker, Reed, Batson, Jackson, Edwards Nine Brothers are absent

XI CHAPTER Wilberforce University

Greetings, Brothers in Alpha:

Xi Chapter is looking forward to another eventful and successful school year Although we lost many of our outstanding Brothers due to graduation, with the assistance coming from the Neophyte Brothers, the remaining Brothers will be able to carry out the well planned program for the year

Here is a skeleton of what we plan to accomplish this school year: In October we will entertain the Freshmen at a smoker in Arnett Hall In November we will have cur annual Neophyte breakfast Just before the Christmas holidays we will sponsor our Christmas project In January a joint banquet will be held with Chi Lambda.

February will find Brother Henry Garcia at the console in the rendition of our annual musical recital Garcia will be assisted by Brothers Byron and Long In March we will sponsor an open forum April will find us entertaining the Sphinxmen at a smoker in Arnett Hall. Of course, our National Educational Program will receive a good deal of attention and development also May, with all its beauty and splendor, will help up uniquely and beautifully entertain our guest at the annual Alpha ball in Beacom Gymnasium We will usher May out with a banquet for our Neophyte Brothers Wishing success to all Chapters of Alpha in whatever tasks they undertake during the ensuing year, I am, Yours in bond,

Lloyd A Parker, Associate Editor to The Sphinx

ALPHA TAU CHAPTER, AKRON, OHIO

Reading left to right: Back Row—Charles Nunn, Dr. Charles R. Lewis, Dr. Emmett Hogan; President Norman Chestnut, John Erwin, Rev.G. G. Morgan, Herbert R. Bracken. Front row—Attorney Emmer M. Lancaster, John Sneed, secretary; Amos Stiggers, Daniel Thomas, Henry C. Sparks, associate editor to Sphinx Brothers absent: Attorney Fleming, Dr John W Dunbar, Dr John B Walker, Raymond R Brown, Dr George H Dunbar, Rufus L Thompson, David Sellars, Chas Jackson, Haywood Stevens, Robert E BlacK, Roger Johnson

ALPHA TAU CHAPTER

Akron, Ohio

Greetings, Brothers:

With the passing of a glorious vacation, we of Alpha Tau Chapter have renewed our thoughts to the future amazements that await us.

Brother President Norman Chestnut has lined up the listed membership and has them walking the plank Already our newly initiated members are in line and attending meetings regularly like good eterans. Namely, they are Herbert R. Bracken, who shall receive his degree this year at Akron University; Amos Stiggers, who has obtained a very high rating scholastically; John Erwin, our good Tennessee State College Brother, who has begun work on his masters; Joseph L. Brewer of Canton, Ohio, who owns and operates his most up-to-date drug store Then, too, I might mention our good Brothers John W Dunbar and Geo H Dunbar, both dentists, who have practiced in our fair city for the past 20 years. Although these latter two were not newly initiated, but have undergone a slight rejuvenation and are going along

again with the Chapter, assisting it toward a successful campaign. Just run across a picture in our local newspaper with the broad smile of our own good Brother TK C R Lewis, physician and surgeon, and member of the People's Hospital staff. Alongside of him was the mother of our world's heavyweight champ, Joe Louis She was the week-end guest of Dr and Mrs Lewis The gang certainly enjoyed a fine meeting as well as an enjoyable luncheon at the home of Brother Dr. John B. Walker in Canton, Ohio We're always glad to meet with Brother Walker He's full of the Alpha spirit

Brother Emmett Hogan is looking forward to seeing some mighty football games this fall We miss our veritable jewel, Brother Rufus L Thompson, who has been snatched away from us to be stationed in the office of the State Capitol in a position of the State Employment Bureau Being a good, industrious Alpha worker, we know hewill succeed most anywhere he goes Yes,it's "Gran' Pa" again for our good Brother Attorney Artee Fleming, former Howardite He's happy as a lark over the new arrival to the family of his daughter, the former radio personality, "Lil Miss Muffet." Brother "Danny

Cupid" Thomas got back into circulation once more after a shaky experience with a major operation Lying within the four walls of People's Hospital for a long period, murmuring, "I hope—I hope—I hope"—with our good Brother Dr Chas R Lewis seeing him through, he can again attend the formals with his newly acquired "Mrs." Oh, yes, don't dare let me "Fo Git" Brother Rev G G Morgan, the able pastor of C M E Church, is heading the big membership drive for the Community Center, with the assistance of Brother Raymond R Brown, Assistant Executive Secretary, and Attorney Emmer N Lancaster of the area. Being a vet delegate, we know he will bring back a wonderful report. Brother John Sneed and Leon Love are busily engaged in the interest of their adult educational duties, both being teachers Brother President Norman Chestnut and wife just returned from a

wonderful vacation spent a few days in Pittsburgh meeting many friends. Brother Chas. Nunn praises his "newer" V-8 and says there are no football games too far but what his trustworthy car will get him there. ' Henry C Sparks, Associate Editor to Sphinx

'NEW ARRIVAL"

A most cherished package was delivered to the home of Brother and Mrs H C Sparks on the morning of August 27 The name of this little package was Beverly Elizabeth. She weighed 7Ms pounds and met the world with a cry of delight. Mrs. Sparks, formerly of Columbus, Ohio, was Miss Beatrice Mae Dunston, having met Brother Sparks while attending Ohio State University

ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER, MEMPHIS

Shown left to n'i,'ht (seated) are: Bros James King, tea

A A Latting, rising young attorney; Marvin Tarpley, tea Lathan, teacher and assistant art editor of The Sphinx, W and contributing editor of Sphinx Back row (standing), 1 Hayes Funeral Home; Lewis 0 Swingler, managing edito inson,secretary of Memphis Y M C A Branch; Dr A A W Tarpley, teacher; Coach Walter P. Adkins, athletic directo dentist; R L Prince, manager of Memphis district, Univer John L Brinkley, Jr., teacher and advertising manager of S mar School. Shown in inset (left), Bro. Spencer Smith, T C Bowman, proprietor of Service Drug1 Store Not show who is taking leave from LeMoyne College to study at Ne T H Hayes Funeral Home; Julius Mebane, teacher; Jes Tenn., teacher; Percy Brown, Whitehaven, Tenn., teacher; F of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity ..'."

eher; Walter Gibson, science instructor, LeMoyne College; :her and acting president of Alpha Delta Lambda; H. C. ,lliam Owen, chapter secretary; J Edward Cotton, teacher ft to right: Bros Thomas H Hayes, Jr., manager of T H •of Memphis World, editor of Sphinx Magazine; Alonzo Robite, house physician, Terrell Memorial Hospital; Charles r at LeMoyne College; Dr C J Bates, prominent young jal Life Ins Co.; Dr Earl R Bland, popular physician; :hinx Magazine; Edwin C Jones, principal of LaRose Gramteacher and circulation manager of Sphinx Right inset, Dr n in picture are: Bros Hugh M Gloster, chapter president, w York University; T. C. Hayes, assistant manager of the sie Williams, Jr., postal employee; Albert Hardy, Jackson, red Miller, Mound Bayou, Miss., former General President

MU CHAPTER, MINNESOTA UNIVERSITY

Members of Mu Chapter are very prominent in the community life of the Twin Cities The above picture was taken upon the occasion of the 1938 Education for Citizenship Campaign held in St Paul in May

Front row, left to right: Bros John M Patton, secretary; William R Simms, vice-president; Bernard Squires, Omaha Urban League secretary, principal speaker; John R Lawrence, Jr., president; Raymond W Cannon, ex-g'eneral president of Alpha Phi Alpha; Norman P Lyght, corresponding secretary.

Back row, left to right: Bros Walter L Robinson, Saybert Hanger, Beta Beta Chapter; Louis P Moore, Horace Ball, Minnesota's All-American football candidate; A J Lewis, Victor Calloway, Elmer Harris and Leon M Smith

MU CHAPTER St. Paul-Minneapolis, Minnesota

Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha, Greetings:

Once more the Brothers of Mu are hailing the opening of another school year in the North Star State. We had a grand year during 1937-38 and expect to have a grander one this year.

May was our biggest month For it was in May that we held our Annual Formal Party at Phyllis Wheatley House, Minneapolis Due to the efforts of Bros John Patton, Walter Goins and Pledge Ransom Goins, it was a very prettily appointed affair The Brothers and their friends brought their ladies and glided until the wee small hours to the delightful music The decorations were resplendent with a gigantic Sphinx towering in the background with a gay gold and black canopy overhead.

On May 15, the greatest Educational Campaign Mu has ever held was presented at St James A M E Church, St Paul Bro William Simms, vice-president, was chairman To him we give an orchid for putting over the meeting with commendable success Brother Bernard Squires, Omaha Urban League Secretary, was our speaker Without a doubt, Bro Squires presented the most pointed, spirited address the Twin Cities have ever heard He actually painted our Fraternity's Educational Campaign in the most glowing light we have ever experienced. It is the hope of Mu that Bro. Squires will have the oportunity to be one of the speakers at our 1939 Convention in New York. Others on program were: Rev. G L Haydn, The Grace Notes, Shirley Harris, Beneta Edwards, Warren Grissom, Robert Shoffner and the St James Choir, which is directed by Mrs Mabel Lewis, the wife of our Bro A J Lewis Brothers that participated included: Raymond W Cannon, John R Lawrence, Jr.,

and Elmer W Harris Truly the 1938 campaign "made" Mu.

On May 28,Walter Goins, Junior at Macalester College, St. Paul, was inducted into the mysteries of Alpha. Bro. Goins is one of our finest additions He is active in student affairs and a member of the track and football teams

In August, certain of the Brothers were guests at a picnic given at Somerset, Wis., by the Alpha Wives and Sweethearts Club Brothers present were: A J Lewis, C. W.. Washington, Raymond W. Cannon, J. M. Patton and J R Lawrence, Jr The wives and sweethearts that furnished the treat were: Helen O'Neil, Idelle Patton, Mabel Lewis, Betty Cassius, Johnnie Washington and Bessie James The Brothers appreciated the outing, as it was the first such affair Mu has ever had Bro Elmer Harris is certain to be the next to wend his way to the altar The young lady of his choice has the ring, so we heard Bro Harris is majoring in music at the U. Brothers that worked so hard during the summer that

we never saw much of them were: Dr E Weber,, Bill Cassius, Leon Smith, Archie James, John Hickman and Ollie Griffin

The Brothers that have returned to school are Victor Calloway, Walter Robinson, Walter Goins, Horace Bell, Louis Moore and Norman Lyght Bro Claiburne Hill returned to Nebraska to finish his course in Dentistry

The entire Northwest is pulling for Bro Horace Bell to make the All-American team this year, which is his last One sport critic has termed Bro Bell the most powerful kicker Minnesota has ever had So watch his boots, Brothers

Bros Henry Thomas and Turner Dennard spent the summer out of town Bro Thomas received his Master's Degree in June. So with our hats off to the past and our coats off for the future, Mu will press forward worthily With the fine membership and pledges that we have had, 1938-39 augurs well for us

To all Brothers and chapters we extend our best wishes and most cordial fraternal regards.

HOLDING HIGH THE TORCH IN UPPER N. Y.

Executive Secretary of the Buffalo, New Yo.k Branch of the National Urban League, and ardent member of Rho Lambda Chapter. He was appointed to the Mayor's Planning Board recently

Brother Dr L Lloyd Burrell, President of Rho Lambda Chapter, and prominent physician of Buffalo, New York He was recently appointed to the Speakers' Staff of the Erie County Medical Society

ALPHA RHO CHAPTER

Buffalo, New York

Greetings, Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:

Though Rho Lambda news has been conspicuously absent from these pages her« of late, it is not because the Brothers and the Chapter have failed to make real news of interest in the Western part of New York

Scanning the chapter's roster as the year draws to a clos^e, we pause in our review of the year's happenings at the names of two brothers whom we recognize as diiSitinguished citizens of the City of Buffalo. Dr. Marion Austin Allen, charter member of Rho Lambda, steadfastly devoted his efforts to the welfare of the Alphja Phi Alpha in Western New York for many years For eighteen years Bro Allen practiced dentistry in the City of

Buffalo and was the first Negro dentist appointed in the public schools James Leon Robinson, graduate of Virginia Union, was our leading insurance broker, one of the founders and the first president of the Buffalo Trade Association These brothers, civic leaders both, widely known and respected, beloved to us, have left our ranks to join their brothers in Omega Chapter.

Dr L Lloyd Burrell, our president, popular physician recently appointed to the Speakers' Staff of the Erie County Medical Society, is steering the ship over smooth waters with Dr. Russell W. Holland, newly appointed dentist in the Public Schools, assisting him. Robert A. Burrell, young and promising lawyer of amiable ability, often referred to as "Judge", keeps the books up to par and the dollars with their cents

This year Rho Lambda contributed a trophy to the

BETA EPSILON CHAPTER, A. b T. COLLEGE

Greetings from Beta Epsilon:

Beta EpsLon Chapter extends greetings to all Brothers and wishes them a successful school year

Graduation carried with it several of our Brothers and for that reason the membership of our chapter has decreased However, the following Brothers have returned for the school year: Cari Johnson, E K Winstead, Molton Zachary, Garret Whyte, Mercer Ray, Galdwin Shaw, A G Saddler, Julius Belcher and Carter Foster The Brothers are proud to have with them again Bro E K Winstead, who has been out of school for a year We are looking forward to a prosperous school year, both scholastic and social

Western New York Invitational Tennis Tournament conducted by the Memorial Center and Urban League, with William (Bill to us) L Evans as the Secretary and under the personal supervision and guidance of Brother William E Jackson, who is a teacher as well as a player of "fame."

This trophy was won by Johnson Wells, for Junior singles; and due to his undefeated record Rho Lambda awarded Wells a Matriculation Scholarship to West Virginia State College

By the way, Brother William L Evans has been appointed to the Mayor's Planning Board.

Successfully crossing the mystic sands were Dr. A. P. Johnson of Syracuse, only dentist in the Syracuse Public Schools Crispin C Hall of Buffalo, employed in the Engineering department of the City of Buffalo, Arthur G Blake, of Rochester, recently named an instructor in the Chemistry department of Tuskegee Institute; and William F Hollman of Niagara Falls, graduate of Syracuse University

This year the chapter held its Annual Picnic at the

historic Grand Island Such a grand occasion with Brother Aubrey T Tobin as Chairman! When it comes to entertainments, he's the man. "Bob'' D. Edwards is a member of the Historical Marionettes and is with us one hundred percent in all our achievements Dr Charles B Hayes, popular physician of Niagara Falls, finds it easy to drive his La Salle over each month; to say nothing of John M Pollard, head of the Niagara Falls Community House, who is doing a fine piece of work in that community

Alfred D. Price, past president, is a Social worker of number one distinction and aside from his work, find6 time to head the Y M C A campaign this year William H Council recently hailed from the sunny south and after completing a successful summer at the University of Buffalo, has returned to Birmingham to resume his teaching duties

Dr Calvin S Johnson, popular physician and eligible bachelor is doing a splendid piece of work as head of a Venerial Clinic in neighboring Lackawanna Glenn B Sampson boasts of a successful summer as manager

ALPHA MU LAMBDA CHAPTER, KNOXVILLE

Front row, left to right: J I Seals, education; J Jackson, education; N A Henderson, medicine; 0 T Hague, education; J A Matthews, education; M D Senter, C A Cowan, law; J J Johnson Back row: T Garrett, education; J H Daves, education; L C McDade, business and government Not included in the picture are Bros Alexander, Davis, Graham, Green, Henry, Geo McDade, McMahan, Sheeler and your scribe, who took the picture of the Brothers with united hands, Bro L C McDade

of the Idlewilde club at Lakeview, New York Dr J McDonald Bobb hails from New Orleans and has established himself usefully in the community Brother John Coston, who has been with us from the beginning, is doing his bit to steer the ship. Brother Maceo White of Lancaster, New York, contributed several varieties of vegetables from his farm to the New York State Fair His experiments are worth mentioning

Your scribe, known to many as "Ole Ace," bids adieu until next time

Fraternally yours, Walter B Holland,

D.D.S

ALPHA MU LAMBDA

Knoxville, Tennessee

Alpha Mu Lambda respects the privilege of lending support to this pictorial edition of The Sphinx Since we have in Bro Louis McDade a highly skilled and professional photographer, getting a picture was a matter of corraling the Brothers Medicine, law, business, clerical work, postal service, agriculture and education, were

duties which were engaging most of them.

It was commencement day at Knoxville College, and because of the interest which Alpha men, everywhere, have in education, such an occasion is expected to attract many of us The call for an assembly of the new Alpha Mu Lambda was made The central objective was the taking of a picture, for this edition But the photographer experienced slight difficulty in having some of our "play boy" Brothers to leave the lingering smiles of the "sweet young co-eds" long enough for the camera to say click

After we had listened to the commencement orator exhort the graduating class to—"pay as you enter," it was thought advisable to examine the records of the financial secretary and see how many of the Brothers were eligible to say—prunes, while the cameraman sang —"see the birdie." So, fellows, here we are, a small membership and minus the fares of several of our more handsome Brothers; but next time, we hope they will not be so busy

Due to the absence of many Brothers, we have not promoted, intensively, a summer program However, by

BETA CHI CHAPTER, PHILANDER SMITH COLLEGE

the time this message reaches you, we shall have spent a week in camps, where shaving, using face powder and lotion are penalties of the severest nature To some extent, we revert to the ways of primitive man—if we capture any food, we eat; if we do not capture food, we go hungry. But since the institution of our camp, no Brother has gone hungry. It has not been because of his skill as a fisherman, neither his marksmanship as a Daniel Boone, nor his adroitness as a Cherokee, but because of his dependence upon two of our reliable and skillful brothers—Recording Secretary Bro J I Seals and dynamic President Bro N A Henderson These two brothers stalk, decoy and capture such game as doves, quail, squirrel and rabbits, as if they had specialized in the art of hunting, instead of physics and medicine, respectively

It is through the generosity of Bro. Fred McMahan, who permits us to rove at large upon his five hundred acres, river rolling' farm, that we can have and sponsor such a fine camp So, if any of you Brothers wish to return to man's first school—nature—and there live life in the open field, in forest, and on the river—where fishing, hunting, hiking, eating, reading, sleeping and forgetting are luxurious diversions, join Alpha Mu Lambda, some year, in cur annual fall camp

BETA CHI CHAPTER Philander Smith College

The Beta Chi Chapter, recently established at Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas, is ready to take its place with the other Chapters of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. We have pledged ourselves to support any program that will encourage and uplift the high ideals of our Fraternity and our College

Bedecked in white flannels, tails and Prince Alberts, red bow tie, and derbies, on seeing' us, one could not but stop to glance at such a rare contrast of colors However, being familiar with Greek letter organizations, they could readily see that we were in quest of affiliation with the renowned Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

The first day was one of immense silence We were denied the privilege to talk to anyone This was a heartbreaker for the Romoes Odell Polk and Frederick "Poochie" McKinney, the campus sheiks, were forced to ignore their sweethearts. Oh, boy, it was a pleasant sight to see McKinney walking by himself for a change! We were relieved of part of this silence, the following day when permitted to converse with the male sex But, denied the privilege to talk to the opposite sex was a sin, we thought

The ten members of the Beta Chi Chapter are some of

BETA ALPHA CHAPTER, STATE COLLEGE

the most outstanding students in the College: Eugene Hilburn, President, was winner of the Wilbur E King Alumni Scholarship Award; Charles Pugh, Vice-President, was the third ranking student in his graduation class; Hiram Tanner, Secretary, was captain of the football team, sport editor of "The Philandarian," and a member of the basketball team; Albert Spell, Treasurer, was also a member of the Football and Basketball teams; Tyler Rainey, an excellent bass in the college choir and a great character in the Dramatic Club, was a tackle on the football team. Other members who played on the gridiron were Frederick McKinney, quarterback, and James Porter, end David Porter, assistant to the Bursar, Odell Polk, more than three years member of the College Sextette, which traveled extensively throughout the Midwest, and Elmer Bush, student labaratory assistant in biology, complete the chapter roll.

Although the BABE of the great Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Beta Chi proposes to hold high the ideals of its parent body Our callenge is: WATCH US! ! !

DELTA LAMBDA CHAPTER

Baltimore, Maryland

Delta Lambda has but recently rung down the curtain on a gala summer season and is now engulfed in its fall activities The "Free State" is now busily engaged in its

gubernatorial and other elections, and at its first fall meeting, Delta Lambda jumped headon into the current fight by mapping out a program to get the citizens out to the polls Like so many cities, the people of Baltimore are more or less lax about taking advantage of their franchise and Delta Lambda is out definitely to convince the people that a "Voteless people is a hopeless people." Among the candidates up for office in the coming election, are Brother William (Bill) Gosnell and W. A. C. Hughes,, Jr Both of these Brothers are running for the House of Delegates in the State Legislature from the Fourth District According to indications, they are practically assured of success

It was only to be expected that after a very hectics winter season making themselves felt in the community that some of the Brothers should be somewhat off during the summer months Among the peregrinators were Brother Dr I B Higgins, who ensconced in Kingston, Jamaica; Brother Leroy Berry and wife, who hied themselves off to Bermuda; and Brother Miles Leonnor, who drove up to escape the heat in Nova Scotia.

Let no account, of the activities of Delta Lambda be written without the mention of the social event that took this staid town by surprise I have reference to none other than the June wedding of Baltimore's most promising young undertaker, "Bob" Young, to the lovely Miss Alice King

BETA MU CHAPTER, KENTUCKY STATE COLLEGE

These young menare hig'hly respected on Kentucky State College campus, where they lead the Fraternities in scholarship. They are also noted for their participation in extra-curricular activities. Alpha is first at Kentucky State College.

Bottom row,left to right: Thomas Johnson, Hubert Clay, William Stovall, Asberry Jones, Sheley Lynem, president; Eugene Smith, Alfred Allen, James Hall. Second row: Bros. Norman Passmore, John Bates, Lonnie Bryan, Dan Kenner, treasurer; Ellwood Saunders, Wheately Stewart Third row: Bros Theopolis Hogue, Grover Stephens, Elmer Collins, Burghardt Turner, secretary

This and That

Brother David Whitfield was recently seen in oneof the better jewelry stores purchasing adiamond Come on, Brother Whit, let us in on thegood tidings.

Brother Hiram Butler was one of the first Negro policemen appointed in the city of Baltimore Brother Butler is making good ontheHomicide Squad

Brother Dr George Pendleton was recently appointed to a post in Baltimore City Health Department. More power to thegood Doctor

Fraternally yours, Allen H Vesselly, Editor o NU LAMBDA CHAPTER

Virginia State College

Greetings Brothers:

Though ourworld at this time is inchaos and turmoil, we of Nu Lambda with faith in ourselves, in the ultimate goodness ofthehuman heart, andin-the providence of our God, are marching on.

.. .

Brother T W Cotman, Supervisor of Students' Board-

ing Department andformer president of our Chapter, returned to us after spending last year in further study at Cornell University.

Brother C H Townes returns to our fellowship after a year's leave of absence, during which time he received his M S degree inphysics at Penn State

We are happy also to announce the return of Brother R. R. McDaniel, whose brilliant scholastic record and achievements should bean inspiration to all men Brother McDaniel, left us onleave of absence, a PhiBeta Kappa Key manfrom Rutgers anda M 'S from Cornell He returns to us a Ph.D.in mathematics from Cornell anda member of Sigma Xi,honorary society, of the same institution, to resume hisduties as Head of the Department of Mathematics Thetitle of Brother McDaniels thesis is "Approximation to Algebraic Numbers by Means of Periodic Sequences of Transformations on Quadratic Forms."

We wish all the Brothers health, happiness, and success

Sincerely, Harry W Roberts, Sphinx Editor

ALPHA RHO LAMBDA

Columbus, Ohio

Greetings Brothers in Alpha Phi Alpha:

Alpha Rho Lambda Chapter, under the leadership of the president, Dr Paul Lofton, has just completed the most successful year in the history of Columbus Alphadom By far, the greatest part of this success is due to the Columbus Community Forum, which was sponsored by this chapter.

Beginning with the fourth Sunday in January, the Forum met each month thru June All the meetings were well attended To give some idea of the prestige of the Forum in the community, one could hear such remarks as "Don't have it on the fourth Sunday, it's the Sunday that the Forum meets'' or, "Let's have our tea at 5:30 on the fourth Sunday, near Second Baptist Church so that the people will stop by after the Forum."

Next year, Att'y A J Worsham, is to be the Chairman of the Forum and he will be assisted by Bro Charles Allen. Bro. G. A. Steward, the originator of the idea, will remain as general chairman. We are losing Bro. John G. Turner, who was chairman for the year just ending He will be, with his wife, Dr Alberta Banner Turner, at Southern University next year I pause here to say, that, I wish I had the space, and was able to pay an appropriate tribute to Bro Turner In short, I will say, with every brother in Columbus, that John G. Turner did a marvelous job We regret that herewith, he will not be with us next year However, we are determined to go forward with the project which he worked so hard with and put so much into, in order to give it a sound foundation

I know that many of the "old timers" like Tommy Young, Bill Bell, Ray White, Martin Kelly, Jesse Blakley, Charles Dickinson, Walter Cardozo, Ted Mahaffey, and many others are wondering what happened that Alpha Rho Lambda chapter is so active. It is very simple. The first, and probably most important fact is, that, we came together about a year ago, after much effort on the part of Tom Shelby, Bus Wright and a few others, and admitted that we hadn't been doing anything We then got busy, shaped our program and carried it out

Various committees are now at work so that when Sept. comes, it will be possible to announce our tentative topics and speakers thru until June, 1939

The Forum is not the only activity in which this chapter has engaged this year Beginning in the spring, a part of each meeting was devoted to the discussion of some subject of interest, after it had been introduced by one of the brothers who had spent some time in preparation For the April meeting, Bro Charles Warfield led the discussion on, "Franklin County Courts and The Negro.'' In June, the chapter helped the undergraduate with a very delightful social affair

I am sure that many of the brothers will be glad to learn that Bro George McClung has been recently appointed the position of Pharmacist at Ohio State University And too, Bro Guilford Hoiston, who received his third degree from OUS when he got his M.D. last June, is now interning in Chicago

Barbee Wm. Durham.

ZETA LAMBDA CHAPTER

The members of Zeta Lambda can look over the past

eight months with a certain degree of pride and joy The activities of the chapter have been of a varied type Beginning the year with pleasure in observing the success and promotions of the following Brothers—Bro T Roger Thompson, formerly an instructor in the Huntington High School and acting principalship of the John Marshall school was promoted to the principal of the Booker T Washington school Bro J Rupert Picott, formerly an instructor in the Huntington high school, was promoted to the principalship of the John Marshall school Bros Stephen E. Howe and Charles H. Jones were added to the faculty of the Huntington High school

In community life the influence of Alpha men has been felt in all of its phases Bro Leslie A Fowlkes, one of the most progressive Dentists in the city has been most active in the promotion of Dental clinics for the school children of the city. Bro. L. F. Palmer, Principal of the Huntington High school, and Executive Secretary of the Virginia State Teachers Association was chairman of Red Cross Drive He was actively supported by the Brothers of Zeta Lambda In public Forums and city politics the chapter has taken a direct part with the Brothers and the chapter as a whole sponsoring and heading the activities.

In the social strata, Zeta Lambda is the last word In the Fall, the chapter opened the social season with the ultra-exclusive Alpha Night of Gaity It was at this affair that the elite of the city gathered and indulged in the hospitality so well known of Alpha men Zeta Lambda began the spring social season with At Home Night to the members of the local chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alnha Sorority Everyone is now looking forward to the highlight of the summer social season—Alpha on the James—a Boat Ride to be sponsored by Zeta Lambda

The members of Zeta Lambda take pride in being able to say that whenever or wherever there is arty thing of community or social interest going on Alpha men are found in the lead

By C H Jones

BETA ZETA LAMBDA CHAPTER

Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Mo

A newcomer among the growing body of chapters in Alpha Phi Alpha, but a veteran in point of fraternity-ag<e of its membership, is the second chapter to be established at the seat of Lincoln University of Missouri. And with worthy reason was it that graduate chapter Beta Zeta Lambda was chartered and set up (March 31) as an elder brother to the existing undergraduate organization, for there are almost an even dozen Alpha men serving the institution in various capacities. There are, besides, a few more worshippers of our faith in surrounding central portions of Missouri who are not served by the two other chapters in the state, those in St Louis and Kansas City

May we then introduce—rather re-introduce—to the brotherhood the members of Beta Zeta Lambda, any one of whom has known the password from five to fifteen years. First off is our president, Bro. F. Cecil Heariold, a civil engineer graduate from the University of Kansas, now the superintendent of buildings and grounds at Lincoln University and one of the oldest members of the staff Our vice-president, Bro Walter R Talbot, is a young doctor of philosophy in mathematics from the University of Pittsbvirgh and beginning his fourth year on the college faculty. Bro. G. Robert Cotton, recording

secretary, who is a Hampton (B.S.) and Kansas State Teachers' College (M.S.) graduate, is assistant professor of industrial arts and just entering his second year on the teaching staff. Bro. Joseph Johnson, bookkeeper in the office of the busines manager, holder of both the A B and M B A degrees, is our corresponding secretary Entrusted with the coins and paper money of our organization is the mathematics and chemistry teacher on the high school staff, Bro H Hadley Hartshorne, a Lincoln University graduate Guarding our meeting entrance ways as the sergeant-of-arms is the head of the department of chemistry, Bro Ucecil S Maxwell, graduate of the University of Colorado (A.B.) and the University of Chicago (M.S.) And last in this list of chapter officers is your humble writer (signed below), a first degree man from Michigan and second degree from Chicago, also in his second year on the Lincoln faculty in the capacity of assistant professor of English. These seven Brothers, along with one other, Booker T McGraw, registrar for the University and head of the department of economics, signed the charter that gave Beta Zeta Lambda its official birth Bro McGraw, as many of us already know, is an Atlanta graduate, with both the MA and M.B.A degrees from the University of Michigan

Since the chapter was organized, three other Brothers in the vicinity have come within the fold: Bros Alfred E Mattox, a practicing physician in Sedalia, 76 miles distant; Bro. Norval P. Barksdale, head of the department of French, a Kansas University graduate who has studied extensively both in this country and abroad, and Bro Eric W Epps, director of physical education and assistant football coach, who holds his bachelor's from Virginia State and a master's of physical education from Springfield After two other Brethren are serviced with the Beta Zeta Lambda spirit, we shall have one hundred per cent membership from this section Not a bad record for a Neophyte, eh?

More about us and our doings in the next issue. You know who and where we are now.

Fraternally yours, Armistead S Pride, Editor to The Sphinx, Beta Zeta Lambda, Jefferson City, Mo

BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER

Kansas City, Missouri o

Greetings Brothers:

We missed out in the May issue of the Sphinx but here we are again in our full Alpha spirit The brothers are up and doing and the summer months will mean the carrying on of the chapter activities by several of the committees

On May 28th the brothers gathered at the Kansas City Urban League to meet and greet seniors of the high schools in Greater Kansas City The future timber for Upsilon Chapter at Lawrence, Kansas, where Beta Lambda Chapter has been aiding in the maintenance and the renovation of the chapter house The future Greeks were given a real treat of eats, inspirational talks and advice about various schools. Inspiring talks were made by Brothers Matthew Carroll Huy Davis, Charles Toms and Brother President John Howell

By the time the next issue of the Sphinx is issued, Brother Dr. Sherman D. Scruggs of Beta Lambda will have assumed his role as President of Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri

On the 4th day of June before the brothers got away for their summer vacations, the chapter had a real old fashion get together at the beautiful country place, "Penrod." The Alpha Wives Auxiliary and the sweethearts of the members were the guests of the evening

Trapshooting, horshoes, games, dancing, cards were the amusements afforded Each brother brought an inexpensive gift and they were exchanged by the wives and sweethearts of the fraters.

Well, well, Brother Rostelle Mansfield could stand seeing Brother Herman T Jones with a new baby girl and Brother Dan Matthews with a fine baby boy. He told a young lady, Miss Bernice Wilson, "I will" on June 1st May the heir apparent, if he comes, be a real Alpha prospect

Your Sphinx Editor for Beta Lambda Chapter has agreed to give a medal for the ranking Negro Freshman student at the University of Kansas This will be given in the name of Beta Lambda Chapter

Brother Rostelle Mansfield married Miss Bernice Wilson on June 1st in a beautiful noon day wedding Both were teachers in the Kansas City, Kansas school

Brother Bert Mayberry, former head of Beta Lambda is carrying on in true Alpha fashion as president of the up and going Missouri State Teachers Association Under his leadership many worthwhile educational measures have been projected for Negroes in the State of Missouri.

OMICRON LAMBDA CHAPTER Birmingham, Alabama

Greeting to all Brothers in Alphadon from the Brothers of Omicron Lambda With the coming in of all Brothers from their summer's vacations and works, we had our first regular meeting on Sunday afternoon, September 18. The meeting was well attended and the spirit was very high as everyone seemed to be anxious to begin work. We started work on a program for the year which wel hope to tell you about as it progresses

Among the old stand-bys present were Brothers Cash, Shores, Shortridge, Hollins, Collins, Haygood, Webb, Dowdell, Jones, P L Evans and Gilmer Too, we were very glad to welcome Brother R L Jackson back into the fold We had one visitor in Brother Wm Cash, Jr., who is a theological student at Oberlin Brother Gilmer, of Bessemer, will be leaving us in a few days to begin his study of medicine at Meharry Brother Charles Green, of Atlanta, was here with us now as manager of this district of the Atlanta Life Insurance Company.

From all indications, it seems that to be a member of Omicron Lambda in good standing, there must be a mate, as Cupid shot straight arrows through the hearts of Brothers Shores, Hollins, Peterson, Bolden and Webb

We have lost two Brothers for the year, as Brother Shepard is studying at the University of Kansas and Brother Curtis is at the University of Colorado

With best wishes for the success of all Chapters and Brothers, I am, Fraternally yours, Harold N. Evans,, Associate Editor.

BETA ALPHA CHAPTER

Morgan College. Baltimore, Maryland

Beta Alpha chapter was especially affected by graduation, for the pillars of the Chapter for the last three years will no longer be functioning here Heaviest among our losses are the assistance of Bros J Hite and V Lockwood, Bro Hite was assisted across "the burning sands" in his freshman year and has since been one of the outstanding factors in carrying out the plans of Beta Alpha for the last three years. His experience and work of the past well qualified him for his present position as president. We all have enjoyed working along with him, and we feel certain that the accomplishments which Bro Hite has made here are indications of the success he will meet in his experiences in the future Bro Lockwood, our aggressive VicePresident, has been another potent factor. He was welcomed into the Bond in his Sophomore year, and he has contributed much to the on-going of Beta Alpha Besides holding offices in the chapter, he has been President of the Student Council, President of his Class, an active Member of the basketball team, President of the Y MC A, and out of the past graduating class, he has been regarded as the most promising student. We all have been proud and happy to work with Bro Lockwood, and we wish him as successful a career out of school as he has had in school

Other Brothers who left us, are as follows: C. Bryant, C Carroll, A Cephas, H Reid, 0 Williams, S Young

In a recent meeting of Beta Alpha chapter, the following officers were elected: Pres., Broadus K Whims, Baltimore, Maryland; Vice-Pres., English Wright; Secretary, Bruce Edemy, Morgan College; Treasurer, Earl Jackson; Ed of Sphinx, Howard Little

Happily, Alpha seems like a great river that flows on and on, and this largely explains why she will never pass into nothingness It was with this idea of preserving the best traditions of the Fraternity that we carefully selected from a number of applications those men who we feel will inherit the noble ideals and aims of Alpha At the present, we have six pledges going through that period during which, it is hoped, they will develop to the highest degree those qualities that are typical of Alpha Men everywhere

In closing, we wish to extend our heartiest felicitations to all chapters of the Bond

Fraternally yours, R L Myers, Associated Editor

BETA BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER

Miami, Florida

BETA BETA LAMBDA CHAPTER extends greetings to Brothers everywhere

This chapter, way down under the sheltering palms in the land of sunshine and flowers, is one of the youngest to enter into the fold of Alphadom. However, it includes among its roster men who are old in Alpha, such as: Br Dr Eugene Butler, who was initiated at Beta back in 1910; and Bros Dr Wm Murrell, Dr Ira P Dacis, Dr Aaron Goodwin, Dr Samuel Johnson, who have been in the fold longer than they care to admit

During the summer two of our number, Bro. Frederick Johnson and yours truly, have joined the ranks of the Benedicts

We are glad to welcome back Bro Anthony E Gardiner, Jr., who has been doing graduate work at the

University of Michigan for the past eleven months Bro Gardiner now has the rather dubious honor of being the only single man in the chapter

We are making plans for a big fall and winter season Yours fraternally, Leo A Lucas

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maid screaming next door has just disturbed me writing these flashes. I asked her what she was screaming about. She said, "I just had an awful nightmare I dreamed a man was chasing me and couldn't catch me."

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Flash! Puerto Rico. Bro. Leon Sarjeant, visiting Puerto Rico, was teaching one of the fair natives the Big Apple. Every time they came in close embrace Bro Leon would give Senora Delores a peculiar hug and gyration "What ees that," said she "That's the 'Alpha Scraunch'; one of my own variations," said Leon "O, Senor, ze 'applle' is fine, but ze 'Alpha Scraunch' eet ees magnifique."

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With grateful acknowledgement to Benjamin Franklin: lin:

"It is hard for an empty bag to stand upright." "He that falls in love with himself knows no rival."

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I have seen cities! For further details consult your daily newspaper. This is station BLA H signing off until December BONG ! bong! BONG !

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RECOMPENSE

Y°u were the drifting spar to which I clung, When the great storm dismantled my frail bark; And through the sullen seas on you I hung, Until deliverance found me stark. My ship had foundered in the hurricane, And every treasure that I'd won I lost All round about men cried in rage and pain Remorseless greed had come to pay its cost There was no sun that day, nor stars that night. Nothing but darkness and engulfing seas; I reached and found you in my hapless plight, You gave to every wound I had sweet ease And now with strength restored I come to tell, That we shall build a Heaven out of Hell.

THOMAS H R CLARKE

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THE FLAME

Y o u could not know, my friend, the dream would fail, We talk about until the nights were pale The ruthless years laid sounder dreams in dust, Which now across the years come they as must. You can not deal with Fate It deals with you; And when within our smoky rendezvous, We planned according to precision's rules, The chart might just as well have been drawn by fools Each string of priceless pearls contains a flaw So, with all work and art—it is the law. Dream then and labor in your manhood might, As once we did with laughter through the night; For other stars will rise whose steady flame, Piercing the gloom may lead to deathless fame

THOMAS H R CLARKE

DEATH VISITS RHO LAMBDA

LATE DR. M. A. ALLEN

TAR. Marion A. Allen, D. M. D., charter member of Rho Lambda Chapter, who joined the brotherhood of Omega Chapter since the publication of the Educational Number

Brother Allen was steadfastly devoted to Alpha Phi Alpha in Western New York for many years. For eighteen years he practiced dentistry in Buffalo and was the first dentist of the race to be apponited in the public schools of his city In his last message to the Sphinx Office, Dr. Allen wrote: "Alpha is moving on in Western New York."

ANSWERS FINAL CALL

ALPHA LOSES ILLUSTRIOUS LEADER

DRO Eugene F Henderson,a graduate of Virginia State College, 1933, passed away at his home in St Paul, Minn., July 19th last He had been ill months, from a fall. his iilness studying in the Graduate School of Social Service at Iowa University He was an active member of Alpha Pi Lambda, Winston-Salem, N C several resulting Prior to he was

Brother Dr. Henry A. Hunt, shown right, died Saturday, October 1st, following a heart attack, in Washington, D C, where he had become a familiar figure in recent years through his position as chief of the Negro Relations Section of the Farm Credit Administration In this capacity Dr. Hunt had rendered a significant service to farmers of the South

Brother Hunt, however, had already come into national prominence long before his connection with the FCA For 34 years, he was principaj of the Fort Valley Industrial School, Fort Valley, Ga. At this institution he launched a program of industrial education on the order of Tuskegee and Hampton

He was educated at Atlanta University from which institution he graduated in 1890; served as principal of a school at Jackson, Miss.; and business manager of Biddle College, (Johnson C Smith University) before taking over the principalship of Fort Valley His distinguished career at Fort Valley won for him the Harmon Gold Medal and Education Award in 1930

He was an enthusiastic Alpha brother in spite of his 71 years, and attended the Alpha Phi Alpha Convention in New Orleans, La last December

The above picture presents the noted educator with Brother General Secretary Joseph H B Evans, during the latter's recent visit to Fort Valley this past summer

Alpha sorrows with his widow, Mrs Florence Johnson Hunt, and three children

WORK FINISHED

"THE late Rev E M Wright, rector of the St. Philips Epsicopal Church, Omaha, Neb., who died at Clarkson Memorial Hospital May 28,1938 following a month's illness The beloved minister had recently gone to Omaha from Muskogee, Okla Bern at Newport News, Va., Rev Wright was groomed for a ministerial career at a very early Ege He was educated at Bishop Payne Seminary, Fetersburgh, Va., and Shorter College In 1914 he was ordained at Nashville, Tenn

While successfully pastoring in other cities, notably Kansas City, Tulsa, Keokuk and Des Moines, Iowa, Rev Wright made his richest contribution REV E M M WRIGHT during the seven years he shepherded Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Memphis, Tenn His career in Memphis was marked by a rapid development of the Epsicopal faith among young people of the city, and of a fine sense of appreciation for the spiritual aspect of life on the part of all who had the opportunity of knowing Father Wnvht. He served as chaplain of Autress Russell Post No 27, American Legion, for many years the largest Negro Legion post in the world Until he departed Memphis, in the spring of 1936, Father Wright was an active member of Alpha Delta Lambda Chapter

His transfer from Alpha Delta Lambda to Omega Chapter leaves within the rank of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity a "void" difficult to fill.

Winston-Salem, N. C.

Greetings, Brothers:

Since you heard from us (by way of the Sphinx) Alpha Pi Lambda has carried on a very extensive program during the summer months with the Brothers that were

with us

I must mention the Oratorical Contest that was held in May. From all indications and comments it was the best we have sponsored—much credit, if not all, is given Bro Newell We hope and look forward to another under the direction of Bro Newell this school term

There were many social events during the summer, but the climax of such events was a very pleasant nig'ht in August After the rain had fallen to cool off Mother Earth, we hit the "bee line" to Rose Garden Grill There we enjoyed a most delicious menu prepared by Mr Russell Crews, a veteran at such This affair was called, "The Wives and Sweethearts Banquet." "It was grand," sez all. Even Bro. Anderson, "the" chairman, had a ball Methinks I saw him doing a little "rug-cutting." We have been most fortunate and happy to welcome two more Brothers in our chapter—rather singular that both are medical men The first one, a Neophyte, Bro Leroy Hall, "crossed the sands," with the entire Alpha Pi Lambda Chapter there to greet him. This was the first initiation for us.. Bro. J. W. .Walker. Jr., comes to us from St, Louis, Mo., where he has spent several years on the staff at General Hospital No 2 Bro Walker is a surgeon of the highest rank and has gained considerable practice in our city..

Alpha Pi Lnmbda bids you adieu 'til next time, Fraternally, William "Bro." Crawford

ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA CHAPTER

Newark, N. J.

Greetings To Brothers in AOA:

Many events have happened in the life of Alpha Alpha Lambda since our last contribution to The Sphinx The most important was our annual Educational and Citizens' Public Meeting, held on May 22, at the Montclair Y. M. C. A. The program was opened by the singing of the Negro National Anthem, after which the Rev. Bro James Billups led us in prayer A short introductory address was given by our president, Bro Dr Ferdinand Williams Bro Dr Fred Thompson gave a brief history cf the Fraternity

Musical selections were rendered by Clarence Tanifer, Jr., son of Bro Dr C S Tanifer, Miss Nadine Waters and Mr Othels Ash The principal address was given by the Hon Bro James S Watson, Judge in the Municipal Court of New York City Remarks were made by Bro James Herbert and Mr Thomas Flagg The Brothers closed the program by singing the Alpha Hymn. Dan Cupid has struck our ranks again This time it was Bro Guy R Moorhead, who took as his bride the charming Miss Hope Davis The Brothers join with their many friends in wishing them happiness

A daughter, Mary Ann,was born to Bro and Mrs Colson Woody

Ollie T Doly, Chapter Editor.

BRO JAMES LEON ROBINSON

Another loss to Rho Lambda was sustained in the passing of Bro James Leon Robinson, graduate of Virginia Union University, prominent broker, andoneof the founders of the Buffalo Trade Association

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£ i? P^—Morehouse College, Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Atlanta, Georgia; Pres. William Nix; Sec. Charles Saxon; C. Sec (jerome H Taylor, Morehouse College

ALPHA - SIGMA—Wiley College, Bishop College, Marshall Texas; Presi dent, Wilbur Byrd; Secretary, Howard Mason, Wiley University Marshall.

ALPHA TAU—University of Akron. Akron, Ohio; Pres. Norman O. Uiestnut, 276 Euclid St.; Sec Rufus L Thompson, 647 Edgewood Ave

ALPHA UPSILON—City College Detroit, Detroit, Michigan; Pres Nathaniel H Leach 2334 McDougall; Sec Colonel Smith, 5511 Mc Kinley

ALPHA PHI—Clark University, Atlanta, Georgia; Pres. Edward Mc. V?™n; S55- }ohn TMim »' Clark University

ALPHA CHI—Fisk University. Nashville, Tennessee; Pres. Ralph W. JUDHT'DIT'' R.°ben M - Hendrick, Fisk University n >J~7^ PSI—Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missouri; Pres. James rj Goble; Sec Mallalieu S Woolfolk; C Sec Roger Duncan, Lincoln University

BETA ALPHA—Morgan College, Baltimore, Maryland; Pres Herbert Dj-ii"™"1 Sec - J- Hyland Reid, Morgan College

• i ii BETA—University of Nebraska, Creighton University, Municipal University, Omaha, Lincoln, Nebraska; Pres Merle Herriford, 1035 **°3° St.; Sec. Gaines T. Bradford, 2519 Maple St. Omaha, Nebraska.

BETA GAMMA—Virginia State College, Ettrick, Virginia; Pres Jack H Robinson; C Sec Walter C Blount, Jr.; R Sec Waid S Phelps, Va. State College.

48 BETA DELTA—State College, Orangeburg, South Carolina; Pres Ronald £i_i?rid': Scc' Albert H. Manning, State College.

BETA EPSILON—Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro, North Carolina; Pres. Stanford L. McKethan; Sec. Mercer Z. Ray, A. & T College

50 BETA ZETA—Samuel Huston College, Austin, Texas; Pres Jackson D. Smith, Jr., Samuel Huston College; Sec. LaVon E. Smith, 1314 Bob Harrison St

51. BETA ETA—Southern Illinois Teachers College, Carbondale, III.; President, W Harold Walker RFD 2, Carbondale; Secretary, Gaffney Taylor, Colp, Illinois

52. BETA THETA—Bluefield, State Teachers College, Bluefield, West Virginia; Pres Joseph W Perry; Sec LeRoy B Allen, State Teachers College.

53 BETA IOTA—Western State Teachers College, Kalamazoo, Michigan; Pres Hackley E Woodford, 114 N Park St.; Sec John T T»pl«y, 13 31 W. Michigan.

54. BETA KAPPA—Langston University, Langston. Oklahoma; Pres. Paul L. Strong: Sec. James E. McCann, Langston University.

55 BETA MU—Kentucky State College, Frankfort, Kentucky; Pres Grover Stephens; Sec. W. Burghardt Turner, Kentucky State College.

56 BETA NU—Florida A Be M College, Tallahassee, Florida; Pre* A L McMeekin; Sec Amoa L Parrish, Florida A 62 M College

BETA XI—Le Moyne College, Memphis, Tennessee; Pres Martin D Bolton, 11 Cynthia St.; Sec Harvey P Williams, 598 Walker Ave

BETA OMICRON—Tennessee A «£ I State College, Nashville Tennessee; Pres L C Turner; Sec William M Hafford, Term A St I. State College.

BETA PI—Lane College, Jackson, Tennessee; Pres Arris N Burrow; R Sec Joe S Merry; C Sec Samuel W Seals, Lane College

BETA RHO—Shaw University, St Augustine's College, Raleigh, North Carolina; Prcs. Benjamin A. Collier; R. Sec. Clarence T. Tobias; C. Sec. George D. Marshall, Shaw University.

BETA SIGMA—Southern University, Scotlandville La.; President, George A Armstrong; Secretary, Harold Tassin, Southern University, Scotlandville, La

BETA TAU—Xavier University, New Orleans, Louisiana; Pre». Peter W. Clark; Sec. Walter Mortal, Xavier University.

63 ' 1?J A , UPSI LON—State Teachers College, Montgomery, Alabama; Pres nS.ie LMltchell; Sec Louis C Simpson, State Teachers College

BETA PHI—Dillard University, New Orleans, Louisiana; To Be Set Up

BETA CHI—Philander Smith College, Little Rock, Arkansas; President Eugene Hilburn; Secretary, Hiram Tanner, Philander Smith College.

BETA PSI CHAPTER—Oxford, Cambridge, London Universities, London, England; President, Dr C B Clarke, Belfield House, New Barnet England; Secretary, N A Fadipe, 43 Calthorpe Street, London, England

CHAPTER ROSTER-Graduate Chapters

101. ALPHA LAMBDA—Louisville, Ky., Pres., Lyman T. Johnson, 2627 Madison St.; Sec, Lee L. Brown, 1012 W. Chestnut St.

102. BETA LAMBDA—Kansas City, Mo., Pres., Dr. A. C. Wilson, 2219 Tracy; C. Sec, James A. Jeffress, 2732 Highland.

103. GAMMA LAMBDA—Detroit, Mich., Pres., Dr. William L. Postles, 503 E. Warren Ave.; Sec, Grover D. Lange, 607 Adams Ave. B.

104 DELTA LAMBDA—Baltimore, Md.; President, Woodley E Lawrence, 1307 Madison Ave.; Secretary, David J. Whitfield, 704 Gay Street.

105 EPSILON LAMBDA—St Louis, Mo., Pres., Dr J Owen Blache, 2945 Lawton Ave.; C Sec, Joseph C Chapman, 4222 W North Market St

106 ZETA LAMBDA—Newport News, Va.; President, T Roger Thompson, 841 Hampton Ave.; Secretary, Charles H Jones, 1125 40th Street

107 THETA LAMBDA—Dayton, Ohio., Pres., Dr C R Price., 476 S Broadway; Sec, Theodore C Carter, 16 Sweetman St

108 ETA LAMBDA—Atlanta, Ga., Pres., Theodore M Alexander, 982 Ashby Grove S W.; Sec, Nelson C Jackson, 247 Henry St., S W

109 IOTA LAMBDA—Indianapolis, Ind., Sec, Grant W Hawkins, 2627 Shriver Ave.

110 KAPPA LAMBDA—Greensboro, N C, Pres., William E Beaver; Sec, Benjamin H. Crutcher, A K T. College.

m - MU LAMBDA—Wash., D. C, Pres., James B. Browning, 151 "V" St., N. W.; Sec, George W. Peterson, 604 D St., N. W.

112 NU LAMBDA—Ettrick, Va., V Pres., George W Owens; Sec, James B. Cephas, Va. State College.

113 XI LAMBDA—Chicago 111., President, Luther S Peck, 3560 S Parkway; Secretary, Lawson Ford, C/o Hotel Grand, 5044 Parkway.

114. OMICRON LAMBDA—Birmingham, Ala., Pres., Arthur D. Shores, RFD No. 1, Box 755, Bessemer, Ala.; Sec, H. Lovell Mosely, 1304 First Court, W.

115 PI LAMBDA—Little Rock, Ark., Pres., Dr J B Jordan, 610yi W 9th St.; Sec, C Franklin Brown, 1019 Cross St

116 RHO LAMBDA—Buffalo, N York, Pres., Alfred D Davis, 121 Northland Ave.; Sec, Robert A Burrell, 732 Brisbane Bldg

117. SIGMA LAMBDA—New Orleans, La., Pres., William E. Belton, 2216 St. Philip St.; Sec. Ferdinand L. Rousseve, Xavier University.

118. TAU LAMBDA—Nashville, Tenn., Pres., William D. Hawkins, Fisk University; Sec, James R. Anderson, 1027—18th Ave. N.

119. UPSILON LAMBDA—Jacksonville, Fla., Pres., Charles S. Long, Jr., Edward Waters College; Sec, H. James Greene, Edward Waters College.

120 PHI LAMBDA—Raleigh N C, Pres., Dr Robert P Daniel; Sec, Walker H Quarles, Jr., Shaw University

121. CHI LAMBDA—WHlberforce, Ohia, Pres., Milton S. J. Wright; Sec, Raymond O. Dickerson, Wilberforce University.

122 PSI LAMBDA—Chattanooga, Tenn., Pres., Booker T Scruggs, 1909 Blackford St.; Sec, George A. Keys, 1211 Poplar St.

123 ALPHA ALPHA LAMBDA—Newark, N Jersey, Pres., Dr Ferdinand D- Williams, 191 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, N J.; Sec, Arthur C Williams, 136 Lincoln St., Montclair

124 ALPHA BETA LAMBDA—Lexington, Ky., Pres., Edward M Chenault, 226 W. 6th St.; Scc, Dr. Henry A. Merchant, 126 DeWeese St.

125 ALPHA GAMMA LAMBDA—New York City, Pres., Dr Farrow R Allen, 337 W 138th St.; Sec, Ewart G Guinier, 327 Putnam Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.

126. ALPHA DELTA LAMBDA—Memphis, Term., Pres., Hugh McGloster, 711 Edith St.; Sec, Abner B Owen, Jr., 598 Williams Ave.; C Sec J Edward Cotton, 348 N Manassas

127. ALPHA EPSILON LAMBDA—Jackson, Miss., Pre.., Everett R. Lawrence, Tougaloo College, Tougaloo, Miss.; Sec, Alan T. Busby, Box 176, Alcorn, Miss

128. ALPHA ZETA LAMBDA—Bluefield, W. Va.; President, John H. Franklin, Kimball, W Va.; Secretary, Edward W Browne, Box 576 Kimball, W Va

129 ALPHA ETA LAMBDA—Houston, Texas, Pres., John E Codwell, 3420 Dennis St., Houston, Texas; Sec, Fred A. Jackson, Prairie View College, Prairie View, Texas

130 ALPHA THETA LAMBDA—Atlantic City, N J., INACTIVE — Address—C M Cain, Artie Ave., YMCA

131. ALPHA IOTA LAMBDA—Charleston, W. Va., Pres., Earl J. Reason. Jr., 611 Shrewsbury St.; Sec, J. Kermit Hall, 1332 Washington St. E.

132 ALPHA KAPPA LAMBDA—Roanoke, Va., Pres., Dr Elwood D Down ing, 236 Patterson Ave., NW; Sec, Dr George A Moore, 160 E Vine St.

133 ALPHA MU LAMBDA—Knoxville, Tenn., Pres., Dr N A Henderson, 123 E Vine St., Sec, J I Seals, 209 Deaderick Ave

134. ALPHA NU LAMBDA—Tuskegee, Ala., Pres., W. Henri Payne; Sec, Hollis F Price, Tuskagee Institute

135 ALPHA XI LAMBDA—Toledo, Ohio, Pres., William T McKnight, II., 738 City Park Ave.; Sec, Roy L Shelton, 1019 Palmwood Ave

136. ALPHA OMICRON LAMBDA—Pittsburgh, Pa., Pres., Henry D. Primas, 8360 Bricelyn St.; Sec, Wilbur C Douglass, 518 Fourth Ave

137 ALPHA PI LAMBDA—Winston-Salem, N C, Pres., Walker E Pitts, 1117 E 11th; C Sec, William R Crawford; F Sec, Dr E Shepard Wright, Bruce Bldg

138 ALPHA RHO LAMBDA—Columbus, Ohio; President, Dr Paul Lofton, 714 E. Long Street; Secretary, Louis H. Schuster, 1348 E. Long Street.

139 ALPHA SIGMA LAMBDA—Dallas, Texas, Pres., A Maceo Smidi, 2913 Thomas Ave.; Sec, C. Paul Johnson, 2700 Flora St.

140. ALPHA TAU LAMBDA—Tulsa, Okla., Pres., Archie L. Morgan, 643 E. Marshall PI.; Sec, J. Tyler Smith, 124 N. Greenwood St.

141. ALPHA UPSILON LAMBDA—Montgomery, Ala, Pres., Cohen T. Simp. son; Sec, J. Garrick 'Hardy, State Teachers College.

142. ALPHA PHI LAMBDA—Norfolk, Va., Pres., W. T. Mason; Sec, Thomas W. Young, 721 Chapel St.

143 ALPHA CHI LAMBDA—Augusta, Ga., Pres., A Murray Carter, 1108 —12th St.; Sec, Joel W Wallace, 1112 Philip St

144 ALPHA PSI LAMBDA—Columbia, S C, Pres.,_ , Sec, Harry B Rutherford, 13 30 Gregg St

145 BETA ALPHA LAMBDA—Jersey City, N J., Pres., Dr W Harold Branch, 190 Duncan Ave.; Sec, John B Frazier, 57'/2 Jewett Ave

146. BETA BETA LAMBDA—Miami. Fla., Pres., Dr. Felix E. Butler, 366 N. W. 14th St.; Sec, Frederick L. Johnson, 159 N. W. 10th St,

147. BETA GAMMA LAMBDA—Richmond, Va., Pres., E. M. Burke, 806 N. 6th St.; Sec, David Graves, 622 Judah St.; Asst. Sec, Lester Hill, 1600 Everette St

148 BETA DELTA LAMBDA—Daytona Beach, Fla., Pres., Charles J Greene, Sec, James A Colston, Rigby Junior High School, Ormond, Fla

149 BETA EPSILON LAMBDA—Wewoka, Okla., Pres., Dr D A French, 201 S Seminole: Sec, William A Dobson, Box 216, Lima, Okla

150 BETA ZETA LAMBDA—Jefferson City Mo.; President, F Cecil Heariold, Lincoln (Mo.) University; Secretary, G. Robert Cotton, Lincoln (Mo.) University.

151. BETA ETA LAMBDA—Oklahoma Gty, Okla., Pres., Dr. G. E. Finley; Scc. William Johnson, % Alexander Dumas, 704 N. E. 4th St., Okla. City, Okla.

FRATERNITY PRAYER

(O Lord)

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