The SPHINX | Winter December 1951 | Volume 37 | Number 2 195103702

It's a Long, Long Trail a-Winding . . . for most Alphas, to get out to California's Redwood Empire... but you'll see them there, all the same, when time for the 37th Convention rolls around — December 28 through January 2.

DECEMBER,

1951

37 NUMBER 2

ALPHA PHI ALPHA FRATERNITY, Inc.

GENERAL OFFICERS

General President: BELFORD V LAWSON, 2001 Eleventh St., N W., Washington 1, D C

Southwestern Vice-President: A MACEO SMITH, 2011 N Washington Street, Dallas 4, Tex.

Southern Vice-President: JACOB R HENDERSON, 666 Fair Street, S W., Atlanta, Georgia

Midwestern Vice-President: LIONEL H NEWSOME, 3735 Page Boulevard, St Louis 13, Mo

Eastern Vice-President: EDWARD W BROOKE, 151 Humboldt Avenue Roxbury 21, Mass

Far Western Vice-President: W BYRON RUMFORD, 1500 Stuart Street, Berkeley 3 Calif

General Secretary: BENNIE D BROWN, 3456 S State Street, Suite 311, Chicago 16, 111

General Treasurer: MEREDITH G FERGUSON, 925 Eleventh Avenue, North, Nashville 8, Tenn

Editor-in-Chief, Sphinx: W BARTON BEATTY, JR., Box 188, Phoebus, Virginia

Director of Educational Activities: CLIFTON R JONES* Morgan State College, Baltimore Md

General Counsel: JAWN A SANDIFER 101 W 125th Street, New York 27, New York

Historian: CHARLES H WESLEY, Central State College, Wilberforce, Ohio

LAY MEMBERS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

MIDWESTERN—John P Ward, North Hall, Indiana University, Bloomington, Ind • SOUTHERN— Jerome Farris, Morehouse College, Atlanta, Ga • EASTERN—Manuel L Walker, Howard University, Washington, D C • SOUTHWESTERN—Henry Ponder, Langston University Langston, Okla • FAR WESTERN—Shelby L Robinson, 850 E 49th Place, Los Angeles 11, Calif

Replaces John H Brodhead, deceased, who was elected to the office

JEWELS

Henry A Callis, 2306 E Street, N E., Washington, D. C; George B. Kelley. 1 - 113th Street, Troy, N Y.; Nathaniel A Murray, 2151 West 21st Street, Los Angeles 7, California

DECEASED: Charles H Chapman, Robert H Ogle, James H Morton, Vertner W Tandy CHAIRMEN STANDING COMMITTEES

BUDGET—Kermit J Hall, 5000 Woodland Ave., Philadelphia 43, Pennsylvania

AUDITING—W D Hawkins Jr., Fisk University, Nashville, Tennessee

FINS AND BADGES—Jawn A Sandifer, 101 W. 125th Street, New York 27. New York. EXTENSION AND STANDARDS—Walter Booker, Howard University, Washington, D C

SEMI-CENTENNIAL COMMISSION—MUton S J. Wright, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio

OTHER CHAIRMEN—Chairman for the Election Commission and the following committees will be chosen at the annual Convention: Housing, Programs and Recommendations, Charter Achievements and Awards, and Ritual

REGIONAL OFFICERS

SOUTHWESTERN JURISDICTION—A Maceo Smith, vice-president Regional Directors—L H. Williams, 119 N. Greenwood, Tulsa, Oklahoma (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Colorado and Kansas): Charles Goolsby, YMCA, 210 N 13th Street, N W., Lincoln, Nebraska (Nebraska, Iowa); Walter E Morial, 1433 Touro Street, New Orleans, Louisiana (Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico) Other Regional Officers—W M Collins, Tillotson College, Austin, Texas, director of Public Relations; U. S. Tate, 1718 Jcckson Street, Dallas, Texas, attorney; Otis Freeman, 1519 N E 8th Street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, secretary; Dr J B Matthews, 535 W 13th Street, Port Arthur, Texas, special assistant to vice-president MIDWESTERN JURISDICTION — Lionel H Newsome, vice-president Regional Directors —William A. Smith, 2537 Madison St., Gary, Indiana, District 1; Milton S J Wright, Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio, District 2; Lionel H Newsom, 3735 Page Boulevard St Louis 13, Missouri, District 3; Fred Bobo, 2009 N 10th St. Milwaukee Wis., District 4; Robert A Willis, 2713 W Madison St., Louisville, Ky., District 5

SOUTHERN JURISDICTION—Jacob R Henderson, vice-president Regional Directors—T J Womack, Lane College, Jackson, Tenn., Mississippi and Tennessee; H Lovell Mosley,

1204 First Court, West, Birmingham, Ala., Alabama and Florida; Leroy B Frazier 2111 Duncan St., Durham, N C, North Carolina and South Carolina; J R Henderson, Georgia Public Relations—Lewis O Swingler, 164 Beale Ave., Memphis, Tenn., director; William A Fowlkes, 1130 Lena St., N W., Atlanta, Ga. associate director

EASTERN JURISDICTION—Edward W. Brooke. vice-president Regional Directors—Frank J Ellis, 1929 W Lanvale St., Baltimore, Md. District 1; Richard T Lockett, 1711 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, N J., District 2; Robert Levister, 136 Harrishof St., Roxbury, Mass., District 3 FAR WESTERN JURISDICTION—W Byron Rumford, vice-president Regional Directors— W C Nixon, Jr., 2085 Sutter St., San Francisco, Calif., Northern Area; Edward Addison, 412 E 21st St., Los Angeles, Calif., Southern Area; William McCoy, Jr., Portland, Oregon, Northwest Area

THE STAFF

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

W Barton Beatty, Jr

ASSISTANT MANAGING EDITORS

J Rupert Picott W Byron Rumford FUN EDITOR O Wilson Winters

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR—Milton S J Wright. ASSISTANTS—Hugh M. Gloster Rayford W Logan Howard Long, Frank L Stanley W Wesley Whetstone. Thomas W Young

STAFF EDITORS—Edward W Brooke

Robert P Daniel John Hope Franklin

Jacob R Henderson Charles S Johnson Lionel H Newsom J Saunders Redding A Maceo Smith A A Taylor Charles V Willie Stephen J Wright

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS—Carlton H Lee E E Alexander Robert J Anthony Rufus B Atwood Waldo W E Blanchet Oscar C Brown Archibald J Carey Felton G Clark Henry M Collier, Jr. Edgar Epps, William L Fitzgerald Nelson R Freeman Rudolph Henderson George W Hunter Nelson C Jackson Francis J Johnson Francis A Kornegay Marcus A Mahone, Horace W Melvin, A J Polk Ramon S Scruggs Clarence B Shelton, C E Simmons, Jr. Leroy A Simmons Everett Singleton, Robert L Smith Walter D Spann H Theo Tatum J G Thornton

NEXT DEADLINE JAN.15; REMEMBER DIRECTORY

Our "deadline hints" in the last issue having reached you a little late for the last deadline, we re trying to do better this time

To begin at the beginning, the deadline for the February issue is January 15 This means that anything which comes out of the Convention itself will have to be written "on the spo'.," or as soon as the writer gets back to his home base.

Meanwhile, we'd like to remind you again, that—

1 Typed copy saves us trouble, especially if you send it DOUBLE SPACED, with an EXTRA CARBON for us to save in case the original goes astray between the editors and the printer Flease use just ONE side of the paper

2 Don't save things for "some other time." Send them now and let us be the judge

3 PLEASE RE-CHECK all names, places, dates, and other words that might give trouble, before sending your copv in We've received some copy with the same names spelled in different ways! If you provide chapter identification and city in cases where brothers are meeting from various places, we'll appreciate it

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"IN AN EDITORIAL VEIN":

'God Rest You Merry.

rOOD REST you merry, gentlemen "

There's a lot wrapped up in those familiar Christmasy words. There's the warmth, the jollity, the good fellowship and fun that theMenof Alpha will share together this Christmas eve—and that, in good will, they seek to spread to all mankind.

There's also, you'll note, the word "gentlemen." It might be a word of irony, as applied to many Christmas celebrations We hope, and feel, that the California conclave will make that word appropriate to your Christmas

And finally, there's that other word that the world seems to forget today—the word "God." When you stop to think about it, though, it's the word that makes Christmas what it is

So . . . God rest you merry, gentlemen. Not, as it's sometimes erroneously rendered, "God rest you, merry gentlemen." For Christmas involves more than "resting." It involves love toward God and man

Hell Week to Help Week

H..ELL WEEK:" that's a familiar word to a lot of fraternity men, the country over It's always been the week to get revenge on some poor, innocent neophyte for what some other fellow did to you a year or two earlier

Luckily, there's a new conception of fraternity initiation springing up here and there. Alpha has officially discarded the old way, some time ago Now let's take a look at the newway.

It's very simple All you have to do is to change the second "1" to "p." Hell week becomes Help Week! In several schools, chapters of different fraternities have been in the news lately because they have put their neophytes to work with their hands on worth-while community projects.

At Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia, fraternity inductees repaired houses At Hampton Institute, agroup of Alphas worked on theCommunity Center in the nearby town

Fraternity ideals are "on the spot" these days, as are college ideals in general With a few more, or a lot more "Help Weeks," we can do a great deal to further our cause.

About the Cover

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The Redwoods of California are looked upon as a link between the dead past and the living present: some of them, it is believed, have been standing at

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Convention Articles and Pictures

The Snirit of Alpha Phi Alpha By Millo,, S j Wright

Quo Vadis: Do Alpha's Procedures Need Revamping? By Howard Hale Long

Article on the Salzburg Seminar By loliti Hope Franklin

1 he Cotton Community Changes By Guest Writer* I.. It'

"General" Officers

Lay Members, Executive Council

Educational Officers

Books hy Brothers Logan, on Redding

William K Bell

Hugh M Closter

James Alphcus Butler

W E Farrison

Poem: Achievement B\ Milton S. ]. Wright

Another Aloha College President (Brother C A Kirkendoll, Lane College)

Address all news matter to Editor-in-Chief: W. BARTON BEATTY, JR. Box 188, Phoebus, Va.

Published four times a year, in February, May, October, and December Entered as second class matter at the Post Office at Norfolk, Virginia, under the Act of March 3, 1879 Acceptance for mailing at a special rate of postage provided for in Sec 1102, Act of October 3, 1917

Individual chapters will be billed for cost of engraving pictures submitted and used.

least since Jesus Christ walked the shores of Galilee. Their longevity is due to their resistance to insects, fungi, and fire

One of these trees, standing majestically as the "torch of Alpha," reaches 364 feet into the sky No wonder the California program-planners have taken as the Convention slogan: "California, the Redwood Empire—Deep Arc the Roots of A-Phi-A."

GENERAL CONVENTION PROGRAM

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27

2:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M - Pie-Registration

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28

8:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. - Opening Session

Call to Order BYRON RUMFORD, Vice-President, Western Region Greetings

LAURANC:I£ L CROSS, Mayor of Berkeley WALTER D SPANN, Convention Chairman

Appointment of Committees and Convention Officials Report of Committee on Rides and Credentials JAMES E HUGEH Report of Genera] Officers (summary)

1:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. - REPORTS:

Constitution Committee EDWARD MADDOX

Semicentennial and Cornell Memorial MILTON S. J. WRIGHT

Convention Address Louis MITCHELL

Ritual Committee

Committee on Standards and Extensions WALTER BOOKER Program and Recommendations Committee on General Secretary HOWARD H. LONG

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29

8:30 P.M.- 12:30 P.MDevotionals Report of Budget Committee and Comptroller KERMIT HALL Nomination of Officers

Founder's Undergraduate Memorial Address JOSEPH DEBRO Undergraduate Panel

1:30 P.M.-5:30 P.MReports:

American Council on Human Rights

Audit Committee WILLIAM J HAWKINS, JR Election Committee ,....H. L. DICKASON Committee on Place

Introduction of Founder, Delegates, and Visitors Demonstration of Singing of Alpha Hymn Adjournment

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 30

BYRON RUMFORD, Presiding

3:00 P.M — Public Meeting — Municipal Auditorium, Oakland, Cal

Address BELFORD V LAWSON, JR

Address GOVERNOR EARL WARREN

6:00 P.M —Formal Banquet at International House Toastmaster Invocation

Address WILSON O WINTERS Singing

Address WALTER GORDON, Chairman, California Adult Authority Remarks by Jewels Installation of Officers

CONVENTION THEME: Our Social Responsibility in a Changing World.

Convention to Hear Governor Warren

Addresses by Attorney Belford V. Lawson, national president of Alpha Phi Alpha, and California Governor Earl Warren at the public meeting on Sunday afternoon, December 30, will be the climactic events of the 37th annual convention

Following the 3 p. m. meeting, in the Oakland Municipal Auditorium, will be the formal banquet at theInternational House, at 6 p. m. Banquet speakers will be Dr Wilson O Winters, of Norristown, Pennsylvania, SPHINX columnist and leading Alpha, and Walter Gordon, who is chairman ol the California Adult Authority

The banquet also will feature remarks by the Jewels and the annual installation of officers

The Convention will be called to order at 8:30 a m on Friday, December 28 by W Byron Rumford, Far Western regional vice-president After the assemblage hears greetings from Laurance L Cross, mayor of Berkeley, and Convention Chairman Walter D. (Jack) Spann, most of the rest of the day will be given to important reports

An outline schedule of the Convention is presented on the opposite page It is, of course, subject to change after the early SPHINX deadline it had to meet In the same way, you'll find a biographical sketch of President Lawson a few pages over—part of a group of articles on the national officers in the issue

Presidential Timber

Alpha Phi Alpha "hit the jackpot" in securing Governor Warren as the principal visiting speaker for the 37th Convention. Shortly after he agreed to appear, he became the second avowed candidate lor the 1952 Republican presidential nomination.

Called by the Associated Press "the greatest vote-getter in the history of his state," Warren has been described by California Senator Richard M Nixon as "the strongest dark horse" for the Republican nomination. A deadlock between Taft and Eisenhower—if the General hasn't eliminated himself by the time this issue reaches the brothers—might very well give Warren, a "progressive Republican" who has made a specialty of picking up Democratic and independent votes, an excellent chance

In 1946 Warren made history by taking advantage of California's unique cross-filing law to take both major party nominations for Governor Last year, he defeated James

Roosevelt for the governorship by more than one million votes, despite the fact that California has been known as a 60-per-cent Democraticparty state

State Grows During Terms

His first governorship of the state came in 1942, after he had served as district attorney and attorney general During his terms as Governor, California has added three million new residents, climbing from fifth to second place in population among the states of the U S

Born in Los Angeles to parents from Iowa and Minnesota, Warren grew up in Bakersfield, graduated

from the state university law school, served as a private and a first lieutenant in World War I, and rose through legal-political channels to state attorney general in 1938. He lived in Oakland from 1925 until he became governor in 1952

Politically speaking, he is an advocate of—and as governor, he has instituted-a program of social legislation, including the raising of standards in hospitals, schools, and prisons; health and housing measures; unemployment insurance; and conservation of national resources He is considered an advocate of a bi-partisan foreign policy and of world cooperation through the United Nations

"Alpha Spirit" Goes Beyond Keys, Socials

The spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha was conceived in social responsibility and dedicated to the high ideals of love for and service to all mankind These ideals were in the minds and hearts of the founders of the fraternity almost fifty years ago at Cornell I'm versify They grew and developed within the organization as its membership swelled in numbers and as iis program broadened in scope As the years came and went, these ideas were passed along to generation after generation of Alpha men

The Jewels and the early initiates were imbued with a dynamic spirit of genuine and sincere helpfulness. To them, and to thousands who have followed in their train, being members of Alpha Phi Alpha meant a great deal more than simply belonging to another organization It meant something very special. It did not merely mean eligibility to attend exclusive dances, banquets, or other such affairs. It meant more than authority to wear our especially designed badge of Greek symbols made of gold and studded with precious stones It meant more than mere association with some learned and important men as "brothers." As Alpha Men, there were, and are, definite and important responsibilities which members had and have to themselves, their chapters, their colleges, their communities, their country, their fellow men, and tbeir God

Religious Origin

The spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha is basically of Christian, or at least of religious origin. For the initiated evidences of that fact are to be found in the sacred and beautiful ritual of the fraternity. (That marvelous document should be read and re-read at least three or four times each year by every Alpha man.) To both the initiated and uninitiated the solemnity and significance of the awe-inspiring words and the enchanting music to the National Hymn of the fraternity bear witness to the fact The spirit engendered by the words and music of that enthralling hymn commands the respect and admiration of anyone with a soul (Thank God and XI Chapter for Brothers Abram Simpson and John Erby.) The spirit of Alpha is found and shown in every

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OFFICE DF 37T H NATIONAL CONVENTION BROTHER w D SPANN, GENERAL CHAIRMAN

"For a job well done And plenty of fun, It's the Golden Gate in '51"

TO ALL DELEGATES

General Information

Housing . . . Today, Write Brother Oscar J. Williams 2960 Sacramento Street Berkeley, California

For your reservations, please state choice of dormitory, hotel, or private home accommodations Choice of single or double, with or without bath, should be shown for hotel reservations

Transportation Local transportation will be provided through taxis and private cars Brothers traveling by automobile will enjoy use of cars for sight-seeing and convenience

Clothing . . . Clothing should include a top coat for evenings. Plastic rain coats and hat covers would be nice to include

Weather ... Forecast for Convention period shows: Fair with temperatures in the high 60's. There may be a few showers around the 30th

true brother, wherever he may be. No member of the fraternity who has ever thoughtfully and soulfully read and digested the sacred words in the Preamble to the Constitution and the Oath of Allegiance of Alpha Phi Alpha could possibly miss the real spirit of the fraternity It is both impelling and compelling. Save in Holy Writ, where else could one find more souloearching or heart-inspiring words? The spirit of Alpha is also embodied in its various national programs of general assistance.

The spirit of Alpha uncompromisingly rejects personal and social animosity, selfishness, dishonesty, lack of integrity, and bigotry. It seeks consistently and persistently to "discountenance all evil" and to destroy all prejudices" wherever these foul enemies of society are encountered The true spirit of Alpha urges every brother to be "servant"—not "master"—of all With the spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha in his heart, a brother must work with the "construction gang" and not with the "wrecking crew." He must "aid in and insist upon the personal" and the general social progress of mankind. The genuine spirit of the fraternity is not one of "greater than thou," but rather one of sobriety, jus-

tice, sober intelligence, fraternal and social uplift, and sincere "love for all mankind."

Real Alphas

Real sons of Alpha, embued with the genuine spirit of the fraternity, are not so grossly inflated with ego nor sick with the malady of "big-shotitis" that they feel that they must forever be the stars or the "noblest Greeks of them all." They can and will work as diligently and as well in the background as in the spotlight, for a worthy cause They are not headline seekers, though they often make headlines. The spirit within them makes them realize fully that service, not dominance nor supreme power, is the summum banum. It has such a sobering influence upon them that they are too big to be little

"And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant."

-ST MATTHEW, 20:27

That is the heart of the true spirit of Alpha Phi Alpha

—MILTON S J WRIGHT

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Tuberculosis causes one out of every 33 deaths in the nation; one out of every 15 among Negroes

Do Alpha's Procedures Need Reform?

By BRO HOWARD HALE LONG

Perhaps there is no more impressive characteristic of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, looking at it as an ongoing concern from its conception, than its increase in size We have grown in convention constituency from a handful of delegates representing barely more than a handful of constituents to nearly 500 delegates, each of whom represents a constituency often three to five times as large as the constituencies of the early delegates From a small beginning we rumble rather clumsily on toward more than 10,000 members Some of our committees now have more members than the total delegation in the early days The fraternity then was an easy-going concern; there were none of the booming, buzzing activities and preparations for elections as now witnessed at the General Convention One grew in smooth succession from treasurer to secretary, to vice-president and to president, if one exhibited the kind of qualities which found favor among the brothers

Flexibility Needed

Perhaps history teaches no more important lesson than that only flexible institutions can meet successfully the demands of a flexible society The static and the progressive inevitably diverge We have undergone modifications from time to time which give superficial impressions of progress. To be sure, we have had revision after revision of the constitution and amendments of it which toppled one over the other, but always they circled around a stable center which has remained essentially unchanged since our beginning. It is true, also, that there have been some innovations of profound importance, but the attempt to enumerate them silhouettes the contrast with the other soporific activities Moreover, an examination of the origins of these few reveals the reluctance preceding them and the compelling and hostile circumstances that immediately ushered them into being. When they came, therefore, they came from a harassed majority which, we suspect, consented with none too much of the analysis and circumspection which ought to precede fairly fundamental changes

In other words, our history reveals Alpha Phi Alpha as a rather conserva-

tive organization. It has gone along under improvisations stemming from more or less recently structured "dreams of the founders" which perhaps had little or no reality that dates back to the first decade of this century Under the color of adherence to aims, often the phantom projections of the dominant mood, we have found, in the beginnings, seeds of all the good that can follow. And all this in the midst of a society which has changed so much as contrasted with that of our beginnings that one is intrigued by the analogue of the hare and the tortoise

It may be altogether a good sign that one gets the impression of a certain dissatisfaction with the present which borders on restlessness For this mood, like the mood which fashioned a revision of the election system, may move us to do even a di•erectly radical thing in our time

One of the dangerous indulgences more or less prevalent is the disposition to lay the summation of long accumulating defects at the feet of a few of our officers. What has happened or what happens are largely the products of our own doings or (Continued on Page 6)

QUO VADIS?

(Continued from Page 5) failures to do They are the end-results which anyone with vision could have foreseen fifteen or twenty years ago For the cloud in the heavens then the size of a hand has become a roaring and dangerous storm Leada s of themselves have not been strong and potent enough at any stage of historical development to seize a reluctant constituency and mold it to their wills through their own genius

Whether a Ghengis Khan, an Alexander, a Napoleon, a Mussolini, a Hitler, or a Stalin—these all have built upon societies put in readiness, usually by the lollies of their predecessors and contemporaries, upon which the ideas oi the leaders incubate and finally seize control of multitudes because of default Similarly what appears on the horizon now in lull force is the logical conclusion of our reluctance to face an impending future with sagacity and resolution—a sort of fixity in the midst of change We are in no danger of liquidation Revolution and secession would seem sufficiently distant now to give us no shudders But it may well be that a laissez-faire attitude, produced by no lack of capacity or energy, or maybe even of devotion, is heading us toward a crisis which may mar us during the foreseeable future.

Reforms Discussed

We are interested in avoiding any such consequence We do not need to have it materialize In us still is the stuff out of which sensible and gradual reform can be made to lift us, as if by our bootstraps, if necessary What shall we do about it?

In the first place, it occurs to some of us that we should prosecute a careful examination of aspects of our fundamental government to see whether the present and the impending future require reform and reorientation A commission was appointed by the President at the last convention to initiate this process It now turns out that it is impossible to have a meeting of the commission What is done must be done through distant communication by mail The commission is going to press forward in the carrying out of its obligation It is keenly aware, however, that it must have the advice, the consent, the actual support of the chapters, and thus of the rank and file of the fraternity In truth, the convention ought not legislate upon such important matters without referenda

Second, a leading fault seems to be the concentration of power absolute-

ly in the General Convention The effect might be tolerable if the convention, like the Congress or the state legislature, met over a period of months. But a short convention with often overwhelming numbers of uninitiated constituents simply cannot assimilate the new members to the solid demands of effective legislation The period is too short for that and, therefore, it seems wise that there should be instituted a procedure whereby Alpha men, directly or indirectly, may share in the legal enactments and even the policymaking of the fraternity T o sav that this takes time is to reiterate the obvious If we chart our course well, time will be on our side and the evolution of change will stabilize us sufficiently to meet with reasonable equanimity in turn the shock of the demands for new change No,social instrument should ever be more permanent than the requirements for a progressive orientation to the present and the future Remedy Election Confusion

In the third place, it is probable that the constituency as a whole, indirectly, must somehow find a remedy for the wild confusion which often attends preparations for and the process of elections Unfortunately, there is a rugged core of politically oriented delegates and attendants who, apparently without plan or intention, see the convention as an opportunity to play roles which perhaps their own communities severely deny them It is to be expected that such persons may become appallingly adroit and confusingly active when they come into an atmosphere which permits the release of a long pent-up and repressed disposition to act The

overflow is likely to lead to a flood of irrascibility and intemperance The length of the convention does not permit this posture effectively to wear off Maturity which ordinarily would come with time cools its heels outside and immaturity is still at flood when the final gavel falls The only partly released pent-upness thus is boosted during inter-conventional periods so that when the next convention comes around the interim boost, continued repression, and the infectiousness of example bring closer to extreme hazards, if not disaster itself

Finally, it would seem good, if possible, that each of us should assume our just share of responsibility for what is today and what occurs tomorrow A decent sanity and decorum may permit us to look inward and outward and get perspective of each so that we shall not emotionally unload our feelings of guilt upon the hapless heads of those who happen to be caught on the stage when unpleasantness arises The need is that we shall find some sort of technique of operation by which, in our procedures, it shall be neither possible notrewarding to indulge in selfish exhibitionism and sordid manipulations which may puff the ego but shrivel the cause.

It is for every chapter constituency to consider solemnly the situation in which we find ourselves, for it is a counterpart of a world in frustration. Such consideration should be done in fair recognition that careful thought, sincere planning, and devoted execution are probably indispensable to restore the fraternal relaxation needed for a healthy on-going toward the future

Dr. Franklin Helps Europe Study U. S.

By BRO JOHN H FRANKLIN

Dr. Franklin, professor of history at Howard University, last summer was visiting professor of history at the 1951 General Session of the Salzburg Seminar in American Studies, i7i Austria. This SPHINX special article gives his impressions of the experience there.

On July 15, 1951, the Salzburg Seminar in American Studies began its fifth general session at historic Schloss Lcopoldskron just outside Salzburg, Austria This unique educational institution was founded in 1947 by three students from Harvard University, and although still in its infancy, it already has behind it a glorious period of significant contributions to the intellectual life in Western Europe Its founders were convinced that in the postwar period the people of the United States should assist in turning the lights on again in Europe by helping young Europeans pick up the threads of their shattered intellectual lives To that end, these youthful dreamers from Cambridge undertook the stupendous task of setting up a school of graduate studies for a highly selected number of young European scholars By the end of the 1951 general session, more than one thousand Europeans had studied in the general and special sessions of the Salzburg Seminar

Thanks to the generosity of the Rockefeller Foundation and a large number of private donors, approximately three hundred European scholars receive scholarships each year to attend the Salzburg Seminar Two hundred attend the various special sessions that are held between January and May, while one hundred attend the six-weeks general session held during July and August Ten .American university professors give courses at the general session, and eight students from Harvard University go to Salzburg to participate in the courses and to assist in the numerous administrative tasks

Scandinavia, Western Europe

During the summer of 1951 the one hundred students represented every country in Scandinavia, the British Isles, and Western Europe except Spain and Portugal The majority of them had completed their university training and were actively engaged in the professions of their choice Among them were journalists,

literary critics, free lance writers, attorneys, philosophers, sociologists, anthropologists, historians, economists, and civil servants Several of them were recognized authorities in their fields, while others showed premise of making distinguished contributions in the near future All of them handled the English language adequately, while most of them used it with great fluency

The professors from the United States came from Harvard, Columbia, YVesleyan, Colby, Cornell, Buffalo, Colorado, and Howard They offered courses on various aspects of American life and culture, including philosophy, literature, government, labor problems and history. Each professor offered two lectures per week, to which all persons at the institution were invited Each professor also conducted a seminar composed of eighl or ten persons, and it was in these small groups that intensive and creative work was done on some phase of American life The titles of the seminars suggest the nature of the work. Among them were "Main

Texts in American Literature," "Problems in American Social History Since World War I," and "Problems in American Labor Relations under the New Deal."

Thorough Discussion

The students had ample opportunity to participate in every phase of life of the Seminar They were encouraged to enter into the discussions and to dissent with any of the views expressed by American professors or students Their mature development made these discussions a significant part of the activities of the Seminal The European students also conducted regular discussion groups on one evening each week, at which time such matters as Th e Challenge of Communism," "Prospects of European Unity," and "European Perspectives of America" were discussed

The American atmosphere pervaded the Seminar not only becau e <>l the subject matter of the lectures and group meetings, but also because of the other activities Discussions dur(Continued on Page 8)

CALIFORNIA U.'s CONTRIBUTION

Convention delegates will be hoping that Miss Constance Baker. Delta

Chapter "Alpha Darling." is typical of co-eds at her school—the University of California

/-^OJZ-CO Co itteeA oSt-K^onventlon K^ommil

Here's a revised, full list of committee chairmen for the Los Angeles Post-Convention. Look it over, brothers-it may come in handy!

Edward Addison 2276i/2 W 28th Street General Chairman

John Talbert 2644 7th Avenue Housing

Dave Arbor 261 E 31st Street "|

Damon Lee 3661 Cimmaron V

Edward Addison 22761/2 W 28th Street J

Arthur Lewis 2436 Gramercy Place Publicity

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Clayton Moore 1632 E 43rd Street Souvenir Programs

Oscar V Little 1518 E 22nd Street "|

George Moreland 4914 W. 23rd Street V an^Badre"

Edward Henderson 4914 W 23rd Street J

Thomas Robinson 2329 W. 25th Street"! Theater Party and

William Brown 3412 2nd Avenue J Public Observance

William Dailey 3947 Wall Street Reception Host and Emergency

Roger Q. Mason .705 Serrano , Tours

DR. FRANKLIN HELPS EUROPE

(Continued from Page 7) ing the evening on such subjects as American music, American universities, and American poetry gave added flavor to the American nature of the Seminar, while lively baseball games —once the Europeans learned to play —had the effect of creating a spot of America in Europe

American Viewpoint

An American participant looking at the Seminar was inclined to conclude that the venture Was having a salutary effect on the intellectual life of Europe and of the United States In the first place, the Seminar was actually giving many Europeans an opportunity to resume their serious study in an atmosphere that was dominated by the highest principles of academic and intellectual freedom. The most urgent problems were discussed freely and without the inhibiting influences that might be created by the presence of special economic and political interests. In the second place, the Seminar provided a placea common ground—on which former enemies could meet and work on problems of mutual interest Former soldiers in the Nazi army and French and British men who had been prisoners of war in German camps worked together in the most satisfactory and gratifying manner during the entire time Finally, the Seminar seemed to fulfill the need felt by some Americans to give to Europe something more than economic and political assistance. Here was a thoroughly unselfish venture pouring back into Europe some of the treasures that had done so much, through the centuries, to make a great Atlantic community out of Europe and America This high and noble level of service could mean much in the remaking of Europe and in establishing healthy ties between Europe and the United States

Those who have participated in the Salzburg Seminar in American Studies can look on the experience as one of unusual significance. It appears that one may be justified in saying that the Seminar is doing its part in "turning the lights on again" in many parts of Europe

• Tuberculosis leads all diseases as a cause of death in the age group from 15 to 35 In 1948 it killed 10,524 persons in this age group, while heart disease killed 6,740 and cancer 5,161

Council Launches Counter-Drive To Dixie Flag Fad

Using the slogan "Our flag is the American flag," the American Council on Human Rights, of which Alpha Phi Alpha is a member agency, has launched a move among college students and the general public to counteract the Confederate flag craze now sweeping the country.

Elmer W. Henderson, director of ACHR, has asked local councils in a number of cities in southern and border states to encourage the public to fly the American flag as a symbol of faith in ultimate victory of the principles of equality of citizenship for all.

"We feel," Henderson said, "that although it has been termed merely a fad, this new-found interest in the Confederacy . . . could lead public opinion into reactionary channels."

The first step in ACHR's movement was initiated at a public meeting of its Baltimore Council on Saturday, November 17 at the Madison Avenue Branch of the YWCA

The American Council on Human Rights is a cooperative program of seven national fraternities and sororities: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority.

fodt-(convention Schedule

The Brothers in Los Angeles have gone to unusual limits to make the post-convention activities a "Hollywood Affair." The Hollywood adjectives "stupendous, gigantic, colossal" best describe them The chapters, to a man, have sought to acquaint the delegates with the scenic beauty, hospitality, and social and economic importance of this West Coast metropolis. The program has been varied to capture the interest of the amateur photographer, the sports enthusiast, and just plain "brother." Here is the result of many months of detailed planning

MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1951

I Tour of Los Angeles and Hollywood 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M

II Meet the Alpha Special at Union Station 5:00 P.M

III Alpha Buz Session and Room Assignments at Alpha House, 2116 S Western Avenue 5:30 P.M

IV Theater Party and Alpha Recognition Service ...8:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M

V Alpha New Year's Eve Dance 10:00 P.M.-2:00 A.M

V! Good Morning Alpha Breakfast and After Party at Alpha House, 2116 S Western Ave 2:00 A.M.-?

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1952

I Tournament of Roses Parade 9:00-11:00 A.M

II Alpha Coffee Royal (Gamma Xi Chapter, special host)

III Television Party (Alpha Delta Chapter, special host) ...1:30-5:00 P.M

IV Rose Bowl Game (for ticket holders) 2:00-5:00 P.M

V After Game Eggnog (Alpha Wives Auxiliary, hostesses) 5:00-9:00 P.M.

VI Dine and Dance 9:00-2:00 A.M

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2, 1952

I Side trips to Tijuana

II Farewell Party in Patio at Union Station 5:00 P.M

III Alpha Special Departs 6:45 P.M.

NOTE: Meals will be served at the Frat House during the entire Post-Convention. Sphinx men will be on duty to run errands, etc.

B. V. Lawson, Fraternity Make History

"The major credit is due Mr Lawson and Alpha Phi Alpha "

That phrase, used by Elmer W Henderson, director of the American Council on Human Rights, in the December issue of the SPHINX, haci specific reference to the famous Hendo son case in which he was the plaintiff, and in which Alpha Presidenl Belford V Lawson, Jr was the chief counsel in the eight-year fight with the Southern Railway Company over dining car segregation

The same phra e, however, might be considered symbolic of the record ol ihe past lew years, both for President Lawson and the Fraternity It is true thai the Henderson case is the most striking example Alpha and the ACHR, of which Alpha is a member, to a large extent financed Mr Henderson, beginning at a time when a successful outcome was by no means certain; and of course, Mr Lawson and several other Alphas were promi-

nent in contributing their legal services

The others were Jawn Sandifer,

Cornell U. "Very Receptive" To '56 Semi-Centennial Plans

Cornell University officials are "very receptive" to plans for Alpha's Semicentennial Celebration there in 1956, reports National President Belford V. Lawson, Jr. after meetings at Ithaca and Buffalo the second weekend in November. Here is what the CORNELL DAILY SUN had to say about it:

"National officers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, an interfaith, interracial organization founded at Cornell in 1906, visited campus this weekend and won the informal, tentative approval of 1'nivcrsity officials for their plans to establish an interfaith, interracial memorial house here within the next five years

"The building would serve as a chapter house for the local fraternity and would be opened during the summer of 1956 as part of the fraternity's 50th annual convention

"The house would probably not be placed on University property, but would be built near the campus with extensive support from the national organization along the lines of mother chapters of the other fraternities located at colleges elsewhere

"Organized primarily as a Negro fraternity, Cornell's chapter was ac-

live from 1906 to 1929 Then, at the beginning of the 30's, it was placed on the inactive list, and remained in that status until the end of World War II The fraternity was recognized by the IFC again in 1948, but has not appeared regularly at its meetings and has not been active in the work of that organization. National officers met with the present members of the local in an effort to remedy the situation Saturday

"On a national and international scale, Alpha Phi Alpha has established 225 chapters and claims an active membership of more than 10,000 One clause in the fraternity constitution states that 'any male university student not belonging to any other social fraternity may be pledged and made a member.' This non-discriminatory clause was passed by the fraternity less than five years ago, placing it on an interracial as well as interfaith basis."

Remember that Brother Milton S. J. Wright is chairman of the Semicentennial Commission laying the detailed plans for the important event (see October issue of SPHINXJ His address is Wilberforce University, Wilberforce, Ohio.

A Phi A general counsel; Edward W Brooke, Eastern vice-president; and Brothers Ted Berry and William McClain, Cincinnati

The man who led the fight in this famous case has been Alpha's presidenl lor five years now Holder of an A. B. degree from the University of Michigan, he attended both the Howard and the Yale law schools before winning his LL.B degree, from the former

An executive council member of the American Council on Human Rights, Brother Lawson is vice-president of the Lawyers' Guild in Washington and an NAACP board member there The former faculty member of the Terrell College of Law, also in Washington, is married to another laywer—the former Miss Margaret McKenzie, Fisk graduate who also holds a degree from the Michigan Law College and has done post-graduate work in law at Columbia University They have a son, Belford, III

Brother Lawson presently is working on a case to reduce segregated practices in the District of Columbia Fire Department This is a followup to recent cases dealing with the Police Department and the School Board

Illness Keeps Alpha

From Convention; Boyd 'Hopes' to Come

One prominent Alpha at last word was hoping to attend the 1951-52 Convention despite the fact that he recently underwent a major operation He is Dr. Henry Allen Boyd, of Nashville, who has been ill for several weeks and has just returned to his city of residence from a Cleveland, Ohio hospital

Another leading Alpha, President Alonzo G Moron of Hampton Institute, won't be able to attend the convention, since he has been on health leave from his duties at the college since mid-April He expects to be back at his desk within a few months •

The 45th annual Christmas Seal Sale to fight tuberculosis is being conducted until December 25 by the 3,000 voluntary associations affiliated with the National Tuberculosis Association.

...With Five Outstanding Vice-Presidents

Most A Phi A.'s know thai they have five outstanding vice-presidents, Inn not all oi them, the SPHINX feels certain, know the exact reasons why they are so outstanding A quick perusal ol the following thumbnail sketches, however, should bring them intelligently up-to-date on their national leaders before Convention time.

II'. Byron Rumford

W Byron Rumford—speaking of the Convention, and the West Coast—is assemblyman from the 17th District in California's State Legislature, now serving his second term. Following his first term, the Berkeley pharmacist a University ol California graduate' -won the primary on both tickets in 1950 as he ran for re-election

l he owner and operator of Rum ford's Pharmacy in Berkeley and coowner ( | the Center Pharmacy in Oakland was appointed by Governor Earl Warren u> serve on the Rent Control Board. Mayor Laurance Cross of Berkeley named him to a Special Housing Committee, and at the same lime he serves as director of the Oak land Chapter of the American Red Cross

A member of Alpha since his initiation into the Alpha Epsilon Chapter, in 1020, Brother Rumford dining his firsi term in the legislature sponsored a bill outlawing discrimination in the Siau Guard He is chairman of a special committee of the Legislature on the Abuse of Narcotics

Lionel 11. S'ewsome

Lionel H (Lonnie) Newsome—sociologist YMCA secretary, and Army provost marshal (in India)—has been an active brother at Lincoln University (Missouri), where he joined in 186; Michigan University, where he won his M A degree; Fisk, where he was a Research Fellow; Minneapolis, Columbus, Jefferson City, and Southern University He has represented several differenl chapters at national conventions and has been a regional director in both the Southwest and the Midwest before being elected Midwest vice-president in 1949, 1050, and [951 He was Achievement Committee chairman at the Atlanta Convention

Having taught at Lincoln and at Stowe Teachers' College, he is now completing work for his doctorate at the University of Washington, in so< iology—anthropology

A. Maceo Smith

A. Maceo Smith is a Federal Hous-

ing Administration official in Dallas, Texas The president of the Fisk Alumni Association holds an M.B.A degree from New York University A member of the National Board of the NAACP and executive secretary of the Texas Conference of Blanches, he also heads the Texas Council of Negro Organizations He is co-founder and consultant lor the National Association of Real Estate Brokers; an executive committee member of the National Negro Business League; chairman ol the Board of the Texas Negro Chamber of Commerce; and active in both YMCA and interracial activities in Dallas and the state at large

He also is an official of the Dallas (Continued on Page 12)

VICE PRESIDENTS Kirkendoll Inaugural at Lane

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* Edward II' Brooke

Edward W Brooke has been Eastern vice-president since 1948 ["he Howard grad, who received theI.L.B. and ihe Master of Laws degrees Erom Boston University, is oneof the Alpha leaders who contributed hisservices as an attorney in winning the Henderson ease before the Supreme Court, outlawing segregation in dining ears, lie- has been acandidatefoi 12th Ward representative, Roxbury, Mass

In World Wa r 11 he was a decorated combat infantryman and a captain

The NAACP legal staff member, also a member of the Massachusetts and Federal Bars, ispresident oi the366th Infantry Veterans Association, andis active in responsible positions with the American Legion, AMVETS, NAACP, and Urban League \san Alpha, hewas Beta Chapter president in 1989,when the group wonthe L'Ouvei aire Cup asoutstanding e hap ter, and has been a lay member ol the Executive Council

Jacob K. Henderson

Jacob R. Henderson, die Southern Regional vice-president, is oneof Alpha's newer national officers He has brought with him a background of educational and governmental business managership.

Born in Abbeville, S. C. thepresent manager ol ihc University -John Hope Homes, Atlanta, Ga City Housing project received his B. S. degree from South Carolina State College before winning the M.A. in economics from Atlanta University in 1934 Summer work ai Ail.una Columbia, and New York Universities has added to his qualifications

After hisgraduation Brother Henderson managed theAtlania Universi ty System's book stores and was .is sistant purchasing agent lor three years There followed another tip M;H period of employment, as fiscal accounting clerk for the U. S. Housni,;; Authority, maintaining accounting records for University Homes project in Atlanta. It wasa natural step up to his present position of manager lorthe citv housing development. r

Among many other civic enterprises Henderson ischairman ofthe Industrial Committee of the Atlanta Urban League an damember ofthecity Community Chest Board

Adds to Alpha College Record

JACKSON, Tenn.-Thesis.ih president of Lane College, Chester Arthur Kirkendoll, Jr., wasformally inaugurated during ceremonies ai"the college, his alma mater, Monday, < )< tober '21.

President Kirkendoll hasbeen serving asadministrative head ol theWest Iennessee- liberal arts institution sine;- lulv, 1950

Prior io assuming denies at Lane, President Kirkendoll served as diret

As the SPHINX editor suggested in the October issue, hardly a number goes by without an article on a new Alpha college president. Brother C. A. Kirkendoll, Jr.. helps us make it three in the last two issues.

tor ol leadership education in the de partmeni ol religious education of the C M E Church, with olliees in Chicago

IIK Lane alumnus received his bachelor olarts degree in 1958,graduating magna nun laude. He received bis master ol arts degree from North western University, and is presently working toward the doctorate

Although ii isnot tine that churchrelated colleges •'dwell in aloof, ivory towers," said President Kirkendoll in his inaugural address, it is true that

they constitute "the most unfettered educational instruction in the country," with a unique contribution to make- in the achievement <>l deinoe rat y

"The Church Related College," he declared, "exists in an environment which is constantl) fluctuating Contrary io the common belief thai i' dwells in an aloof ivorv lowci, the Church Related College'is subjected io main dillereiii kinds ol pressures EO( ial, political, economic an d ideologic. These piessuies would alter iis basic character There isnoese.ip< fO! leae lio n l o ihem. "

Nevertheless, he pointed out,the church related colleges have anexcellent opportunity "to introduce into American higher education the positive- integrated approach which is so bad!) needed today lor the education ol an informed andinspired citizen leadership."

"Only through training in citizenship and experience indemocratic living." asserted Kirkendoll, "canthe means by which free men aie prepared lo exercise iheir obligations be realized, Ihis represents oneolthe principal hopes lorbringing about the democratic American soeieiv envisioned bj DID founders."

Dr Forrester B Washington (center) and Alpha Phi Alpha welfare executive are shown presenting Lester B. Granger, newly elected president of the National Conference of Social Work, with an autographed copy of the 78th annual meeting which was held al Atlantic City In gaining the position Brother Granger marks another Alpha "first." Left to right: Nelson C Jackson, director Southern Division of the Urban League: J D Hall Cincinnati Urban League; R W Fowler, Atlantic City welfare officer; Macon Berrvman, director Virgin Islands Child Welfare Department; Alvin Wilks, director. Methodist Camp Service. New York City; Dr. Granger; Dr. Washington, dean of Atlanta University School of Social Work (making presentation); Dr Nimrod Allen, president of the Frontiers of America; J Philip Waring assistant executive director New York's Salvation Army Red Shield Club and chairman of presentation committee; Reginald Johnson, director of Field Services, National Urban League; R Maurice Moss, associate executive National Urban League: Guichard Paris, promotions secretary National Urban League; and Alton Hall, senior caseworker, Chicago Veteran's Administration Chicago

Florence, S. C. DKL Chapter Delegates Impressed by Regionals Success

FLORENCE, S C.-Though it has been some time since Alphas have heard from Delta Kappa Lambda through the SPHINX, the chapter has been carrying on in the true spirit of Alphadom.

Returning from the Southern Regional Convention held in Charlotte, N C this year, DKL's delegates commended the brothers of Beta Nu Lambda and Alpha Omicron chapters for making the convention a grand success Brothers attending the convention were Clyde L Reese, DKL president, and Malcolm Thomas

The chapter cultivated "Education for Citizenship" week with a public program, Sunday evening, April 22, at the Centenary Methodist Church, Hartsville, S. C, with Southern Vice-President J R Henderson as guest speaker. Brother Henderson's

home town was highly receptive to the program

The chapter sponsors four programs annually—"Citizenship and the Ballot," "Citizenship and Religion," "Education for Citizenship," and "Citizenship and Recreation." It also sponsors a campaign to send underprivileged boys and girls to summer camp.

Programs are carried to communities where brothers are located—Darlington, Hartsville, Mullins, Kingstree, Atlanta and Claussen.

Recently the chapter lost three of its most active brothers, Dr. G. A. Williams and First Lt William Fields were called to the service of their country, and Brother James F Bailey received a federal appointment which took him to Cincinnati, Ohio

—BRO N C DAVIS

LOGAN LAUDS REDDING BOOK

"On Being a S'egro in America" (BobbsMerritt Co. $3M), by Brother ./ Saunders Redding, is a much-discussed volume these days. One of lite best reviews the editors of the Si'inw hove seen is the following one. h\ Brother Rayford Logan, in the November in issue of I in NATION We reproduce it with the permission of the magazine.

This brief auto-psychoanalysis is one of the most effective statements in recent literature of the constant conflict experienced by the Negro between his reactions as a normal human being and those which life in America require of him. Professor Redding ol Hampton Institute, the author of four other books (of which three will probably have more than passing significance), talks- out his problem in the following key paragraph:

"From adolescence to death there is something very personal about being a Negro in America It is like having a second ego which is as much the c mscious subject of all experience as the natural self It is not what the psychologists call dual personality It is more complex and, I think, more morbid than that In the state of which I speak, one receives two distinct impacts from certain experiences and one undergoes two distinct reactions—the one normal and intrinsic to the natural self; the other, entirely different but of equal force, a prodigy created bv the accumulated consciousness of Negroness."

He then cites an incident to drive home his point.' As a normal human being he was moved to pity when he saw a woman, drunk or sick and clad only in a ragged slip, stagger into,a neighboring backyard in Louisville on an extremely cold day. On the other hand, he felt "a gloating satisfaction that she was white."

"Restrained Denunciation"

Although the author wisely disclaims the right to speak for anyone but himself, his almost uncontrollable delight in the presence of the white man's misfortune is shared by large numbers of Negroes Some of them have exulted in formal literature; others have contributed to an extensive folklore that would shock those who profess to "know" theNegro. Many others have probably rejoiced in silence

While the author therefore reveals little that is new to students of Negro life and thought, his contribution requires serious consideration. For it is the mature, restrained, eloquent denunciation of- evil by a sensitive

man of good-will Professor Redding has not suffered the physical brutalities that have led some Negro authors to pour forth their bitterness He is no Communist (I have a feeling that he devotes too much space to the interesting story of the party's unsuccessful attempts to woo him in the early 1930's, but the incident in which he fled from the embraces of a woman member—fled not only because of his intellectual rejection of Communism but also because of the fact that she was whitedoes develop his main theme.) His restrained indignation is all the more significant because he lays it bare at a time when the status of the Negro, even in the Deep South, has measurably improved He has not hesitated to proclaim his adherence to integration through intermarriage even though he teaches in a state where segregation is still largely enforced and intermarriage is forbidden by law. Above all, his book will bring delight to lovers of literary craftsmanship, though the style is at times a bit lofty

Christianity Promises Cure

The talking out of the problem did not produce the therapeutic value that the author had hoped for It was perhaps impeded by the fact that one of his sons, largely as the result of a cruel incident when he was eight years old, also carries the scar of Negroness. In the end Redding finds solace in the thought that "Christianity promises a cure for our American sickness But it must be made

truly a way of life in which the dignity and brotherhood of man is the first principle." White Americans must, of course, cleanse themselves of the sins which are largely responsible for Negroness Too many Southern white liberals still believe "in both the physical and cultural heritage of the South there arecertain cumulative and tragic handicaps that represent overpowering factors in the situation." This belief on their part contributes to the reluctance of the government of the United States to include in the First Draft Covenant on Human Rights articles dealing with social, economic, and cultural rights. Despite Redding's lack of enthusiasm for gradualism, I hope that the combined efforts of gradualists, integrationists, and sincere "Christians" will accelerate the attainment of equal rights for all men

None the less, I wonder whether, having been a Negro in America, I can ever throw off the curse of Negroness I read the book while en route to France. My table mate was a German, a fundamentally decent man, who won my sympathy because of his evident poverty On the other hand, I had difficulty in not gloating over his genteel shabbiness because he belonged to the former Herrenvolk and I am a descendant of the Sklavenvolk In brief, Redding's disturbing book has vital meaning not only for America in 1951 but for the world, and will have, I fear, for many years to come

—RAYFORD W LOGAN

They're 'Generally' Known: Here's Why

Three officers of Alpha in addition to the president himself carry the word "general" as a part of their title

They are Brothers Bennie D B-own, Chicago, the first full-time general secretary of the fraternity; Meredith G Ferguson, Nashville, Tcn.iessee, general treasurer; and fawn A Sandifer, New York City, the general counsel

Bennie D. Brown

Brother Brown, anativeof Birmingham, was named Alpha's first fulltime executive at the Tulsa, Oklahoma 33rd Convention in December, 1947. After receiving the B. \. and the M A degrees at the University of Iowa on a Carr Scholarship, he was sent to Columbia by the YMCA to study business administration. He has directed several USO clubs, beginning with the top-notch Tacoma, Washington one and including clubs in Portland, Oregon; San Diego, California; and Lawton, Oklahoma As a USO man he arranged the MBS outdoor concerts broadcast to the Armed Services.

Alpha's national secretary was selected by the Chicago Branch of the NAACP and the American Council on Human Rights to head their joint Social Action Committee on the Cicero riots

Meredith G. Ferguson

Brother Ferguson is a graduate of Tennessee A. and I. State University who was a commissioned officer in World War I Active in civic and business affairs in the Nashville community, he has been in demand as a

person to handle finances not only for his Alpha Phi Alpha brothers, but also with the Alumni Association of Tennessee A and I., for which he is treasurer, and with the United Negro College fund for the city area, holding the same position with that group

The Fraternity treasurer is the executive vice-president of the Citizens Savings Bank and Trust Company in Nashville

Jawn A. Sandifer

Brother Sandifer, a Howard law grad and a member of the U S Supreme Court Bar, as well as New York state and federal district bars, was an associate counsel in the famous Henderson dining car case As stated in the last issue of the SPHINX, he is now counsel in a case seeking to establish the right of a Negro teacher to teach in Nassau County, N Y Formerly president of the New York State Branch of the NAACP, he now heads its legal committee

"Fraternally speaking," he has been president of Eta Chapter and is chairman of the Board of Directors of Alpha House, Inc., in New York City.

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Funds raised through annual Xmas Seal Sales finance local, state, and nationwide tuberculosis control and prevention programs of the National Tuberculosis Association and its 3,000 affiliates.

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California is the second largest state in the United States and is the second largest in population also

Guests in Evidence At Baltimore Affair

BALTIMORE, Md. - In keeping with a precedent of long standing, Delta Lambda was host at one of the season's bright spots, the annual Spring Formal, at the Morgan State College Refectory on April 6 A large, colorful crowd danced to the delightful music of Tracy's Kentuckians in the beautifully decorated hall.

Out-of-town guests from Pittsburgh, New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Richmond were in evidence.

Chairman of the Dance Committee is Dr. John King.

The following brothers were chosen to guide the chapter during this year: Dr Clifton R Jones, president'; Dr Bruce Alleyne, vice-president; Arthur Spencer, secretary; Dr Frederic Jackson, financial secretary; Dr Maurice Doles, treasurer; Dr. Miles W. Con-) nor, chaplain; Frank Veney, sergeantat-arms; Bruce Edemy, editor to the Sphinx.

On April 18 the chapter conducted a program on radio station WSID in celebration of "Education for Citizenship" week. Delta Lambda's president, Brother Jones, spoke on the occasion

Brothers Wilbur Walker and Paul Waters have been recalled to active duty with the United States Army —BRO T BRUCE EDEMY

?%atenptttty 'pent

^Jhe r/iphf (/before L^hristmaS

By BROTHER O. WILSON WINTERS

(With apologies to Clement Clark Moore) Reprinted by request (author's)

'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thru the land Ten thousand frat men were planning to scram. The baggage was stacked in the hallway with care; 'Twas plain they were ready to sniff conclave air.

My son was asleep long ago in his bed While ecstatic visions encompassed his head. My wife in her peignor and me, stocking cap, We eschewed this one time our Christmas Eve nap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter I ran thru the house to see what was the matter. Away to the window I flew like a flash Up went blind Venetian, high up went the sash.

The moon on the bosom offnew fallen snow, Gave a lustre of high noon to objects below; When what to Seagram dimmed eyes should appear But a miniature sled and eight tiny reindeer,

With a pot-bellied driver so lively and quick I knew in a thrice it must be St. Nick. More rapid than Sam Jethroe these swift reindeer came As he snorted and shouted and called them weird names:

"Now Alpha! Chi Delta! Omega and Zeta!

On Kappa! Delta Theta! Sigma Gamma! Phi Beta!"

To the top of the porch, to the top of the wall

On to Conclaves, all directions, now dash away all.

As dry leaves before the wild hurricane fly

When they meet with obstruction and mount to the sky So up to the housetop this strange cargo flew With asleigh full of Christmas and Greek fellowship too.

And then in a twinkling I heard on the roof A jitterbug starrbede from each frater hoof. As I drew barn my head and was'turning around Down the chimney {heaven help him) did St. Nicholas hound.

He was dressed in a Mink coat from head to his foot, But my chimney was full of wood ashes and soot: As a paragon of fashion he could surely not boast For he looked like a sophomore fresh from the coast.

His eyes how they twinkled! His dimples how merry! 'Twas then I suspected St. Nick was a fairy. His droll little mouth puckered up like a bow

Like he'd run into persimmons somewhere, don't you knowcontinued on Page 17)

"Business Primer" Wins Press Praise For

Brother Bell

A glance through this issue will convince you of at least one thingAlpha men are not just "budding authors"; they are authors, period.

Not the least of the volumes in question is "A Business Primer for Negroes," by William K Bell, of New York City Brother Bell, who has not only written but published the work, won the following comment from a writer in the Pittsburgh Courier:

"Every businessman, or potential businessman, would do well to read this book and apply it to his business."

Bell, who spent 14 years compiling and writing his material, has been an Alpha for more than twice that long —32years, to be exact. He hopes the title "will not be misleading to any one," since "business has no color."

A few of the chapter titles are: Common Sense Salesmanship, Good Management Builds Business, Foodstuff Information, Men's Wear Business, Women's Wear Business, Cooperative Business, It Pays to Advertise, The Credit Union, and Use Your Vote for Economic Progress There are 20 chapters altogether.

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It is estimated that 500,000 people in the country now have tuberculosis, yet the disease is preventable and curable.

WHO WAS THERE

No we won't attempt to unscramble all these faces for you, but you'll probably spot a lot of delegates to the Midwestern Regional (see article in October issue) whom you know yourself On the front row are Brothers Brown Wright, Stewart Ward, Cannon Newsome Plumer Lane, Smith Decatur, Crowford, Henry, and Travis

HERE'S CINCINNATI'S "ALPHA MARCH"

CINCINNATI, Ohio - Brother Leon Render, a successful young attorney, has succeeded Attorney William A McClain as president of Delta Gamma Lambda Chapter. PastPresident William A McClain as the presiding officer introduced Brother Leon Render to the guests at the annual social affair

The new Manse Ballroom was the setting for a beautiful formal dinner dance, at which Alpha men of Cin-

cinnati entertained their wives, sweethearts, and guests from Cincinnati and nearby towns

Delta Gamma Lambda salutes the social committee and its imaginative chairman, Brother William Fred Thomas, and reports that Alpha men of Cincinnati are proud of the achievements of their "forward marching" brothers, as follows:

Brother Leon M Render, the new president, has been appointed As-

FRATERNITY FUN

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The stump of his pipe he held tight in his teeth

With such a cute mouth, he made fine smoke ring wreaths.

He had a broad face and his frame seemed to hurdle

Only a few folks could tell he was wearing a girdle.

He was chubby and plump, aright jolly old elf

And I smiled when I saw he was stuck on himself.

A wink of his eye and a toss of his head

And my wife quickly knew she had nothing to dread.

He spoke not a word but went straight to his work

And stuffed all our stockings and turned with a jerk.

He laid his finger, I, my thumb to the nose.

He gave a sly nod and up the chimney he rose.

He sprang to his sleigh, to his team gave a whistle

And away they all flew like the down of a thistle;

But I heard him exclaim as the team upwards climbed

"Come on'a my house, and see me sometime."

sistant Attorney General for the state of Ohio

Brother A Bruce McClure was elected by the people of the state of Ohio to be their representative to the State Legislature.

Brother Theodore M Berry, Cincinnati's councilman, was chosen to serve on the National NAACP executive board.

. . . Brother B. F. Cann, a physician promoting integration within his profession in Cincinnati, has again accomplished a "first"; as staff physician at the Jewish Hospital, he now assumes the duties of clinician of the out-patient department.

Brother William Springer is serving as president of the International Negro Dental Society.

Brother John Delaney, a successful young mortician, recently assumed duties as national chairman of Negro Funeral Directors.

The full slate of officers for 1951 follows:

Leon M Render, president; Charles H. Long, vice-president; Spencer E. Turner, secretary; Alva S Thornton, financial secretary; William McCaleb treasurer; Dr Charles E Dillard,' chaplain; William N. Lovelace, parliamentarian; Mathew M Hines, sergeant-at-arms; William A. McClain John Fleming, and Dr B F Cann, lay members; and Andrew G. White, associate editor to the SPHINX

Lay Members Add Undergraduate Zest

Contributing college-fresh keenness to Alpha's national councils are five young men from five widely separated points in the U S.—the lay members of the Executive Council. They are Shelby L Robinson, Far West; John P. Ward, Midwest: Manuel L. Walker, East; Jerome Farris, South; and Henry Ponder, Southwest.

Shelby L. Robinson

Brother Robinson is just out of Pepperdine College, Los Angeles, where he won a degree in sociology and a football letter Employed in the local lax collector's office in a job including field work, he plans graduate work at U S C beginning in February Initiated into Alpha Delta Chapter in October, 1948 after being pledged for 18 months, he served both as president and as vice-president of the pledge group and has been corresponding secretary, vice-president, and dean of pledges for the chapter

The Californian comes by his "Greek-letter-ism" naturally, his father, James A Robinson, ST., having been a charter member of Eta Lambda Chapter, Atlanta; his brother James, a past lay member; and his mother, Dr Shelby B Robinson, a regional A.K.A officer

.John P. Ward

Brother Ward, an Indianan attending his state university, at Bloomington, is a senior honor student preparing to study law He has topped off some fine work with the Student Senate and the Board of Aeons (student advisors to the University president) by being named chief justice of the Student Supreme Court He holds one of four Bryan Scholarships for outstanding scholastic and extra-curricular achievement He has served his chapter, Gamma Eta (leading the way scholastically nmong 31 fraternilies on the campus) in various offices and now represents it on the Interim urnal Council

Naturally, he's a member of every honor society in sight—Pi Sigma Alpha, Blue Key, Phi Eta Sigma, etc.!

Manuel L. Walker

Brother Walker, a native of Battle Creek, Michigan, is a Howard graduate and a freshman in the medical school there The former Beta Chapter president and "Alpha man of the year" (1950-51) held several class and campus offices and honors, won the Student Council Achievement Key and

made "Who's Who in American Universities."

Former vice-president of the MasonDixon Region of the National Students Association, Walker has attended various NSA and Alpha conferences and participated in the wellpublicized Howard-Smith-Yale student exchange of 1949 His wife is ilu 1950 Beta Chapter Queen, a 1951 Howard honor graduate and now a Graduate Fellow in English, the former Miss Romaine Smith She is the daughter of Dr. Samuel G. Smith, Nu Chapter brother, of Yeadon, Pennsylvania.

Jerome Farris

Brother Farris, who was named from Alpha Rho Chapter, at Morehouse College, is now at Biloxi, Mississippi, where he is a civilian em-

ployee of the Department of the Air Force He is an instructor in radar, Ground Electronics Department, at the Keesler Air Force Base He teaches a racially integrated class of airmen the operation of, and principles underlying sets used in radio detection and ranging

Henry Ponder

Brother Ponder was named from Beta Kappa, the Langston University Chapter, at Langston, Oklahoma Unfortunately, the SPHINX has not been able to gather biographical information on him or to procure his picture It is presumed that, like most other lay members of the Council, he was a senior when he was elected, and that correspondence sent to the Langston University address is not reaching him

Gloster to Make Gamma Iota Men Gain FarWest Lectures Campus Offices at Hampton

Brother Hugh M Gloster, professor of English and chairman of the Communications Center (Department of Language and Literature) of Hampton Institute, will be a visiting lecturer at colleges and universities in California during February, 1952

Dr Gloster's appearances at schools on the West Coast are being sponsored by the Race Relations Committee of the American Friends Service Committee in a program designed to make available to colleges "visiting lecturers and teachers of minority races who are of high personal and scholarly qualifications."

Educated at Morehouse

Brother Gloster was educated at Morehouse College, where he received a B A degree in English with high honor in 1931; Atlanta University, where he was awarded an M A in 1933; and New York University, which conferred upon him the Ph D degree in 1943

The first part of Brother Gloster's teaching career was, in a sense, a repetition of his own education, for he taught first at LeMoyne College and next at Morehouse College and Atlanta University After wartime services with the USO as a program director at Fort Huachuca and later as an executive in charge of USO services to Negroes in the Southeastern states, Brother Gloster joined the faculty of Hampton Institute in his present capacity in 1946 In the summer of 1949 he was guest professor of English at New York University, where he offered courses in "American Negro Literature" and "Ideologies in American Literature."

Numerous Articles

Contributor of numerous articles on Negro life and literature to magazines and anthologies, Brother Gloster is also the author of Negro Voices in American Fiction (1948), the authoritative work in its special field, and the senior editor of My Life, My Country, My World, an anthology of college readings to be published by Prentice-Hall in early 1952 He is founder and former president of the College Language Association as well as a contributing editor to Phylon: The Atlanta University Review of Race and Culture.

Brother Gloster is eagerly looking forward to fraternizing with Alpha brothers during his visits to California colleges and universities.

HAMPTON, Va.-The program of Gamma Iota Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity for the school year 1951-52 promises to be fruitful Many ol the projects have already been undertaken and some have been completed

For example, the brothers of Gamma Iota sponsored the attendance to the Maryland and Virginia State football game of thirty aged, disabled veterans from the Kecoughtan Veterans Facility

As usual, many of the brothers of Gamma Iota are making worthwhile contributions to the extra-curricular activities of the campus here at Hampton Among them are Alfred Bailey, Program Committee chairman, Men's Council; Bernard Fielding, president of the Junior class; Donald Meeks, editor-in-chief of the Hampton Yearbook; Joseph Tazewell, co-chairman of the S C A and chairman of the Tutorial Staff; and Jasper Home, the second Alpha man in a row to hold the position of Regimental Comman-

der of the R.O.T.C Unit Col Home is also a D M S and a member of the Hampton choir

In the annual pre-game Homecoming festivities, the float sponsored by Gamma Iota captured third prize. Riding in the float was Miss Rose Mary Cooke, Alpha sweetheart of Gamma Iota Chapter

In line with the festivities following the Homecoming game, Gamma Iota sponsored a smoker for the \isiting brothers. Aside from local members in attendance was Brother James Kennedy, a new instructor here at Hampton Brother Kennedy is perhaps better known as a pugilist, having had thirty-five professional fights

Other guests included brothers from Beta Gamma of Virginia State College and Beta Sigma Chapter of Southern University The smoker was a huge success.

Many other projects are pending for the ensuing year, including Education for Citizenship Week and the annual Alpha Formal

A. M. & N.BROS.

WIDELY ACTIVE; HEAR NEWSOME

PINE BLUFF, Ark.-Gamma Delta has held two initiations since last year Four brothers—Curtis Lewis, Clarence Lewis, Billye Thompson, and Richard Torrence—successfully entered the circle of Alpha Phi Alpha during the fall; while James Campbell, Ernest Dees, J I Johnson, James Martin, George McCall, Hanley Norment, James Strickland, and Wendell Westbrook became members during the spring One of the neophytes, Brother J. I. Johnson, is the first foreign student to be initiated into the chapter. Alpha is the second Greek-letter organization on the Arkansas State A. M. and N. campus to bring a foreign student into the fraternal fold

Varying from the traditional smoker for potential "little brothers," the Chapter during the late fall held a weiner roast on the college farm to which prospective brothers, their guests, and guests of the brothers were invited The affair was climaxed by a dance in one of the recently constructed farm buildings

"Miss Gamma Delta"

Gamma Delta's annual Christmas ball brought home many of the former members of the chapter who have graduated and are scattered throughout the state One of its highlights was the presentation and crowning of Miss Louella Bender, charming sophomore from Tougaloo, Mississippi, as "Miss Gamma Delta."

The Chapter endeavors to cooperate with all other campus organizations It entered a float in the annual Homecoming parade, participated in the Delta Sigma Theta Jabberwock, took part in the Alpha Kappa Alpha Mardis Gras Ball at which Brother Willie Lindsey reigned as King, and participated in the intra-mural basketball competition In the last named activity, the Chapter team was runner-up in the finals, losing the championship by only two points

Founders' Day was celebrated April 9, 1951, in the college auditorium, with Brother Lionel H Newsome, Midwestern vice-president, delivering an inspiring address An instrumental solo was rendered by talented Brother Nelson Glover, who came to us in the spring from Delta Gamma Chapter at Alabama A and M College The celebration and the ban-

1950 Chapter of Year Takes Lead Again at Florida A.&M.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Beta Nu Chapter, under the able leadership of Brother Henry E Finley and his capable fellow officers, once again took the lead among Greek-letter organizations on the Florida A. and M. campus in 1950-1951 The accomplishments of the brothers are indicated by their occupancy of the following key positions in student organizations:

Student Council: Brother C Murray, president; Brother H Finley, vice-president

Men's Senate: Brother S Forde, president; Brother R. Cutts, vicepresident.

Senior Class: Brother C Murray, president

Junior Class: Brother H Finley, president; Brother R Cutts, vicepresident; Brothers R Hunter and W Lang, Council representatives

Sophomore Class: Brother J. Lovett, president; Brother F. Oden, vice-president; Brother R Seals, business manager; Brothers A Ferguson and B Stretcher, Council representatives

Famcean Staff: Brother W .Lang, editor; Brother W Morris, III, managing editor; Brother C Murray, associate editor; Brother L Jones, sports editor; Brother R Carrol, sports writer

Rattler Annual Staff: Brother J Anderson, editor; Brothers D Danley and N Smith, staff executives

Pan-Hellenic Council: Brother H Finley, president

quet which followed were well received by the faculty and students Fourteen Depart

Departing from the fold of Gamma Delta in May, 1951,were 14 graduating brothers, seven of whom received degrees with honors. Brother Kenneth N Colby of Detroit, Michigan, Gamma Delta's former dean of pledgees, received the Chapter award for the highest scholastic average among the graduating Alphas He is presently working toward the master's degree in zoology, at the University of Arkansas.

Throughout the summer, Gamma Delta was active, for many of its members remained for summer school. One of the highlights of the season was the Alpha Junior Royalty Contest, the first of its kind to be held on the cam-

Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society: Members—Brothers H Finley, D Danley, W Lang, R Cutts, and W Morris, III.

French Club: Brother R Woods, president.

Spanish Club: Brother L Wilcox, president

History Club: Brother P. Guthrie, president

Perns Club: Brother L. Jones, president

Chapter members also excel as individual performers in athletics and scholarship Outstanding football stars are Brothers J. Saunders, V. Floyd, C Leonard, and S Johnson; and ranking members of the Senior, Junior, and Sophomore classes are Brothers D Danley, W. Lang, and R. Seals.

During fall probation Beta Nu added 20 new brothers to the Chapter, who brought with them a wide range of abilities

On December 15, 1950, the Chapter's Sweetheart party was held, with the lovely Miss Pauline Davis reigning as queen Another social event to which the student body looks forward each year is the Alpha Masquerade Ball.

The brothers of Beta Nu were proud to receive the award of Chapter of the Year and to have Brother Cecil Murray selected as Brother of the Year by the 1950 National Convention They will continue to strive for the principles of Alpha Phi Alpha

—BRO JAMES H LOVETT

pus Seven contestants, ranging in age from five to eight, were sponsored by individual brothers. The contest was climaxed with a dance in the college gymnasium and the crowning of the King and Queen, who each received a $25.00 War Bond. The other contestants also received useful gifts Plans are being made to continue this contest annually

The Chapter expects to achieve even greater heights during 1951-52 under the progressive presidency of Brother Vannette Johnson, who is also head of the A N and M College Student Government; and Brother Samuel Kountz, vice-president of the Student Government and president of the John Brown Watson Memorial Sunday School.

—BRO HANLEY J NORMENT

Alpha Has Own "Information Please!"

A trio of Alpha's officers are engaged in activities which are broadly described as "educational." There is, of course, Dr Clifton R Jones, who is director of Educational Activities Then there's Dr. Charles Wesley, fraternity historian, who has "educator" written all over his record; and finally, there is none other than your new SI'KINX editor, VV. Barton Beatty, Jr.

Clifton R. Jones

Brother Jones is a Virginia Union man who won his M A and his Ph D degrees from the State University of Iowa. Professor of sociology at Morgan State College since 1946, he previously had been a General Education Board Fellow, a research associate and an instructor at Fisk and had headed the Department of So» i ology at Florida A and M College 1945-46, Two years as a Rosenwald Fellow at Iowa. 1941-43, and two years in the Armed Services, 194-5-45, round out his experience

The president of Delta Lambda Chapter has done research into racial tensions of southern cities, helped to edit the Fisk monthly summary of race relations trends, and participated in the San Francisco Community Survey He is a director of the Baltimore Urban League, past president of the Morgan Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, and author of "The Negro Press," a chapter in "One America," by Brown and Roucek (New York: Prentice-Hall, 1951)

Charles Wesley Brother Wesley is a Fisk graduate

with an M. A. from Yale and a Ph. D. from Harvard He became a charter member of Zeta Chapter while at Yale, where he was a University Scholar Later, he was a Guggenheim Fellow, in London, England Holder of various honorary degrees, he lose to the position of head of the Howard Department of History during two decades there, and then to dean of the graduate school He has been president of Wilberforce University (1942-47) and is now president of Central State College at Wilberforce (since '47)

The Alpha Phi Alpha past president (1931-40) has been historian since 1941 Besides writing Alpha's history (1930; last of five revisions, 1950), he has authored books on Negro labor, American economic history, the Confederacy, thesis writing, and (with others) "What the Negro Wants." A member of the Executive Council of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, he has been nationally prominent IT. Boy Scout and YMCA work among numerous other interests.

W. Barton Beatty, Jr.

Brother Beatty is secretary and director of Public Relations at Hampton Institute, where he has been since 1947 following a period as executive secretary of the Dallas, Texas, Moorland Branch YMCA Educated at Fisk and Michigan, where he received the M. A. degree, he is a member of the Board of Directors of the American College Public Relations Association,

as well as a member of the editorial board for the ACPRA publications Flic one-time boys' work secretary of the St. Antoine YMCA in Detroit is Hampton's representative to the United Negro College Fund, and a member of the local county Community Chest Board. In Dallas, he headed the Negro Chamber of Commerce, directed the Community Chest campaigns, the United Negro College Fund, and the Dallas Council of Social Agencies; led three war loan drives; and received an honorary degree from Bishop College after building an organization which secured $51,000 for college building purposes

POST Lauds Berry

Contributing Editor Nelson C Jackson passes on to us an item from Alfred Segal's column in the Cincinnati Post (October 17), to the effect that Brother Ted Berry's rejection by the Cincinnati Bar Association has been denounced by Professor Fred A Dewey of the Cincinnati Law School

Here is Segal's quote on Dewey: "The rejection of Mr Berry's application was a discredit only to those who voted their personal and political prejudices (ed. note: a minority of the membership, but enough to bar the applicant) Mr Berry's qualifications as a lawyer have never been questioned and he is respected by those who know him as a man of honor, integrity and ability."

Norfolk Chapter Contributes Idea

Of Citizen-Scholar

NORFOLK, Va.-Alpha Phi Lambda, which holds the enviable record of not having missed a monthly meeting for a period of ten years, continues to move forward under the progressive leadership of Brothers John Selden, president, and Thomas W Young, secretary-treasurer

As it has done for several summers, the Chapter provided "camperships" for underprivileged children at Camp E W Young, not only paying the expenses of the children but also buying necessary materials and equipment.

In connection with the annual observation of Education for Citizenship Week. Alpha Phi Lambda conducted a contest for citizenship scholars over a two-month period Open to all high school seniors and junior college students of the Norfolk-Portsmouth area, the contest provided a scholarship for a student in each classification It is to be noted that this contest is unique in that awards are made in recognition of civic work actually done in the community. The first award of $100.00 was won by Samuel L Banks, a student at the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College, who took 26 people to register and pay poll taxes, visited more than 40 homes for this purpose, obtained 42 NAACP memberships, and spoke on citizenship at two schools, two churches, and on the radio The second scholarship was won by Miss Dorothy Harold of I. C. Norcom High School, Portsmouth, who engaged in activities similar to those of Banks

Citizenship Programs

The Education for Citizenship observance was closed with programs at Booker T Washington High School, Norfolk; I C Norcom High School, Portsmouth; and the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College, Norfolk. Brother G. James Gilliam, field secretary of the Negro Organization Society, was the speaker for each of these programs

Alpha Phi Lambda was represented at the National Convention by Brother Lloyd Williams, who distinguish ed himself as a delegate

On the evening of February 2, Alpha Phi Lambda gave its winter formal dance, generally recognized as one of the year's leading social affairs

13 Brothers at Alabama State Make Dean s List In 1950- '51

MONTGOMERY, Ala.-The brothers of Beta Upsilon have high hopes of progress for the current Alabama State College school year, which marks the chapter's fifteenth anniversary

During the past year Beta Upsilon initiated 15 neophytes, many of whom are outstanding in campus organizations and activities Brother John Thomas Porter is president of the Student Council, Brother Spencer Thomas leads the Senior class as president, Brother John Morgan, Jr., is president of the Pan-Hellenic Council, and Brother Japheth Hall, Jr., is leader of the campus marshals

Scholastic Attainments

Carrying the banner high scholastically, in the Beta Upsilon tradition, 13 brothers made the dean's list in 1950-51. Two of them. Brother Japheth Hall, Jr., and John Morgan, Jr., have qualified for initiation into Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society

The chapter participated in the Thanksgiving Day Parade, which is an annual affair held during Homecoming celebration, with a colorful float.

During the campaign for the March of Dimes, campus organizations comp'-tcd in raising funds for aid to polio victims

Brother A. J. Wells and members of his family designed and made attractive insignia worn by each brother attending the dance Joining in the festivities were out-of-town brothers and their guests from Hampton, Newport News, Richmond, Suffolk, and other nearby communities.

Another major event in the program of the Chapter was the annual entertainment of the young nun of theJune graduating classes ol the Noi folk-Portsmouth area Held at the spacious and popular "Chicken Kitchen." the affair included dinner and short inspirational speeches by the brothers

Brother Charles Wesley was the commencement speaker at the Norfolk Division of Virginia State College on the evening of May 29 After the commencement the Chapter gave a dinner in his honor. The evening ol fellowship included discussion ol ihe program of Alpha and recent civi< and educational developments

—BKO LYMAN BROOKS

Along with other chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha, Beta Upsilon observed ih< annual Education for Citizenship Week Brothers visited the various high schools with messages emphasizing the necessity for education j n building better citizens for the world today and tomorrow.

Founder's Day Celebrated

One of our major activities was the celebration oi Founder's Dav Brother Dr L G Long of Alpha Upsilon Lambda, the principal speaker, is one of the most prominent citizens oi Montgomery and was recently awarded an honorary degree from Wilbi't force State University for outstanding community work

The chapta climaxed its school year with the annual banquet ana dance

In spite of the fact that graduation and the military draft have cut the membership from 59 to 16, Beta Upsilon is launching an even more arnbitious program for 1951-52. At the present time the Sphinx Club consists of 16 members, all of whom seem to be striving to attain a full measure ol those qualities characteristic of men in Alphadom

-BROS SPENCER THOMAS AND JAPHETH 11 \I I |R-

LIBRARIAN ELECTED

Brother Albert P. Marshall, librarian at Lin^ coin University (Mo.), has been ele^'e secretaiy treasurer ol the College and Un versity Division oi the Missouri Library Association Brother Marshall will succe®, to the chairmanship ol the division in 1" ' He is corresponding secretary oi Beta Ze Lambda Chapter. Jeiierson City. Missouri.

CHARTER DAY IN PORTSMOUTH

An Impressive gathering oi members and visitors celebrated the birth of a new Alpha chapter, Ensilon Nu Lambda, in Portsmouth on September 23 For details, see the article on the founding

CHAPTER BORN IN PORTSMOUTH

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - A new chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was born here on September 23: Epsilon Nu Lambda, the fourteenth chapter of the fraternity in Virginia

Principal speaker for the Charter Day Program was Brother Thomas W Young, president of the Norfolk Journal and Guide. Presentation of the charter was made by Regional Director Frank J Ellis Included on the program was the invocation by Brother Rev U G Wilson, a brief history of Alpha Phi Alpha by Brother Harvey N Johnson, Jr., introduction of the speaker by Brother Bartee Elliott, music by the W T Mercer Choral Club, acknowledgments by Brother Hugo A Owens, and the Greek-letter medley

Members from Epsilon Iota Lambda, Suffolk, Virginia; Alpha Phi Lambda, Norfolk, Virginia; Zeta Lambda, Newport News, Virginia; Delta Beta Lambda, Hampton, Virginia; and Beta Alpha, Baltimore, Maryland attended in large numbers

At a smoker held for visiting brothers, Brother Ellis brought everyone up to date on the national progress of Alpha Phi Alpha.

Members of the new chapter are Brothers E Harris Adams, A T Ed-

Chas. H. Cuthbert Wins Third Term As Pittsburgh Chapter Elects Officers

PITTSBURGH, Penna - Brother Charles H Cuthbert has been re-elected to his third term as president of Alpha Omicron Lambda Chapter Others elected were Dr Charles R Cephas, vice-president; Attorney Wilbur C. Douglass, secretary; Dr. Royal W Taylor, treasurer; Henry D McCullough, assistant secretary and associate editor to the SPHINX; and George W Mason, sergeant-at-arms

Alpha Mothers, under the presidency of Mrs Charles Angell, were planning their second annual Thanksgiving dinner at the "House." The affair last year was a tremendous success, and the mothers served approximately 250 dinners

The Chapter was verv happy to see the dynamic "Bill" Fisher return to the fold after a brief tour of duty in the Armed Services Brother Wesley, Add to Alpha Omicron Lambda —

Members were sorry to see Brother

wards, Bartee W Elliott, Harvey N Johnson, Jr., Morris A Langston, Garrett R Martin, Jr., Hugo A Owens, Winston R Pearson, Arthur A Wall, and U G Wilson

—BRO HUGO A OWENS

however, departs very soon to unknown parts in Texas He is one of our popular young dentists. Dr. N. R Primas, Jr., is stationed somewhere in Alaska

Brother Mai Goode, local newscaster for the Pittsburgh Courier, reports that this chapter's good friend and brother, Leroy Sterling, played a vital role in securing the new Alpha House in Washington, D C

Brother Theron Hamilton has been appointed a Legal Counsellor for the O P S in Allegheny County

Brother Burrell Johnson was recentIv elected to the presidency of the Pennsylvania N.A.A.C.P

Brother James Jordan was elected to the Pittsburgh Junior Chamber of Commerce This is another "first" ol the type being scored by Alphas everywhere

John Butler, a skin specialist, move his practice to Detroit

It was very pleasing to see Brother Homer S Brown, now judge of Countv Court, serving on the panel with David Lilienthal, former head of the Atomic Energy Commission, during the United Nations Day celebration at Carnegie Music Hall

—BRO HENRY D MCCULLOUGH

New Look: Cotton Community Changes

For people in the cotton South there is emerging a new order of life The changes not in process are not uniform: in one place there is an old chimney in a new pasture; in another place I lure is a new comfortable house in place of the old cabin In one place there are tractors equipped with umbrellas to shade drivers moving through growing cotton plants; in another place a weatherbeaten house is in a worse state of delapidation than it was ten years ago, and an old man slowly follows a mule and guides an old-fashioned plow through a few acres of cotton about it Here, there and yonder is a spick and span dairy barn, a brood house with a Hock of chickens, in the corner of a pasture a loading pen and chute for handling beef cattle, a field of peppers, okra, or other vegetables

New things grown and new ways of growing the old require new work habits and new seasonal schedules People acquire new habits and follow a different order of life

Five Kinds of Communities

Farming communities in the cotton South were classified according to functional characteristics into five categories These are: Small Independent, Subsistence, Part - Time, Plantation and Mechanized The productive organization of the Small Independent, Subsistence, and Part1 ime farm communities centers all production activities around the family Even though the three types ol communities are organized similarly for production the use of the family labor differs in each type In the Small Independent farming community, working members of the family spend most of their time working their own farm Work off the farm is secondary and is considered an extra source of income On the Part-Time farm, one or more members of the family has a regular non-farm job

The Subsistence farming families are usually located in areas where offla rni and non-farm work are not available. The farms are usually operated on a low technological level The family members are underemployed-willing to work off the farm, but lacking the opportunity to do so.

Functionally, the traditional plantation economy is organized the same whether the crop grown is cotton, sugar cane, rice, or tobacco Our study shows that the productive or-

By LEWIS W JONES AND ERNEST E NEAL (Tuskegee Institute: Guest Writers for SPHINX)

This a a report on a research project which was undertaken cooperatively by Tuskegee Institute and the Tennessee Valley Authority.

ganization of plantations is based on the principle of separation of management and labor Management—represented by an overseer or the ownerdetermines policy, provides supervision and credit, and is responsible for marketing the crop The tenant has very little autonomy of action The treatment of tenants varies with the type of manager At best, the Plantation is benevolent paternalism; at worst, it is peonage

The Mechanized farm is the successor to the traditional Plantation Like the Plantation, management and labor are separate Unlike the Plantation the laborer who supplants the tenant has no share in production risks and no responsibility for the cultivation of a particular plot of land. On the Mechanized farm, the laborer is paid a wage. He provides for his needs out of his wages

Problems of Adjustment

In this period of change all of the communities have problems of adjustment The Subsistence farmer was found to be engaged in the cultivation of unproductive land in uneconomic units These too-small units of poor land had many attendant problems The farmer and the members of his family available for work were underemployed There was no market and no credit to meet the requirements of these people No information program has been designed to be of value to such farm people They receive little services from the agricultural agencies, perhaps because there exists no program which they can adapt to the needs of the Subsistence community The Plantation community has traditional problems with which there is widespread familiarity To familiar traditional problems there has been added insecurity Elimination and threatened elimination of plantation tenants from employment finds them with no knowledge or skills which could be of use in other than the Plantation enterprise. The Mechanized farming community finds its most serious

problems to be those related to the machines themselves. In transition from the Plantation type of organization the Mechanized community is unstable Reduction in the numbers of people employed on the farms where machines have been introduced has resulted in the deterioration of community institutions whose patrons and clientele have been reduced.

Literary Pressing Need

Study of the needs of the communities for mote satisfactory adjustment included a more effective informational program Education, or at least effective literacy, appears to be a pressing need in all of the communities. The most common medium of in formation continues to be printed matter. Agricultural agencies depend upon circulars and bulletins to dispense information. Most of the material is written for readers who have at least a ninth grade education, while in none of these communities did as many as 10 per cent of the heads of families have this much education. '

Technical services provided b} agricultural agencies established to serve the farm population have records of effectiveness that are no better than those of the schools The farmers in our study were making as little use of Soil Conservation Services, Production Marketing Association allotments, and the farm purchase program of the Farmers Home Administration as they were of the public lending agencies.

—Condensed by authors from their own article in Rural Life Information Series, Bulletin No 4, Tuskegee Institute, Ala., Tuly, 1951

SOUTHWEST SECENE

Here's an aerial view oi downtown Port Arthur, Texas—scene of the Southwestern Regional. October 19-21. In the foreground is the Port Arthur Canal, the area's vital waterway outlet to the Gulf of Mexico In the distant background are oil refinery tank farms, symbolic of Port Arthur's chemical industries.

Mu Lambda, Beta Groups Share Management of New D. C House

WASHINGTON, D. C.-Mu Lambda Chapter feels that the main goal of its 1950-51 year's work was reached when it acquired a spacious residence at 1800 New Hampshire Avenue, N W., a picture of which was shown in the October issue of The Sphinx. Through the concerted efforts of the wives of the brothers in Mu Lambda Chapter, who have formally organized as "The Alpha Wives," spearheaded by Mrs Howard Jenkins as president, most of the main parlor, the Ballerina Room (ladies' powder room), and the Music Room have been furnished

A considerable portion of the funds used in the purchase of the house came as voluntary contributions, collected by a committee of indefatigable workers under the direction of the late Judge Emory B. Smith. Other brothers on the committee included Verdie Robinson, Herman Johnson, Frank Davis, Richard Sterling, C. C. House, Elijah Williams, Henry Williams, Otis Davenport, Howard Locks-

ley, Dr Walter Booker, Dr Merrill Curtis, Dr Smallwood Ackiss, Edward Austin, Atty Aubrey Robinson, Howland Ware, and Freddie Parker

Joint Management

Management of the Alpha House is the responsibility of the Beta -Mu Lambda Corporation, which comprises representatives of Beta Chapter, undergraduate chapter at Howard University, and Mu Lambda Chapter, the graduate chapter in Washington Mu Lambda's representatives on the Corporation's Board of Directors are the following brothers: Dr Warrick Cardoza, president; Attorney Joseph Waddy, secretary; C. C. House, treasurer; Edward Austin, house manager; Clarence Wheat, Richard Sterling, Herman Johnson, and Dr. Merrill Curtis

In addition to activities in connection with the acquisition and furnishing of the house and its management, there have been at least two other important chapter activities—a banquet dance and an initiation The

banquet dance, at which time the officers of Mu Lambda were installed, was attended by the brothers, their wives and sweethearts at the Washington airport The following officers pledged themselves to the ideals of Alpha in general and Mu Lambda in particular; Clifton S Hardy, president; Herman L Johnson, vice-president; Aubrey L Robinson, recording secretary; Verdie Robinson, corresponding secretary; C C House, financial secretary; Dr Norris Atkins, treasurer; Reverend T Ewell Hopkins, chaplain; and George Windsor, associate editor to The Sphinx. The initiation, which was the first conducted by Mu Lambda in more than a decade, was the occasion for the induction of David R. Byrd, registered architect and sales manager at Thomas Parks Real Estate Company; Dr Edward Hale, instructor in internal medicine at Howard University Medical School and resident in internal medicine at Freedmen's Hospital; Dr Theodore George, practicing ophthalmologist; and Reverend Maynard Catchings, pastor of Plymouth Congregational Church

Dr. Logan to France

The following items about broth(Continued on Page 36)

DOWN SAVANNAH WAY

Delta Eta and Beta Phi Lambda Chapteis, at Savannah State College, took the Homecoming parade prize with their float One reason was the iloat's central figure Miss Jeannie Hamilton (back row, center) "Miss Alpha Phi Alpha of 1951-52." Wi*h her following her crowning are Miss Lillie Under, at her left, and Miss Annie Laura Clowers Brothers are: (back row left to right) Charles McDaniels Adolphus Carter lames Gibbons H Hardwick, Frank Prince Maceo Taylor John Walkins John Felder: (front row, same order) Wade Simmons Eddie Lindsey Willie Williams Arnett Anderson Chester Conyers Raymond Knight

Psi Chapter Looks Back on Year as One of Best in History

PHILADELPHIA, Pa.-Psi Chap ter members consider 1950-1951 to have been one of the best years in their history—and they attribute the progress largely to the capable guidance of past president Ed R. Harris and the new, inspired leadership of Brother Russell L Brown

Stalling off the year with festive exuberance, the chapter called Psi men back to the fold with a Homecoming celebration—something they plan to make an annual event Music, beautiful women, and the Alpha spirit combined to get the fraternity year off on the right foot

On Saturday, February 17, Psi again turned from the more serious pursuits to sponsor its annual Sweetheart Dance

Laivson Stirs Audience

Highlighting the year was the "Education for Citizenship Program" given Sunday, May 6, at the Mount Olivet Baptist Church, in keeping

with Psi Chapter's aim of promoting better citizenship in Philadelphia In a pungent, hard-hitting address, Brother Belford V Lawson, Alpha's national president, warned his audience that while many strides are being made in the fight to break down racial barriers throughout the nation, there is no room for complacency

While there are some 1,500 Negroes enrolled in southern universities as a result of legal action, he pointed out, there are also thousands of young Negro children denied adequate education facilities at the elementary level

Other brothers appearing on the program were Russell L. Brown, president of Psi; Walter F Jerrick, president of Rho; the Alpha Quartette; Charles Scott, organist; H W McCoo, director of the Parkside YMCA; and the Reverends Thomas and fohn Logan Brother Kcrmit Hall eulogized the late Brother John H Brodhead, former national educational director of tire fraternity, citing Dr

Brodhead's impressive record as an Alpha leader

Brozv7i Regional Delegate

William Brown represented Psi Chapter at the Eastern Regional Convention in Buffalo, \ Y Brother Brown, who had the honor to be named convention secretary, returned to Psi with a report which the chapter found informative and impressive

In addition to maintaining a policy of community aid and improvement, Psi Chapter during the past year has sponsored several charitable ventures for the betterment of Philadelphians

Among these were contributions to the Community Chest of Philadelphia and to the United Negro College Fund

Seven Neophytes initiated into Psi Chapter were honored at a banquet held at the Pyramid Club, at which Chapter Secretary Leonard L Burns was presented a handsome gold wrist watch for being selected "Psi Man of the Year." William Griffin received a government bond for being the best salesman for the Sweetheart Dance

The new initiates are: Brothers John Carter, James East, Richard Freeman, Walden Lester, James D Lites, Holton Hackett, and George A. Stevens. —BROTHKR A LEE HOXTER

TAU ACTIVITIES REACH CLIMAX

IN SPRING OF '51

URBANA, Ill.-Tau Chapter began its 1950-51 fall semester of activities at the University of Illinois with the traditional smoker to which prospective Sphinxmen come for preliminary observation and orientation The following night "Open House" was held. Plans for a complete redecoration of the house had extended over the summer.

Among the activities of recent months were "Dessert Exchanges," held with both the Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities in Tau Chapter House, and the Sphinx club's party for the brotherhood, "Corn Shucks," which exemplified the spirit of the fall season

Homecoming weekend found Tau opening its doors to welcome brothers of former years The Illinois football team romped over Indiana's gridders to the score of 20-13, and it was a happy bunch of "Illini" who celebrated the victory

Delegates to K. C.

Delegates from the Chapter to the General Convention in Kansas City were Brothers Stephen W Duncan and John D McDonald Brother Homer Chavis, chapter adviser, also attended the convention

At mid-year, Tau lost three brothers through graduation They were Brothers Russell Crider and Ray Smith, who received Master of Music degrees, and past president, Joseph Blackwell, who received a Bachelor of Science degree in accounting.

The spring semester began with a smoker for prospective Sphinxmen The following night the brothers held an "Open House" which was regarded as the most successful in recent years The house was filled to overflowing with members and pledgees from all campus Greek-letter organizations with Negro membership, as well as with many other guests

Another spring event was a preEaster party enjoyed by the happy neophytes of the Alpha Kappa Alpha and Delta Sigma Theta sororities

In a Serious Vein

In a more serious vein, Tau gave a dinner in honor of George H. Bargh, assistant dean of men at the University of Illinois, who is dean of fraternities at the University of Illinois, the

school with more fraternities than any other in the world

The Interfraternity Council is an organization which is composed of representatives from each of the 57 fraternities at Illinois. It sponsored the Interfraternity Ball, I.F.C Representatives Dance, a House Presidents' Banquet, and an Awards Banquet, all of which were attended by Brother John D McDonald, chapter president and Interfraternity Council representative from Tau

On his way to Chicago Brother Lionel H. Newsom, Midwestern vicepresident of Alpha Phi Alpha, visited briefly with Tau Chapter and was guest of honor at a breakfast attended by brothers and pledgees

The brothers of Tau feel that no school year would be complete without paying tribute to the Chapter's patrons and patronesses from the twin cities of Champaign and Urbana and also from other neighboring communities A Patrons' Day Tea was given in honor of these friends, our mothers and fathers away from home. with vocal music being provided bv Little Brother Herbert Gibson and piano solos by Little Brother Henry Campbell Mother's Day Highlight

Mother's Day was an occasion of joy for the parents of the men of Tau, as well as for the brothers and pledgees themselves The highlight of the afternoon was the presentation of corsages to Mrs. Clifton Jordan and

Mrs. Woody Thomas as "Mothers of the Day." Two of our oldest patronesses, they gave brief recapitulations of the development of Tau on the campus

The climax of the social season occurred when Tau presented its Spring Rhapsody in the Club Commons of the Illini Union Building An initiatory banquet preceded the formal, at which time Neophyte Brothers Herbert Gibson and Mervin Osby were welcomed to Alphadom After the banquet, the brothers, pledgees, guests and their wives and dates went to the Spring Rhapsody, which provided a colorful close to the school year.

Commencement saw Brother William L Camfield become the first Negro to receive the Ph D degree in Accountancy at the University of Illinois Also, Brother John D McDonald was the first Negro to receive a B. S. degree in Management and Marketing in the College of Commerce and Business Administration Receiving B. S.degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences were Brothers James Brown, Jr., and Lazzerow Brown Brother Robert L. Stone received a Master's degree in German and Brother Edward Jones received a Bachelor's degree in Music.

A post-semester initiation saw Little Brother Charles Duster and Abraham Martin cross the burning sands to become part of the Tau brotherhood which will carry on the name of Alpha in future years at Illinois.

—BRO JOHN D MCDONALD

Delta Upsilon Lambda Honors

Title-Winning Prep Football Eleven

SHREVEPORT, La.-Brothers of Delta Upsilon Lambda presented a chapel program at Booker T Washington High School in celebration of Education for Citizenship Week, on April 6, 1951 Staff members of the Booker T. Washington football team were honored for bringing the championship of the North District to Shreveport—the first such championship in more than 20 years

During the program Brother Ernest Lampkins rendered twp vocal selections which were warmly received. Brother Jack Strong, principal of Bossier City Colored High School, offered a prayer. The purpose of the occasion was explained by Brother James Holt, who outlined current achievements of sons of Alpha in twenty-five fields of endeavor Brother W C Walker presented beautiful football trophies to Coach L. C.

Barnes and Assistant Coach Brown as tokens of gratitude for their achievement in training young men in the highest ideals of good sportsmanship. Brothers James C. Leary and Collie Edwards unveiled and presented the school a beautifully framed 30 by 50inch picture of the team, with the hope that it would inspire future championships Brother George Davis, program chairman, considered the occasion "a tremendous success."

In spite of the fact that our president, Brother Dr C O Simpkins, has been called to the Air Force, and two of our versatile brothers, Isaac B Greggs and Robert Jones, have been called to the Army, the brothers of Delta Upsilon Lambda are planning a full calendar and wish all fellow chapters a progressive and successful year

-BRO J STOKES HOLT, III

Indiana U. Bros. Rank High in 2 AlphasAmong

Extra-Curricular Competition Anthology

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Gamma Eta Chapter continues to make its presence felt among the 31 fraternities represented on the campus of Indiana University. Under the leadership of Brother Jesse D. Hayes,Jr., the Chapter takes advantage of the opportunity which the university offers for full integration in campus activities.

In cooperation with Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, Gamma Eta placed first in the universitywide competition for amateur singing groups sponsored by the campus divisions of the YM and YWCA's

From its first-semester scholastic rating of fourth place among campus Greek-letter organizations, Gamma Eta rose to take top honors for the

DELTA NU ACTIVE IN SECOND YEAR

PRINCESS ANNE, Md.-Delta Nu Chapter, established here a year ago, is enthusiastically engaged in activities beneficial to the Maryland State College campus as a whole.

Education for Citizenship Week was conducted by means of a state-wide high school tour during which brothers spoke with students collectively and individually concerning the importance of education

Brothers Chester O Walton and Joseph R. Conway are, along with other members of the student body, formulating plans for the organization of an interfraternal glee club

Delta Nu furnished four key players to the powerful 1950 Maryland State football team in the persons of Brothers Winfield, Robinson, McGibboney, and Fraley Brother Vernon McCain, honored as "Coach of the Year," offers much assistance and inspiration to the chapter Through his cooperation and that of his associates, Delta Nu had the honor of publishing the homecoming bulletins of 1950-1951.

The following brothers are the officers of Delta Nu: Elmer Winfield, president; Joseph R. Conway, vicepresident and associate editor to the SPHINX: Chester O Walton, secretary; Walter Robinson, ' treasurer; and Charles Briggs, dean of pledgees

—BRO JOSEPH R CONWAY

second semester, boasting an average of "B" in letter grading.

At Indiana University each year a bicycle race titled the "Little Five Hundred" is held. The purpose of this race is to raise scholarship funds for students who hold full or part time jobs to defray their school expenses

A bicycle co-sponsored by Tau Chapter and manned by a team of fourBrother Jesse D. Hayes, Jr., Brother Frank W Hayes, Brother Eugene Taylor, and Little Brother Willie Leeplaced twelfth in the race

Since February, 1950, Gamma Eta has maintained a fraternity house at 410 East 8th Street, Bloomington, Indiana. Last year it housed ten brothers

—BRO JOHN PRESTON WARD

J. A. Butler Pens

Volume of Poetry

Poetry, too, can be a pathway to human happiness The poetry of James Alpheus Butler has always had this aim In his latest volume, "Philosopher and Saint" (Exposition Press, New York-$2.00), Dr Butler once again directs his thoughts to the universal and unending search for concepts which will lead to a better way of life

Dr. Butler draws upon his extensive experience as an educator and as an educated man for his latest book of poetry His personal quest for a better ideal by which to live is reflected in his every line

James Alpheus Butler takes the direct road to a sonnet. He says, "Whenever I noticed an injustice, or an activity contrary to virtue, I wrote a sonnet." And it was this direct road, traveled over a long period of time, which resulted in his latest offerings.

Dr Butler received his education in such widely separated institutions as the University of Denver, Fisk University in Tennessee, Columbia University in New York, and the Tampa College of Education He is at present the director of the Department of English and Philosophy of Literature at Paul Quinn College in Waco, Texas

His previous publications include "Designs for Joy," "Sepia Vistas," and "Make Way for Happiness."

—EXPOSITION PRESS

Editors

In early 1952 Prentice-Hall, Inc., New York publishing house, will issue My Life, My Country, My World, an anthology of readings for college courses in freshman English

The editors of My Life, My Country, My World are Dr Hugh M Gloster, professor of English and chairman of the Communications Center at Hampton Institute; Dr N P Tillman, professor of English and chairman of the Department of English of Atlanta University; and Dr W. E. Farrison, professor of English and chairman of the Department of English at North Carolina College. Drs Gloster and Farrison are members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.

Preliminary reviews of My Life, My Country, My World have been quite favorable; and it is expected that this anthology, the first of its kind to be edited entirely by Negro scholars, will be adopted on its merits as a freshman textbook in numerous colleges throughout the United States.

• Benjamin Fine, of the New York Times, writes that the Ford Foundation has been swamped with requests for financial aid to a multiplicity of causes The Foundation gave away 523,000,000 in its first year.

Brother William C Wessels son of Mrs Ball Wessels of Aiken South Carolina and the late Mr N A Wessels of Boston Massachusetts. received a special Tuition Scholarship in Alcohol Studies at Yale University during the 1951 summer session The West Virginia State College alumnus and former Alpha Zeta chapter brother has done graduate work at Bos*on University and N Y U He teaches social science at Risley High School, Brunswick, Georgia

S.C. Brothers Seek to Foster Chapter Visits

COLUMBIA, S C.-Beta Delta, at South Carolina State College, has started its year in high hopes of making it one of the best ever

The officers for the year are: Laurence Willis, president; John D Moorer, vice-president; Leroy Irvin, secretary; James Heyward, treasurer; and H. W. Moye, associate editor to the SPHINX

The Chapter is trying to introduce a plan this year whereby brothers from other chapters will be its guests, and vice versa. Beta Delta hopes this plan will be accepted by other chapters as a means of bringing about better relationships within the fraternity as well as between individual chapters

Convention time is in the air Beta Delta brothers are sure that this will be one of the best conventions yet, and they wish it were possible for every brother in Alpha to attend

The Sphinx Club here has seven members with high hopes of crossing the burning sands into Alphadom

Our queen for the year is winsome Miss Johnnie M McCants, of Winnsboro, South Carolina. Miss McCants, a junior majoring in elementary education, is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Her attendants are Miss Beatrice Waterman of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Miss Parnice Rivers, of Pineville, S C

—BRO H WENDELL MOVE

By January 15

"A" IS FOR ALPHA

As one can see these men know their Alpha "abc's." Forming the 'A' at the entrance of the South Carolina State College campus are the brothers of Beta Delta Chapter. H Owens, at the crest of the A is followed down the left side outward by I Carter M J Stevens A. Glover, H. Jackson, C. Brunson. and President Laurance A. Willis. Down the other side, there are C Ray, F Chilsom H W Moye (Sphinx reporter), C Adams, L Irvin (secretary), and T. V. Thomas. Completing the bar, between Jackson and Adams, are (left to right) J. D. Moorer (vice-president). James Heyward (treasurer), and R. Calhoun.

Alpha PsiBusy with Activities; CALL Says Alphas Sponsors "Hall of Fame " He|P

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo - Alpha Psi Chapter has been busily engaged in social, educational, and institutional activities during 1950 and 1951.

At our annual rush party for first semester Lincoln freshmen, Brother Arthur Pullam, assistant professor of biology, was the main speaker Other program participants included Brothers Roderick Cole, John Peyton, and John Franklin, as well as the chapter quartet

In observance of Education for Citizenship Week, the Chapter sponsored a display of press clippings, books, pamphlets, programs, etc., on education and citizenship achievements Climaxing the week's observance, Brother Elmer C Jackson, attorneyat-law, Kansas City, Kansas, spoke on the "Interrelationship of Education and Good Citizenship."

New Members Received

During the past year the following neophyte brothers were taken into the fold: Charles Adams, Irving Butler, Donald Brown, Conrad Carrington, Fred Clark, Clement Cooper, Roy Cooper, Clois Dotson, Cornelius Farris, Columbus Floyd, James Franks, James K Grimmett, Edward Johnson, Marshon King, Charles Lewis, Clarence McCorkle, Herman Miller, Conway Newton, William Rice, and McConico Thomas Two of these brothers have been graduated: Brother Farris is doing graduate work at the Uni-

versity of Missouri and Brother Thomas is a master sergeant in the Army

A former member of our chapter, Brother Gus T. Ridgel, who was graduated in June, 1950, received his M A degree in economics from the University of Missouri in June of the following year He was the first Negro to enroll at that university "Hall of Fame" Contest

The Sphinx Club conducted its Hall of Fame Contest, the purpose of which is to offer Lincoln University undergraduate men an added incentive to develop the characteristics of gentlemen, and at the same time to discover the student on the campus who is the best representative of manhood At the culmination of the contest the winner was given a silver cup with his name engraved thereon Alpha affiliates were ineligible.

In conjunction with the Ivy Leaf Club, the Sphinx Club also sponsored the annual pre-Christmas dance earlv in December

The last open activity of the year was our twenty-first annual Mother's Day program, honoring our chapter mother along with all the other house mothers of the university. Each of them was presented a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Brother A. P. Marshall, university librarian, gave the main address.

—BRO COLUMBUS FLOYD

Oregon University Chapter's Founding Fulfilling

EUGENE, Oregon-Alpha Phi Alpha took another first place when Beta Psi Chapter became the first undergraduate Greek letter organization DI its type to be installed on an Oregon campus (See picture, October, 1951 issue.)

The University of Oregon was the scene of the signal event, which occurred on the evening of April 7, in the magnificent Erb Memorial Student Union Building A banquet followed the initiation of three neophytes

The successful banquet cast Dr DeNorval Unthank, Portland physician and surgeon, Epsilon Zeta Lambda, in the role of toastmaster and Brother William McCoy, Far Western Region-

al Director, Epsilon Zeta Lambda, as the principal speaker

The installation was the fulfillment of a dream for Brothers William Elbert Johnston and Theodore B Martin, both formerly of Beta Delta at South Carolina State A and M., who first had the idea of beginning the new chapter Johnston is currently at the University of Oregon studying for his doctorate in Education Martin is here working for his Master's degree in Health Education

With Johnston elected first Chapter president and Martin, secretary, the other charter members included DeNorval Unthank, Jr., vice-president; Theodore W. Burger, corresponding secretary and SPHINX reporter; Ches-

ing toBreak

K. C Segregation

KANSAS CITY, Mo.-A Maceo Smith, Southwestern vice-president of Alpha Phi Alpha, and Alpha President Bellord V. Lawson, says the Kansas City Call, have helped to drive "the opening wedge in breaking down the practice of downtown hotels in refusing accommodations to Negroes."

Brother Smith, reports the newspaper, has reached an out-of-court settlement with the Hotel Phillips, against which he brought suit last March 9 because of an incident which happened during the A. Phi A., Kappa Alpha Psi, and AKA Tri-Convention here last December.

Brother Lawson was one of Smith's attorneys in the case, the other being Carl P. Tohnson

Smith" brought suit lor S5,000.00 because a clerk turned him away at the desk alter he had confirmed the mail reservation by phone just a few minutes before going to the hotel.

Johnson filed Smith's suit on behalf of the American Council on Human Rights, which prosecuted the action.

Delta Chapter Sets '51-'52 Sights High

AUSTIN, Texas-Delta Chapter, though small in number, has set its sights high for the current Tillotson College school session.

The recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in the case of Brother Herman Sweatt has made it possible for the following brothers from Delta Chapter to enter the University of Texas: Augustus Swain, our former president, who is working toward a master's degree in social studies; Jerry Gibson, who is seeking a doctorate in chemistry; Daniel Clark, who is a second-year student in the Presbyterian Seminary on the campus; and H Barkley and D Strange, who are first-year students in the school of law

The brothers who remain on the Tillotson campus are carrying on in this same pioneer spirit

—BRO HEWIL FERNANDEZ

ter Daniels, treasurer; Clarence Pruitt; and James McMillan Daniels, Burger, and Unthank were the neophytes inducted

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY'S ALPHAS

Looking at this shot of the Beta Sigma Chapter, at Southern University, you wouldn't think there were very many chapter members missing Actually, however, the group has 53 members—putting it mildly, a "good representation."

Southern University Members

Initiate Fifteen in Eventful April

BATON ROUGE, La.-The month of April was the most eventful one in the history of Beta Sigma Chapter. Many varied activities were carried on, the most important being the initiation of 15 neophytes, among whom were exceptional scholars, distinguished military students, athletes, and representatives from allorganizations ofthe university The neophyte brothers include Leon Burns, Ananaise Brooks, Paul Collins, Henry Coleman, Willie George, Clyde Legette, Lawrence Moore, Robert Porter, Elisha Richardson, Robert Torry, Seamon Washington, Alvin Wicks, Roy Windbush, and James Wynne.

Faculty Talent Show

During theweek setaside for Education for Citizenship, Beta Sigma brothers traveled throughout the state, stressing theimportance of education and its relationship to citizenship

Another important event sponsored

by Beta Sigma was the Southern University Faculty Talent Show, which was unusually successful andwellreceived

Beta Sigma is indeed proud of the fact that thefour top-ranking cadets out of 23 designated as Distinguished Military Students are, inorder, Brothers Samuel Billups, James D Oliver, James Wynne, and Hosea Beasley. All are officers in theROTC Previous recipients of this honor are Brothers Leslie Barnum and Richard Johnson

The chapter has received with anxiety thenews that Lt.Louis Wilson is missing inKorea The members hope that this brother isnot a casualty and that he will safely return to the United Nations' lines

Heads National Group

At the recent national convention of Sigma RhoSigma, social science honorary society, held at Texas State University in Houston, Texas, Neo-

phyte Brother Roy L Windbush was elected national president of the organization. Brother Windbush is one of twoundergraduate members who have twice held a national position in this organization. Heisalso president of the campus chapter of the NAACP and staff writer on the Digest, the university's student paper, of which Brother James D Oliver is editor-in-chief. Brother Oliver isalso one of thestars onourfootball team which hasbeen leading claimant to the "Negro national championship" three years in succession Besides being an athlete, Brother Oliver is a consistent honor student, secretarj<>l the campus YMCA, a Distinguished Military Student, and secretary of the Lettermen's Club.

The social highlight ofthe year was a colorful spring formal sponsored jointly byBeta Sigma and theundergraduate chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority.

Brother Harold Davis, president, along with other members of the Chapter, pledge to keep Beta Sigma loyal toour national motto: "Firstof All, Servants of All, WeShall Transcend All."

HERE'S CHAPTER

RANKING HIGH IN COMMUNITY

EAST ST LOUIS, Ill.-The brothers of Delta Epsilon Lambda Chapter are busily engaged in making progress in their various professions and in contributing to the welfare of the community in which they live

The Chapter is glad to welcome back Brother Joseph O. Perry, recently discharged from the Armed Forces Brother Perry was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas, for a period of ten months. He has resumed his position as supervisor of physical education in tlic elementary schools of East St. Louis, Illinois

Brother Booker T Blackwell, Chapter vice-president, has won plaudits from officers of the Unity Mutual Life Insurance Company for the progressive rebuilding program in his district He is the district manager of the Greater East St Louis area, which also includes the localities of Alton, Madison, and Venice, Illinois

In Political Race

Chapter President Billy Jones recently announced his candidacy on the Republican ticket for a representative's post in the Illinois State Legislature from the 49th Senatorial District Delta Epsilon Lambda is proud of Brother Jones' handling of the Alton School Board discrimination cases and of the displaced residents case of Carr Island, Illinois

Brother James Loveless, social science and French teacher at Vashon High School, St. Louis, Missouri, resigned in order to devote full time to his rapidly expanding business, the Loveless Hardware Company

Brother Julius Higgins, recording secretary, is the new manager of the Appliance Department of the Loveless Hardware Company.

Lyerson Honored

A recent University of Illinois initiate into Phi Delta Kappa, national fraternity of professional men in education, is Brother Frank Lyerson.

Our entire chapter mourns the untimely death of Brother McHenry Robinson, on October 29, 1951 He was initiated into Tau Chapter, University of Illinois, in 1925 At the time of his death he was supervising principal of the Franklin and Washington elementary schools, East St. Louis, Illinois

—BRO HAROLD W THOMAS

NAMED TO EDUCATION GROUP

Brother Frank Lyerson at the University of Illinois, has been initiated into Phi Delta Kappa, national fraternity of professional men in education. The Lincoln University (Mo.) qrad holds an M A from Illinois He's a counselor at Washington Technical H S„ St Louis

Beckley Grads Set 'Pyramidal'

BECKLEY, W Va.-Gamma Delta Lambda Chapter is actively engaged in planning a post-Thanksgiving affair, to be known as the Alpha Pyramidal The formal dance, to be held on November 30th at Pla-Land, will be one of the highlights of the harvest season.

Through the courtesy of Brother Dandridge, who permitted us to use his house asheadquarters for the visiting brothers attending the State Teachers Association, recently held in our city, Gamma Delta Lambda was able to furnish a renewal of the Alpha fellowship for which it is widely known Enjoying our hospitality were the following brothers: Harry Dennie, A W Calloway, Fred Page, and Joseph Gough of Charleston; H L Dickason of Bluefield; Drue Culumns of Williamson; Harry Saunders of Logan; John Franklyn of Keystone; "Chink" Branch of Lewisburg; Robert Merrill of Ronceverte; and a host of others

Much of the inspiration for the work done by Gamma Delta Lambda stems from the support and enthusiasm of the Alphaettes, who continuously keep us in high gear

-BRO R F REDD

Violin Concert Sponsored by Atlantans

ATLANTA, Ga.-Since the last edition of the SPHINX, Alpha Rho Chapter has advanced the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha through both group and individual efforts

In the latter category are the accomplishments of Brother Albert Floyd, one of the two Negro aviators in the United States Navy Born in Cordova, Alabama, Brother Floyd attended Morehouse College for two years and on December 16, 1948, crossed the burning sands Later he was inducted in the Armed Forces, and after receiving hiswings on March 21, 1951,Ensign Floyd returned to Alpha Rho for two days and attended a smoker given in his honor at the home of Brother T M Alexander

During the spring Alpha Rho presented its annual cultural program for the students of Morehouse, the Atlanta University System, and the general public Kemper Harrell—onetime recording artist and now head of the music department of Morehouse, Spelman, and Atlanta University—was presented in a violin concert which met with overwhelming public approval.

Alpha Rho was successful in its observation of Education for Citizenship Week Allotted three chapel programs for their annual observance, the brothers presented three outstanding speakers: Brother Stanley E Grannum, dean of Gammon Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia; Brother Burns, civilian aide to the Secretary of Defense; and Brother W A Bell, president of Miles College, Birmingham, Alabama A console organ, rented by Alpha Rho for the programs, was played by Brother Wendell Whalum, who rendered varied types of music for the enjoyment of the faculty and student body

The annual spring formal, held at the Magnolia Ballroom, was well attended by guests of the brothers of Alpha Rho and brothers from the other three chapters in the city and their company

The Alpha Rho brothers extend to all undergraduate chapters best wishes for a successful school year, and to the graduate chapters hopes that their achievements will be outstanding

—BRO CALVIN BROWN

TUSKEGEE MEN IN KEY POSTS

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala.Having completed a worthwhile summer and with the fall season well under way, the brothers of Gamma Phi Chapter look forward to an inspirational and successful year.

The chapter is operating under the competent leadership of the vicepresident, Brother Edward T. Braye, since the president, Brother Walter R Mebane, was called into military service.

In keeping with Alpha's high regard for leadership and scholarship, the brothers of Gamma Phi hold the following key positions in campus student organizations: Harry T. Waters, president of the Senior Class; Leon A Wilson, editor-in-chief, Tuskeana (Senior Annual); Sherman Todd, president, Industrial Arts Club; and Nicholas Newman, president, Veterinary Medical Society The following brothers have been nominated and have qualified as candidates for the forthcoming issue of "Who's Who in American Colleges"; Harry T Waters, Dwight Burges, Edward T. Braye, Elmore Giles, Nicholas Newman, and Sherman Todd

Our Sphinx Club for the fall quarter was small, but it consisted of five young men with high scholastic ability We are constantly trying to improve our Sphinx Club, because we consider it an important stage in the development and making of future Alpha men.

Our aim for the future is the same as it has always been: to hold high the name of Alpha Phi Alpha

—BRO WILLIE R BRAY

Purdue Group on Toes

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Gamma Rho is a small chapter on the big Purdue campus, but that isn't deterring the brothers from looking forward to a good year

The following men make up the Chapter roster: Charles Semmes, president; George Holmes, vice-president; Chester L French, secretary; George L Clay, Jr., treasurer; Edward Garrett, sphinxmaster; John E. Littman, Milton Kendrick, Harrold Cowherd, and George L. Clay, Sr., lay members.

The Sphinx Club has seven members and the Chapter is planning an initiation this semester.

—BRO CHESTER L FRENCH

ENCOURAGING ATHLETICS

In this aftermath ol an Alpha-sponsored basketball tournament for the county elementary schools. Brother William C. Ross, president of Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter at Tuskegee Institute, Alabama, presents the runner-up plaque to Mrs Laura N Jones, principal of the Chambliss Children's House. First leg on the three-leg county tournament trophy, behind Brother Ross, was won by the Lewis Adams School

Alpha Nu Lambda Calls Past Year Most Outstanding at Tuskegee

TUSKEGEE INSTITUTE, Ala.-

Alpha Nu Lambda Chapter is closing what the brothers feel has been its most outstanding year of fraternal activities in the Tuskegee community The Chapter programs included "monthly features" which brought to the brothers presentations which have been both educational and entertaining

Included among these "features" was a joint meeting with Delta Iota Lambda Chapter of Columbus, Georgia, with a discussion on Civilian Defense led by Brother R. M. Haskins, president of Delta Iota Lambda Chapter In another feature Brother Robert D. Reid, professor of History and chairman of the Division of General Studies at Tuskegee Institute, discussed current world affairs In a third, Brother F D Patterson, who recently returned from a tour of Europe and Africa, gave a resume and travelog of his trip, with movies made on the tour. Wives and visiting brothers to the annual Medical Clinic were invited to this session

Jewel Henry A. Callis, of Washington, D C, was guest of the Chapter at a special meeting addressing the brothers and their guests. Brother

William A Dawson, Congressman from Illinois, was also a guest of the Chapter during the year and was the honoree at a special social session

Brother G. W. A. Scott, an early pioneer in the founding of Alpha Phi Alpha, gave a most informative lecture, "Alpha Phi Alpha in Retrospect."

The outstanding event of the year was the basketball tournament sponsored by the Chapter for the elementary schools of Macon County This event gave an opportunity to the youngsters of the county to get valuable experience and early training in sportsmanship and team work Most of the elementary schools participated.

The Monthly Newsletter continued to be the channel through which the lines of communication were kept open to all brothers.

—BROTHER J HENRY SMITH

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—BROTHER LEMUEL L FOSTER, Director, Interracial Section

Frankfort Group Observes 44th

Founser's Day

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Beta Mu Chapter, in collaboration with Gamma Beta Lambda Chapter, celebrated its forty-fourth Founders' Day program with Attorney Brother William McAIping of Alpha Lambda Chapter, Louisville, Kentucky, as guest speaker. His broad and varied experiences enabled him to present an address which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. Brother Robert Edwards paid tribute to the Jewels, and Brother J. Franklin Allen gave a review of the history of Alpha Phi Alpha and of Beta Mu Chapter. Some of the accomplishments of other campus Greek-letter organizations were noted by Brother I Bruce Williams. The program ended with each brother rededicated to the ideals of Alpha Phi Alpha

At a luncheon shared by Beta Mu and its Sphinx Club, Brothers Alvin Hanley, Harvey Singleton, and Little Brother Eugene Traylor were honored for their outstanding achievements during the 1949-1950 football season with the Kentucky State College team They were chosen for All Midwestern Conference honors for 1950 Brother Hanley, a senior, had previously won the honor three times and twice had been named an "All-American." When the San Francisco Forty-Niners chose him in the professional football draft, he became the first player to be drafted from this conference He has also been successful in track, holding a Midwestern Conference record of 9.9 for the 100-yard dash.

Brother Singleton, a junior, received the football honor for the second time He is one of the few men now at Kentucky State College who have received three varsity letters in athletics—football, basketball, and track Brother William Warren Jones, II holds the Midwestern record in the discus throw. The chapter's basketball team won the Greek Tournament and finished second in College Intramurals

Brothers James Franklin Allen and Ollen B Hinnant have been elected to Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society.

—BRO E MANSFIELD WOOLFOLK

Tuberculosis in 1948 killed than 1,600 children under 15 of age in the United States. more years

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Give him his laurels while he lives; His deeds and acts man's ills relieve. Of brain, and brawn, and heart he gives Though humbly he serves—he doth Achieve!

Give him his laurels while he lives, For deeds so rare, he should receive The best and finest from the sieves, Which sift but nobles who Achieve!

He hath achieved, who's nobly wrought; In whom both heaven and earth believe; Who freely gives, and asks but nought. Salute him now, who doth Achieve!

Of time and skill he freely gave; God's love and light, sought to retrieve; Ere he is laid within the grave, Tell him, you know he did Achieve.

If Jew or Gentile; of black or white; Nor creed, nor race can Truth deceive If he has helped to spread pure light, Then nought else counts—he did Achieve!

And when he stands on that great day, Before his God, and is received, The God of Hosts will kindly say: "Well done, my son—thou didst Achieve!"

—MILTON S J WRIGHT

Washington Chapter House

(Continued from Page 25) ers in Mu Lambda should be of general interest to the fraternity:

Dr Rayford W Logan, chairman of the History Department of Howard University, has been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship to study in France during the current school year He will make a study of the representation of French colonials in the French National Assembly at Paris He will investigate whether the 70 deputies who represent the 25,000,000 French colonials actually represent the interests of the people, and the methods by which representation may be improved.

Dr John Hope Franklin, also of the History Department at Howard University, was a visiting professor at Harvard University during the summer of 1950 and during the summer of 1951 was on the faculty of the Salzburg Seminar in American Studies at the University of Salzburg, Austria. This seminar is a project administered by Harvard University for adult advanced graduate students in European countries. The faculty includes distinguished professors from American colleges and universities. Brother Franklin also has been visiting Italy and lecturing at various other European universities

More About Brothers

Brother Clifton S Hardy resigned from the presidency of Mu Lambda Chapter to organize a laundry service business in Port au Prince, Haiti

Brother Richard Sterling recently returned from a trip to Port au Prince, Haiti, where, at the invitation of the Haitian government, he investigated the possibilities of constructing low-cost houses in Haiti

Dr David French during the past year was the first Negro resident in surgery at Gallinger Hospital, Washington, D C He was on the Georgetown University staff

—BRO GEORGE WINDSOR

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The racial distinction "white or Negro" may be dropped from New Jersey motorists' licenses in 1953 The state director of motor vehicles has endorsed the proposal, says the New York Times.

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World air travel will double in the next five years, the inventor of the jet engine, Air Commodore Sir Frank Whittle, of England, has forecast

Quite ;i few of the brothers have been kind enough to respond to our invitation, in the October issue, to "let us know what you think" of the new SPHINX.

After looking them over, the editors hesitated to pass the comments on, since we think the brothers were in a benevolent mood, near convention time, and may have overlooked some things they could have "jumped on."

Next time, we hope a lew of the critics in the crowd will set us straight on whatever needs re-thinking

Be that as it may here's the present crop of comments:

Byron Rumford, Berkeley, California—"Congratulations on the Atomic' edition of the SPHINX It is truly a work of art and the brothers in this direction are well pleased You have had many compliments."

Henry A. Boyd, Nashville, Tennessee— 'Just returned home from hospital Read SPHINX Congratulations on the splendid work you did in getting this out."

Charles M. Furlow, Berkeley, California—-"Hope you are successful in improving on the October issue, but I don't believe it is possible."

Joseph Count Isom, St. Louis, Missouri—"I should like to congratulate you on the very good and interesting data used to make the edition as much to be proud of as it is."

Kermit Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania—"I had time yesterday to read the SPHINX magazine completely I think it is a great improvement, and I am sure that the brothers generally will feel the same."

Belford V. Lawson, Washington, D. C.—"I have just received my SPHINX Congratulations It is in format, style, and content a great improvement. I think Brother Campbell's feature and ad are excellent and represent the type of material which should go in the SPHINX."

Dirk Campbell, New York City—"I liked the well laid-out 'boxed' features, the captions which were eye-catching, the excellent fine-screen cuts which turned out good sharp pictures, and for me, the general feeling of enthusiastic reader interest which I get from other magazines such as Ebony, Our World and yes, Life. I never dreamed I could get such reaction from the SPHINX

Charles Wesley, Central Stale College, Wilberforce, Ohio—"May I take this opporiunitv of congratulating you on the excellent issue of the recently received edition of the SPHINX."

Edivard W. Brooke, Roxbury, Massachusetts—"Excuse this hurried note, but accept my congratulations on a good SPHINX The brothers like it."

Harry Seheil, Gary, Indiana—"Please accept my heartfelt congratulations upon your initial publication of the SPHINX It now appears to be a magazine that is truly representative of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity."

Lorenzo Walker, Washington, I). C—"Congratulations! The brothers here at Beta were very pleased with the new format and presentation of materials."

Bennie 1). Brown, Chicago, Illinois—"Allow me to congratulate you. Your edition was the finest edition of the SPHINX that I have ever seen Keep up the good work."

William R. Bray, Tuskegee Institute, Alabama—"Being a senior in printing here at Tuskegee Institute, I could readily recognize and appreciate your up-to-date make-up, headlines and layout technique."

O. Wilson Winters, Norristown, Pennsylvania—"The format was appealing and enjoyed by an old printer's devil, still with ink on his finger nails."

Clifton R. Jones, Baltimore, Maryland—"] find it quite good leading."

Leslie Patton, Dallas, Texas—"A great job!! Thanks to you and staff for the new look of our official organ."

Golden State Mutual has been a part of the growing west for more than 26 years It has withstood rugged tests of depression, boom and world war

Planned business organization is responsible for a new high of 65 million dollars of insurance in force held by more than 130,000 policyowners Premium income on Accident and Health policies from 50,000 policyowners exceeded a million dollars in 1950 Service is keeping pace with strength and a reflection of the ever widening sphere is seen in payments to policyowners of more than five and one-half million .lollars in benefits and claims since organization

For the Negro, Golden State Mutual has hewn new vistas both east and west of the towering Rockies It employs close to 600 persons in its tri-state area of California, Illinois and Texas Emphasis on well-trained personnel for better service to more and more people keeps its employees abreast of changes in the insurance business on national and local levels As a result of its increasing stress on training, this year a Golden State Mutual Representative became the first Negro on the West Coast to receive the coveted Chartered Life Underwriter designation Yes, the company's growth forms a real part of the growth and development of the west—and of the nation