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Volume X FRIDAY, JANUARY 10, 1913 Number 12
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Bishop Thirkield Presides over moil, that a great deal of the Alpha Phi Alpha in the Central Alabama friction between the races in the Convention Conference of the South is due to a lack of brotherly love and neighborly love on the M. E. Church HE Alpha Phi Alpha Fra part of the whites toward their ternity has just closed its colored brother, two of the white To tlie Editor of the Howard Fifth Annual C (invention men present left the church. University .Tovrnae. and First Alumni Reunion at the The bishop asked them to re My Dear Sir: sent of the Kappa- Chapter. Ohio main but they would not. Bish Will you allow sp ace in State University. This is the op Thirkield left a lasting impres the J o u r n a l for the following: first and only Negro Greek letter sion upon the colored people of HE Central Alabama Con fraternity national in its scope. Gadsden as is his wont every te rence o ft he M. E. Cl 11 u rch Although it has been established where he goes. held its annual session in only a few years, it lias grown Among the visitors present at this city from December elev until it now has chapters in thir the Conference were Doctor I. L. enth to December fifteenth, with teen of the largest universities Thomas of Baltimore, Maryland. Bishop Wilbur P. Thirkield pre in the United States and Canada, Secretary of missions and church siding. a graduate chapter in Louisville. extension, Doctor Bowen of Gam To say that it was the most suc Ky., and an alumni chapter i n mon Theological Seminary,Atlan cessful and interesting session in New York'City. The Fraternity ta, and Doctor I. Garland Penn of the history of the conference is was founded at Conn'll six years Atlanta, Secretary of the Freed- but putting it mildly. The mem ago and the last chapter was es mens’ Aid Society. bers of the conference and the tablished at Wilberforce Univer Bishop Thirkield left Sunday people of Gadsden a re loud in tliei r sity on December 14. 1011. night for Atlanta where he wi 11 de praise of the greatness of the Tlx* Convention was a great liver an address to the students man who presided over the con success in every particular, the and faculty of Gammon Theolog ference. largest and grandest ever held. ical Seminary. The climax was reached at 11 The delegates’ and officers' re Thinking that the students and A.M. Sunday, when Bishop Thir ports showed that the chapters alumni of Howard would he glad kield preached one of tlx* greatest were in a nourishing condition; to learn of the favorable impres sermons of his life. His text was: many had secured or were con sion made by our ex-president, “ Cove the Lord thy God with all templating the securing of chap Bishop Thirkield, in Alabama, I thy heart and thy neighbor as ter houses. take this opportunity to write thyself,” his subject, “The Su in connection with the Conven these few lines. tion was hold the First Alumni preme Duty of Life". The bishop G. W. Coffey, M. D., ’OB seemed at his host. He expounded Reunion. Many of the alumni the word of God with such force members were present, and took an active part in the proceedings. and simplicity that the smallest Assistant Professor Gregory Mr. Moses A. Morrison, D. 1). S, child could understand and grasp will address the Bethel Literary the first General President and its meaning. and Historical Association on an alumnus member of Beta He said that he longed to see Tuesday evening, .January 14th, Chapter at Howard and Nathaniel the t ime come when the great M. at the John Wesley A. M. E. A. Murray, one of the founders E. church South would join hand Zion Church, iHth street be and George B. Kelly, Chairman with the great M. E. elm rch North of the Alumni Committee. Dr. tween L and M streets, N. W. and get under the colored people, A. S. Brock and .). T. Clark of His subject will be “Stupidity so to speak*, and raise the masses Louisville, Dr. W.G.Capel, Hunt up to a higher life of usefulness the Nogroe’s Missing Virtue.” ington, West Virginia: Attor and Christian morality. In the Professor Gregory will also ney W. O. Stokes, Dayton. Ohio; vast audience there were half a address the Baltimore “Forum” Dr. .J. C. Kingshaw, nine Fields. dozen white men and when Bish in that city on Sunday afternoon, West Va.: Dr. L. IV. Hatoheook. op Thirkield said, during his ser- January 10th. Dayton. Ohio and others. <0 H OW A R D U N I V E USITY JOURNAL T he officers elected w ere: on which many things appar- The Classical Club Charles H. Garvin (Howard) re antly of equal interest were elected President; Vice Presi scheduled, a small attendance Before a small but receptive dent. Raymond W. Cannon (Min and meagre success were expec audience, the Classical Club, on nesota); Secretary, Henry L. ted, but other things seemed Friday afternoon, December 80t 11. Diclnison, (Ohio State); Treasur not to affect the results very held its final meeting for the year er, William P. Merriem (Michi much; between one hundred and 1018. The program furnished gan). fifty and two hundred persons was one of unusual interest, and The delegates were entertained wei'e present. was appropriately arranged to be loyally by the Kappa Chapter Besides the local friends of in accord with the spirit of the and the citizens of Columbus. the council and the students, season. The Convention closed December whoalwayslend their aid and sup "(faudeam us” was snug by the 8K The bth Convention convenes port, there were in attendance Club. Following this, President December 8U, JO, and 81, 1018 at visiting friends from Baltimore, Luck, in a paper upon Roman the seat of th e Beta Chapter, Philadelphia and New York. Thu and Greek life, brought before Howard University. patrons and patronesses present tli(> dub very vividly many com Beta Chapter was represented were Miss Marie I. Hardwick, parisons between the life of these by Julius C. McKelvie as dele Professor and Mrs. George W. peoples and t hat of t he enlighten - gate. Cooke and Dean E. B. Moore. ed peoples of today. One with Professor and Mrs. Cook led the out the knowledge of our depend grand Prom. ence upon them for our govern Fifth Annual Informal Recep The large hall was beautiful ment, jurisprudence, literature tion of the Council of ly and artistically decorated with and other institutions, would Upper Classmen pennants of the leading colleges have received a revelation in lis of the country and the various tening to this number. The tilth annual informal hol organizations and classes of How In a beautifully worded and iday reception of the Council of ard University. The orchestra, well delivered paper, Miss Lois hidden behind the imposing Upper Classmen, held on De Scissors ami Razors Sharpened Tel. Main 10S5 cember 87th, in Odd Fellows Hall palms skilfully arranged around McKee Surgical Instrument. Co was a brilliant affair. This oc the edge o f tin* platform, Hospital. Invalid, and Sick Room Supplies casion, as all others under the rendered such delightful Microscopes. Microtomes. Laboratory Supplies illusions to evolve the favorable auspices of that strongest and 1004 V Sr. N. W most far reaching organization comment of all. The affair in of the student body, is always toto was an unusual success and Ladles and Gents’ Shoe Shine Parlor looked forward to as one of the one that reflects credit, upon Mrs. ADA STAHL grandest social functions of the President Butler and his admin High Grade Cigars, Cigarettes and Tobac season. In consideration of the istration. cos. All Kinds of Newspapers, Periodicals and Stationery fact that the date set was one The Council wishes to thunk, through the columns of the J oru- 702 Florida Ave. Washington, 1). C. Sc h o o l Books and NAt, its many friends for their H. A. LIN G E R support and especiallv those who Sc h o o l St a t io n e r y have been present from time to M A T T K ESS V A C T O R Y time at the functions given by the Wm. Ballantyne and Sons Curled hair, husk. (ell. ami cotton mattresses woven wires, Council of Upper Classmen. brass, and iron beds and cots. etc. 1409 F Street O. .1. C o o i’KK, tSll Seventh Street. N. W. Council Reporter BROWN’S CORNER Phone North 1367 Y lCstahlished 1893 THE HOWARD SHOP A . C, L A N X M A N S A Full lino of Men's good Dressy Reunion of Clas.s of 1912 MERCHANT TAILOR Wearing Apparel A partial reunion of this class Suits sponged and pressed 25c. Special to Gents Furnishings and Shoes of the School of Liberal Arts Universitv Students. Suits to order $16.00 up Seventh and Tea Streets, N. W. took place Thursday evening, 1844 7th Street, N. W .. Washington, D. C. December 8(1, when the members SCURLOCK Dulin iSc Martin Company in the city were entertained by Miss Nellie M. Qiiander at her F I N F P H ()T()(i R A P H A' Housefurnishings residence, 8488 Georgia Avenue. China. Class, and Silver Plans were made for a general Kates to Howard Students 120 K: 1214-u.-lfi G Streets, Northwest reunion oh Thursday. June til th. I Mill U Street. N. \V. Johns threw many interesting contrast of which shows the for Pickles. Salted Almonds. Span side-lights upon the Koman Sat mer American traffic to have been ish Omelet, Hot Rolls. Saratoga urnalia. This is a festival which tin incipient enterprise. Potatoes, Fried Chicken a la corresponded very nearly to Mr. William Pollard presented- Maryland. Spaghetti Creole. Po our Christmas holiday and which a review for the month, of cur tato Salad Royal. Bisque Ice was held in commemoration of rent classical literature; this be Cream. PoundCake. Fruit Cake. peace and prosperity. Upon this ing a digest of criticisms, sug Fraternity Punch, Cheese, Crack occasion, slave and master, those gestions and investigations re ers, Fruit. Mints. Bon-Bons. of high estate and those of low garding the study of the classics, The most enjoyable and most estate, all enjoyed a common level taken from several classical unique feature of the occasion and celebrated the event with journals. It was very carefully was that the entire menu from great merriness. The courts were deduced and offered many help beginning to end was prepared closed, all temporal power sus ful suggestions to the student. by the host. pended, and entire freedom pre The “Carmen Saeeulare” of Among the distinguished vailed. Horace was sung by the club and guests present., was Mrs. Ander “The Koman Slave,” a theme at the meeting closed with remarks son. the noted soprano of Chica onceattractiveand inexhaustible, from Professors Lightfoot and go. who sang the soprano part in was rendered by Mr. J. E. Rose. Little, of the departments of the “Messiah” last year. The It may be surprising to note that Latin and Greek. guests departed about 2:510, New the price of these serfs ranged R. McCant Andrews. Year's morning. anywhere from HO cents to the Reporter Another very enjoyable occa sum of twenty-eight thousand sion took place at the suburban dollars (2H.000) which Pliny tells home of Miss .Josephine Law us was paid for one. The “ fami- Howardites in Louisville. rence, Teacher’s College. Normal liae” o)' house-slaves were often Kentucky M2, which was in the form of a very valuable assets since there dinner, given in honor of the were among them scribes, book Doubtless one of the most visiting Howard students. Many keepers. teachers and even bank unique entertainments given elaborate dishes were served and ers. Many other facts no less among Howardites during the the occasion was indeed enjoy interesting were enumerated, the Christmas season took place on New Year’s eve. in Louisville, able. Miss Lawrence is teaching Domestic Art and Science in one F. R. HILLYARD Kentucky. It took- the form of a card party and supper given by of file Louisville Night Schools Jeweler and Scienlilic Optician Prof. Wm. Gilbert. College. ’12. and is doing honor to her Alma Mater. better know as “ Bill.” in honor A Full Line of Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry of his Fraternity brother, Grif Work Called for and Delivered Promptly. Send Postage Have your Account Charged with Repairing in all its Branches fith C. Brannon. Class of ’ 14. All of the Howardites who could H, ABRAMSON 1827 7th St. N. W . Tel. North 1522 possibly he reached were pres Men's, Youths, and Hoys’ Clothing and Shoes. Ladies' Suits, Skirts, Univkhsitv W ork Skkciallv Soi.icitkd ent. Waists and Millinery The guests commenced to ar 1012 7th St. N . \V. P h on e, M ain 431*> College Text Books rive at about H;:;o p. m. and after New and Second Hand several games of cards were in GEORGIA AVENUE CAFE AND h o o k s n o r o h t vited to the dining room at 1 1:4.'> LUNCH ROOM where, just as the whistles began W . H. Lowdermilk and Co. Tin- Logical Black i-iik Partici;lak stpdi-nts to blow out the old. and in the 1424 F Street, N . W . f i r s T c J. a s s s i: r v i c i-: Now Year, the first course of the Regular Meals 15 and 25 Cents supper was served. The long I. H aas and Co. table in'the center of the dining 2201 GEORGIA AVENUE, N. W . Popular Pric.e Tailors room was handsomely decorated Washington Shoe Repair Manufactory Suits to order $18.00 up with cotton to represent a recent snow-fall. In the center of the 1211 Pennsylvania Avenue. N. W. table was a large punch howl the stand of which was decorated H. W . SELLHAUSEN with beautiful ferns and delicate cream - pink rose bulls. The menu, Books. Periodicals, Maga/.ines. Station as served, consisted of the follow ery Cigars and 1 olracco ing: 180S 7th St.. N. W.. Washington. 1). C. Raw Oysters. Olives, Euchereil 1907 Seventh Street Northwest m u vv a k u U iM 1 V li K S 1 T Y J O U R N A I Howard University Journal 1] January first of this year, was Telegram from Ex-Presi a significant d a y t o N e g r o dent Thirkield Entered as second class matter October9. 190H America, as it. marked the fiftieth at the Postoflice at Washington. 1). under the Act. of Congress of March 3. 1K79. anniversary of the Emancipation The following telegram, ex Proclamation, fifty years of Ne pressive of his continued love for PRINTED AT THE SCHOOL OF PRINTING, gro freedom. What does it mean Howard, and his heartiest wish HOWARD UNIVERSITY, WASHINGTON, I). C. beyond mere words? It means, for her continued success, was too, fifty years of progress, fifty received from Ex-President Thir TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION years of survival of Anglo-Saxon kield to he read at the inaugural Subscription $1.00 Students 75 cents Civilization with indications of exercises of the President.. Some 5 Cents per ( opy continued growth, despite the al hitch belated the dispatch, which most overwhelming tide of preju was not received in time for the “ tl f a t j t h a 'j t r k l k f k u q u a n o i l dice, suppression and opposition inaugural, but was read before KST ( -H A UL). in every way. the student body and received There appears in t.lie Southern- with much applause. JOURNAL STAFF Workman for this month, an arti To Chief Justice Peello, •1KRKM1AH E u o k . .1 k. T3 Editor-in-(_.'hicf cle entitled ‘‘Fifty Years of Negro From Gadsden Ala.: - E. M. I ’HANDFiHR ‘ Id. Associate Editor Progress,” in which the progress Plentious good wishes for How T homas It. D a v is T4, Associate Editor ard University and its new W a l te r E. T ibbs T4. Associate Editor of the. Negro educationally, eco W m. A. DOLLAR!) T o, Associate. Editor nomically, and religiously is re president on the inaugural day. H knry E.N ixon ‘ Id. Easiness Manager viewed and in every case the rapid May it mark the beginning of a ('LAVIK)HNI-: (JHOUCK To. strides are amazing. The Negro new and larger era for the uni Assistant Easiness Manager really has that for which he may versity which still holds my Portkr R. L ennox ‘ Id. . I drertisanent Mgr. rejoice on the advent of this new a flection. W illiam H. H akpkk. ‘ 14 year, which should mark a new With blessings and benedic ( 7rendition Mgr. era, an era of even greater things tion on the President, Trustees, H\ A . T a y l o r T 4. Athletic Editor for him. and Faculty, and cheers fore\;er for the victorious “White and CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Howardites Heard From Blue” team, Academy, J. H. Mosley I remain, Law School, S. T . Kelly W. P. Thirkield Medical School, 1C. D. Downing A. M. Gilbert, College of Arts ‘Theological School, 1C. B. Smith and Sciences, ’ll is head of the Professor Lightfoot Writes Commercial College, D. 1C. Wells Agricultural department of the Snow Hill Normal and Industri Professor George M. Lightfoot Students and Alumni of the University are al Institute. has contributed a paper on the invited to contribute. Address all com the "Value of Classical Studies Louis H. Russel, College of munications to in Modern Education” which will Howard University Journal. Arts and Sciences, ’ 12, writes that appear in an early number of the Howard University, he, is enjoying a profitable course Classical Weekly, theofticialorgan W ashington. D. C. in Mathematics and Physics in of the Classical Association of the work for his Master’s degree at Friday, January 10, 1913 Atlantic States. Cornell University. It is reported by friends of Dr EDITORIAL McGill o f the Dental College class STEIN ’S
1| The J o u r n a l wishes a happy HU J, that he has built up a very and prosperous New Year to all. lucrative practice in Charleston, $20 College Suits SouthOarolina'.and that he return to O rder----$14.75 1| The in a n who can never lie ed to Washington during the holi wron" is more than likely to be days and claimed for himself a A very special value one who is never right. bride. that we offer to the II Howard is gradually bursting \ Augustus Stanfield, Medical, College m e 11 o f out of her confines. The question ’ 12, passed the highest of -to in Washington...... with her is no longer where she the examination of applicants for shall get students, blit. what, she license to practice Medicine and Twenty Dollar Overcoats shall do with the large numbers Surgery in New Jersey, before to your Order for $18.25 now bowing at her shrines. We the state Board of Examiners at are just beginning to see the Trenton, October 15 and Hi. Dr. M. STEIN & CO. IMPORTERS AND TAILORS pressing need for a large amphi Stanfield expects to practice at theater. Morristown, N. J. 808-810 F Street, Northwest HOWARD UNIVER S I T Y JOURNAL
Howard Wins Basket Ball Professor Houston Addresses Parker was found a few days Game the Alpha Phi ago saying to himself ‘‘What Defeats New Jersey Team in a Sensa might have been.” For details, tional Contest by Score of 46 to 20 Oil last Friday evening. Pro see McKelvie and Crawford. fessor G. David Houston, head of Say, Jani fer, just, because Gray In a very fast and classy game the English department, favored is your room-mate, it is no indi the Owl Field quint of Jersey City the Alpha Phi Literary Society cation that lie won't ‘’steal a was defeated December '27th. at with an admirable address on march on yon" on ‘‘O’’ street. True Reformers’ Hall by the Phyllis Wheatley, the great negro Professor T. has unanimously Howard five by a score of 4l> to 20. slave poetess. The address gave decided that neither Miss Z. C. This classy aggregation from in a forcible and peerless style nor Miss (). M. even seems to Jersey State gave the Varsity the the life and true worth of Phyllis “ hold ’em” on constitutional his best, game of many seasons. They Wheatley as a poetess and thefame tory. are a speedy bunch of goal toss- that she enjoyed in her day both ers and well versed in the fine in America and London. One of "Big Chief” Chandler. the points of the game, which made the prime objects of his add l ess, “Armsmith” king certainly went the contest far more interesting. Professor Houston stated, was to some during the holidays. Ed They have defeated Alpha Physi inspire in the students a greater Gray has not a “look-in" with cal Culture Club of New York zeal for searching into negro lit him in stiff-arming. and claim the championship of erature, and for securing a wider The question before the people New Jersey and New York. acquaintance with negro literary today is whether Lennox. Nixon. The team work of the Varsity cha ranters. Parker, Janifer. or Butler lias seemed at its acme in this game. even the remotest or i nti nitesima I Never before have they showed Personals "parts of ’em?” such versatility in the art of the “ A little nonsense now and then is Big Chief became a little wor game. Sensational tosses were relished by the best, of men.*' ried because J. B. went home made from time to time through for tin' holidays. Cheer up well guarded positions. The de The holidays were certainly Chief, she merely Wanted to fense of the Varsity was im strenuous for some folks. pregnable which gives much cred show you that she left some o i k * The most lonesome man during behind as dear to her as some it to Captain Gray and his quint. the holidays was “ P. B.” Lennox. you have in the city. It is worthy of note that Howard is rapidly allying itself with the What would Beamon have done circle of the undefeated. had the folks from Raleigh come Murray Bros. Printing Co. L in k -up up. i XCOimOHATKI) t). F. ( 'lul> Position Howard Sisco L. F. Lewis. Nixon No wonder Texas did not see Quick Printing It. F. Sykes. Merchant his Pearle at the station. She Smith 1733 Seventh St. Phone North 44 19 Moos ('. Gilmore, Gray says she saw him first. Howies L. (L Gray < 'apt., ( 'urtis Phone North 2737 Scott iv Scott, Prop. Mil fold R. (t. Oliver, Winthrop Has Perry Belt got ’em? Does Referee, M. B. Washington; lie seem to have ’em? Do you THE ECLIPSE CAFE Umpire, M. J. Brown; Tinier, think he ever will have ’em": Meals and Lunches Served at Short Notice P. M. Bell; Scorer, L. Brown. Little Jimmie McLendon has Students trade a specialty Time of halves, 20 minutes. driven Forbes entirely out of the 2300 Sixth St., near Howard Univ. latter’s pen (Penn) in the city. Full Dress and Tuxedo Suits Crawford says he and his 11111- 'Telephone Main 4557 FOR HIRE dame will be homo after Jan O N E D O L L A R Lenz and Lossau uary 1 nth, at (Station) House No. Surgical Instruments, Orthopedic Appara H N. W. tuses, 'Trusses, lClastic Hosiery, Physicians JULIUS COM EN and Surgeons’ Supplies, Cutlery, ICtc. Poor Nieko! We felt sorry for 1104 Seventh St. N. W . Phone North 3628 623 Seventh Street. Northwest him during the holidays. Baker Opposite Patent Office BELL’S OYSTER HOUSE had him in the city while Collins killed him on the hill. TAYLOR and WINTHROP Home Shucked Oysters At a special meeting iast week Pennants, 12x36, 5 5 cents every one voted that when it l ried Oysters a Specialty 8x25, 30 cents comes to the latest dances, Felix Fbone North 574 191 6 7th St. N.W. Butler doesn’t hold ’tun. Box 303 Howard University Freshman Liberal Arts Day tionce godliness; and to godliness Coleridge-Taylor Memorial at Y. M. C. A. brotherly kindness; a n d t o Services brotherly kindness charity.1’ The gist of the Dean's address is On Sunday afternoon, .January On Friday Night. December 20. just this: Faith, belief in one’s a, a goodly number of young men, the Treble (Hof. under tin auspi self, humanity and God; plus vir hailing from every class and de ces of tlie Alpha Phi Literary So tue -activity, energy, pluck and partment of tile university, as ciety, assisted by other local that moral power which guards sembled in Carnegie Auditorium, clubs, rendered a musical pro one against degrading tempta entered heartily into the singing gramme in memory of S. Cole- tions; plus knowledge -a clear of good hymns, and indulged ridgo-Taylor. All tin* selections perception of truth and beauty, a fervently in heart-uttered words were taken from the works of clear gras]) of principles and of prayer. Dean Kelly Miller, that late composer. Tin* pro duty; plus temperance -self-con Messrs. J. G. Logan, T. H. Ran gramme was as follows: Biog trol, self-restraint, moderation dall, and H. C. Stratton sat on raphy of Samuel Coleridge-Tay- in every possible regard: plus the rostrum. It was the Fresh lor. Miss M. Edna Drown, of the patience, for “ It takes time to be man’s Day at Y. M. 0. A. Alpha Phi Society. Reflections on holy;” plus godliness, for “Godli Immediately, the charge of the his Death and Burial. M rs. Stans- ness is profitable in all things;” meeting was given over to Mr. bury Boyce, of the Current plus brotherly kindness— kind Stratton. President of the Fresh Topics Club; Violin Solos. “ Gyp ness to those who are nearest to man class, who, in touching re sy Song” and “African Dance," you; plus charity — universal mark's. expressed his deep regret Prof. Joseph H. Douglass, accom kindness, gives culture, self-re that a greater number of the host panied by Mrs. Fannie H. Doug spect, reverence for personality of Howard men do not take inter lass, of the Treble Clef; Piano and love and service for others. est in tin1 association and gain Solo, Prelude to the “ Death of The Dean’sarithmetic was simple the valuable experience of Chris Minnehaha,” M r s. Gabrielle and easy; and the lesson wasclear tian work. After this, the pro Lewis Pelham, of the Treble Clef: and valuable. gram, eonsistingehiefly of Fresh Vocal Solos, “The Blood Rod men, followed: Ring.” and "Corn Song,” Miss Mr. “ Doc” Ward appeared in ()li ve Mae Wells, of Hie Alpha Phi. a piano selection, “The Butter Notes Mrs. Coralie Franklin Cook, of fly” by Edward Greig: Mr. A. F. the Booklovers Club and Miss Champion gave a five minutes Uegin the New Year right by Mary Europe, of the Treble Clef talk: Mr. L. F. Morse spoke five paying your subscription to the were to render numbers, but minutes upon the “Relation of the JotTUNAT.. were unavoidably detained from Y. M. C. A. to the young man at appearing. At the last chapel exercise* of Howard” and Mr. Stratton sang the old year an excellent musi “ Hold Thou My Hand,” by C. S. cal programme was rendered by Correction Griggs. the students of the music de Dean Kelly Miller furnished partment. The name of the contributor ot the main speech. He spoke on the poem. “Tin* Dying Year", the subject, “A Lesson in Moral The last vesper service of I ill 2 which appeared in the last issue Arithmetic,” as suggested in the took the form of a song service. of the J oruNA i. was through mis passage. “Add to your faith vir The choir rendered in its usual take left out. This poem was tue; and to virtue knowledge; and excellent manner several of the contributed by Mr. Richard A. to knowledge temperance; and to choruses from “The Messiah” of Tucker of Norfolk, Va., a How- temperance patience; and to pa- Haendel. ardite of the early seventies. The last meeting of the Y. M. Correct Apparel for Men C. A. before the holidays was Respite the cold and snow of and Youths given over to the students of the Christmas eve night, members law department. The programme of the choir and others of stu -SAKS 6c C O M FAN Y took" the form of a general dis dent body, under the direction Pennsylvania Avenue Seventh St. cussion of the topic. “The Law of Miss Childers and superinten in Relation to the Religious Life dence of Professor Cook, made <»roceries, Fruits and Confectionery of the Community." The em their usual serenade tourthrough Cigars and l obacco bryo jurists discussed the sub the city, bearing first tidings of ICECREAM. THE VELVET KIND. IS AT ject in a masterly way. The at cheer and gladnees to the rich SA M SHAPIKO S tendance and collection wore on and poor oftlieeityalike. through Cor. (.ieorgia Avenue and Howard Place this day the largest of the season. 1 the med in m of Christ mas < ’a rols. HOWARD UNIVER SIT Y J O U R N AL
Directory Sophomores Hold Stag HOWARD UNIVERSITY W ashington, D. C. Kditoi-nf .lo F UNA I.. .7. Luck A sa final tribute to the year 1 *i-<*si(li'nt V. M. <'. \.. ill lib a number of the Sophomore Stephen M. Newman, P m u ln it T. H. Kandall fellows of the school of Liberal Arts, on December 111, p-;ive a 1 ’resident 7'. W. < A.. Located in the Capital of the Nation. Miss Madi-el’enn stay. Of course it had to he p-jv- .Advantages unsurpassed. Campus of twenty en at. the ‘‘Palace Royal”, ill’ll acres. Modern, scientific, and general 1 Yi'i-idi-iit A lpha 1 '11 i .1. K. Host; Elm St., N. W. They pave them equipment. Plant worth over one million selves to enjoyment, forpettinp dollars. Faculty of one hundred. 1300 1’resident Council of Upper Classmen. students last year. Unusual opportunities F. K. Butler lessons and all other evil thouphts for self-support. of tin* peneral routine. K eporter for ( ’. U. < O. ,T. ( .’ooper Everythinp was carried out ae- The College of Arts and Sciences President 1 *est a lo/.y,i -Froebel Society. cordinp to propram. The menu Devoted to liberal studies. Courses in was pood, and the courses were Lnglish. Mathematics. Latin. Creek, A. W. Reason French, German, Physics. Chemistry, Bi served while the fellows wereen- ology, History, Philosophy, and the Social President Alpha Phi Alpha. paped in the amusements provid Sciences such as are given in the Lest ap (’. B. Curley ed by tin1 master of ceremonies. proved colleges. .Address Kelly Miller, Dean President Kappa Sig ma. The toasts made on the occasion 1. B. Berry The Teachers College were very appropriate, and pave .Affords special opportunities for prepara 1 ’resident Lureka. N. O. G oodloe evidence of the fact that everyone tion of teachers. Regular college courses was enjoyinp himself to the ful in Psychology, Pedagogy, Lducation, etc., lest. The event will be lonp re with degree of A . B .; Pedagogical courses Captain Foot Ball'l earn. P. M. Bell leading to the Pel. B. degree. High grade Manager Foot Ball Team. membered by those whoattended. courses in Normal { raining. Music. Man .T. H. Brown ual .Arts and Domestic Sciences. Gradu ates helped to positions. Address Lewis 1L Manager Basket Ball 'Team. Social Science Club Moore, A . M ., Ph. D.. Dean. H. F. N ixon The Academy Captain Basket Bal K. li. Gray On Wednesday eveninp. the Social Science ( dub was add ress- Faculty of ten. I hree courses of four years each. High grade preparatory school. Manager Base Ball ream . ed by Mr. R. M. Williams, read- Address George J. Cummings, A. M ., Dean ( T. Lunsford inp Clerk, of the House of Repre The Commercial College Captain Bast-ball Traill. I N . Sykes sentatives on the subject. ‘‘The Sinple Tax.” The stirrinp and Courses in Bookkeeping. Stenography, interestinp address was very Commercial Law, History, Civics, etc. editor 1 lerald. N. (). (ioodloc Cuves Business and Lnglish High School much enhanced by tin- fact that 1 of V. 1’. T. I .. education combined. Address George YV. Miss M. A. Krddy this question is prowinp more Cook, A. M., Dean. and more in the thoupht of states School of Manual Arts and Applied Drrsidrnt ( 'oniinei-riii 1 Glult. men today and pradually paininp Sciences liciij. .1. Taylor public prominence. Faculty of elev en. Offers courses in wood Mr. Williams abvocated stronp- Dim-lor of tin- Hand. I’rof. Donylass working, printing, domestic arts and sci ly an adoption of the sinple tax, ences: four year courses in Civil, Mechani I’resident Alpha Kappa Alpha. that is raisinp the tax on a 11 per cal and Llectrical engineering, and Archi Miss Myra 7. .Davis sonal prosperity of every kind tecture. Address Perry B. Perkins, Ph. !)., Director. and the levyinp a tax on landed I ’resident Athletic Association. !■;. M . A. ( 'handler values exclusively. This method Professional Schools of taxation, he claimed would lay The School of Theology I 'resident Athletic Council. heavier taxes on the rich and do Dean K. Miller Interdenominational. Five professors. away with private monopolies. Board and thorough courses of study His theory of taxation is predica Shorter Lnglish courses. Advantage of con Director Dice Cluh. A. II. Grant ted on Henry Georpe’s philoso nection with a great University. Students’ phy of political economy, that Aid. Low expenses. .Address Isaac Clark,. < lincu-a I ’si I’hi Fraternitv House, D. D., Dean. I HOT .'Ird. St. N. VV. whatever is produced by the in dividual belonps to the individual The School of Medicine: Medical. Den Alpha Dili Alpha Fraternity House. and whatever is produced by the tal and Pharmaceutic Colleges J.'il7 Geory'ia Avenue. N. \V. community belonps to the com Over forty professors. .Modern laboia- tories and equipment. Large building con munity. nected with new Freedmen's Hospital, cost NOTICE! The sinple tax as M r. Williams ing half a million dollars. Clinical facili presented it is a utopian theory ties not surpassed in .America. Pharmaceu tic College, twelve professors, Dental Col I’n.vino Your Subscriptions for doinp away with the vast ac cumulation of wealth and for the lege,- twenty-three professors. Post-Grad l’rninptly, Helps Us to Pay Our uate School and Polyclinic. Address Ld- cheekinp of land holdinp.and. in ward A . Balloch, M . D., Dean, Fifth and Hills Promptly. fact, for pettinp at the roots of W Streets, Northwest. most all our social evils. The School of Law The address was simple and Faculty of eight. Courses of three years,, Somerset R. Waters lucid in style, but forceful in ef giving thorough knowledge of theory and fect and replete with brilliant practice of law. Occupies own building Wholesale Grocer and Coffee wit. When the address was con opposite Courthouse. Address Benjamin F. eluded, about an hour was piven Leighton. I.L. !>., Dean, 420 Fifth Street, Roaster Northwest. over to questioninp of the speak | For catalogue and special information, 1342 Seventh Street. Northwest er. address Dean of Department. n u vv a K D U N I V E R S 1 T V .1 OURN A F
Alpha Phi Alpha House Party to. thorp wits tt unison of ex Howard’s Varsity Beats pression that. that, selection ought Va. U. U. Quint to be dedicated to the Chapter The new year was welcomed Smothers Richmond Boys In Fast. by the Alpha Phi Alpha Fra House rather than to the part Basket Ball Game ternity with a pleasurable greet ing hour. Mrs. Attorney Thom ing. At nine in the evening, as F. Jones, Mrs. Ur. R. F. Howard’s Varsity Avon Avith the when about twenty-five beauti- Plummer and Mrs. Dr. P. A. highest score of its history in fnll.v attired members of the Scott of Norfolk acted as patron what was doubtless the easiest “fairer sex” accompanied by the esses. .). W. P. game of the season, when it de same number of members of the feated the Virginia Union Uni Fraternity had gathered, the versity quint of Richmond at. formal arrangement of the Chap University Notices True Reformers Hall on the* night ter House at 21147 Georgia Aven of Dec. 20, by a score of 1)0 to 1). ue was disturbed. The musical SexDAV ('apt. Ed. Gray of the local program then started with Mr. l ’ra.ver Meeting. Clark Hall. 7 a. in. quint took his second squad in Bible Classes, Main Building', 11 a. in. .1. T. Layton, Jr. acting as “pi against the visitors and cinched 3k M. ('. A.. Library Hall. ]>. m. lot”. From then on, oven until Vespers. Ivankin Chapel. 4:110 p. in. the game by a 20 to (> score be after the “slowest” clock had Y. \Y. C. A.. Miner Hall, ti. p. in. fore the regulars took- the field. struck a “dozen,” the “ 111” The keenly aroused interest, gen Monday hoodoo found no awe among erally accompanying a contest Deutscher Verein. Library I lal), 13:00 these young people, for they p. nt. was lost nt the beginning of the proceeded to respond to the Athletic Association, Library Hall, second half when tin* Varsity be