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p3 3 IB 1 IE QQOOOOOODnOOE HOWARD YEAR BOOK aC3EZ3C3QDE3E3QE3E3EZ3aaaZ3E3EI3r ?r ?E QE3LJLJOrir ff 3L-it. lf lE VOL. I. dii 1916 A Record of the Senior Classes of the College of Arts and Sciences and the Teachers College Howard University, Washington, D. C. Howard Year Book Board E3 I. G. BAILEY, President EULALIA LANE. Secretary S. E. H. BARDWELL. Treasurer A. B. AcADEN BERTHA L. SA1TH A. A. WALKER GEORGE E. HALL J. HUNTER BROOKS LUCIUS S. CURTIS ALBERT AORTON § i ' .r 4 CALENDAR. Sept. 23. Sept. 22. Oct. Registration Day. )| ening of First Semester in College of Arts and Sciences, the Teachers’ College. Commercial College. Academy, Musical Department and Manual Arts Department. I. Opening of First Semester in Theology. Law and Medicine. Oct. 5. Annual Rush l et veen Sophomores and Ffeshmen. Oct. :tl Annual Hallowe’en Masquerade. Nov. 1. Mr. John Spargo lectured on Socialism. Nov. 24-29, Thanksgiving recesses. Dec. . Young women of the University marched in National Suffrage Parade. Dec. II. Howard-Morgan Oratorical Contest. Dec. 21. Annual Howard Night at Metropolitan Church. Dec. 24-Jan. 2. Christmas Recess. Jan. 1 Annual New Year’s Reception at Miner Hall. Jan. li)-2t . Mid-Year Examinations. Jan. Second Semester begins. Feb. I. Semi-annual Meeting of Hoard of Trustees. Feb. o. Mrs. Alice Moore Dunbar lectured on the Suffrage Movement. Feb. 12. Annual History Pow Pow. March 2. Charter Day. March 25. Presentation of Herod by University Dramatic Club. April 21-21. Easter Recess. April 2'. , Junior Banquet to Seniors. May 12-15-1?. Scries of Lectures in Department of Sociology. May 2 . Formal Senior Prom. May 21-Jline 3. Examinations June 7. Commencement. 5 y TO THE STUDENTS OE HOWARD UNIVERSITY our fricnc's ar.d crmjrn.ons !o 1:ac c:tfrd and rrxour. -Ct ! our Inloi? for lour — toilsome. lodrosnc years, THIS HUttBLE VCLU AE. Hi3 inipci feel sign of our record and labor. 1, carer. and successes. IS AFFECTIONATELY DEDICATED 6 i STEPHEN MORRELL NEWMAN. A. M.. I) I President. 7 MAIN BUILDrNG SCIENCE HALL 8 10 LEWIS BAXTER MOUKK. V M., Ph. D. Dean Teachers' College 11 Lj •X History of College of Arts and Sciences The statesmen-philanthropists who founded Howard University were firm believers in liberal culture of the traditional New England type. The fact that they established ‘ A university for the education of youth in the liberal arts ami sciences' for a people who, at that time, scarcely knew their intellectual right hand from the left, fully attests the audacity of their faith. They relied upon the efficacy of liberal culture to meet the deeper needs of humanity, and to arouse quickly into life and jxnver the long suppressed possibilities of the newly unfettered race. Much wind has blown over the tree tops since then, ami the sentiments of men have shifted with the changes thereof; hut the ancient foundation still remains. The College Department, as it was then called, was intended to embody the central idea of liberal culture, as the Iwsic principle in the university scheme. Indeed, in any well-ordered institution of higher learning involving numerous professional and semi-professional departments, the academic college must bo the central power station pulsating vital energy throughout the whole. The charter was granted by the Congress « f the United States on March 1st;?. The College Department was organized in September of the same year The chair of Belle litres and tlu chair of l.ntm and Greek were the fir-t to he established. This indicated strongly the stress of emphasis. The first students of the college were attracted from Oherlin and other Northern schools. The higher education of the Negro as a part of a general scheme of race reclamation began with the foundation of Howard University and institutions of like air in other parts of the country. I'p to that time «)berlin College and a few other Northern colleges had welcomed, or accepted, colored students. But these represented only occasional or exceptional individual instances. The experiment of establishing 12 colleges on the high level of European learning for a hitherto illiterate race was indeed a stupendous one. Rut subsequent experience has more than justified the experiment. During the first twenty years of the life of the college its growth was very slow, almost to the point of discouragement. The numbers wabbled back and forth, from four in 1868 to sixtv-two in 1906. The College Department was declared to lx? the smallest department in the University, and operated at a cost out of all proportion to the number of pupils benefited. It became an o|x?n and honest query whether it was worth while to attempt to maintain a purely collegiate department at such expense, and with such little prospect of numerical augmentation. In 1907. the designation was changed from The College Department to the College of Arts and Sciences. This change was made in conformity with a general plan of University nomenclature, but did not connote any alteration whatsoever, in function. aim. or jwirposc. The curriculum has been reorganized. The physical, vital and social sciences have been given their due place along side f l.atin, Greek and Mathematics of the old curriculum. The faculty Has been augmented and strengthened. Competent instruction is offered in the usual range of college subjects. Since that time the numbers have more than quadrupled. The College of Arts and Sciences has become the largest department of the University. The present enrollment contains 99 2 students, 262 young men and 70 young women. This docs not include the large number from other departments who share the partial benefit of its courses. More than three hundred alumni of the College of Arts and Sciences are scattered throughout the length and breadth of the country, and arc filling the highest stations allotcd to colored men and women. As teachers, ministers, physicians, pharmacists, dentists, lawyer?, writers, authors, and general workers, they are standing in the high places of leadership and direction of ten million American citizens. The College of Arts and Sciences is the largest and most favored Negro college on the face of the earth. By its fruits, the higher education of the Negro will he justified or condemned lint the faith of the founders is already vindicated by the fruits of their labors. Wisdom can only be justified of her children. ft 13 HISTORY OF TEACHERS COLLEGE The Teachers College i a college of higher education for the training of teachers. It “takes rank with colleges of Art- and Sciences in it scholastic work and with schools of Medicine, Law and Theology in its professional work.” It was founded in lShh by Prof. Lewis B. Moore, Ph.D., who i- now its Dean. It then had one small class of aliout a dozen students transferred from the old Normal Department. to whom courses were open in tin College of Arts and Sciences. From this small beginning, the college has grown to have a student body of nearly two hundred with the opportunity of receiving instruction from thirty-eight professors, teacher-, and instructor-, and of entering academic, profession and technical courses throughout the University. Since 1 !•'.) the Teachers College has granted 155 degrees, three of which arc A. M. degrees. During the same j eriocl of time it has issued 187 diplomas and certificates. Including the normal graduates, the department has graduated IWl persons More than $50 of these have Idled positions ns teachers in colleges, normal schools, academics, high schools, elementary schools, industrial schools, kindergartens, in city and rural communities. They arc distributed among $$ states, District of Columbia, Africa and Philippine Islands. The college has an enviable opportunity t serve the nation. No M FACULTY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES LEWIS BAXTER MOORE. A. M. Ph D., RICHARD EDWIN SC HUH. A M.. Ph D.. Professor of Philosophy Professor of Biology ami Geology. WILLIAM VICTOR TUN NELL. A. M.. S. T. B.. LL. B.. Professor of History. GEORGE O BAD I AH LITTLE. A M P. D. HERBERT CLAY SC U BLOCK. A. M.. M. D. Professor of Greek. Professor of Chemistry. GEORGE WILLIAM COOK. A M. LL. M.. Professor of Gomercial Law and International Law. GEORGE MORTON LIGHTFOOT. A B.. GORDON DAVID HOUSTON, A. M., Professor of Latin. Professor of English. EDU ARD I.AMAY PARKS. A. M.. D. D.. Professor of Economics ami Political Science. 16 FACULTY TEACHERS COLLEGE THOMAS W YATT TURNER. A. M.. Professor of the Teaching of Biological Sciences. McLeod harvky. m . ph. i Professor of Educational Psychology WALTER DYSON. A M.. Vssociatc Professor in History and Civics. M.ON2C) IlKUTZKL BROWN. M. Associate Professor of the Teaching of Mathematics and Science. ALAIN LEROY LOCKE. A. B.. Lit B.. Assistant Professor of the Teaching of English: Instructor in Philosophy ami Education. IS 19 FACULTY TEACHERS COLLEGE MARTHA MaclJCAK. A. M . Assistant l'roffs or in Elementary Education; Director of Kindergarten Training Department CM KLES H ARRIS KSLEY, A M„ n.AKKNTK 0. ('.I ILLClT. V Instructor in the Teaching of History ami Modem Instructor in Frem li ami Biology Language MABEL M JACKS T. Instructor in Domestic Arts 20 ,. . VuV,y N ot] les sg:: 23 IN MEMORIAM (Charli'5 J . withers 24 MATTIE PEARI.E ADAMS. Montgomery. Alabama. Prc I a red for College al Hampton Institute ami Howard Academy. E’glit years at Howard, Charter member of V. . C. A.. C. T I .. and • f English Chautauqua. Member f German Club. President f Girls' Athletic Association. Successful in Tennis Tournament. If I chance to talk a little wild, forgive me. ill enter Social Service Work and Physical Training. I.I.OYD S BAGl.F.Y. A 'l , Jim.” Washington, D C. Prewired for College at Howard Academy. Eight years at Howard. Treasurer of Athletic Association. Treasurer of Class. Sergeant at Arms f Class. Coach of Class Team. Guard .11 Varsity Football Team. Member « f Council of Upper Classmen. Physics Seminal. Class Glee Club. I firmly believe that if the whole materia medira could be sunk to the bottom of the sea it would he all the better for mankind and all the worse for the fishes. Will continue the Study of Medicine. ISAAC G MAI LEV. li 1 'I'. Ike. ‘Czar.” Pcrmott. Arkansas. Prepared f r Howard at Southeast Arkansas Baptist Academy. F« ur yea's at Howard Class journalist lOIfc-13. Alpha Phi |i umalist I9I3-M. President Alplta Phi PH4. President CLos Mill. Athletic Editor University Journal P.MI. Vice Pre-i klit Class IP 15. Business Manager University Journal MHr -ir President Howard N ear Book lloaril. Corresponding Secretary X. A. A. C. P. Vice-President Kappa Sigma Debating Club. The press is the fourth estate of the realm.’ Will study Medicine at Howard. TBE-KNt B TIM )MAS BECKWITH, + B L “Beck. Stcelton. Pa. Prepared f« r Howard at Stcelton High School. Four years at Howard. Member of Social Science Club. Alpha Phi Literary, Deutsche A crein. Pennsylvania Club, Kappa Sigma Debating Club. Played football on Sophomore Team. This ts the short and long of it. Will do post-graduate work at I niver itv of Pennsylvania. 33® 25 r JOSEPH HUNTER BROOKS. A 4 A. “Brooksie Staunton. Virginia. Prepared for College at Howard Academy. Eight years at Howard. President of Athletic Association. Assistant Manager of Football. President of Sophomore Class. Member Alpha Phi; College Chapter, N. A. A. C. P.; Athletic Council; V . M. C A. Cabinet. Advisory Board. College of Arts and Sciences. Though lie Ik: blunt. I know him passing wise. Will study Medicine. WILLIAM T. BUCKNER, «l B L •‘Buck Baltimore, Md. Prepared for Howard at Baltimore High School. Four years at Howard. German Club, Y. M. C. A.. Social Science Club. Treasurer of Baltimore Club. Sergeant at Arms of Class. “Like two gentlemen rolled into one. Will teach. CAROLINE CLINTON CALLOWAY, A K A. • Kidline, “Twin aks, Lincoln. Md. Prepared for College at M St. High School. Two years at Fisk, one at Columbia, one at 1 loward. She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with, and pleasant, Ux . to think on.” Will enter library work. ROBERT SAMUEL CHASE. ‘I B 2. Dean Chase. Baltimore. Maryland. Prepared for Howard at Baltimore High School. Four years at Howard. Chase has been a member of the Deutsche Yercin, the I. S. S.. and of the Baltimore Club; he has been President of the Baltimore Club; has taken part in track athletics, and played football on the Sophomore Team. Men of few words are the l est men. ill do post-graduate work in Chemistry. 26 RAYMOND ALEXANDER AUGUSTUS CLAYMES. Bren-ham. Texas. Prepared for Howard at Wiley University, Marshall, Texas, and Lincoln University. Two years at Howard. “1 wish he would explain his explanation. Will continue studies at Howard. JONATHAN R. CON I’EE COOK, A 1 A. Washington, D. C. PrcjKircd for Howard at M St. High School. Four years at Howard. Vice-President of Class. Secretary of Tau Sigma. Member of Dramatic Club. Intercollegiate Socialist Society, Chemical Club, and Physics Club. General Manager of May Festival. 1916. Will continue the study of Medicine VIVIENNE EUNICE COOKE. A K A. Washington, D. C. Prepared for Howard at M St. High School. Four years at Howard. Secretary of Alpha Phi Literary, Classical Club, and Girls' A. A. Member of History Club, Deutsche Verein, I.c Ccrclc Francais, and of Dramatic Club. Vice-President Alpha Phi. “Oh, 1 smell false Latin. Will teach. STEWART ROCHESTER COOPER. !• B S. Yellow Kid, Baltimore, Maryland. Prepared for Howard at Baltimore High School. Four years at Howard. Ambition has no rest. Will continue studies in Post-graduate School. 27 WILLIAM HAROLD Cl NX INCH AM. A l A. “Cunnie Atlanta, Georgia. Prepared for Howard at Clark Preparatory School. Atlanta, Georgia. Four years at Howard. Member of Alpha Phi. Social Science Club. President of Sophomore Class. Vice-President Council of Upper Classmen. Assistant Manager of Baseball Team. Class Football Team. Money i« not an end. hut a verv comprehensible means.” Will study Law at Harvard preparat rv to entering Real Estate Business. LUCIEN SIMINGTON CURTIS. A !• A. Shrimp.' St. Louis. Missouri Prepared r Howard at Sumner High School. St. Louis. Missouri. Four years at Howard President of Senior Class. Secretary of Council of Upper Classmen. Secretary of Kappa Sigma Debating Club Alternate on Varsity Debating Team |!U 1-15. Member Alpha Phi I.itcrarv Society. Social Science- Club, and N. A. A. C P I am not in the role of common men. ' W ill pursue studies in Political and Social Sciences. LILLIAN ALOIS DUCKETT. A K A. Washington, D. C. Prepared for Howard at M St. High School. Four years at Howard Treasurer of English Chautau |tia Secretary of Class. Member of Arts and Sciences Club. Her voice was very soft, gentle and low—an excellent tiling m woman. Will teach. | iSEPH EDW AKD EPPS, ti 'I ! . Fashion Plate.” Norwich, Connecticut. Prepared for College it Howard Academy. Six vears at Howard. Member Alpha Phi Literary Society. Kappa Sigma Debating Club. N A A C. P.. and Surveying CluVi President of Surveying Club. Played on Freshman and Sophomore Football Teams. Charter Member Pythagorean Mathematics Club. Wc grant although lie had imicli wit. he was very shy ot using it ” Will study Civil Engineering. vs m 0 __ ______________________________ EDWARD l FRAZIER. ‘ Plato,” Baltimore, Maryland Prepared for College at Baltimore High School. Baltimore. Maryland. Four years at Howard. Member of Howard Branch N. A. A C I1.. Social Science Cluli. President Deutsche Verein. {’resident of Social Science Cluli. Vice-President T. A. C. I’ Class Critic in 1913. President i f Class in 1915. Vice-President of Class in lit 15. Member of Cast in Dramatic Club in 1! I- . “The first virtue, son, if thou wilt learn, i t keep well thy tongue.” Will teach. I,( TT1E GATEWOOD, “Gates,” Bowling Green, Kentucky. Prepared for College at Howard Academy, Class 1912. “Gates is a pioneer iu progressive enterprises at Howard University. Organized the first Art Chib, the first English Club, and the first Scholarship Fund for the education of a child in Africa. Was first President f Y. P. B of C T U. and English Chautauqua. Was also Vice-President of Y. W. G. A. I915-H Secretary of Senior Class. Is a member of N. A. A C. I', and Social Science Club. Will do Y. W. C. A. work or teach. JAMES T. W GRANADY, 12 M «l . Jim,” New York. N. Y. Prepared for College at Dwight School, New York, and Howard Academy. Six years at Howard. Member of Howard Biaucli N. A, A. C. P. and V. M. C. A Manager of Cricket Cluli 11)11-15. Metnhcr of Howard Dramatic Club. Member of Dramatic Club Cast 191 t 15. Stage Manager of Dramatic Club 1911-15. Journalist of Class 1911-15. Ereshman in Howard Medical School. “Be bold, be bold, and everywhere l e bohl ( E KGE E. HAIJ.. 12 U‘ I , Ted,” Greenville, Kentucky. Prc pared h r College at Howard Academy. Eight years at Howard. Glee Club: Social Science Club: Y. M C. A ; Alpha Phi Literary Society. President of Classical Club. President of College Chapter, N A A. C. P. A member of the Varsity Debating Tram 1915 h . President A. • S. Class I9I . The law i blind and speaks in general terms.'4 Will study Law. 29 SBBasnaEB8 GEORGE THOMAS JACKSON, C-T, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Prepared for Howard at Virginia Seminary, Lynch-htirg Citv, Virginia. Three years at Howard. Member of Y. M. C.' A. •'The law is a sort of hocus pocus science that smiles in yer face while it picks yer pocket.” Will study Law. LAWRENCE WATERS JACKSON. Q T '! , ‘'Jack.' Washington, 1). C. Prepared for Howard at M St. High School. Washington. D. C. Four years at Howard. Member of Council of Upper Classmen, N. A A. C. P., and Alpha Phi Literary Society. Will continue the study of Medicine OLIVER LIVINGSTONE JOHNSON. Q 'Y t Ignat , Hradock, Pennsylvania. Prepared for Howard at Bradock High School. Four years at Howard. V ice-President of Class, of Social Science Club, of Athletic Association. Member of Kappa Sigma Debating Club, N. A. A. C. P.. and V M. C. A. Hold on with a hull-dog grip and chew and choke as much as |x ssiblc.” Will study Law. OSCAR LAFAYETTE JOHNSON. A «h A. Snipp, Louisville. Kentucky. Prepared for Howard at Central High School, Louisville. Kentucky. Four years at Howard. Member of Varsity Baseball Team. Assistant Manager of Track Team. Coach of Freshman Football Team. 'Twas good advice and meant, my son; Ik good. Will specialize in Zoology and Embryology at Columbia. 30 THOMAS KIRKSEY, “Kirk,” Selma Alabama, Prepared for Howard at Selma University Academy. Four years at Howard. “An honest man is the noblest work of Hod.” Will continue the study of Law at Howard Law School. EULALIA LANE, A — H. “Laylc, Vineland, New Jersey. FTepared for Howard at Vineland High School. Four years at Howard. Secretary of X. A. A. C. P. 1915-16. “The suffrage must be ours.” Will teach. JOHN WESLEY LOVE, Q 4 d “Cupid, Washington, D. C. Prepared for Howard at Morgan College. Baltimore, Maryland. Four years at Howard. President of Freshman Class. President of History Club. President of Kappa Sigma Debating Club. Assistant Manager of Track. Assistant Manager of Baseball. Member of Cast of Herod Member of Varsity Track Team. Winner of Oratorical Contest, 1015, “I'll cavil on the ninth part of a hair.” FREDERICK D. MALONE. A f A. “Fred.” Washington, D. C. Prepared for College at M St. High School. Two years at Syracuse. Two years at Howard. Treasurer of Class. Win- ner of Prize in Public Speaking Contest. Hi!5. Member of Varsity Debating Team. The composer of the Howard Alma Mater Song and cithers. “A man convinced against his will, is of his own opinion still.” Will continue the study of Law. 31 HERBERT O. MATTHEWS. A 1 A. •Tub.” Everett. Pa. Prepared for College at Everett High Scliool. Pennsylvania. Four years at Howard. Tackle on Varsity Football Team. Freshman and Soplumio c Cla-s Teams. “In life and in football, the principle to follow i- hit the line hard; don't foul, awl don’t shirk. Will study Medicine at Howard. KELLY MILLER, JR.. •HatshcjxK.,” W ashington. D. C. Prepared for College at M St. High School. Washington, I). C. Four years at Howard. Member of the V A. C. I . Y. M C. A. and Year Hook Board. Cla-- fournalist. Journalist Alpha Phi. Giftatorian, Electrician Dramatic Club. Manager Basket Ball Team. Member Benjamin Banekar Research Society Associate Member Inst Radio Engineering, laboratory Assistant it) Physics. “C reat wits are sure to madness near allied; and thin partitions do (heir bounds divide. Will study Electrical Engineering. Advanced Physics and Mathematics. R )BERT CLAUDIUS NEAL. “Bob Navarula. Texas. Pre pared for College at Fisk Preparatory Schixd. Nashville, Tcnn. Four years at Howard. President of Texas Club. Member of Kappa Sigma and Alpha Phi Literary Society. “Physicians arc of all men most happy. Whatever success they have the world proclaimed and what faults they commit the earth covercth. Will study Medicine. CLARA MAY OLIVER. A I w. “Clarice Buffalo, New York. Prepared for Howard at Mohawk High School. Mohawk. New York. Four years at Howard. Pianist. Deutsche Verein; Alpha Phi. Class Secretary. Corres|K nding Secretary A. and S. Club. Member of A. and S. Advisory Board. “If a girl would lx- successful in her art. art, art. she must keep the boys away from her heart, heart, heart ” W ill teach and continue musical work. 32 i Jr )HN I UTTERS )N SAMPS N. Jr . •! A. -Slim.” Ashury Park, New Jersey. Prepare ! f. r Howard at slniry Park High School. Pour years at Howard. Mpha Phi-Literary S cictv; ('.lee Club; N. A. A. C. P. Vice President of Freshman Class. Journalist f Alpha Phi. Manager of lennis Advertising Manager of the Journal. Captain Varsity ’1 rack Team. The deed that I intend is great, but what I know not.” Will study Medicine. HAROLD COUNSELLOR STRATTON, ‘1 A. -Paene.” Doylestown, Pennsylvania. Prepared for College at Howard Academy. Kiglu years at Howard. Alpha Phi; Athletic Association; Football S(|un l;Track Team; .C.P.; University Choir and Choral Society. President of Freshman Class. ssistant Manager Dramatic Club, ssistam Manager Football Team. Captain of Track Team. Steward of A 1 A Dining Department. How happy I could be with either, were the other dear charmer away. Will study Medicine. WILLIAM IIKXIO TEMPLE. «! V. •Temptation Vicksburg. Mississippi Prepared for Howard at Straight Preparatory School. New t )rlcans. Four years at Howard. Council of Upper Classmen; History Club; Alpha Phi; Social Science Club; Kappa Sigma Debating Club. I’rcsident of Class III 1 l l. ). N ice President Social Science Club. Associate Editor «if Journal. Member of Varsity Debating Teams 1015 and 101ft. Also played Football on Sophomore Team. Selects I Class )rator. A knock-down argument- 'tis but a word and a blow. Will study Law. LOUISA 11. Tl l( MPS N. Tom,” Ibdtimore, Maryland. Pre-parcel f« i Howard at I’altimore High School. Four years at Howar l. 1 listnry Club; Social Science Club; Classical Club; V. M. C. A.; P.altimorc Club. Secretary of Halt it no re Club. History Club and of Class. Member of V. C. A Cabinet. “Anything hut history, for history must be false.” Will teach. 33 Ji 'UN BENJAMIN WALKER. A 1 A. J. B..M Northuml er land. V irginia. Prepared for college at Howard Academy. Seven wars at Howard. Me rl er « f lpha Phi Literary Society : Kappa Si ma Debating Club; N. A. A. C. P. Manager Howard I’niversiiy Journal. President of Freshman Medical Class. “I. ft is not so short, hut there i always time for courtesy.” Will continue the study of Medicine. MILTON MONTGOMERY WARD. ‘Dock” Washington. I). C. Prepared for Howard at M Street High School, Washington. I). C Four years at Howard. Athletic Association: It.i k t Ball Tea : Track Team. In each check appears a pretty dimple. Will study Dentistry. JOJIN L. W ATERS. A «h A. Leaping Frog,’ ()xford, Marv land Prcjtfired for college at Howard cademy. Memlier of Dun che erein: V M. C. A.; N A. A. C. P.. and Alpha Phi Literary Society-. Varsity tackle for two years. 'lli speech was like a tangled chain, nothing impaired, Inn all disordered.” Will continue the study of Medicine. K( TH MAY WEATHER LESS. A K A. Bobbie.” Washington. I). C Prc|sired for college at M Street High School. Four years at Howard. President of Alpha Kappa Alpha S rorit Secretary of Class. Reporter for English Chatau-qtta. Member of NL A A. C. P. Music hath charms to soothe the savage beast.” Will teach. 34 lOSEPII C. WILLIAMS. Bachelor Joe,” Parkers. Virginia. Prepared t r college ;it Howard cadcim Fight years at Hr ward. Presented President Thirkicld with cup. Coin- mended f- r excellence in lathe work. “Peace and Inmost frieiuLh’p with all; entangling alliances with none.” Will study Medicine PM PH I V'llAT, •! A. “Kid Cow.” Reading. Pennsyl-’.'i’da Rendmg High School. l our years at Howard. .Member • f arsitv ( lce Club and of Class Glee Club. Class Treasurer. Member of arsitv Football Squad. Captain of Class Knottall Team “ merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.’' W ill o ntinue the study of Medicine. i 35 ERNEST RMSTRONG, •! B 1'. Moundsvillc. W. a coin I li li School. W heeling V. Ya. Sergeantl-.il- Arin , Convsjx ndiug Secretary of Phi Beta SifT111,1 1 ,lUrm v Faint heart ne'er won fair lady. ’ Lin- 1913 1916. SI! A DR ACM Kl 1 IF. HENRI I BAKDWELL. Q 9 fK Johannesburg, Southeast Africa; Pensacola High elt • 1; I alia dega College. Glee Club. 191.3-11-15. President Cambean Cltd . 1913. President of Class. 1911. President La Castilida Xucva. 1915 16; Nice President Y. M. A.. 1911. Ircas-tirer Howard Year Book Board. 1916. advertising Manager Dramatic Club, 1915-Id. Charter member of 1 he Pvtha- gpreans,” 101(1. Youth had been a habit of his for so long that he could not part with it.” EDITH NA M I I i KINK LEY. A Z H. Islington. D C. Prepared for Howard at M St. High School, Washington. D. C. Critic of Class. Journalist of Class. Rentier of IVstnlozzi I'rochel Society. icc-President of Class. Rej-ortcr of Delta S giita Theta Sorority Journalist Pestalozzi l roel cl Society. Charter Member of L Cerrle Francais. Sergeant at Arms of die Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Class N car Book Board. ()ne touch of humor makes the whole world grin.” BEATRICE BESSIE Bt’KSON. A K A. Dallas Texas. Tillot-., ii College, ustin. Texas. Secretary of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Chairman Social Committee V. Y. C. A. Chairman of the Social Settlement. Ass t Scc'v Alpha Phi Literary S retv. Secretary of Class. Assistant Secretary of Class, |9Jd. Member Y. C. A. Cabinet. To know all the campus news, to meet all the men, is her daily aim.' ware 36 HARRY STEPHENSON CICNW FORD, «l II -. Washington. I). C. M Street High School. Washington. I) C. Treasurer of Pestalozzi- Froel el Society. I IMS. Sergeant-at-Arms of Class, IMS. Secretary of the Surveying Club. MH3. Member of the Kappa Sigma Debating Club and X A. . C. P. “ You’re the best of little fellow . CHARLES ALEXANDER DAN IS. Elizabeth. New Jersey. Howard Academy. Washington, D. C. RejH.rter of New Jersey Club, PM2 111. Chaplain of Class. I I'J. Me'liber of Sophomore l aiujuet Committee. 1911. Preasurer of Class. 1915-1 b Treasurer of Pcstalozzi-Frncliel Society. 1915 Member of Social Service Committee of Y. M C. Journalist of Class. 191b. “Wisely and slow; they stumble that run fast. CHARLES WEI'.STEP KRISItY, Cannonsburg, Mississippi. Alcorn A. M. College, Alcorn. Mississippi. Entered Junior (.Mass. Teachers' College. 1!HI. Chaplain of Class. PM I - HI. Chaplain of Pestalozzi Eroelnd Society, 1915. Chaplain of Y. P. It. of W. C. T. I Chairman Social Service Conmiittcc of Y. M. C A. lie of their wicked ways shall them admonish, and before them set the ways of righteousness.” MONTCLAIR HOFFMAN. Jamaica, (tritish West Indies. Howard Academy, Washington. D. C. Chaplain of Pcstalo«i-Fmebcl Society, PH: H Memher of Dean's Executive Hoard, P.H I-Id. ‘First, last and always. I’m for lohn Hull.” 37 M SPA BRADLEY McADEN. 12 o «! . Milton. North Caro-I'mi Howard Acadi-mv. Washington, I). C. Vice President Y IV I ,, of V. C. T. L Journalist. Sergeant at Arms. Treasurer. President, t IV tiiluzzi I roebcl Society. Chaplain. President, Alpha Phi Literary Society. Assistant Manager and Manager ■ f Dramatic Club ssistant Manager of Tennis, of Cricket Deputation 'leant Committee of V. M. C. A. Secretary. President. Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. President S eial Science Club. President of Class. Brief. I pray you. for you Ce it is a busy time with me RUBY ANN McCOMAS. A 1 H. Hamilton. Ontario. Canada. Hamilton Collegiate Institute. Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Secretary of Pestali 7.7J I;rod cl Society. Secretary of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Treasurer of Delta Sigma Theta Sor only. Chaplain of Delta Sigma Tlu ta Sorority. Class Critic. ssistam Secretary f Teachers’ College Culture Club. See retan of Teachers’ College Student Aid 1‘tind. President Demscher Verein. Secretary of Class. Her very silence and her |xiticiue speak t the people. THOMAS HERBERT McCoRMICK. l P. 2. Baltimore. Mil. Baltimore High School. Baltimore. Md. Member of Pensc Club. Journalist of Baltimore Club. ISM3. Chairman Executive Board of Baltimore Club. P.H5. Tutor in Biology, 1SM5-l!Mt . “( h. Vs little, but Vs wise— V-. a terror for ’i si c. HARRY MOIRE MARTIN. 'I B Cincinnati. Ohio. Woodward High School, Cincinnati, Ohio. Treasurer « f Class. President of Class. Assistant Track Manager. Manager Track, Howard I niversity thlctic Council. Track Captain. Represented I riiversity in Smart Set Athletic Meet, in P. S. A. I.. Meet iti Wadungton. and in Civic League Milletic Meet Represented University in National Championship of A. A. I , at Panama Pacific ExjKisition, San Frail ci co. Winner of relay. P. S. L.. II I . “Because only in matters that deal with track-athletics his knowledge is great.” BL_ agSSSggg' 38 WILLIAM ALFXANI FK MILLER. Norfolk. Virginia. Norfolk Mission College. Sergeant-at-Arms of Class. BM Y Pestalozzi-Kroebcl Society. ' ( )f oursc; but whether you realize it or not, you give two troke tor v urself to one for your work ALBERT MclNTOSH MORTON. 1 P. Z. Washington. D. C M Street High Scl' 1. Washington. Sophomore Football Team. 1914 Sergeant-at Arms of Class. 1014. President of Class. I 9I • . “Me will hardly marry because it takes two to make a bargain ' JONATHAN CARDIE MOSSE. LL.IL. Kingston, Jamaica. It. W. 1. Rho les Collegiate High School. New York Ser geant-at-Anrs of Class. 101 •_ ( ra lua e Howard University Law School. 1945. You arc t o interesting a phenomenon to he juissed o r ' BESSIE LOUISE NELMS. Montgomery. Alabama. Selma University, Selma. Alabama. Secretary of IVstalozzi-Frocbel Society, P.H .L Class Reporter. 19i:t. 1! 11 Memlier of Cast of Howard University Dramatic Club. 191lMi . Charter Member of the Stylus. President Teachers College Sunday School Class, PJId. “lie t« her virtues very kind; l e to her faults a little blind. 39 CLAUDE MELVIN LIVINC.STON lKK KD1T11 ROSE, Washington, I). C. M Street High School, Washington, I). C lliysics Club, I9M. President Engineering Club. ISM 1. Hen jnmin Hamiekcr Research Society, 11)1 I. IVnsc Club. 15)15. Vice President of Class, 1 9H . 1’resilient of Pestalozzi-Frocbcl Society, 19 Mi. President of “Pythagoreans. never made a mistake in my life, at least, never one that I couldn’t explain away afterwards. MRS. EMMA STEPHEN’S ROSE. Washington. D. C. M St. High School. IINiO, Washington l . C Howard rademy, 190], Author of Manyana.” W inner of Short Story Prize. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. Critic of Junior Class. Chairman of Junior-Senior Reception. Vice President of Classical Club. Chairman Educational Seminar. Critic of Pcsta-lozzi-Frocbol Society. Chairman of Student Aid Fund (D. C.). Secretary of Senior Class. ' How dear to our hearts are the old fashioned school days. IRC,1X1A MARIE SCOTT, A Zh. Washington. I). C. M St. High School. Washington. I) C Critic. Vice President, Assistant Secretary, of Class. Treasurer of Mabama Club. Corresponding Secretary. President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Secretary of Pcstalozzi-Frocliel Society. Vice President of Classical Club. Charter Member of Stylus. President of l.e Corcle Francais. Secretary of Teachers’ College Year Hook Hoard. Secretary Social Science Club. “I s| eak u -t this that y« u may bear a g«n d opinion of my knowledge. J ; ALPHA I’.LftNDEL NEWSOME. Washington. D. C. Arm-strung H’gb School. Washington. I). C. Critic of Class, 1914. Meinoer of Teacher-' College Dramatic Club. “A great idea struck her matrimony. 40 BERTHA LEN SMITH, Meridian. Mississippi. Spelman Seminary. Atlanta, Georgia. President Teachers’ College Culture Chli). Class Critic. Vice I ’resident of Class. Vice President of Pestaloz7.i-Kn el el. President of Student Aid Fund. Dean’s Advisory Foard. Secretary of Alpha Phi Literary Society. Chairman • f Constitutional Committee of Girls’ Athletic Association. V. W. C. A. Cabinet. Treasurer N. A. A. C. I’. Chairman of Executive Committee Bible Training Class. Treasurer Class Year Pools Board. General Year I took Board. “They say that if money goes before, all ways do lie open.” AiYNA JEAN SNOWDEN, Lexington, Kentucky. Chandler Normal, Lexington, Kentucky. Kindergarten Education, Howard University, PH I. University Choir. 1913-11)14. ‘Tain’t because you bloomin' can't, tis l ccause you bloomin’ won’t. EUGENE PORTLETTE SOUTHALL, Norfolk, Virginia. Norfolk Mission College, Norfolk, Virginia. Twice chosen a representative of the Public Speaking Class in its oratorical contests. Chaplain of Class, 1910. “Thou wast always a good lad.' JUSTINE OLIVIA TOWNES, Washington, L). C. M St. High School, Mvrtilla Miner Normal School. Washington, |). C. Dean’s Advisory Board Class Critic. I91i . Member of Program Committee, Pestalozzi-Froebel Society, 1915. ” 'Tis best to be off with tlu old love before you are on with the new. «S9EW£ 41 fXfaKftS ALICE PORTER TURNER, Boston. Massachusetts. Girl- 11 School. Boston. Massachusetts. Assistant Secretary of Class. Secretary of Class. Secretary of Pestalozzi-Froebel Society. Critic Pc tal .i-Fr ebcl. Chairman, Elocution Group, TeacherV College Culture Club. ice President of Class. I)ean‘s Advisory Hoard. Class Near Hook Board. Class Historian Chautauqua Rhetorical Prize. Charter Member Le Cercle Francais. “Surely you ought to have left your sensitiveness behind vott years ago.” ABRAHAM MeCARTNKY WALKER. l B S, Avalon. Virginia. Wayland Academy of Virginia L nion I Diversity, Richmond, V irginia. Journalist of Class. Dean’s Advisory Hoard President of Class. President of Pestalozzi-Froebcl Society. Associate Editor f Journal. V ice President. Presi-dctit of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity. Editor-in-Chief of the Howard University Journal. Charter Member of the Stylus. Chairman of Cla- Year Book Board. ‘'Wot' the use of argifying.” HORACE BEV ERLY W ALLACE. •! B I. Petersburg. Virginia. Howard Academy, Washington, D. C. University Choir, l!M)fl-1!Hl University Band, IMOJ 1! 12. Director of University Band, I913-PH5. Members of Cast of Dramatic Club for P.M3-1 l-:io-lt . Member of Track Team, 191tM9ll. Metnher of University Orchestra. PUl-P'Id. Charter Mem-1k.t of Le Cercle Francais. Rashness U not always fortunate. ETHEL CORNELIA WILKINSON. A K A. Washington, D. C. M St. High School. Washington. D. C. Secretary of Class. P'l.'i Critic ..f IVstalo zi Frnebel Society. 1915. Second Vice President of Vljiha Kappa Vlpha Sorority. 1915-191(1. Secretary of Le Cercle Francais, 191(1. Secretary of Pythagoreans. 191(1 Member of Class Year Book Board. 191(1, ■Estimable, virtuous, economical, quiet, hard-working' •12 A, (£in$$ erf 1916 1? In C'dlco.e mfc 43 HISTORY OF SENIOR CLASS COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES E3 To review the exploits and adventures of our four years' career in the Howard world would he to picture deeds which to us are like the glorious exploits of the Trojan Aeneas. Having completed a cycle of four revolving years in which we have experienced so many triumphs and climbed through so many academic grades, we have reached at last our highest jioint in the college world. We have attained the high rank of Seniors, which has been our goal ever since long ago we were known as Freshmen, Fame, honor and glory we soon may claim as our rightful heritage as is merited by all whose struggles have been long and faithful. We stand as it were, on the crest of the mountain, and turning our faces backward, inspiring memories of our well-wrought deeds rush in upon us and would fain he recounted memories which leave before our eyes a vivid picture of our struggles, our achievements, and our successes. Before drawing the curtain about Memory’s picture, or turning toward that vision of the future which ambition reveals, we would tell you something of our heroic past which still stands vivid before our eyes. I. Let us look ujxm the first picture, that of our entrance into the college world. Four years ago we began those travels and adventures, one hundred and thirty (130) in number, organized under the leadership of H. C. Stratton and J. W. Love, our first chieftains We were perhaps a green lot. laughed at by some, yet encouraged by others, but reminding all of what must have been the appearance of the barbaric hordes of northern Europe when they stood for the first time before the gates of cultured Rome. The Sophomores, who thought to initiate us into the mysteries of college life were sooil fearful of being initiated by us in still more elementary lessons. From the day of our entrance they were laying snares into which, with their childlike faith in themselves, they believed we would fall But each V' I ft Y tU L J scheme either proved a fiasco or rebounded upon the contrivers. As Freshmen, however, we grew wiser through these experiences until we were more than able to cope with our foes. The formal contest which was to decide the supremacy of one or the other of these classes; was the Flag-pole Rush. Sec the Freshmen as they sally forth in a solid phalanx, singing their valiant battle oiigs. The Sophs, to defend their colors, cluster about the greasy pole on the top of which Hies their banner. The Fredunen advance, the Sophomores tremble ! eforc the oncoming horde, and, turning in terror, without giving a sign of battle, rush front the field. One of the fleeing Sophs is seized by the disgusted Freshmen, dressed in female attire and crowned king of the vanquished. Not satisfied with this victory the Freshmen offered the Sophomores another chance in the form of a football contest. See them as they face each other on the gridiron. Again and again the Sophomores attempt to score, hut in vain. While the dauntless Freshmen with apparent ease break through their lino and rush the ball repeatedly to the goal. Score, Freshmen. 15; Sophomores, 0. In joy and revelry the Freshmen feasted at their annual dinner and not a Soph dared to interfere. But when the Sophomores attempted to feast gaily, their chieftain was l ornc away by the wily Freshmen and kept in captivity for many days. The Freshmen Class of 1916 was not only successful in all its interelass contests and encounters, hut we sec this daring hand of young men and women sharing in the honors of the Dramatic Club, rivaling Howard’s varsity debaters, engaging in all forms of athletics as well as rivaling the most brilliant in scholarship. Vacation dissolved this class which glowed in such meteoric splendor even in its first year at Howard. In the second scene you see the Class of 1916 reuniting for its onward march under the caption of Sophomores. They felt that a great responsibility lay upon them: that of seeing the Freshies well born mt the Howard family. Cnder the leadership of J. H. Brooks and W. H. Cunningham, the class did it - duty toward its younger brothers—the Freshies and at the same time played its roll in college life. Many of the Sophomores had fallen by the wayside, but even though there were left hardly more than half the number of Freshmen, 45 they controlled their wily junior brothers with apparent ease. From the beginning the Sophomores kept the simple-minded Freshies ever tantalized, and wondering what embarrassment they would next suffer from the superior knowledge and contrivances «• f their big brothers. On the day of the Rush the Freshies met their first public mortification at the hands of the Sophomores. They were invited to climb up the greasy pole, over the heads of belligerent Sophomores, and pull down the glorious colors of maroon and white. See them as they foolishly attempt the impossible As a reward for their folly they get a few bruises, plenty of grease, mud and sympathy, hut no victory. 'I'he pluck of the Freshies in the face « f such overwhelming odds w.i highly commendable. The Kreshies. in tin annual football contest, with their flag-| . lc pluck ( and luck ) arc lighting desperately, but with never a chance for victory They are continually on the defensive. Hack, hack they are pushed until the ball is finally rushed across their gaol line, and later sent whirl ing over their heads and still over the goal bar from the toe of a Sophomore in midfield. For the heroic efforts of the Freshmen they received a reward equalled only by that of the jKile-rusli a most impressive defeat. At the annual conclave of the Sophomores the van quished Freshies made a feeble attempt at interference—an atlmpt merely for a show of ganiencss—but again without effect. The Sophomores continued to defeat and outwit the Freshies and continued also to push further into all activities of the college world. Their prowess on the varsity football squad and track team was recognized. They were now taking leading parts in the Dramatic Club, had succeeded in making the Varsity Debating squad, were recognized as a power in the various literary organizations, and were still holding their own in scholarship; in fact, were making themselves felt in every phase of Howard life. III. The third picture represents the Class of 1010 as Juniors, under the leadership of W. H. Temple and K. F. Frazier. Relieved now of the imposing duties of underclassmen, the Juniors assumed the pleasant obligation of training the Freshmen their new proteges, instilling in them the proper conception « f Howard life and spirit. The result of this work was shown in the success of the Freshmen during that year. 46 Besides this the Juniors concentrated their energies more and more u|K n the serious problems of college life. Young. Mathews, Bagley and Waters won their “II’ on the gridiron; Holland and Miller won their “II on the basket ball court, K Miller, Jr., being elected manager for his senior year; Stone and Mathews won the ff' on the diamond, Stone being elected manager of the team during the year; and Stratton, Sampson and Love won the “H” on the track; half of the University Glee Club memlicnt were Juniors; three of the four men composing victorious inter-collegiate debating teams—Malone, Temple and Hall—were Juniors; while in both of the prize oratorical cuotests conducted by the Department of English, members of the Class of I91fi ( Malone in the first contest, and Love in the second) were the victors. IV. The last scene freshly (tainted on the canvas represents our Senior year. It is as yet unfinished. Under the leadership of L. S. Curtis and G E. Hall the Seniors are nearing the coveted goal. Too well do wc remember each little detail r f this vivid picture, yet it is now too soon to appreciate the colors. Suffice it to merely point out one epoch-making incident painted here. Frivolity day—the day on which seniors in joy and fun carried themselves back to the happy days of childhood because of its immediate results affecting the entire student life and bringing about, wc hope, a more wholesome Howard, shall l c long cherished as a red letter day of our crowning year. The young men and women represented on this canvas are leaders of undergraduate thought and directors of general student activities; they are respected by their fellow students and trusted by the university authorities. They have all the dignity that may he desired of Seniors and vet move with the easy matters of fellow companions among the student of lower rank. And now the review is done. Memory’s picture of our college life will ever remain vivid before our minds, and. as we look hack over those four happy years, wc realize more fully the development received through participation in various activities and appreciate more deeply the inspiration received from our instructors and fellow-students. Then, too, it is l ecause we realize our short-comings, our indebtedness to our alma mater, that our hearts glow with a fervid determination to keep ever alive the spirit she has engendered within us. to live ever true to her lofty ideals. 47 Bis oiaffifttaoe-?:; THE CLASS VOTE. Class Vole First Choice Sr.’oiui (Vr.-nVy Who lia k nn the most for Howard?......Brooks ...........Mali Who has done the most for U |U?..........Brooks ............Curl's Who is the most brilliant ? ..............Miss Oliver ....Frazier Who is the most dignified ?..............Miss Lane .........Epps Who is the most popular? ..............Brooks ...........Stratton Who is the greatest athlete?...........Matthews...........Stratton Who is the most scientific?............K. Miller. Jr______Cook Who is the most eloquent?..............Temple ...........Malone Who is the most versatile?.............Sampson ..........Malone Who is the “nerviest?’ ................Granady ..........Frazier Who is the most handsome?..............Jackson .............Cunningham Who is the most “Do Right? ............Matthews...........Hall Who is the vainest? .....................Cunningham ....Walker Who is the best natured?...............Stratton ..........Miss Lane Who is the greatest flirt? ............Miss Calloway... Stratton Who is the best dressed? ..............Epps .............L. Jackson Who is the biggest bluff? ...........Granady ..........Walker Who is the quietest? ..................Miss Duckett-------Epps Who is the greatest heart-breaker?........Stratton ..Cunningham Who is the most henpecked? ............Stone ............Matthews Who is the windiest? . ................I wc ..............Sampson Who is the tallest?....................O. Jackson ........Sampson Who is the shortest? ..................Miss Duckett.... Beck with What is the favorite drink of the class?.. ................Punch What is the favorite smoke of the class?. .Cinco 4S 49 1 1 1 A a 3 CLASS PROPHECY COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES •j $ The day was a very sultry one, so I had decided to go into the woods for a walk. I had roamed far into the forests and had stopped to pluck some beautiful flowers, when suddenly an old man appeared before me, coming up from the very earth beside me. I felt myself yielding to a magic influence exerted by my intruder. I wished to run, but the old man told me that I must go with him on a sightseeing trip, assuring me that I would enjoy the adventure. Before 1 could refuse the old man waved a wand over me, and 1 knew nothing until 1 opened my eyes, finding myself upon a high precipice. Many cities were under our view, but nothing could be distinguished from such a distance. My captor gave me a telescope. I had hardly put the instrument to my eye before I saw a robust lady, apparently a missionary, walking down one of the alleys in the slum districts of one of the cities. I recognized her as a classmate of twenty years back, Matilda Hay field. She entered the Donald Center. 1 was about to turn to another sight, when a little lady stcpjjcd to the dooi of the Donald Center and gave three short raps. As she waited outside. I noticed that she had a worn Bible in her band, and that she was very simply dressed. As she turned her head slightly, I noticed that she resembled Eulalia. M aged companion seemed to know that 1 was anxious to learn what kind of work my classmates were doing, for he voluntarily explained that these two were saints who were interested in slum work from a “political science viewpoint. I shifted my view, and saw in another city a street car with the inscription, “Atlanta Light and 'fraction Company.” My companion told me that this company was owned by four Southern magnates. He said that the president was named Cunningham, and that the rest of the company were Oscar Johnson, Robert Chase and Adolph Adams. My companion again waved his wand, and 1 next found myself in a movie theatre. From the addresses of the advertisements shown on the screen 1 knew that we were in Chicago. We saw at this show a 50 scientific picture illustrating the concentrated food pills made by John Sampson and James Grannady, famous chemists. This picture was followed by a nine-reel drama. “The Follies of 1936, written by Pearl Adams and Vivienne Cook, and produced by W illiam Buckner, the owner of the Buckner Studio, I .os Angeles, California. The leading characters of this drama were Neal, Cooper, Beckwith and Ward. The animated weekly presented Joseph Epps, the fashion plate, posing a.s “The Paris Model.” There was a realism about the movies which made them seem more lifelike than any that 1 had ever seen. M companion explained that it was due to one of the many instruments invented by Kelly Miller, Jr. This movie machine was a combination of walking and talking pictures, giving the stereoscopic effect, some thing which Edison himself had attempted in vain. We arose to go. The crowd slowly pressed to the door. A big three hundred pounder stepped on a middle-aged man's foot. The latter yelled, as if in misery unbearable. This is Oliver Johnson's foot, when you get through stepping on it!” lli better half, Mrs. I.ottie Gatewood Johnson, offered her good offices in consoling him. I wanted to speak to them, but soon they were lost in the crowd. I was told that they may l e found in the Johnson law office. Our attention was then called to a little boy who was vociferously yelling, Extra! Extra! All about the city election! Fred Malone l eats Thomas Kirksey for the city mayorship! George Jackson a close third!” My companion secured one of the papers. At the top of the first column was the headline, “George E. Hall and J. W. Love Mass Big Vote for the Congressmanship Prom Virginia. Another page gave an account of a train wreck in which many suffragettes were injured. Among them were Mrs. Hester Kiddle Frazier. Mrs. Caroline Calloway Sampson, Mrs. Lillian Ducket Curtis and Mrs. Clara Oliver Granady, the president of the national organization. Dr. Lucien Curtis, who was accompanying his better half, was able to relieve a number of sufferers. I wondered how much of the news was authentic, i noticed the paper was called The Reliable Express. Underneath the bold-face type was, in quotation, the expression “One of the 57.” Immediately I thought of the Heinz variety of edibles, but my companion told me that a Negro newspaper syndicate had been formed, under the management of 1. G. Bailey, in company with J. V. Jackson, K. F. Frazier, and J. C. Williams, and that The Reliable 51 Express was one of tin- weeklies published by thi- syndicate, which had reached such vast jin •portions that the Western Newspaper Union had declared its bankruptcy. My n mpanion waved hi- wand again, and I was next in a spacious building. It wa- called “Climes Auditorium.” I knew then that I was in I.os Angeles. California. My. what a crowd was there! People of every rare and creed, vonng and old, were still Mowing in. The vested choir was a sight worth seeing. The premier soloist, R. A. Claymes. -ang Fred Malone’s sacred selection. “Ethiopia: God's Anointed. A hymn was effectively rendered by the choir, under the direction of hr. V H. Italian!. the musical pharmacist. After this rendition. Rev Dr. Lawrence Jackson, the pastor of tin Auditorium, presented Rev Joseph Hunter Looks, the world-famed evangelist, as the speaker for the occasion. Rev. It rooks chose his text from the passage. “Stand fast in the faith; quit yourselves like met ; be strong,’ and lie gave the substance of a sermon he had heard twenty years earlier. t the close of the service- wc met ever many of niv old classmates. Among tluin were Harold Stratton. Contee Cook. Ralph Young, John Waters, Herlx-rt Matthews and John I! Walker. Ml of them had been very successful in the practice of medicine and had combined to erect a l J- U rj office building in the heart «.f the city. Thev were tcllirg hr of other plan- when, without notice. I was transited fro n these W estern scenes and friends When I opened my eves tlti- time I found myself in the forest at the wry sjx t where 1 was before going off on my nightmare adventure. 1 noticed my queer old coaq mi lion, closely seeking t determine his next action. He seemed very sad. Finally he -| okc. telling me that he wanted to remain with ti e a- my protector through life. 1 laughed in derision; but as I laughed tile once queer old fellow became suddenly a young man. one whom I had known very well indeed at college. The wand. I observed, was a marriage certificate. From that time on I have answered t another name. Rotii V eatiikki.kss. It ha THE WILL COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES □ Wo. tlio members of the Senior Glass of the College of Arts ami Sciences, 1 make, publish and declare this our last will and testa, ment herein revoking all former wills and testamentary dispositions by us at any time heretofore made: ITEM I. We direct the payment of all our debts and expenses, caused by preventing the Sophomore president from attending his banquet; by scratching one bench in chapel, and by various victories over our most honorable rivals of the Class of Ihla. ITEM II -We give and bequeath to the Freshmen Class, three more years of trigonometry, and three more years of Prof Waring . German II. The rules and regulations .f how t win the class rush next year and to conduct a successful banquet, and directing them to take special notice of the rules in reference ti full dress suits. And further to the Freshmen vc give and Itcqucntli one whom they have never seen. Imt when seen, they shall never forget Prof i David Houston and bis renowned courses in English II and English Literature; Prof. TuniieU's History II. which he will give you forty years to understand; and all the Ponies' to Prof. Light foot’s Horace and Tacitus.” ITEM III.- We give and bequeath to the Sophomore Class our liooklct. How to Use Wisdom, edited by Mr. I. Hunter P.rooks; 10,000 That's Sufficient's” invested at il per cent interest in hr. Park's Ely’s Economics: the I's and When I was at Harvard's payable out of I per cent bonds of Prof. Gregory’s course in Public Speaking; Prof Ttinned's dictated examination with -tub questions as “36, 3 , write all you know about it; ' (2) A Certain man came to America from Europe, and his coming resulted ill the President of the V. S. issuing a certain doctrine. Who was the man. the President. ami what was the doctrine?” Such puzzles and riddles as these we bequeath to the Sopliom res for the purjx se of solving ITEM IV. To tlu Juniors we give and bequeath all the nobility, dignity, scholarship and achievements f Cla PMi . l iig with these the general (lies)' f T Granady and the vocal exercise of J. W. Love, in Dean Miller's Sociology. The course in Political Science and American Government and Politics, under Prof. Parks, with the sincere desire that you will he abb to interpret the Constitution of the I S. according to the Paiksonian Method of Interpretation. Dean Moore's Philosophy w ith his lectures on Side Issues. The scats in chapel, provided they attend regularly and sing loudly, as m H ' 53 % the Class of 1910 has done. The privilege of going to the medical or law school, providing you have completed your course in trigonometry in your Junior year, and will not be compelled to battle with those “sines and co-sines along with your Senior dignity. Last of all we bequeath you the sublime privilege of issuing Vol JJ of the T91G Howard Year Book. ITEM V. -To our Dean. Kelly Miller, we give and beqeath tile desire for the continued growth of his department and that the percentage of his female flock, will not increase over 20 per cent. The hope that he will lx converted to the Woman Suffrage Movement. ITEM VI.- To “Prcxie wc give and bequeath a book of Short Prayers. edited by the preceptress of Miner Hall, to he used during chapel exercises. ITEM 11.—To our Alma Mater we devise and bequeath all the remainder and residue of our esteem, along with the appreciation of the training and culture which she has bestowed upon us during these four years. The sincere hope that she will continue to grow and send forth leaders. ITEM VIII.- Wc hereby nominate, constitute and appoint Thomas Kirkscy and George Hall, executors of this, our will; and we direct that they be exempt from giving sureties upon their official bonds as such executors. In witness thereof, wc have hereunto subscribed our names and affixed our seal at Howard University, Washington. D. C. this 15th day of February, A. D. 1916, in the presence of I 'red Malone and John Sampson, whom wc have requested to become attesting witnesses hereto. CLASS 1910. Louise H. Thompson , Attorney. 54 I m SUBJUNCTIVES I f Claynies doesn't go to churdi. he’s not good. I f A. Adams goes, he's a hypocrite. If Buckner dresses well lie's trying to bluff. If Laurence doesn't dress well he's in the barrel. If Temple lends money he does it for a show. If Gates doesn’t lend money she’s a tight-wad. If Neal drinks lie’s not a desirable person to know. If Kirkscy doesn’t he’s no kind of a regular guy. If Water , makes a lot of money he’s a crook. If Malone loses a lot of money he’s idiotic. If Pearl tattles too much she’s a bore. If Lillian doesn’t talk hc’s a clam. If Curtis one-steps he’s frivolous. If Love doesn’t onc-stcp he's a back number. If Brook i rich ho got his wealth by robbing others. If Frazier is poor he’s no good. If Cunnie lives long, be will attain old age by laziness. If Cooper dies young he dissipates. If Mattie talks to the girls lie’s a hen-peck. I f Epps doesn't talk to the girls lie’s stuck up. If when Granady dies lie goes to heaven, he got there by mistake. If when Oscar dies he goes to he deserves it. So what’s the use? H. C. Stratton, the steward of Alpha Phi Alpha House, sent in a plate of soup to “Judge” Malone and told the waiter to ask the “Judge’' to try his chicken soup. After finishing the soup “Judge” Malone told the waiter to tell the steward that lie had tried the soup and the verdict was that the chicken had proved an alibi. Prof. Schuh. after making some « f his usual laughable statements, noticed a few minute later that Josephus Epp was laughing heartily. “Are you laughing at me?” asked the Prof. “No, sir,” cried Josephus. “Then wliat else do you find in the room to laugh at?” For four long years Pcarlc has been trying to find out why the gold fish thinks nothing of a trip around the globe. Kelly Miller. Jr., the would-be physicist, recently determined the constant of the ash can and found it dusty. Kiass«S9 aBEEtaasss v 55 I PROPOSED ’16 CLASS REUNION 1 lie Senior ( lass “Hi” will give a grand reunion in 19?? at Sciver-villc. D. C. All living members of the cla.-s and student body arc invited to attend. During the reunion the class will give a grand afternoon frolic and midnight outing. The entire charge of the affair will be left in the hands of the Seniors, aided by the Bums, Beats and Stivers’ Union. To get to the grove take an airship from Sixth and Howard Place, bound south, which goes down I.ust Avenue, to Hightower Crossing, down to Aerial Terminal Take a red magnetomotive plane propelled by power from ethereal disturbances from Hashepoovillc, D. C. The attendant will put you off at Cooksburgh and walk down Staunton to Tuft Avenue, and on the right-hand side of the street, near E lcm's ice cream factory you will find Suicide Wharf. Take a seaplane marked “Never Return.” which will take you to the grove in three hours. Before entering the grove leave nioncj and valuable'- with gatekeeper to lie turned over to the school for safe keeping All late will have to wait for the next boat ns the leave the wharf every few hours. “TootcmY tug will tow planes out of clock to Crooked River, which goes right to the grove. The renowned “H ” Class three-piece orchestra, composed of piano, piano player, and piano stool, will have full charge of the music for tlie occasion, and when they put forth their sweet notes of harmony while the piano player is tickling the ivory, and making those keys fall prostrate at his fingers we will wax the floor with grace. The dancing will last until dead, with only one encore. The proceeds will be given to start a home for old maids and bachelors among us. The iron claw, assisted liv the black hand society, will take care of the rough-house, and all undesirable persons will Ik punished on Water’s Island. 'There will lx? a few murders committed to amuse the crowd. Forget not the date. Admission free; ladies, half price. )rphaus accompanied by their parents not admitted. 57 NONSENSE. A little nonsense now and then Ts relished by the best of men; A little suggestion when well impart, Is taken gladly by every heart. At the Junior-Senior banquet, When Brooks fought and Bailey raved. Who was then Jennie’s slave? Who takes the cake, Mohammed or Kelly Jr.? Mohammed rode from Mecca to Modena to establish his race. Kelly walked from Washington to Baltimore to limit his Grace. Mohammed said, if the mountain will not come to Mohammed, then Mohammed must go to the mountain. Kelly said, if the Hills will not conic to Kelly, then Kelly must go to the Hills. O. What in the senior class resembles St. George’s Cross? A. Eulalia’ Lane. Q. Where did Delilah (Calloway) lir'-t begin to use her clippers on Sampson? A. In the sociology class. Dean Miller—Miss Gatewood, do you not know that many ignorant people go to heaven? Miss Gatewood- Yes, and many of you w ise ones go to h- also. Dean Miller—Jn-t a moment, Mr. Granady, let me talk—let the wisest person in the room talk. Granady Yes, sir: that’s why I want to talk. Ruth, like Ruth of old. said to Pearl: Entreat me not to leave thee. oh. Pearl. Whither thou goest I will go, whither thou dwelled 1 will dwell, thy people shall In my | eoplc, and thy God shall be my God.’’ My loving daughter.’' thou may follow.” said Pearl, I shall dwell in the zoo and worship Butt, the elephant.” The words that Brooks really wrote were sent to Mildred in Jennie’s note. “How would you plead a case before a bar?” asked Shrimp of Johnny Love. I would keep my eyes steadfastly at my glass and say, ‘Honest to God, judge, the man is not guilty.’ ” 58 THE SENIOR CLASS POEM E3S8E3 Wc come to sing our parting song. «)ur ways must now diverge; We start u|x n a journey long, Where swelling billows -urge. We launch today upon life’s sea. ’ I id joy of classic throng ; )h, may the Lord our pilot be And keep us true and strong. The waves are calm, the soft winds warm. Hut let each well prepare; Lest out at sea may come a storm, AikI sink us in despair. ur diips should have the strength of steel. To stem the wildest gale: And onward sail through thunder s jieal. And raging tempests wail. here is a compass we can trust. In dark as well as light? If we succeed, wc surely must. Direct our course aright. C.od s word’s a compass that can guide Us safely all the way; Its points arc true what e’er the tide. At night as well as day. May Service lie our ensign fair, ml ••Usefulness'’ our speed: And ''Thoroughness,'' our daily prayer, nd doing good our meed. The hour has come, our barks must try, The sea-wind’s ceaseless strain; Wc soon must say to each. Good-by ’ Love’s other word for pain. Classmates, adieu, let’s heed the call. Ne'er -brink from fear or scorn; In every life some shadows fall; Whate’cr the tide, sail on! Sail on! sail on! our day is young! To noblest things ahead! The greatest song is yet unsung. The hungriest souls unfed. We come, dear mother, not to sing A song of thanks to thee; (Hir shelter ’neath thy gracious wing Prepar'd us for life’s sea. Thou art to youth a precious dower, The boon of every clime. Tile sweetest at the parting hour, The dearest all the time. We come to seal our thankful vow For thy unselfish aid. And weave a chaplet for thy brow Of buds that never fade. 59 —Lottie Catewod. “THE HOWARD SPIRIT” Bv Dean Miixhr. Even institution of learning that has a distinctive sphere and function must have itx ideals set forth in clearly defined terms. It must also have its own shilxdeth and rallying cry through which to vent tin .-surcharged energies f the collective mind. This is often done through the vehicle of silly jargon or shallow catch-words, which |'k sess. in themselves, neither depth of meaning nor dignity • t form. They appeal powerfully, however, to those who arc initiated in the underlying cult. None but tho$c who fed it know. t Overwrought feelings always seek outlet through the channel of exclamatory outbursts which transcend the laws of grammatical construction. “The Howard Clap consisting of short, sharp, concerted rythmic clapping of the hands, with the vocal refrain “Howard” at the end. i- a unique device for focusing the feelings and throwing them off at the point of explosive cntlm iasm. Though not formally authorized .i- the official criterion, nevertheless, the Howard Clap has become adopted, through practice, usage and acceptance, as the regular device for expressing “the Howard Spirit ' It evokes a quick and sure response wherever Howard men are found, and its reverberations revive and strengthen tile Imiuls of an enabling fellowship. The honor nf the invention of tlii manual and vocal contrivance is reserved for some unknown student enthusiast, to whom the institution would gladly recognize its indebtedness by preserving his name in its archives. Such, alas, is the fate • f the originator, and the irony « f history. )nc school of learned opinion tells us that spirit is but rarefied emanation of the body, front which it derives Us origin and over which il exercises control. not her school, equally learned would con- vince u . that il has a sejiarate existence, and owes both its origin and control to some exterior power. The level sense of mankind leaves the settlement of such intricate issues to those who delight to revel in the region of the abstract and the abstruse, but accepts with satisfaction the 'lire observation, that the IhmIv constitutes the dwelling place of the spirit and conditions its quality, temper and degree. Us frit de corps, or the animating spirit of the collective body, exercises its influence over ;i coterie of kindred souls who are bound together by the subtle tie of common ideals and are subject to the same code of procedure. There i-- no need of labored language or cumbersonu machinery of written or spoken speech. Spirit commune- with kindred spirit, as the deep cricth unto the deep. Signs, GO •M i signals, insignias, tocsins, yells, alarms, grips, and passwords convey mystic meaning too deep for utterance in formal terms. The appeal is cryptic; the response instantaneous. ♦ ♦ The college spirit apjwals t« a group of select youth, who for four years are detached front the vocational incidents of life and arc devoted to the unalloyed pursuit of lofty ideals. Thi- superlative advantage i reserved for the favored few. to enjoy the highest privilege which civilization affords for the choicest members of the human race. The charmed circle of college life is not an abiding place where elated souls may seek jiennanent tabernacle, hut a tcmjiorary .diode where the sojourner is supposed to remain only long enough to become imbued with the spirit of its transfigurative influence; whereupon lie must remingle with the world from which he has been temporarily withdrawn, quickened by a deeper appreciation of truth and duty and inspired with a keener zest for the practical issues of life . Howard University forms a part of the collegiate fraternity and partakes of its general character anil tone. The Howard Spirit.” however, must have it peculiar significance and specialty of appeal, appropriate to its sphere of influence and circle f operation. Behold her grounds, buildings, walks, groves, libraries, laboratories, facilities, trustees, faculties, students, alumni, friends and well-wishers. These constitute the liody. the local habitation for tilt indwelling and emergence of The Howard Spirit, which i - awakened into life and power at sight or suggestion of these concrete cmltodimehts. Howard University U the outgrowth of patriotic and philanthropic emotion, so abundantly manifest in the life and labors of him whose name she liears. The founders, with unparalleled audacity of faith, dedicated the new born daughter of their zeal to the principles of sound learning and devoted her to the mission f quickening into exertion the higher potencies of a race. Philanthropy, patriotism, race reclamation. are the three pillars upon which this temple of learning rests. No other foundation can be laid than that which lia been laid. Her kelson is laid in culture and character; her keynote resounds in consecration to human weal. She is planted upon the basic principle of equality, in that every human being should have the undisputed right to develop and exercise the best powers and susceptibilities with which God lias endowed hint. She recognizes no prescribed range of possibility or limit of outlook. High culture, eultun for high service, is the Howard Idea. Such was the spirit of the founders which, we hope , i- living still, and will still live, to animate the whole, and to quicken zeal and devo-tion for Alma Mater and for the principles for which she stands. m 61 B THE GIRLS’ CLUB The Girls' Club of the College of Arts and Science i- composed of every young woman registered in flic department. At the present time there are seventy-one. a marked increase over the number of ten years ago. The president for HHo K' is Miss Dorothy Pelham, of Class of 'lt . The purpose of the club is to fostci scholarship, encourage participation in all college activities and to inculcate the highest ideals of womanhood. The club has started a sinking fund f« r its members. It is hoped that by the fiftieth anniversary next year the fund will be so increased as to provide a scholarship for |xist work. SENIORS: Adams. Pearlv Piddle, Hester Calloway, Caroline Cook, Vivian Duckett, Lillian Gatewood, Lottie Howard, Irma Lane. Eulalia diver, Clara Rayftcld. Matilda Thompson. Louisa Weatherless. Ruth JUNK )RS: Howie. Edna H rooks. Her nice Brown, Elsie Brown. Maude Brown, Pearle Bruce, Kitty Carrothers. ThoNine Hundley, Mary McCary, Annie Miner, Margurcte Nixon. Lowrie Nutt, Etna MEMBERS: Pollard, Ruth Russel. Carrie Satterwhite, Cavassa Tunnel!, Victoria Washington. Geneva Yoncey, Alice SOPHOMORES: Hoard. Nannie Byrd. I)e Rcath Coleman, Consuela Cooper. Mamie Edwards. Mac Flagg, Pearl Freeman, Gladys Freeland, Ruth Grandisnn. Bernice Hill. Grace Mason, Ruth Pelham, Dorothy Peters, Ruth Sims, Pauline Skinker, I,aura Skinker, Lillian Smith, Adelaide Smith, Alma Sutton, Carrie Taylor, Elsie Thomas, Mabel Webb, Mary FRESHMEN: Bugg. Margaret Carter, Willa Cohran, Roberta Craft. Julia Darden. Manila 1 )esmukes, Joberta Gibson. Mabel Hawkins, Mary Harper. May Jackson, Corn Jackson. Grace Long, Odessa Mu.staph a. Jennie Parklmrst, Jessie Parnell, Ethel Stephenson. Ruth Tailed. Elaine Willis, Grace £24 62 33 HISTORY OF SENIOR CLASS TEACHERS COLLEGE E3 At la-t. through the turmoil and process « f adjustment which always attend the Freshman year at college, through the self-complacency and superior dignit of the Sophomore year, through the more sane confidence and reasonable assurance of the Junior year, we have reached the long-anticipated Senior year, and the coveted degree and Sheepskin lie just within our reach. In September, 11)12, we entered Howard University. We entered with a little less of the usual Freshman timidity of most classes. Perhaps our greater self-assurance was a foreshadowing of the brilliant achievements which were to characterize us throughout our college career. Wc organized into an enthusiastic, loyal body, determined that Howard University should find in the class of 1! 1G the most ambitious class she had ever seen. The ignominious refusal of the Sophomores to participate in the annual flag-rush deprived us of some of the glory that we had anticipated as the outcome of our first victory. However, wc were given the decision of the faculty committee in charge of the affair. ur banquet wa undisturbed, and all of our preparations for defense m case of attack were found unnecessary. We had nothing to fear from the Sophomores. Through our individual members we began to gain recognition in the extra-curricula activities of the University. The year passed swiftly on to its close, and wc separated for tile summer with our reputation at Howard University firmly established. Wc came back for our Sophomore year, confident, ambitious, proud of the record we had made and eager to add to its glorious annals. In the annual flag-rush our boys gallantly defended the pole from the top of which floated our noble pennant, and, at the end of the allotted time our flag still waved victoriously in the breeze. Like the class whose symbol it was, it seemed to scoff at the idea of defeat. Our to members still continued to bring us honor from outside activities. In the classrooms wc won renown, and strengthened our claim to scholarship, which wc had indicated in our Freshman year. So another year drew to its close. Wc returned to Howard for our Junior year, the pivotal year of college life, with our characteristic confidence and enthusiasm. The class-spirit, which so many classes lose after the first two years ot' their college life, seemed with us to Ik strengthened and intensified. This was the year to manifest our intellectual ability. All opportunity for the exhibition of physical prowess had passed by with the passing of the Freshman and Sophomore years; now the real test presented itself to us. Wc felt equal to the occasion on the strength of our former achievements along literary and academic lines, and we did not deceive ourselves. Quietly and unassumingly we set about our task (for much of our self-complacency and arrogance had fortunately gone with our less mature college years). Wc successfully avoided the inertia and indifference of many upper classes, and we gained influ encc over the under classes. We passed on to the end of the critical year of our college life with the respect of the entire student body and the favorable recognition of the faculty. We did not conic to our Senior year with the idea of resting upon our past laurels. We knew that, it wc did that, they would wither. So we continued to work and to plan in spite of the attainments of our former year.-. Our members arc winning more and more honors and our achievements, instead of becoming dim. are growing ever more brilliant as wc near the eml of our college life. And let u hope that the same enthusiasm, the same confidence, the same loyalty to purpose, and the same determination that have characterized our college career, will continue to characterize u.- when we meet the bigger problems which will face us just outside the protecting walls of our dear old Alma Mater, ami that in years after, wherever one finds a man « r a woman enthusiastic, confident, loyal and determined in any particular undertaking, there he will find a member of the Class of Ibid of the Teachers College of Howard University. 65 CLASS SATIRE THE TEACHERS COLLEGE Si Our lessons .ire done; our l M.ks arc closed. It is but fair that we give some impressions of those whom we have been compelled to face on the firing line f« r four years not unmixed with joy and anxiety. We herewith pay our respects to the Faculty. Dean I, B. Moore has impressed us in many ways. For many nights have we remained awake far Ixrvond our sleeping hours preparing a dissertation on the teaching of So and So. only to find later that the product of out sleepless nights ami wearied brain bad merged itself into a lecture on 'file New Science of Matrimony in Its Relation to Life.” 'file lats in the neighborhood arc very grateful t Professor Turner. He has used up all the cats in hi- dissecting laboratory. As chairman of the committee on student organizations, had lie attended some of the meetings it would not be necessary for us to write here our impressions in order to have him know our sentiments. We give l r. Harvey our hand. He is some preacher. Six days in each week his text is l.ovc. and he adheres religiously to his text, ’flic day he loses liis textbook the class will have a vacation. Now. let us chalk and talk,” says Professor Brown. 1 am merely your clerk. If you make ten. I write it down; if you make zero, I write it down.” We commend him for selecting us to carry on his classes. Professor Maclcar stands alone in her advocacy of woman's rights. She would have wives a grave-diggers, street-car conductors, ‘'white-wings”—in fact, everything. Who was illiam Wells Brown? When did he live? Where did lie live? What did he d ? Go, get that man. Resurrect that man. Reconstruct his life. Let him live again. That is history.” Professor Dyson. Shame on the age' Somionettes the whole year and an examination for the Seniors. If Professor Locke would reduce hi- stock of profound lectures the students could increase their stock of knowledge. lust two more, Messrs. Wesley and Guillot. The former cannot lie seen or heard since he contracted a matrimonial alliance; the latter is u o new to be conversant with Howard men and things. He will learn soon that it i not necessary to Ik generous in order to be a member of the Faculty. He is the Beau Brimmiel of the Faculty of Howard I Diversity. Our task i done We have had our fling at the Faculty. 8i S 66 PLEASE NOTICE- My shortness—Harry Crawford. My shyness—-Ernest Armstrong. My good looks—Bessie Nelms. My insularity—Bertha Smith. My style- Mosby Me Aden. My egotism—Claude Rose. My smile—Ethel Wilkinson. My oratorical ability—Abraham Walker. Mv pensiveness—Ruby McComas. My babyish ways- -Justine Townes. My all-knowingness—Emma Rose. My many girl friends—S. E. H. Bardwcll. My classiness—Horace Wallace. My coquetry Beatrice Burson. My seriousness Albert Morton. . My reserve—Eugene Southall. My solitaire Blondel Newsome. My elocution- William Miller My independent spirit—Virginia Scott. My indifference Edith Brinkley. My aloofness Jean Snowden. My Bostonian air -Alice Turner. My scientific knowledge—Thomas McCormick. My singing—Charles Davis. My voice—Harry Martin My legal technicality—Jonathan Mosse. My angelic air -Clarence Erisby. Mv patriotism Montclair Hoffman. WHAT WE HEAR EVERY DAY. You all pass me the money— Bertha Smith. How much work arc you going to do?—A. Walker.. Mr. I -gave me tile pencil—Edith Brinkley. I'm in a position to know—Virginia Scott. I wouldn’t know—Bard well. No psycliosis without neurosis—Dean Moore. I thank you for your indulgence—Prof, l«ocke. When I was at Harvard- Prof. Gregory. I could have gone home at eleven o’clock Ethel Wilkinson, Here's a rough and ready rule—Prof. Houston. Come on up and chalk and talk Prof. Brown. Oh, Bert, I have something to tell you Bessie Nelms. I wonder what he thinks of me Justine Townes. Vou all come on and get your Greek—Alice Turner. TO EDITH N. B. There i- a girl in our class, tile subject of this rhyme: She ay she’d really like to work if only she had time. SENIORS. Where's the school a-goin’, And what’s it a-goin’ to do, And who's a-goin' to do it. When these Seniors all get through ? TRAGEDY IN A CLASSROOM. Introduction ..................................................Noise Rising Action............................................More Noise Climax .......................................................Shouts Falling Action ..............................................Clamors Catastrophe.............................Silence—Prof. Locke enters Kirkscy's first sermon was divided into three parts: The first part he didn’t understand, the second part wc didn't understand, and the third part no one understood. Miss I ’hompson once had a proposal of marriage. Y es, it was over the telephone, hut the man had the wrong number. M 68 WANTED— A dean of College Women—women of II U. Bertha Smith’s work, Colored Women of the Reconst ruction Period Madam Walker’s Hair Preparation Me Aden. A student body that will know how i attend and appreciate lectures Prof. I.ncke. Victory for the British- Hoffman. A unit in English Bardwcll. A dancing master- -Frisby. The Lost Poet”—Bessie Nelms. A clean chamois—Virginia Scott. The pavement built farther from his head McCormick. nc-hn!f unit in French Wallace. Somebody to assist Martin in taking hi seven girls to supper-show. A way to gel philosophy without studying it -Miller. WHAT WOULD HAPPEN IF— A. Walker really top| e l bluffing? Emma Rose didn’t know something a professor asked about? Crawford would grow a little taller? Martin would get a man's voice? Claude Rose lost some of his conceit? McAden should carry his chawnce” and cawn’t” l ack to Milton? Bertha Smith should close her bank account at H. I’.? Bessie should run short of powder? Miller should buy a new overcoat? Frisby should smile? Dean Moore should take the Seniors to Baltimore? Southall should ever give a decent recitation? Davis should suddenly become brilliant? Rub) should lose her hash fulness ? McCormick should recite in Sociology? Blonde! should stop making men rave ? Armstrong should have an Alice? Edith should get a real beau? Cupid found a way to Alice’s heart? Ethel should accept Mac’s love? O. L. Johnson, alias Ignat ,” was asked what profession he intended to take. He replied, Love.” m ZaSESfJI ey TEACHERS COLLEGE ACROSTIC E3 T is I r Townes win. likc‘ all tl c men. E is for Ethel. .she’s blue now and then. yY is for Alice, who hates the word love. £ i- for Crawford —his mind's always above. JJ is for Horace, the actor who ‘‘stmts.’ 1? is for Edith, who loves peanuts. R is for Rose, our mathematician, g is fur Scott, the French rhetorician. £ is for Clarence, a preacher-man. meek; Q is for others, of whom we can't sjieaK is for Len, when friv’lous she's Beit. E is for Louise, that's fast Bess, the flirt. |? i for Fi nest, so h among girls Q is for ( jene; with lovely blond curls. ££ is for Ed, iht senators' friend. W e have no more letters, and -o we must end. Nelms The hlnlling trio W alker Smith The) will hint] the I nivcrsi'lv out of a degree if the faculty is caught napping. • Scott The Intellectual Syndicate ITiriier Brinkley They dine with I Mato and sup with Aristotle. The Km It Vlls Mrs. Rose Me Aden iiar dwell No ijnestii n so intricate that they cannot solve it. ;! U 70 71 !isl 91 t SENIOR CLASS It Name. Nickname. Characteristic. Fad. Armstrong Annie Shyness Playing cards Bard well Bardy” 1 )isagracing Using the latest slang Brinkley Burson Crawford ••Tiny’ W ittiness Catching beaux... Shorty” Coinpicuosity” .. sors Speech-making Davis “C. A.” Tranquillity Soloing 1 Pictv Hoffman McAdcn McComas Monty” Patriotism Talking for England.} Mack” Looking good .... Conservativeness . Girlie” 8. .-•j' Drinking soft drinks.| McCormick Martin Miller Morton Mossc Nelms Newsome Rose. C Shrimp” “Smoke” Biological brilliance Acting monkey... Strutting Supper shows i “Old-Clothes ... “A!” Tardiness “Bess” Wearing a solitaire..; Elongating his namejl “Euclid Cocksureness .... Rose, E Steve Fussing Writing short stories.1 Scott “Ginny Vivacity Lecturing to “Bardy Smith Bert Running things .. Eating |iork chops... Snowden lean” Sometimy-m'ss”.. Being different Southall “Gene” Good-natured .... Orating ' Townes “Cutie Api earing cute... “Nutt” cracking ' burner Puritan” Problematicalness. Sweet potato pie .... Walker “Ahc” Glibbiness Killing time Wallace Krementi” Plying off the Begging lunches .... ilkinson Baby” handle Studying Math 72 LL CALL Ambition. o win Alice o go to Harvard. ... o stay petite Favorite Song. Alice. Where Art Thou?v Carry Me Back to Virginia.” Daddy i be Mrs. be tall talk fluently right wrongs Ai i terican i ze 1 a :r a ica. ) impress Ethel j speak German 9 l.t Ve Me Anywhere It s a Long Way to Si Keel • Will the Angels Let Me Play?” I'ink Ligion God Save the King Can't You See I’m Lonely? Die Yacht am Rhein : teach Physiology— be champion hurdler arler Francais j sell newspapers ? learn Spanish o he a heart-breaker.. keep the “prep • lecture on Mathe- Lucille Josephine. My J ’ Alice. W here Art Thou Going? ( ce Whiz. I’m Glad I'm Free Gee, 1 Wish I Had a Girl Mv Bonnie's Gone )’cr the 1 k can Tlu Message of the ( U1 Church Bells’ tnatics I Am tile ('.real 1 Am” get a second hits-hand get out into the “Manyana” vi k, wide world.... d marry “James” live alone d make the Debating •‘Just a Little Love, a Little Kiss Sing Me a Song of the Sunny South’ “What’s the Cse f Anything: ' Team • te titichapcroncd— l e a housewife— A Heart to Let L nes« .nc. Oli, S« Lonesome” shortly ■) look wise - lead a band ’Some Day When Dreams Come True I’m Looking for a Sweetheart 'Alexander's Ragtime Band he a professorcss.. . Love Me or Leave Me Alone” CLASS WILL TEACHERS COLLEGE E3 We. the Senior Class nf the Teacher College of Howard Cniver-si tv. nf tlie City of Washing! n. in the District of Columlva, bvirg of sound mind, memory ami understanding, do make our last will and testament, in manner following: First We give, devise ami liequc.itli to the present Junior Class, our sttceessiirs, our scats up n the platform in the Chapel, with full pcmiisjion t it sc the sjd entrance to the Cha|K l. to look condescend ingly upon the iimlcrgra luates. and with full power to freeze in the winter, In reason of the icy blasts that come from all sides and crev-iees; the same shall he. at the tine d our death, divided among all the members f the aforesaid Junior Class, t« share and share alike. Second.- W e give, devise and bequeath to the Sophomore Class, our proteges, all parts of our real and jkts. .nnf estate, consisting of our indomitable spirit of loyally ami devotion to class, department and Cnivorsity, and «.ur undying energy ami stick-to-it-ive-ness to and for their ahs. lute use and benefit: the same shall Ik at the time of our death, provided it shall Ik subject to no abuse and degradation, in lieu of their dower in the common law. Third.- We give, devise ami bequeath to the Teachers College of Howard University our tram theses upm jiedagogical subjects. written for the class m secondary education, which will produce ideal teachers if the tenets incorpirated in them Ik adopted. Fourth.- Wc give, devise ami bequeath to the classes following our illiisirii us h dv. those few students who started the college course with us in l!i|$, hut whose mental fatigue overpiwered their good intentions, all of these, whosoever ami wheresoever they arc here at Howard, t - the free and undisturbed use and pleasure of any class in which, In reason of the fewness of their credits, they may Ik placed; the ante to take place as soni as practicable after the day of our death. Fifth.-—W e give, devise, and liequcath to Dean I.. i’ . Moore, our eixjrnuiUs strong-lmx. the key of which shall lie held by future Dean McAdcu, where all the p etic expressions, used by the Dean, shall In stored for future generations, until the end of tune. Sixth. We. the Senior Class, authorize the following individual gifts: if 74 1. Abraham M. Walker bequeaths the exclusive possession of his expensive cap and gown to the Secretary of Howard University, to l c placed among the treasures of the archives of said institution, as a curiosity and a priceless asset to the treasures, on the ground that it never l e touched, its frailty not admitting the pressure of human hand. 2. A. Blonde! Newsome consigns her prep” admirer, of whom she is --ole possessor, to a glass-case, there to he confined from the wiles of other Seniors, and to l e guarded until those times when she may he able to effect a favorable “rendezvous d'amour. :t. The Intellectual Syndicate empowers the executor to sell and dispose of it- storage-room for its manuscripts and books, to the highest bidder at auction. 1. Ruby A. McCoinas bestows upon the most frivolous Freshman, if anyone of such nature can U distinguished from the group with this predominant characteristic, her Canadian piety, reserve, and tem-l cramcnt. .I. Albert Morton transfers his right to prolong discussions during class meeting- to anyone willing to 1m a martyr to the cause of long-windedness. (5. Bertha Lcn Smith relinquishes her prolific coinage of words to all future cla M'! in the History of Education, where possibly another almo-t-as-famous scholar ( ?) may discover himself from the meshes of Monroe’s tangled doctrines. Seventh. W e hereby appoint our Dean, Prof. L. B. Moore, executor of our last will and testament, and hereby revoke all other wills. In witness whereof, we. the Senior Class, the testators, have to this, our last will and testament, set our hand and seal, this second day of May. A. 1). 1!H( . Signed, -ealcd, published and declared by the al ovc named Senior Class, as it- last will and te-tament, in the presence of ns. who have hereunto snbscril e l our names at the request -f the Senior Class, as witness thereunto, in the presence of the said testators, and of each other. THE SENIOR CLASS. % HON. T. C. FACULTATEM, HON. U. IIOWARDATIS, W ashington, U. C. hl [seal] • o- CLASS PROPHECY TEACHERS COLLEGE 1 lit? room has no light save that cast by a luminous crystal sphere resting lightly upon a tripod. By its faint glow one discerns a slender young girl reclining upon a couch, one hand cuddling her chin, the other slightly swaying the globe forward, backward, to and fro. A shabbily dressed timid old man enters. He clears his throat nervously. “I am Davis,” lie says, of the class of 1016 at Howard University. and T came to see if you could tell me something of my classmates.” The girl motions him to a seat, gazes intently at the globe and begins to speak very slowly: I see a beautiful green island in the South Pacific; the natives are singing and dancing with great shouts; they stop and fall upon their faces as a splendidly-built old man, clad in a short grass skirt, advances; they hail him ‘King Horace’—was there such a one in your class?” Yes, yes, yes,” mutters the old man, “Horace Wallace.” “Now.” continues the girl, “I see a sanatorium for the harmlessly insane. Four men are frantically digging the earth from around their feet, their keeper is explaining to a visitor that they feel the earth has been made too close to their heads.” “Who are they?” asks Davis in a low tone. “Armstrong, Miller, Crawford and McCormick,” replies the girl. A soft gray mist rises and gradually fills the globe. little note of sadness creeps into the girl’s voice. “I sec a dilapidated cottage, a broken sign flaps against one window; the sign reads, ‘B. Smith’s Grocery.’ An old woman it- in the midst of the desolation and murmurs, ‘A million, just one million: a-plenty of pork and a million, but there's no meal nor flour----- ” “I can’t bear that,” says the little old man, wiping his eyes, “tell me of the others.” A flush of pink now suffuses the globe. “Ah!” now murmurs the girl. “I see a happy fireside, an aged couple sits in one corner, while their grandchildren tumble about the room. If there were in your class two called Virginia and Bardwcll, these are they.” Tile gJolie whirls for a moment; “Now.” exclaims the girl. “I see 76 i: a schoolroom, a prim old maid sits at the desk and vainly strives to make her pupils say ‘dog instead of ‘dawg A mischievous boy is yelling something to her: ‘Now,’ he says, ‘this ain’t Bawston, Miss Alice Turner.’ ” The crystal becomes almost clear, then a streak of black darts across it. “All that I can sec now,' says the girl, “is a signboard with these words painted upon it. ‘Learn from Stephen Rose, author of “Many-ana, how to write short stories; success assured all students.' Do you remember him? asks the girl turning to the little old man. “Vos,” he replies, “but ’tisn’t a him, ’tis a her.” A long silence follows. Finally the old man musters up courage enough to sj eak. “Is there nothing of McAden? The girl silently focuses her eyes upon the globe: “I sec one whom the people call ‘Mac' and with him another called ‘Ethel ” “What are they doing?” asks Davis eagerly. “I see nothing but children—of all sizes and with all names. “Can't you sec what he’s doing?” “I see nothing but children. The girl passes her hand wearily Uforc her eyes. “I can tell no more today.” “But wait a moment,” cries Davis in alarm. What of A. Walker? Surely von can tell me of him.” The girl turns again to the globe. With a sigh she gazes long and intently. “A village pulpit with rickety pews, mostly empty; a white-haired minister drones out a lengthy sermon in a low monotonous voice while his congregation sleeps peacefully. The minister is called ‘Abraham Walker ” But a moment’s pause elapses. “Now, 1 sec a crowded court room; in the croud an aged man strives vainly to he heard, ‘Judge, your honor lie seems to be saying, but an impatient whisper is passed along: ‘Don’t mind Moses, he’s a back number ” “Do you sec anything of Morton or Frisby? timidly inquires the old man. “No,” replied the girl after a long pause. “Their future is too clouded for me.” “Ah, well,” he murmurs disappointedly. “I suppose you can tell me of the old girls.” His eyes lighted with his reminiscences. “There were Edith and Jean and Blondel and Beatrice and Bessie. How and where are they?” “Beatrice is in the Barbadocs, and with her there is one called Ned. She seems quite happy; but Bessie’s future is confused with ill-vcnti- 77 lx lated and |n orly-lighted theater ;. 1 can't quite see her. but I sec placards bearing her name, announcing her connection with a cheap stock company. It isn’t quite clear though; did she aspire to become an actress? Herod, did that, nothing bill ‘Herod.’ mutters the old man. Then, becoming suddenly aware of her questions, answers hastily, “( h. yes, ves. I believe she used to trv something of that ort.” Now I sec throngs of people eagerly cheering three flying forms— schooll)Oys hurdling in an inter-scholastic meet. The high treble voice of an aged man is heard above all the other noise; ‘That's it. Harry. Jr.,’ he is shouting. Now. he turns to hi- wife and remarks, proudly: ‘Justine, he can run. but not a 1 could when I was his age.' I see a vine-covered cottage. In the doorway a quiet little old maid sits knitting. Site heaves a sigh and vvhisj crs, ‘If I had only taken him when he first asked me.’ She furtively wq)Cs her eyes and falls again to her knitting. I think she i- called Ruby.” The room has become quite dark. The whirling globe emits a faint yellow luminatioii, not unlilce pale moonlight. The girl’s face looks weird and Davis is trembling violently as she continues speaking, gazing the while into the ever-changing heart of the sphere. I see your Edith standing on the corner of a Imsy thoroughfare She has under her arms a bundle of papers, which she proffers to passers by in a quivering voice. Something tells me that -he was once a reporter f« r the paper which she now sells—Oh. well, so much for the reverses of fortune.” and the girl gives the globe an impatient twirl that sets it spinning rapidly. Is this sweet-faced old maid your Jean? yes. it must he she f« r the children respectfully call her Miss Snowden as she passes. Hers has been a life of single blessedness, I suppose ” The girl bends her eyes searchinglv upon the sphere and a puzzled look crosses her face I see a woman, dashingly dressed for her age. but I can't tell just who she i-. She is with her fourth husband, so her maiden name i- txrt at all clear, ‘tis confused with Williams and Jones and lirown, and—ah! he calls her Rlnndel. This is the last whom you wished, is it not? No? Then it must be all for today for I am so weary.” She -inks back among her silken cushions, curls over on one side and extends a slender, jewelled hand. ‘‘That will be all; fifty cents, please. With Ixjwcd head and trembling steps, oltl Davis passe- from the room, musing upon the fortunes of the old Class 1 !•! . M 78 79 HISTORY CLASS ’17 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES EE3 Since each one formulates in hi own mind a conception of the history of hi:- own class, the Class Historian's work will always fall Nlmrt of expectations. Rut in the general resume given below vital, gripping facts, which touch everyone, will he given, and around them, as a center, in days to come, each one may weave the story of his college life. In the fall of 11113, one hundred and thirty ambitious Freshmen began their eventful career at Howard Immediately after matriculation we plunged into the whirl of Howard life. The audacious Sophomores sought to spread terror in our ranks by carefully laid schemes, hut the invincible Freshmen soon proved to their rivals that they must lie reckoned with. Gradually we organized ourselves out of chaos and found our bearing. The Flag Rush of this year will l e remembered as one of the most desperately and cleanly fought contests ever waged upon the campus. To ‘17 belongs the honor of organizing the first Dramatic Club by a class « f the College of Arts and Sciences. So successful was our production that wc were induced to render our play in the city (Mir second Flag Kitslt was won by the Freshmen on a technicality. Wc fought hard, and though we lost, none can say that 'IT ever showed the yellow streak. Wc also lost our football game to the Freshmen. We outplayed them the entire game and our opponents won by a mere streak of luck. Up to this time in our contests with the Fresh men the howl of ill-fortune had pursued us. but sweet was our revenge in the debate. In the lir-t debate ever held between a Freshmen and Sophomore class, the Sophomore team won the decision and the banner, and one of its members won the loving cup as the best individual debater. Such, in brief, was our history of the Sophomore year. The Junior year teenis with the achievements of our class. Our get-together meetings have won the commendation of everyone. The University Dramatic Club's presentation of Herod revealed the fact that all the leading parts were taken by Juniors. A majority of the editorial staff of the University Journal is composed of Juniors f the two varsity debating teams, one i made up entirely of Juniors. The victorious Freshmen debating ua • was coached by Juniors, in scholarship work, as well as club and fraternity activities, the Juniors are holding their own. And so we reach the end. During our three years at Howard great things hn c happened, but in all these things the Class of '17 has taken a leading part. HISTORY CLASS ’17 THE TEACHERS COLLEGE lit the full of 1111:i, there np[ eared at Howard L’niver ity uch a class us had never been seen before in the history of the Teachers College. Immediately upon our arrival the faculty realized that our intellect was such as to demand the services of several additional pro-fessors. Consequently, Clark. Vale. Harvard and jxford were called upon to supply our needs. We have since demonstrated l v our superior intellect the wisdom of such a procedure. Since we have reached our present stage of development we candidly admit that during our first year's stay here, the service of the additional professors were required, perhaps, not so much because of our superior intellect as because of our superfluous egotism. In our Sophomore year, however, we were envied not only by the Freshmen, but even by the Juniors as well. Now. our overflowing stock of knowledge has demonstrated itself; we arc looked up t.. by the underclassmen; vve are honored by the upper-classmen; we are trusted by the Faculty. Among our number are some very popular co-eds. These brought with them the culture d conservative New England, the progressive-ne.ss of llu hardy West, and the charm of the aristocratic Southland. Their Mipr-rinr charms are manifested especially at social gatherings, when the sterner sex stands around and sings: W hat nymph could e'er attract 11011 crowds as they? We would like to inform the world that we are to be graduated in in IT, at which lime we shall be prepared to furnish it with doctors, lawyers, teachers, preachers, or even a President—it we are so called upon. ur qualities need not he further discussed here we have one more year in which t demonstrate them. CLASS OFFICERS: President .......................................S. E. Wade Vice-President .....................................Lucille Gilbert Secretary ........................................Ernestine Lancaster Treasurer .................................Frank H. Perkins 81 r=Tir — HISTORY CLASS ’18 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES After an enviable journey in 1914-1915. during which we cleared the ron l of ail obstacles, such as Sophs, greasy poles and footballs, we are rapidly approaching the second milestone on the Howard Road to “Degree.’ At the outset of thi .second lapse we were met by a mob of strong green people, who thought they knew the art of infesting highways and lipping up jxdcs. They attacked us later, in December, with a squad of eleven, but we were too fatigued with the march to overthrow them. W'c Sophs have no time to bemoan defeats, for wc feel that victory is only fate. Class of 18 has given special attention to its literary development this year. W’c Sophomores, dear reader, possess astounding literary ability. There are poets, story writers, essayists and playwrights in our midst. Can one ever forget the “Follies of Howard,’’ written and staged by our “leader” r It was on this occasion that the “1918 model curtain” was used for the first time on the American stage. Have you not read the jingles of our yell-master, which he spins off in Kogerian rhymer Then, too, wc arc well represented in the Dramatic and Debating societies. In the journalistic world we have “Dr. Miner,” editor, publisher and sole manager of the “Sophomore College lice.” the lx t known University publication. Some Sophs have been granted occasional “rest-ups” in order to recover from exhaustion resulting from overwork in gymnasium. V« believe in physical fitness, and we maintain that the only way t develop it is by gymnastic antics. W'c arc “young” and energetic, and perhaps that is why we have a monopoly on the gym. ’I'lie girl- ki‘ke .-l)'ill team lias been gloriously successful. It has w ii two successive victories. The girls’ tennis team, also, is hard .it work under the tennis manager. Miss Skinkcr. W'c have many tilings t be pr« ud of this year, ami we hope that next year will close with even higher scholarship and increased spirit generally in collegiate activities. I 84 I REMINISCENCES OF CLASS 18 TEACHERS COLLEGE - The sands of Father Time had fallen gradually until they had filled his time-glass at the nineteen-fiticen mark. This year brought hack to dear old Howard the brave little Fro shies, now the noble Sophomores. In goodly numbers we were registered, and got ourselves together quickly, doing what no other class has dared to do. We elected a woman as president! Then we prepared ourselves f r the Class Rush near at hand. Mother Nature was good t« u . ami the bright weather that heralded our coming hack to school tarried long enough for us to show our prowess at cutting the Freshies' hair and “blacking a few eves. Time went rapidly, and the day of the “Rush came. The cheering crowd assembled on the athletic field to watch the warfare. The tight was mi! War waged! The Sophs came out victorious! It wasn't long after the Rush before we were presented to the public m the “Follies ..f Howard University In this we pictured very well the teachers as the students see them. Then came later the Freshman-Sophomore debate. How sad it i- to mention that this class for a second time 1 ragged its colors in the dust of the debating arena before the public. Everything went on smoothly with ns afterwards, ami we soon came t the Christmas holidays. We returned from our vacation full of vim; but why the sudden change, the sunken eyes and pale checks? Well. t« cut your guessing short, it wa those mid-year exams! I must pass over this period quickly, for it is too dark and gloomy for the pages of our book. Once out of the gloomy atmosphere of exams, the class has been making wonderful strides, and our career will continue t be such t the end of our chapter. —M. r. n. 85 A-.X'.VV'.V.vVVA SOPHOMORE CLASS. COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES -A SENIOR NORMAL CLASS TEACHERS COLLEGE E3 1 EDITH PERRY. Washington. D. C..........................Normal To see her is to love her. Aim! to love her i to love her forever. 2. DAISY PADGETT, Chester. Pa............................Normal “She is so gentle, she would not harm a mousc(?). :j. FLOSSIE BASS, Kansas City, Mo........................Normal “If silence were golden, she would Ik a millionaire. 4. ODELE HARRISON. Mobile, Ala..........................Normal Happy am I. from care I’m free, W hv arc they not all like me? 5. MARIE YOOI.RIDGE. Shelbysville, Ind.................Normal But a heart as good as gold, With a tongue of lire. fj. EDWARD DIXON. Washington. D, C.......................Normal Perseverance is one-half of success. 7. EDNA LEWIS. Muskogee. Okla...........................Normal “Tall and slender as a lily. With a heart as pure. 8. ESTHER JAMES, Richmond, Ya.....................Kindergarten ’ ( )f softest manner, unaffected mind. Lover of peace, and friend of humankind. D. ANNA RATLEY. Washington, D. C...................Kindergarten A gentle, unassuming maid. 10. JOSEPHINE SIMMS. Washington, D. C..............Kindergarten “What she will, she will, you may dej end on't, What she won’t, she won’t, so there’s an end to’t.” 11. GRACE GORDON, Beatrice. Neb................Domestic Science She docth little kindnesses Which most despise or leave undone. ’ 12. PORTIA MILLER, Baltimore. Md...............Domestic Science “A kicker, but harmless. I. i. ANNA COLEMAN, Baltimore. Md..............Domestic Science Blessed is Anna's ability to bluff. The envy of her less fortunate classmates. II. MARIE II1NKSON, Philadelphia. Pa...........Domestic Science She is full of fun. Mischievous when work is done. 15. GERTRUDE WATKINS, Montgomery, Ala.. .Domestic Science “Conscientious she was and very earnest.” 89 FRESHMEN CLASS. TEACHERS COLLEGE s ---- .XtXT!'.K.n; {J HISTORY OF THE FRESHMEN CLASSES At tile beginning « f this year there was no Freshman Class, merely about two hundred individual- who suffered severely at the hands of the well-organized Sophomores. The body of Freshmen who entered the Cla - Rush bore no resemblance to the mass of students of the Freshman Classes «ff the two colleges ivIk later, under the leadership of Louis A. Ivey, formed the Freshman Class of the College of Liberal Arts. Rising from the stinging defeat of the Class Rush, bound together by ties of mutual suffering, this Freshman Class set forth as a unit to prevent the repetition of such a disaster. The University activities increased as the fall passed away, and the undercurrent of class rivalry increased as the time approached for the annual Freshman-Sophomore football game. A strong aggregation of high school stars and near-stars were banded together by Captain “Jack” Riley. The class looked forward to the football game, hoping that victory on the gridiron would obliterate the initial defeat. In a game replete with individual brilliance and commendable teamwork the Freshmen defeated the Sophomores, R’ t« 0. It would be hard to give tlu names of the players deserving special mention, but the work of Davis. Coleman, Hill and I nlanc is especially to be remembered. This victory, while making a tie of the contests with the rival Sophomores, was iff far greater benefit, in that it inspired the class with wonderful enthusiasm, born of self-confidence, for its future com-petitions. The annual interclass debate next engaged the attention of the class. Most of the Freshmen believed that the lx. st which could be expected was honorable mention, Was it probable that the so-termed “raw material of tlu Freshmen Class could triumph in an intellectual contest over the veteran Sophomores? Perhaps it was not probable, but the Freshman Class showed that it was possible, when they defended the affirmative side of the question: Resolved, that Creek-letter societies are more harmful than beneficial to American colleges. Before an enthusiastic audience, cheered on by the songs and yells of their classmates, the men composing the team transcended themselves, and won the trophy of victory by an unanimous decision of 92 95 The V. M. C. A. at Howard University is rapidly coming into its own a1 a student organization. Under the competent leadership of its present president, Mr. W. E. Ricks, it has accomplished for the closing year more than it has in any previous year of its existence. During the present administration not only has the V. M. C. A. been set free from debt, and a new record for membership been set. but a new system for financing the Association has been established, by means of which voluntary contributions from teachers and students will lie received during the summer and on Registration Day at the office of the treasurer. Under this system it is expected that this valuable organization will remain (lermaiiently independent and forever out of debt. Under the auspices of the Association at the present time there arc a Sick Committee and an Employment bureau Committee, both under student chairmanships, which deserve special commendation for the many ways in which they have licen of help to worthy students in need. There is also a Bible Study Committee under the direction of Dr. E. I.. Parks, who has been instrumental in |K pularizing Bible study to such an extent that it now meets the needs of all students in the University. Considering the excellent results of the present year and the great increase in membership that has been secured, there is great promise for even more effective work and larger result' for the coming term of 1916-1917. m ml % 'jgffSSfl The Young Women’s Christian Association THE CABINET. OFFICERS: President........................................De Reath Byrd Vice-President ..............................Lottie Gatewood Recording Secretary ............................Flossie Fisher Corresponding Secretary .....................Carrie J. Sutton Treasurer .....................................Margaret Bugg ADVISORY MEMBERS: Mrs. Kelly Miller Miss M. I. Hardwick Miss D. H. Harnib CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES: Membership ...................................I wottic Gatewood Finance...............................................Margaret Bugg Religious Meetings...........................Bertha Len Smith Social Service...................................De Reath Byrd Social .......................................Beatrice Btirson Bible Study.............................................Esther Shackelford Association News..............................Carrie J. Sutton 97 N. O. GOODLOE H. I. WILSON ALPHA PHI E3 The Alpha Phi Literary Society is the oldest organization of ii kind in the University. All students of the Teachers College and the College of Arts and Sciences are eligible for membership. The pur-|K)se of the organization is to develop extemporaneous speaking, case and faculty in public address, quick and logical thinking. The Alpha Phi, under the direction of Mr. Goodloe and Mr. Wilson, has had an interesting year. It has presented programs consisting of musical and literary numbers, and also plays by various classes and clubs. An original play. The Follies of Howard University.” vividly depicting the school life here, was written by Mr. Roger, of Class ’18. and presented by that class. OFFICERS: First Semester Second Semester N. (). Goodloe............ President ............ II. I. Wilson Jennie L3aer........... Vice-President ........ Vivienne Cooke Dorothy Pelham ........... Secretary Hallie Lindsey Mary Webb............Assistant Secretary........ Vcnie Jacobs J. Hunter Brooks..........Treasurer.................. Jennie Baer Luther Baumgardner.......... Critic.................. Eulalia Lane L'zziah Miner............. Journalist Kelly Miller, Jr. Jesse Hcslip.............. Ke]X rtcr...... Luther Baumgardner 98 p IS I ,o CLAUDE M. HOSE The Pestalozzi-Froebel Literary Society OFFICERS: President ...............................C. Mai veil L. M. Rose Vice-President...............................Sydney E. Hughes Secretary ...................................Nellie Washington Assistant Secretary...........................Leonard J, Kenny Treasurer................................................Harry Crawford Chaplain ....................................Montclair Hoffman Critic......................................Emma Stephens Rose Journalist ........................................Mary Waring The Pctalowti-Froebel Literary Society, organized by Dean Lewis Baxter Moore, forms one of the most efficient and desirable outlets for the extra-curricula literary and musical activities of the students of the Teachers College. Meetings of this Society are held every Friday afternoon at t o'clock at which time interesting programs, consisting of quotations from noted authors, literary and musical numbers arc presented. Frequently eminent sjxrakcrs are invited to address the body. This year special lectures have been delivered by Prof. Twittmeyer ( University of Pennsylvania). Prof. Thomas (Miner Normal School of W ashington, I). C.). Prof. Schneider and Prof. Tcillard (both of the Cath olic University of America), This has been the banner year in the history of the Society, due, no doubt, to the interest and enthusiasm which lias been shown by it officers and members. 99 THE STYLUS Carrie Russel! Etna Nutt Elsie Brown ♦Eulalia Lane ♦Mary Webb William Nelson Campbell Johnson N. O. Goodloe JOO 2Ci The Teachers College Culture Club The Teachers' College Culture Club was organized in 191$. It purjJOse is to afford opportunity for the development of the talents of the young women of the Teachers College toward personality and leadership, and to help its members in the pursuit of all that makes for culture. The organization i . divided into the following clubs: 'file Essay, the Instrumental Music, tbc Vocal Music, the Dramatic, the Elocution, the Athletic, and the Debating. These sub-organizations aim to develop their members along the lines in which they arc interested and have special talent. This club, although comparatively young, has already done much to achieve it - purpose. In the presidency of Miss Jimmie Bugg. it made its first appearance in a May Festival which was held in May. 1913, and won much praise. In the presidency of Miss P.crtha Smith, the luncheon given for the benefit of the Students’ Aid Fund in May. 1911, was also a great success and demonstrates the reward of unified, earnest effort The Christmas Festival, December 22. 1914, given in conjunction with the Young Men's Progressive Club, also reflected great credit upon the organization. This year, under the direction of Miss Jennie Baer as president, the club has been efficiently conducted as in former years, and the organization bids fair to he one of the most effective agencies in developing the young women of the University. 101 Sv3S2 3i 5 SS5! rassffgs VrotgroS HOWARD DRAMATIC CLUB M. B. McADEN DRAMATIC CLUB STAFF ........Nathaniel Guy Mrs. Osceola M. Adams ........M. II. Me Aden ..........C. F. Holme . .....S. F.. H. Bard well .....J. T. V. Granady .....Miss Ruth Mason ...........R R. Penn .....Kelly Miller, Jr. Director............ Assistant Director . Manager............. Assistant Manager .. Advertising Manager Stage Manager....... Secretary........... Treasurer........... Electrician ........ ......“She Stoops to Conquer’ ....................“The Rivals’ The Merry ives of Windsor' .......... For )nc N ight )nly .......... The Lady of Lyons' ....................... “Richelieu' .... The Merchant of Venice ....................... “Herod 103 THE ENGLISH CHATAUQUA MISS LOTTIE GATEWOOD. President CHAPTER A OFFICERS: President (’16)............... Vice-President (' 1 ?)........ Recording Secretary (‘17 ).... Corrcs|K n ling Secretary ( 17) Treasurer (’16)............... Custodian (17)................ Journalist (’1.6)............. Advisor ....................... Critic......................... Active Advisor................ .......Miss l.ottie Gatewood ............Miss Kitty Bruce .........Mi-;s Geneva Waugh ...........Miss Ruth Pollard .........Miss Lillian Duckett ............Miss Edna Bowie ..... Miss Ruth Weatherless .Prof. David Houston, A. M. .Prof. A. L. Locke. A. B. Liu. Prof. T. Montgomery Gregory 104 Motto : Purity of English. Chautauqua Flower: IV hite Rosebud The English Chautauqua, Howard University, is a dub for the encouragement of the study of English as an accomplishment among college women. Chapter A was organized April 29, 1915. Chapter B was organized at Morgan College, Baltimore. Md.. December 1. 1915. The most important effort of the two Chapters was a prize rhetorical contest between the young women of the upper classes of Howard and Morgan College, held iti Rankin Memorial Chapel, Howard University, I)eccnil er II, 1915. Chapter A offered a prize of ten dollars in gold. The money for the prize was presented t the President of Chapter A by a lady of wealth of the State of Maine who delights to encourage efforts for the development of womanhood that is wealth in its beauty. The faculty friends of the city and members of the student body gave the money to defray the expenses of the Howard-Morgan Contest. The Morgan-Howard Rhetorical Contest was the first intercollegiate contest between young women ever held at Howard University. It was an auspicious occasion. The object of the English Chautauqua is hoped to be obtained by encouraging a systematic study of English in the regular courses and applying the theory obtained by the study of English to voluntary writing of essays, stories, poems, debating and public speaking contests. The scope of the English Chautauqua is national. All American colleges are invited to organize a Chapter of the English Chautauqua. Chapter A offers annually a prize of five dollars in gold for each of the best essays, short stories, poems, or the best individual speech of a debate presented by college women of any standard college. Graduate and undergraduate women of standard colleges are eligible to all the English Chautauqua contests. A. M. WALKER I. G. OAILEV J. S. MC5LIP 5. E. WADE HOWARD UNIVERSITY JOURNAL A Weekly Mayaeine Devoted to the Interests of Howard. Subscription, $1.00 the year Student subscription, We A. M. Walker I. 0. IUiijsv J. S. Heslip S. E. Wadf. Editor and Manager, 1915-16 Editor and Manager. 1916-17 Retiring Staff lileeted Staff A. M Walker !. G. bailey Eulalia Lane Associate Editor J. S. Heslip L. O. Baumgardner... ....T, B. D. Dyett K. 0. Goodloc.... B. Washington. I.. A. Tancil .. ssistant business Manager Allen Jackson Iv H. Stone Jesse U. Green ... Assistant Advertising Manager.. S E. Wade. 1’. H. Steele W . F. Byrd . Assistant Circulation Manager. W. F. Byrd 106 Ufljflw GEORGE E. HALL National Association for the Advancement of Colored People a The Howard l nivcrsity Chapter of the N. A. A. C. P. was organized in 1913. The object « f the Chapttr is to earn out in this institution the general purposes of the National Association to uplift the colored men and women of tlii countn by securing to them tlic full enjoyment of their rights as citizens, justice in all courts and equality of opportunity everywhere. The work done In the Association for this year has l ecn commendable. It has sent thirty dollars to the national organization. It sent a strong letter of protest, signed by a majority of the student body to the Commissioners in order t secure the prevention of “The Birth of the Nation from being shown here. It lias presented such prominent speakers as Prof. William Pickens, Dr. Charles Kdward Russell, Hon. Archibald Grimkc, and Dean Miller. Student meetings, in which reports of the condition: and progress of Negroes in various cities were given, have also been held. In co-oi eration with the Social Science Club the Chapter has presented Prof. Alain I.cro) Locke in a series of able lectures on “Race Contacts and Inter-Racial Relations. OFFICERS FOR ms-ii;: President .............................................George Hall N ice-President ...............................Edward Frazier Secretary.............................................Eulalia Lane Corresponding Secretary...................... Charles Grover Treasurer......................................Bertha Smith 107 The Kappa Sigma Debating Society E3 J. W. LOVE. President GEO. E. HALL winners of the Atlanta Debate W. H. TEMPLE K The Kappa Sigma Debating Society holds a prominent place in the I'nivcrsity life. The management of the varsity and into relays debates falls under its control. This year, under the presidency of John V. I.ovc, the Kappa Sigma has had a successful term. The annual debate between the Freshmen and Sophomore classes on the jue tion, “Resolved. that secret societies should be abolished from American colleges, resulted in a unanimous decision for the Freshmen. The silk banner which is given to the winner for a year was awarded to the Freshmen team, composed of Kdward Jones, William Barnes and Campbell Johnson. The silver cup which is awarded for a year for the best individual speech was presented to illiam Nelson of the Sophomore team, composed of Moses Proffit, Thomas Dyctt and William Nelson. The varsity debate with Fisk could not be held, but we feel sure the valiant Junior fighters, Nathan Goodloe and Jesse Iicslip, would have brought U' a great victory. The team that debated Atlanta on the |uestion, “Resolved, that the Vnited States should subsidize all ships engaged in South American trade as soon as practicable ’ won the greatest victory in debating Howard has yet had. George Hall .and William Temple, amid a hostile audience at Atlanta, were able to snatch a unanimous decision. t 10S The Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity EB The Howard Chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity is the Beta Chapter of an intercollegiate Greek letter fraternity that was organized at Cornell University in 1900. The growth of Alpha Phi Alpha has been unusual. From one Chapter with a membership of less than ten it has grown into a nationally chartered organization having seventeen Chapters and a membership exceeding six hundred. ROLL OF CHAPTERS: Alpha ..............................................Cornell University Beta ................................................Howard University Gamma......................................Virginia Union University Delta.................................University of Toronto Epsilon ......................................University of Michigan 7-eta..................................................Yale University Eta................................................Columbia University 110 Theta.............................Chicago and Illinois Universities Iota.......................................................Syracuse University Kappa.......................................Ohio State University Mu ..................................... University of Minnesota ?u...........................................Lincoln University Xi .......................................VVilbcrforcc University Omicorn..................................University of Pittsburgh Pi....................................Western Reserve University Rho...................................University of Pennsylvania Sigma .........................................Harvard University Alpha-Lambda (graduate) ........................Louisville, Ky. Alpha Alumni.......................................New York City The fraternity has held eight successful conventions, and the ninth is to l c held at the seat of the Gamma Chapter, Richmond, Ya. THE CONVENTIONS: First 1008 ...................................Washington, D. C. Second—1909........................................New York City Third—1910............................................Philadelphia, Pa. Fourth- 1911 ....................................Ann Arbor, Mich. Fifth—1912 .....................................Columbus, Ohio Sixth—1913....................................Washington, D. C. Seventh—1914 ......................................Chicago, 111. Eighth—1915 Pittsburgh, Pa. P.eta Chapter was established December 20, 1907. as the first Greek letter fraternity to l c established at Howard, and the initiative and example « f this fraternity has largely paved the way for the foundation of six fraternities at the University. From a membership of eighteen Beta has grown to a total membership of one hundred and three—twenty-four active, sixty-four alumni, ten honorary and eight non-resident, two members having deceased. The Chapter has a comfortable “Fraternity Home adjoining the University campus, with a well-equipped dining department and spacious grounds with tennis courts. Ill 112 41 i a I i Omega Psi Phi Fraternity The Omega Psi I’hi Fraternity, the second oldest fraternity in Howard University and the first Greek letter fraternity organized at a Negro institution, also the first such society to be incorporated in the District «if Columbia, was chartered on the 17th of November, 191 i, by Messrs. Oscar J. Cooper, Edgar A. I ove and Frank Coleman, in company with Professor F«. K. Just. It was the aim of the founders to establish a fraternity in which a larger number of men could enjoy the benefits of fraternity life than had hitherto been able to do so. The fraternity stands for four principles: Manhood. Scholarship, Perseverance, and Uplift, and with these principles it aims to develop among its members and through the student body a making toward these ends. In the school terms following its organization a fraternity house was acquired, which has served to bring our group together. The present active enrollment of the Alpha C hapter is about fifty, with seven honorary members. On February t . PJ11, the Beta Chapter was established at Lincoln University, which is also a success. It is the concensus of opinion that such organizations will solve the problem of clean living and clean doing of college men, and we have therefore enjoyed the encouragement and aid of the College authorities. S ’ IXTKK.V Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity of Howard University was founded by three members of the Class of T5 in November, 1913. It grew rapidly, anti when, in April, 1911, it received official recognition from the Board of Deans, had a membership of thirty. The organization is strictly a college fraternity, admitting to its membership only those who are pursuing a course leading to a recognizer! college degree. When official recognition was given the fraternity, it was then too late in the school year to engage a fraternity 1 rouse, so this matter was necessarily deferred until the opening of the school year 1911-lf . Accordingly, on September 30, 1911, the fraternity secured a fifteen-room house located at 1907 Third Street N. This fraternity home has dormitory accommodations for twenty of its members, 3 . well as rooms for general social purposes. The Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity aims high in all lines of culture. One of our first innovations was the organization of an Art Club, also a Musical and Literary Club. Though the youngest of all the fraternities located at Howard University, this fraternity is taking no small part in all University life and activities. 'so© 0 Un 116 o The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was organized January is, bv I he voting women of the Sophomore. Junior and Senior classes of the College of Liberal Arts of Howard University. Under the direction of Miss Ethel Tremain R«m. and supported by the wise counsel of Miss Elizabeth A; jk Co k- ’• li members of the Faculty of the College of Liberal rts- this organization was founded according to precedents established by standard sororitL . The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority enjoys the unique distinction of being not only the fir-t. but also the first chartered Greek letter sorority among Negro students. During the scholastic year 19)3-11 this so-rority came into close affiliation with the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois by forming at the former institution the Beta Chapter and at the latter the Gain ra Chapter. At the commencement cxerci-es in June. 1914, the Alpha Chapter awarded for the first ti • c the Alpha Kappa lpha Sorority Scholar ship Prize ten dollars in gold. Tlfs prize is to be awarded annually to the young woman in the School of liberal Arts who is graduated with the highest scholar hip average, which must not be lower than cum laude grade, and which must cover four years of work at Howard University for the degree f A. 11. or II. S. Not only has the Alpha Kapj a Alpha a membership of loyal indents, hut a large host of graduate members as well daily renew their nws to maintain the highest ideals of culture and noble womanhood a they look upon a very simple little emblem a dainty little pin of g Id and green enamel in the form of an ivy leaf. 117 118 JOHN SAMPSON, Manager Tennis A. S. LAFAYETTE. Manager Fool Ball KELLY MILLER. Jk.. Manager Basket Ball HARRY MARTIN. Manager of Tiack MANAGERS. Eootball...........A. S. Lafayette, Dent. ’16 Basket Bail.....Kelly Miller, Jr., it s. '16 Baseball............E. B. Stone, A. S. '16 Track...................I I. Martin, T. C. 16 Tennis........... .J. I . Sampson, A. S. TO Cricket...............Mr. Morgan, Law '17 123 FOOT BALL SQUAD BASE BALL TEAM 124 CRICKET TEAM BASKET BALL TEAM RECORDS FOOTBALL RECORD EOR SEASON OK 1915-16. 1915. Annapoli.s 7 Howard 12 Annapolis 0 Howard 33 Lincoln 12 Howard 0 Bears A. C n Howard 83 Hampton 0 Howard 6 1916. AnnajKtlis 0 Howard 12 Union 0 Howard 18 Hampton 18 Howard 0 BASEBALL, 1916. V. N. ami 1.1 7 Howard 12 Shaw Howard C Greenville 3 Howard 5 Clark University .. r. Howard 6 Morehouse C Howard C Morris Brown Howard -1 Livingstone 1 Howard 0 Roanoke 11 Howard 10 Hampton 2 Howard V. M. C. A 0 Howard 13 BASKET BALL. 1916. 30 St. Mary's Howard 29 Hampton 4( Howard 12 St. Mary's 19 Howard 38 Alpha 28 Howard Lincoln 43 Howard 12 126 GIRLS’ ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION OFFICERS: Pearl Adams .........................................Prescient Dorothy Pelham....................................Vice-President Ruby A. McCoras......................................Secretary Bertha hen Smith..................Chairman Executive Committee MANAGERS: Mary Webb .........................................Basket Ball Lillian Skinker........................................ Tennis Dorothy Pelham ..............................Track and Baseball The Women's Athletic Association was established in UHo. It has for its aim the fostering and developing of athletic activities among the young ladies of the University. Under its direction a series of tennis tournaments have been arranged between the young ladies of Howard University and those of the Myrtilla .Miner Normal School. The young ladies of this association. together with the Normal School young ladies, have purchased a silver trophy cup. which is at the termination of the scries to In-awarded the school which has won the most games. Athletic activities aiming the young women of the University have been greatly stimulated by the formation of this association, there being at present teams for basket hall, baseball and tennis. 1C9 The age in which we arc living is essentially an industrial age. The country in which we are living, though Mill a great agricultural country. i fast taking its place at the front in manufacturing. The racial progress of any people who are an integral part • f this l u v merican system depends on it leaders, for the people will go where the leaders lead. The progress of the people along the line of industry in the broadest sense of the term ilcpends upon the industrial leader, the trained technical man—the Engineer. The value of Negro industry can never make itself felt by the country, by the race a a whole or to any great extent by the individual until Negro industry is organized under the leadership of men who know not only the trade, but the theory underlying the trade the why and where for. The age of handicraft is past and organization is the secret of industrial effectiveness, and the need of the trained mind in making the labor of the artisan effective is being felt to a greater and greater degree. The business of any people depends on the economic productiveness of that people, and their economic productiveness depends upon the extent to which they can adapt themselves to the age in which they live and supply commodities most needed, whether they be in lal or or goods The industrial history of the world is divided into three general cjxKhs, the unskilled agricultural age. the age of handicraft and the age of manufacturing, which is the present age The industrial history of the Negro in this country is in many phases the parallel of this, though, of course, agriculture in this country is -till quite a productive held hut simple handicraft does not tit into the American scheme of productiveness effectively enough to make itself distinctly felt. It is the young man of technical training by whom the task of making Negro industry more effective must lx done, and it is the purpose of this article to place before you the advantages of the School of Manual Arts and Applied Sciences of Howard University. m H E? m 131 UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB • §§§5385 0 ' VJ,W'XV SS THE UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB The University Glee Club consists of a sjjeaticd group of qualified young men from the College of Liberal Arts and professional schools win arc carefully trained in tlu singing of popular musical selections all of the very Ii'ghcst types, and for the purj ose of furnishing music at all worthy functions which take place during the scholastic year. The club is an independent organization under tlu direction of a competent professor, usually from the department of music, and managed by a student of at least one year’s experience with the club. At some satisfactory date during the latter part of each scholastic year the club gives an annual concert in the University Chapel, to which an admission fee amply large to defray all accruing expenses is charged. During tlu- year the club gives concerts under the auspices nf churches and Y. M. C . Vs in and out « f the city. These concerts not only help the churches, but give publicity to the University and serve as a means of securing many new and promising students. The present club, which consists of the following members, is the largest and without doubt the best Howard lias ever produced. Prof. Roy W. Tibbs. Howard University Conservatory of Music, is director. Tenor I. William H. Ballard Paul W. Duval James M. Deas Janies M. Lee Einbro W. Morgan Robert R. Penn Prank L. Swan Samuel M. Blackburn Hass . Elbert Booker Orville Ballard ■Mien Jackson Maxie Jackson Percy R. Piper Prank Saunders Lawrence Taylor Pernandis Shirley Tenor II. John C. Carter Walter Louis Clark G. R. F. Keys I Andrew Singleton. Tenor Soloist Cleatus P. Dungeon 1 Mian 13. Yates Hass II David L. Best Harry V. Jacobs Burkie Jackson Marshall E. Ross Merton Sealv Merril E. Curtis. Interpretive Reader L. G. Roger, Interpretive Reader Samuel M. Blackburn, Manager Clarence F. Holmes. Ex-Manager Ci.pi) Motto: ••What’s worth doing at all is worth doing well. 133 GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION President Shelby J. Davidson, A. lb ’ice-Presidents Sylvester I.. McLaurin. LL. lb Win. H. Washington. M. D. Bactah Burke, A. lb Benj. S. Jackson, A. B. 0. Smith Womley. lb E. (b Evans. I). D. S. Rev. I), E. Wiseman, D. D. Secretary Treasurer Joseph lb Allen. A. lb Nellie M. Qualifier, A. B. Financial Secretary Robert A Pelham, LL. lb EXECUTIN E Chairman Slielbx J. Davidson. A. B. Emily C . Panion James C. Kurils, LL. lb C. W. Childs. M. D. W. W. Cohran. LL. lb Charles II Deans, Phar. I). M. J. Davis, LL. lb ndrew E llilver, LL. lb A. Mercer Daniel, LL. lb COMMITTEE Secretary Joseph lb Allen, A. B. I). (). W. Holmes. A. M. Annette Johnson Evelyn 0. Mitchell. M l . E. Morris Murray. LL. lb S. S. Simmons, M. I Mrs. A. J. Scott Charles E. Sprague. A. lb Rev. D. E. Wiseman. 1). D. ATHLETIC COMMITTEE Chairman Kolicrt A. Pelham, LL. lb Charles Hcmllev. V lb William H. Foster, A. lb Miss Minnie B. Smith, A. lb Edward L. Scott, LL. lb RULES COMMITTEE Chairman Ncval II. Thomas. A. B. Samuel M Dudley, LL. B. John D. Drake, LL. B. P 1 a vJI m gi| m 134 SmXuv Jkami Davidson, Oh.i.kc.i: InjkJ Attorney at Laic. Washington, IK (' .• President (lew id Ahuuni Association. The History of the Alumni ( Troiii tin 1!U«J Alumni Tumher, University Record i Several attempts have l ecn made t organize the graduates uf Howard University into an effective Alumni Association. While none ol these attempts have l een fully successful, yet the} have all contributed something towards strengthening the ties that lend in one family union the scattered sons and daughters of Howard. In addition t« the usual festive feat of an alumni reunion, several constructive endeavors have been undertaken. An alumni professorship was projected in ISHO, and Kelly Miller. u , was elected to the chair. Shortly afterwards the rcs|x nsibilitv of this chair was assumed by the University. In ISOfi an alumni catalogue was issued, containing the names. |M sitious and addresses of all -M 135 ilit graduates up to that time. This is the only record of the kind in the history of the institution. A few years ag« the alumni undcrhxjk to raise a fund of Sio.onu to supplement a sunt of $T .(MMi to he contributed by the trustee - for the purjtose of establishing an alutnni gymnasium. Our « f this amount has been raised and deposited with the Treasurer of the University. 'Phis sum, though seemingly insignificant in comparison with tin ability of the aliruni, yet represents the second largest con tribut'on that the institution has received in recent years, outside of its fixed channels of revenue. It is t be hoped that the alumni, as one man. will rally around the standard of their Alma Mater in celebration of her forthcoming Fiftieth Anniversary Past experience clearly shows that if the graduates of Howard University are to he efficiently organized into an effective co-ojierating agency, the University itself must assume the responsibility of the task. This work must he put in the hands of a highly qualified alumnus, on an adequate salary; and the task imposed must he not merely his duty, hut also his business. Kki.uy MiM.gR. 86 “HOWARD MUST HAVE A GYMNASIUM” THE CENTRAL GYMNASIUM COMMIT!'EE Chairman Prof. Kelly Miller Dr. C. V. Childs T. II. A. Clarke Mrs. I .a ura li. tilenn U. I.. Houston I). . YV. I lolmcs W illiam A. Joiner Dr. C. McNeill II. J. Pinkett Dr. James R. W ilder Mrs. Arabella V. Chase Shelby J. Davidson Secretary-T reasurer Robert A. Pelham Rev. S Geriah Lamkins W illis A. Madden Mrs. Alma J. Scott Rev. I). E. Wisentan James A. Col l George II. DcKecf A. E. Hilycr Miss Maria Jordan Jesse Lawson Rev. J. E. Moorland G. Smith Wormley X. E. W’eatherless Dr. Amanda Y. Gray Dr. J. H. Johnson Prestdcn t Shelby I. Davidson “HOWARD SHALL HAVE A GYMNASIUM” w. m 136 ROBERT PELHAM. LL. B. Bureau of the CensU6, Washington, H. C., Financial Secretary and Statistician General Alumni • ssociation. and Secretary-Treasurer Gymnasium Committee. JOSEPH B VI.LKN'. B Teacher Latin, M Street High School. Washington. D. C„ and Secretary General Muinni Association. MISS XF.IJJF. M QUAMDF.R Washington, I). C Special Agent I S. Department of Labor. Children's Bureau, and Treasurer General of Muinni Association. 137 DR S S. THOMPSON Physician. Washington. I) C.. President Washington, IX C.. Alumni O. IIEXJ. 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