1929-04-24, The Howard Crimson

-Ш. won \n W” п#лл чО vm гййа ■&>•: . IT ЯШ / '-Л^/ Лл ТО FOSTER ТНК HOWARD SP\RYT Fourteenth Year BIRMINGHAM, ALA., WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1929 NUMBER 28 Glee Club And “Boilermakers” To Appear At Phillips Tonight OEDITEHS REPORT SUCCESSFUL TRIP TO IIRGIIIII HID CAROLINA LIST WEEK Win. Over Wofford, Loses To Wake Forrest, And Debate. And Mary On No DecUion Encounter The Howard Collebe debating team composed of W. L. Crumpler and Vic¬ tor Jones, finished their tour In Wake Forrest, N. C., last Friday night, when the Wake Forrest College team de¬ feated them on the Jury system ques¬ tion. Mr. Crumpler returned to Howard Sunday, reporting that the whole trip was thoroughly enjoyed and that al¬ though they won only one decision It Is certain they would have won of Williams and Mary team but the de¬ bate was on the forum style with no decision to be made. According to Mr, Crumpler, Mr. Jones went from North Carolina to Washington. D. C., where he will visit Congress, which la In special session, and also the many interesting points of the Capitol City. The team of Wake Forrest were champions of the PI. Kappa Delta Nal tlonal debating schedule last year, and the winuera assured the Howard team that they exhibited the best argument on the affirmative side of the Jury system question of any team they had 3net this season. The Wofford College team of Spar- ZPJSJbS -April 15, Is also a member of the Na¬ tional debating fraternity, Pi Kappa -Delta. • The Forensic Council here expects to go into the PI Kappa Delta Frater¬ nity next year, да the schedule this year is one that is accepted by the national fraternity, and the subject of the majority of debates was the na¬ tional fraternity question. At Wake Forrest one of the national officers of the organization heard the debate and -assured the Howard representatives that the petition would be favorably -considered. Mr. Crumpler stated that although William and Mary was next to the oldest university In the United States, it was by no means the best. He stated that of the thousand five hun¬ dred studeuta there only twenty-two came to hear the debate. Williams¬ burg proved to be an Interesting place with its many historic places and buildings. The hoys were not permit¬ ted while there to visit the historic Jamestown, which was only three miles away. WEEK OF SERVICES DECLARED SUCCESS Dr. J. O. Williams Closed Meeting Last Friday Ole Miss” Editors Dismissed Last Week ••Scurrilous and libelous" matter ap- yeared in the year book at the Uni¬ versity of Mississippi, was the facul¬ ty's charge causing the editor and feature director to be indefinitely dis¬ missed. The dismissal caused quite a hit of disturbance on “Ole Miss's” cam¬ pus last week. Fergus L. Lloyd, editor of the an¬ nual, and Howard Thames, the feature director for tho publication, were dis¬ missed from school after a hearing. They had made a public apology for the appearance of the matter but the dismissal followed. About two weeks ago a 500-word re¬ buke, signed by Chancellor Alfred Hume, was posted on the university bulletin boards by the discipline com¬ mittee of the university. The matter «as apparently dropped by the com¬ mittee at that move, bnt the contro¬ versy drew state wide attention which followed with the dismissal of the editor and feature director. Chancellor Hume issued a statement deploring the year book as coq^alntng •scurrilous and llbelpus statements that would bring a blaah of ahame to every right-minded person," soon after the dismissal of the students. Mr. Home further explained that he thought the students would “rise up and repudiate such slanderous state¬ ments on their Institution," therefore he waited many daya before making the statement. The of stn - - — — г- - , — - — ■attention to The annual week of evangelical services which continued throughout last week Is reported to have been very successful in every way. Dr. Jerome O. Williams, a graduate of Howard College, was here for the five days, preaching to the students twice daily. The revival was sponsored by the Baptist Student- Union, of which Davie C. Woolley is president, and according to Mr. Woolley Dr. Williams conduct¬ ed the meetings to the entire satisfac¬ tion of the B. S. U. Miss Angellne McCrocklln of the First Baptist Church, of this city, was in charge of the singing for the first three morajng services of the series, and in her winsome manner carried out her part successfully. The sing¬ ing during the remainder of the week was in Mr. Woolley’s charge. ‘‘The apparent success of the meet¬ ing," said Mr. Woolley, "was not shown In the number of students to make a professlpn of faith, but In the spiritual Interest that was created among the students. We were. In¬ deed, glad that one stndent did make a profession, and Dr. Williams ex¬ pressed my feeling when he said 'We hope far more good was done than that which was visible, although one soul Is of more value than all the world of material things,' " continued Mr. Woolley. The annual evangelistic week will be conducted earlier in the year of the 1929-30 session, it has been announced by the B. S. U.. thereby avoiding many conflicts anu being able to reacli more students. Definite announcements in regard to this matter will be made at a later date. “Those who played the piano during the meetings should be mentioned in the wrlte-np,” said Mr. Woolley, "they were Misses Myra Viuson, Evelyn James, Maurine Gipson and Irene Hacker, and Mr. Albert Dtx." Mr. Woolley also expressed his apprecia¬ tion to every other person who helped to make the meeting a success, espe¬ cially mentioning Dr. John C. Dawson, who aided greatly in the plana. Rain Halts Frosh-’Bama Tennis Match Ra'n halted, the freshman tennis match with the University of Alabama Saturday, with the "Ваша yearlings holding a 3-0 lead over the Howard players. Plans are being made to play the meet over early In May. ac¬ cording to Grover Williams, ranking player number one. In the tournament finished up last week to determine the ranking of players, Williams defeated Bill War¬ rick In the finals to determine play¬ ers number one and two. Charles К roe linger, who was defeated by Wil¬ liams in the semi-finals, defeated John Williams, who likewise lost In the semi-finals to Warrick, for third Williams ranking as the " well-night at glrl- , Claud!* Adams: pronounce rollxT" Ruth Bush: "Volume nine “How would you Y . W. C. A. To Elect Election Managers Officers Thursday Chosen Last Monday Everybody le more or less Interested In our Y. W. C. A. as It runs along through the year, but when it comes time for elections — everybody is inter¬ ested! And we expect them to be. Thursday Is our "big day." The cabi¬ net has spent a great deal of time and thought on the people that they have to present ns the report of the Nom¬ inating Committee. We hope that you will be thinking about the girls you think would be the girls to carry on this work for the next year, because, of course, there will be a chance for nominations from the floor. I'm sure that we are a\l proud of the work that Margaret Haesler has done during the past year. I'm sure that she has been an Inspiration to many of us. Her able helpers. I'm sure, are due a great deal of credit, too. • Lib Lawson has been ever faithful. She has worked hard and we are proud of her. It takes somebody to keep things straight from one week to the next— At the regular Student Body meeting meeting Monday morning, the follow¬ ing were elected as managers for the spring election to be held April 30. Haywood Hargrove, manager. John Will Gay, Tip Colley. Fred Tente, Jr., and Mildred Golson. The above managers will be In charge of the polls, which will open at 9:3 to 1:30 (College time), and in charge of the counting of the votes. The constitution requires that tiie re¬ sults of the election shall be posted on the bulletin board Immediately follow¬ ing the final count of the ballots. In the form of minutes— for this we are grateful to Othella Nichols, our secretary. Somebody said Sara Cunningham could stretch a dollar farther than anybody they'd ever seen. Nobody bnt Sara knows how hard she has worked as our treasurer— but here’s to you, Sara — we thank you! Don’t forget Thursday, girls— let's be on time, 'cause we want to get started early— there Is lots to be done! Rev. J. J. Milford Of Huntsville Began Spring Revival At College Church Last Sunday Pastor-Evangelist Invites College Students To Special College Nigbt Service Tbwsday Night The spring revival at the College Church, Rutuuna, began last Sunday April 21. the Rev. J. J.-Mllford, of the FI rat Baptist Church, Hunts¬ ville, Ala., preaching. According to announcement made Monday the special College Night serv¬ ice will be held tomorrow night, Thurs¬ day. Dr. Muford is very anxious that a large group of students attend this service. At the Sunday night service, the first service of Mr. Milford, he boldly and forcibly announced his Intention to preach the gospel of his Christ, of whom he was not ashamed. He preached from the scripture found In the flvet chapter of the book of Ro¬ mans. "The trouble with the churches to¬ day, ""9aid Rev. Milford, "there are too many preachers who are ashamed of the Saviour, and they preach about science, world topics, and everything except the gospel. . Mr. Milford did not hesitate for a half minute after his beginning, which followed a brief introduction by Dr. Stlvender, pastor of the church. In every statement he made he was posi¬ tive and In every minute of his time lie had something to say, he did not refer to notes, aud after he had begun he found his Bible to be in the way. He urged that everybody attend the services every time It was possible, but he also urged them not to do so unless they really felt that they should, и t to be hypocritical In at¬ tending the services. The students of Howard were given a cordial invitation, and those who at¬ tended Sunday night expressed their Intention to return at every possible occasion. hood and womanhood." He said It was like “laying a wreath of Gowers on your mother's grave and tying a pole¬ cat to a nearby tombstone." It la thought that the objectionable portion of the book, while never epeeb fletNiy the committee nor Chancellor Home, jvaa the write-up of sororities where tetoTtnl Indirect references are made to “laxity of conduct.” PROPOSED CONSTITUTION OF THE STUDENT BODY OF HOWARD COLLEGE The Student Council presents the Revised Constitution printed here for the ratification of the Student Body on April 30, 1929, at the regular spring election. BASCOM WOODWARD. President. Preamble The student who Is punctual and regular In class attendance, who is enthusiastic and active In his support of all college activities, who keeps himself cleau morally, who is cooper¬ ative ut all times with the faculty and student government, lncuding the honor system, and who is not a wan¬ ton idler, shall hereinafter be consid¬ ered a normal student. This constitu¬ tion has for its purpose the bringing of each student Into conformity with this standard. Any discipline neces¬ sary will be for failure to become and remain a normal student. Whereas the faculty of Howard Colleges gives us permission and support, we, the stu¬ dents of Howard College, do hereby form an organization. Article One Name of Organization The name of this organisation -shall be “The Student Body of Howard Col¬ lege." Article Two Purpose of Organization It shall be the purpose of this or¬ ganization to fnnetion in ail matters pertaining to: L Scholarship. 2. Student interests. 3. All other student movements which in any way affect Howard College or the students of Howard College. Article Three All students of Howard College who hare made satisfactory arrangements for the treasurer of the college in re¬ gards to tlieir student activity fee (Article Nine) shall be members of the Student Body of Howard College. E CONCERT OP SONGSTERS BEGINS AT 8:15 P. M. Glee Club And ‘Boilermakers” To Leave On Second Spring Tour At An Early Date SPRING ELECTION NEXT TUESDAY Quiet Election Is Predicted As Only Two Out Of Seven Of¬ fices Are Contested What promises to be one of the quietest elections ever held at Howard College will be held next Tuesday. April 30. At that time seven major officers of the Howard College Stu¬ dent Body Trill be filled. Out of that number there are only two offices which are contested, as the remaining five candidates have no opposition. It is believed that this Is the first time in the hlBtory of Howard College that so little Interest has been shown In an election. BALLOT The ballot which students will mark next Monday should looks about ae follows Vice President . __ - John Frye Secretary...., _ _ _ —Florence Bass Sara Hoover Treasurer . . Robert Padgett Clarence B. F. Young Editor-In-Chief Crimson . . . . _Davis C. Woolley Editor-In-Chief, Entre Nous - . . —Ann Moore Business Manager, Crimson - _ : _ Truman McGonigal Business Manager, Entre Nous - _ Thomas H. Peacock Americafs First Rail¬ road Was In South Article Four Officers Section 1. The officers of the Stn¬ dent Body shall be: A president, a vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, an editor-in-chief of the Howard Crim¬ son and the Entre Nous and a busi¬ ness manager of the Howard Crimson and of the Entre Nous. Sec. 2. Their qualification: (1) The president shall be a mem¬ ber of the Junior Class at the time of his election and shall reside on the cumpus during his term of office. (2) The vice president shall be a member of the Junior Class at the time of his election and shall reside on the campns during bis term of of¬ fice. (3) The secretary shall be a mem¬ ber of either the Junior or Senior Class during her term of office. (4) The treasurer shall be a mem¬ ber of either the Junior or Senior Class daring bis term of office. He shall be a responsible student and shall reside on the campus while hold¬ ing office. (6) The editor-ln-chlef of the How¬ ard Crimson may be u member of any class. (6) The editor-in-chief of the Entre Nous shall be a member of the Senior Class. (7) The business manager of the Howard Crimson eliall be a responsi¬ ble student and may be a member of any class. He shall have power to appoint his assistants and shall be re¬ sponsible for their actions. (g) The business manager of the Entre Nous shall have the name quali¬ fications as those of the business ma (Continued on Page 2) In hie search for facte relating to the industrial development of the southern states, Arthur Coleman, as¬ sociate editor оГ Holland's, the Maga¬ zine of the South, learned that the first railroad in the United States chartered for general use was in the South. Beginning with a brief men¬ tion of the historic "Tom Thumb" lo¬ comotive, followed by the "Beet Friend." which exploded after six months of 8iicce8eful operation on the South Carolina Railroad. Mr. Coleman brings hie readers down to modern southern good roads and airways and shows what the South's transporta¬ tion system means toward developing southern business. In the current Issue of Holland's, the Magazine of the South, he states that over 34 per cent of the total rail¬ road mileage In the country is in the southern states and that since 1860 the South has shown an increase In railroad mileage of 845 per cent, as against 465 per cent for all remaining states. The first steamship to cross the Atlantic, according to Mr. Cole¬ man, was owned by Savannah capital and sailed from Savannah, Ga. He says that last year southern export values more than doubled those of the Pacific coast, while import values through southern ports, in the past quarter century, Increased more than 840 per cent as against approximately 350 per cent for all remaining ports in the nation. Southern ports handle 42 per cent of the country's total wa¬ ter-borne tonnage. Export values from Galveston and Houston alone ex¬ ceed the combined ports of the Pacific coast Navigable rivers of the South handle over 17,250,000 tons of com¬ merce annually. Texas bus lines car- (Contlnued on Page 4) The big home concert of Howard's own Glee Club will be presented Wednesday evening, 8:15 o’clock, April 24th, at Phillips High School au¬ ditorium. Tickets to this performance may be easily obtained from any members of the glee club and it Is expected that the bulk of the crowd to attend will be from Howard. No seats will be reserved for this occasion. This will be the first appearance of the Howard Glee Club at this audito¬ rium In several years and the program by the songsters Is expected to at¬ tract one of the largest audiences to hear any glee club performance In Birmingham. Sale of tickets has al¬ ready shown a keen interest In the coming conceri. according to reports. Beautiful lighting effects, brilliant costuming and melody galore will be effective In putting over one of the best glee club performances ever given before In Birmingham. Osce Bentley, the student director, Is mak¬ ing special effort to present some¬ thing entirely new, with a little bit of the old, In glee club harmony, and In¬ dications are that this program will eclipse any given before by Howard's melody boys. Features on the program will be tenor, baritone and bass solos, quar¬ tet songs, beautiful chorus numbers, ensemble numbers, tap dancing, comic skits, costume numbers. “Boiler¬ makers," and the club mascot, Ellard Nunnally, child wonder. A few of the numbers on the pro¬ gram are listed below: (a) The Stein Song, (b) Bells of St. Mary— Entire Club. (a) Neopolitan Nights, (b) Drinking Song (from "Student Prince) — Entire Club. (a) Song of the Vagabond (from "Vagabond King"), (b) Song of the Volba Boatmen— Entire Club. “The Funny Melody," Alma Mater, Howard Pep Song and others. Graham-Paige Drama '• Contest Prize Awarded B. S. U. COUNCIL MEETS 6:45 TONIGHT The B. S. U. Connell will meet to¬ night, Wednesday. April 24. a* 6:45 at the Rnhama Baptist Chuxch. Every member is urged to a this meeting of the Connell. Impor¬ tant business matters In regard to the election of new council members will be Detroit, April 22. — Leo Bryan Pride, Yale Unlvj'slty, has been adjudged the winner of the 31,000 prize in the college drama contest sponsored by the Grahnm-Palge Legion, art honorary organization of employees of the mo¬ tor car company. Pride, who resides at 195 East 36th Street. Los Angeles, completed his course at Yale last June. Grover A. Whalen, police commis¬ sioner of New York City; Zoe Akins, one of America's best known dramatic writers, and Norman-Bel Geddes, the noted artist and designer, were the judges of 'he contest, which sought to obtain the best dramatization of the spirit of the Legion, and its ideals of honor, integrity and unity of pur¬ pose. There were 67 entrauta from colleges in America and Europe, and the manuscripts submitted included plays, sketches, pageants, and nearly all other forme of dramatic expres¬ sion. The ten additional awards of 3100 each were allotted by the judges to the following students: Baylor University, Waco, Texas — Mrs. Felicia Applewhite, a resident of Canyon, Texas. University of Pittsburgh — Miss Mar¬ tha Alice Brown, 5373 Beeler Street, Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh. Pa. Southwestern College, Winfield, Kan. — Clande Keltner, 1507 East Second Avenue, Wlrfield. Oregon Agrtcnltural College. Corval¬ lis— William King, CorvalHs. Marietta College. Marietta. Ohio— Paul E. Sheldon, Marietta. Mount SL Joseph College. Chestnut Hlllt, Philadelphia— Miss Miriam Spl- wack. • Northwestern University, Evanston, Ill.— Darrell Ware, 2127 Ridge Avenue, Evanston. Harvard University. ц'Р tlon of new council members Mass.— Robert H. Weatberhead, 13 samium- иггша^Шагу