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/ BEAT SOUTH CARO LINA STATE The University Student SMITH VS. S. C. STATE, NOV. 9. LUX ET VERITAS Vol. 6. No. 1. JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY, CHARLOTTE, N. C., OCTOBER, 1929. Price Ten Cents Mrs. Johnson C. Smith Dies in Pittsburgh COLLEGE ENROLL MENT Orientation Begun The beginning of the school year 1929-1930 has been marked by a record breaking College enrollment for Johnson C. Smith University. With the gradual elimination of the High School Department during the past three years the College of Lib eral Arts has experienced a steady increase in enrollment. Orientation of new students and ■preshmen, a new feature in the cur ricular activities of the University, has begun with a series of lectures and short talks on subjects intend ed to give the student a clear and concise knowledge of what the Col lege has to offer. A total of 311 students gives Johnson C. Smith the largest enroll ment of any Negro University in the State of North Carolina, and the largest enrollment of any Negro College exclusively for males in the South. Pre.sident McCrorey predicts an unusually successful year in spite of the strenuous economic conditions now existing throughout this sec tion of the country. Student self help is sanctioned and every available scholarship has been made ready in order that no student desiring to enter school might be debarred be cause of lack of funds. FIRST REGULAR SERVICES DEAN’S HONOR LIST At this early period in the new school year, old and new students are working hard to be among the select group whose names appear on the Dean’s honor list at the begin ning of each semester. For the semester ending June 5, 1929, the following men maintained an average grade of A in their scholastic work: Joseph Ancrum, E. R. Gibson, E. W. Jones, H. B. Ruth erford, and Geo. F. Newell (Cum liaude). With a student body of over 300 and a faculty and facilities excelled by none, why should we not have a greater number of honor students? We sometimes criticise our All- American athletes when they make low scholarship averages. They compete in athletic contests and pxcell. Wake up, side line players. Fhake off that morbid drowsiness and stack up a pile of A’s to your credit. NEW PAN-HELLEN IC COUNCIL The Pan-Hellenic Council of Johnson C. Smith University, com posed of representatives from Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha i Phi Alpha, Omega Psi Phi, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternities, leading Greek let ter organizations of the American Negro Brotherhoods, has been effect ively established and is functioning under the following corps of officers: M. J. Whitehead, President; A. J. Clement, Vice President; 0. L. Wil son, Secretary-Treasurer. This organization, during its short existence, has done much towards eliminating the old hazards of con flicting activities among the various fraternities on the campus. A sys tematized program of activities af fecting all the fraternities here has been perfected and evidences of its good have been seen already. wilsonIlected PRESIDENT OF SENIORS Mr. Osborne L. Wilson, of Bruns wick, Georgia, was elected President of the senior class on Monday even ing, October 3. Mr. Wilson is a very popular member of his class and is a parti cipant in a number of extra curricu la activities. He is well fitted to fill the executive position to which he was elected; besides serving as Secretary of the Scrollers club, Mr. Wilson has filled the position of Vice Polemarch of Alpha Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, and is at the present Polemarch of this Chapter. ; v has been a contributor to and special writer for The University Student for the past two years. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Hill were re cent visitors to our campus. The Hills are from the South’s Van Chetan- ville, Durham. Charlotte, N. C.—One of the most unique features of Johnson C. Smith University is the University Church which is the gift of the great ben efactress, Mrs. Johnson C. Smith. The Church is equipped with a large pipe organ which has cathedral chimes and is the last word in beauty. It is one of the most beautiful churches to be found anywhere in America, and is by far the- most beautiful to be found used exclusively for Ne groes anywhere in the world. This building w.as dedicated at the last Commencement held in June. The first regular services to be held in the University Church were held on Sunday, September 22, at which time Dr. H L. McCrorey, pas tor and president at the University, delivered a most forceful sermon. Dr. McCrorey took for his subject, “Divine Direction of Human Life.” His text was taken from Proverbs 3rd Chapter and 6th verse: “In all thy ways acknowledge him and he will direct thy path.” He empha sized the need for divine guidance. “There are two roads”, said he, “one of which we must choose as we go through life. One is the road to wis dom, the other is the fools’ road. In selecting one of the roads we are brought face to face with a great question. God has promised protec tion to all human lives on conditions that if ‘In all thy ways’ you will acknowledge Him.” He will reward those who acknowledge Him and diligently seek after Him.” Dr. McCrorey urged his hearers to surrender their lives, their hearts, their all to Him. RESOLUTIONS CHANGE IN CHAPEL PROGRAM New rules regarding the attend ance and order of Chapel and Re ligious exercises in the University have become effective since the op ening C)L the present school year. Although seats have been assigned, the honor system prevails i and Chapel attendance has been high above the average. The University holds its Chapel exercises each school day at 10:00 A. M., and on Saturdays at 8:45 A. M. Sunday .School also is scheduled for 8:45 A. M The University Church services, as announced by the pastor. Dr. HI L. McCrorey, D. D., LL. D., are as follows: Sunday 11 A. M.—Preaching 4:30 P. M.—Vespers Wednesday 7:00 P. M.—Prayer Meeting. This program is effective until the first of November when a change in the hour of the evening worship will be, made. ^—0 MRS. JOHNSON C. SPEAKS Louis Austin. Editor, traveling in the interest of the Carolina Times, eading Negro paper, of Durhom, N. C., in a lecture to Johnson C. Smith University, made plain the three essential points for the suc cessful advancement of any sane program. His message, one of the first to be received by the Univer sity this year was appropriately at tuned to the early school year needs. The three requirements to pro mote a successful program as fore seen by Editor L. A. Austin, are. Gumption, Grit, and Grace. Gump tion gives us the ability to reason, to think, to associate, to deduct, to exclude and eliminate. It is a col loquial expression for common sense. Grit in a man determines his firmness and unyielding courage. Without grit. Hannibal would have never uttered to his comrades these inspiring words, “There shall be no •Mps.” The third and greatest Re quirement is grace. When man be gins to realize that he is part of the Divine Energy that lives in all he sees and feels and hears, he will, indeed, be in a position to claim and receive his birthrights—success, health and happiness. Ellis, Coleman, Ed Jones, and Clement immediately after the Smith-N. C. State Game i motored over to Asheville to spend a most delightful iveek-end amid the—^well ; the Brevards, the Chambers, the Browns, and the Jones were very hospitable. Mrs. Jane Berry Smith, widow of the late Mr. Johnson C. Smith, and benefactress of Johnson C. Smith University, died last Friday, Octo ber 18, at her residence, 6405 Forbes Street, Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, Pa. Mrs. Smith’s health had been declining for the last two or three years. On the occasion of her last visit to Charlotte, at the time of the dedication of the new Johnson C. Smith University church last June, her condition was regrarded as se rious and she was attended by a physician and nurse. But the church was the highest visible expression of her love for her Lord, and her heart’s desire was to see it finished and dedicated to His service. She not only witnessed the dedication, but with tears gave evidence of the great joy which she felt at the con- ummation of a devout wish. She stood the ordeal of travel nicely, and returned to her home with the prayers and best wishes of those for whom she had done so much. The summer was spent at her home in Atlantic City, she returning to Pittsburgh only about ten days before her death. At hat time she .“eemed stronger than usual and there was no intimation that the end was so near. But, like the faithful watchers, her lamp was trimmed and burning. Mrs. Smith was born 72 years ago near McKeesport, Pa., a daughter of Mr James H. and Mrs. Jane Berry. She was taken to McKeesport when a child and resided there until 1910, when she moved to Pittsburgh. Mrs. Smith for many years was an active worker in the First Pres byterian church of McKeesport. On leaving McKeesport she became a member of the Third Presbyterian church, of Pittsburgh, and was ac tive in it. But her activities extend ed beyond her church. She was a member of the Board of Directors rf the Association for the Improve ment of the Poor of Pitshurgh, a Direcor of an Old Couples’ Home, a member of a committee having in charge a Children’s Fresh Air Home, and a member of the Board of Trustees of Johnson C. Smith Uni versity. Her counsel in all of these relations showed clear vision and fine business sense. Until it was taken away for bu rial the body of Mrs. Smith, dressed in a lovely white robe, lay on a bed in her home—beautiful in death as it was in life. The funeral service was held at the residence in Pittsburgh, Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Dr. W. L. McEwan, pastor of the Third church, was assisted in the service by Dr. John M. Gaston, Secretary of the Division of Missions for (Colored People in the Presbyterian Church, U. S. A., and by Dr. H. L McCrorey, President of Johnson C. Smith Uni versity. There was an audience that crowded the home. The service was most impressive. In his eulogy Dr. McEwan dwelt at length upon the splendid service Mrs. Smith had rendered the Ne gro race, the country and her blessed Lord through her benefactions to Johnson C. Smith University. He paid high tribute to Mrs.. Smith, not only as a philanthropist, but as a great-hearted, far-seeing, Christian woman. A profusion of beautiful flowers testified to the large circle of Mrs; Smith’s friendships. .imong these offerings were two dcsig';s from the Faculty and students ofi Johnson C. Smith T^oiversity, and fi-om .the Southeastern Construction Com pany, of Charlotte, that has erected all the buildings given by Mrs. Smith to the University. The University was represented at the funeral by President and Mrs. H. L. McCrorey, Capt. John E. Smith, of H/a^ington, Secretary of the Board of Trustees; Messrs. J. L. Powell and W. S. Baker,, of the student body. Rev. Dr. J. E. Jackson, Ceo. L. Winstead, M. D., and Rev. Dr. M. A. Talley, Alumni of the University, also were present. The Interment was made in Mc Keesport, the city of Mrs. Smith’s childhoo d ahtdne shrdlu shrdlush childhood and the home of her only sister, Mrs E. F. Woods, and a niece, Mrs. F. W. Walker. The benefactions of Mrs. Smith to the University which bears her hus band’s name comprise eight build ings for school purposes, a nicely appointed bungalow which she oc cupied on ‘-he occasions of her visits to the institution and a sum for en dowment. The University Suspends Activities Out of respect and appreciation for Mh-s. Johnson C; Smith classes and all activities were suspended at Johnson C. Smith University Monday, At two o’clock, the time when the funeral was held in Pitts burgh, Pa., the students, teachers and friends of the University as sembled in the University church. The church was filled to its capacity. A pall of gloom seemed to hang over the entire audience as the ser vice progressed. In the absence of Dr. McCrorey, President of the institution and pastor of the University church, the service was conducted by Dr. C. H. Shute, the University Chaplain, as sisted by Dean Yorke Jones, of the Theological Department. The service began with Men- dellssohn’s “Grave :'and Adagio” from the Second Organ Sonata. Dr. Thomas A. Long, the church organ ist, feeling the sadness of the oc casion, played with the interpreta tion of a master. “Nearer, My God, To Thee” was ung by the congregation. Then the Rev. F. C. Shirley read the 39th and 90th Psalms which were very fitting for the occasion. Another hymn was sung, after which Dr. Long played Chopin’s Funeral March. The service closed with the hymn, “Abide With Me.” Mrs. John son 'C. Smith’s favorite hymn. Lead, Kindly Light,” was played as the organ prelude. Mrs. Johnson C. Smith, our belov ed benefactress has gone from us forever. We, the President, members of the Faculty and student body of Johnson C. Smith University, Char lotte, N. C., received in the after noon of October 18th. the sad news of the death of Mrs. Johnson C. Smith. Mrs. Smith has been far more to us than a friend and philanthropist. Her relation to Johnson C. Smith tJniversity has been that of a dear Mother. Our sense of gratitude and spirit of love, therefore move us to adopt the following resolutions: Resolved 1st, that in the passing of Mrs. Johnson C. Smith, the Church, the Colored race in general and Johnson C. Smith in particular have lost one of the dearest of friends. Resolved 2nd. that we shall ever cherish the memory of her spirit of matchless kindness and wonderful love for God and humanity as shown by the exhibition of the spirit of Christ which beautified and adorned v/hatever she touched. Resolved 3rd, that in view of the fact that the “Judge of all the earth will do right, we bow in humble sub mission to the soverign will of Him who, mark.' the sparrows’ fall and whose right it is, in His o-wn good time to call His children home. “She is not dead, but sleepeth.” From: the President, Faculty and Student body of Johnson C. Smith University. — PERSONNE OF FAC- BULLS DESTROY ULTY CHANGED HOME COMING PLANS Prof. Geo. W. Brown has adopted a policy of advertizing the football games that is up with any mercan tile project. All home games have been sent out on the placard sys tem. Each placard carrying the sche dule for the rest of the season. er ads, and signs have been placed at the disposal of students and friends. For the Home-Coming Game ex tra large placards have been sent out informing the public of the Drum Corps which won national hon or in Louisville recently. After the first half the Charlotte public will be given a rare treat in the form of a parade by this famed drum corps of the American Legion. With the passing of a number of faculty members and the appointment of new men in their stead the per sonnel of the faculty has undergone a change consistent with the steady growth of Johnson C. Srnjth Univer sity. ■ Dean T. E. McKinney, M. A. comes to us with several years’ of exper ience as Dean of Men at North Car olina Agricultural and Technical College, Greensboro. Prof. W. C. Donnell, B. A., John son C. Smith, and M. A. Columbia, is now head of the Department of Ed ucation. He has had five years ex perience as teacher of Science, and two years experience as principal in secondary schools in the State. Prof. W. C. Crosby, B. A. Howard, ^rofessor of French, is doing grad uate work at the University of Michigan. Prof. John Frederick Thomas, B. A. , M. A., University of Minnesota, did his major and minor work in History and Political Science. He is an experienced coach of athletics, having directed professional teams throughout Minnesota and Michigan. Professor Thomas, at present, is Head of the Department of Physical Education and Head Coach of ath letics at Johnson C. Smith. Professo} Winson R. Coleman, A. B. , Penn College, Oskaloosa, Iowa, M, A., Haverford College, Haver- ford, Pa., is Head of the Department of Greek and Latin. Prof. David T. Ray, A. B., M. A., Head of Department of Physics, As sistant Professor of Chemistry and Assistant Coach of foot ball, is a graduate of Bates' College, Bates, Maine. SOPHOMORE CLASS ELECTION FOOTBALL SCHEDULE SEASON 1929—RE SULTS TO DATE With the days of “dog-dome” left safely behind and a late acquisi tion of sophistocation, the class of for their second year in college. Mr. E. C. Grigg was chosen to lead the class this year and as his assistant the class elected Mr. J. F. Townes; Mr. Charles Jones III, Secretary, assisted by Mr. W. D. Delarge; Mr. Frank “Jonnie” 'Bogle, the hefty guard of gridiron fame, sergeant-at- arms.j The menibers of the Sophomore class who will succeed to the posi tions of Editor and Business Mana ger of the 1931 Bull are Mr. H. B. Rutherford as the former and Mr. J. C. Griffin the latter. Both of these men are well known and liked on the campus. J.C.S.i October 5 jOpp’n’ts 13 f NO. CAR. COL. I Charlotte, N. C. 19 October 12 HOWARD Washington, D. I October 19 44 I L’NBURG I Charlotte, N. C. 13 October 26 BENEDICT I Charlotte, N. C. I November 1 I SHAW I j Raleigh, N. C. November 9 S. C. STATE Charlotte, N. C. I November 16 I CLARK I Atlanta, Ga. November 23 MOREHOUSE Charlotte, N. C. I November 28 I LIVINGSTONE I Salisbury, N. C. JUNIOR ELECTION At the first regular meeting of the Junior Class, held in Biddle Memorial Hall, Monday, September 311 1929, officers for the school year, 1929-1930, were elected. After a brief summary of the work done under his administration, Mr. Edward W. Jones the retiring President, opened the house for the business of the occasion. After the taking of one ballot Hr. Thebaud Jeffers was named President, &nd Mr. Samuel H. Travis, Vice-Presi dent. The other officers are as fol lows: Mr. Paul B. Adams, Secreta ry; Mr. Robert E. Thompkins, Treasurer, and Mr. John S. Person, Sergeant-at-Arms. With this elec- FIRST YEAR MEN SELECT LEADERS With prep days but a few steps behind them and college—^that fas cinatingly mysterious goal—just be fore them the first year men elected as their leader Mr. J. Leslie Hollo- well, Jr., a member of last year’s graduating class of the Smith High School. Mr. Hollowell is reputed to have been an active member of his class and the future here seems, to indicate a college career full of earnest and contributive work. The staff .of officers that will aid Mr. Hollowell in shaping the future of the class of ’33 are: Mr. R. S. Turner, V. Pres., former football captain and debater of the Colum bian Heights high school; Mr. J. A. Ellis, from Selden Institute, who was winner of several oratorical contests while, in prep school. Mr. Ellis was valedictorian of his class; Mr. W. R. Howze, Asst. Secretary, former president of the journalistic club of Columbian Heights high chool. STAFF OF 1930 BULL MEETS Interest and enthusiasm marked the first meeting of the 1930 Annu al Staff. Before taking the. responsi bilities that must necessarily follow such a project, Mr. James O. Ellis, the Editor and Mr Caesar A. Walk er, the Business Manager, met with their class and secured again Its' pledge to support the Annual. The Junior class was unanimous in its vote to support - the 1930 Bull and with the staff that has 'been chosen by Mr. Ellis and Mr. Walker the' best Annual should be produced. The Associate Editor, who comes from the Sophomore,jclass, is Mr. Harry B. Rutherford, and the As sistant Business Manager, also of that class, is Mr. James C. Griffin. Smith Massey Coleman .... Peyton Williams .... Stokes Jones C Hogan House R.G Whiting Henry (C) . . . R.T. Harris Ellis R. E Gordon Martin Q.B . Dixon Williams ..... L.H Mack Foulkes R.H. ....... Marshall Walker .F.B Boswell SMITH 6 0 6 7 19 HOWARD ... 0 0 0 0 0 Substitutions: Gordon for Peyton, Washington for Williams, Hawkins for Stokes, Ellis for Whiting, Green lee for Harris, Nuttall, for Dixon, Adams for Boswell, Ukkard for Mar shall, Hamlin for Massey, Bess for Coleman, Blue for Jones, Stanback for House, LigKner for Ellis, Moseley for Williams, Gilliard for Foulkes. Touch downs:—Martin, Williams, Gilliard. Point after touchdown—Williams to W’alker. SMITH LICKS BENE DICT Before the largest crowd of fans ever to assemble in Smith Memorial Field, the Golden Bulls, of Smith University, horned and trampled the Tigers, of Benedict College, to the tune of 13-0. The first touchdown came as a re sult of a blocked punt by House, stel lar right guard, who covered the ball eu Benedict’s 35 yard line. Martin and Foulkes, brilliant back field aces, placed the pigskin in scoring territory by reeling off nice gains +htough the line. Walker, the fleet full back, dashed around the end to register the first tally. During the second and third quar ters each team tried desperately to pierce the other’s forward wall, but to no avail. Both teams threatened to score but each time the forward 'Walls were tightened. It was not un til the 4th quarter that the Bulb inachine made concerted gains through the Tigers’ line. With eight yards to go “Beef” Martin plunged the line for the remaining distance. An attempted, forward pass for the extra point was blocked. Martin displayed the same prow ess that spelled defeat for the Bi- sons. He played a sensational game and was the outstanding star of the evening. W’alker and Foulkes also (Continued on page 4) The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. .Smith University defeated the Ei- sons of Howard University 19-0. The Golden Bulls showed superiorty ov er the Bisons in every stage of the game, while Howard seemed to h. affected with over confidence du perhaps, to the idea that the! Elevens ar" always superior to an thing the south puts out. While some of the Howard r ccncentrated on an effort to stop gle the rest of Smih’s forward ' was smearing everything thi: the line. Inspite of a total o' yards in penalties Walker, F.” Williams and Martin were a'^" plete menace to the Howan'^®’ crushing by repeatedly for ten yards gains. The first touchdown waiP’’®*^ in the first quarter with five yard pass from Wili® Martin, who ran 15 yarl^^'*'^®’’ for the goal. An attempt'^^*^^ the extra point was bloc’ The second touchdown?® tered after both team.'/*^ played on fairly even terms ^ Howard failing to take advar^ breaks. The Bulls sco| ond touchdown in the quaitei after Foulks had pla^ the ball on Howard’s 17 yard li, ‘R®^’ tVil- h'ams scored on an tempted pass for tf ®xtra point was grounded. Smith scored ^ain in the last quarter on a 2oA*’d ^tom Wil liams to Wali/ who stepped out side on Hovifd’s two yard line. Gilliard plun^d through the line for Smith’s las^'score. A forward pass from Willii^s to Walker was good -01- the ex]fa point. Smith o^ipUted six out of ten attempted |>asses, while Howard es sayed thiifeen but completed only three. Howard gained first downs hut three times to nine for Smith. Smith was penalyzed 105 yards to fif*;; ''Uj . Tfi^Xine Up Position Howard
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