(S a4 ■ f-. ^ : '^/ tk SMITH BEATS MOREHOUSE The University Student SMITH 20 MOREHOUSE 8 LUX ET verii:as Vol. 6. >*')• 2. JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY, CHARLOTTE, N. C., NOVEMBER—DECEMBER, 1929 Price Fifteen Cents ^hTTmCC* ITHE C.A. EN- HONORED Shakes Hands With Studenits and Faculty TERT, AINS Annual Recepti Students Hre on For New jat Success At Johnson C. Smith University the Wednesday chapel exercise, at ten o’clock, were an occasion for con gratulating and for proffering to kens of appreciations to the Presi dent of the t^niversity, Henry Law rence McCrorey. -.•oi^wed the announcement of a $5,- Faculty and Sti idents Attend In Great , Numbers The Annual Nev Student Recep tion, sponsored by the Young Men’s Christian Associati.^n was held in the University Refectory on the These expressions'.night of November'l, 1929. After ^ few remarks of greetings .from Mr. J. L. Powell, the Presi- 000 gift IV. C dent of the Y. M. C. A. the following the will of the lace Mrs. Johnson C. Smith. Arthur J. Clement, Tr., pr -1 Mater mier debater of Smith, followed Dean I 1- “ foremost 'Ne^ro Educators of this day. He stated that records shew no Negro, not excluding the Immortal Booker T. Washington, by himself alone from only two sources, ever raised as much money in endowment for Negro Education. They spoke of him as the greatest of the Biddle- Smith Alumni. Dr. L. H. McCrorey was deeply moved, It showed only in his quietness. Speaking slowly, clearing back from his throat rising emotions, he gave testimony to a simple Christian creed. In the midst of trial and trib ulation, God heard a voice lifted in the wilderness of poverty and an swered it. Ho told of his early letters to Mr. J. B. Duke, and of their lau er conference in the parlor of his Myers Park Mansion. He told of his speech in Pittsburgh and his later conference in the parlor of Mrs. Smith’s Pittsburg Mansion. Express ing warm appreciation of the assist ance and support from his colleagues, nevertheless he continued to assert that the Hand of God directed the entire affair. As the congregation filed from this Anti-Bellum Hall, each student and Faculty member shook Dr. McCro- rey’s hand in hearty congratulation. -O' 3. Vocal Solo: lifr, Maynard Wilson 4. Welcome Addiess: Mr. S. Travis 6. Response: Mr. Moses Belton 6. Instrumental Solo: Mr. R. N. Perry, Jr. 7. Talk, a welcoifie to the Homes of Charlotte: Mrs. H. L. Mc Crorey 8. Vocal Solo: Mbs Ross e. Plans of thfe Young Men’s Christian Association for the year: Mr. J. C. Griffin 10. Athletics at Smith: Mr. T. Jef fers 11. Vocal Solo: Vcnner D. Jordan 12. Closing Remarks: Dr. H. L. M'cCrorey, President of John son C. Smith University. The numbers on this program by the new students were all indicative of the talent of these meni Mr. May nard L. Wilson proved to Ite the pos sessor of an exceptional voice and in his rendition' of V “Pale Hands”, one detected an experienced voice. Mr. Moses Belton |poke not as a new student in the sf^rangeness of an ment but like appearances Of fiOODFELlOWS’ CLUB OfFADTrT^I^ ^“Viiessed Tticst Selection Given y had this to stand concem- Christian As- V.; The Sunday afternoon vesper ser- adces of November 4, 1929 were con ducted by the Goodfellows’ Club Quartett. The program began with “Night,” an organ prelude played very beauti fully by Eugene Craft, the accompa nist of the quartet and organist at the First Methodist Church of Char lotte. “Saviour, When Night Involves the Skies,” sung by the quartet, brought out the depth of feeling at tendant to the harmonization of the beautiful. The background offered sc effectively by the organ added materially to the perfection of the singers. Miss Gertrude Gower’s solo: “O Divine Redeemer” was rendered with the delicate interpretation of a great artist. Miss Gower shows un mistakable' traits of greatness and we believe within a few years the singer will have attained an unparal leled degree of perfection. The quartet in “Te Deum,” por. trayed again the rich b«auty of har monization. Like the notes of the great organ near which they stood, the beauty of harmony surged out ward from them. ^‘It is Enough”, as - sung by Ralph Urey, the baritone of the quartet, had the desired effect serving to introduce a^pther member as a soloist. ^ Mr. Craft’.s individual contribution ' to the program was the very beauti ful composition t*-'’ Wasore, Clois- | sfir: unexperienced envirorc: one used to making this kind. Dr. H. L. MeCrore ay: “You know my ing the Young Men’s sociation, and in estin sating the pos- tan, 1 feel safe l oosed a . .ninistrjM,iorj|rt®^ the fact that it woui^j^M.C.A. Di *’Y” room in it. Thl StadiutfuwlIU also come in the near|future accord ing to our Presidelst. While a delicious ripast of Fruit Salad on crisp lettuce feaves and hot cocoa was being serv d, Mr. Fred A. Fleming entertained the assem bly with several viom selections. Mr. William H Nichoh surprised his listeners with his abijity to imitate the call of birds. Mr.'^Nichols whis- i^led the popular jazz/song “Diana” Smith Defeats Lincoln in Debate DR. MCCROREY BE QUEATHED $5,000 IN Will OF BENE FACTRESS Announcement Is Pleasant Sur prise to Friends of the Insti tution 111 lienee that he the “Pagan and so pleased his au was asked to whistle Love Song.” I Mrs. McCrorey gavf the new stu dents a hearty welcome to the homes of Charlotte and also advised them along other lines. The fairer sex of Charlotte was represented by Misses Ross, Russell and Devane. a THE SCIENTinC CLUB Organizes to Promote ship Schol- ^ C-. / » - —^ JWr. r- quartet sang agai*.. ^ Blessed Day” and we believe in this with the artists singing as a hnit, their best selection on the program was rendered. 7 Members of the quartet are: Miss Gertrude Gower, Contralto; Mr. Earl Rachel Rozelle, Contralto; Mr. Earl Easor, Tenor; Mr. Ralph Urey, Bar- ilone; Mr. Eugene Craft, Organist. 0 NEW BLEACHERS FOR ATHLET IC FIELD Seating Space Now Available For 1,600 Persons The necessity of a new stadium has led the to appropriate a large Bxnrrior the erection of 1,000 permanent and 600 knock-down bleachers since The Student last went ■' the press. A gate - On the evening of November 10, 1929, there was organized a scien tific club in the Biology lecture room of our Science Hall. This club was organized by thirty selected students of science, under the leadership of Profesaor W. F. Williams, W. S. Peyto^, and D. T. Ray, heads of the departments of /-•' 1 «*•? - iIr»o*v •of this club is lo create a keen interest in rise study of science among the students of Johnson C. Smith, and to promote higher scholastic attainment among the students of this particular group. At this juncture the following of ficers were elected: President, W. M. Coleman. ’31; Vice P’resident, J. F. Towns, ’32; Secretary, O. L. Wil son, ’30; Assistant Secretary, H. B. Rutherford, ’32; ’Tre/isurer, M. F. Shute, ’30; Chaplain, |0. W. Flem ming, ’31; Reporter, ij M. Jefferson, ’31: Sargent-at-Arms, Prank Bogle, Dr. H. L. McCrorey, for twelve years teacher, and twenty-three years President of Johnson C. Smith Dnivers'ity, was bequeathed $$5,000 in the will of the late Mrs. Jane Ber ry Smith, of McKeesport, Pa., be loved benefactress, who, during the past eight years, has contributed nine buildings and a substantial en dowment to the institution. In re sponse to a eulogy by Mr. A. J. Cle ment, on behalf of the students, and laudations by Dr. Yorke Jones, Dr. M^cCrorey said the following: “I do not take this credit to my self, but in it I recognize the hand (if God. God's grace has upheld me. The praise is due to Him. In the sec ond place, I have been able to do what I have done by my associates, with whom I have lived during all these years. One can not carry on the work by himself. He must have the co-operation of his executive staff. This I have had in a large measure. I have also had the co-op eration of the students. I have been able to accomplish something because cf my God-given strength; and those who have labored with me have up held my arms. “This recognition from Mrs. Smith means something,—not only intrinsically, but it was recognition of my worth in the estimation of man, and my worth as a servant of God. Mrs. Smith was a Christian woman. Recognitioi^ from women like her stimulates charge. I J another phlse of it, I SMITH DEFE TS INCOLNj ATORNEY NEWEL IN LECTURE Schools Meet For First Time In History The Smith University . debating team made its first form'd, appear ance this term by presei’.ing those of its members in contort' with the famous Lincoln Univers’i, debaters Tuesday, 8 P. M., Dec. SJ The question was “Reined; That the American Governmc'ti is more Democratic than the Er • Gov ernment.” ■ , ,1--' The Lincoln debaters D;jtheir re- Spealcer Dwells at Length on Recent Visit To Holy Land On Sunday, November 24, Attor ney J. F. Newell of this city spoke to the student body. His interesting lecture was the result of the efforts of members of the Y. M. C. A. who sponsor such programs. Dr. McCrorey in introducing the speaker spoke of Mr. Newell as one of Charlotte’s outstanding citizens. The president stated that' it was a pleasure to realize that such.friendly relations existed between the Races which no painter can translate. The colors are vivid and interchange ceaselessly. Across the valley on the edge of the Red Sea, Mt. Pisgah. Looking up the great rift one gets a view of ihe Promise Land. Trav eling on into the country of the Phil istines and Sinai Desert. In Sinai one cannot tell one’s way, one cannot see one’s shadow due to denseness. In Egypt the attorney saw a carving of a long line of Jews on one side who had been made slaves, and on the other side a long line of Negroes who had also been made laves. The word justice came to his mind ■ht, and it is his firm be- OUR ANNUAL HOME COMING GAME SMITH WINS FROM MOREHOUSE Charlotte. N. C., November 23.— The Golden Bulls of Johnson C. Smith University exhibited a brand of foot ball against the Maroon Clad warriors of Morehouse College that rose to the heights of a Home-Com- Ig Day display as they trampled their opponents by a margin of 12 points. The final score was 20-8. Getting off to a slow start due to drenched field, both teams were imiy’^rming up. This disadvan- quest upheld the aifirraeti/’ - the question. They defend'' it very ! in Charlotte. That for 62 years there Traveling through the Old World er. after being overcome, efj^^ 'S^'’'”gtybody, white and black, jgave il fpetus to the fighting Bull ughrlx-A ®^dy the world. machinJ ‘No race can live without justice’. In tlje astutely; a keen penetrai^w mto and has been no_ record of a raffle be and J. T. was com- H. Boul- of about feel tH3T'yhatever praisij is given means somHhing to the Institution. I have put! this institution, ahead of all my personal interests. Others about me realize the same thing. I have dedicated my life to this insti tution. In 1921 I spoke at Pittsburgh in its interest, and as a result, more than $700,000 have come to the in stitution. Every time I approached Mrs. Smith I approached her in the interest of the institution. ‘The same thing is true of my dealings with. Mr. Duke. When our industrial building burned some years ago, I took it upon myself to write Mr. James B. Duke, telling him about it. And, strange to say, I never heard a word from it. I thought that he had ignored my letter, until, to my surprise one morning, I saw in the paper that he had given over a $1,000,000 to the institution. I could not believe it until his secretary called me stating that Mr. Duke waptfed to see me in his mansion. Then I knew it was true. “I want tc thank you heartily this morning I appreciate this expres sion from you students and members of the faculty. Let me emphasize the fact that while my eyes are not shut entirely to the money that was ■willed me, what I have in mind most of all is the recognition that will come to the school through it, and these analysis of the questiem^s in evi dence throughout their ^cessions; however, their case faih4 to with stand the sagacious anjartful at tack of the negation ariAhy decis- sion of the judges IJnjdn went down in defeat; the usi]|i way of Smith’s forensic opponen The debaters for Linciu ^ were C. E. Mitchell, F. A. Brown Sydnor. The Smith team rosed of S. H. Travis, W ware, and E. W. Jones. An enthusiastic audienc 550 attended. Debating is one phase V the work of the English Departni^nt, which is headed by Professor j ' 'ers, who, with one of his efficient ■ -assistants, Professor Bolden, serve" ' as part time coach. | This department has *-ic interest of and receives the usui. 1 support from our President, and U w progress it has made in recent ye, is very noticeable. Smith Unwersity is i the Pentagonal Debat: and has Knoxville Co” ladega College, mem ' is tween the citizens of Charlotte and the institution. Further, that he thought it a fine thing when the best of two races could get together. Em phasis was laid on the fact that the worst elements of both races were going to get together. The Holy Land In his introduction the speaker ex pressed the hope that all students will study the Holy Land. Especially the group in the theological field. That the country is in the fj^nt rank of interest because of its sftcredness. It is sacred to the Jews and the Arabs because they are descendants of the people of that country. To the Christian it is sacred because Jesus of Nazareth walked, talked, and toiled there. Beginning with Mount Carmen, 1700 feet above sea level, Mr. Newell gave an account of his landing. His description of a storm, which had as its beginning a very small cloud, that grew larger and gathered in momen- member of with all its fury League I interesting when compared to rnd Tal- storm Elijah spoke of in the one sees how injustice caused the races to degenerate.. NEGRO ACHIEVE MENT WEK Omega Psi Phi Fraternity In Joint Observance With Oth er Fraternities Renders In- terestin,g Program. The celebration consisted of the following: 1. Speeches each morning during the week at the University Chapel exercises on different phases of Ne gro Achievement. 2. Speeches at the City High School. 3. A mammouth mass-meeting held at the City High School. first quarter the Bulls scored when Robinson failed to get a high pass and was thrown for a less on his own 8 yard line. “Red” Williams, Smith’s “Red” Cagle, went over the line on the first play. The extra point was meted out to Smith when Morehouse was off side. Taking advantage of the breaks, the Bulls scored again when Wil liams shot a beautiful pass right in to Ellis’s arms. Fowlkes skirted the end to go over for the marker. An attempted kick for the extra point was blocked. In the second quarter More- hoose ran up, eight points. One was ii,_safety which was the result of an aggressive charge by W. A. Ellis, Morehouse end, who downed Wil liams behind the goal line. The Maroons scored again after blocking a punt. Gregg, right half back, ijashed over the line, after' a series of advances by the Maroon backs. An attempted kick for the extra 4. The mass-meeting was adver-j j point was blocked. It - ^as in the make,?!same quarter that the Golden Bulls Used by having each brother a short talk at different churches at j displayed their ability as great line- to the purpose and a™s o:^ celehr^ij'yag^„Wi^-ajj' -Avoaaouio'j tinjcoioii same League, on Every student .registK) University has paid"’rii; fee ;orm tlljan spoae or m t-iiv upjutioui same place. Going around the ^ not Nomadic, hut very much cm. the =d- -c.X'1 PJRAUOJ p95{00[ pUB ‘pBOj in the 'lized in ancient times. This was due in the office of thjnjvgi.sity great civilization^ -from and is entitled to a cop 'hold great stones which _'»^eigh^ ,5„Hnn’to the location which was between aj„iv.rX b” lleation of “The Univei,‘student T-"® ^ Students who fail to|y^g issues i«™red the strength of should call at the Ur^^j^y I “ ** - ' Office or seo the Mans.^ .j-j^ig fault the •^fie itiinunEl ATitht ternity was played and the rep.- sehtatives stood as each anthem was without delay and do personel of the admini^^^j^ I ftvfnQgp '■ «i€ ^institution -.vcitiy 5t>me to through the past years. Mrs. Smith’s and Mr, Duke’s gifts were great endorsements of the work that has been done here.” We live in deeds, not words. t— ru u« EGIS- TRATION FOi THE 1929-1911 There are 313 student|:,gg;gtered for the first semester an'|.j^ggg distributed as follows: School of Theology School of Liberal Ar This is an impossible feat as that amount of human beings can not get their hands on such object and overcome the resistance. Hence there was an ort of mechanics which has been lost ko 20th Century civilization. One of Ithe many points that the civiliza tion in that ancient period was great- er than it is today. Southward over the Coele country rich in fertility, crossing over into ithe City of Damascus. Only city not covered by its own ruins as it is on the banks of a river. This city was made famous by Paul. The peculiar bright sunshine refreshens the stu dent’s mind of Paul’s conversion. The played. Alpha Phi Alpha Kappa Alpha Psi Phi Beta’Sigma Omega Psi Phi 1. Negro National Anthem Invocation, Rev. E. U. D. Gor- Williams, of able to ing Morehouse, and “Red Smith. Neither team was advance the ball to any advantage, although Morehouse played deep m Smith’s territory. .. Late in the fourth quarter the Maroon Tigers advanced the hal 0 Smith’s two yard Ime. It w^ junction that the “Yellow Warriors istiffened their forward wall tor th 'third consecutive time and held a valiant, battered Maroon eleven for downs. The Bulls kicked out, and .cored after ^oeW fegUWreT after making a beautiful ^ . r> •w deceptive run through the Maroo The Negro in Business-—E. W. pec p Jones, Kappa Alpha Psi _ ^ g^g^t Violin SoK^R. P. Kirkpatrick The entir Science-D. C. game. “Red” Music—University Quintette Remarks -- Thebaud Jeffers, Omega Psi Phi Music—Saxophone Duet The Negro in Literature and Art—A. J. Clement, Alpha Phi 18'purest water in the world comes Duplications. 313 6 Net Total - The detailed distribution lows: School of Theology— Seniors . Middles __ , Juniors.. . 313 as fol- OMEGAS OPEN NEW HOME press. A gross increase in . '-'mts..produced by more ex tensive advertising, has necessitated the temporary additions. I„ the ders-McCrorey Stadium on the site »ow occupied by Biddle Athletic Field. Each member of thfe club will be required to major aid minor in sciences, and maintain an average of C’ and above. For thut reason the other twenty-three names -will not be rendered at this tii^ because an investigation may pro^ some dis- I qualified. i The club appointed 'Svery first and third Thursday evenings for its reg ular meetings, 7 It is every member’J, hope, sincere and fervent that the ^ganization of this club will be a grfat asset, not unly to the members fawt to the stu dent body at large o4 Johnson C. Smith. f Rho Chapter of the Omega Psi Fraternity opened its new Chapter house on Monday evening, November 18, 1929. Tlie house is located just off the southern end of the Campus at 204 Martin Street. The down stairs portion of the house consists cf a dining room, a living room, a kitchen and a reading room each of which is done in appropriate col ors. Included in the furnishino-s of the living room is a popular radio ■nd a specially designed set of draperies. The dining room is done m green with mahogany furniture and curtains to match. The up stairs portion of the house contains bed rooms. Total .. . .. School of Liberal'Arts- - Seniors ... Juniors ...... Sophomores Freshmen ._ Specials 18 35 74 78 107 7 Total . Duplications 301 6 295 A large number of friends and representatives of the other Net Total .... _. If we con/pare these numbers ’with the registration for the first semes ter of 1923-1929, we will find that there were 300 registered then, 14 in the School of Theology, 252 in the School of Liberal Arts, and 34 in the High School. There has been, there fore, a considerable increase in en- rollmen, in spite of the elimination of the High School Department. The religious distribution shows that there are 151 Presbyterians, 71 Baptists, 65 Methodists, 8 Episco palians, 3 Congregationalists, 4 Christian Disciples, 2 Lutherans, 2 Catholics, I Christian Science, and 7 who profess no denomination. The number of Fresmen entering the class for the first time is,J!.01. Of Fra- (Continued on page 4) ^ these 65 came from 19 s*i North Carolina, and 36 schools out of the State. ^.s in In 24 301 ,from the rivers which flow from the mountains, and are fed by the melt ing snows. From the mountains of Lebanon to the desert of Arabia the infornier held his audience spellbound as scribed the wilderness of rock. This was the road that Saul traveled to punish those that did not believe as he did. Mr. Newell gave -vivid descriptions of the Jordan, flowing from u,s sources into the Dead Sea. He stated that the Dead Sea is rich in mineral matter enough to enrich all nations. People go swimming in this water, thus clearing away falsehoods that everything dies which attempts to cross, etc. He spoke of the Sea of Galilee, one of the world’s strange places as it is 680 feet below sea level. On to Tiberius, the rains of Capernaum. The Mount of Beatti- tudes, and further southward, Cana of Galilee where the wedding feast took place. Two miles away, high up in the mountains, the village Nazareth. The chief occupation to day is as it was centuries ago, car pentry. Across the plains on a road ancient beyond description into Samaria, a true fulfillment of prophecy lost on account of the character of the peo ple who lived there. Traveling through the valley over to Mount Nebo. Plasters on walls 4000 years old, an art that cannot be under stood. Passing over these into Jeru salem, from there to Bethlehem 8 miles away, and to the Mt. of Olives where there are Olive trees a thous- nd years old. Westward from Mt. of Olives the Dead Sea comes into view again. Here is the most wonderful scene in all the world. A The Negro m Blue, Ph; Beta Sigma Solo—G. M. Williams Main Speech—Rev. Henry Ed- . wards , Music—^University Quintette Benediction—Rev. Edwards Achievement Week Committee: M. F Shute, Chairman H. M. Jefferson T. R Brown ran him in elusive thT best bets. In the hackfield. Williams booted, passed 'and superbly, and right beside sharing honors comes the “Dutnmy” Fowlkes. Elhs and Babe Ed.rionds for the Morehouse eleven played a great game. Smith made 7 first f Smith completed two four attempts, while dCLES house’s 9. passes out of Morehouse garnered 2 out of seven. Line-up Smith Mas4y L. E. R. G- Morehouse Robinson ■sjsnanq^ jivosier J9n9q| Bes4 . The Annual Kappa conclave will convene in Durham from the 26th to the 28th of December, inclusive. All f the members and delegates are expecting this occasion to be the greatest held in the South. Alpha Epsilon, the local chapter at the University, is planning for full rep resentation. Much interest centers about the houses of the fraternal organiza tions. With the acquisition of this new “rendezvous” the chapter be hoves it is in keeping with the mu tual interest of the institution and the fraternity. The Chapter gave its first get-to gether meeting, Nov. 26, following the Morehouse-Smith football game, which was apparently enjoyed by those present. A more brilliant affair is anticipated prior the Yuletide season. TTie following men have recently become members of the Chapter: J.^ F. Townes. Paris McCorkle, Grady Rice, Chas. Jones, III, Frank Alston, Chas. Anderson and Marcus Boul- ware. "^is farewell spirit of the old year, with greetings for a Merry Christ- setting|mas and a Happy New ‘Year. G. R Blue ... C House .. . R. G. L. .. Henry (C) R. T. L Davies - Webster . .-SmSith Ellis . Martin.... Williams Fowlkes . Gilliard.... -R. E. L. Cain—Brown Q A. Ellis L. H. R. Sheppard R. H. L. Edmonds (C) .... ....F C. Robinson Substitutions: Smith — Hamlin, Denny, Stanback, Bogle, Walker. For Morehouse—Frazier, Brown, “Babe” Edmonds, Green, Gregg. Officials: Referee — Clement, Northwestern; Umpire—Wiley, Mor ris Brown; Head linesman—Mitch ell. Shaw. SHRUBBERY AND EVER GREEN BEAUTIFY CAMPUS Three hundred dollars worth of shrubbery has been added to the campus to beautify the grounds around the newly erected University Church. Evergreens and hedges also have been planted by landscape gardners from the Mecklenburg Nurseries all along the . cement walks and the roads. These additions are 8 part of the year’s program of the Board of Missions of Pittsburgh, U.