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MARCH, 1945 THE PANTHER PAGE 3 Alpha Kappa Alpha Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has held three social meetings since the last publication of the Panther. The first meeting was held at the home of Soror June Daniel with Sorors Dorothye Elliott and Evelyn Edwards as co-host esses. The second meeting was held at the home of Soror Elea nor Greenwood with Sorors Ber nice Hankerson and Marcella James as co-hostesses. The third meeting was held at the home of Soror Inell Lowery. Sorors Jessye Luke and Lavonia John son were co-hostesses. This meeting was in the form of a miscellaneous baby shower for Soror Katherine Frye. Her daughter, Andrea Wynelle, a fu ture Soror, displayed graciously the part of the honoree and many compliments were be stowed upon her. Every Soror of Alpha Pi gave beautiful and useful gifts to the baby. At the three meetings delicious menus were served and enjoyed by all. The chapter is writing the finis to its plans for the South eastern Regional meeting which is to be held in the historic city of New Orleans, March 80-31 and April 1. The elected dele gates are Sorors Dorothye El liott and Inelle Lowery. Future plans are under way that will make this year the greatest year in the history of Alpha Pi Chapter of Alpha Kap pa Alpha Sororit.y Inelle Lowery. Delta Sigma Theta Sigma Chapter of Delta Sig ma Theta Sorority spent an eve ning of fun on Saturday, Feb ruary 10, 1945, by entertaining the Pyramids, T. I. D.’s and their guests at a pre-Valentine party in the recreation room of Clark College. The highlights of the evening were dancing, po- kena, whist and bridge, in which prizes were won and awarded to many of the couples. A delicious serving of frappee kept every one’s thirst down. Everyone en joyed themselves immensely and left singing and smiling. On February 24, the Chapter had its regular social meeting at the home of little sister Helen Hill with Sorors Rhoda Dean, Annie Davis, Louise Brown, Ogust Delaney, Naomi Camp bell and Harriet Bailey as host esses. After a brief business meeting a delightful social hour was enjoyed by everyone. A de licious food value menu was served in the Sorority colors. The Chapter is very happy to welcome one of our little sisters back with the Pyramid Club this semester in person of little sis ter Irene Whitfield. Soror Eppie Johnson, Reporter. Ivy Leaf The members of Ivy Leaf Club of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority were entertained February 17, at the home of Ivy Irene Adams. The hostesses for the occasion were Ivys Alethia Alford, Willie Farmer, Ethel Jarrel, Marjorie Butler, and Gloria Current. A wonderful repast was served and lal the Ivy Leaves enjoyed themselves immensely. The club members are now busy making plans for the af fairs of the future. Iv’et Club The Iv’ets profoundly regret that the annual “Trade-Wind Ball” cannot be staged this year. Plans for the “Ball” have been made but because of the observ ance of Lent, the members felt that it was fitting and proper to terminate these plans. At any rate the Iv’ets are pro gressing under the efficient lead ership of their dean, Miss Anna Rice. Sphinx Club The Sphinx Club of Alpha Phi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha was reorganized in February by big brothers Benjamin Bradford and Curtis Holland. The Sphinx Club is the test tube for men aspiring to become members of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. They shall be judged by their big brothers, by the programs they give and the cultural growth and character improve ment they receive from it. The members and officers of the Sphinx Club are: Mason Wilkes II of Illinois, president; Joe Brown of Indiana, vice-presi dent; Clarence Lovick, secre tary, of N. C.; Eugene Prater of Alabama, assistant secretary; Ernest J. Sullivan of Georgia, treasurer, and George Allen of Georgia, chairman of program committee. The T. I. D. Club The T. I. D. Club has as its officers this year: Clara Lewis, president; Juanita Bradley, vice- president; Althain Cooper, sec retary; Bessie Sutton, assistant secretary; Essie Simmons, treas urer; Elaine Face, reporter; Eloise Thomas, chairman of pro gram committee; Gussie Glan- ton, chairman of social commit tee. The club is anticipating a very successful year under the leadership of their advisor, Miss Mildred E. Touchstone. The Home Economics Club The Home Economics Club had its regularly monthly meet ing; many interesting plans were made, all of which you will hear about later. In the department has been placed a beautiful Duncan Phyfe dining room suite, pur chased by President Brawley. We appreciate the furniture and will take the very best care of it. The advanced class in nutri tion has completed an interest ing project of studying food habits of students and faculty. Some of the persons used in the study interested in reducing while others desired to gain weight. One of the purposes of this study was to provide for the students some experience in the preparation of this type of diet. One of the most frequently recurring questions asked of the group is how to stimulate the appetite so that individuals will want to eat the things which he needs. In our study we con cluded that the refusal of cer tain foods was not a matter of lack of appetite but one which involved the emotions of the in dividual. The results of this experi ment indicated that improve ment was possible in most of the subjects regardless of their emo tional attitude. Some did gain weight while others lost, and some developed large appetites. Maxine T. Webb. Biological Science Club The Biological Science Club having been organized, is get ting under way with its activi ties. A unique garden has been planned, plotted, and planted. The designs are original, hav ing been submitted by members of the club. The organization promises to be one of the fore most in achievements on the campus, under the guidance of Mrs. J. Carver. The “C” Club The “C” Club of Clark College is composed of the young men on our campus who have earned “C’s.” It is with pleasure and honor that we congratulate the members of our club who have helped make it possible that we gain the title of “City Champs” during the football and basket ball season. Tokyo Club The Tokyoes and Bon Bons gave their annual sweethearts’ ball February 17 in the recrea tion hall. The hall was decorat ed beautifully with red hearts carrying verses which were very interesting to the guests. The Tokyoes had as their guests Miss Virginia Cobb of Chattanooga, Tennessee, visiting Miss DeLois Coleman; Miss Imo- gene Delaney of Knoxville, Ten nessee, sister and guest of Miss Ogust Delaney; Miss Constance Ross of Knoxville, Tennessee, guest of Miss Helen Burke; Miss Pearl Segrest, a former Tokyo, guest of Miss Willametta Bease- ly, and Miss Cordizal Marshall of Gary. Indiana, visiting Miss Omogene Williams. The guests were carried on a tour of Atlanta by Miss Kather ine Farley. After dining at the famous Williams Tavern they returned to the campus for the dance. Just before intermission the Tokyoes were introduced as they glided through the door of the Massine red heart to the tune of their theme song, “Body and Soul.” All the young ladies were beautifully gowned, setting the fashion for the better dressed women of the season. As always, this affair maintained its status as being one of the season’s greatest social highlights. Mr. J. DeKoven Killingsworth is sponsor of the club. The Business Guild The Business Guild, which is one of the recently established organizations on the campus, has been engaging in some way enjoyable meetings, both busi ness and social. The Guild is composed of student registores in the Department of Secretari al Science. In the last meeting which was partly business and social, a typing contest was con ducted. The participants were as follows: Enid White, Bessie Brown, Charlotte Garvin, Myrtis Smith, Katherine Jones, Mar garet Adkins, Earnestine Daven port, Virginia Latten and Ro- wena Glass. The winners were: Katherine Jones, first prize; Myrtis Smith, second prize; and Bobbie Rowena Glass. There is a fine cultural play, touched with quite a bit of hu mor in store for you in which Clarence Lovick, Fred Hatchett, Genevieve F. Bynoe, Carrie Jef fries and others are participat ing. In the meantime, you fel lows had better be setting up your businesses for the Secre tarial Department is preparing some fine secretaries. You will hear more about the drama later. Carrie Jeffries, Reporter. The Mathematics Club Dr. Joseph J. Dennis, Head of the Department of Mathematics and sponsor of the Mathematics Club, spoke to the members at its regular social meeting Thurs day, February 22, in Warren- Haven Hall. Dr. Dennis spoke quite infor mally—using the blackboard to illustrate — on “The Develop ment of Numbers.” He empha sized the development of the Pythagorean Theorem, complex and rational numbers, and real and imaginary numbers. Mrs. Inelle B. Lowery, presi dent of the organization, pre sided. The club is looking forward to the presence of other Mathema ticians to speak to them. June Daniel, Reporter. U XVS VV\VX\WWNNWWW VV* Keep ’em Flying War Bonds and Stamps Will Help Dc Jt! Clarkites Celebrate Lincoln-Douglass Birthdays When the Clark College fam ily assembled in Davage Audi torium Wednesday, February 14, they were not aware of the rare treat that awaited them of meeting two great characters, Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, in the persons of two young dramatic orators, Marcel la James and Thelma Barnhart. There are few years’ differ ence in the ages of Lincoln and Douglass; but only two days dif ference in their birthdays—Feb ruary 12 and 14. Since the school received a holiday Febru ary 12, it was feasible to ob serve the birthdays of both men on Douglass’ birthday. That morning the hallowed walls of Davage Auditorium seemed to surround an unusual desirous atmosphere. Juanita Hamilton, who had charge of the devotional exercises, made a fine selection of beautiful Na tional hymns which included the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Theo- lia Johnson briefly read the na ture of the program. She relat ed outstanding accomplishments of Lincoln and Douglass and their contributions to the Negro race, emphasizing that “such an occasion should be observed!” After Miss Johnson read the purpose of the program, Marcel la James stood before the audi ence in a very calm manner and, with her well-modulated voice, delivered the eloquent “Gettys burg Address.” Miss James in her timely gestures, beautifully depicted Lincoln in personating —as many authorities seem to believe—the collective mood in which the Address was original ly presented. Before the second address, Ogust Delaney beautifully play ed a choice medley of patriotic hymns. Miss Delaney’s melodi ous music added much in stimu lating the atmosphere. Thelma Barnhart, whom At lantans call “a local celeb.,” gra ciously stood before the audi ence wearing a resolute facial expression, and gave the famous "Call to Arms.” With force, elo- quency, emphasis and dignity, Miss Barnhart perfectly inter preted Douglass’ Oration. The program was climaxed with The Negro National Hymn. One unique thing about the pro gram was that a participant from each class appeared. The only thing that puzzled the au dience was that Prof. Killings worth didn’t tell the student body what organization present ed the program; however, it was one of the best of the year. Odd Ways of Making Money Can you match the people in column “A” with their business es or professions in column “B” ? Column A 1. Dermatologist 2. Pediatrist 8. Toxocologist 5. Costermonger 6. Accompanist 7. Apiarist 8. Chiromancer 9. Vintner. 10. Ventriloquist Column B A. He plays the piano while you sing. B. He makes you think his voice is coming from “Where it ain’t.” C. He sells wine. D. He’s a doctor who cures you of your skin ailments, if any. E. He knows all there is to know about poisons. F. He takes care of your feet, cures your corns, removes your bunions, etc. G. He’s a bee-keeper. 11. She reads your palm to find out when you’re going to marry, whether a dark person will influence your life, and oth er such pertinent secrets. Soliloquy of a Negro Soldier By T/5 Owen H. Isaacs In the Jungles of New Guinea, far away from home, We’re like men without souls, as further on we roam. The rain, the mud, the heat and sweat and strain, Then night—our aching bones— our hearts so full of pain. Across the miles our thoughts then drift To those whom we hold dear, Between our lonesome thoughts are smiles, As we remember happy yester year. This double war of ours we fight— Packed with prejudice and hate, Yet we shed blood and hope for right For justice and better fate, If we knew this war we face Would all our freedom gain, That we would be given equal rights Then we shall not have suffered in vain. Colored American’s (Reprint from Poetical Reports of Life, by George S. Hender son, Somewhere in the Pa cific.) We are builders of a great foun dation, We are a group of God’s crea tion. Foi* we are Colored Americans. We’ve been a friend to every man, In time of strife, we defended the land For we are true Colored Ameri cans. We are a meek and Christian race, We do not have a forbidden place, That a human being can’t show his face For we are brotherly Colored Americans. We suffer more ills than any class, Regardless of groups, we’re con sidered last, To God’s true word we still hold fast, And be true Colored Americans. We are obedient to God’s com mands, The house divided cannot stand, Peace and good will is always the plan Of every true Colored American. We’ve never caused universal strife, Sometimes we differ with the wife; But still we’re true Colored Americans. We still have faith in brother hood, We work together for one com mon good. The plan of life must be under stood By every great noble American. There is a moment in every day That we give thanks to God and say, “We thank thee for blessing in every way Bestowed upon Colored Ameri cans.” In every work we do our best, We always face the hardest test, That is escaped by all the rest; But we prove true Americans. Faith in our Maker is the faith that will pay. We must fight life, work hard and pray, Then God will increase His bless ings each day Upon each Colored American. Our Pledge and faith, we must never forget, To God our Maker we owe a debt For deliverance from fate that we once met When we were enslaved Ameri cans. We must build a future and for get sin, We must forget color and re member men; Then God will give us blessings without end And smile upon Colored Ameri cans.