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Garnpus c'Afe'ws
MOREHOUSE-HOWARD DEBATE
On March 17, in Sale Hall Chapel, Morehouse Col
lege, the varsilv debators of that institution contested
with those of Howard University on the question, Re
solved, “That It Is An Unsound Policy To Provide A
Liberal Arts College Education For The Average Sec
ondary School Graduate Who Seeks It.” Messrs. George
W. Crockett, Theodore M. Alexander and Henry R. Jer
kins upheld the affirmative side of the argument, while
Messrs. Mercer Mann, Arthur Bowles and Fred Swan
upheld the negative side for Howard. This debate was
significant for two reasons. It is the first time that
Morehouse and Howard have ever been forensic op-
posers, and it is the first non-decision debate engaged
in by any of the Atlanta schools. A battle of wits was
intensified by the intricate and abstract nature of the
subject which is otherwise a popular one, but was col
ored by an occasional injection of wit, especially on
the part of Howard’s last speaker whose subtle innuen
does and bitter sarcasm smacked of the traditional type
of English debator.
Neither team seemed to be able to come to any com
mon ground concerning an interpretation of the tern
“average student.” The Affirmative was apparently ar
guing for the principles of limitation, whereas the Nega
tive was arguing concerning the methods of determining
the average secondary school graduate.
Judging from the first encounter, it is generally be
lieved that these relations between Morehouse College
and Howard University will continue in years to come.
A PHILIP RANDOLPH AT MOREHOUSE
On Sunday night, March 16, in a well-received ad
dress on “The Negro in Modern Industry.” in Sale Hall
Chapel, A. Philip Randolph, President of the Brother
hood of Sleeping Car Porters and Maids, made his ini
tial appearance before an Atlanta audience, Mr. Ran
dolph came here under the auspices of the Political
Science Club of Morehouse College, and in this speech
he began a series of open forums and conferences which
lasted until Tuesday morning, March 18, after which
he began another series of talks at Spelman under the
auspices of the Industrial Group of that institution.
In his main speech Mr. Randolph pointed out that
the Negro suffers greatly from unemployment and that
the greatest weapon for solving this situation is the re
duction of hours of work per day. In turn, the most
effective way of shortening the hours of work per day
is by industrial organization— trade union. “There is
no hope for the masses without power and no hope for
power without organization,” said Mr. Randolph, who
then suggested that the Negro student can be a great
factor in this. The Negro student can help organize
farmers into co-operatives, but this requires youths of
imagination, courage and the will to sacrifice. “Our
problem,” concludes Mr. Randolph, “is not the only one
in America. Any policy built on race consciousness
alone, or antagonism, shall fail.”
The student-body was not long in realizing that Mr.
Randolph was able to impart to them much that they were
eager to know, and they took every little opportunity
to see and talk with him during his short stay here. He
was available in certain classes, informal discussions and
in Chapel Monday and Tuesday mornings after his ar
rival. It is too bad that he had to leave so early.
Mr. Randolph’s visit to Atlanta is the crowning event
up to this time in the life of Morehouse’s Political
Science Club which began as late as last September.
The Club, under the faculty supervision of Prof. B. F.
Brazeal, has done much towards bringing before the
students and community experts in various matters of
industrial, economic, and politicial importance.
THE CAROLINA CLUB
The Carolina Club met on March 15th and formu
lated plans for a program to be rendered by the club
at Warren Memorial Church.
Plans have also been made for a banquet to be given
soon.
The club has issued challenges to all clubs on the
campus for a rigid combat in all forms of athletics, but
so far no response has been given. This indicates that
all other clubs on the campus stand in awe of the
“Geeches.” The desire of the members of the club is
not only to demonstrate their extraordinarilly good ath
letic ability, but also to become more intimately affiliated
with the members of various other clubs in order that
a more friendly spirit might be fostered.
MINISTERS’ UNION
The Morehouse Ministers’ Union is still doing its
bit in city churches through its various members.
Three successful programs have been held this school
year. The first at the Union Baptist Church, the next
at Zion Hill Baptist Church, and finally Providence
Baptist Church, when the following officers were in
stalled:
Revs. J. H. Geer, president; A. L. Sanders, vice presi
dent; R. E. Edwards, secretary; F. N. Marshburn, asst,
secretary; L. R. Walker, treasurer; A. L. Thomas, chap
lain; W. B. Shealey, critic.
Rev. Howard Thurman preached the Installation Ser
mon, while Dr. C. D. Hubert delivered the charge.
The Union extends its sympathies to Rev. R. L. Jones
on the occasion of the loss of his mother.
We are looking forward to the close of a successful
year.
E. V. Johnson, Reporter.
TEXAS CLUB
The boys from the “Lone Star ’ State are planning
big things for the remainder of the school year. To
gether with the Clark-Gammon delegations, we intend
to see the successful close of our annual banquet which
is to come off as soon as final arrangements can be
made.
The club is mourning the loss of the father of our
devoted brother N. I. Mitchell, who visited the “good old
state” on the sad occasion.
This month was the month of lectures. Some inter-
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