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•4 THE ATHENAEUM ; 4, Y” gave a magnificent reception for new students. Everyone was •made to feel at home as many games were played. The most interest ing part of the reception was the program that was rendered. Mr. J. B. Harris served as master of ceremonies. Each club and organiza- v tidii of the college was represented by an eloquent speaker. Our publication, The Athenaeum, was ably represented by Mr. A. M. Town send, Jr., Editor-in-Chief. Mr. Claudius Jones replied to the welcome accorded to new students. He said, “As we have voluntari ly chosen Morehouse as our Alma Mater and criterion, we pledge ourselves to serve her.” After the program the distinction of being a new student was obliterated. All were heart and soul for More house, whether in defeat or victory. The officers of the Y. M. C. A. are: Messrs. C. C. H. Patrick, ’25, Pres.; B. B. Eatmon, ’26, V.-Pres.; M. Lay, ’25, Treas.; A. B. King, ’26, Sec. —B. R. Brazeal, '27. Y. W. C. A. T HE welcome extended to the new teachers and students by the Y. W. C. A. took the form of a very unique lawn social on Friday night, October 5th, 1923. The girls met at 6:30 on the campus ; which was well lighted and arranged for the occasion. The main feature of the evening was a pageant entitled “A Fashion Review of The Proper and Improper Ways of Dress,” which was thoroughly enjoyed by all.. After the program everybody shared the rare treat of Iced Adam’s Ale. The remainder of the evening was spent in gam'es, singing, and general enjoyment. —Theodora Fisher, ’26. STUDENT’S BRANCH OF THE N. A. A. C. P. I N addition to the Student Organizations already at Morehouse was added last year the Student’s Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Some of the problems which the N. A. A. C. P. have studied and worked out to the best) of their ability for the race are: Migration, Arkansas Cases, Mob violence, The Tuskegee Hospital situation, Segregation and Jim Crowism in the North. The purpose of the Students’ Branch is to keep in close touch with the main branch and help them to solve the§e and other pro blems. The officers of the Students’ Branch are as follows: Messrs. C. C. Patrick, Pres.; A. R. McKinney, Vice Pres.; H. Edward Oates, Sec’y.; L. S. Johnson, Treas. —H. Edward Oates, ’24. DEBATING TEAMS M OREHOUSE’S record for consecutive victories on the forensic platforih will ever be a sacred and treasured memory. In order