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ALMA MATER
Reared against the eastern sky,
Proudly there on hilltop high.
Far above the lake so blue.
Stands Old Howard firm and true;
There she stands for truth and right.
Sending forth her rays of light.
Clad in robes of majesty,
0, Howard, w e sing to thee.
CLASS SONG
A C A D E M Y '19
Dedicated especially to those Students who cannot complete
their secondary courses at Howard.
I.
Four years we've spent in Howard's halls.
N o w yve must go for Duty calls;
School-days were sometimes happy and glad.
Sometimes, alas! they were dark and sad;
The Future beckons, w e must away;
But in our hearts w e will hold for aye
The memory of Old Howard.
CHORUS
Farewell teachers, kind and true!
Farewell, schoolmates, all, to you!
Farewell, classmates,—ones most near!
A n d of all to us most dear!
O n a new way w e are starting.
But w e feel most sad at parting—
Farewell, Howard, farewell all.
W e must follow Duty's call.
II.
In life w e do our very best
In hopes to gain the blessed rest;
Whatever lot to each m a y fall
W^e trust success m a y come to all.
But let life bring what e'er it will,
Our hearts will fondly cherish still
The memory of Dear Howard.
CHORUS
By R U T H E. BUTLER.
T H E SENIOR CLASS ROLL
Edward W . Aiider.soii
U. F. D., Xo. 1., Forth Smith, Ark.
Marion E. r>ariictt
518 East 8th St., Chattanooga. Teiin.
Knth E. RuthM-
ITKi Wa.vne St., Coluiiihia, S. C.
xVrthni- (!. Hoatswaiii
P.othcl, Montsorrat, B. W . I.
KolnM-1 W . Cai-tor
('lilloi'd L. Clark
ISO Windsor St., Caiubridjie. Mass,
IScatrice M. (Mark
110!l Fatriall St., Wiluiiuston. Del.
Oswell A. Coniljs
Ki:'. North Itoulevard, Atlanta, (Ja.
Anthony G. Foathorson
r,ri TIadlleld St., British Guiana, S. A.
William I!, (irccnc
Lawrenccville, Va.
Horniaii Grcuor.x
2(117 North oTth St.. BinniiiKham, Ala.
E.-itlur v. Guiid.v
2S Ashland St., Haveiliill, Mass.
P. Randolph lli.sisinhothaiu
1010 Moni'oe St., Lynclihur.i;, Va.
.loscphine F. .lolmsoii
Ernest II. Kelly
ills T St., Washiiifjton, I). ('.
004 Alliee St., I'oplar I'.lnff, Mo.
Mozella Estlier Lewis
Harry Lofton
.'ilO Lookout St., Cliattanooga, Tona.
.'iU East Ashley St., .lack.sonvillo, Fla.
Z. Alexander I.,oohy
OS Cedar St., N e w Bedford, Mass.
Eldoii (i. Marksman
St. George (irenada, B. W . 1.
Vivian Elma Mason
:-!0-W Ellis Park, ChicaRo, 111.
Siidie Delaiii Mallory
I^ocust Dale (Madison Co.,) Va.
David W . Moss
Biimpass P. ()., Louisa Co., Va.
Emeline S. McPherson
Yallahs .Tamaiea, 15. W . I.
Edsar C. Paek
Griffin, Ga.
Iren:^ Pattou
Kils Lewis St., Oweiislioro, Ken.
Leon A. Peterson
1405 31st Ave., Meridian, Miss.
Edward A. Simmons
(ieikie M. Smith
(i.vril A. Spenee
114 Bossard St., Charleston, S. C.
P. (). Box, 574, Barnesville, (in.
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Thomas A. Stevens
Arneita T. Taylor
Lutiier A. White
Hattie P.. Whitley
Cristolial, Canal Zone, Isthmus of Panama
lOO'.l 17tli Street, N. W., Washington, il. C.
51 I'liny St., Hartford, Conn.
(> Darliuf; St.. Kinjiston, .Tair,;;ii.,i
P. O. Box, 373, Goldhoro, N
.Toseph A. Wiliams
Colon
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Kep. of Panaiiiii
CLASS OFFICERS
First Semester
Second Semester
Z. Alexander Looby
President
David W . Moss
David W . Moss
Vice President
Edward Simmons
Marion E. Barnett
Secretary
Marion E. Barnett
Edward Anderson. . . .Assistant Secretary. . . .Ruth E. Butler
Anthony Featherston
Treasurer
Vivian Mason
Ernest L. Kelly
Journalist
Ernest L. Kelly
Eldon G. M a r k m a n
Critic
Josephine Johnson
Edgar C. Pack. .. .Se?'fifea«<:-ai-A7'ms. ., .Edward Anderson
Emeline McPherson
Chaplain
Lewis McMillan
A N T H O N Y G O D F R E Y FEATHERSTON.
"Bill."
Offices held. Vice President Class; Journalist ; member on Debating team; Treasurer
classfirstsemester.
"Bill" is said to be a walking encylopedia.
Motto : Character, not Fame.
Profession, Physician.
K U T H E L I Z A B E T H B U T L E R . "Ruthie."
Offices held: Asistant Secretary Senior Class
1919, Associate Editor Academy Year
Book.
Ruthie is quite a pianist and always likes to
play on our programs.
Motto: Lifting as w e climb.
Song: "Mother."
Profession, English instructor.
AVILLIAM B E E C H E R G R E E N .
"Billy."
The height of "Billy's" ambition is to have
"beacoups des mademoiselles."
Motto: Always aim for the highest.
Song: "Have a smile for everybody."
Profession, Physician.
J A M E S L E S T E R O R R . "Jim."
Energetic and studious. Tries to be deep and
can't "make it."
Motto: To the stars thru bolts and bars.
Song: "Peace, Perfect Peace."
Profession, Dentist.
CYRIL A L E X A N D E R SPENCE. "Pancheta."
"Er—I know the lesson, but I can't speak
English very well." Good excuse Pancheta.
Motto: "Grit" embraces three kinds of abilities, the Will, the Do, and the Stickability.
Song: "Deep River."
Profession, Dentist.
SADIE D E L A I N E M A L L O R Y .
When Sadie "flunks" the whole class "blunks."
Motto: I can, I will.
Song: "Alma Mater."
Profession, Trained Nurse and a Missionary..
T H O M A S A N T H O N Y STEVENS. "Tommy."
Motto: Say well and do well, end with one
letter.
Say well is good, but to do well is better.
Song: "Pal of Mine."
Profession, Physician.
L U T H E R A. W H I T E . "Quintus."
Quintus insists on "Corporal White, please.''
Motto : Few things are impossible to diligence
and skill. ,
Song: "I am glad I can make you cry."
Profession, Physician.
H A R R Y F L O Y D L O F T O N . "Lefty."
Offices held: Chairman Class Executive Committee 1918-19; Advertising Manager Academy Year Book.
"Lefty's" hobby is athletics.
Motto: Make yourself sure that you are right,
then stick to it.
Song: "Perfect Day."
Profession, Dentist.
E S T H E R VIOLA G U N D Y . "Easter."
"Easter" why not "Good Friday."
Offices held: Secretary; Treasurer of Class.
Motto: Love many, trust few, always paddle
your own canoe.
Song: "Till we meet again."
Profession, Domestic Science Instructor.
Z E P H A N I A H A L E X A N D E R LOOBY. "Zephy."
Offices held: Editor-in-Chief Academy Year
Book; Serg't-at-Arms; Vice President of
Class; Winner English Prize 1916-1917;
Academic Party Nominee; Editor-in-Chief
of Herald; Captain of Middlers Debating
Team; Member Academy Varsity Debating
Team; President of Senior Class 1918-19.
"Zephy" possesses pronounced bachelor tendencies.
Motto: Honest friendship for all; entangling
alliances with none.
Song: "Take this letter to my mother."
Profession, A British Diplomat.
JOSEPHINE FRAZIER JOHNSON. "Joe."
Offices held: Secretary class 1915-16; Critic
1916-17; Associate Editor of Herald 191516-17; Winner English Prize.
"A week without a dance is a year lost"—Joe.
Motto: Let tactfulness. initiative, and service
be the attributes of your success.
Song: "Who Knows."
Profession, School Teacher.
L E O N A D A M C R E G E P E T E R S O N , Jr. "Pete. "
Offices held: Serg't-at-Arms.
Motto: Make good regardless of the sacrifice.
Song: "Memories."
Profession, Pharmacist.
VIVIAN E L M A M A S O N . . "Viv."
Offices held: Secretary of Year Book Committee ; Treasurer of Senior Class.
A most faithful and reliable worker.
Motto: I can and I will.
Song: "The Awakening."
Profession, Y. W . C. A. Secretary.
E D W A R D A L F R E D S I M M O N S . "Kid Simmons."
"Kid Simmons" scared everybody when he
got up to debate.
Motto: Ready for service.
Song: "My Rosary."
Profession, Lawyer.
GEIKIE M A S O N SMITH. "Smitty."
Offices held; Assistant Business manager
Academy Herald.
"Smitty" is some singer. He led the quartet
during the Christmas celebrations and since
then has obtained his unconditional release.
Song: "How firm a foundation."
Profession, Lawyer.
EMELINE J. McPHERSON. "Mack."
Oflrices held : Chaplain.
Good-natured, generous, and friendly, "Mack"
is liked by all.
Song: "I love Old Howard."
Profession, To be of some use to Humanity.
J O S E P H A D O L P H U S WILLIAMS. "Joe."
"Joe" is some plugger.
Motto: Patience and Perseverance, which are
the greatest requisites to a successful career.
Song: "Just a Dream of you dear."
Profession, Dentist.
IRENE P A T T O N . "Rene."
"Rene" is the "most modestest" little girl in
the class.
Motto : Forward ready for service.
Song: "There is a long long trail.'
Profession, Pharmacist.
,)OHN H A R O L D TRAVIS. "Traverse.'
Quiet, unassumming, likable. Can look serious when he wants to.
Song: "Kisses."
Profession, Phvsician.
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H E R M A N E D W A R D G R E G O R Y . "Demothsenes"
Un orateur naturel (a heaven born orator).
Motto: Nothing accomplished without work.
Song: "The end of a Perfect Day.'
Profession, Physician.
B E A T R I C E M A E CLARK. "Beadie."
Offices held; Custodian, 1918.
Good things are wrapped up in small parcels.
Motto: "Honors come by diligence."
Song: "A Perfect Day.'
Profession, Instructor in History.
P E Y T O N R A N D O L P H HIGGINBOTHAM.
"Hick."
"Hick" is a pretty good fellow that wishes
everybody well.
Motto: Be careful of what you do and say.
Song: "Garden of my Dreams."
Profession, Doctor of Dental Surgery.
E A R N E S T H A R R Y K E L L Y . "Kid."
Offices held : Journalist, '18-17 ; Business Manager of Year Book, 1919; Member of Basket-ball Team.
The "Kid" grows six inches daily.
Motto: One does not know how much one will
have to know, in order to know how little
one knows.
Song: "Till we meet again."
Profession, Physician.
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E L D O N G A L W E Y M A R K S M A N . "Kerensky."
Offices held: Critic, Chaplain.
Anything, anytime to be popular with the
ladies.
Motto: There is no height, no limit, no summit, which w e m a y not aspire to attain.
Song: "Meet m e in the Shadov/."
Profession, Physician.
M O Z E L L A E S T H E R L E W I S . "Baby."
Offices held: Secretary of class, 1917-18.
A very big baby.
Motto : Perseverantia omnia vincit.
Song: "Dear Old Pal of Mine."
Profession, Instructor of Languages.
D A V I D W E L L I N G T O N M O S S . "Rev."
Offices held: President of Class; President
Eureka Literary Society, 1916-17 ; Journalist and President of Class 1917-18; Vice
President and President of Class 1918-19.
Motto: You can, if you will.
Song: "You can't get along with 'em or without 'em."
Profession, A n Evangelist.
E D G A R C A R T O N P A C K . "Ed."
Offices held: Assistant Circulating manager
Academy Herald; Sergeant-at-Arms; Yell
Masterfirstsemester.
"Ed" packs up his trouble in his old kit bag.
Motto: All for one and one for all.
Song: "Work for the night is coming."
Profession, Physician.
E D W A R D W A L T E R A N D E R S O N . "Babe."
Offices held; Sergeant-at-Arms during the
first semester 1917-18.
"Babe" is popularly known as the modern
Hercules.
Motto: Efficiencyfirst,last and all.
Song: "Smiles."
Profession, Physician.
M A R I O N ELIZABETH B A R N E T T . "Tump."
Offices held: Secretary of Senior Class, 191819.
"Tump" a sincere friend, sweet lovable and
kind.
Motto: Looking forward not backward, upward not downward.
Song: "The Rosary."
Profession, Teacher of Domestic Science.
R O B E R T W H I T E CARTER, "Bobbie."
Offices held: Assistant Advertisement Editor
of Year Book.
"Bobbie" is a regular fashion plate.
Motto: Discipline of the mind.
Song: "Kiss me Good-night."
Profession, Dentist.
CLIFFORD R O B E R T CLARK. "Plato."
Offices held: Chaplain, Critic 1916-17-18;
member of Academy Debating Team, 191718.
"Plato" claims to be the original inventor of
"bull."
Motto: Give me Law and Principle in all undertakings."
Song: "Oh Mother, when I think of you."
Profession, Lawyer.
O S W E L L A U G U S T U S C O M B S , Jr. "Hot Rocks."
Offices held: Associate Editor Year Book; on
class debating team; in University Glee
Club.
Motto : Never neglect an opportunity.
Song: "Still, still with Thee."
Profession, Physician.
ACADEMY,
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OFFICE OF DEAN OF THE ACADEMY
Senior Class History
THE JUNIOR YEAR
In September nineteen hundred andfifteen,eager boys
and girls from all parts of the country crowded the Dean's
office seeking admission to the Academy of Howard University.
It took several days for some of these to become classified,
but every one who was admitted to the Junior Class came in
with a determination to acquire everything the Academy
offered in the ways of preparation for a higher education.
With so great a determination to obtain knowledge no one
could predict anything but success for the Class of 1919.
Directly after the Juniors had become acquainted with one
another and with the new surroundings they organized their
class. They chose for their president Mr. W . D. Brandon, and
their vice-president Mr. D. W . Moss.
Under the leadership of these two the class passed a prosperous semester.
After all fears of initiation had vanished the class devoted itself most vigorously to study. Everything moved on
very smoothly until the examinations made an interruption.
Altiiough the questions in the examinations were very difficult
yet the "Peanies" by hard work and perseverance met them
with fidelity.
The examinations marked the end of thefirstsemester.
At the beginning of the second semester the class elected
Mr. D. W . Moss president and Mr. Theodore Blackman vice
president. The class had become more experienced in parliamentary procedure and this election was far more orderly
and interesting than the previous one. After the election of
officers for the second semester the class began to manifest
great interest in the activities of the Academy. Those who
enjoyed athletics engaged in the different games. Others interested in oratory, paid more attention to debating and oratorical contests.
W h e n the close of the year came there was the customary
assembly of the Academy as a whole with its Dean and faculty.
At which time the prizes for high scholarship attainments
were awarded.
The members who received the prizes in the Junior year
are in English, Miss Josephine Johnson; Algebra, G. C.
Demean.
After thefinalexaminations the "Peanies" began to pack
up for their homes. One year of Academy life had come to
its close.
THE SUB-MIDDLE YEAR
The autumn of nineteen hundred and sixteen found the
class of '19 back at old Howard. It was exceedingly gratifying
to note that most of the former members of the class had
returned. A few were missing, but for good reasons.
After registration, the class called a meeting to elect
officers for thefirstsemester. The choice for president was
Mr. D. W . Moss, for vice president Mr. Andrew Burton.
The class did not experience so much ridicule this term.
The name "Peanie" had been handed down to the class of '20,
?ind the class of '19 had become Sub-Middlers.
The class as a whole, held a high place in its connection
with the different activities of the Academy; such as debating,
the cabinet meeting, athletics and the like. The names of some
of the stars on our basket-ball team are worthy of mention, as
for instance those of Theodore Blackman, Earl Brown, Harry
Lofton, and Earnest Kelly. Their names will long be remembered.
Time past pleasantly until examinations came again. The
"Subs" were somewhat accustomed to these now and did
not mind them. They had learned that the steady day-byday method of preparation for examinations was preferable to
the cram-at-the-last-minute way of getting ready for them, and
they entered their examinations with noflutterof fear in their
hearts.
The election of officers always follows thefirstsemester
examinations. On election day the class sawfitto intrust its
business to the supervision and guidance of Mr. Z. A. Looby
president, and Mr. Anthony Featherston, vice president. Under these as class officers the second semester passed happily
and prosperously.
The winter was now over and the spring had come with
its w a r m days and sunshine but, unfortunately on account of
the grave military situation, the school closed without commencement or ceremony.
THE MIDDLE YEAR
In the autumn of nineteen hundred and seventeen the
class of '19 returned to Howard to pursue the studies of its
Middle year. M a n y new faces were seen on and about the
campus and many old faces were missing.
The new students made up in number the loss of those
who did not return, but did not diminish the w a r m feeling of
affection which we felt for those who were no longer with us.
After registering and visiting the Treasurer's office to
obtain Professor Park's "trade mark" the regular routine of
work was taken up. A meeting of the class was called for
the purpose of electing officers. Mr. D. W . Moss was chosen
president and Mr. Marksman vice president.
These young men performed their duties with care and
THE MIDDLERS CLASS '18
precision and kept much interest within the class during their
term of office.
The Middle year of the students in the Academy has been
said to be the year in which the students sleep. The class
of nineteen however, proved itself to be an exception to this
rule. The members realized that they had only one more
year in which to win the most coveted diploma and therefore,
they exerted every bit of energy they possessed to meet the
requirements.
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The school year of nineteen seventeen and eighteen will
long be remembered by the Middlers. It was the years in
which so many of the dear classmates were called tofightthe
great battle for democracy. Almost every day some class
mate was taken from our midst: every day their vacant seats
reminded us of their absence. Although for them it was hard
to leave the studies for the pursuit of which m a n y had made
great sacrifice, yet the boys answered the call with an admirable spirit.
While these days of gloom and sorrow were passing those
w h o remained at Howard "kept the home fires burning until
ihe boys should come back." A m o n g those who left us are
Messrs. Alston, Burton, Mizelle, Gregory, Walker and
Brown.
With the close of thefirstsemester, examinations came
again, as a rule, students dread examination and tests, but the
Middlers hailed the examination with delight.
A s officers of the second semester, Mr. Alston was chosen
president, and Mr. Burton, vice president. During the AlstonBurton administration a grand and inforgetable entertainment
was given by the Middlers in Miner Hall.
Finally the time of closing drew near. The regular
meeting of the Academy was held and the usual prizes awarded. Mr. Alston received the prize in English and Mr. MacMillan the prize in Greek. The school closed a month earlier
than usual on account of the war condition prevailing throughout the country. Howard University grounds were to be used
as a camp during the vacation period, and the regular students
were compelled to leave early in order to make way for the
stern necessities of war. A Hopeful spirit prevailed however,
and all trusted that a kind providence would allow resumption
of studies in the fall.
SENIOR YEAR
In the autumn of nineteen hundred and eighteen, the
boys of the Class of '19 who had not been caught in Uncle Sam's
draft, next found their way back to old Howard. On the account of the necessities of war however, there was instituted
at Howard, as at other colleges of the land, a Students' Training Corps, and in this many of the class enrolled. But those
who pursued the regular routine of study soon organized their
class. Mr. Z. A. Looby was elected president and Mr. D. Moss
vice president. Then came the epidemic of the Spanish Influenza and a forced vacation of four weeks.
With the reopening of school in November the class realized that heavy burdens lay upon them. On account of
the lost month intensive study had been rendered necessary.
The Senior Year Book was to be published: the Senior Prom
was to be given.
The Year Book and the Prom required an unusual amount
of time to be spent in class deliberation, and an unusual amount
of money from the class to insure their success. Mr. Z. A.
Looby was chosen as editor-in-chief of the Year Book and Mr.
E. A. Marksman, chairman of the "Prom" committee.
The great world war came to an end about the nJdcUe
of November. Boys of '19 were wild with joy. Several of
those who were in Training C a m p returned to their class and
chose to burn not only the oil of midnight, bur also thai of
twilight and the oil of the early dawn in order to march out
with the squad of old '19.
Short vacations and much study marked the year. The
omission of regular week examinations at the mid-year made
things seem to move more rapidly than usual, and the last
semester of our course came upon us like a thief in the night.
The class sawfitto choose as its president for the last semester Mr. D. W . Moss, and Mr. E. A. Simmons vice-president.
During this last semester the monotony of regular class
room work was broken by a reception given to the Seniors by
the Middle Class, this was a most delightful entertainment, and
was greatly enjoyed both by the host and guests. The class
of '20 proved its ability to do a veryfinething.
Mention must be made of the indefatigability of the
girls of the class, who gave to all the class activities life and
enthusiasm. A m o n g these were the silvery-tongued Josephine
Johnson, the passionate Marion Barnett, the indomitable Ruth
Butler, the cunning little Hattie Whitely, the jolly Irene Patton,
the ever-ready Beatrice Clark, the mild and modest Mozella
Lewis and the faithful worker Vivian Mason.
N o w that the class has almost finished its course it is
confident the end will be reached successfully. It is anticipating a bright future. All of its members will make honorable
names for themselves; but especially famous will be those who
have borne the burden of the class duties. A m o n g these are
the old reliable Eldon Marksman, the resourceful Boatswain,
the deep Anthony Featherston, the cool headed Lewis MacMil-
Ian, the contrary minded Clifford Clark, the brilliant and invincible Z. A. Looby and the slow but sure Geikie Smith.
W e now stand on threshold of a higher education. W e
have encountered m a n y hardships, but our Academy training has made us tenacious in purpose as, Trojan Aneas when
he arrived at Cumae soliciting the entrance to the lower
world. Our slogan is "Not finished, just begun."
GIRL'S B A S K E T
BALL TEAM
Prophecy of The Class of 1919
BY JOSEPHINE FRAZIER JOHNSON
It was the glorious month of May and it was, moreover,
the day of days—the tenth anniversary of m y graduation from
Howard Academy. Naturally the vivid memories of that day
filled m y heart with an unbridled yearning to know what m.y
classmates of 1919 were doing. Lulled by the rhythmic splashing of the waves on the far stretching beach of California, I
fell adreaming and clear visions appeared before me. A
sprightly littlefigurestood at m y side holding a golden necklace in her hand.
"Wear this, lady," she said, "and your slightest wish will
be realized."
"I wish," I said, "to see m y old class-mates."
Immediately I found myself in Chicago. The day seemed
hot, so I entered an attractive looking drug store to get a cool
drink. M y delight was groat when I learned that this drug
store was owned by Willie Greene and Harry Lofton. They
persuaded m e to go with them that night to a formal reception
given at the home of Judge and Mrs. Clifford Clarke in honor
of British Ambassador, Mr. Z. Alexander Looby.
The next day while hurrying to the station I saw an immense crowd congregated in a park; all were looking intently
upward. I stopped m y chauffeur and asked him to find out
the cause of the excitement.
W e learned that the famous scientist. Professor Oswell
Combs, was demonstrating his latest invention. This was
a pair of wings which upon being attached to the shoulders,
enaL'led one to fly as a bird. I liked this quick method of
travelling and so purchased a pair to complete m y trip.
After attaching m y new acquisition to m y shoulders, I
pushed the self starting button and just as if I had been a piece
of paper being blown by the wind, I skimmed thru the air and
landed in N e w York on the sill of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Some one rushed to the window and pulled m e in. It was m y
old friend Bea Clarke.
She told m e she was Mrs. Eldon Marksman and her husband was the president of a large real estate company in N e w
York. Messrs Giekie Smith, Anthony Featherstone and Cyril
Spenee were lawyers retained by the great firm.
Just at that time a pleasant faced little w o m a n came in
leading a curly headed little girl. The big brown eyes of the
child looked strangely familiar and the second glance at the
mother told m e that those were the eyes of m y pretty classmate, Marion Barnett. Then the tongues of friendship loosened. Marion began telling m e of the important things she
kne\>' that had happened among our classmates since w e left
school. She had married Edward Simmons who was now the
editor of the leading daily paper in N e w Jersey. She invited
m e to go with her to a matinee to see the star actresses, Vivian
Mason and Anita Taylor, play in Ruth Butler's latest drama,
"Truth."
I gladly accepted Marion's invitation. Between acts she
told m e that Mozella had married Thomas Stevens and left
that afternoon for Paris where she would join in.
After the play, w e hurried back to the hotel where I had
left m y wings. I bade them all a hasty good bye as I wished to
reach Philadelphia before dark. I stopped there at the Y. W .
C. A. of which Emily McPherson was the matron. That evening w e went to a lecture given by Sadie Mallory, the subject of
the lecture being, " M y latest trip thru Africa." At the lecture, Rev. David Moss gave a ten minutes talk on the "Call to
the Ministry."
The next day I reached West Virginia. As I was sadly
in need of a pair of new shoes, I entered a fashionable shoe
store. While examining a pair, I saw that the label on the
inside gave the name of the establishment as "Anderson and
Carter." Later I learned that these were m y two classmates
and that they were two of the wealthiest business men in the
city.
I went next to a millinery store. There I found Irene Patton buying a veryfinehat. She told m e she had married Lester
Orr. Mr. Orr, Thomas Sweeney and Joseph Williams were the
owners of the leading bank of Charleston.
Irene invited m e to go with her in her limousine that afternoon to Esther Gundy's piano recital. A diamond flashed on
the third finger of Esther's left hand as they ran skillfully
over the keys. At the end of the recital, as I was congratulating Esther on her wonderful playing, I laid m y hand on the
ring and looked into her face inquiringly. She hesitated a
moment, looked at the ring and murmured softly, "You know
him. It is Luther—Luther White."
Remembering that Dorothea Jones used to live at Lynchburg, I decided to visit her. I consulted a city directory for
her address but could not find it.
Oh, yes," he said, "just now you'll find her at the city
hospital, she is superintendent there."
"Indeed, and are you a doctor there?"
"No," he said, "I have an undertaker's establishment
here. Come and visit m y establishment and m y wife. I
think you will remember her, she used to be Hattie Whitley."
After spending an interesting hour with Hattie, who,
by the way, was her husband's lady attendant in his business,
I went to the hospital to see Dorothea. Just as I was entering
the largefinelyappointed building, I met Ernest Kelly, who
was chief surgeon at the hospital. He had indeed reached
the zenith his ambition as "cutting" was always his hobby.
I was shown the entire hospital by Dr. Kelly and Dorothea.
In the dental infirmary I found Randolph Higginbotham
extracting a tooth from Leon Peterson. Later on John Travis
and Charles Spenee came into the infirmary, each carrying
a little black bag.
"Your patients have not come yet, boys," said Randolph.
On the door of another ward we saw the sign "No visitors."
Dr. Kelly, however, led us in and we saw the opticians Herman
Gregory and Edgar Pack performing a very delicate operation.
Just as I was about to leave the hospital, I remembered
that I had left m y wings at the Y. W . C. A. in Philadelphia; so
I wired Emily McPherson to forward them to Palm Beach as
I was on m y way there.
I reached Palm Beach in time to go to morning mass. I
entered a beautiful edifice of Gothic structure. At the door
I heard sweetly solemn strains thatfilledm y soul with peace.
To m y surprise I saw Father Boatswain in his clerical robe
uniting Goldie Waters and John Pendleton in marriage.
Feeling that I was intruding, I turned to go out as quietly
as I had entered. At the door I met Andrew Burton and
Francis Chricton.
" W e have come to give thanks," they said, "we have just
finished our invention which makes us each a millionaire."
I had reached the end of m y eventful journey. All of
m y classmates were united, all had been found prosperous.
Delighted with m y trip, I decided to return to m y conservatory
of music in California where I would impart m y delight to the
keys. I flew across the state of Florida and reached the Gulf
of Mexico without further adventure. But as I was crossing
the gulf, suddenly something went wrong with one of m y
wings. Down, down, down I plunged thru infinite space.
Splash!! I opened m y eyes. The only water in sight was that of
the wide Pacific, bathed in the beauty of California sunlight.
Middle Class Song
C L A S S O F '20.
The mellow light of happy days
Spent here at Howard, sheds its rays
Upon our souls, revealing clear
The aspirations nurtured there.
For w e have sought to "seize the day"
To tread with pride the upward way,
A n d with our brands from Howard's flame.
To blaze the glory of her name.
Hail! Alma Mater, pure, benign,
Temple of progress, from whose shrine
The weak shall rise with strength imbued,
The brave go forth with zeal renewed.
Thy worshippers, knights leal and strong
Go forth to serve, to right the wrong.
Their worthy deeds, known far and near.
Received their inspiration here.
The past bequeathed us riches rare.
A n d now we too must do our share.
That those to come more blest m a y be,
W e yield our loved Academy.
But from our pyre of sacrifice,
A greater Howard shall arise
A n d offer blessings full and free
To generations yet to be.
ZORA N E A L E H U R S T O N .
March 20, 1919.