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, we sing to thee.
CLASS SONG ACADEMY '19
their secondary courses at Howard.
I.
School-days were sometimes happy and glad.
Sometimes, alas! they were dark and sad;
The Future beckons, we must away;
But in our hearts we will hold for aye
The memory of Old Howard.
C H O R U S
Farewell teachers, kind and true!
Farewell, schoolmates, all, to you!
Farewell, classmates,—ones most near!
And of all to us most dear!
On a new way we are starting.
But we feel most sad at parting—
Farewell, Howard, farewell all.
II.
Whatever lot to each may fall
W^e trust success may 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 RUTH E. BUTLER.
THE 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
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 ills T St., Washiiifjton, I). ('.
Ernest II. Kelly 004 Alliee St., I'oplar I'.lnff, Mo.
Mozella Estlier Lewis .'ilO Lookout St., Cliattanooga, Tona.
Harry Lofton .'iU East Ashley St., .lack.sonvillo, Fla.
Z. Alexander I.,oohy OS Cedar St., New 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 114 Bossard St., Charleston, S. C.
(ieikie M. Smith P. (). Box, 574, Barnesville, (in.
(i.vril A. Spenee , Cristolial, Canal Zone, Isthmus of Panama
Thomas A. Stevens lOO'.l 17tli Street, N. W., Washington, il. C.
Arneita T. Taylor 51 I'liny St., Hartford, Conn.
Lutiier A. White (> Darliuf; St.. Kinjiston, .Tair,;;ii.,i
Hattie P.. Whitley P. O. Box, 373, Goldhoro, N C.
.Toseph A. Wiliams Colon 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. Markman Critic Josephine Johnson Edgar C. Pack. .. .Se?'fifea«<:-ai-A7'ms. ., .Edward Anderson Emeline McPherson Chaplain Lewis McMillan
ANTHONY GODFREY FEATHERSTON. "Bill." Offices held. Vice President Class; Journal­
ist ; member on Debating team; Treasurer
class first semester.
Motto : Character, not Fame.
Profession, Physician.
K U T H E L I Z A B E T H BUTLER. "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 we 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 ORR. "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 ALEXANDER SPENCE. "Pancheta." "Er—I know the lesson, but I can't speak English very well." Good excuse Pancheta.
Motto: "Grit" embraces three kinds of abili­ ties, the Will, the Do, and the Stickability.
Song: "Deep River." Profession, Dentist.
SADIE DELAINE MALLORY. When Sadie "flunks" the whole class "blunks." Motto: I can, I will. Song: "Alma Mater." Profession, Trained Nurse and a Missionary..
THOMAS ANTHONY 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.
LUTHER A. WHITE. "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 FLOYD LOFTON. "Lefty." Offices held: Chairman Class Executive Com­ mittee 1918-19; Advertising Manager A- cademy Year Book.
"Lefty's" hobby is athletics. Motto: Make yourself sure that you are right, then stick to it.
Song: "Perfect Day." Profession, Dentist.
ESTHER VIOLA GUNDY. "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.
ZEPHANIAH 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 ten­ dencies.
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 1915- 16-17; 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.
LEON A D A M CREGE PETERSON, Jr. "Pete. " Offices held: Serg't-at-Arms. Motto: Make good regardless of the sacrifice. Song: "Memories." Profession, Pharmacist.
VIVIAN ELMA MASON. . "Viv." Offices held: Secretary of Year Book Com­ mittee ; 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 ALFRED SIMMONS. "Kid Simmons." "Kid Simmons" scared everybody when he got up to debate.
Motto: Ready for service. Song: "My Rosary." Profession, Lawyer.
GEIKIE MASON 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.
JOSEPH ADOLPHUS WILLIAMS. "Joe." "Joe" is some plugger. Motto: Patience and Perseverance, which are the greatest requisites to a successful ca­ reer.
Song: "Just a Dream of you dear." Profession, Dentist.
IRENE PATTON. "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 HAROLD TRAVIS. "Traverse.' Quiet, unassumming, likable. Can look seri­ ous when he wants to.
Song: "Kisses." Profession, Phvsician.
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H E R M A N E D W A R D GREGORY. "Demothsenes" Un orateur naturel (a heaven born orator). Motto: Nothing accomplished without work. Song: "The end of a Perfect Day.' Profession, Physician.
BEATRICE 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.
PEYTON RANDOLPH 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.
EARNEST HARRY KELLY. "Kid." Offices held : Journalist, '18-17 ; Business Man­ ager of Year Book, 1919; Member of Bas­ ket-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 sum­
mit, which we may not aspire to attain.
Song: "Meet me in the Shadov/."
Profession, Physician.
M O Z E L L A E S T H E R LEWIS. "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.
DAVID W E L L I N G T O N MOSS. "Rev." Offices held: President of Class; President
Eureka Literary Society, 1916-17 ; Journal­
ist 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 with­
out 'em." Profession, An Evangelist.
E D G A R C A R T O N PACK. "Ed." Offices held: Assistant Circulating manager Academy Herald; Sergeant-at-Arms; Yell
Master first semester. "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 WALTER ANDERSON. "Babe." Offices held; Sergeant-at-Arms during the first semester 1917-18. "Babe" is popularly known as the modern Hercules.
Motto: Efficiency first, last and all. Song: "Smiles." Profession, Physician.
MARION ELIZABETH BARNETT. "Tump." Offices held: Secretary of Senior Class, 1918-
19. "Tump" a sincere friend, sweet lovable and kind.
Motto: Looking forward not backward, up­ ward not downward.
Song: "The Rosary." Profession, Teacher of Domestic Science.
ROBERT WHITE 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 ROBERT CLARK. "Plato." Offices held: Chaplain, Critic 1916-17-18; member of Academy Debating Team, 1917- 18.
"Plato" claims to be the original inventor of "bull."
Motto: Give me Law and Principle in all un­ dertakings."
Song: "Oh Mother, when I think of you." Profession, Lawyer.
OSWELL AUGUSTUS COMBS, 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.
In September nineteen hundred and fifteen, 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 pros­ perous semester.
After all fears of initiation had vanished the class de­ voted 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 the first semester. 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 parli­
amentary 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 in­ terested in oratory, paid more attention to debating and ora­
torical contests. When 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 the final examinations 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 the first semester. 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 remem­ bered.
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-by-
day 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 no flutter of fear in their hearts.
The election of officers always follows the first semester examinations. On election day the class saw fit to intrust its
business to the supervision and guidance of Mr. Z. A. Looby
president, and Mr. Anthony Featherston, vice president. Un­
der these as class officers the second semester passed happily and prosperously.
The winter was now over and the spring had come with
its warm days and sunshine but, unfortunately on account of
the grave military situation, the school closed without com­ mencement 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. Many 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 warm 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 to fight the
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 many had made
great sacrifice, yet the boys answered the call with an ad­
mirable spirit.
While these days of gloom and sorrow were passing those
who remained at Howard "kept the home fires burning until
ihe boys should come back." Among those who left us are
Messrs. Alston, Burton, Mizelle, Gregory, Walker and Brown.
With the close of the first semester, examinations came
again, as a rule, students dread examination and tests, but the
Middlers hailed the examination with delight.
As officers of the second semester, Mr. Alston was chosen
president, and Mr. Burton, vice president. During the Alston-
Burton 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 award­
ed. Mr. Alston received the prize in English and Mr. MacMil-
lan the prize in Greek. The school closed a month earlier
than usual on account of the war condition prevailing through­
out 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 ac­
count of the necessities of war however, there was instituted
at Howard, as at other colleges of the land, a Students' Train­
ing 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 In­ fluenza and a forced vacation of four weeks.
With the reopening of school in November the class re­
alized 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 Camp 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 saw fit to choose as its president for the last se­ mester 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 very fine thing.
Mention must be made of the indefatigability of the girls of the class, who gave to all the class activities life and
enthusiasm. Among 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.
Now that the class has almost finished its course it is confident the end will be reached successfully. It is anticipa­
ting 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. Among 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 in­ vincible Z. A. Looby and the slow but sure Geikie Smith.
W e now stand on threshold of a higher education. W e
have encountered many hardships, but our Academy train­
ing 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 my graduation from
Howard Academy. Naturally the vivid memories of that day
filled my heart with an unbridled yearning to know what m.y
classmates of 1919 were doing. Lulled by the rhythmic splash­
ing of the waves on the far stretching beach of California, I fell adreaming and clear visions appeared before me. A
sprightly little figure stood at my side holding a golden neck­ lace in her hand.
"Wear this, lady," she said, "and your slightest wish will be realized."
"I wish," I said, "to see my 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 me 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 im­ mense crowd congregated in a park; all were looking intently upward. I stopped my 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 my trip. After attaching my new acquisition to my 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 New York on the sill of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel.
Some one rushed to the window and pulled me in. It was my
old friend Bea Clarke. She told me she was Mrs. Eldon Marksman and her hus­
band was the president of a large real estate company in New
York. Messrs Giekie Smith, Anthony Featherstone and Cyril Spenee were lawyers retained by the great firm.
Just at that time a pleasant faced little woman 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 me that those were the eyes of my pretty class­
mate, Marion Barnett. Then the tongues of friendship loosen­
ed. Marion began telling me of the important things she
kne\>' that had happened among our classmates since we left
school. She had married Edward Simmons who was now the
editor of the leading daily paper in New Jersey. She invited
me 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."
told me that Mozella had married Thomas Stevens and left
that afternoon for Paris where she would join in.
After the play, we hurried back to the hotel where I had
left my 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 even­
ing we went to a lecture given by Sadie Mallory, the subject of
the lecture being, "My latest trip thru Africa." At the lec­
ture, 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 my 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 Pat-
ton buying a very fine hat. She told me she had married Lester
Orr. Mr. Orr, Thomas Sweeney and Joseph Williams were the owners of the leading bank of Charleston.
Irene invited me to go with her in her limousine that after­ noon 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 congratu­
lating Esther on her wonderful playing, I laid my 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 Lynch­
burg, 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 my establishment and my 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 large finely appointed 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 my wings at the Y. W. C. A. in Philadelphia; so I wired Emily McPherson to forward them to Palm Beach as I was on my 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 that filled my soul with peace.
To my 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.
"We 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 my eventful journey. All of my classmates were united, all had been found prosperous. Delighted with my trip, I decided to return to my conservatory
of music in California where I would impart my 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 my
wings. Down, down, down I plunged thru infinite space. Splash!! I opened my eyes. The only water in sight was that of
the wide Pacific, bathed in the beauty of California sunlight.
Middle Class Song CLASS OF '20.
The mellow light of happy days
Spent here at Howard, sheds its rays Upon our souls, revealing clear
The aspirations nurtured there.
To tread with pride the upward way,
And 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.
And now we too must do our share.
That those to come more blest may be, W e yield our loved Academy.
But from our pyre of sacrifice,
A greater Howard shall arise And offer blessings full and free
To generations yet to be.
ZORA NEALE HURSTON.
March 20, 1919.