The Kappa Alpha Journal (Volume 21, No. 1)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1903. Excerpt: ... DEDICATED TO THE INTERESTS OF ®Jte gtappa: UpJta gvixtevntt# Vol. XXI. SEPTEMBER, 1903 No. 1 The Journal is published at 1000 E. Main St., Richmond, Va., on the Fifteenth of September, November, January, March and May. The subscription price is $1.00 per annum In Advance; single copies, 25 cents. All matter intended for publication and business communications should be addressed to H. T. Burnley, Box 614, Richmond, Va. Exchanges should be sent as follows: one each to H. T. Burnley, Box 644, Richmond, Va.; Ed. Chambers Smith, Raleigh, N. C,; T. T. Hubard, Norfolk, Va., and V. M. Jones, Vanderbilt Building, Nashville, Tenn. THE CONVENTION AND ITS WORK In the account of the Twenty-first Convention, published in the Journal of September, 1901, are to bo found these statements: "Of all conventions that the Order has ever held, the recent one at Kichmond did the least business. That is a good omen for the Order. It means that the men who compose the fraternity are satisfied with the laws they have at present." Now, while desiring to make no invidious comparison between the business results of the two conventions, as shown by the minutes of each, it is safe to say that the Twenty-second Convention was characterized, not by an excess of fun over work, but by a balancing of the two. The Convention was called to order by the K. C., Hon. Ed. Chambers Smith, and the proceedings were opened with prayer by the Rev. C. E. Dowman. Speeches of welcome were delivered by Brother Crew on behalf of the Atlanta Alumni and by Brother Madison Bell for the Georgia State Association. The gratitude felt by the visitors toward their hosts was ably expressed by Brother Burnley. The Committee on Credentials, consisting of Brothers Crew, Tichenor, and Dorsey, reported the followin...