Phoenix tribune., 1921-09-24
WRITER GIVES BRIEF
ACCOUNT OF HIS VISIT
TO TUSKEGEE NORMAL
(By The Associated Negro Press)
Special Correspondence.

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Taskegee Institute, Ala, Sept 22.-
There is only one way to fully appre-
ciate Tuskegee Institute, and that is
to visit here. Each new visit brings
renewed inspiration. The magnific-
ance of these great achievements,
through which Ereathes so grandly
the spirit of Booker T.. Washington,
cannot be told in cumbersome words.
About 200 of us came here from the
National Negro Business League ses-
sion in Atalnta. Each minute of the
day was filled with something differ
ent, and in characteristic Tuskegee
efficiency manner, each visitor had a
typewriter program, with a number
of souvenir post cards, presented to
him in an envelope before leaving the
train.
There is not an opportunity Off a
complete detailed story, but there
must be specific reference to a few
things The famous Tuskegee Band
welcomed us upon arrival That's Tus-
kegee. They always make you glad
when you arrive and sorry when the
time comes to leave. That "Tuskegee
Spirit" it is overwhelmingly genuine,
inspiring, lasting. 1t is broad and
high and deep; it enters the secret
recesses of the SOUL and makes one
glad of life. 1t fits one for the great
responsibilities, and creates genuine
love for humanity.
Abound Everywhere
That spirit aboupds everywhere.
There is Mrs. Pollard, the highly cap
able matron of Rockefeller hall, a wo-
man devoted to her duties, business
from the word go, but radiating al
ways, the Tuskegee spirit of goodwill
and hospitality.
Dr. R. r. Motion, the stalwart, earn
est Christian principal, entered Tomp-
kins Hall with the delegation. Ac-
companying him was President King
of Liberia. The students and teach
ers, there for the summer applauded
roundy. They were welcoming all of
us but when Dr. Motion stepped to the
platform in the center of the hall, they
applauded most vigorously. They
were welcoming their principal back
home. Could there be anything more
splendid?
DIR. Motion called on Fred R., Moore
of the New York Age; B. M. RQddy,
cashier of the Solvent Savings Bank
Memphis, who, ty the way was max
ing his first visit, and you should have
seen him thrill; President c. d. B.
King of Liberia and Claude A. Bar
nett Of the Associated Negro Press
and the Nile Queen Corporation. Mr..
Barnett was introduced by DR.. Motion
as "A notable example of a success
ful Tuskegee graduate" Barnett was
given a real Tuskegee ovation-well
merited indeed
New Trades Building
The new trades buildings are finish-
ed and occupied. They are marvels
of arrangement and fitness. There Is
much that might be said of them But
let us take moment to mention the
Photographic department. There is
nothing like it in America, everybody
says so and it must be right. Under
direction Of Prof. Battey this depart.
ment is performing miracles and the
end is not yet. The chief Of the di-
vision unfolded a plan he is working
out, in conjunction with DR.. Motion
that will add new lustre to even Tus-
kegees glowing crown. The N. A. P.
is heartily with the grand idea but
cannot tell about it yet Tuskegee
gave barbecue also. Someone said
''this seems more like a banquet"
But it was just the way Tuskegee
does things.