New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1854-08-15
Alpha DELTA PHI CONVENTION.

Correspondence Of The N. Y. Tribune.
HAMILTON COLLEGE, Saturday, Aug 10, 1854.
Among the attractive exercises connected with the late
CONNIE neement of Hamilton College, none were OF more
interesting character than the public performances OF the
labove Society.
The attendance was unusually large delegates being
nresent from all the principal colleges in the country
The fraternity is in its twenty third year, aud
lhayi neaiy that number of chapters was never more
prosperous than si the present time
Member abroad met with cordial welcome iro N
be Hamilton Chapter who had made ample arrangements
Tor their eption and entertainment.
| on Tuesday at PM, the various delegations met at
he Brict Church. where the business meeting was held
As the different delegations appeared they were received
With great enthusiasm, especially those from distance
whose welhed ranks testified to their devotion 10 Alpha
Delta Phi :.
s et cied 10 preside over the deliberations
Aer the adjournment of the business session. the men,
ler of the society opened procession led by the Utica
Brass Band and proceeded 10 the First congregational
thurch where the literary exercises TOOK place. Inc
hurch was are ady wen6ed by those who had bean al
tacted tbher by the fame of the orator and poet and the
high repu alton which Alpha Delta Phi holds at old Ham
llion. n, n,
trIIs Ibe Grafton, by the Hon. G. W. SooFIELD of
Pennsyy ans was listened TO with deep interest The
Opc was, TIE Rght q LaGor ana Tue ann ., 'ao
on He argued the radical view in en- able ana logica
The Hon Caleb Lyon of Lyonsdale, the poet Of the
neasion was prevented by illness from appearing HIS
zoe was supnlied nv ALFRED b. STREET, Esq, an old
n,mber Of the Society and one who has contributed no
little 10 her fame. His subject was, me Sources
"of Poetry in America" The poem containing an IN
an legend and from the battle OF Lake Erie, was
REPRODUCTION well worthy OF his reputation The recital
III the ustirrng song of Perry the Bold, was ire
Ineutly interrupted with enthusiastic applause.
ON "Wednesday evening levee was given by President
koRrH In honor Of the Society which the Cow ention
Ictended In BODY. -
The Convention closed with capital supper given by
Ia Hamilton Chapter at Baggss Hotel Utica We noticed
nopg the numbers present many who adorn the various
ofessions and many well known merchants all of course
Il that class who are some'mes sa'rZea lot becoming
small by degrees.
After The magnificent repast had been duly honored
|iof WILLARD arose and delivered an eloquent and
n.d speech His happy aluson TO the recent election
70 member Of the Fraternity to the L. s. Senate was
isyed With much cheering.
prof DWIGHT and Others being called upon made
heecbes well suited TO the occasion.
re- se,,owino were some of the regular toasts
hs orae Of SyThe hoy IN the Democracy OIL 'he
NJ ScorIxLp responded in speech Of great power
la wit Astounding In happy hits. -.. -. ,,,.. d,
IL seholsr the ornament Of ALrHA pELrA Phi. ga, cu
sesnopded 10 by Professor NORTH OF Hamilton Coiese
ie.Isr eae iaE CAaytThe Romu~ Of an Empire n0o'ef
! kssnonss by DIR. NJ. NJ Bsgg of Utica.
The strength Of the States the honor Of Alpha Delta rnl
II q Miller Esq'. Chicago. -..... ,,,h.
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