The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1867-04-15

| public speaker. Colonel Moore, of
t Ohio; the orator, is a comparatively
young man, Of medium height, with
! an eye full Of SOU. and . mind brill
liant and well trained. The con-
densed thought of every sentence, the
classical finish of every period, and
the good taste displayed in arrange
ment, not only caused the fraternity
to feel proud of their promising rep
resentatiye, but called forth a con-
tinued stream of applause. The ad-
dress was peculiarly well timed, con-
tanning a more than usually large vein
of what is especially adapted to
Greeks. The references to legends
and mysteries which to the world at
large might seem unintelligible, fell
pleasantly upon the ear, and found a
hearty response in the soul of every
Greek assembled.
You have not space in your columns
for full report of the address, and /
will not mangle the-connection. by. at
tempting toEextracts Upon motion, a
vote of thanks was passed, and a re-
quest that copy Of the Grafton be
placed in the minutes of the conven--
! ton. lppn motion, a committee com :
| posedFof Gen. C oburn, E. NJ. Don
aid, j. A. Finch, T. G. Harrison, and
DR.. Parvin, asked copy of the adj
dress for publication. ReauestFwas
Daniel W. Voorhees, was called
upon for speech. After the grip
had passed between Gen. Coburn and.
himself, he made beautiful, eloquent
speech of few minutes. He ex-
pressed feeling of pleasure at The
privilege of being present at the con-.
yentien, took trip With memory to
college days at Asbury, and pictured
his association with the fraternity in
delicate, beautiful colors. He buried
political differences in the Order, gave.
words of admonition, and renewed his
obligations to the fraternity. ssFss
General Bennett was next called
for. He confessed that in the affairs
of life he had not kept the Greek
Fire burning as warmly as he should,
/ but the eloquent remarks of Colonel
Moore had set his heart ablaze again,
and In one short hour he re-lived, his
College and Beta days. & He made a.,
touching reference to Betaism upon
the battle ZELDA scene witnessed by
himself The speaker made latter-.
ing reference to Mr.. Voorhees, [aside1
from politics. They are from the
same Chapter and took literary and
fount. 80 - - 4
The remarks of General Bennett
were follow ed by Rev.L. Ct Hay, Of
Alpha. a gray haired pioneer in the
cause He exhibited his mental and
more especially his heart qualities.
He had metAsome Betas in almost
every portion of the globe. In his
travels upon the Gauges, under the
deep shadow of the Himmalayas, he
had foundt the grasp of one whom he !.
knew to be a Beta. And, with deep
feeling, he told how sad, sweet, memo
ries of fraternal bonds, and the de-
parted, drew a curtain that hid
Natures grandeur.
On account of sickness IN the fam
lily, General Coburn called the Vice
President to the chair. The reports of
all theeommittees wereadopted except
the one on Constitution, which was
made special order for three o'clock
PM The remainder iof the morning
and the afternoon sessions were en-
ployed with business Of an important
character. Speeches were numerous
and piey.AUpon request of Southern
Chapterseit was decided to hold the
next convention at Mammoth Cave. 4
The~elssing scene, the Banquet,
was amagpifcenta affair." which reflect,
ed credit upon u. r. Brouse, Chair
man Of Committee on Entertainment,
and Mr.. Bell, proprietor of the Bates
House. Tosde Justice to the subiect,I
would require finer powers of des-
cription and a more vivid imagination
than have been given to your humble
correspondent. Nearly hundred
educated, fashionable young ladies
and gentlemen graced the parlors and
halls of the Bates House.
After some time of pleasant con
versation. promenading and music,
supper was announced, and the COM
pany was invited into the dining hall,
we'll filed with delicacies The regu-
lar toasts were responded to by Hon.
A: G. Porter, Col. j. B. Black, Prof
w. HI. Denote, Col. r. NJ. Goodwin,
Hon. John Coburn, Horace Luston
and others. CATER voluntary toasts,
recltatlons and songs, the feast closed
at late hour.
Few conventions have been more
pleasant and profitable than the one
just closed. The business accom-
spished could mot haze been of a.
more Important character to the or
der. The collecting together of col
legians from East, West, North and
South, intellectual feasts,l the So
cial demonstrations, all combine to
strengthen the order and give it a new
impetus in its career of Intelligence
and honor. .s.Its eEzs1L IOTA.