The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-16
PSI UPSILON.

INTERESTING RESUME.
MrDDLErowS, Conn, May 10, 1877.
The chiei feature OF Psi Epsilon conventions Ia Al
ways IT'S supper, and report whatever OF this affair
has appeared in the New York papers, and the Psi
Epsilon fraternity, embracing nearly i've Thousand Of
the thinkers and writer's OF age and country, scat
tered over every State aud Territory OF the Union
think the HERALD should not let tho affair pass or
without brief mention. one OF the New York papers
pretended TO give report OF the supper proceedings
which did not terminate TIL after the paper pub
ished, and they could not have received II by tele
graph, for that instrument in this city is under the
charge OF two excellent ladies', who had retired before
tho young gentlemen had sung their first Invocation
song AT the supper table, and the report
good guess, for the two leading speakers announced
as responding to toasls the table Professor Pierce
OF Harvard, and Mr. Warner, OF Hartord-were not
present, and the telephone working that night
between Hartford, Middlcown and Cambridge
THE GUESTS SUPPER.
Al the conclusion Of the exercises in the church the
young gentlemen and their older guests assembled ut
the McDonough House-named after The old Commo-
dore, whose family, originally from Delaware, settled
hero His Exccllency Alexander II. Rice, ILL., d.,
Governor of Massachusetts,, presided. On his right
were seated Hon. W. II Robinson, OF Brooklyn, n. y;
Ex-Governor iiawley, Professor Hjamir IL. Boyesan
c $. Harrington and Judge Northrop his lett Dr.
Professor james c. Van Bcnschotcn. III. D. and Hon
Arthur b. Calef in the order named. Tho bill of fare,
very elaborate one, was printed white satin, and
was elegantly served and embraced forty items
OF tempting dishes During its discussion variety OF
PSI Epsilon songs and choruses were sung
OPENING ADDRESSES AND EXCUSES
The speaking was opened by a very interesting
speech from Governor Rice. | have heard many such
speeches, but can truthiuly say. that have never
listened 10 speech from any pres idng ut dinner
table so full OF original ideas anu suggestions elo-
qucntly expressed His defence OF secret societies In
colleges such the PSI Epsilon fraternity his hints
tho young men Just auolt 10 enter upon th.r
IN the world the changed conditions OF trade, COM
mercc and business, owing to steam. electricity aud
the press, contained u volume OF wisdom condensed
aud classified into brcf speech, which received pau
dts from very discriminating audience.
Professor G. 4. Winchester then took his place as
toast MASTER ana read large number OF letters amt ce
grams from dlsnp members OF the frat, who
we're unable 10 attend Cornell University, grndu-
aies rcsdcn. In Ithaca sent greeting assuring the
vcnton OF their lasting and loyal attachment to the
principles which the Psi Epsilon represents " This was
signed by Professor Willard Fiskc, +. NJ. Finch. the
poet, and Others. Similar dispatches came IRON other
colleges
Dr. J. g. Holland expressed regret that he could not
attend. He claimed 'pnssion tor slippers until nno
In the evening, nnd for pillow inter that hour hint
ing that attending late suppers, fancy neektcs, tight
boots undyng devotion that lasts month"; innocence,
limited poke. money and the fun Of life were Tor
younger people; that cabaisic Greek letters DO
SO very lar IN Institutions where the principal ques-
whether there Is 10 be stewcd beet Connecti-
cut RIVER shhd Tor prcaE1st that secret societies are
not iavorites with those who sow on Their buttons
He claimed TO be member OF another secret society,"
whose not TO brcatncd, and hunted that
there might be his dance beyond
those that appear though lie would not say that he
dare not state them, aud concludes:-"I wish you
merry time ana express my hearty interest In tho
prosperity OF tho society,"
Professor Goodwin, OF Harvard, expressed his re-
grets TINT the pressing duties of the lecture pre-
vented his attendance but sent his best wishes for
continued prosperity and the extension OF It's bro
Professor Hardness, of Brown University, recipro-
Gated ratcrnai greetings. ard said-'May the brilliant
record already made by cherished fraternity be
followed by stili more brilliant uture.n
Mrs John g. Sake tcleeruphed that her husbands
sickness prevented his attendance, and the sympa
thes Of the fraternity flowed back to the sufferer aud
his beloved family. .
Rev DR.. Henry n. Dexter wrote from New Bedford
that before he knew oil the socictys meeting ne mad
accepted invitation Tor the same cvcang mn us
scnblaee intended TO welcome himself and family
back from Europe, aud Expressed 'deop regret tina.
thus deprived OF the pleasure of being with the
society" and 'Icrvid and undimnished Interest"
init
Professor Pcircc. or Harvard, tecsraphed at half.
past eleven A. NJ. that he haa made arrag and
hoped to by the three O'Clock train but ut twenty
minutes 10 four r. NJ said:-"l must give u up, but
send congratulations ON well deserved prosperity OF
the fraternity and best wishes TO every member
THE REGULAR T0AsTs.
With tow happy ana witty remarks Professor VIM
chester introduced the first regular toas, :-'sOur
noble old fraternity IL binds IN generous companion
ship 400 honorcd men. 1t inspires the bright am.
bit,ons Ut youth aud kindl,s tnat hearty love which
age aud distance cannot chlL II prompts the young
mans VISION, nus the old mans dreani.n lie called
upon Hon. w. Il. Robinson, of Tho Yale Chapter, now
Of brooklyn, \. y, to respond. which that gentleman
did III Il brief speech, which elected much applause
The tost. .'isi Epsilon statesman" was re-
sponded to by Ex-Governor ,vlcy in very lntcr-
esting speech, IN which he advocated the old
men keeping young, and rccitcd very interesting
memories OF distinguished Pnadelphinns OF eighty
ana upward whom he hgd met On many pleasant occa.
SONS when age renewed ITS youth.
"ps Epsilon Ciersymcn" called out Rev. George J..
weslsaie, Of Middieiown. 'i'si Epsilon LAWYERS"
Conn. psi Epsilon Songs was responded 10 by Proies
g. 5. Harrington, whose songs known nd
loved BY the fraternity, whose heart watm loyal
and young ia Psi Upson PSI Epsilon LADIES'
called forth Drci anu beautiful cuusy from PROBES
sor Boycsen tho sex, who ind IN the mystical
motto of Psi Epsilon, when interpreted secret at
least, which they do not care To share with another
.Ihc PSI Epsilon Executive Counci' was responded
to by Professor {. ). smiley Rev a. +. Lawrence OF
Massachusetts, and others followed IN bfic spec cles.
hen followed toass anu responses To and from each
chapter, embracing seventeen colleges md univcrsi.
lies Every chapter Was represented, and nll we're
reported as nourshing and rcctutcd IRON the ablcst
young men nttenuing the several chapters The
names OF tho chapters, designated by Greek letters,
with the colleges which they are cstnblisued and
the delegates responding, are all | can give:
Chapter colleges Uciegdes
Iheto.... Union ................C VI. Culver
Dcua......Ncw York University. III. Is Macuuluy
Beta Yale. ....s............af. Coc.
Sigma Brown. ............. Rathbun Gardner
Gamma. Amherst ..............H II. Rc1ncld.
Zcta ...... Dartmouth. ...........J. H. smith.
Lambda. .Loufnblu. ......F. : Bangs.
Kappa. :. .Bowdoil. ............. Curtis 4. Perry.
Psi ...... Hamilton. ............ Charles HoyL
M........ Wesleyan University. W g. Clarke.
Alpha Harvard ..s........ Professor White
Epsilon Rochester University James A. Hayden.
lota 49,. Kenyon. ..............S - AAtclL
Pni... Ann Arbors.. n j. Wrs,npemier.
Omega chicago ...............h n. hohore
~ ........ syracuse ..............A. e. Haven.
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