Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1889-10-12

H Chapter OF Colby University Holds
Its Ini:iation Spread at the Augusta
House.

AhV eeNeh CioCA TuiWhu from tnt
East last night brought to the city delega-
ton of twenty-nine As thoroughly happy
young men Is one would wish to see.
Twenty nine smiles beamed all over ~ many
faces when the train came to . standstill Al
this station, and as many sound lungs gave
vent to the hearty chorus of the fraternity
song as their owners stepped to the platform.
These young gentlemen were members of
Xi Chapter of the Delta Kappa Epsilon
fraternity of Colby University and they
were visiting the Capital city 10 hold their
annual barquet, incident to the initiation Of
new men. Upon arrival at the station the
line of march was formed and the ID X. Il. q
in body marched through the streets Of
our city to the Augusta House. where the
banquet was to be held.
The march was enlivened by the singing
of college and fraternity songs, fraternity
yells and sundry other performances incident
to such occasions. When the delegation ar
rive at the Augusta House they find landlord
NhItASh anu MS Ituh1 W dlttu
Il warm reception. Under the glare Of the
electric light in the hotel office and corridors
q Journal reporter looks over the gathered
Greeks and pronounces them as fine a set Of
gentlemen as was ever sent from the halls of
Colby to celebrate an event of a similar ma
ture. Happy faces were every one of them.
Many might be considered fine looking; all
were intellectual in appearance and were
perfect gentlemen. But the time allowed is
short enough for the successful carrying out
Of the evenings programme, and the young
men hasten to the banquet hall. Just TWEEN
ty nine covers are laid and Mr.. Milliken's
trained walters politely serve the assembled
d. X. + Is with the good things of the fol.
lowing
MENU.
Soup.
Puree Tomato aux Crontons
Baked Bluefsh, Parisienne Potatoes.
olives. Celery.
Boiled Leg of Mutton with Capers. Boiled Tongue
Roast Beef. Dish Gravy. Roast Lamb. Mint
sauce. Roast Turkey, Cranberry Sauce.
Roast Chicken, Giblet sauce.
Fet of Beef u In Jsrdinere. Chicken Rissales.
Macaroni au Gratin. Queen Fritters, Wine auce
Vegetables.
Boiled Potatoes Mashed Potatoes.a
Sweet Potatoes. Green Corn.
Green Peas string Beans
Relishes.
Tomato ketchup. Chow Chow
Mixed Pickles. French Mustard. Cheese.
Pastry and Dessert.
III giish Pudding
Apple Pie. Mince Pie Custard Pie.
Ice cream Gold Cake. silver Cake. Frui, Cake
Apples. Grapes. Bananas. kaisins.
English walnnts. Almonds. Pecans.
Tea. Coffee.
Rarely does it fall to the lot of the happy
collegian to partake of so elaborate and fnel,
served a repast. But college boys readily
learn to accommodate themselves to cir
cumstances and with an occasional sont
the well cooked viands were accorded am
pie justice on the present occasion.
At the close of the discussion of the
menu, Toastmaster ID. W. Hall, in a yer,
nea, and appropriate manner introduced thu
following toas,s.
The Occasion, y. r. Kin
| Why Dekes, W. n. DoBovn
| The Fame Of ID X y, e. W. Spence
| Society Motto, A. y. Caldwell
The Initiates, &. II. KeyDoId
| ID on the Diamond, A. J.. Wag
| The Delta Kappa Girls, ID. W. ParsOn
| The Future Of ID u, N. L. Ba.sct
respond TO the various sentiments vcr
emiDentiy well adapted to fill their RESPECTIVE
positions. Not dull response was mad
but all were filled With the snap, vigor an
Wit which will always make post prandis
exercises spicy and interesting. The fol
loving are the young gentlemen initiates i
honor Of whom the banquet was given Clas
Of '92, Daniel G. Munson; Glass of 81
Walter A. Barron, Geo. o. Smith, Cyrus +
Stin.on, Nahum n. Wing.
/ In addition to these gentlemen and th
other active members Of the chapter, ther
were also present two Of the alumni. Messrs
c. II. Pepper Of Skowhegan, son Of d.
Pepper, and X. II. Pulsifer Of watervill,
Brief but pleasant remarks we're made b
both Of these gentlemen.
II was /. most successful and eomplimeI
tary invitation banquet, and the young ger
tlemen Of xi chapter, d X. r., Of Colbl
returned on the O'Clock Pullman this mor'
ing, better satisfied With their frate:nit,
their Alma Mater and themselves than ev'
before.
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