Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-12-20
Daily kennebec Journal.
Local Matters.
Local Matters.
SONS OF BOWD0lN.
Dinner of the kennebec Alumni Aeeo-
citation, Last Night.
twenty-five Loyal Graduates Feast and H.ar
Good Speeches.

1t was nearly midnight when the sons
of Bowdoin left the dining roo,, of ~,
augusta House, last might The first
annual banquet had been an unoua,i-
fed success and all We're happy. Twen.
'y-nVe graduates of the college, living
in Augusta and vicinity, had renewed
the cherished associations of their COL.
lese days, and declared once more their
allegiance to their beloved Alma Mater
1t was delightful meeting and reunion
and augers well for the success and
usefulness of the young Kennebec
Bowdoin Alumni Association.
The occasion was dignified and made
memorable by the presence of the pres
ident of the association, Hon. James
w. Bradbury, the Oldest living gradu-
ate OF the college and a member of the
most famous class that any college ever
graduated. He made am eloquent open
ing address, and his voice was clear
and strong. The chief guest of the
evening was Prof. Henry L. Chapman.
Tor the past 80 years member of the
Bowdoin faculty. His address on the
condition and work of the college was
closely followed and much appreciated
by all. The gem of his speech was an
original sonnet of much grace and
beauty, addressed to Mr.. Bradbury.
Another honored guest was Hon. Jo-
siah Crosby of Dexter, who graduated
in So, and who talked most entertain
ingly of the old days.
The old grads" began to assemble
at o clock, and after a social hour in
the parlors, marched to the dining
room, where one Of Landlord Capen's
famous spreads was fully enjoyed
Those seated at the table were. Hon.
j. w. Bradbury. %; Hon. Josiah
Crosby, 50; Prof. Henry L. Chapman,
&c. Rev. c. F. Penney. 80; Hon. H.
M. Heath, -; Rev. C. S. Stackpole,
II; DIR. o. c. S. Davies, 10; A. NJ.
Goddard, Esq, 80; NJ. S. Holway, Esq,
80; DR.. Oliver w. Turner, 80; Frank
E. Smith, 81; DR.. w. S. Thompson
rs; C. B. Burleigh. ST; John V. Lane,
ST. John r. Gould, IS; DR.. H. b. Hill,
'73: F. J. c. Little. Esq, SO; Chas. A.
Knight, &c. Ralph w. Leighton, '96;
and ]. Clair Minot, '96, all of Augusta;
Charles F. Johnson, Esq, 70, of Water
tom Albert. G.. Bowie, rs, and w. S.
Whitmore 80, of Gardiner.
Letters of regret were received from
the following members of the associa-
ton some of whom were obliged to be
away from the city and others of
whom We're either sick themselves or
kept at home by illness in their fami
lies: DR.. j. w. North go: Hon. O. D.
Baker 6S; Horace r. Sturgis rs; JOS
F. l.. Staples SO; and Allen Quimby
'95, all of Augusta; Loring Farr '61
| of Manchester; VIM. G. Hunton rs, of
Readfield; Henry S. Webster '67; Wes-
| ton Lewis To; and A. l.. Perry IA of
Gardiner; Frank l.. Harrington '94, and
! Chas. w. Marston SO of Skowhegan;
and DR.. H. L. johnson 81 of Sidney.
Hon. H. NJ. HSth presided most
gracefully over the after dinner exer-
cises. The speeches were good. Some
were witty, some, reminiscent, some
| prophetic, but all breathed the true
Bowdoin spirit. All were full of loyal
ty and love for the old college. The
speakers, besides Mr.. Bradbury and
| Mr.. Heath, were Prof. Chapman, MI
| Crosby, Mr.. Stackpole, Mr.. Burleigh
Mr.. Johnson, Mr.. Goddard and MI
Holway.
The following is the menu:
Oysters on the Deep Shell
Celery
Mock Turtle Soup
Olives
ToiIed Halibut Sauce HollandalSe