The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-06-12
SOCIAL FEATURES OF THE
TRINITY COMMENCEMENT.
The Fraternity Banquets- Reception in the
Duke Building in Honor Of the Gradu.
ating class.

Durham, n. c., June lin the rush
incident to the Trinity commencement
there were two important social occasions
that were not given the notice in print
that they deserved. Both OF
these events weer pulled off in the new
banquet hall at the college and Caterer
Dughi, Of Raleigh who is always in de-
mand when Durham has a social occasion
Of note, was in charge OF the menu
The banquet by the Kappa Alpha fra
ternity night before last was pronounced
a brilliant success by every one who at
tended. The hal was artistically deco
rated with streamers Of old gold and Grim
son-the fraternity colors-and palms and
ferns. Kappa Alpha pennants hung from
the chandelier adding much beauty to
the scene. In the corner of the hall was
bank Of palms and ferns and Kappa AL
pha shield made of gold and crimson flow
ers on which were the letters *. A."
The guests repaired to the hall at 1O;3O
o'clock and the menu in waiting was cab
crate. Music was furnished by the Rich
mond band The address Of welcome was
delivered by Mr. NJ T. Frizelle. Other
ltoasts responded to were as follows: "Our
Guests Mr.. II. A Foushee: Kappa Al
pha Girl, Mr.. j. p. Frizelle; Our Or
der" Mr. j r Breedlove DR.. j. c. Kill
go was POSTMASTER for the occasion and
he made good one. Handsome Kappa
Alpha brooches were given as souvenirs
4 Those present during the evening were
as follows: Miss Alice Craft, of Whining
ton, with Mr. j. w. Davenport: Miss
Wright with Mr. A. G. Elliott Miss Louis
Wadsworth, of Charlotte, with Mr.. w d.
Finger; Miss Alys Taylor, Of New Or
leans with Mr.. NJ. T. Frizelle; Miss Good
son, of Kinston. with Mr. H c. Foard;
Miss Edna Kilgo, with Mr.. ID. 9. Foard;
Miss Green. with Mr.. w H. Hall: Miss
Annie Spencer Jones, of Raleigh, with Mr.
p E. King; Miss Bullock, of Wilmington
with Mr.. ID. w. Newsom: Miss Jackson
lof Littleton. with Mr.. ]. p. Breedlove;
Miss Mary King, OF Concord, with Mr.
n. E. Newsom: Miss Erneath futile, Of
Elizabeth City, with Mr. r r.. Roper;
Miss Blanche Gum, of Wilmington with
Mr.. r. w. Spencer; Miss Holt of Burling
ton, with Mr.. II. A. Foushee; Miss Scott
Eof Hagerstown, Md, with Mr.. Lawrence
Holt, Jr, Of Burlington: Miss Mamie
Peay, with Mr. Robert Faucette DR. and
Mrs. ]. G. I<ilgo, DR.. and Mrs. Erwin
Minis. DR.. Hubert Royster, Of Raleigh;
Mr.. Cole, of wilmington; Mr.. Ed Cham
bers Smith. OF raleigh.
The first annual banquet of the Alpha
Alpha chapter of the ri Kappa Alpha fra
ternity was given in the new banquet
hall at the college and was largely at
tended. Like the other social events of
the week the occasion was greatly en-
joyed. 1t was the closing social event of
the week and the success of the one year
old banquet was shown on this occasion
EOld god and garnet streamers stretched
across the room and there were banks OF
palms, ferns and American beauty roses
An elaborate menu was served and every
lone enjoyed the occasion greatly Those
present were as follows: Miss Annie
Whitmore, with Mr.. Paul Webb; Miss
Alice Piper with Mr. Clarence Pugh:
Miss Annie Whitaker, with Mr. Cecil Au-
Their: Miss Blanche Edgerton, Of Louis
burg, with Mr.. Robert Taylor: Miss Rosa
Langson, with Mr. c. E. d. Edgerton;
Miss Mabel Coltrane, with Mr.. f. w.
4 Crawford; Miss Lula Jackson, of Iittleton
with Mr.. Ernest Hines: Miss Florence
May Egerton, with Mr. John Langston:
y .
Elizabeth City; Mr. r. o. Carver. of
Roxboro; Dr. Crawford, Of Durham: Mr..
land Mrs Card: o. w. Disoway, of New
Bern, and Mr.. Claude Powe, of Charlotte.
Ernest Homes of the chapter acted as
toastmaster and the toasts were. "The
Shield and Diamond, by Mr.. John Lang
Iston "Alpha-Alpha,' by Mr.. e. w. Gran
ford; "Pi Sister" by Mr.. f. O. Carven;
Brotherhood by Mr.. Clarence Powe
There were several impromptu toasts.
The commencement exercises at Trinity
College were concluded last evening by
, reception in honor of the graduating class
held in the Duke building. The receptions
have come to be an important feature Of
the commencement exercises and the one
ast evening probably surpassed any that
has been given At no reception has there
been a larger attendance and it was made
noticeable by distinguished guests. At no
commencement at Trinity College have
there been so many visiting young ladies.
and the social features of the commence
Iment, including banquets and reception
last evening have proven most enjoyable
The building was beautifully decorated
and brilliantly lighted. The Literary So
cieties We'd with each other in the decora-
tons of their halls The Annie Roney
fountain was Illuminated with brilliant col
ored electric lights and made a notable
display The design prepared especially
by Mr. Dughi, who served the refresh
ments was commended by all. Through
out the reception the Richmond band fur
! nished most delightful music.
The patronesses of the reception were:
Mrs. B. N. Duke, Mrs. r. ID. Jones, Mrs
J. c. KTlgo, Mrs. b. S. Leak, Mrs. w. II.
Branson, Mrs r. M. Graham, Mrs. G. w.
Watts, Mrs. ]. f. Stage, Mrs. c. b. Green,
Mrs. E. K. Poe, Mrs J. G. Angler, Mrs.
w, d. Carmichael, Mrs w. H. McCabe.
Mrs. T. E. Cheek, and Miss Annie Rooney.
The reception party were arranged in the
beautiful parlor of the Duke building.
Until late hour throng of visitors were
greeted by them The receiving party
consisted Of President and Mrs. J. c. xii
go, Mr. and Mrs. B. n Duke, of Durham;
Hon. Jas. H southgate, Of Durham: with
| Mrs Paul Brown. Of st. Louis; Mr.. Bliss
Perry, of Boston, with Miss Lilly Virginia