1903-04 Volume 28 No 1–5 - Phi Delta Theta Scroll Archive

:*.THK OLD RALEIGH TAVERN AT WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA,Where the * B K Society held its annual meetings.From the iVilliam and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine, April, i8g6.12, 1780, ;£27.4.8, while ;£24.i7.o was in arrears. Decembers•was celebrated every year as "that glorious day which gave birthto this happy union". Older members who had left collegereturned to the anniversary exercises, which were held in the Apolloroom of the Raleigh Tavern, famous in colonial history, and "thenight was spent in jollity and mirth". The following was adoptedNovember 21, 1778:WHEREAS, the members of this Society are willing to take under their careobjects worthy of charity,Resolved, that Messrs. Hardy & Cocke be appointed to look out for some orphanlikely to receive advantage from being put to a proper school, & make their reportof the same to the ensuing meeting.The records do not show whether or not the Society provided aneducation for any orphan. December 10, 1778, it wasResolved, that in future admissions to this Society be not confined to collegiansalone.January 23, 1779, it wasResolved, that in future members be elected and expelled by ballot, and that itbe performed by the words Pro & Con.February 27, 1779:The form of initiation instituted by the committee was read and resolved upon.The laws revised by a committee appointed for that purpose were read and receiveduniversal approbation. A letter was received from our worthy brother, Mr. JohnStuart, in which was enclosed twelve shillings, which was to purchase a Testamentfor the Society, but as the Society had been presented with one from Mr. JohnNivison, it was put into the treasury.April 19, 1779:Mr. Bowdoin being about to depart for Europe, requested the company of theSociety at the Raleigh, where he gave them a very elegant entertainment. Aftermany toasts suitable to the occasion, the evening was spent by the members in amanner which indicated the highest esteem for their departing friend, mixed withsorrow for his intended absence, and joy for his future prospects in life.