| HISTORY OF THE GROG
It is said that the Grog originated in medieval England at the time of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Legend has it that the bowl was present only at social functions of the greatest importance. And that indeed, the table was round so each of Arthur's knights was equidistant from the potent brew.In those times it was quite an ordeal for a knight to rise from his seat and partake of the wondrous mixture due to the weight of his suit of armor. it became a true challenge to rise, drink, and sit again. As a result, King Arthur ruled that this ordeal be reserved as punishment for the knave who was out of order or unruly.The tradition has carried over through the years and is now an integral part of the Dining-In.
GROG BOWL PROCEDURES
When the President directs a violator to the grog bowl, the individual proceeds promptly. Upon arriving at the grog bowl, the violator does the following:Stops one pace from and centered on the Grog Bowl Does an about face and salutes the President Does an about face and salutes the Grog and then fills the cupDoes an about face Toasts the Mess by raising the cup and saying "To the Mess"Drains the entire contents of the cup without removing it from the lipsTurns the empty cup upside down over the top of their headDoes an about face and replaces the cupDoes an about face, salutes the President, and returns to his/her chairWith the exception of the toast, the violator is not permitted to speak during this process. Omissions of any of the above steps may demand a repetition of the entire procedure by the President of the Mess.
GROG BOWL DITTY
Report to the grog with a snappy salute and fill your glass and sniff with your snoot an about face you do and give it your best Raise your glass high and cheer, "to the Mess"Place your glass high on your beamThen look straight ahead by all to be seenBut before you leave, you must not forgetAn appropriate salute you must render yetA prompt return is all that we askIn order to complete the degrading task
All has been told, don’t ask for a breakIf you mess up, it’s your own dumb mistake
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