Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-07-27

ntle OF Bully" grated with peculiar harshness and
hoarse dscordance upon their delicate organs ofhear
ingand in solewn conclave they vowed mutually that
no rutfiian bearing any such name should exercise q
jurisdiction over them.
10 take this affair into consideration, college meet
lngs were frequently held in the chapel-and discus
sons the most violent and unsatisfactory followed
which seemed to have been attended with no other ef
feet then TO render the breach wider and TO allow the
stump orators of college to favor with specimen
OF Their ability on great occasions, " which try
mems souls" One proposed TO substitute the name
OF Chancellor, another Of Marshal, but the bright ge
muses. who grace the class of 49, cung with pecu-
liar tenacty TO the chaste and refined name Of Chair
man. and seemed resolved that no grave parsonage
whatever might be his pretenslons, should preside
over their deliberations, who not honored BY this
beautiful and envlabe title of distinction.
After warm and extended debates, all parties dsa-
greed. The majority of the junior class elected an
officer, whom they dubbed, with all the honors of
knight errantry, their chairman" The noble and
upright minority, among whom rejoice to number
myself slll maintained their affection for the time
honored custom which had been handed down to the
present day AID graced their officer with the appel
lation of Bully" The former presdes at all meet
lngs of the Junior class, but W hen they become Sc
niors, the Bully will be entitled TO the privilege of act
ing as the presiding officer atall meeting ofthe whole
College. Thus far, the important affair has been
settled much to the discontinue of these unfeeing
innovators
The 5th of July, was day renowned in the annals
of Old Yae's history. 1t the memorable day
for the delivery of the Farewell Grafton and Poem
before the Senior class at their departure AT an
early hour the Chapel filled to overlooking with
as choice an audience as ever dignifed any assembly
within the precincts of our beautiful city.
After the lapse of few moments, the Senior class
having walked IN procession from the Lyceum as
cended in double file the middle aisle and occ,ned
the front seats, which had been reserved for them
on this occasion. The class is very large, containing
ninety seven members, and the effect they walked
up the aisle and resumed those seats for the last
time was peculiarly grand and affecting The Presl-
q n The dau Mr.
Bacon, who assembled the Stage with his usual grace
full and nonchaiance, and delivered a poem, which,
for purity of dicon, and noble and elevated sent-
men has not hitherto been far surpassed within the
walls of Yale. The Orations followed, by Mr.. G. A.
Johnson, which fully equaed the highest antcipa
ton which had been INDUCED in by his classmates
himself golden honors" AT the close Of the exer-
cises, appropriate anthem sung by the COLLEGE,
choe, and the assembly dispersed all seeming TO be
highly delighted with the imposing ceremonies
AT clock, the bell rang for dinner and the Sc
Nor class, in body entered the Hail. and dned in
social manner every member OF the Faculty being
present. Thence they adjourned to the splendid cabi-
net OF MINERALS where an abundance o. the choicest
refreshments were prepared for them by the steward
and in innocent mrth and festivty they passed the
greater part of the afternoon
Just before prayers, advertisements were posted on
the Chapel by The Senior Bully, and also published
In the afternoon papers Of the city, notifying the
members of College that the Bully Club" would be
delivered at Z o'clock. In accordance with this sum-
mons the Senior class assembled in front of North
College at the appointed hour. Thence they walked
in double file procession TO South College, and back
as far as the Lycenm, a splendid band Of music per-
forming at the same time variety OF popular and
beautiful airs on the balcony Of the Chapel. All the
friends of the Bully system were present 10 add 10
the festivy of the occasion, and though the Chair
mem of the Junior class had passed a vote that
none Of them should join In the exercises even as
spectators, yet their rough pates might be pro-
Jechng from neatly every window IN sight, TO gain
one glimpse Of the masnicence of the scene
large ring having been formed in front Of the Ly-
ceum, thcseaior Bully Mr.. w. s. Scarborough, took
his station in the centre, with the me-honored but
prosecuted club in his hand, and made very ANNA
ted speech upon the antiquity of the system, and the
proprey of continuing in despite Of the weak oppo
siiion Of its enemies Several times during his adj
dress, and when he had finished the air resoundea
with the shouts and cheers of grahfied hundreds
He delivered up the club TO the Bully of The Junior
Class, Mr.. T. c. Talcott, who also made speech
which caedforh the enthusiastic and deafening
cheers from the large aud respectable audience which
graced the occasion with their presence. When he
bad concluded, the Joyous crowd moved up in front of
North College, where several cstilons formed
for stag dance. The music struck up, and in mo !,
ment the whole multitude was in notion As It be.
gan TO grow dark, the whole front of North College
was brilliantly illuminated. Lights were planted
around the ring, and suspended in all the contiguous
trees, which gave to the scene an appearance pecu
lady grand and imposing. The exercises were con-
nued till half past nns O'clock r. NJ, when tho
gratiied multitude dispersed to their rooms and all
was silent the grave.
Thus have undertaken, Friend Bennett, 10 pour
tray though faeby, OF the events Of college life at
Yale. Should you think this worthy place in your
Herald, may be induced to communicate during the
next collegiate year. other of the incidents Of our
history which may appear to demand IT,
Till then farewell, G..
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