The New York herald., 1874-07-22
COLUldBIA'S HEROES.
Enthusiastic Reception of the Vic
tOriOus Oarsmen.
The Scene at the Grand
Central Depot.
10 It n I u M II III e

Gus Columbia crew was worthy the great racing
event 1874 and the institution to which they be-
long and to which they have brought renOwn. II
was hearty wbOle-sOued ovation, OF which de-
light and enthusiasm formed the component parts,
and If ever Oarsmen were stirred to deeds Of en-
terprise and skill the spectacle yesterday well
calculated to inspire spirit OF rivalry and amDi-
tion which can never fail Of good results. That
the students OF Columbia College should ex-
tend to their gallant champions joyous welcome
on their return from glorious contest was only
natural, put there can be little doubt that the
anectionate demonstrations made on their behalf
will be heartily appreciated throughout at least
the length and breadth Of the Empire State. True,
the reception was OF an informal character but 1t
was the less enthusiastic and sincere for all
that, and will long be cherished among the pleas
antest associations of Columbia College. The non
arrival of the crew on Monday had contributed
IN a degree to give the proposed reception
some publicity, and accordingly the Grand Central
depot and vicinity was thrOnged yesterday after
noon by an eager and joyous assemblage, mostly
composed Of graduates OF the college. The COM
mittee appoint TO receive the took up their
station inside the depot shortly before two O'Clock
and when the cOlOrs OF the club were unfurled the
band struck up some lively and appro-
pirate airs Meanwhile the crowd on
Fortysecond street had swelled TO con-
siderable proportions, a conspicuous object
being the blue and white ribbons or rosettes, now
rendered so famous, and with which three-fourths
Of the people assembled were decorated. Con-
trary to expectation the train was on time, and
when, at forty minutes past two, the Saratoga
special dashed into the depot cheer arose that
made the welkin ring. The winning boat was
strapped to the top of the baggage car, which was
handsomely decorated, while the special car
conveying the crew was adorned with
neatly arranged knots of blue and white,
the name columbia" being displayed
on each side OF the car. Amid the strains OF
''Hai to the Chief" the triumphant oarsmen STEP
ped 10 the platform, and the exultant roar that
greeted their appearance was enough to make the
snortng iron horse jump from the track. The
oars were then passed out, and alter them the
cOlors, the sight OF which was the signal for one
wild burst Of enthusiasm. The music was inaudl-
bic, and 1t was not without some difficulty that
order was restored SO that the procession could
be formed. The crew were conducted 10 gaily dec
GRATED barOuche, from which they duly bowed their
acknowledgements for the welcoming shouts that
arose around them. The procession, headed by
the band, moved up Forty-second street; but
when near Filth avenue halt was MADE to un-
hitch the horses and, attaching ropes to the
barouche, the graduates drew it along
amid great cheering and other demonstra-
tions OF delight. The Reception Commit
tee carried Coumbia's boathOuse nag on
an oar, the band meanwhile striking up
"Heres Good Old Columbia" The crew looked
remarkably wen and bore their honors with be-
coming modesty. The procession moved up Fifth
avenue and proceeded to Columbia College, the
houses In front OF which were appropriately deco
rated with the c0lors Of the club. The barouche
was drawn up in front OF the balcony at the col
lege, when President Barnard delivered an ad-
dress.
PROFESSOR BARNARD'S REMARKS.
Professor Barnard coming forward was re-
Cetved with cheers. He sald :-Gentlemen oars.
men, vicrOrs OF the most remarkable regatta ever
rOwed In American waters, l Did you welcome
back to your academic halls. Congratulate you
most heartily upon the splendid victory you have
won and upon the ustre you have shed upon the
name Of Columbia College. (CheersJ Now this
large assembly which Isee before me will bear me
witness that we have always known that we have
here the brains which are capable OF holding their
own against those of any academic or collegiate or
university institution in the Unite d States or in
the world. lCheers.l But you, gentlemen, have
muscle which can hold their own against the stout
est crew that ever turned out upon this Continent
papers have recently printed the statement, that
Professionals can Outrow academic Oarsmen. Alter
ySer alter u YOUR o maSn
cent victory against time, l think no pro-
iessional oarsmen can outrow YOU eCheers9
emsa seank y you my %0ss own '01Sa paa sSant
Tor the faculty OF the college. thank you for both
serce az have done to S in
the labor and in the triumph of this summer. l
believe taat although, az l have said Just now, we
OF any other Institution, as We have had men here
OF that position for the last century, still be-
s'e IN one 'S SUMMER, you % have done more ''s, to
make Columbia College known than all your
have done since the OF the
that month ago very little was known about
you-much less than there ought to have been.
in Bombay, Calcutta and Hong Kong Qaughter),
indeed wherever the telegraph cable extends, the
existence Of Columbia college is known
aS don't as'psSisH think the iact on Of possessing
hslf dozen able Young men is in itself sufficient to
create the reputation of college or OF any other
institution, but you cannot have that hali-dozen
young men without having the institution capable
them shows also the existence OF the fact that we
have great many more OF them and that our IN
is capable OF t suen r,nm6 ano
that Columbia college, is in every respect
equal merit in every human effort, whether mental
or physical. (Cheers) Now, gentlemen. you have
80 many other friends who would like to talk TO
you and bid you welcome that do not propose to
occupy your time much further. came forward
Simply to bid you welcome (cheers)-and to ex-
press to you the personal gratlticatlon have re.
ceived from the result OF this splendid
victory And now let me assure you, in the name
of the Faculty and the Board of Trustees, whom
1 represent, that 1t will be their pleasure
that may tend TO the physical development of the
students. They will stimulate and encourage you
In your endeavors, and. having accomplished so
much yourselves-having fixed yourselves in the
hearts OF your fellow cltlzens-ask for what you
want and they Will grant 1t. (Cheers.)
The procession then formed in line and pro-
ceeded to the Windsor Hotel, at which large as
semblage had congregated. 1t was here the In
formal reception was to be held, and in twinkling
the parlors were thronged to repletion.
THE ADDRESS OF WELCOME.
Mr. Coudert, in delivering the address OF well