The New York herald., 1874-07-21
THE COLUMBIA BOYS.

right royal welcome was in store for the VIC
tOrious young Oarsmen OF Columbia College had
they arrived yesterday. The Grand Central depot
was tnronged by enthusiastic graduates or all
years and sizes, and had the triumphant crew
been whirled into New York al the expected hour
the event would nave been marked by a rousing
demonstration in token OF the glorious victory SO
handsomely achieved by the colleglates, OF whom
the Empire State now feels so Justly proud Long
before three O'Clock the railway depot was crowded
by the students OF Columbia College, and eXten-
sve preparations had been made TO give the win.
ming crew warm reception. committee
was selected for that purpose and consisted
OF r. H. Coudert Chairman. class OF 80; W. II. But
terworth class Of 64 I. &. Campbell, class OF '85;
U. G. Lathrop, class OF 62; J. F. Davies, class OF
'66; George W. Dewitt, Jr., class of '87; Clarence
Branerd class Of &c., J. B. Lawrence, class OF 64;
A. Van Santvorod, class OF 65, and Seth Low, class
Of '7O. Prior to the arrival Of the train the
students and graduates indulged in three or four
sterling college songs which made many an out
ward bound passenger, ignorant OF the situation,
stare to his hearts content. 1t was arranged
that the crew should be conveyed in triumph to
the Windsor HOTEL where they were to be con-
graduated IN The proper style. long shrill whs-
tie announced the approach Of the Saratoga tram,
the "ooys' stood In line and cleared their throats
and as the iron horse rushed into the depoL
Here and there could be seen q straw hat
adorned with the winning cOlors, blue and white.
me eager moment ior embracing seemed to pc
presence OF the crew. Outside the depot The
crowd had increased. while the balcony in the
depot at TINS time was graced with the presence OF
many ladies. Professor Barnard, President OF the
College, with the Rev. DR.. Anderson, Rev. DR.. Nc
CormicS and others, formed a conspicuous group.
The tram stopped. Professor Van Ainarlnge, COM
modore OF the crew, jumped on the platform ike
sprlte, and was greeted with a ringing cheer,
~ ka his
arm from the socket he sprang ON the end of an
adjacent car and announced, amid breathess
cheey), had not been able to leave Saratoga that
day, but would arrive to-day by the same tram. To
though. nv the way many lett the depot fully be-
iieylng tnat the Columbans had arrived. some
body shouted:-
Now, then, Professor, why didn't you let the
boys come down to-dayY"
"Well," replied the Professor II let them out
the day or tue race and once IN while. 1t does
Tremendous cheers followed this, and the genial
instructor in mathematics, weary and weather
beaten was hoisted on the strong shoulders Of
dozen youngsters with wnlskers and waited tri-
umpnanttly 1t out Of the depot. grand reception
1t may be mentioned, by the way, that Mr..
Rieves, who coached" the Coumbians, is not a
brother-as the names will shOw-of Mr.. Rees, the
stroke OF that crew. Mr.. Reeves graduated at
Cambridge England, and doubtless impaired to
his iriends on this side some important points de.
side.
SCENES ON THE HARLEM.
There was considerable excitement on the Har-
lem lem RIVER last evening among the boating men.
the victory OF the Columbia crew on Saratoga
Lake lass Saturday made every member Of boat
club in this city feel proud as II the victory
won by his own club. Every inch OF bunting that
could be crowded on q iaRstan placed there
last evening on the boat houses which line the
harlem River from the Third avenue to the Fourth
Avenue Railroad bridge. All this was In
honor or C0lumbia's victory. and the ANA
teur oarsmen OF Harlem took delight
paying ths columbia these marks or
honor and appreciation OF the gallant
manner IN which they event in ana e.
won" the great University race of IA Immedl-
aJely IN 'front.' OF John Kyles boat shop was a large
sign, ON which was printed i'll large letters, SO
that the boys could read them as they returned III
the tram, the words, "Columbia-Welcome
Home" and all the evening, from the time
the train was expected to pass until sundown,
Jim MacKay, the builder of the first shell in when
American students ever rOwed "a race, with John
Kyle the presiding genius over all the boat
houses on the river, fred minute guns in admird.
ton Of Coumbia's pluck and Uoumbla's victory.