New-York tribune., 1878-07-06

rhey said "oh we received the Columbia boys kindly
they're hqving good time 60 INTO london 10 tne inca
tres, you know; but they can't pull. You know; -
The next day went up to London ana called on nan
who Is friend OF America anda friend of manly sPors
who has GIFTED us ALL and instructed us al-Cnarles
Reade. He said, Columbia will WIN" say an honor
to Charles Reade but stil more TO the crew who nave
verified his prediction. , =, -
Three cheers and the accompanying columbia" we're
given FOR Charles Reado after wAich Robert c. Cornell
appointed secretary in order that record OF the
meeting be preserved. snyyesant Fish moved that
committee OF five be appointed by the chair with full
power to collect money and to make arrangements Tor
the reception OF the Columbia their return
b. Frank Rees moved TO amend by making the NUMBER
three. This amendment accepted, and the motion
WAS adopted. stuyvesant Fish, RoDert c. Cornell and
b. Frank Rees appointed as the committee.
notion made and adopted that cable message
be tho members OF the Columbia crew at Henley
congratulang them on their victory. Tho following
prepared by the chairman and adopted by the
meeting:
Columbia graduates and under graduates at Dcmon.
cos send greetings an congratulations upon your
splendid victory.
Etnunc Columbia habeL
As this was being read, Henry Drsler, senior
professor and acting president OF Columbia
entered the room. He was chccrcd tumultuousIy
as he worked his way THROAT the crowd toward
the chairman's seat. As no approached, Mr..
Harper said "I shall have to mark you late, sir !;
hope SIR this will not again. Mr. Monroe sara
the tardy arrival Of the Professor reminded him OF the
first thing Professor Drslor said to hm. lie was
then acting President ie is now. II was up IN Pro-
fessor Smiths room. lie said, II Mr. Monroe expects
to continue s college he has begun it, he had
better stop II right here"
Professor Drsler loudly called upon for speech,
and responded briefly He spoke Of the pride when al
felt IN the glorious victory, and said:
Yesterday will not 60 down into history as so famous
day as tue Fourth Of July, l776, but 1t ought 10 DC
famous in its way. Its results were declaration OF
ndcpcndemce OF English rowing. Its memories VIII auu
10 the zcst with which snail euCy each succeeding
Fourth July and perhaps, Will cause the cly ther7
next year relax their rule and 10 allow c DAY
to be celebrated with drums and with Fireworks To-
day the name Of Columbia IL known wherever the
English language is spoken and manly sports are
admired. It is sometimes objected TO Ooat-raclhR
that we give much time and attention 10 II nut 80
long the mind IL dependent on the DOdy, IL j. IN
pOrant that that instrument be kept IN the highest con
On. The highest culture of Greece was IN the period
when manly sports most cultivated; when Greece
neglected physical culture and depended on merccuay
soldiers for her defence she declined in power and soon
had no liberties to defend. ,
This victory is the result and the evidence OF those
qualities which lead to in lfe-self-control
obedience to orders etc, for definite purpose When
we welcome back our brave boys from the othtr
side, should remember that those qlaIl-
ties which have carried the white and blue
in triumph those which will carry the red While ana
blue IN the forefront Of battle when occasion NAV call
Cheers were given for Professor DrSlcr The meeting
then formally adjourned after announcement by the
chairman that informal meeting would follow around
a bowl Of punch which mad been ordered.