New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-06-11
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GLASS DAY AT VASSAR.
ALUMNI AND TRUSTEES IN SESSION.

ALUMNI AND lhDSlEfSc lN Si',oiNN'
PRESIDENT CALDWELL sUsTAINED-TBE EXERCISES
IN THE CHAPEL AND on THE LAWN.
POUGHKEEPsIE, June 10.-Dul, leaden clouds
and chill atmosphere some dampened the ardor OF
the members OF the senior and junior classes OF Vassar
this morning while they prepared for Class Day exercises
which occurred this afternoon All the morning rela-
tiyes and friends OF the pupils arrived by trains ard
boats and vent the college, till at noon the spacious
corridors Of the institution were Hed with gay promo
naders and the reception rooms and parlors vera
crowded with merry groups INDUCING IN warm greetings
and social chats The loading spirits OF the day VETO
the fair managers Of the days ebseryances The pres
dent of the graduating class is Alice Biancnafd'
OF Evanston H. the grand marshal OF the DAY.
Louise Ardee Barker, OF Lowell Mass; and the genera
committee Lydia Agnes Mitchell KendaliVilc' maj
Harriet Louise Cofnwel Troy; Margaret Egar siiler
Sandy Spring. Nd; Harriet Elizabeth Shoecrait Onelus'
n Y; Harriet Amelia Budd Chester, n T.; Louise Jsn-
ME starkyeather Waterloo ~ Y; and Lula Maria Nor
ri Painted Post NY All Of these young ladies' wers
ubiquitous They hurried to and fro hour after hour ana
seemed never TO tire OF the tremendous responsiveness
resting upon them. While they were busy WIN mo
peasantries OF the day the Board Of Trustees we're Do-
ing their annual session in portion OF the building
and the alumni their annual meeting In another place.
Matters OF grave Importance troubling both bodies
The meetings OF both bodies were secret and hardly
any information could be obtained In regard TO tnem
But enough was made known to show that at least one
OF the trustees and perhaps one or TWO oIher pets"hs
connected with the interests Of the college, had been eu
deayoinr TO GUST President Caldwell from his position
Strong language so rumor puts it, had been used De-
ceptions had occurred the alumni meeting In New-fork
last winter and gradually light was breaking In upon
IL ALL and least OF the Board OF Trustees was IN
favor OF asking the disturbing trustee TO resign.
The alumni came out Of their meeting at noon but not
one word could be learned In relation to any action
they have taken regard 10 the trouble referred
to- tits said that can't keep secret but these
women cam least they have up TO the present tme'
When any them asked what was said or done
about the unpleasanne.s she Immediately smiled looked
into vacancy shrugged her shoulders and shook her
head One thing happened in the meeting has been
made public Ono OF the alumni offered TO give 5000
II others would add $4,000 TO II for $4,000 endow
ment for the college, 1t is believed that the $4,000 viii
be raised.
From tho Trustees meeting the statement that
had received from the alumni say
that committee of three had been appointed desiring
conference with committee from the Trustees looking
to tho establishment of permanent means OF COM
nuncation between the two bodies II was understood
that this movement prevent the open discussion
OF the troubles In the meetings OF the Board me plan
seemed to meet the approval OF the Trustees as
tbey appointed as Conference Committee the Rev. Dr.
T RyIand Rendrick Of New-York; the Rev DIR. Edward
Bright OF New-York and the Rev. Dr. william HagOe.
of Woason Heights, lass. At the meeting OF the trus-
tees also the following members Of the Board resigned:
Martin d. Anderson, Rochester; Samuel :. Constant
New.York the Rev. Dr. Frederick d. Huntington, New
York and Henry c. Murquand, of New-York. com
Inuncaton was received from gentleman in Washing
ton giving $500 TO the college, the interest OF which Is to
be am ropriatcd annually TO college paper on Shake
speare.
In discussion which occurred TO who shout be ap
pointed place OF the resgnng trustees, John Guy
yassar urged that no clergymen be selected bus
that sound practical business men should be appointed,
and he also urged that tho of yasssr should
he connected
it led the people Sss od. OeeSg long 'na as the
name OF yassar was connected With the management.
While the discussion lasted transpred that the Wash:
DR. Furniss said 10 be one OF the best shakespearan
scholars In the country. Finally tho Rev Augustus r.
Potter elected TO fill the vacancies caused by two OF
the designations and the other TWO vacancies sun 70
gentleman who came ont Of the Trustees meeting
late IA the @ s hG tg amni cofersnc
Committee and reported to the Board thar 1t WA bar
for the best interests OF the college The Board
ns of he trustees PresGent Caldwe dcnoced aTi-
Giles which had been published against bis mansgement
ton approving President CadwePs course and express
ing confidence IN him ana inc Faeu .ne sse
and asked who responsible for the proper govern
Of S C %ho tSS y w he He
charged that matter concerning the alumni
thing of dctaoria nature coming from the alumni
AT 23O D. M the doors OF tho college chapel were
opened for reception OF visitors intending 10 witness
Glass Day exercises. The platform decorated with
flowers and the 9TH Regiment Band was In tho
gallery The chapel exercises were opened with music
by the band when Emily Allison Townsend OF New
Haven, delivered the Grafton.
Martha Francis La Yau Inn Hussey, Of Unity Me-, was
the class historian and the next speaker The prophecies
the class Mamie Alice Cunmick, OF Lowell, Mass,
and As she hastily reviewed Tie past OF each member OK
and predicted each members future there were
rppes of laughter her sarcastic and playful utter
anees which the large audience joined with much en-
The prophecy concluded. tho band struck up the
4" March OF the Amazons," aud the senior and junior
marched slowly out Of the chapel and out OF the
college TO spot opposite the southern wing OF the build
ing where the class tree, pretty young elm, was
planted and close to which canopy had been erected
Here tho tree exercises occurred at 3 P m. Lydia
Cathariue Smith. Of CanaJoharie, delivering the
senior charge, and Mary w. Craig. of Fair,
me GLASS records followed Wien tho class song,
composed by Carolne Wach OF Syracuse, sung
When the class song was concluded the band agsn
PLAYED and once more with measured tread the seniors
and the juniors returned ~ the institution This evening
there was promenade concert The corridors OF the col
ege were brilliantly illuminated and there hundreds
of guests from abroad, The dancing began at p. m.
and closed at l0p. Tomorrow is Commencement
Day. .,-.,
Preparatory Glass the ground that the income from
was $4,000 a year. and the college could not afford to
ose that sum vigorous effort Is to be mado In tbs
,oming wear 10 raise additional funds which soma
n of aDOlshpg the Prepara-