The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-03-13
Inaugural Day at vsssar.

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There were great times on Inaugura-
ton Day at Vassar College, aud the
Democratic lassies of the institution
had full opportunity to "get square
with their Republican companions.
Last November the spirit of election
day prevailed with as much enthusiasm
at Vassar as ir the outside world The
Republicans by far the most numer-
ous--led the Democrats and Prohibi.
tionists a dismal life. finishing up BY
celebrating Blaines election before the
returns were verified. On that occa-
sion the Democrats and Faculty enter
tained the supposed victors at an oys
ter supper, the memory of which be-
came huge joke when the true result
was known. But last night the Re
publican jewels came to the front, aud
in return received and feasted the dem
ocrats At 8 o'clock the Reception
Committee, Miss Hennng, 'Sj Miss
Green, 81, and Miss Croslcy Of the
Preparatory Department, took stand
in the middle parlor, which was hand
somely decorated with flags and pic
lures of the ex-President and of the
President and Vice President. Soon
Faculty, teachers and students, repre-
senting all possible shades Of political
opinions, came pouring in, when the
monotony of the reception proper was
relieved by dancing, in the midst OF
which there was halt, when the Anti
Cleveland Club sang dirge:
And many a good Republican hurrahed for
Blaine,
And rcviing the Democrat she said
you're left again !"
so we don't grudge you or Cleveland your
success tonight;
So take, pray, the good wishes that are
yours by right.
Quickly the Democratic girls in
strong chorus responded
Come, rally tonight my girls,
Sing Victory" our Cleveland has con-
quered,
Triumphant are we.
VIC VIC Nuttu tiiC huNl ulSO tlC slCW
or humiliation,
And now you must too
We know it is hard
But we did it before.
You have our example,
Do as we did Of yore.
For years twenty -four you have lived at
your ease;
You've staid at the White House and done
what you pleased.
And longer your stay would surely have
been,
If not with Jimmy you'd tried to get in.
Alter the songs a procession was
formed, which proceeded to the dining
room. Over the door an elaborate dra
perry of red, white and blue framed a
picture of Cleveland, toward which the
Republican girls glanced rather gloom
lily. Bat their display reached its
height as they discovered themselves
passing under large and formidable
yoke suspended over the inner door.
They were appeased, however, by fra
grant whiffs of the oyster supper, their
generous tribute to the victorious Dem
ocrats. The downcast Republicans
were further revived with stirring
song from their glee club.
The 4th of March has come at last,
And praps you'll think to find us
All groaning over the defeat,
| or which the day reminds us.
The chorus came out with all the
ringing vigor of which "Yankee Dood-
le' is capable.
| Cleveland's got it; we don't care,
| Though he's inaugurated,
| And all you valiant Democrats
With trinmph are elated.
The hatchet's buried very deep
By this time it's quite rusty
And portraits of the candidates
Are very, very dusty,
Then the Republicans were represen
ted by speech and President Caldwell
made a few remarks in his usual happy
style. After the supper with its gen
eral hi'arity all sang "Amcrica" from
blue lettered, red d-bordered cards found
at the plates and then dispersed well
pleased with the celebration of Inaugu
ration Day.