New-York tribune., 1901-06-12
GAY CLASS DAY AT VASSAR
MORE THAN TWO THOUSAND VISITORS
AT PICTURESQUE EXERCISES on
THE CAMPUS.
IBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rR1BuxE.l

PouEhkeepsie. Y y. June 1.-THE most pictu-
RESCUE and interesting class day exercises
held Nassar College took place on the college
campus northeast OF the main building. this after
noon in the presence Of more than TWO thousand
spectators A large stage had been erected, on
which the 142 members Of the graduating class
of o. each graduate attired in pretty gown
and holding e bouquet Of American Beauty roses.
The exercises were opened by Miss Margaret
Pinokney Jackson. Of Providence, r /, president
OF the class OF OF who made the address of vel
come. After the applause had died away the class
history read by the historians, Miss Elsie La
Grange Cole OF Albany. and Miss Lucia Cole. OF
East Orange Y. J. TIE first Miss Coles paper
covered the freshman and sophomore years while
the experiences Of 'ol IN the junior and senior
years were described by Miss Lucia Cole At inter
walls during the exercises some special reference
was explained BY oUtburst OF song by the entire
class with the accompaniment by the college or
chestra. the words being original and popu-
lar airs.
Following the exercises the campus the mem
bers of the class marched 10 the class tree. one
eighth 81 a mile distant. The procession was q
gorgeous one the members OF the class marching
path of canvas stretched from the main build
Ing 10 the class tree. The procession led by
Miss Margaret Calhoun. who was the marshal OF
the day Then came twenty members of the sopho-
more class. carrying the monster daisy chain 40
feet long and feet in circumference. The daisies
picked by the college girls, and il took over
thirty thousand to complete the chain The usual
class orator was Mss Letitia Jean smyth, OF East
Orange y J.. and the junior reply made by
Miss Mary Bliss Date 90
The daisy chain has always been one Of the most
significant features Of the Vassar class day eXer-
cises II Is the custom for the sophomores pick
the daisies al some unknown hour and weave the
chain for the seniors. In the procession the daisy
chain holds the place of honor and is borne aloft
by the twenty thirty proud juniors chosen for
the purpose They are the heralds Of the seniors
who follow just behind, carrying great punches OF
flowers. and in dresses OF all tints of the rainbow
After the class history is read the bearers Of the
daisy chain make a lane through which the seniors
pass they march their for the last ex-
ecises about Il. When the senior circle around the
is complete the daisy chain is stretched about
them and dropped, howery barrier, which the
juniors must pass The traditional spade is
then presented the juniors and the class
speeches are made. after which the chain Is lifted
again and the juniors drift away The seniors may
then take leave Of their class tree before hUrryirg
away meet their guests.
Late last night the sOphOmOres Serenaded the
seniors under their windows. and they sang the
seniors threw hundreds OF roses on the heads OF
the seTeuaders. This morning there was game
Of basketball between '0l and 03, and the game
suited in tie. The alumn@ luncheon followed the
basketball game Tomorrow the members of the
graduating class Will receive their diplomas and
bid goodby 10 kassar.