Venue(s):
Columbia College
Event Type:
Band
Status:
Published
Last Updated:
2 July 2012
“Last night . . . the class of ’67 performed the ceremony of the ‘Burial of the Ancient,’ which was characterized by a splendid display of wit, humor and solemn comedy. . . .
Here the burial ceremonies proper began by the chaunting [sic] of the following hymn.—Air, ‘Barbara Allen’ [followed by lyrics.] . . .
. . . [T]he following song was sung by the class of ‘67” A Grave Lay for the Ancient. Air, ‘Windham.’”