Burial of the Ancient

Event Information

Venue(s):
Columbia College

Event Type:
Band

Record Information

Status:
Published

Last Updated:
2 July 2012

Performance Date(s) and Time(s)

19 Jun 1865, 11:00 PM

Program Details

The burial took place at midnight.

Performers and/or Works Performed

2)
aka Barbary Allen; Barb'ry Allen; Barbara Ellen
4)
Composer(s): O'Brien

Citations

1)
Review: New York Herald, 20 June 1865, 5.

     “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.’”