. ... Debris . s lost their gloom,For to them was linked a feeling Like the ties that bind the the friendships grew and deepened As the busy weeks went softened into springtime With its milder earth and sky,Spring-time deepened into summer And the first of June was a week until the closing Of the busy college year. Seemed to live ; but, to the northward, Standing on the little knoll,Rose the dear old Dormitory, Truest, closest friend of he stood and gazed upon it, For a space, with steadfast eye ;Then his spirit broke the silence And he whispered, with a
. ... Debris . s lost their gloom,For to them was linked a feeling Like the ties that bind the the friendships grew and deepened As the busy weeks went softened into springtime With its milder earth and sky,Spring-time deepened into summer And the first of June was a week until the closing Of the busy college year. Seemed to live ; but, to the northward, Standing on the little knoll,Rose the dear old Dormitory, Truest, closest friend of he stood and gazed upon it, For a space, with steadfast eye ;Then his spirit broke the silence And he whispered, with a sigh,Dear old friend ! When first I saw thee Grim and frowning seemed thy face ;But each day that I have known thee Adds new beauty and new grace, For thy features, stern and solemn,Tell of friendships firm and true, How weve lived the lives of brothersIn our days at old Purdue; And restored our drooping spirits By a restful round of and wide well soon be scattered : But our friendships, true and warm,. IN A STACK WHOSE VAST PROPORTIONSSPOKE OF engineering skill. How weve waged with wearying lessons,Many a night, the hard-fought strife In the din of preparationFor the work of active life ; How, when overwhelmed by studies, .From our tasks weve turned awav Can not die while we turn backwardToward the old days at the Dorm. Long life unto thee, old building !May thy inmates ever be Faithful students, friends, and brothers,True to old Purdue and thee. DOANE, !)<».
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