Bucknell University - L Agenda Yearbook (Lewisburg, PA)

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N. J:: Class Ipocin, 1Rinet Seven -- y ki ' . Si Three years ago ' twas ninety-three, How well do we remember ! A boat went bravely out to sea, ' Twas in the bright September. The harbor left was bright and green. Its verdure shadows cast, Reflected greeu was on the wings Of birds e ' en flitting past. The sea was B. U. ' s college course, All wide and deep, profound, And on it ' s bosom three fine boats. For graduation bound. All tliree the boats were handsome built, And each one was well manned; Each had a flag of brightest hues, High by the breezes fanned. The nearest shore had white and gold, Wide wa ' ing in the breeze, She looked behind with such agaze, She thought ' twould surelv freeze.

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As is well known, ' 97 has always laid claim to marked musical ability, but none of our melodious effusions can -ie with the ear-rending tones which cheered us on while pursuing the exciting chase after sound -ibrations. And not only did these incomparable combinations minister to our delectation and improvement, but by the crashing of a plaster-bolt from the lofty, sacred arches, the deep-toned organ was laid prostrate, thus affording increased oppor tunities for investigation, to be enjoyed solely by our worthy class. The validitv of prescience has likewise been unquestionably attested, for quite in con- formity -ith the natural law, our loved banner has from the first persistently reflected a violet hue. even when the various shades of green were striving for supremacy, thereby indicating the presence of the actinic rays in the spectrum of our college life. It is said that formerly this subject has been a trifle abstruse, but it will, we are convinced, be fully comprehended since the advent of ' 97. In theory, too. we have made the acquaintance of friction and refraction, but trust the practical experiments will be indefinitely postponed. Mingled with this search for profoun l knowledge we have followed lighter themes, for while Cupid has taught lessons of a tender nature to the hearts of some, Terpsichore has claimed others as her willing pupils, while all have found happiness in the pleasiures of a peace- ful, prosperous year. Ha ang thus gathered from the various fields of erudition that which seems of lasting profit, in the sincere desire to share our store of wealth with those about us, with the kindest and most cordial wishes ' 97 presents L ' Agexda to its friends. Historian.

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Soon as our hero loosed the chain, And from the port made way, Then, all at once, the strife began, And there was much to pay. A verdant tinge was on the boat. In vain she cast it off. And ninety-six, with lofty pride. Did at her laugh and scoff. But ninety-seven holds her wa} ' , Nor trembles in her beams ; A steamer she. with well tried power. And stronger than she seems. As further out her course she kept, The verdure disappeared ; The violet and white then waved, Not one thing that she feared. A year it took to leave the port Entirely out of sight. But it was done, and then again She pressed on with her might. The sailing then was easier ; The gold and white had gone ; Behind her now a large green boat Was appearing in the dawn. A long, gaunt boat, with sailors few. Their sinews weak and torn, Class poem, 1Hlnct =Scvcn Ccntnulc