Franklin and Marshall College - Oriflamme Yearbook (Lancaster, PA)

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Prologue. The beacon light of former years, VVith all its hopes, with all its fears- The emblem of a worthy past- Into our hands has come at last. When kindled first--a tiny spark- It scarce sufficed to pierce the dark 5 But passing on from hand to hand It grew into a shining brand, Till now, when men its rays behold, They greet with joy our H Flame of Gold. Thus planted on Time's latest crest- The brightest beacon and the best- Its glorious radiance, full and free, Illumes our H Golden jubileef' Bathed in that light the past appears, Clothed in the garb of former years 3 Its hardships, toils and triumphs lie, Like hills and vales 'neath April sky. But now the Searchlight sweeps this way And we behold the present day Fulfilling promises of yore ' With Science Hall and Classic lore. Forgot are toil and pain and strife In F. and M.'s expanding life. The time is rich in fruitfulness, But richer still in promises 3 For past and present both agree, Upon this Golden Jubilee, VVithin the next half hundred years To raise above its present peers Their Alma Mater's usefulness. May Fortune kind these efforts bless, And may this light remain the same- The ever-growing U Oritlammef' ..5..

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