Adelphi Academy - Adelphic Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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5.y.....,.1 vow. BARKER: Come one come all! Buy your ticket to the stars, See the heavenly constellations, See the mystic world of wonder, Tickets sold at counter A just four flights up. Trains leave on the hour, Have your money ready, please. Step lively, time is passing. GIRL: The steps are steep And I am tired. Do not rush meg I will pay my fare. BARKER: Many wish to make the trip But seats are scarce. You cannot go if' there is not An empty one. Unless you hurry . You'll be left behind. GIRL: I am tired! It is not worth the climb, I care not for your foolish stars. CAnd turning around She retraces her steps Followed by others. Only a few attain the top.j BARKER: Take your tickets. You faithful ones are lucky For you shall see the wondrous universe. All aboard-the train is leaving. BOY: Sir, will I see Heaven? BARKER: Perhaps, but many shall turn back Before they reach the top, just as the others did before. But if your will is strong, your motives high While still your soul is humble- Then truly, you shall see it, For the possessor of these qualities Is himself, Heaven in miniature. IO

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NORMAN R. BRUWN gA load of books does not equal one good teacher? You placed a book before us And from it taught us many things Of scientifrc value. But now- W11i1e we remember well your teachings, Even more impressed upon us Is your. Wonderful philosophy of life and truth And though We think of you as an instructor, What is more important, - VVe know you as a friend.

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