Philadelphia Dental College - Class Book Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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When my mother sitting by me, Heard me with my heart eommuning, And her angel face was kindled With a tender apprehension,- Thus she pleaded, thus advised me: Son, remember as thou leavest This, thy home and happy dwelling, Thou art taking on thy journev Character as pure and stainless As the driven, downy snowflakes, But before thou reach the Alpines, Thou must venture on the waters, So insidious to the youthful, With their breakers and their whirlpools, VVith their captivating bubbles. Hence with caution guard thy passage, Keep thine eye upon the compassg When approaching to the hill-slopes, When the craggy cliffs art climbing, Hand in hand thy Guide must follow. Then thy fondest hopes now cherished May be granted by Fortuna On the mountain tops of Honor. TT.-Breaking 50IlIC'ClQS I shall nc'er forget the scenic, Lingering memories, how touching! On the eve of my departure, E'en the sunset, so entrancing! Seemed to play a happy prelude To my song of expectation: Held me spell-bound, kept me sky-bound Gazing at the twilight peering Thro' the gold and burnished silver, Tlrro' the blood and fire commingled. T'ward the north was matchless shading, In the south, mauve touched with emerald Further north appeared a river, Now it seemed to cut its pathway Thro' the sandy hills outstretching, And anon meander slowly 'Cross the broad and fairy landscape, And the low coastline was paved 2II

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H Song of Rowlandfliemos MAE E. HOLMES And dedicated Lo a Member of the Class fl'Ul1Llr4Illil'l IIV PRIIMIII YN Ol' Il. II. Rl., '29 T.-TllTlllQliC0 HEN my school days fast were closing, And my heart was full of longing For the city with its pleasures, With its active life and glitter,- Therc I lay on Grandma's sofa In a quiet, hidden corner, Pouring over Plutarch's great men, Plutarch's noble, mighty sages,- Learning of their deeds of valor, How they strove through pain and hardship Raising high their lofty spirits, ' Putting forth their hands to labor, WVhile with heart and brain they wrestled 'Gainst the east wind, cruel, storm-like,- Conquering foes and giant evils, 'Till the race, intense, was finished, And their brows were crowned with laurels. Then the south wind blew so gently, Floating with such fragrant blessings, Filling me with joy and rapture, With new visions, clear, delightful. Then my heart throbbed fast and faster, And a spirit whispered softly: Rise and hasten to the city, Prove thyself and test thy powers, Thou wilt find much gold and silver, Find the friendship of the maidens. Then my heart made answer, gayly: Yea, I'll gog I will not tarry. 210

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With a work of sparkling sapphire. Toward the inland there appeared Mountains towering so majestic, Heads encircled with vermiliong And the lacing of the tree-tops Curtaining of? the panorama, Far excelled an artist's pencil. Oh, the glory of that picture! How superb the heavenly painting! Can I leave this fair enchantment, 'Midst my native town and village? Can I part with drives so dreamy Thro' the dewy dells and valleys, Amphitheaters of forests, Wafting forth sweet fragrant breezes By the crystal lake Geneva? Can I leave my own dear Greatheart And my laughing Amoroso? Father, Mother, Oh, l1ow sweetly Wrappccl within me are your charms! Precious is the love unbounded That enfolds my life in vours! As we left the breakfast table And I felt the gentle pressure Of a hand upon my shoulder, Then a voice so full and tender, Like the strains of music swelling, Said, My boy, do not forget us! And our prayers will surely follow Rowland-Kemos, my own Kemos! Do not fail to send a message Every week that comes and passes. For thy parents will be looking Daily, hourly, for a letter, And our hearts will sink in silence If we hear not how thou doest. Then my heart began to answer. Answer with responsive feeling: Soon as I shall reach the city I will pen a missive, certain, All my episodes relating. I will write you often, ofteng Don't you worry, Amoroso! Soon shall I return most surely, Come with garlancls of the Spring-time. 212