(Eragpiiij nt‘ dJmte 23th Not only did we hear the thunder chords Sweep o’er the sky; But vague uncertainties bade us wake And from our windows peer; So sharp that lightning! Not long till fire bells clang, Phones ring; all eyes turn southward, nor yet Could comprehend our tragedy! Dark the night before the dawn; Rain fell steadily;—but in that darkness Like a glowing monster, stood our Russ Hall! Flames shooting, heat rolling far into the sky; Her very bowels poured forth In one great mass of heat and flame! Firemen rush in,—live wires fall! And Rex, in eagerness to aid, is taken Past the borders of Immensity! How weak,—-how small we feel; How powerless! Straggling from the darkness, White faced, awe stricken, numbers increasing, Men and maidens alike heavy-hearted. No one ashamed of tears! One great homeless family bound by love And ambition! Homeless? Yea, a retreat was in the minds Of many. Our President called! Not one failed to answer. Twelve hundred strong that student mass responded! Faculty ne’er left post of duty! Six hours of leadership and all was well. The great heart of Pittsburg answered. Every effort made to share our burden! Hours of labor given joyously. Thousands of dollars placed at our disposal To reclaim Russ Hall! Tented classes broiling in the sun,— Crowded, stuffy rooms! Long hours For faculty and student, yet,— Smiles, “miles and miles of smiles.” No complaint while wading dust Or riding hacks from class to class. No tragedy of human hearts But breeds a lesson ne’er forgotten. LENA M. SMITH.
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