Stanford University - Quad Yearbook (Palo Alto, CA)

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JHcmforb $uab 1902 “ Progress of Civilization in America. The central figure on the front of the arch is Civilization, the beginning and end of the processional scene. Providence ” is on the left. Columbus, taking his mission from Providence, tears the veil from America, standing between the tropics of Cancer and Capricorn. Pizarro and Cortez appear mounted, tearing down the idolatry of ancient America preparing the way for Christianity. On the corner of the arch is the chief Aztec Divinity, and on the west end Las Casas, preaching of the cross to the Indians. The next step in the evolution of events is the peculiarly American idea of Liberty protecting Religion, thus bringing Christianity to the New World. The Pilgrims are seen landing at Plymouth, and this cycle ends with the figure of Wisdom. The discovery completed, the work concerns itself with the United States. On the rear of the arch we see the march of the thirteen States, led by Washington, acconi| anied by two generals on horseback. The result of the War of Independence is shown by the figure of Columbia, or the United States, occupying the center of the frieze; from her proceeds Abundance,pointing to the virgin lands westward. First comes a group representing Grazing, with the god Pan ; then Ceres, with mowers and reapers ; Mining, on the comer of the arch—a Cyclops; Electricity, with the Leyden jar; Steam, with boiler and fire; the Sciences, Philosophy, Medicine and Mathematics, and the corner crowned with Minerva, a bear at her side, representing California. Again at the front of the arch we see Titans, holding up the mountains. The Railway is pictured—Mr. and Mrs. Stanford riding on horseback, and the Genius of Engineering superintending the work,— the end and beginning of which is Civilization. In 1900 the corner-stone of the Memorial Church was laid, with simple and impressive ceremony. 'Hie Science. Physics and History buildings and the Chemical I-aboratory were begun soon after. 'Hie new buildings are creeping slowly around the old, the Outer Quadrangle gradually enclosing the Inner. But the beloved Inner Quadrangle has lost none of its l eauty. It will always have for those who have been associated with the University a peculiar charm and attraction. Many millions will be spent in the construction of these buildings. The hearts of students the world over should feel grateful to the surviving founder, and say, earnestly, God bless the name of Stanford. Chas. Ed. Hodges. i 6

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JManforfe }uab 1902 Some one whispers, you sre gone, too, Little olsssmste Barbara! Gone ss we who left you plsying In the hsppy campus sunshine Where the playmate squirrels are. Earliest we came, together, Barbara, when all was new. And our hearts, too, shared the wonder In your brown eyes softly shining. We were children there like you. When we slipped away, one morning, Barbara, we left you there! In your hands our plaything treasures, Asking you to keep them for us While we labored otherwhere. You are gone, too, say the whispers; (Are you hiding, little friend. In the green we loved together, By the slumber-walls of granite. Where the drowsy peppers bend?) While they look for you, these others, Barbara I ” calling, high and low Through the silent Arboretum, We who played there first together. We who left you there, we know! From her leafy place of hiding Barbara, through all the years. Never growing any older, Still the Baby-one we played with. Watches for the Pioneers. iS Carolus Ager,