Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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27 When the aged year Shall disappear, And dying, hear The roar of his ordnance loud and clear. The blaze leaps high! The reason why? Wood-yard nigh! “ Unlirnber now,” quoth the cannoneer! The powder blew The gaspipe through Coat tails few. Ker-siam! bang! clash? and quick’s a flash The office sash Was knocked to smash! A five dollar gash! Next morn comes order : “Fork out your cash! ” Post-chapel discourse on the strength of material and the paths of projectiles. “Had there been occasion For deviation In elevation— Though it had been but one degree,

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26 M. S. Ere the echo had died away, another sound burst upon our ears, for-; but we will leave its discussion to the poet. THE STRENGTH OF MATERIAL. Being a warning to all future Techs, to beware how they violate the laws of. With good intent, On pleasure bent, A Senior went A making cannon for a spree. For gnn, the mug Bestoppered snug, With wooden plug, The ends of gas-pipe ! Woe is he He law defied Known far and wide; And his weapon tied With sundry straps unto a board . ’Tis New Year’s eve. You may believe That in his sleeve The Senior laughs, for the time is near,

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28 You plainly see The cost would be At least,” quoth he, “ Some ten times more than than the present fee,” c., c., c. And next new year, Students, dear, You must buzz the ear Of the fire department Chief Engineer! Look well to your spot! Use powder not, Or sad your lot! O’er that Senior’s gun shed a bitter tear! THE TECH’S VISIT TO A COLLEGE GLEE CLUB CONCERT AND WHAT CAME OF IT. |N Wednesday, the 23d of February, 1881, a vocal concert was given in Horticultural Hall, on Front St., by the Amherst Glee Club, and was