University reporter; (Athens) 18??-current, December 20, 1889, Image 5

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University Reporter. Extending your branches on every side Like the fame of this great class far and wide, And thus to represent more able be The great and grand class of Ninety. When Spring comes forth, bedecked in her charms, In beauty, may nature clothe all your arms, And may the damp of night moisture bestrew And leave on your garments beads of dew, Beads of dew, that will beautv display Like diamonds in the sunshine of day. And when midnight fairies rove high in air May they find your top towering there; And there, when zephyrs play your leaves among, May they sing such songs as should be sung; Melodious songs of praise as they pass In honor of this grand old class. Here may stand towering to the skies, Proudly bearing the name of a class so wise, So when its members are scattered far and wide Rising and falling with the human tide, Here may you stand and proclaim to mankind: “’Tis education forms the common mind.” Now, dear class-mates, soon we must leave behind This dear old place so sweet and kind, So may none allow this great chance to slip, And then go ’way without a “ dip,” But may we all leave college like wise men, With a store of knowledge and a sheepskin. During the time we have been here, Friends we’ve made are many and dear; From day to day, we have worked together As friend with friend, or brother with brother; We are bound by ties of love heart to heart, “ But the best of friends alas! must part.” Soon we must break our little band, Soon we must give the parting hand,