Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1912-06-27

That the brightness makes us sightless.
dazzles us?
Or does a mist OF tears brighten our
eyes
At thought of days gone by. days of
sweet play
And study intermingled? For all the
OF yester-years have given each their
share.
OF their large store ungrudging each has
given.
Happy and sad alike before we look
And after now. and see the river Time
Brimming It's banks with recollectons
dear.
This day we feel again the dread quick
shaft
OF death that tore away n beacon clear
A light that shone afar with ray serene
Thus are the recollections bitter-sweet
The sense Of present loss crowds full
upon US:
Parting from alma mater, teachers,
friends.
Is near. So sweetest days too have their
term
or sadness, ever INTERVIEWING both.
Memories dear of friendships deep and
true,
That neither time nor distance can eff
face.
Lend sweetness now and make our
hearts eXut
And sing with gladness, knowing these
are peerless.
Impressions strong and subtle gaind
while here.
And written deep down in our hearts
will find
Later tongue and loud proclaim them
In words and deeds of courage, all un.
daunted.
Deep inspiration this green mountain
valley
round
From whence comes strength; fleet
twinkling thought awakes
AS mirrorcd sun on lake with beauty
glimmers.
Four swiftly flying college years are al
Drawn to a close since first we came
brimful
or hope. with youthful vigor and pur-
pose firm.
To climb the rugged paths and heights
Of knowledge.
Let strongwing'd ideals ever higher
soaring
Lift us above ourselves in lofty service
And pointing ever to the pole of Heaven
Guide like the star that brings the
wandrer home.
PIPE GRAFTON.
When the class pipes had been dis
tributed by the members of the pipe
committee, and the seniors had begun
their enjoyment of the weed. Harold
Russell Murdoch delivered the pipe ora
ton. Pointing out that the companionship
OF briar or a calabash leads to
"Reminiscences, he recalled in a lighter
and spirited vein some of the events of
the four years that stand out most
wildly
who cannot remember" said he
'the class banquets which were a sure
token Of class spirit and wild enthusiasm
over the results of the previous year =?
Who can not remember the celebrations
down town and Mayor Burke's Grafton
on who is who in Burlington? Are not
q O<
gotten?"
ADDRESS TO UNDERGRADUATES
Samuel Ashley Phelps, with the ad-
dress to undergraduates. was the next
speaker. To the members of each class
separately he gave a word of advice. and
to the faculty he expressed appreciation
OF their endeavors and announcement He
urged the cherishing Of college customs.
the maintenance of high scholarship. and
the taking OF an active part in college
affairs.
IVY GRAFTON
Donald Ward clipper. the closing speaker
delivered the ivy Grafton. The class Ivy
was planted. following his remarks, at
the south end OF the library, at the base
of the apse.
This Ivy commencing its struggle for
existence today said he, will set a
pace for us to follow, 1t will remain here
AS an example of patience and industry
climbing by imperceptible steps toward
It's goal of sunshine, May our progress
In things which bring prosperity and
happiness be as steady and as sure as
the growth Of the ivy"
RECEPTIONS DURING THE DAY.
The day opened at eleven o'clock with
Informal receptions by professors and in
structOrs In their classrooms.
The Phi Delta Theta fraternity held
reception at the chapter house from
four until six. President and Mrs Benton,
DR.. and Mrs G. NJ. Sabin, Mrs. Joseph
c. Turk and Ora Ferguson received
Mrs. Charles II. Mower and Mrs. G. p.
Burns were In charge of the refresh
ments. and MisA Kate Coburn served at
the punch bowl Romeo's orchestra fur
nished music The decorations were vase
and wild flowers and ferns.
The annual reception given by the
Sigma Phi fraternity was held at the
fraternit' house from four till six o'clock
The house was decorated with flowers.
Charles A. Catlin, OF the class of 1873
OF the university, Miss Dorothy Hickok
and Roy d. Sawyer Of the senior ella IS
received. In the dining room the Misses