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FIFTY YEARS TODAY.
 
'Mid all the changes I have seen 
Since fifty years have rolled between, 
My eyes can rest on only few - 
Whose faces once could daily view, 
    And kindly greet on passing. 

My mind goes back to hallowed spots 
Fraught by memories by some forgot; 
Which bring up friends most dear to me 
Who've long since gone beyond the sea.-
    It seems I'll not forget them. 

Many I've known are dead and gone 
  Many are here who've since been born; 
Some's resigned and changed their home 
Others through foreign countries roam, 
       And these are-

-Sending gems to you and me 
 They've gathered from the land and sea 
These, too, were young, now growing old; 
But many facts are yet untold, 
       To be revealed by others.
 
Every year since here I'd stay, 
  Some much loved friend's been called away;
Younger men in every case-
Have come right up an filled their place. 
     And suggesting some improvements.
 
We'll now call up our first main chief 
  Whose history may be told in brief; 
A pleasant man so meek and mild 
Was great, yet gentle as a child, 
     A man whom all regarded