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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