628 JAMES CLERK MAXWELL. 



(6) T = C 



(7) E = C 



(8) 0=C 



VALEDICTORY ADDRESS TO THE D N. 



May 1854. 

 JOHN Alexander Frere, John, 



When we were first acquent, 

 You lectured us as Freshmen 



In the holy term of Lent ; 

 But now you're gettin' bald, John, 



Your end is drawing near, 

 And I think we'd better say " Goodbye, 



John Alexander Frere." 



John Alexander Frere, John, 



How swiftly Time has flown ! 

 The weeks that you refused us 



Are now no more your own ; 

 Tho' Time was in your hand, John, 



You lingered out the year, 

 That Grace might more abound unto 



John Alexander Frere. 1 



There's young Monro of Trinity, 



And Hunter bold of Queen's, 

 Who spurn the chapel system, 



And " vex the souls of Deans." 

 But all their petty squabbles 



More ludicrous appear, 

 When we muse on thy departed form, 



John Alexander Frere. 



1 Mr. Frere had accepted the living of Shillington, but retained 

 his fellowship for the customary "year of grace." 



