RADCLIFFE COLLEGE 333 
E. C. A., DECEMBER 65, 1902 
Worthy wearer of his name — 
Loved, though long departed — 
His whose learning, rank and fame 
Left him simple-hearted, 
Thine the age that sweetens youth, 
Softens each affliction; 
Heaven ’s everlasting truth 
Lights thy benediction. 
Never song by poet sung 
Stirred the gladdened hearer 
Like the soul, that ever young, 
Brings the Godhead nearer. 
When our years fly on apace, 
When our hearts are colder, 
May we, thinking on thy face, 
Graciously grow older. 
Grow like thee in tranquil heart 
Touched by Time’s caressing. 
When we choose the better part, 
Eighty brings its blessing. 
L. B. R. Brices 
TO PROFESSOR L. B. R. BRIGGS 
Quincy Street, December 13, 1902 
Dear Mr. Briaes: In turning over the many let-. 
ters of my birthday I have found your verses and 
