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SOCIETY MEETINGS. 
And next is Professor Robertson, the same from day to day, 
Re's a model of disposition , I know the boys all say. 
His subject is par excellence , and he always makes it plain— 
May his life be long and happy, all sunshine and no rain; 
May his children thrive and prosper, and fill his heart with glee, 
But to make his swell diagnosis , this life is too 
Short for me!! 
Then comes Professor Doremus, with a smile upon his face ; 
He tackles my favorite subject, with the greatest ease and grace. 
His lectures are a treat to all, so simple and so plain, 
About batteries and spectroscopes, and the moon that has no rain. 
But when he strikes his S. Ox. and C. H. 6 O. 3 ! 
To know what on earth he’s talking about, this life is too 
Short for me. 
And then Professor Pomeroy gives us knowledge on the eye; 
To find his equal here on earth, is foolishness to try. 
He is master of his subject, and he makes it clear and plain; 
I think if a man was blind as a bat, he’d make him see again. 
His brain is filled with wisdom, and his heart is open and free, 
But to learn his thirteen coats of the retina , this life is too 
Short for me. 
Then next Professor Michener comes, to teach us how to cure; 
If we follow his good advice, our mortalities will be fewer. 
Of cattle pathology he is king—long may his voice be heard, 
And the walls of the good old green-room ring with each succeeding word. 
On obstetrics, he is in advance, I know you will agree; 
But to learn his changes of the ovum , this life is too 
Short for me. 
Then, here’s to Professor Coates, the students’ firm, true friend, 
With always a smile and pleasant word, and helping hand to lend. 
On operative surgery and physical diagnosis, 
Then canine pathology and histology of the horses. 
On physiology he takes the cake—gave sixteen lectures in three; 
And his nervous system of the tape-worm opened a new chapter 
In life for me. 
And now Professor Dixon, with perspiration on his brow, 
Has labored hard and patiently, to try and teach us how 
Each muscle and each ligament has attachments to each bone, 
And we thank him very kindly for the interest he has shown. 
And alike to Professor Steurer, a large share of our thanks are due ; 
But to listen longer, I am afraid you’ll think, this life is too 
Short for you. 
By Db. D. C. Ashley, Class 1880. 
