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 The palm and the palmetto, the lily, dainty sweet, Their homage humbly before thee bring, and lay it at thy feet; The water oak that thirsteth, towering long-leaf pine Drink gratefully thy water pure and sing a praise that's thine.

Ah, way-worn mortals turn to thee to worship and abide; The white winged boats are drawn to thee on every swelling tide; For thru thy whole long journey it's always give and give— What a multitude of creatures thou dost make to live!

At last thyself thou givest wholly to out-spreading bay; It beareth thee to shining sea—how wonderful thy way! With parting kiss to earth, thou risest to thirsty sun, Who praiseth thee and hasteth thee—another race to run.

GIVE ME BOTH

The nearest water supply to the Tories' Den. (See pages 53-55). Photo by Author.

The glad wild hills, With rushing rills, Are clothed with glory— The old, old story, Yet new, In the everlasting hills.

In mountain majesties, And high-born ecstasies, Fresh strength may be, And balm for me     And you, In the glad, wild hills.

Then in surf and sea, With youthful glee— While waves are dashing, And swimmers splashing Around In the ever-changing sea;

With wavelets dancing, The tide advancing; Breezes kissing— Ah, no one missing Life's bound, In the wild waves of the s

MANIFOLD BEAUTY AND THE MAN

It is beautiful to be young, When youth grows wise at le It is beautiful to be strong, With gentleness in strength.