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4364855Illinois Verse — The EyrieAnna Shattuck Palmer
The Eyrie
High up in big Administration Hall
Abide headquarters of The Alumni News
And busy presiding genius over all,
(Who can no earnest, true old grad refuse)
Carl holds his genial sway.

Attractive nest from which to wing new's flight
Across the land and sea and carry joy
To graduates afar. A place of light
Where with humor and patience naught can annoy
Carl holds his genial sway.

Below, a stretch of the broad and shaded walk
A calm glance at the classes hurrying to and fro;
His future prey he has no need to stalk.
Time will deliver them to him, tho slow.
Carl holds his genial sway.