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COLLEGE SONGS.

TO THE BRAVEST

Words by H. A. Clarke.
Music by F. Mohring.

To the bravest, to the bravest, pledge a cup of gen'rous wine -- At the call of duty springing, Death and danger proudly scorn-in, Marches At the call of duty springing, Death and danger proudly where swords are ringing, The gallant warrior bold. At the


2 To the fairest, to the fairest, pledge a cup of gen'rous wine; Sparkling eyes with welcome beaming, Greet the warrior home returning, Sweet reward his toils redeeming, Such welcome from the fair. Sparkling eyes with welcome beaming, Greet the warrior home returning, Sweet reward his toils redeeming, Such welcome from the fair

3 To the bravest, to the fairest, pledge a cup of gen'rous wine; Ever may they be united, Manly hearts and lovely maidens, Faithful hands and fond hearts plighted, In bonds of changeless love. Ever may they be united, Manly hearts and lovely maidens, Faithful hands and fond hearts plighted, In bonds of changeless love.

From "AMPRION," by permission