Illinois Verse/The Snyder Bust
The Snyder Bust
The hurrying girls pass by it every day,The bust that ornaments the lower hall,A noble head thrown back in strength and pride.The gallant air still holds in medium coldThat characterized the man in glowing lifeWhen he for freedom fought in ItalyAnd exiled from his native Polish land.Made offer of his sword in our great strife.The many years that followed till the endHe gave to Illinois; inspired and taughtHis classes and counselled all who sought his help.The Snyder Fund he left and still can aidThe struggling student to attain his goal.His special sympathy was for the girls.Alethenai first recognized his worthBy placing his sculptured head by Taft in their hall.And now the Woman's Building holds the bustWhere all the girls in the course of their college lifeMay see and revere their ever loyal friend.