1913.
[14]Read at the Dinner given in May, 1913, in honour of Professor van der Smissen, Professor of German in University College, Toronto, on his retirement after forty-eight years’ service in the University and University College.
To R. R. W.[15]
From Scotland’s mists across the sea you bore
The sacred fire, (kindled by him whose name
Has made the century famous with his fame,)
And bid our lamp burn brighter than before.
Upon our Tree, a branch from Scotland’s shore
You grafted, and behold our Tree became
Wanton in leafage; with blossoms all aflame;