The Record 1930-1931

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prosperity. In 1912 the President married Miss Annie Cook. Mrs Fitzpatrick's kindly and generous hospitality has endeared her to us, and we offer her our deep sympathy in her loss. The President's work for the University cannot be described here.

For many years he has played a leading part in its

administration, on Syndicates and Boards and at the Council of the Senate, where his vigour and acut~ness were of the greatest value.

He served twice as Vice-Chancellor, in 1915 and

1928. At the beginning of September the President was in excellent health ; but he underwent an operation during that month, and died suddenly on Wednesday, October 28, The funerai was held on October 31, when the College Chapel was filled to overflowing by members of the College and other personal friends of the President. There was a simultaneous memorial service in Great St Mary's Church.

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