AN APPRECIATION

Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 14832, 25 November 1913, Page 2

AN APPRECIATION

THE LATE MR J. L..SCOTT. Appreciative references to the work of the late Mr J. L. Scott as a member of the Board of Governors of Canterbury College, were made yesterday at the Board's meeting, when the following motion was passed, members standing:—"That the Board of Governors puts on record the great loss sustained by the death of Mr J. L. Scott, and its appreciation of the valuable services rendered to the Canterbury College during the long time (1895-1913) that he was a member of the Board of Governors, and that the Board extend its sympathy to Mrs Scott and the members of the family in their great sorrow."

In moving the motion, the Chairman of the Board (Mr J. C. Adams) said that although their late colleague had for some time been suffering considerably, it was characteristic of the man that he never allowed this to interfere with his work on the Board. They would always remember, he continued, Mr Scott's genial manner, and his kindheartedness. Although Mr Scott frequently differed from members, he had never done anything to show that therewas any personal feeling, but had acted with that kindness and consideration which he had always showed throughout his life. Undoubtedly the Board had sustained great loss, for Mr Scott, with the general knowledge that ho possessed, made his advice very useful, and his service, most valuable in guiding the Board. Mr Scott's special knowledge in connexion with technical work was, he could confidently say. quite invaluable; his place in that portion of tho sohooj would be very difficult to fill. Mr Adams spoke of the lato Mr Scott's eighteen years' service on the Board, as chairman of theMuseum and Library Committee, and vice-president of the Engineering School, into all of which work he had thrown himself with heart and soul. Only lately, during the absence of Professor Scott, their late member had been giving his time and energy to the work of the Engineering School. "It is simply impossible for us," added tho chairman, "to estimate the value of the work he has accomplished, or thc great loss we have suffered." In seconding the motion. Mr C. H. Ooie said that he thought the zealous work of the late Mr Scott had much to do with the fact that, the School of EnfimeeriTis; occunied such an excellent position among tne engineering schools of Australasia.

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