Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Asks Glover to approach the President about his proposal for Council regarding an alliance with Trinity College Dublin. Mentions his ill health. Includes a draft of the ensuing letter to the President in Glover's hand.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Regarding the extension by five years of the tenure of Glover's Lectureship.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Thanks Glover for his letter. Reflects on the election for the office of Public Orator.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
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Regarding candidates for the Public Oratorship.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
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Gives his support to Glover's candidacy for the office of Public Orator.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
Part of Papers of Terrot Reavely Glover
Informs Glover of the procedure that was followed when Sandys stood for Public Orator. Advises Glover on how he should proceed. Mentions Harrison and J. R. U. Butler of Trinity as possible competitors.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
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Refers to Russell Smith's wounding and subsequent death in the trenches. Discusses the continuing War. News of the Cadet Battalion staying in the University. Tells an anecdote about the Mayor's comment to a conscientious objector who got work as a signalman on the railway.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
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Reports the Council's decision to allow Glover leave of absence if he gets lecturing work in America. Explains that a year in America would not count towards a life Fellowship. Mentions A. Y. Campbell, and E. Harrison of Trinity. Mentions that they have allowed Hart to return to the College but believes he is 'hardly normal'.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
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Informs Glover that since Bushe-Fox died, Gregory is a Captain in the army and A. Y. Campbell may be called up at any time, Sikes is the only tutor and classical lecturer left in the College. Explains that Leathem feels that if Glover takes a lecture tour in America, he should finance it himself as it cannot be considered War work. Reports that there has been severe weather bringing down twenty trees in the College grounds, and New Court is full of soldiers, the drum and pipe band practicing incessantly in the old Chemical Laboratory.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge
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Regarding arrangments for Glover to be presented to the Vice Chancellor as Proctor. Informs Glover that it is the turn of the College to nominate an Examiner for the Classical Tripos and asking him to give the matter some thought.
Scott, Sir Robert Forsyth (1849-1933) Knight, Master of St John's College Cambridge