Reminiscent 



when he got on a horse that you then realized the old classical 

 conception of a Centaur — a man and horse being one animal. 



It was a very pleasing duty, as Chairman of the Harrow 

 Governors, to be able to receive this Memorial on behalf of the 

 School, and there is no transaction in connection with the 

 discharge of my duties as Chairman of the Governors to which 

 I shall look back with greater satisfaction than the completion 

 of this Memorial. 



From the Earl of Clarendon. 



There are some mortals who diffuse around them an atmo- 

 sphere of geniality towards all those with whom they come in 

 contact, whose words and deeds are redolent of " good will 

 towards men," who in one word are possessed of a charm which 

 is as rare as it is inexplicable, and which is born of a warm 

 heart and a kindly disposition. Of such was John Maunsell 

 Richardson. 



From his earliest days, both at school and at college, he 

 formed friendships which endured throughout his life, founded 

 as they were on the rock of respect. He never made an enemy 

 or forgot a friend. Many were the generous actions he per- 

 formed, but he would have "blushed to find them fame." The 

 intimate relations which existed between him and many of his 

 contemporaries were stable and enduring, and those who had 

 the privilege of his friendship were sure of a hearty reception 

 and a warm welcome, however lengthened the separation, how- 

 ever different the career from his own. 



" No flannelled fool nor muddied oaf" was he, yet in almost 

 all the sports and pastimes which form a large part of British 

 life he was a protagonist. On the cricket ground, in the 

 hunting field, on the racecourse, many were the triumphs he 

 achieved, conspicuous was the success of which he could boast, 



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