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others that are to a large extent monuments to his ability and 

 service. In whole or in part they were born in his mind, shaped 

 by his thought and plans, projected upon his knowledge, con- 

 structed with his advice, and administered by his direction and 

 counsel. You who have shared with him in this work may well 

 be proud for here humanity suffering is hourly served. 



I have known no man better equipped for his place and part 

 in life than Paul Freer. He was born for his profession and 

 crowned natural equipment with the best education and training 

 that the world can give. He was an advanced investigator. 

 He sought the truth and he entered the house of truth with 

 open mind, without prejudice or fear. His industry bore con- 

 stant fruit. He had the rare quality of detachment. He could 

 drop the cares and burdens of administration for the laboratory* or 

 the literature of science, in both of which he gained distinction. 

 His talents were of wide range, his industry boundless, his 

 service faithful. He was a true friend. 



To his widow, his kinsmen, his friends there is left a rare 

 consolation. He did a man's work, and that is the best record 

 that any of us may hope to carry to the Master of sciences. 



