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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 industrysbore 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. 
