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“ maintenance, education, and outfit of young people, whose parents 
have either died without leaving sufficient funds for that purpose, 
or who, from innocent misfortune during their own lives, are unable 
to give suitable education to their children.” 
Mr Wood had for many years been the sole survivor of the 
original trustees ; and, with the aid of those who were from time 
to time assumed to fill up the trust, he devoted much time towards 
the execution of the very ample powers conferred by the deed. 
In this object he took the most lively interest, both from his 
respect for the venerable friend who had selected him, and from his 
warm interest in the cause of education. In the careful manage- 
ment of the large funds, and in the preparation of the scheme for 
the establishment, and of the rules for its management. Lord 
Wood’s prudence and experience qualified him to take the leading 
charge which he did. 
The guidance of his mature taste, also, was given in the selection 
of a commanding site for the intended building, and in superintend- 
ing the beautiful plans prepared by Mr Bryce, the architect. The 
adjustment of this, which will ere long be a most important insti- 
tution, was a favourite occupation of Lord Wood during what leisure 
he could spare in his professional and judicial life, and to it he 
gave even more of his time and thoughts after his retirement. He 
lived to know that the foundation of the Fettes College was laid, 
although the state of his health prevented his presence on the 
occasion. 
Those who knew him best are well aware that he would have 
looked upon it as one of the most honourable memorials of his 
name, that it should be remembered in connection with what he 
did for the furtherance and intentions of his old and highly re- 
spected friend as to this endowment, which promises to be one of 
the greatest ornaments to the city, and benefits to many of its 
sons. 
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