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Harry Marshall Ward. 
over-busy with lectures and syndicates, he rarely allowed a day to 
pass without visiting each of his research students, and it was 
indeed remarkable how he would pass from one to another, and in 
a moment grasp fully the exact stage which each research had 
reached. His criticisms were often severe and unreserved, and his 
praise was very rare, but when any real success had been gained 
his few words of congratulation were so spontaneous and sincere, 
that they gave encouragement for many days to come. 
Everyone understood that Professor Ward would not tolerate 
slackness in any form ; there must be no drones in the hive, but 
Staff, Students and Laboratory Assistants must all alike be keen 
workers. As a lecturer, he was unrivalled for clearness of speech, 
lucid explanations and the power of awakening and rivetting interest: 
by vivid description, rapid drawings and the constant application of 
his knowledge to matters of practical importance, he kept his 
hearers’ attention from beginning to end; and by impartial 
discussions of opposing theories, he cultivated in them independence 
of thought and a desire for further study of the subject in hand. 
Whether at home or in his laboratory Professor Ward was 
never too busy to give advice to any who sought his help, and he 
was continually on the watch for opportunities when he might use 
his influence on behalf of those he considered worthy. 
His untimely death has removed from our midst a great 
teacher and a true friend to those of us who knew him ; but we 
shall never forget him nor cease to be grateful for the privilege of 
working with and for him. His students are now living in very 
many parts of the world, and through them, as well as through his 
public work and writings, his influence must be felt for long years 
to come. 
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Cambridge , October, 1906. 
M.D. 
