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Trustees.  He  then  said  that  in  the  death  of  Mr.  Kline  the  College 
had  lost  one  of  its'  most  able  and  energetic  members ;  and  as  an 
officer  the  College  had  lost  the  services  of  a  man  hard  to  replace. 
He  was  a  strong  man,  energetic,  ready  to  assume  any  responsibility, 
and  ready  to  work  in  any  and  all  lines  of  duty.  Personally  his  loss 
was  a  sad  blow  to  him.  The  circumstance  connected  with  his 
sudden  death  was  a  severe  shock  to  him  as  he  had  been  in  consul- 
tation with  Mr.  Kline  about  College  matters  up  to  within  four  hours 
before  his  death.  On  this  occasion  Mr.  Kline  had  advised  him  to 
take  care  of  his  health  by  taking  a  rest  from  business  cares.  His 
concern  for  others  was  a  characteristic  feature. 
Communications  were  read  from  Professor  L.  E.  Sayre,  Mr. 
Frank  G.  Ryan,  and  Mr.  C.  Carroll  Meyer,  and  a  telegram  from 
Mr.  Wallace  Procter,  expressive  of  their  appreciation  of  Mr. 
Kline  and  regret  at  his  death. 
In  response  to  the  call  of  the  President  for  remarks  a  number  of 
the  members  responded,  as  follows : 
Dr.  A.  W.  Miller  stated  that  his  acquaintance  with  Mr.  Kline 
probably  extended  further  back  than  most  of  those  present.  Their 
business  relations  brought  them  together  almost  daily  for  many 
years  past,  and  Dr.  Miller  said  that  he  always  admired  Mr.  Kline's 
behavior  in  business  affairs.  He  occupied  a  leading  position  in  all 
the  associations  in  the  drug  trade  with  which  he  was  connected. 
Much  of  his  energy  was  directed  towards  the  legal  questions 
concerning  the  trade.  He  had  a  singular  aptitude  in  handling  these 
questions  and  was  of  great  service  in  all  organizations  with  which 
he  was  connected.  He  had  the  highest  feeling  of  respect  for  Mr. 
Kline,  and  his  sudden  death  was  a  severe  shock  as  it  brought  vividly 
to  mind  the  uncertainty  of  life  and  the  certainty  of  death,  and  as 
such  a  life  should  ever  be  kept  in  mind,  he  suggested  that  steps 
be  taken  to  procure  a  portrait  of  Mr.  Kline  that  should  be  displayed 
on  the  walls  of  the  College. 
Professor  Joseph  P.  Remington,  after  referring  to  the  illness  of 
Mr.  Kline,  said: 
"  The  almost  tragic  death  of  this  noble  man,  occurring  as  it  did 
in  the  church  which  he  loved  so  well,  while  shocking  to  his  family 
and  friends  possessed  an  appropriateness  which  develops  in  the  mind 
after  some  time  has  elapsed  for  reflection.  Mahlon  N.  Kline  was  a 
marvel  for  energy  and  ability,  with  a  capacity  for  long  persistence 
in  grinding  labor.    He  never  shirked  responsibility,  and  although 
