MR C. E. BEVAN-BROWN.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17058, 1 February 1921, Page 7

MR C. E. BEVAN-BROWN.

CANTERBURY COLLEGE / RESOLUTION.

At the meeting of the Board of Gov-1 ernora of Canterbury College yester- j day, tho following resolution was moved by the chairman (Mr H. D. Acland): — _ "That the Board 1 of Governors of Canterbury College desires to record its high appreciation of tho long and efficient services rendered during nearly thirty-seven years by Mr Charles Edmund Bovan-Brown, M.A. (tbton), as headmaster of the Chrlstohurch Boys' High- School, recognising that in all matters pertaining to the welfare of that institution, by high ideals, loyalty and. righteousness, ho lias earned the affection of thousands of old boya now resident in all parts of the world. The Board most sincerely hopes that ho may be spared if or many years to enjoy the retirement to which his long and faithful service has entitled him."

In moving tho resolution, Mr Acland said that he was quito unable to do justice to Mr Bevan-Brown for the magnificent service he had done for the Board, for Christchurch, and for Canterbury. The best test of the workman was in- his work, and the high standard of tho Boys' High School old boys was a living testimony to the very fine work of Mr Bevan-Brown. All okl boya of the Bchool bore their headmaster an extraordinary love and affection. The school was fortunate to have as Mr Bevan-Brown's successor ( a man trained in the high ideals that he had established in the school. Dean Harper seconded the resolution. Mr L. M. Isitt, M.P.. gave expression to the admiration which he had felt for a very long timo for Mr Bevan-Brown. He' was glad, he said, to express the indebtedness that all men who, like himself, had had sons at, the Boys' High School, felt towards the headmaster. Mr Bevan-Brown was a man who built up the character of the boys under his earo, and launched them into life with the highest ideals. Apart from the value of his work aa an educationalist, Mr Bevan-Brown had instilled into his pupils that love of country which was the basis of true manhood. This fact might not have been realised had it not been for the great war, and parents would not have had any idea of the Genuine love and affection Mr BevanIrown cherished for the boys who had gone through the school. Hundreds of those who went to tho war had been inspired by letters and tokens, the sending of which had involved Mr BevanBrown in ceaseless labour.

The Hon. G. J. Smith, M.L.C., and Mr J. B. Ouningham, also supported the motion, the latter remarking tlwt he would have opportunity later of giving expression to tho affection and gratitude felt by old boys of the Boys' High School towardg Mr Bevan-Brown. Mr A. E. Flower said that he had had many opportunities of being associated with Mr Bevan-Brown in matters connected with the two schools, Christ's College and Boys' High School, and he counted that a privilege. ",Mr BevanBrown,'' said the speaker, "retires with the knowledge that his work is appreciated, and with-the friendship of all the boys who have passed through his hands."

Mr T. Hughes said that in character training, as well as education, Mr Bevan-Brown had excelled, ana the Board of Governors owed him a debt of gratitude. Professor Gabbatt testified as to the esteem in which the Professorial Board had held Mr Bevan-Brown. He was one of its most valued colleagues.

The resolution was carried unanimously.