THE CHANCELLORSHIP
SIR R. STOUT RETIRING. In concluding his annual report to tie New Zealand University Senate. Sir Robert Stout, the Chancellor, said that ha wished to lefer to a personal matter. My term of office as Chancellor expire* at' the next meeting of the Senate. 1 have been a Fellow of the Senate for nearly 38 years. My election was confirmed by the Governor in May, 1885; and I hare been Chancellor for about 20 years. I cannot thy that I can quote Emerson's lines as being applicable to myself. He said:— " 'Tio time to be old To lake in sail." At the same time, however, I think that though able to do my work, that it is only fitting that some other member of the Senate should be chosen to fill the high office which you haVe so generously bestowed on me for such a lengthy period. Ido not intend therefore to be a candidate for the position of Chancellor again. I would ask to be relieved from the office towards the close of this session. 1 hope, however. I may tor some little time longer be present at ?our meetings and take part in your de> iterations.
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New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11423, 20 January 1923, Page 6
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