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Dr. Alexander Crombie Humphreys '1' HAS devolved upon the Class of Nineteen hundred and Twenty-eight to record in its class memento the resignation of Dr. Alexander Crombie Humphreys from the Presidency of Stevens Institute of Technology. After twenty-five years of incumbency our noble leader relinquishes his position with that air of unostenta- tions modesty and irresistible sincerity which he has so religiously nurtured during the long years of his life. Detur digniori C let it be given to the more worthynj sums up in a few words his impressive explanation of his recent action. No sincere man who has studied the history of Stevens Institute can fail to recognize and appreciate the profound love and unfaltering devotion of Dr. Alexan- der Crombie Humphreys as chief executive of his Alma Mater. Ever since Nineteen Hundred and Two, when Dr. Humphreys assumed the reins of responsibility at Stevens, the names of Humphreys and Stevens have been one and inseparable. In keeping with the high ideals of his beloved predecessor QDr. Henry Mortonj, Dr. Alexander Crombie Humphreys has devoted his whole energies to the consistent development ofthe college, he has given his very life, as it were, to Stevens Institute. Born ofa distinguished family, and blessed with splendid family traditions, Alexander Crombie Humphreys pluckily worked his way through the world, expe- riencing all the trials and tribulations, all the grave responsibilities that life could offer, but because of his strong body and sound mind, because of his uncowering spirit, because of his singular modesty and gentleness, because of his integrity, his individuality, and his love of fellow-man, he conquered them all. It is for these things that we honor him. ' 'V It is not only Humphreys the educator but Humphreys the man whom we respect, it is not the enormous success that he has earned in the Illuminating Gas Industry that arouses our feeling but rather the manner in which he has earned it. Dr. Alexander Crombie Humphreys' fame in the annals of engineering is emperish- ably secure, but it is from the consideration ofhis character that most lessons applica- ble to ourselves can be drawn. We might well emulate his practice of doing things not with the motive of self-aggrandizement but with unselfish purpose in order to serve humanity and to prove Worthy of the tasks to which he dedicated his time and his talents. Dr. Alexander Crombie Humphreys, the man, is an inspiration to the engineer- ing students of America. For them he is a model of determined perseverance. They, by a close imitation of his sterling honesty and persevering application to the task at hand, may add considerably to the preparation for their life's work. I We watch with sorrow and deep regret the passing of Dr. Alexander'Croinbie Humphreys from the presidency of our college and we sincerely hope that every good fortune will attend him during the remaining years of his life. Eighteen
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