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former ;pr £si6£nt ttezes I served as Dr. Mezes' secretary during his first three years as President of the University, and observed him at close range and under varied conditions. Enthusiastic in his work and vigorous in its prosecution, he exercised at all times perfect poise and self-control -never excited, depressed, irritable, or impatient with people or affairs. Next to his family the University was the idol of his heart. His thinking, planning, dreaming. working -day and night, summer and winter—were with respect to its advancement. Dr. Mezes' resourcefulness and enthusiasm inspired all who came in contact with him, as was stated last fall by one of our most active regents as he gave his personal experience. Hut his enthusiasm was of the deep water variety. Large success honored his efforts, yet no one ever saw him throw his hat into the air. He experienced some disappointments, but maintained his hopeful attitude. I do not mean to say he was never discouraged. He had worked literally to physical and mental exhaustion in one legislative campaign. and when, at the end, in the East he received a telegram from me stating that the governor had unexpectedly vetoed the University’s appropriation, 1 suspect he said some things and. for a moment was low spirited. But when his friends saw him again it was, as ever, “on with the battle.” He was invested with full and final authority, yet he always listened to and considered whatever even the hunblest had to say. And he really listened, too. Mnay men merely allow a petitioner to talk in their presence; their minds are made up and as he talks they are. mentally at least, presenting a rebuttal. He was always willing to discuss with any interested person any matter pertaining to the University. While kind, gentle, and considerate in all his dealings, Dr. Mezes met without flinching situations requiring courage, and performed when necessary disagreeable tasks without hesitation. During his six years as president of the University testing times came, in dealing with students, faculty members, and others. Dr. Mezes approached very nearly Judge Townes’ ideal man of self control.” No one had more control over him than he himself exercised, except Mrs. Mezes. E. J. Mathews.
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