Ursinus College - Ruby Yearbook (Collegeville, PA)

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WE HONOR HIS FOOTSTEPS . . . ? The dedication of the Ursinus College Ruby' has been more than a tradition with the grad uates this year. We turn in our footsteps to look back at our dedicatee before we pass on to the outside We are not merely honoring a member of the faculty with this dedication, but also a friend and pal. in whom we have always found patience, understanding, and helpful advice. We have grown with his ideals of progress and cooperation through our four years As we turn to take our few remaining steps on the Campus, we wish to leave behind us our appreciation and respect and to carry on with us a fond memory to the future. With these thoughts, the Class of 1940 sincerely dedicates this volume to Dr George W. Hartzell.

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MATTHEW BEARDWOOD A.M., M.D., Sc.D. (1872-1940) Dr Beardwood. a native of Cape May. N. J, was for over 37 years a professor at Ursinus. During that time he held various offices in the Chemistry department of the College and received the degree of Doctor of Science here in 1916. He received his early training and A B degree at the old Central High School in Philadelphia, and his M.D. from the Medico-Chirurgical College. He at once established a medical practice in Roxborough which he followed for 45 years. During this period he was both an instructor in chemistry. physics, and anatomy at the University of Pennsylvania and a student in toxicology at the University of Edinburgh. He later published a textbook on toxicology. His activities were widespread He was a member of the staffs of several hospitals as well as a member of many organizations such as the American Chemical Association, the Franklin Institute, the American Medical Association, and the Odd Fellows. His death has left with us who knew Dr. Beardwood as a modest, dignified, reserved man, with a rare wit and inspiring personality, a gap which can never be filled.