Word: successor
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...there might be placed in your hands my resignation of the presidency of the university, and also of the professorship of intellectual and moral philosophy. It is my desire that the resignation may take effect at the close of the present academic year, or as soon thereafter as my successor shall be ready to enter on his duties. In asking to be relieved of these offices with which you entrusted me seventeen years ago, it is only fitting that I should express to you my sincere thanks for your uniform courtesy in our official relations, and for the promptness...
...Torrey has been compelled to resign the presidency of the Y. M. C. A. At the next regular meeting his successor will be elected. It is desired that as many members as possible be present...
...curator, Alexander Agassiz, LL. D. It is since Mr. Agassiz's appointment in 1874 that the Museum has been most rapidly enlarged both in buildings and connections. Under his curatorship, also, the Museum of Comparative Zoology has been so arranged and remodelled as to leave to Mr. Agassiz's successor, should he resign, as he at present intends, a thoroughly manageable institution with a distinct policy and an income adequate for the normal expenses, including expenditures for research and publication...
...William N. McVickar, D. D., who preaches in the chapel to-morrow evening, is rector of the church of the Holy Trinity, Philadelphia. He is the successor of Dr. Phillips Brooks in the rectorship of that church. Dr. McVickar is described as being a man of commanding presence and of wonderful intellect...
...meeting of the board of trustees of Columbia college last Monday, a committee was appointed to consider nominations for a successor to President Barnard, who resigned last June...