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The Spike or Victoria College Review October 1930

Purdie Memorial Scholarship

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Purdie Memorial Scholarship

Many friends of the late Wm. C. Purdie have expressed the desire that some suitable memorial to him should be established. And there is probably a wide circle of those who have come into contact with him, either personally or in connection with one or other of his many activities, who would like to subscribe to this object.

It was as a student at Victoria University College and as a member of the staff of Marlborough College, Blenheim, that he did his most valuable work and won his place in the memories of his many friends; so it seems fitting that any memorial should form a link between these institutions. It is therefore proposed to establish a Memorial Scholarship at Victoria University College for the use of students from Marlborough College. Whether such a Scholarship would do more than pay College fees depends upon the amount raised. (It should be remembered that all monies raised would earn a pound for pound Government subsidy.) Such a Scholarship would form a most fitting memorial in both Colleges, and would give to students the very help that he himself always advocated.

A small Committee has been set up to consider details of the matter, and the present circular is an appeal to all those who have valued his friendship to co-operate in furthering this aim. The smallest donation will be gladly received; and for those who would prefer to do so, the promise of an annual subscription, or a donation spread over a number of years would be very acceptable. Subscriptions or promises may be sent to the Treasurer or handed to any member of the Committee.