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gone to university, and he was astonished and overjoyed to find himself here ina Cambridge college as a Fellow. But he was the right man for the job, and he wasable to put his many gifts to use in this new context. He kept an eye on theconstruction of the Howard Building for the college. When the foundations forwere being put in, he found that he knew all the workers on the building site byname from his previous projects. Another reason for his success as a DomesticBursar was that he genuinely liked young people; even when they hindered ratherthan helped him in his work. He was unfailingly good tempered in dealing withstudents, as well as colleagues. He continued to solve problems with fairness andwisdom and worked hard to keep the College running smoothly. He regarded histime at Downing as the happiest in his working life, and enjoyed the friendshipshe made here. He is remembered in Downing also for his wonderful fund of storiesabout his time in the Royal Engineers and in the construction industry. Sadly, hewas never persuaded to write his memoirs. Since he himself had not really knownwhat to expect when he joined the Fellowship, he always made a point of seekingout newcomers and making them feel at home. College dinners were a highlight;at his splendid retirement dinner, he winked at Paul Millett and announced inLatin, quoting Cicero, that he intended now to enjoy otium cum dignitate i.e.dignified leisure! And this turned out to include tending the beautiful garden inBarrow Road, and playing games of bridge and rounds of golf and always caringvery lovingly for Monique. He remained full of determination, drive and energyto the end of his life, dying suddenly and unexpectedly in his sleep.The Richmond LectureThe 2007 Richmond Lecture entitled “Daumier’s Children: Illustration andMagazines in Paris at the end of the 19th Century” was given on February 23rd2007 by Quentin Blake (1953), Honorary Fellow of the College and President Electof the Association. He described how he had been particularly influenced by thework of Honoré Daumier and André François amongst the French illustrators andpolitical cartoonists of the late 19th century. The Richmond lectures were startedby Sir Herbert William Richmond, Naval Historian, Master of Downing(1935–1946) as a series of lectures on foreign affairs and the progress of theSecond World War for the junior combination room. Following his death theywere continued as an occasional public lecture given by a distinguished lecturerchosen by the JCR/MCR.69
Memorial service for the late Dr Stephen FleetIn the 2006 issue of the College Record we recorded the passing of Dr StephenFleet, Registrary Emeritus of the University and former Master. The Fellows andmany others had said their farewells at the funeral in the Chapel on 26th May2006. Then on the morning of Saturday 7th October 2006 the Vice-Chancellor,many Heads of Houses, the Downing Fellowship, the Mayor of Cambridge and ahost of other people filled Great St Mary’s Church to remember Stephen’s life.The service was led by the Chaplain of Downing, The Reverend Keith Eyeons,assisted by The Reverend Bruce Kinsey, a former Chaplain. The Vice-Chancellorand the Master of Downing gave addresses; lessons were read by the Master ofSt John’s College, Stephen’s undergraduate college, and the Master of FitzwilliamCollege of which Stephen was a Founder Fellow. The Choir comprised past andpresent members of the Downing Chapel Choir and the organists and choirdirectors were current and past organ scholars. After the service a reception washeld in College.Dr Stephen Fleet. From the Order of his Memorial Service.Reproduced by kind permission of Mrs Alice FleetOphelia Redpath70
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Downing College 2007
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ContentsDowning College Association
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The President. Julian Childs MA
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President’s ForewordThe aim durin
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Cufflinks in solid silver£68 plus
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understanding! The music recitals i
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Page 19 and 20: Development Director’s ReportThe
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Page 31 and 32: and other residents. This is the sc
Page 33 and 34: The Schieffelin Leprosy Research &
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Page 45 and 46: MarriageAndrew Macintosh (2003) mar
Page 47 and 48: ObituariesStephen Allcock (1952)Ste
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Page 53 and 54: Claire Louise Cutler, née Morgan,
Page 55 and 56: John Raynes (1954)We learned from J
Page 57 and 58: Martin Ward (1957)Martin Ward came
Page 59 and 60: Editorial acknowledgementsThis publ
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Page 65 and 66: IAN RICHARD JAMES, M.A., M.A. (Warw
Page 67 and 68: The Wilkins FellowsGODFREY MICHAEL
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Page 79 and 80: In December 2006 Ian Roberts was aw
Page 81 and 82: Women’s BadmintonThe first team b
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Page 85 and 86: Music SocietyPresident: Mark Browne
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Page 91 and 92: College prizesArchaeology & Copsey
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