LIFE AND WORK OF DR. A. A. MIURPHREE


 In his nearly score of years at the University of Florida he saw
that institution grow from a small college with not more than 250
young men enrolled to an institution of gigantic sim with an enroll-
ment of nearly 2,000, and one of the greatest state universities in the
union.
 Dr. Murphree was well known in DeLand. He paid many visits
to this city and appeared on the platform in religious and inspira-
tional addresses that have had an uplifting effect upon the lives of
thousands of residents of DeLand.
 Probably one of the greatest virtues of Dr. Murphree and one
which endeared him to thousands was his apparent irresistible per-
sonality, his faculty for placing himself close to the hearts of the
student body. It is said that Dr. Murphree knew and called every
student at the University of Florida by his first name, and that long
after graduates of the University went out into the world, many of
them to fame and fortune, he retained that intimate interest in their
welfare and retained their close friendship.
 The state of Florida will miss Dr. Murphree as one of its greatest
citizens, and his demise will be mourned by thousands of alumni
throughout the land.


 -DELAND NEWS.


ATHLETIC FANS MOURN LOSS


M I[~oVERSIT OF FLOmDA, Gainesville.-The sudden passing of Dr.
 A. A. Murphree, president of the University of Florida, oc-
casioned deep grief in athletic circles here.
 A true sportsman, a lover of clean athletics, himself a golfer of
exceptional ability, ever interested in the welfare and accss of
athletic teams of the institution, President Murphree worked hand in
hand with sports authorities in the development of Florida athletics
to their present lofty standard.
 President Murphree believed that in the curriculum of every
school and college, athletics held an important place in the proper
development of mind and body. His hearty support, his sincerity,
his love, admiration and joy in clean vigorous athletics, made him a
true benefactor of the outdoors.
 Capt. Everett Yon, director of athletics, was enroute to the Mid-
West to attend business matters at the time of President Murphree's