Special Memorial Supplement in Memory of DR. S. S. CURRY, President, School of Expression Entered at the Post Office, Boston, Mass., as Second Class Matter National Memorial Service for Dr. Curry, Educator THE Promotion of the Curry Methods of Ex- It is suggested that reports of such meetings be given to the local press and that copies be sent to the headquarters of the League, 2109 F Street, Washington, D. C. S. S. CURRY, Ph. D., Litt. D., President ANNA BARIGHT CURRY, Dean Pierce Building, Copley Square, Boston, Mass. SPECIAL MEMORIAL SUPPLEMENT, JANUARY 1922 OUR LOST LEADER The School of Expression has sustained a great loss in the death of its President and founder, Dr. Curry, which took place at his home, 60 Bay State Road, Boston, after a three days' illness. On the previous Tuesday Dr. Curry conducted his classes as usual with his accustomed vigor and poise. There was no apparent sign to warn us of the great grief in store for us although the suddenness of the end was not altogether unforseen by himself and others who were in his confidence. In the following pages friends and educators pay their last tribute to his memory and express the esteem and affection which they held for him. A Memorial Service for Dr. Curry, Educator, will be held in Boston, February 16, at 8 p.m. Had this loss occurred some years earlier it would have been an irreparable blow to the School and its work but Dr. Curry's long life of indefatigable energy and devotion has been instrumental in placing both on a firm and secure foundation. It now remains but to perpetuate and carry on the work so ably begun. All plans for the present Regular Session and for the Summer Session of 1922, as authorized by Dr. Curry, will be 'carried out as announced with the necessary substitution of members of the faculty in charge of Dr. Curry's classes. But the personal loss will be none the less keenly felt and the memory of the beloved teacher and friend will always be treasured by the students and teachers of the School of Expression. From the time of his death to the following Wednesday, when the funeral service was held, a steady stream of visitors of all classes, nationalities, and beliefs called to express their grief and love and to look for the last time upon his kind, old face. The service itself was conducted throughout by old friends, and was in every way a beautiful and appropriate tribute. John Orth, musician and composer, intimate and valued friend for twenty years, played two magical numbers at the piano, one especially composed for the occasion. Rev. Samuel Lindsay, pastor of the Hanson Place Baptist Church, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Dr. Stanley Durkee, president of Howard University, Washington, D. C., both old students of the Doctor, made addresses. Rev. Woodman Bradbury, Professor of Homiletics at the Newton Theological Institution, and Mr. John B. Willis of the First Church of Christ, Scientist, read from the Scriptures. Rev. John M. English, D.D., former colleague of Dr. Curry at Newton Theological Institution, made the closing prayer. The service was held at the home of the family, 60 Bay State Road, Wednesday, December 28. The honorary pall-bearers were: Dr. Stanley Durkee, J. Carter Walker, Rev. Pitt Dillingham, W. B. Closson, James M. Head, Binney Gunnison, Malcolm Green and Willard P. Lombard. Six of these are trustees of the School of Expression. CONFERENCE OF TEACHERS AND TRUSTEES On December 29 an informal conference was held between the teachers of the School of Expression and a number of the Trustees, at which it was tacitly agreed to endeavor in every way to carry out Dr. Curry's wishes in regard to the future of the School and to fulfill in every respect possible the great trust imposed in them. At the request of the teachers and with the approval of the Trustees there present it was decided that Mrs. Curry should continue in active charge of the School until such time as permanent reorganization along lines indicated by I first met Dr. Curry at Newton Baptist Theological Institution where he was a Professor and I a student. During the three years that I studied there, a warm friendship developed between us, which was to continue through life. At Newton, I became acquainted with the warmth of his personality, his deep spiritual insight, and the unique philosophy of life which he was forever preaching to his students. Dr. Curry had a high respect for the personality of his students, and a deep concern for the welfare of each man. It is not always that a teacher wins the affection of his pupils to such an extent as did Professor Curry. Dr. Curry loved the open. He was at home in forest and in field. It was my privilege to go with him on many occasions and to study with him the birds, trees, flowers and rocks. He loved nature with the intensity of his friend John Burroughs. It was a rare privilege to lie under the shade of an oak tree and listen while he recited lines from Wordsworth or some other loved lyric poet. Kilme:'s Trees was one of his favorites: I think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest A tree that looks at God all day, Upon whose bosom snow has lain; Dr. Curry believed three things about life: That it is a good thing to live, a better thing to live long, and best of all to live well. He believed that life was good and not evil, a blessing and not a curse. He believed that God had honored men by calling them into being. Wherever he found life expressing itself, he interpreted it in terms of goodness. He was one of the most optimistic men I ever knew. Dr. Curry was enthusiastic about life. He lived a strenuous life, and seemed to be interested in everything that was worth |