The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-05-07
1909
NJ ain Sire Ct

day. and votes Wnwisely) 10 remit de-
served penalty to a student somewhat
Younger than his fellows, solely on ac-
count Of his youth.
These fragmentary records Of his work
I'm Virginia confirm the justice OF the fol-
lowing characterization Of his blographer'
CAS- "A teacher, Professor Key was highly
successful lie expressed himself simply,
precisely and forciby, and stimulated
greatly the interest OF his pupils In
whom he rarely failed TO excite a regard
almost enthusiastic for himself. He was
tall. his presence commanding, his voice
sonorous. He maintained strict discipline
without undue severity and the rules
enforced had for object the unilagging
attention OF his scholars. who found in
their class-work the enjoyment OF a game
of skill played for considerable stakes"
KEYS delay in leaving England was
probably connected with his marriage,
which took place September %, 1924. HIS
wife was Miss Sarah Troward, daughter
of the solicitor TO the prosecution in the
Warrcn-Hastings trial. The same ALI
ance doubtless accelerated his return.
His bioerapher says that FINDING the
heat grd yicisSitudes of the climate or
Virginia unsuited to his own ana ms
wlfe's health, ne gave up MS appoint
rnent and returned 10 England IN the IAN
of 1871" II is not improbable tnat olher
motives were present; homeslcNness' d
conscious or unconscious attraction "
wards those pathological studies when
ocr,nied the rest of his life, and cor
responding repusion from .nathsHaticai
researches.
Even if sanitary considerations had
not occasioned Keys resignation, II would
moi have been long deferred Inc pro,
iect for a University In London, organized
upon a more comprehensive plan anu
more liberal principles than the meoi-
aeyal foundations OF oxford ana Gam.
bridge had been formed by the foe'
Campbell as early as 1890 but had iali,
dormant for several years. III Is not
innrobable that the Jeffersonian plans
for a University in Virginia, communica-
Ted nv GIlmer TO Campbell, TO Birkbeck'
20 Rrouebam and others, aided 10 arouse
This conception from its sleep lie TINS
as II may we know that the plan was
revived at a dinner given by Broughani;
January 81 1926 that In the WINTER ol
fSoS Rrougham wrote TO Madison, urging
nat professor Long be released from
his engagement In Virginia; that at the
"a ~ The session Longs resignation was
aacantad and upon his recommendation
Dr c,eesner Harrison, who had just been
srod,ated from the University was APP
noinfed 10 the vacant chair Long, theIe-
upOn returned 10 England 10 a00yp' tn0
chair of Greek In the new Londoh thfeI.
his instance, was appointed professor OF
Latin. ,,.. w..
For the remainder of his life Keys
work has connected more or less direetiy
with the London University. UP 10 io as
he retained the chair OF Latin In 100,
he united with Professor Maiden VINO hao
succeeded Long. 10 establish htens
school for the University. In iesz ne as
sumea sole charge Of the school. resigning
the Latin chair, but accepting an appoint
ment as (unsalaried) professor or com
narrative grammar. OF which subject ne
was the first professor In Britain. ne
continued 10 hold this appointment unt,i
his death. The fitting school grew rapid
ly upder his administration the pupils