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came a member of the profession, and
actually practised in the law courts
for some years.
His parliamentary career began in
1880, when he was elected as Liberal
representative for a London constitu-
ency. He did great work in the cause
of national education, and took an i'm
portant part in two state commissions
appointed to conduct inquiries into the
working of the public schools. At a
later period he was chosen to repre-
sent a Scottish constituency, and when
Mr.. Gladstone came into power as the
head of a government he received the
important office Of Under Secretary
of Foreign Affairs. Later still he be-
came Chancellor of the Duchy Of Lam
caster, and for the first time had q
seat in the cabinet. On July %, 1889,
he was married to Elizabeth Marion
Ashton, daughter of Thomas Ashton
of Manchester, Eng. In 1894 he be-
came president Of the Board of Trade,
q post which be. held till the change
of government ensuing upon the gem
eraI election of 1895. In 1905 he be-
came Chief Secretary for Ireland, and
in February, 1907, ambassador extraor-
binary and minister plenipotentiary Of
Great Britain to the United States.
Has characteristics Of Fighter.
Bryce has, in face and form, the
characteristics Of stalWart fighter.
His forehead is. high and broad, with
strongly marked eyebrows, straightly
drawn over deep and penetrating eyes.
He is man of most genial tempera-
ment. thoroughly companionable, and
capable Of enjoying every influence
that helps to brighten existence His
travels have made him acquainted
with interesting and eminent persons
everywhere, and an admission to his
circle is naturally sought by strangers
who visit London. His home is noted
for its hospitality, and his dinner par
ties give much delight to his large
circle of friends.
Among Bryce's especial recreations
Is mountain climbing, and he is pres
ident OF the Alpine Club. He can con-
verse upon all subjects, can give to
every topic some illustration from his
own ideas and his own experiences,
and the intelligent listener always
finds that he carries away something
new and worthy of remembrance from
any talk with him. Although his
strong opinions and his earnest de-
sire to maintain what he believes to
be the right side Of every great con-
troversy have naturally brought him
into frequent antagonism with the rep
resentatives of many an important
cause, there is no public man who has
fewer enemies or is more generally
spoken of with respect and admira-
ton.
Bryce has been made a member OF
most of the great intellectual and
educational institutions Of the world,
has held degrees and honors Of yari-
GUS kinds from the universities of Eu-
rope and the United States, and could
be hardly anywhere abroad or at home
without finding himself in recognized
association with some school Of learn
ing In every place where he makes q
stay. The freemasonry Of intellect
and education all over the world gives
him rank among its members, and re-
ceives him with welcome recogni-
ton. wherever he goes.
Is Noted Author.
He is Fellow Of the Royal So
.ciety; Foreign Member Of the Insti-
tute of France, Royal Academies of
Turin, Brussels, Stockholm, St Peters
burg and Naples; Knight Of the Prus-
sian Order and president of the Al
pine Club. He is also an author, "The
American Commonwealth" written in
1883, being one of his greatest works.
His other works include "The Flora of
the Island of Arran." ''The. Holy Ro-
man Empire, Studies in Contem-
porary Biograph" and t'The Hind
porary Biograph," THE Hindrances to
Good Citizenship" and several others.