The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1913-01-18
TRIBUTES TO THE
LATE DR.. KOENIG
Memorial Exercises At M. c. NJ
Yesterday Afternoon

Mig. OF the faculty cf the Michigan
COLLEGE Of Mines who passed away at
the home Of his son in Philadelphia
"Wednesday, were held yesterday ar.
ternopu i'm the College OF Mines gym
nosum The exercises here were held
az the same time tho funeral services
I We're taking place az the old home o.
( Prof Koeuig in Philadelphia
There uoro four addresses Prof
( Fisher member of -hc first class Or
/ Kocnig taught when ne came TO the
college spoke ON behalf of the ammni
Allan h.. Fees. former member OF the
I board ur control spoke for the citi.
zen friends ct the late scientist; G.. ".
E1ker suJdyut ut the college spoke
oa behalf of the student body, ami
Prof a. r.. Seaman addressed the
-ath.riug for the faculty and col
leaeues OF the late faculty member.
Iu opening the meeting Or. NcNar
said the present occasion was in no
sense q religious ceremony. nor pri-
MARTY an occasion for mourning The
600 I.fA l.''..' h.ln N.' tNIA lll'Ni' iiAAl
tiles OF ana old bat departed friend
which made his memory dear 10 an
NII present paid the deepest atteu-
,an 20 the speakers
Prof. Fishers Tribute.
Professor Fisher speaking for the
Alumni said. i'm part
we meet here AT this funeral time,
not SO much 90 mourn, as to join in
raging our respects 10 and express our
appreciation for the polished man. the
faithful servant and the cherished
friend who We all consider il pleas
ure ana "a privilege go have known
and loved.
We'll 7 remember Or Koenig's first
coming 10 this college. II was in the !
ial OF 1892 ] was a member of the I,
FIRST class which ne conducted i'm this |
institution, ana some of the events of
lhat hour remain as vivid in M MEM |
CRY today as they We're over twenty |
Years ago. His genial smile and po-
lite courtesy as he entered the room |
% trait whose expression was not so |
marked i'm later years We're. the be-
sinnings of a friendship and love |
which has never lessencd as the years |
have gone by
Although during carly acquaint-
ancoshig some Of his blunt. or sharp /
expressions or opinion regarding per /
uual ability We're sometimes misun-
a"rstood. every aIumnus knows that
they were expressions from the head !
and not from the heart.
Though his characteristic German
.ctiuu- and method OF expression We're
at time amusing set D., was unnnch-
ugly upright and we soon learned
lbut he demanded tho Same integrit,
from us. lie CAV, fun credit for hon
sty, but would not couutonunce sham
1r proJeHse OF amy Kind. This opinion
~ him gained during my one year as
student under his direction has not
been modified during the following
wears of our association.
some men improve by distanco-in
respective look larger Or Koenig
orc" "ith close inspection and was
greater ard grander the nearer the
iow. IL was just as though his con-
slant york with the microscope had
left IT'S impress upon his character.
2 hr moro inumai" thc acquaintance
hip with him the more there was To
."e that was noble aul grand in him "
Prof Seamans Eulogy.
Professor Seaman, speaking for the
faculty said.
Friends today we again stand In
." SHADOW Of that great mystery
. la angel Of death has stricken the
nlmc of George A. Eocnig from the
luli Of the living, man whom we all
oply loved ], is a. source of great
mtori ana satisfaction 10 know that |
uou the scroll of time and fame thar
nrmc viii continue 10 shine with un-
.WWed Wstrc down through the ages
'n come. II is I great honor to have
known such a man. our memory of
m and his achievements VIII ever
Do. an inspiration ana an incentive
'' ua Tor The attainment of higher
locals ct oar own chosen professions
Whom Dr. Koonis came to Hough,
..n some twenty years ago hc appeal
"a GO mo more physically, since he was
mHu of almost giant stature with
I'd rugged. robust, magnificent ply
.lguc. nay IDEAL OF Viking. with in
lWIay there came fun appreciation
of th3t gigantic intellect which tow
rcd colossalIy above the stature of
'hr man. lie then impressed me moro
ls god Truly tho tower of strength
pf Oh" faculty is fallen
'Thc loss TO the institution is inn.
measurable but is exceeded by loss To
mis- own family 70 them we extend
.ur deepest sympathy and heartfelt
"udol"nce in this their hour of great
ucrcavcmcnt Ia his young days the
ootor WIS an untirng worker. His
zeal ana industry inspired others to
efforts. Although cngrossed
100 his own work ne always found time
10 scatter brilliant gems OF thought
along the pathways OF others. His
right achievements will always stand
ns beacon. lights To guide others along
the road tu higher intellectual devcl-
opmcnt. Ia faculty meetings he was
Iwavs q wise councillor and the stu
dcuts' best friend. His kindly cour-
tosy genial amability and broad char
meter marked him as true noble IN
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