, 1913-10-01

DuG also TO future generations.
To me has fallen the honorable lot Of
making some rem lrks GU this occasion and
while | feel incompetent to do Justice to
his memory | am pleased of the privilege AMI
though my remarks may have no other worth
they at least have the merit of being true
and sincere. =
[ believe that of those yet remaining ira
this island l am the one whose acquaintance
with Mr.. Limpricht reaches furthest back
III years, having made his acquaintance wheA
he the first time came here on a visit.
At that time he was a very young man,
just from the Mothercountry where he had
passed his examination as jurrst. Already
at this time the attention of his fellow stu
dents had been drawn towards him ON nc
count of his excellent examination which
gave promise of high intellecl ual powers.
His first position in these Islands was that
of Government clerk in ST. Thomas, where
he soon distinguished himself by his unn-
sual abilities, and although yet a young man
with no experience I'D practical life he soou
made il clear that he possessed exceptional
aptitude for administrative business and his
superiors soon learnt to look upon him a. u
man possessed of great intellect and of =
high degree of sound common sense. Il
lasted but very short ere he not aloue was
consulted in matters of Importance but hl4
opinions carried great weight.
At the retirement Of Chamberlain Y Brake
as GOvernmentsecretary in ST.. CrUix in 1888 it
vas q matter Of course that Mr.. Limpricht
should be appointed to fill the vacant position,
and from this time Mr.. L mpricht was brought
in closer contact with the Inhabitants of tbs
island. who soon learnt to appreciate his
great abilities, %qulckness of perception and
Willingness to nId those who sought his
advice or had business with the Govern
ment.
He was highly esteemed BY his superiors
who soon learned TO appreciate bis fine quail
titles and loyalty. No doubt that during
this time when Governors changed frequent
ly and were men from the Mothercountrv
little versed in the affairs of this island Sc
cretary Limpricht was the guiding hand in
the administration Of this island.
III 1903 he was appointed Governor, 70
position which it is SAID had already on q
former Occasion been offered him but de-
c(iued, and the reason ] teel convinced was
principally on account of his great luodesty
and dislike of all display and ceremony.
At home in the Ministry he was highly
appreciated and he was honoured by His Ma
lesty the King first with the order of Knight
of Dannebrog at a comparatively early age,
and later with Cross OF Honour of Daunebrog
aud finally made a Knight Commander Of
the same order.
To high or low he was always the same
unassuming person, while courteous to all
he cringed to no one, be they ever 50 high.
He was honest, straightforward and to be-
relied on in all matters. He was most kind
aud consjderate towards those who worked
under him and always rendy to promote
their interest. He was the same to all
whom be had occasion to come in contact
with.
1t was however not allotted to him to
remain long in Office for shortly after his
appointment to be Governor the beginning
of that disease which was to end so fatally
showed itself and though he m~anfully fought
against it it was not to be conquered.
1t was indeed wonderful to see with what
foltitude and patience, he who had always
hitherto enjoyed good health, bore this sick
ness. Never complaining and never Civ
ing in, always steadfast to his post and
always attending to business. Even when
1t was impossible for him to go down to his
office he stuck to his work aud even held u
Meeting of Municipal Committee in his pui-
vate apartment although hardly allie to walk
across the room, but still in possession of his