The appointment of Mr. Henry Willink as Master of Magdalene
is much more interesting than such appointments usually are. Like the retiring Master, Mr. Ramsay, and his predecessor, A. C. Benson, the Master-Elect is an Etonian, but they, unlike him, were both Eton masters. It is a rather striking transition for a busy and successful lawyer and M.P., still essentially in the prime of life. But Mr. Willink had a distinguished career at both Eton and Trinity, and with his ability as an administrator (he was Special Comissioner for London from 1940 to 5943 and after that Minister of Health) ' he will be an acquisition to the university as well as the college. He will obviously make an admirable Vice-Chancellor when his turn comes. The new Maser is a strong Churchman, and his 'speech in the House of Commons on Clergy Discipline measure had the rare effect, I believe, of turning votes.
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