A NOTE ON DR. GAR VIE
Sta,—I was most disappointed to find no reference in The Spectator to the death of Dr. A. E. Garvie, one of the greatest Christian leaders of our time. A man of encyclopaedic knowledge, liberal outlook and pro- gressive spirit ; well versed in several European languages, and, through his personal contacts, probably better informed concerning continental Christianity Than anyone in this country, he occupied a position among the Free Churches comparable to that of the late Dr. TemPle in the Anglican Church. This comparison is strengthened by the fact that, like the Archbishop, he occupied a leading place in ecumenical Christianity.
We, his old students, not only admired him for his great gifts, we also loved him for his sincerity, kindliness and unspoiled Christian character. A great mind, a generous heart ; one whom we shall never forget.—
[Everything our correspondent writes about Dr. Garvic is abundantly justified ; unfortunately in present conditions much that we should like to include in The Spectator has to be omitted.—En., Spectator.]
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