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to the Deanery a tradition in which both aspects of the Dean's position had weight—a tradition of public spirit in regard to charitable works and the like in the city, and of kindly interest in all that concerned Christ Church and its members. In both areas of work she was signally successful. The medical charities in the city, the University Mission at Calcutta, the Christ Church branch of the Mothers' Union, the Christ Church Mission in East London, all have cause to remember her name with deep and true gratitude. The last year brought upon Mrs. Paget, as upon so many, new public duties. She took a vivid interest in the war, and was prominent among those who undertook the care of the reservists' wives. Her last appearances before her illness were at a concert held in Christ Church Hall on behalf of the Calcutta Mission, and at a party given by her to the Christ Church branch of the Mothers' Union.
But the part of her work which, I am sure, lay nearest to her heart was that which was concerned with the members of Christ Church, especially the undergraduate members. In this it is no exaggeration to say that her skill amounted to genius. A large College is necessarily a difficult place to manage. The men come from very various schools and homes, and have ideas and associations of the most miscellaneous kind. Mrs. Paget found the way
