In 1895 this short piece was in the local paper.
NOTES AND NEWS.
One of the most pleasing features of the Mathematical Tripos this year is the placing a townsman among the Wranglers. Mr. Thomas Alfred Brock, a son of one of the readers of the Pitt Press, received his early instruction at the Higher Grade School, under the direction of Mr. Iliffe, and gained the reputation of being the best mathematician the school ever had. There is no doubt that his position in the Wranglers would have been higher if he had gone straight from school to college, but even as it is, he has given an example of the keenness with which those who are not among the most fortunate in their position in life take advantage of the educational advantages offered to them.
In 1896 Thomas went missing for a few days and an advert was placed in the local paper on 25th December.
MISSING
THOMAS ALFRED BROCK
Aged 24 years, height 5ft 7in, dark hair and small moustache, wearing grey cap, dark grey overcoat and light suit. Left home at 3.30pm on 21st December for a short walk and has not since returned.- Any information concerning him will be gratefully received by his friends at 14 Brunswick walk, Cambridge.
Thomas was late of 15 Howes place, Cambridge and passed away after a short illness aged 66.
He was buried on Tuesday October 24th at 2.30pm after a short service at his house.
NOTES AND NEWS.
One of the most pleasing features of the Mathematical Tripos this year is the placing a townsman among the Wranglers. Mr. Thomas Alfred Brock, a son of one of the readers of the Pitt Press, received his early instruction at the Higher Grade School, under the direction of Mr. Iliffe, and gained the reputation of being the best mathematician the school ever had. There is no doubt that his position in the Wranglers would have been higher if he had gone straight from school to college, but even as it is, he has given an example of the keenness with which those who are not among the most fortunate in their position in life take advantage of the educational advantages offered to them.
In 1896 Thomas went missing for a few days and an advert was placed in the local paper on 25th December.
MISSING
THOMAS ALFRED BROCK
Aged 24 years, height 5ft 7in, dark hair and small moustache, wearing grey cap, dark grey overcoat and light suit. Left home at 3.30pm on 21st December for a short walk and has not since returned.- Any information concerning him will be gratefully received by his friends at 14 Brunswick walk, Cambridge.
Thomas was late of 15 Howes place, Cambridge and passed away after a short illness aged 66.
He was buried on Tuesday October 24th at 2.30pm after a short service at his house.
In 1895 this short piece was in the local paper.
NOTES AND NEWS.
One of the most pleasing features of the Mathematical Tripos this year is the placing a townsman among the Wranglers. Mr. Thomas Alfred Brock, a son of one of the readers of the Pitt Press, received his early instruction at the Higher Grade School, under the direction of Mr. Iliffe, and gained the reputation of being the best mathematician the school ever had. There is no doubt that his position in the Wranglers would have been higher if he had gone straight from school to college, but even as it is, he has given an example of the keenness with which those who are not among the most fortunate in their position in life take advantage of the educational advantages offered to them.
In 1896 Thomas went missing for a few days and an advert was placed in the local paper on 25th December.
MISSING
THOMAS ALFRED BROCK
Aged 24 years, height 5ft 7in, dark hair and small moustache, wearing grey cap, dark grey overcoat and light suit. Left home at 3.30pm on 21st December for a short walk and has not since returned.- Any information concerning him will be gratefully received by his friends at 14 Brunswick walk, Cambridge.
Thomas was late of 15 Howes place, Cambridge and passed away after a short illness aged 66.
He was buried on Tuesday October 24th at 2.30pm after a short service at his house.
NOTES AND NEWS.
One of the most pleasing features of the Mathematical Tripos this year is the placing a townsman among the Wranglers. Mr. Thomas Alfred Brock, a son of one of the readers of the Pitt Press, received his early instruction at the Higher Grade School, under the direction of Mr. Iliffe, and gained the reputation of being the best mathematician the school ever had. There is no doubt that his position in the Wranglers would have been higher if he had gone straight from school to college, but even as it is, he has given an example of the keenness with which those who are not among the most fortunate in their position in life take advantage of the educational advantages offered to them.
In 1896 Thomas went missing for a few days and an advert was placed in the local paper on 25th December.
MISSING
THOMAS ALFRED BROCK
Aged 24 years, height 5ft 7in, dark hair and small moustache, wearing grey cap, dark grey overcoat and light suit. Left home at 3.30pm on 21st December for a short walk and has not since returned.- Any information concerning him will be gratefully received by his friends at 14 Brunswick walk, Cambridge.
Thomas was late of 15 Howes place, Cambridge and passed away after a short illness aged 66.
He was buried on Tuesday October 24th at 2.30pm after a short service at his house.
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