In VENN
Adm. pens. at EMMANUEL, Apr. 29, 1829. Of Cumberland. S. of James. B. Nov. 13, 1810, at Carlisle. School, Carlisle Grammar. ' Matric. Michs. 1829; B.A. (7th Wrangler) 1833; M.A. (Christ's) 1836; B.D. 1846; D.D. (Lit. Reg.) 1849. Fellow of Christ's, 1833. Tutor, 1839-49. Master of Christ's, 1849-81. Vice-Chancellor, 1849, 1865 and 1866. Ord. deacon (Ely) June, 1835; priest (Carlisle, Litt. dim. from Ely) June 6, 1835. Chaplain to Queen Victoria, 1851-81. His mastership very important in the history of the College, covering almost the whole period of the transitional statutes of 1860 and the preparation for the new statutes of 1882. In giving evidence before the Commission of 1850, suggested some important changes, such as the connection of College Fellowships with University professorships and the establishment in each College of a teaching staff free from the condition of celibacy (see Report, p. 215, etc.). Had a thorough knowledge of the College estates and relied on his own judgment in their management, but the unforeseen fall in agricultural rents prevented the good results that his policy should have achieved. Took a considerable share in University matters; for many years Chairman of the Press Syndicate. Much interested in the relation of the University to the Town, and strove for a better understanding between the two bodies. Died Jan. 23, 1881. Buried in the College ante-chapel. Brother of John (1839) and father of James (next). (Peile, II. 436.)