Autograph Letter Signed "Oliver Lodge" to the officers and members of the Guild of Undergraduates.

1851-1940, scientist and first principal of Birmingham University (DNB). Three pages, 8vo, one page stiffened by remains of card (for laying down), good condition.He wishes to thank the officers and members of the Guild of Undrgraduates "for their valuable assiistance as Stewards at the Degree Celebration on Wednesday last." Honorary graduates wanted hm to pass on their appreciation, the ceremony being, "in the judgment of many of large experience (Mr. Balfour among others), the best that they have attended at any University. / The Principal feels that a thoroughly sound and good tradition was begun last Wednesday for the future, in obedience to the concluding sentence of the King's reply to the University Address.