Smith Frederick Ernest

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Biografie:
Frederick Ernest Smith 1912-1982
Freddie Smith always insisted that the fact that his initials were 'F.E.' had nothing to do with his deciding to read for the bar when he left the Army after the Second World War. After being called, however, he did not practise at the bar but during the remainder of his career was engaged in law reporting and legal education. Freddie was for some years Assistant Secretary to the Council of Law Reporting and subsequently was a lecturer at the Holborn Law College.
Small of stature and light of build, Freddie gave the impression of floating up the mountainside, somewhat to the envy of some of us of heavier build who plodded up behind him. He was a very neat mover on rock although generally he preferred to follow rather than lead.
Freddie joined the Alpine Club in 1959, having been a member of the Swiss Alpine Club and the ABMSAC since 1954. He was for many years a regular attender at the Easter meets in the UK and the Alpine summer meets of the ABMSAC. He was always at home with mountaineers and in all kinds of mountain country. Freddie was a steady companion in the hills; he had considerable stamina and remained unruffled at all times. His quiet·and unassuming manner was frequently leavened by a puckish sense of humour.
In addition to participating in the mountaineering activities of the ABMSAC, Freddie also played a leading part in its administration. He was a Committee member for many years, an Hon. Secretary from 1958 to 1962 and a Vice-President from 1976 to 1978.
Freddie had a strong interest in the arts, with a particular slant towards music. Although reticent about his own accomplishments, he studied the organ seriously and became an accomplished player. He was also a keen collector of watercolours.
Maurice Bennett
Quelle: Alpine Journal Volume 88, 1983, Seite 259-260


Geboren am:
1912
Gestorben am:
1982