Lives in Cricket No 44 - LCH Palairet

year and had been clearly looking after his wife, whose death was widely reported in the press. Caroline’s funeral took place at Westbury Parish Church on September 11. Only a few days later his sister Edith Scobell would also die, aged only 55. Still living in Bath and with a new decade starting, Lionel resumed an active season of playing golf; he would commute to Exeter to play in league games, and monthly tournaments throughout 1930. It was clear that his roots and many friends were still in Devon. Though he did not win anything, even at 60 he was still a good golfer and had six top ten finishes in singles competitions alone. In January 1931, he had the honour of being elected president of the English Amateur Golf Union, the pinnacle of his golf administration and the highest honour that he could attain. It showed the recognition and admiration of others in the game. Within a month of receiving this honour, he was back in Devon and living in Exmouth, at a place he called ‘Dodhill’ a large house on Douglas Avenue; this would be his last move. Within the month he was back on the Devon Cricket Club committee attending meetings; he also remained president of the Devon Golf Union and English Golf Union, so although a widower he was still busy. Although he played fewer tournaments this year, he did win a doubles and mixed doubles tournament. By 1932, he had limited most of his golf to representing his club Exmouth, playing against other golf teams within the county. He was very busy organising tournaments, and encouraging golf throughout the country. In November, he played in his last golf tournament. By January 1933 he was still active on golf committees, and in February he attended a school presenting various school prizes to the children. There was no indication that his health was in decline; he certainly showed no signs of slowing down. On Thursday, March 24, he went to Portsmouth for a yachting trip with friends. On the Monday March 27, he returned by train and arrived at Exmouth station at 3pm. He then was driven home by a friend. After a short while, he went for a walk with his friend in his garden and collapsed without any warning. Two doctors, Dr De Glanville and Dr DLHMoore were summoned and arrived The final years 116