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his devotion to his chosen science, his exalted character, and his inspir- 

 ing example, I propose to the Academy to put on record the following 

 resolutions : — 



Resolved, That, as Fellows of the Academy, we are deeply sensible of 

 the loss it has suffered by the death of one wlio has been associated with it 

 for forty-seven years, who has served it zealously in many relations, and 

 who has done much to maintain its usefulness and the honor of its name at 

 home, and to make it respected throughout the world of science. 



Resolved, That, as members of the community, we realize that it also 

 sustains a bereavement in the death of our lamented associate which is 

 not fully measured by his scientific work and reputation, great as these 

 were. By his unselfish devotion to his favorite studies, by his wide sym- 

 pathies, which condescended to the youngest and least knowing lover of 

 nature, by his joyous spirit and his simple Chi-istian life, he has shown 

 that complete devotion to science can be reconciled with the highest inter- 

 ests of humanity. 



Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to Mrs. Gray, his 

 helpful companion in his life's work, with the respectful sympathies of the 

 Fellows of the Academy. 



The resolutions offered by the President were seconded by 

 Mr. Augustus Lowell. 



Mr. President, — I have been asked to second the resolutions 

 presented, and to offer a few thoughts suggested by the affectionate 

 reverence with which we dwell upon the memory of our dear friend. 

 Dr. Gray. 



In recalling him, we naturally think first of the affection he inspired. 

 "We remember the charming smile, the ready grasp, the strong expres- 

 sions of interest, with which he greeted us. "We remember his readiness 

 to help, his patience, his sympathy. None ever sought his aid without 

 being impressed, first, by the certainty of his knowledge, and then by 

 the great kindness with which he gave it. The affection of all who 

 have ever benefited by his teaching is the highest tribute that can be 

 paid to that side of his character. 



Dr. Gray was a man of singular simplicity. That consciousness of 

 power he had which is essential to high achievement, but so easily and 

 almost from the start did he assume the place that he was to fill in 

 science, that he bore about him none of the signs of conflict, but held it 

 as a birthright. Ranking with the highest botanists of the age, he did 

 more than perhaps any American to raise the appreciation of our schol- 

 arship abroad, while the same simple, lovable qualities which endeared 

 him to us charmed and fascinated his co-laborers there. 



