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Vol. XLI. GUELPH, APRIL, 1909. No. 4. 



THE JAMES FLETCHER MEMORIAL FUND. 

 The Ottawa Field-Naturalists : Club. Ottawa, March 8th, 1909. 



Sir, — You have no doubt heard with regret of the death of Dr. James 

 Fletcher, Entomologist and Botanist of the Dominion Experimental Farms, 

 which occurred after a short illness at Montreal, November 8th, 1908. 



Dr. Fletcher not only did most excellent work for the country in his 

 official capacity, but, as is well known, took a most active part in 

 encouraging the study of Natural History in its broadest aspects throughout 

 the Dominion. 



His activities in this connection have been widely recognized and 

 greatly appreciated by scores of students and others who have benefited 

 by his timely assistance and warm encouragement. Fie was always in 

 requisition as a lecturer by Normal Schools, Natural History and other 

 Societies, for he had gained a wide popularity as a charming and exceed- 

 ingly instructive speaker. 



The Ottawa Field-Naturalists' Club, of which Dr. Fletcher was one 

 of the founders, have thought that his life-work was of such a national 

 character that a permanent tribute to his memory should be made. Such 

 a memorial would not only serve to commemorate for all time the good 

 work done by Dr. Fletcher, but would also act as a stimulus to future 

 generations in the study of the fauna and flora in Canada. 



Several suggestions have been made as to the form the memorial 

 should take, namely : 



(a). A fountain at the Central Experimental Farm. 



(b). A statue to be placed in the grounds of the new Natural 



History Museum. 

 (c). A bust or portrait to be placed in that building, or at the 



Central Experimental Farm. 

 («/). To found a bursary at some Canadian University. 



Of necessity no decision can be reached until it is known, approxi- 

 mately at least, what amount of money can be raised. 



