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His work was work of peace of the very highest character, and to be com- 

 mended as such. 



There is one part of Linnseus's life-work which may not have been 

 referred to to-day, and that is his work as an archeologist. While pursuing 

 his studies in botany and zoology, Linnaeus naturally traveled a great deal 

 around the country; in doing this, he made careful notes of the mounds, 

 runestones and other marks left by the ancient inhabitants, which marks are 

 very abundant all over Sweden. In fact, his writings on this subject have 

 formed a basis for the very interesting archeology of Sweden. Personally, 

 I have derived much more pleasure from this part of Linnseus's writings 

 than I have from the others, although once upon a time I did know the Latin 

 names of a few hundred plants. Once more I thank you, Mr. President, in 

 behalf of the Swedes of New York, and I will close by proposing a cheer for 

 the memory of Linnaeus, and will ask the singers to assist me with a gen- 

 uine Swedish hurrah. 



At the close of the exercises at the Bridge, many people, in spite of the 

 lateness of the hour, walked through the New York Zoological Park to note 

 American animals known to Linnaeus. The party was under the guidance 

 of Director Hornaday and Messrs. Ditmars, Beebe and Blair. 



In the evening the literary exercises of the day were continued at the 

 Museum of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, Eastern Parkway, 

 Brooklyn. After brief opening remarks by Mr. F. A. Lucas, Director of 

 the Museum, the following address was read. 



A SKETCH OF THE LIFE OF CARL VON LINNfi. 

 By Edward L. Morris. 



There is something of human interest in the personal side of any one's 

 life, if we but know an avenue of approach. Such avenues are closed to 

 most of us for most lives. The public careers of great men are matters of 

 recorded or current history'. The professional activities and writing of men 

 of science are open to those interested along similar lines; but often there 

 is little opportunity to know the personal and characteristic things which 

 are the real foundation and basis of success among men. 



Our presiding officer has elsewhere said, "In some ways the career of 

 Linnaeus reminds one of a good old-fashioned fairy story in which the hero 

 continually is being provided for. Time after time, Linnaeus was taken up 



