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one of us. We recall with pleasant remembrances his interest in the 

 work of the Club and its social relationships, as well as the many de- 

 lightful hours spent with him in the field. We extend our heartfelt 

 sympathy to Mrs. Williams in this the hour of her great bereavement, 

 which we hope may be lightened by the thought that he pussed awa\- 

 in the same peaceful and tranciuil spirit in wliich he had lived. 



Resolved, That a copy of this tribute be sent to the family of the 

 deceased, and that it be published in "The Plant World," of which he 

 was an editor, and in "Science." 



By direction Standing Committee, Washington Biologists' Field 

 Cllub. 



CHAELES LOUIS POLLAED, 



Chairman. 



By the Employes of the U. S. Department of Agkicultuee. 



It is with feelings of profound sorrow and regret that we, the em- 

 ployes of the Department of Agriculture, learn that death has removed 

 from among us our beloved companion and co-worker, Thomas A. Wil- 

 liams, a classmate and intimate associate of many of our number. His 

 broad knowledge of scientific matters, his keen appreciation of nature, 

 his kind and forbearing disposition, has endeared him to all. He was 

 known to his associates as an indefatigable worker and investigator. 



Resolved, That in the death of Professor Thomas A. Williams, 

 science and agriculture have suffered a great loss, and we, his associ- 

 ates, a dear friend, whose self-forgetfulness in his kindly consideration 

 for the feelings of others, and uniform cheerfulness, often under condi- 

 tions of severe i^hysical suffering, revealed a lovable character of the 

 highest Cliristian type. The loss to the Division of Agrostology is 

 irreparable. In the performance of his official duties he has proved 

 himself an excellent executive, and an organizer of unusual merit, and 

 his relations with his associates in office were always such as to com- 

 mand the highest esteem and respect. He never shirked a duty, and 

 however difficult the undertaking, the work performed by him was done 

 most creditably. His loss will be felt most keenly by his associates 

 in the Division, and his memory will remain with them as one whose 

 exemplary life and steadfastness of purpose they should strive to 

 emulate. 



Resolved, further, that we tender to his bereaved family our heart- 

 felt symi:)atliy in their great loss, and invoke for them the blessing of 

 the Heavenly Father, who alone can heal the broken heart, and give 

 lasting comfort. 



Coiain'diee on Resolaf ions for the Departvienf of Agriculture. 



