JOHN DAGGETT HOOKER 



May 10, 1838, Hinsdale, New Hampshire 

 May 24, 1911, Los Angeles, California 



The Southern California Academy of Sciences has suffered 

 an irreparable loss in the recent death of its Vice President, 

 John D. Hooker, who for nearly a score of years has been 

 identified with its work and interests, and has been one of its 

 most active and useful members. 



For a considerable period the Astronomical Section held 

 its monthly sessions in a hall specially fitted up for the purpose 

 at his colonial residence on Adams Street. His deep interest 

 in that branch of science was shown by his donation to the 

 Mount Wilson Solar Observatory of a lens one hundred inches 

 in diameter to be used in producing the most powerful reflect- 

 ing telescope on the globe, thus enabling astronomers to pene- 

 trate further into the profound depths of space than has here- 

 tofore been done. 



On various occasions the Academy has received from his 

 abundant means valuable pecuniary aid in the furtherance of 

 scientific research. Yet all his benefactions were given without 

 ostentation, and his self-effacement was such that he did not 

 care to have these services mentioned in the meetings of the 

 Academy, but it is due to his memory that they should now 

 be fully acknowledged. 



The good works of every man of a noble nature live 

 after his mortal remains have been consigned to the tomb, and 

 the memory of our departed brother will be cherished in the 

 hearts of all those members of the Academy who have been 

 associated with him for so many years. 



This tribute of respect will be inscribed on our records, 

 and we extend our sincere condolence to the members of his 

 bereaved family. 



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