730 JOHN DANIEL RUKKLE. 



all these undertakings his insight and courage were invaluable. He 

 made President Rogers' plans for the Institute his own. He held 

 steadfastly to its fundamental ideals, and, taking account of his scanty 

 resources, made remarkable progress toward their fulfilment. The main 

 changes he initiated have been abundantly justified by time, and he lived 

 to see their fulfilment. 



He was elected a Fellow of the Academy on the 26th of May, 1857, 

 and served one year (1877-78) as Councillor. 



New members elected are : Resident Fellows, 6 ; Associate 

 Fellows, 3 ; Foreign Honorary Members, 5. The roll of the 

 Academy now includes 197 Resident Fellows, 98 Associate 

 Fellows, and 72 Foreign Honorary Members.* 



* By the resignation of a Resident Fellow, the death of an Associate Fellow 

 and a Foreign Honorary Member, and the election of new members at the annual 

 meeting of May lO, 1903, the roll stands at date of publication, 198 Resident 

 Fellows, 98 Associate Fellows, 72 Foreign Honorary Members. 



