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active and alert. His eyes would kindle as his interest was aroused 

 in conversation or congenial occupation, and among his intimates 

 his fine sense of humor was constantly in evidence. His powers of 

 observation were keen and his deductions remarkably accurate. He 

 had well-defined opinions on scientific topics and, while not hesi- 

 tating to express them, he was loath to force them upon others or 

 to engage in argument or controversy, and in assuming without 

 protest whatever tasks were allotted to him he often bore far more 

 than his share of the burdens of life. 



His quiet unassuming manner attracted those with wdiom he 

 came in contact, while he possessed none of the qualities that make 

 enemies. 



In his death science loses an investigator and teacher of excep- 

 tional ability and this Society an officer noted for his devotion and 

 loyalty. 



A long line of students will, in years to come, recall with pleasure 

 their association with Amos Brown at the University — his kindli- 

 ness; his fairness; and his earnestness of purpose. A smaller group 

 of scientific associates will cherish recollections of his reverence for 

 the sciences which he helped to advance and his faithfulness to the 

 trusts that were placed upon him. A still smaller group, who were 

 privileged to know the real man in the intimacy of close companion- 

 ship, will mourn the loss of that which has been described as the 

 easiest thing to speak of, but the hardest to find — a true friend. 



Wither Stone. 



