231 



inspired and enjoyed the confidence of the coninaunity. His 

 attainments were of a high order. Love of the beautiful in nature 

 and art, and in spirit, was a ruling trait in his character. A fine 

 scene, a good painting, or a noble action, would alike kindle his 

 enthusiastic admiration. In truth, we have lost from amongst us 

 a presence which sanctified communion by its purity; a wisdom 

 which was more than that of this world ; and a loving soul which 

 we trust has found acceptance in the land of the pure and the 

 holy. God help us, that we may be as ready as was our brother 

 to bid adieu to present scenes of action, when we are summoned 

 hence to be here no more forever. 



In conclusion, I offer the following resolution: — 



Resolved, That we recognize in the sudden death of Dr. Martin 

 Gay, the loss to the Society of a member of high scientific 

 attainments ; to the profession, of which he was an ornament, a 

 devoted and faithful laborer; to the community, an upright, con- 

 scientious, pure-minded, and noble -hearted man ; and to his near 

 friends and kindred, a gentle, and loving spirit, that was ever 

 ready to sympathize with them in joy or in sorrow, and that 

 blessed all who came within the sphere of its influence. 



Before any action was taken on the resolution, Dr. 

 C. T. Jackson entered the meeting. He stated that it had 

 been his intention to announce to the Society the decease 

 of Dr. Gay, but he had been prevented from being present 

 in time. He proceeded to read an obituary notice, giving 

 a sketch of his life, and bestowing a high eulogium upon 

 his moral and intellectual character. 



At the conclusion of the above notice Mr. Teschemacher 

 seconded Mr. Bouve's Resolution, which was adopted 

 unanimously. 



On motion of Mr. Teschemacher, it w^as 



Resolved, That we deeply sympathize with the widow 

 and surviving relatives of our late associate, Dr. Gay, in 

 their present great affliction ; and that the Secretary be 

 directed to communicate to them an attested copy of this 

 Resolution. 



