6o Cinciwiati Society of Natural History. 



from the drillings that were going forward. The letters seemed to 

 me very discriminating and valuable. 1 used tliem in my report 

 so far as the main facts were concerned. 



"I am very sure that the doctor would have made valuable 

 contributions to geology, if he had kept his interest in the subjects 

 pertaining thereto. His clearness and thoroughness would have 

 insured the result. If he did anything he must do it well. 



"I cannot tell you how much I deplore his loss, I feel a pang 

 of grief at his untimely departure, whenever his name comes to my 

 mind. I cannot reconcile myself to his taking off" 



This expression finds a response in the heart of every one who 

 knew the doctor. 



Aside from hij professional studies, the subject which more 

 than any other may have been called his specially was Anthropol- 

 ogy. In this he did most careful and valuable work, and in re- 

 cognition of his contributions to this department of knowledge, he 

 was elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advance- 

 ment of Science in the section of Anthropology, at the annual 

 meeting of the Association, in 1886. 



Personally, the doctor possessed the most excellent character- 

 istics. With a disposition happy and almost boy-like in its bouy- 

 ancy, a warm sympathetic heart, plain spoken, and true as steel, 

 his personal friendship was a treasure to all who gained it. (3f an 

 upright Christian character, invariable in his devotion t(j truth and 

 justice, he at all times did that which he believed to be his duty 

 without regard to the opinions or favor of men. 



A man of true culture and refinement broad in his learning and 

 opinions, he was most acceptable in all social and learned circles. 



Before concluding this sketch, I wish to acknowledge with 

 sincere gratitude the kind aid given by Mrs. Annie L. Dun in the 

 preparation of this memorial of her son, and to assure her again of 

 the deep sympathy felt for her by all. 



The story of his life is finished ; brief though it was, it was full 

 of earnest conscientious work. The influence of that life will long 

 be felt in all those circles of this community in which the doctor 

 lived and worked. It was a life well worthy of imitation by every 

 youth in its fulness, sincerity and true nobility of character. 



All that was mortal of Walter Dun was laid to rest in the ceme- 

 tery at Dayton, Ohio. His works and influence will be enduring ; 

 and while feeling the keenest sorrow for his loss, it should not be a 



