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ment of plants, with special reference to woody plants, was ap- 
pointed curatorial assistant, beginning as of January 1, 1935. 
From October 5 to December 7, 1931, Mr. Doney very generously 
gave his time without compensation. 
Mr. Victor Zalewski, a member of the per diem force of the 
Garden for twenty-one years, was taken seriously ill November 
14, the day before the organization dinner, which he was planning 
to attend. His illness proved fatal on November 21. Mr. 
Zalewski was a most faithful and highly respected employee, and 
will be greatly missed by all. 
Mr. Andrew B. Newell, janitor since October 1, 1928, died on 
December 7, following a serious major operation in Kings County 
Hospital. “Andrew”? was an efficient and loyal employee, 
universally liked. He, also, will be greatly missed. 
Mr. Samuel J. Hague, who has been employed by the Garden, 
during the open season, as general guard on the grounds since 
May 29, 1932, was appointed janitor beginning as of December 1, 
in place of Andrew B. Newell, deceased. 
PERSONNEL DINNER 
The year 1934 marked the completion of twenty years or more 
of service of some eight members of the Botanic Garden personnel, 
as follows. The year after each name indicates the date when the 
appointment was made. 
Members of Staff —Miss Ellen Eddy Shaw, curator of ele- 
mentary instruction (1913); Mr. Montague Free, horticulturist 
(1914); Dr. Alfred Gundersen, curator of plants (1914). 
Other Members of Personnel.—Mr. Harold A. Caparn, consult- 
ing landscape architect (1912); John McCallum, labeler (1911); 
Martin Davitt, fireman (1911); John Juzwick, laborer (1913); 
Victor Zalewski, laborer (1913). 
In recognition of these long terms of service an organization 
dinner was held on November 15, in the main floor rotunda of the 
Laboratory Building. Those present included officers of the 
oard of Trustees and of the Botanic Garden Governing Com- 
mittee of the Board, the entire personnel of the Garden (and their 
wives), except three who were absent on account of illness. Ap- 
preciation of the services of each of those in the twenty-year class 
