FRANCES MARION WEBSTER. 



An Appreciation. 



The Entomological Society of America has in the death of 

 its honored President lost not only its chief officer but one of 

 its most loyal members and supporters throughout its entire 

 career. 



It seemed therefore especially fitting that it should give 

 expression to its sorrow and an appreciation of its profound 

 regard for Professor Webster without waiting for the usual 

 formal resolutions adopted by the Society at its annual meeting 

 in recognition of its honored dead. 



With hearty accord of officers and editorial board the writer 

 undertakes to express the appreciation which we believe must 

 be felt by every member of the Society. 



Professor Webster has been a long time and trusted friend 

 and the writer feels a sense of personal loss far beyond expression 

 in the usual phrases. A personal acquaintance and friendship 

 of more than a quarter century has suddenly ceased but the 

 memory of that friendship and the influence of his enthusiasm 

 and the spirit of his fine ideals are possessions to be held for life. 



Professor Webster built himself into the structure of Amer- 

 ican Entomology by persistence and force of character and in 

 face of difficulties which would have discouraged any man of 

 less determination. His work was varied and embraced a 

 wide range of Entomological Science; all was sincere and 

 honest and much of it will endure as of permanent value to 

 mankind. He brought to each task the energy of purpose and 

 the foundation of fruitful experience. The loyalty of his 

 friends and assistants testify to the sincerity and wisdom of 

 his efforts. 



