Thomas Btirkitt Collier. 3 



anythinf^ which he undertook. In the later years of his 

 life, he became interested in astronomy, and found much 

 intellectual recreation in the study of this subject. His 

 enthusiasm reached out to his friends for he loved them 

 devotedly. If he had an enemy, which is doubtful, he 

 hated him cordially. Rare conversational powers made of 

 him a charming companion and delightful entertainer. 



He believed in doing things, was constantly at it, and 

 his friends, this Society included, the beneficiaries of his 

 tireless efforts in their behalf, will look in vain for some one 

 to take his place. 



