MEMOIRS OF DECEASED FELLOWS 265 



were those of Councillor, from 1889 to 1892 ; and Vice-Chairman 

 of the Botanical Section from 1889 to 1915. 



In 1899 he was made a Life Member of the Academy, on account 

 of his having been a charter member ; a man eminent for scientific 

 accomplishments, and one who through the whole life of the Acad- 

 emy had worked for its success. But Major Streeter's special serv- 

 ice to the Academy was as host and helper to the Botanical Sec- 

 tion, to whose meetings he freely and cordially opened his house 

 for more than twenty-six years ; with the additional privilege of 

 the use of his extensive library and microscopical resources. The 

 continued life of the Section, as well as the successful work which 

 it has accomplished, are largely owing to Mr. Streeter's kindness and 

 hospitality in affording it a permanent meeting place. In the study 

 of algae, mosses and lichens he was deeply interested, and did very 

 fine microscopical work in connection with them, arousing much 

 enthusiasm in the members of the Section. 



Mr. Streeter was a man of refined tastes, with a keen apprecia- 

 tion of the best in literature, music and art ; a close observer ; well 

 versed in several branches of science, and an ardent lover of nature. 

 Those who had the privilege of taking strolls with him through 

 forests and along streams will never forget his delightful com- 

 panionship. 



Personally he was a man of strong traits of character and posi- 

 tive convictions, yet ever genial and courteous in his intercourse 

 with friends and associates. 



The members of the Academy, and particularly of the Botanical 

 Section, desire to express their appreciation of the life and worth 

 of Mr. Streeter, their gratitude for his great assistance, their deep 

 sense of loss, and their sympathy for the members of his family. 



Florence Beckwith, 

 Mary E. Macauley, 

 M. S. Baxter, 

 H. L. Fairchild, 



Committee. 



