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Tzvcnty-sixth Annual Meeting 



life's work, he commanded the respect of his co-temporaries. It, 

 also, has been of value to the world. 



No higher tribute could be paid to the memory of Dan 

 Fitzhugh than the words of your President, "He was one of 

 Nature's noblemen, a true sportsman, a brave spirit, with a heart 

 as gentle as a woman's." And to this let us add these words 

 from the Persian poet: 



"And when * * Oh, Saki, you shall pass. 

 Among the guests, star scattered on the grass. 

 And in your blissful errand reach the spot. 

 Where he made one, turn down an empty glass." 



D. H. F. Fitzhugh. 



Of Brother PL C Ford, his connection with this society is a 

 matter of record, having served as its President, and for several 

 years as its Treasurer. Born to an ample inheritance, he was 

 so placed in life that he was enabled to satisfy his love for the 

 "gentle art"' that became to him almost the fullness of life; fish and 

 fishing, and those who fished, were the chief sources of his en- 



