4 PREFACE. 



parted year, just when the future was open- 

 ing to him a career of usefulness and honor, 

 came like the "pall of night" to his large 

 circle of friends, as they realized that never 

 more would his familiar face and welcome 

 smile greet them. 



How better could this brief memorial 

 sketch be closed than by giving this tribute, 

 sent to his beloved wife, from one of his 

 guides in the forest home, which is but 

 the echo of all who had the pleasure of his 

 acquaintance : 



KEMPT, QUEENS COUNTY, N. S., April i, 1883. 



MY DEAR MRS. PROUTV, Your letter and 

 picture came safely to hand. We all think- 

 that the picture is perfect, and so much 

 like him that we think he must speak to us ; 

 we are very much pleased to have it, and will 

 keep it as long as we live, which will help to 

 keep him fresh in our minds, though it is 

 with sad hearts that we look upon it, know- 



