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philanthropic citizen, and for nearly a qnarter of a century he was 

 a vahied member of this Society. We cannot, therefore, permit 

 this occasion to pass without placing on record some expression of 

 our appreciation of his virtues, and our high respect for his char- 

 acter and memory. Whereupon, it is 



Resolved, That this Society is deeply sensible of the great loss 

 which we, in common with many other associations and the public, 

 have sustained by Mr. Kidder's decease. His sound judgment, 

 sagacious counsels, expansive benevolence, and heart}' cooperation 

 in whatever tended to elevate, purify, or gladden the lives or 

 homes of the people were recognized and appreciated hy all who 

 knew him. Whoever would protect the young, or improve their 

 habits, tastes, or condition, found in him a willing helper. Grate- 

 fully recognizing the goodness and bounty of God, he gave freel}' 

 to His cause, and contributed to spread the beauties of His floral 

 kingdom for the enjoyment of all. 



Many who experienced his kindness will long cherish his 

 memory; and, like us, will plant his honored name upon their 

 hearts, and surround it with ever-growing "Forget-me-nots." 



Resolved, That these resolutions be placed on record, and that 

 a copy be transmitted to the family of the deceased, with the assur- 

 ance of our warm sympathy in their great affliction. 



H. Weld Fuller, ) 



Marshall P. Wilder, > Committee. 

 Francis II. Appleton, .) 



Mr. Fuller added that the time would not be misspent if he said 

 one word more. It is due to ourselves that some notice should be 

 taken of the departure of Mr. Kidder, as an incentive to the 

 young to follow his example. He was known as a man of gener- 

 osity, and an almoner of the bounty of God. Doubtless he was 

 such in many instances unknown to us. 



Hon. Marshall 1*. Wilder aflirmed the truth of all that was said in 

 the resolutions in eulogy of Mr. Kidder. He knew him from a 

 very young man, and he was always modest, genial, and unpre- 

 tending, with a heart full of desire to promote the best interests of 

 the community. 



The resolutions were unanimously adopted by a rising vote. 



The following named persons, having been recommended b}' the 



