MR. WESLEY J. GARDNER 



Whose death removes an able member from the United States 



Forest Service 



Mr. \W-sley J. Gardner, Forest Assistant in the Forest Service, died at the Episcopal 

 Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital in Wellington-, T>. C, on June 15th. Mr. Gardner was 

 born in Plainfield, N. J., January 30, 187- . He graduated from Harvard University in 

 L900 with an A. B. degree, and from Yale Forest School in 1903. His connection with the 

 rest Service dates from 1000, during which time lie has been engaged in important 

 investigations in various Western States. Conscientious devotion to his work and a quiet, 

 refined manner were his characteristics at all times. His early death will be a life-long 

 regret to his many friend-' and a serious loss to the Service. 



