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Resolved, That, with honorable pride and reverent re- 

 gard, we shall remember our departed friend as a distin- 

 guished Scholar, whose works were a blessing to the stu- 

 dent and an honor to his country ; as an Educator, whose 

 zeal inspired all that came within the broad circle of his 

 influence, and whose wisdom guided many in the paths of 

 true knowledge ; as a Philanthropist, who kindly, but 

 fearlessly, labored for the relief of the suffering and the 

 oppressed of every race ; as a Citizen who was always 

 ready to perform the duties which every man owes soci- 

 ety ; and as a Neighbor and Friend, whose genial spirit, 

 tender sympathies and kindly acts will long be cherished 

 in grateful memories. 



Resolved, That, while we proffer our heartfelt sympathy 

 to the family of our friend, we rejoice with them in the 

 full assurance that his death is but his entrance into im- 

 mortal life. 



Mr. F. W. PUTNAM seconded the resolutions, and in 

 his remarks alluded to the interest Prof. Crosby had 

 always taken in the Natural History Department of the 

 Institute, and his appreciation of Science. He also spoke 

 of the formation of the Cabinet of Natural History at the 

 State Normal School in this city as due- to Prof. Crosby, 

 who, while principal of the school, had greatly encouraged 

 the study of the Natural Sciences and commenced the 

 museum. At that time and for many years after he took 

 an active interest in the encouragement of the study, and 

 it was most fitting that the Institute should do honor to 

 his memory, and thus acknowledge his great scholarship, 

 his sympathy in its work and his worth as a valued mem- 

 ber. 



The resolutions were then adopted, and the Secretary 

 was requested to enter them upon the records and to send 

 a copy to the family of the deceased. 



Adjourned. 



