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illustration of his subject, they have not only contributed to the advance- 
ment of the class in a proper appreciation of the beautiful in building, buat 
likewise connected that knowledge with the expressive and high-wrought 
poetry with which the grand but crumbling monuments of skill have 
been commemorated.”’ 
Mr. Walter held the position of Chairman of the Board of Managers of 
the Franklin Institute during the year 1846. 
Mr. Walter was elected a member of the American Philosophical So- 
ciety on October 18, 1839, and at the time of his death had been a mem- 
ber for forty eight years. His deep interest in scientific research and in 
all matters connected with the promoting of useful knowledge, led him to 
take an active part in the Society ; and his face was a familiar one at is 
meetings, so Jong as his age and physical condition allowed him to attend 
them. 
He was a true Christian gentleman of the old school; a Baptist by pro- 
«fession, active in his church, courteous and dignified in his manners, and 
one whose presence will be missed by his friends until they, too, follaw 
him. 
He fulfilled his mission in this world well; and, at an age beyond that 
usually allotted to man, he departed to his reward. 
PROC. AMER. PHILOS. SOC. XXv. 128. 2p. PRINTED Jan. 5, 1889. 
