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It is with deep regret that we record the deaths of the fol- 

 lowing subscribers during the year 1916: 



Charles Falkenbach 



Charles Falkenbach was born on July 28, 1876, in Phila- 

 delphia. Nearly thirteen years ago he became attached to the 

 laboratory staff in the Department of Vertebrate Palaeontology 

 and soon became one of the most skilful preparators in the 

 Museum. His accuracy in the detail of the restoration of 

 fragile specimens and his inventiveness in devising means of 

 preparing them for exhibition are especially deserving of 

 credit and commendation. The numerous specimens of an- 

 cient fossil reptiles prepared by him during his long service 

 with the institution will stand as monuments to his genius and 

 aptitude. In his death the Museum has lost an industrious 

 and conscientious employee, and his personal associates a 

 valued friend and co-worker. He died on March 3, 1916. 



Catherine Hawley 



Catherine Hawley was born in Ireland on May 23, 1863. 

 Over eighteen years ago she became a matron in the Museum. 

 Possessed of a keen sense of humor, a most kindly disposition, 

 and a willingness to assist those in distress, she early endeared 

 herself to her associates and to the large body of employees in 

 the Museum. The last years of her life were filled with physi- 

 cal pain and suffering, which she bore with a fortitude con- 

 sistent with the Christian life which she lived. She died Sep- 

 tember 9, 1916. 



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