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nell and elsewhere throughout the country, especially in the uni- 

 versities, colleges, and normal schools of the west. To the end of 

 his life Agassiz constantly showed proofs of his attachment to the 

 University, and nothing could be more fitting than the tribute paid 

 him to-day. 



Brief addresses were then made by James Hall, State Geologist, 

 and Professor J. S. Newberry, of Columbia College, in behalf of Pro- 

 fessor Agassiz' former co-workers ; and by Professors T. B. Stowell 

 'of the Cortland State Normal School, P. R. Uhler, of the Peabody 

 Institute, Baltimore, and B. G. Wilder, of Cornell, in behalf of 

 Professor Agassiz' former students and assistants. A few of the 

 numerous letters of regret received from prominent scientists and 

 educators were read by Professor M. C. Tyler. 



A dirge was then played upon the organ in the chapel by Pro- 

 fessor Flagler of Auburn, during which a procession was formed. 

 This then marched to the Founders Chapel where the President of 

 the University uncovered the tablet, and the Ithaca Quartette sang 

 Integer Vitae. The inscription on the tablet reads in black lines 

 as follows : 



TO THE 



1807. 1873. 



In the midst of great labors for 

 science throughout the world he 

 aided in laying the foundation of 

 instruction at the 



Cornell Idnitjcrsitw, 



and by his teaching here gave 

 an impulse to scientific studies 

 which remains a precious heri- 

 tage. 



The Trustees, in gratitude for 

 his counsels and teachings, erect 

 this memorial. 



1884. 



