1888.] 487 [Farlow. 



1830, Gray in 1831, and Wyman in 1837, and that they never prac- 

 tised medicine, but entered the fields of research and teaching. 

 The influence of these men has been widely felt and to them can be 

 largely attributed the great advance made in natural history in 

 this country by the last generation. While many other distin- 

 guished workers have taken part in our Society and have added to 

 its fame, and others will come forward in the future, who may be- 

 come equally distinguished, these three men will be ever held in the 

 highest esteem for their inspiring work and for the great influence 

 which they exerted as teachers. 



At the next meeting of the Society a biographical notice of Pro- 

 fessor Gray will be read by Professor Goodale. After the read- 

 ing of the records this evening it will be in order to take such 

 action as may seem proper in respect to one whose memory we 

 shall always love to honor. 



After the records had been read, Professor Hyatt moved that, out 

 of respect to the memory of Professor Gray, our late eminent as- 

 sociate, the Society do now adjourn, which was unanimously voted, 

 and the President declared the meeting dissolved. 



General Meeting, Feb. 15, 1888. 



The President, Prof. F. W. Putnam, in the chair. 



Prof. G. L. Goodale read a sketch of the life and work of Dr. 

 Asa Gray. This sketch will be published in the proceedings of the 

 Society at some future time. 



Prof. W. G. Farlow offered the following resolutions : 



Resolved : That in the death of Asa Gray this Society mourns 

 the loss of a most honored member and efficient officer ; one whose 

 presence for many years lent a charm and gave zest to its meet- 

 ings ; whose scientific studies have enriched the pages of its pub- 

 lications ; whose counsel was always as freely given as it was 

 eagerly sought ; and whose example will continue to be, as it al- 

 waj 7 s has been, an encouragement, an inspiration. 



Resolved: That we recognize the great loss to American Science 

 in the death of one who was both a great scientific authority and a 



