of arranging the specimens under his control so artistically and 

 so revealingly of their beauties of color and splendors of light 

 that layman and scientist alike were attracted and fascinated 

 by the elegance and perfection of the display. His last few 

 years he devoted to the classification and rearrangement of the 

 specimens of Mollusca, having already completed that of the 

 gems and minerals, and this work will stand through the years 

 to come as an enduring monument to his scientific and artistic 

 attainments. Generous of heart, steadfast and warm in friend- 

 ship, his loss is irremediable. He died on December 19, 1917. 



William J. Hayes 



William J. Hayes was born on November 12, 1868, in this 

 city. He entered the sen-ice of the Museum nearly six years 

 ago and was assigned the duties of night-watchman. He was 

 conspicuous for faithfulness in the performance of his duties 

 and the regularity of his attendance. Those who associated 

 with him have a deep sense of personal loss, for in addition 

 to his other attributes he had the faculty of maintaining firm 

 and hearty friendships. He died on April 8, 1917. 



Francis S. McGuire 



Francis S. McGuire was born on July 5, 1837, in East Troy. 

 New York. On October 24, 1861, he enlisted in the United 

 States Navy, where he served with honor and distinction as 

 gunner's mate on the Barque Fernandina, receiving his dis- 

 charge February 23, 1865. As an evidence of his integrity 

 and the respect in which he was held by his comrades, it may 

 be stated that later he was commander for more than twelve 

 years of William D. Kennedy Post, G.A.R. In 1898 Mr. Mc- 

 Guire entered the employ of the Museum and was assigned to 

 the engineering force, where he faithfully and conscientiously 

 served as night engineer for nearly sixteen years. Age and 

 declining health caused him to ask for his retirement by the 

 Museum in 1914. Mr. McGuire was a most likeable man, of 

 happy disposition, and true in friendship. Seldom complain- 

 ing through years of continuous illness, he was released from 

 his sufferings on December 15, 1917. 



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