YALE ALUMNI WEEKLY PROFESSOR FISHER’S TRIBUTE. [Continued from 235th page. | Institution the fact that for so long a period he received no salary. His time, his strength, his means, have been be- stowed as a tribute of gratitude and affection. OTHER INTERESTS AND TRAITS. “Tt must not be inferred that the hori- zon of Professor Marsh was exclusively that of a specialist, broad as were the relations of his field of inquiry to gen- eral science. He delighted in flowers and in the culture of them in his own attractive gardens. He cared for plants that were rare, and blossoms that were specially beautiful. His house was stored with pictures and objects of artis- tic merit or of curious interest, brought together partly from distant parts of the globe. Nor was his liberality in giving limited to the domain of science and scientific education. Those who know him best are aware that in a quiet way he extended help to persons who were needy. Those most intimate with him, assistants who worked at his side, felt that along with a frankness that amounted often to bluntness—for he al- ways said what he thought—there was a kind heart. Naturally, the gentler side of his nature was most manifest to the neighbors and the close friends whose society he prized. “I have said that his tastes were not exclusively those of a specialist. It is true likewise, however, that his occupa- tion in life was a veritable calling. He was made for it. We can hardly think of him as divorced from it. It was an absorbing vocation. We cannot con- ceive of him as laying it down except by the necessity which, sooner or later, brings to an end all human pursuits. It is touching to think that when, in his working-room at the Museum, he was stricken by the first manifestation of the malady which proved to be fatal, he continued as long as he could, in the midst of weakness and pain, to dictate to his amanuensis who was engaged in writing for him on a scientific topic. Perhaps there may have been the thought,—indistinct, it may be, in his mind,—that he must work while it was yet day, ‘for the night cometh when no man can work.’ Far distant be the time when stich a student and bene- factor shall be forgotten on these grounds! “And now that our friend has passed out of our sight, is there not much, as we glance back upon his career, to ex- cite admiration? Are there not traits that may teach us a wholesome lesson? To us, in particular, whose office it is to teach in the University, and to pro- mote its welfare, may not his example of tireless service and of zeal for its prosperity be contemplated with profit? All that we can do to-day is to unite our hearts in an expression of sincere sorrow, and of honor and _ gratitude to him for the work that he has done. But we shall not forget that among the good gifts for which we owe thanks to God, one of the best is the gift to us of a useful life.” | “ L Pen D ue : x av TWDEWRI > Pw, i A n ! ; . New York Orff eB Di i o_o i 4 Ds | For All Around Work itis the vvvy Superior Writing Machine. It Excels in all Desirable Features. § It is Simple, Strong and Mechan- 9 ically Correct—the Most Econom- ical Machine Made. ::3:323333 . © SEND FOR ART CATALOGUE, g A &) The Smith Premier Typewriter Go. ICE, 337 BROADWAY. New Haven Office, 177 CROWN ST. HARTFORD OFFICE 82 PEARL ST. Forehand Perfection Automatic. The Finest Small Revolver lbs made. POSITIVE. STOP ON CYLINDER! Automatic hammer block, making accidental discharge IMPOSSIBLE. 32 Calibre, 5 Shot, 3” Barrel, Weight, 12 ozs. 2” Barrel, Weight, 10 ozs. BICYCLE SIZE. SEND FOR CATALOGUE M. FOREHAND ARMS CO.. Worcester, Mass.