The sad interest felt in the event by the inhabitants of Flushing was exhibited by the closing of the stores, and by the sorrow depicted on every countenance. The domestics in Dr. Macdonald's employment piously decked the coffin with flowers, and, with tears, insisted on bearing the body to the grave. Many of our most eminent physicians and most distinguished men surrounded the grave as the last rites of sepulture were performed, and many more were at least present in thought and feeling who could not enjoy the melancholy satisfaction of assisting at the last sad offices of friendship and respect.

As a member of this Society, Dr. Macdonald was unsurpassed in his interest for its welfare and prosperity. During his membership he communicated several valuable papers on mental diseases, and

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often interested us by the detail of irnpoi lant cases. He was evidently looked upon by us all as our authority in his special depart ment of the profession. In January, 1843, he was elected oui" President, and all will remember the urbanity with which he presided at our meetings. After his removal from the city, he still continued to exhibit his interest in our meetings, by an attendance more regular than could have been expected from one who lived so far from us. On many an evening his cheerful voice would greet us, and every year his open hospitality received us. Our visit to Flushing was always looked forward to by us as a holiday, and, amid the flowers and fruits of the summer season, our professional cases and duties seemed to occupy a secondary place.