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and fifty, in which over four hundred and fifty genera, species, 

 and varieties are described as new to science. 



The benefit resulting from the appHcation of his palaeonto- 

 logical knowledge to the solving of geological problems in this 

 country cannot be overestimated. His untiring industry, backed 

 by a clear perception and thorough grasp of the essentials of 

 palaeontology in its relation to geology, has given us enduring 

 results which will carry his name down to posterity inseparably 

 linked with those of Logan, Selwyn, Dawson, George Dawson 

 and Billings. His scientific reputation was world-wide. 



Dr. Whiteaves was one of the original Fellows of the Royal 

 Society of Canada. He was also a Fellow of the Geological 

 Society of London, an honorary member of the Yorkshire 

 Philosophical Society, England, a member of the Manitoba 

 Historical and Scientific Society, of the Montreal Natural 

 History Society, and of the American Association for the Ad- 

 vancement of Science. In 1900, the honorary degree of LL.D. 

 was conferred on him by McGill University, and in 1907 he was 

 awarded the "Lyell Medal" by the Geological Society of London 



He was a member of the Church of England and was twice 

 married. He leaves a widow, a son and two daughters, resident 

 in Ottawa. 



Of a generous and kindly disposition and always ready to 

 impart information when his aid was invoked. Dr. Whiteaves 

 was an ideal type of a man imbued with the professional spirit, 

 striving for the best results, not satisfied with half measure, and 

 ever urged on by the love of his work. With a keen sense of 

 humour, well versed in literature, and an ardent admirer of all 

 that is best in art, his companionship was sought after and 

 much appreciated by all who were fortunate enough to be 

 brought into contact with him. His life was indeed an example 

 of intellectual culture founded on a sound moral basis. 



His death is a national loss; the Geological Survey of 

 Canada in particular will feel the adverse effect of his removal; 

 his name will ever remain emblematic of all that is honourable, 

 true and upright in a man. 



L. M. L. 



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