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ments both in the field and the study give evidence of his great in- 

 dustry. This was one of his outstanding characteristics, and he found 

 his recreation in studies which to others would have been considered a 

 labour. The performance of his duties as an explorer involved 

 numerous risks and much hardship from fatigue, cold and hunger, 

 yet his perseverance, patience and courage were always sufficient 

 to carry him through to success in all his explorations. 



He was a man of strong personality and he held decided opinions 

 on all subjects. At the same time his kindly disposition caused him 

 to be considerate of the opinions of others. In his own home he made 

 a charming host and his hospitality was of the open-handed kiryi 

 which left nothing to be desired. He was a staunch friend and was 

 always at the service of those to whom his friendship was given. 



CLEMENT HENRY McLEOD. 



Professor Clement Henry McLeod, M. Can. Soc. C.E., Ma.E., 

 F.R.S.C., F.R.A.I., occupied a unique position in engineering, scien- 

 tific and educational circles in Canada, his work covering a range of 

 activity, the required mental and physical capacity for which is 

 rarely found. In his death, which occurred at his desk in the Engin- 

 eering Building of McGill University, McGill lost one of its able and 

 energetic professors, the public a scientist, and the engineering pro- 

 fession a devoted leader, who gave freely of his time and services in 

 its interests. As Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science he 

 occupied a high professorial position. As superintendent of McGill 

 Observatory, he was the official time-keeper for Canada. In the 

 engineering world no man was better known. For twenty-five years 

 as secretary and member of Council of the Canadian Society of Civil 

 Engineers, he was the one who more than any other, was responsible 

 for the development of that organization. A bronze tablet has been 

 erected to his memory in the hall of the Society's headquarters. 



The late Professor McLeod was born at Strathlorn, Cape Breton, 

 N.S., descended from sturdy Scotch Presbyterian stock, and was 

 educated at high school and McGill University, from which he grad- 

 uated in 1873. Following his graduation he went to Newfoundland 

 in connection with railway work, which he followed up in various 

 parts of the Maritime Provinces. In 1888 he joined the staff of McGill 

 University as Professor of Geodesy and Surveying, becoming Vice- 

 Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science in 1908. During his long 

 services as professor he was connected with various University soci- 

 eties and took a prominent part in athletic affairs. He was the 

 author of a standard text book on descriptive geometry. His was the 



