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But we must look upon the researches Mr. Blashill 

 carried out in our district as a form of recreation ; his life 

 work, and the work which made him known far beyond the 

 borders of his country, was in connection with his calling - as 

 an architect. In 1887 he was appointed Superintendent 

 Architect to the Metropolitan Board of Works, and on the 

 extinction of that body was appointed to a similar position 

 on the London County Council. The ability with which he 

 carried out his duties was shown by the fact that he was 

 requested to continue for three consecutive years after the 

 age when he should have retired, and on finally retiring he 

 received the good wishes of the Council, aud a substantial 

 pension. Mr. Blashill took a keen interest in Archaeology, 

 and was an active member and vice-president of the British 

 Archaeological Association. He was fond of travel, and 

 visited most of the "countries in Europe. 



Mr. Blashill leaves a widow, who has the sympathy of 

 every member of the Hull Scientific and Field Naturalists' 

 Club. 



T. S. 



