In Memoriam. 177 
years ago. He was of a retiring disposition, but in a quiet 
way greatly assisted the various Committees of the Yorkshire 
Naturalists’ Union in their work. He has also made many 
important additions to the fauna and flora of the Goole district. 
He had much to do with the founding of the Goole Scientific 
Society, about 1875, and in 1876 was the assistant secretary, 
his colleague being the late Dr. H. F. Parsons. Later, he was 
a president of the Goole Society. He frequently contributed 
to The Naturalist, and the ‘ Transactions of the Yorkshire 
Naturalists’ Union ’ contain many of his records. Perhaps his 
best paper, and one which more than any showed his extensive 
knowledge of natural history, was printed in the first part of 
the ‘ Transactions of the Hull Scientific and Field Naturalists’ 
Club,’ in 1898. It was entitled, ‘ The Natural History of Goole 
Moor.’ 
In recognition of his services to natural history, the York- 
shire Naturalists’ Union at a recent meeting elected him an 
Honorary Life Member. The pity is he has not long enjoyed 
the honour. We feel sure our readers join us in expressing our - 
sympathy with Mrs. Bunker and the family. 
WIEELAM “SIMPSON, EvGS: 
William Simpson died at Catterall Hall, near Settle, at the 
age of 56 years. He was. managing director of the firm of . 
Simpson and Sons, Ltd., cabinet-makers and upholsterers, of 
Halifax and Blackburn. Prior to 1903 he resided at Halifax, 
and was widely known in business circles. His hobby was 
geology, and he devoted special attention to the Millstone Grit. 
Papers by him were printed in the ‘ Reports of the British 
Association,’ in the ° Proceedings of the Yorkshire Geological 
Society,’ “ The Halifax Naturalist,’ and The Naturalist. He 
rendered good service in connection with the Halifax Scientific 
Society, and was one of the founders of the Halifax Sunday 
Lecture Society. For some years he was the Honorary 
Treasurer of the Yorkshire Geological Society. 
HARRY SPEIGHT. 
Harry Speight, the well known writer on Yorkshire History 
and Antiquities, died recently at his residence, Bingley, being 
a victim of influenza. He was born at Bradford 59 years ago. 
So long ago as 1877 be began writing sketches for magazines. 
His earlier books were written under the pen name of ‘ Johnnie 
Gray’ and included ‘A Tourist’s View of Ireland,’ and 
‘Pleasant Walks Around Bradford.’ Then followed in 189r 
the first of a series of books which made him known far and 
wide amongst Yorkshire folk, viz. :—‘ Through Airedale, from 
Goole to Malham.’ The works which followed were on a more 
ample scale and are held in high repute. They include ‘ The 
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