Sn Memoriam. 
JOHN sFARRAH FoltsS.;e Ravers: 
(1849-1907). 
(PLATE XLII.) 
Burt two short months ago we placed on record the decease ot 
John William Farrah, of Harrogate, the son and constant 
companion of John Farrah, a well-known figure in Yorkshire 
natural history circles. And now, in the middle of November, 
it is our painful duty to notify the death of the father. He has 
been for some time suffering from a painful illness, and 
insomnia, and there is little doubt that his son’s sad end, at 
so young an age, which was a great blow to Mr. Farrah, 
hastened his own death. 
‘John Farrah,’ as he insisted on being addressed on all 
occasions (Mr.’s and Esq.’s he abominated), was honest and 
straightforward to a degreee that is rarely seen now-a-days. 
He hated deceit and shams of every description, and rarely was 
he so bluff and out-spoken as when roused by some mean 
action, or by what he considered a high-handed or improper 
procedure. Proud of his county and of the characteristics of 
Yorkshiremen, he strongly upheld these, no matter in whose 
company. Anything approaching to cant met with his dis- 
approval, and caused him to express his feelings very forcibly. 
He was also very severe with those who collected rare plants 
or eggs, or anything which might in any way have a harmful 
effect upon the flora or fauna of the county. More than one over- 
enthusiastic collector has received such a ‘dressing-down’ from 
John Farrah, that they will remember it to the end of their days. 
With these qualities it will be apparent that he was often 
misunderstood, and those who did not meet him frequently 
were liable to misjudge his character. To know him intimately 
was to admire his sterling worth, his straightforwardness, and 
his ready wit. He was ever willing to help a good cause, and 
on many occasions has assisted the work of the Yorkshire 
Naturalists’ Union by substantially contributing to its funds. 
‘Thorough’ was his watchword, and rather than a report should 
not be printed as it ought to be, or a fund not receive the support 
he thought it should have, he would give the writer of these 
notes instructions to have the work done we//, and he would pay 
the balance. In this way have Yorkshire Naturalists received 
many benefits from his generosity, without knowing it, as he 
Naturalist, 
