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1896. " On a Fossil Octopus {Calais Newboldi, J. de C. Sby. MS.) from the 

 Cretaceous of the Lebanon." Quart. Journ. Geol. Soc, lii, p. 229. 

 [Name changed to PalcBoctopus Newboldi, Geol. Mag., 1896, p. 567.] 



1901. " Note on the discovery of a very fine example of Pleurotoma prisca, 

 Solander, sp. (1766), at Barton, Hants." Geol. Mag., 1901, p. 409. 



1910. " On some supposed PAoZas-borings from the shores of Birket el Qurun, 

 the ancient Lake Moeris, of the Fayum, Egypt." Geol. Mag., 

 1910, p. 398. [They were decided to be the casts of Plant 

 remains.] 



1910. " A fragment of a Fossil [a water-worn fragment of the chambered 

 portion of a Radiolite] in a Chalk Flint Pebble from the Sherring- 

 ham Beach, Norfolk." Geol. Mag., 1910, p. 483. 



1918. " Notes on some Fossil Arthropods from the Carboniferous rocks of 

 Cape Breton, Nova Scotia." Geol. Mag., 1918, p. 462. [Gives on 

 p. 465 the figure of Anthracomya arenacea, Dawson, found in 

 association with the above.] 



It is easy tlius to limn in outline Dr. Woodward's history and 

 works, but a more difficult task to pay just tribute to bis many 

 endearing qualities. His geniality and bonbomie were familiar to 

 all who were privilegM to know him, but he had more enduring 

 characteristics. In this connection we may be allowed to quote the 

 words which Professor Bonney addressed to him on the " Coming of 

 Age " of the " Geological Magazine " in December, 1885 : — 



" It is possible for an editor to nip early aspirations in the bud 

 and to petrify the neophyte in science by a cold breath of dis- 

 approval or sarcasm. All, however, who, like myself, have made 

 in the pages of the ' Geological Magazine ' their first venture in 

 scientific authorship, will be ready to testify to the kind welcome 

 and friendly encouragement which we received from you. Many, 

 I feel sure, have thus been animated to further efforts ; so that 

 you may with just pride assert that under your auspices the 

 ' Geological Magazine ' has enlisted many recruits for the great 

 army of scientific workers. Yet more, not only in its pages, but 

 also at your place in the British Museum, you have been ever 

 ready to help the student, and to place at his disposal, with 

 unvarying kindness and courtesy, the full stores of your ripe 

 knowledge." 



Many, moreover, had practical experience of his generosity when 

 need arose. 



Although the long seclusion of his later days, when he was no 

 longer able to attend our meetings, has somewhat softened the blow, 

 his passing will be greatly felt by us all, especially those of the older 

 generation, albeit we shall ever treasure his memory as a precious 

 possession. 



B. B. W. 



Dr. Walter George Eidewood, F.L.S., etc. 1867-1921. 

 Dr. W. G. Ridewood, one of our Life Members, joined this Society 

 in 1900 and served on the Council in 1903-05 and 1909-11, besides 

 being one of its Vice-Presidents in 1903-08. 



