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cited as examples of detailed mapping on the six-inch scale which, 
for thoroughness, have never been surpassed. He wasa very judicious 
and impartial observer, and extremely cautious in drawing inferences. 
These qualities were especially valuable in mapping the Scottish 
coal-fields, where faulting and igneous intrusions play an important 
part. Mining engineers freely recognized Dr. Clough’s pre-eminence 
in this class of work and placed great reliance on his opinion. The 
excellent training which he received from H. H. Howell no doubt 
laid the foundation of his eminence in field geology. 
Inthe much debated questions of Highland geology and metamorphism 
Dr. Clough was intensely interested, and keenly alive to the importance 
of new discoveries. Yet he avoided speculation and declined to 
formulate general hypotheses till he felt sure the evidence was 
sufficient. Once convinced, however, he took up a well-defined 
position and was able to maintain it against all critics. His contribu- 
tions to the memoir on Ben Wyvis shows a broad grasp of the 
problems involved. In later years he was a strong supporter of the 
interpretation of the structure of the Fort William country which 
was advanced by Bailey and Maufe. The important paper on the 
Cauldron Subsidence of Glencoe, which he wrote along with the two 
above-named geologists, had wide bearings on the tectonics of the 
Highlands. The still more difficult problems of the Tertiary Volcanic 
Rocks of Mull during the last years of his life deeply absorbed his 
attention. 
He had a strong personality, which has left its stamp both on his 
work and on the men whom he trained in field geology, many of 
whom have attained distinction in scientific work. His watchwords 
were thoroughness and veracity, even in the minutest, apparently 
insignificant details. His habits were of extreme simplicity, and he 
was perfectly content with the rough food and simple life of a High- 
land shepherd’s cottage. One of the most unassuming of men, he 
was never known to utter a harsh criticism, and he treated the 
opinions of even the youngest geologist with sincere respect. His 
gentleness, kindness of heart, and helpfulness earned him the affection 
of all with whom he came in contact. Questions of social reform 
attracted him strongly, though he paid little attention to politics 
as a whole. 
Dr. Clough was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh, and 
of the Geological Society of London, which, in 1906, awarded him 
the Murchison Medal. In July of the present year the University of 
St. Andrews conferred on him the honorary degree of LL.D. He 
was President of the Geological Society of Edinburgh from 1908 to 
1910. He leaves a widow, two daughters, and a son, who is now in 
Canada and is serving with the R.A.M.C. 
MISCHLUAN HOUS. 
Human SkeLeton in GrAcz4t Deposits, Ieswice.! 
We have received the following letter published in the Zvening 
Star and Hast Anglian Daily Times (dated October 14, 1916) :— 
1 See GEOL. MAG., 1912, pp. 165, 187, 239, 287. 
