xii Obituary. 
In 1875 he received the Order of C.M.G., and in 1886 the honour ot 
K.C.M.G. was conferred upon him. He was elected to the honorary mem- 
bership of practically all the great learned societies of Europe, America, 
and Australia. 
On retiring from office in 1904 he paid a visit to the scene of his early 
labours in the Rocky Mountains, accompanied by his son Douglas. He 
was everywhere received with enthusiasm by the people; but the cup of 
joy was suddenly dashed from his lips by the death of his son and. com- 
panion at Revelstoke, on the Columbia River. Returning alone, he lived 
at his home, near Wellington, until his death, iu 1907. 
n recognition of his great work for Canada, the Canadian Government 
has placed on the highest point of the Great Divide a monument to his 
memory. A monument not less enduring exists in New Zealand in the 
esteem in which he is held in the hearts of men. Few great men have 
had a more charming personality, more breadth of interest, or a greater 
readiness to help and encourage beginners in scientific research. 
These notes of Hector's life have been taken mainly from material 
supplied by Lady Hector and Dr. C. Monro Hector. The present writer 
greatly regrets that it has been necessary to keep within narrow space- 
limits, realizing that a memorial volume wonld be more fitting than à 
memorial notice. 
Н. B. Квк. 
