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cal Society of America, and the American Society of 

 Naturalists. 



From 1888 to 1890 he edited the Canadian Record of 

 Science; from 1897 to 1907 he was associate editor of 

 the American Naturalist; and from 1902 to 1907 he was 

 editor of Paleobotany for the Botanisches Centralblatt. 



With an exceptional interest in research, Dr. Pen- 

 hallow combined the teacher's desire of extending to 

 others the knowledge which he enjoyed, and of giving 

 new views of life to people more limited by circumstance. 

 A few of the manifestations of this spirit were : re- 

 peated attempts, in the face of strong opposition, to 

 obtain Botanic Gardens for the free use of the general 

 public ; long-continued efforts to extend the work of the 

 Natural History Society and to found a great museum 

 for the use primarily of working-people ; and the en- 

 thusiastic leadership of organizations like the dead Folk- 

 lore Society, where such contributions as Beaugrand's 

 "La Chasse Galerie" and Drummond's "Habitant" 

 were enjoyed before being given to the public. 



The limits set upon this sketch prevent further notice 

 of Dr. Penhallow's many activities. An unexpected 

 break in his laborious life came in December, 1909. A 

 prolonged rest encouraged his friends to hope that an- 

 other year would see him in his wonted place. But, 

 when on his way to England with Mrs. Penhallow, hip 

 sudden death took place, on October 20th, 1910. The 

 news of this peculiarly sad event called forth ex- 

 pressions of deep regret and heartfelt sympathy with 

 his wife and his only son. Dr. Penhallow's name was 

 known and honoured by the general public , his worK 

 was respected and his friendship valued by his col- 

 leagues and his pupils. But compartively few, until his 

 life-work is adequately reviewed, will realize how varied 

 were his interests, how wide his influence, and how 

 valuable his work. c&r-rie M. DERICK. 



McGill University, November 10th, 1914. 



