186 IN MEMORIAM—JOHN HARRISON. 
himself familiar with some of the rarer species, contributed a 
practical aspect to his general knowledge of the European and 
Nearctic avifaunas. The writer will ever remember with unalloyed 
pleasure the advantages of Mr. Harrison’s genial companionship 
on many occasions, and especially on their expeditions to North 
Brabant and to Hungary and Sclavonia. 
In 1867 Mr. Harrison shot the first British specimen of the 
Lesser Kestrel (Zinnunculus cenchris), and, although himself a 
collector of birds, he, with his natural generosity, presented the 
specimen to the York Museum, in order that all who desired 
might have the benefit of examining it. He also formed a very 
valuable collection of birds’ eggs. Mr. Harrison filled the office 
f President of the York Naturalists’ Field Club, and contributed 
materially for many years to the value and interest of the meetings 
of that Society. 
Wilstrop Hall and its surroundings were a paradise for birds, and 
many naturalists have visited Mr. Harrison’s home on the site of the 
battlefield of Marston Moor. Here there was much of interest to be 
seen, since all birds found in Mr. Harrison a staunch protector. 
When carrying out the extensive alterations which Mr. Harrison 
effected on the farm premises, he caused holes to be left in the 
walls and gables for nesting-sites for Starlings, Titmice, and other 
birds, while boxes, specially constructed, were erected in the 
barns for Owls. Hawks were permitted to dwell in peace in the 
woods and plantations, and yet, in spite of the presence of these 
supposed deadly foes, Mr. Harrison was able to afford his friends an 
excellent me s pheasant shooting. 
rison was at one time an enthusiastic collector of 
utter astonishment, in full pursuit. At this time other conveyances 
were seen approaching, and the non-naturalist called upon Mr. 
Harrison to give up the chase and get into the trap at once, before 
these people overtook them ; ‘ For,’ said he, ‘they will think we have 
lost our ee ~ reply, “Mr. Harrison remarked, ‘ Why, it was 
a Clouded Yello 
Of Mr. aueli kindly nature, genial ae and sterling 
worth, it is quite impossible to speak in terms too high. He had, 
and most deservedly, a host of friends by pie his loss will ye most 
keenly felt, but his memory will be treasured always by them, and by 
all those who had the advantage of his acquaintance.—W.E.C. 
Naturalist, 
