BY J. "WHIGHT. 39 



Clark, Stainton, Rye, Dr. Power, Kirby, Bates, Crotcli, Douglas, 

 Scott, Bond, and Hislop. 



In the early part of 1874 his health began to give way, and in 

 May of that year he had an attack of bronchitis, and on the 5th 

 of that month he died at his residence at Long Benton, and is 

 buried in the churchyard of that village. By his death the Club 

 lost one of its oldest and most valued members, one whose con- 

 tributions to the Transactions added much to the position which 

 they now hold in the Natural History literature of our time. 



He was a careful and accurate observer, and of most unwearied 

 industry; amply endowed with energy and perseverance, and 

 great power of continuous working, holding persistently to his 

 point until accuracy was attained. His complete and thorough 

 knowledge of the subjects he made his study was such that his 

 opinions were regarded as those of an authority. Yet he was 

 always easy of access, and nothing gave him greater pleasure 

 than to impart his knowledge to enquirers, and especially to new 

 beginners. During the long period that he was confined to his 

 room it was a great pleasure to him when his old Natural His- 

 tory friends visited him ; and often such visits brought a gleam 

 of sunshine, and recalled memories of many a pleasant day. Even 

 with those at a distance, when writing became a severe task, he 

 still delighted to keep up a correspondence. 



With him has passed away another name from the roll of those 

 eminent men who, at the formation of the Club, and by their 

 contributions to its Transactions, had won for our district a name 

 famous in the annals of Natural History. 



Through the liberality of his brother Mr. Edwin Bold his col- 

 lections were presented to the Natural History Society, and are 

 now in their Museum at Newcastle-on-Tyne. 



In preparing this Memoir I have to acknowledge the kind as- 

 sistance I have received from Mr. Edwin Bold and Mr. James 

 Hardy, both of whom I desire to accept my thanks. 



