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to British Gruiana he made several geological explorations into the 

 little-known interior of that colony. His work was, however, 

 interrupted by failing health, and, after a long illness, he died on 

 July 29th, 1917, aged 64. 



Franks was beloved by all who had the privilege of his friendship, 

 and only his modest nature and retiring disposition prevented his 

 work and character from being more widely recognized. It is much 

 to be regretted that a large part of his scientific results remained 

 unpublished ; but much of his material and his records have been 

 left in the hands of his lifelong friend Prof. J. B. Harrison, and 

 some part at least may yet see the light. 



George Charles Crick was born at Bedford on October 9th, 

 1856, and was educated in the Modern School in that town. From 

 there he went to the Royal School of Mines, where his career 

 was an exceptionally brilliant one. From 1881 to, 1886 he acted 

 as Clerk and Assistant- Secretary to the Royal Commission on Acci- 

 dents in Mines, but he also worked as a volunteer in the Geological 

 Department of the British Museum, and subsequently became one 

 of the regular staff. The Fossil Cephalopoda were assigned to his 

 charge, and to these he devoted more than thirty years of patient 

 and accurate investigation. He soon became recognized as an 

 authority in this branch, and collections of belemnites, ammonites, 

 and nautiloids from many parts of the world were referred to him 

 as a specialist. In addition to official publications, he was author 

 or joint-author of numerous contributions to scientific societies and 

 journals, and his latest work still remains to be published. 



Crick's modest and kindly disposition made him a general 

 favourite, and he will be missed by many. His health was never 

 good, and he died suddenly on October 18th, 1917, aged 61. 



Harry Page Woodward, eldest son of Dr. Henry Woodward 

 -and grandson of Samuel Woodward of Norwich, belonged to a 

 family of geologists. Born at Norwich on May 16th, 1858, he 

 was educated at University College School, and received his geo- 

 logical training under Prof. Judd at the Royal College of Science. 

 In 1883 he was appointed Assistant Government Geologist in 

 South Australia, and later served as geologist on the Boundary 

 Commission between that Colony and New South Wales. After a 

 Year spent in metallurgical study in London, he returned to 



