42 PEOCEEDINGS OF THE GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY. 



collections and beautiful sections of these organisms were always 

 placed with the greatest liberality at the disposal of his fellow- 

 workers in the same field. 



Some time before his death Mr. Champernowne entered with his 

 well-known enthusiasm on the study of the microscopic structure 

 of rocks. Many of us recollect the thoroughness with which he 

 devoted himself to this work ; we call to mind his determination, 

 by a careful study of crystallography and optics, to obtain a secure 

 basis for future investigations ; and we remember his unwearied 

 patience in tracing the localities and geological position of the in- 

 teresting rocks found in his native county. 



In addition to his scientific labours, Mr. Champernowne was very 

 active in his duties as a landlord and a magistrate ; and was always 

 ready with his aid to philanthropic objects. Everyone who knew 

 him must have been struck with his singular modesty and kindliness 

 of disposition, and must join in the regret that he should have been 

 so early taken from our midst. 



It has always been a subject of regret to the Council of the 

 Geological Society that, as a general rule, it is impossible for Fellows 

 of the Society living at great distances from London to take part 

 in the management of our aff'airs. When, therefore, it was found 

 that Mr. Champernowne was not unwilling to undertake the long 

 journeys from Devonshire in order to render service to the Society, it 

 was with especial pleasure that we hailed his election to the Council 

 last year. This rejoicing, however, was of short duration, for 

 intelligence reached us that, after attending our meeting on the 11th 

 of May last, he had, upon his return, caught a chill and become 

 prostrated. Mr. Champernowne was never a man of robust health, 

 and it is to be feared that in his desire to promote the interests of 

 our science he overtaxed his strength. He died on the 22nd of 

 May, 1887, at the early age of 48, leaving a widow and ten children 

 to mourn his loss. Deeply must we all sympathize with them when 

 we think how excellent a geologist, how good a man, and how warm 

 a friend we have lost in Aethtte CsAMPEEis^owifE. 



Devonshire geologj^ has sustained another severe loss in Josn 

 Edwaed Lee, who did not long survive his friend Champernowne. 

 Born at Hull, December 21st, 1808, Mr. Lee early made the acquain- 

 tance of the late Professor John Phillips, then residing at York, and 

 they became lifelong friends. On account of the weak state of his 

 health, Mr. Lee was compelled to travel for some years in Scandinavia, 

 Prussia, and other parts of Europe ; but he afterwards settled down 



