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His artistic powers were unusually well developed, and this faculty enabled 
him to draw with his own hand many of the illustrations which accompany 
his published memoirs. His artistic temperament also shone forth in another 
way, for he was a musician at heart and possessed considerable skill as a 
pianist. 
Lastly, an extreme absorption in his work, often leading to an utter 
obliviousness to his surroundings, an irrepressible abhorrence of anything 
savouring of quackery or humbug, and an unusually developed critical faculty, 
were always strong personal traits in the doctor’s character. Such a nature is 
at times apt to be misunderstood, and no doubt such was the case with many 
who met our late friend and colleague. But those who really knew him found 
in Ramsay Heatley Traquair a true and genial friend and adviser, one who 
invariably compelled respect and admiration, and one whose memory we 
shall always hold in affectionate regard. 
(Issued separately, 22nd May 1913.) 
