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being from his pen : " Albinism in Shirley Poppies," vol. xxviii. parts 3 

 and 4 : " Disease of the Leaves of Galanthes," vol. xxix. parts 1. 2, and 

 3 ; while an article on colour formation in flowers is in vol. xxix. p. 463. 



It will be remembered that at the first meeting of the Society held in 

 the New Hall of the B.H.S. in Vincent Square. Mr. Bidgood gave a lecture 

 on " Orchids," illustrated by coloured lantern slides, made and coloured 

 by himself from nature. It proved of great interest to orchid-growers, 

 and was greatly appreciated by all present * 



Mr. Bidgood had associated himself with the scientific, horticultural, 

 and educational enterprises both in his own town of Gateshead and New- 

 castle-on-Tyne, and lecturing on subjects of scientific botany and horti- 

 culture in various districts of the counties of Northumberland and Durham. 

 His genial manner and ever-ready advice and assistance endeared him to 

 those employed in the pursuit of horticulture in these districts. 



In his own profession as Head Master of the Secondary Day School in 

 Durham Boad, Gateshead, his work has always been held in high repute on 

 the Tyneside, for the excellence and thoroughness of the higher education 

 provided therein. A project is being formulated for the perpetuation 

 of Mr. Bidgood 's memory in the form of a Scholarship, which will receive 

 his name. We trust this may be a success, as we feel sure no better 

 object could have been chosen. 



As an educational expert, Mr. Bidgood gave evidence before the 

 first Boyal Commission on Secondary Education, and had officiated as a 

 President of the Association of Head Masters of Higher-grade Schools. 

 Bespected by his accomplished staff of assistants, and by scholars alike, 

 his loss is most keenly felt in the North of England. 



H. J. Chapman. F.B.H.S. 



W. H. Young, F.Z.S.. F.B.H.S. 



