In Memoriam — W. Jerome Harrison. 



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Mr. W. Jerome Harrison, as might be imagined, was a 

 most successful science teacher. Before he was appointed Chief 

 Curator of the Leicester Museum he was the Headmaster of 

 various public elementary schools. He left the Museum on 

 being appointed Chief Science Master under the Birmingham 

 School Board, and in 1902 was appointed Chief Science Demon- 

 strator at Birmingham. 



In the local scientific circles Mr. Harrison took an active 

 part. ' He was an enthusiastic amateur photographer, utilising 

 his hobby in a most effective manner for the purpose of illus- 

 trating his scientific demonstrations. It was he who really 

 initiated the Midland Photographic Survey, and the majority of 

 the early photographs in the possession of the Birmingham 

 Natural History Society, chiefly dealing with geological for- 

 mations, are his work.' 



Notwithstanding the enormous scientific work he accom- 

 plished, he was able to take a practical interest in literary 

 matters, being responsible for Blackie's ' Shakespeare-Land — 

 an Illustrated Description of Shakespeare's Country.' For 

 some years past, also, he has been collecting material for a 

 volume on 'The Life and Work of George Eliot,' w^iich it is 

 hoped may yet be published. 



Quite apart, however, from his far-reaching scientific woi"k, 

 he will long be remembered by those who knew him personally, 

 for his kindness and desire at all times to assist students in 

 their work. Long before I ever met him, I was greatly indebted 

 to him for many acts of courtesy. And the more one knew him 

 the more one appreciated his sterling worth. 



Mr. Jerome Harrison was a Yorkshireman, having been 

 born at Hemsworth, near Doncaster, sixty-three years ago. 

 He leaves ten sons and daughters, who share their father's 

 tastes ; and, with one exception, they are all engaged in the 

 teaching of science and art. To them, and to their mother, 

 we extend our sincere sympath)^ T. S. 



List of Scientific Papers by W. Jerome Harrison, F.G,S. 



' On the Discovery of Leaden Coffins in Leicester.' Leicester Daily Post, 

 Nov. I St, 1873. 



' On the Discovery of the Rhastics near Leicester.' British Association 

 Report, 1875. 



• On the occurrence of the Rhsetic Beds in Leicestershire.' Quart. Journ. 



Geol. Soc, Vol. xxxii, 1876. 



• Notes on the Geology of the North Midlands.' 1876. 



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