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interpreting the phenomena the microscope revealed — above 
all^ he was honest and candid in recording his observations. 
Not given to speculation, he was unbiassed by, though not 
unacquainted with_, the views of others. His simple aim was 
truth ; his labours were mainly directed to determining facts_, 
leaving to others to draw the inferences they might justly 
warrant. Hence the special character of his works ; abound- 
ing as they do, in original observations, they are a rich 
treasury of well-ascertained facts, duly authenticated by a 
competent observer, and faithfully recorded by a trustworthy 
witness. 
He died at Pangbourne, Berkshire^ on the 20th August, 
1861, at the early age of 46, leaving a widow (Ella, second 
daughter of the late David Scott, Esq.) and four children to 
deplore the loss of an amiable husband and indulgent parent. 
The Council, anxious still to connect the name of the late 
Professor with the Society he so long and so ably served, 
determined to endeavour in the first place to secure some 
instruments and other articles which had belonged to him, 
and which it was known he highly prized. For this purpose 
it was proposed to raise a fund, which it was hoped, after 
paying for the property purchased, might leave a residue to 
be applied to the further object of founding a memorial to his 
honour. For this purpose a medal has been suggested, to be 
called " The Quekett Medal,^'' and to be awarded, annually 
if possible, or at longer intervals, to such member of this 
Society as shall be adjudged to have been most successful in 
promoting the objects for which the Society was instituted. 
This suggestion would be favorably regarded by the Council, 
if a sum sufficient for the purpose should be obtained. 
I very much regret that well intended but mistaken efforts 
of over-zealous friends, by the premature publication of a 
prospectus referring to the proposals of the Council, before 
their plans were definitively settled, gave the appearance of the 
movement originating in this Society being in competition 
with one commenced by other friends and admirers of the 
deceased. 
The ends proposed are different indeed, but not opposed, 
and though some indecision may have been caused to intend- 
ing contributors, it is hoped that neither fund will seriously 
suffer, and that success may equally attend the efforts of those 
whose aim is to benefit the bereaved children, and of those who 
desire to provide a memorial to the honoured parent. 
M. S. Legg, Esq. — We have to lament the loss of our Junior 
Honorary Secretary, M. S. Legg. He was elected to that 
