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E. B. Wilson, Thomas Harrison Montgomerj- f . 
His work was characterized by exceptional originality and boldness- 
qualities that sonietimes made his conclusions seem too far in advance 
of the actnal data on which they were based. Gifted with remarkable 
poweis of Observation, he sometimes made mistakes in conseqiience of 
the wide field that he tried to cover; bnt in the frank recognition and 
correction of such errors he displayed an honesty of purpose that com- 
pletely disarmed criticism. His winning and noble character won the 
regard and respect of liis scientific colleagues. 
