THE LATE MR. W. J. HEN WOOD, F.R.S., F.G.S. 
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THE LATE MR W. J. HENWOOD, F.E.S., EG.S. 
During 1875 the Institution lost one of its most valued corre- 
sponding members, the late Mr. W. J. Henwood, f.r.s., f.g.s., who 
nearly fifty years since took a rather active part in our proceedings, 
and delivered some important lectures in connection with his special 
study, that of metalliferous veins, on which he was the highest 
authority, and as such enjoyed a world-wide reputation. Mr. 
Henwood had visited almost every mining district of the world, 
and was for some years the manager of very important gold mines 
in South America. Of the Royal and Geological Societies he was at 
the time of his death one of the oldest fellows. He was a self- 
made man. Placed early in life at the merchant's desk, his appli- 
cation and abilities led him eventually to a foremost position in the 
scientific world. His talents would have commanded respect in 
any walk in life ; but they were early directed in one particular 
path by the Messrs. Fox, his first employers and unswerving 
friends. A shrewd and patient observer, Mr. Henwood accumu- 
lated, as the result of years of labour in Cornwall, and in all parts 
of the world, and underground as well as on the surface, thousands 
of valuable facts from which have been deduced rules for miners 
and mining. His knowledge of mining, and of geology, mineralogy, 
and metallurgy commended him to the notice of the Duchy, and 
he was appointed assay master. On the commutation of the Duchy 
coinage dues by the Government, Mr. Henwood gained a handsome 
pension, and thenceforward was free to follow his favourite studies. 
In his case leisure never merged into idleness. His practical know- 
ledge was such that he was induced to go to Brazil and India to 
inspect and report on mining properties. Nor was his mind nar- 
rowed to the inquiries and studies we have indicated. He was a 
general as well as a diligent reader. Travel, biography, general 
literature— all in turn engaged his attention. Especially was he 
interested in the resources of his native county. His annual ad- 
dresses as president of the Royal Institution of Cornwall, showed 
