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 few not conferred; he is still open, I believe, to receive some distinguished mark of recognition from the geologists.

Lord Kelvin has been twice married, but there is no direct heir to inherit either his genius or title. Notwithstanding the fact that he has long been the acknowledged leader of science in Great Britain, and indeed in Europe, his disposition has remained simple and kindly. A multitude of honors, and great fame and power has not spoiled the grandson of the small Irish farmer. He is still active in the production of scientific papers, and although now nearly 78 years of age is making preparations to again cross that ocean which has been the scene of so many of his exploits, and which is now much more safely navigated through the instrumentality of his inventions.