EVANS, SIR JOHN (1823-1908), English archaeologist and geologist, son of the Rev. Dr. A. B. Evans, head master of Market Bosworth grammar school, was born at Britwell Court, Bucks, on Nov. 17, 1823. He was the author of three books, standard in their respective departments : The Coins of the Ancient Britons (1864, repr. 189o); The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Britain (1872, 2nd ed. 1897) ; and The An cient Bronze Implements, Weapons and Ornaments of Great Brit ain and Ireland (1881) . He took a leading part in the affairs of various learned societies, was president of the Numismatic Society (1872-1908) and treasurer of the Royal Society (1878-98). As president of the Society of Antiquaries he was ex o f icio a trustee of the British Museum, and subsequently he became a permanent trustee. He was created K.C.B. in 1892. He died at Berkhamsted on May 31, 1908.