Nature, Band 38

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Sir Norman Lockyer
Macmillan Journals Limited, 1888
 

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Seite 142 - FRS, Vice-President, in the chair. — The Secretary read a report on the additions that had been made to the Society's Menagerie during the month of April 1888; and called special attention to two Rock-hopper Penguins from the Auckland Islands, presented by Capt. Sutcliff, RMSS Aorangi...
Seite 290 - Appeal may also in any such cause or matter as aforesaid, in which it may think it expedient so to do, call in the aid of one or more assessors specially qualified, and try and hear such cause or matter wholly or partially with the assistance of such assessors. The remuneration, if any, to be paid to such special referees or assessors shall be determined by the court.
Seite 141 - In the course of the discussion which followed the reading of the paper, Prof.
Seite 55 - ... the weight of a body is the force with which it is attracted by the Earth.
Seite 44 - While they were thus engaged, there came upon them some dwarfish men, under the middle height, who seized them and carried them off. The Nasamonians could not understand a word of .their language, nor had they any acquaintance with the language of the Nasamonians. They were led across extensive marshes, and finally came to a town, where all the men were of the height of their conductors, and black-complexioned. A great river flowed by the town, running from west to east, and containing crocodiles.
Seite 138 - technical instruction" shall mean instruction in the principles of science and art applicable to industries, and in the application of special branches of science and art to specific industries or employments.
Seite 206 - The Encyclopaedic Dictionary. A New and Original Work of Reference to all the Words in the English Language, with a Full Account of their Origin, Meaning, Pronunciation, and Use.
Seite 214 - FRS, vicepresident, in the chair. The Secretary read a report on the additions that had been made to the Society's menagerie during the months of June, July, August, and September.
Seite xviii - Description of new Indian lepidopterous insects from the collection of the late Mr. WS Atkinson.
Seite 203 - Grave-', have issued invitations for a conversazione in the galleries of the Royal Institute of Painters in Water Colours on Tuesday, July 10. A REMARKABLE new series of compounds of silicon tetrafluoride with organic derivatives of ammonia have been prepared by Messrs. Comey and Loring Jackson, of Harvard.

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