| Show prof lecture A sized audience assembled 11 the theatre last evenin to listen to prof J E Talmage 8 lecture on the sun moon and stars the lecturer in commencing ins theme alluded to the antiquity of the science of astronomy as demonstrated by alie egyptian pyramids and otner ancient cal structures he dwelt upon the cain ite size density theories of the sun spots causes of eclipses of hie nun partial and total the flames that aie been observed at the limn of total eclipses eho otini from the rim of the gun and made some excellent comparisons aa to the time it would take to reach that bod vere it possible the moon next claimed alio lecturers atten one of alie most interesting features of this part of the subject was showing the of eliat orb and the scene from hat presented such a km to alie volcanic appearance of ti u diss clars anji dupier Ju pier siburn cornels and various other astron ini u features were bbown ind tv prof talmage the rack mo irl 01 the solar system and alie let arnild tion that accompanied it were deservedly applaud edThe lecture was illustrated by means of ohp optical lantern and a complete and fine set of new tewa and waa replete with wit and anecdote we trust prof talmage will continue hi interesting int erestine lectures whenever hii i able time will permit |
