MR R. A. PROCTOR.

Globe, Volume XXII, Issue 2024, 19 August 1880, Page 3

MR R. A. PROCTOR.

This eminent astronomer, whose works have a woild-wide circulation, has been lecturing in Melbourne and Adelaide during the last three months; and his discourses have excited intense interest amongst all classes. The moat singular circumstance connected with the affair is that Mr Proctor did not contemplate appearing in public at all, but in visiting the Antipodes, was merely seeking in travel a distraction from the memory of a great grief, the death of his wife having occurred shortly before he left England, Here (says the “ Sydney Morning Herald ”) is another illustration of the ignorance respecting the Colonies which prevails even amongst the best-informed men ; ::or unless the distinguished scientist, through studying the heavens overmuch has grown superior to all earthly considerations, it is difficult to believe that he would have resolved to pay only a flying visit to the Colonies if he had any idea that he would be welcomed here by such crowded and appreciative audiences. Mr Proctor was to commence a course of lectures on the 16th inst. at Sydney, and from that city it is stated it was his intention to come to New Zealand, but he will only lecture in the principal cities,