The World-famed Meteorologist.

Manawatu Herald, 9 June 1904, Page 3

The World-fa med Meteorologist.

Lectures are nut supposed to appeal to “ the million.” but judging by the large and enthusiastic audiences that have supported Mr Clemetd Wragge during his successful tour of the south, his lectures must bo an exception. Although lecturing on scientific subjects Mr Wragge has proved himself to be an entertainer of no mean order. Tie is instructive, but his original humour constitutes the greatest charm of his lectures. It_ is marvellous how he bubbles over with humour in the midst ot what is usually a “dry subject.” The lectures arc made doubly interesting by the addition of a large number n! slides displayed by the aid ol a very powerful lantern, including the fim-st astronomical pictures ever exhibited this side of the line —views depleting Die solar system of the earth. Jupiter. Neptune, Mercury, Venus. Uranus, and the two asteroids. So dear!',- are these pictures of the planets, that the lecturer asks: Can we claim that this tiny earth is the only planet inhabited ? When one thought of the wonderful discoveries of recent years —the Xrays, the wireless telegraphy, the ether —how dare we say that in future years it would not be possible to communicate with Venus or Mercury ? Mr Wragge is making a hurried tour through this country, and the residents of this district are extremely fortunate in having an opportunity ot hearing this world-famed lecturer. There is no doubt be will be as well supported here as in the other towns visited, as the prices of admission are within the reach oi ail. Xo doubt on Saturday next Mr Wragge will be greeted with a crowded I *-mse, as his entertainment merits.