MR H. A. PROCTOR.

Thames Star, Volume XI, Issue 3650, 7 September 1880, Page 3

MR H. A. PROCTOR.

This eminent astronomer, whose works hare a world-wide circulation, Ims been lecturing in Melbourne and Adelaide during the last three months; and his discourses have excited intense interest amongst all clases, The most singular circumstances connected with the affair is that Mr "Prjoctor 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 lie 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; for unless the distinguished scientist, though 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 commence a course of lectures on the 16th insfc. 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.