Journal of the Transactions of the Victoria Institute, Or Philosophical Society of Great Britain, 23. köideVictoria Institute., 1890 Each volume includes list of members, and "objects of the institute" (except v. 31, which has no list of members). Beginning with v. 12, a list of the papers contained in preceding volumes is issued regularly with each volume. |
From inside the book
Results 1-5 of 55
Page 24
... periods of time . Such feats of endurance would be wholly impracticable in the case of Europeans . It seems , however , open to question , whether or not it may not be possible for human beings of particular constitutions to practise a ...
... periods of time . Such feats of endurance would be wholly impracticable in the case of Europeans . It seems , however , open to question , whether or not it may not be possible for human beings of particular constitutions to practise a ...
Page 49
... period ; and the origin of these living and upraised coral islands would , according to this view , be of a very recent date . This is a conclusion , however , which we cannot accept . The evidence which we possess goes to show that ...
... period ; and the origin of these living and upraised coral islands would , according to this view , be of a very recent date . This is a conclusion , however , which we cannot accept . The evidence which we possess goes to show that ...
Page 50
... period not very remote . This is true enough ; but , in connexion with this fact , we should remember that marine shells and corals , though much weathered and decayed , are still to be found among the trees in the interior of certain ...
... period not very remote . This is true enough ; but , in connexion with this fact , we should remember that marine shells and corals , though much weathered and decayed , are still to be found among the trees in the interior of certain ...
Page 71
... period of observation , ere a final solution of our perplexities can be obtained . I have noted in the Pacific that the nearer we get to the equator the more numerous and extensive do these atolls become . The warmer the ocean the more ...
... period of observation , ere a final solution of our perplexities can be obtained . I have noted in the Pacific that the nearer we get to the equator the more numerous and extensive do these atolls become . The warmer the ocean the more ...
Page 86
... a yellow or orange Callidryas in a glazed case in a shop - window , and the blue will retain its hue for a long period after the other insect has become faded and bleached . To a certain extent the 86 REV . F. A. WALKER , D.D. , F.L.S. ,
... a yellow or orange Callidryas in a glazed case in a shop - window , and the blue will retain its hue for a long period after the other insect has become faded and bleached . To a certain extent the 86 REV . F. A. WALKER , D.D. , F.L.S. ,
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
Africa ancient animals Apepi appear Asia atoll barrier-reef believe BISHOP blue body bone bronze Bubastis Buddha Buddhism butterflies called Camb China Chinese Christianity coast colour connexion coral islands coral reefs Darwin depth discoveries doctrine dynasty Egypt Egyptian evidence existence fact fathoms feet genus GEORGE GABRIEL STOKES growth of coral Guppy Hunza Hyksos important India insects instance interesting Keeling Atoll Kimmeridge Clay king lagoon language larvæ LL.D Logos Max Müller Members metal monuments Museum nature object observe ocean ORDINARY MEETING origin Osorkon Osorkon II paper period philosophy possess present Prof Professor question race Rameses Rameses II reference regard region remarks RIGHT REV Sandy Cape Shang dynasty slope Society Solomon Islands South species statues submarine ledge surface temple theory thought tint tion tribes upraised VICTORIA INSTITUTE words Yoga
Popular passages
Page 85 - Then went up Moses, and Aaron, Nadab, and Abihu, and seventy of the elders of Israel : and they saw the God of Israel: and there was under his feet as it were a paved work of a sapphire stone, and as it were the body of heaven in his clearness.
Page 85 - Thy waters wasted them while they were free, And many a tyrant since, their shores obey The stranger, slave, or savage: their decay Has dried up realms to deserts; not so thou; Unchangeable save to thy wild waves play.
Page 82 - The highest hopes we cherish here,, How fast they tire and faint ; How many a spot defiles the robe That wraps an earthly saint...
Page 244 - C'est une chose qui doute, qui entend, qui conçoit, qui affirme, qui nie, qui veut, qui ne veut pas, qui imagine aussi et qui sent.
Page 157 - Behold, the people of the children of Israel are more and mightier than we : come on, let us deal wisely with them ; lest they multiply, and it come to pass, that, when there falleth out any war, they join also unto our enemies, and fight against us, and so get them up out of the land.
Page 135 - But in whatever direction we pursue our researches, whether in time or space, we discover everywhere the clear proofs of a creative intelligence, and of his foresight, wisdom, and power.
Page 132 - Amid the mysteries which become the more mysterious the more they are thought about, there will remain the one absolute certainty, that he is ever in presence of an Infinite and Eternal Energy, from which all things proceed.
Page 352 - Guineas qualifies for the office of Vice-Patron, with all the privileges of a Life Member or Life Associate. [It is to be understood, that only such as are professedly Christians are entitled to become Members.] *#* Subscriptions are payable to the " VICTORIA INSTITUTE'S" credit at " Ransom's Bank," 1, Pall Mall East, SW, or may be remitted to the Secretary, at the Office.
Page xix - To investigate fully and impartially the most important questions of Philosophy and Science, but more especially those that bear upon the great truths revealed in Holy Scripture, with the view of reconciling any apparent discrepancies between Christianity and Science.
Page 352 - ... after full discussion, in the printed Transactions of an Institution, to give greater force and influence to proofs and arguments which might be little known, or even disregarded, if put forward merely by individuals. Third. — To consider the mutual bearings of the various scientific conclusions arrived at in the several distinct branches into which Science is now divided, in order to get rid of contradictions and conflicting hypotheses, and thus promote the real advancement of true Science...