Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society, Volume 7Royal Meteorological Society., 1881 Phenological report contained in vols. 3-71, issued as a supplement to vols. 73-74, missing from vols. 56-58, 60-62. |
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Page 221 - In the course of the discussion which followed the reading of this Paper, Mr.
Page 72 - Davy in his lonely meditations on the crags of Cornwall, or in his solitary laboratory, might discover the most sublime mysteries of nature, and trace out the most intricate combinations of her elements. But the meteorologist is impotent if alone; his observations are useless ; for they are made upon a point, while the speculations to be derived from them must be on space. It is of no avail that he changes his position, ignorant of what is passing behind him...
Page 9 - Nottingham on the 24th; at Bolton twice, on the 25th and 29th; at Halifax on the 26th; at Somerleyton on the 29th ; and at Barnet on the 30th.
Page 249 - Note on a comparison of maximum and minimum temperature and rainfall observed on Table Mountain and at the Royal Observatory, Cape Town, during January and February, 1881, by John G.
Page 74 - That Mr. Thomas Wilford be requested to officiate as Secretary to this Society (pro tempore), and that he be authorised to send a printed summons to attend the next meeting to each person who shall become a subscriber.
Page 65 - Pickering, FRS, who read before the Royal Society a paper entitled " Scheme of a Diary of the Weather, together with Drafts and Descriptions of Machines subservient thereunto.
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Page 72 - ... dancing of atoms ; he would calculate the currents of the atmosphere of the world, while he only knows the direction of a breeze. It is perhaps for this reason that the cause of meteorology has hitherto been so slightly supported ; no progress can be made by the enthusiasm of an individual ; no...
Page 126 - Franklin's Journey to the Shores of the Polar Sea in the years 1819-22.
Page 155 - It was proposed by Mr. STOEES, seconded by Mr. EDMONDS, and resolved : — " That the thanks of the Society be given to the Standing Committees, and to the Auditors, and that the Committees be requested to continue their duties till the next Council Meeting.