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NEWCASTLE, Tuesday Night. IT is impossible at this stage to say what will be the character of the third Newcastle meeting, so far as numbers are concerned. In one quarter I am informed it is not expected that the attendance will be above the average, while another authority, who ought to know, assures me the numbers will be greater than was the case even at the Manchester meeting. For it should be remembered that, until that meeting, Newcastle topped the record so far as numbers go. To judge from the aspect of the Reception Room, not many people have yet arrived, though doubtless they will come in by later trains, and tomorrow morning. So far as I have been able to learn, very few foreign men of science of distinction are expected. Universal regret is expressed that the serious illness of Dr. Burdon Sanderson will prevent his taking his place as President of Section D; his address, which promises to be one of much interest, will be read by one of the Vice-Presidents. The proceedings in this Section, it is expected, will be somewhat lively; more than one paper will be read on certain aspects of Darwinism, and, as vigorous controversialists of different schools will be present, some strong speaking may be looked for.
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The British Association. Nature 40, 462–479 (1889). https://doi.org/10.1038/040462c0
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/040462c0