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...Religion from the Point of View of the Student of Sociology." He discussed at length the function of religion in social development, maintaining that religion as a moral and conservative force is an aid to progress Science and religion, he said, sprang originally from the same sources in human nature, the desire to know, and the desire to find the hidden causes of things. The wonder excited by the contemplation of the unexplainable realities of experience, the belief in an eternal source of energy and life, reverence for the past all tend to strengthen one's faith in an ideal...
Throughout the book the official side of Roger Wolcott's life is subordinated to the human side, and the account of the growth of his power and influence is animated by the sympathy that comes from a life-long friendship and loyal regard. The successive steps in his brilliant career are described--his early entrance into public life, his services as Lieutenant- Governor and Governor and his great activity during the Spanish war--soon followed by his death when he was at the height of his career...
...Geological Conference met last night in the Geological Museum, and Dr. T. A. Jaggar, who was in Martinique and St. Vincent after the recent eruption, read a paper on "The Preservation of Human Life in Volcanic Lands." He divided his subject into two considerations--how to preserve life when danger is imminent, and how to warn people of probable explosions. In most volcanic outbursts, persons are killed by a steam blast, falling hot material, a sea wave, or a wind high enough to overset masonry. Some theory of protection against these forces may be found by inquiring into the cases...
...Geological Conference. Papers: The Protection of Human Life in Volcanic Lands. Dr. Jaggar.--The Recent Springfield Excursion. Mr. Bowman. Geological Museum, Oxford St. entrance...
...Geological Conference. Papers: The Protection of Human Life in Volcanic Lands. Dr. Jaggar.--The Recent Springfield Excursion. Mr. Bowman. Geological Museum, Oxford St. entrance...