Word: presentation
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Alexander Agassiz delivered a very interesting lecture in Sanders Theatre last evening on the results of his recent investigations of coral growths about the Fiji Islands. Mr. Agassiz took as his subject, "The Present State of the Theories of the Formation of Coral Reefs," and said in part: The theory of Darwin was that the formation of attols or coral barrier reefs was due to the subsidence of the district where they are situated. Dana's observations seemed greatly to strengthen the theory and its very simplicity gained it popularity. The first tangible objection to the theory was found...
...Alexander Agassiz will give an address in Sanders Theatre this evening at eight o'clock on "The Present State of the Theories of the Formation of Coral Reefs." The object of his recent explorations in the Fiji Islands was for the purpose of testing the theory, originated by Darwin, to account for the peculiar forms of coral reefs. The results of these explorations and their bearing on the subject will be given in tonight's lecture...
Lecture. The Present State of the Theories of the Formation of Coral Reefs. Mr. Alexander Agassiz. Lecture Room of the Fogg Museum...
...Mandolin Club was left in very good condition when the '98 men withdrew. The present officers are O. F. Richards '99, president; F. H. Purington '99, secretary, and A. C. Spalding '99, leader. The club dinner for regular members and '98 men who have played on the club will probably be held about the first of April. Most of the concerts for the rest of the year will be with the Glee and Banjo Clubs...
...recent addition of material has increased the number at the latter house by nearly thirty. The different crews have been very much shaken up, and the men so changed about that everything is in an uncertain condition. From now on, however, the crews will row as they are at present made up. Ninety-nine will go to the training table at Lappen's on Friday. The other crews will go before Monday. This means that the regular work of training will begin and the daily work becomes a hard drill until the day of the race...