Title: The history and scope of the story

Author: Bickerton, Alexander William

In: The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 72

Publication details: Victoria University of Wellington Library, Wellington

Part of: The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout

License: Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 New Zealand Licence

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Lord Kelvin & Lord Rayleigh on Constructive Impact.

Anglo-Colonial Notes.

(From Our own Correspondent.)

"A few evenings ago I happened to meet at a dinner party Lord Kelvin, who may be. I suppose, accurately styled the greatest of all living scientists. In the course of my conversation with him, Lord Kelvin spoke with cordial interest and admiration of the remarkable theory of cosmic genesis by partial impact, given to the world by Professor A. W. Bickerton, of Christchurch. Lord Kelvin regarded it as a magnificent conception, but, with characteristic caution, declined to commit himself as yet to any expression of concurrence or dissent. He expressed warm interest in Professor Bickerton himself, and hearty admiration for his energy and mental powers. He also asked me several questions about Canterbury College, which enjoys the benefit of Professor Bickerton's professorial services."