The Spike or Victoria College Review, October 1903
New Astronomical Theories
New Astronomical Theories
"Partial Impact, cosmic theory,
And molecular escape,
Immorality of marriage,
These thy monument shall drape!"—Canterbury College Song.
rofessor Bickerton, late of Canterbury College, gave a most interesting lecture on astronomy at the Girls' High High School, under the auspices of Victoria College. Professor Easterfield was in the Chair, and there was a largo attendance. Professor Bickerton explained his theory of Partial Impact, a theory with which his name has been associated for years. By means of diagrams and homely illustrations lie kepi his hearers in wrapt attention as he ranged from universe to universe, basking in the warmth of colliding suns, hurrying through empty space, leaving dissipating energy far behind, and perching at last on the Mount of the immortals. At the close of the lecture a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Professor Bickerton.