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THERE is nothing that impresses one so completely 

 with his own insignificance as the contemplation of 

 the wonders of the sidereal universe. The egotism 

 of even the most famous of mankind must surely 

 vanish when he views those vast worlds hurtling their way 

 through the limitless voids of space. It is noteworthy that 

 all men who come closely in touch with nature are modest 

 and unpretentious, so long as their researches are conducted 

 in the simple spirit of learning the truth for its own sake. 

 It is only when actuated by worldly motives of greed and 

 desire for fame that they lose that splendid humility which 

 characterizes the sincere scientist when in the presence of 

 the sublime wonders of the infinite cosmos. — Henry Handy 

 McHenry in "Popular Astronomy." 



Volume VIII MAY 1916 Number 12 



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THE AGASSIZ ASSOCIATION 



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