Roman Catholics and physical science.

Romanes, Professor G.J. —­evolution of intellect from sense. —­interpretations of Darwin. —­fatal illness of.  —­Letters to:  —­on his refusal to join Association of Liberal Thinkers. —­his obituary of Darwin for “Nature”. —­alleged presupposition of design in evolution:  liars and authors should have long memories. —­experimental evolution. —­illness of:  type of the empire and Home Rule. —­adumbration of the Romanes Lecture:  Madeira. —­his poems:  a wife-comrade:  a religion for men:  Tennyson poem. —­the Romanes Lecture:  a doubtful promise. —­ready to act as substitute for Gladstone:  subject.  —­Gresham University scheme:  payment for lecture. —­limits of the subject. —­proofs seen by Romanes. —­dangers of. —­illness of friends:  the approach of death.

Romanes, Mrs. —­a “chirrupping” acceptance of an invitation.  —­Letter to:  —­publication of the “chirrupping” letter:  refrains from “touching a wound he cannot heal”. —­guards against possible misrepresentations in the letter.

Romanes Lecture. —­theme of, anticipated in the “Struggle for Existence”. —­special inducement. —­letters on. —­criticisms on. —­description of.

Rome.

Roscoe, Sir Henry. —­letter to:  —­on Science Primers. —­advice to stay at Owens College.  —­British Association 1872:  health:  Primers. —­appointments at Owens College. —­tour in Auvergne. —­opening of Owens College. —­on Men of Science Series. —­second sketch of Introductory Science Primer. —­on his knighthood. —­attack of pleurisy. —­technical education. —­sectarian training colleges.

Rosebery, Lord. —­letters to:  —­a deputation on London University reform. —­a contretemps at a public dinner.

Ross, Sir James, meeting with.

Rosse, Lord, P.R.S., his help.

Rousseau.

Royal College of Science, to be kept clear of new University scheme.

Royal Society. —­and Huxley’s early papers. —­elected Fellow. —­nearly receives Royal Medal. —­elected on Council.  —­Medal. —­his work as Secretary. —­duties of Secretary. —­resignation of Presidency. —­admission of medical men. —­evening meetings and smoking. —­politics and the Presidency. —­federation scheme. —­dealings with Huxley. —­alleged ignoring of distinguished men.  —­Fee Reduction Fund.

Rucker, Professor, and new University scheme.

Ruskin, breach of confidence touching a letter of his.

Rutherford, Professor, helps in the new science teaching.

Sabine, Colonel. —­and the Schlagintweits. —­and Darwin’s Copley Medal.

Sacramental food.

St. Andrews, Lord Rectorship.

St. Andrews, sends his son to.

St. Thomas’ Hospital, lectures at.

Salisbury, Lord. —­interview with, on literary and scientific honours. —­seconds vote of thanks to, as President of the British Association. —­criticism in “Nature”.

Salmon Disease. 
—­Memoir on.