Word: christiana
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...most interesting lectures delivered in Cambridge this year was that given last night under the auspices of the Natural History society of Harvard, by Professor Carl Lumholtz, of the Royal Academy of Sciences, of Christiana. Although but a short notice of the lecture could be given, the large lecture-room of the Jefferson Physical Laboratory was completely filled by an audience which followed with the greatest interest the fascinating recital of the remarkable experiences of Professor Lumholtz among the cannibal aborigines of Australia. The lecture was unusually long, but the attention of the audience was held throughout. The interest...
Axel Paulsen of Christiana, Norway, champion speed skater, issued a challenge, under the date of November 27, for any skater in the world to meet him the middle of February, and skate over a course of from 3 to 50 English miles, for L 100 a side and the championship of the world. If no response is received he will then assume the title of World Champion...