NEW HAMPSHIRE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

The first meeting of the New Hampshire Academy of Science was held at Concord on May 24. Organization was effected and three addresses of general interest to the public were delivered. The meeting was attended by eleven members of the Dartmouth faculty. Professor Goldthwait gave an illustrated lecture on "The Geology of New Hampshire" at the evening session. Dr. J. M. Gile '87 was elected president of the society, and Professor J. H. Gerould 90 was chosen a member of the council.

The Manchester Union, speaking editorially, says of the newly-formed society:

'Advancement of scientific research, bringing about wider appreciation of the value of scientific truths to practical affairs, cooperation with educational institutions, and encouragement of a close union between science and industry are among the objects sought by the organization, progress toward which will mean substantial benefit to the community in general.

"It seems to us that this undertaking has especial timeliness. New Hampshire is keenly alive to the desirability of educational development in all lines; and in cooperation with other good agencies in the state the new academy surely can be of great service in forwarding this progress."