NEW HAMPSHIRE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

The fourth annual meeting of the New Hampshire Academy of Science was held in Hanover on May 26th and 27th. It was generally considered by those present that the meeting was most successful, both in attendance, and in the character of the papers presented. The Academy has a membership drawn from the whole state, and includes representatives of the scientific faculties of the two colleges, and of the higher grade of preparatory schools; of the various state departments employing scientific experts; of the hospitals; of the various industrial laboratories; as well as a number of individuals whose employment is not along scientific lines, but whose interest in science is keen.

The opening meeting was held in the lecture room of the Steele Chemistry Building at 7.30 on Friday evening. The President of the Academy, Dr. Charles Duncan, Secretary of the State Board of Health, called the meeting to order, and gave a brief presidential address. The main paper of the evening was by Professor Leon B. Richardson, of Dartmouth College, on "The Structure of the Atom". At the conclusion of this paper a reception was tendered the visiting guests at the Graduate Club by the members of the Dartmouth Scientific Association.

On Saturday morning the Academy assembled in Wilder Laboratory at 8.30. After a short business meeting the following fifteen-minute papers were presented.

Highway Problems from a Laboratory Standpoint. Mr. Wallace F. Purrington, of the State Highway Department.

Gas Service Regulations in New Hampshire. Mr. B. H. Moxon, of the State Public Service Commission.

The Problem of Hardiness as Related to the Root System of Apple Trees. Professor G. F. Potter, of New Hampshire College.

The Disappearance of Food Fishes from the Coastal Waters of New Hampshire. Professor C. F. Jackson, of New Hampshire College

The Work of the State Board of Health in the Inspection and Control of Public Water Supplies. Mr. Charles D. Howard, State Chemist.

Some Observations on the Theory of Color. Mr. W. P. Van Arsdel, of Berlin.

Use of Land in New Hampshire. Professor K. W. Woodward of New Hampshire College.

Count Rumford and New Hampshire. Mr. F. E. Sears of St. Paul's School.

Mental Hygiene. Dr. C. H. Dolloff, Superintendent of the New Hampshire Hospital.

Current Trends in the Supervision of Teachers. Mr. F. T. Clayton, Assistant Superintendent of Schools, Concord,. N. H.

Education for the Life of Today. Mr. G. L- Cave, Gorham.

At noon the visitors were conveyed to the Moose Cabin of the Dartmouth Outing Club, where they were entertained at lunch as guests of Dartmouth College. The remainder of the afternoon was spent in the inspection of colleg buildings and in attending the Brown-Dartmouth baseball game.

The final meeting was held in Wilder Laboratory on Saturday evening. Short papers were given by Mr. Frank H. Foster of Claremont on "New Light on Ascutney Mountain and its Boulder Train," and by Professor Charles A. Proctor of Dartmouth College on "Recent Studies on the Nature of the Retinal Images as Related to Pictorial Art." These were followed by an illustrated lecture by Mr. Ernest Harold Baynes of Meriden on "The Truth About Vivisection."

On Sunday a portion of those present proceeded to Meriden and inspected Corbin Park under the leadership of Mr. Baynes.

The following officers were elected for the coming year:

President, Professor Leon B. Richardson of Dartmouth College; vice-president, Mr. W. P. Van Arsdel of Berlin; secretary, Professor W. C. O'Kane of New Hampshire College; member of the executive committee, Professor K. W. Woodward of New Hampshire College.