Fayette County herald. [volume] (Washington [Washington Court House], Fayette County, O. [Ohio]) 1860-1???, 1878-02-14
Central Ohio science Association.

Central Ohio Science Association.
The Central Ohio Science Association,
which began its meeting here on Thurs
day evening, February 9TH, gave our cit
izens rich and varied treat in the natu-
raj sciences The meeting was a success.
The work was well done; the subjects,
interesting in themselves, were ably pre-
sented. Our readers, who were not in at
tendance, will get some idea of the mag
nitude of the work by the mention of the
men and their subjects:
''Coal Fields''-Prof. E. B. Adrews, of
Lancaster, O.; ''Drift Period" BY same.
''Metric System''-Prof. Geo. H. Twiss,
Columbus, Ohio; The Telephone by
same.
"Brains''-Prof. Albert H. Tuttle, Co
lumbus, O.; '"The Microscope, by same.
"The Use of Globes''-Prof. George S.
Ormsby, Xenia, Ohio; ''dap Drawing, .
by same.
''Some Educational Sins''-Prof. f. w.
Claypole, of Antioch College.
''Physical Basis of Harmony''-Prof.
C. H. Chandler. of Antioch College.
''The Science of Seiences''-Prof. John
Ogden, Worthington Normal School.
This shows eleven lectures. The words
of welcome by Judge J. B. Priddy and
words of response by Sup't Reeee, were
excellent and rendered in good spirit
The inaugural address by the President
our readers will find on the outside of
this issue.
The lecture on Thursday evening, by
Prof. Andrews, subject "Coal Fields, y
was very entertaining. The lecture was
illustrated with excellent charts.
The lecture on Friday evening by Prof.
Tuttle, of the Ohio Agricultural and Me
chanical College, subject ''Brains,', en-
listed the profound attention of his audi
enee. The whole stage, and the walls AT
that end of Music Hall were filled with
beautiful charts and drawings. These
Tuttle. The work of all the gentlemen
who served at the School Hall, on Friday
and Saturday, was well received.
Prof. Witter, of Muscatine, Iowa, High
| School, contributed very valuable sci
entif1c paper on the Unionidae of Iowa.
Profs. Claypole, Ormsby and Ogden an(
Mr.. III. II. Edwards expressed themselves
highly in favor of the introduction of thu
elements of natural science into all grade
of primary instruction.
According TO suggestions in the inau-
gural, the office of Corresponding Secre
tary was created and Sup't Welsh, o
Lancaster, elected to fill the same, an ar
| tioIa xx-ac OrI1arod into tJ,o Copc+itut;o,,
providing for corps of instructors
to whom members may appeal for occa
sional help in their scientific work. Tn
| Association was not able to make a fuI
corps at present. The gentlemen appoint
ed are: DR.. F. Il. Nelson, Delaware, o.
Prof. W. 0. Lemans, Delaware O.; Prof
Tuttle, Columbus, o.; Prof. Mcfarland
Columbus, O.; Prof. E. B. Andrews, Ian
coston, O.; Prof. A. G. Wetherby, Gin
cinnati; Prof John marlborough, Co
lumbns; DR.. Stoddard, Wooster, o.; Pro
fessor Claypole, Antioch College, yellow
Springs, o.
The Association decided upon a Sum
mer outdoor sehool-work in Natural His
tory. The officers will soon send out
CAICNldi5 GlIC pfti VI OII1O 70 y
visited by the scientific footmen; the corp
of Professors, and the work they will do
the expenses and necessary equipage. Th
school will be composed of about 100 mem
bers, from eight or ten coupties, wit
| Fayette as center one. The work vii
embrace Zoology, Geology, Botany, etc
The different audiences were good i
number, considering the bad weather.
We think such an association has
grand mission. It may have definite
solid work. 1t calls out the scientific tai
ent of the State. It aids in the collectin
of all kinds of contributions from nature
1t encourages further research. 1t edU
Gates the masses.
The exhibition department, mostly frol
the citizens of Washington and surround
ing places, was a fine affair. 1t Shove
that we have many treasures and relic
all about us. Messrs. Herbert, Purse
and Clippinger deserve great praise fC
their effort as committee-men. The Wis
itors from distance, all agreed in sayir
that our citizens treated them in the vel
best style. The spirit of the whole NEE
ing was just such as we may expect
educated circles, and the fruit left behir
cannot be fully estimated.