The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1879-04-12

variety Is presented from sea and land and
lake and river. Mound builders relics and
Indian implements Of every description are
to be seen in great profusion. and form the
host complete American archaeological col
lection on the continent
In comparative anatomy many rare speci-
mems, both fossil and recent, are exhibited,
and this portion of the museum will soon
be made to excel anything Of Its kind, at
least in the West.
1t is nothing more than their just due to
say that the Society is ably fulfilling its
destined mission-the advancement Of sci
ence and the diffusion of knowledge, espe-
cially all that relates to natural history.
Its influence is already widely felt and ac.
knowledged. Its reputation has now ex.
tended beyond the limits of the Union, as
is shown by many testimonials of approba.
ton and regard received from kindred soci.
eties in Europe In the department OF
been largely and earnestly applied, and il
has been chiefly instrumental in bringing
to the notice of the scientific world what
was dozen years ago an almost unknown
science. OF its future activity and useful
ness in every branch of science, and in pro,
portion to its now increased abilities and
opportunities for such work, there is moth
ing to admit Of any doubt. The Society as
it exists, under its judicious and efficient
management, now as in the past fully
merits higher recognition and apprecia.
ton on the part of the general public,
whether of scientific inclnations or not.
The Society hold their regular meetings
on the evening of the first Tuesday of each
and every month, when the members have
always the privilege OF inviting any OF
their friends or acquaintances who may de.
sire to be present Those who attend will
seldom fail to derive both pleasure and
profit from the reading of the able and in
teresting papers prepared by some one o,
more of the leading members, and which
are made q special feature of these occa
sons. Frequently, too. still greater de,
gree Of entertainment is offered in lecture
by some eminent scientist, American Oh
foreign.
OF the members individually Of their &C,
quirements, abilities and fitness for the
work assigned them within the Society, we
speak with proper hesitation and reluct.
ance. Among so many worthy laborers in
noble cause it would be difficult to select
the few whom we would have the space to
mention. For here in our midst could be
named many one able, Jealous and ener-
getic; amateur scientists, in fact, but who
have, through the best years of their lives,
toiled diligently and successfully in the
field of science in nearly all its branches,
and contributed their full share toward the
splendid task of unraveling natures great
arcana. And this, too with no hope of re-
ward of any kind save. perhaps, the honor
able mention Of their names. Not for mere
pastime, or to obtain certain amount of
knowledge for their own personal gratifica.
! ton alone, do they patiently devote their
leisure hours to these labors; but it is for
the sake of investigation in some chosen
scientific branch or subject for the benefit
of the world of science; and in several in
stances has it been to aid one greater in
| fame than themselves to achieve results
that excite the wonder and admiration Of
mankind. For in truth il has not seldom
been the case that hints and sugges-
tions received from just such casual yet
earnest and faithful Investigators as these,
which, leading to more elaborate dis,
coveres, have enabled more than one of the
worlds most celebrated scientific heroes to
win their grandeSt triumphs.