The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-08-16
SCIENTIFIC DISCUSSION.
Meeting of the American Association for
the Advancement of Science.

MINNEAPGLIs, Aug. 15.-The thirty-second an
nuaI meeting of the Association for the Advance
ment of Science met In the University of Mime
apolis this morning at 10 O'clock. At o'clock
the members of the standing committee met in
secret session to perfect organization and fur
Their plans for the present session. On the stage
in the chapel were assembled Governor hub
bard, retiring President Dawson, President
elect c. A. Young, Mayor Ames, President Fol-
well, the members of the local committee and
vicepresidents OF the association. The stage
was tastefully decorated with flowers ana pot
plants. In the audience was large number or
ladies, but the attendance was not as large as
expected.
Hon. Geo. A. Pillsbury called the session to
order at 10 O'Clock, and introduced retiring
President Dawson, who, in brief speech, SAID
that this time it devolved upon him TO perform
the last function of office, and, after returning
thanks to the members, he gracefully intro.
4uceo MS successor fIol. y, r,af in
| speech. He thanked the members, after the
statement that he considered the office to which
he had been elected one of the highest dlstinc-
lions 10 which man can aspire. He disclalmed
any great business ability, bnt would bring to
| the office all the ardor which characterized MS
| former efforts in the Advancement OF
| science In conclusion, he & en1olneo
the members to so conduct themselves attney
| might distinguish this session as the most fruit
| ful among those which marked the thirty-two
years Of the existence of this society.
| Bishop Cyrus d. Foss then invoked the bless
| Governor Hubbard followed with an address
| of welcome, and Mayor Ames, in brief speech
| welcoming the association to the city. was fol-
lowed by President Fowler, of the State Univer-
silly, both giving the ASSOCIATION hearty greet
ing to the city.
| President Young, in behalf of the association,
returned thanks on behalf of all present for the
| hearty reception extended them. He con
| tinued:
81 see around me in your city the evidences
of what science has done for you,
and know further that you recognize
| the value of our labors andresearches. We may
seem to be outside the sphere of usefulness IN
lem or investigating some law OF stellar motion,
| but assure you that our work 1s as necessary as
| am assured by the addresses that nave oeen
| made thar You duly appreciate It,"
| General Secretary j. r. Eastman, OF Washlng
| ton, then announced the following committee on
! President Young Professor Hunt, Professor
Morse and Professor Mendenha!l. Nearly one
hundred applications for membership were
then made, and on motion the secretary was III
structed to cast the ballot for the convention
| which was done.
| The list of deceased members was then read
| and the president paid a few words OF tribute tC
their memory. The tTeasureP's report showed
| the receipts for the past year to have been ron
| the following sources: Assessments, S4,o9o; al
mission fees, 81 ,259; publications, S12o IRON
| estate of deceased member, SSS; from lie
| membership, $479; gifts, 1896; total, $500
The expenditures have been the same u
| print At o'clock there werand Mason, re.
Vice-prestdents Rowland Of retiring President
| spectively. The sd5u Westminster Church
| Dawson was fening, after which a reception
| at 1870 lat the NicOett House. The reception
vas informal, no refreshments being served.