Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1891-03-02
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The gentlemen who are endeavorin2 to
| organize in this city natural history and
Antiq uxrian society have from the fret Ia
bored under the disadvantage Of not being
| acquainted with those right in our own
midst who have fondness for studies of
that nature, which it is to be the object of
the society to encourage. The remark has
been frequently made -'there are doubt
less may persons in the city il
tere.ted in local historical subjects, or
passionstely fond Of some branch Of
natural science, or make hobby of some
line of collecting which gives the real
pleasure and ain Of lifetime, who would
Join such society if we only knew who
they were" The meetings already held
have Introduced many such acquaintance.
One gentleman has been found who pos
sesses very interesting and unique collec-
ton Of coins another has some remark
able specimens Of Indian relics of great
beauty and interest; one gentleman is pre-
haps one Of the best informed entomolo-
eist in the country, has carried on cor
respondeDce with leading scientists and
sent many specimens to enrich the great
museums; another has made q study OF
typographical antiquities and has a rare
collection of fine specimens Of early i'm
prints and books OF world vide fame on
the history Of printing, libraries and kin
bred subjects; sill another is ssid TO be q
fine, almost an enthusiastic botsnist; while
yetsgsin one gentleman is 50 thoroughly de
voted to ornithologythat he can show cabinet
specimens OF hundreds of bird skins of cur
native songsters and other birds for oil of
which he has n tender love. The study of
these subjects is ennoblipg, they bsauiify
and enbellish life and give high incentive
to intellectual effort. They broaden the
mind and eiimina.e seldshness. They
tend 20 a fellowship Of view and feeling
which contributes largely to the true
plsa'ures OF life.
These persons are he ones who are in
tere,tsd il the formation of the society Of
natural history and locs, antiquities, and
they are anxious to have all join them WHO
fnd pleasure in. aDy lice of col
leciirg or study. Are you TO admit
ladies to membership asked an
educated young lady % one whose name
has been published as one of the eff GERS Of
the society. The ans~er was certainly
Then am going TO join she said. A
little conversstio, revealed the fact
that she WAS much Interested in shells
Another young lady has been heard of who
is e good botanist. All these are wanted
as members. anl the fee is ., incousid
ersbls-only $la year-.ha. there ought
t. be membershi2 Of 200 within the next
six months. Such socisty as proposed,
with ics collections and library. will
become high public educator. 40 auxiliary
Of the schools, and power for usefulness
to the community. All who believe ia such
society and are willing to help it are
Invited to send their names to the member
ship committee, Dr.. W. Sect Hill. Mr..
Frank I. Noble or Mr.. Chas. C. Wilouehhy,
before Thursd,y evening next. The regu-
lar meeting of the society takes place on
ha, evening, At the office Of s. { l.. Tit.
comb. ard It is desirable to act on sprlica-
ton for membership At that time.