New-York tribune., 1900-06-24

vlce-presdents who otherwise would have made
addresses this year Will withhold them until 1901
and the nine men chosen this year to preside over
the sections twelve months hence will read
papers until 1902
1t has been customary in the past to ask public
spirited citizens in every place to which the
citation came to contribute a considerable of
money wherewith the incidental expenses
Of the meeting Prominent residents also IN
spred TO extend less hospitality to the
association. Such a course imposed a delicate and
difficult duty upon the local Executive Committee
and at the same time hampered the association in
the choice of a meeting place. This year the
ganzation has asked favors of anybody, and
has maintained independent position. The
policy is something of an experiment. When
q large number of new members added to the
roll, and corresponding amount is realized from
their initiation fees it will work well. At other
umeS the result may be less satisfactory. How
plan the task Of determining where to hold the
next meeting will be greatly smplihed.
The omission of receptions and excursions which
Viii dobs b f5 oI eSe of E
latter for Il certain few, who for social and
other Incidental pleasure rather than for pure
in advance the extent to which this influence will
aifect the attendance; However, IT Is not The The
proceedings that sisnifies BY concentration OF
their usefulness is likely to be increased rather
sections have been published, but they are of
sented whose writer's did not ind it convenient
to announce them long in advance. Moreover. i'm
await the action of the sectional committees. But
there are indications that both in quantity and
age OF the last ten years, If. indeed, they do not
possess exceptional interest. Much is expected,
Professor g X. Gilbert, of Washington, on Tues
ddy evening, because he not only stands in the
front rank Of American geolo2ists but has
happy faculty of presenting scientific truth in
popular language.
A. i O'clock tomorrow Professor Gilbert will
Columbia, and will introduce the president-elect.
Addresses of welcome from Mayor Van Wyck,
Governor Roosevelt and President Low of COlum-
bia are promised. President Woodward will
spOnd thereto An adjournment viii then be had
dresses will be delivered follows: Asaph Hall,
lr, Ma thematics and Astronomy" in Fayer-
Havemeyer Hail. and Villa II Trelense Botany"
Schermerhorn Hall An hour later Ernest Merritt
Hall, and James F. Kemp that of geology in
Schermerhorn Hall. The other four sections have
full programmes. but the hours for their meetings
nave not yet been determined.
a, ne council OF the association which is an EXecu
GeIeeate from each section, held meeting yester-
day at the Hotel Majestic the Headquarters of the
4tssoclatlon. ass The meeting. as are all meetings Of
the couhclI, was executive The principal business
transacted was the appointment of committees on
New Members, Fellows and Research Grants. The
taasl committee Is In charge OF the funds which
the association gives to scientists for the purpose
otherwise be compelled TO drop for lack of money.
Other work done by the council was the approval
OF the programme for Tomorrow and the election
of new members
Nearly two hundred and fifty new members were
elected, among them Cornelius N Bliss, Senator
Platt, Walter s. Logan president of the New-York
Bar Association James S. Benedict, Edward
Cooper, John S. Emo, Dr. r. H: sayre, Professor
=. B. Wilson, Of Columbia University; President
J. G. Schurman Of Cornell Abram S. Hewitt, Mrs
+. l.. Godhin and Mrs. Henry Draper Those
800 nearly half of them being fellows A dis
tincton is made between members and fellows the
latter being those who have gained distinction in
their particular branch of scientific work.