New-York tribune., 1902-04-22
RECEPTION FORLORD KEEL YIN
THE SCIENTIST THE GUEST OF COLUAl-
BIA UNIVERSITY AND SEVERAL
SCIENTIFIC BODIES.

C-oIurnbia University and the American Institute
of Electrical Engineers and other scientific bodies
last night paid tribute TO the achievements in the
cause of science Of Lord Kelvin, in reception for
him and Iad- Kelvin at Columbia University
The reception took place in the large hall adjon-
ing the gymnasium which was tastefully deco
rated with the white and blue colnrs of Columbia.
The hall was crowded with men and women. Con-
spicuous among them were Thomas A Edison and
Nicola Tesla Dr. Francis Bacon Cracker past
president of the American Institute Of Electrical
Engineers who presided in some opening remarks
said that the institute had taken occasion this
the fourth visit of Lord Kelvin. TO invite him to
give one night so that the institute and kindred
bodies might show their appreciation Of his great
achievements. He then introduced President Butler
of Columbia University DR.. Butler said that
Columbia was proud to share in welcoming TO this
city and to Columbia that master of science Lord
Kelvin.
Professor Elihu Thomson. Of the American In
stitute Of Electrical Engineers. and DR.. Arthur
Gordon Webster, vice-president Of the American
Physical Society. also made addresses OF welcome,
and Dr. Robert Simpson Woodward, past president
of the American Association for the Advancement
of Science. then introduced Lord Kelvin, who
ceiyed an enthusiastic welcome.
Lord Kelvin paid tribute 10 Marconi, and
declared that might hope to see messages de-
lfvered across the Atlantic without the aid of
Intervening wire. The debt, however, that due
to Cyrus W. Field should not be forgotten. His
ZEAL despite failures. in making success Of sub
marine teegraphy never diminished until his efforts
were crowned with success. Lord Kelvin did not
think the name of Cyrus ". Field would ever be
forgotten in regard the foundation of submarine
telegraphy.
Lord Kelvin glad 70 say that each Of his
visits to the American continent had been marked
by something stimulating in pure science and the
application of science. It was always a pleasure
for him return TO American soil He then turned
to Thomas A. Edison, who was on the platform.
and. amid cordial applause, paid him a hearty
tribute for his work in Illuminating the city
Of New-York. He praised the utilization of
Niagara Falls in the transmission OF power, and
acknowledged that Europe profited by American
science especially in mechanical engineering. In
closing Lord Kelvin. behalf OF himself and
Lady Kelvin. expressed his thanks for their
hearty and splendid welcome this evening At the
close of his address Lord Kelvin received the COM
pliment OF three cheers. An informal reception
followed his remarks
The cards of invitation to the Kelvin reception
were so artistic in design and execution that they
will undoubtedly be preserved by the recipients as
souvenirs of interesting affair. and also because
they contain an exceptionally fine portrait OF Lord
Kelvin The decorative border also includes the
symbolic thistle and laurel and vignettes OF the
University of Glasgow Columbia University and
the Kelvin arms, while the participating organza-
tions are represented by the initial letters Of their
names. The drawing is by F: T. Curley, OF the
art department Of 'The Engineering World and
Engineer" and ii was printed in blue and gold