The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram., 1914-06-17
KELLY CONFERS
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science cannot lead to culture in the
fine sense of the word, is unfOunded.
Theory of Laboratory.

science cannot lead to culture in the
fine sense of the word, is unfounded.
Theory of Laboratory.
There is a difference between see
ing words in a book and actual exper-
ience. This is the theory of laboratory
work. You come in contact with
things OF course it is necessary to
have a study of literature but l con-
tend that study Of science is not
complete without study of literature.
There is no such thing as scientific
training alone" he said.
The laboratory method did not gain
much headway in the United States
until it had been shown to be of great
good in Europe, especially in Germany.
Science is a study of the problems Of
the universe"
DR.. Remsen then stated that study
of the sciences has reached a stage
where laboratory training is absolute
ly necessary. He said that there are
two reasons for this change in senti-
ment. First, the laboratory shows
how to deal with problems and second
ly, it contributes to the stock Of
knowledge. He said the scientific
way is the only methods that deals
with facts
The scientific method should be ap-
piled to problems of life. 1t should
also be applied to politics. he remark
ed. The heat of any discussion is
inversely proportional to the knowl-
edge Of the subject discussed When
you talk facts you do not have much
discussion
Scientific Method Grows.
He concluded with the statement
that the scientific method is coming
more and more into its own and in the
end it will be found to be the sim
plest method possible.
Dr. Remsen, while in the city, was
the guest of Dr. and Mrs. Harry N.
Holmes. He was personal friend Of
DR.. Holmes while the latter was a stu
dent in Johns Hopkins.
Following the address President
Kelly made several announcements
relative to the work to be done at
Earlham next year He announced a
number of changes in the faculty, the
most important of which is the resig-
nation OF Coach Chester Reagan, who
has been connected with the college
for the past two years. His successor
has not been appointed All other
changes in the faculty have been an
nOunCed
Get Special Lectures.
The educational department Of the
college will be greatly expanded next
year with the addition Of five special
instructors and lecturers. President
Kelly will be at the head of the depart
ment and will be assisted by Superin-
tendent Giles, Of the Richmond public
schools, who will have course in
school administration. Principal Pick
ell, of the Richmond high school, will
also give a series Of lectures on school
administration as applied to high
school work. Superintendent Williams,
of Wayne county, Superintendent
Driver, Of Randolph county. and Su-
perintendent Roberts. of Henry cOun-
ty, have also been secured to deliver
special lectures next year. 1t is the
plan Of the college authorities to make
the educational department in Earl
ham the broadest in the state, outside
of the normal schools.
The class Of 1914 Is not only the
largest class that has graduated from
the college but il has also been closely
connected with every line of advance
mont that has been taken at the Qua
ker college the past four years. IT
was the class of 1914 that inauguarted
the gymnasium campaign. which has
now been assured of success.