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Dr. Stowell opened the discussion by attempting to show 
the value of seeing an expert do his work. 
The chairman of the committee already mentioned, fol- 
lowed by giving in fact the adverse report already agreed upon. 
After remarks by various members it was soon apparent 
what the society desired, and the motion was carried without a 
single negative vote. 
Mr. Griffith was then nominated and unanimously elected 
“Superintendent of the Working Session” for another year. 
But the victory had been no sooner won than it was followed 
by atremendous and unexpected defeat in the refusal of Mr. 
Griffith to serve. 
The matter was referred, therefore, to the Executive Com- 
mittee with power to act. We propose to inquire, first, why 
did Mr. Griffith decline? and second, what are we to do under 
the circumstances? Mr. Griffith says that he has not the time 
to devote to the work; but we believe that this is neither his 
only nor his chief reason. 
We have reasons for believing that if no opposition had 
shown itself Mr. Griffith would not hesitate to give his time and 
energy. The real opposition is but slight, for four names will 
complete the list. We therefore ask Mr. Griffith if he is not 
willing to go forward with the backing of the whole three hun- 
dred members of the American Society, even if four men can 
be found who are not interested in practical work ? 
Is Mr. Griffith willing to disappoint three hundred of his 
friends to please four men? Is Mr. Griffith willing to see such 
an important feature of the society die because he refuses to 
serve? We hope and believe he is not. 
Under the present circumstances we do not know of a man 
who would accept the vacant superintendency. As there is but 
one man qualified to fill the place, it is hoped that no one but 
that person will occupy it for years to come. 
IT TELLS ITS OWN STORY. 
Prof. Richards, of St. Louis, Mich., asks us to have his name 
dropped from our list of ‘‘exchanges.” He writes that he has 
made over 400 exchanges and has given all his own slides away. 
Make some more, Professor, and give us your name again. 
