4 
BANQUET AND BUSINESS SESSION. 
Horet OLiver, May 29, 1914. 
An ample banquet was spread in one of the private dining-rooms of the 
Hotel Oliver for forty-eight persons. President Severance Burrage, as 
master of ceremonies, expressed pleasure with the entertainment provided 
by the local committee. He made a strong plea for a large attendance and 
an increased membership for the fall meeting. 
President Burrage then called upon the following persons for toasts and 
for expression of their sentiments. 
Rey. John Cavanagh, of Notre Dame University, extended the greet- 
ings of the city and of Notre Dame to the members of the Academy. 
Professor Dennis, of Earlham College: “How the Other Man Looks 
Rhee Wiese 
Professor Edward Lee Green, of the Smithsonian Institution, Wash- 
ington, D. C., “The Unchangeableness of Nature, or the Stability of Science 
and the future of the Academy of Science.” 
Amos Butler, chairman of the State Board of Charities: ‘‘The Prob- 
lem of Dealing with Mental Defectives.” 
Judge Hubbard, of South Bend: “Geology of the Regions About 
South Bend.” 
Dr. W. S. Blatchley, former State Geologist: ‘Geological Rambles.” 
Father Nieuwland, of Notre Dame University: Invitation to meibers 
of the Academy to visit him in his laboratories. 
Professor Mottier of Indiana University: ‘Conservation of Our Youn 
Members.” 
Professor Bodine, Wabash College: “A Personal Appreciation of the 
Day.” 
Dr. J. C. Arthur. “The Influence of the Academy of Science.” 
Kugene Manning, City Comptroller of South Bend, in the absence of 
the Mayor, extended the good-will of the city. 
Dr. Montgomery of South Bend, “Welcome to our Homes, and to our 
Town.” 
Dr. Stoltz, South Bend, expressed his appreciation in the name of the 
local committee. 
The Business Session was called to order by President Burrage. 
The Membership Committee, F. M. Andrews. chairman, reported the 
