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The President elect was then conducted to the chair, and 

 addressed the Association with a few well-timed remarks, as 

 follows : 



That he appreciated the honor of election. Though de- 

 voted especially to metaphysical studies, he was in fullest sympa- 

 thy with inductive science. The distinct observation and clear 

 statement of a new fact in nature was a contribution to the 

 understanding of the universe. Scientific truth is preeminently 

 vitalizing to the mind. The best intellectual culture is scientific 

 culture. He hoped they would not be content with mere organi- 

 zation. We are associated for work, for research. Let each feel 

 the responsibility for success. Let each do his or her part, and 

 let us not leave to this or the other person what we ought to do 

 ourselves. Every member must be an active member. . The 

 failure of a Scientific Association in this university town, would 

 be a disgrace, and he should be sorry to be known as a member 

 of the failing concern. 



No further business appearing, the Association adjourned. 



P. B. ROSE, Secretary. 



MAY 1st, 1875. 



The Association met and was called to order at 7}^ P. M., 

 Dr. Cocker, President, in the chair. 



The minutes of the previous meeting were read and ap- 

 proved. 



The following applications for membership were received 

 and referred to the Board of Censors : President J. B. Angell, 

 Prof. C. E. Greene, Prof. S. H. Douglas, Miss Kate Crane, Miss 

 E. C. Allmendinger, Dr. A. Sager, Prof. J. A. Church, Miss A. 

 E. P. Eastman, Geo. Haller, L. S. Lerch, W. D. Harriman, P. 

 D. Woodruff, C. J. Kintner, S. T. Douglas, and Dr. C. George. 



The Board of Censors having reported favorably on the 

 above applications for membership, they were duly balloted for 

 and declared unanimously elected. 



