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I would have him keep theories in their proper place, 

 servants of science, and not its master. 



I would have him always remember that theories are 

 subject to change, sometimes very sudden and extraordi- 

 nary, and that, with so few exceptions that they can be 

 counted on the fingers of one hand, probably with three 

 fingers to spare, all scientific theories are largely in error 

 either from truths omitted, or from falsehoods mistaken 

 for truth. 



I would have him beware of reasoning from theories 

 as from axioms, in geometry. They will disappoint him 

 if he does. 



I would say to him, don't give up your faith in that 

 book which has come down through the ages, because 

 some one high in the hierarchy of science, says science 

 has disapproved it. So called insurmountable obstacles 

 have so often vanished with increased knowledge that 

 you may well be incredulous as to new ones. If you 

 can't see through the difficulty, wait. 



The subject was discussed by Members Cooley, Dwight, 

 Winne, Neumann and Burgess. 



JANUARY 24, 1893— THIRD REGULAR MEETING. 



Present Chairman Burgess, and 40 members and 

 visitors. 



A paper was presented by Mr. Wm. C. Albro on the 

 " Scientific Limitations of Grovernment in Business." 



The paper was discussed by Prof. H. E. Mills of Vassar 

 College, and Mr. F. S. Arnold. 



FEBRUARY 31, 1893— FOURTH REGULAR MEETING. 



Present Chairman Burgess, and 30 members and 

 visitors. 



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