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of science were represented by Dr, MacDougal, of the Desert Laboratory; 
Dr. Larkin, of the Mount Lowe Observatory; Dr. Douglass, of the Lowell 
Observatory, and many other members of the American Association for the 
Advancement of Science, most of them engaged in research work in the South- 
west; the bar by Hon. Thomas B. Harlan, of St. Louis, and many others of 
the federal and state courts and bars; business by President Jan Van Houten, 
of the St. Louis, Rocky Mountain & Pacific Co. ; President Levi Hughes, of 
the First National Bank of Santa Fe; President James G. McNary, of the First 
National Bank of El Paso; President George Ulrich, of the Exchange Bank 
of Carrizozo, and scores of others active and prominent in the upbuilding of the 
Southwest;’ statesmanship by United States Senator A. A. Jones and other 
federal and state officials ; while the presence of members of the art colonies in 
Santa Fe and Taos, of leaders in music like Grunn and Tsianina, as well as 
those active in social circles, made the assembly a brilliant one indeed. 
The art alcoves were thrown open. The Fiesta exhibit of paintings by 
Santa Fe and Taos artists made them unusually attractive. In one alcove the 
Springer bust was placed together with a Madonna group also by Scarpitta, a 
lovely piece of work. In the opinion of critics without exception the Springer 
bronze is a veritable masterpiece. It is more than a marvelous physical likeness, 
for it emphasizes the earnestness and power of concentration of the subject, 
at the same time giving an intimation of his spirituality and idealism. The 
bronze is a gift of friends of Mr. Springer, who contributed through a commit- 
tee consisting of Paul A. F. Walter, chairman and treasurer, with Dr. Edgar L. 
Hewett in charge of contributions from artists, scientists and educators, 
Mr. Jan Van Houten of contributions from business associates of Mr. Springer, 
and Col. Ralph E. Twitched, of contributions from members of the bar. The 
bust will have a permanent place in the art museum, whose creation is due pri- 
marily to the vision and generosity of Mr. Springer. 
Herewith follows the text of the addresses delivered upon this memorable 
occasion, reflecting as they do the spirit of the celebration : 
Introductory 
Dr. Hewett: Friends: We have met here tonight to celebrate the life and 
achievements of a man of science. The Southwestern Division of the American 
Association for the Advancement of Science joins on this occasion with the 
people of New Mexico in honoring a scientific man of the Southwest, Mr. Erank 
Springer, You, gentlemen of the bar and of the courts, may be surprised when 
I claim Mr, Springer as a man of science, for he has been one of your most dis- 
tinguished associates for many years ; and you men of business of the South- 
west may also be somewhat startled, for he has long lived among you as an 
exceedingly busy man of affairs. The fact is he belongs equally with all of us. 
