The British Association

Abstract

THE correspondence in NATURE under this heading has been most instructive. The widely spread feeling that the Association fails as an organization to promote the growth of the scientific spirit could not well be more definitely brought to light, particularly as many who are known to hold strong views have refrained from expressing them; unfortunately, moral indecision is fast becoming a characteristic of our class. It is all very well tor the late secretary and the present holders of the office to hint that the recommendations cancel out; maybe they are different; nevertheless, excepting our dear old member, Father Cortie, who has the sense of humour on all occasions, everyone agrees that the Association does not touch the public.