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THE English Ceramic Society, to judge from thelatest issue of its Transactions, still continues to do excellent work. Although the present number contains no article of first-rate importance, it is obvious from the general character of the communications, and the nature of the discussions by which they are followed, that the members are fully alive to the value of the society in promoting exchange of experience and opinion on the many obscure problems with which the art and craft of the potter is beset. No indication of the health and vigour of the society could be more significant than the manner in which individual knowledge and experience are made to contribute to the general benefit of the industry. Such a spirit has been far from the rule in times past, for in no other industry have trade secrets and little details of practice been more jealously guarded than in potting. The enlightened example of the society will do much to break down this absurd exclusiveness and short-sighted selfishness. If each thus contributes to the common stock, the general welfare is increased, and the position of the industry as a whole is enhanced, to the collective benefit of the manufacturers and the country generally. In this respect we have something to learn from our enemies. The spirit of co-operation has largely contributed to raise manufacturing in Germany to the formidable position it has gained.If we are to maintain, and especially if we are to increase our pre-eminence as the largest traders in the world, this spirit of co-operation and mutual helpfulness must continue to prevail, and to grow.
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The English Ceramic Society 1 . Nature 94, 630 (1915). https://doi.org/10.1038/094630a0
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