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THE ATHENAEUM 33 Mr. M. Lay, Chairman, introduced Mr. Malcome, President of the club. Mr. Malcome made a few remarks welcoming the guests and explaining the purpose of the meeting. He expressed his desire to see the Science Departments of the different colleges co-operating, and even, if possible, beginning a system of exchanging Professors. Mr. A. Scott followed the President and told the History of the Club. The Club was organized under the direction of Prof. Harvey in 1919. It has grown to have a membership of 25 students and 9 teachers. Mr. S. Nabrit told of the Science Club’s influence on its members. Several of the former members are teachers of science at various colleges; two are at Morehouse. Others are pursuing advanced courses at northern universities. One of the most interesting speeches was made by Prof. B. T. Harvey, Dean of Science at Morehouse College. He spoke several minutes on Physics and its practical uses. “Physics,” he said, “is the most useful science, giving to man most of the comforts and con- veniencies that he enjoys. All students should know a few of the fundamental laws that govern this basic science.” Prof. Willard of Clark University spoke on Biology. He placed special emphasis on the scientific student’s need of exactness and accuracy. He spoke, also of the great advance that the Negro had made in science in the last few years. “The usefulness of Mathematics in Astronomy” was the subject of Prof. Webster of Atlanta University. He first gave a short history of mathematics. Then he took a problem in astronomy, and with the use of powers of tens and decimals resolved it into one of simple operations. Prof. Wardlaw of Morehouse College spoke on practical geology. He told of the great value of the different minerals that are found in - Georgia. He mentioned especially Stone Mountain and described its beauty, grandeur and value. The program was closed by remarks from the visiting students. They all thanked the club and spoke of their interest in science. KEMPER HARRELD By R. E. Brown, Jr., ’25 Morehouse College, the pride of the Southeast, has a great advantage over most schools of its nature in having as a member of its faculty one of the Negro’s noted artists. It is rarely found else where that an artist, who generally expects so much in return for his time and hardships undergone in preparation, gives the majority of his time to public work. At times it seems as if the intrinsic value of such a character is not realized. Since the Fall of 1911 Prof. Kemper Harreld has spent a busy life in and around Atlanta, Ga.; besides his duties as a teacher of the Theory and His tory of Music at Morehouse College, he has charge of large choruses, Please pay your Subscription!