The Proceedings and Transactions of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Vol. 9 (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Proceedings and Transactions of the Nova Scotian Institute of Science, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Vol. 9

Having thus briefly dealt with the work Of the session just closed, I may be permitted as an Old member to extend my remarks to the circum stances under which the Institute originated more than thirty years ago, although the time now available will not admit Of more than a mere glance at its early history and progress.

This Institute was originally organized in the winter Of 1862-63, the former being the year Of the London International Exhibition. Long' before that time the Mechanics' Institute formed a centre Of scientific and literary life in the City Of Halifax, but it had then ceased to exist, leaving its museum as a memento in the Old building Of Dalhousie Col lege. About the time when the proposal to hold the London Exhibition Of 1862 was announced, it was felt here that it would be Of substantial advantage to the Province to make known its resources and products to the world, and this International Exhibition seemed to Offer a fitting opportunity for doing so. It was accordingly determined to collect and forward a suitable contribution Of specimens to the. Exhibition. This was a new kind Of work in Nova Scotia the task proved an arduous one.

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