I think the idea advanced by Charles H. Williamson is a splendid one, and in so widely circulated a publication as Young People, correspondence could be obtained from all parts of the world, and a great deal of useful knowledge might be gained.
E. G. K.
Newark, New Jersey.
Seeing Master Charles H. Williamson's letter with reference to forming a Natural History Society, in No. 83 of Harper's Young People, I beg leave to offer my opinion to him with regard to the same.
I think that it would be a very good thing, and I also think that a great deal of interest would be taken in it. I hope that it will prove successful.
Perry W.
The letters we print in reply to Charles H. Williamson's proposal in Our Post-office Box No. 83, show that his idea meets with general approval. The boys and girls think they will enjoy the study of nature. The summer vacation will give a famous opportunity for using eyes and ears out-of-doors, and so we recommend that the society be organized at once.
Let it be called "The Young People's Natural History Society," having its head bureau of information in Our Post-Office Box.
All boys and girls over ten and under fifteen may be allowed to join it, provided only that they are readers of this paper. The number shall not be limited.
For convenience' sake, we will imagine that the editor of Young People is in the chair. The chair in this case assumes what is called the appointing power. He will appoint Charles H. Williamson, Brooklyn, E. D., N. Y., who was the original mover in the matter, president of the society.