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Abstract

THE retirement of Prof. Huxley from the London School Board throws a great responsibility upon the men of Science in London in general, and on Marylebone in particular. We are of opinion that of all the good work which Prof. Huxley has done, none will have a more lasting national importance than that which has resulted in the introduction of Science among the subjects to be taught in the London schools—and, therefore, in all the School-Board-schools throughout the country, for the force of public opinion will, in the long run, insist that the London model shall be everywhere followed. It is because we fear that this important advance may be arrested, unless steps are taken still to have the claims of Science represented on the Board, that we draw attention to the subject, which, in our opinion, is of sufficient importance to occupy the attention of the Royal Society, and the other scientific bodies, if their aid is necessary. Doubtless membership of the School Board involves sacrifice; but it is to be hoped that the clerical squabbles which have so interfered with the desired progress here, as it did, ineffectually, in other countries, are now as nearly over as they ever will be; and if this be so, then, instead of the 170 sittings given by some members last year, a much smaller number will suffice.