The mid-year convention

The Pittsfield-Schenectady Mid-Year Convention, February 14, 15 and 16 was a genuine success both in local and general attendance, and every detail of the program was carried through to the satisfaction of all. The papers and discussions were of unusual interest, and the time required for presentation by the authors was reduced to the minimum, thus permitting ample opportunity for discussion in most cases. The attendance at Schenectady was 350, and at Pittsfield 150. This was a duplication to the extent of about 100 who went from Schenectady to Pittsfield and back on Wednesday. About 75 members were present from various distant points and the opening session Tuesday afternoon was well attended. Past-president Charles F. Scott was invited by President Jackson to open the convention and he very effectively called to the attention of the audience the remarkable growth of the Institute, and its successful development as a national organization through the activities of the Sections and Branches, as well as the meetings and conventions, which were now being organized in various parts of the country in addition to the regular monthly meetings in New York and the Annual Convention.