The history of civilization shows how man
always has to choose between making the right and wrong use of the discoveries
of science. This has never been more true than in our own age. In a brief
period amazing discoveries have been made and applied to practical purpose.
It would be ungrateful not to recognize how
immense are the boons which science has given to mankind. It has brought within
the reach of multitudes benefits and advantages which only a short time ago
where the privilege of the few. It has shown how malnutrition, hunger and
disease can be overcome. It has not only
lengthened life but it has depended to his quality. Fields of knowledge,
experience and recreation open in the past only to few, have been thrown open
to million. Through the work of science the ordinary man today has been given
the opportunity of a longer and fuller life than was ever possible to his
grandparents.
Amazing discoveries of science have been made: