Notes
| DOI | http://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-9299.1923.tb02142.x |
| Date | 01 December 1923 |
| Published date | 01 December 1923 |
Notes
Notes
THIS
issue is the Summer School issue. It contains all the papers and
as
much of the following discussions as reasonably can be included. In
order to give the fullest possible account other ordinary features have
been sacrificed. The Sumnier School was most successful, and has estab-
lished itself
as
an annual feature. The discussions were on
a
high level.
There was
a
welcome interchange
of
thought, both in the discussions
themselves and in the
social
intercourse which took place in the
pleasant intervals. It was such a gathering
as
could only be held under
these auspices and it
was
remarkable for the fact that it brought tlie two
aspects, civil and municipal,
so
closely together. It has established
the Institute on a secure footing, and Mr.
A.
C.
Stewart, who was primarily
responsible for the arrangements, deserves the thanks of members and
associates for the width of vision which he showed in his task, and he is
to be congratulated on the issue.
The inaugural meeting to establish the Liverpool Regional Group
coincided with the meeting of the British Association at Liverpool. It
was
a
notable gathering and it secures the establishment of
a
vigororis
group under auspices which were especially favourable. The J,iverpool
Town Hall was an admirable place for tlie historic gathering, and
prominent members of the services were present.
Mr.
Clarke, and those
associated with him, gave ample evidence
of
skill
and lmowledge in the
arrangements, and we shall
be
surprised if the Liverpool Regional Group
does not become one
of
the most virile of the divisions of the Institute.
Good programmes
have been arranged both in London and
at
the various regional centres.
There has been a steady access
of
members and there are indications
of the establishment of further regional groups. More than that, there
are indications of individual study and research which will result in
valuable contributions to the advance of the science. In fact, from various
indications it is fairly clear that public administration
is
to he revealed
as
a
more inclusive art and science than any of us dreamed at the outset
of the venture. But members and associates have to be reminded that
the future of the Institute depends not merely upon eficient organization
but upon the zeal and the appreciation
of
each
of,
them. In the true
sense
of
the word the Institute must be
a
corporate body, responsive to
the eagerness of all. It is herein that the danger lies. Civil and municipal
servants have their especial temptations to allow
a
chosen few not merely
to represent them but to undertake responsibilities
on
their behalf.
More
is
at stake in the
full
and
ample success of the Institute than appears
at
first blush.
We start on our winter’s work with renewed hope.
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