136 JOURNAL OF THE SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS As you will see, this career exemplifies my opening remarks our sub- ject discovered early in her life what she wanted to do, pursued it with extraordinary intelligence, determination, and tireless effort she is now achieving the triumphant success which she deserves. The scientific world could use many more Eunice Thomas Miners there is only one. The New York Academy of Sciences is fortunate in having her, and you are fortunate in having her as your guest today. EUNICE THOMAS MINER, SIXTH HONORARY MEMBER By WALTER A. TAYLOR, PH.D. Manager, Research & Control Laboratories, Pond's Extract Company, Clinton, Conn. IT IS DIFFICULT TO enumerate all of the contributions that Mrs. Miner has brought to the SocIETY since 1952 when she made it possible for us to have our headquarters in the New York Academy of Sciences at 2 East 63rd Street. During the seven years prior to 1952 we were undergoing the transition of initial organization to achievement of professional society status. The lack of permanent headquarters was a handicap in facilitating matters of welfare to the SOCIETY or its members. When we availed ourselves of the opportunity to move into the Academy building we not only had a home, but found facilities awaiting us that would have been beyond the reach of our own limited financial capacity. Within the Academy we at long last have a fine place for our library where we are preserving the literature of the Science of Cosmetics. Wil- liam Geise of the Academy staff has become our Administrative Assistant, and brings with him years of organizational experience which has been of immeasurable help. We now have an efficient headquarters where con- tact can be made with the SOCIETY, and from where the SOCIETY can use the most modern mailing facilities. Members and non-members of the SOCIETY may arrange for technical and employment conferences. The Academy has facilities for printing and handling printed material such as notices and technical literature. I do not want to give you the impression that the Academy has a sur- plus of space, but rather to convey to you the fact that Mrs. Miner was somewhat of a magician in rearranging so as to provide space for the SOCIETY.

SIXTH HONORARY MEMBERSHIP 137 The New York Academy of Sciences has a diversified and an all-inclusive interest in Science. Its activity represents a richness in experience in bringing together the leaders in thought in a single objective of higher learning. Through the Academy there has been a new opening in the frontiers of learning and a common understanding in applying basic knowl- edge and thought to the benefit of humanity. The benefits and luxuries of our modern civilization have been largely gained by laying aside me- dieval prejudices or preconceived notions born of ignorance and replac- ing these with a liberal exchange of knowledge and thought. The meet- ings sponsored by the Academy bear proof of their progressive and varied achievement of professional competence. Specialists working alone can become so engrossed in the specialization of their interest that they overlook the broad picture of progress that sur- rounds them. Within dynamic organizations the exchange of thought leads to a stimulated interest of ultimate benefit to the welfare of man- kind. As you know, our association with the Academy not only provides a centralization of activity, a home and headquarters, but it brings with it the assistance of a co-ordinated competent administration that has a definite interest in the advancement of science. Mrs. Miner is outstanding in her ability to understand the human side of scientific activities and organizations and inspire her fellow scientists to new and better achievements. Her particular interest in science as an instrument for bringing about a richer esthetic life is exemplified by her assistance in the advancement of the SOCIETY OF COSMETIC CHEMISTS. Mrs. Miner is officially the Executive Director of the Academy, but those of us privileged to know her personally regard her as the catalyst and indeed the personification of the Academy itself. We are indeed grateful for the privilege of your organization's shelter, the encouragement and guidance, and for the comfort of your fireplace where we share in the warmth of scientific companionship and prestige.