HONOUR FOR EDISON

Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 48, 15 June 1928, Page 16

HONOUR FOR EDISON

A UNIQUE RE'OGNITION.

l DISON'S name is inseparable from } ‘adio, for after all, it was his discovery of the "Edison effect," as it was called, in the common electric light bulb, which was the germ idea in the invention of the radio valve by Professor Fleming. News now comes to hand that the New York Society of Arts and Seiences has awarded to Thomas Alva Edison the 1928 9 gold medial, This is the first time any living) scientist has been recognised by the society, Which has hitherto confined its activities closely tv the liberal arts, As soon as arrangements are com-. pleted, the medal will be presented to Mr. Edison as a testimonial, international in seope. Ambassadors, ministers, and representatives of foreign governments, Cabinet members, heads of leading scientitie societies, universities, and industries have pledged participation. "Mr, Edison in accepting and expressing his appreciation, with characteristic modesty, reiterated his desire that he be known by his work alone and that any recognition be given to things accomplished by Lim, rather than to himself as a man," said Mr. Russell, president of the society, who has just returned from a trip to Florida to tell Mr. Edison of the netion. "To a stand so fine, the society cannot help but defer," he continued. "At the same time it would be wreng, both to Mr. Edison and to the millions who yenerate him, fo allow his own modesty to stand in the way of his full vecognition, not only as the greatest but also the most loved of American scientists, "The soviety feels that in making | the award it is putting into effect the desire of all people to pay tangible tribute to the.genius and character of Mr. Edison." Mr. Kilisun, after receiving Mr. Russell, consented to sit for a bas-relief head to be used in connection with the presentation. Among those who are sponsoring this occasion are: Andrew W. Meitlcn, Herbert Hoover, Harry S. New, William M, Jardine, Otto Li, Kahn, Dr. James, R. Angell, Julint S. Mason, Roy W. Howard, Arthur Brisbane Ralph Pulitzer, Dr, Simon Flexner, Paul D. Cravath, Clarence Hi. Maekay, Cardinal Ilayes, Bishop Manning.