Science at the Japan-British Exhibition

Abstract

THE arrangement of the British Science Section at the Japan-British Exhibition differs considerably from that of the Franco-British Exhibition. At the latter exhibition a separate annexe was set aside for science which made it comparatively easy to arrange the exhibits uniformly; but although the building was close to the entrance, the majority of the public passed it by and went straight through to the grounds. The fact is, the average man is rather afraid of anything called scientific, and unless he is brought to examine such an exhibit unawares is very apt to fight shy of it. Yet it was noticeable that those who did go into the building, even if they had no scientific knowledge, found a great deal to interest them, and frequently stayed a considerable time.