Some Modest Contributions to Glass Technology in Scotland

JSGT 1951 V35 T524-T527

 I was first discovered in a mood of frustration by Professor Turner in the course of his travels through Scotland in the summer of 1919. I cannot say that our first meeting stands out clearly in my mind. The passing of thirty-two years has somewhat dimmed the picture. I think I was intent upon a silica evaporation and turned round to find him in my laboratory. We talked, and, in talking, the burden of doubt as to the wisdom of joining the glass industry seemed to roll away. What a power of persuasion the man has! According to him, I had undertaken the task of a pioneer in an undeveloped country encumbered by an undergrowth of faults and fallacies which had to be removed before the path could be cleared for progress in the industry. There was a desperate need for scientists, and there must be no turning back. Having found a tower of strength on whom I could rely, I decided to stay and persevere.

John Currie