The cornerstone of the Chemic-Bacteriological Weizmann Laboratory was laid today in the Jewish colony, Rehovoth. Funds for the Institute were supplied by the British Zionist leader, Israel Sieff. It has been created by him in memory of his dead son.
The purpose of the Institute is to carry out research work in applied chemistry partly in relation to the agricultural industry. It will be part of the Agricultural College of the Hebrew University in Palestine and will be headed by Dr. Weizmann.
Dr. Weizmann, who is at present visiting Palestine, and Dr. Chaim Arlosoroff of the Jewish Agency, attended the ceremony and in their speeches stressed the importance of this Institute in the development of Palestine.
Sir Arthur Grenfell Wauchope, High Commissioner of Palestine, cabled his greetings. He will visit the Institute in the company of Sir Philip Cunliffe-Lister tomorrow.
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