Price $1*50 Pet Year Single Copies 5 CentsCHICAGO&be IHnivetsftE of Chicago pvessVOL. I., NO. 36. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT 3:00 P.M. DECEMBER 4, 1896-Entered in the post office Chicago, Illinois, as second-class matter.II.III.IV.V.VI.VII.VIII.IX.X. CONTENTS.Sanitary Science and its Place in The University. By Professor Marion Talbot - - 457-458The University's Students in Other Institutions 458-460School Record, Notes, and Plan, VI : The University of Chicago School - 460Official Actions: Report on Department Libraries 461Official Notices 461-462Official Reports : The Library ; Frances ShimerAcademy 462-463The Association of Colleges and PreparatorySchools of the Middle States and Maryland 463Religious - 463-464Current Events 464The Calendar 464Sanitary Science and Its Place in The University.BY PROFESSOR MARION TALBOT.It is a fact worthy of notice that the work which isoffered by The University of Chicago under the termof sanitary science is included in the department ofsociology. This arrangement implies a recognition ofthe principle that a very close relationship existsbetween sanitary conditions and social progress. Sanitation and sociology must go hand in hand in theireffort to improve the race. The instruction offeredin The University proceeds on the assumption that" life is not merely to exist, but to be well." As theindividual is the essential element of society, so hissocial value depends largely upon his health, while in turn his health is partly determined by the conditionswhich society imposes. Further it is believed thatalthough the disheartening status of mankind todayis undoubtedly the result of the sanitary and socialconditions of past ages, yet their effects are not necessarily permanent. The influences under which menof the present generation place themselves are assumed to be more or less within their control and maybe made to work for both present and future good.It is then the duty of sanitation to show what stepsmust be taken by society collectively and individuallyto secure the best conditions of living, not only fortoday but for coming centuries.The error is not infrequently made that the soleobject of sanitation is the prolongation of life. Manysanitarians seem to be satisfied with diminishing thedeath rate. Such results should undoubtedly be theimmediate fruits of sanitary reform, but the sanitarianshould consciously and persistently regard his specialfield of work in relation to the higher activities ofmankind. He should require that in his own mind,at least, every principle studied, every reform advocated, every plea made, should be considered in thelight of its role as a part of the foundation for thehighest and best expression of all life, whether it bephysical, intellectual, moral, or spiritual, for the soundbody is of little use save as it can help in the manifestation of sound mental and spiritual activities.It follows from these principles that the subject ofsanitation is not presented in The University solely458 UNIVERSITY JRECOBPfrom the practical or material side, as it might be ina technical school, but an effort is made to treat it, aswell from an intellectual and ethical standpoint, asbefits a subject given a place in a university curriculum. The facts which are discussed, althoughdrawn largely from a purely physical sphere, are constantly correlated to the broadest interests of mankind.An introductory course in Practical Hygiene is givenin the Spring Quarter and is open to students in theJunior Colleges and may be taken by students in artsand philosophy as one of their required courses inscience. There are no prerequisites. The generalelements of the subject are presented and no attemptis made at specialization. Few formal lectures aregiven. A text-book is used as a guide, but muchstress is put upon collateral reading. This is especially necessary in a subject whose progress from dayto day, as chronicled by scientific journals, is mostnoteworthy. Great stress is also laid upon the semi-weekly written quiz which is designed to give in a fewwords a helpful review or resume' of the subject, as itis developed. The occasional exercise in the laboratory serves to emphasize and make clear practicalpoints which, if presented in theory only, lose muchof their force and significance. But the method ofinstruction which is considered of greatest importanceand upon which the real life of the course depends isthe open discussion, for only in this way can suggestions of more than technical value be brought out andthe true relation of the study to other interests beshown.Following this elementary course, but not necessarily dependent upon it, comes a course in HouseSanitation which includes a study of the sanitation ofthe dwelling as the unit of public health. Among thetopics treated are situation, surroundings, ventilation,heating, drainage, plumbing, lighting and furnishing.Special attention is given to the consideration ofmodern problems in sanitation. Exercises in thelaboratory and the study of actual conditions reenf orcethe more theoretical work done in the class room .In the Winter and Spring Quarters courses are offered in the Study of Foods and Household Economics.Special study is given to the physiological and chemical principles of water and foods, including foodanalysis, food adulterations and dietaries, with a discussion of the scientific principles of the applicationof heat to food materials, the chemistry of cleaning,domestic service and other problems included inhousehold administration.In view of the fact that such work as this has beengiven but a small place in university curricula, it has not been deemed advisable to lay down any stringentprerequisites, yet it must be plain that the groundcovered makes a large knowledge of other sciencesalmost essential. In fact, the chief work is done incoordinating the results obtained in many branchesof science to the problems of practical living.A seminar in Sanitary Science is offered in the graduate school. The work is designed only for studentscapable of carrying on independent investigations.It deals with new and unsettled problems whose solution will help place the subject of public health on amore secure scientific basis. The topics assigned arechemical, physiological, bacteriological, economic, orsociological, according to the preferences and trainingof the individual student.The present laboratory is one of very few in thiscountry which provide opportunity for practicalinstruction and investigation in sanitary matters.Its resources will be further enlarged when it isremoved to its new quarters in the Hull PhysiologicalLaboratory.It is a curious fact that it is not the women of thecountry, but the men, who are most actively engagedin applying the results of scientific investigation todomestic administration. The assertion is frequentlymade, and seldom challenged, that men are betterhousekeepers than women. It certainly seems truethat not only do men have a better knowledge ofright sanitary conditions than women have, but theproper feeding of soldiers, athletes, prisoners, the sickand the insane is receiving more scientific study frommen than the food of children and families is receivingfrom women, in spite of the fact that this has longbeen considered woman's special sphere.It is right that The University of Chicago, which isleading in so many new activities, should offer anopportunity to both men and women to receive instruction and carry on investigations which lie at thefoundation of social progress. The recent munificentgifts of Miss Culver will afford advantages in manyrespects unparalleled in the world, and the workwhich The University has already undertaken willbe steadily developed in the future.The University's Students in Other Institutions.The following is a list of persons connected withThe University during the past year who have takenpositions in other institutions. The name of the instructor is given, the post-office address where known,and the department of study with which the studentwas connected while in The University. This list byUNIVERSITY RECORD 459no means represents all students who have duringthe past year gone from The University to take positions, but only those whose institutions were definitely known and whose post-office address could begiven with reasonable certainty. Where no state ismentioned, the institution is in Illinois.J. A. Anderson, Lake Forest University, Lake Forest.Helen H. Armstrong, School of Domestic Science, Chicago.Lewis O. Atherton, Washington Univ., St. Louis, Mo. Zoology.Richard P. Baker, University School, Kenosha, Wis. Math.E. M. Bardwell, High School, Ottumwa, Iowa. Zoology.Emeline B. Bartlett, Iowa College, Grinnell, Iowa. Greek.Katherine Bates, Assistant in Rhetoric, Univ. of Chicago. Eng.Alice Beardsley, Public School, Chicago.Adolf Bernhard, Assistant in Chemistry, Univ. of Chicago. Chem.George R. Berry, Colgate Univ., Hamilton, New York. Sem.Harriet G. Blaine, Frances Shimer Academy, Mt. Carroll. Gk.Mary Bowen, Wellesley College, Mass. English.Arthur Lyman Brainerd, High School, Passaic, N. J. Latin.Jeremiah W. Bray, Principal High School, Freeport. English.H. S. Brode, Academy of Beloit College, Beloit, Wis. Zoology.Clara J. Brown, Ferry Hall Academy, Lake Forest.George L. Brown, High School, Rock Island. Mathematics.Arthur Bumstead, Instructor in Classics and Biblical Literature, Atlanta University, Atlanta, Ga. Semitic.Smith Burnham, Albion College, Albion, Mich. History.P. S. Calvin, Manchester College, No. Manchester, Ind.C. F. Capps, High School, Bolton, Miss.Cleveland K. Chase, Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. Latin.C. M. Child, Assistant in General Biology, Univ. of Chicago. ZoOl.Cornelia M. Clapp, Mt. Holyoke College, So. Hadley, Mass. ZoOl.Hannah B. Clark, Lecturer at School of Domestic Science,Chicago. Sociology.Agnes M. Claypole, Wellesley College, Mass. Biology.Herbert E. Cobb, Lewis Institute, Chicago. Mathematics.Chauncey P. Colgrove, State Normal School, Cedar Falls, Iowa.Pedagogy.Clarence E. Comstock, Princeton-Yale School, Chicago. Math.Agnes S. Cook, Illinois State Normal (?).Elizabeth Cooke, Lewis Institute, Chicago.Elizabeth T. Coolidge, Hyde Park High School, Chicago.Regina K. Crandall, Smith College, Northampton, Mass. Hist.Lulu C. Daniels, Lewis Institute, Chicago. Political Science.Eric Doolittle, Flower Observatory, Univ. of Pa., Philadelphia,Pa. Astronomy.David A. Drew, Ass't to T. J. J. See on Astronomical Expeditionto Arizona and Mexico. Astronomy.Arthur W. Dunn, Univ. Ext. Dept. of the Univ. of Cincinnati, O.Anthropology.W. L. Evans, University of Ohio, Columbus, O.A. A. Ewing, Wabash College, Crawf ordsville, Ind. Semitics.Otto P. Fairfield, Alfred University, Alfred Centre, N. Y. Latin.Grace Freeman, High School, Decatur.Mary Galvin, High School, Ishpeming, Mich.Ida Mason Gardner, Dean Frances Shimer Academy, Mt. Carroll.Walter E. Garry, West Aurora High School. Biology.Geo. P. Garrison, Assoc. Professor of History, Univ. of Texas.History.Elmer D. Grant, Lewis Institute, Chicago. Mathematics.Wm. S. Gaud, Shattuck School, Faribault, Minn. English.Irving Hardesty, Laboratory Assistant, Univ. of Chicago. ZoOl.Arthur Heidel, Iowa College, Grinnell, Iowa. Bernard C. Hesse, Badische Anilin- und Sodafabrik, Ludwigs-hafen, Germany. Chem.Frances Inez Hopkins, High School, Peoria.Mary Hubbard, High School, Decatur.William B. Huff, Milwaukee High School, Milwaukee, Wis.Robert Lee Hughes, Coulter's Preparatory School, Chicago.Political Science.Susie H. Hull, Lake Forest Academy, Lake Forest.Elkanah Hulley, Keystone Academy, Factoryville, Pa. Sem.Cora B. Jackson, High School, Indianapolis, Ind.B. B. James, State Normal School, St. Cloud, Minn.Elizabeth Jeffreys, Ascham Hall, Chicago. Chemistry.J. I. Jegi, State Normal School, Milwaukee, Wis. Psychology.Jessie L. Jones, Lewis Institute, Chicago. German.Albert David Keller, Heidelberg College, Tiffin, O. English.Edith Kellogg, High School, Sparta, Wis.Charles Kinney, Drake University, Iowa. Chemistry.Antha Knowlton, Frances Shimer Academy, Mt. Carroll. Eng.Philemon B. Kohlsaat, Lewis Institute, Chicago. English.William H. Kruse, Hastings College, Nebraska. Greek.Henry B. Kummel, Lewis Institute, Chicago. Geology.John Lamay, High School, Indianapolis, Ind. Physics.Daniel A. Lehman, Univ. of the Pacific, California. Math.Edwin H. Lewis, Lewis Institute, Chicago. English.Mary E. Lewis, Univ. of So. Dakota. English.Samuel A. Lynch, High School, West Superior, Wis.T. O. Mabry, Univ. of Mississippi. Geology.Caroline S. Maddocks, Lady Prin. Washburn Col., Topeka, Kan.Charles W. Mann, Lewis Institute, Chicago.S. S. Maxwell, Professor of Biology, Monmouth College. ZoOl.Joseph M. McCallie, High School, Mt. Carroll. Psychology.Samuel S. McClintock, Armour Institute, Chicago. Polit. Econ.Albert E. McKinley, Pastor's College, Philadelphia, Pa.Carrie S. Moore, Wayland Academy, Beaver Dam, Wis.Ruth E. Moore, High School, Farmer City.Jane F. Noble, Lewis Institute, Chicago. Semitic.John E. Northrup, Principal of Schools, Elmhurst. Polit. Econ.Edmund S. Noyes, Albion College, Albion, Mich. Polit. Science.G. W. Paschal, Professor of Latin and Greek, Wake ForestCollege, No. Carolina. Greek.Chas. E. Peet, Englewood High School, Chicago. Geology.E. C. Pierce, Principal of High School, Elgin. Latin.A. H. Purdue, University of Arkansas. Geology.F. W. Rainey, Harvard School, Chicago. Biology.Irene E. Robinson, State Normal, Cheney, Wash.Edward C. Rosseter, High School, 751 Turner av., Chicago.Political Economy.William Rullkoetter, Drury College, Mo. History.Edward Rynearson, High School, Pittsburgh, Pa. Zoology.John J. Schlicher, Normal School, Terre Haute, Ind. Latin.E. P. Shock, High School, San Antonio, Texas.Carrie E. Silliman, High School, Marseilles. History.Kenneth G. Smith, High School, Dixon.Margaret Smith, High Schools, Chicago. Zoology.Mary D. Spalding, Harvard School, Chicago. English.Jessie I. Spafford, Rockford College, Rockford.Harriet Stone, Forest Park University, St. Louis, Mo. Chem.Stephen Stark, Academy, Mount Hermon, Mass. New Test.H. W. Stuart, Instructor in Polit. Econ., Washington University,St. Louis, Mo. Political Economy.Helen A. Taylor, Lewis Institute, Chicago.Mary S. Thomas, Public Schools, Belvidere. Zoology.W. I. Thomas, Assistant Professor of Folk Psychology, Univ. ofChicago. Soc.Jane C. Tunnell, Frances Shimer Academy; Mt. Carroll. Eng,460 UNIVERSITY RECORDAlice Van Vliet, Public Schools, Chicago. Greek.George E.Vincent, Ass't Professor of Sociology, Univ. of Chicago.Sociology.M. B. Waltz, Instr. Pol. Sci., High Schools, Quincy. Pol. Econ.Jane K. Weatherlow, State Normal, St. Cloud, Minn. English.Jeanette Cora Welch, High School, Duluth, Minn. Physiol.Worrallo Whitney, High Schools, Chicago. Zoology.Frances G. Williston, LaPorte High School, Ind. Chemistry.William T. Wilson, Frances Shimer Academy, Mt. Carroll.Marie Wollpert, Mil. Female College, Milwaukee, Wis. German.A. H. Yoder, President Vincennes Univ., Vincennes, Mo. Ped.School Record, Notes, and Plan. VI.THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO SCHOOL.November 26, 1896.The principal idea worked upon during this periodis that of the industry of pottery, its materials,methods and products. The children are still engagedin making dishes for the hut which has been built ofbranches out of doors. They are modeling and bakinga large variety of dishes, of natural size, for use in thishut. In connection with a visit to the Field Museumthey have observed the primitive forms and kinds ofdishes and have, without conscious direction, chosenthese as models of reproduction. Groups I, II, andIII, are shown pictures which illustrate, in a comparative way, the Indian, Egyptian, Greek, and modernmethods of manufacture. Group III will have, inaddition, stories of small d'Entrecolles, Palissy, Bott-cher, and Wedgwood told. The younger groupswill have geographical work in connection withthis; pictures of localities in Egypt, Greece, andChina, related to pottery. In connection with thevisit to the Museum they are also making a mapshowing the relation of the schoolhouse to theMuseum. The Shop work related to this idea is themaking of tools for use in shaping the clay. InNumber, the cubic contents of the vases and jarsmade will be compared to each other and some workdone in the estimating the ratios of the containedliquids. This will also be connected with the measuring work done in the cooking.Groups IV and V reproduce the treasure-house ofAtreus on a larger scale, and engage in making vases,etc., which they have expressed a desire to store in it.They also are making a study of Greek designs fordecorative purposes. On the architectural side, theWalls of Mycsene and the Gate of Lions are studied.In connection with this they will visit the Art Institute for the study of primitive sculpture and archaicfigures. They also make a study of the constructionand mode of operation of the potter's wheel, withreference to the mechanical principles involved, andif possible will make a model of tjie same, The work in literature of this group will be adescription of the Greek Host as found in the Iliad,illustrating the character of the great heroes and suggesting the places from which they came and thejourneys which they took.The sewing work consists in making presents forChristmas. The children are working on coarsematerial, and the sewing is largely in the nature ofembroidery, for which they invent their own patterns.The older group will have number work also in connection with this in discussing the quantities ofmaterials used and the price. They will also beginwork on the school accounts, taking up the cost of thematerials used in the kitchen and in the shop.Groups IV and V have taken Chicago as the centerof the work in geography and are working in twodirections ; one, the location of points within Chicagoitself, starting from their own home and the school-house as centers, and the other in placing Chicagowith reference to important localities of the UnitedStates. The latter ideas are being developed inconnection with the idea of traveling and transportation, the data being collected about the places inwhich the children's parents resided before coming toChicago, and the journeys the children themselveshave taken. They are making a list of the railroadswhich they know to center in Chicago, and of the different kinds of cars indicating the various sorts ofproducts conveyed. The problem of the origin anddestination of these materials has been presented inthe relation to Chicago as a commercial center. Themap made to scale by measuring the size of the blockis used to indicate the value^ of a map in locatingstates and cities with reference to Chicago. Thedrawing of the map to scale introduces linear measurement, and practice in multiplication is given in connection with inches, feet, yards and rods: division inworking to scale.The science work is connected with the potterymaking. The subject of the formation of soils isreviewed, with the object of discriminating the formation and constitution of clay from that of sand andloam. The application of heat to the clay in baking isdemonstrated and the clay itself studied with reference to the change which arises in its solubilitythrough the application of heat. •In cooking, each of the Groups will prepare a lunchby itself, some one day in the week. Lunch of GroupsI and II consists of fruits which they select and bringto school ; that of Group III, of roots and corn ; thatof IV and V, of roots, wheat, and barley. Additionalnumber work is introduced here through the consideration of time measure, besides that of the scales,UNIVERSITY RECORD 461Official Actions*At the meeting of the Administrative Board of Libraries, Laboratories and Museums held November 28,1896, a committee appointed to consider the development of the department libraries in connection withthe general library presented its report. The Board,recognizing the importance of the subject and thecharacter of the interests involved in the decision ofthis question, voted to lay the report upon the tableuntil the next meeting to be held January 30, 1897,and to invite all instructors interested to communicatein writing their views upon the question to the Board,or to be present to discuss it upon that date. Inorder that the report of the committee may be in thehands of all, it is presented here :Repoet of the Committee on the Development of theDepaetment Libeakies in Connection withthe General Libeaey.The committee proceeded on the assumption that it is desirable ,to build up ultimately a library, or system of libraries inwhich an exhaustive investigation of any kind can be completedat a minimum of inconvenience to the student, and respectfullypoints out that this end can never be realized through a systemof department libraries. The student, say of history, will alwayshave an incidental interest, at least, in some of the books inthe libraries of the departments of economics, political science,sociology, philosophy, anthropology, comparative religion,church history, English, Latin, Greek, classical archaeology,comparative philology, etc. ; and students are now commonlyreferred for the reading of a single course to the librariesof five, six, or seven departments, as well as to the generallibrary. It is therefore apparent that no comprehensive work,requiring reference to many books, could be undertaken under a.system of department libraries, unless we assume that eachdepartment library will eventually contain all the books in allthe others, and that all will be indefinitely enlarged, and provided with complete catalogues and corps of attendants.Furthermore, the transactions of learned societies and otherrare and costly publications are of equal value to many departments ; and since these cannot be owned by all departmentsinterested in them, they must be placed in a central library.Two further considerations influenced the committee inreaching the conclusion that we must take steps looking to thedevelopment of a central library and setting limits to theenlargement of the department libraries, viz. : That books in thedepartment libraries are subject to constant loss, and that theseparation of the department libraries from the general libraryinvolves, if continued, the eventual duplication of their contentsby the general library.The committee therefore makes the following report :1. That the annual appropriation for books in each department be divided into two portions, one to be used in the purchase of books for the department library, as at present, andthe other by the head of the department in the purchase ofbooks for the general library.2. That any portion of an appropriation made to a department to be used in the purchase of books for the generallibrarywhich is unexpended at the end of the year will be expended bythe general library, through its committee, in the purchase ofbooks, not necessarily in the line of the department forfeitingthe appropriation, 3. That the heads of departments, in making the estimates onwhich the annual appropriations are based, be requested tosuggest the proportion in which they wish the amount calledfor divided ; and that these estimates be submitted to the Boardof libraries, laboratories, and museums, for comparison andrevision, and transmitted by this Board, with recommendations,to the Board of trustees.4. That the number of books held at one time by a simpledepartment library shall not exceed three thousand, and that incase of compound department libraries the limit be five thousand,— the question of what constitutes a compound library to bedetermined by the Board of libraries. When this limit is reached,an order for new books must be accompanied by an equal numberof books from the department library. These will become theproperty of the general library. It is the judgment of the committee that some department libraries have already almost orquite reached the point where further modification should be inthe substitution of new books for old rather than in furtherenlargement.5. That the committee of the general library submit annuallyto the Board of libraries, laboratories, and museums, an estimate of money to be expended by the general library in thepurchase of books, and that this be considered in connectionwith the estimates from the departments.Official Notices.The regular meetings of Boards and Faculties, tobe held Saturday, December 5, in the Faculty Room,Haskell Oriental Museum, are the following :8:30 a.m. — The Administrative Board of PhysicalCulture.10:00 a.m. — The Administrative Board of StudentOrganizations, Publications, and Exhibitions.11:30 a.m. — The University Senate.Students who desire employment outside of theregular university service may apply to Mr. Lenneswho may be found at the registrar's office from 3:00to 4:00 p.m. daily, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays.The Final Examination of John Churchill Hammond for the degree of M.S. will be held Saturday,December 12, 1896, in Room 36, Ryerson PhysicalLaboratory. Thesis : " On the Conditions that a Polygon may be Simultaneously Inscribed in One andCircumscribed about another Conic." Committee :Head Professor E. H. Moore, Associate ProfessorsH. Maschke and George E. Hale.% The Final Examination of C. A. Lemon for thedegree of B.D. will be held in Room 15, Haskell Oriental Museum, December 17, 1896, at 8:30 a.m. Committee : Head Professors Anderson, Northrup andHu-lbert, and Assistant Professor Moncrief .462 UNIVERSITY RECORDThe Final Examination of J. F. Wood for thedegree of B.D. will be held in Room 15, HaskellOriental Museum, Friday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m.Examining Committee: Head Professors Hulbertand Anderson, Professor Johnson and Associate Professor Mathews.The Mathematical Club will meet in RyersonPhysical Laboratory, Room 36, at 4:00 p.m. on Friday,December 4. Dr. Laves will read " On the PresentState of the Problem of Three Bodies."The Geological Club will meet Friday, December 4,at 4:00 p.m., in Walker Museum. Dr. H. B. Ktimmelof the Lewis Institute will read a paper on "TheTrias of New Jersey."The New Testament Club will meet on Monday,December 7, at 8:00 p.m., at 5630 Kimbark av. Thesubject is as follows: (1) Ezra Abbot and Thayer.Abbot : Dr. Votaw. Thayer: Mr. Davidson. (2) BookReview. Plummer's Commentary on Luke : ProfessorMathews.The Sociology Club will meet in the Faculty Room,Haskell Oriental Museum, Tuesday, December 8, at7:30 p.m. Mr. P. W. Ayres, Secretary of the Bureauof Charities, will address the club upon " Some Conditions among the Poor of Chicago."The Economic Club will hold the last meeting of thequarter on Thursday. December 10. There will be apaper on "Bonds" and reviews of current magazinearticles on the money question. Opportunity will begiven for discussion. All women of The Universityare invited.The Chemical Journal meeting will be held on Friday, December 11, at 5:00 p.m., in Room 20, KentChemical Laboratory. J. B. Tingle will speak on" The Conversion of Acids into Esters."The Philological Society will meet on Friday,December 11, at 8 : 00 p.m., in B 8, Cobb Lecture Hall.Assistant Professor J. D. Bruner will read a paper on" The Orthography of Certain Tuscan Manuscripts."A meeting of the Graduate Club followed by aninformal reception will be held in Haskell OrientalMuseum, Saturday, December 12, at 8:00 p.m.A Conference upon Nature Study in ElementaryEducation will be held in ,pobb Hall, Saturday, December 5, at 10:00 a.m. Head Professor Chamberlin will speak on " The Adaptation of Nature Study tothe Early Mental Processes of the Child." HeadProfessor Coulter will deliver an address on " TheRelation of Botany to Elementary Education." Professor Jackman of the Chicago Normal School, Mr. D.C. Ridgley of the West Division High School andother city teachers will also take part in the conference.The Department of English announces three publiclectures by Mr. Sherwin Cody as follows :Dec. 4 : " The Novel of Today and Tomorrow : Current Tendencies in Fiction."Dee. 11: "Fiction as a Fine Art: The Practical Artof Story -telling."Dec. 18: "The American Novelist in London andElsewhere."The lectures will be given in the Chapel, Cobb Lecture Hall, at 8:00 p.m. They are open to all and allmembers of The University are invited.Mr. Joseph Jacobs of Cambridge will give a publiclecture on " Brer Rabbit and Buddhism : a Study inComparative Literature," Tuesday afternoon, December 8, at 4: 00 p.m., in the Chapel of Cobb LectureHall.Official Reports.The Associate Librarian reports that during theweek ending December 1, 1896, there has been addedto the Library of The University a total number of71 books from the following sources :Books added by purchase, 60 vols., distributed asfollows :General Library, 2 vols.; Philosophy, 3 vols.; Pedagogy, 32 vols.; Political Economy, 1 vol.; PoliticalScience, 5 vols.; History, 1 vol.; Semitic, 2 vols.; Greek,1 vol.; Latin, 8 vols.; Physics, 1 vol.; Elocution, 1vol.;Church History, 3 vols.Books added by gift, 5 vols., distributed as follows :General Library, 4 vols.; Pedagogy, 1 vol.Books added by exchange for University Publications, 6 vols., assigned as follows : Political Economy,2 vols.; Comparative Religion, 3 vols.; Semitic, 1 vol.The Report of the Frances Shimer Academy, Mt.Carroll, 111. (Frank Justus Miller, Ph.D., Resident atThe University, Principal ; Ida M. Gardner, Dean) forthe Autumn Quarter, 1896, is as follows :List of Instructors with Number and Character of Courses :Gardner, Ida M. 1DM (Mediaeval History).Wilson, William T. 2DM (Biology), IDM (Geometry), IBM(Algebra), IDM (Arithmetic), IDM (Bookkeeping).UNIVERSITY RECOM) 463Blaine, Harriet G. IDM (Cicero), IDM (Caesar), IDM (LatinProse), IDM (Beginning Latin).Knowlton, Antha. IDM (English), IDM (English Literature), IDM (French).Tunnell, Jane C. IDM (Grecian History), IDM (Algebra),IDM (Arithmetic), IDM (Grammar).Hall, Jessie M. IDM (Advanced German), IDM (BeginningGerman). .Turney, Florence. IDM (U. S. History), IDM (Geography),IDM (Grammar).Totten, Luella. DM (Harmony), DM (Instrumental Music).Hazzen, Mrs. I. D. 3M (Vocal Music).Jacobs, Mrs. B. C. 3M (Vocal Music).Sherwood, Mary C. IDM (Musical History), DM (Art), IDM(Instrumental Music).Avery, Alexandra. IDM (Stenography).Departments :COTJESES. NO. OF STTJ]History . - . 12Biology - - - - 4Geometry . • - 4Algebra - - ¦ - 12Latin - . - 16English - - - - 21French - - - 5German . - . - 12Business :Bookkeeping - ¦ - 2Stenography - - - - 2Preparatory :U. S. History . - - 10Grammar - _ - - - 14Geography - - - 8Arithmetic - - -• - 19Art - - - - 5Music :Musical History - - . - 4Harmony - - 8Vocal Mnsic . - - - 14Instrumental Music - - 21The Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schoolsof the Middle States and Maryland.The meeting of the association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of the Middle States and Marylandheld at the University of Pennsylvania, November 27,28, brought together a notable body of representativesof higher education. In attendance and interest themeeting was remarkable. This was due, withoutdoubt, to the wise policy of the executive committeein devoting the entire session to a single, live, definitequestion, that of college entrance requirements. Friday forenoon the association discussed especially therequirements in history and in science, the leadersbeing for the respective subjects Professor MorseStephens of Cornell University and Professor IraRemsen, of the Johns Hopkins University. Fridayafternoon and Saturday forenoon were occupied by aRound Table discussion of the general subject. Among the more notable addresses were those ofPresident Eliot, of Harvard, who took the positionthat every subject thoroughly taught in a high schoolshould be accepted for entrance to college, showing aclear understanding of the conditions under whichsecondary schools work, and Dr. Talcott Williams, ofthe Philadelphia Press, who presented an extensivearray of statistics which showed that in spite ofadvancing requirements the proportion of the studentsentering secondary schools that completed the courseand entered college is constantly increasing, while itis also true that the proportion of the students entering college that remain to graduate is increasing.The system of admission maintained by The University of Chicago was explained in some detail by DeanThurber. One college president, at least, was so favorably impressed that he asked for fuller informationwith the purpose of introducing the system into hisown college. The sentiment of the meeting voiceditself in the following resolution offered by PresidentSchurman of Cornell, the incoming president of theassociation, and unanimously adopted :"Resolved, that it is the sense of this meeting thatthe present standard of requirements for admission tocolleges should not be lowered."This expression of opinion by such a representativebody is of great importance. At the same time itsounds a little strange in this longitude, where thereis no question as to lowering admission requirements,but rather a strong sentiment in favor of placing themon some uniform business-like basis.Religious.The University Chaplain, Associate Professor C. R.Henderson, can be found during his office hours, from1:00 to 1:30 p.m. in C 2, Cobb Lecture Hall, Tuesday,Thursday, and Friday.Vesper Service, Sunday, December 6, will be conducted by the Rev. W. W. Fenn, D.D., who will speakin Kent Theater at 4:00 p.m.Churches in the vicinity of The University holdservices as follows :Hyde Parle Baptist Church (Corner Woodlawn avenue and56th street) — Rev. J. L. Jackson, D.D., Pastor. Preachingservices at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Bible School at 9:30a.m. Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor, MondayEvening, at 7:45. Week-day Prayer Meeting, Wednesday evening at 7 : 45.Hyde Parle M. E. Church (corner Washington avenue and 54thstreet) — De. A. W. Patton, Pastor, will conduct services Sunday, at 10:45 a.m. and 7 :30 p.m. ; General Class Meeting at 12:00M. ; Sunday School at 9 : 30 a.m. ; Epworth League at 6 : 30 p.m. ;General Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, at 7 : 45 p.m.464 UNIVERSITY RECORDUniversity Congregational Church (corner 56th street andMadison avenue)— Rev. Nathaniel 1. Rubinkam, Ph.D., Pastor.Preaching Services at 11 : 00 a.m. and 7 : 45 p.m. Sabbath Schooland Bible Classes at 9:45 a.m.; Junior Young People's Societyof Christian Endeavor at 3:00 p.m.; Young People's Societyof Christian Endeavor at 6 : 45 p.m. ; Wednesday Devotional Hour,at 8 : 00 p.m. ; Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle (non-denominational), second and fourth Mondays of each month, at8:00 p.m.Hyde Parle Presbyterian Church (corner Washington avenueand 53d street)— Rev. Hubeet C. Heeeing, Pastor. PublicChurch Services at 10 : 30 a.m., and 7 :45 p.m. ; Sunday School at12:00 m. ; Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor at6 : 45 p.m. ; Mid-week Prayer Meeting, Wednesday, at 7 : 45 p.m.Woodlawn Parle Baptist Church (corner of Lexington avenueand 62d street)— W. R. Wood, Pastor. Bible School at 9 : 30 a.m. ;Worship and Sermon at 11 a.m. ; Gospel Service with Sermonat 7 : 30 p.m. ; Young People's Devotional Meeting at 8 :15 p.m ;General Devotional Meeting, Wednesday evening, at 7:45. Allseats are free.Hyde Park Church of Christ (Rosalie Hall, cor. 57th streetand Rosalie Court) .—Services : Sunday at 11:00 a.m. and 7:45p.m.; Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Young People's Society ofChristian Endeavor at 6: 45 p.m. Preaching by Rev. H. L.Willett, Ph.D.St. PauVs Protestant Episcopal Church (Lake avenue, northof 50th street)— Rev. Chaeles H. Bixby, Rector. Holy Communion, 8.00 a.m. every Sunday, and 11:00 a.m. first Sunday ofeach month. Morning Prayer with Sermon, 11 : 00 a.m. Men'sBible Class at the close of the eleven o'clock service. SundaySchool, 9 : 30 a.m. and 3 : 00 p.m.Unitarian Church. — Rev. W. W. Fenn, Minister. Servicesheld in Masonic Hall, 276, 57th street Sunday at 4 :"00 p.m.Current Events.A course of lectures on " The Philosophy of JewishHistory" will be given under the auspices of the Chicago section of the National Council of Jewish Womenby Mr. Joseph Jacobs of Oxford. The lectures willbe given at Sinai Temple on the evenings of December 6, 8 and 10. Tickets for the course, $1.00. Mr.Jacobs is well known to students of Archseology andAnthropology as a brilliant investigator in these fields.The Rev. E. O. Taylor, an alumnus of The University, class of '68, and of the Divinity School, class of'71, and temperance lecturer since 1888, ,will give alecture on " Alcohol and the Later Science " in theHaskell Assembly Room, Thursday, December 10, at5:00 p.m.A recital was given in Kent Theater, Wednesdayafternoon, November 18, by Mr. Wilhelm Middel-schulte, pianist, Mr. Bruno Kuehn, violinist, Mr. CarlBrueckner, violoncellist and Miss Emma Brachvogel,contralto.A recital was given in Kent Theater, Wednesdayafternoon, December 2, by Mr. W. C. E. Seeboeck,pianist, and Mr. August Yunker, violinist.Material for the UNIVERSITY RECORD must beorder to be published in the issue of the same week. THE CALENDAR.DECEMBER 4-12, 1896.Friday, December 4.Mathematical Club, R 36, 4: 00 p.m. (see p. 462).Public Lecture on " The Novel of Today and Tomorrow," by Mr. Sherwin Cody, Chapel, Cobb LectureHall, 8:00p.m. (seep. 462).Saturday, December 5.Administrative Board of Physical Culture and Athletics, 8:30 a.m.Administrative Board of Student Organizations, Publications, and Exhibitions, 10:00 a.m.The University Senate, 11:30 a.m.Conference on Nature Study, Cobb Lecture Hall,10:00 a.m., (seep. 462).Sunday, December 6.Vesper Service, 4:00 p.m. (see p. 463).Union Meeting of Y. M. C. A. and Y. W. C. A., 7 : 00 p.m.Monday, December 7.Chapel-Assembly : Junior Colleges. — Chapel, CobbLecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Quarterly Conference of Instructors in the Correspondence Study Department of The University Extension Division, Faculty Room, Haskell OrientalMuseum, 4:00 p.m.New Testament Club, 5630 Kimbark av., 8:00 p.m.(seep. 462).Tuesday, December 8.Chapel- Assembly: Senior Colleges. — Chapel, CobbLecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Public Lecture on " Brer Rabbit and Buddhism," byMr. Joseph Jacobs, Chapel, Cobb Lecture Hall, 4:00p.m. (see p. 462).Sociology Club, Faculty Room, Haskell Oriental Museum, 8:00 p.m. (see p. 462).Thursday, December 10.Chapel- Assembly : Divinity School. — Chapel, CobbLecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Economic Club (see p. 462).Public Lecture on "Alcohol and the Later Science,"by Rev. E. O. Taylor (U. of C. '68), Haskell Assembly Room, 5:00 p.m. (see p. 464).* Friday, December 11.Chapel- Assembly : Graduate School. — Chapel, CobbLecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Chemical Journal Meeting, K 20, 5:00 p.m. (see p. 462).Final Examination of John Churchill Hammond,R 36 (see p. 461).Philological Society, B 8, Cobb, 8: 00 p.m. (see p. 462).Saturday, December 12.Administrative Board of the University Press, 8:30 a.m.Faculty of the Senior Colleges, 10:00 a.m.The University Council, 11:30 a.m.Graduate Club, Meeting and Reception; Haskell, 8:00p.m. (see p. 462).sent to the Recorder by THURSDAY, 8:30 A.M., in