£be TTlnivereit^ of Chicagoprice $J*00 founded by john d. rockefeller Single CopiesPer Year ^ CentsUniversity RecordPUBLISHED BY AUTHORITYCHICAGOZbz TUnfvetsftE of Gbfcago ipressVOL. IV, NO. 37. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT 3:00 P.M. DECEMBER 15, 1899Entered in the post office Chicago, Illinois, as second-class matter.CONTENTS.I. The Binding of Books for the Libraries ofthe University - - - - - 253-254II. Official Notices _.--.- 254-255III. Programme of the Autumn Finals and theThirty-first Convocation, Winter 1899 - 255IV. Current Events - 255V. Calendar 256THE BINDING OF BOOKSFOR THE LIBRARIES OF THE UNIVERSITY.In accordance with the action of the Board ofLibraries, Laboratories and Museums recommending that portions of the report of the committee on binding be printed,* the committeeasks the consideration of heads of departmentsand library advisers to the following suggestionsin regard to the nature and value of materialsgenerally used in bookbinding.I. SELECTION OF MATERIALS.In selecting materials for bookbinding, severalpoints should be taken into consideration.1. Durability.— Except for private libraries,durability is the most essential quality of any material used in bookbinding. Cheap materials*See University Record, IV, No 36, p. 242. and poor workmanship in the end cost more thangood materials and skilled workmanship. Toomuch care, therefore, cannot be exercised in selecting materials which do not wear out with useand are also able to resist the action of heat, gas,etc. For the reasons just given, calf which cracksat the hinges, and sheep which crumbles into dust,are considered undesirable materials for use inbookbinding.2. Appearance. — Bright colors are more attractive than the darker shades and are usually an indication of better material. This is especiallytrue in leather bindings. It is generally knownthat skins of inferior grade are dyed in somedark color to conceal their defects. Dark leathershould therefore be regarded with suspicion.Very bright colors, on the other hand, are apt tofade and soil easily.3. Lettering. — Lettering should always be clearand distinct. It is in these respects that certainmaterials, otherwise satisfactory, are deficient.Duck has this objection. It is strong and durable but takes gold badly and the lettering isnever neat and attractive. Lettering on labelsimproves the appearance, but labels are liable tocome off.4. Expense. — Unbound books mar the appearance of a library and, in addition, are easily torn254 UNIVERSITY RECORDand destroyed. For the reasons just given, anybook worthy of preservation should be bound.The material selected, should, in a measure, indicate the value and utility of the book. Inorder to keep the bills for binding within reasonable limits, care should be exercised in the selection of materials, so that while neat and durable,they may be comparatively inexpensive.II. MATERIALS USED.Morocco is considered the best binding material for general use. It wears well, looks well andis but slightly affected by gas and heat. Theonly objection is its expense, but in the end, itis found to be cheaper than many other materialswhich apparently cost less.American russia makes a very good binding.It stands next to morocco in durability and insuch forms, as imitation seal is equally handsome.It has the advantage of being somewhat cheaperthan morocco.Roan is very generally used, but it is not recommended.Cloth bindings are good when the letteringand general appearance are satisfactory. It is,however, almost impossible to secure these qualities in job work. Cloth is cheaper than roan.It is also more durable. For these reasons itshould be used in place of roan, if a cheap binding is desired. The Holliston book cloth is ofexcellent quality and is also; attractive in appearance. It is highly recommended by librarianswho have used it extensively.Pamphlets are usually bound in one half clothand boards, without lettering. A label gives opportunity for writing the author's name and shorttitle.III. PRICES.The cost of binding ordinary octavo books isas follows :Half morocco - - $0.80 to $1.00" Amer. russia - - .70 " .90" roan ... .60 " .80 I/V. TIME REQUIRED.About four weeks are required for bindinga book properly. There are numerous processesthrough which the book has to go, all of whichtake time. It is also necessary to keep the books"in press" for a considerable period, so that thecovers will not warp when the book is placed onthe shelf.Much inconvenience and annoyance are apt tobe felt if books are gone more than a month. Itis hoped that hereafter all books will be returnedwithin the limit named. Orders marked " Inhaste" receive special attention and can usuallybe filled in eighteen days.OFFICIAL NOTICES.WINTER EXAMINATIONS FOR ADMISSION.The Winter Examinations for admission to theJunior Colleges will be held in Cobb Hall, Friday, Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday, December15, 16, 18, and 19. The Dean of Affiliations willfurnish particular information on application.QUA R TERL Y EX A Ml NATIONS.The examinations at the close of the AutumnQuarter will be held on Wednesday, Thursday,and Friday, December 20, 21, and 22. Examinations for morning classes will be held on threesuccessive mornings; for afternoon classes onthree successive afternoons, as follows :8:30 Exercises, Wedn., Dec. 20, 8:30-11:30 a.m.9:3011:0012:002:003:00 Thurs.Fri.Wedn.Thurs.Fri. 21, 8:30-11:30 A.M.2 2, 8:30-11:30 A.M.20, 2:00- 5:00 P.M.21, 2.-00— 5:00 P.M.22, 2:00- 5:00 P.M.Cloth -Pamphlets •50 " -65.08 " .15 Reports for the Autumn Quarter. — Allinstructors are requested to observe that allreports for courses given during the AutumnUNIVERSITY RECORD 255Quarter are due at the Recorder's Office (or theFaculty Exchange) not later than 12:00 m., Tuesday, December 26. 7? is of the utmost importancethat every course be recorded fully and promptly.Blanks will be furnished through the Faculty Exchange not later than Wednesday, December 20.The University Recorder.FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR HIGHER DEGREES.AUTUMN QUARTER 1899.Final Examination for the degree of A.M.will be held as follows :Emily Churchill Thompson, Tuesday, December 19,at 3:00 p.m. Subject, Greek. Thesis: "Universal Conditions in Present Time from Homer to Herodotus." Committee : Professor Shorey, Dr. Laing, and all other membersof the departments immediately concerned.PROGRAMMEOF THE AUTUMN FINALS AND THE THIRTY-FIRST CONVOCATION,WINTER 1899-1900.THE FINALS.December 15, Friday.8 : 00 p.m. The Senior College Finals in Public Speaking for theUniversity Prize. Orations. Kent Theater9 : 00-11 :oo p.m. The Senior College Reception. Green HallDecember 17, Sunday. Baccalaureate Sunday.3 : 30 p.m. The Baccalaureate Prayer Service. Members of theFaculties and Candidates for Degrees are invited toattend.Haskell Oriental Mtiseum — Congregation Hall4:00 P.M. The Baccalaureate Vesper Service. BaccalaureateAddress, the President of the University. Music bythe choir of Sinai Congregation. Kent TheaterDecember 20, 21, 22, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.Quarterly Examinations of the Autumn Quarter.CONVOCATION WEEK.January i, Monday. New Year's Day. A holiday.January 2, Tuesday. Convocation Day.8: 30 A.M.-12: 00 m. Matriculation and Registration of Incoming Students. (The Offices of the President, the Deans, andthe Registrar will be open. Officers of Instruction maynot ordinarily be consulted on this day.)i2:oom. Division Meetings of the Senior and Junior Colleges.Attendance required. Cobb Lecture Hall12: 00 m. Meeting of Candidates for Degrees with the ExecutiveOfficers. Cobb Lecture Hall — Chapel3 : 00 p.m. The Thirty-first University Convocation.The Procession.The Convocation Address : President Arthur TwiningHadley, LL.D., Yale University.The Conferring of Degrees.The President's Quarterly Statement.Studebaker Hall7 : 00 p.m. The Congregation Dinner.The Quadrangle Club January 3, Wednesday. . . .. .8: 30 a.m. The Lectures and Recitations of the Winter Quarterbegin. •. -_;4:00 P.M. The Eighteenth Meeting of the University Congregation.The Procession.The Admission of New Members.The Review of Actions of Governing Bodies.The Discussion of Special Topics.The Election of Vice President.Haskell Oriental Museum — Congregation HallJaunary 7, Sunday. Convocation Sunday.4 : 00 p.m. The Convocation Vesper Service.The Convocation Sermon: The Reverend T. D.Anderson, D.D., Providence, R. I.The Quarterly Report of the Christian Union.Kent Theater8: 00 p.m. Union Meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association and the Young Women's Christian Association.Haskell Oriental Museum — Association HallCURRENT EVENTS.The large representation of the students of theUniversity at the football game in Madison onDecember 9 between the teams of Chicago andWisconsin was made possible by the gift of $750contributed by the following firms and individualsof Chicago, by which a lower rate of transportation was secured between Chicago and Madison.Walter H. Wilson, H. H. Kohlsaat, A. J. Earling, E. A.Hamill, C. L. Hutchinson, H. G. Selfridge, A. L. Baker &Co., Clarence Buckingham, F. T. Haskell, E. L. Lobdell,Harold McCormick, W. A. Alexander, J. J. Mitchell, Herman Herbst & Co., R. A. Waller & Co., John G. Shedd,U. L. C. Lunch Syndicate (Messrs Turner, Foote, Lobdell,Fargo, Jenkins, Cushing, Shailer, Wilson, Knott andGreene).The hearty thanks of the University, professorsand students, are extended to these generousfriends.The Graduate- Divinity debate was held Friday,December 8, in Kent Theater, on the question :"Resolved, That the degree of ' Master' in theUniversity of Chicago be abolished." The affirmative was represented by Messrs. H. J. Ballentine,C. D. Gray, and R. R. Wright, of the DivinitySchool ; the negative by Messrs. Edward Baker,H. R. Corbett, and Russell Lowry, of the Graduate School. The judges were Judge Freeman,of Chicago, Professor Anderson, Associate Professor Moncrief, Dr. Stieglitz, and Mr. Blanchard,of the University. The decision was in favor ofthe Graduate School, the cash prize for the bestdebater being awarded to Mr. Baker.256 VN2VEJ2SITY RECORDTHE CALENDAR.DECEMBER 16-22.Friday, December 15.Chapel Assembly : The Divinity School. Chapel,Cobb Lecture Hall, 10: 30 a.m.Registration for the Winter and Spring Quarters.Examinations for Admission to the Junior Colleges, Cobb Hall, 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.The Senior Finals are held in Kent Theater at8:00 p.m.The Senior College Reception is held at theGreen Hall, from 9:00-11:00 p.m.Saturday, December 16.Meetings of University Ruling Bodies in HaskellOriental Museum :The Administrative Board of University Affiliations, 8 : 30 a.m.The Administrative Board of Student Organizations, Publications, and Exhibitions, 10: 00 A.M.The Faculty of the Divinity School, i i : 30A.M.Examinations for Admission to the Junior Colleges, Cobb Hall, 9:00 a.m.-5*.3o p.m.Sunday, December 17.ba cca la urea te sunda y.The Baccalaureate Prayer Service is held in Congregation Hall, Haskell Museum, at 3:30 p.m.The Vesper Service is held in Kent Theater at4:00 p.m. President Harper will deliver theBaccalaureate address. The Choir of SinaiTemple will furnish the music.Monday, December 18.Chapel- Assembly: The Junior Colleges. Chapel,Cobb Lecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Examinations for Admission to the Junior Colleges, Cobb Hall, 9:00 a.m.~5:3o p.m.New Testament Club meets at the home ofProfessor Burton, 5524 Monroe av., at 7 : 30 p.m.Subject, " What is the New Testament Idea of Conversion ? Leaders : Messrs. Bailey and Hayne. Tuesday, December 19.Chapel- Assembly : The Senior Colleges. ChapelCobb Lecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Examinations for Admission to the Junior Colleges, Cobb Hall, 9:00 a.m.-5:3o p.m.Special Meetings of Faculties in President'sRoom, Haskell :The Faculty of the Senior Colleges, 5:00P.M.The Faculties of the Ogden School of Science and Graduate Schools of Arts andLiterature, 5:30 p.m.Botanical Club meets in Room 23, BotanicalLaboratory, at 5:00 p.m.Mr. John Webb will review Lloyd's article on thecomparative embryology of the Rubiacese.Mr. F. L. Stevens will discuss papers by Trow andHartog concerning fertilization in the Saprolegniacese.Wednesday, December 20.Quarterly Examinations (for University Exercises held at 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 m. respectively).The University Senate meets in the President'sOffice at 5:00 p.m.Zoological Club meets in Room 24, ZoologicalLaboratory, at 4:00 p.m.The Fossil Mammals of North America," by Mr. E.S. Riggs of the Field Columbian Museum. (Illustratedby a large number of lantern slides.)Thursday, December 21.Quarterly Examinations (for University exercises held at 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.).Friday, December 22.Quarterly Examinations (for University exercises held at 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.).Saturday, December 23, to Tuesday, January 2,The Quarterly Recess.Material for the CALENDAR must be sent to the Office of Information by THURSDAY, 8:30 A.M.,in order to be published in the issue of the same week.