Sbe TUniveraits of (tbicaaoPrice $J.OO founded by john d. rockefeller Single CopiesPer Year 5 CentsUniversity RecordPUBLISHED BY AUTHORITYCHICAGOGbe TUnfvetsftE ot Chicago pressVOL IV, NO. 43 PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY AT 3:00 P.M. JANUARY 26, 1900Entered in the post office Chicago, Illinois, as second-class matterCONTENTS.I. Report of the Christian Union of theUniversity of Chicago for the AutumnQuarter, 1899 ----- 297-300II. Calendar - - - - - - 300REPORT OF THE CHRISTIAN UNION OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGOFOR THE AUTUMN QUARTER 1899.The Christian Union is a federation of all theChristian organizations of the University, for thecoordination of their work and promotion of theactivities of each.Through the Executive Committee, made upof representatives of all organizations, the Unionhas general oversight of the work of each, andspecially of the Vesper Services. Its philanthropic committee, now incorporated for the purpose of holding property, directs the work ofthe University Settlement.The following is a record of the tangible partof the work of the various bodies during theAutumn Quarter 1899.1. the young men's christian association.The membership at the beginning of the yearwas 150 ; the number December 31, 1899, was I59-Eleven devotional meetings have been heldwith an average attendance of 40. The majority of those in attendance at these meetings have been undergraduates, a condition the reverseof that hitherto.Eleven union meetings with the Young Women's Association have been held, with an averageattendance of 62. The attendance at these Sunday evening meetings fell from an average of 80during the month of October to an average of 39during the month of December.The special meetings held include one Biblerally, attendance 56 ; one missionary meeting, attendance 41 ; five morning meetings during theWeek of Prayer, average attendance 12 ; and onesocial and reception given jointly by the Y. M.C. A. and the Y. W. C. A. at the home of Professor Vincent, to welcome new students. It wasattended by more than 400.The association has been actively engaged inthe organization of Bible study classes and insuperintending such work in the association andamong its members. Two such classes have beenorganized under association auspices and have heldweekly meetings, with an average attendance of27. The number in classes not under association auspices was about 59, beside which manywere engaged in genuine private study. Theaverage total of those engaged in Bible studydaring the quarter was 88.Two delegates were sent to the conference atAurora, and one to the University of Illinois.Eight visits were made to the sick. The number298 UNIVERSITY RECORDof student volunteers for missionary work is n.The volunteers have held weekly meetings. About34 students have been engaged in mission study,the subject being " Japan."The association received during the quarter$73.25. Its expenses were $75.25.II. THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.The Young Women's Christian Association hassuffered a considerable decrease in its membership, which fell from 84, on June 31, 1899, to 44on October 31, 1899. However, they are againsteadily gaining in numbers. The present enrollment is 67, all of whom are reported to showa strong interest in the work. Besides the Unionmeetings which have been held each Sundaynight with the Y. M. C. A., ten devotional meetings have been held with an average attendanceof 22.The Y. W. C. A. has received $25.75 and expended $13.22.III. VESPER SERVICES.There have been twelve Vesper Services heldduring the Autumn Quarter. Most of these werewell attended, the smaller attendance at othersundoubtedly being due to the impossibility attimes of announcing speakers.The total amount contributed during theAutumn Quarter was $124.25 which was $21.09less than the amount received in the AutumnQuarter of 1898. The largest contribution wasthat of December 17, $18.24; the smallest thatof October 15, $4.50.Addresses have been given at the Vesper Services by the following :Rev. Frank Crane, D.D., of Trinity Church,Chicago : Convocation Sermon, Essentials, October 1 ; Professor Graham Taylor, of the Chicago Theological Seminary and the ChicagoCommons : Democracy and Religion, October 8 ;Clifford W. Barnes, of the University, October15; Professor Shailer Mathews, of the University : The Mission of the Educated Man in Religion, October 23; Professor Benjamin Terry,of the University, October 29 ; Professor JamesH. Tufts, of the University, November 5 ; Professor George S. Goodspeed, of the University:The Secret of Jesus, November 12 ; Bishop Chas.E. Cheney, of Christ Church, Chicago, November 19 ; Professor Emil G. Hirsch, of the University : The Joy of the World, November 26 ; Rev. F. E. Dewhurst, of Plymouth Congregational Church, Indianapolis, December 3 ; Professor C. R. Barnes, of the University: ScientificTraining and Religious Life, December 10; Professor Albion W. Small, of the University:The Baccalaureate Address, December 17.In rendering music for these services the University choir has been assisted by a number ofmusicians of the city including Mr. W. H. Sherwood, Dr. Robert Goldbeck, Mr. Joseph Chapek,and the Choir of Sinai Congregation.IV. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO SETTLEMENT.October 1, 1899, marked the beginning of theautumn and winter organized activities of theSettlement, but this does not mean that the Settlement was closed during any part of the year: theactivities of the summer are of a different character, and with the autumn the clubs and classesbegin their regular weekly meetings.Clubs. — There are seven Senior and six Juniorclubs.The membership of the Senior clubs is as follows : The Settlement Woman's Club, 125. TheBohemian Woman's Club, 30. The YoungWoman's Club, 20. The Orpheus Choral Society, 60. The Mandolin Orchestra, 7. TheGirl's Monday Evening Club, 12.The membership of the Junior clubs is as follows : The Skylarks, 20. The Children's Home,20. The Happy Hour, 5. The Little Neighbors, 60. The McDowell Club, 12.Classes were held as follows :Manual Training, boysGymnasium, "Gymnasium, girls. Cooking, "Dressmaking women -Embroidering, "Literature, \Psychology,English,School extension, 100100355012615.1584Social: Although each club and class have adefinite aim — educational or other — they are,above all, social institutions. From its experiences of the past six years the Settlement hasconcluded that all of its activities have socialpossibilities, and that educational efforts are moreUNIVERSITY RECORD 299effectual if made in the atmosphere of genialfellowship.This social spirit animates all the special festivities of the Settlement.The Thanksgiving dinner at the Settlement wasshared by many friends from the neighborhood,thirty sitting at the table.Early in December a reception were given toMiss Mary Richmond, head of the Charities'Bureau of Baltimore. It was during Christmasweek, however, that sociability reigned, and oldand young joined in the festivities of the season,which gained a new impetus from the added spaceand possibilities of the new gymnasium. Duringthe week there were eleven Christmas events, entertaining 1524 guests, of whom 500 were adults.The week ended with the "Children's Messiah,"given Sunday afternoon, December 31. TheChildren's Christmas Carols interpreted the masterpieces of art of Christ's life, which were shownby means of a stereopticon.Saturday evening, December 30, was held theformal opening of the gymnasium, given inhonor of the men who made the building, includ-.ing the donors of the needed funds, the architect,contractors, masons, carpenters, steamfitters, electricians, and plumbers. The Settlement Woman'sClub provided the refreshments for the evening,and their gift of the stage curtain was seen inplace for the first time : it is a handsome curtaindecorated with the flags of different peoplesgrouped about "Old Glory." It was with theactive cooperation of this club that the Settlementhas been able to send in a large petition to theBoard of Education asking for a DomesticScience Department in the public schools of theneighborhood.The use of the new hall has been asked by the"Clerks' Association for Sunday Closing." Thisbody was organized at the Settlement and a massmeeting to forward its object will be held January 7.The Public Bath on Gross avenue, the construction of which has been so often delayed, isnearing completion. It will be, when finished,a monument to the industry and action of theWoman's Club of the Settlement.The Gymnasium Building at 4630 Gross avenue,just finished at a cost of $8000, is the gift ofabout ten friends of the Settlement in responseto Miss McDowell's request. The resident forceat the Settlement is complete at present ; there areseven in the family, the limit of accommodation. Cooperation with existing Institutions : With theChicago Public Library. — The Library Substation and reading room has pleasant quartersin the alcove of the gallery of the new building.Its circulation varies from 1500 to 2000 a month.With the Board of Education. — The PublicSchool for deaf children has also a new and commodious location in a room especially planned fortheir use, on the first floor of the new building.One of the residents is a commissioned probation officer of the juvenile court and has at present19 wards (boys).The city details a policeman for the care ofchildren and property in the gymnasium and onthe play ground.Affiliated Work: The Creche. Sewing schooland kindergarten at 48th st. and Marshfield av.The University Settlement Dispensary whichhas a daily attendance of staff physicians andtreats an average of thirty patients a day.The Penny Savings Station, with an average of200 depositors, thirty children of whom have savedenough to transfer their deposit to down-townbanks.The Sewing Room for Needy Women, whichwas organized by the Settlement and is supportedby the South Side Woman's tlub.Report of the Treasurer of the University ofChicago Settlement for the eight months, May-December 1899.Leaving out of account the receipts and expenses of the building fund, the receipts and expenses have been as follows :Receipts - - - $2,144.69Expenses $2,134.59Balance 10.10Total - . - - $2,144.69t receipts have been as follows :Balance on hand. May 1 - - $155.85Subscriptions from members of thefaculties - 759.00Ladies' Settlement League 300.00Vespers Collections - - - 316.75Lookout Club 96.00Miscellaneous contributions 301.09Chicago Board of Education - 216.00$2,144.69j disbursements have been as folL ows :Rent - - - - . - $474.00Salary (seven months) 466.68Housekeeping (excess over receipts) 1,035.89Insurance and repairs 132,10Miscellaneous expenses of SettlementBoard __•__- 25.92$2,134-59300 UNIVERSITY RECORDIn addition to the above, the sum of $50 wasreceived in the summer from the ChautauquaFresh Air Fund and was disbursed by MissMcDowell for the purposes of that charity.The new gymnasium of the Settlement, not yetfully paid for, is costing something above $8000.THE CALENDAR.JANUARY 26— FEBRUARY 3, 1900.Friday, January 26. 'Chapel-Assembly: The Divinity School. Chapel,Cobb Lecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Special Meeting of the University Congregation, Congregation Hall, Haskell OrientalMuseum, at 4:00 p.m.Physics Club meets in Room 32, Ryerson Physical Laboratory, at 4: 00 p.m.Mr. C. R. Mann will read " A sketch of the development of the theory of ions ; " Mr. F. Reichman willread a paper " On the masses of the ions in gases atlow pressures."Saturday, January 27.Meetings of University Ruling Bodies in HaskellOriental Museum :The Faculty of Morgan Park Academy,8: 30 a.m.The University Senate (Special Meeting),8: 30 a.m.The Administrative Board of Libraries, Laboratories, and Museums, 10: 00 a.m.The Faculty of the Graduate School of Artsand Literature in joint session with theFaculty of the Ogden (Graduate) School,11 : 30 a.m.Sunday, January 28.Vesper Service will be held in Kent Theaterat 4:00 p.m.Prof essor John Dewey will speak on " Horace Mann."Monday, January 29.Chapel- Assembly : The Junior Colleges. Chapel,Cobb Lecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Germanic Club meets in Room 10 D, CobbHall, at 2:00 p.m.Review of Roustan's Lenau et son temps. New Testament Club meets at the residenceof Dr. Votaw, 61st st. and Woodlawn av., at7: 30 P.M.Subject : Important articles in the leading religiousjournals.Tuesday, January 80.Chapel-Assembly : The Senior Colleges. Chapel,Cobb Lecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Associate Professor Charles Zueblen will speak on"John Ruskin."Wednesday, January 81.Division Meetings, 10:30 a.m.:Lower Seniors will meet with Professor Dewey,who will speak on " Present Ethical Problems," Lecture Room, Cobb Lecture Hall.Upper Seniors will meet with the President inHaskell Museum.Zoological Club meets in Room 24, ZoologicalLaboratory, at 4:00 p.m.Brenslau's Account of the Development of the Rhab-docoela, by Mr. E. H. Harper ; " Variation in Patula,"by Mr. C. E. Adams.Thursday, February 1.Chapel-Assembly: The Graduate Schools. Chapel,Cobb Lecture Hall, 10:30 a.m.Friday, February 2.Chapel-Assembly : The Divinity School. Chapel,Cobb Lecture Hall, 10: 30 a.m.Mathematical Club meets in Room 35, RyersonPhysical Laboratory, at 4:00 p.m.Professor E. H. Moore reads on " The generationaldetermination of the binary and the ternary groupsof linear fractional substitutions of determinant I(with coefficients, constants, or marks of the GaloisField of order p11)." Notes : " On Cremona Transformations, IV," by Dr. Slaught ; " The NebularHypothesis, II ; Critical," by Dr. Moulton.Saturday, February 3.Meetings of University Ruling Bodies in HaskellOriental Museum :The Administrative Board of Physical Culture and Athletics, 8:30 a.m.The Faculty of the Junior Colleges, 10:00a.m.The University Senate, ii: 30 a.m.Material for the CALENDAE must be sent to the Office of Information by THUKSDAY, 8:30 A.M.,in order to be published in the issue of the same week.