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JULY 24th TO JULY 30th, 1912,
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International Eugenics
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Contents.
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Accommodation ... ... 5
Application Forms ... 23, 25
Arrival ... ... ... ... 7
Banquet ... ... ... 5
Business Meetings ... 9, 14
Badges ... ... ... ... 8
Consultative Committees ... 3
Correspondence ... ... 4
Daily Time-Table ... 9 — 18
Delegates 11, 21
Entertainments 7, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16
Exhibition ... ... ... 19
General Arrangements ... 1
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Hospitality Bureau |
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Languages |
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Lunches and Refreshments |
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Meetings |
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Membership |
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Offices of Congress |
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Officers |
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Place of Meeting |
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Railway Arrangements |
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Receptions ... 9, |
11, 13, 16 |
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Rules of Procedure |
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Stewards |
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Vice-Presidents |
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All Communications should be addressed to the Secretaries.
Offices of the Congress: “The Eugenics Education Society,’ 6, York Buildings, Adelphi, London.
(Office Hours, 10-30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
PRESIDENT
*MHJOR LEONARD DARWIN, D.Sc.
Vice-Presidents.
Sir Clifford Allbutt, K.C.B., F.R.S., M.D., Regius Professor of Physic, Cambridge.
The Right Hon. Lord Alverstone, G.C.M.G., LL.D., Lord Chief Justice.
The Right Hon. Lord Avebury, F.R.S.
Sir Thomas Barlow, Bart., K.C.V.O., F.R.S., President of the Royal College of Physicians.
Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, Founder of the Volta Bureau, Washington.
Sir William Church, K.C.B., D.Sc., lately President of the Royal College of Physicians. The Right Hon. Winston Churchill, M.P., First Lord of the Admiralty.
Sir William Collins, F.R.C.S., Vice-Chancellor of the University of London.
Dr. C. B. Davenport, Secretary of the Americau Breeders’ Association.
Dr. J. Dejerine, Clinical Professor of Nervous Diseases, Salpetriere.
Dr. Charles W. Eliot, President Emeritus of Harvard Univeristy.
Dr. Auguste Forel, Lately Professor of Psychiatry, University of Zurich.
Sir Archibald Geikie, President of the Royal Society.
Sir Rickman J. Godlee, F.R.C.S., President of the Royal College of Surgeons.
Professor M. von Gruber, Professor of Hygiene, Munich, President of the German Society for Race Hygiene.
Dr. David Starr Jordan, Principal, Leland Stanford University. President of the Eugenic Section, American Breeders’ Association.
Monsieur L. March, Director, Statistique Generale de la France.
The Right Hon. Reginald McKenna, M.P., Secretary of State for Home Affairs.
The Right Hon. The Lord Mayor of London.
Dr. Magnan, l’Asile Sainte-Anne, Paris.
Dr. L. Manouvrier, Professor of Anthropology, Paris.
Dr. A. Marie, Asiles de la Seine.
Sir Henry Alexander Miers, D.Sc., F.R.S., Principal of the University of London. Professor Alfredo Niceforo, Professor of' Statistics, Naples.
Sir William Osler, M.D.,F.R.S., Regius Professor of Medicine, Oxford.
The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Oxford, D.D.
Dr. E. Perrier, Director, Natural History Museum, Paris.
Gifford Pinchot, Washington.
Dr. Alfred Ploetz, President of the International Society for Race Hygiene, Germany. Sir William Ramsay, F.R.S., Professor of Chemistry, University of London.
The Right Rev. The Lord Bishop of Ripon, D.D.
Professor G. J. Sergi, Professor of Anthropology, Rome.
Dr. E. E. Southard, Neuro-Pathologist, Harvard University, and Director of the State Psychopathological Hospital.
The Right Hon. Sir T. Vezey Strong, K.C.V.O.
Bleecker van Wagenen, of the Board of Trustees, Vineland Training School, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Professor August Weismann, Professor of Zoology, Freiburg.
Honorary Members.
Monsieur Henri Jaspar, Avocat a la Cour D’Appel, President de la Societe Protectrice de l’Enfance Anormale ; Secretaire de la Commission Roy ale des Patronages, Brussels.
Monsieur Adolph Prins, Inspecteur General des Prisons, Brussels.
Professor Ludwig Schemann, President of the Gobineau-Vereinigung, Germany.
His Excellency the General von Bardeleben, President of the Verein Herold , Berlin.
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AMERICAN CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE
President - Dr. David Starr Jordan.
Committee.
Dr. C. B. Davenport, Alexander Graham Bell, Professors W. E. Castle, Charles R. Henderson, Adolph Meyer, A. Hrdlicka, Vernon L. Kellogg, J. Webber,
W. L. Tower, Dr. Frederick Adams Woods.
Secretary and Treasurer — Dr. C. B. Davenport, Eugenics Record Office, Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island, New York.
BELGIAN CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE.
Secretary — Dr. Louis Querton, Boulevard de Grande Ceinture, 77, Brussels.
Committee.
MM. Dr. Boulenger, Dr. Bordet, Dr. Caty, Dr. Decroly, Dr. Gengou, Dr. Herman, Dr. Ley, MM. Gaspart, Gheude, Jacquart, Marc de Selys Longchamps,
Nyns, E. Waxweiler, Professor Marchal.
FRENCH CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE.
Hon. Presidents.
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MM. Bouchard, Henry Cheron, Yves Delage, Paul Doumer, A. de Foville, Landouzy, Paul Strauss.
President - M. Edward Perrier.
Committee.
M. M. Dejerine, Gide, March, Magnan, Manouvrier, Marie, Pinard, Variot. Secretary and Treasurer — M. Huber, Statistique Generate de la France, Paris,
97, Quai D’Orsay.
GERMAN CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE.
President - - Dr. Alfred Ploetz,
Gundelinden Str., 5, Munchen.
Committee.
The Committee of the International Society for Race Hygiene.
ITALIAN CONSULTATIVE COMMITTEE.
President - - Professor Alfredo Niceforo,
54, Via Ara Coeli, Rome.
Committee.
Professors Corrado Gini, Achille Loria, Roberto Michels, Enrico Morselli, Sante de Sanctis, Giuseppe Sergi, V. Ginffrida-Ruggeri.
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First International Eu
LONDON.
Wednesday, July 24th, to
General Arrangements for the
An invitation circular has been widely circulated to all members of Eugenic and Heredity Societies in Europe and America, and to many other persons likely to be interested in the approaching Congress. Through that circular the objects and general plan of the Congress have been made widely known. Copies may still be had on application to the Secretary.
The following arrangements have now been definitely made.
Place Of Meeting. The Meetings of the Congress will be held in the Great Hall of the University of London, Imperial Institute Road, South. Kensington, London, S.W., which is easily reached from South Kensington Station on the Underground Railway, and by omnibus from all parts of London. (In wet weather those travelling by rail can avail them- selves of the subway).
Headquarters of the Congress. Until Tuesday, July 23rd, the headquarters and offices of the Congress will remain at 6, York Buildings, Adelphi, W.C. (close to Charing Cross Station), where all information will be supplied and tickets issued. Office hours 10-30 a. m. to 5 p.m. On and after Wednesday, July 24th, the headquarters will be transferred to the University of London, South Kensington. If arrangements for hotels or for lodgings have not been made previously, members arriving on and after J uly 24th are recommended to leave their luggage in ihe “Cloak Room ” at the railway station and come to the office of the Congress, at London University, South Kensington, for information.
Correspondence. From July 24th to 30th, Members and Associates of the Congress may have their letters addressed to them at the First International Eugenics Congress, c/o The University of London, South Kensington, S.W., where special postal facilities will be provided. All invitations to Receptions, etc., will be distributed in this way.
Languages. It has been decided that in the Meetings and Discussions the English, French, German, and Italian languages shall be on an equal footing. At the same time it is right to point out that in all Congresses the number of Members speaking and understanding only the language of the country in which they are held has been far in excess of those conversant with several languages ; therefore those who speak in English on the present occasion will be most widely understood. The abstract of every paper which is received in time by the Secretary will be translated into English, French, and German. Pamphlets containing the abstracts in these languages will be available on July 24th at the University Buildings. Members wishing for advance copies should notify the fact to the Secretaries, and state clearly in what language they are required, and to what address they should be sent.
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Stewards. A number of Stewards acting as interpreters will be [in attendance ; the languages spoken being indicated by rosettes of the follow- ing colours : — Red, French ; Blue, German ; Green, Italian.
Hotels, etc. The Organising Committee is prepared to book rooms in advance for intending Members. Lists of hotels and the accommodation vouchers have been sent out to all Members with their membership cards. Any Member wishing to pay his membership fee on arrival can on appli- cation obtain an accommodation voucher in advance.
To make certain of securing the accommodation desired, it is essential that accommodation vouchers duly filled in should reach the office not later than July 10th.
Tickets Of Membership. In order to take advantage of the reduced fares offered by the railway companies (see below), the official Congress ticket must be produced when paying the fare. The subscription entitling to membership of the Congress is £1 sterling ; for an Associate it is 10/-. Members may obtain additional tickets for ladies at the cost of 10/- each. These additional ladies’ tickets are transferable to ladies. Associates are entitled to all the privileges of Members, except that they have no vote in the meetings and will not receive a copy of the Report when published. The tickets of all Members and Associates who pay in advance will be forwarded to their addresses before the commencement of the Congress. A limited number of Day Membership Cards at 5/- each will be obtainable from the Secretary’s Office in the Marble Hall during the Congress- These cards admit to both the morning and afternoon sessions, but do not carry the privileges of voting and hospitality.
Inaugural Banquet. An Inaugural Banquet will be held at the Hotel Cecil on Wednesday, July 24th, at 7 p.m., at which all the officials of the Congress and readers of papers will be the guests of the Entertainments Committee. Members of the Congress can obtain tickets at 7/6 each, from the Hon. Secertary, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, London, W. Speeches of welcome will be made by the President, the Lord Mayor of London, the Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour, and others. The Banquet will be followed by a Reception to which all Members and Associates of the Congress will be invited.
Railway Arrangements. Important concessions have been made by a number of Railway Companies to Members and Associates of the Con- gress. On the railways of Russia, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Switzerland and Holland, no reductions will be allowed ; but by taking tickets to a station in Belgium or France, near the frontier, reductions may be secured by groups of not less than 20 visitors travelling together from those countries for the rest
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of their journey. In all cases it is necessary to produce the Congress Membership Ticket before receiving railway tickets at reduced rates ; and arrangements MUST be made in advance, 14 days’ notice being required. Persons desiring to take advantage of these concessions must therefore forward their subscriptions at once ; and immediately on receipt of their membership ticket should communicate with the Secretary of their country (see page 3). In the following list the countries most distant from London are mentioned first : —
Italy. The P.L.M. Company will grant a reduction of 50 % to Members coming from Italy via Modane.
At the time of issuing this notice definite information regarding reduced rates on the Italian State Railways is not to hand.
Germany. Members from Germany desiring to obtain reduced rates are requested to communicate, through their Secretary, with the General Agent of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway Office in Cologne (6 Domhof). Provided at least 20 Members travel together on the journey to London, arrangements can be made for reduced fares at 50% reduction from the Belgian or from the Dutch Frontier to London and back. At least 14 days’ notice must be given to secure these facilities.
Belgium. If at least 20 members travel together, a reduction of about 50% is granted. Members are requested to communicate, through the Secretary of their country, with the General Agent of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway in Brussels (19, rue de la Regence).
France. On presentation of their Congress Cards, members attending the Congress will be able to obtain at Paris (Gare du Nord) special 15 day return tickets to London via Calais-Dover or Boulogne-Folkestone at the following fares : —
1st Class. — 72f. 85c. 2nd Class. — 46f. 85c. 3rd Class. — 37f. 50c. available from July 22nd.
These tickets are available by the following trains : —
Paris (Nord) dep. 8-25 a.m. ... 3-05 p.m. ... 9-20 p.m,
London (Charing Cross) arr ...3-25 p.m. ... 10-45 p.m. ... 5-43 a.m.
(B) (B) (C)
(B) via Boulogne-Folkestone.
(C) via Calais-Dover.
Special arrangements can be made for reserved accommodation to be provided for groups. The above-mentioned tickets can also be obtained at the Paris Office of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (14 Rue du 4 Septembre), but the Congress vouchers must be presented at the time in either case.
Another Route — From Paris (St. Lazare) special 15 day return tickets to London via Dieppe-Newhaven at the following fares : —
1st Class.— 47f. 20c. 2nd Class.— 36f. 40c.
These tickets are available for the following trains . —
Paris (St. Lazare) ... dep. ... 10-20 a.m. ... 9-00 p.m. London (Victoria) ... arr. ... 7-40 p.m. ... 7-50 a.m.
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Great Britain. All the British Railways have very kindly granted exceptional facilities to members of the Congress. Return tickets for the price of a single fare and a third, lasting from July 23rd to 30th, will be issued from all stations in the United Kingdom on presentation of the Congress voucher at the Booking Office.
Members wishing to return to their homes outside London daily, must apply for separate vouchers for each day if the distance is more than 50 miles. Tf however the member resides within that distance, the usual sleeping-out, arrangements will apply, i.e., that tickets at a single fare and a third for the double journey may be issued (upon production of cards of membership or letters of invitation), from the town where the Conference is being held to places where the delegates reside. The minimum fare will be 1/-.
Stations Of Arrival. Passengers travelling from the Continent by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, arrive at Victoria or Charing Cross Stations according to the train service selected. Passengers by the Great Eastern Railway arrive at Liverpool Street Station ; and those by the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway arrive at Victoria Station.
Hospitality Bureau. During the meeting of the Congress there will be many entertainments in the form of receptions, dinners, afternoon and evening parties, for which there will be invitations to Members and Associates of the Congress. In most cases the number to be entertained is limited, and it is desirable that the Secretaries should have as complete a list of members as possible to submit to the hosts.
All Officials of the Congress, and Readers of Papers, and Delegates,
will shortly receive invitations to the various entertainments mentioned in the programme.
Members should apply at the Hospitality Bureau in the Marble Hall on arrival , as the number that can attend each function is limited, and cards will be issued to members in order of application.
A limited number of Tickets for the Zoological Gardens, tickets to hear debates in the House of Commons, and invitations to tea on the Terrace of the House of Commons, etc., will also be available.
The German Athenaeum Club has very kindly signified its willingness to accord the privilege of Hon. Membership of the Club to German Readers of Papers and Members of the German Consultative Committee, and to a limited number of German Members of the Congress.
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RULES OF PRECEDURE.
The Organising Committee feel that the interest and usefulness of the Congress will be greatly increased by the usual sectional plan being departed from, so that all papers can be discussed in general sittings. This plan will necessarily limit the time available for papers, but, on the other hand, it will allow the interest of all members to be focussed on each question to be considered. To enable the maximum amount of work to be done in the time available, the following arrangements have been made : —
Papers. The reader of each paper will be allowed 25 minutes in which to give a summary of his paper and to reply to criticisms. A certain time, limited at the discretion of the Chairman, will then be allowed for discussion (maximum time — 20 minutes).
Should the reader of a paper not desire to exercise !iis right of reply he may devote the whole 25 minutes to his opening summary.
If, on the other hand, he prefers to reserve a longer time for reply he must reduce the length of his opening remarks, bearing in mind that the whole time at his disposal for the two speeches will be 25 minutes.
Discussions. All discussions are under the absolute control of the Chairman, who will regulate the length of time allotted to each discussion, and to each speaker in that discussion. The Chairman will ring a bell one minute before each speech must end. After the bell is rung a second time the next speaker will be called. The maximum time allotted to the discussion on each single paper is twenty minutes, — to each single speaker, seven minutes.
The names of persons wishing to speak must be handed up to the Chairman before the conclusion of the speech opening the Discussion.
Badges. A button badge, consisting of a reproduction of the head of Sir Francis Galton, will be presented to every Member and Associate.
A silvered medal with ribbon and clasp will be presented to members of the Consultative Committees, Readers of Papers and Government Delegates. Distinctive colours will be as follows : —
Organizing and Consultative Committees ... Medal and Red Ribbon.
Readers of Papers... ... ... ... ,, ,, White ,,
Stewards ... ... ... ,, ,, Yellow ,,
Executive Committee ... ... ... ,, „ Blue ,,
The medals with green ribbons will be on sale, price 1/- each, to all Members and Associates.
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DAILY PROGRAMME.
This programme will be adhered to as closely as possible, but the Executive Committee reserve the power to make any alterations which circumstances may render necessary.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th.
10 a.m. The Offices of the Congress will be opened at the University of London, South Kensington.
Members and Delegates are requested to call during the day, to sign the register and enter their address, and to obtain invitations to the Receptions, Dinners, etc.
3 p.m. A Meeting of the Congress Executive Committee will be held in the Senate Room. The Congress Executive consists of the President, Secretary, and two members of each of the Consult- ative Committees, and the President, Secretary and two members of the British Executive Committee.
Business
The arrangement of the agenda for the Business Meeting on the 27th.
7 p.m. Reception bu the President of the guests to the Inaugural Banquet at the Hotel Cecil, Strand. The Banquet commences at 7-30 p.m. punctually. Speeches will be made by the President, The Lord Mayor of London, Mr. A. J. Balfour and others.
All Officers of the Congress, Readers of Papers, Presidents and Secretaries of Branches of the Eugenics Education Society, are the guests of the Hospitality Committee. Ordinary Members of the Congress may attend (tickets, 7s. 6d. each, exclusive of wine) and may take one friend on the same terms. The maximum seating capacity of the hall is 400 and only a limited number of seats are available. To prevent disappoint- ment early application for tickets should be made on the form on page 25, to the Hon. Secretary, Mrs. Alec Tweedie, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, W.
9-45 p.m. Reception of welcome to all Members and Associates of the Congress at the Hotel Cecil to meet the delegates and others who have attended the Inaugural Banquet.
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SECTION r
Biology and Eugenios.
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THURSDAY, JULY 25th.
MORNING SESSION.
10 a.m. Opening of the Congress.
Presidential Address.
10- 30 a.m. “ Le Cosidette Leggi Dell ‘ Ereditarieta Nell ’ Uomo.”
(The So-called Laws of Heredity in Man.)
V. Guiffrida-Ruggeri, Professor of Anthropology, Naples.
Speakers in discussion Professor J. A. Thomson, Dr. Apert.
11- 15 a.m. “The Inheritance of Fecundity.”
Raymond Pearl, Ph. D.
Biologist of the Maine Experiment Station, Orono, U.S. A. Discussion.
12 noon. “ Variation and Heredity in Man.”
L. Sergi, Professor of Anthropology, Rome.
Discussion opened by Dr. Seligmann.
12- 45 p.m. “ On the Increase of Stature in certain European Populations.”
Soren Hansen, M.D.,
Director of the Danish Anthropological Committee, Copenhagen.
Luncheon Interval.
1-15 p.m. Cold Lunch will be provided at the University for all Readers of Papers and Members of the Congress Executive Committee who give in their names at the Secretary’s table before 11-30 a.m. A few places will be available (Lunch, 2/-) for ordinary members of the Congress. Application for seats should be made at the Secretary’s table before noon. (A list of neighbouring restaurants will be found on page 27).
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SECT/ ON /.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2- 30 p.m, “Eugenics and Genetics.”
R, C. Punnett, F.R.S., Professor of Biology, Cambridge University.
Discussion opened by Professor W. Bateson.
3- 15 p.m* “ The Inheritance of Epilepsy.”
David F. Weeks, M.D.,
Medical Superintendent and Executive Officer of the New Jersey State Village for Epileptics, U.S.A.
( These papers will be illustrated by Lantern Slides ).
4 p.m. La Psicologia Etrica e la Scienca Eugenistica.”
(Ethnic Psychology and the Science of Eugenics).
Professor Enrioo Morselli,
Director of the Clinic for Mental and Nervous Diseases,
Royal University, Genoa.
Discussion.
4- 45 p.m. “ Influence de l’age des Parents sur les Caracteres Psycho-
Physique des Enfants.”
(The Influence of Parental Age on the Psycho-Physiological Characters of Children).
Professor Antonio Marro,
Director of the Lunatic Asylum, Turin.
Discussion opened by Dr. Ewart.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
9-30 p.m. Her Grace the Duchess of Marlborough will hold a Reception at Sunderland House, Curzon Street. (The card of invitation should be given up at the door).
Officials and Delegates, who receive their cards in advance , are requested to return them at once to the Hon. Secretary, Enter- tainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, W., if they do not intend to be present.
Ordinary Members of the Congress are requested on their arrival in London to apply at the Hospitality Bureau , at the University for the invitation card.
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SECTION II.
Practical Eugenics.
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FRIDAY, JULY 26th.
MORNING SESSION.
10a.m. Considerations Generates sur “La Puericulture avant la Procreation.”
(General Considerations on “ Education before Procreation.” Professor Adolphe Pinard, Member of the Paris Medical Academy. Discussion.
10- 45 p.m. “ The Bearing of Neo-Malthusianism upon Race Hygiene.”
Dr. Alfred Ploetz, President, International Society for Race Hygiene.
Discussion opened by Dr. Drysdale.
11- 30 a.m. “Rapport sur l’organisation Pratique de l’Action Kugenique.”
(Report on the Practical Organisation of Eugenic Action).
Dr. Louis Querton, Professor of the “Universite Libre,” Brussels.
11- 50 a.m. Discussion opened by Dr. C. W. Saleeby.
12- 35 p.m. “ Marriage and Eugenics.”
Dh. C. B. Davenport, Director Eugenics Record Office, U.S.A.
1-15 p.m. LUHCHEOH IHTERVAL.*
* For arrangements see pages 10 and 27.
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AFTERNOON SESSION.
2- 30 p.m. “Preliminary Report to the First International Eugenics Con-
gress of the Committee of the Eugenics Section American Breeders’ Association to Study and Report as to the Best Piactical Means for cutting off the Defective Germ Plasm in the Human Population.”
Mb. Bleecker van Wagenen, Chairman of Committee.
(This paper will be illustrated by Lantern Slides).
Discussion to be opened by Sir John Macdonnell.
3- 45 p.m. “ Eugenique Selection et Determinisme des Tares.”
(Eugenic Selection and Elimination of Defectives).
Frederic Houssay, Professor of Science, University, Paris. Discussion.
4- 30 p.m. CLOSE OF MEETING.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
5 p.m. The Lord Mayor of London will receive the Members of the Congress at the Mansion House, between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m., when the suites of rooms will be on view.
10 p.m. The American Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid are giving a Reception to the Members of the Congress at Dorchester House, Park Lane, at 10 p.m.
(For directions as to invitation cards see page 11, at joot ),
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SECTION lla.
Education and Eugenics.
SATURDAY, JULY 27th.
MORNING SESSION.
10 a.m. “ Eugenics and the New Social Consciousness.”
G. Smith, Professor of Sociology, Minnesota University, U.S.A.
Discussion to be opened by Mrs. MaoCoy Irwin.
10-45 a.m. “Practicable Eugenics in Education.”
Dr. F. C. S. Schiller, Oxford University.
A Discussion will be arranged in which it is hoped several well-known Educationalists, including Professor Sadler and Dr. Georges Sohreiber will participate.
1 p.m. LUHCHEOn INTERVAL.*
3 p.m. GENERAL MEETING OF CONGRESS.
^Business Bsenba.
To be issued after the Meeting of the Congress Executive Committee on July 24th., and circulated to all members on the 26th.
4 p.m. CLOSE OF MEETING.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Co-Partnership Tenants have invited Members to visit the Hampstead Garden Suburb, where they will be entertained to tea. The party leaves South Kensington Station at 2-30 p.m.
Several Luncheon and Tea Parties are also being arranged for this day. Will any Members wishing to enjoy this hospitality give in their names not later than the afternoon of Thursday, July 25th, at the Hospitality Bureau in the Hall of the University ?
SUNDAY, JULY 28th.
A Lunch and Garden Party will be given by Mr. Robert Mond to the Members of the Congress in the Grounds of Combe Park, Sevenoaks (near London). Guests will be conveyed there and back by special train. Invitations and all particulars will be issued in the same way as for the Duchess of Marlborough’s reception. (See page 11, at foot).
The Proprietors of the London Aerodrome have kindly issued a limited number of invitations to witness exhibition flights during the after- noon (weather permitting).
* For arrangements see pages 10 and 27.
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SECTION nr
Sociology/ and Eugenics.
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MONDAY, JULY 29th.
MORNING SESSION
10 a.m. “ Elite Fisio — Psichica ed Elite Economica.”
(The Psycho Physical Elite, and the Economic Elite.”
Achille Loria, Professor of Political Economy, University of Turin.
10- 25 a.m. “ The Cause of the Inferiority of Physical and Mental Characters
in the Lower Social Classes.”
Alfredo Niceforo, Professor of Statistics at the University of Naples. (As these two papers treat of similar subjects, they will be grouped for discussion )
11 a.m. “ La Fertilite des Marriages suivant la Profession et la Situation
Sociale.”
(The Fertility of Marriages according to Profession and Social Position).
Monsieur Luoien March,
Directeur de la Statistique Generate de la F ranee.
Discussion opened by Mr. Bernard Mallett.
11- 45 a.m, “ Eugenics and Militarism.”
Vernon L. Kellogg, Professor of Entomology, Stanford University.
12- 30 p.m. “ Eugenics in Party Organisation.”
Roberto Michels, Professor of Political Economy, University of Turin.
1 p.m. LUNCHEON INTERVAL.*
* For Arrangements see pages 10 and 27.
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SECTION Ilia - (Continued)
Sociology and Eugenics.
MONDAY, JULY 29th.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
2-30 p.m. “ The Influence of Race on History.”
W. C. D. and Mrs. W. C. D. Whetham, Cambridge.
2-55 p.m. “ Some Interrelations between Eugenics and Historical Research.’’ Dr. Adams Woods, Harvard Medical School.
(As these tico papers are on similar subjects they will be grouped and discussed
together).
4 p.m. “ Contributi Demograflci ai Problemi dell ’ Eugenica.”
(The Contributions of Demography to Eugenics).
Corrado Gini,
Professor of Statistics, University of Cagliari, Italy.
4 45 p.m. CLOSE OF SESSIOH.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
9 30 p»m. A Reception will be given at the University of London by the President and Mrs. Leonard Darwin. (Invitations to this reception will be fowarded to all Members and Associates on their joining the Congress. Those Members who join on or after Wednesday, 24th, should apply for their cards at the Hospitality Bureau at the Congress.)
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SECTION IV
10 a. m. “ Sur la prophylaxie de la Syphilis Hereditaire et son action
Eugeni que.”
(On the Prophylaxis of Hereditary Syphilis and its Eugenic Effect).
Dr. Hallopeau, Professeur a la Faculte de Medecine.
Discussion.
10- 45 a.m. “ Alkohol und Eugenik.”
(Alcohol and Eugenics).
Dr. Alfred Mjoen, Kristiania, Norway.
11- 10 a.m. “ Alcoholisme et Degen erescence.”
Statistiques du Bureau central d’Administration des alienes de Paris et du department de la Seine de 1867 a 1912.
(Alcoholism and Degeneracy).
(Statistics from the central office for the management of the insane of Paris and the Department of the Seine from 1867 to 1912).
Dr. Magnan, of the Asile Saint Anne, Membre de l’Academie de Medecine Dr. Fillassier, Membre de l’Academie de Medecine.
(As these two 'payers are on similar subjects they will be grouped and discussed together).
Discussion opened by Dr. Archdall Reid.
12- 15 p.tn. “ Rassen hygiene und Arztliche Gebiirtshilfe.”
(Eugenics and Obstetrics).
Dr. Agnes Bluhm, Berlin.
1 P.m. LUNCHEON INTERVAL*
*For arrangements see pages 10 and 11.
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SECTION IV<
Medioine and Eugenics.
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TUESDAY, JULY 30th.
AFTERNOON ^SESSION.
2-30 p.m, “ Heredity and Eugenics in Relation to Insanity.”
Dr. F. W. Mott, F.U.S., Pathologist to the London County Asylums.
( This paper will be illustrated by Lantern Slides.)
Discussion.
3-15 p.m. “ The Place of Eugenics in the Medical Curriculum.”
H. E. Jordan,
Professor of Histology and Embryology, University of Virginia, and Chairman Eugenics Section American Breeders’ Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality.
Discussion.
4 p.m. “ The History of a Healthy, Sane Family showing Longevity, in Catalonia.”
Valenti y Vtvo,
Professor of Medicine and Toxicology, University of Barcelona Spain.
FAREWELL ADDRESS.
By the President.
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THE EXHIBITION.
The Exhibition in connection with the First International Eugenics Congress will include — (1) Charts, pedigrees, photographs, and specimens illustrative of Heredity, especially in man. (2) Relics of Charles Darwin, Sir Francis Galton and Gregor Mendel. (3) Portraits of Notable Workers.
The Committee desires to make the Exhibition as fully representative as possible of the past history and present state of the sciences of Heredity and Eugenics.
Many interesting exhibits have been received from America, France, Germany and all parts of the United Kingdom.
Professor von Gruber has sent over from the International Race Hygiene Congress, held in Dresden, in 1911, a collection of exhibits representative of German work.
The American Eugenics Record Office is sending an important exhibit, as are also the State Epileptic Colony of New Jersey, and Dr. Goddard, of Vineland.
Among the British Exhibitors are Major Leonard Darwin, Professor Punnett, Mr. Wheler, Mr. Whetham, Mr. Nettleship, Mr. E. J. Lid better and many others.
An Illustrated Catalogue is in preparation, and will be on sale at the Book Stall.
Many of the Exhibitors have signified their intention of attending the Congress, and their willingness to explain their exhibits to enquirers.
MEMBERS OF GENERAL COMMITTEE.
Sir James Barr, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.R.S.E. Sir Edward Brabrook, C.B.
Sir James Crichton-Browne, F.R.S.
Rev. R. J. Campbell, M.A.
The Hon. Sir John Cockburn, K.C.M.G.,
M.D.
Montague Crackanthorpe, K.C.
R. Newton Crane, M.A.
A. E. Crawley, M.A.
Sir Henry Cunningham, K.C.T.E.
Francis Darwin, Sc.D., M.B., F.R.S.
Dr. C. B. Davenport.
Dr. Langdon Down.
Havelock Ellis.
The Hon Sir John Findlay, K.C.M.G., LL.D.
Professor J. J. Findlay, M.A.
Dr. Wilfred Hadley.
Mrs. H. N. C. Heath.
Admiral W. II. Henderson.
Monsieur Huber.
The Yery Rev. The Dean of St. Paul’s,
D.D.
Dr. David Starr Jordan.
R. Dixon Kingham, B.A.
Miss Kirby.
J. Ernest Lane, F.R.C.S.
The Rev. Hon. Edward Lyttelton, M.A. Lady Owen Mackenzie.
W. C. Marshall, M.A.
Colonel Melville, R.A.M.C.
EXECUTIVE
Major L. Darwin, President.
PAUL VON FLEISCHL, Hon. Treasurer.
MRS. GOTTO, Hon. Secretary.
H. B. GRYLLS, Secretary of the Exhibiton.
RECEPTION
Her Grace the Duchess of
Marlborough.
The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of London. Lady Aberconway.
Mr. Newton Crane.
Lady Ottoline Morrell.
F. W. Mott, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.R.S.
G. P. Mudge, F.Z.S.
; Professor A. Niceforo.
Mrs. J. Penrose.
Mrs. E. F. Pinsent. j Dr. A. Ploetz.
I Mrs. G. Pooley.
Professor E. B. Poulton, LL. D., D.Se. F.R.S.
Professor R. C. Punnett, M.A.
Walter Rea, M.P.
G. Archdall Reid, M.B., F.R.S.E.
John Russell, M.A.
Ettie Sayer, M.D.
C. G. Seligmann, M.D.
Professor Arthur Schuster, Ph.D.,D.Sc, F.R.S.
Edgar Schuster, M.A., D.Sc.
F. C. S. Schiller, M.A., D.Sc.
Lady Henry Somerset.
Dr. J. W. Slaughter.
W. C. Sullivan, M.D.
Professor J. A. Thomson, M.A,
A. F. Tredgold, LR.C.P."
Mrs. Alec Tweedie.
W. C. D. Whetham, M.A., F.R.S.
Arnold White.
A. Gordon Wilson, M.D., F.R.C.S.
P. VON FLEISCHL, Hon. Treasurer.
Mrs. Gotto, Hon. Secretary.
COMMITTEE.
Professor Punnett.
Dr. E. Schuster.
Dr. Tredgold.
COMMITTEE.
Mrs. Leonard Darwin.
Mrs. A. C. Gotto.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid.
Mrs. Alec-Tweedie, Hon. Secretary.
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DELEGATES*
American Breeders’ Association
Assistance Nationale aux Tuberculeux . .
Board of Education
Borough of Holborn
Borough of Ealing
Borough of Shoreditch
British Womens’ Emigration Association...
British Constitution Association
British Academy
Cheltenham Ladies’ College
Commonwealth of Australia
Education Department, Wakefield
Entomological Society of London
Eugenics Education Society of New
Zealand
Folk-Lore Society
French Republic
Incorporated Association of Assistant
Masters in Secondary Schools
L’Academie de Medicine
Linnean Society
Liverpool Biological Society
Local Government Board
London County Council
Metropolitan Asylums Board
Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury
Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth
National League for Physical Education
and Improvement
National Hospital for the Paralysed and
Epileptic
National Service League
National Society for Epileptics
National Union of Teachers
Newport Elementary Education Committee
Professor V. L Kellogg.
Bleecker van Wagenen.
Monsieur Cassiano Yeves.
Sir George Newman, M.D. Councillor A. Chapman. Councillor Farr.
Councillor J. Timmins, M.W.B. Mrs. Uoss
Mr. W. H. Southon.
Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour.
Dr. Eveline Cargill.
Sir John Cockburn, K.C.M.G. Alderman Ilinchliffe.
Professor W. Bateson.
Dr. Emily Siedeberg.
Sir Edward Brabrook.
Monsieur Lucien March, Directeur Statistique Generate de la France.
Mr. F. Charles.
M. le Prof. Pinard.
Professor W. Bateson.
Mr. R. D. Laurie.
Dr Arthur Newsholtne.
Mr. A. 0. Goodrich.
Sir John McDougall.
Mr. Walter Dennis.
Dr. Lauzun-Brown.
Alderman Major M. Robinson, L.M.D.
Colonel T. H. Hendley, O.I.E.
Dr. Risien-Russell.
Mr. G. Penn Gaskell.
Mr. C. W. Crook.
Dr. J. Lloyd Davies.
Councillor Peter ^Wright.
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North London or University College
Hospital
Nurses’ Social Union Mrs. Barnes.
Parents’ National Education Union Miss E. Parish.
Miss M. Franklin.
Prudential Insurance Co., of America Mr. Frederick Hoffman.
Ranyard Nurses Miss Zoe L. Puxley.
Royal Anthropological Institute Dr. Seligmann.
Royal University of Athens Professor Andre Andreadis.
Royal College of Surgeons Mr. G. H. Makins, C.B.
Royal Society of Medicine Sir George Savage, M.D.
Royal Statistical Society Dr. Dudfield.
Royal Surgical Aid Society Mr. Henry Allhusen.
Rev. Professor Green.
Soci6te Nationals des Professeurs de
frangais en Angleterre Monsieur A. Perret.
Society of Women Journalists Mrs Bedford Fenwick.
Society of Medical Officers of Health Dr. A. Bustock-Hill.
St. Pancras School for Mothers Lady Meyer,
Mr. Warden.
Union des Associations Internationales,
Brussels Madame van Schelle.
University of Barcelona Professor I. Valenti Vivo.
University of Bristol Professor C. Lloyd Morgan, F.R.S.
University of Edinburgh Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour.
University of Glasgow Dr. W. E. Agor.
University of Minnesota Professor S. G. Smith.
University of Oxford Dr. Edgar Schuster, M.A.
University of St. Andrews Professor Edgar
(or) Dr. Heron.
University of Sydney Professor A. Stuart, M.D.
Urban District of Finchley Councillor Royston.
Willesden Urban District Council Councillor Riley.
Women’s Freedom League Mrs. Clarke.
* As Delegates av * daily being appointed this list is necessarily quite incomplete , only those appointments made before June 15th being included.
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First
International Eugenics Congress
LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th— TUESDAY, 30th, 1912.
To THE SECRETARY, EUGENICS EDUCATION SOCIETY,
6, York Buildings, Adelphi, London, W.C.
a MEMBER- . _ . ,
Kindly enrol my name as ^ ASSOCIATE! °* ^irsfc Internat;lonai
Eugenics Congress
for which I herewith enclose my fee. (Cross out one of these for which I will pay on arrival. lines).
Name
Profession ......
Address in full
(. Kindly write clearly.)
The foregoing data are requested at your earliest convenience, so that they may be included in the official list of the Congress.
Fees may be paid either by cash, postal money order or cheque, to the Assistant Treasurer —
Miss E. Sellar,
6, York Buildings,
Adelphi, London, W.C.
N.B.— Only Members paying in advance will be able to avail themselves of the reduced Railway fares, as in all cases the Congress Voucher must be produced before the ticket will be issued.
* The Membership fee is one pound sterling, equivalent to twenty-five francs, twenty marks, twenty-eight pesetas, or ten dollars Mexican currency.
t The Associate Membership fee is ten shillings, equivalent to thirteen francs, ten marks, fourteen pesetas, or five dollars Mexican currency.
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(S’* INAUGURAL BANQUET. Ke)
APPLICATION FORM.
—4-# ► > -
To the Hon. Secretary, Entertainments Committee.
Please send me one Ticket for my own use (and one for a guest*), Seven Shillings and Sixpence (10 fres.) each, for the Inaugural Banquet of the First International Eugenics Congress to be held at the Hotel Cecil, Strand, at 7 p.m., July 24th. I enclose £ s. d.
Name
(Member of the Congress).
Address
N. B. — This form should be sent immediately to the Hon. Secretary, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street,
* Strike out if not wanted.
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A List of some Restaurants within easy reach of the
University.
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Open-Air Cafe, Kensington Gardens ... |
5 minutes walk. |
a la Carte (Reasonable Charges). |
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Imperial Restaurant, 24, Alfred Place |
5 ,, |
1/6 Table d’Hdte. |
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A.B.C. Depot, 32, Alfred Place |
5 |
a la Carte |
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(Adjoining South Kensington Tube Station). Lyon’s Depot, Gloucester Road |
7 |
(Popular Prices). |
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Royal Palace Hotel, Kensington Gardens . . . |
8 |
Special 2/6 Table d’Hote |
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Lyon’s Depot, Brompton Road |
8 |
to Members of Congress or a la Carte. a la Carte. |
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Harrods’ Stores, Brompton Road |
12 |
(Popular Prices). 2/- Table d’Hote or a la |
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Carte. |
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