[THIS NUMBER IS ESPECIALLY DEVOTED TO STATEMENTS OF THE WORK OF THE PAST YEAR AND TO THE PROGRAMMES FOR THE NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR.] JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CIRCULARS.
Pub/L~’/ied wit/i tAe approlation oft/ze Board of Trustees.
No. 16.3 BALTIMORE, JULY, 1882. [PRICE5 CENTS.
CALENDAR FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR, 1882-83. September 19. Next Term Begins. September 20—23. Examinations for I~Iatricu1ation. September 26. Instructions Resumed. June 9, Next TermCloses.
CONTENTS. PAGE. PAGE. Mathematics: Ancient and Modern Languages: Work of the Past Year, 218 Programme in Greek, Latin, Sanskrit, etc. 228 Programme for the Next Year, 219 Programme in German 229 Physics: Programme in English, 280 Work of the Past Year, 220 Programme in the Romance Languages 280 Programme for the Next Year, 220 History and Political Science: Chemistry: Work of the Past Year, 281 Work of the Past Year, 221 Programme for the Next Year, ...... 282 Programme for the Next Year, 222 Philosophy, Ethics, etc.: Biology: Work of the Past Year, 283 Work of the Past Year, . 223 Programmes forthe Next Year, 233 Programme for the Next Year, 224 Recent Appointments 234 Ancientand Modern Languages: Collegiate Instruction 235 Work in Ancient Languages, ...... 226 Degrees Conferred, 286 Work in Modern Languages 227
JYLEETINGS OF SOCIETIES. Scientific. First Wednesday of each month, Metaphysical. Second Tuesday of each Mathematical. Third Wednesday of each at 8P.M. month, at 8P.M. month, at 8P.M. S. H. Freeman, Secretary. B. I. Gilman, Secretary. 0. H. Mitchell, Secretary. Naturalists’ Field Club. Excursionseach Philological. First Friday of each month, Historical andPoliticalScience. Third Saturday during the Spring and Autumn. Regu at 12 M. Friday of each month, at8P.M. lar meetings for the reading and discussion of M. Warren, Secretary. H. B. Adams, Secretary. papers once amonth. H. F. Reid, Secretary.
For further information, during the summer vacation, letters should be addressed to the “JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY,” Baltimore, Md., and not to the individual Professors, who are likely to be absent from the city. 218 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
MATHEMATICS.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR. Courses have also been conducted, in the regular classes, by 1881-82. Dr. Story, in Quaternions, three lectures weekly. Higher Plane Curves, (Advanced Course) three lectures weekly, first The study of Mathematics has been pursued in the Johns half-year. Hopkins University, during the last academic year, by a com- Solid Analytic Geometry, three lectures weekly, second half-year. Conics, three times weekly, first half-year. pany of thirty-two students, of whom twenty-one followed ad- Higher Plane Curves, (Elementary Course) three times weekly,second vanced or university courses and eleven pursued collegiate courses. half-year. The roll for the year includes the following names Dr. Craig, in J. J. SYLVESTER, ID. C. L., F. R. S., Professor. Calculus of Variations, two lectures weekly,first half-year. A. CAYLEY, D. C. L., F. H. S., Lecturer. Spherical Harmonics, two lectures weekly, first half-year. C. S. PRIRcE, (U. S. Coast Survey), Lecturer. Mechanics, three lectures weekly, first half-year. W. B. STORY, Ph. D., Associate. Elliptic Functions, three lectures weekly. T, CRAIG, Ph. ID., Associate. Elasticity, three lectures weekly, second half-year. F. FRANKLIN, Ph. ID., Assistant. Partial Differential Equations, three lectures weekly, second half-year. Dr. Franklin, in W. P. Durfee, A. B., Fellow. Modern Algebra, two lectures weekly, second half-year. G. S. Ely, A. B., Fellow. Total Differential Equations, three times weekly,first half-year. S. H. Freeman, A. M., Fellow. Solid Analytic Geometry, (Elementary Course) three times weekly, B. I. Gilman, A. M., Fellow. C. H. Koyl, A. B., Fellow. first half-year. 0. H. Mitchell, A. MI., Fellow. Differential and Integral Calculus, three times weekly. H. M. Perry, A. B., Fellow. Theory of Equations, three times weekly, second half-year. IR. W. Prentiss, A. B., late Fellow. Lectures on Mathematical Physics. have also been given by Professor B. ID. Preston, C. E., late Fellow. Rowland and Dr. Hastings. Christine Ladd, A. B. The Mathematical Seminary, which constitutes in fact the E. Barnes, S. B. A. C. Applegarth. Mathematical Society of the University, has held eight meetings, J. C. Bland, C. E. G. Bissing. at which papers have been presented and discussed. Other com- ID. B. Brace, A. B. C. W. R. Cram. E. W. Davis, S. B. Ia. M. Huggins. munications have been read before the Johns Hopkins Scientific ID. T. IDay, A. B. G. A. Liebig. Association, and at less formal meetings. The titles and subjects H. R. Goodnow, A. B. J. Page. A. S. Hathaway, S. B. N. M. Parrish. of these papers are specified below. C. A. Perkins, A. B. W. H. Perkins. By PROFESSOR SYLVESTER, on a certain integrable class of differential C. C. Norwood, A. B. H. H. Wiegand. and finite difference equations; on the completion of the author’s method of H. F. Reid, A. B. obtaining the ground forms to any binary quantic or system of binary A. A. Veblen, A. M. W. J. Witzenbacher. quantics; a queslion in partitions; a geometrical proof of a theorem in numbers; a geometrical treatment of a theorem in numbers; the proper- ties of a split matrix; (with F. Franklin) a logical problem connected The head of the department is Professor Sylvester, who has with assurances on joint-lines; on mechanical involution; and on nonions. By PROFESSOR CAYLEY, on two cases of the quadric transformation delivered two courses of lectures—one, in the early part of the between two planes; a problem of analytical geometry; the geometrical session, on the Theory of Numbers (and in especial on an exten- representation of an equation between two variables ; on associative sion of Tehebycheff’s theory concerning prime numbers); the imaginaries; on the geometrical forms called trees; •the geometrical inter- Qther, between January and June, on a New Theory of Universal ~retation of certain formuln in elliptic functions; on eight-square imagi- Multiple Algebra. naries; and on the formuin of trigonometry. By MR. PEIRCE, on the relative forms of quaternions. Professor Cayley, Sadlerian Professor of Pure Mathematics in By Da. STORY, on a system of conchordal conies; analytical proof of the University of Cambridge, came to this country, by invitation some properties of binodal quartics; and on the non-euclidean trigo- of the Trustees, at Professor Sylvester’s suggestion, in December nometry. last, and since the commencement of the year, has delivered a By IDa. CRAIG, on an n-fold potential; a geometrical theorem; on areas systematic and highly original course of lectures upon Algebraical of corresponding surfaces. Geometry, in connection with the Abelian and Theta Functions. By DR. FRANKLIN, on a class of ordinary differential equations of the first order and degree; on the probability of the existence of an error in These professors have lectured, alternately, to a class of four- the result of a certain computation; on cubic curves; and on cubics and teen studesits, on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. systems of conies. Several shorter courses of mathQmatical lectures have been By MR. MITCHELL, on the residues of symmetric functions; on parti- given, (like the former intended for hearers of superior attain- tions; on the algebra of logie; and on the determinant of powers. By Mn. DunrEE, on some properties of the numerical solutions of ments), on Wednesdays and other days, viz: by Mr. C. S. Peirce, 2 —y2 1. ax (three lectures), on the Logic of Relatives; by Dr. Story, (six By Mn. G. S. ELY, on the determination of the number of the even lectures), on the Clebsch-Gordan Invariantive Theory; and by Dr. and of the odd integer roots of an equation; and on partitions. Craig, (three lectures), on the Construction and Dissection of a By MR. PERRY, on singular solutions of differential equations. Riemaun’s Surface. By MR. DAVIS, on binodal quartics. JULY, 1882.] UNIVERSITY CIIWULARS. 219
Three numbers of the fourth volume of the AMERICAN JOURNAL PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING OF MATHEMATICS have been issued during the academic year, and SEPTEMBER i~, 1882. the concluding number of the volume is in the press and will shortly appear. The second number and a part of the third were First Half-Year. devoted tothe late Professor Benjamin Peirce’s Memoir on Linear Lectures, etc. PROFESSOR SYLVESTER: Associative Algebra, with notes and addenda by Mr. C. S. Peirce. Universal Multiple Algebra. This Journal has contained, since its commencement in 1S~18, Twice weekly. in addition to a large number of papers by its editor, Professor DR. STORY: Sylvester, and other members of the mathematical staff of the Analytic Geometry [Advanced Course]. Three limes weekly. nniversity, original communications from eminent professors and The Clebsch.Gordan Invariantive Theory. others residing in England, the Dominion of Canada, France, Three limes weekly. Germany, Italy, Denmark, and this country, as shown in the sub- Higher Plane Curves. joined list. Three limes weekly. DR. CRAIG: LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS. Elliptic Functions. W. H. Burr. W. W. Johnson. Three limes weekly. Arthur Cayley. A. B. Kempe. Definite Integrals. A. B. Chace. 0. H. Kendall. Twice weekly. W. K. Clifford. C. Ladd. Calculus of Variations. T. Craig. H. Lipschitz. Twice weekly. W. M. Crofton. J. Loudon. Mechanics. T. S. E. Dixon. E. Lucas. Three limes weekly. H. T. Eddy. J. W. Mallet. DR. FRANKLIN: E. A. Engler. E. McClintock. Fa~ de Bruno. 0. H. Mitchell. Solid Analytic Geometry. A. Frankland. J. Muir. Three limes weekly. F. Franklin. S. Newcomb. Differential and Integral Calculus. F. T. Freeland. C. S. Peirce. Five limes weekly. A. de Gasparis. J. Petersen. J. W. Gibbs. A. W. Phillips. Second Half-Year. J. C. Glashan. S. Roberts. PROFESSOR SYLVESTER: E. H. Hall. H. A. Rowland. Universal Multiple Algebra (conlinued). G. B. Halsted. 0. Stone. Substitutions, and (iftime permits), J. Hammond. W. E. Story. G. W. Hill. W. I. Striagham. Theory of Numbers or Partitions. M. L. Holman. G. Weichold. Twice weekly. E. W. Hyde. A. W. Whitcom. DR. STORY: Analytic Geometry [Advanced Course]. Three limes weekly. The following lectures have been delivered in the University in Quaternions. Three limes weekly. previous years (1876—81) on the subjects hereinunder mentioned: Conic Sections. Determinants and Modern Algebra (1876—79). Four limes weekly. Theory of Numbers (1879—81). DR. CRAIG. Quaternions (1877—80). Elliptic Functions (later developments). Elliptic Functions (1878—80). Three limes weekly. Higher Plane Curves, Advanced Course (1880—81). Partial Differential Equations. Twice weekly. Solid Analytic Geometry (1878-81). Hydrodynamics. Total Differential Equations (1877—81). Three limes weekly. Partial Differential Equations (1880—81). DR. FRANKLIN: Calculus of Variations (1879—80). Rational Mechanics. Spherical Harmonics (1878—80). Three limes weekly. Cylindric or Bessel’s Functions (1879—80). Total Differential Equations. General Theory of Functions, including Riemann’s Theory (1879—81). Three limes weekly. Definite Integrals (1876—77). Theory of Equations. Determinants (1880—81). Three limes weekly. Modern Algebra (1880—81). Higher Plane Curves, Elementary Course (1878—81). Mathematical Seminary. Theory of Equations (1876—81). The Mathematical Seminary, composed of the instructors and Differential and Integral Calculus (1876—81). more advanced students, will meet monthly as heretofore, under Conic Sections (1876—81). the presidency of Professor Sylvester, for the presentation and Modern Synthetic Geometry (1877—78). discussion of papers or oral communications. Gauss’s Theoria Molus (1877—78). Theoretical Mechanics (1877—81). Major and Minor Courses. Mathematical Theory of Elasticity (1876—78). NOTE—For a minor course in Mathematics, the student will pursue Hydrodynamics (1879—81). Conic Sections and the Calculus; for a major course, in addition to the minor course, Spherical Trigonometry, Solid Analytic Geometry, and In addition to the above, extensive courses of lectures have been deliv- Theory of Equations, and he must elect either Higher Plane Curves or ered by the professors in the allied department of Mathematical Physics, Differential Equations. It is expected that those who take Physics as a and in Mathematical Logic. major subject will elect Differential Equations. 220 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
PHYSICS.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR. The work of a part of the students has been guided by 1881-82. Dr. Hastings. The major course has included lectures, weekly, through the year, and daily work in the laboratory, especially on Wednesdays. The minor course in General Physics has included The study of Physics has been pursued by forty-two students, of whom twenty were advanced or graduate, and twenty-two instruction daily through the year in Elementary Mechanics, Acoustics, Heat, Magnetism, Electricity, and Light, and a weekly undergraduate students. exercise in the laboratory under Dr. Hastings and Mr. Freeman. The roll for the year includes: H. A. ROWLAND, Ph. D,, Professor. C. S. HASTINGS, Ph. D., Associale. PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING W. C. Day, A. B., Fellow. SEPTEMBER i~, 1882. G. S. Ely, A. B., Fellow. S. H. Freeman, A. M., Fellow. I. Minor Course. C. H. Koyl, A. B., Fellow. This course, which will be conducted by Da. HASTINGS, embraces H. M. Perry, A. B., Fellow. experimental lectures, recitations, and examinations, five times a E. Barnes, S. B. E. H. Keiser, S. M. D. B. Brace, A. B. W. J. Loudon, A. B. week throughout the year, with one half-day each week given to P. H. Broun. W. N. Mumper, A. B. laboratory work. The subjects taken up will include Mechanics, J. R. Duggan, A. M., M. D. W. A. Noyes, A. B. Acoustics, Optics, Light, Heat, Electricity, and Magnetism. H. R. Goodnow, A. B. C. A. Perkins, A. B. C. C. Hall. H. P. Reid, A. B. This course precedes the study of Chemistry and Biology as taken by the B. Haworth, S. B. A. A. Veblen, A. M. students in the Course Preliminary to Medicine. A knowledge of Plane 0. A. Johnson, S. B. Trigonometry is essential for admission to the course. T. L. Cole. C. W. E. Miller. II. Advanced Courses. D. B. Dorsey. B. G. Miller. PRoFEssoR ROWLAND: C. Frick. J. Page. H. Friedenwald. A. G. Palmer. 1. Electricity and Magnetism. W. L. Glenn. N. M. Parrish. Four lectures weekly. W. J. Guard. G. D. Penniman. 2. Meetings for the Discussion of Current Literature. L. M. Huggins. T. H. Randall. Weekly. J. T. Hyslop. R. M. Reese. G. T. Kemp. G. C. Stokes. Da. HAsTINGs: J. D. Lord. I. R. Trimble. 3. Theory of Errors. J. W. Lord. H. V. Wilson. Six lectures. 4. Application of Mathematics to Selected Problems in The Physical Laboratory has been open daily for the prosecu- Physics. tion of advanced study and research, under the direction of Pro- Lectures weekly. fessor Rowland. 5. Theory of Optical Instruments. During the year original investigations in the followingsubjects, Six or eight lectures. among others, have been carried on: 6. Courses of Selected Readings in Physics by the students, On the problem of electrification by evaporation. with examinations. On the determination of the diamagnetic constants of bismuth in abso- Heretofore these have embraced selections from the following lute measure. works, one from each group being requisite: On the effect of electrostatic attraction on electrical resistance. Sound: Helmholtz. On the action of electrical displacement and conduction currents on the Heat: Maxwell, Wililner, Verdet, Tyndall. propagation of light. Electricity and Magnetism: Jenkin, Wiillner, Verdet. On certain problems connected with the phenomena of vision. Light: Wfillner, Lloyd, Daguin, Jamin, Verdet. On secondary batteries. Conservation of Energy: Youmans, and others. DR. CRAIG: A dividing engine for ruling gratings has been completed, and one of ‘1. Mechanics. the gratings ruled by it is being used for experiments on the ultra-red Three times weekly,first half-year. rays of the spectrum. A concave grating, having very important and useful properties, has 8. Hydrodynamics. been invented, and preliminary experiments have been made with it for Three times weekly, second half-year. the determination of relative wave lengths and the photographing of the 9. Partial Differential Equations. normal spectrum, as well as the preliminary mapping of portions of the Twice weekly, second half-year. spectrum. Apparatus has been partly constructed for mapping and pho- III. Laboratory Work. tographing the spectrum in an elaborate manner. PRoFEssoR ROWLAND: Preparations have also been made to attempt the detection of electrical 10. Will have the general guidance of those engaged inresearch. displacement currents in dielectrics by magnetic means. 11. Will direct a course of work daily through the year. Advanced students have also taken part in meetings weekly, for Da. HASTINGS: the reading and discussion of the current physical journals. 12. Will assign special problems and review written reports on Lectures havealso been given by Professor Rowland on Hydro- them. dynamics, four times weekly, during the first half-year; on the Daily, especially Wednesdays. NOTE—No one will be admitted to the advanced courses who has Theory of Heat Conduction and the Theory of Sound, four times not attainments equivalent to those required for the completion of the weekly, during the second half-year. Minor Course. JULY, 1582.1 UNIVERSITY CIRGULA115. 221
Undergraduates wishing to make up a Major Course must consult Dr. garded as an equivalent; to exhibit a familiarity with a selected group of Hastings at the beginning of the year. Several combinations are possi- subjects, such as are treated by the following authors: ble, but generally those courses marked (3), (4), and (12), together with History: Poggeudorif, Grant (History of Physical Astronomy) (6) or a group selected from (1), (7), (8), (9), and (11), are required. Mechanics: Kirchhoff, Thomson & Tait, Poisson, Duhamel, Jacobi, Candidates for the degree of Ph. D., who take Physics as a subordinate Peirce, Resal, Routh, Newton, and (on special topics) Riemann, subject will be required to do an amount of work equivalent to that of the Beer, and Lamd; Major Course, unless this has been accepted for a Baccalaureate degree, Sound: Rayleigh, Helmholtz; in which case more ~vill be demanded. If the courses (11), (1), (7), (8), Optics: Fresnel (special memoirs), Billet, Verdet, Gauss (Diop.. or (9) are selected the candidate should consult Professor Rowland in trische Untersuchungen), Young, Helmholtz (Physiologische Op- regard to his work. If the subjects (3), (4), (12), and (6) are taken tik); the candidate should consult Dr. Hastings. In either case he must file Heat: Clausius, Rankine, Verdet, Rtihlmann, Briot, Fourier; an application with the President, in which the courses to be followed are Electricity and Magnetism: Maxwell (complete treatise), Faraday, stated. This application must be signed by the instructors in the courses Wiedermaun, Mascart, De la Rive, Thomson (papers on Elec- selected as approved by them. tricity and Magnetism). Candidates for the degree of Ph. D., who take Physics as a principal Such candidates will also be required to present a thesis upon some subject will be expected to attend Professor Rowland’s lectures for at least subject in that branch of Physics upon which they have been especially two years; to work not less than two years in the laboratory, or to show engaged. such attainments in the mathematical theories of Physics as may be re-
CHEMISTRY.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR. On methods for the estimation of small quantities of urea. 1881-82. Oxidation of meta-toluene-sulphamide. Sulpho-cinnamic acids. Chemistry has been studied during the year by forty-five Oxidation of diethylbenzene-sulphamide. Conduct of some ortho-diazo-compounds towards alcohols. students, of whom eighteen were graduate and twenty-seven Oxidation of the sulphamides of naphthalene. undergraduate students. Preparation from cymene and oxidation of a substance containing the The roll for the year includes: suipho-group and the propyl group in the ortho-position relatively I. REMSEN, M. D., Ph. D., Professor. to each other. H. N. Monax, Ph. D., Associate. The results of most of these investigations have either already R. D. COALE, Ph. D., Assistant. been or will soon be published in the American Chemical Journal. W. J. Comstock, Ph. B., Fellow. Some have also been brought before the Johns Hopkins Scientific W. C. Day, A. B., Fellow. C. Palmer, A. B., Fellow. Association at its regular meetings. H. N. Stokes, S. B., Fellow. Several of the papers form parts of an exhaustive research, C. J. Bell, A. B. E. H. Keiser, S. M. which has been carried on for some time past under the direction P. H. Broun. F. S. Lee, A. M. of Professor Remsen, for the purpose of determining the nature H. W. Conn, A. B. C. T. MacClintock, A. B. D. T. Day, A. B. R. W. Mahon, C. E. of certain interesting and importantoxidationphenomena observed J. R. Duggan, A. M., M. D. W. N. Mumper, A. B. mainly in connection with the so-called aromatic hydrocarbons. H. E. Gale, A. B. W. A. Noyes, A. B. Advanced students have also taken part in meetings held twice B. Haworth, S. B. C. Pennington, M. D. weekly through the year for the purpose of reporting on the cur- A. C. Applegarth, R. F. Kimball, rent journals of chemistry. All the important journals were W. S. Bayley, R. A. Liebig, T. A. Berry, J. W. Lord, carefully read, and the articles then fully reported on. Not only G. Bissing, 0. L. Mahon, the teaching staff, but the fellows and other advanced students, W. Caspari, W. R. Oradorif, A. T. Collins, H. L. Price, worked in this direction throughout the year. ~74T B. Crisp, F. Pund, Advanced workers have been frequently called upon to work up C. Frick, R. L. Randolph, H. Friedenwald, F. Rotch, broad subjects from the sources. In most cases the subjects have L Garthe, L. T. Stevens, been those connected with the experimental work carried on in D. S. Gittings, W. E. Stratton, W. B. Harlan, H. H. Wiegand, the laboratory; but other subjects not directly connected with J. T. Hyslop, H. V. Wilson. work in the laboratory have also been taken up in this way. G. T. Kemp, Carefully written reports of the results obtained have been pre- Advanced students have been engaged daily in the laboratory in pared in several cases. This very desirable literary work is much prosecuting such work as seems best adapted to the purposes of facilitated by the fact that an excellent library of chemical jour- each. Those who have completed the full courses in General nals and other works is in the laboratory, and accessible during Chemistry, including two years’ work in qualitative and quanti- the working hours to all students. tative analysis, and about a year’s work in making difficult and A course of eight lectures on Thermo-Chemistry, with special instructive preparations,were encouraged to undertake the solution reference to Berthelot’s “Essai de Mdcanique Chimique,” was of original problems. given by Professor IRemsen. The principal subjects which have been investigated in the Besides the above the work of the year has consisted of the laboratory during the past year are: courses below mentioned: The action of ozone on carbon monoxide at elevated temperatures. Laboratory Work for undergraduates through the entire year, con- The nature of the gas formed by passing air over moist phosphorus. ducted by Professor Remsen, Dr. Morse, and Dr. Coale. The temperature of decomposition of various hydrocarbons in the pres- Lectures by Professnr Remsen: ence of the vapor of water. General Chemistry (Non-Metals),five limes weekly, first half-year. Chemical action in a magnetic field. Chemistry of the Compounds of Carbon, four times weekly, second On the nature of sinapine and sinapic acid. half-year. 222 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
Courses by Dr. Morse: not done an equivalent amount of work will be required to fol- Analytical Chemistry, three times weekly,first half-year. General Chemistry (Non-Metals),five times weekly, second half-year. low such portions of these courses as may seem desirable. Mineralogy, lectures and laboratory work, three times weekly, through I. Advanced Work. the year. 1. Laboratory Work. by Dr. Coale: Most of the work of advanced students is carried on in the Examinations on the Non-Metals, and Recitations on Remsens “The- oretical Chemistry.” laboratory, which will be open to them daily, except Saturday, from 9 a. m. until 5 p. m. The work will be wholly under the Five numbers of the AMERICAN ChEMIcAL JOURNAL have ap- direction of Professor Remsen. peared within the year. These are Nos. 4, 5, and 6 of Volume A detailed account of this part of the work cannot well be given. The object in view is to make thorough chemists who shall be not only skillful III, and Nos. 1 and 2 of Volume IV. The third volume is thus workers, but, as far as circumstances will permit, clear thinkers. The completed. This journal was begun in 18~19, and since then there reading of the journals of chemistry is encouraged, and to some extent have appeared in it, besides papers by the editor, Professor Rem- made obligatory, and oral reports on the articles read are required. The sen, others by attempt is made to familiarize the students, as far as possible, with the whole range of chemical literature. E Ador, W. L. Griswold, W. G. Mixter, H. P. Armsby, L. B. Hall, E. W. Morley, 2. Lectures. M. Beamer E. J. Hallock, H. N. Morse, Advanced topics will be treated in lectures which will be given two or A. A. Blair, E. Hart, L. M. Norton, three times weekly. Professor Remsen will direct these lectures and will P. H. Broun, C S. Hastings, M. E. Owens, give most of them, but some will be given by the Fellows and other ad- B. S. Burton, H. B. Hill, C. Palmer, R. H. Chittenden, M. W. lies, H. B. Parsons, vanced students. They will be mainly historical incharacter, with the main F. W. Clarke, C. L. Jackson, S. L. Penfield, object of showing upon exactly what foundation many of the most R. D. Coale E. H. Jenkins, G. K. Peirce, important conceptions of chemistry rest. This work, while serving to H. B. Cornwall, John Jewett, A. B. ‘Prescott, familiarize students with chemical literature, is intended also to aid them J. M. Crafts, S. W. .Johnson, C. Richardson, W. C. Day, L. P. Kinnicutt, S. P. Sadtler, in acquiring the art of presenting subjects in the form of lectures before F. W. Dewey, G. A. K6nig, W. D. Schoonmaker, audiences. All those who look forward to the careers of teachers of H. H. Donaldson, M. Kuhara, W. T. Sedgwick, chemistry will be required to take active part in the exercises. T. M. Drown, S. W. Lambert, B. F. Smith, W. L Dudley, R. Lloyd, A. Springer, II. Minor Course. J. R. Duggan, W. Lowery, H. Stallo, This course occupies a year, and consists of laboratory work and F. P. Dunnin~,ton, C. F. Mabery, D. Stern, C. Fahlberg, J. B. Mackintosh, J. M. Stiliman, lectures or recitations. F. A. Genth, R. W. Mahon, T. E. Thorpe, 1st Half-Year: General Chemistry; Non-Metals. F. A. Geuth, Jr. J. W. Mallet, J. A. Van Mater, Lectures and recitations daily except Saturday. Wolcott Gibbs, H. G. McCarter, R. B. Warder, T. S. Gladding, Fr. Meier, J. F. White, Laboratory Work. F. A. Gooch Victor Meyer, H. W. Wiley, Daily except Saturday, 2—4 p. m. W. H. Greene, A. Michael, A. V. E. Young. 2d Half-Year: General Chemistry; Metals. Lectures and recitations daily except Saturday. Laboratory Work. PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING As above, continued. SEPTEMBER i~, 1882. III. Major Course. This course requires two years’ work. The first is the minor Chemical Laboratory. course just described. The second is as follows: The necessity for a larger laboratory has been recognized by 1st Half-Year: Analytical Chemistry. the Trustees, and during the summer extensive additions are to Lectures and examinations three times weekly. be made to the present building. When completed the laboratory Laboratory Work. will cover an area of about 50 by 100 feeL, and will have three Daily except Saturday, 2—5p. m. stories and a basement. In the basement there will be the neces- 2d Half-Year: Chemistry of the Compounds of Carbon. sary conveniences for assaying and other furnace operations. On Lectures and examinations daily except Saturday. the next floor there will be large rooms devoted mainly to quali- Laboratory Work. As above continued. tative and quantitative analysis. On the second floor will be the working room for advanced students, the rooms of the professor, IV. Mineralogy. the library, lecture room for General Chemistry, etc. On thethird The work in Mineralogy will be under the direction of Dr. floor will be a large room for the chemical and mineralogical col- Morse. The minor course will consist of lectures and laboratory work three lections, a working and lecture room for mineralogy, and a second times weekly, each session continuing for three hours. This course is lecture room for chemistry. There will be room for nearly 100 open only to those who have taken at least a minor course in Chemistry. workers in the building. V. Applied Chemistry. The courses, in Chemistry are intended to meet the wants: • In the new chemical laboratory arrangements will be made for 1st. of graduates who make Chemistry their specialty, or who work in Applied Chemistry, as for example, metallurgy, the select it as their subordinate subject for the degree of Doctor of chemistry of iron and steel, of dye-stuffs, of soils and fertilizers, Philosophy; 2d. of undergraduate students who study Chemistry etc. for general training; 3d. of special students who for good reasons More detailed statements regarding this work will be made later, though it should be said here that the instruction will be intended for those who have neither received a bachelor’s degree nor matriculated at this already have a good knowledge of General Chemistry, and have done an university. The minor and major courses are designed mainly for amount of laboratory work at least equivalent to that of the major cottrse undergraduates, though graduates and special students who have above described. JULY, 1882.1 UNIVERSITY 01.1WULAPS. 223
BIOLOGY.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR. Papers on the researches carried on have been read before the Scientific 1881-82. Association of the University, the Maryland Medical and Chirurgical Faculty, &c. In connection with the regular class instruction, first year students thoroughly studied a number of typical fungi, green plants and animals; Biology has been studied during the last academic year by the skeletons of about twenty selected vertebrates; and the development thirty-one students, of whom twenty-three were graduate and eight of the chick in the egg. In the spring there were given a few practical lessons in the elements of Systematic and Descriptive Botany. undergraduate students. Second year students worked at the histology of the tissues and organs The roll for the year includes: of the higher vertebrata (especially man) ; the properties of the healthy H. NEWELL MARTIX, A. M., Sc. D., A. D., Professor. tissues; the physiology of digestion; the chemistry of bile, urine, &c. W. K. BROOKS, Ph. D., Associate. The stock of physiological apparatus belonging to the University being W. T. SEDGWICK, Ph. D., Associate. unusually large, and including several duplicates of all the~more fre- H. SEWALL, Ph. D.,. Associate. quently used instruments, each student in the class of Animal Physiology S. F. CLARKE, Ph. D., Assistant.* had the opportunity and was required to perform for himself all the really B. B. WiLsoN, Ph. D , Assistant. fundamental physiological bxperiments, save such as required some special skill or the use of very delicate apparatus; these were demonstrated to the class.* The catwas thoroughly dissected by students intending next year H. H. Donaldson, A. B., Fellow. B. M. Hartwell, Ph. D.,late Fellow. to enter a medical school. H. L. Osborn, A. B., Fellow. H. J. Rice, M. S., late Fellow.* II. Advanced Instruction. H. N. Stokes, S. B., Fellow. A course of fifty lectures, designed for advanced students, was J. B. Armstrong, S. B.* W. L. Norris.* delivered by Professor Martin on the Physiology of the Circula- J. H. Branham, A. D. W. B. Platt, Ph. B., A. D., tion. B. P. Colton, A. B. M.R. C. S. H. W. Conn, A. B. F. Sandford.* Most of the advanced work, however, was carried on individu- F. Donaldson, A. B. T. Smith, Ph. B. ally, and not in classes; each worker taking up some special topic J. R. Duggan, A. B., NI. D. A. Warfield, A. B. H. E. Gale, A. B. W. S. Bayley. for study, under the immediate direction of some one of the instruc- W. H. Howell, A. B. H. Garman. tors. In addition to the original researches above enumerated, F. S. Lee, A. B. W. B. Harlan. certain students have in this manner carried on advanced study C. T. MacClintock, A. B. G. A. Liebig. J. P. McMurrich.~ L. T. Stevens. in various directions. For example: T.W. Mills A M M D, W. E. Stratton. A. R. C. P. I. B. Trimble. On the chemistry of alcoholic fermentation; on the character and H. Montgomery, A. A. H. H. Wiegand. development of bacteria; on the development of the tarsus in some amphihia; on the mode of using the more complicated physiological instruments; the method of performing various important physiologi- I. Laboratory Work. cal experiments (as those connected with the study of blood-pressure, The Biological Laboratory has been open for eight hours daily the vascular nerves, the secretory nerves, the functions of the cerebrum,) during the year, for the prosecution of advanced study and which had been demonstrated to the student in his undergraduate course, research, and for courses of practical instruction in connection but not then actually performed by him. with classes. Students engaged in-this kind of advanced work (which forms During the year original investigations, the results of which a stepping-stone between class-work and original research), are either have been or soon will be published, have been made in usually given some important original article, and shown how to the following subjects: repeat and verify for themselves (and criticise, if necessary), the Physiological. The influence of variations of arterial I)ressure, of experiments and results described in it. By studying and repeat- venous pressure, and of temperature upon the pulse rate of the mammal. ing the original work of others they learn the methods of biological The influence of variations of venous and arterial pressures upon the rate investigation, and arethus trained to plan and carry out researches of heart-beat of the terrapin. The influence of variations of intracardiac themselves. In connection with this work, students arealso taught pressure upon the work done by the mammalian heart. The influence of how to hunt up and utilise the bibliography of a subject. digitaline upon the work done by the heart. The influence of variations of intracardiac pressure upon the cardio-inhibitory action of the vagus. The influence of heat upon the reflex activity of the frog’s spinal cord. *Practical Physiolo~y is so commonly regarded as meaning nothing more than His- The antiseptic value and physiological action of resorcin. The incorpo- tology and some Chemical Physiology, that it may he advisahie to give examples of the experiments which students were required to perform, and of the phenomena demon- ration of sponge into the living tissues of animals. strated to them. Each student set up for himself the necessary apparatus, and studied Morphological. The original work of the year in Morphology includes the contraction of a muscle, simple and tetanic; the analysis of tetanus; the action of several researches commenced at the Marine Laboratory and carried out different stimuli upon muscle; the general stimuli of nerves; the reflex actions of the in Baltimore during the remainder of the year on material preserved for frog’s spinal cord; the heat of the frog’s heart; the influence of pudumogastric stimula- tioss upon the heart-heat; the ahsorption spectra of hnmoglohin and of its chief com- the purpose. In addition, investigations have been made upon the histo- pounds; the phenomena of accommodation: Schemer’s experiment; Purkiuje’s figures; logical changes occurring in the regeneration of lost parts; the develop- the comparative insensihility of peripheral parts of the retina, &c., &c. ment of the ova in Salpa; the morphology and zo6logical position of Amon~, the things demonstrated werethe electrical currentsof muscle and nerve; the Scolopendrella. action current; the duration of the period of latent excitation; the rate of transmission of a nervous impulse; the heat of the mammalian heart; arterial pressure; the action of vase-motor nerves; the secretion of glands upon stimulation of their nerves; the respi- * Connected with the Marine Lahoratory only. ratory and vaso-motor centres; the function of the phrenic nerve, &e., &c. 224 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
III. Class Instruction. PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING Courses of lectures have been given during the year as follows: SEPTEMBER i~, 1882. Osteology, four times weekly, until Christmas; then twice weekly, I. Minor Course. until April. This minor course has been planned to meet the needs (1): of Mammalian Anatomy, twice weekly, until April. Animal Physiology, four times weekly. those who desire ultimately to take up some one branch of Biology General Biology, three times weekly, until May. (Zoi5logy, Physiology, or Botany) for special study; (2) of stu- Embryology of the Chick, three times weekly, during May. dents, graduate or undergraduate, who intend ultimately to study Plant Analysis, twice weekly, during May. medicine, but meanwhile, as a valuable preparation, desire to obtain some general knowledge of the phenomena, laws, and con- IV. Marine Laboratory. ditions of life; and (3) of those who, desiring as part of a general .2llarine Laboratory. During the summer of 1881, the seaside education some acquaintance with the methods and modes of Zoi5logical Laboratory for the study of forms of marine life, was thought of modern experimental and observational science, select open at Beaufort, N. 0., from May 1 until September 1. The Biology as a subject of study, with that end in view. following were present during part or the whole of that period: The course consists of five lectures or recitations weekly W. K. BROOKS, Ph. D., Director. throughout the year, with work in the laboratory. The following E. B. Wil~n, Ph. D., Assistant. subjects form the topics of the year’s work. S. F. Clarke, Ph. D., Assistant. H. Sewall, Ph. D., Associate in Biology, J. H. U. 1. General Biology. P. H. Uhler, Associate in Biology, J. H. U. Three lectures or recitations weekly from the commencement of the H. J. Rice, M. S., Prof., Natural Science, Mich. Military Academy. session untrt the middle of April. J. Playfair Mcivliurrich, Assistant in Biology, University of Toronto. At the outset attention is mainly directed to the broad character- Buel P. Colton, A. B., Teacher of Nat. Science, Princeton (Ill.) High School. H. Garman, Assistant, State Lab. Nat. History, Normal, Ill. istic phenomena of life and living things; the student in the Jas. E. Armstrong, S. B., Assistant, Nat. Hist., Ill. Indust. University. laboratory examines selected vegetable and animal types, from W. L. Norris, Arlington, Ill. the yeast-plant to a fern and a flowering-plant, and from Ammba Fernando Sanford, Professor, Natural Science, Mount Morris College, Ill. to a Crayfish and a Mammal. In the lecture room attention is The five last named came to Beaufort to attend the elementary class chiefly given to the fundamental biological facts which the which was conducted by Dr. Clarke during six weeks, but all, except the animal or plant under consideration is fitted to illustrate, rather two last, remained at the laboratory and engaged in research after the than to the minutime of Systematic Botany and Zo6logy or the elementary course was finished. characters of particular orders, genera, and species. in the The advanced work at the Marine Laboratory included the laboratory the student learns how to observe for himself, how to verify and describe what he observes, how to dissect, and following original investigations: how to use a microscope. On the development ofmarine Annelides; on the development ofRenilla~ 2. The Embryology of the Chick. the equilibrium functions of the semicircular canals of the ear; on the Three lectures or recitations weekly from the middle of April until origin of the “test-cells” of the eggs of Ascidia; on the development of the close of the session. Arbacia; on the Medusn of Beaufort, with a description of several new In this course the student, who has already in his course in Gen- species; on the development of Miacroura. eral Biology noted the natural arrangement of animals and plants In connection with the elementary class, Dr. Clarke lectured in diverging series ranging from a simple bit of living matter to daily on Zo6logy, and guided the students in the dissection and highly complicated organisms, studies the individual develop- ment of one of the higher animals, from its start as an almost study of typical marine animals, and in the methods of collecting formless bit of living matter to its final highly complicated and preserving them. condition. The increasing differentiation of tissues and organs which he has already observed as higher and higher plants V. Publications. and animals were dissected, he now sees actually exemplified by the study of his sections of the embryo bird in different stages Two parts (2 and 3), of the second volume of the “Studies of its development. At the same time a firm basis is laid for from the Biological Laboratory,” have appeared during the year. subsequent advanced study of Vertebrate Morphology. These contained the results of several of the researches already 3. Human and Comparative Osteology. named, and in addition the following papers Two lectures or recitations weeklyfeom the beginning of the session W. H. HOWELL and F. DONALDSON, observations on blood pressure and until April. pulse in a case of open ductus arteriosus in a dog. 4. Plant Analysis. H. N. MARTIN and W. T. SumGwIcK, observations on the blood-flow Twelve practical lessons in April and May. in the coronary arteries of the heart. The courses on Osteology and Plant Analysis are designed to sup- K. MirsuKual, on the structure and significance of some aberrant plement the other courses above named, by teaching the forms of lamellibranchiate gills. student to observe details accurately and closely. The human H. SEWALL, on the polar effects upon nerves of weak induction currents. skeleton, being the most minutely and accurately described A. F. W. SCRIMPER, on the development of starch granules. of all conveniently accessible animal structures, and, more- G. M. STRRNBERG, a contribution to the study of the bacterial organ- over, nearly all the terminology of Comparative Osteology isms commonly found upon exposed mucous surfaces and in the aliment- being derived from it, is selected as the starting point. The ary canal of healthy persons; a. fatal form of septicnmia in the rabbit, acquaintance with it thus obtained, as a part of his preliminary produced by the subcutaneous injection of human saliva; experiments training, is also a special help to a student who subsequently with disinfectants. enters a medical school. These additional papers are the results of work carried on in the Labo- 5. Laboratory Work. ratory during the preceding session, 1880—81. Requires about twelve hours weekly. This to a great extent takes the place of the outside reading Two numbers and supplement of the Journal of Physiology, required in connection with most subjects; consequently, in spite of the hours given to laboratory work, the time required which is published in America under the auspices of the Johns for the minor course in Biology is really not greater than that Hopkins University, have also been issued. called for by the other minor courses offered in the University. JULY, 1882.1 UNIVERSITY CIRC ULAI?S. 225
II. Major Course: 4. Marine Laboratory. This course is planned for those who, having taken the minor The marine laboratory is well fitted up with aquaria, &c. It conrse above, desire to proceed further with biological study. possesses a steam tug, and is well supplied with dredges and To complete a major course for graduation a student, after finishing the boats and other apparatus needed for collecting. minor course, must take either the first and second, or first and third of 5. Publication. the subjects below named. No one is received into the course on Ani- In connection with the Biological Laboratory there is published a mal Physiology who has not a fair elementary knowledge of Physics Journal (“Studies from the Biological Laboratory”) which and Chemistry. The combination of the first and second subjects is recom- contains the results of the majority of the researches carried on mended to those who are looking forward to a medical career. in the laboratory; a ready and rapid means of publication is thus secured for original work. The Journal of Phys- 1. Mammalian Anatomy. iology is published in the United States under the auspices Three lectures or recitations weekly, from the commencement of the of the Johns Hopkins University, and affords a desirable me- session to the end of April. dium for the publication of physiological researches. The In connection with this course the student dissects one of the University Circulars, which appear at brief intervals through- higher mammals (dog or cat) with all the exactness with out the year, are available for brief preliminary statements, which the human body is dissected in a medical school. He securing priority for important discoveries while more detailed thus not only learns how to diss.ect thoroughly, but acquires a articles are in course of preparation. knowledge of the names and general distribution of nearly all the nerves, muscles, vessels, &c., of the body, and so becomes IV. Library Facilities. fitted to take up profitably the professional study of the details The University Library receives regularly about forty biological of descriptive and regional Human Anatomy; he consequently periodicals, including all the important Physiological and Mor- saves much time for the special study of Surgical Anatomy phological journals in English, French, German, and Italian; should he afterwards enter a medical school. also the chief Medical journa4s, and the transactions of all the chief learned societies in the world. In the library of the Med- 2. Animal Physiology and Histology. ical and Chirurgical Faculty of Maryland a very large number Four lectures or recitations weekly throughout the academic year. of medical periodicals is available. This course is designed to give the student a good knowledge of Apart from periodical literature, the University Library the mode of working of the separate and combined tissues and contains the standard biological works, such as students are organs of the higher vertebrates, man included; and also of the likely to require to frequently consult. Duplicates of these are microscopic structure of the same parts in health. In the labo- either kept permanently in the Biological Laboratory, or placed oratory each student studies for himself the histology of each there from time to time, when the subject they treat of is being organ and tissue, the chemical properties of the more important studied by a class. substances found in the body, the composition of the more There is also a special collection of biological books which important secretions, the chemistry of digestion and the proper- have been brought together in connection with various re- ties of living muscle and nerve, the beat of the heart, &c. Such searches which have been carried out in the laboratory. An physiological facts as require special skill for their exhibition, effOrt is always made to procure for anyone engaged in a par- or the use of the more delicate instruments, are demonstrated ticular investigation all publications bearing on his work, but to the class; and in this laboratory, supplied as it is with many not easily accessible; as graduation theses, occasional publi- physiological instruments of precision, these demonstrations are cations from various laboratories in Europe and elsewhere, frequent. &c., &c. 3. Animal Morphology. The main reference library of the University is that of the At the seaside laboratoryfrom May until August. Peabody Institute, within three or four minutes’ walk. It The marine laboratory gives a student a good opportunity to contains complete sets of the majority of the more important become acquainted with the characters of many different forms biological periodicals, and of the proceedings of learned socie- of marine life, and also to acquire some knowledge of Compara- ties, and other works of reference. tive Embryology. The proximity of Washington is of special value to advanced students of Physiology. The library of the Army Medical Museum, in that city, contains an almost unrivalled store of III. Advanced Work. physiological works, which are accessible under conditions Courses of instruction and facilities for advanced work will be most favorable to study. offered during the year as follows: V. Naturalists’ Field Club. 1. Laboratory Work. This was organized by members of the University, but includes The laboratory possesses an unusually fine collection of physio- in its list of membership other residents of Baltimore interested logical instruments, and, under the personal supervision and in Natural History. TheClub worksin three sections—Geology encouragement of the instructors, affords opportunities for the and Mineralogy, Zo6logy, Botany. Each section elects its own prosecution of advanced studies or original research in Experi- officers and arranges for its own field excursions and its own mental Physiology, and in Histology. meetings. In addition, there are held monthly meetings of the 2. Lectures. whole Club, when the chairmen of the different sections report Short advanced courses of lectures on selected physiological topics progress, and an address on some topic of Natural History is given by some of the members or by others. are given from time to time. The mineralogical collections of the Club are preserved in 3. Journal Club. the Chemical Laboratory; the botanical and zoblogical in A Journal Club meets weekly for the reading and discussion of special cases provided in the Museum of the Biological Labora- recent biological publications. tory. 226 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
ANCIENT AND MODERN LANGUAGES. WORK OF THE PAST YEAR.
The results of some of these investigations will be prepared for publica- 1881-82. tion before long. A survey of Homeric comparisons grew out of the consideration of the comparison in Plato, which was the theme of an earlier seminary essay. Professor Goodwin, of Harvard University, ANCIENT LANCUACES. conducted the seminary for one meeting, in order to prepare the mem- bers for his presentation of the Line and the Cave in the Republic. With special reference to the work of the seminary, the Direc- Courses in the Ancient Languages have been taken during the tor lectured once a week during the term on the Symposion of year by forty-nine students, of whom eighteen followed advanced Plato, and weekly readings were conducted by him in the or university courses and thirty-one pursued collegiate courses. Phaidros from February 7 to May 16. A course of eighteen The roll for the year includes: readings in the Fragments of the pro-Socratic Philosophers and B. L. GILDERSLERVE, Ph. Th, LL. D., Professor of Greek. a short series of lectures on the Platonic Canon were intended C. D. MORRIS, A. NI., Collegiate Professor of Greek and Latin. to supplement a course of lectures on Greek Philosophy, which MT. MT. GOODWIN, Ph. D., LL. D., Lecturer. M. WARREN, Ph. D., Associate in Latin. were given three times weekly during the first half-year by Pro- iVI. BLOOMFIELD, Ph. D., Associate in Sanskrit. fessor G. S. Morris. Professor Gildersleeve also delivered some G. F. NICOLAssEN, A. M., Assistant in Greek and Latin. thirtylectures on Greek poetical literature, and conducted twenty- two exercises in translating Greek into English and English into W. J. Alexander, A. B., Fellow. J. MT. Bright, A. NI., Fellow. Greek at dictation. E. S. Burgess, A. B , Fellow. Two courses, including about forty lectures in all, were given E. H. Spieker, A. B., Fellow. H. A Short, A. B., Fellow of Columbia College. by Dr. M. Bloomfield on the Comparative Study of Judo-European Vocalism, with especial reference to Greek, and on Greek Accent T. Atkinson, A. NI. A. Hoistad, A. B. in the light of the latest investigations on that subject. T. M. Beadenkopf, A. B. K. S. Nelson, A. M. W. S. Fleming, A B. S. Sale, Phi). A course of three public lectures on the Republic of Plato was A. H. Giles, A. M. J. Sieber, A. B. also given by Professor W. W. Goodwin, with an average attend- J, G. liamner, A.. B. W. C. Thayer, A. B. ance of one hundred and fifty-two.. 0. F. T. Hanser. H. C. Warren, A. B. B. L. Ilobson, A. NI. The Latin Seminary nuder the.direction of Dr. Warren held A. C. Applegartli. H. F. Kimball. two sessions a week throughout the year, the author selected for .1. P. Campbell. G. Lodge. special treatment being Vergil. W. B Canfield. ,J. D Lord. G. G. Carey. C. T. McDaniel. A preliminary course of ten lectures was given on the Ancient Lives T. L. Cole. C. W. B. Miller. of Vergil, on the NISS., Commentators, and Scholia, and on Vergil’s W. K. Cromwell. E. G. Miller. place in Roman Literature. Occasional lectures were given during the H. Duffy. G. D. I~enniman. year on various topics connected with Vergilian criticism. Special atten- H. L. Ebeling. W. H. Perkins. tion was paid to the Syntax of Vergil and his influence upon subsequent L. Garthe. P. M. Prescott. J. Glenn. L. B. Robinson. writers, and to the development, of the Hexameter from Ennius down to W. L. Glenn. G C. Stokes. Ovid. Some metrical statistics were collected by members of the semi- NI. Gregg. H. T. Tiffany. nary, and papers were read summing up recent views of Vergil’s imita- MT. J. Guard. W. Walz. tion of Greek Poets, on his archaisms, and his value for the illustration J. Hinkley. H. W. Williams. B. In,, le. W. J. Witzenbacher. of Roman antiquities. All of the Eclogues and Georgics were analysed E. F. Keen. by the members in turn, and four of the Eclogues, the Episode of Aristaeus in Book IV of the Georgics, and portions of Books I, VI, and VIII, of llTnder the direction of Professor Gildersiceve the advanced the Aeneid were made the subject of critical interpretation. students have been organized into a Greek Seminary. According During the latter half of the year Dr. Warren conducted a to the plan of this seminary the work of each year is concentrated course of weekly exercises in the Interpretation of Early Latin on some leading author or some special department of literature. Inscriptions. During the past year the centre of work has been Plato, chiefly The course was given in one of the rooms of the Peabody Institute, with reference to the literary form. and wherever possible facsimiles of the inscriptions were used. This course included two lectures on Latin Epigraphy in general, and one on In the seminary proper, which met once a week during the academic the Saturnian verse. year, the Euthydemos and the Theaitetos were interpreted by the mem- bers in turn, with analyses and introductions and the Symposion, Republic, Dr. Warren also lectured weekly in the latter half of the year and Protagoras were analyzed. Papers were presented, read, and dis- to advanced and graduate students on the Syntax of Early Latin. cussed on the Euthyphron, on the aim and result of the Theaitetos, on Dionysios’ criticism of the style of Plato. Studies were made in In Snnskrit, one elementary and two advanced courses were Platonic Syntax and on the relation between the discourses of Sokrates conducted through the year by Dr. Bloomfield, who also instructed in the Symposion and in the Phaidros. Some work growing out of the a class in Hebrew during the second half-year. studies of the preceding seminary year was completed, such as an exhibit After a course of instruction in grammar, seven books of the Nala and of the use of the so-called genitive absolute in the orators. A study an episode of the Mahabhlirata were read by the elementary class, which on in-i in the orators begun the preceding year was extended to Homer met three times weekly. Oneof the advanced classes, meeting twice weekly, and Plato, and in continuation of a line of syntactical investigations read five tarangas of the K&thasaritsagara and a part of the first book of opened several years since by the director, statistics of the articular infin- the law treatise of the Y4jfiavalkya, and the other was guided in a course itive in Xenophon and Plato were prepared by members of the seminary. of comparative reading in the Gi’hgasutras and their commentaries. JULY, 1882.] UNJVEI?SITY (211WULABS. 227
Additional classes were conducted during the year by: The Johns Hopkins Philological Association has met monthly Professor 0. D. Morris,in as heretofore. Papers have been read during the session by Demosthenes, four times weekly,first half-year. M. BLOOMFIELD, on the relation of ei36~: idvia; on the final as before Sophocles: Ajax; Lyric Selections,four times weekly, second half-year. sonants in Sanskrit; on the etymology of k,t3taiceiv; on the Grhya- Greek History (Special Course), weekly. sarhgraba-pari~is•~a of Gobhilaputra. Greek and Latin Metres, weekly. H. C. G. BRANDT, on isolated forms in New High German. Qulatilian, four times weekly,first half-year. J. W. BRIGHT, on the original Teutonic accent of weak verbs. Juvenal; Martial; Pliny, four times weekly, second half-year. W. H. CARPENTER, on the loss of strong verbs in New Icelandic; notes Dr. Warren, in on a German Passion Play. A. M. ELLIOTT, a short review of the Old French dialects question, Cicero; Lucretius; Catullus, four times weekly,first half-year. Terence; Plautus, four times weekly, second half-year. particularly for France; on dialect peculiarities of the Creole French. B. L. GILDER5LEEVE, on wpiv in the Attic orators; review of Mezger’s Mr. Nicolassen, in Pindar; on the conditional sentence in Pindar. Xenophon: Ilellenica,four times weekly, first half-year. W. W. GOODWIN, of Harvard University, on Plato’s Republic, vi, 20, Homer: Odyssey, four times weekly, second half-year. 21. Livy, four times weekly, first half-year. J. F. McCURDY, of Princeton, on language in its nature and origin. Horace, four times weekly, second half-year. C. D. MORRIs, on an idiom of Demosthenes; on ob ~4; on the beginnings Classes in Greek and Latin Prose Composition were also conducted by of the Athenian Hegemony. each of the instructors in those languages in connection with the courses B. F. O’CONNOR, on the paragogical “5” in French verbs. above named. T. R. PRIcE, of the University of Virginia, on the color system of Students have privatelyread for examination the followingbooks: Vergil. Isocrates: Panegyricus (5); Philippus (2). E. H. SPIEKER, on a point in the “Judicium de Isaeo” of Dionysius Euripides: Hercules Furens, Andromache (2); Orestes, (1); Hippoly- of Halicarnassus. tus (3). W. C. TILAYER, on nouns ending in -tas and -tudo used by Plautus and Homer: Odyssey ‘-VI (6). Terence. Plutarch: Demosthenes (3). M. WARREN, on the English MSS. of Bentley and some unpublished Plato: Apology, Onto (3). emendations of Bentley; on the Appendix Probi; on some new and rare Demosthenes: Olynth., Philipp. (1). words found in Donatus’ Commentary to Terence. H. WOOD, on the dialectical peculiarities of the Kentish Charters. Juvenal: Satires, i, in, v, vii (2). Seneca: Select Moral Essays (1). Pliny: Letters (1). MODERN LANCUACES. C~vsar: Civil War (15). Terence: Hautontim., Phormio (1). The Modern Languages have been studied during the year by Cicero: Select Letters (1); De Oratore (2.) sixty-five students, of whom nineteen have been graduate and Plautus: Miles Gloriosus (1). Livy: Bks. in, iv, v (1); Iv, V, VI, VIII (1); XXIII, XX1V, Xxv (I); forty.six undergraduate students. XXIII (1); XXIV (1). The roll for the year includes: Vergil: Georgics, i, ii (11); Eclogues, Georgics, Aeneid (1). H. C. G. BRANDT, A. M., Associate in German. Ovid: Fasti, i, ii (12). A. M. ELLIOTT, A. M., Associate in Romance Languages. Horace: Epodes, Carm. Saec. (12) ; Odes, Epodes, Satires (1) ; Sati;res, H. WOOD, Ph. D., Associate in English. ii, Epistles, i, Epodes (1) ; Odes, in, iv, Satires, i (1). L. RABILLON, Bach. bs Lettres, Lecturer in French. Tacitus: Annals, in, iv (1) ; Histories, Iv, V (1). P. B. MARcOu, A. B., Assistant in French. Suetonius: Tiberius (1). J. W. Bright, A. M., Fellow in Germanic Languages. Sallust: Jugurthine War (11). B. F. O’Connor, Bach. 6s Lettres, Fellow in Romance Languages. Nepos: Ilann., Hamil. (11). H. A. Short, A. B., Fellow of Columbia College. Three numbers of the second volume of the AlVEERIcAN Joua- E. Barnes, S. B. A. Holstad, A. B. B. W. Bemis, A. B. H. C. G. Jagemann. NATA or PHILOLOGY have been issued during the year, and the J. R. Duggan, A. M., M. D. W. B. MacClintock, A. M first number of the third volume will soon appear. The first H. L. Ebeling, A. B. C. A. Perkins,A.B. J. G. Hamner, A. B. B. J. Ramage, A. B. and second volumes of this journal have contained, in addition 0. F. T. Hanser. J. Sieber, A. B. to papers by the Editor, Professor Gildersiceve, articles or other G. Harrison. A. B. W. C Thayer, A. B. eommunications by: B. Haworth; S. B. L. W. Wilhelm, A. B. F. D. Allen A. Lodemann, W. H. Adkins, G. T. Kemp, F. G. Allinson, J. Luquiens, W. S. Bayley, B. F. Kimball, M. Bloomfield J. F. McCurdy, T. A. Berry, B. A. Liebig, H. C. G. Brandt, A. C. Merriam G. Bissing, G. Lodge, F. Brown, C. D. Morris, J. P. Campbell, J. B. Lord, Lewis Campbell, H. Nettleship, G. G. Carey, J. W. Lord, W. H. Carpenter, B. F. O’Connor, T. L. Cole, J. MacClintock, F. Carter, L. R. Packard, W. B. Crisp, W. B. Orndorff, A. S. Cook, T. R. Price, W. K. Cromwell, J. Page, T. Davidson, S. Primer, C. W. R. Crum, A. G. Palmer, M. L. D’Ooge, C. F. iRaddatz, D. B. Dorsey, G. D. Penniman, A. M. Elliott, A. D. Savage, H. Duffy, P. M Prescott, Robinson Ellis, T. D. Seymour, M. Fels, F. Rotch, E. A. Fay, H. E. Shepherd, H. Friedenwald, L. T. Stevens, S. Garner, Charles Short, L. Garthe, C. D. Stickney, J. M. Garnett, E. G. Sihler, D. S. Gittings, W. E. Stratton, W. W. Goodwin, C. L. Smith, J. Glenn, P. H. Taylor, Fitzedward Hall, C. H. Toy, B. B. Gordon, H. M. Thomas, J. M. Hart, M. Warren, W. J. Guard, W. Walz, M. W. Humphreys, J. H. Wheeler, W. B. Harlan, G. Whitelock, W. T. Knapp, W. D. Whitney. J. Hinkley, H. W. Williams, C. R. Lanman, L. M. Huggins, H. V. Wilson, J. T. Hyslop, W. J. WitEenbacher. 228 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
I. Germanic Languages. Two public courses on French Literature, includingtwenty-four A. German, Gothic, &c. lectures and readings, were given (in French) by M. Rabillon, Advanced Courses were conducted by Mr. Brandt as follows: with an average attendance of forty-eight. He also conducted a Gothic, once weekly. class in French conversation. Middle High German, once weekly through the year, and twice weekly second half-year. [The attendance upon the classes in Romance Languages, including the German Literature, consisting of lectures in German and essays by French minor course, was twenty-six.] the student, requiring private reading, on alternate Saturdays. Deutsche Stilfibungen, once monthly. A list of the papers read before the Philological Association is Reading of the classical authors, four times weekly. Prose Composition, once weekly. given above. The minor course classes were instructed by Mr. Brandt four times weekly. PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING Selections were read from Goethe’s, Schiller’s, and Humboldt’s Prose; SEPTEMBER i~, 1882. Goethe’s G6tz von Berlichingen,, and one exercise was given weekly in grammar and prose composition. Students have read privately for examination: Selections from Humboldt’s, Schiller’s, and Goethe’s Prose, (3). CREEK AND LATIN; SANSKRIT AND COM- The “Sturm und Drang” works of Sculler and Goethe, (1). PARATIVE PHILOLOCY. Lessing’s Minna v. Barnhelm, (1); Emilia Galotti, (2); Nathan, (2); Laoco6n, (1).
- Schiller’s Wallenstein, (2); Jungfrau von Orleans, (I); Tell, (1). Goethe’s Faust, i. and xi. (2). I. Greek Seminary. Wieland’s Ol~eron, (1). PRoFEssoR GILDERSLEEVE will conduct the Greek Seminary, [The classes in German were attended by forty-seven students.] the plan of which is based on the continuous study of some leading author or some special department of literature. B. Anglo-Saxon and English. Two advanced classes in Anglo-Saxon and Early English, each The Seminary consists of the Director, Fellows, and Scholars, and such advanced students, to the number of six, as shall satisfy meeting twice weekly, have been conducted by Dr. Wood. The first has read the greater part of Grein’s Bibliothek der Angelsiich- the Director of their fitness for an active participation in the work, sisehen Poesie, and Wiilcker’s Altenglischea Lesebuch, Pts. i. and xi.;and by an essay, a critical exercise, or some similar test of attainments has worked upon Comparative Anglo-Saxon Grammar. The same class or capacity. All graduate students, however, have the privilege has also done some work in Old Saxon and Icelandic. The second ad- of attending the course. vanced class has read Be6wulf. During the next academic year the study of Aristophanes and Benides these the following less advanced classes, includingthe the old Attic comedy will constitute the chief occupation of the minor course classes, were conducted by Dr. Wood. members. There will be two meetings a week during the entire Introduction to Anglo-Saxon, twice weekly, first half-year. session, one for the criticism and interpretation of the author, one Chaucer, The Prioresses Tale, etc., twice weekly,Jlrst half-year. for auxiliary studies in the literary and political history of the Chaucer, The Prologue, etc., four times weekly, second half-year. Shakspeare, Macbeth, five times weekly, first half year. period. Early English, Selections, etc., twice weekly, second half-year. The students should be provided with Bergk’s or Meineke’s text, and at English Style, Milton’s Areopagitica, etc., once weekly, second half- least Rock’s editions of the Knights, Clouds, Birds, and Frogs. Gr~n’s year. editions will also be found useful for beginners in Aristophanes. [The classes in English were attended by twenty-two students.] Thestudentshould also possess Rock’sFragmenta Comicorum Grncorum so far as published, or Meineke’s smaller edition of the same, and for the II. Romance Languages. prosecution of the auxiliary course Aisohylos, Sophokles, and Euripides, Advanced courses were conducted by Mr. Elliott, as follows: Thukydides, Xenophon’s Memorabilia, Hellenika and minor writings, Old French, including the critical examination of the three oldest Plato’s Symposion, Phaidros, Plutarch’s Lives, and Aristotle’s Poetic.* literary monuments of the French language, (Oaths of Strasbourg, The Seminary library contains an Aristophanic literature, sufficient Cantilbne de 5te Eulalb~ and Fragment de Valenciennes), twice for philological purposes, and to this collection important new works are weekly:. lod~mes on Old French Syntax in ii~ rtiiaiThn to the Latin added, as they appear. and Modern French Syntax, twice weekly, second half-year; Aucas- sin and Nicolbte, twice weekly. II. Greek (for advanced and graduate students.) Froven~al, investigation of the sources of the earliest stages of the 1. PRoFEssoR GILDER5LEEVE will also conduct a course of language, as represented in the Po~me sur Bo~ce; Reading of ex- practical exercises in Greek, consisting chiefly in translation at tracts from Girart de Ilossitho, twice weekly. dictation from Greek into English and English into Greek, two Romance Dialects, weekly. Italian, Dante, twice weekly, first half-year. meetings a week, from the beginning of the session to the first Spanish, Don Qu~jote, twice weekly, second half-year. of January. Advanced undergraduates will be admitted to this French Phonetics, weekly. course, when recommended by Professor Morris. Lectures were also given on the principles of Gunation in the Ro- 2. PROFEssOR GILDERSLEEVE will interpret select odes of mance strong verb system; on the historic development of the past Pindar, thirty meetings, beginning after January 1. participle in Old, Middle, and Modern French; and on Dante’s Inferno. 3. He will also give a course bf some twenty lectures on Histori- cat Syntax, with special reference to the growth of the hypotactic In French the minor course classes were instructed by Mr. sentence. Time to be announced hereafter. Marcou five times weekly. Notices as to other courses are reserved. The reading embraced T6pfer, Nouvelles Genevoise.,; Michelet, Jeanne D’Arc; Laboulaye, Paris en Am~rique; Tame, Ilistoire de la litt&ature Anglaise, Vol. Iv.; Snndeau, Mdlle de la Sigli~re. *It isimportant that students should provide themselves early withthe necessary hooks, asmuch valuable time is lost by writing for importations. JULY, 1882.1 UNJVEI?SITY CIRCULARS. 229
III. Latin (for advanced and graduate students.) NoTE.—Those who wish to complete a minor course in one year will take 1 arid 2 with la and 2a. Those who wish tocomplete a major course in 1. A Latin Seminary will be conducted by Da. WARREN, two years will take 1 and 2 with la and 2a, and the courses which in 1883-4 and will meet twice weekly through the year. The Letters and will correspond with 3 and 4 with 3a and 4a. A major course may also consist of six class courses, or of five class courses with two courses of Orations of Cicero will form the centre of work. Of the Orations, parallel reading. Courses I and 2 must precede courses 3 and 4. The work the earlier ones (from 81—69 B. C.) and the Philippics will be provided for the year. 1883-4 will be arranged on a similar scheme, though more particularly studied. The Letters will be taken up chrono- the books assigned will be different. logically and in separate groups, and special attention will be paid VI. Latin (for undergraduates.) to the style of the letters addressed to Cicero, e. g., those of 1. Livy, books ii and in. Ctelius, Plancus, Vatinius, and Sulpicius. From October to January, four hours weekly. DR. WARREN and Students are advised to provide themselves in advance with the Tauch- Dn. SPIEKER. nitz edition of Cicero’s complete works, edited by Baiter & Kayser in ii 2. Horace, Select Odes, Satires, Epistles. vols. (vols. 3, 4, and 5 contain the Orations; vols. 9 and 10 the Letters), From February to June, four hours weekly. Dn. SPIRKER. and with Madvig’s critical edition of the de Finibus (3d ed., 1876.) 3. Tacitus, Histories, books i and II; Annals, book in. 2. DR. WARREN will read with a class once weekly during the From October to January, four hours weekly. PROFESSOR MORRIS. first half-year, Cicero de Finibus. 4. Selections from Catullus, Tibullus, Propertius, Lucan. 3. He will also give a course of twenty lectures in the latter From February to June, four hours weekly. PROFESSOR MORRIS. half of the year on Historical Latin Grammar, with special ref. 5. Cicero, de Finibus, book i, and Tusculan Disputations, erence to phonetic laws and the genesis of forms. books i and ii~ Lucretius, book in. IV. Sanskrit and Comparative Philology (for advanced and From October to January, four hours weekly. DR. WARREN and graduate students.) Dn. SPIEKER. 6. Terence, one play; Plautus, two plays. These courses will be conducted by DR. BLOOMFIELD, and will From February to June,four hours weekly. DR. WARREN. include: ‘~. Prose Composition, etc. 1. Sanskrit, [Elementary Course.] In connection with each of the above courses, there willbe weekly Whitney’s Grammar; Bopp’s Nala; and selections from other exercises in Latin Prose Composition, and occasional practice texts. Three times weekly. in reading at sight and translating Latin at dictation. 2. Sanskrit, [Second Year.] Private Reading. Students having the time are encouraged First half-year: The drama 9akuntala, with a short introduction to pursue parallel courses of private reading under the direction to the Pr~krit of the dramas; Second half-year: Selections from the Dharma, and Smrti Literature, treated comparatively. of the instructor. This will be entirely voluntary, but those Twice weekly. passing an examination upon such work will be able to complete 3. Sanskrit, [Advanced Course]. major or minor courses in shorter time than otherwise. Exami- First half-year: Rig-Yeda with an introduction; Second half- nations on the following books will be provided for 1882-3: year: Selections from the Brahmana and Sfitra Literature. la. Csesar, Bellum Givile; Cicero, De Senectute. Twice weekly. 2a. Ovid, Ramsey’s Selections, 2,000 verses. 4. Comparative Study of Greek Inflections. 3a. Tacitus, Agricola and Germania; Quintilian, book x. 4a. Pliny, Select Letters. Lectures. Weekly, first half-year. Se. Cicero, De Nature Deorum, book i; Lucretius, book v. 5. Comparative Grammar of Sanskrit. 6a. Terence, two plays. Lectures designed for advanced students. Weekly. NOTE—Those who wish to complete a minor course in one year will take 1 and 2 with la and 2a. Those wishing to cemplete a major course V. Greek (for undergraduates.) in two years will take 1 and 2 with le and 2a, and the courses which in 1. Xenophon, Cyropaedia Vii, viii. 1883-4 will correspond with 3 and 4 with 3a and 4a. A minor course may also consist of 1 and 2 with either 3 or 4. A major course may also From October to January, four hours weekly. DR. SPIEKER. consist of six class courses, or of five class courses with two courses of 2. Homer, Iliad xvI—xIX. parallel reading. Courses 1 and 2 must precede courses 3 and 4. The work provided for the year 1883-4 will be arranged on a similar scheme, From February to June, four hours weekly. Dn. SPIEKER. though the books offered will be different. 3. Plato, Pha?do. From October to January,four hours weekly. PRoFEssoR MORRIS. VII. Classical History. 4. Aesehylus, Prometheus V; Euripides, Medea. Undergraduate students, unless specially excused, are expected From February to June, four hours weekly. PROFESSOR MORRIS. to follow a course in Classical History, to be given, during the 5. Prose Composition, etc. coming year, by Da. JAMESON. In connection with each of the above courses there will be weekly exercises in Greek Prose Composition, and occasional practice in reading Greek at sight and translating it at dictation. Private Reading. Students having the time are encouraged CERMAN. to pursue parallel courses of private reading under tbe direction of the instructor. This will be entirely voluntary; but those who MR. II. C. G. BRANDT will conduct, with assistance from DR. pass examinations on such work will be able to complete major or J. W. BRIGHT, the following courses: minor courses in shorter time than otherwise. Examinations on I. Advanced Course. the following books will be provided for 1882-3: 1. Old High German. la. Isocrates, Panegyricus; Plutarch, Themistocles. Braune’s Grammar and Reader. Twice weekly. 2a. Elerodotus, Merry’s Selections. 2. Gothic. 8a. Xenophon, Gonvivium; Demosthenes, in Leptinem. Braune’s Grammar. Weekly. 4a. Sophocles, Electra; Aristophanes, Plutus. 230 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
3. Middle High German. 7. Elements of English Phonetics. Paul’s and Weinhold’s Grammars. Reading of Epic Poetry. Weekly, first half-year. Twice weekly. 8. English Prose. 4. German of the XVI. and xvii. centuries. Twice weekly. Brant’s Narrensch~ff, Luther’s “An den Adel,” Gryphius’ Peter A chief object of this study will be the attainment of correct and Squenz. Twice weekly (one half-year.) forcible expression in English, in connection with the reading 5. a. Deutsche Stillibungen. of longer extracts from prose writers of the modern period. Monthly. Particular attention will he paid to word-building, laws of b. Prose Composition. derivation and definition, errors of expression, etc. The de- Whitney’s and Paul’s Grammars. Weekly. velopment of English literature will be shown by contrasting 6. History of German Literature. modes of thought and expression in different periods, with Lectures in German, with Kluge’s Deutsche Nationalliteratur. the aid of history and manners. Essays will be written every Once in two weeks. month; and at the end of the year each student will be expected 7. Reading of German Classics (1765—1832). to have read certain works, to be indicated to him by the Four times weekly. instructor. IL Minor Courses. 9. Outside of the regular courses it is proposed to further the 8. Historical Prose. study of English in the two following ways: Dahn’s Urgeschichte der germanischen und romanischen Vblker. a. The instructor will receive and comment upon the language Twice weekly. and literary form of essays written in any department of study, as an aid to the formation of a good style. 9. Scientific Prose. 6. At intervals during the year there will be a series of conferences Hodges’ Scientific German and Humboldt in Auswahl. Twice (sixteen to twenty in number), open only to members ofthe Uni- weekly. versity, on the great English writers. The manner of treatment 10. Classics. will be bibliographical, biographical, critical, ‘and illustrative, Prose, one play, Minor Poetry. Twice weekly. as circumstances may indicate. No. 8 above will be in connec- 11. Exercises, with Whitney’s Grammar. tion with these exercises. Weekly.
NoTE.—Advanced and special students may choose any one or more of Norm—The minor course marked out above is believed to meet a need these courses. Collegiate students have some choice, under the direction of most if not all undergraduates, and they will generally be expected to of the instructor, in making out major and minor courses. Thus a major take all the subjects offered. In particular instances, where satisfactory course might consist of courscs 4, 56, 6 and 7 (minus the two hours of reason is given, students may omit all except No. S. In connection with 4); of 3, 4, Sa, 6 and two hours of 7; of 4, 56, 6, 9 and three hours of 7; the whole course there will be regular exercises in Elocution for each of 4, 66, 6, 8and three hours of 7. A minor course may he made up of student. 8, 10, ii; of 8, 9, 11; of 9,10, 11; if the student is sufficiently far ad- vanced~ of ii and two hours of 7. As a rule, the minor course requires one year with at least five hours ROMANCE LANCUACESM and one exercise weekly; the major course an additionsil year with at least five hours and an exercise weekly and course 6. An elementary knowledge is required for admission to the minor course I. Advanced Course. readings. The advanced work will be guided by MR. A. M. ELLIOTT, and will be concentrated upon the Norman Dialect in its relation ENCLISH. to English. A part of the os Lusiadas of Camoens will be crit- ically examined, and extracts from xii. centuryProven~al studied Du. II. WooD will conduct the following courses: in their special relation to allied languages. There will also be I. Advanced Course: two courses of lectures by Mr. Elliott, running through the year, 1. Anglo-Saxon. on the Comparative Grammar of the Romance Languages, and on Sweet’s Reader, Sievers’ Grammar. Twice weekly. the Romance Dialects. Connected with this course there wilt be lectures on Anglo-Saxon Grammar once weekly during the first half-year. These are A course, including lectures and recitations twice a week, in also designed to furnish an introduction to the Comparative the History of French Literature during the last three centuries, Grammar of Anglo-Saxon to students of Gothic and Old High will also be given by Ma. MAROOU. German. Notice as to other courses is reserved. 2. Early English, (1 200—1400 A. D.) II. Minor Course in French. Miitzners Reader, Koch’s and Miitzner’s Grammars, Literary Ma. P. B. MAitcou. History of the Period. Twice weekly. 1. Historical Course. It is desired that the members of this class should be able to read Fustel de Coulanges, La Giti Antique, etc. Twice weekly. German. 2. Scientific Course. 3. Old Saxon. Elis6e Reclus, La Terre, etc. Twice weekly. H6liand. Weekly, second half-year. 3. Literary Course. II. Minor Course: MIoli6re, Le Bourgeois Gentithomme, Les Femmes Savantes, etc. 4. Anglo-Saxon. Twice weekly. This course is intended for beginners. Together with instruction 4. Exercises and Grammar. in the language, and the reading of selected works, particular attention will be given to Anglo-Saxon law, religion, and house- Weekly. Norm—Students following the minor course in French must take the hold customs. Weekly. course mark~d 4, and two other of the above courses, so as to make five 5. Chaucer. hours a week in all. The Prologue, etc.; Aorris’ Outlines of En~lish Accidence. Twice weekly, second half-year. III. M. RABILLON will give courses of public lectures (in French) 6. Shakspeare. through the year, and will also give instruction to students who Macbeth. Weekly, first half-year. wish to perfect themselves in the use of oral and written French. JULY, 1882.1 UNIVERSITY CIRCULABS. 231
HISTORY AND POLITICAL SCIENCE.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR. II. Public Lectures. 1881-82. Courses of public lectures have been given during the year by: James Bryce, D. C. L., Regius Professor of Civil Law in the University of Oxford, five lectures in November upon Recent History and Political Science have been studied during the Political Discussions in England. The special subjects considered were: the crown and the house of year by forty-one students of whom twenty-two followed advanced lords; the church and the universities; the suffrage and distributiou or graduate courses and nineteen pursued undergraduate courses. of seats; the land and the poor; foreign and colonial policy; the The roll for the year has included: relation of law to history was also considered in a special lecture before H. B. ADAMS, Ph. ID., Associate in History. the Historical and Political Science Association. A. ScoTT, Ph. D., Associate in History. Edward A. Freeman, D. C. L., six lectures in November upon B. T. ELY, Ph. ID., Instructor in Politicat Economy. Southeastern Europe. The special topics discussed were: the Roman Power in the East; the J. Bnyci~, D. 0. L., Lecturer. Saracens and the Slays; the final division of the East and West; the B. A. FREEMAN, D. C. L., Lecturer. Turks, Franks, and Venetians; the Ottomans, and the beginning of deliv- J. J. KNOX, A. M., Lecturer. erance. R. M. VENABLE, Lecturer. Hon. John J. Knox, Comptroller of the Currency, U. S. Treasury Department, three lectures in November upon the Banking Systems of the United States. J. F. Jameson, A. B., Fettow. M. I. Swift, A. B., Fettow. Austin Scott, Ph. D., ten lectures in January upon the De- velopment of the Constitution of the United States. The special topics discussed were: nationalism and local self-govern- W. H. Adkins, A. B. 0. A. Johnson, S. B. ment; the federative principle; acceptance of the same; self-assertion E. W. Bemis, A. B. S. B. Linthicum, A. B. H. J. Bowdoin, A. B. J. H. Lowe, A. B. of the national idea; reaction; transition period; power of the ID. L. Brinton. ID. M. Murray. masses; economic questions; socialism; revolution. H. L. Ebeling, A. B. B. J. Ramage, A. B. Professor R. M. Venable, of the Law Department of the E. Goodman, A. B. A. Shaw, A. B. E. R. L. Gould, A. B. H. E. Shepherd. University of Maryland, twelve lectures, beginning in January, J. G. Hamner, A. B. B. Sollers. upon the Constitutional Law of the United States. E. Ingle, A. B. T. B. Veblen, A. B. This course embraced such topics as commerce, taxation, war powers, J. Johnson, A. B. L.W.Wilhelm, A. B. civil and political rights; election of president ; presidential powers; federal court; theory of the partition of powers; ultimate sovereignty; T. A. Berry. J. Hinkley. comparison of the English constitution with that of the United States. W. B. Canfield R. F. Kimball. G. G. Carey, Jr. J. ID. Lord. Herbert B. Adams, Ph. D., five public lectures upon the His. W. B. Crisp. J. MacClintock. torical Development of Internationalism. W. K. Cromwell. G. ID. Penniman. The subjects treated were: intertribal and intermunicipal relations of D. B. Dorsey. IR. MI. Reese. the Orient; intermunicipal life of the Greeks; Rome, the civitas mundi H. Duffy: C. ID. Stickney. M. Fels. H. T. Tiffany. international position of the medheval church; origin and tendencies B. B. Gordon. H. W. Williams. of modern international law Lieber and Bluntschli. INI. Gregg. R. T. Ely, Ph. D., four lectures in April upon Civil Service Reform, with special consideration of the Civil Service of Prussia. I. Historical Seminary. The advanced and graduate students have met weekly during the first half-year, and twice weekly during the second half-year, III. Advanced Courses. under the guidance of Dr. Adams, as an Historical Seminary, for Courses, of twelve lectures each, upon the Sources of Early the discussion of original studies in American Institutional His- European History, and upon Italian History, were given by Dr. tory. Adams. These classes, composed of seven graduate students, met in a lecture The meetings of the Seminary were first held in the small lecture room room of the Peabody Institute, by special permission of the Provost, so of the Peabody Institute, and later in rooms specially provided by the that the works mentioned in the lectures might be at once consulted by university for Seminary use, and furnished with books, maps and other the students. historical apparatus. The Statutes of England, Parliamentary Reports, Colonial Archives (in published form), the Statutory Law of the older Courses of lectures on Political Economy have been given by States, and other collections have afforded opportunities for fresh investi- Dr. R. T. Ely. gations. Among the papers presented here or at the monthly meetings of the Historical and Political Science Association, have been the follow- Two courses have been given, one of twenty lectures in the first half- ing: parallel between the economic heginnings of Maryland and Mass- year, addressed to a class of both graduates and under-graduates, andone of twenty-five lectures, in the second half-year, to graduate students only. achusetts; town and parish institutions in Maryland; free schools in Papers upon investigations undertaken by the graduate students in con- Maryland and South Carolina; old English militia institutions; militia, nection with these courses, have been read before the Historical and patrol, and parish system of South Carolina; fairs, markets, and the Atlanta exposition; local government in Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Political Science Association upon: Mill’s theory of the taxation of land; the alleged indebtedness of Adam Smith to the French econo- York, and New Jersey; Montauk and the common lands of Easthampton, mists; what England owes to protection, etc. Long Island. 232 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
IV. Undergraduate Courses. Classical History, Dr. Jameson. Twice weekly, first half-year. The less advanced course was also conducted by Dr. H. B. Early European History, Dr. Jameson. Twice weekly, second half year. Adams, and consisted of class exercises, (lectures, examinations, This work may be counted, if desired, as part of the composite oral reports, essays, etc.,) five hours weekly through the year. minor course (elsewhere described) and it will be required of The first half-year was devoted to .Miediawal History, and the second all who follow the minor course in History as candidates for half-year to Diplomatic History, with the principles of International 7oelkerrecht, of which the German text the Bachelor’s degree. Law, as embodied in Bluntschli’s J was expounded by teacher and class. Oral reports were made by students Undergraduate students in classics, unless excused by the classical upon topics of contemporary international politics and the status of instructors, are expected to follow the exercises in Classical leading countries; exercises which accustomed the class to the use of maps, History above mentioned. consular reports, government documents, texts of treaties, diplomatic cor- 2. Minor Course in History. respondence, etc. (a) The Italian Renaissance and the German Reformation. The Historical and Political Science Association has met Five hours weekly, first half-year. monthly, as heretofore, for the presentation and discussion of (b) Modern Absolutism and Revolution. papers, the titles of most of which have been given above. Five hours weekly, second half-year. Du. R. T. ELY. 3. Minor Course in Political Economy. PROGRAMME FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING (a) Principles of Political Economy. SEPTEMBER i~, 1882. Five hours weekly, first half-year. It is desirable that students who propose to follow-this course should previously read one of the following manuals: Cossa’s I. Graduate and Advanced Courses: Guide to the Study of Political Economy; Rogers’ Manual of DR. H. B. ADAMS. Political Economy; or Mrs. Fawcett’s Political Economy for 1. Sources of English Constitutional History. Beginners. This class will meet in the small lecture-room at the Peabody Insti- (b) Historical Systems of Political Economy. tute, by permission of the Provost, for facility of reference to the Five hours weekly, second half-year. library collections. A knowledge of Latin and German is requi- NOTE—A. Minor course in Historical and Political Science may be site for admission to this course.—Once weekly,Jirst half-year. formed by combining a half-year’s work in History with a half-year in 2. American Institutional History. Political Economy, together with the production of three essays, which shall be subject to the criticism and approval of the instructor in English. This will be an advanced course for the report and discussion of A Major course in Histoi~ical and Political Science comprises a full year original studies, special facilities for which are afforded by the in History and a full year in Political Economy, together with the pro- collections of the Maryland Historical Society, the Maryland duction of six acceptable essays, and successful examination upon such Episcopal Library of the late Bishop Whittingham, and by a courses of outside reading as may be prescribed in individual cases. newly instituted working collection in the Seminary of Histor- III. Historical and Political ~cience Association. ical and Political Science—Two hours weekly. This will be a monthly meeting of advanced students of Historical 3. Comparative Constitutional History, with special reference and Political Science. Lawyers, resident graduates, and others to the existing Constitutions of European States. who are interested in liberal studies, may become members of Once weekly, second half-year. this Association. Papers of more general interest than those Da. R. T. ELY. discussed at length in the seminary or class-room are here read, together with abstracts of the more important results of original 4. Finance. investigation. Reviews are given of monographs, journals, and This course will deal at length with such practical topics as bank- other recent literature of Historical and Political Science. Brief ing, paper money, monometalism, bi-metalism, and taxation.— reports of the proceedings of the Association are printed in the Thrice weekly,firs~ half-year. University Circulars. 5. Theory and Practice of Administration, with special refer- IV. Publication of Studies in Historical and Political Sci- ence to Civil Service Problems and Municipal Reform. ence. Thrice weekly, second half-year. With the opening of the next academic year will begin the publi- 6. History of French and German Socialism. cation of a series of University Studies in American Institu- Six lectures. tional History, with special reference to the Local Government NoTE.—In addition to the regular work offered by the university in- and Economics of individual States of the Atlantic seaboard and structors, various brief• courses of class lectures upon special topics in of the Northwest. The publication will be at convenient inter- Historical and Political Science may be given by lecturers, hereafter to be vals, in the form of separate reprints of studies contributed by announced. A short course of public lectures on the Local Institutions of the United States will also he given by Dr. H. B. Adams at the Pea- members of the Association to the proceedings of learned socie- body Institute during the winter. Historical readings in Anglo-Saxon, ties in various parts of the country, together with such papers German, and French, will be in progress through the year. as may be printed from time to time by the University. Graduates and advanced students are expected to have sufficient command of French and German to enable them to read historical and political V. Library Facilities. works in those langua~,es; persons deficient in this regard are advised to From the nature of the graduate-work pursued at the Johns begin the study of those languages at once. Hopkins University, students are disposed to spend much of Graduates who so desire may take any portion of the following minor their time in original investigations and systematic reading in courses, but undergraduates will not be admitted to any of the advanced Baltimore Libraries. Aside from the opportunities afforded by courses, except No. 6. the University Library, with its collection of special journals H. Minor Courses: and works of general reference, there is the Seminary Library DR. H. B. ADAMS, with assistance from Da. J. F. JAMESON. of Historical and Political Science, a brancl~ of the main Li- I. Introductory Historical Course. brary, but with distinctive aims: (1) the collection of the colo- At matriculation, all students pass an examination in the general nial laws, archives, and revised statutes of the seaboard States; history of England and the United States. After this, (without (2) the gradual acquisition of the chief monuments of English taking up a full minor course), they may continue their his- jurisprudence, Saxon laws and charters, early compilations and torical studies by attending the follo~ving exercises: the statutes of the Realm (3) the texts of European and Oriental History, Dr. Adams. JVeekly,first half-year. American treaties, with papers and diplomatic correspondence JULY, 1882.J UNIVERSITY 011WULA PS. 233
illustrating the same; (4) such books and special monographs taming the Law Reports of most of the States, journals, &c.; (4) as the actual work of the Seminary requires. the Peabody Library, numbering seventy thousand volumes Other libraries frequently consulted by graduate students of His- and distinctively known as “a library of research ‘, being torical and Political Science are: (1) the Library of Congress, especially rich in the proceedings of learned societies (e. g. which is but an hour from Baltimore by rail and easily accessi- European academies) and in the State, provincial, and muni- ble; (2) the Library of the Maryland Historical Society in cipal publications of America, England~ France, Germany, Baltimore, to which the whole mass of colonial and revolution- Austria, and Italy—publications constituting the best original ary archives of the State of Maryland will shortly be transferred sources of Historical and Political Science; (4) the Maryland from Annapolis; this Baltimore library alreadycontaining many Episcopal Library, collected by the late Bishop Whttingham, portions of such original manuscript records, and the best exist- and especially valuable for the original sources of Church His- ing collection of Maryland laws, together with complete sets of tory, patristic and scholastic literature, materials illustratin,, the Congressional records and other Government documents, the progress of the Reformation, the planting of the Church also many rare pamphlets and broadsides, and files of newspa- and Free Schools. of Parishes and other old English institu- pers covering the revolutionary and constitutional history of tions in Maryland and throughout the United States. the United States; (3) the Library of the Baltimore Bar, con-
PHILOSOPHY, ETHICS, PSYCHOLOGY, AND LOGIC.
WORK OF THE PAST YEAR. G. S. HALL, on E. von Hartmann. 1881-82. 0. H. MITCHELL, on the algebra of logic. G. S. MoRRIs, on English deism and the philosophy of religion. The courses in Philosophy, Ethics, Logic, etc., have been taken C. S. PEIRcE, on J. S. Mill’s logic. B. E. SMITH, a review of Bowne’s “Metaphysics~’; on Wundt’s theory during the year by twenty-four students, of whom seventeen were of volition. advanced or graduate and seven undergraduate students. M. I. SWIFT, on consciousness and reality. The roll for the year included E. B. WILsoN, a review of certain points in Murphy’s “Habit and GEORGE S. MoRRIs, A. M., Lecturer. Intelligence.” G. STANLEY HALL, Ph. D., Lecturer. C. S. PEIRcE, S. B., Lecturer. B. E. SMITH, A. M., Assistant. PROGRAMMES FOR THE YEAR BEGINNING E. S. Burgess, A. B., Fellow. SEPTEMBER i~, 1882. B. I. Gilinan, A. M., Fellow. 0. H. Mitchell, A. M., Fellow. E. H. Spieker, A. B., Fellow. I. History of Philosophy, Ethics, etc. M. I. Swift, A. B., Fellow. PROFESSOR GEORGE S. Moitais. C. Ladd, A. B. 1. History of Philosophy in Great Britain. E. W. Davis, S. B. W. D. MacClintock, A. M. Three lectures weekly,fi?-st half-year. A. H. Giles, A. M. E. D. Preston, C. E. 0. F. T. Hanser. H. F. Reid, A. B. 2. Philosophical Seminary. B. L. Hobson, A. M. J. Sieber, A. B. For the study of selected texts, ancient and modern, relating to E. Ingle, A. B. T. B. Veblen, A. B. the science of knowledge. Twice weekly, first half-year. C. T. MacClintock, A. B. 3. Ethics, or the Science of Man. G. Bissing. C. T. McDaniel. A study of selected texts, with especial reference to F. H. Brad- M. Fels. P. M. Prescott. ley’s Ethical Studies. Four times weekly,first half-year, JYI. Gregg. L. B. Robinson. T. J. Leftwich 4. Hegel’s Philosophy of History. / (Sibree’s Translation) Weekly,first half-year. Courses of lectures on the History of Greek Philosophy and on 5. The Philosophy of Religion in its relation to Christianity. Ethics were given by Professor G. S. Morris, each three times Eight public lectures, to be delivered in January, 1883. weekly during the first half-year. A course of weekly lectures on II. Psychology, etc. Kant’s Critique of Pure Reason was also given by Professor PROFESSOR G. STANLEY HALL. Morris. 6. Psychology. A course of ten public lectures on Psychology was given by Wundt’s Physiologisehe Psychologie, and Max Muller’s translation Professor Hall, with an average attendance of one hundred and of Kant will be used as a text-book basis. Four lectures weekly, ninety. second half-year.
In Logic, an advanced class (meeting twice weekly) and an ~. Philosophy and Ethics. elementary class (meeting three times weekly) were instructed The chief themes and problems in Philosophy (including Ethics) through the year by Mr. Peirce, who also conducted a series of since Locke will be considered by lectures, with limited selec- Readings in Logic and gave a brief course of lectures on the tions from Bowen’s Modern Philosophy and Porter’s Human Intellect for text-book work. Four times weekly, second half- Logic of Relatives. year. The classes for the less advanced students were conducted by 8. Pedagogy. Mr. B. E. Smith: in Psychology, five times weekly, during the One public lecture weeklyfor eight or ten weeks. first half-year, and in Ethics and the History of Philosophy, five 9. Practical Work in Experimental and Observational Methods times weekly during the second half-year. of Psychological Research. The Metaphysical Club has met monthly as heretofore for the Hours to be later determined. presentation and discussion of papers. Papers have been read NoTE—Courses 1, 2, 6, and 9 are intended only for advanced students at these meetings by: or for undergraduates whose preliminary study of the sciences introduc- tory to philosophy may have prepared them to enter upon advanced work. B. I. GILMAN,on propositions and the syllogism; on propositions called Courses 3, 4, and 7 are intended primarily for undergraduates. spurious; on theories of induction. 234 JOHNS HOPKINS [No. 16.
Students who intend to pursue these courses are advised to read in and the particular use to which each can be put will be shown. The advance one or more of the following works, with: methods of mathematical research will be studied in the history of Course 1. Kuno Fischer,Bacen and seine Nachfeiger; Cli. de Riinusat, Histoire de la Philes hie en Angleterre; T. H. Green, Introduction to his edition of Ilume’s multiple algebra. Deatise en Human No/are; G. S. Morris, British Theuqht agd Thinkers; major Theory of Probabilities—The fundamental rules of the calculus will works of the leading British enquirers such as Bacon, Hobbes, Locke, Berkeley, Hume, Reid, Hamilton, the two Mills, Bain, Spencer, Lewes. be discussed. Its practice will be illustrated by the solution of select Course 2. Plato, Thecotetus; Aristotle, De Anima; Berkeley, Principles; ilume, problems, beginning with the simplest and proceeding to some of the Treatise; Kant, Oritique a!PuseIleason; Ficlite,Science ofIc’soowledge; Regal, Logic. Course II. Plato, Republic; Aristotle, Ethics; Calderwook, Ikioral Philosophy; Spen- most difficult. The theory of linear difference equations will be cer, Data ef Ethics; Kant, Ethics. Course4. Flint, PhitesophyefHistery; R.Mayer, Diephilesophisehe Geschichtsanffass- given. The method of least squares will be theoretically and prac- aug derNeuzeit. tically treated. Text: Liagres Calcul des Probabilitis, Booles Cal- Course 5. John Caird, Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion; F. Mulford, The Republic ef God. culus of Finite D~ffcrences, Ferreros Metodo dei Miosimi Quadrati. Course 6. Lotze, Grsondziige derPsycholegie; Tame, OnIntelligence; Ribot, English P chelogy; Ribot, La J-’sychologie Allemende Contemporaine; Monek, introductioe Inductive Reasoning.—A large part of the course will be devoted to to the Critical Philosophy. this subject. Inductive nnd hypothetic inference will be considered Course 7 (for undergraduates). Ryland, handbook ofPsychology and Ethics; Mayor, Sketch of Ancient Philosophy. as inverse forms of statistical deduction. The rules of these modes Course 5. Quick, Educational Reformers; Farrar, Essays on a Liberal Edneation; Fitch, Lectuseso Teaching; Latham, The Action of Examinations; either Diester- of inference will be deduced from the theory and set forth with great weg’s, Beneke’s, or Selirader’s Pedagogue. particularity, with many illustrations drawn from the history of the physical sciences. No effort will be spared to make this part of the III. Logic. course practically useful to the student. Text: Mr. Peirce, On prob- Mu. C. S. PEIRCE. able inference. Mr. Peirce will lecture four times a week throughout the year. The Nature of Scientific Reasoning, illustrated by the reading of The course will embrace the following topics: Kepler’s De motibus stellce Miartis. The Psychological and Metaphysical facts upon which the possibility Inquiry into the validity of Modern Conceptions of the Constitution of Logic rests.—Text: Mr. Peirce’s papers, The ]ixation of belief; of Matter.—Text: Meyer’s Kinetische Theorie der Gase. How to make our ideas clear; Questions concerning certain faculties Relation of the New Theory of Logic to Philosophical questions. claimedfor man; Further consequences of four incapacities; The va- lidity of the laws of logic. Here, as everywhere throughout the course, the doctrine of the text will receive improvements, and the subject Besides the lectures, Mr. Peirce will give private instruction in will be further illustrated by the aid of other works. the different branches of logic to those who may desire to receive it. Modern Formal Logic.—Text: Do Morgan’s Syllabus of Logic. Boole’s Logical Algebra.—Not merely the principles, but also the prac- The libraries of the University and the Peabody Institute are tice of this algebra will be rendered familiar, by the solution of nu- merous examples drawn from Boole, McColl, Miss Ladd, etc. Text: well supplied with books for the study of philosophy. Schr6der’s Operationskreis des Logikcalculs. The Metaphysical Club for the study of logIcal, psychological, The Logic of Relatives—This subject will be treated in an elementary and philosophical matters will continue to hold monthly meetings. manner, so as to bring it within the capacity of the ordinary student. The first volume of Logical Contributions, by members of the An entirely new general method of treating problems that involve Johns Hopkins University, will be published early in the autumu. relative terms will be developed. Text: Mr. Peirces Logic of Rel- Contents: The logic of the Epicureans, by Allan Marquand; On the atives, Algebra of Logic, Algebra of Relatives, and a new paper. alnebra of logic, by Miss Ladd; On the algebra of logic, by 0. H. Mathematical Reasoning.—The general nature of mathematical demon- Mitchell; On relative numbers, by B. I. Gilman; On probable stration will be explained, the different variuties will be classified, inference, by C. S. Peirce.
RECENT APPOINTMENTS. Appointments to FELLOWsiIPs for the next academic year have been Other appointments have recently been made in the University as made as follows: follows: WILLIAM J. ALEXANDER, (A. B., University of London, Eng., 1876) Greek. FABIAN FRANKLIN (Ph. D., JohnsHopkins, 1880; F.)—Associate in Mathematics. ChARLES J. BELL, (A. B., Harvard, 1876; University of Munich) Cheno/stry. JAMES M. CATTELL, (A. B, Lafayette, 1880) Philosophy. H. T. ELY (Ph. B., Heidelberg, 1879)—Associate in Political Economy. ELLERY W. DAVIS, (S. B., University of Wisconsin, 1879) Mathematics. J. W. BRIGHT (Ph. D., Johns Hopkins, 1882; F.)—Jnstructor in German. DAvID T. DAY, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1881) Chemistry. J. F. JAaoEsooe (Pb. D., Johns Hopkins, 1882; F.)—Instructor in History. WILLIAM C. DAY, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1880) Chemistry. F. H. SPIREER (Ph. D., Johns Hopkins, 1882; F.)—Instructor in Latin and Greek. HENRY II. DONALnSON, (A. B., Yale, 1879) Biology. WILLIAM P. DURFEE, (A. B., University of Michigan, 1876) Mathematics. GEoRoES. ELY, (A, B., Amherst, 1878) Mathematics. ALFRED EMERSON, (Ph. D., Munich, 1881) Greek. WILLIAM S. FLEMING, (A. B., Davidson, 1878) Greek. C. H. HEMPHILL, A. M., lately a Fellow here and now Professor in the Southwestern AETFIUR li. FnoTsssNnnAM, Shesnitic Languages. Presbyterian University, has been appointed a Professor in the Theological Seminary, BENJAMIN I. GILMAN, (A. B., Williams, 1872, and A. M., 1880) Logic. Columbia, S. C. HENRY 11. GooDNow, (A. B., Amherst, 1878) Physics. G. F. NIcoLASSEN, Pb. D., lately a Fellow and Assistant in Greek and Latin here, has ELoIN H. L. GOULD, (A. B., Victoria, Ont., 1881) History. heen appointed Professor of Ancient Languages in the Southwestern Presbyterian Uni- ARTHUR S. HATHAWAY, (S. B., Cornell, 1879) Mathematics. versity, Clarksville, Tenn. WILLIAM H. HOWELL, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1881) Biology. ARTHUR L. KIMBALL, (A. B., Princeton, 1881) Phy es. W. S. PRATT, A. M., lately a Fellow here and recently connected with the Metropolitan HARRY F. REID, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1880) Physics. Museum of Art, New York, has been appointed Instructor in Ecclesiastical Music in the HENRY N. STOKES, (S. B., Haverford, 1878) Biology. Theological Seminary, Hartford, Coun. JOSIAH ROYCE, Ph. D., lately a Fellow here and afterwards Instructor in the Univer- The persons below named have been Dominated by the Academic sity ofCalifornia, has been appointed an Instructor in Philosophy in Harvard University. Council for GRADUATE ScRoLAusiiIrs: HENRY SEWALL, Ph. D., a former Fellow and Associate in Biology here, has been GUSTAVBISSINC, (A. B., Johns Hopicins, 1882) Mathematics. appointed Professor of Physiology in the University of Michigan. - JAMES R. DUGGAN, (A. B., Mercer, 1877; M. D., Jefferson Medical, 1879) (‘hemistry. W. I. STasNoacAM, Ph. D., lately a Fellow here and recently holding the Parker Fel- JAMES F. KEELER, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1881) Physics. lowship of Harvard University, has been appointed Professor of Mathematics in the Uni- C. XV. EasIL MILLER, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1882) Greek. versity ofCalifornia. CHARLES A. PERKINS, (A. B., XVillianss, 1879) Physics. J. H. WHEELER, Ph. B., lately a Fellow here and now Professor of Latin in Bowdoin B. JAMES HAMAGE, (A. B., Newlierry, 1880) History. College, has been appointed Professor of Greek in the University of Virginia. LEWIS T. STEVENS, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1882) Biology. LEWIS W. WILHELM, (A. B., Johns Hopkins, 1880) H tory. JuLY, 1882.] UNIVEI?SITY CIPC ULAPS. 235
COLLEGIATE INSTRUCTION, 1882—83.
Information as to Graduate Instruction is given in other Circulars. SPECIAL NOTICE. COLLEGIATE COURSES. Young men who desire to enter the Johns Hopkins University Courses of study are arranged for collegiate students in Mathematics, Physics, Chemis- try, and Biology; in Greek, Latin, French, German, and English; and in History, Polili- for collegiate instruction, either as Matriculates, or as Students cal Economy, etc. It is not supposed that any student can follow all these courses, but in branches preliminary to Medicine, or as Special Students in every one is required to select such a combination as will secure tohim aliberal education, founded upon studies in several branches of literature and science. As a rule, each Mathematics, Chemistry, Languages, etc., are requested to pre- student will have threecourses in progress simultaneously with five weekly exercises in sent themselves, with such introductions, written or personal, as each. The following combinations are suggested (hut not prescribed exclusively) as an aid to they can command, at the President’s office, on the mornings students in the selection of their courses for the Bachelor’s Degree: of June 1, 2, or 3, from 9 to 12 o’clock, when arrangements 1. CLASSICAL, in which Greek and Latin are the main subjects, and a Modern Language, will he made for their examination, and information will be one Philosophical and one Scientific course subordinate; 2. MATMEMATICAL with Math- ematics and Physics as main subjects, and in addition a Modern Language, Chemistry, and given in respect to classes, terms, lodgings, etc. Those who one Philosophical course; 3. SCIENTIFIC, in which marked proficiency in Mathematics, cannot appear in June may present themselves on Tuesday, and in either Chemistry, Physics, or Biology is required, and in addition one Scientific course, one Philosophical, and one in Language; 4. LITERARY, in which the Romance September 19. and Teutonic Languages are taken as the main subjects, and Latin and any othertwo TIMES OF EXAMINATION. courses, one of whichmust he Scientific, as subordinate; 3. PRELIMINARY TO MEDICINE, There are two formal examinations for matriculation, the first in which the principal studies are Biology and Chemistry, and in addition Physics, a Modern Language, and one Philosophical course; 6. PRELIMINARY TO TREOLOGY, in from June 5 to June 8, and the second from September 20 to which Greek and Hebrew are the principal subjects, and one Philosophical and two Scien- September 23, as follows: tific courses subordinate; 7 PRELIMINARY TO LAW, in which marked proficiencyin His- tory and Philosophy is required, and in addition a Modern Language and two Scientific Monday, June 5. Wednesday, June7. courses; 8. PRELIMINARY TO BusINEss. ALGEBRA, 9—12. LATIN, - - 9—12 GEOMETRY, - - - - 3—5. GREEK, - - 3—6. SPECIAL COURSE PRELIMINARY TO MEDICINE. Tuesday, June6. Thursday, June 5. TRIGONOMETRY, - - - 9—12. GERMAN, 9—12. This course is framed to meet the wants ofthose who intend at a laterday to begin the study of Medicine. ANALYTIC GEOMETRY, - - 3—5. Fscusecss, 3—5. The requirements for entrance by non-matriculated students to the course are as Wednesday, September 20. Friday, September22. follows: ALGEBRA, 9—12. LAT5N, - - - - - 9—12. Essglish. Candidates will he examined in the whole of Lounsbury’s History of the GEOMETRY, - - - - 3—5. GREEK, - - - . - 3—6. English Language, and will berequired to satisfy the examiner, by means of a written Thursday, September 21. Saturday, September 23. composition, of their ability to express themselves in correct and idiomatic English, pro- TRIGONOMETRY, - - - 9—12. GERMAN, 9—12. perly spelled, punctuated, and divided into paragraphs. Elementary Mathematics. Arithmetic; Algebra; three hooks of Euclid, or an ANALYTIC GEOMETRY, - - 3—6. FRENOM, 3—6. equivalent amount of Geometry; Plane Trigonometry, and the use of Logarithms Candidates may offer some of the subjects for matriculation at The examination in Algebra will be confined to the following: definitions and explana- the June examinations, and the others in September. tions of algebraical signs and terms; addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of algebraical quantities; ratio, proportion, and variation; simple equations involving not Students resident in and near Baltimore are advised to present more than two unknown quantities. themselves at the examination in June, so that if deficient in any Latin. Translation of passages from the first four books of Cresar, Dc Belle Gallico, study they may prepare themselves in it for the next examination and ofthe sixth book of the ZEneid; the elements ofLatin Grammar, especiallyAccidence. Candidates who obtain permission at least a fortnight previously, will be permitted to in September. The results of the matriculation examinations will offer themselves for examination in equivalent portions of other Latin classics than those be made known June 9 and September 26, at 12 M. presented above. Physicat Geography. Guyot’s Physical Geography and Huxley’s Physiography REQUIREMENTS FOR MATRICULATION. are recommended as text books. French and German. In addition to the above subjects, candidates may offer Tha special requirements for matriculation are stated below. The subjects named, in both Mathematics and Languages, merely indicate the range of themselves for examination in French and German; those who pass will beexcused from attendance upon the instruction in those languages duringthe subsequent course ofstudy. the examination. Equivalents are accepted. The examination in French and German will test the candidate’s knowledge of the The aceurate reading at sight of passages previously unseen may render unnecessary elements of the Grammar of those languages, and his ability to translate at sight easy the examination in the books below specified. . passages f om prose authors. Latin. Grammar, Prosody, and composition; br, 3 books; Ovid, 2500 verses(300 Drawing. Some knowledge of drawing is very desirable; students who are pro- elegiac); Vergil, .ZEneid, 6 books, and Eclogues; Oleero, 7 orations. ficient in this subjectmay omit it from the subsequent course. Greek. Grammar, Prosody, and Composition; Nenophon, Anabasis, 4 books; Homer, Those who wish to follow this course should indicate their intention to do so before the Iliad, 4 books; Herodotus, 1 book. examination begins. Mathematics. Arithmetic, including the Metric system; Algebra, Todhunter, 38 4l~-A circular givingthe details of this course may be obtained en applicatioss. chapters; Geometry, Plane and Solid, Chauvenet; Plane Trigonometry, Chauvenet, 5 chap- ters, or Wheeler; Analytic Geometry, Straight Line and Circle in rectangular coOrdinates, Salmon (Conic Sections) or Howison. SPECIAL STUDENTS. In connection with the examination in Plane Trigonometry, only four-place logarith- In exceptional cases, young men of collegiate age, who can satisfy a committee con- mic tables will be provided, and after October, 1882, none others may be used. sisting of the President and two of the chief instructors that they are sufficiently The examinations in Algebra and Geometry must be passed before the candidate will advanced in character and attainments to be allowed the privilege, and that there is some be examined in Trigonometry and Analytic Geometry. good reason why they should not offer themselves for matriculation, may be admitted to A student may postpone for one year after entrance his examination in Trigonometry certain classes. and Analytic Geometry, unless he is to ttke up at once Physics,—in which case he must show a sufficient knowledge of Trigonometry; or Mathematics, in which case he must CHARGES FOR TUITION. pass in all the required mathematical subjects. The charge for tuition is eighty dollars per year. A deposit of ten dollars is required Candidates who do not intend to pursuea classical course may offer German and French instead of Greek, The equivalent of a minor course in one of these subjects will be from each student. There is an additional fee for material, etc., in the Laboratories. expected, and agood elementary knowledge of the other. The amount of German and French accepted, in any case, as a substitute for Greek at HOPKINS SCHOLARSHIPS. matriculation, does not count also among the courses to be registered as for graduation. In accordance with the request of the founder of the University, free scholarships are SPECIAL EXAMINATION IN ENGr4sIc.—All candidates for admission will be expected to open to such candidates from Maryland (the District of Columbia), Virginia, and North satisfy the authorities that, in addition to the studies in Mathematics and Languages Carolina, as may be most deserving of choice, because of their character and intellectual required for admission, they have been well trained in the ordinary English branches, promise. including the nsa ofthe English language, Geography, and United States History. SPECIAL EXAMINATION IN NATURAL SCIENCE—Each candidate or admission is expec- ted to offer for examination in some branch of Natural Science. Physical Geography is Instructions will beresumed for the next academic year on Tuesday, September 26, 1582. recommended as within the reach of all. An elementary acquaintance with Botany, Mey 13, 1882. ZoOlogy, or Natural Philosophy is also desirable. 236 JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVEBSITY CIRCULABS. [No. 16.
DEGREES CONFERRED, 1882.
Doctors of Philosophy. 2. T. ALEXIS BERRY, of Baltimore, who pursued his prelimi- The degree of Doctor of Philosophy was conferred on the fol- nary studies under Dr. Robert Atkinson, and has finished major lowing persons: courses in German and History, and minor courses in Chemistry, 1. JAMES W. BRIGHT, of Lock Haven, Pa., A. B., Lafayette Physics, and French. 3. GUSTAV BISSING, of Baltimore, a former student of the City College, 1877, and A. M., 1880. His principal study was the College, who has finished major courses in Mathematics and Teutonic Languages, the subordinate, Sanskrit. He submitted Physics, and minor courses in Chemistry, Logic, and German. a thesis entitled “A Discussion of the Verbal forms in King 4. WALTER B. CLARKSON, of Baltimore, who after graduating Alfred’s West-Saxon Version of Gregory’s Cura Pastoralis.” at the City College, matriculated in this University at its opening 2. J. FRANKLIN JAMEsON, of Amherst, Mass., A. B., Amherst in 1876, and pursued his studies here with the highest promise. College, 1879. His principal study was History, the subordinate, He is recommended for his degree extra ordinem. He was com- Political Economy. His thesis on “The Origin and Devel6pment pelled by failure of health to go to the South before completing of the Municipal Government of New York City,” is in course of the courses he had undertaken; and has for several years been publication in the Magazine of American History. principal of the High School, Jacksonville, Fla. The Academic 3. Mrrsunu KUHARA, Tsuyama, Japan, S. B., University of Council has satisfied itself of his continued advancement in liberal Tokio, 1877. His principal study was Chemistry, the subordinate, Mineralogy. His thesis on the “Oxidation of Nitrometaxylene,” studies. 5. HERMANN L. EBELING, of Catonsville, who received his pre- has been published, in modified form, in the American Chemical liminary training at Overlea School, Catonsville, and has com- Journal. pleted major courses in German and History, and minor courses 4. ROBERT W. MAHON, of Baltimore, C. E., Lehigh University, in Greek, Latin, and Physics. 1876. His principal subject was Chemistry, his subordinate, Physics. His thesis on “Some Investigations on the Benzyl- 6. LouIs GARTHE, of Baltimore, who graduated at the City derivatives of the Suiphamides of Metaxylene,” will be published College, in 1880, and has finished major courses in German and in modified form, in the American Chemical Journal. French, and minor courses in Chemistry, English, Mineralogy, and Latin. 5. OSCAR H. MITCHELL, of Marietta, Ohio, A. B., Marietta 7. EDWARD INGLE, of Baltimore, a former student of the City College, 1875, and A. M., 1878. His principal subject was Math- ematics, the subordinate, Logic. His thesis, entitled “Some The- College, who has finished major coursQs in Greek and Latin, and minor courses in German, History, and Physics. orems in Numbers, with a Generalization of Fermat’s and Wilson’s Theorems,” has been published in the American Journal of 8. RICHARD F. KIMBALL, of Baltimore, who pursued his pre- Mathematics. liminary studies under Mr. C. P. Grady, and has finished major courses in History and Latin, and minor courses in French, 6. GEORGE F. NICOLASSEN, of Baltimore, A. B., University of German, and Chemistry. Virginia, 1879, and A. M, 1880. His principal subject was Greek, the subordinate Latin. His thesis on “The Articular 9. GUSTAV A. LIEBIG, Jn., of Baltimore, who pursued his pre- Infinitive in Xenophon,” will be prepared for publication. liminary studies under Dr. E. Deichmann, and has finished major courses in Mathematics and Physics, and minor courses in Chem- 7. WILLIAM A. NoYEs, of Grinnell, Iowa, A. B., Iowa College, 1879. His principal subject was Chemistry, the subordinate, istry, Biology, and French. Physics. His thesis “On the Protection from Oxidation of a 10. C. W. EMIL MILLER, of Baltimore, a graduate of the City Group containing two Carbon.Atoms,” will be published, in mod- College in 1880, who has completed major courses in Greek and ified form, in the American Chemical Journal. Latin, and minor courses in French, Physics, and German. 11. JAMES PAGE, of Baltimore, a former student of the City 8. CHASE PALMER, of Baltimore, A. B., Johns Hopkins Uni- versity, 1879. His principal subject was Chemistry, the subordi- College, who has finished major courses in German, Physics, and nate, Mineralogy. His thesis “On the Sulphocinnamic Acids” Mathematics, and minor courses in French, and Latin. will appear, in modified form, in the American Chemical Journal. 12. ALBERT G. PALMER, of Baltimore, who received his pre- liminary training at the Friends’ High School, and has completed 9. EDWARD H. SPIEKER, of Baltimore, A. B., Johns Hopkins University, 1879. His principal subject was Greek, the subordi- major courses in Chemistry and German, and minor courses in nate subjects Latin, Sanskrit, and Hebrew. His thesis “On the English, French, and Physics. so-called Genitive Absolute and its use, especially in the Attic 13. ROBERT M. REESE, of Baltimore, who received his pre- Orators,” will be prepared for publication. liminary training at the Friends’ High School, and has completed major courses in French and German, and minor courses in Latin, Bachelors of Arts. History, and Physics. 14. LEwis T. STEVENS, of Baltimore, a former student of the The degree of Bachelor of Arts was conferred on the following City College, who has finished major courses in Chemistry, Bi- persons: ology, and German, and minor courses in Physics and English. 1. WILLIAM H. ADKINS, of Easton, Md., who received his 15. HERBERT T. TIFFANY, of Baltimore, who pursued his pre- previous training at the Easton (Md.) Classical School, and has liminary studies under Mr. S. E. Turner, and has finished major finished major courses in History and Latin, and minor courses courses in History and Latin, and minor courses in French, in German, Greek, and Physics. German, Greek, and Physics.
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