(B) via Boulogne-Folkestone.(C) via Calais-Dover.
Special arrangements can be made for reserved accommodation to be provided for groups. The above-mentioned tickets can also be obtained at the Paris Office of the South Eastern and Chatham Railway (14 Rue du 4 Septembre), but the Congress vouchers must be presented at the time in either case.
Another Route—From Paris (St. Lazare) special 15 day return tickets to London via Dieppe-Newhaven at the following fares:—
1st Class.—47f. 20c.2ndClass.—36f. 40c.
These tickets are available for the following trains:—
Great Britain.All the British Railways have very kindly granted exceptional facilities to members of the Congress. Return tickets for the price of a single fare and a third, lasting from July 23rd to 30th, will be issued from all stations in the United Kingdom on presentation of the Congress voucher at the Booking Office.
Members wishing to return to their homes outside London daily, must apply for separate vouchers for each day if the distance is more than 50 miles. If however the member resides within that distance, the usual sleeping-out arrangements will apply,i.e., that tickets at a single fare and a third for the double journey may be issued (upon production of cards of membership or letters of invitation),fromthe town where the Conference is being held to places where the delegates reside. The minimum fare will be 1/-.
Stations Of Arrival.Passengers travelling from the Continent by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, arrive at Victoria or Charing Cross Stations according to the train service selected. Passengers by the Great Eastern Railway arrive at Liverpool Street Station; and those by the London, Brighton, and South Coast Railway arrive at Victoria Station.
Hospitality Bureau.During the meeting of the Congress there will be many entertainments in the form of receptions, dinners, afternoon and evening parties, for which there will be invitations to Members and Associates of the Congress. In most cases the number to be entertained is limited, and it is desirable that the Secretaries should have as complete a list of members as possible to submit to the hosts.
AllOfficials of the Congress, andReaders of Papers, andDelegates, will shortly receive invitations to the various entertainments mentioned in the programme.
Members should apply at the Hospitality Bureau in the Marble Hall on arrival, as the number that can attend each function is limited, and cards will be issued to members in order of application.
A limited number of Tickets for the Zoological Gardens, tickets to hear debates in the House of Commons, and invitations to tea on the Terrace of the House of Commons, etc., will also be available.
The German Athenæum Club has very kindly signified its willingness to accord the privilege of Hon. Membership of the Club to German Readers of Papers and Members of the German Consultative Committee, and to a limited number of German Members of the Congress.
RULES OF PROCEDURE.
The Organising Committee feel that the interest and usefulness of the Congress will be greatly increased by the usual sectional plan being departed from, so that all papers can be discussed in general sittings. This plan will necessarily limit the time available for papers, but, on the other hand, it will allow the interest of all members to be focused on each question to be considered. To enable the maximum amount of work to be done in the time available, the following arrangements have been made:—
Papers.The reader of each paper will be allowed 25 minutes in which to give a summary of his paper and to reply to criticisms. A certain time, limited at the discretion of the Chairman, will then be allowed for discussion (maximum time—20 minutes).
Should the reader of a paper not desire to exercise his right of reply he may devote the whole 25 minutes to his opening summary.
If, on the other hand, he prefers to reserve a longer time for reply he must reduce the length of his opening remarks, bearing in mind that the whole time at his disposal for the two speeches will be 25 minutes.
Discussions.All discussions are under the absolute control of the Chairman, who will regulate the length of time allotted to each discussion, and to each speaker in that discussion. The Chairman will ring a bell one minute before each speech must end. After the bell is rung a second time the next speaker will be called. The maximum time allotted to the discussion on each single paper is twenty minutes,—to each single speaker, seven minutes.
The names of persons wishing to speak must be handed up to the Chairman before the conclusion of the speech opening the Discussion.
Badges.A button badge, consisting of a reproduction of the head of Sir Francis Galton, will be presented to every Member and Associate.
A silvered medal with ribbon and clasp will be presented to members of the Consultative Committees, Readers of Papers and Government Delegates. Distinctive colours will be as follows:—
The medals with green ribbons will be on sale, price 1/- each, to all Members and Associates.
DAILY PROGRAMME.
This programme will be adhered to as closely as possible, but the Executive Committee reserve the power to make any alterations which circumstances may render necessary.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th.
The Offices of the Congress will be opened at the University of London, South Kensington.
Members and Delegates are requested to call during the day, to sign the register and enter their address, and to obtain invitations to the Receptions, Dinners, etc.
A Meeting of the Congress Executive Committee will be held in the Senate Room. The Congress Executive consists of the President, Secretary, and two members of each of the Consultative Committees, and the President, Secretary and two members of the British Executive Committee.
Business:—
The arrangement of the agenda for the Business Meeting on the 27th.
Reception bu the Presidentof the guests to theInaugural Banquetat the Hotel Cecil, Strand. The Banquet commences at 7-30 p.m. punctually. Speeches will be made by the President, The Lord Mayor of London, Mr. A. J. Balfour and others.
All Officers of the Congress, Readers of Papers, Presidents and Secretaries of Branches of the Eugenics Education Society, are theguests of the Hospitality Committee. Ordinary Members of the Congress may attend (tickets, 7s. 6d. each, exclusive of wine) and may take one friend on the same terms. The maximum seating capacity of the hall is 400 and only a limited number of seats are available.To prevent disappointment early application for tickets should be made on the form onpage 25, to the Hon. Secretary, Mrs. Alec Tweedie, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, W.
Reception of welcome to all Members and Associates of the Congress at the Hotel Cecil to meet the delegates and others who have attended the Inaugural Banquet.
SECTION I.Biology and Eugenics.
THURSDAY. JULY 25th.MORNING SESSION.
Opening of the Congress.
Presidential Address.
"Le Cosidette Leggi Dell 'Ereditarieta Nell' Uomo." (The So-called Laws of Heredity in Man.)
V. Guiffrida-Ruggeri, Professor of Anthropology, Naples. Speakers in discussionProfessor J. A. Thomson, Dr. Apert.
"The Inheritance of Fecundity."
Raymond Pearl, Ph. D.Biologist of the Maine Experiment Station, Orono, U.S.A.
Discussion.
"Variation and Heredity in Man."
L. Sergi, Professor of Anthropology, Rome. Discussion opened byDr. Seligmann.
"On the Increase of Stature in certain European Populations."
Soren Hansen, M.D., Director of the Danish Anthropological Committee, Copenhagen.
Luncheon Interval.
Cold Lunch will be provided at the University for all Readers of Papers and Members of the Congress Executive Committee who give in their names at the Secretary's table before 11-30 a.m. A few places will be available (Lunch, 2/-) for ordinary members of the Congress. Application for seats should be made at the Secretary's table before noon. (A list of neighbouring restaurants will be found onpage 27).
SECTION I.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
"Eugenics and Genetics."
R. C. Punnett, F.R.S., Professor of Biology, Cambridge University.
Discussion opened byProfessor W. Bateson.
"The Inheritance of Epilepsy."
David F. Weeks, M.D.,
Medical Superintendent and Executive Officer of the New Jersey State Village for Epileptics, U.S.A.
(These papers will be illustrated by Lantern Slides).
"La Psicologia Etrica e la Scienca Eugenistica."
(Ethnic Psychology and the Science of Eugenics).
Professor Enrico Morselli, Director of the Clinic for Mental and Nervous Diseases, Royal University, Genoa.
Discussion.
"Influence de l'age des Parents sur les Caractères Psycho-Physique des Enfants."
(The Influence of Parental Age on the Psycho-Physiological Characters of Children).
Professor Antonio Marro,
Director of the Lunatic Asylum, Turin.
Discussion opened byDr. Ewart.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
Her Grace the Duchess of Marlborough will hold a Reception at Sunderland House, Curzon Street. (The card of invitation should be given up at the door).
OfficialsandDelegates,who receive their cards in advance, are requested to return them at once to the Hon. Secretary, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, W.,if they do not intend to be present.
Ordinary Membersof the Congress are requested on their arrival in London toapply at the Hospitality Bureau, at the University for the invitation card.
SECTION II.Practical Eugenics.
FRIDAY, JULY 26th.
MORNING SESSION.
Considérations Générales sur "La Puériculture avant la Procreation."
(General Considerations on "Education before Procreation.")
Professor Adolphe Pinard, Member of the Paris Medical Academy.
Discussion.
"The Bearing of Neo-Malthusianism upon Race Hygiene."
Dr. Alfred Ploëtz, President, International Society for Race Hygiene.
Discussion opened byDr. Drysdale.
"Rapport sur l'organisation Pratique de l'Action Eugénique."
(Report on the Practical Organisation of Eugenic Action).
Dr. Louis Querton, Professor of the "Université Libre," Brussels.
Discussion opened byDr. C. W. Saleeby.
"Marriage and Eugenics."
Dr. C. B. Davenport, Director Eugenics Record Office, U.S.A.
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[G]
[G]For arrangements see pages10and27.
SECTION II.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
"Preliminary Report to the First International Eugenics Congress of the Committee of the Eugenics Section American Breeders' Association to Study and Report as to the Best Practical Means for cutting off the Defective Germ Plasm in the Human Population."
Mr. Bleecker van Wagenen, Chairman of Committee.
(This paper will be illustrated by Lantern Slides).
Discussion to be opened bySir John Macdonnell.
"Eugénique Sélection et Déterminisme des Tarés."
(Eugenic Selection and Elimination of Defectives).
Frederic Houssay, Professor of Science, University, Paris.
Discussion.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Lord Mayor of London will receive the Members of the Congress at the Mansion House, between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m., when the suites of rooms will be on view.
The American Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid are giving a Reception to the Members of the Congress at Dorchester House, Park Lane, at 10 p.m.
(For directions as to invitation cards seepage 11, at foot).
SECTION IIa.Education and Eugenics.
SATURDAY, JULY27TH.
MORNING SESSION.
"Eugenics and the New Social Consciousness."
G. Smith, Professor of Sociology, Minnesota University, U.S.A.
Discussion to be opened byMrs. MacCoy Irwin.
"Practicable Eugenics in Education."
Dr. F. C. S. Schiller, Oxford University.
A Discussion will be arranged in which it is hoped several well-known Educationalists, includingProfessor SadlerandDr. Georges Schreiberwill participate.
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[H]
[H]For arrangements see pages10and27.
GENERAL MEETING OF CONGRESS.
Business Agenda.
To be issued after the Meeting of the Congress Executive Committee on July 24th, and circulated to all members on the 26th.
CLOSE OF MEETING.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Co-Partnership Tenants have invited Members to visit theHampstead Garden Suburb, where they will be entertained to tea. The party leaves South Kensington Station at 2-30 p.m.
Several Luncheon and Tea Parties are also being arranged for this day. Will any Members wishing to enjoy this hospitality give in their names not later than the afternoon of Thursday, July 25th, at the Hospitality Bureau in the Hall of the University?
SUNDAY, JULY 28th.
A Lunch and Garden Party will be given by Mr. Robert Mond to the Members of the Congress in the Grounds of Combe Park, Sevenoaks (near London). Guests will be conveyed there and back by special train. Invitations and all particulars will be issued in the same way as for the Duchess of Marlborough's reception. (Seepage 11, at foot).
The Proprietors of theLondon Aerodromehave kindly issued a limited number of invitations to witness exhibition flights during the afternoon (weather permitting).
SECTION III.
Sociology and Eugenics.
MONDAY, JULY 29th.
MORNING SESSION
"Elite Fisio—Psichica ed Elite Economica."
("The Psycho Physical Elite, and the Economic Elite.")
Achille Loria, Professor of Political Economy, University of Turin.
"The Cause of the Inferiority of Physical and Mental Characters in the Lower Social Classes."
Alfredo Niceforo, Professor of Statistics at the University of Naples.
(As these two papers treat of similar subjects, they will be grouped for discussion.)
"La Fertilité des Marriages suivant la Profession et la Situation Sociale."
(The Fertility of Marriages according to Profession and Social Position).
Monsieur Lucien March,
Directeur de la Statistique Générale de la France.
Discussion opened byMr. Bernard Mallett.
"Eugenics and Militarism."
Vernon L. Kellogg, Professor of Entomology, Stanford University.
"Eugenics in Party Organisation."
Roberto Michels, Professor of Political Economy, University of Turin.
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[I]
[I]For Arrangements see pages10and27.
SECTION IIIa. (Continued).
Sociology and Eugenics.
MONDAY, JULY 29th.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
"The Influence of Race on History."
W. C. D. and Mrs. W. C. D.Whetham, Cambridge.
"Some Interrelations between Eugenics and Historical Research."
Dr. Adams Woods, Harvard Medical School.
(As these two papers are on similar subjects they will be grouped and discussed together).
"Contributi Demografici ai Problemi dell' Eugenica."
(The Contributions of Demography to Eugenics).
Corrado Gini,
Professor of Statistics, University of Cagliari, Italy.
CLOSE OF SESSION.
A Reception will be given at the University of London by the President and Mrs. Leonard Darwin. (Invitations to this reception will be forwarded to all Members and Associates on their joining the Congress. Those Members who join on or after Wednesday, 24th, should apply for their cards at the Hospitality Bureau at the Congress.)
SECTION IV.
Medicine and Eugenics.
TUESDAY, JULY 30th.
MORNING SESSION.
"Sur la prophylaxie de la Syphilis Héréditaire et son action Eugénique."
(On the Prophylaxis of Hereditary Syphilis and its Eugenic Effect).
Dr. Hallopeau, Professeur à la Faculté de Médecine.
Discussion.
"Alkohol und Eugenik."
(Alcohol and Eugenics).
Dr. Alfred Mjoën, Kristiania, Norway.
"Alcoholisme et Dégénérescence."
Statistiques du Bureau central d'Administration des aliénés de Paris et du department de la Seine de 1867 à 1912.
(Alcoholism and Degeneracy).
(Statistics from the central office for the management of the insane of Paris and the Department of the Seine from 1867 to 1912).
Dr. Magnan, of the Asile Saint Anne, Membre de l'Academie de Médecine
Dr. Fillassier, Membre de l'Academie de Médecine.
(As these two papers are on similar subjects they will be grouped and discussed together).
Discussion opened byDr. Archdall Reid.
"Rassenhygiene und Arztliche Gebürtshilfe."
(Eugenics and Obstetrics).
Dr. Agnes Bluhm, Berlin.
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[J]
[J]For arrangements see pages10and27.
SECTION IV.
Medicine and Eugenics.
TUESDAY, JULY 30th.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
"Heredity and Eugenics in Relation to Insanity."
Dr. F. W. Mott, F.R.S., Pathologist to the London County Asylums.
(This paper will be illustrated by Lantern Slides.)
Discussion.
"The Place of Eugenics in the Medical Curriculum."
H. E. Jordan,
Professor of Histology and Embryology, University of Virginia, and Chairman Eugenics Section American Breeders' Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality.
Discussion.
"The History of a Healthy, Sane Family showing Longevity, in Catalonia."
Valenti y Vivo,
Professor of Medicine and Toxicology, University of Barcelona Spain.
FAREWELL ADDRESS.
By thePresident.
THE EXHIBITION.
The Exhibition in connection with the First International Eugenics Congress will include—(1) Charts, pedigrees, photographs, and specimens illustrative of Heredity, especially in man. (2) Relics of Charles Darwin, Sir Francis Galton and Gregor Mendel. (3) Portraits of Notable Workers.
The Committee desires to make the Exhibition as fully representative as possible of the past history and present state of the sciences of Heredity and Eugenics.
Many interesting exhibits have been received from America, France, Germany and all parts of the United Kingdom.
Professor von Gruber has sent over from the International Race Hygiene Congress, held in Dresden, in 1911, a collection of exhibits representative of German work.
The American Eugenics Record Office is sending an important exhibit, as are also the State Epileptic Colony of New Jersey, and Dr. Goddard, of Vineland.
Among the British Exhibitors are Major Leonard Darwin, Professor Punnett, Mr. Wheler, Mr. Whetham, Mr. Nettleship, Mr. E. J. Lidbetter and many others.
An Illustrated Catalogue is in preparation, and will be on sale at the Book Stall.
Many of the Exhibitors have signified their intention of attending the Congress, and their willingness to explain their exhibits to enquirers.
MEMBERS OF GENERAL COMMITTEE.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Major L. Darwin,President.Paul Von Fleischl,Hon. Treasurer.Mrs. Gotto,Hon. Secretary.H. B. Grylls,Secretary of the Exhibition.Professor Punnett.Dr. E. Schuster.Dr. Tredgold.
RECEPTION COMMITTEE.
Her Grace the Duchess of Marlborough.The Rt. Hon. the Lord Mayor of London.Lady Aberconway.Mr. Newton Crane.Mrs. Leonard Darwin.Mrs. A. C. Gotto.Mrs. Whitelaw Reid.Mrs. Alec-Tweedie,Hon. Secretary.
DELEGATES.[K]
[K]As Delegates are daily being appointed this list is necessarily quite incomplete, only those appointments made before June 15th being included.
[K]As Delegates are daily being appointed this list is necessarily quite incomplete, only those appointments made before June 15th being included.
FirstInternational Eugenics Congress
LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th—TUESDAY, 30th, 1912.