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If, on the other hand, he prefers to reserve a longer time for reply he must reduce the length of his opening remarks, bearing in mind that the whole time at his disposal for the two speeches will be 25 minutes.
=Discussions.= All discussions are under the absolute control of the Chairman, who will regulate the length of time allotted to each discussion, and to each speaker in that discussion. The Chairman will ring a bell one minute before each speech must end. After the bell is rung a second time the next speaker will be called. The maximum time allotted to the discussion on each single paper is twenty minutes,--to each single speaker, seven minutes.
The names of persons wishing to speak must be handed up to the Chairman before the conclusion of the speech opening the Discussion.
=Badges.= A button badge, consisting of a reproduction of the head of Sir Francis Galton, will be presented to every Member and Associate.
A silvered medal with ribbon and clasp will be presented to members of the Consultative Committees, Readers of Papers and Government Delegates. Distinctive colours will be as follows:--
_Organizing and Consultative Committees_ Medal and Red Ribbon. _Readers of Papers_ " " White " _Stewards_ " " Yellow " _Executive Committee_ " " Blue "
The medals with green ribbons will be on sale, price 1/- each, to all Members and Associates.
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.
[Sidenote: 10 a.m.]
The Offices of the Congress will be opened at the University of London, South Kensington.
Members and Delegates are requested to call during the day, to sign the register and enter their address, and to obtain invitations to the Receptions, Dinners, etc.
[Sidenote: 3 p.m.]
A Meeting of the Congress Executive Committee will be held in the Senate Room. The Congress Executive consists of the President, Secretary, and two members of each of the 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.
[Sidenote: 7 p.m.]
=Reception bu the President= of the guests to the =Inaugural Banquet= at the Hotel Cecil, Strand. The Banquet commences at 7-30 p.m. punctually. Speeches will be made by the President, The Lord Mayor of London, Mr. A. J. Balfour and others.
All Officers of the Congress, Readers of Papers, Presidents and Secretaries of Branches of the Eugenics Education Society, are the _guests of the Hospitality Committee_. Ordinary Members of the Congress may attend (tickets, 7s. 6d. each, exclusive of wine) and may take one friend on the same terms. The maximum seating capacity of the hall is 400 and only a limited number of seats are available. =To prevent disappointment early application for tickets should be made on the form on page 25, to the Hon. Secretary, Mrs. Alec Tweedie, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, W.=
[Sidenote: 9-45 p.m.]
Reception of welcome to all Members and Associates of the Congress at the Hotel Cecil to meet the delegates and others who have attended the Inaugural Banquet.
_SECTION I._
Biology and Eugenics.
THURSDAY. JULY 25th.
MORNING SESSION.
[Sidenote: 10 a.m.]
Opening of the Congress.
Presidential Address.
[Sidenote: 10-30 a.m.]
"Le Cosidette Leggi Dell 'Ereditarieta Nell' Uomo." (The So-called Laws of Heredity in Man.)
V. Guiffrida-Ruggeri, Professor of Anthropology, Naples. Speakers in discussion Professor J. A. Thomson, Dr. Apert.
[Sidenote: 11-15 a.m.]
"The Inheritance of Fecundity."
Raymond Pearl, Ph. D. Biologist of the Maine Experiment Station, Orono, U.S.A.
Discussion.
[Sidenote: 12 noon.]
"Variation and Heredity in Man."
L. Sergi, Professor of Anthropology, Rome. Discussion opened by Dr. Seligmann.
[Sidenote: 12-45 p.m.]
"On the Increase of Stature in certain European Populations."
Soren Hansen, M.D., Director of the Danish Anthropological Committee, Copenhagen.
Luncheon Interval.
[Sidenote: 1-15 p.m.]
Cold Lunch will be provided at the University for all Readers of Papers and Members of the Congress Executive Committee who give in their names at the Secretary's table before 11-30 a.m. A few places will be available (Lunch, 2/-) for ordinary members of the Congress. Application for seats should be made at the Secretary's table before noon. (A list of neighbouring restaurants will be found on page 27).
SECTION I.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
[Sidenote: 2-30 p.m.]
"Eugenics and Genetics."
R. C. Punnett, F.R.S., Professor of Biology, Cambridge University.
Discussion opened by Professor W. Bateson.
[Sidenote: 3-15 p.m.]
"The Inheritance of Epilepsy."
David F. Weeks, M.D.,
Medical Superintendent and Executive Officer of the New Jersey State Village for Epileptics, U.S.A.
(_These papers will be illustrated by Lantern Slides_).
[Sidenote: 4 p.m.]
"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.
[Sidenote: 4-45 p.m.]
"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 by Dr. Ewart.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
[Sidenote: 9-30 p.m.= ]
Her Grace the Duchess of Marlborough will hold a Reception at Sunderland House, Curzon Street. (The card of invitation should be given up at the door).
=Officials= and =Delegates=, _who receive their cards in advance_, are requested to return them at once to the Hon. Secretary, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, W., _if they do not intend to be present_.
=Ordinary Members= of the Congress are requested on their arrival in London to _apply at the Hospitality Bureau_, at the University for the invitation card.
SECTION II.
Practical Eugenics.
FRIDAY, JULY 26th.
MORNING SESSION.
[Sidenote: 10 a.m.]
Considérations Générales sur "La Puériculture avant la Procreation."
(General Considerations on "Education before Procreation.")
Professor Adolphe Pinard, Member of the Paris Medical Academy.
Discussion.
[Sidenote: 10-45 p.m.]
"The Bearing of Neo-Malthusianism upon Race Hygiene."
Dr. Alfred Ploëtz, President, International Society for Race Hygiene.
Discussion opened by Dr. Drysdale.
[Sidenote: 11-30 a.m.]
"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.
[Sidenote: 11-50 a.m.]
Discussion opened by Dr. C. W. Saleeby.
[Sidenote: 12-35 p.m.]
"Marriage and Eugenics."
Dr. C. B. Davenport, Director Eugenics Record Office, U.S.A.
[Sidenote: 1-15 p.m.]
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[G]
[Footnote G: For arrangements see pages 10 and 27.]
SECTION II.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
[Sidenote: 2-30 p.m.]
"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 by Sir John Macdonnell.
[Sidenote: 3-45 p.m.]
"Eugénique Sélection et Déterminisme des Tarés."
(Eugenic Selection and Elimination of Defectives).
Frederic Houssay, Professor of Science, University, Paris.
Discussion.
[Sidenote: 4-30 p.m.]
CLOSE OF MEETING.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
[Sidenote: 5 p.m.]
The Lord Mayor of London will receive the Members of the Congress at the Mansion House, between the hours of 5 and 7 p.m., when the suites of rooms will be on view.
[Sidenote: 10 p.m.]
The American Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid are giving a Reception to the Members of the Congress at Dorchester House, Park Lane, at 10 p.m.
(_For directions as to invitation cards see page 11, at foot_).
SECTION IIa.
Education and Eugenics.
SATURDAY, JULY 27TH.
MORNING SESSION.
[Sidenote: 10 a.m.]
"Eugenics and the New Social Consciousness."
G. Smith, Professor of Sociology, Minnesota University, U.S.A.
Discussion to be opened by Mrs. MacCoy Irwin.
[Sidenote: 10-45 a.m.]
"Practicable Eugenics in Education."
Dr. F. C. S. Schiller, Oxford University.
A Discussion will be arranged in which it is hoped several well-known Educationalists, including Professor Sadler and Dr. Georges Schreiber will participate.
[Sidenote: 1 p.m.]
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[H]
[Footnote H: For arrangements see pages 10 and 27.]
[Sidenote: 3 p.m.]
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.
[Sidenote: 4 p.m.]
CLOSE OF MEETING.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
The Co-Partnership Tenants have invited Members to visit the =Hampstead Garden Suburb=, where they will be entertained to tea. The party leaves South Kensington Station at 2-30 p.m.
Several Luncheon and Tea Parties are also being arranged for this day. Will any Members wishing to enjoy this hospitality give in their names not later than the afternoon of Thursday, July 25th, at the Hospitality Bureau in the Hall of the University?
SUNDAY, JULY 28th.
A Lunch and Garden Party will be given by Mr. Robert Mond to the Members of the Congress in the Grounds of Combe Park, Sevenoaks (near London). Guests will be conveyed there and back by special train. Invitations and all particulars will be issued in the same way as for the Duchess of Marlborough's reception. (See page 11, at foot).
The Proprietors of the =London Aerodrome= have kindly issued a limited number of invitations to witness exhibition flights during the afternoon (weather permitting).
SECTION III.
Sociology and Eugenics.
MONDAY, JULY 29th.
MORNING SESSION.
[Sidenote: 10 a.m.]
"Elite Fisio--Psichica ed Elite Economica."
("The Psycho Physical Elite, and the Economic Elite.")
Achille Loria, Professor of Political Economy, University of Turin.
[Sidenote: 10-25 a.m.]
"The Cause of the Inferiority of Physical and Mental Characters in the Lower Social Classes."
Alfredo Niceforo, Professor of Statistics at the University of Naples.
(_As these two papers treat of similar subjects, they will be grouped for discussion_.)
[Sidenote: 11 a.m.]
"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 by Mr. Bernard Mallett.
[Sidenote: 11-45 a.m.]
"Eugenics and Militarism."
Vernon L. Kellogg, Professor of Entomology, Stanford University.
[Sidenote: 12-30 p.m.]
"Eugenics in Party Organisation."
Roberto Michels, Professor of Political Economy, University of Turin.
[Sidenote: 1 p.m.]
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[I]
[Footnote I: For Arrangements see pages 10 and 27.]
SECTION IIIa. (Continued).
Sociology and Eugenics.
MONDAY, JULY 29th.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
[Sidenote: 2-30 p.m.]
"The Influence of Race on History."
W. C. D. and Mrs. W. C. D. Whetham, Cambridge.
[Sidenote: 2-55 p.m.]
"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_).
[Sidenote: 4 p.m.]
"Contributi Demografici ai Problemi dell' Eugenica."
(The Contributions of Demography to Eugenics).
Corrado Gini,
Professor of Statistics, University of Cagliari, Italy.
[Sidenote: 4-45 p.m.]
CLOSE OF SESSION.
ENTERTAINMENTS.
[Sidenote: 9-30 p.m.]
A Reception will be given at the University of London by the President and Mrs. Leonard Darwin. (Invitations to this reception will be 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.
[Sidenote: 10 a.m.]
"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.
[Sidenote: 10-45 a.m.]
"Alkohol und Eugenik."
(Alcohol and Eugenics).
Dr. Alfred Mjoën, Kristiania, Norway.
[Sidenote: 11-10 a.m.]
"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 by Dr. Archdall Reid.
[Sidenote: 12-15 p.m.]
"Rassenhygiene und Arztliche Gebürtshilfe."
(Eugenics and Obstetrics).
Dr. Agnes Bluhm, Berlin.
[Sidenote: 1 p.m.]
LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[J]
[Footnote J: For arrangements see pages 10 and 27.]
SECTION IV.
Medicine and Eugenics.
TUESDAY, JULY 30th.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
[Sidenote: 2-30 p.m.]
"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.
[Sidenote: 3-15 p.m.]
"The Place of Eugenics in the Medical Curriculum."
H. E. Jordan,
Professor of Histology and Embryology, University of Virginia, and Chairman Eugenics Section American Breeders' Association for the Study and Prevention of Infant Mortality.
Discussion.
[Sidenote: 4 p.m.]
"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 the President.
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.
Sir James Barr, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.R.S.E. Sir Edward Brabrook, C.B. Sir James Crichton-Browne, F.R.S. Rev. R. J. Campbell, M.A. The Hon. Sir John Cockburn, K.C.M.G., M.D. Montague Crackanthorpe, K.C. R. Newton Crane, M.A. A. E. Crawley, M.A. Sir Henry Cunningham, K.C.I.E. Francis Darwin, Sc.D., M.B., F.R.S. Dr. C. B. Davenport. Dr. Langdon Down. Havelock Ellis. The Hon. Sir John Findlay, K.C.M.G., LL.D. Professor J. J. Findlay, M.A. Dr. Wilfred Hadley. Mrs. H. N. C. Heath. Admiral W. H. Henderson. Monsieur Huber. The Very Rev. The Dean of St. Paul's, D.D. Dr. David Starr Jordan. R. Dixon Kingham, B.A. Miss Kirby. J. Ernest Lane, F.R.C.S. The Rev. Hon. Edward Lyttelton, M.A. Lady Owen Mackenzie. W. C. Marshall, M.A. Colonel Melville, R.A.M.C. Lady Ottoline Morrell. F. W. Mott, M.D., F.R.C.P., F.R.S. G. P. Mudge, F.Z.S. Professor A. Niceforo. Mrs. J. Penrose. Mrs. E. F. Pinsent. Dr. A. Ploëtz. Mrs. G. Pooley. Professor E. B. Poulton, LL. D., D.Sc. F.R.S. Professor R. C. Punnett, M.A. Walter Rea, M.P. G. Archdall Reid, M.B., F.R.S.E. John Russell, M.A. Ettie Sayer, M.D. C. G. Seligmann, M.D. Professor Arthur Schuster, Ph.D., D.Sc. F.R.S. Edgar Schuster, M.A., D.Sc. F. C. S. Schiller, M.A., D.Sc. Lady Henry Somerset. Dr. J. W. Slaughter. W. C. Sullivan, M.D. Professor J. A. Thomson, M.A. A. F. Tredgold, L.R.C.P. Mrs. Alec Tweedie. W. C. D. Whetham, M.A., F.R.S. Arnold White. A. Gordon Wilson, M.D., F.R.C.S. P. von Fleischl, Hon. Treasurer. Mrs. Gotto, Hon. Secretary.
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]
[Footnote K: _As Delegates are daily being appointed this list is necessarily quite incomplete, only those appointments made before June 15th being included._]
American Breeders' Association Professor V. L. Kellogg. Bleecker van Wagenen. Assistance Nationale aux Tuberculeux Monsieur Cassiano Veves. Board of Education Sir George Newman, M.D. Borough of Holborn Councillor A. Chapman. Borough of Ealing Councillor Farr. Borough of Shoreditch Councillor J. Timmins, M.W.B. British Womens' Emigration Association Mrs. Ross British Constitution Association Mr. W. H. Southon. British Academy Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour. Cheltenham Ladies' College Dr. Eveline Cargill. Commonwealth of Australia Sir John Cockburn, K.C.M.G. Education Department, Wakefield Alderman Hinchliffe. Entomological Society of London Professor W. Bateson. Eugenics Education Society of New Zealand Dr. Emily Siedeberg. Folk-Lore Society Sir Edward Brabrook. French Republic Monsieur Lucien March, Directeur Statistique Générale de la France. Incorporated Association of Assistant Masters in Secondary Schools Mr. F. Charles. L'Académie de Médecine M. le Prof. Pinard. Linnean Society Professor W. Bateson. Liverpool Biological Society Mr. R. D. Laurie. Local Government Board Dr. Arthur Newsholme. London County Council Mr. A. O. Goodrich. Sir John McDougall. Metropolitan Asylums Board Mr. Walter Dennis. Metropolitan Borough of Finsbury Dr Lauzun-Brown. Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth Alderman Major M. Robinson, L.M.D. National League for Physical Education and Improvement Colonel T. H. Hendley, C.I.E. National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic Dr. Risien-Russell. National Service League National Society for Epileptics Mr. G. Penn Gaskell. National Union of Teachers Mr. C. W. Crook. Newport Elementary Education Committee Dr. J. Lloyd Davies. Councillor Peter Wright.
North London or University College Hospital Nurses' Social Union Mrs. Barnes. Parents' National Education Union Miss E. Parish. Miss M. Franklin. Prudential Insurance Co., of America Mr. Frederick Hoffman. Ranyard Nurses Miss Zoë L. Puxley. Royal Anthropological Institute Dr. Seligmann. Royal University of Athens Professor André Andreadis. Royal College of Surgeons Mr. G. H. Makins, C.B. Royal Society of Medicine Sir George Savage, M.D. Royal Statistical Society Dr. Dudfield. Royal Surgical Aid Society Mr. Henry Allhusen. Rev. Professor Green. Société Nationale des Professeurs de Français en Angleterre Monsieur A. Perret. Society of Women Journalists Mrs. Bedford Fenwick. Society of Medical Officers of Health Dr. A. Bustock-Hill. St. Pancras School for Mothers Lady Meyer, Mr. Warden. Union des Associations Internationales, Brussels Madame van Schelle. University of Barcelona Professor I. Valenti Vivo. University of Bristol Professor C. Lloyd Morgan, F.R.S. University of Edinburgh Rt. Hon. A. J. Balfour. University of Glasgow Dr. W. E. Agor. University of Minnesota Professor S. G. Smith. University of Oxford Dr. Edgar Schuster, M.A. University of St. Andrews Professor Edgar (or) Dr. Heron. University of Sydney Professor A. Stuart, M.D. Urban District of Finchley Councillor Royston. Willesden Urban District Council Councillor Riley. Women's Freedom League Mrs. Clarke.
First
International Eugenics Congress
LONDON, WEDNESDAY, JULY 24th--TUESDAY, 30th, 1912.
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