The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-04-03
DIX. HALL ON "CHILDSTUDY"
The Closing Lecture in the Thomas
Memorial Course Last Night.
A HIGHLY INSTRUCTIVE DISCOURSE.
The "Nascent Periods OF Growth"-Ihe
study of Nature the Basis of All Educa-
tion-Ihe Most Important Period
in the Life of Youth.


course Of Thomas Memorial lectures at
Richmond College was delivered last
night in the college chapel. The lecturer
of this course. Professor G.. Stanley Hall.
Phi. ID. l.. l.. d., was at his best last
night and the lecture was decidedly the
most scholarly one Of the series. The
most cultured and fashionable people OF
Richmond again filed the large hall and
President Boatwright, in welcoming them
said that Richmond ought to be proud
that il can furnish such audiences to
hear lectures on such an abstruse and
comparatively poorly understood subject
a. Psychology.
Both President Boatwright and DR.. Hall
wore caps ana gowns last night-Presl-
dent Boatwright the masters and Pro-
fessor Hall, the Doctors.
Tho erect was splendid. President
Boatwrisht explained that the faculty
had been some time considering the adj
visibility OF using the cap and gown in
Richmond College and that II would prob
ably bo done henceforth. Last night WAS
a hitting time, he thought 10 begin their
use.
AN INTERESTING SUBJECT
The subject OF DR.. Hairs last lecture
was "Genetic Psychology and Chird-
study" ana he was introduced by Pres
ident Boatwright as the father Of the
science OF child-study in America and in
tho world.
No doubt. every one OF his hearers
learned something last night about chill,
dren. which he never knew before.
DIR. Hall treated his subject in
thoroughly masterful manner. lie did not
merely make declarations. but supported
them by extended accounts OF numerous
Investigations and Dr. Hall has in a re-
markabIe degree tho happy faculty Of
giving minute details In an attractive
manner The substance or his address
is as follows.
child study. or psychosenisis Is q very
new department. but ii is now represent
cd by eleven State associations and seve.
raj hundred local clubs societies. etc.
and has three journals entirely and many
more partially devoted to II. II is rep
resented by a number OF special chairs
in colleges and normal schools. and has
already a literature OF about six hundred
valuable books and pamphlets. The pro-
Gramme OF no educational or philosophi-
cal meeting Is complete without II. IL IS
very largely an American growth.
THE INTERNATIONAL WORK.
ganization, but OF the internal work that
/ wish to speak. The study begins with
or even before birth records every trait
the growth OF every sense or motor pow
or and is often recorded in Life Book
wherein all the parents cares and EFFORTS
and all the childs traits are noted. ana
which is perhaps given to the child on
leaving home serving him os manual
OF self knowledge in choosing a career In
IL hi. Enp Iaf "
and chIi Every photograph, various
weights. measurements. the growth OF
language. and skill I'm the use OF mus
cles. every achievement and adventure
finds here its place Very different is the
"Health Book" now kept in Paris i'm
many wards for every child. in which
teacher. parent and school doctor. record
everything pertaining to eyesight. diges-
ton. nervous state. hereditary disease.
etc. - -.,,.-,,
Among the most important Of these
studies are those that pertain TO "Nascent
neriods OF growth " The hodv does not
crow evenly but energy focuses now on
ehoulders and arms now o. the thoraN
now on legs. etc. Wren we know me
iaw and order Of these periods. we shall
understand how TO adjust school Work
IN nature when growth IS most rapid
liability 10 disease Is least. but the dan
Ger Of excessive Y ork, and especlaOy 81
exactness. Is greatest. Again deiect or
evoslcht increases rapidly up an the
scbool rradss 50 also though In less
derrse the liability TO nervous disease
headache deafness. corea. and long
ust ~ so.caIled school diseases II the
modern school Is In the least tending TO-
ward the undermining Of the heauh OF
tho rising generations there is ho'n'nE III
tho world Il can do valuable enough 10
ofsset This evil School hygiene has now
becomo almost an exact science, resuidt-
INC the site, size. frontage. Veht'lduon'
light. form and disposition Or seats posi-
ton or studies in the programme. tatlo
- a,orl, 10 NAV. the laws OF fatigue. etc.
Dr Hall will leave this morning fer Bos'
TON He has not spent much time IN thls'
bis first visit to Richmond In visiting
niaces Of interest In the city. lie spent
"Wednesday and Thursday in Washington
and expressed regret that he had had 50
little time 10 spend in Richmond.
He became especially interested. ne ssld.
in the Confederate Museum he nds
promised 10 spend the holidays OF next
Christmas in Richmond. II possible.
AT THE WOMANS COLLEGE.
DR.. Hall delivered a lecture at ll'5O
O'Clock al the Womans College yester-
da, He based his remarks on common
Sense" ard his remarks were replete
with practical information and vaiuaoie
advice. In the course OF his chaste ana
| delightful address. Or. Hall said:
common sense Is fare-etceedinsl!
desirable. and Is 10 be attained through
n healthy condition OF mind and body
Common sense IS the American muse
| The term Is peculiarly our own and
no, translatable into other languages"
The Importance o, physical exercise to
the highest ne attainments was dwelt
upon. out OF the battle now waeed
among the different systems may come
mos, beneficial results. Euphoria. or
/ the foy OF l,fe-the pleasure one feels AZ
on a fine spring morning when In the
best o, health Is the highest aim OF the
sciences and arts.
The greatest danger OF youth Is emo
| tlonal perversion.
The Young ladies gave hearty attes'a.
ton OF their appreciation OF Or. Hairs
fine address.
Rev W. r. Chase d. d. pastor OF the
| Fifth Baptist church. Phladelphla. has
| accepted tho call OF Richmond College 10
| preach the commencement sermon on
| the 2oth OF June.
| DIR. Chase is an able and popular preach.
/ or. His church IL so large and influential
| that an assistant pastor is regularly EN-.
| ployed.
| PARK AGyrW APPOINTED.
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