The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-07

oey;" its relations to ethics, philosophy,
&c; It's department, field and methods;
the study of instinct in animals; the
soul of savages organization of psyche
logical studies in high schools and uni
yersites.
Tuesday, March 23d-"Mind and Body"
the brain. its cells and its nutrition' WILL
attention and habit; feeling and emotion
and their expression; rhythm.
Thursday, March 25th-"The Border
Land" hypnotism, telepathy. sleight OF
hand: relation of normal TO insane psy-
chooses; signs of decadence and degenera-
ton.
Friday March 2Gth-"Genetic Psycholo-
gy and Child Study" history Of the new
movement; methods OF study; results thus
far obtained; their practical applications.
The lectures will be open to the public
and will probably be delivered IN the
Thomas Memorial Hall.
SKETCH OF DIR. HALL.
Granville Stanley Hall is a native OF
Massachusetts. He was born in 1916.
Both Of his parents were natives Of Mas
sachusetts OF long established lineage. As
a child Stanley is remembered for
strong propensity for inquiring into the
construction and working of things. His
aptness and acquisitions at an early age
and the eager grasp Of his young mind
seized upon whatever was salient, pic
turesque or otherwise significant in his
surroundings.
At Sanderson Academy. in Asheheld
he was prepared for college at WillistOn
Seminary. Eas,hampton. from which in
stitution he entered Williams College IN
1863 graduating in 1861. fifth scholar in the
class OF that year
Young Halls literary talents gained for
him the editorship Of the college maya
zine Moonlight and also the higher dis
tinction OF being chosen class orator and
poet. Here he had the privilege Of sit
ting at the feet OF Mark Hopkins. 10
whom. as "the authors first teacher in
physiology ami philosophy he dedicates
the volume ASPECTS Of German Culture
as "a token of gratitude and respect
HIS STUDIES ABROAD.
From college Hall went directly 70 I'm
ION Theological Seminary. whore he did
wears work during which his mind felt
the liberal influence Of Professor Henry
Y. Smith.
Then he went 10 Germany and spent two
years In the study Of philosophy. chiefly
its history. under such masters as Zeller.
Kuno Fischer. Domcr. and Trcndelcn-
burg.
Returning 20 America he resumed and
completed his course at tho Seminary
graduating In 1871. He did not seek or
dination. In 1872 he was appointed pro-
fessor Of philosophy and modern htera-
ture I'm Antioch College. Ohio. where he
remained four years.
In 1876 he resigned the position 10 ac-
cept an instructorshiD In literature IN
Harvard University.
During the year spent here he became
deeply interested in the work Of Profess
sor James and DR. Bowditch In compar-
alive psychology 10 which he determined
20 give more attention. and accordingly.
resigning his place he again went 70 Eu-
rope. wherc no passed three years in sci
eniihc study
lie found his way to the leading teachers
OF the continent. fraQucnting the lecture
rooms and laboratories during these ac-
tive years OF Helmboltz Du Bois-Rey-
mond Ludwig. Kobe Wundt. Brown
Scquard. Exncr. Charcot. and others. In
1850 he was married. AZ Berlin. TO Cornelia
NJ. Fisher. OF Cincinnati. whom ne had
known In this country before going
abroad.
After some months OF travel on tho
Continent and I'm Great Britain. he re-
turned with his wife 20 America. ond
soon received the appointment OF loctur-
or on contemporary psychology az Iiar-
ward
n was AZ 'hls time that Professor Hall
gave I'm BOSTON. under the auspices Of
the University course Of twelve Ice
lures 20 teachers. which struck the kew.
note Of his subsequent distinction in ped
agofy and largely determined his future
career Ills presentation OF pedagogical
theory and practice was recognized by
competent critics as the most anthoria-
tive and exhaustive that American edu-
Gators had ever been PRIVILEGED to listen
10 and HIS position I'm the front rank Of
contemporary educationalists was thence
forth assured. This success was follow
Cd by an Investigation into the contents
~ chiidrens minds on entering school"
which was the first distinct movement in
child-study IN this country.
In 1881 Or. Hall was called 10 Balti-
more and was made full professor OF
psychology and pedagogy In the new
Johns Hopkins University. an appoint