Evening star., 1902-04-05

undertakings, and that in science and all
branches of culture we are rapidly taking
our place by the side of the more highly
developed countries of Europe.
"The truth of this statement Is particu-
larly evident in what has been accomplish
ed in the field of archaeology, or the study
of the material relics of antiquity. The or
ganization which has directed in large
measure this activity, and to which the
credit Is largely due for the results at
tained, is the Archaeological Institute of
America. Though still merely in the third
decade of its existence, the institute has al
ready attained an international reputation
and has given to American scholarship
much of the same luster that the German
Institute of Archaeology has shed upon
Germany. AS a branch of the society Of
the American institute is being formed in
Washington, it may not be inappropriate to
tell something of it's objects and methods
and of the results Of it's activity in the
various fields of archaeology
Twenty-Three Years Old.
''The Archaeological Institute of America
was founded in 1879 for the purpose of pro-
noting and directing archaeological inves-
tigation and reSearch-by establishing
schools at important centers, by sending
out expeditions. by enlisting the support
and aiding the efforts of scholars and ex-
plorers and by publishing archaeological
papers and reports.
The American School Of Classical
Studies at Athens, established in 1881, was
the first venture Of the institute, and the
influence of this school on higher educa-
tion in America has been very great. Its
former students hold positions Of eminence
in most of our leading universities and col
leges. The officers of the school are a di-
rector (at present Prof. Rufus 3. Richard
son, formerly of Dartmouth), a professor
of Greek, sent out annually from some one
of the American institutions affiliated with
"A
students are graduates of colleges and
universities. who recognize the incalcula-
BILE advantage from further equipment
gained by q knowledge of Greece and it's
monuments. They have the privilege of at
tending lectures in the German, French
and Austrian, as well as the American,
schools. and have every opportunity for
the study of Greek topography, inscrip-
arts. Excursions to historic centers give
them living knowledge of Greek history
and geography.
Excavation Of Buried Cities.
But the greatest work Of the school has
been in the excavation of buried cities and
monuments. Germany has laid bare Olym-
pia, seat of the sacred precinct of Zeus and
of the Olympic games; France has uncov-
cred Delphi. site of the famous oracle Of
Apollo, and America is now excavating an
cient Corinth. after having accomplished
important results in past years in the ex-
cavation of Assos, Of the temple of Hera
in the Argoiid and other places
AT Corinth much of the market place
has been exposed. and, for the first time
an intelligent plan of the ancient city has
been drawn. The famous fountain Of Pirene
oft mentioned in classical authors. has
again seen the light of day, and the Intel
of the synagogue of the Jews.in which Paul
probably worshiped, has been found. The
work of uncovering the entire city, under
the direction of Prof. Richardson, Is pro-
crossing as rapidly as the funds, contribut-
ed for this purpose, will allow.
THE American School in Rome has Just
completed It's sixth year. 1t Is now iocat ed
in the villa Bonghi, not far from the
Piazza DELI Independence Professor Rich
ard Norton Ia director of the school, and
Professor Francis w. Kelsey, whe recently
lectured on Pompeii in Washington, spent
last year in Rome. as one of the staff. The
attendance of students has increased stead
lily until it now numbers twenty-five. The
students. in addition to the advantages af-
forded by the school itself, have the bene-
fit of lectures by eminent Italians and Ger
mans, and many privileges are granted
them at the Vatican and by the authorities
of other museums. Professor Mau,s lee
lures at Pompeii constitute one Of the
events of the year, and Christian arehaeolo-
gy receives much attention.
Great Value to Students.
"It is difficult to estimate the value of a
few years residence in Athens and Rome
under the auspices of these schools of clas-
Sical Uteraturs and art. Students visit and