NEWS AND NOTES

Notes of interest to the readers of the Journal should be in the hands of the editor of "News and Notes" not later than the tenth of the month preceding publication.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE AMERICAN SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY

The annual meeting of the American Sociological Society will be held in Washington, D.C., December 27-29 in conjunction with the Historical and Political Science Associations.

The general subject as tentatively announced is "Constructive National Movements in Their Social Aspects."

The following subjects and writers are announced: "The Community Idea in Rural Development," Kenyon L. Butterfield; "Sociological Evaluation of the Inter-Church World Movement," Edwin L. Earp; "Psychology of Nationalism," Max S. Handman; "Sociological Theory and Practice as Illustrated by Army Psychological Tests," J. P. Lichtenberger; "The Future of Social Science," Albion W. Small; "Social Significance of the New Educational Policy of the Army," Scott E. W. Bedford.

Although not definitely decided, it is hoped the following will be part of the program: "Social Significance of Labor Adjustments"; "Radicalism and Our Social Institutions," William J. Kirby; "Some Problems in National Adjustment," Susan M. Kingsbury; "A Theory of Social Interests," Roscoe Pound.

Two Round Table Discussions are being arranged. "The Social Significance of Psychoanalytic Psychology," in charge of Ernest R. Groves and F. Stuart Chapin. Three-minute papers by Dr. Phyllis Blanchard, Bedford Hills Reformatory; Bernard Glueck, New York School of Philanthrophy; Henry C. Morrison, University of Chicago; C. C. Robinson, Y. M. C. A.; Dr. Edith Spaulding, and Dr. William A. White.

The other Round Table Discussion will be on the subject, "Essentials of a Social Survey," in charge of H. S. Bucklin and Shelby M. Harrison. Three-minute papers by C. J. Galpin, Department of Agriculture; Allen T. Burns, Carnegie Corporation; Ernest C. Meyer, Rockefeller Foundation.

Three important committees will report. "Teaching of Social Science in the Public and High Schools," Ross L. Finney; "Standardization of Research," J. L. Gillin; "Plan for Preparation of Indexes, etc., of Social Science," F. Stuart Chapin.

THE SOCIOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON

The editor of the Sociological Review announces that the Sociological Society is again located in Westminster where it was originally organized. The building secured for the offices and meetings of the Society has been named Leplay House, after the noted French social scientist, LePlay. The spring number of the Sociological Review appropriately contains the first chapters of a biography entitled "LePlay and Social Science," written by the late Dorothy Herbertson, whose husband, a former professor of geography in Oxford University, was a devoted student of LePlay.

The lectures announced for the summer term of the Society include the following: "Exhibition of Methods of Organization," M. Bruce Williams; "The Smoke Curse and Our New Homes," Dr. Saleeby; "Social Finance," John Ross.

Communications to the Society should be addressed to the Secretary, Mrs. Fraser Davies, Leplay House, 65 Belgrave Road, Westminster.

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF SOCIOLOGY

The Revue internationale de sociologie in a recent issue calls attention. to the deaths during the war of three of its illustrious members, Professors Schmoller, Wagner, and Simmel.

Gustav Schmoller was professor of political economy in the universities of Halle, Strassburg, and Berlin, and was recognized as the leader of the group known as "Socialists of the Chair." Schmoller was editor of Staats- und Socialwissenschaftliche Forschungen and Jahrbuch für Gesetzgebung, Verwaltung, und Volkswirthschaft. Of his numerous writings, there is space here for mention of only one, Grundriss der Allgemeinen Volkswirtschaftslehre. He was president of the "Verein für Sozialpolitik," and in 1905 was made president of the International Institute of Sociology.

Adolph Wagner was also a professor of political economy at the University of Berlin. Under the influence of the psychological school, he diverged from the theoretical position of Schmoller, who was inspired

by the historical school and state socialism. Each ended by calling the other "mein Hauptgegner."

Georg Simmel was originally a philosopher, teaching at the universities of Berlin and Strassburg. At a certain period of his career he devoted himself almost entirely to sociological work, writing articles for the Revue internationale de sociologie and for the Annals of the International Institute of Sociology, of which he was a member from the year of its organization in 1893. The comprehensive formulation of his sociological theories was published in 1908 in his volume Soziologie, many parts of which were translated into English by Albion W. Small, and appeared in the American Journal of Sociology.

SOCIOLOGY IN THE SOUTH

The organization of a department of sociology and school of social science at Tulane University and the expansion of the work in sociology with the creation of a School of Public Welfare in the University of North Carolina, as announced in this issue, mark a new period in the history of sociology and social work in the United States. The organization of two strong departments of sociology in the South represents also the culmination of an increasing interest in the South in the investigation and solution of social problems. The work of individual Southern sociologists, the Southern Sociological Congress, the effective educational and social service activities of the American Red Cross in southern states, the recent meeting of the National Conference of Social Work in New Orleans, are undoubtedly among the factors which have contributed to the establishment of these two fully organized departments of sociology and schools of social work. It is significant that each institution has established a chair of social technology. This emphasis upon applied sociology should insure the development of training for social service adapted to the needs of southern communities. At the same time, social theory and social research are also stressed. In the study and interpretation of American society, sociologists will welcome the increased co-operation and contribution now to be expected from southern universities.

BAYLOR UNIVERSITY

The Baylor University Press announces the publication in August of a textbook entitled "Introduction to the Principles of Sociology," by Professor G. S. Dow, head of the department of sociology.

BOWDOIN COLLEGE

Mr. Glenn R. Johnson has been appointed instructor in sociology and economics.

BUTLER COLLEGE

Dr. Howard E. Jensen has been appointed professor of sociology to succeed Dr. Lumley who has resigned.

UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Official announcement is made by the Board of Trustees of the University of Chicago of the adoption of a plan proposed by the Trustees of the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy whereby the University shall take over the functions of the School and establish a graduate professional curriculum for students in civics and philanthropy, to be known as the School of Social Service Administration.

The Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy was founded eighteen years ago by Professor Graham Taylor, and among those who assisted in its early work was the late Professor Charles R. Henderson, of the University of Chicago. Among its later faculty have been Dr. Sophonisba P. Breckinridge, Assistant Professor of Social Economy, and Dr. Edith Abbott, Lecturer in Sociology, at the University of Chicago, who have had charge of the special work in social investigation. Nearly 3,000 men and women have been trained in the school, and it has furnished many investigators for expert service.

The Dean of the new school will be Dean Leon C. Marshall, of the School of Commerce and Administration of the University of Chicago.

Professor Scott E. W. Bedford has been in residence the Summer Quarter, giving his usual courses. The three quarters preceding he has been out of residence, with the War Department in the capacity of Development Expert in General Education. This work is in connection with the new educational policy of the army. He has helped to prepare the manual for the basic course in citizenship which is really all the social sciences in one course. He was also sent to study and consult the leading agencies doing any kind of work in Americanization and citizenship training. He has visited several camps and posts to aid in the general educational work and has addressed the recruiting personnel, commercial bodies, and civic organizations in the large cities.

Beginning September 1 the University has granted Professor Bedford a year's leave of absence in order that he might continue this work.

He will be in the eastern department of the army with headquarters at Governor's Island. His duties will be to supervise the work in general education in the eastern department, including Porto Rico.

At an unusually well-attended meeting of the Sociology Club addresses were made by Professor Charles A. Ellwood, of the University of Missouri, on "The Need for Scholarship in the Social Sciences," and by Professor Scott E. W. Bedford on "The Social Significance of the New Educational Activities of the Army."

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS

Dr. E. C. Hayes has gone for the summer to Colorado where he will lecture for a few weeks in the State Normal School at Gunnison. He will then go to Greeley where he will lecture for the summer-quarter session in the Colorado State Teachers' College.

Mr. S. C. Ratcliffe has been appointed as an instructor in sociology here to take the place of Mr. E. F. Reed, who is going to devote his full time this coming year to study.

LAWRENCE COLLEGE

Mr. F. A. Conrad, who for part of last year lectured in sociology at the University of Cincinnati, has been added to the staff here and will have full charge of the work in sociology.

LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY

Professor Walter G. Beach, formerly dean at the State School of Agriculture, Pullman, Washington, has been appointed professor of social science.

UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA

Professor Manuel C. Elmer, of the department of sociology, has been engaged by the Central Council of Social Agencies of Minneapolis to conduct a survey of a district in south Minneapolis to determine the question of the advisability of locating a neighborhood house in this section of the city. Professor Elmer and his advanced students have just completed a community survey of Stillwater, Minnesota, the results of which are being published.

Professor L. L. Bernard was advanced from the rank of associate professor to that of professor of sociology, effective July 1, 1920. Professor Bernard has also been awarded an Amherst Memorial Fellowship