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Devoted to the Interests of the University of Maryland.

Vol. I. No. 1.

BAIvTiMORE, MD., JANUARY, 1905.

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No arguments surely are required to show the need and advantage of a publication devoted to the interests of the University of Maryland. As a stimulus and inspiration to all its members and activities, and as a bond of union not only between its various departments, but between its alumni, scattered far and wide, and itself, it should prove an instrument of inestimable value.

To the want of an organ to give expression to our needs, our hopes, our possibilities, more than anything else, is due that apathy which has hung like a pall .so long over this old institution.

It is our earnest hope that these pages may fill such a role ; that the matter which they shall contain may be of such a character as to set us to thinking ; that thought may resolve itself into action and action may result in unexpected and great good to our beloved Alma Mater. In this venture we ask and claim the support and co-opera- tion of all who cherish this great institution. Do not judge us too severelj- by this our first essay. Neither in size nor character of contents do we expect to realize our ideal at once. Give us a fair chance and we will do everything to cor- rect our defects and to improve our paper.

" Help us and we will grow."

Much of the varied life of the University .should be reflectec in these pages. The societies, the hospital, the laboratories, the libraries, athletics, the doings of the .students and alumni,

ought to afford a large amount of material for publication. It will be our aim to secure and publish as much of this as possible. As will be seen, we have secured the co-operation of repre- sentatives of the various departments, and, therefore, nothing of importance should escape our notice. "We ask also for items of interest outside University circles.

We hope the name will commend itself. The institution has been known for a long time here as the ' ' Old Maryland University ' '■ — a title which betokens reverence and aifection. We consider it a happy thought which led us to retain, in the first two of these terms, a title which is so appropriate and expressive.

With these few words, and with a hearty greeting to all our friends and alumni, we launch our frail bark upon the stormy and untried sea of journalism !

THE UNIVERSITY IDEA.

B}- B. Howard Ham.->lN, LL. B.,- President of the General Alumni Association.

Two of the oldest universities of which we have knowledge grew out of professional schools. The more ancient of these was the medical school of Salerno. The law school of Bologna was the foundation of another renowned seat of learning. It seems, therefore, appropriate, and quite in accordance with precedent, that we, the Alumni, respectively, of the Law School, the Medical School and the Dental Department of the institu- tion known as the University of Maryland, should be called together to discuss the question whether these already associated faculties should be united by closer ties than have heretofore existed between them. A still larger question is proposed for our consideration. Dr. Steiner, in his most instructive ' ' History of Education in Maryland," states it thus : " The idea of a union of all the higher institutions of the State into one university has been the dream of able men since

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the beginning of higher education in Marj^land." We are here to consider whether this dream may in time become a reality.

The friend who suggested my nanie for the presidency of this Alumni Association must have had in mind that in mj'- dear native county of Kent the foundation was laid for the first uni- versity of Marjdand. Probably many of us are not aware that there have been three LTniversities of Maryland. The iirst corner stone of this foundation is Washington College, at Chester- town, and the second is St. John's College, at Annapolis. Both of these schools are still highly honored in their graduates. The history of the three LTniversities of Maryland may be read in Dr. Steiner's learned paper, as well as in the modestljr named ' ' Historical Sketch of the Uni- vensity of Marjdand," by Dr. Eugene F. Cordell, the scholarly author of that monumental work, ' 'Annals of the Medical Profession of Maryland."

I have been asked to saj^ a few words upon the university idea, a topic upon which it is scarcely- necessary for me to enlarge in this presence.

The university man has been likened to a trav- eler in a strange city, who gets a map of the town, and then ascends a high tower, from which he studies the streets, lanes and by-ways of the place. The merely "practical man" .stumbles about along this street and in that alley, with no clear notion of his whereabouts. The observa- tions of the man in the tower result in a compre- hensive view and an enlargement of vision which are denied to the uninstructed wanderer in the .streets.

The Greeks placed the home of the Muses upon a high place. It has been well said that

the grottoes and caverns of Parnassus hold no mines of gold or precious stones, but it is a goodly abode and has a pleasant air. " The true eminences of the world have ever been its seats of learning. From such an eminence the scholar, if he has profited by his training, per- ceives the essential unity of all human knowl- edge. The innumerable relations between the various subjects which occupy the mind of man are understood. He notes the endless bearings by which' each science is connected with its sister sciences. The domain of thought is ex-, plored. The wide world of intellectual activity is mapped out and divided into its component parts. To each of these parts is allotted its proper place, and its relative importance is shown in the universal sy.stem.

The necessary result of such work as this is

not only to enlarge and broaden the external view of the man who undertakes it. The mind of the investigator becomes enlarged and -Strengthened. This resultant intellectual pro- ficiency or excellence is a great gain. Newman has called it the principal aim, the final end of all true University work. The man who has such a trained and healtlTjr intellect is called in Spanish " hombre ilustrado," an "illuminated man." He gets light from all sides. He walks upon the mountain ranges of thought. He be- holds wide landscapes, which appear onlj^ in transient glimpses to those below.

The utility of a Universitjr training is finally established. The sinewy body of an athletic bojr, schooled in manly sports, will not be more useful to him in the struggles of life in after j^ears than a healthy and proficient intellect. The tough fibres of a virile intellect work to- gether with stout hearts and .stringy muscles. One needs ' ' wrestling thews, ' ' both physical and intellectual, if one would "throw the world." We have only to look about us, in civic, profes- sional and industrial life, to see the beneficent work of a great University, which has been with us but a little more than twenty-five years.

It has been observed that one of the most val- uable results of university training is to produce the ability to express sensible thoughts on gen- eral topics in good English. To this, let me add " graceful English." This homespun virtue is, however, more honored amongst us through the breach than in the observance. Men who ex- amine medical papers, law papers and doubtless, dental papers, are often struck b}' the fact there has been no proper foundation laid by the applicant for professional honors.

The results of a half-culture of the intellect, and especially of a neglect of the rudiments of intellectual training, are but too evident. We have had enough of the medical monstrosity, who is brilliant at the operating table, but whose presence desolates a dinner party ; of the ' ' legal Itmiinary," who shines in the court-room, and casts a gloom over the drawing-room ; of the learned judge, who is a power on the bench, but a terror in a common library chair.

A cultivated Baltimore woman has written a book, called "The Catholic Man." The true University man is one of this kind. He is schol- arly, but practical, learned and wise ; lofty in his aims, but humble as to his own acquirements ; severe in self -scrutiny, but gentle' to others. He is a good citizen ; is fit for any society ; fit for

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any duty. He does his work as well as he can, especially the work which lies near his hand.

If this fragmentarj^ talk has been to any pur- pose, it is clear that our associated schools are a University only in name. It is for you to de- cide whether we shall move on to a broader life, or remain as three rather isolated, special faculties. If the former, shall we endeavor to attract one or more of the ancient, existing colleges of Mary- land, or would you rather seek to build up an academic department of your own making ! The financial problem looms large before us. How shall this be solved, if it is to be solved at all ? Is the University market overstocked in Mary- land, or, to use a commercial phrase, is there still a demand exceeding the supply of this com- modity ? I might ask many more questions equally difficult to answer at once, but I am ask- ing myself how it is I have detained you so long, and why you have been so good as to listen with great courtesy to such an inconsiderate person. I am very grateful for this, as well as for the kindness you have shown me in electing me to the position of President of this Alumni Association.

^ MUSIC AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.

By John C. Hemmeter, M.D., Ph.D., etc.. Professor

of Physiology and Clinical Medicine, University

of Marj'land, Baltimore.

At no time in the history of the University of Maryland has there been a special department for the teaching of music as a part of educational discipline. From time to time, however, the students organized musical clubs, under the names of Glee Club, Mandolin or Banjo Club, which, however, had only an ephemeral existence. No fixed organization nor any experienced mas- ter of the art of music to teach the musical stu- dents. In 1903, however, the writer organized ' ' The University of Maryland Musical Association, ' ' which in October of that year had sixty active singers, an orchestra of eighteen in- struments, and a mandolin and banjo club. The vitality of this society, as manifested by the tal- ent and industry of its members, and the able instruction of Professor Theodore Hemberger, was evident in a public concert which was given at Lehmann's Hall in the Spring of 1904, in which the chorus produced some of the most difficult classical choral compositions. The man- ner in which these choruses were sung met with the highest commendations from the ablest mu- sical critics of the city of Baltimore. Dr. B.

Merrill Hopkinson, recognized as the finest bari- tone soloist in the city, and an alumnus of our University, sang the solo in Grieg's " L,and- sighting, ' ' together with the Musical Association. This association has a very promising future before it, as it is under the direction of one of the ablest masters of music in Baltimore.

Music is everywhere regarded in civilized countries as an exponent of general culture. As a general rule, it can be said that the student who devotes one evening a week to a musical association is a man of refinement, and aspires to higher culture. The success of the Musical Association of the Universitj' of Maryland de- pends entireljr upon the .students themselves. If the3' will not attend the rehearsals regularly, nor feel it their duty to contribute to the reputation of their alma mater by enhancing the cultivation of an art which has purely esthetic objects in view, then the society cannot exist. And if it fails to succeed, the students have no one but themselves to blame. The beginning years of every organization are the most difficult in its existence. There is every prospect as the society gets older that it will become more self-support- ing, and ma3f bj' its concerts be able to contrib- ute not only to the academic functions and enter- tainments, but also by public concerts to con- tribute to the general endowment fund. All those who have once become members, there- fore, should unswervingly and loyally adhere to the R'hisical Association during their entire course at the University . For those who have voices and are musical it should be a pleasure and a duty to belong to an organization which con- tributes so much to refinement and esthetic im- provement.

Unfortunately, there are quite a number of students who, although they have good voices and are musical, do not join the association sim- ply because they do not believe they can advance in their medical examination by the culture of music. Well, if a man could sing or play him- self through anatomy, physiology and pathology, the Musical Association would soon have the entire student body on its waiting list. But music, really, can help the student through his examination by refreshing his mind, in directing other brain centres into activity, whilst those transiently exhausted through study will thereby become rested.

' 'The man who hath no music in his soul. Nor is moved by concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treason, stratagem and spoils."

— SH.'^KSPEARE.

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^ GENERAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.

We would call the attention of all the alumni of the University to this organization, which has for its objects ' ' the promotion of closer rela- tions between the alumni of the various depart- ments and the advancement of the interests of the University." Its aspirations are indicated by its motto: " Toti non partibus y Meetings are held in October, January and April, at which there are addresses and a smoker. Under its energetic president, B. Howard Haman, LL-B., it is growing both in numbers and influence. The next meeting, which will be the annual meeting, will be held at 847 North Eutaw street, on January 18th, 1905. The address will be by President Thomas Fell, of St. John's College, who will have for his subject "Higher Educa- tion." A University button will be decided on and the Mandolin Club has promised to provide music. The dues are $1.00 per annum, and .senior students are eligible to membership . The following have delivered addresses at previous meetings: Messrs. B. Howard Haman, J. P. Poe, A. S. J. Owens and George Whitelock ; Drs. F. J. S. Gorgas, A. K. Hadel, E. F. Cor- dell and T. A. Ashby. As an evidence of what may be expected from this Association, we need onhr point to the Endowment Fund. Through its instrumentality a "University Fund" and a "Charles Frick Research Fund" have been set on foot, and che Medical School Fund has been largeh' increased. Every alumnus should feel it his duty to join this As,sociation and thus aid those who are trying to advance our Alma Mater to the rank of one of the great Universities of Ainerica.

^ LIBRARY AND HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

On December 20th there was founded in Chemical Hall a University Society bearing the above name. There were several hundred stu- dents and members of the Faculties of the vari- ous departments and guests present, and much enthusiasm was exhibited.

Dr. Cordell opened the meeting with the fol- lowing remarks : ' 'The object of our meeting is known to you all. It is to found a Society to be known as 'The Library and Historical Society of the University of Maryland.' This title indi- cates at once its scope — embracing all depart- ments of the University, and its functions — the investigation and elucidation of questions of lit- erary, scientific and historical character. It will

also draw increased attention to and foster those necessary appendages of every university — ^our libraries.

We have here gathered together, within the precincts of this University, nearly 1,000 stu- dents. We have our societies of law, medicine, .etc., and it is not our purpose to encroach upon them. But as educated men and students, there are many subjects besides those that strictly per- tain to the professions that should interest us. It is this borderland of professional study that , we will seek to cultivate. Humani nihil a me alienum piito, and we shall hope as our work de- velops, that it will be found that the papers andt discussions brought before this body of scholars will have a deep interest for all of us, whether we be students of law, medicine, dentistry, phar- macy or of literature generally. According to our present plan, meetings will be held about once in two months during the session, and it will be our object to bring before you only speakers of reputation and standing or, at least, of high promise. The next meeting will be held about the middle of February, and already sev- eral papers are in prospect.

With these few preliminary remarks, it only remains to complete our organization by the election of a president and secretary, to serve till next October."

Dr. Cordell was then elected President and Dr. Jose L. Hirsh, Secretary. Dr. William T. How- ard was elected Honorary President.

In accepting the Presidency, Dr. Cordell said that while he should prefer that some one else .should fill the office, he realized that a peculiar responsibility rested upon him in the inception of this new society. He, therefore, had no hes- itation in taking up the burden which had been imposed on him, and while thanking the assemb- -age for the honor done him, he promised to en- deavor to discharge the duties of the oflSce to their satisfaction.

The programme embraced the following ad- di-e.s.ses : 1. John D. Godman, M. D:,' Anatom- i.st. Naturalist and Literateur, by Dr. Wm. Osier ; 2. Michael Servetus, an Episode in the History of Theologj' and Medicine, by Prof. Henry E. Shepherd, LL. D.: 3. Translation of the Intro- duction of Th. Puschmann's "Geschichte der Medizin," by Dr. E. F. Cordell.

Dr. Osier then rose, amid the cheers of the audience, and gave a .sketch of Dr. Godman, reading from time to time extracts from the four-

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teen books (and these not all) of this versatile author which lay before him. Godman's princi- pal works were his Addresses, 1829 ; his Ana- tomical Investigations, 1824 ; his Natural His- tory, in three volumes, 1828-31, and his Ram- bles of a Naturalist, 1830. Dr. Osier spoke beautifully and impressively of his subject, in whom he declared he had always felt a peculiar interest. In his death by consumption at so early an age, the world was deprived of the fruits of a rrtind that was capable of the greatest achiev- ments in science and literature.

Prof. Shepherd spoke without notes and with that wonderful command of language and of knowledge for which he is distinguished. He exhibited a picture of the monument erected on the spot where Servetus was burned in Geneva, which he visited last summer. Dr. Osier exhib- ited the book for which Servetus was condemned and also that written by Calvin in defense of the act.

An interesting display was made in the library of the rare old \'olumes which once belonged to John Crawford. Prof. J. Holmes Smith, also at Dr. Osier's request, gave a demonstration of the Allen Burns' collection of specimens in the mu- seum. The building was lit up throughout by the new electric plant, which .showed off well its grand and imposing features.

The meeting was in every way a great success, and will doubtless be long remembered by those present, especially the students.

UNIVERSITY ATHLETICS.

Bj' H. E. Jenkins (Med.), President of the University Athletic As.sociation .

It mu.st be a gratifying sight to the men who have labored incessantly year after year to create an interest in athletics to see the awakening which of late has taken place. The amount of work that has been done by these men assumes such stupendous proportions that it will ever re- main as a monument to them. At last children are not forbidden to become interested in ath- letics, but they are rather encouraged by their parents to take part in them. The interest of the general public has of late been aroused from its state of lethargy to the necessity of indoor and outdoor sports. In fact, the athletic ques- tion is of such vital importance that in all of the universities and colleges it occupies a prominent place. It is with pleasure that in our own Uni- versity we note the change from the old errone- ous ideas in regard to athletics, and we are glad

to see that the members of the Faculty are view- ing this important question in a broad sen,se, realizing that the future of the school depends in part upon its athletics.

The question has been often asked, why do not our teams rank with the best ? It is not that the number of students in the University is small, for we have as many, if not more, than any other southern college. Neither is it that we have not the material, for it is conceded that we have a superfluous amount. After a thorough study of the situation we are prepared to answer that it is due to the lack of proper facilities, namely , a gymnasium and athletic field. Last season our candidates for the teams did not exceed three per cent, of the matriculates, while in the average college they range from twenty-five to thirty per. cent. The baseball and football teams represent- ing the LTniversity have always been handicapped bj' not having any available nearby grounds for practice. At the present they have to journey about a mile to reach the grounds, which con- siunes a great amount of time. If the above athletic requisites were at hand it would, in the first place, considerably increase the candidates for the teams, bringing out representative men, who are at present induced with the greatest dif- ficulty to come out, and in many instances they will not do so. This increase in quality and quantity would necessarily mean better athletics. Again, there would be more enthusiasm and col- lege spirit among the student body, and better college teams could be brought to the city. , In short, the key to the situation lies in a gymna- sium and athletic field, and not until we have these can we expect to gain any prominence in athletics.

What we advocate is that every student be compelled by the Faculty to become members of the Athletic Association, and that a certain sum be placed aside every year for a g'ymnasium and athletic field. In the course of a few years we would be able to cope with the best teams. Under these circumstances, and with a hearty co-operation of Faculty and students, there is no reason why Maryland could not take the position to which she is entitled.

The Y. M. C. A. will give three entertainments in Calvary Hall, viz ; January 27, Mu.sical Con- cert ; February 24, Elocutionary and Musical ; March 24, Lime Light Exhibition, " Scenes and Life in China." Ticket to .series, admitting lad>' and gentleman, 50 cts.

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SHALL MC'E HAVE AN ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT ?

When we contemplate our University, we find in it certain deficiencies which mar most seri- ously its growth and development. Four of these wants which are apparent at a glance are : 1. A Department of Arts and Sciences ; 2. An active President or Provost ; 3 . A separate Board of Trustees or Regents, and 4. An En- dowment. These wants are so absolutely neces- sary to our life — I might almost say existence — it will come to that before long if we let them continue — that it is hard to understand how our authorities have been so absolutely indiffer- ent to their existence. Certainly this is strictly true so far as anj^ visible efforts to supply them are concerned. We propose here to speak briefly of the first.

It was a sad, a humiliating day for us when we allowed our Department of Arts and Sciences to languish and die. That has not been so many years ago. It is within the memory of very many of us. Although it was the only in.stitu- tion of the .sort of importance in this community, and, therefore, had the field, we may sa}', all to itself, it never prospered. Was the fault in it- self, in its management, its head, its charter, or was it due to the community, to lack of civic pride, to lack of generous support and encour- agement ? There is good ground to believe that Marylanders have not done their duty in the past towards their institutions of learning ; but I think that we may readily allow that there were other elements concerned in this particular case.

It is useless, however, to grieve over the past, or to waste our time upon it, save so far as we profit by its lessons for our present and future guidance. What we need now to do is to gird our loins for the duties of the hour and to con- sider the question : Shall we have a Department of Arts and Sciences ? If so, how shall we se- cure it? I suppose we may dismiss the former query in so far as it relates to the desirability of such an establishment. For it is inconceivable that our Board of Regents could be hostile to it, or oppose it, if the opportunity offered itself for its execution. Therefore, granting that we all desire it, how shall we secure it ? There are only two ways : 1 . B}^ starting it de novo ; 2 . By the absorption of some already existing institu- tion. The former method is involved in difii- culty. Indeed, the obstacles to its execution

seem, under the circumstances, well nigh insu- perable. A large sum of money would have to be raised and a generous benefactor or benefactors found. We, therefore, naturally turn to the other alternative. There are excellent schools and colleges within or near the city which might be available for our use. It is well worth while to consider, therefore, whether there does not already exist some foundation with which we could unite. Will not our authorities take up the matter from this point of view and make an effort to solve it ? Their civic pride, their self- interest, their duty to the University and its alumni all summon them to action !

UNIVERSITY ODE.

Alma Parens, jam annorum Honoribus coronata ! Caput charum candidumque Dii large benedicant.

Tibi quae dedisti nobis Dona verbis permajora, Sicut die longe acta Rursus fidem obligamus.

Diem bene recordamur Qua stetimus trepidantes In theatro constipato Ut honores accepturi.

Quamvis tempus tractaverit. Aulas tuas pest relictas, Nos omnino male — semper Aspectu tui recreamur.

Quid non tibi faceremus. Mater? fama est eadem, Conglomeremus bona, vitam Produceremus aurea victu.

Sis prseclara ! sis perpetua ! Inopinatse gloriae surgas ! Surgant turresque ad astra, Radiisque sol collustret !

' CHARACTER OF JOHN D. GODMAN

(Med. 1S18).

He seemed to love truth for truth ' s sake ; and while he was ever ready and willing to im- part it to others, he did not attempt to make a display of it for the purpose of applause, but preferred rather to pass for a student ever among those whom he essayed to teach.

As a lecturer he was unusuallj' gifted. His

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style was easy and natural ; his diction simple, but choice and graceful ; his powers of illustra- tion remarkabh- quick and accurate ; and the fervor with which he always delivered his pre- lections was sure to win the attention of his auditors, whatever the subject in hand might be. Added to these qualities he possessed a counte- nance full of interest, and capable of strong and varied expression, and a voice of wonderful mel- ody and flexibility-. In lecturing upon his favor- ite branch — human anatomy — he seemed to com- prehend precisely what were the wants of those who were just beginning the study, and he was the first and only man in this country who has ever been able successfuUj' to carr^^ on his dissec- tions in the presence of his class, without inter- ruption to the continuance and integrity of his lecture." — Rickardso?i, quoted by Dr. Osier.

GOVERNOR WARFIELD AND THE UNIVERSITY.

It is gratifying to know that the genial and public-spirited Governor of Mar3dand takes a deep interest in our University. He has so ex- pressed himself on more than one occasion. We shall not soon forget his tribute at the last annual commencement, when he said that the Univer- sity of Maryland had done more for this commu- nity than any other institution. The same kindly feeling has prompted him to promise a contribution to our endowment fund and also to send us a handsome portrait of his distinguished revolutionary relative. Dr. Charles Alexander Warfield. who was also an early President of the University. Governor Warfield is a type of the upright and watchful statesman, who seeks only the good of his countrj' and people. He is an ornament to our State.

PRESIDENT EDWIN A. ALDERMAN.

For four score years the University of Vir- ginia presented the anomaly of being without a head. If it be true that the great commoner who founded it was led to omit so e,ssential a feature of all great seats of learning by his devo- tion to democratic principles, certainly it was an error of judgment which cost the institution dear. How absurd to suppose that a chrirman can fill this great role, which requires all the time, energv^ and authority attached to a Presi- dent to discharge efficiently. Yet it is a fact that there are still those who claim to believe that a President is not a necessit^' to a Uni^-ersitv. To

us it seems about as rational to undertake to con- duct a military' campaign without a general, to send a ship to sea without a captain, to govern a nation without an executive. Our sister Uni- versity is, therefore, to be congratulated on hav- ing secured for its first President a man so pecu- liarly fitted by native dignity and the highest gifts of head and heart to meet the requirements of the office. As the head of the University of North Carolina and later of Toulane University, he showed that he possessed the greatest execu- tive ability and force of character. The event, therefore, cou-Stitutes an era in the history of the Virginia institution, and it is a harbinger of glorious days ahead. All who heard his elo- quent and pathetic address on the Old and the New South, in this citjr in 1903, will realize also that he is an orator of the first rank, and that he is just the man to guide the destinies of a great University, to sway men's minds in its behalf, to stand as its personal representative and em- bodiment. It was the dream of the writer's young life to enter the halls of this noble foun- dation, but Providence ordained otherwise. Still, as a native of the State, it thrills him with delight to contemplate in the election of Dr. Alderman evidence of her wisdom and foresight in thus rousing herself to the full measure of her stature and capabilities and ridding herself of effete methods which have so long impeded her growth.

We cannot forbear from quoting a sentence from a letter just received from Dr. Alderman. "You may be sure," he writes, "that I desire most cordial interest and sympathy bet\^'een the University of Virginia and the Universit}' of Maryland, and shall one day hope to give myself the pleasure of knowing you and the University. ' '

''the MARYLAND UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES

Was established in 1889 for the purpose of giv- ing practical and theoretical instruction in its \-arious departments to those entering into the profession ; that they might become more profi- cient in their calling and render more intelligent and satisfactory service to mankind.

The full course covers a period of three years, and consists of lectures, demonstrations and practical instruction in bedside nursing, manage- ment of medical, surgical and obstetrical cases; the administration of medicines, the preparation of diets; the giving of various baths, massage

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and electricity, and methods of dealing with emergencies. A special course is given in con- nection with the training at "The Hospital for Crippled and Deformed Children," covering a period of four months. Examinations are held at stated periods. On the completion of the pre- scribed course the nurses are at liberty to choose their own field of labor. After having passed satisfactorily the necessary examinations they receive diplomas.

Nettie Flanagan,

Superintendent of N'urses.

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THE DENTAL MUSEUM.

According to Dr. F. J. S. Gorgas ( Univ. Orist. Sept.)this collection was begun in 1882, at the time the Dental Department was organized. It occu- pies a large, well-lighted apartment on the first floor of the new Dental Building. Many of the .specimens, for want of space, could not be ex- hibited before. Among objects of interest are an Egyptian mummy's head, showing the teeth of both jaws. The Maynard collection of Rus- sian maxillae, obtained from the battlefields of the Crimean War, showing the massive jaws of that race, the varied forms of antral cavities, etc.; a collection of skulls of all ages, also skulls showing development of teeth; models of jaws, cleft palates, harelips, etc.; skulls of animals and fishes; a large exhibit of minerals ; many hundred specimens of teeth, single and in sets, and of various composition; crown and bridge work, porcelain work, etc.; Japanese work, with anatomical plaster moldings, made in the college; a pathological collection of human teeth, occupy- ing four large glass cases; a comparative an- atomy collection, showing teeth of the mastodon and other animals; natural duplicates of abnor- mal teeth, including reuinted fractured teeth; portraits of distinguished dentists, graduating classes, etc. A relic of great interest is the license to practice dentistry Lssued in 1810 to Dr. Horace H. Hayden, who also held the hon- orary M. D. of the University, 1840. Dr. Gorgas naturally feels great pride in this valuable col- lection, which is due to his own personal zeal and industry. It is the second which he has made, the finst being that of the Baltimore Col- lege of Dental Surgery, with which he was con- nected for many years prior to his connection with our University. The Dental Alumni have contributed very liberally to the formation of this collection, part of which was also secured

by purchase. This museum is now one of the attractions of our institution, and the alumni of all departments will find a visit to it both en- tertaining and profitable, and Dr. Gorgas takes great pride and pleasure in exhibiting it.

CLUB LATINO-AMERICANO (University).

Officers : President, Manuel Dueno ; ' Vice- President, Alejandro Ruiz Soler ; Secretary, Jorge del Toro ; Treasurer, Jose M. Infante; Hi.storian, Salvador Giuliani.

Members : Manuel Dueno, Alejandro Ruiz Soler, Jose M. Infante, Jorge del Toro, Salvador Giuliani, Carlos L. Ma.ssanet, Joaquin S. Mi- randa, Ramon L- Rodriguez.

UNIVERSITY BUTTON.

The need of a University Button has been felt by some of our alumni for some time. There is a'prospect now of having one. That which will be recommended by the committee of the Gen- eral Alumni Association is square, and intended to be worn in the lapel of the coat. It is divided diagonally, one-half being maroon, the other half black. In the maroon is the letter ''U" in gold and in the black the letter "M." This button, adapted from the Law Alumni by sub- stituting the letters U. M. for L., commends it- self by its great simplicity. It has the Univer- sity colors and initials. What more is needed ? It will cost about $1.

December 19th, 1904. Mr. B. Howard Haman, J 1511 Park Avenue, City :.

My Dear Mr. Haman :

First of all, let me thank you for calling mj' attention once more to that scholarly article by Oliver Wendell Holmes on the contagiousness of puerperal fever. When I first read this article it did not occur to me that in it was represented the justification for an American claim of prior- ity concerning a new and correct understanding of a hitherto obscure disease, nor does Holmes in his genial modesty mean to impress us with any claims of priority, for on page 134 you will ob- serve that he credits Dr. Gordon, of Aberdeen, with giving expression to similar views in 1795. But most of the writers on this subject, which Holmes has the honesty and manliness to save from oblivion, did not exert any marked influ- ence on the etiologic thought. They are not real links in the chain which lead from ignor-

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ance to correct knowledge. But Holmes sets a shining example for future inquirers. His arti- cle is a patient examination of pathologic facts and a critical judgment of accumulated clinical data. He first published it in 1843, in the New Engla7id Quarterly Jo^irnal of Medicine and Surgery. Semmelweiss did not become inspired with the thought that puerperal fever was an in- fectious disease until the death of the anatomist Kolletschka suggested the idea to him. Kol- letschka died of poisoning acquired at an autopsy, and the pathologic findings in his body agreed with those found in women dead of child-bed fever. This occurred in 1847 (see Geschichte der Medizin, from Julius Pagel, p. 490), but Semmelweiss did not publish his article until much later. A monument was erected to Sem- melweiss in 1894, in Budapesth. He was called the second Jenner, because through his efforts nearly as many lives had been saved as through vaccination ; and he is also called the precursor of lyord Lister, the first apostle of modern anti- sepsis.

There is a mathematical certainty that Oliver Wendell Holmes ante-dated Semmelweiss, and in this forceful and logical article, based on suc- cinct and convincing argument, which really is a classic, he has merited all the credit that should accrue to a genuine pioneer of American medi- cal thought.

There is only one thing to do in order to im- press the Germans with the justness of the state- ments set forth in the preceding. That entire article ought to be translated into German ver- batim and republished in the German Archives for Obstetrics. I would do the translation per- sonally, but I ani so overworked that I must fre- quently deny myself to patients to secure neces- sary rest. Perhaps you would like to practice yourself a little in German translation, and I will be pleased to aid and supplement you to the best of my ability ; otherwise, I will take up this duty to Holmes next summer.

Hoping you are well, and with kindest regards.

Yours faithfully,

John C. Hemmeter.

Will you kindly save me another letter by sending this one to Dr. Eugene V . Cordell, or a copy of it.

The Junior Class (Med.) will hold a theatre party at Ford's, followed by a banquet at the Eutaw House, January li.

UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATIONS, Etc.

University.— Board of Regents, annually and at call of Secretary. General Alumni Associa- tion, Annual Meeting, January 18, 8.30P.M., 847 N. Eutaw street, B. Howard Haman, LE.' B . , president . Library and Historical Society , February 9, 8 P. M., Chemical Halli Eugeue F. Cordell, M. D., president. Ath- letic Association, January 30, 8 P. M., Law Building, Mr. H. E. Jenkins, president. Musical Association, Wednesdays, 8 P. M., Law Building, Mr. N. Hall, president! Mandolin and Banjo Club, Law Building, Mr. C. L. Ziegler, director. Y. M. C. A. first Saturdays, 7 P. M., Calvarv Hall, Mr' B. F, Tefft, Jr., president.

Law Department. — Faculty, at call of .secre- tary. Moot Court, Fridays, 8 P. M., Prof. W. Calvin Chesnut, director. Taney De- bating Society, Tuesdays, 8 P. M., Mr. Wm. B. Settle, president. Examinations January 21-28 inclusive.

Dental Department.— Faculty,