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...intention of the expedition to make from its headquarters at Arequipa, on the western slope of the Andes, where the Harvard Observatory is situated, trips of a few months' duration into the surrounding territory. The scientific objects of the work will be to gather all possible information on the origin, manners of life, physical characteristics, and civilization of these South American tribes of Indians about whom little is known. The only expedition of this sort made into this territory was conducted by Germans; but as their work was very incomplete, the region, from an ethnological point of view, is practically...
...scientific objects of the work will be to gather all possible information bearing on the origin, language, manner of life, physical characteristics and mental advancement of these remote tribes. It is hoped to make a complete collection of everything that may contribute to our knowledge of the races. Reports and collections will be sent frequently to the Peabody Museum. As the conclusion of the work the party will travel by boat down the Parana River, to its junction with the Platte River, down which they will pass to Argentine and Chile...
...undergraduate courses treat first with Greek and Latin works, trace the later history of classical culture, indicate the origin and development of vernacular literatures in the Middle Ages, discuss the literary forces powerful in the Renaissance, and show under what influences in recent times writings in various countries have been produced. The most important of the undergraduate courses will be the introductory course, which will be given by Professor B. Wendell and will provide a general survey of European literature...
...subject is "Christian Theology in its Origin and Development." There are to be 45 lectures as follows: eight by Professor C. H. Toy h.'04 on "The Scriptural Basis of Christian Belief"; eight by Professor McGiffert, of the Union Theological Seminary, on "The Formative Period of Christian Thought"; eight by Professor E. Emerton '71 on "The Mediaeval Period"; eight by Professor E. C. Moore '78 on "The Modern Period"; eight by Professor W. W. Fenn '84 on "Constructive Principles of Christian Theology"; and five by Professor W. James M.'69 on "Religious Philosophy and Individualism...
...GEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE. "The Minerals of Franklin Furnace, N. J." Professor Palache. "The Origin of Conglomerates." Mr. G. R. Mansfield. Geological Lecture Room, U. M., Oxford St. entrance...