30 president's address. 



have had a few brilliant instances of generous endowment of 

 Science. More are needed. 



Other interesting experiences were my visits to the Leland 

 Stanford Junior University, and to the University of California. 

 These Western, as well as some other American, Universities 

 have introduced some innovations which seem to be worth con- 

 sideration. The following is an extract from the Regulations in 

 force at the Leland Stanford Junior University : — 



" Every student upon entering the University is required to 

 report to the assistant professor of hygiene for a brief medical 

 examination of his eyesight and general health. Any condition 

 which may place a limitation on the amount or kind of work 

 planned by the student is discussed with him, or made the 

 subject of a report to his major professor, or to the Committee 

 on Registration. 



"Students intending to train for any of the athletic teams, or 

 to register for gymnasium work, are required to pass a careful 

 physical and medical examination at the beginning of each 

 semester. 



"All students are entitled to medical consultation, and to 

 individual advice in other matters directly or indirectly relating 

 to their health, at any time during the year; but no treatment 

 is undertaken by the University." 



Similar regulations are in force at the University of California. 

 The parental care over the health and welfare of students 

 officially exercised in accordance with these regulations, seems to 

 me to be a very admirable movement, and one which is calculated 

 to justify large expectations that a recognisable outcome of it will 

 be a distinct improvement in the mental work of students. 



In conclusion, it affords me pleasure to say that in the endeavour 

 to put before you some matters of history which fittingly com- 

 mand attention on the present occasion, I have gladly availed 

 myself of the co-operation of the Secretary, to whom everything 

 relating to the history and welfare of the Society, and to Sir 



