The Head Curator was made Chairman of the Section of Anthropology 
of the Research Council of the Academy of Sciences, of which I 
attended many meetings in Washington, New York and Boston. ‘The 
special question considered at these meetings was that of determin- 
ing whether the science of Anthropology could aid in the important 
work of contributing to the preparedness of the army and navy. 
The problem was actually taken up early in the year and the first 
measure considered related to the examination of recruits. The 
methods and practices in this branch were known to be superannuated. 
The most important result to be anticipated from the researches 
suggested is the amassing on a scientifie basis of accurate eysie 
data relating to men of all nationalities and races entering the 
service and subject to examination. 
The National Gallery report occupies pages 735-81 of the 
Annual Report. 
} Peel = . = 4 ee = \ & 
(ote inn Arete prt. c aes perdi A SA oot yt QF soot Auda A 
y 
de s t athe ben & wy nem ‘ i fret. a ie 28 oer Y hdsorhen 
f i 
i] 
t 
t 
