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Chapter XI: Section I: Afternoon Session

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[Sidenote: 2-30 p.m.]

"Eugenics and Genetics."

R. C. Punnett, F.R.S., Professor of Biology, Cambridge University.

Discussion opened by Professor W. Bateson.

[Sidenote: 3-15 p.m.]

"The Inheritance of Epilepsy."

David F. Weeks, M.D.,

Medical Superintendent and Executive Officer of the New Jersey State Village for Epileptics, U.S.A.

(_These papers will be illustrated by Lantern Slides_).

[Sidenote: 4 p.m.]

"La Psicologia Etrica e la Scienca Eugenistica."

(Ethnic Psychology and the Science of Eugenics).

Professor Enrico Morselli, Director of the Clinic for Mental and Nervous Diseases, Royal University, Genoa.

Discussion.

[Sidenote: 4-45 p.m.]

"Influence de l'age des Parents sur les Caractères Psycho-Physique des Enfants."

(The Influence of Parental Age on the Psycho-Physiological Characters of Children).

Professor Antonio Marro,

Director of the Lunatic Asylum, Turin.

Discussion opened by Dr. Ewart.

ENTERTAINMENTS.

[Sidenote: 9-30 p.m.= ]

Her Grace the Duchess of Marlborough will hold a Reception at Sunderland House, Curzon Street. (The card of invitation should be given up at the door).

=Officials= and =Delegates=, _who receive their cards in advance_, are requested to return them at once to the Hon. Secretary, Entertainments Committee, 30, York Terrace, Harley Street, W., _if they do not intend to be present_.

=Ordinary Members= of the Congress are requested on their arrival in London to _apply at the Hospitality Bureau_, at the University for the invitation card.

SECTION II.

Practical Eugenics.

FRIDAY, JULY 26th.

MORNING SESSION.

[Sidenote: 10 a.m.]

Considérations Générales sur "La Puériculture avant la Procreation."

(General Considerations on "Education before Procreation.")

Professor Adolphe Pinard, Member of the Paris Medical Academy.

Discussion.

[Sidenote: 10-45 p.m.]

"The Bearing of Neo-Malthusianism upon Race Hygiene."

Dr. Alfred Ploëtz, President, International Society for Race Hygiene.

Discussion opened by Dr. Drysdale.

[Sidenote: 11-30 a.m.]

"Rapport sur l'organisation Pratique de l'Action Eugénique."

(Report on the Practical Organisation of Eugenic Action).

Dr. Louis Querton, Professor of the "Université Libre," Brussels.

[Sidenote: 11-50 a.m.]

Discussion opened by Dr. C. W. Saleeby.

[Sidenote: 12-35 p.m.]

"Marriage and Eugenics."

Dr. C. B. Davenport, Director Eugenics Record Office, U.S.A.

[Sidenote: 1-15 p.m.]

LUNCHEON INTERVAL.[G]

[Footnote G: For arrangements see pages 10 and 27.]

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