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one reported no emphasis on practical sociology. Two reported simply that all methods were used.

Kinds of practical work done in some of the institutions re- porting on the subject are briefly indicated in the following paragraphs: Alma: Thesis from an assigned practical problem. Atlanta: "House-to-house visitations, statistical work, special reports." Auburn Theological Seminary: "Special reports on investigations; special work for three months in social settle- ment or institutional church." Brown,: "Investigation work under settlement head." Butler: "In connection with organized charities." Carleton: Institutional visiting; study of city insti- tutions ; lectures. Earlham : Field work in connection with local charities, factories, etc. Eureka: Institutional visiting. Find- lay : Work through college Y. M. C. A. Franklin and Marshall : Study of local charitable institutions*. George Washington Uni- versity: In connection with settlements and local charitable organizations. Grand Island: Visiting institutions. Hamline: Visits, lectures, investigations. Hampton: Observation; clubs. Haverford: "Investigation of social institutions in and about Philadelphia. Hobart: Students work as probation officers. Hope: Investigation of local conditions. Illinois Wesleyan: Numerous local public institutions ; visit others abroad. Indiana : Investigation at Indianapolis ; work in C. O. S. there. Iowa Col- lege : Social settlement work. Juniata : Visits to state institution. Louisiana State University : Observation of state institutions, of negro in rice belt, etc. McCormick Theological Seminary: Investigation of social movements. Work in settlements, insti- tutional churches, etc. Meadville Theological Seminary: Trips to New York and Chicago for study. Midland: Census work. Mills : Juvenile courts, factories, immigration station, social set- tlements. Moores Hill : Visit Cincinnati and state and charitable institutions. Mount Holyoke: Institutional visiting. Ohio State: Settlement work, charity investigation, friendly visiting, probation work. Ottawa : Juvenile court and local work. Park : Visits to public institutions at Leavenworth and Kansas City. Pomona: Requires one week's study of conditions in Los An-