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 A PROGRAMME FOR SOCIAL STUDY i 5 5

ing studies have naturally led up to them, and because everyone should know something of the complaints and proposals of socialism, and the idea and the results of the Social Settlement. 3. General discussion, topic : Is Socialism Practicable ? References : (See above.)

TWENTY-THIRD MEETING.

1. General topic : The Social Settlement Idea. References :

Addams, Jane, The Subjective Necessity, and The Objective Value of a

Social Settlement (Philanthropy and Social Progress, chs. i and 2.)

A thoughtful discussion, based on experience in the work. Belts, Lillian W., New York's Social Settlements (Outlook, April 27,

1895). Hull House Maps and Papers (New York, Crowell, 1895). Appendix.

A good description of the work at Hull House in Chicago. Knapp, The Universities and the Social Problem (London, Rivington.

1895). Social Settlements in Chicago (Chicago Tribune, September 16, 1894).

A collection of essays dealing mainly with the leading settlements

in London and related questions. Woods, English Social Movements, ch. 3.

Discusses origin of the movement, Toynbee Hall, British university

settlement, etc. Woods, University Settlement Idea (Andover Review, October 1892).

2. Special Report on the Social Settlement.

Material may be obtained by writing to the Hull House, 335 South Hal- sted street, Chicago, or to other social settlements.

3. General discussion.

TWENTY-FOURTH MKKTIV..

i. General topic : Social Amelioration and Remedial Agencies. References :

th, Maud Ballington, Beneath Two Flags (New York, Funk, 1894). A good account of the history and work of the Salvation Arm\ DC Grafenried. Clara, ^ocial Economic Problems (.-hi:

Journal t\f Sociology, September, 1896).

labor, domestic service, household manage- ment - suggestions as to solutions. A stirring article.