IMAGE EVALUATION TEST TARGET (MT-3) // w ^ ^ ^< < % % £? f/. &> ^ 1.0 I.I 11.25 '-IM ."if 1^ 12.0 M 2.2 6" 1.8 il III 1.6 Photographic ^Sciences Corporation «.^ ..pi«.Nt»rrt of Philosophy, while his studies at the Uni- versities of Johns Hopkins and Harvard have given him an acquaintance with the results of modern psychological re- search, and have at the same time widened his knowledge of philosophical theory. As a result of the diligent pursuit of these ditl'erent courses of study Mr. Hume is peculiarly well fitted to take charge of the important department for a position at the head of which he is an applicant. From John Seath, B.A., Inspector of High Schools for Ontario. His University standing is a guarantee of his scholar- ship, and the late Professor Young frequently described him to me as being one of the best, if not the best, of his students. I know of no other Canadian whom I should support so heartily as Mr. Hume for the vacant Professorship in Mental and Moral Science in University College, Toronto. From Dr. G. Stanley Hall, President of Clark University, Worcester, Mass., and late Professor of Psychology in Johns Hopkins University; Editor of the American Journal of Psychology. Mr. J. G. Hume has spent the academic year now clos- ing in the study of Psychology, History of Philosophy, Neur.al Histology, and Pedagogics, in this University. Mr. Hume is a man of great devotion to his chosen field of work and gives promise of eminence. Had the Department of Philosophy here not been sus- pended for the present on account of the absence of the Professor in charge, Mr. Hume would have received the Fellowship of that Department, for which he already had all the formal endorsements and commendations over several Graduate students one year nearer their Doctor's degree. [Note.— A thesis on "Theories of Apperception " was presented for the Fellowship in Johns Hopkins University. From Dr. G. Stanley Hall, [Second Letter]. Mr. J. G. Hume studied one year with me at Baltimore. He showed from the first unusual energy and ability in all his work. Although experimental Psychology has not been the focus of his philosophical interest, he has a fair theoretical knowledge of it, and has breadth and insight enough to be not lacking in sympathy and appreciation of it. In the fields of Theory of Knowledge, Ethics, and general History of Philosophy, his attainments are entirely worthy of consideration for the position I understand he seeks at Toronto. To these, I think about in the order named above, he has devoted his chief attention, and while his work in these topics has come less under my eye, I am persuaded that should he attain distinction in these lines it would be no more than a fulfilment of the decided promise he has already shown. »»••»• From Dr. Richard T. Ely, Professor of Political Economy, Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Hume clearly manifested diligence in study and far more than ordinary native ability. I regard him as one of the most nromising of my graduate class of the past year. From Dr. D. C. Gilman. President of Johns Hopkins University. It gi\ 2s me pleasure to endorse and confirm the certifi- cates given by my colleagues. Dr. Stanley Hall and Dr. R. T. Ely. to Mr. J. G. Hume. Daring Mr. Hume's residence among us I saw a good deal of him and formed a high opinion of his character, talents, and attainments, and it was a sincere regret to me and to others that the resignation of the Professor of Psychology, and the consequent interruption of our Philo- sophical courses, prevented Mr. Hume from remaining in Baltimore and proceeding to honors. From Francis Bowen, LL.D., Alford Professor of Moral Philosophy, Harvard University. Mr. J. (.V Hume has been an assiduous and successful student here in the Department of Philosophy during this academic year and obtained at its close the well-merited distinction of a Graduate Fellowship. It was manifest at the outset that he had much maturity of intellect and had already prosecuted his studies with good results. I think he has the qualifications of critical judgment and original tliought which are requisite for success as a teacher of Philosophy, and 1 confidently commend him as such to any who may have occasion for his services. His demeanor and manners are frank and gentlemanly and he would be sure to win respect and trust from his 7)upils. From Dr. Josiah Royce, Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University. He has spent the last year here, and in addition to one full CoUepe course with me on the Modern History of Nature since Spinoza, he has pursued a special graduate course of Lectures and Theses on Kant's " Kriiik der ]rable and useful service. Few better students have been with me of late years. From the Rev. Smith Hutcheson, Mr. Hume's first Pastor. • •••*•* I firmly believe Mr. Hume would conscientiously dis- charge the duties of a I'niversity teacher with an earnest desire for the welfare and true interests of all students com- mitted to his instruction and care. Mr. Hume joined the membership of Guthrie Church, Oro, while 1 was Minister there. I am happy to say he is an honor to the clnirch of Christ. From the Rev. H. IVI. Parsons, Pastor of Kn Till. I'oRONTo, August 27th, l88(;. lion. (,\ //'. M'.vv. /,/../>.. Miithli-r (if l\(l:u!i'ii for Oiitiirii. SiK, SiiUL- |ilaciii^ my applicatioi) and testimonials in ymr iiands. I have received a nimiher of letters of recommendation which I forward to you, trusting that you will kindly 'onsider them with the others. I siiould also like to pku'o in your hands, copies of my Theses entitled 'Theories of Apperception" and "Sensation." The Thesis on '-Theories of Appcrccjition " was presented for the I'ellowshii) at Johns Hopkins University. It was examined by Dr. (1. Stanley Hall and i'rofessor I'.mmott, of Johns Hojikins University, and was awarded first place. The 'I'hesis on "Sensation " was written for I'rofessor \Villiam James, of Harvard University, tlie eminent P.sychologist. I was re([uested to read it before the advanced class in I'sychology in Harvard, and I'rofessor fames has asked me to allow hmi to mc.orporaie it in his new f-'-^^-'O "" I'sycholo.yy, which i'-- evpected to be a standard work on the subject. The following Theses were written for i'rofessor Josiali koyce, and were very hiL;hly conunended, each one of them bein,; ranked (Irade A. (o\er 00 |)er cent.): "Causation." "pAolution." "Spino/a's l'liilos()|)hy and I'Uhics." "Kant's Pre -critical I levelopinent." "Rain's Theism." A number of I'lssavs on luhical topics were written for Hr. I'rancis (1. I'eabody. liesides vankin;.,' them as (Irade A, he has spoken highly of 'heir merits. Tiiey are still in his piwsession. I would f'lrthenii )re say that I would prefer you to consider my applic ilion with.)ut refereni:e to the fact that I am a Canadian and a Uiraduate of Uie Uni\ersily of Toronto, but entirely with --eference to my fitness lor the position ; but I w uld al.o desire you to take into consideration that my studies have made me fairly familiar with the various suh-depariments reipiired in the Department of .Meta[)hysics as taught in the University of 'I'oronto; that is to say, I have given about equal attention to the three main divisions of the Department, History of Philosophy, Theory of K:iowled:j:e, and Moral Philoso|)!iy. I am, Honorable Sir, \'our obedieiu servant, JAMKS GIP,SON HUME. Statemer't of the Registrar of the University of Toronto. Referred to in the foregoing AppU.jation. In 1SS5 I"irst-chi.-s Hoiiiir.s in ; ;rei:k, [^.'Uiii, i',ii.,'lih, flis- tory, I-ogic, reid Metaphysics. Scholnrsliip in Mciaplnsics. ("icneral r'r.>ficii.iicy. [n iSSfi — Schdlar'^hip in Menial ami Mov,-i! Scicncfi. I.ansdnwne C^ild Medal in Mental ."^cionn^ nnd Classics. Certificate of Standing', obtained by Mr. Hume In Harvard University. II,\i;v.\KMi ('I'l.i.iu.K, ' 'amliridge, M.v-;'. , Aufj. .: th, iSSq Mr. 1. Ci. l.[ume tock two full C'nirsc: in addition 10 onr roquirenicnls fi'r the degree of A..M. He look, moreover, two extr.-' lmU-coin>ts in whicli he has no record. In the four full rourses rc'liiired, he red ivi'd in each, highest M.mdinf; f.rade .\— eipiiv-alent 10 00 (ler eem., or ninve. In tile iwo extra full eo-jres his marks were alio\-e 80 prr r^tu. (". H. ('iK.\Nnc,KNT, .■\t linji-Sf i-rf'tiiry, II,uv;irit I'niverKiiy.