ations by
their most eminent economists.

The exhibits of the American Institute of Social Service
deserves especial mention. We learn from them how we can aid in
humanizing and elevating the spirit, methods, and conditions of
modern life.

This institute had on exhibition about 2,000 photographs in 10
wing-frame cabinets, which visualize and interpret all forms of
social and industrial betterment, arranged as follows: (1) The
American Institute of Social Service. (2) Civic betterment. (3)
Improved housing. (4, 5, and 6) Industrial betterment. (7)
European social studies. (8) Salvation Army and denominational
work. (9) Young Men's and Young Women's Christian associations.
(10) Institutional churches. After the exposition these cabinets
will be put on permanent exhibition at the headquarters of the
institution in New York.

These photos make a deep and lasting impression upon the mind of
the observer of the great work being done in all forms of social
and industrial betterment. It is an efficient way of showing the
needs of the times created by the new conditions in the
industrial world, and is a means of bringing together the best
thinkers of the age to devise feasible plans for the betterment
of mankind, and the solving of problems of social conditions and
industrial betterment. They also show what is being done by the
American Institute of Social Service.

The American Institute of Social Service is a clearing house for
exchange of facts, experiences and ideas on social and
industrial betterment. It is both a laboratory for investigation
and a distributor of the knowledge gained. It is practically an
international university for the study and promotion of social
and industrial progress. Its work is done on a large and
thorough plan, and benefits multitudes.

The fundamental principle and purpose of the institute is to
make the experience of all available for the instruction of
each. This principle is applicable alike to individuals,
corporations, churches, societies, cities, States, and nations.

The institute places human experience on file. It welcomes
inquiries from anyone. The answers aim to be complete, or, if
necessary, to refer the writer to the most direct and
trustworthy sources.

It furnishes expert advice for solving local problems to