The accompanying diagram represents Dr. Sargent's anthropometric chart for the plotting of the physical development. "The parts at which the observations were made, are indicated by the list at the left side of the chart. The perpendicular lines divide into classes all of the measurements for each part that were surpassed or unsurpassed by given percentages of the persons examined, as shown by the figures at the top of the chart. The upper number at the top of the line shows the per cent, that at each part surpassed the class indicated by that line. The lower number shows the per cent. that at each part failed to surpass that class.

The perpendicular line in the centre of the chart is the normal of typical line,-i. e., that was represented at each part by a larger per cent. of the persons examined than was any other part. The classes marked "minimum" and maximum were each represented at every part by about one twentieth of one per cent. of all the persons examined. It will be readily seen that the uses of the chart are numerous, showing the relation of the individual to the normal standard, the relation which every part of the individual bears to every other part, and suggesting many other comparisons of interest. The metric system was adopted that the unit of measurement should be as small as possible.

The directions for the use of the chart are very simple: To find the standard of an individual in relation to the total number examined, ascertain which one of the perpendicular lines, at its junction with the horizontal line, is intersected by the broken line indicating his standing. For instance, if his line at its junction with the horizontal line leading from the weight, intersect the perpendicular line immediately under the figure 20, it would indicate that 80 per cent. of all those examined surpassed him in weight, while the complement of this, or 20 per cent. failed to surpass him. If, however, his line where it intersects the line of measurement, fall on the line at the right or left of one of the numbered perpendicular lines, add or subtract 2 1-2 per cent, unless it fall outside either the figure 10 or 90, in which case, but 1 1-4 per cent. should be reckoned.

As a rule, all the measurements of a small person fall to the left, and all the measurement of a large person fall to the right of the normal line. If strong for his age, weight, height or development, the part of his line that indicates the strength will be on the right of the part that indicates the age, weight or measurement.

Symmetry will be determined by the degree to which his line approaches the perpendicular. To ascertain his development as compared with others, observe the intersection of his line with the lines of muscle measurements.

His development as compared with his capacity for development, will be shown by the difference between the muscle measurements and the bone measurements for corresponding parts.

On the chart are plotted the measurements of an individual of American ancestry-his age, 33 years, weight, 161 pounds, and height, 5 feet, 9.7 inches Upon referring to the chart, it will be noticed that the most remarkable characteristic of this figure is its approach to perfect symmetry in some parts, and its marked divergence from it in others. The weight, which is a trifle heavy for the height, is very uniformly distributed, the only excess being in the region of the chest, hips and arms. The relative proportion of the different heights of the body is very nearly true. The only divergence is a slight falling off in the sitting height, which is probably due to the shortness of the neck. The neck and chest are large in circumference.

The excess in the chest-girth may be accounted for by the prominence of the shoulder blades, for the girth of the waist is consistent with other measurements. The girth of the hips, thighs and knees indicates the nearest approach to perfect symmetry that it is possible to attain. The calves are a trifle small and the insteps somewhat flat; but for these slight deficiencies and the fact that the upper and lower leg are a few centimeters short, the lower extremities would be perfect in form. The upper and forearms are too large for the body and limbs, and a trifle inconsistent in themselves, the waist being relatively greater in circumference than the elbows. The falling off in the depth of the chest is marked, dropping, as it does, from the 80 per cent. to the 5 per cent. class. It is attributable to an inward curve of the spine, between the shoulder blades, and a depression of the lower part of the sternum, or breast bone. There has been considerable compensation, as evidenced by the size of the chest and the lateral prominence of the ribs, but it will be observed that the breathing capacity, although higher than we should expect from the depth of the chest, is still lower than it should be. The depth of the abdomen falls in the 80 per cent. class, as do nearly all the breadths and leng**ths, the only exception being the trifling deficiency in the breadth of head, and the slight excess in the breadth of hips. In most persons the horizontal length is about onehalf of an inch greater than the height. This is undoubtedly due to the straightening of the spine and the relaxing of the cartilages while in a horizontal position. In this case the spine is comparatively straight, so that little difference is shown between the standing and horizontal length. The strength tests in this case, as in the others, approach near to the maximum class. Upon glancing over the chart as a whole, it will be seen that the normal position of this individual is in the 80 per cent. class. To bring the depth of chest up to this standard by natural processes, although impossible now, would have been a simple matter in early youth. With this exception, the individual just considered could so develop himself by a judicious course of exercise as to approach very near to perfect symmetry.

In this case, the broken line on the chart, indicating the actual and relative standing of the individual at all parts considered, would be perpendicular.

This is the grand object to be attained. The straight line is the physical sign of health and longevity, of perfect structure and harmony of function, and a symmetrical development of the whole body."

Dr. Sargent offers $1,600 in prizes to those persons whose symmetrical proportions most nearly approach to perfect symmetry as indicated by the anthropometric chart.

For the rules governing this award, see the announcement posted in the vestibule of the gymnasium.