-The eighth meeting of the Tri-County (Wayne, Ashland and Medina) Teachers' Association was held at Le Roy, May 25 and 26. Leading and noteworthy features of the program were Joseph Cook's lecture, "Seven Wonders of the World," and the lecture by Dr. Hayden, President of Adelbert lege, on "The Higher Culture." Col The Fulton County Teachers' Association held a meeting at Wauseon, April 28. Messrs. Fiddler, Metzler, Nickerson and Skelly took part in the exercises. The paper on "Manly Speech an Element of Power," by J. R. Skelly was & production of more than ordinary merit, for which we hope to find room in the MONTHLY ere long. Mahlon Harmon is president of the association and H. F. Harmon is secretary. -A meeting of the Butler County Teachers' Association was held at Hamilton, May 26, with program as follows: "Township Supervision.". "Stocks and Bonds," .L. P. Smith, Middletown. "The Teacher's Work and Qualifications,"..Thaddeus Rees, Post Town. -The local committee of arrangements at San Francisco anticipate a very large attendance at the meeting of the National Educational Association,July 17 to 20. In order that they may be able to receive properly the expected thousands of visitors, they desire to book as many as possible before their arrival. To this end, they ask to be informed at once of all parties being made up, the number of ladies and gentlemen composing them, the kind of accommodations wanted, and the probable date of arrival, As it requires two weeks to send a letter to San Francisco, and as the arrangement of details may require more than one exchange of letters, there is no time to lose. M. Babcock is chairman of the entertainment committee. -The Commissioners of Ashtabula County are between the horns of an educational dilemma. Eight years ago James Christy died and left some $25,000 or $30,000 for educational purposes, to be applied as the judgment of the commissioners of Ashtabula County should dictate. The judgment of the commissioners has not yet dictated anything. New Lyme Institute asks for it and offers as a substantial reason why it should go to that fnstitution the fact that Judge Deming has offered to "duplicate the Christy fund" if given to New Lyme. Such a disposition of the money would thus give New Lyme Institute a permanent endowment of over $50,000. Grand River Institute asks for the money for the sufficient reason that the Institute needs it. The County Teachers' Institute asks for $5,000 of it as a permanent investment; and with this last applicant in the field, the dilemma assumes three horns-if our readers will admit the existence of such a monstrosity. Meantime, as the commissioners deliberate, the fund grows, and the longer the decision is delayed, the larger and riper will be the plum that will fall to-some one. -COMMENCEMENTS: Barnesville, May 31-5 boys and 4 girls. Doylestown, May 24-6 graduates. Bellefontaine, May 24-2 boys and 7 girls.-Henry Whitworth, Superintendent. Logan, June 11-2 boys and 2 girls-Annual address by Dr. W. H. Scott, of Ohio State University-W. W. McCray, Superintendent. New Paris, May 5-6 graduates-F. S. Alley, Superintendent. Findlay, May 25-11 graduates-J. W. Zeller, Superintendent. Mt. Union, May 26-11 graduates-F. P. Shumaker, Superintendent. Sandusky, June 20-27 graduates-H. A. Balcam, Superintendent. Versailles, April 20— 8 graduates-F. G. Cromer presented the diplomas. Mt. Gilead, May 24-4 graduates-J. H. Snyder, Superintendent. Columbus Grove, May 11-8 graduates-E Ward, Superintendent. Canal Fulton, May 31-15 graduatesI. M. Taggart, Superintendent. Greenville, May 11-22 graduates—John E. Morris, Superintendent. Le Roy, Medina County, June 1-3 graduates-F.D. Ward, Superintendent. Clarksville, April 20-2 graduates-W. C. Mendenhall, Superintendent. Elmore, May 4-5 graduates-A. D. Beechy, Superintendent. Huntsville, April 6-6 graduates-W. D. Pepple, Superintendent. West Liberty, May 17-3 graduates. New Lexington, May 4-4 graduatesJames C. Fowler, Superintendent. Navarre, May 18-8 graduates-J. E. McKean, Superintendent. Germantown, May 18-8 graduates-J. F. Fenton, Superintendent. -The Third Round Table Meeting of Superintendents and Principals of Northeastern Ohio and Northwestern Pennsylvania was held at Greenville, Pa., April 27th and 28th. Superintendent Canon, of Sharon, was called to the chair, and Superintendent Morris, of Greenville, was chosen Secretary. The first question, Should words for spelling be printed in script form? was decided in the negative, although some thought it was of advantage for the sake of variety. To the second question as to whether courses of study should be more flexible, the answer was given that they are now flexible enough. As a rule they consist of essentials and should be strictly adhered to, with such exception, however, as circumstances demand. The third topic as to the work a superintendent should do in visiting his schools was a fruitful one, and was thoroughly discussed. The following are a few of the things to be done: 1. To make suggestions and criticisms. 2. To take charge of a class occasionally. 3. 4. To be friendly and honest with teachers. Not too interfere too much with teachers' methods of instruction and government. 5. To visit rooms in a helping spirit. 6. To give occasional questions and problems. 7. To observe furniture, &c., of a room; to observe pupils as to cheerfulness, studiousness and order; to observe teacher as to methods, &c. 8 To encourage teachers and pupils. The next meeting will be held at Youngstown, the last Friday and Saturday of September. The chair appointed Professors Leonard, of Youngstown, Wight, of Niles, and McCartney, of Sharpsville, as Executive Committee. PERSONAL. - -A. E. Taylor has been retained in the superintendency at Springfield, O. -F. S. Alley has been re-elected superintendent of the New Paris schools. -I. M. Clemens has been re-elected to the superintendency of the Ashtabula schools. -W. O. Bailey will continue in charge of the schools at La Rue, Marion Co., at an increased salary. -J. J. Bliss has been re-elected superintendent of the schools of Crestline, O., for a term of three years. --J. A. Douglas has been invited to continue in charge of the Waverly schools, at an increased salary. -C. F. Seese will continue in charge of the schools at Hudson, O., with an addition of $100 to his salary. -A. E. Bruce and Mrs. Laura E. Taylor have recently been appointed to positions in the Massillon schools. -W. H. McFarland has been re-elected principal of the Shaffer St. School, Springfield, Ohio. Salary, $1,000. -The editor has institute engagements in West Virginia, at Parkersburg, June 18, and at Clarksburg, June 25. -James C. Fowler has completed his twelfth year as superintendent of the New Lexington, (Perry Co.) schools. -Dr. James T. Edwards, of Randolph, N. Y., has accepted the presidency of Mt. Union College, at Alliance, Ohio. -John E. Morris has been re-elected superintendent of schools at Green ville, Pa., with an increase in salary of $250. -Prof. E. S. Loomis, of Baldwin University, has recently received the degree of Ph. D. from Wooster University. -W. C. Mendenhall has been re-elected superintendent of Clarksville (Clinton Co.) schools, at an increased salary. -H. V. Merrick, of Bellaire has been chosen to succeed O. C. Williams in the superintendency of schools at Cadiz, O. -Prof. W. W. Chandler, of the Normal College at Wadsworth, Ohio, has been called to the presidency of the College of Northern Illinois. -Martin Kennedy, of Sabina, Clinton County, has been elected principal of the Centerville high school, for the ensuing year. —H. M. James, superintendent of schools at Omaha, is now receiving a salary of $3,600. His last election was for a term of three years. —F. J. Roller, principal of one of the Youngstown Schools, has been elected superintendent of schools at Niles, Ohio. Salary $1,000. -C. L. Van Cleve has been unanimously re-elected to the superintendency of schools at Troy, Ohio, for a term of two years. Salary, $1,800. -Arthur Powell, for a number of years superintendent of schools at Wadsworth, has been elected to a similar position at Barnesville. Salary, $1,200. -J. A. McDowell, of Millersburg, has institute engagements in Holmes and Wyandot counties, extending through seven weeks of the summer vacation. -Isaac Mitchell has been re-elected to the superintendency of the Georgetown (Brown Co.) schools but declined, to accept a similar position at Ripley, same county. -A classical graduate of the Chio principal or teacher in a high school. the editor of the MONTHLY. State University desires a position as -H. Bennett has been re-elected to the Superintendency of the Franklin (Warren County) schools for a term of three years. This term completed will make a quarter of a century for Mr. Bennett in this position. -John C. Ridge, Waynesville, Ohio, can be engaged to do institute work at any time of the year. Reading and Arithmetic are his specialties. He als o gives evening entertainments, consisting of humorous and pathetic readings -Alston Ellis delivered two addresses before the Franklin County teachers, at their meeting at Columbus, May 12, He has also been invited to deliver the annual address before the literary societies of Miami University, June 19. -A young lady, graduate of a city high school and normal school, and experienced in high school work, desires a position in a good high school in Ohio. She is highly recommended. The editor of this magazine will answer inquiries. -Edward Truman has been re-elected superintendent of schools of Nelson Township, Portage County. Township supervision and a central high school, after a years trial, have proved sufficiently satisfactory to warrant contin ance. -Supt. L. W. Sheppard, of Mt. Sterling, O., has prepared a most excellent system of blanks for school reports, sample pages of which he proposes to exhibit in the advertising department of the MONTHLY, beginning with the July number. -S. J. Finley, in charge of the South Charleston Schools for the past year, has been unanimously re-elected at an increased salary, but declines the position to engage in business in Iowa. He retires after a successful experience of nearly 15 years. -E B. Cox has received an unanimous call from the Xenia Board of Education to remain in charge of their schools for another two years, at an annual salary of $1,600. He has already served in that capacity seven years, besides two years in the high schools. -It is understood that Col. W. J. White, late superintendent of schools at Springfield, Ohio, will succeed Dr. J. J. Burns, at Dayton-a caucus of Republican members of the Board having so decreed. The political machine still seems to be in good running order at Dayton. -A young man, a graduate of the National Normal University, desires a high school situation for next year. He has had six years successful experience; has "first class" certificates; can teach any branch ordinarily taught in a high school. Address the editor of the MONTHLY. -A session of the Preble County Teachers' Association was held at Eaton, May 12. "How shall I Teach my Pupils to Think," by C. S. Fay, "Study of U. S History, by J. P. Cummins, and "The Mound Builders," by Pres. McFarland, of Miami University, were the principal features of the program. -P. W. Search, for the past five years superintendent of schools at Sidney, Ohio, has been called to the superintendency of schools at Pueblo, Colorado, at a salary of $2,000. Though loth to leave Ohio, Supt. Search is to be congratulated on his call to take charge of the schools of the second city in the Centennial State. -J. L. Hunt, principal of the intermediate department of the schools at Germantown, Ohio, and author of "History of Ohio," "Outlines of American Authors," etc., died May 7th, of pulmonary consumption. He was an earnest man and a faithful teacher, held in high esteem by all who knew him. He remained at his post of duty until within 4 weeks of his death. -L.W.Day has been unanimously re-elected superintendent of the Cleveland schools for a term of two years, as were also Misses Kate S. Brennan and Clara Umbstaetter, supervisors of primary grades, and August J. Esch, supervisor of German. Mr. Day is to be congratulated on this result, especially in view of the chronic commotion existing in relation to school matters in Cleveland for several years past. -William Richardson, superintendent of schools at Sedalia, Mo, has declined an offer of $2,200 to take charge of the schools of Gainesville, Texas. He has also declined to continue in charge of the Sedalia schools, though unanimously re-elected. The Sedalia Democrat says no city in the west can boast better schools than Sedalia, and gives Mr. Richardson the credit of bringing them up to their present high standard. -W. E. Lumley has closed his first year as superintendent of schools in Perry township, Lake County, under very favorable conditions. The township high school is now well established and is doing a good work. Its influence begins to be felt in all the schools of the township. A new building, costing five or six thousand dollars, is to be erected at once. Mr. Lumley has been reelected at an increased salary. It gives us real pleasure to chronicle the success of these pioneer townships in this good work. BOOKS. The Senses and the Will of the Child, constitutes volume VII of the International Education Series, edited by Dr. Win. T. Harris, and published by D. Appleton & Co., New York. It is a translation from the German of Parts I and II of W. Preyer's work, entitled The Mind of the Child." It is a most interesting record of minute and long continued observations, by the author and others, of the first exercise of the child's senses and the formation and growth of will as manifested in its movements. There is a separate record of each of the five senses, from the hour of birth to its development into full activity. A very valuable feature is the frequent comparison made between the steps of progress in the child and the same in other animals. Teachers and others at all interested in the study of child growth will find this book very fascinating. First German Reader. On the Cumulative Method. By Adolph Dreyspring. D. Appleton & Co., New York. Following the author's "Easy Lessons," this book leads the young learner on to more extended reading. A simple story, with profuse pictorial illustrations, keeps up his interest and gives him much practice with a limited vocabulary, causing him to grow into a familiar acquaintance with the language almost unconsciously. The Prelude, or Growth of a Poet's Mind. An Autobiographical Poem. By William Wordsworth. With preface and Notes by A. J. George, A. M., |