German Exercises. By Frederick Stein, Instructor of German in the Boston High Schools. Ginn & Co., Boston.

These exercises are designed to accompany or follow the grammar or "Lessons," with a view to leading the pupil early into the spirit of the German. Special pains have been taken to illustrate German construction.

Cheerful Echoes is a collection of songs for little children, written and compiled by Mrs. Louise Pollock, of the Kindergarden Normal Institute, Washington, D. C. Published by Henry A. Young, Boston.

Longfellow's Tales of a Wayside Inn, in three numbers, and Sharp Eyes and Other Papers, by John Burroughs, constitute No.'s 33, 34, 35, and 36 of the Riverside Literature Series, published by Houghton, Mifflin & Co., Boston. Chaucer's Knight's Tale, with explanatory notes and extensive glossary, is a recent issue of the English Classic Series of Clark & Maynard, New York. Annual Report of the Public Schools of the City of Omaha, Neb., for the year 1887. Henry M. James, Superintendent.

Manual and Report of the Public Schools of Chillicothe, Ohio, for 1887. John Hancock, Superintendent.

Annual Report of the Public Schools of Los Angeles, Cal., for 1887. W. M. Friesner, Superintendent.

Seventeenth Annual Report of the Board of Trustees of the Ohio State University, for 1887.

-The Emerson School Reports, advertised elsewhere, are being well received. The following are some of the testimonials from Ohio educators: "The Emerson School Reports are excellent; well adapted to their purpose." -Dr. E. E. White. "An excellent design. I feel sure that the Emerson Graded School Report will be adapted to use in many schools. We could use it very well here.-Supt. R. W. Stevenson. "It is the most condensed, yet complete, convenient and artistic of all the forms of which I have any knowledge."-Supt. J. C. Hartzler.

MAGAZINES.

Two articles are promised in "The Popular Science Monthly" for July that are especially worthy of attention. They are a fully illustrated paper on "SAFETY IN HOUSE-DRAINAGE," by WILLIAM E. HOYT, S. B., in which the belief that plumbing fixtures in our houses are inevitable sources of danger is controverted, and ways are shown for making them wholly safe; and the concluding essay of the remarkable series on "DARWINISM AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH."

THOMAS D. SEYMOUR, Professor of Greek at Yale, and one of the chief promoters of the American School at Athens, has written, from full knowledge and acute appreciation, a delightful article on "Life and Travels in Modern Greece," for the July Scribner's. Frank Millett has made a number of character drawings to illustrate the article.

-The "North American Review" maintains its place in the front rank. Those who have read the preceding papers will not wish to miss Colonel Ingersoll's forty page reply to the Rt. Hon. W. E. Gladstone, and the possibilities of "The Perfected Phonograph" as explained by the inventor, Thos. A. Edison, will attract the attention of the curious and well repay perusal. The "Notes and Comments" department is unusually bright and interesting.

THE OHIO TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION, HELD IN THE
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, SANDUSKY,
OHIO, JUNE 26, 27, 28, 1888.

SUPERINTENDENTS' SECTION.

The Superintendents' Section of the Ohio Teachers' Association met in the Congregational Church, Sandusky, Ohio, and was called to order at 9:30 A. M., by Reuben McMillen, of Youngstown, Chairman of the Executive Committee.

Rev. G. H. Peeke, pastor of the Congregational Church, led in the devotional exercises, and greeted the teachers as co-workers.

Supt. I. M. Clemens, of Ashtabula, President of the Section, was then introduced and read his inaugural address.

Because of the temporary absence of the Treasurer, Principal M. S. Campbell, of Cleveland, Messrs. C. L. Loos, of Dayton, and E. F. Moulton, of Warren, were appointed to take charge of the finances of the Association until the arrival of the Treasurer.

Hon. E. T. Tappan, State Commissioner of Common Schools, introduced the subject of Township Supervision, and was followed by Hon. N. H. Albaugh, of Tadmor. The discussion was further par

ticipated in by Messrs. R. H. Holbrook, of Lebanon, Arthur Powell, of Wadsworth, N. H. Albaugh, A. A. Bartow, of Sandusky, E. H. Webb, of North Fairfield, and U. T. Curran, of Sandusky.

After a piano solo by Miss Lehrer, the Association adjourned until 2 o'clock.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

The session was opened with music by Miss Annie Knight.

Supts. Alston Ellis, of Hamilton, F. Treudley, of Youngstown, and J. S. Lowe, of Geneva, were appointed a committee on nominations. Supt. R. W. Stevenson, of Columbus, then read a paper on “Training for Citizenship in our Public Schools." Supt. J. W. McKinnon, of London, opened the discussion of this paper. Supt. A. B. Johnson, of Avondale, Rev. G. H. Peeke, of Sandusky, Hon. E. T. Tappan, of Columbus, and Mr. C. L. Loos, of Dayton, discussed the subject further.

A paper on the "Examination and Promotion of Pupils" was then read by Supt. L. W. Day, of Cleveland. Supts. F. Treudley, of Youngstown, and H. N. Mertz, of Steubenville, opened the discussion on Supt. Day's paper. Further discussion was engaged in by Supts. L. W. Day, W. T. Jackson, of Fostoria, Alston Ellis, of Hamilton, L. W. Sheppard, of Mt. Sterling, Principal Abram Brown, of Columbus, and Supt. J. F. Lukens, of Lebanon.

Supt. H. A. Balcam, of Sandusky, presented a request from a photographer for an opportunity to photograph the Association in a body. Supt. Ellis, chairman of the committee on nominations, presented the following report: For President, Supt. E. B. Cox, of Xenia; Secretary, Supt. F. Gillum Cromer, of Greenville. Adopted.

EVENING SESSION.

The evening session was opened with a piece of music by Miss Kelley.

"The Buckeye Centennial" was the subject of a paper read by Supt. J. J. Burns, of Dayton. Prof. G. W. Knight, of Columbus, followed in the discussion of the paper. The Section adjourned.

The General Association was called to order in the Congregational Church, Sandusky, O., by Dr. W. G. Williams, at 9 o'clock, June 27.

The Association was led in prayer by Rev. C. H. Brant, of Sandusky.

An address of welcome was delivered by Dr. Chas. Graefe, President of the Sandusky Board of Education, to which Dr. E. T. Tappan responded.

At the suggestion of Dr. Williams, Prof. Thos. W. Harvey, the veteran teacher, and father of the Association, was conducted to the platform by Dr. Tappan and Supt. Johnson.

Dr. Alston Ellis, president-elect, delivered his inaugural address. On motion of R. H. Holbrook, the following resolution was adopted:

"Resolved, That the members of the O. T. A hereby express their appreciation of the honor done them by the presence of Dr. Walden, Bishop of the M. E. Church; that we extend to him a hearty welcome to its deliberations, and make him an honorary member of the Association; that we invite him to address us on the important subject so ably presented by our president in his inaugural address."

The Bishop highly entertained the Association for a short time. He was followed by Dr. E. E. White, who moved a vote of thanks to Dr. Ellis for his excellent address. The motion was adopted.

Miss Mertz favored the Association with a piano solo.

On motion the chair was instructed to appoint committees on nominations and resolutions.

On motion of Mr. Moulton, all teachers from other States were invited to take part in the discussions.

Supt. D. R. Boyd being absent, the subject of "The County Teachers' Institute" was discussed by J. C. Hartzler, S. Thomas, R. H. Holbrook, U. T. Curran, Dr. E. E. White, Dr. W. G. Williams, F. Treudley, A. A. Bartow, and others.

The afternoon session was opened with a piano solo by Miss Anna Lockwood.

On motion of Supt. E. B. Cox, it was resolved that a copy of the OHIO EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY should be sent to each member of the Association.

In the absence of Miss Fannie C. McLain, Mrs. Dr. Williams gave an interesting talk on "A Year with the Little Ones." The subject was further discussed by J. F. Lukens and Miss Margaret W. Sutherland. Col. D. F. DeWolf, of Georgia, was called for and entertained the Association for a few minutes.

THE TEACHERS' READING CIRCLE.

Mrs. D. L. Williams, President of the Ohio Teachers' Reading Circle, in the chair.

E. A. Jones, Secretary and Treasurer, presented his annual report. Mrs. Williams addressed the graduating class, and presented diplomas. (A fuller report of these proceedings appears elsewhere.)

Remarks on the work of the O. T. R. C. were made by S. Thomas, of Ashland, Mrs. M. M. Brown, of Wesleyan College, Cincinnati, Warren Darst, of Ada, Dr. S. F. Scovel, of Wooster University, and others.

President Ellis appointed the following committees:

On Nominations:-A. B. Johnson, Avondale; R. W. Stevenson, Columbus; E. F. Moulton, Warren; Thoŝ. W. Harvey, Painesville; W. W. Ross, Fremont; W. P. Cope, Hamilton; W. G. Williams, Delaware.

On Resolutions :-R. H. Holbrook, Lebanon; W. J. White, Springfield; J. W. Knott, Tiffin.

On communication between school officers and teachers :-C. L. Loos, Dayton; A. A. Bartow, Sandusky; E. H. Webb, Plymouth. THURSDAY, JUNE 28.-MORNING SESSION.

Devotional exercises conducted by Rev. Mr. Bierce, of the Presbyterian Church, Sandusky, followed by a piano solo by Miss Klotz, of Sandusky.

Prof. M. R. Andrews then read a memorial sketch of Dr. I. W. Andrews. Remarks were made by W. H. Mitchell, Dr. E. E. White, Col. De Wolf, Dr. Stevenson, Dr. Tappan, Dr. Burns, J. F. Lukens, E. A. Jones, E. H. Webb, Dr. Scovel, and Rev. Mr. Bierce. Dr. White moved that the noble tribute just read be adopted as the sense of the Association. Adopted.

Dr. Ellis then made a report on "Harmonizing College and High School Courses of Study." This report was discussed by H. M. Parker, Dr. W. H. Scott, President of Ohio State University, Dr. Tappan, Col. De Wolf, and Dr. E. E. White.

The following resolution, presented by Dr. Williams, was adopted: Resolved, That the Ohio Teachers' Association, representing 25,000 teachers in the common schools of the State, respectfully and earnestly invite to membership in our body, and active co-operation with us in our work, the faculties of our colleges, and the teachers in our academies and secondary schools; and that the executive committee send a circular to this effect to the colleges and academies of the State.

Also, that we invite to membership in our Association, and to presence at our annual sessions, the Governor of the State, and all State and county officers, members of the General Assembly, the clergy of all churches, all editors in our State, and in general all workers in the field of intellectual and moral education of our people.

A paper on "Defects in the Public Schools of Ohio" was read by Supt. N. H. Chaney, of Washington C. H., Ohio.

lateness of the hour, this paper was not discussed.

Owing to the