-S. E. O. T. A.-The annual meeting of the South Eastern Ohio Teachers' Association was held at Logan, November 25 and 26. Hon. S. H. Bright delivered an address of welcome to which Prof. Eli Dunkle responded. An inaugural address was delivered by the President, F. S. Coultrap, of Nelsonville. At the evening session, an address was delivered by Hon. John Eaton, of Marietta. The remainder of the program was as follows: Paper--"Practical Education," Miss Ella Moore, Nelsonville, Ohio; Address-"Intelligent Citizenship," President C. W. Super, Ph. D., Athens, O.; Paper-"Natural Methods in Teaching." Miss Lillian E. Michael, Athens, O.; Paper-"Punishments," Supt. J. J, Allison, Gallipolis, Ohio; Paper-"The Natural Sciences," Miss Mary E. Lyon, Pomeroy, Ohio.

-The executive committee of the National Educational Association met at Lawrence, Kansas, November 11. The next meeting of the Association will be held at San Francisco, July 17-20, 1888. The railroads will sell tickets at one fare for the round trip.

The following topics have been selected for the general sessions of the Association, subject to possible modifications:

I. Literature in the reading courses of the public schools.

II. How can our schools best prepare law-reverencing and law-abiding citizens.

III. Current criticism of our school system, and what answer.

IV. "Practical" education.

V. The relation of the state to school books and appliances.

VI. What is needed in our educational system to secure respect for common labor or wage-working.

VII. Spelling reform.

—The regular bi-monthly meeting of the Scioto County teachers was held at Lucasville, Dec. 10. F. L. Sikes was elected president and W. S. Lanthorn, secretary. The secretary was instructed to send a copy of the minutes to the OHIO EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY for publication. Miss Fannie E. Crawford read a paper on "Builders and Breakers," which was discussed by Mr. Andrews, F. Mooney, W. S. Lanthorn, A. Grady and C. M. Smith. George M. Osborn delivered a lecture on "The Progress of the Schools." The discussion of Mr. Osborn's speech was participated in by W. S. Lanthorn, F. L. Sikes, A. Grady, and W. H. Wallace. J. W. McIntire then read a paper on "Ungovernable Schools," which was discussed by F. Mooney, Mr. Andrews and W. H. Wallace. W. S. Lanthorn gave a talk on "Arithmetic," which was discussed by G. M. Osborn, Mr. Andrews, A. Grady and W. H. Wallace. Mr. Andrews then read a paper on "Teachers' Examinations." This paper was discussed by Geo. M. Osborn, A. Grady, C. M. Smith, and W. H. Wallace. Meeting adjourned to meet at Sciotoville, Ohio, Feb. 11, 1888. W. S. L.

-The seventh joint convention of Ohio and Indiana city Superintendents was held at Union City, Ind., Dec. 15, 16 and 17. The following list of topics for "round table talks" was suggested by the committee:

1. How may the Superintendent control the selection of his teachers?

2. Best plans for development and general culture of teachers.

3. How may teachers be made self-reliant in government?

4. Is compulsory attendance feasible?

5. What shall be done with "backward" pupils?

6. Would an ungraded department be expedient?

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How shall examinations be conducted?

8. Basis and methods of promotion.

9. To what extent, if any, should pupils have options in studies?

10. Can our courses of study be given sufficient flexibility to meet individual wants?

11. Is there a satisfactory substitute for Latin study?

12. Best methods of teaching spelling.

-The Michigan State Teachers' Association held its thirty-seventh annual meeting at Lansing, Dec. 27-29. The following are the leading features of the program as announced:

The annual address on Wednesday evening, by the Hon. E. E. White, LL. D., Supt. of the Cincinnati schools. Subject:-"Universal Education the Duty of the Hour."

A lecture by Miss M. H. Ross, of Chicago, on "The New Education an Outgrowth of the Old."

A paper on "Industrial Education," by the Hon. C. A. Gower, Supt. of the Reform School.

"The Teacher in Society," by Supt. J. N. McCall, of Ithaca.

"Reading," by Prof. Charles Carlisle, of Ionia.

"Should the Study of Mind have a larger place in our High Schools," by the Hon. Geo. F. Mosher, President of Hillsdale College.

A report on "The Township Unit in our Educational System," by the Hon. H. R. Gass, Chairman of the Committee on Legislation, also a report of the State Reading Circle by Miss Mary E. Tilton, the Secretary.

-The Miami County teachers' association held a very interesting meeting at Tippecanoe City, Nov. 19, 1887, with the following program: "What place should Reading occupy in Public Schools?" by Supt. C. L. Van Cleve; "What Work should be Required of Teachers out of School Hours?" by Miss Cordelia Kyle; "General Exercises in Country Schools," by W. T. S. O'Hara; "Possibilities of the Township System," by Supt. R. F. Bennett; "How to Awaken Interest in U. S. History," by Supt. C. W. Bennett. These topics were discussed by Supt. J. T. Bartiness, Dr. Van S. Deaton, Supt. A. T. Moore, R. W. Himes, J. W. Widney and others.

The greatest interest centered in the discussion of the "Possibilities of the Township System."

The course of study for country schools prepared at the summer institute has been adopted by nine township school boards out of the twelve; and the results so far, in all these townships, present a hopeful outlook. Township boards are to be commended for the interest they have shown in their effort to advance the work of country schools in Miami county. The next meeting. will be held at Covington, Saturday, Jan. 14, 1888. C. W. B.

-The Highland County Teachers' Association met Saturday, Dec. 17, at Rainsboro, the place of the boyhood days of Gov. Foraker.

After prayer by Rev. Wells, and music by the choir, President R. B. Barrett read his inaugural address, in which he, like President Cleveland, touched

mainly upon one subject, not, however, that of Tariff" but of "Township Supervision." Mr. Barrett had a very strong paper.

After being royally entertained by the citizens of Rainsboro we again assembled to listen to excellent papers by W. A. Rogers, of Samantha, and Supt. Samuel Major, of Hillsboro. Supt. Major made very transparent the glitter and glamour of the vain title "Prof.," so unfittingly employed by slight of hand performers and tight rope walkers. D. S. Ferguson of Leesburg, schools moved to chop off "Prof." from Highland County teachers' names, and E. G. Smith, Principal of Hillsboro High School, moved to amend by imposing a fine of 50 cents upon every teacher found guilty of conferring or wearing such a title.

All-in-all the meeting was a very pleasant one, and after a vote of thanks to the citizens of the town we adjourned to meet at Samantha in January.

E. E R. -The following voice from the school-room comes to us from Meigs county. We are glad to hear the children cry out for better things in the country schools:

We, the teacher and pupils of sub district No. 13, Salisbury township, near Pomeroy, O., having read the articles in the OHIO EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY for December, on the reorganization of township schools, do hereby testify our hearty approval of the sentiments contained therein, and declare ourselves anxious and ready to co-operate in all measures leading to the remodeling of the present country school system.

We ask, for our greater advancement and encouragement in pursuit of knowledge, that we be allowed the same advantages and aids as those given the more fortunate pupils of town and city.

Under our present system there is little incentive to study, for no limit is assigned us; we grope along darkly and cannot look forward to completion in one grade and the consequent pleasure and satisfaction of stepping to a high

er one.

We speak of the country school system, but that is a misnomer-confusion is its name! Therefore we beg that we be given graded schools, with a worthy superintendent and efficient teachers to conduct them.

MRS. CORNELIA R. LIGGETTE,

Teacher.

Pupils:-Maud Arnold, Virgie Williamson, Jennie Landers, Lenora Jay, Matie Arnold, Edith Russell, Callie Rither, Elda M. Stivesson, Willie S. Jackson, John Landers, Charley Jay, Berta Williamson, Clara Hamon, Emma Rither, Maud Bibbs, Fletcher Landers, Sidney Jarrett, Eddie Jarrett, James Brown, Thomas Bibbs, Neil Nicolls.

-The annual meeting of the Eastern Ohio Teachers' Association was held at Steubenville, Nov. 25 and 26. At 2 P. M., the president not having yet made his appearance, Miss Leslie, of Steubenville, took the chair, and John F. Oliver, Pres. of the Steubenville Board of Education, delivered an address of welcome. He emphasized the fact that the public schools are the hope of our government. E. B. Thomas, of Clarington, responded on behalf of the teachers.

The President, Supt. W. H. Ray, of New Phildelphia, now entered the room, took the chair, and read an inaugural full of good sense. His principal

theme was Language as an Art. The secretary being absent, Thomas, of Clarington, was elected to fill the vacancy.

A paper on The Utility of English Grammar was then read by Supt. L. H, Watters, of St. Clairsville. Points: The English verb does not generally agree with its subject in person and number. The Potential mode is more than a potential mode. There is but one extraordinary case form, the possessive. It is time to have an English Grammar and break away from unmeaning definitions. Analysis and diagrams are beneficial; parsing, not Language should be taught, as a habit. The paper was freely discussed, Duncan, of Bridgeport, opening. Some of the above statements proved apples of discord, and pedagogs, instead of goddesses, contended for opinions.

The afternoon program was closed with an excellent paper by Prof. M. R. Andrews, of Marietta:- Unconscious Impressions. The teacher should have a care about the impression he leaves upon the child's mind.

The evening session commenced at 7 P. M. The President announced the following committees: Place-Chas. Haupert, A. C. Bagnall, O. T. Corson, James Duncan, A. M. Rowe; Officers-J. M. Yarnell, L. H. Watters, H. N. Mertz, Lizzie Skinner, Miss Dungan; Resolutions-B. T. Jones, Mr. Bigger, C. S. Richardson, Miss Stewart, Miss Wall.

Prof. J. P. Gordy, of Ohio University, delivered a lecture on the question Why should we study Pedagogy?" Points:-The mind must be understood before it can be trained. A symmetrical education should be the product of teaching. He, ignorant of the properties of the mind, will neglect this, and give more than due attention to that.

After the lecture the audience was invited to another part of the building, where a bounteous lunch was served, and the home teachers entertained the visitors handsomely.

At the morning session the committees reported as follows: Place-Newcomerstown; Officers-Pres., B. T. Jones, Bellaire; Vice Pres., H. N. Mertz, Steubenville, Miss Lida Underhill, Cambridge, E. B. Thomas, Clarington; Sec.-C. S. Richardson, Barnesville; Treas.-J. E. McKean, Navarre; Executive Committee-A. C. Bagnall, Newcomerstown, Miss Rebecca Stewart, Coshocton, Chas. Haupert, Dennison.

Miss Ada V. Johnson, of Coshocton, now addressed the association on The Work of the Ohio Teachers' Reading Circle. Miss Annie Gilmore, of Steubenville, opened the discussion, which was a lively one. General dissatisfaction with the management of the O. T. R C was expressed.

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Supt. O. T. Corson closed the program with a paper on What do we Owe Our Pupils? Points: -The teacher should have a knowledge of his duty. The Teacher's ranks should be clear of hypocrites. Pupils have rights. The teacher should respect the opinions of pupils. Study is necessary. Pupils should be taught industry. Too much is undertaken by many teachers. thorough. Discipline is necessary. Children should be taught to respect law. Example is powerful. Not moral teaching, but right living. It is as grand a thing to be a good farmer as to be president. The successful farmer needs an education as well as the president. The paper was freely discussed, Supt. Surface opening.

A motion was adopted empowering the treasurer to collect funds from superintendents to pay expenses. The Association then adjourned. E. BARTON THOMAS, Sec'y.

W. H. RAY, Pres.

PERSONAL.

-W. W. Cline, formerly at Moundsville, W. Va., is now in charge of the schools at Hannibal, O.

-Salem papers speak in complimentary terms of Supt. M. E. Hard's work as superintendent of the schools of that place.

-W. S. Jones, of Mechanicstown, has recently been appointed on the board of school examiners for Carroll county, Ohio.

-G. M Hoke, of Green Spring, has been appointed one of the school examaminers for Seneca County-a good appointment.

-Dr. Alston Ellis, of Hamilton, has recently received an elegant gold badge from the Erie County Teachers' Association, in token of the esteem in which he is held in his former field of labor.

--C. C. Miller of Ottawa, has an engagement to give instruction in the Fairfield county institute next August. This is his native county. A prophet is not without honor, even in his own county.

—E. E. Rayman is serving his fourth year as superintendent of schools at North Amherst, O. Through his efforts a good school library has been secured, the necessary funds being raised by giving entertainments.

—C. W. Carroll has resigned the superintendency of schools at Chardon to accept the pastorate of a Congregational church at Steubenville. Our best wishes for Brother Carroll are that he may succeed as a pastor as well as he has succeeded as a teacher.

-A young man of good character, good education, and several years' experience in teaching desires a position as teacher in high school or grammar school. He is strongly endorsed by those who know him best. Address the editor of this magazine.

-Superintendent J. W. Knott and Miss Etta Nyman, of Tiffin, Ohio, were married December 21, 1887. After a few days spent in Washington, Philadelphia, and New York, they are "at home" to their friends, at 67 Monroe street, Tiffin. The MONTHLY extends congratulations.

-E H. Stanley, of Mount Union, was very highly complimented for his work in the Columbiana county institute. Our readers have some opportunity of making his acquaintance, through his excellent articles on "Conditions of Psychical Development," the second of which appears in this number.

-A college and normal school graduate, who holds a life certificate from the Ohio State Board and has had twenty years of experience in teaching and managing schools, desires to make an engagement as teacher, principal, or superintendent. Address, R. M. Boggs, Harrison, Hamilton County, Ohio.

-H. R. Roth, supervisor of the grammar grades of the Cleveland schools, has been discharged with full pay to the end of his engagement. Two lady teachers preferred charges against him of rude, ungentlemanly conduct toward the teachers in presence of their schools. An investigation resulted as above.

-J. N. McCall, a quondam Ohio schoolmaster, now superintendent of schools at Ithaca, Mich., has been invited by the Michigan State Board to read a thesis for a state certificate. As but few such invitations have been sent out, this may properly be viewed as quite an honor, and we are sure it is merited.