Port Clinton. To the three first named cities access is easy from all parts of the State, by the numerous railroads leading to them.

The surroundings at Hotel Victory have been so materially improved since our meeting there two years ago that all who revisit the place this year will be much surprised. Among the many improvements may be mentioned the Natatorium, immediately in front of the Hotel; and the excellent bath-house at the beach a few steps from the place of meeting. In many other ways improvements have been made, and all who attend the Association will be led to pronounce Put-in-Bay an ideal place for holding our meeting.

RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS.

All the railways in the State have granted a rate of one first-class fare for the round trip, tickets to be sold on June 28 and 29, good returning to July 2 inclusive. The same rate will be allowed by all the boat lines touching the Island. An effort has been made to secure an extension of time limit of the tickets to Put-in-Bay, so at those desiring to go direct from tnat point to the National Association, at Washington, can do so. It is the hope of the committee that arrangements may yet be made to secure the privilege of going to Washington by a northern, and returning by a southern route.

It is believed that une boat lines wil! consent to sell tickets to Washington via Buffalo, with the privilege of returning by rail over a southern route; but definite promise of such tickets has not yet been made.

It has been thought best not to delay the issue of the program of the Association to a later date to publish such concessions, if secured.

If such arrangements be made, it will be announced through the OHIO EDUCATIONAL MONTHLY.

The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway will make good connections at Toledo with the Detroit & Cleveland Steamship Line for Put-in-Bay; and this same Steamship Company has agreed to have their afternoon boats leave Put-inBay at such time as to make good connection with the evening trains leaving Toledo, so that on the return trip there need be no delay at Toledo.

The Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton and the Columbus, Hocking Valley and

Toledo Railway both offer excellent accommodations to those desiring to go to Washington by any of the southern

lines.

Those desiring to make the same trip by a northern route will find the Big Four Railway prepared to take them at Sandusky, and give them the best of attention, and speedy transit to the Capital of our country.

From the same point the Baltimore & Ohio Railway will take their patrons to Washington by a central route. This company will offer many splendid side trips at most reasonable rates.

To those who do not intend to go to Washington, but who desire to take a pleasant trip down the Lakes, the Merchant Line of Steamers offers a splendid outing. Those desiring comfort, rest and the enjoyment of fine scenery, will do well to confer with the managers of this line.

The indications are that the attendance at the meeting at Put-in-Bay will be very large. Important matters pertaining to the intesests of the Association will be considered at this meeting. Let the teachers of the State be there in full force to give these matters the attention they merit.

HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS.

Experience of the Association at Hotel Victory in 1896 will naturally suggest the question "Shall we have enough to eat?" The management of the hotel has given written assurance, and will give bond if required, that no other organization shall be admitted to the hotel while the sessions of the Association are held there. Abundance of provisions is also guaranteed. To prevent delay at the clerk's desk in attempts to register, rooms may be secured in advance, and to those thus engaging rooms, assignment will be made through a letter, copy of which is given below.

The Committee wishes to say that in order to secure the reduced rate at the Hotel it will be necessary to present to the Clerk at the time of settlement a Membership Card.

A rate of $2 per day has been granted. This rate applies only to rooms without bath. A more delightful place for the meeting of the Association cannot be found within the limits of the State. The best of arrangements for going from Put-in-Bay on to the National Association will be made.

President.. Hon. O. T. Corson, Columbus. Vice-Presidents.. Chas. Haupert, Wooster; E. S. Cox, Sidney; S. P. Humphrey, Ironton; Clara B. Jordon, Cincinnati; Miss C. L. Stewart, Loudonville; Mrs. J. B. Carrouthers, Xenia.

Secretary...Supt. E. D. Lyon, Mansfield. Treasurer..Dr. J. A. Shawan, Columbus DEPARTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENCE. President....Supt. J. W. Zeller, Findlay. Secretary..Supt. J. F. Fenton, Coshocton, COMMITTEES OF GENERAL ASSOCIATION.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.