not help but admire its surroundings-in front a large grassy yard; at the sides, beyond the yard, some forest and fruit trees, the fruit trees in bloom; at the back a wooded ravine, and still farther back low wooded hills. A cool, clear whistle is heard from one of the many trees, a gleam of red among the green leaves reveals the name of the bird to those who have not recognized its notes, robins hop over the grass and the plaintive call of the meadow lark is heard in the distance. On entering the school we are charmed with the refined atmosphere of the place. The wellscrubbed floor, the fresh colors of the large bunting flag draped around the stove, the wall paper in two tones of brown, the buff window curtains, the wainscoting painted a light gray, the neat case of books from the traveling library, the bowls filled with trilliums and wild sweet williams, and the stone jar with tall sprays of blossoms, all help to make a pleasing setting for Miss Johnson's work. Over the blackboard on the front wall hangs a large copy of "The Madonna of the Granduca," by Raphael; below on the wainscoting are several groups of small pictures. One consists of religious pictures, another of authors and their homes, and a third of Millet's busy people. Between the windows on one side is a large copy of Adan's "Summer Evening." One collection of Perry Pictures is mounted on a large card, and a number of the larger size are scattered about the room. There are also two pictures of birds which may not easily be seen in naturethe hermit thrush and the whippoor-will. PROGRAM AND OFFICERS OF OHIO STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION. FIFTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING, HOTEL VICTORY, PUT-IN-BAY, JUNE 26, 27 AND 28. TUESDAY, JUNE 26. Morning Session. GENERAL ASSOCIATION (IN ASSEMBLY HALL). 9:30 to 9:55-Inaugural address, Charles Haupert, Wooster. 10:00 to 10:20 Adolescence, Cornelia James, Cincinnati. 10:20 to 10:30-Questions and Discussions. 10:30 to 10:50-Primary Work, Mary Gordon, Columbus. 10:50 to 11:00-Questions and Discussions. II:00 to II:20-Stages in Moral Culture, Dr. R. G. Boone, Cincinnati. Afternoon Session. College ASSOCIATION (IN ASSEMBLY 1:30 to 1:55-College Entrance Requirements in English, J. V. Denney, Columbus. 1:55 to 2:20-How to Secure These Requirements, R. H. Kinnison, Wellington. 2:20 to 2:30-Discussion of Prof. Denney's Paper, W. J. Zuck, Westerville. 2:30 to 2:40 Discussion of Supt. Kinnison's Paper, Ralph R. Upton, Chillicothe. 2:40 to 3:00-General discussion. Evening Session -7:30 to 9:00. Popular entertainment and social. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27. DEPARTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENCE (IN 9:30 to 9:50-Inaugural address, R. E. Rayman, East Liverpool. 9:50 to 10:10-Limitations of School Curriculum, F. S. Coultrap, Athens. 10:10 to 10:30-Limitations of School Curriculum, Arthur Powell, Marion. 10:30 to 10:40-General Discus- Xenia. sion. 10:40 to 11:00-A Rational System of Promotions, F. J. Roller, Niles. 10:30 to 10:50-Electives in the High School, Solomon Weimer, Cleveland. 10:50 to 11:00-Discussion of 3. How to Teach ToneLength. 4. Musical Biography-Its Part in Education. Although the arrangements have not yet been fully made, we are encouraged to believe that the timelimit of tickets will be extended to 5. After 20 or 30 Years' Teach- those who wish to remain on the ing-What Then? 6. Music in High SchoolHow Obtain Best Results. HOTEL RATES. Two dollars ($2.00) a day, two persons to occupy one bed; two and one-half dollars ($2.50) a day, one person in a bed; three dollars ($3.00) a day, with one person in a bed with room and bath; two and one-half dollars ($2.50) a day, two persons in bed with room and bath. These rates are to be granted only to those persons holding membership tickets for the session of 1900, who remain at least two days, a less time to be computed at regular rates. GENERAL INFORMATION. Put-in-Bay can be reached by boat from Cleveland, Toledo, Sandusky, and Port Clinton. Better arrangements for transportation by boat have been secured than were possible last year. RAILWAY ARRANGEMENTS. All railways in the State have granted a rate of one first-class fare for the round trip. The same rate will be allowed by the boat lines touching the island. lake for a time after the Association has adjourned. The indications are that the attendance at our next meeting will be larger than usual. The program will be interesting, and will be interspersed with vocal music. Glover's goslings will enliven the occasion, and vocal solos will be rendered by Mr. Chatterton, Mr. Putt, Mr. James and others. A first-class literary and musical program has been arranged for Tuesday evening. OFFICERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. GENERAL ASSOCIATION. President, Charles Haupert, Wooster. Vice Presidents, W. H. Van Fosson, Lisbon; Clara Tagg, Cleveland; Anna E. Logan, Cincinnati; H. M. Linn, Sandusky; J. C. York, Mineral Ridge. Secretary, J. V. McMillan, Canal Dover. Treasurer, Dr. J. A. Shawan, Columbus. DEPARTMENT OF SUPERINTENDENCE. President, R. E. Rayman, East Liverpool. Secretary, R. W. Himes, Covington. |