EDUCATIONAL NEWS.

-The last meeting of the Trumbull County Teachers' Association was held under the direction of the County O. T. R. C. At the afternoon session Prof. A. C. Pierson of Hiram gave an address on "The Ancient Mariner," and State Secretary J. J. Burns one on "Nature in Poetry and Poetry in Nature."

-Supt. F. F. Main of South Charleston made an interesting talk on "Wireless Telegraphy" at the last session of the Clark County Teachers' Association. Probate Judge Galloway of Columbus gave an entertaining address at the afternoon session.

-Wittenberg College, Springfield, is very fortunate in securing the services of Dr. J. C. Hartzler of Newark, as instructor in English, Psychology, Geography, and General Methods in the summer school which opens June 25.

"The St. Mary's Argus and Democrat" began, in its issue of May 10, a very interesting History of Auglaize County by Supt. J. D. Simkins. The name of the author is a guarantee of the excellence of the history, and all who are interested should subscribe at once. One year's subscription to "The Argus and Democrat" is $1.50.

-The many friends of J. W. Scott who was compelled to resign his position as superintendent of schools at Loudonville, Ohio, a few

years since, on account of failing health, will be glad to hear of his continued success as principal of one of the largest schools in Colorado Springs, Colorado, as indicated by his recent reelection at an increase of $200.00 in his salary. He is enjoying the best of health in his new home, and hopes to attend. the Charleston meeting.

-M. T. C. Wing who has had, charge of the science work in the Findlay high school for several years, leaves the teachers' ranks at the close of school to enter upon the work of journalism as reporter on the "Toledo Times," the successor of the "Toledo Commercial." While Mr. Wing has been eminently successful in his work as teacher, we believe he will be even

more successful in his new field for

which he has special adaptability. We congratulate the "Toledo Times" upon his appointment.

-Some of the finest lettering of diplomas we have ever seen is the work of Lee A. Dollinger of the Covington high school. His charges are reasonable, and we can heartily recommend him to all persons who desire artistic work of this character.

-The local papers speak in the highest terms of the work done in the Union City, Ind., (Ohio side) schools under the supervision of Supt. S. Wilkin. The recent commencement exercises were unique in their character being a represen

-Dr. J. W. Zeller, superintendent of the Findlay schools, delivered the class address at Deshler, May 30.

-We are in receipt of a copy of the catalogue of the Ashtabula County Teachers' Institute, and Christy School of Pedagogy. The instructors are Prof. C. B. Van Wie, Miss Ruth English, Supt. J. P. Treat, Supt. L. E. York, and Prof. Charles M. Riley.

-We are under obigations to O. C. Hulvey for a copy of "The Bugle," a monthly paper published by the students of Everts High School, Circleville, Ohio.

-Supt. W. H. Cole of Huntington, W. Va., has been unanimously reelected, and has been granted a leave of absence till the opening of school in September. His summer address will be Sabina, O. He will attend the meeting at Put-in-Bay and possibly the N. E. A. at Charleston.

-Charleston in summer is delightful. The floral display in city gardens and along the country drives is said to excel in beauty and attractiveness anything that is produced elsewhere in the United States. The continuous incoming breeze from the sea keeps the temperature pleasant on the warmest days. No sun-strokes or stifling heat are here to be found, such as conventions often labor under in northern inland cities. The trip to Charleston from the north via the connecting lines is as interesting Queen & Crescent Route and its as the visit to the city itself.

National Educational Association tickets via the Queen & and Crescent Route are so arranged that one can visit Chattanooga, Chickamauga Military Park and Lookout Mountain as well as the mountain city of Asheville and the famous "Land of the Sky." The stop-over privileges on these tickets are most complete indeed, and the historic points at Chattanooga as well as in the Blue Grass and the Cumberland Plateau are quite as great as those found at Charleston.

W. C. Rinearson, G. P. A., Cincinnati, is preparing a very interesting lot of printed matter with maps and illustrations in abundance, setting forth the things that are of most interest to the teacher both at Charleston and enroute. Every teacher in the country should see to it that a supply of this printed matter is in his hands at once whether he expects to make the trip to Charleston or not. It will be of interest in either case.

-The mid-summer meeting of the Educational Press Association will be held in Charleston, on Thursday afternoon, July 12. The

place of meeting will be announced from the platform of the General Association.

Program: Address-The Mission of the Educational Press in America, by D. M. Geeting, editor Indiana School Journal. Discussions by B. C. Caldwell, President Louisiana State Normal School, Natchitoches, editor Louisiana School Review, and H. R. Pattengill, editor Michigan School Moderator, followed by general discussion by the members.

-The American Society of Religious Education has effected an affiliated relation with the National Educational Association, purposing to hold a session each year in the same city. The first meeting will occur July 7, 8, 9, in the city of Charleston, S. C., immediately preceding the convention of the N. E. A. The program is being arranged and will be ready for mailing in a few days. Persons desiring copies should address the national secre

tary, Rev. J. E. Gilbert, D. D., Washington, D. C. This society has for its object to bring together evangelical scholars for the consideration of various topics with the view to improve the methods of religious instruction in the family, the Sunday-school and the college. It is believed that the Society and the Association have many interests in common and that they may be mutually helpful. There room for great improvement in the direction proposed, and without doubt the secular teachers may be very helpful to those who teach the Word of God. Besides, the cause of general education must be greatly advanced by this combination of effort.

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-Supt. Wells L. Griswold, of Collinwood, has accepted an invitation to teach for four weeks in the State Summer Training School for teachers at Redwood Falls, Minn.

ELECTIONS AND RE-ELECTIONS REPORTED TO THE MONTHLY.

J. W. Smith, Ottawa, unanimously re-elected for two years, and salary increased $100 a year.

D. W. Klepinger elected to take charge of the new high in Harrison township, Montgomery county, at a salary of $800.

W. D. Kail, Bowerston, unanimously re-elected for another year.

D. S. Clinger, Manchester, reelected at an increased salary.

J. R. Clarke, Lawrenceville, German township, Clark county, reelected for two years, and salary increased $10 a month.

W. H. Kirk, East Cleveland, after having served nine years, reelected for three years at $1,600 for the first year, $1,700 for the second, $1,800 for the third; salary the past year $1,300.

D. C. Rybolt, principal Galion high school, re-elected for three years, and salary increased to $1,

000.

E. K. Barnes, who has had charge of the schools at Lees Creek for several years, elected to the superintendency at New Carlisle.

D. S. Ferguson, Highland, reelected for the fifteenth year at an increased salary.

Charles Haupert, Wooster, reelected for another year.

A. F. Waters, Georgetown, reelected for another year, at a salary of $1,000.

Frank Linton, Salineville, reelected for another year, and salary increased $100.

W. O. Smith, Arcanum, reelected for his fifth year.

N. H. Chaney, Chillicothe, unanimously re-elected, salary $2,500. R. R. Upton, principal high school, also re-elected, salary $1,500.

W. H. Richardson, Woodville, re-elected for three years, and salary increased $90 a year.

E. M. Van Cleve, Greenville, reelected for two years, and salary increased $100 a year.

J. L. McDonald, Wellsville, reelected for the thirtieth time, and salary increased from $1,500 to $1,800.

P. C. Zemer, Ansonia, unanimously re-elected for two years, and salary increased $100.

H. M. Parker, Elyria, after thirty years of service, re-elected for three years more.

Principal F. B. Moore, Columbus Grove, re-elected at an increased salary.

Supt. H. D. Grindle, Columbus Grove, has had his salary increased for the coming year, although he has completed but one year of the two-year term to which he was elected.

F. W. Toan, Pemberville, reelected for another year.

M. W. Spear, Mt. Gilead, reelected for his ninth year.

W. H. Critzer, director of music, Mt. Gilead, re-elected for three years.

H. Z. Hobson, Dennison, unanimously re-elected for another

year.

J. W. MacKinnon, Middletown, re-elected for two years at a salary of $1,800.

G. C. Maurer, New Philadelphia, re-elected for another year, and salary increased $200.

M. A. Brown, New Madison, reeelcted for his ninth year.

G. D. Smith, Gibsonburg, reelected for another year at a salary of $950.

E. A. Stocker, principal Collinwood high school, unanimously reelected at an increased salary.

H. T. Silverthorne, Mt. Sterling, unanimously re-elected at an increased salary.

COMMENCEMENTS REPORTED TO THE MONTHLY.

Manchester, sixteen graduates; Hamden Junction, one; Nelsonville, twenty; Adams township, Champaign county high school, one, and "Boxwell," two; New Lexington, nine; Beach City, nine; Bradner, five; Terrehaute, township high school, two, and "Box

well," three; West Liberty, eight; Highland, four; Union City, fourteen; Louisville, ten; Albany, four, South Charleston, ten; Camden, seven; Carlisle, five; Woc1ville, five; Chillicothe, thirty; Deshler, fourteen; Pemberville, six; Wellsville, seven; La Grange, eight; Hartwell, twenty-two; Edgerton, seven; Attica, six; Dalton, seven; Van Wert, twenty-three; Madison township, Lake county, high school, two; Bowling Green, twenty-nine; Grove City, four; De Graff, twenty-four; Anna, three; Herring, six; Wellington, seventeen; Cardington, fourteen; Columbus Grove, ten; Poland, two; Mt. Gilead, twelve; Somerset, ten; Uhrichsville, seven; Bellevue, twenty-two; Marion, twenty; New Philadelphia, nine; Tiffin, thirty-eight; Upper Sandusky, sixteen; Ashland, thirteen; Fredericktown, seven; Marysville, twenty-one; New London, thirteen; Hilliard, five, Greenwich, ten; Barnesville, sixteen; Millersville, sixteen; Xenia, twenty.

BOOKS AND MAGAZINES.

Ainsworth & Co., Chicago, Ill.: "Studies in English and American Literature." By G. H. Bell. Part first of the book is a historical outline. Part second is made up of selections arranged by subjects.

"Rhetoric and English." By G. H. Bell. The volume deals in a comprehensive manner with the essentials of good language.

D. C. Heath & Co., Chicago, Ill.: "Ivanhoe." Edited with Introduction and Notes by Porter Lander MacClintock, A. M., Instructor in the University of Chicago. Price 50 cents.

The MacMillan Company, New York:

"Paradise Lost, Books I-II." By John Milton. Edited for High School use by William I. Crane, Head of the English Department Steel High School, Dayton, Ohio. This volume is admirably edited, with the idea in mind of providing the pupil with such training, while studying this classic, as will assist him in gaining from the other great works of literature what the teacher and editor have helped the pupil to gain from this one.

Ginn & Co., Chicago, Ill.:

"Oriole Stories" for Beginners. By M. A. L. Lane. Mailing price 33 cents.

"The Mother Tongue"-Books I and II. By Sarah Louise Arnold, Supervisor of Schools in Boston, and George Lyman Kittredge, Professor of English in Harvard University.

Book I is designed to guide children to an intelligent appreciation and enjoyment of good English, and to introduce the study of grammar.

Book II sets forth the elements of English Grammar in their relation to thought and its expres

sion.

Butler, Sheldon & Co., Chicago, Ill.:

"Progressive Course in Reading." The purposes of this course are: First Book-(a) To provide for the harmonious cultivation of the pupil's Sight, Hearing, and Vocal Organs. (b) To stimulate the pupil's mental powers, and to assist him in learning to read. Second Book-(a) To extend the pupil's knowledge of printed symbols,