the rate specified and within the time limit of the ticket. It will cost a little more by way of Washington than by direct route, but to most teachers the difference will be a most profitable investment. In order that complete and satisfactory arrangements may be made, those who expect to go should notify one of the following members of the Committee at once: John A. Heizer, Norwood, Cincinnati. Principal E. L. Harris, Cleve land. Supt. N. H. Chaney, Chillicothe. Supt. R. E. Rayman, East Liverpool. Supt. R. W. Mitchell, Defiance. bus. In connection with this well arranged Itinerary, we desire to state that all who visit Charleston will find the churches of the city well worth a careful study as indicated by the following article: CHARLESTON'S OLD AND BEAUTIFUL CHURCHES. (From an Article by Julian Ralph, Harper's Magazine. Copyright, 1895, by Harper & Brothers.) In nothing is Charleston more admirable and interesting than in its church buildings. Better yet, the people know this-which is not always the case in such matters— and are as proud of them as they should be. The two old English churches of St. Michael's and St. Philip's are to the city what superb statues are to a park. They are beautiful ornaments-monuments to a wealth of pride and taste, which may exist there, but will not be easily excelled in any modern memorials. But the Huguenot Church, the only one in America, is equally beautiful in its history. Its pastor, the Rev. Charles S. Vedder, has written this concise statement of its claims upon those who venerate the cause of religion, and especially that of these libertyloving exiles of old. These are his words: "Established by French Protestants, refugees from France on account of religious persecution. Their descendants, venerating the steadfastness to principle, so conspicuous in their ancestors, continue to worship today with the same liturgy (translated), published at Neufchatel in 1737 and 1772, in this the only Huguenot Church in America." The dramatic poem, still recited wherever English is spoken, which tells of the daring of a slave boy who climbed a steeple to put out the fire that threatened its destruction, wherefore his master set him free, tells the true story of an incident in the history of St. Phillip's. The poem credits the incident to St. Michael's, but that is a mistake. Both these churches are of the general style of our old St. Paul's in New York, but both are very much handsomer. St. Michael's is said to be very much like St. Martin-in-the-Fields, in London, so familiar to most Americans who have visited that city. The steeple is made up of a series of graduated chambers, so well proportioned that each new study of them is a fresh delight. It is no wonder that the Charlestonians like to mention that it has always been a tradition that Sir Christopher Wren was the designer of the building, though there is better reason to believe that it was Gibbs, the architect of the London church which it so greatly resembles. In the steeple hang the bells, which are Charleston's most beloved possession. Not only were they imported from England in 1764, but when the British retired from the city at the close of the Revolution, they were seized as a military perquisite and sent to London. There a Mr. Ryhiner, who had been a merchant in Charleston, bought them and sent them back to Charleston. In 1861 Maggie Umstead, principal of the Columbia street building of that city, has given the board of education notice that she will retire at the close of the present school year. The notice of her retirement is received with regret by all the patrons of the school who know her worth and efficiency. Miss Umstead has been connected with the Salem schools continuously since 1866, and has taught in each and every grade up to the high school. In 1872 she was placed in charge of grammar school work, and in 1881, became principal of the Columbia street school. Few teachers have such a record of success, and the universal verdict is that her work has always been honestly and conscientiously performed. -The teachers of Knox county held an unusually interesting meeting of their county association, May 19. Supt. J. K. Baxter, of Mt. Vernon, made an excellent address on "Efficient Training of Teachers." He named five requisites in the teacher: Knowledge of the subject to be taught and other subjects related to it, strength of character, a desire for knowledge, a love for children, and good common sense. This address was followed by a fine paper on "Music" by C. L. Roberts, of Utica, which was highly appreciated by the audience. At the afternoon session, Hon. Lewis B. Houck, of Mt. Vernon, who is a great favorite with the teachers of his county, made an interesting and helpful address on education in general and some needed legislation in particular. -"Wonderalnd" for 1900, is sued by the Northern Pacific Railway Company, is full of accurate, interesting, valuable information relating to the great Northwest. It includes the complete story of Lewis and Clark's great Exploration. Every reader of geography and history should send six cents in postage stamps to Charles S. Fee, G. P. A., Northern Pacific Railway, St. Paul, Minn., and secure a copy. -Lee A. Dollinger, principal of the Covington high school, went to Washington, D. C., June 14 to accept a position in the census bu reau. -We are glad to note the continued success of Frank H. H. · Roberts, formerly superintendent of the Centerburg, Ohio, schools, but now at the head of the, Normal Department of the University of Wyoming. Mr. Roberts is taking a prominent part in the institute work in Wyoming, and is the author of "A Comparative Study of the Government of the United States and of the State of Wyoming." The fourth bi-monthly meeting of the Morrow County Teachers' Association for the school year was held at Bloominggrove, Satur day, June 2, 1900. Although circumstances did not favor a large attendance of teachers from all parts of the country, there was not a lack of interest and discussions were entered into with much enthusiasm. The Round Table was conducted in an interesting and The paper on profitable manner. "Col. Parker's Methods" was well prepared and brought forth earnest discussions on the advisability of adopting the methods. A paper "Advanced Reading" showed a careful investigation and thorough mastery of the subject. Reading as a branch is too often neglected in our schools; a complete mastery of the reader studied should be the only test for promotion to a higher grade reader. ELECTIONS AND REELECTIONS -J. W. Jones, who has had charge of the schools at Westerville for several years, elected superintendent at Cadiz at a salary of $1,215. -Jesse Johnson, principal of the Salem high school, elected to the superintendency to take the place of W. P. Burris, who has resigned to pursuse his special studies in education in this country and Europe. -C. L. Dickey, Clintonville, reelected superintendent of Clinton, Perry and Sharon townships, Franklin county, for another year. -E. N. Lloyd, Bloomville, reelected for his fourth year at an increased salary. -E. E. Rayman, Berea, reelected for two more years. -M. E. Hard, Bowling Green, unanimously re-elected for another year. -R. W. Mitchell, Defiance, unanimously re-elected for two years. -Henry G. Williams, Marietta, re-elected for three years, and salary increased to $2,000. -S. P. Humphrey, Ironton, reelected for another year, and salary increased $100. -H. R. McVay, Washington C. H., re-elected for his third year. —M. E. Hard, Bowling Green, elected to the superintendency at Sidney. -W. M. Waltermire, for three years principal of the Clinton towntownship, Franklin county, high school, elected to the superintendency at Reynoldsburg. -S. H. Benson, Bellville, reelected for another year as superintendent, and S. J. Lafferty, also re-elected principal of high school. -J. A. Culler, for fourteen years principal of the Kenton high school, has been promoted to the superintendency to succeed E. P. Dean, who retires after twentytwo years of service. -G. W. Walker, principal of the South Kenton schools for the past six years, has been elected to succeed Mr. Culler as principal of the high school. -J. V. McMillan, Canal Dover, unanimously reelected to the superintendency for another year. -F. P. Geiger, principal of the Canal Dover high school, has also been unanimously reelected for his fourth year. -Henry Whitworth, Bellefontaine, after five years' service as high school principal, and eighteen years' service as superintendent, re-elected for another year. COMMENCEMENTS REPORTED Berea, nineteen; Leetonia, five; Miamisburg, thirteen; Jackson Center, four; Oak Harbor, twelve; Norwalk, twenty-five; East Liverpool, fourteen; Ashland, three; Mineral Ridge, fourteen; Garfield, one; Urichsville, seven; Bellaire, fifteen; Urbana, nineteen; Shawnee, five; Wooster, forty-one; Mount Vernon, thirty-nine; Defiance, thirty-three; Pataskala, eight; Circleville, twenty-eight; Medina, twenty-six; Lancaster, fourteen; Capitol School of Oratory and Music, Columbus, School of Music, four; School of Oratory, six; Geneva, twenty-one; Middletown, twenty-seven; Painesville, thirty-three; Bellefontaine, seventeen; Glenville, eight; Alliance, twenty-one; Hamilton, fifty-two; O. S. and S. O. Home, Xenia, High School Department, thirty; Domestic Economy, fifteen; Stenography, sixteen; and telegraphy, ten; Massillon, forty-five. BOOKS AND MAGAZINES. American Book Co., Cincinnati : "Elementary Lessons in Lan guage and Grammar." By Thomas W. Harvey, A. M. Revised by Louise Connolly. While the book is remodeled to meet some of the more modern demands, 'the many old friends of Dr. Harvey and his Grammar will be glad to know that the solid substance of his books as he prepared them will be retained. The Revised Grammar will appear soon. D. C. Heath & Co., Boston: "Das Wirtshaus zu Crausac," Novelle von Heinrich Zschokke. Edited with introduction, notes and vocabulary, and paraphrases for retranslation into German by Edward S. Joynes, Professor of Modern Languages in South Carolina College. "Ein Kampf um Rom," von Felix Dahn. Arranged and edited by Carla Wenckelbach, Professor of the German Language and Literature in Wellesley College. Ginn & Co., Chicago, Ill.: "America's Story for America's Children." By Mara L. Pratt. The beginner's book in a series of five volumes. "The Finch First Reader." By Adelaide V. Finch, Principal of Normal Training School, Lewiston, Maine. This reader presents an unusually large amount of reading matter. Mailing price 35 cents. "Shakespeare's Julius Caesar." With Instruction, and Notes Explanatory and Critical. By the Rev. Henry N. Hudson, LL. D. Mailing price, 40c. Charles Scribner's Sons, New York City: "Europe in the Nineteenth Century." By Harry Pratt Judson, LL. D. This volume is one of the books on history adopted by the O. T. R. C. |