Supt. Boyd, of Painesville, left his manuscript at home and gave a splendid talk on "The Personal Element of the Teacher." He did not discount scholarship and training, but emphasized the following traits of personal element: Good health secured at the sacrifice of outside work, social dissipation, etc.; pleasant disposition; generous disposition; honesty in work as well as in commercial relations; no Queen Anne front and Mary Ann back; taste in dress and resolution. When Mr. Boyd finished Mr. Treudley, of Youngstown, "made a beginning" at the discussion, and was followed by Mr. Roller, of Niles; Mr. Jones, of Cleveland and the Misses Stickney and Dutton, of Cleveland.

In the afternoon a large audience appreciated Pres. Thwing's able address on "The Teacher as a Force in Civilization." He said that the four forces of civilization were the family, the church, the book and the person, and that the teacher represented the vital element of each. When he closed his address with a touching tribute to Anna McKinley and her "thirty years of glorious teaching," there were few dry eyes in the audience.

"The Greatest Need of the Public Schools," as seen by the county examiner, was told by Mr. Alloway, of Youngstown, who said we needed better teachers and they could be secured by county supervision, better educated boards of ed

ucation, no teachers under twentyone years of age, and centralization. Mrs. Edgar Shimp, of Alliance, told of the greatest need as seen by a parent. She said the schools did not require too much work, but that the work should be better arranged so as to get more done in school and not so much at home. She condemned parents who allowed their young children to spend time, strength and health in public and church entertainments. She wished teachers could get pupils to study for the love of it and not for fear of the sword of Damocles that hung over their heads in the form of promotions. Mrs. Shimp's remarks were bright, witty and were well received.

Good remarks were made on the subject by Mr. Sarver, of Canton, and Mr. Jones, of Massillon.

A feature of the meeting was only one manuscript for the entire pro

gram.

-The first meeting of the Darke County Teachers' Association for 1900-1901, was held at Greenville, O., Oct. 20, with Supt. Edward M. VanCleve, of the city schools, and Prof. Wm. I. Crane, of Dayton, Ohio, as instructor. Supt. Van Cleve's subject was "Enthusiasm;" this he himself exemplified and gave inspiration enough to arouse the dormant energy of any teacher. Prof. Crane made plain the teacher's duty and how it may be done in his lecture, "The Development of Selfhood." The "Frog Holler"

quartet gave the association a treat. This was a real educational day for Darke county.

-The Southeastern Ohio Teachers' Association met in their annual session, October 26-27, in the beautiful Ewing Hall of classic old Athens. Supt. Coultrap and his corps of teachers had done everything in their power for the entertainment of their guests. The papers and addresses were good. The general good humor and the universal enthusiasm made it one of the most pleasant and profitable meetings the Association has ever held, while the presence of the student body with the college yell gave zest to the occasion. The college authorities opened the various departments and laboratories for the inspection of the visiting teachers. Prof. B. O. Highley of Athens was elected President for ensuing year, and Supt. C. W. Cookson of Somerset Secretary.

The following program was carried out:

Address of Welcome, Dr. R. F. Bishop, Athens; Response, Supt. S. P. Humphrey, Ironton; Inaugural Address, Miss Hannah U. Maxon, Gallipolis; The Educational Value of an Idea, Supt. Henry G. Williams, Marietta; Recitation, Supt. C. T. Coates, Pomeroy; The Teacher as a Citizen, Supt. G. W. DeLong, Corning; Annual Address, Dr. J. W. Bashford, Delaware.

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Success, Supt. Aaron Grady, Nelsonville; Practical Nature Study, Miss Minnie D. Wyman, McArthur; Some Phases of the School Law, Judge J. M. Wood, Athens; The New Psychology vs. Power in Education, Dr. Frank C. Doan, Athens; Paper, Supt. J. E. Kinnison, Jackson; Do Our Colleges Give Proper Attention to Moral Training, Dr. J. M. Davis, Rio Grande.

-The second meeting in the year's series so systematically arranged by Supt. Arthur Powell of Marion for his teachers, was held October 29. These meetings are greatly appreciated by both teachers and patrons. The course of study pursued consists of Pedagogy, Literature, Art, and Current Events.

The first quarterly meeting of the Licking County Teachers' Association for the present year was largely attended. Commissioner Bonebrake delivered an address, Prof. G. A. Chambers of Granville reviewed "James's Talks," and Supt. W. W. Boyd of Painesville and Dr. J. J. Burns of Defiance each delivered two addresses.

-In the death of Miss Emma Harris the Newark Public Schools lose one of its best and most faithful teachers. She possessed a lovable character and was a splendid representative of that type of pure womanhood which ennobles and elevates the character of all who come in contact with it.

-"The Purple Advocate" is the name of the new High School Paper published by the Middletown. High School.

In the report of the Bowling Green School for the year ending August 31, 1900, Supt. M. E. Hard makes the following suggestive statements relative to "Discipline":

"Children should be taught to do right because it is right. Cheerful obedience is the most important end in school discipline. When a teacher secures this, all other troubles will disappear. It may take much of the teacher's energy, and some positive persuasion, but it is worth the effort both to the teacher and pupils."

Three thousand people attended the recent "Denison School Flag Celebration," at Cleveland, which Supt. Jones pronounced the "finest exercise of the character" he had ever seen. The Flag was presented by Dr. James Hedley in an inspiring address which was responded to by the Principal of the School, Miss Mary L. Peterson, in a most appropriate and patriotic speech of acceptance.

The teachers of Hancock County met in quarterly session in the High School room, Saturday, November 3. A large and enthusiastic attendance greeted the speakers, who presented the following program: "Cigarette Smoking from the Standpoint of Physiology," and "Inertia," by Supt. J. A. Culler of Kenton; "The Teacher and Politics," by Supt. J. D. Steen of Ben

ton Ridge; "Some Things to be Remembered in Teaching," by J. F. Smith of Findlay. All the papers and talks were pointed, and very helpful and rich in suggestions to the teachers. It was pronounced one of the best quarterlies in the history of the county.

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The attendance at the last meeting of the Lorain County Teachers' Association very large, and all were pleased with the excellent addresses, by H. C. Muckley of Cleveland on "Natural Science for City and Country Schools"; Katherine Benedict of Wellington on "One of Shakespeare's English. Kings"; W. A. Hiscox of Grafton on "Ohio Teachers' Reading Circle"; W. H. Mitchell of New London on "Educational Economics"; Adella Wright of Amherst on "School Management," and F. D. Ward of Lorain on "How May Pupils Gain Power to Think?"

-The Ohio Archæological and Historical Quarterly is a valuable magazine. In the last issue the following topics are discussed: "The Coxey Movement in Ohio"; "Ohio Railroads"; "The Debt of the West to Washington"; "General Anthony Wayne and the Battle of Fallen Timbers'", and "John Fitch, Inventor of Steamboats." The price per copy is 75c. Address E. O. Randall, secretary, Columbus, Ohio.

-The Ohio Valley Round Table of superintendents and princi

pals met at Martins Ferry, O., Oct. 9 and 10. The Bellaire, Bridgeport and Martins Ferry schools. closed at noon Friday, to give teachers an opportunity to attend. The three sessions were largely attended and much interest was manifested in the lively and informal discussions. Sixty-nine topics were proposed. Of these eighteen were discussed. Home study, vertical writing, and scientific temperance brought out many good points. Supt. Mertz of Steubenville and Supt. Rayman of East Liverpool believe in home study especially above the fifth year. They be

lieve that much of the so-called home study is only musing. Let study be more intensive, then Mrs. Wallace and Editor Bok will have to find a new point of attack. "Scientific temperance" as it now stands on the statute books, Supt. Williams of Marietta, considers an insult to the intelligence of Ohio teachers who for fifteen years have been teaching the subject most effectively. Among other topics. discussed were, How teach pupils how to study? Shall the teacher smoke? Who is the dull boy and how long should he be retained in the same grade? The best treatment for lying. That school courses need intension rather than extension. W. H. Stewart of MartinsFerry presided. The next meeting will be held at Wellsburg, W. Va.

-The November meeting of the Principals' Association of Cincin

nati discussed the topic "History and Civics in our Public Schools." Enough was said to indicate that this all important subject is receiving careful attention in the Cincinnati schools and that the historic sense of her pupils is being cultivated. The meeting was opened with a few remarks from Dr. Boone introducing Dr. Redway of geographical fame. Dr. Redway's remarks were mainly on the subject of "Topography," and he showed in a very pleasing manner that the development of a place is governed more by its topographical environment than any thing else, climate excepted.

The topic announced for the December meeting is "Are we improving in our methods of teaching arithmetic ?"

-The recent meeting of the Central Ohio Teachers' Association, which was held in Columbus was one of unusual interest and profit. While we were denied the privilege of hearing all that was said it was not difficult to gain a correct estimate of the meeting from comments of the members. The Executive Committee are to be congratulated upon the excellence of the program they arranged, for it was good from first to last. The weather was propitious, the work in the Columbus schools was excellent and the visiting teachers were evidently in the proper frame of mind to get the most for themselves out of the meeting. From

the representation it would seem that Central Ohio has expanded far enough to include Ironton, Sandusky, Millersburg, and Cincinnati. Bellefontaine came in force for the first time and Newark sent an unusually large delegation. The inaugural address of Supt. Vance of Urbana was clean-cut and convincing. He has the rare faculty of making even statistics eloquent. Moreover he is an ideal presiding officer, and effects a happy compromise between parum and nimium. The address of Dr. R. T. Stevenson of Deleware on "Schoolroom Optimism" was replete with good things, and served to confirm the already high opinion held of him by Ohio teachers. He is not only eloquent but he makes his points. Mrs. Eva D. Kellogg spoke on "Beauty in Education" emphasizing the importance of cultivating the aesthetic side of children's natures. The evening lecture by Bishop Spalding of Peoria, Ill., was a masterful presentation of his theme "The Meaning and Worth of Education," showing him to be broad, scholarly, generous, but with clear convictions as to what education can and ought to do for individuals and nations.

On Saturday morning Dr. R. G. Boone of Cincinnati spoke on "Type forms as subjects for study" and made a most favorable impression. The sentences are cumulative, but are always clear and logical, and therefore he carries his hearers with him in every statement.

The final number on the program was the address by Dr. Reuben Post Halleck of Louisville, Ky., on "Some Foundation Stones of Education." He captivated his audience at the very outset and held them in intensest interest to the close.

Music was furnished by a Ladies' Chorus of Columbus, led by Prof. Lott, the East High School Mandolin Club of Columbus, and the Cecilian Quartette of Delaware -all excellent.

Much credit is due Supt. Shawan and his assistants in planning so generously for the convenience of visitors. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Supt. H. A. Stokes, Delaware: Vice Presidents, A. B. Graham, Springfield, and Principal S. J. Wolfe, Lancaster; Secretary, Miss Eudora C. Baldwin, Urbana; Executive Committee, W. Werthner, Dayton, E. G. Smith, Hillsboro, John M. Mulford, Columbus. It is quite probable that the next meeting will be held in Cincinnati.

-The Logan county teachers held an "O. T. R. C. Parliament" November 17. The special topics for discussion were "James's Talks on Psychology-Chapters IV, V. VI and VII" and VII" and "Roark's Method - Chapters IV, V and VI." Nearly forty teachers, including Supts. Mackinnon of Bellefontaine, Alleshouse of Belle Center, Beeler of DeGraff, and Solomon of West Mansfield, under the leadership of Supt. W. S. Jones of West Liberty, took part in the exercises.

-Supt. Van Cleve of Greenville, and all his teachers, pupils and patrons are rejoicing over the opening of their new ward school building said to be the most complete in