follow. Sooner than expected, there appeared before the traveler a small rude structure having a holy cross fastened above the door, and altogether with most picturesque surroundings. The ruins of a little chapel stood near, from the belfry of which came feeble sounds attracting the knight thitherward. Pleased with the prospect of the hospitality vouchsafed weary travelers by these hermits of the forest, he confidently proceeded to knock for admittance. But the "worthy father" was little disposed to be interrupted in his devotions; and ordered the knight to "pass on." The parley was only ended when "the knight struck the door so furiously with his foot that posts as well as staples shook with violence." This outburst secured a speedy response, and two exceptionally strong men of apparently very different vocations in life confronted each other. The friar quieted his dogs, and made preparation for the entertainment of the knight in a very primitive fashion. The knight's horse having been assigned a corner of the room, there was begun a frugal meal of dried pease. On a little better acquaintance, the friar doffed his cowl. and the knight laid aside his armour, showing thereby increasing mutual confidence. By reason of searching questions and insinuations, the knight at length induced the hermit to bring forth from various places of concealment a bounteous meal, including rare old wines. They finally became known to each other as Sir Sluggard and the Holy Clerk of Copmanhurst. While drinking to each other's health, a friendly passage at arms was proposed, but abandoned by the knight upon the discovery of a harp in the cupboard of the hermit.

Evidently these

men were still somewhat suspicious of each other; but for certain reasons decided to make a night of mutual good cheer.

17. It was with some difficulty that the harp was brought into tune; but, after a time, the knight gave a performance which "might have been termed very respectable by abler judges than the hermit," who had appointed himself as critic. The merits of the Crusader were well-matched in a song taken up by the hermit in praise of the Barefooted Friar. A hint from the knight that the hermit's worldly conduct might lay him open to the charge of being uncanonical, and

in danger of capture by the devil, only resulted in boastfulness on the part of the Holy Clerk, and in more rather than less of levity. In the midst of this fast and furious mirth of the two new acquaintances, there came suddenly a loud knocking at the door of the hermitage; and this by-play must here rest awhile.

18. Notwithstanding Cedric's intense feeling against his son on account of his love. for Rowena, further aggravated by his subsequent pilgrimage to Palestine, there was a strong disposition to lend aid when Ivanhoe's identity became known on the second day of the tournament. But others had been more expeditious in conveying the Disinherited Knight from the field of blood; and these same will appear again in course of time. In place of giving help to Ivanhoe, as directed, Oswald, the cup-bearer to Cedric, arrested, without ceremony, the unfortunate Gurth, who just now discovered was regarded as a deserter from the service of his master.

With the old resentment again rising in Cedric's mind, Rowena would fain defend the conduct of Ivanhoe in the lists. The interference greatly angered the Saxon, who commanded the fair descendant of Alfred to keep silence; and make ready for the grand festival, of which an account has already been given. But Rowena absolutely refused to obey the command of her protector and guardian; and Cedric and Athelstane alone accepted the "unwonted circumstance of honor and of courtesy" extended by Prince John. The banquet over, the Saxon company immediately started in haste for the convent of St. Withold's, the usual resting place on the journey, the fair Rowena ac companying them and Gurth following fettered with a convenient halter.

After breakfast the next morning, the cavalcade was proceeding to depart when, without warning, the superstitions of the Saxons were aroused by the peculiar actions of a large black dog at the gate. Many of the company insisted on delaying the journey on account thereof until the afternoon; but Cedric instead hurled a javelin at poorFangs, who was capering about by reason of finding his master again. This incident so enraged the thrall Gurth that "neither for love nor fear would he serve Cedric any

longer.

Yesterday he left Wilfred,

my young master, in his blood. Today he has striven to kill before my face the only other living creature that ever showed me kindness." After some further protest, Gurth lapsed into stubborn silence for the rest of the day.

This incident over, Cedric and Athelstane, as they went along, spent much time in discussing the condition and fortunes of the Saxon people; and the probable means by which to regain their pristine glory. The most plausible plan seemed to consist in uniting the fortunes of Athelstane and the fair Rowena in marriage; and for Cedric to renounce every ambition which his people might plead for him. But the one insuperable obstacle to this solution of the problem of Saxon independence was found in the mutual attachment of Ivanhoe and Rowena. Nor would his ambitious ward listen to Cedric's plans for an alliance with Athelstane. No persuasion or command influenced her to a change of mind; and Cedric "more than once internally cursed the tournament, and him who had proclaimed it, together with his own folly in ever thinking of going thither;" for the whole miserable affair had opened up a new opportunity of bringing the lovers together again. But noon came at length, and the whole company stopped for the midday meal, with which the hospitable Abbot had bountifully provided them. The amount of time consumed in making this halt, and other interruptions, would render it necessary to travel all night through the forest before reaching Rotherwood.

19. It was all too well known that desperate outlaws, mostly of Saxon lineage, infested Sherwood forest. Cedric and Athelstane, on 'their journey, depended for safety upon their numerous servants, affinity of race, and their own personal courage. Calls for help very soon attracted the attention of the company; and, upon examination, it was found that these came from Isaac of York and his daughter Rebecca, who had been deserted, through fear of capture, by men hired at Ashby to carry them to Doncaster. Athelstane would have left the Jews to their fate, but Cedric wanted to send them back to the next village; and Rowena, in some fear, strongly urged the plan of her guardian, until Rebecca approached nearer,

and in the most earnest manner, begged the fair lady that they might be allowed to go with the company. "It is not for myself," she said, "nor even for that poor old man, whom Christians may spoil with little fault in city, desert, or field, but for one sick in yonder litter; for, if evil chance him, the last moment of your life would be embittered with regret for denying that which I ask you." This appeal was quickly heeded; and Rebecca, mildly protesting, was given a place in the caravan by the side of her charming protectress.

During the haste necessary in changing the baggage and readjusting the order of the company under the new conditions. Gurth made good his escape. This circumstance, for the moment, had small significance, since the whole company was demoralized through constant dread of an attack by the outlaws. Nor were these fears ill-founded; for, suddenly, assailants came against the company with shoutings, as if they had been genuine Saxon yeomen; and "with a rapidity of advance and attack which seemed to multiply their numbers.” In spite of the stubborn resistance of Cedric, all were soon captured, except the Jester Wamba. He made a brave fight for a time, and then dextrously escaped into a thicket. Just as he was soliloquizing on what to do with his freedom, now that he had it, Gurth and Fangs came forward to greet him. Gurth, upon learning of the capture, would now gladly have renewed his allegiance to Cedric, and even offered to go forward with Wamba to renew the attack. But at this moment Locksley confronted them, and demanded to know the meaning of this sudden commotion in the wood. On the peril of their lives these were to remain in place, while Locksley disguising himself as an outlaw set out to learn the true character of the robbers. Returning in a short time, he commanded the two slaves to follow him while in search of aid to release the prisoners. That Locksley had fully satisfied himself concerning the real character of the 'masquerading Templars, was manifest in his remark that "Cedric shall not want English hands to help him in this extremity."

20. On the way to the Chapel of Copmanhurst, Locksley came up with some of his companions of the forest, and gave them

with little delay full instructions in gathering the yeomen together for the liberation of Cedric and his retinue. Every precaution was to be taken to outwit the disguised Norman knights; and, failing in this, they were to be pursued most persistently. This done, the journey of Locksley, Gurth and Wamba was forthwith resumed. The Holy Clerk and the Black Knight were taken by surprise in the midst of their revels. The hermit, from within doors, ordered Sir Traveler to wend his way, and not disturb the devotions of himself and his holy brother. But Locksley declined to be put off thus; and was about forcing an entrance to the rude lodgings, when the dogs and the monk alike

recognized his voice, and he was quickly permitted to enter.

After rather lame explanations and excuses from good Friar Tuck, which to the bold leader of the foresters seemed quite unnecessary, that worthy suddenly began changing his churchman's garb for that of a fighting forester. In the meantime, Locksley took the precaution to assure himself of the identity of the Black Knight, and of his entire readiness to engage earnestly in the cause of England, and of all Englishmen. These new allies then went forth from the hermitage to join, as quickly as possible, the gathering clans intent upon storming the castle of Reginald Front de Boeuf.

It affords us pleasure to announce that Dr. Robert J. Aley, of Indiana University, is a stockholder in our company. We are very greatly pleased with the enthusiastic support which he is receiving as editor of the Educator-Journal. One city superintendent has sent us thirty-eight subscriptions, and several weeks after the close of the County Teachers' Institute in one county we received forty-three new subscriptions. The county superintendents strongly recommend our Journal to their teachers, and we are delighted with the very large number of subscriptions which we have received since October 1st. We have received an unusual number of cash subscriptions as the price is only $1.00 per year, there being twelve numbers.

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Upon the recommendation of Supt. William H. Wiley, the Board of Education at Terre Haute will open a night school with the following corps of teachers: Frank Brubeck, W. W. Archibald, J. H. Gardner, and George Tabor. There will be a free course of lectures.

Prof. John W. Lydy, who was Superintendent of the Clinton County schools for several years, is now engaged in teaching at Pine Ridge, South Dakota. Like hundreds of other former teachers of Indiana, his loyalty to the Educator-Journal continues notwithstanding the fact that he is engaged in teaching in another State.

O. H. Bowman, Ex-Superintendent of the South Whitley schools, has become district agent for the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company of Boston. His successor at South Whitley is Prof. J. W. Caleberd.

The first edition of the New Grammar of the English Sentence, by Prof. Jonathan Rigdon, Danville, Ind., consisting of two thousand copies, was received from the press June 20th and was exhausted by October 15th. This excellent work has been adopted recently for the Nebraska State Normal School.

Prof. W. E. Schoonover is principal of the Brownsburg schools. He graduated from the Indiana State Normal in 1900 and has been a student of Earlham College. He has succeeded in developing a better educational

sentiment, and we are pleased to note that he has the hearty co-operation of his teachers and school patrons.

Supt. Chas. W. Paris, of Randolph County. has kindly favored us with a complete list of his school officers and teachers. In addition to quite a number of township and village schools, there are five incorporated towns, and the superintendent of each is as follows: Supt. Oscar R. Baker, Winchester, with twenty teachers; Supt. Linnaeus Hines, Union City, with fourteen teachers; Supt. James O. Batchelor, Farmland, with four teachers; Supt. M. S. Grogg, Ridgeville, with six teachers; Supt. W. G. Moulton, Parker City, with four teachers. Supt. Paris deserves much credit for the condition of the schools in his county.

Hon. Fassett A. Cotton, State Superintendent of Public Instruction, and Miss Lena L. Dodson, were united in marriage on the 14th ult., at the home of the bride's sister, Mrs. A. B. Conkle, 1518 Ashland Avenue, Indianapolis. Their wedding trip was in the East, but they will be at home in this city at 1413 North New Jersey Street, after November 18th. Both are members of the choir in the Third Christian Chuch here, and are held in high esteem by a large circle of friends.

F. W. Miles is supervising principal of one of the largest ward schools in South Bend. He is thoroughly progressive and is a graduate of Indiana State Normal. He writes: "Please send me the Educator-Journal for one year."

The Cayuga schools opened this year with an increased attendance under the supervision of Colfax Martin. The high school there has one of the best foot-ball teams in western Indiana. A lecture course has been organized, and definite arrangements have been made for five high grade entertainments.

The Bona Thompson Memorial Library, at Irvington, is about completed. Butler College is the recipient of same because of the liberality of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Thompson. This library building is equal in construction and equipment to any in the State, and is named in honor of Miss Bona Thompson, who graduated from Butler College in 1897. In no more commendable manner could her parents have honored her. Throughout her entire collegiate course she commanded the respect and admiration of both students and faculty because of her gracious life and her unselfish consideration of others.

Prof. W. W. Weaver, the Dean of Palmer University at Muncie, Ind., was connected for quite a number of years with Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio. He has made quite a number of friends in Indiana and we are confident that he will attract several hundred students to Palmer University.

VALPARAISO college aND NORTHERN INDIANA NORMAL SCHOOL.

H. B. BROWN, President.

0. P. KINSEY, Vice-President.

Valparaiso, Ind., Sept. 25, 1903. Mr. J. W. Walker, Indianapolis, Ind.:

My Dear Mr. Walker-I have been thinking some time of writing to you, congratulating you on securing Dr. R. J. Aley as editor of your most excellent paper. While the Journal under the efficient editorship of Prof. D. M. Geeting has gained a well-deserved reputation, yet I am sure with the addition of Dr. Aley you will be able to present to the public a paper that will have very few equals and no superiors. Dr. Aley will bring. to it the ripe experience of a successful educator. You have made a wise selection for the first position on the Educator-Journal. With very best wishes for your continued success, I am, sincerely your friend,

H. B. BROWN.

Rev. A. W. Conner, 100 Whittier Place, Indianapolis, is indorsed as follows by Prof. Jabez Hall, Dean of Butler Bible College: "He is a skilled orator, a careful thinker and a specialist of the first rank in the practical study of the 'Boy Problem.'" Rev. Conner is intensely interested in character building, and is assisting teachers in develop-

ing among the school patrons a more active co-operation. We hope, therefore, that he may be invited to address many township institutes as his lectures have been strongly indorsed by quite a number of County Superintendents.

Supt. A. R. Huyette, of Wells County, attended Indiana University after graduating from the State Normal. He is held in high esteem by his teachers and the township trustees.

The Richmond high school is being equipped with a modern heating plant. It is considered by many a model of economy, and it is furnished by Kruse & Dewenter, of Indianapolis.

Supt. W. L. Coffey, Brown County, delivered a most interesting address just before the close of his County Teachers' Institute, from which we take the liberty of quoting as follows: "Your success as teachers will depend upon your earnest endeavor, the spirit of interest you manifest and the character of work you do. You can not hope for praise or reward unless you do your very best. I, therefore, ask you to labor diligently to that end. I hope that you will all cheerfully join with me to make the coming school year a profitable one, and remember that next year the honor of our great State will be at stake in the educational exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition."

After the re-election for three years of Superintendent E. H. Drake, of the Attica schools, the Board of Education granted him a year's leave of absence to attend Indiana University. After he had made his arrangements to go to Bloomington, he was offered a superintendency in another important city in Indiana, the consideration being a salary of $1,800 with a three years' contract. His gratitude and loyalty to the Board of Education at Attica was such that he respectfully declined the flattering proposition which he received from another board. Mr. Drake succeeded Prof. W. A. Millis as Superintendent of the Attica schools. and his professional prospects are exceedingly bright.

Supt. A. A. Hughart, of the Valparaiso schools, has received a three years' contract from his Board of Education, and he is de

lighted over the $50,000 high school building which is in process of construction. The new principal is Miss Nona MacQuilkin, who is a graduate of the University of Chicago. Superintendent Hughart is delighted with her work.

County Superintendent J. C. Bush indorses the work of Rev. A. W. Conner as follows: "I wish to say in the interest of the Teachers' Institutes of Indiana that no greater work has ever been done before the teachers of our State by any instructor than the work of A. W. Conuer, of Indianapolis. His method is applied pedagogy from the pupils' view point more than from the teachers' standpoint."

Supt. J. O. Batchelor, Farmland schools, entered upon his work there in February, 1902. He has been a student in Central Normal College, Earlham Collège and Indiana University, and is a member of the American Historical Association; also a member of the Executive Committee of the Northern Indiana Teachers' Association. Like a majority of other successful teachers, he began his professional work in the country schools. He has senior standing in Indiana University, and is recognized as one of the most influential teachers in Randolph County.

Prof. Harmon S. Moseby, Cannelton, Indiana, has been complimented very highly because of the success of the Perry County Teachers' Institute. He has entered upon his first year as County Superintendent with the confidence of the teachers, trustees and school patrons. He had as institute instructors Dr. A. J. Kinnaman, of the Central Normal College, and Dr. Sherman L. Davis, of Indiana University.

The enrollment in the Greencastle high school is 271⁄2 per cent. of the total enrollment in the city schools there. Supt. H. G. Woody is entering upon his sixth year. He gives special attention to the grade meetings, which are held every Wednesday evening. He is greatly pleased over the encouraging outlook for De Pauw University, and the completion of the Carnegie Library, which cost $21,000. A new court house is in process of construction, which will cost about $150,000. It is not surprising, therefore, that