At a recent meeting of the State Board of Education the high schools of Mooresville, Glenwood and Farmland were granted commissions.

Prof. Isaac Thomas, principal of the Burlington, Vt., High School, made the statement in an address before the N. E. A. concerning the reason why so many pupils leave the high school in the first year that

"A certain amount of specializing among teachers in the high schools is necessary, but the extent to which that is being carried is working evil every day. Under the care of this specialist two things happen: (a) his subject is viewed without regard to its relation with other subjects, of which he knows little or nothing; (b) he cares only for the development of his subject and loses sight of the pupil, his motto becoming, 'the pupil for the subject, and not the subject for the pupil.'"

Marshall Field, the merchant prince of Chicago, was recently interviewed by a correspondent in London on the principal qualities that make successful business men and said:

"The principal qualities that make successful business men are three: "First-Absolute integrity. "Second-Good judgment. "Third-Perseverance.

"A combination of these qualities means success. I believe in a high standard of education. The higher the better, provided it does not make a man feel he is above the requirements of his business, no matter what they may be.

"No matter how highly educated the man is he should be willing to begin at the lowest place, when need be, and when once launched in business he should be completely absorbed in it. A man in selecting a business should do so with the greatest care and should select a career in which he can be thoroughly interested.

"A man should never speculate, but I make a strong distinction between speculation and judicious investment."

Miss India Tarkington, formerly connected with the schools of Indiana, writes from Kellogg, Idaho:

"Enclosed find $1.00 for Educator-Journal. I am second primary teacher in the Kellogg schools. The salary here is $4.00 per day in the grades. The hours for primary work are such that the pay is a little over a dollar an hour for actual labor."

We are very much pleased with the words of commendation which we are receiving concerning the articles in the EducatorJournal for the current year. Prof. Stuart H. Rowe, of the Brooklyn Training School for Teachers, in New York, writes:

"Please send to me all the copies of the Educator-Journal in which Dr. F. M. McMurry discusses his own book, "The Method of the Recitation.' Please send bill for the

same.

"I desire to commend Hoyt's article on mental discipline as a clear presentation of the modern scientific point of view."

Prof. H. G. Knight, superintendent of the Charleston public schools, is a graduate of Indiana University and has been a student at the Indiana State Normal. Before accepting his present position he had three years experience in teaching in the grades and four in the high school.

"Truth is tough. It will not break, like a bubble, at a touch; nay, you may kick it about all day like a football, and it will be round and full at evening."-The Professor at the Breakfast Table.

Miss Margaret Holland is at the head of the English department of the Vincennes High School. Miss Holland specialized in English and history at the University of Chicago. She also took a course in sociology at the same institution. She formerly taught quite successfully in Vincennes University, and in a seminary at Winona, Minn.

A new star has recently been discovered in the constellation of Aquila by Mrs. W. P. Fleming at the Harvard Observatory. Only fourteen such stars have been discovered -eight of which have been found by Mrs. Fleming. She is the only woman who holds an official position at Harvard University. She is past forty years of age and is a native of Dundee, Scotland,

The teachers of Indianapolis are very fortunate in having the privilege of hearing excellent lectures at the Shortridge High School building between 4:30 and 6 on the afternoon of school days and at 8:30 on Saturday morning. The instruction will be given for the most part by members of the Butler College faculty, but in addition Mr. Hoyt, assistant superintendent of the Indianapolis grammar schools, will give a course in educational psychology. Prof. Arthur W. Dunn, of Shortridge High School, will also give a series of lectures.

"He that reigns within himself, and rules his passions, desires and fears, is more than a king."

The Linton public schools opened September 11 under the supervision of Prof. Joseph Haseman. The attendance is very large, and, notwithstanding the crowded condition of every room, the outlook is favorable for the best year in the history of the schools.

The lecture course given by Professor Sampson, of Indiana University, and Professor Thomas, of the Shortridge High School, has a very promising outlook. The attendance is large and all are pleased with the work. The work offered by Professor Thomas appeals strongly to those teachers who have eighth-year and high school work. His very practical views of teaching English are manifest in his recent articles in the Educator-Journal. Superintendent R. M. Grindle, Oxford schools, made the following comment:

"I have just finished reading the last article in the Educator-Journal by Prof. Charles Swain Thomas on oral composition. To my mind his articles are the best and most practical discussion of the subject I have yet seen. We have been waiting for his last article before attempting some work along this line. We have to accomplish something worth while."

The Lebanon High School has enrolled two hundred students, equally divided as to sex and a gain of 25 per cent. over last year. The entering class numbers ninety, and all are delighted with the successful supervision of Prof. H. G. Brown.

The teachers of Indiana are expecting one of the best associations ever held this year. Superintendent J. B. Pearcy, Anderson schools, who is secretary of the association, will not permit it to be otherwise. He says:

"All wide-awake teachers will attend, sleepy ones should attend and get 'wakened up-or quit the business.

"Our watchword is 'Higher salaries for good teachers. No salary for poor teachers.' "A great treat is in store for all who attend our next meeting. Superintendent B. F. Moore, of Marion, chairman of the executive committee, anticipates a great revival, at which we expect a great ingathering of pedagogical sinners, to whom will be given new light, new hope, higher ideals and renewed determination that only the best shall be satisfactory.

"1,238 in 1902; 1,555 in 1903; 1,680 in 1904; 2,500 in 1905. Come and join us for a great inspirational meeting."

"The Educator-Journal, Indianapolis. The Journal should be in every teacher's hand. The material is of much value and is presented in a new and attractive style. The Mathematical and Reading Circle Departments are highly appreciated by the teachers. 'English in the Grades' and 'Mental Discipline' are two fine articles."-Moores Hill College Bulletin.

One hundred thousand men and women are teaching for the first time this year. Half as many are teaching for the last time.

Prof. R. A. Ogg, superintendent of the Kokomo schools, addressed the following letter to Prof. Charles Swain Thomas, head of the English department in the Shortridge High School, Indianapolis:

"I wish to thank you heartily for your illustrated articles on oral composition found in the Educator-Journal. They will aid me very much in making clear to my teachers what I have been trying to tell them regarding the value of oral composition work. Since a large part of their composition will be conversational, why not train them to do this in a pleasing way? And if they have acquired the habit of talking connectedly, why may we not expect them to undertake written work with far less dread and far greater ease and skill? I shall commend your article to the attention of all our teachers."

Prof. C. M. McDaniel, superintendent of the Hammond schools, is making great preparation for the success of the Winona Summer Schools in 1906, as he will continue as principal of the latter. He has selected as dean of the teachers' course Supt. Lotus D. Coffman, Connersville schools, and Miss Roda E. Selleck, Shortridge High School, Indianapolis, will be dean of public school drawing department.

The prospects for the continued success of the Tri-State Normal College, of which Prof. L. M. Sniff is president, were never better. This excellent institution was visited by State Superintendent F. A. Cotton, and Dr. William Lowe Bryan, president Indiana University. The former wrote Pro

fessor Sniff that he never visited a school where he saw better work upon the part of both teachers and students. Dr. Bryan said:

"Years ago I did not think well of this kind of a school. Then I made up my mind they were worthy, but evanescent, and must go; but I now not only think they are worthy, but that they are a necessity and here to stay."

After the resignation of Professor Charles A. Greathouse as Superintendent of the Posey County schools August 10, to give the necessary attention to his real estate interests, the trustees were very fortunate in their selection of Professor William O. Wilson as a successor. The latter entered upon the duties of his office August 25, with the confidence of the teachers, school patrons and school officials. After graduating from the Mt. Vernon High School, Mr. Wilson engaged in teaching for five years, two of which were in the grades in Mt. Vernon and three as principal of the Township High School at Wadesville. He holds a sixty months' license and has been a student in both the Indiana State Normal School and Indiana University. Mr. Wilson has spent three years in the latter institution, and will doubtless complete the course there. He is unusually well equipped for the position he now holds, and we are pleased to note the fact that his supervision thus far has been quite successful.

RAILROAD RATES TO 1905 STATE TEACHERS' ASSOCIATION.

The Central Passenger Association has granted the State Teachers' Association for December 27-29, 1905, the same rate that was enjoyed last year, viz.: One fare plus 25 cents for the round trip from all points in Indiana. Tickets to be sold December 26, 27 and 28, to persons presenting and delivering certificates of identification of C. P. A. standard form, signed by J. B. Pearcy, secretary, Anderson, Ind.; return limit December 30, 1905." See page 8 of the Directory of Members State Teachers' Association for further information. If you have not received a copy of this directory yet ask your county superintendent for it, as it was sent to him for you. Very truly,

J. B. PEARCY, Railroad Secretary.

The Bryant & Stratton Business College, Louisville, Ky., was successfully established in 1864, and it is now recognized as one of the leading commercial schools in the United States. We are pleased to state in this connection that Prof. T. W. Dryden, president of the instiution, was formerly connected with the public schools of Indiana, being a native of Deputy, in Jefferson County. The secretary and treasurer of this school is Mr. George W. Schwartz, who formerly resided at Tell City, Ind. He and Mr. Dryden subsequently graduated from the above-named college, and many of our readers will be pleased to learn of the important positions they now hold. They will doubtless attract many students from Indiana.

ORATORY DEPARTMENT IN MARION NORMAL AND BUSINESS UNIVERSITY.

The wonderful growth of the department of oratory has made it necessary to secure an additional instructor. Realizing the importance of this work, we have selected a man who is thoroughly prepared, both theoretically and practically for this position. Mr. Charles Williams, of Boston, began his duties as instructor at the beginning of the year. The following data will give some idea of Mr. Williams' school and college preparation: Graduated from Boston School of Oratory '92; post graduate from same institution '93; Harvard University, degree of A. B. '99; Boston School of Expression, public readers' diploma, 1901; highest artistic diploma, 1905. In 1894-5 Mr. Williams had charge of elocution and grammar grade reading, Berkeley School, Boston; in 1903-5, instructor in Boston School of Expression; member of the faculty, Summer School of the South, Knoxville, 1905.

As a public reader, Mr. Williams has made an enviable record. Following are some press notices which speak for themselves:

The Bureau: Charles Edward Williams, Harvard, '99, in an entertainment from his own story, arranged in the form of a play. is just the one to secure for your course, church or club. The plot of "The Burmans" is strong and interesting. The humor causes ripples of laughter and shouts of delight all the way through. Mr. Williams is well prepared for his work both as a writer and as

an. entertainer. His childhood and youth were spent in Vermont. He began to study for the platform in Boston in 1891. During the season of 1892-1893 he had a long engagement with a concert company of the Redpath Lyceum Bureau. He entered Haryard University in the fall of 1895 and was graduated with the class of 1899. Since then he has devoted his time to platform work, and to the hard study necessary to make such work a success. No one understands the Yankee dialect better than Mr. Williams, and as an interpreter of New England characters he stands in the very front line.

A Boston paper on "The Merchant of Venice": The persecuted old Jew was presented by Mr. Williams in a manner considerably out of the ordinary hackneyed rut. In this he deserves special commendation; one can not but be grateful to him for not distorting his features and waving his hands in the vile familiar fashion. It is a conception decidedly worth studying.—January, 1904.

Columbia (S. C.) The States: The recital given by Charles Williams was one of the finest things of the kind ever heard in Columbia. Mr. Williams is an artist and one is inspired by hearing him to think of and to work for the nobler and truer things in life.

Central Y. M. C. A., Baltimore, Md.: We are glad to indorse Mr. Charles Williams, who appeared in our Star Course this seaHis work was entirely satisfactory. --B. A. Barlow, Jr., secretary, April 29, 1903.

son.

Henry R. Pattengill, editor of Michigan Moderator-Topics, former State superintendent of public instruction and one of the most widely known institute conductors in the United States, says:

"Nobody who has looked into the matter carefully doubts for a moment the necessity or the advantages of a good, honest, thorough and competent correspondence school. We honestly believe that the Interstate School of Correspondence, affiliated with Northwestern University, complies with the above requirements. We personally know its managers, we have the testimony of those who have tried its courses, and we take pleasure