follows:-"Primary Schools," by Miss Frances H. Turner, East Boston; "To what Extent shall School Lessons be Memorized?" by D. B. Hagar, Salem; "Rhetorical Exercises in School," by Mr. J. F. Claflin, Worcester; "Right Methods in the Study of the Classics," by Mr. Perkins, Boston; "The Relations of High Schools to Colleges," by Mr. Elbridge Smith, Dorchester; an address by Dr. A. A. Miner; "The Study of the Classic Languages," by Wm. R. Dimock, Boston; "Teaching Composition in Schools," by L. W. Russell, Watertown; and brief addresses by Mr. Fisher, President of the Board of Education, Cincinnati, Ohio, and J. W. Bulkley, Esq., Superintendent of Public Schools, Brooklyn, N. Y.

This meeting was largely attended, and the officers for the year were:-C. C. Chase, Lowell, Pres.; McLaurin Cooke, Rec. Sec.; R. C. Metcalf, Boston, Cor. Sec.; James A. Page, Boston, Treas. TWENTY-THIRD ANNUAL MEETING.-At Springfield, Oct. 17th, 18th, and 19th, 1867. C. C. Chase, President.

Lectures, addresses and papers were :-" Welcome," by Hon. A. D. Briggs, Mayor of the city; "Response," by the President; "The True Basis of Christian Culture," by Prof. Seelye, Amherst; "How can we Popularize our High Schools, and Supply them with more and better Material?" by Rev. H. G. Harrington, Superintendent of Schools, New Bedford; "Method in Teaching and Study," by J. W. Dickinson, Principal of the Westfield Normal School; "Declamation," by Prof. Monroe; "Bible Lands," by Rev. Wm. Gage.

There was an animated discussion on the subject of Mr. Harrington's essay, in which Messrs. Hammond, Hills, Brown, Hagar, Lincoln, Stebbins, Waterman, and others, participated. The exercises were greatly enlivened by Prof. Monroe on vocal culture, and with music under the direction of Mr. Barrows, Master of Union Street School, Springfield.

Mr. C. C. Chase was reëlected President. Geo. K. Daniel, Jr., Boston, Rec. Sec. Robert C. Metcalf, Boston, Cor. Sec. James A. Page, Boston, Treas.

TWENTY-FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At Boston, October 15th, 16th, and 17th, 1868.

President, C. C. Chase, Lowell,

The Importance

Addresses, lectures and papers were given, on of Careful Culture, as the Basis of Popular Education," by Dr. Geo. B. Loring, Salem ; "What Branches should be included in an English Course of Study?" by E. S. Frisbee, Northampton; "When and how shall the English Language be studied in the High School?" by

Elbridge Smith, Esq., Dorchester; "The Relation of the High School to the College," by Samuel H. Taylor, LL. D.; "Physical Culture in Schools," by Prof. L. B. Monroe; "Geography-What it is, and the method of teaching it," by Mrs. Mary Howe Smith, of Oswego, N. Y.; "Grummar-What shall be taught, and how?" by J. G. Scott, Westfield; "The Necessity and Advantage of Oral Instruction," by Rev. H. F. Harrington, New Bedford; "The Influence of Primary Schools on Educational Reforms," by Miss J. H. Stickney, Superintendent of the Boston Training School; "Orthography," by Edwin Leigh, illustrated by the performances of a class of little girls in spelling and pronouncing words, represented by a system of phonics adopted by him, and by the use of which he claimed that children could be taught to read and spell in half the time usually required; "Methods of Primary Instruction," by Miss D. A. Lathrop, of the Worcester Training School; "Primary School Government and General Management," by Hon. J. D. Philbrick; "Kindergartens," by Miss Elizabeth Peabody; "Labor and Wait," a metrical essay, by Miss E. G. Cogswell, read by Miss Anna Whitmore-both primary school teachers-of Salem; "Work in the School Room," by Mr. Greenough, of Westfield; “Mathematical Studies in our Schools," by Prof. Atkinson, Boston; "Near-sightedness and other Optical defects in our School Children," by Dr. Henry W. Williams, Boston.

By special request, Dr. Barnard, U. S. Commissioner of Education, who was present, took part in the discussion which followed the paper of Dr. Taylor, "On the Relation of the High School to the College," with a statement of the place held by the Gymnasia of Germany, and the Lycée of France, in relation to the Universities of those countries. They cover the ground occupied by our High Schools and Colleges together.

Most of the papers read were subsequently discussed, and various exercises illustrative of the methods recommended, were given by classes;-an object-lesson by Miss Lucy O. Fessenden, to a class of ten little children; an illustration of the method of teaching vocal music in primary schools, by L. W. Mason, Esq.; and an exhibition. of note-singing by a large number of girls from the Bowdoin School, under the direction of Mr. J. B. Sharland, their teacher.

A resolution of condolence in regard to the decease of Mr. W. H. Seavy, late Head Master of the Girls' High and Normal School, of Boston, was passed. Officers chosen :-J. W. Dickinson, Westfield, Pres. Geo. R. Daniel, Jr., Boston, Rec. Sec. Assistants, S. K. Haskell, Newton; and Jas. W. Webster, East Boston. F. F. Preble, Boston, Cor. Sec. D. W. Jones, Boston, Treas.

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At Kalamazoo, December 26th, 27th, and 28th, 1866. Addresses by Rev. E. O. Haven, LL. D., Pres. of Michigan University, on "The School, the Pulpit, and the Press;" by Prof. J. A. Banfield, of Marshall, on "The Teachers of our Common Schools and the Facilities for their Professional Education;" by Rev. G. B. Jocelyn, on "Woman-her Education."

Essays were read by Prof. Ten Brook, on " Self-Education ;" by Prof. Olney, on "The Influence of Mathematical Studies upon the Mind" by Prof. J. Bengel, on "The Coeducation of the Sexes."

A discussion on "The Modifications needed in the Preparatory Course for College," by Profs. Olney, Strong, Daniels, and Gregory.

The officers for the ensuing year were:-D. P. Mayhew, Ypsilanti, Pres. H. A. Latson, Grass Lake, Cor. Sec. C. F. R. Bellows, Decatur, Rec. Sec. John Goodison, Ypsilanti, Treas.

SIXTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At Lansing, January 1st, 2d, and 3d, 1868, there being no meeting held in 1867.

Addresses were given by Prof. A. Winchell, on "The Uses of Science;" by Prof. Sill, on "The Effect of Teaching upon Teachers."

Papers were read by Prof. Hewitt, of Olivet College, entitled "A Plea for a High Standard of Scholarship;" by Prof. W. H. Payne, on "Normal Instruction;" by Prof. H. L. Wayland, on "The Authority of the Past in Matters of Education;" by Miss A. C. Rogers, on "Orphans' Asylums and Freedmen's Schools."

Discussions were had upon the subjects presented in the papers read before the Association, and on the question, "Should the State compel the Education of her Children ?"

SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At Adrian, December 29th, 30th, and 31st, 1868; President Wayland in the chair.

Addresses by Hon. O. Hosford, on "The Relations of the Different Parts of our Educational System;" by Prof. A. A. Griffith, of Chicago, on "Reading and Oratory," with illustrations.

Papers were read by Prof. L. McLouth, on "Primary School Teaching, and how to Correct it;" by Prof. H. L. Wayland, on "Woman and her Destiny;" by Miss Julia A. King, on " Teaching outside of Books;" by Pres. T. C. Abbott, of the Agricultural Col'lege,, on the question, "Shall we study English Grammar?"

Discussions were had on the subjects of the several papers presented, on the question, "What Constitutes a Practical Education?" and on the "Results of the County Superintendency."

Officers elected:-President, T. C. Abbott. Six Vice-Presidents. Executive Committee of two. Rec. Sec., T. R. Bellows. Cor. Sec., B. R. Gass. Treas., John Goodison.

SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At St. Paul, Aug. 27th, 28th, and and 29th, 1867. President, Prof. William F. Phelps.

Addresses were given by the President—“ Inaugural ;" Hon. D. N. Camp, of Conn., on "The National Department of Education;" Prof. W. O. Hiskey, on "The New Philosophy;" John G. Gallup, of New York, on "Education at the West;" and by Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, on "The True Policy of the National Government in respect to Education."

Discussions, on papers and topics presented, and especially on the report of the Committee to prepare a new Constitution, which was finally adopted.

Papers were presented on "The Dull Scholar; and the best means of dealing with him," by F. A. Pike; "The necessity of a well-conducted educational journal to the progress of the cause in this State," by W. W. Payne; and "Discipline and Scholarship," by Mr. Hood, of Red Wing.

The following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That this Association recognize, with hearty commendation, the distinguished services of the Hon. Ignatius Donnelly, in projecting and ably supporting in Congress, the measures which created our National Bureau of Ed

ucation.

Officers elected:-Rev. Jabez Brooks, D. D., President. A. A. Harwood, D. P. Temple, A. S. Kissell, B. F. Jenness, and A. D. Roe, Vice-Presidents. Wm. W. Payne, Sec. Miss Mary Creek, Treas.; and a list of Counselors.

EIGHTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At Minneapolis, August 26th and 27th, 1868. Dr. Brooks, President.

Addresses were given by the President, "The Annual Address ;" by Prof. J. M. Knight, on “The Relations of the Teacher to his Profession;" by Prof. A. C. Gutterson, on "Notation of Music;" by Prof. Purmort, on "School Libraries;" by Prof. Hiskey, on "The efficiency of Teachers' Training Departments in connection with Graded Schools," by Mr. Barnard, on "Compulsory Attendance at School;" by Hon. Mark H. Dunnell, State Superintendent, on "The Educational Agencies of Minnesota;" by Prof. E. J. Thompson, on "Buncombe Teaching;" by Prof. J. L. Noyes, giving an account of the work of the Institute for the Deaf, Dumb and Blind, at Faribault, of which he is Superintendent; by Prof. Streit, of the Pennsylvania State Normal School; and by Prof. Campbell, on "The best methods of acquiring the use of the English Language."

Discussions were had on the topics presented in the various addresses, or essays read, participated in by most of the gentlemen present.

Discussions were had on the question, "Is the Separation of the Sexes in our Public Schools desirable?" and on the several topics presented during the sessions of the Association by the addresses given.

Officers elected:-Robert H. DeHart, President. Wm. Casterline, Vice-President. O. M. Putnam, Rec. Sec. E. A. Apgar, Cor. Sec.

FOURTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At Plainfield, Dec. 26th and 27th, 1867, there having been no meeting of the Association in 1866, for the reason, as stated, that there was a failure to secure speakers and a suitable place for the meeting. President—R. H. DeHart.

A paper, on "The Practical Workings of the New School Law," prepared by the State Superintendent, E. A. Apgar, was read by Dr. J. S. Hart; and one by Mr. Travis, on "The Freedom of the Teacher" by Wm. N. Barringer, on "The Teacher and the School;" and an address was given by the retiring President on "Teachers' Institutes."

Discussions were had on the subject of "County Superintendents," and other matters presented in the addresses or papers by different members. A Committee, consisting of A. F. Campbell, C. M. Harrison, Wm. N. Barringer, D. S. Wortman, and Dr. J. S. Hart was appointed, to procure an act of incorporation for the State Teachers' Association of New Jersey.

Officers elected :-Joseph E. Haynes, Pres. A. R. Jones and Sam'l Lockwood, Vice-Presidents. Wm. N. Barringer, Treas. O. M. Putnam, Rec. Sec.

FIFTEENTH ANNUAL MEETING.-At Moorestown, Dec. 29th and 30th, 1868. President-Joseph E. Haynes.

Addresses were delivered by Jos. E. Griffin, "Welcome," G. B. Sears, "Response," Prof. J. Dunlap, on "Teachers' Qualifications," Prof. E. A. Apgar, on "The Best Methods of Teaching Geography;" Prof. J. S. Hart, on "English Grammar;" Wm. N. Barringer, on "Primary Instruction;" and by the retiring President, giving a brief history of the Association, and closing with encouraging remarks.

Discussions were had on the topics of several of the addresses, particularly on the subject of County Superintendents.

Sam'l Lockwood, of Monmouth County, was elected President.