THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL MEETING was held at Elmira, July 25th, 26th, and 27th, 1865, with the following officers :-Prof. Edward North, of Hamilton College, Pres. Edward Webster, Rochester; J. D. Steele, Newark; Fred. S. Jewell, Albany; and Henry Carver, Cortland, Vice-Pres'ts. James Cruikshank, Albany, Cor. Sec. Edward Danforth, Troy; Thomas Dransfield, Rochester, Recording Sec. Hiram L. Rockwell, Munnsville, Treas.

The following were the lectures and addresses delivered :-"Address of Welcome," by Rev. T. K. Beecher, of Elmira; "Inaugural Address," by the President; "The Higher Education of Young Ladies," by Rev. A. W. Cowles, D.D., of the Elmira Female College;" "Songs of the War," a Poem by Francis M. Finch, Esq., of Ithaca; “Public Education in Maryland," by Hon. L. Van Bokkelen, Sup't of Public Instruction in Maryland.

Reports were presented, on the part of the Standing Committees, "On the Condition of Education," by Dr. J. Cruikshank; by Dr. Lambert on "Classification in Physiology;" by Mr. Barringer, of Troy, on "Physical Education and Military Drill in our Schools." In connection with the first report, the following resolution was adopted :

Resolved, That in the opinion of this Association, a National Bureau of Public Instruction should be established, at least in regard to the matter of educa tional statistics.

Reports on the condition of the schools in Pennsylvania and Maryland were made; the former by Hon. Charles R. Coburn, State Superintendent of Common Schools for Pennsylvania; and the latter by Hon. L. Van Bokkelen, Superintendent of Public Instruction in Maryland.

TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, at Geneva, July 31st, and Aug. Officers: James Atwater, Lockport, Pres. 1st and 2d, 1866. Edward Danforth, Troy; N. F. Wright, Batavia; Jas. H. Brady, Elmira; and John French, Syracuse, Vice Pres'ts. James Cruikshank, LL. D., Albany, Cor. Sec. James M. Watson, New York, and S. A. Tozer, Geneseo, Rec. Sec's. James W. Barker, Buffalo, Treas.

The following lectures, addresses and papers were given, during the sessions of the meeting:-"Welcome," by Hon. Geo. B. Dusenberre; "Inaugural Address," by Pres. Atwater; "The Great Responsibility of Teachers at the Present Crisis in the Republic," by Rev. William C. Wisner, D. D., of Lockport; "Physical Geography of New York," by Dr. John H. French, Albany; "The Claims of the Natural Sciences," by Prof. W. B. Rising, of Michigan University; also on the same subject, by Prof. S. G. Williams, of Ithaca;

"Defects in our Common School Teachers," by Rev. L. Merrill Miller, D. D., of Ogdensburg; "Faith," a poem, by Miss Mary A. Ripley, Albany; "Establishment of an Educational Exchange," by Dr. Cruikshank; "The English Language and Literature as an Educational Force," by Mr. M. P. Cavert; "The Functions of the Normal School," by Prof. Oliver Arey, Albany; "The Moral Atmosphere of the School Room," by Rev. Dr. Jackson, President of Hobart Free College.

Reports were presented, on the part of Committees, by Dr. Cruikshank on "The Condition of Education," by J. W. Bulkley, “Resolutions Commemorative of the late member of the Association, C. H. GILDERSLEEVE; and by unanimous consent resolutions were offered by Mr. Cruttenden, which were adopted, on the successful re-laying of the Atlantic Cable.

Among the resolutions presented by Dr. Cruikshank, and adopted, was the following:

Resolved, That we approve of the establishment of a National Bureau of Education, and that a Committee of three be appointed to prepare a suitable memorial addressed to the Senators and Representatives of this State in the National Congress, urging their support of the measure.

Messrs. S. G. Williams, of Ithaca, Pres., James Cruikshank, Cor. Sec., and J. W. Barker, Rec. Sec., were appointed as the Committee under this resolution.

Interesting discussions were had on the resolutions offered, particularly that in relation to time that primary pupils should be kept in school daily, participated in by Messrs. Townsend, Cruikshank, Barringer, and others.

THE TWENTY-SECOND ANNIVERSARY was held at Auburn, July 23d, 24th, and 25th, 1867, with the following officers:-S. G. Williams, Ithaca, Pres. D. S. Heffron, Utica; Wm. N. Barringer, Troy; A. G. Merwin, Port Jefferson; and D. C. Rumsey, Batavia, Vice-Pres'ts. James Cruikshank, LL. D., Brooklyn, Cor. Sec. James W. Barker, Buffalo, and J. Dorman Steele, Elmira, Rec. Sec's. M. P. Cavert, Albany, Treas.

Addresses, lectures and communications were given, as follows:"Welcome," by Rev. Henry Fowler, of Auburn: "Inaugural Address," by the President; "Free Tuition in Institutions of all Grades," by Hon. G. W. Clinton, Buffalo; "The Natural Method of acquiring Language," by H. B. Wilbur, M. D., Syracuse; "The Proper Limits of the Free School System," by S. B. Howe, Catskill; "Application of Mathematics to General Science," by Dr. J. B. Thomson, New York; "Normal Classes in Colleges," by Prof. North,

Hamilton College; "Flats and Sharps," a poem, by J. W. Barker, Buffalo. "Mental Discipline," by Rev. Herrick Johnson, D. D., Pittsburg, Pa.; "A Curriculum of Studies for Female Colleges," by Dr. J. C. Gallup, Clinton; "Relations of Principals and Assistants," by Prof. S. G. Love, Jamestown; and "Language as the best means of Discipline," by D. H. Cruttenden, New York.

Reports were presented, from the Standing Committee "On the Condition of Education," by James Cruikshank, LL. D.; from a Committee appointed to consider what action should be taken by the Association in reference to the cause of education, now under review by the Constitutional Convention, recommending a subcommittee, (Dr. Woolworth and Superintendent Rice,) to represent the Association before that body; by Dr. J. B. Thomson, New York, on the disadvantages of the present system of Weights and Measures, and recommending the early introduction into schools of the Metric system. This resolution called out much opposition; but after full discussion, it was passed by a large majority.

In connection with the discussion on the paper by S. B. Howe on "The proper limits of the free school system," Prof. Davies made this striking point:-"Why take my property to educate your chil.dren? Because by law you may take and do take the bodies of my children to defend your property."

Mr. Cruikshank resigned his position as editor of the New York Teacher, and a Committee, with power, was appointed to provide for its publication, after the completion of the current volume, in September.

The evening session of the last day was mainly devoted to short addresses by Hon. Victor M. Rice, Hon. Christopher Morgan, Hon. Mr. T. M. Pomeroy, of Auburn, and Gov. Fenton.

TWENTY-THIRD ANNIVERSARY, at Oswego, July 21st, 22d, and 23d, 1868. J. W. Barker, Buffalo, Pres. Addresses were delivered by Rev. Jos. Beecher, of Owego, "Welcome;" the President, “Inaugural;" T. S. Lambert, "Physiology as a Branch of Popular Education;" Rev. A. T. Pierson, "An Original Poem ;" Hon. Richard Edwards, LL. D.-subject not reported; Miss Susan B. Anthony, "The Rights of Women."

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Discussions on most of the reports presented, which were the Condition of Education," by M. P. Cavert; "Compulsory Education," by A. J. Lang; "Educational Wants and Work," by S. D. Barr; "Language not Grammar," by Adolph Werner; Class Recitation, by Wm. L. French; "Culture for Women," by James

Johonnot; "Defects of a Finished Education," by G. C. Waterman; "Text-Books," by M. M. Merrill; "Educational Drifting," by G. H. Stowitz; "Penmanship," by B. Harrison, Mass.; "Relation of Academies to Common Schools," by S. G. Love; "How to Teach History," by John J. Anderson; "Teaching Elementary Reading," by E. Danforth. An Essay on "Noble Esthetics for all Children,” was read by Mrs. S. D. Barr.

On motion of J. Johonnot, the following resolution was adopted:

Resolved, That a Committee of three be appointed to prepare a Memorial to the next Legislature, asking for such changes in the law as to allow women to hold school offices.

Appropriate resolutions were also adopted, as reported by J. W. Bulkley, Chairman of the Committee for that purpose, with reference to the recent decease of Rev. Chester Dewey, D. D., LL. D.

On the last day of the meeting, Mr. Valentine, of Brooklyn, criticised the course of proceedings during this meeting, claiming that the Association had ceased to be a Teachers' Association; but that the meetings were educational fairs, conducted by superintendents, commissioners, and book-agents, especially the latter. The officers, he said, were mainly men with private axes to grind; so were the members of the several Committees, and for the most part, the men who had been appointed to prepare reports.

These charges were, of course, met with a prompt denial. Once a teacher always a teacher, appeared to be the official opinion of the Association.

Officers elected:-Wm. N. Reid, Pres. D. H. Cruttenden, E. Danforth, D. C. Rumsey, J. A. Allen, Vice-Pres'ts. James Cruikshank, Cor. Sec. Alviras Snyder and Edward Smith, Rec. Sec's. D. J. Pratt, Treas.

Eighty-first Meeting.-October 7th and 8th, 1864, at Phoenix.

Lectures on "The Moral Influence of the Teacher in the School Room," by Harris R. Greene, A. M., of Worcester, Mass.; "English Grammar Pronouns,' by A. A. Gamwell, Esq., of Providence; "Strike while the Iron is Hot," by Rev. J. T. Edwards, of East Greenwich.

Discussions on "At what age should Children commence taking Writing Lessons, and when should they begin the study of Geography and Grammar?" by Hon. H. Rousmaniere, Rev. B. P. Byram, Ira D. Seamans, and George W. Spaulding; "Ought Parents to be Compelled to send their Children to School ?"

by Messrs. Rousmaniere, Seamans, Titus, and Byram; "What are the more apparent Hindrances to the Elevation of our Public Schools?" by Messrs. Rousmaniere, J. T. Edwards, Wm. A. Mowry, and N. W. DeMunn: "The Importance of Spelling, and how it ought to be Taught ?" by Messrs. F. B. Snow, of Providence, Mowry, Edwards, and others.

Eighty-second Meeting.-October 21st and 22d, 1864, at East Greenwich. Lectures on The Lights and Shadows of the School Room," by Rev. J. H. McCarty; "Language," by Rev. S. A. Crane, D.D.; and "The Power of Truth," by Joshua Kendall, A. M.

Discussions on "What are the Mile-stones marking Educational Progress?" by Hon. H. Rousmaniere, Messrs. Edwards and Eastman and others; "What Studies should receive more attention in our Schools than they now receive?" by Messrs. Mowry, Crane, Mr. Commissioner Chapin, and others; "What Consid erations are sufficient to warrant a Change in Text-books?" by Messrs. Kendall, Dr. Chapin, DeMunn, and Edwards.

Eighty-third Meeting.-Nov. 18th and 19th, 1864, at East Providence.

Lectures on "Puritan Education," by Rev. Leonard Swain, D. D.; “English Grammar," by B. F. Snow, Esq., of Providence ; Lessons from Nature," by Mr. J. F. Cady, of Warren; "The Common Difficulties arising in the School Room," by Joshua Kendall, A. M.; and The True Teacher," by Hon. J. B. Chapin, Commissioner of Public Schools.

Discussions on "The Importance of Cooperation of Parents with Teachers, and the best method of securing it," by Messrs. Kendall, Gamwell, Snow, and others; and on the several topics presented by the lecturers, by various members of the Institute.

Eighty-fourth Meeting.-Dec. 16th and 17th, 1864, at North Scituate.

Lectures on The Lights and Shadows of the School Room," by Rev. J. H. McCarty; "Spelling," and also "What are the Legitimate Studies of the Common School?" by F. B. Snow, Esq., of Providence.

Discussions on "What Considerations are necessary for the establishment of a High School in the Rural Towns," by Revs. Wm. H. Bowen, B. F. Hayes, and Fobes, and by Messrs. Mowry and Snow; "How shall a Teacher elevate his Profession?" by Messrs. Hayes, Colwell, and others.

Eighty-fifth Meeting.-TWENTY-FIRST ANNUAL MEETING.-January 27th and 28th, 1865, at Providence.

Election of Officers.

Lectures on "The Duty of the Teacher to Himself," by Prof. Joseph Eastman, of East Greenwich; "The English Language," by Dr. Crane; "English Composition," by Prof. Dunn; "Given a man-How to make the most of him," by Rev. E. B. Webb, of Boston; "Child Culture, by the methods of Object Teaching," by E. A. Sheldon, Esq., of Oswego, New York; "Ventilation," by D. B. Hagar, Esq., of Mass.; "History," by Rev. Barnas Sears, D. D.

Discussions on "Have Teachers a right to compel Scholars to give up any ar ticle in their possession that is a cause of disorder in School?" Answered emphatically in the affirmative by the Commissioner, Dr. Chapin.

TWENTY-SECOND ANNUAL MEETING.-At Providence, January 26th and 27th,

1866.

Election of Officers.

Lectures on "The Study of English Literature," by Prof. Dunn; Teaching as answering an Internal Want of the Pupil," by Prof. S. S. Greene; "Political Education in Public Schools," by Rev. Prof. J. Lewis Diman; "Educational Missions at the South," by Col. T. W. Higginson; "Topography of Rome," by Samuel H. Taylor, LL. D., of Andover, Mass.; "The Value of Scientific Studies, as a means of Discipline," by Prof Josiah P. Cooke, Jr., of Harvard College.

Resolutions appropriate to the event of the death of Rev. Francis Wayland, D. D., LL. D., were unanimously passed, after eulogistic remarks by Professors Dunn and Greene, Dr. Chapin, Rev. Geo. A. Willard, Hon. John A. Kingsbury, and Messrs. Wm. A. Mowry and Isaac F. Cady.