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David S. Keck,* N. Mexico,
Mrs. D. S. Keck, N. Mexico,
L. I. Handy, Delaware,
Z. X. Snyder,* Colorado,
Mrs. Z. X. Snyder, Colorado,
Mrs. Mary H. Hunt, Mass.,
Clarissa Searight, Ohio.
H. M. Crist, New York,
N. O. Wilhelm, New York,
Ella L. King, Connecticut,
J. M. Olcott, New York,
C. I. Webster, New York,
H L. Canon, Ohio,
Mrs. R. S. Pollard, Illinois,
T. L. Hogue, Arizona.

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ITEMS FROM REPORTS.

BEDFORD-Supt. Potts: Salaries are pushing up in all the districts: Broad township, goes from $45 to $50; Bloomfield, from $30 to $45; Bedford township, from $30 to $35: Coaldale, from $37 to $40; Harrison, from $26 to $30; Hopewell, from $28 to $35; Hyndman, from $60 to $70; Juniata, from $25 to $28; Londonderry, from $30 to $35; Mann, from $25 to $30:

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Monroe, from $30 to $35; New Enterprise, from $45 to $50; New Paris, from $30 to $50; Providence East, from $25 to $28; Providence West, from $30 to $35; Saxton, from $50 to $55; St. Clairville, from $35 to $50; Snake Spring, from $30 to $36; Southampton, from $28 to $30; Woodbury township, from $30 to $35. Broad township, Coaldale, Everett, Hyndman, New Paris, Saxton, Schellsburg and St. Clairsville have lengthened the term. New Enterprise is preparing for free text-books. New school houses, better school furniture, the International Dictionary, and good teachers, are more than ever in demand.

BERKS-Supt. Zechman : Many districts have lengthened the term and adopted free textbooks. Every district in the county (54) raised the salaries. Very many school houses are being built; all will have improved furniture.

BLAIR-Supt. Wertz: The first annual union of the teachers, directors, and friends of educa tion of Altoona and Blair county was held at Roaring Spring, Tuesday, August 16th. The assembly numbered more than 500, and was largely composed of teachers and directors. The exercises were held on the Park Hotel grounds, where ample arrangements had been made for the comfort and convenience of the audience and speakers. The attractive grounds were decorated with handsome floral designs by the lady teachers of Roaring Spring. The assembly was called to order by Supt. D. S. Keith, of Altoona, at 10:40 a. m. The audience joined with the choir in singing, power of Jesus' name," and prayer was offered by Rev. Š. F. Forgens, chaplain of the Huntingdon Reformatory.

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The address of welcome was by Rev. M. M. Foose, of Roaring Spring. Supt. H. S. Wertz, in responding to the welcome, gave the origin of the meeting, and outlined its object. He dwelt on the advantages of teachers' and directors' assemblies, and referred to the importance and responsibility of their work in training the child for citizenship. Rev. Isaac Krider, of the Duncansville school board, opened the discussion of "The use of the increased State appropriation for our public schools." He gave ahis tory of appropriations to the public schools from 1842, when the first appropriation of $130,000 was made. The increase year by year was given, and the beneficent effects of this appro priation upon our free schools shown to the time of the present munificent gift of $5,000,000. He suggested plans for judiciously disposing of it: 1. In better salaries to public school teachers. 2. In improving school buildings, supplying them with outline maps, and other much needed school room appliances, and in improving and beautifying school grounds. A number of incidents were given in which efforts were made to have the appropriation applied to uses contrary to the wise purposes designed by the legislature. He was followed by W. I. Woodcock, esq., a member of the Hollidaysburg school board, who strongly urged the increase, of teachers' salaries and the improvement of school property. The question was further discussed by D. S. Brumbaugh, esq., of Roaring

Spring, Prof. B. T. Myers of Nanticoke schools, and J. M. Kyle, principal of Duncansville schools. On motion of Mr. John Clark, of Williamsburg, President D. S. Keith appointed the following committee to draft resolutions, expressing the sense of the convention as to the proper use of the increased appropriation; Messrs. W. I. Woodcock, E. A. Feight, J. P. Lafferty, John Clark, Rev. S. F. Forgens, and Dr. A. S. Stayer. The committee subsequently submitted the following report, which adopted as the sense of the assembly: Whereas, The Legislature of Pennsylvania very wisely has largely increased the appropriation for school purposes, therefore be it

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Resolved, That it is the sense of this convention that this increased appropriation should be used by school boards: 1. For increasing the length of the school term and the salaries of teachers. 2. For procuring better appliances and apparatus for use in the school room, and for enlarging and beautifying school grounds. 3. For the purchase of free text books.

Resolved, That we do most earnestly protest against the use of any part of this appropriation to lessen taxation.

The committee on nominations reported the following as the officers of the Association of Directors and Teachers of Altoona and Blair County, which has become a permanent organization and will meet annually: Chairman, Supt. D. S. Keith, Altoona; Vice-chairman, Supt. H. S. Wertz. Duncansville; Secretary, Rev. Isaac Krider, Duncansville; Treasurer, E. A. Feight, Roaring Spring; Executive Com. mittee, P. H. Bridenbaugh, Martinsburg; W. C. Reem, Altoona; E. W. Hartman, Royer; A. A. Stevens, Tyrone; and J. H. Stephens, Roaring Spring. Prof. J. A. Stewart, of Hollidaysburg, delivered an address on "The Teacher's Qualifications. "He was followed by Supt. Keith upon the same general subject. Mr. John Clark spoke upon the co-operation of parents. The convention adjourned with the long metre doxology, and the benediction by Rev. Mr. Foose.

[We may add in this connection that, in the matter of School Board subscription to the Penna. School Journal, comparing the number of Boards in the county with the number upon our subscription list, Blair has now the highest percentage, and is at this time the banner county.-Editor Journal.]

CARBON-During the past three years the energetic School Board of East Mauch Chunk have made their schools free in fact as well as in name, furnishing everything in the way of school supplies, the cost being $1038.82 in that time. Additional room has been provided, improved furniture introduced, trees planted and everything kept in excellent condition. Mr. G. W. Hemmington is principal with a competent corps of State Normal School graduates as assistants. The taxes during the past year have been 12 mills on one-third valuation, or 4 mills on full valuation, one mill being the building tax. This is one of the most progressive districts in eastern Pennsylvania-thanks to its very efficient Board of Directors.

CHESTER-Supt. Walton: The increased State appropriation is having a very beneficial effect in Chester county. A majority of the few districts that have not been furnishing all the text-books free, have decided to do so. Terms

are being lengthened; a few seven months districts still fail to see that two months more would be worth any five already taught. Salaries especially have been raised. We predict rich results from these changes.

CLEARFIELD-Supt. Youngman: The boroughs of Clearfield, Curwensville, and Du Bois have decided upon a nine months' term for the current year, and have increased the salaries. Wallaceton and Chester Hill will have eight months of school. Morris township has ad vanced to eight months, and Bradford to seven. Other districts will increase their terms.

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CUMBERLAND-Supt. Beitzel: Four young girls graduated from the West Fairview high school, an item of local interest which should have been mentioned earlier. The commencement exercises were held in one of the churches. The results of the examination were creditable and the graduating exercises interesting and largely attended. The Principal, S. H. Hatfield, and the Board of Directors, are to be commended for their progressive spirit in establishing this new feature. It will undoubtedly prove an incentive to their young people to remain in the schools until the course is completed. By an oversight, also, I failed to report an interesting event that took place at Mechanicsburg some time since; when the Junior O. U. A. M. of that place presented the schools with flags. J. L. Young, Esq., made an eloquent address on "The relation of Public Schools to our Government," followed by G. W. Straw, of Harrisburg, on The Objects of our Order." The presentation address was made by S. J. Mountz, and the flags received by J. O. Saxton, esq., President of the School Board, in an address abounding in educational and historical references. Delegations of the Order were present from Harrisburg, Carlisle, and other places, besides many of the citizens of the town and country. After the exercises a procession was formed and marched to each of the school buildings and flung the flags to the breeze. There was also a very interesting presentation of flags to the schools of Newville by the Patriotic Order of Sons of America, attended by Governor Pattison, Senator Beltzhoover and other distinguished gentlemen. The old town had donned gay colors and flags and bunting floated from houses everywhere. The largest flag was placed on the 82 foot pole at the North Ward school building. Governor Pattison hoisted the 20-foot flag, as the cannon belched forth and the Indian band played "Columbia the Gem of the Ocean.”

In closing his speech the Governor said: "We come to-day to unfurl the banner and give to the breeze the colors representing the Second Magna Charta. It was first unfurled in January, 1776, at Washington's headquarters in Boston, and it was then that the American soldier first saw his country's flag. Congress then passed a resolution which named the colors of the flag. Another resolution was passed in

regard to the changes which subsequently might take place. The flag was then made of thirteen alternate red and white stripes, a blue field in the corner in which were placed thirteen white stars, each star representing a State. A change has been made in the flag, it still contains the thirteen red and white stripes, but in that blue field there are forty-four stars. The stars and stripes now float from the Lakes to the Gulf and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Out of thirteen feeble colonies with a population of less than three millions of people, we are now a great country represented in all nations, and our flag is respected in every quarter of the globe. (Applause) We sometimes, however, grow indifferent and carelessly pass by our Nation's emblem, but on occasions such as this of to-day its significance and history come overwhelmingly upon us. It represents conquest, victory, territory, and the loss of the thousands of lives beginning at Lexington and ending at Appomatox. Let us then remember the purpose of our coming together to day, and as we go to our homes be more devoted to the flag and to the prosperity of our country."

Hon. F. E. Beltzhoover next spoke. A very strong point made, was the remark: "The indiscriminate immigration of foreigners is another menace. This country has a right and ought to prohibit the immigration of men who are a burden upon the people and imperil our society and institutions," but he denounced any act which absolutely prohibited any of the people of a nation locating in the United States. J. W. Wetzel, congratulated the people of Newville upon the success of the effort they had put forth. All honor to this Order for their patriotic work. Secretary Weand, of the Patriotic Order, gave a history of the Order from its organization forty five years ago. It has for its principles, the love of America, American institutions, particularly the common schools.

Very few more certificates were granted than will be necessary to supply the schools of the county. Reports thus far received as to the uses to which the increase of appropriation is to be applied, are quite encouraging. All the districts heard from have increased the salaries. In some the increase has been much less than it should have been, while in others it has been on a generous scale. Needed apparatus has been purchased, and in several districts the school term has been lengthened. Williamstown, Wiconisco, and Middletown have increased the term from eight to nine months.

DAUPHIN-Supt. McNeal: The teacher's examinations show that nearly all the applicants whom I had examined before passed more creditably than they did a year ago.

Delaware-Supt. Smith: Many districts have advanced salaries. A decided advance in this respect has been made in Birmingham, South Chester, Lower Chichester, Clifton Heights, Darby township, Upper Providence, Tinicum, and Upland. Other districts may have done the same, for all have not reported yet. Astor township added one month to its term, making it ten months. The directors of

Media have bought a lot in East Media with a view to building thereon in the near future.

for this year is bright. Ashley and Dorranceton boroughs and Nescopeck Independent have decided to furnish free text books.

MONROE-Supt. Paul: A number of townships placed the International Dictionary in their schools. Polk township is building a new school house at Gilbert's; when completed Polk will have the two best country school

her school term to seven months. Salaries have been increased in a number of districtsranging from $3 to $10 per month.

FRANKLIN-Supt. Slyder: During the month 162 applicants were examined, of whom 142 received provisional certificates. The directors of Lurgan have added one month to the schoolterm, making it seven months; Antrim added two weeks, making it 6 months. We understand some of the other districts mean to in-buildings in the county. Stroud has increased crease teachers' salaries. We commend the action of these progressive school boards. May they continue to do what they can to bring our public schools up to a high standard. Antrim opens another school at Middleburg, making 30 schools in the district. Fannett forms a new district and has two new buildings in course of erection. Green adds another district to her territory, making in all 24 schools. In Hamilton a new building is being erected. Mercersburg Independent School building is to be heated by the hot water system.

GREENE-Supt. Iams: A marked difference is observed between the applicants for examination of this year and those of last year; the more searching the questions the greater the research of the candidates. The School Boards of the county are making splendid preparations for the coming term; newer and better text books are being adopted, charts and dictionaries bought, and higher grade teachers employed.

INDIANA-Supt. Hammers: The school. houses of Canoe township are being supplied with new furniture, and those of Grant with slate black boards. Several new houses are in course of erection-one in North Mahoning, one in Grant, one in Greene, and a graded school building in Homer City. Wages will average considerably higher than last year.

JUNIATA-Supt. Carney: Some of our districts deserve commendation for lengthening the term, and others for improving the furniture, etc. Fermanagh township, is adding a new house to its list, which will be greatly to the convenience of that township.

LEBANON-Supt. Snoke: Our regular exam. inations were generally well attended by the directors and citizens. With a few exceptions all our teachers are employed, and we are glad to say that our teaching force is better equipped this year than ever before. With very few exceptions all our teachers holding provisional certificates improve themselves by attending normal schools, either State or local. Successful normal classes were conducted at Palatinate and Lebanon Valley Colleges and at Annville under Profs. Heilman, Gerberich, Leopold and Yingst. Nearly all districts have increased the teachers' salaries. North Annville, Millcreek and Jonestown borough extended the term to seven, Londonderry to six and a half months.

LUZERNE-Supt. Harrison: Reported arrangements for schools for the coming year are highly gratifying, particularly those from the farming regions. In every instance terms have been lengthened and salaries raised. Hemlock will have eight months, Union seven, Huntington seven, Conyngham, Butler, and Black Creek each eight, and Sugarloaf seven. The outlook

NORTHAMPTON-Supt, Koch: Most of our teaching force has been engaged for next year. The directors were very careful in making their selections. They have done nobly also in increasing the salaries and extending the term. Several new houses are going up.

SNYDER-Supt. Hermann: The annual four weeks Normal began July 18th, with about sixty, increasing to eighty in the second week. The teachers in attendance took hold of the work with a great deal of interest and energy; and we believe that something along the academic line as well as along the professional was accomplished. Mr. J. O. Hermann rendered very valuable assistance.

TIOGA-Supt. Raesly: During the month just closed the schools of Brookfield, Charleston, Clymer, Liberty, Morris, Shippen and Westfield -eighty one in all-were supplied with International Dictionaries.

CHAMBERSBURG.-Supt. Hockenberry: The Fourth of July was a red-letter day for our public schools. The American Mechanics Association presented six beautiful flags, one for each building, to the school district. Several lodges of the O. U. A. M. from a distance, the School Board, City Council, and many citizens, joined in the parade. The large concourse then filled the opera house, where the presentation address was made by Dr. J. A. Bouse, and responded to by Judge John Stewart.

NEWPORT (Luzerne Co.)-Supt. Dewey : Present term begins August 29th, and continues ten months. The salary of the Superintendent and of several teachers has been increased. The contract has been made for the Smead system of heating and ventilating to be placed in three buildings. It is now in the High School and has given eminent satisfaction.

PHOENIXVILLE-Supt. Leister: I am delighted to be able to report that our Board has raised the salaries of experienced teachers about twelve per cent. Prof. Jerry March, the wellknown instructor, has been engaged for the ensuing term to teach music in our schools. The services of an assistant have been secured for the High School, in order to allow the Superintendent more time for general supervision.

PLYMOUTH TWP. (Luzerne Co.)-Supt. Gildea: The Board has decided to furnish all textbooks and supplies free this term. The salaries of our nine male teachers were increased 10 per cent, and of the eighteen female teachers 121⁄2 per cent. The term will be extended to ten months if the financial condition of the district warrants it. The school buildings have been insured for $16,800.

The generosity of Jenny Lind was unbounded. To say nothing of her numerous heavy benefactions to societies and individuals, amounting to fifty thousand dollars during her brief stay in America, here is an illustration of her sweet tenderness. One night, while giving concerts in Boston, a girl approached the ticket office, and laying down three dollars for a ticket remarked: "There goes half a month's earnings, but I am determined to hear Jenny Lind sing." Her secretary heard the remark, and in a few minutes afterward, coming into Jenny's room, he laughingly related to her the circumstance. "Would you know

the girl again?" asked Jenny, with an earnest look. Upon receiving an affirmative reply, she placed a twenty-dollar gold coin in his hand, and said: "Poor girl! Give her that, with my best compli ments." While in the same city a domestic in a family at Roxbury called on her. She detained her visitor several hours, talking about "home" and other matters, and in the evening took her in her carriage to the concert and gave her a seat, and sent her back to Roxbury in a carriage at the close of the performance. Doubtless the poor girl carried with her substantial evidence of her country-woman's bounty.

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