After a musical selection Miss Carolyn Wharton entertained the Association with a finely rendered recitation. Dr. T. H. Lewis, President of Western Maryland College, Westminster, next addressed the Convention upon the "Ethics of Expression," and was followed by Prof. F. D. Morrison, Superintendent of the School for the Blind, who explained the workings of the school, its methods and splendid results. On motion, the Association then adjourned till 1o A. M. Thursday. MORNING SESSION. OCEAN CITY, MD., Thursday, July 13, 1899. The Maryland State Teachers' Association reconvened this date at 10.30 A. M., and was called to order by Vice-President E. L. Boblitz. The minutes of the morning and the afternoon session of Wednesday were read and declared approved. The chair next introduced to the Convention Dr. John S. Fulton, Secretary of the State Board of Health, who addressed the Association upon "Teaching Hygiene in the Public Schools." Telegrams from Prof. W. B. Clark, of Johns Hopkins University, and Prof. A. H. Hopkins, of the Bel Air High School, regretting their inability, through sickness, to be present at the sittings of the convention, were read. On motion, the thanks of the Association were tendered Dr. Fulton for his very able paper. Miss Combs next rendered a very pleasing solo, and was followed by Miss S. E. Richmond, of the State Normal School, who read a most excellent paper on "Our Aims as Teachers,' to which the audience gave undivided attention. A paper on "Voice Training," by Miss Agnes M. McLean, of Normal School, was then read by the author, to the pleasure and profit of all who heard it. The last paper was further considered and discussed by Prof. Edward Reister, of Talbot County, and Prof. Chas. T. Wright, of the Havre de Grace High School. On motion, an adjournment was ordered till 4 P. M. AFTERNOON SESSION. OCEAN CITY, MD., Thursday, July 13, 1899. The Maryland Teachers' Association re-assembled at 4 P. M., Mr. E. L. Boblitz, presiding. The minutes of the Morning Session were read and approved. Mr. John D. Worthington read the following report of the work of the Executive Committee: JULY 13, 1899. Your Committee begs leave to report that after a tenure of office extending over a period of two years they are now ready to summarize their work, and ask for their discharge. In April, 1898, the Committee met at the Maryland State Normal School, and in deference to the wishes of your President and a widely expressed wish and desire from teachers throughout the State, unanimously decided to postpone for one year the usual meeting in order that teachers might avail themselves of the opportunity to attend the meeting of the National Association, held in Washington, D. C., July 10-14. Accordingly, headquarters were established at the Ebbitt House, where every effort was made to cater to the comfort and convenience of those in attendance, as well as to keep in line with our ambitious sister republics, who miss no opportunity to show what they are doing in the educational field. Nearly two hundred teachers enrolled their name at headquarters, and from the popularity shown by the ever shifting throng of visitors it is believed that fully five hundred persons enjoyed their comfort and convenience. Early in March last the resignation of Col Charles B. Rogers as a member of the Committee was received and accepted, and the valuable services of Mr. Edwin Hebden, of Baltimore City, were secured, he having taken part in all subsequent proceedings. About the same time, in response to the sentiment of the State expressed up to that date, the Blue Mountain House was selected as the place to hold the present meetings, but in May, in response to a more general expression of opinion on the subject, the Committee reconsidered its previous action and accepted the very cordial invitation of the Eastern Shore that the Association meet at Ocean City. That the selection was a happy one, needs no argument from the Committee, since an unusually full attendance attests its popularity. With no disposition to enlarge upon the long line of routine work which fell to its lot, but with an expression of its high regard and appreciation of the kindness it has received at your hands, the Committee submits its brief report and asks for its discharge. On behalf of the Committee: JOHN D. WORTHINGTON, Chairman. On motion, the report was adopted. Prof. Albert S. Cook, Principal of the Reisterstown High School (Franklin), next read a paper on "Educational Ideals Among the Greeks." An interesting paper upon "The Pollard System of Teaching Reading" was then read by Miss Anna L.. Miller, of the Hagerstown High School. The subject was further discussed by Miss M. Luckett Iglehart, of Anne Arundel County, and Mr. George C. Pearson, Examiner of Washington County. Mr. George Biddle, Chairman of the Auditing Committee, read the following report: OCEAN CITY, MD., July 12, 1899. We, the undersigned, the Auditing Committee of the Maryland State Teachers' Association, have examined the within report of the Treasurer and compared it with the vouchers. We find the report correct, and beg leave, respectfully, so to report. REPORT OF TREASURER. To the Maryland State Teachers' Association: OCEAN CITY, MD., July 12, 1899. RECEIPTS. Balance cash on hand at date of last Report, July 14, 1897.... $132 72 Received membership fees, 1897.... 1898. June and July-Received donations from the following counties: 81 00 50 00 Prince George's, Baltimore, Garrett, Cecil, Anne 50 00 Carroll, Charles, Allegany, Howard........ July Received membership fees from J. D. Worthington........ 40 00 15 00 II 40 1899. June Received donations from State Board of Education July 15-Paid A. W. Hawks, lecturer and elocutionist..... $25 00 10 00 $590 12 DISBURSEMENTS. 15 00 Paid Rowland Davies, musical director... Paid John T. White, chairman executive com- Paid E. L. Torsch, account for badges. 24 00 $590 12 Respectfully submitted, ALEXANDER CHAPLAIN, Treasurer. The following officers were elected to serve the ensuing year: For President, L. L. Beatty, Centreville, Queen Anne's County; First Vice-President, Reister P. Russel, Reisterstown, Md.; Second Vice-President, Wm. G. Smith, Chestertown, Kent County; Recording Secretary, A. F. Wilkerson, Baltimore, Md.; Corresponding Secretary, Miss H. E. Boblitz, Frederick, Md.; Treasurer, John E. McCahan, Baltimore, Md. Executive Committee-Edwin Hebden, Baltimore, Md.; John E. Edwards, Cumberland, Md.; Dr. Wm. D. Straughn, Snow Hill, Md.; Thomas H. Williams, Salisbury, Md.; F. Eugene Wathen, Annapolis, Md. The following report of the Committee on Resolutions was read by the Chairman, and, on motion, adopted: OCEAN CITY, MD., July 13, 1899. The Maryland State Teachers' Association, in thirty-third annual convention assembled, representing every phase of education, hereby affirms its belief in and devotion to the American system of public education. Resolved 1. That this State should claim its equitable proportion of the proceeds of the sale of public lands for the support of its public schools, and we respectfully urge upon our Senators and Representatives in Congress that they use their best efforts to secure this claim. 2. We believe that the school should be the educational centre of the section in which it is located, and therefore advise that carefully selected district school libraries should be organized and maintained in each school district, and that a Public School Teachers' Library should be established in each county. 3. We believe that in full recognition of the professional nature of our calling suitable professional preparation of school teachers and superintendents is indispensible and that their tenure of office should be determined solely by their fitness. In this connection we take pleasure in commending and endorsing the administration of Dr. William T. Harris, the United States Commissioner of Education, and we trust that his salary will soon be made equal to that of a cabinet officer. 4. We commend to the careful study of all our members the reports emanating from the National Educational Association as the opinions of the most noted educators of this country on the most important educational topics. 5. We desire to call the attention of school officers to the educational as well as the utilitarian value of the typewriter, and to encourage its introduction as far as practicable into the High School curriculum. 6. Resolved, By the Maryland State Teachers' Association, now in session, that their Presiding Officer and the Chairman of the Executive Committee be and hereby they are instructed to take the necessary steps during the next session of the General Assembly to secure an annual appropriation of five hundred dollars to be expended under the provisions of law in meeting the necessary expenses incurred in holding the annual meetings of this Association. 7. That it is the sense of this Association that the State School tax should be increased in proportion as the public debt of the State is diminished, thereby lessening the tax heretofore needed for the sinking fund. 8. That a special committee of five be appointed by the chair to take into consideration the general state of the Association. They shall report at the next annual meeting of the Association, offering such recommendations, suggestions, resolutions or amendments, if any, as may by |