as the 'New School Law,' and for the untiring efforts with which he followed that measure until it received the signature of the Governor.

"3. Resolved, That it is the sense of this Association that a Maryland School Journal would be of great service to us in advancing the cause of Public Education in our own State, and in keeping Maryland to the front in the great work of National education.

"Whereas, Since the last meeting of this Association it has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to remove from our midst our faithful associates and friends, Dr. Elijah Williams of Anne Arundel county, Henry C. Fisher and Thomas W. Jones of Caroline, Martin J. Perkins and Dr. James L. Bryan of Dorchester: Therefore, be it

"4. Resolved, That we bow in humble submission to the will of Him who is the God of the dead as well as of the living; that we endeavor to imitate them in their faithful and devoted service to the cause of education; and that we devoutly sympathize with those who have been called to mourn this irreparable loss.

"Respectfully submitted,

"S. SIMPSON,

"FREDERICK SASSCER, Committee." "GEO. W. JOY,

Mr. Boblitz moved that the resolutions be read seriatim and voted upon. The motion was seconded and carried. The first resolution was read and adopted. The second resolution was read and, after a short discussion, amended by inserting the words "and others" after the name of Dr. Stephens. The third resolution was read and adopted. The fourth resolution was adopted by a rising vote, after eulogies were pronounced upon the late Dr. James L. Bryan, his character and work, by Messrs. John D. Worthington, W. H. Dashiell, and E. D. Murdaugh.

On motion of Mr. Joy, a committee of three was appointed to nominate officers for the ensuing two years. The President appointed on this committee Messrs. Joy of St. Mary's, Rice of Baltimore county, and Dr. Hines of Kent.

The third subject on the program, "How can Manual Training be extended to other schools than the one where the department is located?" was taken up. Mr. Willison of Allegany read a paper, which he supplemented with extemporaneous remarks, explaining the method adopted by Allegany county and answering inquiries

relative thereto. Messrs. Worthington, McMaster, Joy, Wright, Cook and Bounds engaged in the discussion that followed.

The fourth subject on the program, "Best way to increase the usefulness of the Maryland State Teachers' Association," engaged the attention of the meeting. Mr. Bounds proposed, as a means of increasing the usefulness of the Association, the changing of the date to the winter, and requiring the attendance of all teachers, and the meeting place to be Baltimore. Mr. Peterson read a paper, proposing a scheme for the reorganization of the State Teachers' Association. The subject was discussed by Messrs. Sasscer, Simpson, and Willison. Mr. John D. Worthington discussed the subject and moved that "Mr. Joseph Peterson of Chestertown be requested to send a copy of his paper on the 'Best way to increase the usefulness of the Maryland State Teachers' Association' to each County Superintendent and to the Superintendents of Baltimore City, they to send a copy of the same to each teacher under their supervision." The motion was seconded and carried, and Mr. Peterson was so requested.

Mr. Boblitz moved that the paper read by Mr. Peterson be referred to the next meeting of the State Teachers' Association. The motion was carried.

It was moved by Dr. Simpson, and the motion was carried, "that a vote of thanks be extended to Dr. Prettyman, Principal of the State Normal School, for his courtesies and the comforts he has so kindly provided for this Association; and that $5.00 be appropriated to the janitor of this building."

The chairman of the committee on nominations was recognized and submitted the following report: For President, Ephraim L. Boblitz; for 1st Vice-President, M. B. Nichols; for 2nd Vice-President, Dr. J. Marshall Price; for Secretary, W. S. Crouse; for Treasurer, J. Briscoe Bunting; for Executive Committee, Charles T. Wright, Joshua N. Warfield, and Geo. Biddle; for Committee on Resolutions, S. R. White, M. R. Stone, and Albert W. Sisk. The report of the Committee was adopted, and those named were declared the officers of the Association for the ensuing two years.

An invitation was extended to the members of the Association to inspect the Normal School and also to attend a musical and literary entertainment provided by the faculty and students of the school. Many availed themselves of the opportunity, both before and after adjournment.

The Association adjourned.

W. S. CROUSE, Secretary.

COUNTY SUPERINTENDENTS' MEETING.

ANNAPOLIS, MD., November 30th, 1904.

Pursuant to the call of Dr. M. Bates Stephens, State Superin tendent of Public Education, the County Superintendents met in Association in the old Senate Chamber, at Annapolis, Md., on Wednesday, November 30th, 1904. The Association was duly organized by the election of Prof. Alexander Chaplain, President, and Wm. P. Beckwith, Secretary pro tem.

The following County Superintendents were present, viz:

Mr. J. Montgomery Gambrill, Assistant State Superintendent.

Professor Chaplain enumerated the topics outlined for discussion, and in the temporary absence of Dr. M. Bates Stephens, who was attending the meeting of the State Board of Education, suggested that the Association proceed to consider the second topic, viz: "The publication of a Maryland School Journal."

Mr. W. H. Dashiell presented the subject to the Association and considered the time most opportune for the establishment of such a journal.

Mr. F. Eugene Wathen thought the subject should be presented to the Association, and with the approval of the members the Maryland School Journal should be published, and should receive the support in preference to any other school journal-all things being equal; and no teacher should be coerced into subscribing thereto. Mr. H. Crawford Bounds desired to learn the need of such a publication. Prof. Alex. Chaplain expressed the opinion that the journal would be unprofitable unless its merits attracted others beyond the confines of the State, while Mr. E. A. Browning advocated its establishment as a medium through which various teachers would be permitted to compare their methods of instruction in different branches of educational development.

Mr. A. S. Cook advanced the idea that the publication of said journal should be under the authority of the Association. Ou motion by Mr. Wathen, seconded by Mr. Cook, put by President

Chaplain, and carried by the Association, a committee of five,— Messrs. Wathen, Bounds, Biddle, Joy, and Phillips,-was appointed by the President, for the purpose of investigation, and future recommendation. The next topic, "Changes in the Annual Report Blank," —was introduced by Mr. Gambrill, Assistant State Superintendent, who expressed a desire to see the Annual Reports made uniform. Messrs. Dashiell, Cook, and Wathen, each, thought much could be eliminated, subjects condensed, and the report greatly simplified,— whereupon motion seconded, put, and carried, President Chaplain appointed a committee of three-Dr. Stephens, W. H. Dashiell, and A. S. Cook, to simplify the Annual Report Blank. On motion of Mr. A. S. Cook, and seconded by Mr. G. W. Joy, the Association adjourned to meet at 2.30 P. M.

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Professor Chaplain, President, called the Association to order, and thereupon made the announcement that the next subject for consideration is:

"The Subjects for the Institute Manual 1905-6.”

Dr. Stephens suggested,-History, as the school subject, and Mr. Dashiell thought it should not be confined to United States History; but should include history in general, to admit discussion and development by teachers in the high school grades.

Mr. W. S. Crouse advocated "Readings," and Prof. Chaplain recommended "Spelling," along the line of useful Etymology. Mr. Bounds thought the most poorly taught subjects,-"Reading and Writing," or, "Physical Culture," should receive some consideration, which subjects were heartily supported by Mr. Sasscer. Mr. Biddle, realizing the full importance of all school subjects, recognized the necessity of giving history, especially, a place in the Manual and so strongly urged the adoption of History, as the school subject, that on motion-put and carried-it was listed, as the first subject. The second subject, by Mr. Wathen, as follows, viz:

"Pedagogy,”—McMurry's Method of the Recitation.

The third subject, by Mr. Bounds, as follows, viz:

"Physical Culture."

Dr. Stephens, in a few well-chosen words, apologized for his absence from the morning session, on account of the meeting of the State Board of Education.

No further business, the Association adjourned, sine die.

WM. P. BECKWITH, Secretary, Pro Tem.
PROF. ALEXANDER CHAPLAIN, President.

SECONDARY SCHOOLS.

High school work in Maryland has received considerable attention during the past two or three years, and it would appear that the next advances are to be made along this line. There has been a growing appreciation, not only in Maryland, but all over the country, of the importance of the public high school; and these school are receiving better support and accomplishing more important results every year.

The present system of high schools has developed from what were known as academies, which offered classical courses and were in the main college preparatory institutions. Gradually the idea has taken firm root that the public high school should prepare for life rather than for college, if there must be a difference, and most educators are agreed that the two preparations should be identical. Less than ten per cent. of public high school pupils in the United States are preparing for college, and of these only half are preparing for classical courses. As a consequence, the curriculum of the public high school has been broadened and enriched, both to fit better the conditions of modern life and to offer preparations for scientific, historical, or literary college courses as well as classical. Maryland schools have been making progress in this direction, and the more modern course of study adopted several years ago by the State Board of Education, is now being successfully conducted in a number of our county high schools. A list of such schools, accredited by the State Board, appears in this article, accompanied by some statistics that will prove of interest and value.

Unfortunately, three of our counties-Charles, St. Mary's and Calvert-are without a public high school; and three-Garrett, Howard and Kent-have high schools which have not yet attained the standards demanded by the State Board for recognition as accredited schools. It would certainly be a matter of congratulation if every county in Maryland could have at least one accredited high school. The number of secondary students to each thousand inhabitants in Maryland is 6.85, while the average for the United States is 9.72. A number of states have a proportion of ten or more.

In the report of the State Board of Education last year, special attention was called to the newly organized Association of High School Teachers, and a useful future for it predicted. The organization has justified the hopes that were entertained. Several successful meetings have been held, the affairs of the secondary schools