COLLEGE GRADUATES.

HE following State Teachers' Certificates

graduates. Where no date is found, it is that given next or nearest above, which is not repeated with the name:

350. Harry M. Foglesonger, Mongul, Franklin county, Franklin and Marshall College. A. B. June 11, 1897.

351. Bertha E. Tuttle, New Brighton, Beaver co., Geneva college. B. S. June 12, 1897. 352. John Webster Springer, Green Garden, Beaver county, Geneva college. A. B. 353. L. L. Beal, Clark's Mills, Mercer co., Grove City college. A. B._June 19, 1897. 354. Curtis C. Mechling, Dayton, Armstrong county, Grove City college. A. B.

355. Walter J. Beggs, Sandy Lake, Mercer county, Grove City college. A. B.

356. T. E. Armstrong, Tionesta, Forest csunty, Grove City college. B. S.

357. Henry D. Long, Greensburg, Westmoreland county, Washington and Jefferson college. A. B.

358. F. A. Ebert, Allentown, Lehigh county, Muhlenberg college. A. B.

359. Albert C. Leslie, New Hamburg, Mercer county, Grove City college. B. S. June 28th.

360. E. R. Shirey, Youngstown, Westmoreland county, Thiel college. A. B.

361. John S. Schaeffer, Kittanning, Armstrong county, Thiel college. A. B.

362. Lydia Belle Junkin, Grove City, Mercer county, Grove City college. B. Š.

363. P. W. Snyder, West Monterey, Clarion county, Grove City college. A. B.

364. William H. Fehr, Hecktown, Northampton county, Muhlenberg college. A. B. 365. E. J. Wolf, Centre Hall, Centre county, Pennsylvania college. A. B.

366. James A. Ritchey, Tarentum, Allegheny county, Washington and Jefferson college. A. B.

367. Elizabeth M. McAdams, Mount Pleasant, Westmoreland county, Vassar college. A. B. July 12, 1897.

368. Jane McElwee, New Wilmington, Lawrence co., Westminster college. A. B. 369. I. N. Burger, Greensburg, Westmoreland county, Heidelberg University. A. B. July 12, 1897.

370. C. B. Pennypacker, Mountville, Lancaster county, Franklin and Marshall college. A. B.

371. James Donald Geist, Easton, Northampton county, Lafayette college. A. B. 372. F. E. Fickinger, Chambersburg, Franklin co., Pennsylvania college. A. B. 373. Ralph Linwood Johnson, Collegeville, Montgomery co., Ursinus college. A.B. 374. Maurice N. Wehler, Littlestown, Adams county, Ursinus college. A. B. August 4, 1897.

375. Justin L. Van Gundy, Norristown, Montgomery co., Bucknell University. A.B. 376. Colonel Clark Cartright, Easton, Northampton co., Lafayette college. Ph. B. 377. H. G. Lepley, Grove City, Mercer county, Grove City college. A. B.

378. H. Morris Schofer, East Greenville, Montgomery co., Muhlenberg college. A. B. 379. Euphemia Heilman, Altoona, Blair co., Irving college. B. S. August 13, 1897. 380. Etha Maye Jones, Pansy, Jefferson co., Grove City college. B. S. August 14th. 381. William A. Ackerman, Philipsburg, Centre county, Lafayette college. A. B.

382. Hugh A. Curran, East Stroudsburg, Monroe county, Dickinson college. A. B. August 28th

383. William M. Kopenhaver, Centre View, Dauphin county, Muhlenberg college. A. B. 384. May Isabel Thompson, Union City, Erie county, Grove City college. A. B.

385. Mary Eliza Parker, Gardner, Manchester, Mass., Wellesley college. A. B.

386. Floyd Atwell, Big Bend, Venango co., Grove City college. B. S. September 14, 1897.

387. Mrs. Elva Skinner, Grove City, Mercer county, Grove City college. B. S. September 14, 1897.

388. A. B. Allison, Allegheny City, Allegheny county, Washington and Jefferson college. A. B.

389. William H. S. Miller, Allentown, Lehigh county, Muhlenberg college. A. B. 390. William M. Swingle, Greensburg, Westmoreland county, Thiel college. A. B. 391. W. W. Goodwin, Jefferson, Greene county, Bucknell University. Ph. B. September 22d.

392. A. Stewart Ulrich, Annville, Lebanon county, Lebanon Valley college. B. S.

393. Lester B. Lewellen, Masontown, Fayette county, Waynesburg college. A. B.

394. Edwin D. Goodwin, Diamond, Venango county, Allegheny college. A. B. September 24th.

395. J. C. Downs, New Athens, Clarion county, Grove City college. A. B.

396. Harry W. Vincent, McClellandtown, Fayette county, Waynesburg college. A. B. September 28th.

397. J. H. Leeser, Pottstown, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania college. A. B. October 5th.

398. W. D. Cunningham, Grove City, Mercer county, Grove City college. A. B. October 7th.

399. J. D. Boydston, Finleyville, Washington county, Waynesburg college. B. S. October 18th.

400. Thomas M. Shannon, New Sheffield, Beaver county, Washington and Jefferson college. A. B. November 5th.

401. Elizabeth A. McCreery, Allegheny City, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania college. A. B.

402. F. W. Mitchell, West Millcreek, Erie county, Grove City college. Ph. B. November 24th.

403. Averill L. Wilson, DuBois, Clearfield co., Franklin college. B. S. December 4th. 404. A. H. Klick, Reutschler, Schuylkill county, Muhlenberg college. A. B. December 6, 1897.

405. George A. Ulrich, Annville, Lebanon county, Lebanon Valley college. B. S. September 14th.

406. Walter Scott Harley, Reading, Berks county, Bucknell University. A. B. December 30, 1897.

407. Mary Junkin, Oil City, Venango county, Grove City college. A. B. January 14, 1898.

ITEMS FROM REPORTS.

BEAVER-Supt. Moore: An educational meeting was held at Scott's school, Raccoon township, Friday evening, Dec. 10, and Saturday following. The evening meeting was well attended, but the day session was not, owing to the disagreeable weather. Raccoon is the banner township in the number of educational meetings held during the year. Of course the great event, not only of the month, but of the year, was the County Institute. In attendance, interest, order, and financially, it surpassed all previous records. One very pleasing feature was the large number of elderly people who gave us greater inspiration by their daily attendance.

BEDFORD-Supt. Potts: One of the best institutes ever convened in this county, was held December 20 to 24 inclusive. The day workers were Dr. Chas. C. Rounds, New York City; Homer B. Sprague, East Orange, N. J.; C. C. Ellis, Huntingdon, Supt. Samuel Hamilton and Supt. L. E. McGinnes. Monday evening we had the New York Male Quartette; Tuesday Judge Ellison, of Indiana; Wednesday evening Bishop C. H. Fowler, Buffalo, New York, and Thursday evening by Col. H. W. J. Ham, of Georgia. Of the 318 teachers at work in the county, 310 were present, average attendance 309. Much interest was manifested by nearly all the teachers. The people of the town and county were out in force. The room during two afternoons was not large enough to accommodate all who desired to be present. The Directors' Session was one of the smallest ever held here. There were reasons for the non-attendance. Monday was a rainy day. The roads became icy and it was not safe to venture out with smoothshod horses, hence the directors who contemplated driving in the morning could not come. The session held was full of interest. Plans for the better organization of the directors were talked of and a committee was appointed to draft laws and report at the next meeting. Up to this time the average attendance of pupils is far above the average of former years. Many districts are suffer

ing financially on account of the State aid being held off. There are districts in the county that are compelled to borrow money and pay a high rate of interest when the money is due them from the State. If certain banks are speculating on the money which properly belongs to the children of the State, something should be done that would forever put a stop to this kind of business. Local institutes are at work in nearly all the districts in the county.

BERKS-Supt. Rapp; The schools thus far visited are doing good work. There are but three complete failures. The attendance in the main was never better. The local institutes held during the month were large. The one held at Friedensburg was attended by over 600 citizens-the largest held within two years. Institutes are held in all progressive districts.

BLAIR-Supt. Wertz : Our county institute was well attended by teachers, directors and school patrons. The instruction was appreciated by the teachers, and will no doubt lead to better results in all of our schools. Teachers' local institutes have been organized in various districts of the county. They are arousing enthusiasm among teachers and patrons.

BUTLER Supt. Cheeseman: In general the schools have been doing excellent work during the past month. The entire Board in Forward township accompanied me in visiting their schools. This Board adopted Welch's course of study and classification. Local institutes have been held in various parts of the county. Nearly every school in the county was closed during the Christmas holidays, and the teachers had the privilege of enjoying their rest at home instead of going to the county institute as heretofore. Our teachers are almost unanimously in favor of the early season for the institute.

CAMBRIA-Supt. Gibson: During this month interesting local institutes were held at Morrellville, East Conemaugh, Jackson, Adams, Richland and Blacklick townships. The county institute was held in Johnstown. All but eleven of the 335 teachers were present. The directors held two profitable meetings during the week.

CLEARFIEED-Supt. Weaver: The greatest event of the year was the county institute. The enrollment was 433-the largest in the history of the county. The interest manifested on the part of the teachers was great. The instruction was of a high order.

COLUMBIA-Supt. Miller: The county institute was held this month. The program proved to be interesting to both teachers and patrons. The instructors were Drs. H. W. Elson, Lincoln Hulby, Geo. W. Twitmyer, J. P. Welsh, Supts. R. M. McNeal and J. G. Becht, Profs. Wm. Noetling and Wm. Detweiler, and H. W. Camplin, M. D. The lecture course consisted of the RogersGuilley recitals, Dr. A. W. Lamar and the Swedish Grand Concert Company.

CRAWFORD-Supt. Mixer: I have divided

the county into seven districts for the holding of district institutes. Almost every township has its local institute. The district institutes include all the local institutes in that part of the county, thus filling in the gap between the latter and the county institute. The county institute was held this month, and seemed to be a success in every particular.

CUMBERLAND-Supt. Bryner: The signs all over the county are encouraging. Everywhere there is an improvement in the schools over last year. A few of our teachers do not have their rooms decorated. The educational meetings that are held all over the county are arousing an interest on the part of the patrons as well as stimulating the directors and teachers.

ERIE-Supt. Morrison: Twenty-one local institutes were held in different parts of the county. The results of the mid-winter examinations are encouraging. The reports already in show a better standing of pupils than the corresponding reports for last year. The township high schools are running very successfully.

FOREST-Supt. Stitzinger: Our county institute was held at Marionville, and was a success in all respects but one, namely, the absence of eight of our teachers. It was without exception the most instructive institute ever held here. For instructors, lecturers and entertainers we had the following: Drs. N. C. Schaeffer, W. W. Black, Byron W. King, Profs. J. S. Brown, C. E. Rugh, W. A. Beer, Dr. J. T. Rothrock, Rev. B. H. Hart, and the Ariel Ladies' Sextette. The Committee on Reading recommended for professional reading Roark's "Psychology in Education," and for non-professionals, either "Les Miserables," or "Quo Vadis." A County Directors' Association was organized. There was perfect harmony in the instruction given, and the teachers manifested intense interest.

FULTON-Supt. Chestnut : All the schools have been visited once. In many cases the work done is very good. Many can be made much better than they are at present. So much, if not all, depends upon the teacher. But few, if any, are entirely asleep. The evening local institutes are doing fine work. Formerly, few, in many instances no patrons attended; now there are many at each meeting. They are reaching the people. In nearly all schools the attendance is above that of same period in previous years. The county institute was practical and, I believe, good in its results. The attendance and work of teachers was very good. It must show forth in good results. Whilst I am not an optimist, I really think educational affairs look encouraging. local institute was held at McConnellsburg with lecture and entertainment. The proceeds were used to start a school library.

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INDIANA-Supt. Hammers: Friday, December 17, was set apart as "Visitors' Day' for the schools throughout the county. The

rain fell in torrents all day and the roads were in the worst possible condition, but in spite of the weather and roads the number of visitors reported reached the grand aggregate of 2562. The county institute was well attended and in certain respects was the most satisfactory that we have held.

JEFFERSON-Supt. Teitrick: Thursday, December 2, was set apart as "Patrons' and Parents' Day." and from reports received from all over the county it was a success. In some districts the majority of patrons and parents were present; in others, however, not one appeared. In every case where parents visited the schools, a greater interest and more hearty co-operation of teachers, pupils, and parents has been the result. Our county institute was the most profitable, interesting, and best attended ever held in this county. The instructors were Dr. N. C. Schaeffer, Arnold Tompkins, A. E. Winship, A. J. Davis, and D. J. Waller, and Prof. Thos. L. Gibson, musical director. The evenings were filled by Arnold Tompkins, A. E. Winship, Kunitz-Damian Concert Co., John Temple Graves, and J. B. De Motte. The directors' meeting was the best attended in years-seventy directors being present. Every district in the county was represented except seven. Local institutes have been held in a number of places. The professional zeal of teachers and the educational sentiment of citizens are sources of inspiration and encouragement.

LACKAWANNA-Supt. Taylor: The library movement is in full course. Several successful library entertainments have been held and more are to follow. A full report of this work will be given at the close of the year. One of the most discouraging facts to be noted is the apparent indifference of patrons in their relations to the schools. In à circular letter mailed in October teachers were asked to set apart one day in each month as "Parents' Day," and to invite all patrons to visit the schools on that day. This seems to have had some effect, as reports received from teachers show that more than sixty patrons visited the schools during the last month. Since September 1st I have visited 178 schools. Seventy-one school directors accompanied me in these visits. Nine days were spent in attendance at institutes, and in all ninety-two days spent in official work. My record shows that more than 500 communications were sent and received each month relating to the work of the office.

LUZERNE-Supt. Harrison: Freeland borough occupied a new eight-room brick building at the beginning of this year. A course of study adopted by the Board is in successful operation and an advance movement on all educational lines has been inaugurated. The schools of Jeddo are in excellent condition. An organ, the gift of Mrs. John Markle, has been provided and vocal music is receiving considerable attention. If the present policy continues, the schools of this

borough are sure to reach a high degree of excellence.

MIFFLIN Supt. Cooper: Thirty-three schools were visited during December. In these visits I was accompanied by ffve directors and four citizens including two patrons. I also visited the county institutes of Snyder and Union, spending two days at each. These institutes, under the wise management of their respective superintendents, seemed to combine all the elements of success. In some of our graded schools children are never heard to sing; a school without music seems dead.

MONROE-Supt. Serfass: The county institute was universally pronounced a great success. The public manifested great interest; the teachers were highly pleased with the instruction given. The day instructors were,-Drs. W. A. Mowry, J. W. Redway, and Miss Anna Buckbee; Profs. Bible, Kemp, Curran, and Dep. Supt. Henry Houck. The following teachers also addressed the institute; W. H. Ramsey, N. G. Keiser, W. A. Shafer, and H. L. Walter. Local institutes were held in Hamilton, Jackson, and Chestnut Hill districts during December. Very interesting exercises were prepared by the schools of Houser Mills and Tannersville in connection with the raising of "Old Glory," presented to the schools by the P. O. S. of A. Various improvements have been made throughout the county. Barrett and Tobyhanna each erected one new school house; in Polk slate blackboards were put into the schools; in Pocono and Hamilton new desks were furnished. The board of Stroudsburg has taken a step forward, and in the right direction, by introducing vocal music into the schools. NORTHAMPTON-Supt. Hoch: The extension to the Pen Argyl school building, known as the "Garfield," was completed in November. This is now one of the finest school-houses in the county. It has eleven rooms. The second floor contains the assembly room with seating capacity for 75 pupils, and two recitation rooms. The high school was removed from its old quarters in the Lincoln building to the new building on December 3d with appropriate exercises. Three very successful local institutes have thus far been held. At Portland we were assisted by Prof. Geo. P. Bible. At Hellertown, Hon. Henry Houck gave a talk to the teachers in the afternoon, and in the evening delivered a lecture to a large and appreciative audience. At Bangor, where the last institute was held, we had the assistance of Profs. Kemp and Deatrick; 75 teachers attended.

NORTHUMBERLAND-Supt. Shipman : The county institute was held in December, with an enrollment of 280 teachers. The instructors were Prof. Byron King, Miss Margaret McCloskey, Drs. Lincoln Hulley, G. M. Eckels, C. C. Boyer, J. P. Welsh and A. R. Horne, and Prof. Wm. Moyer. For the evenings we had Prof. King, Rev. Thomas

| Dixon, Jr., Mrs. Annie Thomas Concert Co. and Colonel Bain. The self-reporting system was used, and I feel sure that we never had more regular attendance or better order. Directors' day was very profitably spent ; nearly every district was represented. Arrangements have been made for the holding of ten local institutes, beginning Jan. 11th.

PERRY-Supt. Bryner: A local institute was held at Blain. The exercises were interesting; a number of patrons and directors took an active part in the discussions. Supt. F. C. Bowersox lectured before a crowded house Saturday evening on "The Ideal Citizen." Every one was pleased with the young orator's view of the ideal man. The annual institute was held in New Bloomfield with an enrollment of 188-four teachers being absent. From beginning to end the interest was marked, teachers, directors and patrons realizing the fact that it was their institute and their duty to get as much good from it as possible. The teachers all returned to their school-rooms with renewed energy and a determination to do better work than ever. The self-reporting system was used for the first time in our history and proved very satisfactory. The directors held their second annual convention during the week. After the regular order of business, J. C. Hall, M. D., president of the association, made an eloquent address, which was followed by discussions of important questions by other directors present. the afternoon a joint session was held at which two able addresses were made by Hon. Henry Houck and Dr. M. G. Benedict. This association is yet in its infancy, but its influence is already felt. To make it more generally successful, however, it needs the interest and attendance of every director in the county. The instructors were Hon. Henry Houck, Drs. A. E. Maltby, M. G. Benedict, T. B. Noss, Jas. F. Barton, Prof. Geo. B. Roddy, and Supt. Bowersox; evening entertainments by Mr. Charles F. Underhill, Rev. Jno. R. Reitzell, the Ariel Ladies' Sextette, and John Temple Graves.

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SOMERSET Supt. Pritts: The county institute was attended by all but four of our teachers, and of these four, three were reported sick. The instructors were Drs. N. C. Schaeffer, C. C. Rounds, Richard Parsons, Prof. W. W. Deatrick, and Mrs. H. N. Cameron. The music was in charge of Prof. J. H. Bullers, of Pittsburg. The interest in the work of the institute was manifested by the prompt and regular attendance of the teachers and the close attention given to the instruction. The directors' convention met during the week and continued in session two days. About sixty directors were enrolled. State Superintendent N. C. Schaeffer addressed the convention on Wednesday. The evenings were occupied by Howard Saxley, Dr. S. P. Leland, and the Mozart Symphony Club of New York. Local institutes have been organized in nearly all of the districts. These meetings are well

attended and the exercises are of such character as to prove beneficial to the schools.

TIOGA Supt. Raesley: The County Teachers' Association held an interesting meeting at Knoxville on December 3d and 4th. Liberty borough has just completed a handsome and commodious tworoom building. December 10th the school board was formally presented with a staff by Dr. Z. E. Kimble, and a flag by Washington Post, No, 628, P. O. S of A. The presenta

tion of the flag was made by Rev. Mr. Dice, on behalf of the Order, and accepted by Rev. D. B. Lau, president of the board. Addresses were also made by Rev. Mr. Reeser, Mr. John L. Sexton, and the county superintendent.

VENANGO-Supt. Bigler: Our county institute was successful in every respect. The attendance was excellent, with an enrollment of 300. Our instructors were Dr. J. A. McLellan, of Toronto; Dr. C. C. Miller, of Lima, Ohio; Supt. N. P. Kinsley and Prof. C. Lord, of Franklin; Miss Margaret McCloskey, of Lock Haven; and Prof. Theo. Carmichael, of Pittsburg. The evenings were filled by H. H. Emmett, Dr. Miller, the Aerial Sextette, and Dr. J. T. Rothrock. WARREN-Supt. Putnam: The foundation for a new high school building in Warren is laid.

It is to be one of the finest schoolhouses in this part of the State-modern in every respect. As the bids were not acceptable to the school board, they have hired a master-workman and are having the work done under his supervision.

WASHINGTON--Supt. Hall: Quite a number of local institutes were held during December. It was my privilege to attend one in Peters township, one in Nottingham, and one in Coal Centre. The patrons and teachers participated freely in the exercises and discussions, thereby adding very materially to the interest and profit of the occasion. The county institute was held in Washington. Although the weather was bad, it did not keep the teachers from attending. The section work and the teachers' sessions seemed to be very much appreciated. The teachers are prompt and active in all duties required. Our instructors did fine work. The only criticism to offer is, that instructors have not all grasped the nature of the work demanded by a modern, progressive county institute. They should be practical teachers as well as theorists. We had with us during the week Dr. Arnold Tompkins, Dr. N. C. Schaeffer, Profs. F. O. Payne and Chas. H. Albert, Dr. J. D. Moffat, Miss Anna Buckbee, Dr. T. B. Noss, and Supts. G. W. DeLong and S. C. Hanson. For the evenings we had John Temple Graves, Frank M Bristol, the Park Sisters and the Washington and Jefferson Glee and Instrumental Clubs. Our aim was to secure the best talent possible. We are anxious that these educational gatherings shall be of such character as to enable our teachers to return to their schools prepared to do better work. They are, in my judgment, an indispensable

feature of our common school system. The directors' convention was well attended. For the first time, two sessions were inaugurated. Much more work was done, and greater satisfaction gained by attending. The first session was Wednesday afternoon, the second on Thursday forenoon. Thursday afternoon the directors met in joint session with the teachers, and were addressed by Dr. N. C. Schaeffer and Dr. Arnold Tompkins. It would be a good thing for our schools if some provision were made whereby directors could attend at least two days of the institute and be paid for the time. Our schools are, as a general thing, doing good work; our people are more interested than usual; and the directors are active in their duties.

WAYNE-Supt. Hower: The directors and citizens of Preston township held a special meeting to consider the advisability of erectting a township high school building. Every one present was in favor of it, and the directors are now completing arrangements. The annual institute is conceded to have been the most successful ever held in the county. The instructors were Hon. O. T. Corson, Dr. M. G. Brumbaugh, Prof. F. H. Green, Hon. Emerson Collins, Mrs. Hunt, and Prof. C. M. Parker. An unusual degree of interest was manifested by the teachers, directors and general public. Many of the teachers are starting public school libraries. The teachers are becoming more interested in good literature, and the pupils are imbibing the spirit. Prof. Green's talks on literature were enthusiastically received. WESTMORELAND-Supt. Ulerich: Our schools were never in better condition. We believe that they never have been in as good condition. The teachers are giving entire satisfaction in almost every instance. The attendance is marvelous in many districts. We think it will average up to date in the whole county at least 92 per cent. The compulsory law is aiding us much in attaining this result. The directors are alive to the duties of their office, and we note with pride much progress along the line of improved school property. The back-woods townships are fast disappearing so far as buildings and furnishings are concerned. All honor to the school boards which in the face of an opposing constituency, do that which they think is for the best interests of the children. Our county institute was all that could be desired. The instruction was of a high order, and the attention given it was close and persistent. Ninety-seven per cent. of the teachers of the county were present. Drs. Schaeffer, Brumbaugh and Winship were at their best. Supt. Coughlin was very practical and did our teachers much good. Mrs. Ford gave_information relative to our national industries and many thoughts which should lead to the better teaching of Geography. Supt. Hamilton's most telling address was on Libraries. This was made to a joint session of the teachers