It is a notable fact, and no less The Educator a deplorable one, that in polifor '99-'00. tics parties have one platform to get in on and another one to stand on after they are in. The former represents theory, the latter, practice; the former usually has a good deal to commend it, while the latter often has a good deal that ought to condemn it. Our contention is that so far as possible theory and practice in all relations of life should agree. When, therefore, we announce our partial program for the new school year we do it with confidence and invite our friends to accept it in that way. It is true, of course, that even the best laid plans are not always realized in full, but we now have definite arrangements for contributions as follows, and our readers may reasonably expect all that is here promised, while they may be sure of much besides :

To the special department of mathematics which has been so acceptably conducted during the past year by Professor Aley there will be added a department of music to be conducted by Superintendent J. G. Crabbe of Ashland, Ky., and a regular primary department under the direction of Miss Flora J. Cooke of the Chicago Normal School. Professors Francis M. Stalker and Chas. M. Curry will be frequent contributors as associate editors. Dr. Chas. R. Dryer will furnish at least three articles on the use of the new Frye Geographies, Dr. D. W. Dennis of Earlham College three on some phases of nature study, Miss Elizabeth Harrison of the Chicago Kindergarten College, four on Kindergarten and allied subjects. Professors E. W. Kemp and L. J. Rettger will prepare six articles each on their respective specialties, history and physiology. Dr. B. W. Evermann will contribute an occasional

article describing some of his many travels. Professors S. H. Clark and Howard Sandison are to prepare the comment upon the work of the township institute. Professor J. T. Scovell is to continue his contributions on Scientific Temperance. "Some Famous Stories" is the title under which Professor Curry will write a series of six articles in the same informal style as those on reading, the last of which is yet to appear. He will also assist Mrs. Carrie B. Adams in the preparation of three elaborate special day programs. Professor Stalker's papers on the Public Schools are to continue.

One or more articles are promised from each of the following persons: Dr. J. Mark Baldwin, Dr. Chas. R. Henderson, Professor Charles Zeublin, Professor A. B. Milford, President W. T. Stott, Professor J. B. Wisely, President R. G. Boone, Professor A. R. Charman, Professor W. A. McBeth, Dr. Andrew Stephenson, Professor Thomas F. Moran, Superintendent McHenry Rhoads and others.

The peculiarly uncertain Where Are You? tenure of the teacher's position prevents large numbers of them from locating permanently where they teach. This means a change of address when school closes and another when it is resumed, even if the same position is held. This reminder is thrown out with the hope that subscribers will help us to keep track of changes, sending word as early as the twentieth of the month. We do not mind making changes as often as desired, but to render the satisfactory service that will best please both you and us requires this little aid from you. Kindly remember that periodicals can not be forwarded beyond their first destination unless additional postage is paid in advance. For THE EDUCATOR the rate is two cents per copy.