issue certificates to persons holding diplomas from the university and bearing the recommendation of the faculty. The section names other diplomas and certificates upon which certificates may be issued Miss Kemble contended in court that the provision was mandatory and the word "may" as there used, meant "must." She won her suit in the lower court, but on appeal the Supreme Court has reversed the judgment and ordered the case remanded, with direction that the proceedings be dismissed. The upper court says the section is not mandatory, but permissive and discretionary, and the Board is not compelled to issue certificates except upon examination upon presentation of any of the diplomas mentioned under the section.

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BOOK REVIEWS

A model text-book in its field is the History of English and American Literature, by George E. Merkly, Ph.D. It contains a complete list of poets laureate, and includes The Age of the Restoration, The Augustan Age, Johnson, Scott & Tennyson, and their contemporaries, The Scientists, etc. Published by the Educational Publishing Co.

"A Story of Philadelphia," by Lillian Ione Rhodes, is illustrated, and will be a delight not only to the children of Philadelphia, but of other cities as well. The book has been prepared for use in school and at home, and contains an Introduction by Mr. Edward Brooks, Superintendent of Public Schools, Philadelphia. 12 mo., 384 pages, price 85 cents. American Book Co., New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago.

"Among Ourselves," by A. R. Taylor, President of the State Normal School, Emporia, Kansas, and author of "The Study of the Child," is intended principally for teachers, and will unquestionably incite to a clearer vision and to more sufficient service. It is in response to repeated requests from those who have read "Amorg Ourselves" in the columns of the State Normal Monthly and is published by E. L. Kellogg & Co., New York and Chicago.

"A Term of Ovid," by Clarence W. Gleason, A.M. (Harvard), will prove a welcome addition to the ordinary school curriculum. It includes ten stories from the Metamorphoses of Ovid and can be taken up with great benefit by students before reading Virgil, being less difficult and more interesting. In addition to the notes the book contains an introductory sketch, a summary of each chapter names of the most available books of reference, etc. Cloth, flexible, 209 pages, illustrated. Price, 75cts. American Book Co., New York, Cincinnati, and Chicago.

"Picture Study in Elementary Schools,"by S. L. W. Wilson, consists of two manuals and two books for pupils. The one set for primary grades and containing fifty pictures in each; the other set for grammar grades with forty pictures in each. Sug. gestions as to the method to be pursued by the teacher are printed with each picture. In place of the biography, bibliography, criticism, and method which appear in the manuals, the pictures in the pupil's book are accompanied by one page each of text, containing a verse or two germane to the subject of the picture facing it. Child, parent, and teacher will be delighted with these books, as they impart to the child an appreciation of, and love for, the paintings by the world's great

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The May-day festival at Glen Park for the benefit of the San Francisco Public School Teachers' Annuity and Retirement Society was a grand success. The program was excellent. The proceeds will net over $6000. Much credit is due the different committees who had charge of the celebration.

RECORD OF INSTITUTES.

Miss Etta M. Tilton, Superintendent of San Mateo County, held her Institute at Redwood City April 24-26th. Professor Heaton, Superin tendent Kirk and Mrs. Place, were among the instructors. The Institute was successful and the teachers were much benefited by the practical line of instruction.

Miss Minnie Coulter, Superintendent of Sonoma County, held her Institute at Santa Rosa, April 9-13th. President Benj. Ide Wheeler, University of California; Professor O. P. Jenkins of Stanford University; Professor Dresslar of University of California; President Van Liew of Chico; President Frederic Burk of San Francisco; and Professors Fetter and Duniway of Stanford University, were among the instructors. The Institute was characterized by earnestness, effort and high ideals.

Mrs. A. C. S. Woods, Superintendent of San Luis Obispo County, held her Institute at San Luis Obispo, April 16-20th. The lecturers and instructors were as follows: Hon. T. J. Kirk, Elizabeth Sargent Wilson, Harr Wagner, Mrs. Arthur Washburn, Mr. R. M. Shackelford, Dr. E. A. Dial, Mrs. J. E. Chope, Joaquin Miller. One of the principal features of the Institute was the evening lecture by Joaquin Miller. Several hundred people were unable to gain admittance to the hall. The teachers were very much interested in the work and took an active part in the discussions. The Superintendent was too ill to be pre. sent, but she had the program so well planned that vice-president F. E. Drake and D S. Snedden were able to carry out the work as arranged.

A Private Party of Teachers and Students intending to visit the Paris Exposition and other European points this summer desires a few additional members. TOUR is to cover from six to eight weeks, and to be conducted on an inexpensive plan. The manager is a lady who has had experience in European travel. Address Box 4, Stanford University, Cal.

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