The discussion was opened by Supt. W. S. Perry, of Ann Arbor. The following gentlemen also made some remarks on the question: Clark, Rork, Cornell, Bryant, Cox, H. R. Gass, Smith, and Fitch.

The Association adjourned for dinner.

THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSION.

Association called to order by the President at 2 o'clock.

A communication was read from Prof. J. Estabrook, Supt. elect of Public Inst., expressing his regret and disappointment at being detained by illness from meeting with the Association.

A paper, "The Reading Circle," was read by Prin. L. C. Hull, of Detroit. A report of the State Reading Circle Council was given by D. Howell. The discussion of Mr. Hull's paper was carried on by Messrs. Legg, French, Haynes, and H. R. Pattengill.

The next hour was taken up by delegates from the various county teachers' associations on the subject of the condition and needs of the public schools.

A report of committee from delegates from county associations:

1. We are in favor of county supervision.

2. We think that some measure ought to be taken to secure a more general attendance of the common school teachers at our State Teachers' Association.

3. There should be a more general attendance at our county institutes.

4. That our district schools ought to be better provided with maps, charts, globes, clocks, bells and simple apparatus in general.

5. That our truant laws ought to be so changed as to make them effective.

6. That provision should be made for the grading of district schools.

The following delegates spoke upon the resolutions:

Superintendent McCall, of Gratiot county; Prof. A. E. Haynes, of Hillsdale county; Mr. A. R. Hardy, of Ingham county; Superintendent J. A. Sinclair, of Wayne county; Superintendent Geo. Barnes, of Livingston county; Superintendent Slauson, of Houghton county; Superintendent J. G. Plowman, of St. Joseph county; Superintendent Wesley Sears, of Genesee county; Superintendent McKibben, of Oceana county.

Delegates from other counties were present, as follows:

W. C. Ginn, of Hillsdale county; C. T. Grawn, Grand Traverse county; E. T. Curtiss, Houghton county; James H. Kave, Mason county; E. P. Church, Montcalm county; Mr. Cornell, Clare county; E. M. Fisher, St. Clair county.

The delegates seemed to be unanimous in favor of a county system of supervision.

The resolutions were adopted by a unanimous vote of the Association.

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS.

Committee on resolutions reported as follows:

1. Resolved, That we as an Association fully appreciate the efforts made by the President and the other officers to furnish a practical and instructive program for this meeting, and congratulate them upon their success.

2. Resolved, That we extend a vote of thanks to the Board of Control of the Capitol, for the free use of the building and the prompt attention to our wants.

3. Resolved, That we tender our sincere thanks to those who have furnished such excellent music during the sessions.

4. Resolved, That as Superintendent Nelson closes his term of office we express our

hearty recognition of his earnest efforts in the cause of education, and extend to him our best wishes for the future.

5. Resolved, That we extend our thanks to the railroads of the State for their courtesy in giving such unusually reduced rates over their lines.

6. In view of the fact that the law requiring instruction in the effects of alcoholic stimulants and narcotics is not properly enforced, Resolved, That this Association request the Superintendent of Public Instruction to seek such legislation as shall secure complete enforcement of that law.

7. Resolved, That it is the sense of this Association that the Superintendent of Public Instruction urge upon the Legislature such change in our school law as shall secure efficient county supervision of our district schools.

8. Resolved, That we as an Association respectfully call the attention of the Superintendent of Public Instruction to the suggestions contained in Prof. King's paper.

9. Resolved, That we congratulate the schools of Michigan and their 15,000 teachers upon the good sense of the people of this great commonwealth in selecting so experienced and eminently qualified a man as Joseph Estabrook for Superintendent of Public Instruction.

CHAS. W. PICKELL,

E. A. WILSON,

E P. CHURCH,
WESLEY SEARS,
AUSTIN GEORGE,

Committee.

Resolutions regarding Bay View Summer School referred to the executive committee.

The election of officers resulted as follows:

OFFICERS.

Supt. J. W. Ewing was elected President on first ballot.
The committee on nominations made the following report:

First Vice-President, President D. A. Stevens, Adrian.

Second Vice-President, Supt. J. A. Stewart, Monroe.

Secretary, Supt. C. W. Pickell, Ludington.

Treasurer, Supt. E. L. Briggs, Grand Haven.

Members of Executive Committee, Prof. L. McLouth, Supt. H. N. French, Supt. L. R. Halsey.

Members of R. C. Council, Mary E. Tilton, Lansing, and Prin. L. C. Hull, Detroit. For Representative to semi-centennial celebration of the founding of the State University, Prin. J. M. B. Sill.

On motion the report was adopted.

The Secretary was instructed to furnish copies of the proceedings as follows:

To the officers, ten copies each; to those presenting papers, five copies, each; to members, two copies each.

J. W. Ewing, President-elect, was introduced and made a few appropriate remarks.

The association then adjourned, with bright prospects for the future.

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By cash to George Barnes (Secretary), postage, express, telegrams..

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