Mrs. A. C. S. Woods of San Luis Obispo held a very suc cessful institute April 2-5. The instructors were Prof. T. L. Heaton, Prof. Henry Meade Bland, Prof T. H. Kirk, Prof. David S. Snedden. The session was a profitable one. The Alameda County institute was held in Hamilton Hall, April 7, 8, and 9. Superintendent Crawford gave a strong opening address. A number of prominent business men, including W. R. Davis, Mayor Barstow, M. T. Holcomb, A. A. Denison, superintendent of the cotton mills Rutherford, spoke. There were also prominent educators from Berkeley and San Francisco on the program. Superintendent Coulter held her institute this year at Petaluma, April 7-11. Miss Coulter secured a strong corps of instructors, including President C. C. Van Liew, Chas. A. Keeler, David Starr Jordan, W. J. V. Osterhout, and Prof. E. C. Moore. The local committee furnished several fine entertainments. The meeting was practical and interesting thruout. Supt. W. C. Doub held his institute in Bakersfield the week of April 1st. Supt. J. W. Linscott and W. J. Kenyon were among the instructors. Special features of the institute were: The Improvement and Beautifying of School Grounds," by the various local clubs, and "Federation of California Teachers." D. W. Nelson was elected president of the federation for Kern County. Mrs. Doub gave a reception and proved a most charming hostess. The institute was interesting and successful. Supt. Etta M. Tilton held her institute in Redwood City April 29-30 and May 1. Professor Snedden, Professor Plehn, Miss Pearson, and Frederic Burk were the instructors. Mr. Jeffries gave special instruction in music. Frederic Burk proved himself a popular and practical instructor of teachers. The institute was considered one of the most profitable ever held in San Mateo County. The teachers all signed an agreement to become members of the California Teachers' Federation. W. J. Rodgers of Nevada County held his institute in Grass Valley April 7-11. Hon. Thomas J. Kirk, superintendent of public instruction, Prof. A. B. Coffey of Stanford University, Professor Augsburg of Oakland, and others assisted. "The Grass Valley Tidings" speaks of Augsburg's work as follows: "Prof. D. R. Augsburg is recognized as a leader in drawing. He is plain spoken and did not hesitate to ask the ladies to remove their hats when he took the floor, much to the satisfaction of those occupying the rear seats. He is full of enthusiasm on his subject, which he brightens by happy introductions of incidental ideas that make his talks peculiarly interesting. He also illustrates his ideas by drawings, which speak with great significance. In his remarks he dwelt on the fundamental principles which lie at the bottom of drawing in whatever way the subject might be presented. After a recess of a few minutes Mrs. Kleine rendered very sweetly a vocal solo, and was followed by Prof. Alex. B. Coffey of the University of Washington. He is a man of strong personality and from the time he took the floor till noon intermission held the undivided attention of the teachers. His talk was general, but very interesting, and he has a peculiar way of "hitting the nail on the head" every time, as it were. He is a splendid judge of human nature and believes always in directing inclinations rather than trying to shape them and making children conform to ideals that are not only foreign to their natures, but unnatural for them." I have been taking Ripans Tabules for the dyspepsia, and they have helped me wonderfully. I do not know any particular way they affect me, but they seem to give vigor to the entire system. I had a sort of languid feeling, but since taking the Tabules I feel spirited and have not that melancholy way about me. I think they are good for a general build-up of the system, as they seem to act like a tonic. 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The Scholia Club of California on the Death of Col. F. W. Parker Mr. W. S. Jackman, Chicago, Ill. My dear Mr. Jackman:-The Scholia Club of Schoolhouse (all sizes) Flags California addresses you as one who long stood Guaranteed best quality Double Warp Standard =WOOL BUNTING= Fast Colors. Reinforced Heavy Canvas Heads. Tape sewd in end to prevent fraving out. Lowest Prices to Schools Write us near to Col. Francis W. Parker, and as ore to whom, therefore, it may express its feelings upon his death. It has been with very great sorrow that news of this loss to ideal American endeavor has been received upon this coast. There are in this club men who have directly received training under Colonel Parker, or who have caught somewhat of his fervor of spirit and THE WHITAKER & RAY COMPANY felt the uplift of his ideals thru association with Special California Session In response to the urgent requests of many who are acquainted with the justly merited reputation of this Institute, a session will be held during the coming summer in or near Los Angeles, California, beginning Monday, June 30, 1902 and continuing for two weeks. THE INSTRUCTION will be under the direction of Prof. Edwin A. Cox, who will be assisted by an able corps of instructors and lecturers, among them will be Mrs. Gertrude B. Parsons, formerly Director of Music in the Public Schools of Los Angeles, and now and for the past two years Special Teacher of Music in the Chicago Normal School. SPECIAL TEACHERS OF MUSIC and those desirous of becoming such, as well as grade teachers ambitious to excel in this branch of instruction should avail themselves of this opportunity to become familiar with the latest and most approved methods of instruction in public school music work. SUPERINTENDENTS and others desirous of obtaining competent special teachers should visit the school or confer with the Management. For circulars and full information address PROF. EDWIN A. COX, 319-325 Sansome Street, San Francisco, Cal. Care of CUNNINGHAM, CURTISS & WELCH. JOSEPH GILLOTT'S VERTICULAR PEN JOSEPH GILLOTT'S OFFICIAL PEN No 1065 him in educational causes Indeed, directly or indirectly, this entire coast has been responsive to his call to higher endeavor and higher life, and is saddened at the news of his decease. We want those who have stood nearer to him to know that we mourn his loss with them and regret with them that his newest plans might not have been more completely realized within his own life. Perhaps the best tribute that we can pay this most strenuous educator of America is the pledge that we shall not forget nor cease to emulate the great lesson of his life that of high professional purpose and endeavor. Will you kindly bring this letter to the attention of others, whom we seek to speak to thru you, either at representative associations or in some appropriate journal? We are fraternally yours, THE SCHOLIA CLUB OF CALIFORNIA. JOSEPH GILLOTT'S 1045 STEEL PENS. MOST PERFECT OF PENS. 604 E. F., 404, 303, 601 E. F., 351, For the Modern Vertical Writing: 1045 (Verticular), 1046 (Vertigraph) and 1047 (Multiscript), also the latest Numbers-1065, 1066, 1067. Accelerated progress is a saving of time; GILLOTT'S pens pay for themselves by the time they save. MOST DURABLE. MOST ECONOMIC. 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