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The article focuses on the meeting of the Department of Superintendence of the National Educational Association at the Institute of Technology in Boston, Massachusetts. Several welcome addresses are made for the association, including that of governor W. R. Russell and chairman of the school committee of Boston S. B. Capen. The educational paper presented at the meeting are highlighted. A memoriam to superintendent George Howland was also delivered.

The article presents several speeches delivered by notable people during the public school symposium in the U.S. William T. Harris, U.S. Commissioner of Education noted that it is not advisable to combine parochial schools with religious instruction and secular instruction. J W. Dickinson of Massachusetts mentioned that the state's public schools do not allow any interference from any religion. Howard Crosby stressed that religion must never be taught in public schools.

The article shares the author's thoughts about the convention of the National Education Association of the U.S. He asserts that every president of the association has made a significant contribution to education. He stresses that the oration given by Charles H. Judd of Chicago University was brilliant and forceful. He also claims that Herbert Hoover serves as the most genuine of all speakers.

Provides information on the thirty-eight annual meeting of the Rhode Island Institute held in Rhode Island on 1883. Address given by presiding officer Alvin F. Pease which resulted in the establishment of the higher schools of France; Lectures presented at the meeting, including Chas F. KIng on the proficiency of the Germans in geographical knowledge; Information on various evening sessions that opened in the Music Hall.

The article presents several statements and poems from notable people who have been related with the Harvard University in Boston, Massachusetts.

The article focuses on the speakers at the final meeting of the National Education Association in Salt Lake City, Utah, July 2-10, 1920, and provides an overview of their addresses. Superintendent of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania William M. Davidson closed his speech with lines with which author Rudyard Kipling closed a complimentary copy to James Whitcomb Riley. Emily Griffith of Denver, Colorado received the only insistent encore during the week. Governor Simon Bamberger spoke passionately to the cause of education.

The article presents an abstract of a speech made by Clarence E. Meleney before New York, N.Y. educators.

The article highlights a speech by Woodrow Wilson, president of Princeton University in New Jersey, delivered before the Twentieth Century Club. He says that too much expectation leads to disappointment in public schools. According to him, the school was built to provide a child with tools of thought and the general environment of thought-language and mathematics.

This article presents an abstract of a speech delivered by George H. Martin, Secretary of the State Board of Education in Massachusetts, on February 25, 1901 wherein he discusses the history of public education in Boston, Massachusetts in the 19th century. During the first quarter of the century, Boston did not have a well-established educational system. But, whatever system it had during the period was better than elsewhere in various respects.

The article presents the abstracts of the speeches of some state superintendents and speakers at the 1898 meeting of the U.S. Department of Superintendence in Chattanooga, Tennessee. State Superintendent Price Thomas of Tennessee discussed universal brotherhood and the true idea of education. State Superintendent C.J. Baxter of New Jersey explained the importance of rural high school as a measure of justice. State Superintendent J.Q. Emery of Wisconsin focused on the state's free high schools.

An abstract of the address of Lady Henry Somerset during the 19th annual convention of the British Women's Temperance Association in London, England is presented.

The article presents several speeches of notable people in education concerning the correlation of studies by the Committee of Fifteen in the U.S. Charles De Garmo, president of Swarthmore College noted about the educational values of different subject matter. F. W. Parker of Cook County Normal School stressed on the failure of the committee to provide the doctrines of Johann Friedrich Herbart. Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia College focuses on the importance of a child as an individual.

The article highlights the proceedings of the thirtieth meeting of the National Educational Association held at Rice Park in St. Paul, Minnesota in 1890. It was presided by Chairman D.D. Merrill of the St. Paul executive committee who introduced Governor William R. Merriam who welcomed the teachers in behalf of the state. Several college presidents and administrators delivered their speeches, which highlighted issues and developments in education.

The article highlights the speech of New York City Mayor John Purroy Mitchel in a gathering before the Dress and Manufacturer Association last month. He hoped that the superintendent of Gary, Indiana William Wirt and dean Hermann Schneider of the University of Cincinnati can draw some capacity and advisory to evolve industrial education, and devise educational innovations.

The article discusses the importance of the speech entitled "Gettysburg Address," by U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in teaching language. His speech has been praised as an example of perfection in English prose. Lincoln's address repeats certain words rather surprisingly often. Yet it would never occur to anyone to find fault with it on that account. The repetition of the word is a steady re-enforcement of what is truly important.

The article presents several abstracts of addresses from speakers at the teachers' meeting held in Detroit, Michigan from July 27 to July 1, 1937.

The article discusses the overtopping address of Frank D. Boynton of Ithaca, New York. He reached out farther and higher than anyone else in the two hundred and fifty set addresses and other banqueting opportunities. The subject of his address focuses on the things that the colleges can do for public schools.

The article discusses the impact of the speech of Samuel W. McCall, ex-Governor of Massachusetts, in the House of Representative concerning the system of supervision of schools, during his first legislative term. Opposition reacts on the issue of independence of local school authorities to interference by state officials. With this regard, McCall is disgusted to see the scheme to use legislative politics to prevent legislation for education.

The article focuses on the address at the Alumni Conference at the Teachers College in Columbia University. It was emphasized that the training of teachers in the U.S. has began on a lower academic level than that of the colleges. It was explained that during the 1980 that the Teachers College has began growing in many directions. James Earl Russell, dean of the university, has never been found looking anxiously into some of the mirror of public opinion.

The article reports on the issue regarding socialized recitation. Accordingly, socialized recitation is different from the traditional type of recitation where it is organized wholly by the students allowing them to learned things on their own. This type of recitation is done through assigning the lesson beforehand, showing the sources of information and the way on how to report it. A leader is also selected from the class to act as guide while the teachers only intervene when needed.

Provides an update on meetings of educational organizations in the U.S. as of February 4, 1886. Overview of sessions at the annual meeting of the Rhode Island Institute of Instruction held in Providence, Rhode Island; Highlights of an address by Vermont Mayor U. A. Woodbury delivered at the meeting of the State Teachers' Association; Schedule of the annual meeting of the National Educational Association to be held at Topeka, Kansas.

The article focuses on the address by A. E. Winship in the Old South Lecture Course in Boston, Massachusetts. He addresses the Washington administration having a trustworthy foundation. Washington's first address to Congress was on April 30, 1789 where he established the cabinet, departments, the army, the navy, funds, and such. Following these, decisions were made on titles, courtesies, and etiquette. Then on January 4, 1790, Congress adjourned to meet for business.

The article focuses on the life and works of Doctor Henry Barnard in the U.S. Barnard was one of the most eminent educators. When he graduated from college, Daniel Webster delivered the great speech of his life. Moreover, he studied law after graduating from college and was admitted to the bar. In the year 1855, he began the publication of a series of annual volumes on education, known as the "American Journal of Education."

The article relates the author's experience at a meeting of the National Editorial Association on July 5 to 7, 1899. It gives a detailed description of the journey the author took to get to the meeting as well as the luxuries he experienced. It describes how the association is organized. It describes the meeting as well as the attendees and presenters.

A quiz concerning the speech of American philosopher Edmund Burke on conciliation with America is presented.

The article suggests a school activity to celebrate the Memorial Day. Schoolrooms should be decorated with flags and flowers. It is suggested to feature the song "Tribute to the Brave" in the celebration. Any topic of address appropriate for the holiday should be delivered by a teacher or some adult friend of the school.

The article presents an outline of a programme for a congress of universal peace in 1899. Peace quotations from Massachusetts Governor Roger Wolcott are presented. The history of old liberty bell is discussed. An exercise for seven pupils and a chorus of school are also presented. A recitation for Washington's birthday is provided.

The article discusses developments in education in New York. Speeches were the highlight of a dinner attended by Williams College alumni at Delmonico's restaurant. The construction of four Columbia University college buildings cost $750,000. The New York Society for Child Study's lectures focus on fatigue and school children.

The article reports that Cornell University Professor L. H. Bailey gave a speech on nature study before the elementary education department of the New England Conference of Educational Workers. Bailey is a naturist, a botanist, and head of the U.S. Bureau of Nature Study. He recommends that teachers infuse nature study with her individuality and her inspiration.

The article highlights the opening of a school in Northern Yezo in Japan citing activities during a dedication for the school. A portrait of the Japanese emperor was sent to the school house on dedication day. The portrait was enclosed in a square box covered with white cloth, long poles giving ease in carrying upon the shoulders of men. Professor Deslaudres, head of the French eclipse expedition made a short speech, including Professor Terso of Tokyo who studied in Paris, France.

The article presents abstracts of the addresses delivered in the New England Superintendents' meeting regarding school visits, vacation schools for children and teachers and summer sessions in state normal schools. It includes speeches from B. B. Russel of Brockton, Francis Cogswell of Cambridge, Charles S. Chapin of Westfield Normal School and W. A. Baldwin of Hyannis Normal School.

The article presents periodical editor A. E. Winship's experiences in railroad travel on the way to present speeches before educational associations in Los Angeles, California. The seven counties meet once a year in Los Angeles to listen to lectures and exchange information. A college president won praise for the vigor, grace, and skill with which he organized the Southern California Teachers' Association conference.

The article focuses on the Professor Howison incident in the Alameda County Institute in California. The general tone of the address given by Howison was one of the attack on public schools, and the charge that the public schools were directly or indirectly responsible for the increase in intelligent villainy was implied throughout the speech.

The article discusses developments in education in New Jersey. J. R. Fitzer is Jersey City school principal. The Newark local government has changed its policy in favor of manual training and set aside appropriations for it. Mary D. Husey made a speech about the importance of women as school board members.

The article reports on the eighty-sixth birthday celebration of the famous American educator, Dr. Henry Barnard. The celebration was held January 25, 1897 at Connecticut. Several addresses were given on the celebration recognizing Barnard's contribution to American education, including addresses delivered by Connecticut Governor Lorrin A. Cooke, Education Commissioner, William T. Harris and Hartford Mayor, Miles B. Preston.

The article highlights the convention of school superintendents of Maine, which was held on August 31, 1896 to September 1, 1896. A total of 200 participants were present. The state superintendent conducted round-table exercises on the rural schools. U. S. Commissioner of Education William T. Harris gave two scholarly addresses.

The article offers news related to education in New England. Principal Elmer E. French of Maine has accepted a position as principal of one of the largest academies in the Middle states. The Clay memorial library of East Jaffrey in New Hampshire was dedicated on July 4, 1896. A. W. Edson, agent of the Massachusetts board of education, has delivered an address at the graduating exercises of the high schools in Princeton, Massachusetts.

The reports on the meeting of the Southern Educational Association during the Christmas season in Hot Springs, Arkansas. There are several well-known people in educational development were present in the meeting including, Harris and president Dougherty, state superintendents Kirk. The speech of Dougherty was recognized that talks about the teachers in the country. The speech of Harris was not good talked about, that talks on the contributions of the teachers.

Focuses on a speech by the state superintendent of Ohio regarding school board appointments in the area. Factors considered in making the appointment of assistant superintendents; Views on the role of the school board in helping school children in Cleveland; Issues raised over the appointment of B. U. Rannells in the school board.

The article contrasts haste and hurry. Two quotations, one from the Bible and the other from Lord Chesterfield, were compared by the author. It is said that eight speakers at a meeting hastened but not hurried when they were called for a seven-minute address each. The depot can be reached by a traveler who hastens at least five minutes sooner and with self-composure compared to a hurrying traveler who will reach the depot out of breath.

The article focuses on the tendency of some speakers to extend the time allotted to them during a speech. The person next to speakers who have consumed over time must either shorten his paper or infringe heavily upon the one succeeding him. Speaker E. E. White has preferred not to read his paper after the preceding speakers consumed the time allotted to him.

Discusses a speech by Frank A. Vanderlip, president of the National City bank of New York City, delivered in a meeting in Chicago, Illinois in 1912. Significance of industrial education to the national life and the welfare of the oncoming generation; Referral to the latent capacity of youth as the greatest natural resource of every country; Deviation from the enlargement and enrichment of educational system.

Presents the highlights of educational activities of the "Journal of Education" in the U.S. as of December 1911. Number of lectures and addresses made in New England; Speeches delivered at several colleges in Western States.

Profiles Guy Potter Benton, president of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Election of Benton as president of the State University of Vermont; Success of Benton at the Upper Iowa University in Des Moines; Claim on his address at the meeting of the Department of Superintendence at Mobile.

Comments on a farewell speech delivered by former U.S. President George Washington. Decision of Washington to step down from presidency after two terms; Overview of the former president's administration; Accomplishments of Washington during his term of office.

Presents a response in behalf of the National Education Association to words of welcome spoken by the Massachusetts governor and the Boston mayor. Compliments given to the governor and mayor; Views on common school system; Acknowledgement of achievements of teachers.

Focuses on the kindness of New York Central railroad lines president W. C. Brown towards young country boys. Decision of Brown to send three rural school boys sent a short course at the Ames Agricultural College; Success of the school boys to win a corn-judging contest; Speech made by Brown in an opera house about young men.

Presents news briefs on issues related to education in central states in the U.S. Death of superintendent R. P. Clark of Kent, Ohio; Number of student enrollees at the Ohio University in Athens; Focus of a speech by professor Kenyon Butterfield, president of the Massachusetts Agricultural College, delivered at the annual conference of the Illinois country school teachers' association.

The article presents information on the National Education Association Convention held in Boston, Massachusetts on July 2-8, 1910. The guests in the convention include U.S. President William Howard Taft and other distinguished persons and teachers from all parts of the country. President Taft delivered an address on "The Relation of Education to Democratic Government." Government William W. Kitchin of North Carolina gave an oration about patriotism.

Focuses on giving speeches to high school students. Approach that should be avoided when giving a speech to high schools; Circumstances of a speech delivered by the author at the Lincoln grammar school boys in San Francisco, California; Remarks from a physician regarding his speech.