335. The essential place of religion in education. Monograph published by National education association. Ann Arbor, Mich., January 1916. 134 p. 8°.

This monograph contains the winning paper by Charles E. Rugh in the prize-essay contest conducted by the National education association in 1915, on the subject of The essential place of religion in education with an outline of a plan for introducing religious teaching into the public schools. It contains also four other essays of which special mention was made, presented by Laura H. Wild, Frances Virginia Frisbie, Clarence Reed, and Anna B. West. The final paper is a synopsis by Sara Whedon of the remaining essays submitted in the contest, more than 400 in number. 336. Kelly, M. V. Is the parish school undertaking too much? Ecclesiastical review, 54: 158-66, February 1916.

Discussion of work of the Roman Catholic schools.

337. Mumford, Edith E. Read. The dawn of religion in the mind of the child; a study of child life. London, New York [etc.] Longmans, Green and co. [1915] xi, 111 p. 12°.

338. Soares, Theodore Gerald. The study of religious education. Biblical world, 47:3-15, January 1916.

339. Squires, Vernon P. The North Dakota plan of Bible study. Religious education, 11: 20–27, February 1916.

A report prepared for the Conference of February 28 to March 1, 1916.

MANUAL AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING.

340. Book, W. P. Vocational education. Educator-journal, 16: 304-12, February 1916.

Address delivered at the dedicatory services of the Vocational building, State normal school,
Terre Haute, January 5, 1916.

The meaning of vocational education and the place of it in a state scheme of education.

341. Corporation schools. World's work, 31: 417-20, February 1916.

Describes the educational work of the National association of corporation schools, comprising 93 American corporations that employ over a million people.

342. Crawshaw, F. D. Organization in the teaching of manual and industrial arts. Industrial-arts magazine, 5: 47-52, February 1916.

The purpose of this article is to see how the instructor and supervisor can study the efficiency of his own performances scientifically and to study plans for the measuring of merit of teachers or their efficiency in teaching.

343. Dewey, John. The need of an industrial education in an industrial democracy. Manual training and vocational education, 17: 409-14, February 1916. Address delivered at the Pan-American congress held at Washington, D. C.

344. Griffith, Ira S. Individual differences and how to provide for them in the manual arts. Manual training and vocational education, 17: 415–27, February 1916.

"Substantially the address given before the Conference of manual arts teachers at the Chicago normal college, December 9th to 11th." Gives charts which show in graphic form the results of tests for speed and accuracy in shopwork.

345. National society for the promotion of industrial education. Vocational education survey of Richmond, Va., August 1915. Washington, Government printing office, 1916. 333 p. tables. 8°. (United States. Bureau of labor statistics. Bulletin no. 162)

Contains: 1. The public schools of Richmond, p. 11-24. 2. Present status of technical and vocational education, p. 24-28. 3. Financial support of the public schools, p. 29-30. 4. The industrial survey, p. 31-71. Appendix A.-Statistical summary of information secured from employers and employees in printing, building, and metal trades in Richmond, p. 73-93. Appendix B.-Analysis of occupations in the printing trades in Richmond, p. 94-140. Appendix C.-Analysis of occupations in the building trades in Richmond, p. 141-82. Appendix D.-Analysis of occupations in the

metal trades in Richmond, p. 183-226. Appendix E.-Analysis of occupations in department stores in Richmond, p. 227-54. Appendix F.-Analysis of occupations in the tobacco industry in Richmond, p. 255-79. Appendix G.-Plan for a division of industrial education in Richmond, p. 280-302. Appendix H.-Organization and work of John Marshall night high school, p. 302-11. Appendix I.-Organization and work of Virginia mechanics' institute, p. 312-21. Appendix J.Schedules used in the industrial survey, p. 322-26.

VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE.

346. Allen, Frederick J. Business employments. Boston, New York [etc.] Ginn and company [1916] xi, 218 p. 12°.

This book deals with business employments which are open to youth, discussing in detail the opportunities on the business side of manufacture, trade, and finance. It is based upon the studies of the Vocation bureau of Boston.

347. Laselle, Mary A. Vocational guidance in school. The vocation of salesmanship. Popular educator, 33: 336-37, 354, February 1916.

AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION: HOME ECONOMICS.

348. Bailey, L. H. The forthcoming situation in agricultural work. Science, n. s. 43: 77-87, January 21, 1916.

Address as retiring vice-president, Section M, of the American association for the advancement of science. Continues an address made one year previously at the first meeting of Section M. Discusses the work and status of agricultural colleges and experiment stations. Advocates the exten sion of rural teaching, founded on agriculture, into general and liberal arts institutions, etc. 349. Benson, O. H. School credit for boys' and girls' club work in agricultural and home economics. Better schools, 2: 14-22, January 1916.

The writer does not believe in giving school credit for little things that a child does at home, as brushing the teeth, washing the ears and neck, doing little necessary chores, etc., but thinks credit should be given for home projects in the organization of club activities.

350. Clinton, G. P. Botany in relation to agriculture. Science, n. s. 43: 1–13,* January 7, 1916.

Among other things discusses the development of college instruction in botany; at agricultural land-grant institutions, etc.

351. Goldsmith, G. B. Home gardens. Nature-study review, 12: 22-26, January 1916.

Describes the various possibilities of the home garden.

352. Lord, Isabel Ely. Costume in the cookery laboratory. Journal of home economics, 8: 55-67, February 1916.

Facts concerning costume requirements for class work in cookery in colleges, universities, and normal schools. Results of a questionnaire.

353. Selvig, C. G. The home project as the center vs. the home project as the outgrowth of agricultural instruction. School education, 35: 4-5, February 1916.

COMMERCIAL EDUCATION.

354. Eckels, G. P. How the active commercial teacher can continue his professional education. Business journal, 40: 203–205, January 1916.

355. Schorer, O. C. Commercial training under state supervision. School review, 24: 1-19, January 1916.

Advocates the supervision and inspection of commercial education in secondary schools by state universities and colleges. Of the 50 state colleges and universities in the United States, 46 are offering courses in commerce. Presents interesting statistics. Describes the inspection of high school commercial work by the University of Texas and the University of Vermont.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION.

356. Society for the promotion of engineering education. Proceedings of the twenty-second annual meeting, held in Princeton, N. J., June 23-26, 1914. Pittsburgh, Pa., Office of the Secretary, 1915. 423 p. 8°. (F. L. Bishop, secretary, Pittsburgh, Pa.)

357.

Contains: 1. G. C. Anthony: Unity in education, p. 32-44. 2. T. H. B. McKnight: The financial management of a school or university, p. 45-52; Discussion, p. 52-55. 3. C. R. Mann: The relation of the administrative department to the teacher, p. 56-62; Discussion, p. 62-70. 4. Hugo Diemer: Education in scientific management, p. 71-84. 5. L. M. Passano: Academic efficiencyundefined and unrewarded, p. 85-95; Discussion, p. 96-100. 6. W. L. Upson: The preceptorial system, and electrical engineering at Union college, p. 154-62. 7. G. L. Sullivan: Teaching engineering students how to study, p. 163-70. 8. W. H. Kenerson: Giving instruction in methods of study, p. 171-74. 9. A. B. McDaniel: Coordination in engineering instruction, p. 175-85; Discussion, p. 186-88. 10. H. S. Jacoby: A study of technical college catalogues with respect to descriptions of courses of study and of instruction, p. 189-211; Discussion, p. 211-12. 11. C. F. Harding: Grading of students by universities vs. grading of technical graduates by employers, p. 213-21; Discussion, p. 222-26. 12. W. M. Riggs: Student character and personality records, p. 227-32. 13. F. H. Sibley: Better engineering text-books, p. 233-39. 14. A. M. Wilson: A report of progress in coöperative education, p. 240-47; Discussion, p. 247-50. 15. J. B. Whitehead: A department of engineering in the Johns Hopkins university, p. 251-66; Discussion, p. 266-76. 16. W. M. Wilson: Proposed courses in structural engineering for civil engineering students, p. 277-85. 17. C. E. Lucke: The new graduate course in mechanical engineering at Columbia university, p. 286-313. 18. Report of committee on college administration, p. 320-26. 19. Report of the committee on coöperation in civil engineering laboratory instruction, p. 338-77. Proceedings of the twenty-third annual meeting June 22-25, 1915. Pittsburgh, Pa., 1915. 374 p. 8°. tary, Pittsburgh, Pa.)

held at Ames, Iowa, (F. L. Bishop, secre

Contains: 1. Anson Marston: The relation of the engineering schools to the profession, the state and the public, p. 56-69. 2. C. R. Mann: A report of progress in the study of engineering education, p. 70-79; Discussion, p. 79-85. 3. C. L. Cory: The education of the future engineer, p. 86-96; Discussion, p. 96-98. 4. A. S. Kinsey: Woodworking for mechanical engineering students, p. 15074. 5. S. N. McCormick: Efficiency in college administration, p. 193–203. 6. J. A. L. Waddell: Some important questions in engineering education, p. 207-19. 7. Report of joint committee on classification of colleges, p. 231-40. 8. Report of the committee on the teaching of mechanics to students of engineering, p. 241-311. 9. Report of the committee on cooperation with secondary schools, p. 324-45. 10. Preliminary report of the committee on the standardization of technical nomenclature, p. 349-61.

358. Garvie, A. E. The education of missionaries. International review of missions (Edinburgh) 5: 127-40, January 1916.

359. Mathews, Shailer. Theological seminaries as schools of efficiency. Biblical world, 47: 75-85, February 1916.

Says that the chief function of the theological seminary is the preparation of men for efficient leadership in religion.

360. Osler, Sir William. Intensive work in science at the public schools in relation to the medical curriculum. School world (London) 18: 41-44, February 1916. Says: "The real crux is not with men or with buildings, but so to organize the teaching of the school as to have a continuous science course through two years." Conditions of science teaching in English endowed secondary schools.

361. Taylor, Alonzo E. The present and future of the medical school. Old Penn, 14: 649-53, February 12, 1916.

CIVIC EDUCATION.

362. Allen, William H. Teaching civics by giving pupils work to do. American city, 14: 154-55, February 1916.

Consists mainly of bibliographical references.

363. Claxton, Philander P. Immigration after the war.

3: 10, 20, February 1916.

Shows the need of educating the immigrants for citizenship.

Social service review,

364. Horton, D. W. Standards for community civics. History teacher's magazine, 7:57-63, February 1916.

Paper read before the Gary conference on history teaching, held by the University of Indiana, February 26, 27, 1915.

Contains a syllabus on community problems and a bibliography.

MILITARY AND NAVAL TRAINING.

365. Creel, George. Wyoming's answer to militarism. Everybody's magazine, 34: 150-59, February 1916.

Remarkable work of the cadet corps at the Cheyenne high school, Wyoming. Service in the corps is not compulsory, and there is no active recruiting, yet 90 per cent of the high school population of the state has volunteered. Illustrated.

366. Morrison, Henry C. The schools and defence. Journal of education, 83: 93–94, January 27, 1916.

An open letter from the State superintendent of public instruction of New Hampshire. He does not believe in any headlong rush upon the part of our local authorities into plans for military drill in the high schools, but says the whole question is primarily a question for the Federal government to deal with.

367. O'Shea, M. V. Shall I send my boy to a military school? Mother's magazine, 11: 23-24, March 1916.

The writer thinks that it would not be well to have the typical boy spend his whole time under military régime, but that if a boy becomes wholly irresponsible in the public schools he should be subjected to the disciplinary influence of a military school.

368. Rushton, Wyatt. Training student soldiers. American review of reviews, 53: 201-4, February 1916.

Describes the obligatory military instruction in land-grant colleges. Thinks that Congress should pass a law allowing for "a larger detail of officers for the service of teaching, a training school, if possible, for the work of teaching, at West Point or elsewhere, and in general a greater extension of the system for training civilian officers."

369. Westcott, Allen F. Methods of teaching at Annapolis. Educational review, 51: 149–55, February 1916.

"The Naval academy," says the writer, "is strictly neither a college nor a technical school, but a combination of both." Discusses the curriculum and methods of teaching.

EDUCATION OF DEAF.

370. Roberts, Emma. Training the deaf child in the home. Volta review, 18: 45-50, February 1916.

Advises mothers to get some practical training in the pedagogics of the deaf either from private teachers or in one of the normal classes held in some of the State schools, or in one of the private schools.

371. Speech teaching in schools for the deaf. Volta review, 18: 79–81, February 1916. A graphical delineation of the progress in the teaching of speech in schools for the deaf in the United States, with statistical tables.

372. Wright, John D. The welfare of the deaf child. Child (London) 6: 193–98, January 1916.

EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN.

373. Barr, Martin W. The prevention of feeble-mindedness. Albany medical annals, 37: 58-66, February 1916.

Discusses training schools for defectives, backward children, etc.

A paper read before the 16th New York state conference of charities and correction, Albany,
N. Y., November 17, 1915.

374. Cadbury, Mrs. George. The care of defective school children in Birmingham. Child (London) 6: 169–74, January 1916.

An illustrated article describing the school clinics of Birmingham, England.

375. Hoke, K. J. The public schools and the abnormal child. Psychological clinic, 9: 238–45, January 15, 1916.

A report to the Virginia state board of charities and corrections for submission to the General
Assembly of 1916.

Tells of the work with the abnormal children in the city of Richmond.

376. Tompkins, Ernest. Stammering and consistency. Education, 36: 386-94, February 1916.

377. Wallin, J. E. Wallace. A census of speech defectives among 89,057 publicschool pupils a preliminary report. School and society, 3: 213–16, February 5, 1916.

"Read before the American psychological association, Chicago, December 28, 1915. The complete report will be published in a bulletin issued by the Board of education of the city of St. Louis."

EDUCATION EXTENSION.

378. Dooley, William H. Evening elementary schools. Education, 36: 357–61, February 1916.

Describes work for non-English speaking people. Gives course of study for evening schools. 379. McMillan, Thomas. The Catholic summer school. Catholic world, 102: 596– 608, February 1916.

Historical sketch of the summer school. (Silver jubilee, 1892-1916).

LIBRARIES AND READING.

380. American library institute. Proceedings of the Atlantic City meeting, March 5, 1915. Chicago, 1915. 16 p. 8°. (Mary E. Ahern, secretary, 6 North Michigan avenue, Chicago, Ill.)

Contains: E. C. Richardson: The field of the Americon library institute, p. 7-12.

381. Barnes, Walter. The school and the boy's books and reading. Southern school journal, 27: 4-10, January 1916.

This paper was read before the West Virginia teachers' association at Parkersburg.

382. Bell, J. Carleton and Sweet, Itasca B. The reading interests of high school pupils. Journal of educational psychology, 7: 39–45, January 1916.

Contributions from the University of Texas Educational laboratory no. 2.

Presents the results of an attempt to ascertain what reading is done by high school pupils.

383. Whitney, Marian P. The place of reading in the modern language course. Educational review, 51: 189–97, February 1916.

Shows what Germany has accomplished during the last few years to improve the methods of modern language teaching, etc.

BUREAU OF EDUCATION: RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

384. Digest of state laws relating to public education in force January 1, 1915; compiled by William R. Hood, with the assistance of Stephen B. Weeks and A. Sidney Ford. Washington, 1916. 987 p. (Bulletin, 1915, no. 47)

385. Health of school children-II. Contributions from American medical journals, July 1914 to July 1915. Compiled by W. H. Heck. Washington, 1915. 187 p. (Bulletin, 1915, no. 50)

386. Kindergarten training schools. Washington, 1916. 62 p. (Bulletin, 1916, no. 5)

387. Placement of children in the elementary grades; a study of the schools of Richmond, Va.; by K. J. Hoke. Washington, 1916. 93 p. (Bulletin, 1916, no. 3)

388. Statistics of state universities and state colleges, for the year ended June 30, 1915. Washington, 1916. 19 p. (Bulletin, 1916, no. 6.)