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School of Elocution and Oratory..... 50 THE CENTURY for May-The May Century opens with two profusely illustrated papers of Egyptology, the special subject being the mummy of Pharaoh, the Oppressor (the Pharaoh of the Bible), otherwise Rameses II, which (together with those of other Egyptian kings) was discovered in 1881, by Professor Maspero, but not identified until June, 1886. Soon after this date, Mr. Edward L. Wilson visited the spot in company with Professor Maspero and Brugsch Bey, from the latter of whom he had a personal account of the discovery, which Mr. Wilson here records, supplementing it by interesting photographs made by himself. The second paper, by Professor John A. Paine, consists of a comparison of portraits of Rameses, including some new and interesting observations confirmatory of the identification, and setting forth clearly the historical and archæological bearings of the discovery. Mr. Paine arrives at the conclusion that Pharaoh was really not an Egyptian in race or blood, but was descended from the Shepherd Kings of Asiatic origin, thus confirming the Biblical statement that srael in Egypt was oppressed by an Assyrian. Professor Paine gives also an interesting and curious account of Pharaoh's daughter. Together the two papers form an important chapter of interest to all students of history, and especially to students of the Bible. This number contains the first of several papers by Professor W. O. Atwater, of Wesleyan University, on "The Chemistry of Foods and Nutrition." Two articles of personal recollections are "A Glimpse of Washington Irving at Home," by Clarence Cook, accompanied by a portrait of Irving from a daguerreotype, which serves as a frontis. piece for the number; the second," Personal Recollections of Louis Blanc," by his friend, Karl Blindalso with a portrait. The Lincoln History, by Messrs. Nicholay and Hay, advances to the consideration of the Border Conflict, treating events closely related to Lincoln's contemporary and future political action. The seventh instalment of Mr. Stockton's novel, "The Hundredth Man," is given. The paper in the War Series (which, so far as the battles themselves are concerned, it is expected will close with the October number of the Century), is this month devoted to the battle of Chattanooga, which is described by General J. S Fullerton together with a paper by General Rosecrans, on The Campaign for Chattanooga," descriptive of the movements of the Army of the Cumberland from October 30, 1862, when he assumed command in Kentucky, until he was relieved at Chattanooga in the fall of the next year. In "Memoranda on the Civil War" are printed two communications in the nature of replies to Generai Longstreet's recent article on General Lee's invasion of Pennsylvania; the first, by Colonel William Allan, taking exceptions to half a dozen points in General Longstreet's article, and the second, by Colonel John S Mosby, bringing to light some hitherto unpublished letters tending to fix upon General Longstreet the responsibility of Stuart's expedition around Hooker. Mr. Frederick Schwatka contributes a paper on the Apache Indians, based upon his personal experience on the frontier, and very fully illustrated from photographs. POPULAR SCIENCE MONTHLY for May-Contents: The Natural versus The Supernatural, by John Burroughs. Present Status of the Greek Question, by Professor E. J. James. The Sun's Heat, by Sir William Thomson, F. R. S. Creation or Evolution? by W. D. Le Sueur. Magalithic Monuments in Spain and Portugal, by the Marquis de Nadaillac, illustrated. Social Sustenance-General Princi ples and Definitions, by Henry J. Philpott. Origin of Comets and Meteors, by Professor Richard A. Proctor. Influence of Snow-Masses on Climate, by M. A J. Woeikoff. Hygiene as a Basis of Morals, by Frances Emily White, M. D. Mexican Antiquities, by Randolph I. Geare, illustrated. PrairieFlowers of Early Spring, by Byron D. Halsted, Sc. D. Hats as a cause of Baldness, by W. C. Gouinlock. Among the Transylvanian Saxons. I. Marriage Customs Cleveland Abbe. Sketch of James Fergusson, with portrait Education; The Next Meeting of the American Association. Notes William Babcock Hazen, by Professor THE FOUNTAIN, York, Pa-This magazine is increasingly popular in the home as well as the school. The good illustrations and the excellence of the contributed articles in the May number render it very desirable for the household. ST. NICHOLAS for May-Contents: Frontispiece, Catarina of Venice, "The Daughter of the Republic." Historic Girls, Čatarina of Venice, E. S. Brooks, illustrated by the frontispiece and three other drawings. May, poem. Juan and Juanita, Chap. VII, Frances Courtenay Baylor, two illustrations. The Fancy-Dress Ball, verses, illustrated. April to May, poem, illustrated. A Positive Engagement, verses. Jenny's Boarding-house, Chap. VI, illustrated. Fair Weather. jingle. Wanted, a Map, verses. An Only Daughter, two illustrations The Huge Hippocamp, jingle, illustrated and engrossed. Birds and Boys, verses. Lindie's Portrait, Rose Hawthorne Lathrop. A Bed-time Song, poem. Ready to Spring, picture. A Genuine Mother Goose, rhymes, full-page illustration. Winning a Commission, Chaps I, II, III, three illustrations. Dolls' Hospitals, seven illustrations. A Rainy May Day in Central Park, three illustrations. Child Sketches from George Eliot, Middlemarch," Julia Magruder, illustrative head-piece. Sherman's March to the Sea, Gen. Adam Badeau, eight illustrations. St. Nicholas Dog Stories. XXIV. Some polite Dogs, Celia Thaxter. XXV. A Friend in Need, illustrated. XXVI. Twinkle, XXVII. Dandie, poem. XXVIII. A Dog that held a Grudge. E. P. Roe, Tailpiece, "My Bark is on the Sea." The Brownies Canoeing, Palmer Cox, three illustrations. SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE for May.-Contents: The Giovanni Bausan, of the Italian Navy, frontis piece, from an instantaneous photograph. The Development of the Steamship, and the Liverpool Exhibition of 1886, by Commander F. E. Chadwick, United States Navy, with illustrations. The Tide, by Percival Lowell. The Residuary Legatee, or the Posthumous Jest of the late John Austin, part fourth, conclusion, The Residuary Bequest, by J. S. of Dale A Collection of Unpublished Letters of Thackeray, II, with a fac-simile, to be continued in further numbers. Forests of North America, by N S. Shaler, with illustrations At Last, by Philip Bourke Marston, with a biographical note by Louise Chandler Moulton. Marse Archie's Fight, a story, by Maria Blunt. An Irish Wild-Flower, by Sarah M. B Piatt. The Story of a New York House V, conclusion, by H. C. Bunner, illustrated. An Ocean Graveyard, by J. Macdonald Oxley. with illustrations and a chart of wrecks. The Mange, A Fragment, by Robert Louis Stephenson. Lohengrin, by Susan Coolidge. Seth's Brother's Wife, Chaps. XVIII, XX, by Harold Frederic. An Islander, a story, by Margaret Crosby. Words and Music, by Arlo Bates. LIPPINCOTT'S MONTHLY MAGAZINE.-The May Number Contains: The Deserter, A Novel, Capt. Charles King. Some Experiences of a Reporter, A. E. Watrous. The Fable of the Poet and the Tarpin-Hauler, J. S. of Dale. The New Rules of Base-Ball, Henry Chadwick. Social Life at Vassar, L. R. Smith. Dead Birds and Easter, A Poem, May Riley Smith. The Madisons' Butler, A Story, Mrs. Poultney Bigelow. Foretokens, A Sonnet, Frank D. Stickney. Our Monthly Gossip-Collegiate Education for Women, E. F. W. Book-Talk, W. S. Walsh. Dowden's" Life of Shelley." Is Realism Possible? The Last Works of Stevenson and Haggard. OFFICIAL DEPARTMENT. J. L. BUCHANAN, Superintendent Public Instruction, Editor. [The Journal is sent to every County Superintendent and District Clerk, and must be carefully preserved by them as public property and transmitted to their successors in office. I School Legislation. A number of bills relating to school-matters were published in the April No. of the JOURNAL. Since the Legislature re-assembled a few other measures have been introduced. As soon as final action has been had on these bills, such of them as are enacted into laws will be published in the JOURNAL. Of course nobody need confound a "bill" with an "act," yet inquiries made at this office seem to indicate that some have confounded them. The "bills," being simply measures pending before the General Assembly, were published that school officers or others might make any suggestions deemed expedient in regard to them before they were finally acted on. The bill published on pages 174-5, " to extend the time within which the several treasurers, &c.,' was passed, and is therefore a law. With this exception, let no one be so careless as to look into the JOURNAL for April, 1887, and conclude that the bills therein published are laws. Summer Normals. Arrangements for the summer normal institutes are progressing toward completion. As has been often stated before, institutes furnish the only opportunities of which most teachers can avail themselves for improvement in their profession. It is therefore specially important that these institutes be as thoroughly well organized and conducted as practicable. We invite special attention to the "Plan for the work of the Peabody Normal Institutes," prepared by Professor Parr, and published in the Virginia School Report for 1886; and also to a "Plan for Grading Summer Institutes," prepared by Professor F. V. N. Painter, of Roanoke College, Virginia, and published in this No. of the JOURNAL. It is believed that these papers furnish valuable suggestions in the direction of introducing more of system and orderly arrangement into institute work. A considerable number of instructors have been in communication with this department. Some of these have had quite a large experience in this special kind of instruction. We doubt not that we shall be able to secure such skill, fidelity and efficiency in the corps of institute instructors as will be satisfactory to the large number of teachers expected to attend the several institutes. Arrangements have already been completed for a five weeks' institute at Strasburg, Shenandoah county, to be conducted by Professor J. B. McInturff. He will have competent assistants. This institute will accommodate any teachers who may wish to attend, but especially those of the upper counties of the Valley. A number of places are already competing for these institutes. They offer liberal terms and good accommodations. We are glad to know that so much public interest is felt in this important subject. The question, however, as to where the institutes shall go, will be considered at the Superintendents' Conference, which will assemble in a few days. The June No. of the JOURNAL will contain full particulars in regard to all the institute work of the summer. We are gratified to add that notice has been received from General S. C. Armstrong that an institute will be held at Hampton, commencing on the 23d May, and closing on the 15th June, and that accommodations will be furnished for as many as forty colored teachers of the public free schools. The superintendents of the neighboring counties have been requested to promptly notify their colored teachers of this excellent opportunity for normal instruction. Plan for Grading Summer Institutes. OBJECT. The object of grading summer institutes is two-fold: first, to provide a more comprehensive course of study, and secondly, to systematize carefully the instruction given. By dividing an institute into grades, every teacher in attendance may secure the instruction suited to his needs. By indicating the topics of successive lessons, symmetrical instruction, to the exclusion of hobbies, will be secured. PLAN. The plan here proposed divides the institute into three sections, to be known respectively, beginning with the lowest, as the C, B, and A grades. The course of instruction is laid out for three annual sessions of the institute, each lasting one month. At the close of each institute an examination will be made the basis of advancement and graduation. ENROLLMENT. In order to enable the conductor of the institute to classify teachers the following enrollment card will be used: Name. Post-office. Age. ENROLLMENT CARD. Where were you educated? How long have you been engaged in teaching? What educational books have you read? Remarks. INSTRUCTORS. To carry out the plan here given, at least five instructors will be necessary. They should be appointed some weeks before the opening of the institute, and informed as to the branches they are severally to teach. The outline of topics to be given hereafter should not be departed from, except for special and satisfactory reasons. LOCATION OF INSTITUTES. The institutes should be located where suitable accommodations can be provided. The building in which the daily sessions are held should contain at least three rooms besides an assembly hall. The location of an institute should not be changed oftener than trienni ally, except for special reasons. APPARATUS. The institute should be provided with ample blackboard facilities, globes, maps, and other apparatus helpful in giving instruction. This apparatus should be procured and put in place before the opening of the institute, in order that no time may be lost in getting to work. LOCAL INTEREST. A local interest in the institute and in the cause of popular education should be awakened. To this end items of interest should be |