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E. A. Hubbard, Springfield, Mass.; H. O. Ladd, Hopkinton, Mass.; W. E. Eaton, Boston, Mass.; J. W. Simonds, Franklin, N. H.; Geo. J. Cummings, Meriden, N. H.; L. W. Russell, Providence, R. I.; D. W. Hoyt, Providence, R. I.; Edward Conant, Randolph, Vt.; J. W. Webster, Boston, Mass.; W. A. Mowry, Providence, R. I.; Emory Lyon, Providence, R. I.; Charles A. Downs, Lebanon, N. H.; G. T. Fletcher, Castine, Me.; W. J. Corthell, Calais, Me.; J. Edward Miller, Montpelier, Vt.; C. P. Rugg, New Bedford, Mass.; R. S. Andrews, Bristol, R. I.; Mary S. Prentiss, Meriden, N. H.; D. P. Corbin, Hartford, Conn.

Secretary-J. M. Hall, Providence, R. I.

Assistant Secretary-G. A. Littlefield, Malden, Mass. Treasurer-George A. Walton, Westfield, Mass. Councilors-Merrick Lyon, Providence, R. I.; M. G. Daniell, Boston, Mass. ; E. R. Ruggles, Hanover, N. H.; A. J. Phipps, Medford, Mass.; W. O. Fletcher, Rockland, Me.; A. J. Manchester, Providence, R. I.; H. M. Willard, Saxton's River, Vt.; A. P. Marble, Worcester, Mass.; B. F. Tweed, Boston, Mass.; J. C. Greenough, Providence, R. I.; Augustus D. Small, Salem, Mass.; James S. Barrell, Cambridge, Mass.

Mr. ORCUTT, from the Committee on the New-England Journal of Education, reported the following:

Whereas, The New-England Journal of Education was established by the united efforts of the leading educators of these States, and the hearty approval of all the active friends of education, and has absorbed all our other educational journals; and

Whereas, It has, from the beginning, been so ably conducted that it has gained and held the confidence of its numerous readers, and has grown in public favor until it is acknowledged to be the "best educational

weekly published in any language" in the world; therefore,

Resolved, That it is the duty of its patrons and friends to do what they can to extend its circulation and usefulness; and

Resolved, That it is the duty and privilege of every teacher in every grade of school, of every school officer, and of every friend of education, to become a subscriber and constant reader of The Journal.

Previous to the adoption of these resolutions, short addresses were made by Messrs. Orcutt of New Hampshire, Northend of Connecticut, Dickinson of Massachusetts, Mowry of Rhode Island, Huling of Massachusetts, and others, endorsing the value of The Journal to all classes of educators.

Mr. NORTHEND, from the Committee on Necrology, reported the deaths of Hon. Warren Johnson of Maine, Prof. Alexis Caswell of Rhode Island, W. A. Stearns, Prof. Sanborn Tenney, and Mr. Robinson of Massachusetts, and Hon. Samuel R. Hall of Vermont. Owing to lack of time, the committee were not prepared to make an extended report. The committee was continued till the next meeting, and increased by adding J. M. Cilley of Vermont, and H. Orcutt of New Hampshire.

The propositions presented by President BICKNELL were discussed by Messrs. Boyden, Hammond, Dickinson, and others, and then laid on the table temporarily, on account of the lack of time for a full discussion.

A. P. STONE, Superintendent of Public Schools at Springfield, Mass., then read an earnest and decisive paper upon "The Educational Outlook."

Rev. A. D. MAYO, of Springfield, Mass., discussed in a well-considered paper "The Recent Assaults on the Normal Schools."

AFTERNOON SESSION.

Prof. E. R. RUGGLES, of Dartmouth College, opened the session with a paper upon "The Place of History in Education, and the Methods of Teaching It."

H. T. FULLER, A.M., of St. Johnsbury Academy, Vt., then gave a brief address upon "Honorary and Official Titles," after which

President C. B. HULBERT, of Middlebury College, read an essay upon "Life and Form."

Professor BUTTERFIELD, of Boston, assistant to Professor BELL, the inventor of the phonetic alphabet, spoke of the phonetic system and its advantages.

Mrs. H. M. MILLER then delighted the audience by her rendering of "Laus Deo," and "The Nation's Dead," from Whittier, "The Old Clock on the Stairs," from Longfellow, and closed by reciting "Rock of Ages, cleft for me."

EVENING SESSION.

Union Hall was packed to its utmost capacity, to listen to a lecture from WILLIAM I. MARSHALL, Esq., of Fitchburg, Mass., upon "Yellowstone Park, illustrated by the stereopticon." The lecture proved of rare merit, and was listened to with intense interest, and received with universal approval and praise.

The Institute then proceed to complete the unfinished business. Mr. HAGAR, Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, reported the following:

RESOLUTIONS.

Resolved, That, as members of the American Institute of Instruction, we came to this beautiful town of Montpelier, with great expectations of a "good time coming,' and resolved, emphatically, that our expectations have been overflowingly satisfied.

Resolved, That to the noble-hearted people of Montpelier we say in all sincerity, we thank you cordially for the kindly welcome with which you received us; for the cheerful and abounding hospitality with which you have entertained so many of us in your delightful homes; and for the large and lasting addition you have made to our wealth of happy memories.

Resolved, That our thanks are rendered to Mr. Hiram A. Huse, the Chairman of the Local Committee, and his associates, for their efficient labor in our behalf; to the Philharmonic Society of Montpelier, and to Mr. W. A. Briggs, organist of Bethany Church, for the admirable music with which they have favored us; to Prof. Albert Harkness, LL. D., I. N. Carleton, A. M., President Runkle, LL.D., Prof. W. M. Barbour, D.D., Mrs. H. M. Miller, A. P. Stone, LL.D., Hon. P. Emory Aldrich, Prof. H. E. Fuller, Prof. E. R. Ruggles, President Hulbert, Rev. A. D. Mayo, D.D., and William I. Marshall, Esq., for their excellent lectures and papers; to Prof. J. W. Churchill for his liberal contributions to our good cheer, by his inimitable readings; to the numerous railroad and stage lines, and the hotels in Montpelier and elsewhere, that have granted the Institute a reduction of fares and rates; to Mr. J. A. Dodge, of the Boston, Concord and Montreal road, and to Mr. S. A. Cummings, of the Central Vermont road, for their polite attentions, and for their kindness in arranging for numerous excursions at largely reduced rates; and to all other persons who have done anything to make this meeting of the Institute pleasant and profitable.

Resolved, That we renewedly express our high estimate of the great value of the National Bureau of Education, as a means of gathering and disseminating

educational intelligence, and that, in behalf of all sections of the country, and regardless of party affiliations, we respectfully, but most earnestly, press upon Congress the importance of maintaining the Bureau on a broad and liberal basis, by making such appropriations for its support as shall enable it to perform its legitimate work in the most comprehensive, expeditious, and efficient manner; and that in furtherance of this end, the President of the Institute is hereby instructed to appoint a committee of seven members, who shall memorialize the next Congress in favor of the Bureau.

Whereas, The Yellowstone National Park, in Wyoming Territory, has been set apart by Congress for scientific and pleasure purposes, and

Whereas, Its peculiar position and remarkable phenomena offer unparalleled facilities for the study of the meteorology of the Rocky Mountains, the metamorphism of rocks, the fossilization of animal and vegetable remains, the whole range of geysers and hot-spring action, and the connection thereof with earthquake and volcanic manifestations; therefore,

Resolved, That, in the opinion of this Institute, it is highly desirable that a scientific commission should be located at the National Park, for the continuous and thorough study of its present and future physical condition.

That we respectfully recommend the establishment of such a commission by the National Government; and to this end would specially commend the subject to the careful consideration of the Senators and Representatives in Congress from the New-England States.

Resolved, That we regard with favor the proposed adoption of the Metric System of Weights and Measures, and that, as preparatory to the time,-which we hope is not far distant,-when the National Government shall establish it for exclusive use throughout the country, we recommend to teachers and school officers the expediency of teaching this system in all our schools, both public and private.

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