SUMMER TERM AT THE STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.

Ninth Annual Session, June 15 to August 16, Inclusive-Nine Weeks.

As already announced in the NORMAL MONTHLY and other papers, the Regents have provided for a summer term of the School to open June 15, 1899, and to continue nine weeks. All of the departments except physical training will be represented and classes will be formed in every subject in the course of study offered by the School. This summer term will be a great boon to teachers who wish to advance themselves in their profession and yet do not feel financially able to give up teaching and attend during the regular school year. Many graduates of this and other institutions of learning have so often expressed a desire for such an opportunity to take up professional or other special studies that we are satisfied that this vacation session will prove even more popular than any of the summer schools heretofore conducted by individual members of the Faculty. Expenses. As the Legislature has made no appropriation for a summer term, it must be maintained by fees. The fee for the nine weeks' session has been fixed at $13 for two or more subjects, or $10 for one subject. Of the fee named, $3 is required for enrollment, the balance being designated as a tuition fee. Students entering for less time than the full term will pay the enrollment fee of $3 and a tuition fee of $1 per week for one subject, or $1.50 per week for two or more.

In case of protracted absence on account of sickness or other cause satisfactory to the Faculty, the fee for the part of the term in actual attendance will be reckoned in same manner as for students entering late and the unused balance refunded, but in no case will the enrollment fee or the fee for a fraction of a week be refunded.

Pleasant accommodations within easy reach of the building can be secured at very low rates. Rooms in private families rent for from $3 to $6 per month. Meals in clubs or private families range from $1.75 to $2 per week. Rooms and meals in private families range from $2.35 to $3.25 per week. Students may rest assured that the same kind of accommodations can be secured here at as little expense as elsewhere. No other city

in the state has such complete facilities for boarding and rooming. During the year it is sufficient to accommodate two thousand students. It is not advisable to engage board and room before coming, as a personal choice of these always gives the best satisfaction.

Many former students usually summer here, claiming that they can live in Emporia cheaper and more comfortably than elsewhere.

Books. The books used are practically those given in the Normal catalogue. Second-hand copies of these books are abundant at the stores. It will be worth while to bring any text books you may have on the subjects you wish to study.

Conditions of Admission.-The same general rules for admission to the Normal department will govern for the summer term, though students meeting the entrance requirements will be permitted to select subjects in any part of the course without restriction. As each subject will be completed in the term, however, no student will be permitted to take more than two of the regular half year subjects listed in the catalogue or four one-fourth year subjects or their equivalent without formal consent of the Faculty.

Sub-normal and preparatory classes will be organized for the benefit of those who are unable to meet the entrance requirements and who may wish a review of the elements of the common branches. Said classes will be under the general supervision of the Director in Training and teachers from the senior class who may wish to complete their practice teaching will be assigned to conduct them. The tuition fee for these classes will be $3 enrollment and $1 for each study taken.

Children from the city and vicinity will be admitted to the kindergarten and primary classes in charge of Miss Morgan. These classes will recite from 8 to 10:30 a. m. Fee, $5, $3 of which will be refunded if the child attends full time; otherwise no part of it will be refunded except in case of protracted sick

ness.

Class Records.-The regular rules of the institution concerning term and examination grades will govern for the summer term and all records made will be recognized in a course for graduation. The Regents issue diplomas at their September meeting to such students as may have finished a prescribed course in the summer term.

The State Board of Education gives its August examination in the building soon after the term closes.

Instrumental and Vocal Music. -The department of music will give private lessons as usual on the following terms: Piano, or voice culture, two lessons a week, $13.50; one lesson a week, $8.50; harmony, $10 for the term. Enrollment for all these classes is made with the Secretary and his receipt for tuition will be the permit to enter the class. Send to Prof. C. A. Boyle for special music circular.

Special Advantages.-Emporia is one of the most attractive cities in Kansas. It is centrally located and easily reached from any part of the state. It contains nearly 10,000 inhabitants, and is noted for its many beautiful homes and churches. Lying on the ridge between the Neosho and Cottonwood rivers, its natural drainage is perfect, and it is, consequently, one of the healthiest cities in the West. The moral and educational tone, as well as the business enterprise of its citizens, combine to make it the ideal place for an institution of learning. The Normal school building is cool, convenient, commodius. For students in special studies requiring their use, its admirable laboratory and museum facilities are available. The finely selected general library of nearly fourteen thousand volumes will be open for the use of all students. In short, an ideal combination of enjoyment and profit is presented to Kansas students and teachers for their summer's work, as the experience of those who have engaged in the work during the past eight years abundantly testify.

The following is the program which is subject to amendment if demands of students should warrant it.

The letter accompanying each subject indicates the term in the course to which it belongs; the figure indicates the hour of the recitation. The recitation hours in order will be from 7 a. m. to 7:50; 7:55 to 8:45; 9:05 to 9:55; 10 to 10:50; 10:55 to 11:45. Devotional exercises will occupy the time from 8:50 to 9 a. m. Attendance will be optional except on Wednesdays.

After the first two weeks Professor Wilkinson will conduct the class in philosophy of education. If the demand for practice work in the training classes requires Professor Wilkinson's time during the fourth hour, Doctor Chrisman will conduct the class in advanced psychology.

PRESIDENT TAYLOR-Philosophy of Education H (2). PROFESSOR WILKINSON-Management G (1), Training Class G (2), Methods G (3), Psychology G (4), Training Class H (5).

PROFESSOR HILL*- Cicero D (1), Vergil F (2), Elementary Cæsar B (3), Advanced Cæsar C4), Latin Beg. A (5). PROFESSOR MARSLAND--Rhetoric B (1), Elocution A (2), English Literature D and F (3), Oratory E (4), Literary Criticism F (5).

PROFESSOR STEVENSON-Advanced Bookkeeping

manship A (3), Bookkeeping B (4).

(2), Pen

PROFESSOR GRIDLEY-Drawing C-2 (1), Drawing E (2), Drawing D (3), Drawing C-1 (4).

((1), Kinder

PROFESSOR MORGAN-Kindergarten Theory
garten and Primary Methods G (5).
PROFESSOR BOYLE-Music D (1), Music E (3).
PROFESSOR WHITNEY-History United States B (2), General
History C (3), Civil Law F (5).

PROFESSOR ELLSWORTH-Geography A (3), Grammar A (4).
PROFESSOR CHRISMAN-History of Education E (1), Child-
Study H (2), Political Economy E (3), Elementary Psy-
chology and Methods of Study (5).

PROFESSOR WOOSTER-Geology F (1), Physical Geography B (2), Botany C (3), Zoology E (5).

PROFESSOR IDEN*-Chemistry E (2), Astronomy F (3), Physics D (4), Physiology G (5).

PROFESSOR PAYNE-Arithmetic A (1), Algebra C (2), Algebra B (3), Trigonometry and Surveying E (4), Geometry D (5).

PROFESSOR ABBOTT-Clay Modeling (1), Wood Carving (2). MISS DUDLEY-German A (1), French A (3), German B (4), French B (5).

*Professors Hill and Iden will be absent during the session, but their places will be supplied by teachers of high scholarship and of established reputation.

Professor Abbott provides a teacher in his place after he leaves for the N. E. A. in July.

Practice teaching in the model school will be assigned to vacant hours as far as possible.

Observing and practice teaching in the kindergarten and primary methods classes will be assigned to convenient hours from 8 to 10:30 a. m.

If there is a demand for school law, it will be taught also. The afternoon of Thursday, June 16, will be occupied in registration and assignment to classes.

For further particulars, address,

A. R. TAYLOR, President, Emporia, Kansas.

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Vol. XI.

The evening of June 2, 1899, was the occasion of the senior reception by President and Mrs. Taylor at their home.

Despite the lowering clouds, at eight o'clock the members of senior class and the faculty began to gather and the gloom of the outside was soon forgotten in the cheer and kindliness which pervades this home.

The different rooms were decorated with the colors of the respective societies, while here and there oxeye daisies lent their softening influence. Ambrosia was served from a generous punch bowl during the evening by young ladies and later the guests partook of cream and cake in the dining room.

The evening was passed under the stimulating influence of music and conversation. Towards its close each member of the faculty tried his ability at story telling with much resultant merriment.

At a late hour the guests bade farewell and departed homeward realizing how much more the relations sustained by pupil and teacher might mean than that expressed by the mere words pupil and teacher.

Debate and Declamation Contest.

The contest in debate between representatives of the Philomathian and Literati societies and in declamation by students chosen from the first year classes was the most interesting occurrence of the week. Many members of the societies came from a distance in order to be present. The friends of the contestants were out in force determined to lend every aid which enthusiasm could furnish. Each society had succeeded in effectively decorating the box assigned to it, so that with the stage decorations Albert Taylor Hall presented a pleasing sight to the eye and needed only the animated countenances and sparkling eyes of those who rapidly filled the room.

The opening number was given by the Euridice Club, and, after the invocation and another song by the club the contest, in declamation was on.

Mr. J. W. Blood gave an account of "The Deacon's Horse Trade." The rendition was realistic and satisfactory to the audience. Miss Inez M. McGregor rendered "The Return of

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Enoch Arden," bringing out all the pathos and beauty of this piece. With dramatic fire Miss M. Leonore Steele gave the selection, "Sergius to the Lion," in such a manner that the audience were transported to the ancient amphitheatre and saw in imagination the thrilling scene. "The Massacre of Zoroaster" was presented by Miss Maud Terhune in a vivid manner and was appreciated by the audience. The contest in declamation was unusually strong. The judges, Pres. J. C. Miller, Rev. J. T. Foster and Mrs. J. M. Miller, awarded first place to Miss Steele and the second place to Mr. Blood.

The event of the evening was the debate. E. G. Ganoung, in his plea that the powers should preserve the autonomy of China, clearly outlined the position of the affirmative and showed a complete grasp of the knowledge of conditions bearing on this subject. R. T. Phinney, on behalf of the negative, by an able argument in which the points were well projected and driven home with telling effect, replied. The second speaker on the affirmative, Miss Maud Brobst, in a masterly speech, showed what a wealth of argument, sound and forceful, lay on the affirmative side. Following her Mr. Gray came in support of the negative. His delivery was earnest. Ganoung closed the debate.

Mr.

While the report of the judges, F. S. Larabee, A. H. Turner and Rev. Frank G. Ward, was being made up the boys of the contesting societies engaged in a few vocal exercises suitable to the occasion.

President Miller, representing the judges, announced the decision briefly. Mr. Phinney received first place, Miss Brobst second, Mr. Gray third, and the Literati was awarded the debate. Then followed the wild rush and the carrying of the victors to the hall.

Below are given the markings of the judges: