In spite of the precautions taken by printed direction upon the wrapper, complaints still come from teachers that clerks do not send the JOURNAL to school. Will the derelict clerks make a note of this, and, after reading it themselves, pass it over the teacher to be read by him, and placed in the library.

NORMAL SCHOOLS AND THE UNIVERSITIES.

San Jose Normal School.

NOTES, GRADUATION EXERCISES, ETC.

A change in the line of work for the morning exercises was mentioned some time ago. Many different programs have been carried out, but none have proved more interesting than one during "Flag Week." The whole school, with the exception of the battalion, assembled on the grounds in front of the building to witness the presentation to Company B of a beautiful silk flag, the gift of Mrs. Lorentzen. The company has for some time owned a flag-staff, presented by Col. Shakespeare, of San Mateo. The battalion formed on the south side of the building, with Company A on the right, Companies B and F in the center, and Company C on the left; then marched in review in columns of platoons, forming in companies in front of the building. Miss Abbie Lorentzen then addressed Company B, presenting the flag in behalf of her mother. Captain Macbeth received the flag with a few appropriate words, after which the battalion saluted the colors, and the school sang "The Star Spangled Banner." Col. Hirsey, President of the Board of Trustees, then gave a history of the flag which has cost the country so much to keep intact. The battalion was then dismissed, and school duties were begun.

Another enjoyable program was given to commemorate the Battle of Bunker Hill. The hall was decorated with flags and flowers in honor of the occasion, and a map of Boston and vicinity was drawn on the black-board. Members of Company B gave interesting descriptions of the battle, using the map as a means of illustration. A vocal solo, "The Sword of Bunker Hill," rendered by one of the pupils, closed the exercises.

Since the regular reading of the Bible has been dispensed with, we have had but one "Bible Morning." After a selection from the Bible had been read by the Principal, the Lord's Prayer was chanted

by the school. A history of the Bible, as it has come down to us, was given by a member of the Faculty, and the program was concluded by a quartette, "My Mother's Bible.”

Still another subject taken up in this line of work is Temperance. The topics discussed were, "Nicotine and its Effects," and the "Temperance Work in the Catholic Church." Quotations were given by members of the Senior Class, and appropriate temperance songs were sung.

The graduating exercises on the morning of June 24th, were short but interesting. The program opened with a chorus by the school, followed by the presentation of diplomas to over seventy pupils. After a quartette had been sung, Professor Martin Kellogg, President of the State University, addressed the graduating class, leaving with us many inspiring words.

Another chorus was sung by the school, and then Professor Childs made a short speech to the visitors present, and, in the name of the Faculty, bade farewell to the members of the graduating class. Principal Childs spoke of the school, the work accomplished, and the money expended in this city. He then talked of the need of further improving the grounds, and explained that the cost of keeping the park in its present condition exceeded by three-fold the amount allowed by the State. He hoped that the citizens of San Jose would lend a helping hand in this work, and pictured the prospects of the erection of a High School, Public Library, Art and Technical buildings, to adorn the four corners of the grounds. He also told why the Training Department building had been erected of wood, instead of brick. The latter would have cost $60,000, and the Legislature appropriated only $37,000. The building will be completed in September, and will be one of the finest Training School buildings in the United States.

He hoped in the near future to see a kindergarten department added to the school. Hs said that in view of the large classes that annually are graduated from the school at San Jose and elsewhere, there seems to be an impression in the public mind that the State will soon become glutted with teachers. Some information that has recently been received by the speaker from State Superintendent Anderson, however, proves that this idea is entirely erroneous. It is certain from investigations that have been made in this direction that the loss in the ranks of teachers by marriages alone is not more thar made up from year to year by graduating classes at San Jose and the

Normal Schools in Los Angeles and Chico. The average term of service by young lady teachers before marriage is seven years. Many suppose that the charming young lady graduates do not remain in the ranks of teachers more than two or three years before marriage, but if this were the case, the annual output of the Normal Schools would not half make up the inroads caused by matrimonial alliances. Principal Childs called attention to the fact that nearly one-half of the present large class of graduates have already secured schools, although the next school year does not open till September. The concluding feature of the program was the class-song, which embodies the motto of the class, "Live up to the best that is in you." The verses were composed by Miss Laura B. Everett, and were set to music by Professor J. H. Elwood.

CLASS-SONG.

"Thro'out our whole lives may this tho't, like a song,

In its truth and its helpfulness win us,

To reaching the highest in going along,
Living up to the best that is in us.

Up to our highest each day, every day,

Tho' toilsome, and tiresome, and weary the way,

But still growing upward, we finally may,

Make our lives show the best that is in us.

CHO-Live up to the highest the heart may hold,
To the highest in work or rest;

To the true ideals that the tho'ts unfold,
Live up to the highest and best.

Oh, why should we sing you a farewell song,
As if ties of our school life must sever?
When teaching in schools of our own, we belong
To the Normal more fully than ever.

It is ours to make plain that the Normal is just,
In sending us outward as worthy of trust;
Our fitness for work, our willingness must
Be approved by our earnest endeavor.

CHO-We feel no mere gladness that lessons are done,
And in all our enjoyment comes o'er us

The tho't that the battles not easily won,
Have prepared us for duties before us.
In looking backward, our class agrees
That every past discouragement flees;
Thinking of benefits, rather than C's,

We thank our teachers in grateful chorus."

The exercises throughout the day were remarkable for their simplicity. There were no long speeches, no extended list of essays. The singing by the class showed excellent training.

In the evening of the same day a brilliant reception was given to the friends of the graduates. The Assembly Hall was beautifully decorated, and as many of the seats had been removed, it made a pleasant reception room. The program consisted of music, both instrumental and vocal, given by the talent of San Jose. At the close of the entertainment, the class of June, '92, held their last class meeting. A re-union has been planned for June, 1893. The graduates were as follows:

FORTY-SECOND CLASS, JUNE, 1892.

Armstrong, Ethelywn J.
Ayres, L. Hortense
Bickerstaff, Jennie
Biggerstaff, E. Kate
Boyce, Elma S.
Boyce, Sylvia H.
Breyfogle, Lilian R.
Brooks, Micager E.
Burns, Juliette A.
Carlson, Eleanor A.
Carr, Carrie J.
Cogswell, Florence E.
Cohn, Sam H.

Coleman, Carrie A.
Conner, Lizzie G.
Cox, M. Ruth
Carnes, Eva W.
Cross, Eliza
Denney, Addie E.
Edgar, George A.
Emery, Blanche A.
Everett, Laura B.
Fountain, Alice M.
Gaddis, Cyrus J.
Geis, Helen D.

Gibbons, Jennie

Greenlaw, Jessie S.

Total.......

Graham, Jennie F.
Grubbs, Josie M.
Gwartney, Bettie
Haggerty, Kate
Hall, Pearl W.
Hart, Bertha J.
Hartley, Victorine
Hickman, Laura I.
Howard, Emma G.
Howie, Leona C.
January, Susie A.
Jones, Laura B.
Katelson, Clara E. W.
Langdon, William H.
Leach, Edith B.
Lorentzen, Abbie E.
Lessard, Catharine C.
Linehan, Kate G.
Macbeth, Frank D.
Maguire, Mary C.
McAfee, Flora
Moran, Margaret
Myers, Kittie S.
Nangle, Lena K.
Newcomer, H. Bessie
Oneal, Emma J.

Overacker, Carrie M.
Peet, Florita L.
Peterson, Laura A.
Philippi, Blanche R.
Porter, Maud E.
Poston, Evah A.
Preston, James T.
Purinton, Lucy E.
Pearce, Louisa
Rucklidge, Annie
Sawyer, Elva B.

Schneider, Eva R.
Schroeder, Minnie A.
Secrest, Florine
Stark weather, Blanche
Stone, Maud C.
Smith, Bertha D.
Thomas, Irene E.
Thomas, Tillie S.
Torpey, Mamie C.
Townsend, Catha M.
Walter, A. Estelle
Ware, Jennie M. O.
Washington, Julia J.
Williams, Annie M.
Wilson, Florence

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Chico State Normal School.

The exercises of commencement week began Friday evening, June 10, with the joint meeting of the Alpha and Adelphian Literary Societies. The program was well rendered throughout.

Saturday evening, June 11, the Principal's reception to the Ser ior Class, the Alumni, the Faculty, and the Trustees of the Schoo

was held in the Normal building. To say that it was a very enjoyable affair in every respect, does not do it justice, as those who were in attendance can testify.

Sunday evening, June 12th, the Baccalaureate Sermon was delivered by Rev. J. W. Kelsey of Willows, to a large and appreciative audience. His theme, "Man, the Product of His Thought," was ably handled, eliciting much favorable comment.

Thursday, June 16, at 10 A. M.. the Commencement exercises proper took place in Normal Hall, which was crowded to its utmost capacity. The essays were well read, and the music well rendered. P. M. Fisher, editor of the PACIFIC EDUCATIONAL JOURNAL, in a short, pithy address, gave advice, well seasoned with humor, which was evidently enjoyed by the class and the audience. This class, numbering twenty-four, is the first class to complete the full three years' course. Nearly every member has secured a school.

Miss Vesta Vail was presented with a handsome set of books, for assisting her teacher in class work.

In the evening, the general reception to the students and friends of the school was held in the Normal. The building was brilliantly illuminated from top to bottom.

An excellent orchestra discoursed sweet music during the evening, and all seemed happy as they mingled with friends and class mates. So ends another happy and prosperous year of school work for the State Normal at Chico.

The following is the list of graduates, with subjects treated:

Olive Lorena Boyles--Criticism of Lord Byron and His Works.

Frederick Anderson Bennett, Charles Henry Camper--Physics in the Public Schools-Illustrated.

John Howard Cave---Our Public School Curriculum.

Frank Nichol Chaplin--Comenius.

Elizabeth Alma Clark- -The Golden Key.

Catherine Agnes Coady-My First Day at Pine Cone.

Mary Davis-Physical Culture in the Public Schools.
Edna Lenore Elam - Manners.

Lovey Ford-To Wait.

George Edward Harvey--Teaching of Patriotism in the Public Schools.