of the University of Chicago. In her work in the normal school at Muncie, groups of children from neighboring cities come daily on the interurban cars in charge of matrons to become members of her classes.

INDIANA UNIVERSITY.

According to the actual figures given out this week the total attendance to date for the year 1905-6 at Indiana University is 1,382, an increase of 184 over that of last year. The attendance for last year was 1,538. Should the enrollment increase during the coming winter and spring terms in the same proportion the attendance for this year will be about 1,730. The authorities believe that the attendance during the next two terms will exceed that of the corresponding terms last year. In this case the gross attendance will be close to 1,800, or an increase of almost five hundred under President Bryan's administration, which began three years ago.

Of the 1,382 enrolled to date, 1,295 are from Indiana. As the university is supported by funds received from the State, there is no special effort made to get students from other States. Every county in Indiana is already represented. On account of a large number of persons moving to Bloomington, Monroe County has a larger attendance than any other county. Marion County comes next with an enrollment of seventy-nine. The enrollment from Marion County for the year will probably exceed one hundred. The attendance for last year was seventy-five. Next to Marion County come Hamilton and Madison counties, with an attendance of forty-six each. Hamilton County shows a larger per cent. of gain this year than any other county in the State.

It is believed that the completion of the Indianapolis Southern railroad into Bloomington will largely increase the attendance from the capital city.

Of the 1,382 students enrolled to date, 155 are in the school of law, leaving an attendance in the departments of liberal arts of 1,127. This attendance in the departments of liberal arts alone is surpassed by only a few of the larger institutions of the United States.

If the enrollment reaches 1,800 this year the numbers of men and women will be approximately 1,200 and 600. The proportion of men to women to date is two to one, and the increased attendance later will not materially change this proportion.

The figures show that about one-third of the students come from the rural districts and two-thirds from the villages, towns and cities. In reality the attendance from the rural communities exceeds one-third, as many young men and women who reside in the country go to a high school in nearby towns or cities and finish the preparatory work there. These persons are credited to the high school, when in reality they reside in the country. Except in rare cases students are not admitted to the university unless they are graduates of a commissioned high school, or have had equivalent work.

In the early history of the university the attendance was largely from the southern part of the State. The figures of recent years show that the attendance is almost equally divided between the north and south parts.

Under the direction of Prof. U. G. Weatherly, of the department of economics, statistics have been prepared which show interesting results concerning the self-support of the members of the senior class. There were one hundred and fifty-two members of the senior class, and of this number data was obtained from one hundred. Of this number fifteen made all their expenses while attending the university, three made 75 per cent., eight 50 per cent., four 35 per cent., two 25 per cent. and two 15 per cent. Of the remainder the expenses were earned by the students themselves before entering the university, or were paid by the parents.

BOOK NOTICES.

"The Foundations of Higher Arithmetic" (Silver, Burdett & Co.), by B. F. Sisk, M. S. instructor in Senior Arithmetic and Grammar High School, Austin, Tex., is a concise text with the topics all arranged in logical sequence.

Mr. D. H. Montgomery, author of Montgomery's Histories, is making an extended tour of the far western part of our country.

"Tragedies of Aeschylus" and "Tragedies of Sophocles" (D. C. Heath & Co., Boston, New York, Chicago and London), by E. H. Plumptre, are two of the books that are used by Prof. Charles Swain Thomas and Prof. M. W. Sampson in their course of thirty lectures upon the drama in the Shortridge High School, at Indianapolis.

Professor David Eugene Smith, the author of the Smith Arithmetics, has recently returned from a summer vacation spent in Europe. While Dr. Smith was abroad he added to his large collection of portraits a substantially complete set of medals bearing the likenesses of eminent mathematicians. Among these are a number of electrotypes of unique coins in the British Museum. A feature of further interest is a collection of counters or reckoning pennies which were used for computation before the introduction of the arabic numerals.

A new book by William J. Long is sure to be eagerly received. Ginn & Co. announce the publication of "Northern Trails," a collection of entirely new stories dealing with animal life in the far North.

Smith's "Primary," "Intermediate" and "Advanced" arithmetics have been adopted for use in the schools of New Haven, Conn.

Mr. F. D. Nichols, for several years in charge of the illustrating and advertising for Ginn & Co., has recently resigned his position, and has organized the F. D. Nichols Company for the designing, illustration and manufacture of books, private and de luxe publications, catalogues and diplomas. The home office, with Mr. Nichols as manager, is at 31 Union Square, New York City; the Boston office is at 6 Beacon street, and is in charge of Mr. George French, who is widely known as a lecturer, author and expert in all matters pertaining to printing and publishing.

With the wide experience and complete equipment of its managers, the new company offers unusual facilities for handling, in the best and most practical manner, every phase of book and pamphlet making-from

editorial service in connection with the manuscript to the completed publication. A specialty will be made of the designing, illustrating and execution of school and college catalogues, announcements, diplomas and special books of educational institutions.

"The Teaching of Modern Languages" (Ginn & Co., Boston, New York, Chicago and London), by Leopold Bahlsen, Ph. D., Oberlehrer in the Realschulen of Berlin and German commissioner to the St. Louis Exposition. This very valuable work has been translated from the German by M. Blakemore Evans, Ph. D., instructor in German in the University of Wisconsin.

"First Year German" (Ginn & Co.), by William C. Collar, head master Roxbury Latin School. The aim of the author is to unite and harmonize the classical and natural methods of teaching a modern language. and we are confident that this work will be received most favorably. 336 pp. List price, $1.00; mailing price, $1.10.

We are pleased to note the increased sales of "Macmillan's Pocket American and English Classics." 16 mo, cloth, 25 cents each. Teachers can obtain a complete list of these classics by addressing the Macmillan Co., 378 Wabash avenue, Chicago.

"A Hand-Book to the Works of Tennyson" (The Macmillan Co.), by Luce. $1.75. This work will prove most valuable to any teacher who will give it careful study.

"Life of Tennyson" (The Macmillan Co.), by Sir Alfred Lyall. 75 cents net.

"The Elements of Economics" (Silver, Burdett & Co., New York, Boston, Chicago), by Charles Jesse Bullock, Ph. D., assistant professor of political economy in Harvard University, is a book which will find high favor among secondary schools and business colleges. The book aims to familiarize the pupil with the chief facts in the structure of modern industry, to present in succinct form the leading principles of economic science and to discuss the important public problems that today confront the American citizen.

The return to arithmetic in the fourth year in the high school or the first year in the normal school requires a special text-book, one in which the subject is presented in its most concentrated form and in which appear the fewest possible definitions, the most judicious selection of examples and the most helpful suggestions for rapid solution.

"The Elements of Geometry" (Silver, Burdett & Co.), by Walter N. Bush, principal of John B. Clarke, department of mathematics, Polytechnic High School, San Francisco. 367 pp. Illustrated. Price, $1.25. This is an ideally equipped text-book for high school pupils or for those preparing in geometry for entrance into colleges and universities of the most advanced requirements.

Systematic classification of definitions, theorems and problems, clear and simple methods of presentation, intelligent selection and elimination of material are some of its characteristic qualities.

A new speller on a new plan-"Word Studies" (B. F. Johnson Publishing Company, Atlanta, Richmond, Dallas), by Edwin Sheppe. The purpose of this series of spellers is (1) to enable the beginner to recognize readily and to pronounce accurately the various word-forms found in his reader; (2) to teach the spelling, meaning and use of words necessary for a sound education; and (3) to bridge the gap between the spelling book and the dictionary.

With its new dress of color throughout the fashion and advertising sections, the November Delineator presents a most attractive appearance. The table of contents contains, among its many features of interest, an article, the second of two, by Dr. William H. Maxwell, superintendent of schools, New York City, on "Education for Life Through Living," which describes the routine of a great public school. "A Run in Ireland" is a delightful travel sketch by Seumas MacManus, the well-known Irish author. N. Hudson Moore writes of "Tables and Sideboards" in "The Collector's Manual," and "The Child's Dress" is the subject of Dr. Grace Peckham Murray's paper.

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"The Romance of a Gospel Singer" is a timely contribution describing some interesting events in the life of Charles M. Alexander, the revivalist. The Lucky-Piece, Albert Bigelow Paine's novel which has been running in the magazine is brought to an end in this number, and "At Spinster Farm," by Helen M. Winslow, is continued.

"Practical Arithmetic" (Eckdall & McCarty), by E. L. Payne, M. S., department of mathematics, Kansas State Normal School, is a book intended for advanced eighth grade work, review work and high schools and supplemental work in normal schools. It has clean-cut definitions at the beginning of every chapter, many model solutions, an extensive chapter on business practice, chapters on life insurance, domestic and foreign exchange, partnership, bankruptcy and mensuration. Single copy, post-paid, 85 cents; retail price, 75 cents.

"The Expansion of the American People" (Scott, Foresman & Co., Chicago), by Edwin Erle Sparks, Ph. D., associate professor of American history, the University of Chicago. This meritorious work should appeal to both teachers and students, as it treats of territorial expansion in a most practical manner. The United States has become a world power, and every patriotic citizen should take into consideration conditions as they exist. Such is absolutely necessary for the proper study of our expanding civilization.

"The Happy Life" (Thomas Y. Crowell & Co., New York), by Dr. Charles W. Eliot, president of Harvard University. 12 mo. Cloth, gilt top, 75 cents; art leather, gilt top, boxed, $1.50. Postage, 8 cents additional. This very interesting and forceful work should be placed in every private library with Pastor Wagner's "Simple Life." Both books are powerful and practical pleas for simplicity of living.

Messrs. Mayard, Merrill & Co., of New York, have just published the first five volumes of "Graded Poetry Readers." Two more volumes are to be issued and the complete series of seven volumes will be carefully graded to the first eight years of school

work. The first volume includes work for the first two years and each of the succeeding volumes contains work for one year. The selections have been made by Miss Katherine D. Blake, principal girls' department public school No. 6, New York City, and Miss Georgia Alexander, supervising principal, Indianapolis, Ind. The volumes are uniform in size, ninety-six pages, bound in boards with cloth back, and will be sold separately at 20 cents each. This plan of publication makes it possible to secure at a nominal price a wealth of supplementary reading in poetry for a single grade without the necessity of purchasing at the same time a large amount of matter for other grades.

"Topical Discussion of American History” (The Whitaker & Ray Co., San Francisco), by William C. Doub, A. B., Stanford University. This excellent work constitutes a teachers' manual and course of study in both history and civics for use in elementary schools. $1.10.

"Pupil's Outline of American History" (The Whitaker & Ray Co.), by William C. Doub. 25 cents.

"Basketry, Clay and Paper Weaving for the Elementary Grades" (The Whitaker & Ray Co.), by Arthur Henry Chamberlain, A. M., and Ella V. Dobbs, Jane Langley, Harry D. Gaylord. 50 cents.

"Popular West Coast Flora" (The Whitaker & Ray Co.), by Volney Rattan, curator of the State Normal School museum, San Jose, Cal. This work is an analytical key to the flora of the Pacific coast in which are described over 1,800 species of flowering plants growing west of the Sierra Nevada and Cascade crests from San Diego to Puget Sound. $1.25.

"The History of Arizona" (The Whitaker & Ray Co.), by Sidney R. DeLong. $1.00.

"The Story of a Sunbeam" (F. A. Owen Publishing Co., Dansville, N. Y.), by Effie B. Miller. 32 pp. 5 cents.

"Selections from Ovid" (D. Appleton & Co., New York and Chicago), by G. J. Laing, as

sistant professor of Latin in the University of Chicago. This book has been prepared with special reference to the needs of students who have not gone further in their Latin reading than Caesar.

"Pat's Pick," compiled by Henry R. Pattengill, Lansing, Mich. This book contains an interesting collection of songs for opening exercises, school exhibitions and patriotic occasions. 50 cents.

"Uncle Sam and His Children" (A. S. Barnes & Co., New York), by Judson Wade Shaw, A. M., field secretary of the Young Citizens' Loyal League. 12 mo. Cloth. Illustrated. $1.20 net. The book is an interesting and instructive picture of America today, drawn by a constructive and progressive American.

"Mohammed and the Rise of Islam” (G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York and London), by D. S. Margoliouth. This is the most recent addition to the publisher's list of "Heroes of the Nations." Educators and librarians in particular should familiarize themselves with the entire list of these very valuable publications.

"The Upton Letters" (G. P. Putnam's Sons), by T. B. These letters were. written by a master in an English public school to an invalid friend in Madeira, and treat of many phases of life-religious, social and intellectual.

"Fifty English Classics Briefly Outlined" (Hinds, Noble & Eldredge, New York), by Melvin Hix, bachelor of education, Teachers' College, Columbia University. This book is the result of an experience as a teacher and principal for more than a score of years, and it covers every grade of school work from the ungraded country' school up to and through college preparatory work. $1.25.

"Essential Steps in Reading and Speaking" (Hinds, Noble & Eldredge), by Frank S. Fox, M. A., professor of public speaking, Wittemberg College; president of the Capi

tol College of Oratory and Music, Columbus, Ohio. The work will prove most helpful to teachers, professional speakers, students and persons seeking general culture.

"In the Days of Milton" (A. S. Barnes & Co.), by Tudor Jenks. 12 mo. Cloth. Illustrated. $1.00 net. The contrast of Puritan and Cavalier life is vividly pictured at the outset of the author's charming life story of Milton in Milton's England.

"Webster's Modern Dictionary" (Laird & Lee, Chicago), by E. T. Roe, LL. B. 458 pp. 27,000 words and definitions. Many special engravings, full page plates of presidents and famous men. Flags of nations in colors. Signs used in writing and typography. Black silk cloth, şide and back title in gold. 42 cents.

"Word Studies" (B. F. Johnson Publishing Company, Atlanta, Richmond and Dallas), by Edwin S. Sheppe, superintendent of schools, Enfield, N. C. The purpose of this series of books is to enable the pupils to pronounce readily the words found in their readers, to teach the spelling, meaning and use of words necessary for a sound education, and to bridge the gap between the spelling book and the dictionary.

"Our Language" (B. F. Johnson Publishing Company), by Lida M. McMurry and F. T. Norvell. The authors have prepared a threebook course in English and the keystone of the first book is its treatment of the paragraph. The second book relates to language and grammar and the author is C. Alphonso Smith. The third book has been prepared by the same author, and it deals with technical grammar. We bespeak for the three works careful examination.

Professor George B. Asbury, superintendent of schools in the Indiana Reformatory at Jeffersonville, has prepared some very attractive outlines for the basis of his work in arithmetic for the classes in that institution. For several years he was in charge of the Flora schools, and we are pleased to state that he is also quite successful in his present work.

"Reflector" is the name of the publication issued at the Indiana Reformatory by W. H. Whittaker, general superintendent of the Indiana Reformatory, and by Charles D. Reeder, editor. The issue of October 7th reflects much credit upon the publishers, and has been prepared for the purpose of giving information to the people of Indiana throughout the churches on Prison Sunday and through the State conference of charities held at Vincennes.

Professor Joseph A. Biggs, formerly connected with the public schools at Columbus, Ind., has prepared a Practical English Grammar, which has attracted the attention of many prominent educators who have given the manuscript careful examination. Hon. Hervey D. Vories, ex-State superintendent of public instruction in Indiana, says:

"The manuscript furnishes the material for exhaustive drill. Many grammars do not furnish enough material for drill, and this is especially true of grammars for the lower grades."

The work is also strongly endorsed by Superintendent Edward B. Cox, Xenia, Ohio, and by Professor T. D. Scott, principal of the high school. We hope the manuscript. may be accepted by some progressive publisher.

"Moore's Hoosier Cyclopedia," by Senator E. E. Moore, Connersville, Ind., deserves an extensive sale in Indiana, as it is thoroughly meritorious.

It has been strongly endorsed by W. E. Henry, State librarian, and by many others. It should be placed in every district school in Indiana, and several copies should be purchased for the various town and city schools. Teachers and school officials desiring addiwork tional information concerning the should address S. D. Kiger & Co., 139 West Market street, Indianapolis.

"A Brief English Grammar" (Scott, Foresman & Co.), by Fred Newton Scott, Ph. D., professor of rhetoric, the University of Michigan, and Gertrude Buck, Ph. D., associate