AFTERNOON SESSION.

The Institute met at 2 P.M. The boys of the Lincoln Grammar School assembled in the hall, and sung several songs and choruses.

Mr. Carlton, Principal of the State Normal School, was next introduced, for the purpose of giving an exhibition by the Senior Class of that school of their proficiency in the study of Anatomy and Physiology. The general anatomy of the body was illustrated and described by individual young ladies of the class, with the aid of a manikin.

The President then introduced Mr. Ralph Keeler, of San Francisco, who read an Essay under the title of "The Oldest Scholar."

After a short intermission, Mr. Theodore Bradley, Principal of the Boys' High School, was introduced, and delivered a very instructive and able lecture upon the various duties of teachers, the means of advancement in the profession, etc.

At the conclusion of his address, the Institute adjourned.

EVENING SESSION.

The Institute met this evening at 8 o'clock. A class from the State Normal School, under charge of Prof. Carlton, entertained the members with exercises in Calisthenics and Reading. Prof. Knowlton also gave some select readings.

Superintendent Pelton presented the following resolution, which was unanimously adopted:

Your Committee on National Teachers' Convention for 1867, report in favor of electing a Delegate to attend that Convention to represent the State of California, and we would unanimously recommend our fellow-teacher Bernhard Marks, as a suitable representative of the educational interests of this State.

FOURTH DAY.

FRIDAY, May 10th.

The Institute met at noon to-day to listen to singing by the boys of the Lincoln Grammar School under the charge of Ira G. Hoitt, Principal.

After the exercise in singing was concluded, the President announced as topics of discussion, "The best methods of acquiring the use of the English Language," "The use and abuse of medals in the schools,""The best methods of keeping records of recitations," and "The detention of pupils after school."

A short debate ensued, in which Messrs. Benton, White, Townsend and others took part.

The debate closed, the President introduced Rev. J. E. Benton, who delivered an address on the subject of "Readiness." At the conclusion of the address further discussion on the subject of "Self Reporting" was had. After quite a lengthy discussion pro and con. a vote was finally taken on the question in the affirmative:

Resolved, That the system of Self-Reporting, as discussed by the Institute, is useful and ought to be adopted.

The affirmative was sustained, the vote standing 54 for, and 52 against it.

Several teachers explained their mode of recording recitations, and the Institute adjourned.

EVENING SESSION.

The Institute was called to order at 8 o'clock, Superintendent Pelton in the Chair. There was a very large attendance of ladies and gentlemen. Miss Watson, of the High School, who possesses a fine soprano voice, sung "The Ingle Side," commencing "It's rare to see the morning breeze," in a superior manner. A duet by the same lady and Miss Mary Caswell," Come where my Love lies Dreaming," was most charmingly given.

Dr. Henry Gibbons made some remarks on the neglect of the study of the Natural Sciences.

The presiding officer, Mr. Denman, then announced that the report of the Committee on Resolutions was in order.

Mr. Tait, of Oakland, Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, presented a series of resolutions which he stated had been submitted to the Committee by various members of the Institute. The first resolution was as follows:

Resolved, That the thanks of this Institute be tendered to the following lines of travel, for their courtesy in issuing free return passes to the teachers of the State: The California Steam Navigation Company; the agents of the Petaluma, Napa, Suisun, and San José steamers; the Central Pacific Railroad Company, the Sacramento Valley Railroad Company, the Marysville and Oroville Railroad Company, the Placerville and Folsom Railroad Company, and the San Francisco and San José Railroad Company.

Mr. Brierly, of Santa Clara County, offered an amendment to thank the owners of the San Francisco and San José steamer for free passes both to and from the Institute.

The amendment was accepted, and the resolution unanimously adopted.

Mr. Tait read the following resolution, submitted to the Committee by a teacher from the interior of the State:

Resolved, That our recent visit to the Public Schools of this city has fully realized our previous opinion of their excellence in discipline, methods of instruction and general management. This visit has been made agreeable by the courteous attention shown us by the teachers of the schools attended, and rendered no less profitable by the school exercises witnessed. The efficiency and popularity of these schools confer an enviable distinction on the teachers of San Francisco, and plainly exhibit the liberal and enlightened policy of its Board of Education, and the zeal and fidelity with which its executive officer, Superintendent Pelton, has discharged his official duties.

Unanimously adopted.

Third resolution, submitted to the Committee by a member of the Institute:

Resolved, That the members of this Institute consider Hooker's Physiology a work ill adapted to the wants of the school-room, and respectfully ask the State Board to substitute some other work on the list to be used in the schools of the State.

An amendment was adopted, recommending Cutter's Physiology for Hooker's.

Presented by the Committee:

Resolved, That we entertain a lively appreciation of the liberality and enlightened spirit of our Legislature of 1865, in educational matters, as evinced in the enactment of the Revised School Law of California, and that great and very material benefit has already resulted therefrom to the interests of education in this State.

Resolved, That we rejoice to witness the rapid growth and improvement of our State Normal School, and that its graduates have already supplied various sections of the State with not a few skillful and successful teachers, and that its future enlargement and prosperity deeply concern the cause of education in this State.

Resolved, That whilst as teachers of Public Schools we are mainly interested in the operation, development, and results of the “Free School" system, we yet fail not to recognize the superior advantages of collegiate instruction; and that, regarding the College as a necessary adjunct of every well developed system of education, we sincerely hope the people of this State will, by liberal patronage and generous endowment, sustain and promote the interests of the few Colleges already founded on this Coast.

A member of the Institute then requested leave to submit to the Institute, through the Committee, the following resolution, which was then read by the Chairman of the Committee, Mr. Tait :

WHEREAS, The Teachers of the State at large being assembled in Convention, it is natural that their thoughts should turn to the near approach of another election to fill the highly important and responsible position of State Superintendent:

AND, WHEREAS, It is proper that we should manifest our anxiety for the future educational welfare of our State by expressing our opinion in reference to the filling of an office which so directly concerns the work in which we are engaged : therefore, be it

Resolved, That we look upon the official career of our able and energetic State Superintendent, the Hon. John Swett, with admiration.

That by the greatness of the results he has accomplished, by the wisdom of the measures he has inaugurated, by the conspicuous fairness and impartiality of his dealings with all who have business with the office of Public Instruction, and by the genuine integrity of his character, he reflects honor upon the State which he serves so ably, and is eminently worthy of the continued confidence of the people of this State.

That we ask our fellow-citizens to note the efficient services of their State Superintendent, and that we believe that the highest interests of public education would be best and most surely subserved by his continuance in his present position.

The resolutions were received with applause.

Mr. Gough, of Napa, objected to the resolution on the ground that it gave a political character to the Institute.

Mr. Janes, ex-City Superintendent of San Francisco, made the same objection.

Mr. Knowlton defended the resolution, and said such action was common in State Teachers' Conventions in the older States.

Mr. Bernhard Marks thought teachers had a right to express their preference for a State Superintendent, that the office was not a political one, and that the resolution ought to be passed.

Mr. Tait, on behalf of the Committee, without any vote of the Institute, withdrew the preamble and the last paragraph of the resolution, to free it from any political cast. He said that Mr. Swett needed no indorsement of the kind; the people of the State knew him well and approved his course; that the resolution was the work of over-zealous admirers, and that he might well exclaim, "Save me from my friends."

The resolution, as amended by the Committee, was unanimously adopted.

Mr. Marks here called up Mr. Swett upon the platform, stated that the acts of all public officers ought to be closely watched by the people, and that the public school teachers of San Francisco had determined to watch him; thereupon presenting Mr. Swett with an elegant Waltham gold watch and chain.

The President, Mr. Denman, then declared the Institute adjourned sine die.

[From "Barnard's Journal of Education."]

CALIFORNIA EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY.

THE first Educational Association in the State of California was formed by the teachers of the city of San Francisco, in the year 1852, and reorganized in November, 1853. These social reunions of the pioneer teachers of California, gathered from every part of the Union, were exceedingly interesting and instructive, and during the early history of the free-school enterprise, were the means of accomplishing great good in the cause of education. This association was at first attended by all the teachers of the Schools, but since the organization of the City Normal School in 1859, it consists only of the male teachers.

The first State Educational Convention was held in San Francisco, December 26th, 27th, and 28th, 1854, on the call of Superintendent Hubbs. Addresses were delivered by Col. E. D. Baker, on "General Education;" by Dr. Winslow, on " The Use of the Bible in Common Schools;" by Rev. S. V. Blakesly, on "Phonography in School," by Mr. Wells, on "School Management;" by Mr. Buffington, on "Education," by Mr. S. Day, on "The Objects of Public Instruction;" by Mr. J. Swett, on "Elocution;" by J. C. Morrill, on "Unclassified Schools." Discussions were had on the subject of the lectures, and on "Teachers' Institutes,” "School Libraries," "The Co-Education of the Sexes," " Physical Exercise," &c.

A second State Convention met at Benicia, August 12th, 1856. Essays were read and discussions had on "The Bible in Public Schools," on "The English Language," on "Thorough Training" on "Corporal Punishment;" on "Females as Teachers;" on "Moral Ethics in Schools."

STATE TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.

The Superintendent of Public Instruction, Hon. A. J. Moulder, in his Annual Reports for 1858 and 1859, had strongly urged the subject upon the attention of the Legislature, and had recommended that the Superintendent should be authorized to hold one or more Institutes each year, and that an appropriation be made to defray the necessary expenses. The Legislature of 1860 accordingly sanctioned the formation of a State Teachers' Institute, and made a