Much Enthusiasm Shown By Teachers

The teachers' institute which opened at the 'High School last Monday is progressing finely and there seems to be a great deal of enthusiasm 'both on the part of the instructors and pupils.

When the first session opened Monday morning, about 75 were in attendance. This morning 100 were registered.

The teachers are from throughout the county and every township is represented. The director of the school! is Prof. Tooze, principal of the Saline high school, and he is ably assisted by Superintendent S. J. Geir, of Hillsdale, and Miss Mary Parker, who is pursuing work in the University. All subjects required in a second-grade certifícate are offered. There are two sessions a day, from 9 to 12 a.m. and from 1:30 to 4 p.m. One general session is held the flrst part of the morning when some special subject is discussed.

Wednesday Prof. Tooze spoke on "The Opening of School." It was a very interesting and helpful talk, especially to new teachers. Botany, arithmetic, grammar, and physiology occupy the morning sessions and in the afternoon, classes in nature study, United States history, geography, etc, are held.

The public is cordially invited to attend any and all of the classes, the institute lasting eight days.

Next week Tuesday evening Prof. C. D. Smith, of the Agricultural College, will lecture in High School hall, along the line of agriculture and rural schools. This is for the pupils, but everyone is invited to attend as the subject is one of general interest.

On Wednesday, the following day, the institute will close with a meeting of the teachers, directors, and patrons of the schools of Washtenaw county. A good program is being arranged. The first session opens at 10 in the morning and the second at 2 in the afternoon. In the afternoon, Prof. C. A. Davis, of the University, will give a talk on "How to Beautify the School Grounds."