such organizations in the schools of this city. From these we selected an orchestra of fifty-one pieces for a concert given the 23d of May.) I have said that the work in music in the schools is primarily vocal, but I believe the time has come for us to make our music instruction more comprehensive, and to that end we should make the children familiar with the various musical instruments. This may be done by giving a short history of the instrument under consideration, explaining its construction, power, and value. Show the difference between such instruments as require an accurate ear and those that may be played by the deaf. Explain the stringing of such instruments as the violin, and if possible show how they are tuned. Explain why the piano is so popular as a musical instrument, and keep before the children of the third, fourth, and fifth grades a drawing of not less than two octaves of the keyboard. Employ every legitimate means to interest the young in the learning of musical instruments. In this city we have a scheme for arousing interest in the study of musical instruments. It works charmingly. It may be of interest to you. Periodically we take what I call a "musical instrument census." That is, we ascertain, in all grades from the second to the eighth inclusive, how many children are taking, or have taken, lessons on some musical instrument, and the length of time they have given to the study of such instrument. The information thus obtained is interesting and instructive. The first census of this character was taken about eight years ago. The last was taken the last week of school this year. I sought the information from twenty-six schools, but owing to the unusual amount of work imposed upon principals and teachers at this time, only eighteen responded to my request. On the day this census was taken there were present, in the grades named, 8,567 children. Of this number 2,408, or 28.1 per cent, were taking lessons on some musical instrument. The eight schools not reporting would have greatly increased this percentage. I will give a summary of the data obtained: Piano students, 1,612. Of this number 1,138 were girls and 474 boys. The fifth and sixth grades showed the greatest number of piano students. Violin students, 486. Of this number there were 337 boys and 149 girls. The greatest number of violin students were found in the fourth and fifth grades. Cornet, 32. Boys 28, girls 4. Clarinet, 13 boys. Cello, 7. Boys 5, girls 2. Trombone, 5 boys. Guitar, 33. Mandolin, 121. Harp, 5. The There are many interesting features connected with this census. highest point of the music wave is reached in the fifth and sixth grades. In piano the girl students greatly outnumber the boys. In stringed instruments without frets the boy students outnumber the girls. In the stringed instruments with frets the girl students outnumber the boys. In wind instruments, both brass and wood, the boys greatly outnumber the girls. If you would have people know that a thing is worth while, keep it before them-not in a way to harass or offend, but in a way to arouse thoroly to a knowledge of its value and importance. Upon this idea we base our work with the children. At the opening of the schools in the fall I shall make a summary of the reports received in June, and distribute copies to the various schools. This will arouse thought and discussion on the part of principals, teachers, and children, and the result will be increased study of musical instruments. Now, I have done all I promised to do, and that in a very commonplace way. I have given you a few hints, but I have told you nothing newnothing that you have not thought of and perhaps exploited to your satisfaction, and to the advantage of the children under your instruction. Our work is a grand one, and we have not yet entered into the full, radiant glory of this wonderful realm of song. A singing nation is a happy nation. Singing children are happy children. Therefore, let the children sing with their hearts and souls and minds and bodies. DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS EDUCATION SECRETARY'S MINUTES OFFICERS President-THOMAS L. BRECHEEN, high school... Calistoga, Cal. Vice-President-GEORGE F. ROACH, Commercial department, Ogden High School..Ogden, Utah. Milwaukee, Wis. FIRST SESSION-MONDAY FORENOON, JULY 7, 1913 The first meeting of the Department of Business Education was called to order at 9:30 A.M. in the Elks' Club, by President Brecheen. The first paper was the president's address, entitled "A Review of the Past and a Forecast of the Future of Commercial Training in High Schools." This was followed by a paper by Frances Effinger-Raymond, Pacific Coast Manager, Gregg Publishing Company, San Francisco, Cal., entitled "If I Were a Teacher of English.” Discussion: R. R. Stuart, head of commercial department, high school, San Jose, Cal.; Earl J. Glade, head of commercial department, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah; W. S. McKinney, Englewood High School, Chicago, Ill.; Margaret MacVichie, head of commercial department, high school, Salt Lake City, Utah; Thomas L. Brecheen, high school, Calistoga, Cal., and others. R. R. Stuart, head of commercial department, high school, San Jose, Cal., then read a paper on "Specially Prepared and Incidental Business Training." Discussion: W. S. McKinney, Englewood High School, Chicago, Ill.; T. L. Brecheen, high school, Calistoga, Cal.; Frances Effinger-Raymond, Gregg Publishing Company, San Francisco, Cal.; and Earl J. Glade, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah. The meeting then adjourned. SECOND SESSION-THURSDAY FORENOON, JULY 10, 1913 The meeting was called to order in the Colonial Theater. E. Morris Cox, assistant superintendent of city schools, Oakland, Cal., read a paper on "Proper Certification of Commercial Teachers." This was followed by a paper on "Typewriting" by C. V. Oden, manager of educational department, Underwood Typewriter Company, New York, N.Y. Five championship typewriting contests were then held under the direction of J. N. Kimball, New York, N.Y., with the following results: COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS W. S. McKinney, Englewood High School, Chicago, Ill. W. H. Coppedge, Henagers Business College, Salt Lake City, Utah. COMMITTEE ON RESOLUTIONS R. R. Stuart, high school, San Jose, Cal. Margaret MacVichie, high school, Salt Lake City, Utah. G. F. Roach, high school, Ogden, Utah. The meeting then adjourned. THIRD SESSION-FRIDAY FORENOON, JULY 11, 1913 ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSIONS The meeting was called to order at 9:30 A.M. The first feature of the session was a demonstration of stenotypy by Mrs. N. M. Moore, of the Universal Stenotype Company. This was followed by an Edison dictaphone demonstration by Etta Rich, of the Oregon Short Line Railway Company. The merits of the dictaphone and the stenotype machines were discussed by J. N. Kimball, E. J. Glade, Frances Effinger-Raymond, Margaret MacVichie, E. H. Holt, G. F. Roach, and T. L. Brecheen. The Committee on Resolutions then submitted the following resolutions which were adopted: Resolved, That as commercial teachers we are proud of our vocation, that we are in this work because we want to be and not because we have to be, and that we regret a |