MISSOURI SOCIETY.
The Missouri Society of Teachers of History and Government will meet on December 28th and 29th in the Central High School Building, St. Louis. The following program has been arranged:
TUESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 28TH.
1.45—Address: “The Eternity of Rome,” William Schuyler, McKinley High School, St. Louis.
“What Topics in Ancient and Mediæval History Need Special Emphasis to Prepare the Pupil for the Modern Period?” Miss Ellen B. Atwater, Central High School, St. Louis. Discussion.
“Recent Books,” Professor N. M. Trenholme, Columbia.
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 29TH.
1.45—History in the Grades: “Geographic Influences in American History,” Miss Grace Graves, Hannibal; “Victories of War vs. Victories of Peace,” Miss Fannie Bennett, Eighth Grade, Siegel School, St. Louis. Discussion.
“The Future Citizen and Civics Instruction in the High School,” Principal S. A. Baker, Joplin. Discussion.
Collection of papers for General Secretary and for Society Secretary.
Business meeting. Preliminary reports of committees: 1. “On History Instruction in the High Schools of Missouri,” E. M. Violette, State Normal, Kirksville. 2. “On History Instruction in the Grades.”
A cordial invitation is extended to all to visit the valuable collection of the Missouri Historical Society, 1600 Locust Street, hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The officers are: President, H. R. Tucker, St. Louis; vice-president, Jesse Lewis, Maryville; secretary and treasurer, Eugene Fair, Kirksville; editor, N. M. Trenholme, Columbia.