masterpiece of the entire program. He spoke of the value educationally of mathematics, science, language, literature, history and psychology, and showed how each one entered into the "warp and woof" of educational life. The inspiring and uplifting character of the address was such as to make an intelligent resume almost impossible.

At the close of Dr. Thwing's address, Supt. Thomas, of Akron, said that he was so much impressed with the address of Dr. Thwing that he would like to be able to have it in form so that he might give it careful study. He moved that it be the sense of the meeting that Dr. Thwing be asked to furnish the manuscript of his excellent address for publication. Dr. Thwing then stated that there was no manuscript and that the only way he could reproduce the speech was to have again the inspiration of such an audience.

In the afternoon a class exercise in Nature Study was conducted in a very pleasing way by Miss Katharine Burgner, of the Oberlin Public Schools. A bright young class was brought in and by a series of questions the story of the "Historic Elm," which stands in the corner of the college campus, was told, and at the same time the form, nature and peculiarities of elm trees in general were brought out. The elm was also compared with some other varieties of trees.

Professor James Monroe, in charge of the Chair of International Law in Oberlin College, and who was for several years a member of Congress, was especially well qualified to speak on the timely topic, "Some Advanced Doctrines of International Law Relating to War." Prof. Monroe's paper was interesting and comprehensive and gave his audience a clear and accurate idea of his subject. He claimed that in all disputes arbitration should take the place of war and mourned that the recent troubles could not have been settled in that way. He cited instances in our history when serious complications had been peacefully and satisfactorily settled. He lauded the posi

tion of the United States in refusing to resort to privateering against the Spanish merchant vessels. He maintained that all appeals to private greed should be abolished from all naval and military transactions. He advocated the abolishment of the prize system and in its place a higher rate of pay for all

soldiers and sailors.

The musical part of the program was furnished by the Conservatory of Music of Oberlin College. It was, of course, of a high order and was greatly appreciated by the teachers. It consisted of the following selections:

Organ solo by Prof. Andrews, vocal solo by Mr. John P. Scott, a chorus of seventy voices, led by

Prof. A. S. Kimball, and a selection from the Conservatory String Quar

tette.

A committee on resolutions, wnien had been appointed earlier. in the day, consisting of Supt. Ward, of Lorain; Supt. Frederick, of Lakewood, and Prin. Rood, of Akron, made the following report:

Your committee considers this meeting one of the most profitable in the history of the N. E. O. T. A. The day has brought to us great things and rare, in thought and inspiration. As usual Oberlin's welcome has been royal-good cheer, happy greetings, generous hospitality. The program brought delight and helpful instruction. Music, lesson and lectures were of the best; therefore,

Resolved, That the thanks of this association be and hereby are ex tended to the good people of Oberlin for their generosity and hospitality; to the musicians for their contributions to the enjoyments of the occasion, and to the speakers for the intellectual feast which distinguished this as one of the most successful of the meetings of this organization.

A motion was carried that a recommendation be made to the Executive Committee to hold the future meetings of the association in Cleveland, as its central location makes it more convenient for the larger number of teachers in northeastern Ohio.

It was also moved and carried, that the N. E. O. T. A. recommend to the State Executive Committee that at least two days of general session be held, in which the teachers of the state may gather, instead of the sectional meetings as heretofore.

HAMPTON BENNETT.

Hampton Bennett was born in Union county, Indiana, February 2, 1832, and passed away at his home in Carlisle, O., June 5, 1898, being 66 years, 4 months and 3 days old.

His paternal ancestor was an Englishman who exhausted a fortune in supporting the Duke of Monmouth against the Duke of York, and as a result, he, with several hundred others, was sold into slavery in Virginia. The father of the subject of this sketch moved in a cart from his native state Virginia to Indiana, then a new state, where he became a large land owner in Harrison township, Union county.

At the age of nineteen years, Hampton Bennett could scarcely read or write. He then determined to obtain an education, and the remarkable will power that characterized his after life overcame whatever obstacles there may have been between him and the object of his desire. From the district school, he went to Haughton's academy or nigh school at Liberty, Ind., which was famous for the enthusiasm and

training given its pupils. re next came to Ohio to attend Antioch College, then in her palmiest days, and presided over by America's greatest teacher, Horace Mann. The sterling integrity and honesty of this modern Socrates was always and ever Mr. Bennett's ideal of manhood and his model. He remained at Antioch about four years and then took charge of the schools at Germantown, O., and while principal there the Civil War broke out and his patriotic spirit led him to enlist.

He was detailed to the signal service, where he served four years, a part of which time he was under Gen. John A. Logan, and was present when the famous Gen. McPhersin lost his life in the furious onslaught made by Hood at Atlanta, his flag catching in a tree detained him for a little while and thus saved him from the fate of McPherson.

In 1862 he married Miss Josephine Fanz, who had been one of his Germantown pupils. To them were born two daughters, both of whom survive him, the mother having died, probably, twenty years ago.

After returning from the army, ne again had charge of the Germantown schools for a short time. From 1866 to 1895-twenty-nine years he was superintendent of the Franklin schools, though he was never a resident of the town, having moved to Carlisle, a village two

miles distant, thirty-two years ago. Twenty-nine years ago he built the comfortable home in which he closed his earthly career.

He was county examiner in Warren county for thirty years, twenty years of which he was president of the board.

In the death of our friend, this county has lost a very strong character; surely no other man has ever lived in this community who has left such an impression on so many minds. While superintendent here he graduated fifty-five young men and ninety-nine young ladies, and taught two entire generations who were of school age. For twentynine years the eyes of all the school children, and for a longer period the teachers of the county looked up to him; and such was the force of his character, the strength of his countenance, and the manner of his speech, that no one who was in the least impressible failed to be im pressed by him.

Mr. Bennett was a man very just, with a tender consideration for the

rights of others; but he was also a man of very strong convictions, and because of these convictions and the strength of his character, he had by the very force of these to assert himself with determination on one side or the other of a question, and had little patience with those who compromised for either place or position. However he considered the

temperaments, dispositions and environments of men sufficiently well. to enable him to arrive at just conclusions as to their motives.

He was an active and practical humanitarian, very fond of dumb. animals, and a lover of rural life. and scenes.

In the educational field in which he labored, he was as the strong and sturdy oak of the forest. While open to conviction, no storm of opposition moved him. He strongly advocated that the teacher's habits should be worthy examples for mis pupils; and his well known attitude upon narcotics entitles him, as we believe, to be called the Anti-Tobacco Champion of the state. Warren county, each male applicant for a teacher's certificate is asked, "Do you use tobacco?" And a satisfactory answer to the question is necessary if a certificate is issued.

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His charity, admonitions and timely counsel were extended to those whom he believed he might help, and nothing pained him more than to have his confidence betrayed-a thing which rarely happened. His code of professional ethics was above reproach, though this did not prevent him from defending his own rights or protecting the professional courtesies due another.

His resignation was tendered here. three years ago, at which time the writer became his successor, and

from that hour until his death, everything that he could possibly do to make the work agreeable and successful, was done. After one year of retired life he desired to teach again, and accepted the principalship of the schools at King's Mills, this county. Last holidays his sad and worn face foretold the destruction at work upon his once strong physique. In harmony with his course through life, he said, "In justice to both myself and pupils, I will quit teaching at the close of this year's work." His school closed Friday, May 27, with the crowding cares upon such occasions, making great inroads upon his shattered physical condition; with marvelous. self-control, he performed his duties at the county examination on Saturday, signing the Boxwell diplomas and attending even to the minor details of his office. On Tuesday he consulted specialists in Cincinnati concerning his failing health and then returned home to die on the following Sunday morning.

To his friend Rev. Clayton, to whom the writer is indebted for data, he said a short time ago, "My school will be out in a few days, and I shall never teach again. I find that I am failing. I do not think I shall live long, and so far as I am concerned, it makes but little difference. I feel my work is done."

So after a long voyage, during