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MISS SCHALLENBERGER.
Criticism should be made only where its purpose is to do good.
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in a position to accept as his guide the worlds highest ethical standard.
 But the teachers real work differs in some respects from that of other men. He neither brings spices and cof- fee from tropic plantations, nor does he plant and raise broad acres oi wheat and cotton, nor does he dig gold from the treasures of Klondike: in other words, what he does do is to ada indirectly to the wealth of the country, since he belongs distinctly to one of the classes of citizens whose duty 1t is to sustain the intellectual life of the nation, to keep the throb or the nations moral pulse up to the standard which Is demanded by Amer leans, in order that the nation may be assured an existence throughout the centuries
 The teacher Is, therefore, doubly re- sponsible for acts not in accordance With ethical laws, in that it is his du.y to keep his acts pure and above re- preach for his own sake and as an ex- ample to others
 These premises fixed, 1t follows that the teacher must beware of exercising to an extreme degree the principle of selt-lnterest, for this, in times past. has caused many a man to sacrifice to paltry ambition or for the sake of
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tion. Of course it is obligatory on the trustees to carefully investigate the qualifications of all applicants, and se- lect the best among them. Under the present system there is nothing to pre- vent trustees from obtaining good teachers if they use sound business sense"
 1. I was going to say in answer to this question, that conformity to the Golden Rule was the only law neces- sary. But like all general laws. it is capable of widely different interpreta- tions, f. e., MT. A is a teacher of ordi- nary ability. who has held his position for some time MT. B applies for it, bringing indisputable evidence that he Is much better fitted for the place. Now, If MT. A Is fair-minded man and has the welfare of his school at heart. he ought to want to resign. and if MT. B is likewise fair-minded, he, too ought to wish to be treated in the same way if the time ever comes when a still worthier applicant appears. Such an attitude as this would tend to call forth the best there is in teacher. He would strive to be the very best man that the trustees could get for the place. In word, he would try to dignify the position. But, if doing to others as you would have them do to you, means that you want to hold on to 8 position just because you have been holding 1t, or because you have an invalid mother to support. or because you teach for less money than anybody else, and that you don't want anybody to attempt to 'oust' you, since you yourself would not feel in cl1ned to 'oust' another under the same conditions, then the Golden Rule will not cover definitely what I think should be the ethical laws controlling the pro- fess1onal relations of one teacher to another. Here are some of them:
 First-A teacher should stand on his own merits. No teacher should build himself up by tearing another down. No teacher should try to hold on to a
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the Code of Professional Ethics adopt ca by the State Teachers Association or Michigan in 1895. That code, how ever. seems to me to require amend ment In some particulars, especially with reference to its bearing upon city school systems.
 /. teacher who Is free from con- tract or other professional engagement IS at liberty to apply for a vacant position. or for a position which, according to definite information gwen out by the incumbent or by the authorities having power of ap- continent and removal, is about to be, come vacant.
 5 teacher should, if seems to me, avoid any course of action which would Work injury to the true interests of any school; and in general should, as suitaole opportunity presents itse1f, seek to promote the true welfare of the schools. l do not see that this obliga- tlon IS Impaired by the fact that he has lost his position in any given school
 4. see no reason for discontinuing the practice on the part of the teachers or making application for appointment
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he knows that the incumbent has given and is giving satisfaction-i. e., is doing good, strong, productive work. Third-The attitude of a teacher to- ward the school which he has left should be that of a sincere friend. deeply desirous of its welfare and anx- ious to aid his successor in every way possible.
 Fourth think 1t would be far bet ter to have no applications, if all the conditions were in harmony with such a course. The conditions, how ever, would have to be such that there would be a central authority, fully conversant with the academic require ments and the professional training and experience of the teaching force of the State, as well as of those who were without experience and desired positions. This is a set of conditions quite at variance with the present methods of certification.
 C. M. RITTER,
 Principal State Normal School.
 Dr. Elmer E. Brown of Berkeley writes:
 l. I am in substantial accord with
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PATRONS OF HUsBANDRY.

Stockton Grange of the Patrons of Illus bandry at its meeting held on the 1st inst in- stalled the following officers for the ensuing term: Nathan H. Root worthy master; | R Harleson, overseer; Mrs. Irene E. Leadbeater. lecturer; William H. Overhiser steward: John L. Beecher Jr., assistant steward: Mrs. A. Ashley, chaplain; Joseph Adams treasurer. Nathan T, Root, secretary; Mrs. Eva Sturcke gatekeeper; Mrs. Mary H. Root, Ceres; Mrs Cora Beecher, Pomona; Mrs. Burgie HarIeson Flora, and Miss Lizzie S. Root. lady assist. ant steward. The installing officer was E. C. nia State Grange, assisted by Mrs, Lou Over hiser. After the installation there was the an nual harvest feast and the tables were laden with all the good things that farmers wives and daughters know how to provide and at an open meeting there was an address bv F [, Shoemaker, and programme of recitation vocal and instrumental music, besides a few short addresses. The participants were Mrs Nettie Jefferson. Mrs. A. Ash.ey John l., Beecher, Miss Anita Leadbeater, Mrs W L. Overhiser Miss Laura Root H. c. Shattuck. W Il. Oyerh.ser. J. w. Kerrick little Amy Hickox. Mrs Lou Overhiser. Mrs. s. P. Ssbin w. l.. Oyerhiser and others.
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all the parlors in Alameda County. After ini- tiation and installation the members and vfs- itors were made happy at a banquet.
 The ball that given by Woodland Par Tor in welcome of the new year was largely attended and magnificent affair.
 District Deputy Mitchell reports that Visalia Parlor is now taking new life and will soon be in first-class condition, with a mem bership of about seventy five.
 Grand Trustee Hawkins visited Esparto Par Tor at Madison. Yolo County last night. and next Saturday he will visit Winters Parlor.
 Charles R. Heverin, D. G. P, will visit Ukiah on the 17th inst In the capacity of grand organizer, with view to reorganiZe the Ukiah Parlor.
 Redwood City Parlor on last Thursday had Its officers installed by Deputy F.. s. Clute. The president is Henry Butts and the record ing and financial secretary M. H. Thompson. After the installation there a smoker and banquet and the members and friends had a jolly good time.
 In the notice of the officers installed for Stanford Parlor last week the names of A. .. Trautwetter, outside sentinel, and T. F. Vooran, outside sentinel, were omitted.
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THE JUNIOR ORDER.

Deputy National Organizer Terry will insti- tute new council at Paio Alto this week.
 Union, Hancock John Adams and Univer- sity councils of Los Angeles have made ar arrangements for joint installation of officers fin the Masonic Temple in that city. Deputy J. F. Burns will be the installing officer
 Berkeley's council has made wonderful strides during the past three months having in that time initiated twenty-nine candidates including number of the best citizens of the place Two causes brought this effect about One was the stand the council took when an order was given that the American flag should ffost over the schoolhouses only on holidays. That order. through the efforts of the council was subsequently, amended so as to have the flag displayed every schoolday: the other was the untiring efforts of member named Wooster who Is credited with having brought each of the twenty-nine candidates in the council. The
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IMPROVED ORDER OF RED MEN.

During the past week the raising of chiefs has been the most important matter in the reserva- tion- Poanochee Tribe raised H. L. Olsen S.; J. F. Hawkins, S S.; F. E. Luman, J. S.. and A. Jones. prophet, NJ. L. Wheeler performing the ceremoney.
 Great Chief of Records Burgman last week raised up the chiefs of Iroquois Tribe of Stock ton. On Friday he went to Sacramento to in- stitute new tribe there
 Last Thursday the chiefs of Pawnee Tribe were raised up in their wigwam in Alameda by H. H. Cole. n. D., assisted by W. J. Robin son. F. J. Fuller. M. J. Fairfield. G. H. Perry and others. After the ceremony the members of Yosemite Council prepared first-class feast.
 Modcc Tribe Is making elaborate prepara- tions for the raising up of it's chiefs next Thursday night. During the evening there will be a social time in Fraternal Hall in the Red Mems building, and there will be delegations from all the tribes and councils of the city. The committee having charge of the matter promises a fine evenings entertainment.
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YOUNG MEMS INSTITUTE.

An Evening in Spain is the title of tertainment that will be given on the evening of the 18th inst in Mission Parlor Hall by Borromean Council.
 A very active committee of Ignatian Council has charge of the grand ball that Is to be given in Native Sons Hall by that council on the evening of the 4th of February. Noth- ing will be spared to make this the equal of the social successes of past years.
 Sacramento Council will give ball the 18th inst. Vallejo Council is arranging for a grand smoker and entertainment.
 The social given last week by Washington Council was we'll attended and was pleasant affair.", as was also the Christmas festival given by San Raphael Council
 The grand ball that given by Stross- meyer Council was great success.
 Mission Council No. 3, Y. NJ. l., has in- stalled stalled the following officers for the present term: E. c. Callan, president; Hugh McEn- hill, first vice-president; Dr. Joseph I. Rich ards, second vice president; Rev. F. J. Cum mins, chaplain; Henry Kugelberg recording secretary: Frank A. Kesseler, financial secre- tary; John E. Richards Jr., corresponding sec retary; p. j. o,Rourke, treasurer; Martin Cal laghan. marshal: l. P. Kelley, Inside sentinel; John Schatt, outside sentinel: executive com mittee-D. $. McKenna E. J. Maher, c. G. Wiley.
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INDEPENDENT FoREsrERs.

At meeting of the district deputy chief rangers of the Independent Order of Forest CTS it was resolved to visit in a body all the courts for the purpose of installing the new officers. In pursuance of that purpose the deputies on last Monday installed the officers of Court Seal Rock. on Tuesday those of Court San Francisco and on Thursday those of Court Diana The other courts officers will be installed follows: January 10, Court Golden Era; Il. Yerba Buena and Alcyon; F, Endeavor; 13. Mission: H Golden Gate; IS, South San Francisco: 26, Precita, and 2S, Noe Valley. On the last-named date Court Noe Valley will hold a public installation. The following named those who will assist Ben l. Solomon. the chief deputy ranger. who in each case will be the installing officer: O. Stewart, I. H. Mahan. Charles B. Tidball, W. l.. White. Paul Bunker. Oscar J. Joly. L. A. Kern Ralph Stewart. Charles Belz, J. J. Smith and James Hurry.
 Court Seal Rock on the night of installation initiated four candidates. This court is ad- vancing rapidly and Is one of the most pro gresslve in the jurisdiction, though not quite a year old.
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change in the list of officers. Miss Nopa Roger son not being able to attend to the duties of sub-chief companion. After the ceremony of installation over there interesting programme. which included a piano solo by Miss Newman, short address on the success and prosperity of the circle, recitation by lit tie Miss Jennie Harrington. Representations of prominent actors, Ed Burrows; presentation of past chief companions jewel and ele- gantly framed certificate by Grand Sub-Chief Companion Ira w. Coburn to Mrs A. C. Pid- die. the junior past chief companion; negro melodies, Frank J. Hancock, and zither solos by Messrs. J. $. Fiten and Risner. After that there was served up fine collation., and then followed dance until late hour.
 The Supreme Grand Circle has sent to Mrs Bremen. mother of the late Chris Bremen. who was grand secretary of the order of Foresters and past grand officer of the Grand Circle. very neatly engrossed set of resolutions show ing the esteem in which her son was held by the Grand Circle
 The Loreley Social Club will give enter tainment and ball in the social hall of the All caZar this evening.
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position when another man Is thought to be better qualified for 1t.
 Second-Criticism should be made only where it's purpose is to do good. It should be honestly given and grate- fully received, even when adverse: but should be made in a professional spirit. at the proper time, and by one teacher to another; not by one teacher about another.
 Third-There should be no organiza- tions among teachers with view to placing personal friends, graduates of a certain school, etc. Positions should be held without the aid of such clap trap devices.
 Fourth-A general fair -mindedness and open-m -mindedness should be preva- lent among teachers. inviting discus sion, promoting exchange of thought, leading the way to a science of educa- tion.
 MARGARET SCHALLENBERGE Department of Education, Stanford
 University.
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C. M. RITTER.
The attitude of a teacher to- ward the school which he has left should be that of a sincere friend.

to positions which they believe them selves capable of filling.
 But the practice should be subject to wholesome limitations. A school board should not be limited, and should not limit itself. in the selection of teachers, to those who have made ap- plication. It should take such meas ures as may be necessary to get the besti
 l.. J. Chipman, ex-President of the State Teachers Association. expresses his views in the following:
 l. The school law does not define the professional relations of one teacher to another.
 2. It would not be right for a teacher to apply for a position already filled, except he make application with the proviso if there should be a change. l do not consider it right for one teacher to in any way undermine the character or work of another; nor Is it professional for a teacher to make application for a position on less sal ary than Is being paid.
 3. The teacher should not do any thing to interfere with the welfare of the school which he has left.
 4. do not believe the plan suggest ed would be feasible.
 SANTA CLARA, Cal.
 "The broad ethical law which should
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ELMER E. BROWN.
A school board should not be limited, and should not limit it. self, in the selection of teachers.
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sion. yet when he sees that his course Is tnjuring the efficiency of the school system he should desist.
 There is clearly at this time a ten- dency among teachers themselves to frown upon such actions on the part of members of the profession in securing places as will bring it into reproach; and with the growth of this tendency is the development of a spirit among school officials to place the whole basis of selection and retention of teachers upon a civil service basis, making merit the qualification.
 HI. MEADE BLAND, President Santa Clara County Board
 of Education
 Professor c. w. Childs, the newly elected president of the State Teachers Association, answers the questions thus:
 T. The professional intercourse of teachers is governed by the same rules that prevail between men in other lines of business in the most civilized coun- tries-which may be summed up in the Golden Rule.
 ''2. A teacher ought not knowingly apply for a position already filled In an acceptable manner; but he may with out impropriety compete with others for any vacant position.
 '3. A teacher should never lose his
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THE ODD FELLOWS.

There will be about fifty members of the re- lief committee who will go to Stockton to ac- cept the invitation of the relief committee of that city on the 22d inst. Great preparations are being made for the event
 There will be grand entertainment at the Alcazar on the l7th inst. in aid Of the relief committee, and then there will be performances at the same place in aid of the committee on the 18th, 18th and 20th.
 Golden Gate Encampment last evening in- stalled the following elected officers: W. l. Crossett c. P; s. J. Heywood, H. P; M. s. Jeffers Jr.. s. w: Charles A. Stahle, j. w After the installation there a banquet.
 The grand master announces the following visits for the current week: Wednesday to Lake Tulare Lodge; Thursday to Exeter where he will institute new lodge. and Saturday to Mount Campbell Lodge at Reedley
 Last Monday night the members of Morse Lodge were the guests of Pickwick Lodge of the Sons of St. George at its monthly social gathering. For the benefit of the guests there were presented stereopticon views, presentation Of original sketch by Edward Burrows, which was a clever piece of acting and was loudly applauded There was also fine pro- gramme of vocal and instrumental music and address by MT. Burns of Morse Lodge on the subject of the friendly relations existing between America and England. During the evening refreshments were served.
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THE NATIVE SONS.

Golden Etate Parlor has arranged for a grand social to be given in Native Sons Hall on the evening of the 18th inst. The grand march is announced for S:30 o'clock
 District Deputy F. W. Hutchinson last Wednesday installed the officers of Rio Vista Parlor, one of the youngest in the order. but one or the most progressive Its past presi- dent ana Its excellent staff of officers are do- ing much to advance it's interests
 Last Wednesday California Parlor initiated candidates. installed it's officers for the cur rent term and Second Grand Vice President Frank Mattfson paid the parlor a visit There was presented pleasing and enjoyable pro- gramme.
 Las Postas Parlor was visited last Monday by Grand Trustee H. R. McNoble. who was Grand Trustee Byington and c. A. Policeman, D. D. There were present representatives from
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govern the action of teachers one to another Is the same IS that generally accepted by our best thinkers as con- trolling the actions of every individ- ual. It may be condensed into the fol- lowing statements: That course of conduct Is right in which every act is perfectly adjusted to it's end-that end
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ORDER OF CHOSEN FRIENDS.

The visit of the Progressive Council to Ger mania Council last Wednesday and the in stallation of officers drew to the meeting place a very large number of the members of the order After the installation of the officers by District Deputy Russ Grand Councillor Boehm and C. M: Arnold, P. s. C., delivered ad- dresses, Mrs. Krone gave selections the piano, E. A. Street recited. Professor Russ gave selections on the piano. F. D. Brandon recited 'The Dandy Fifth and J. C. Irvine very much enjoyed, and at It's close re- treatments were served to those who re- mained.
 America Council will install its officers on the 11th. Golden Gate on the 14th and Ger mania on the 18th
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DIVISION NO. ?. A. o. H.

Last Wednesday night Division No. 2. A. O.
 H. installed the following officers in Hibernia Hall: Earth Lee P; Andrew Sheehan " P: T. l.. Clancy. R. S.; Daniel Sheehan T.; NJ c. Gorham, T.; Thomas Rooney, chairman of the standing committee, and R. McGrath mar shal At the close of the cermony about one hundred of the members attended a banouet at which John Kenny the retiring recording secretary, was presented handsome gold watch and chain in recognition of his services to the division. This division is talk ing lively interest in the approaching Golden Jubilee, and the indications are that its en- tire membership more than 300, will be in the - "
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quently expose and attack the wrongs 4. do not.
 R. H. WEBSTER, Superintendent of Common Schools.
 
 AS Dr. Jordan was on the point of leaving for Washington when the questions reached him his answers were necessarily brief:
 'First-The same as those of other good citizens-'In honor preferring one another
 ''Second-As matters are, a teacher applies for what he wants. This is not the ideal condition. In general, the higher institutions look with doubt on candidates who apply.
 "Third-The honest man will not hold malice, nor blame those who do not deserve blame.
 ''Fourth-In time 1t must be so, ex- cept that teachers should not be se- lected by trustees, but by educational experts or superintendents of schools. |" CHICO, al.-First-There are no laws expressly defining the profession al relations of one teacher to another. Second-Under the law it is legiti- mate for teacher to apply for posi- ton if he possesses a teachers certifi- cate in full force and effect. But in my opinion he should not do so when
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in it's new hall, and on that occasion eight members were initiated. Tomorrow night this lodge will install its officers and then will give a ball.
 Germania Lodge will publicly install its off, Tuesday night and then will give a banquet. Grand Dictator Archibald will be the installing officer.
 Keystone Lodge on last Thursday had initia- tory work and the installation of it's officers, for the night.
 Yerba Buena and Liberty lodges will in- stall officers tonight, Golden State and Ger mania on Tuesday and Eagle, Yosemite. Eu- reka and Occidental on Wednesday and For tuna and Leland Stanford on Thursday. The officers of Ivy. Fidelity and Polar Star were installed last Friday.
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FRIENDS OF THE FOREST.

Supreme President Mrs. Jingels installed the officers of Pioneer Lodge last Tuesday even ing, and during the evening Past Presidents Mrs. A. Boehm and Mrs. Macrett were each presented with a past presidents collar The first death claim which was presented to this lodge paid within thirty days from date of ath. This lodge will give valentine party on the 14th of next month.
 Lincoln Lodge will install it's officers to- morrow evening.
 Mrs. Hilton of Pioneer Lodge expects to in- stitute a new parlor in this city within two weeks.
 Mizpah Lodge installed its officers last Fri day night
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interest in the welfare of any school wherein he has taught He must, how ever, lest he meddle unwisely. be par ticularly careful in rendering assist ance.
 "A I think that a teacher, like other persons in need of employment, must apply for work. He has a right to use all honorable means to obtain a posi-