Educational.

South Grey Teacher's Association met in convention at Flesherton, on Thursday and Friday June 2nd and 3rd. Notwithstanding the threatening state of the weather, there was a better attendance of teachers than at any previous Convention. _First Day._ About 11 a.m. the President Mr. C. Ramage took the chair, and, after the reading of the minutes, gave an address characteristic of that gentleman. Mr. Ramage is undoubtedly the most active and thorough teacher in the inspectorate. Mr. J. F. Hunter read an interesting paper on "Teachers influence." The New School History was then torn to shreds by Mr. Ball, a very fiery little gentleman. This was followed by a discussion on that book, and little was said in its favor. _Afternoon Session._ An Object lesson on the "Bell" was skillfully taught by Miss Taylor. After which Mr. S. J. Tilly, Director of Teachers Institutes for the Province read a lecture on "Discipline" which should be taken to heart by every teacher in the country. Miss Delmage was indisposed, and Dr. Hixon failed to put in an appearance with his paper on "Hygiene," in lieu of which windows were opened and a good quantity of fresh air admitted. Next came a paper on "Examinations" by Mr. Wherry Principal of the Durham M.S. This gentleman takes a great interest in teaching and in written exams and no doubt does a great deal of work if he practices all he preaches. Inspector Campbell launched forth into 'Temperance in schools' in a way that showed he knew what was good for the pupils. In the evening Mr. Tilly gave a lecture on "success in life" which was highly appreciated by the audience. Those who stayed away from this lecture missed a treat the like of which in seldom heard in Flesherton. _Friday._ Morning Session.--First on the program for the day came Mr. Boyle of Toronto, whose fluent manner of speech and quaint humor, kept the members from relapsing into that apathy, which is so common at Teacher's Associations. He showed the workings of the Educational Society, very clearly to the teachers, and the advisability of the teachers forming some society for the elevation of the members of that most noble profession whose only emolument at present is the knowledge that they are engaged in a noble calling, which goes a very short distance in satisfying the cravings of an empty stomach. A class in grammer was next taught by Mr. Tilly in a way that showed he new how to teach grammer. "The College of Preceptors," was handled by Mr. Merchant of the Owen Sound Col. Ins. who was clearly not in favor of that body. _Afternoon Session._ The same officers were re-elected, and, judging from their success this time, no fitter officers could be chosen. "Floral Culture in School and School grounds" was taken up by Mr. Merchant in a manner which was appreciated by all who heard it. Map Drawing were given by Mr. Dixon, who has retired from the profession but still retains a lively interest in anything pertaining to the advancement of good education. What was to be regretted was the few questions propounded for the question drawer. The proceedings of the best Convention of the kind held in Inspectorate, were brought to a close by all present singing "God save the Queen." Two much praise cannot be given to Mr. Irwin, the secretary, and the people of Flesherton, for the very affable manner in which the teachers from a distance were entertained. Com.