The results of the industrial work in the normal department were a surprise to all on account of the quantity, variety and beauty of the work displayed. It consisted of colored designs for dadoes, borders and embroidery; useful and ornamental articles of scroll sawing; leaves, animals, vases, a bust and other articles modeled in artists’ clay; samples of printing, including the commencement programmes, and a fine display of crochet and art needlework. An average of an hour a week was given to the industrial work in the normal department. The music, both vocal and instrumental, on each occasion, was good. Special mention should be made of “Inflammatus,” from “Stabat Mater,” which was well given and well received. Bible recitations by classes took the place of Bible readings in the devotional exercises of each day. On graduation day the graduating class recited the 12th chapter of Ecclesiastes. On July 4th the Avery Alumni Association meets, has literary exercises, a business meeting, and gives a $50 cash prize to that member of the class of ’83 who has the best record; its members exchange greeting, vow new devotion to their _Alma Mater_, pronounce a benediction upon her, and then go their ways for another year of honest work in behalf of less favored humanity. Referring to our visitors the _New Era_ has the following: “During the exercises of the week, a number of prominent white citizens were in attendance and evinced genuine interest in the proceedings. It is very gratifying to see this attention on the part of the white element. It betokens a hopeful outlook. And why should there not be the pleasantest relations between all good citizens? We are all destined to dwell together. The quicker, under reasonable progress, that the past is forgotten, the better for all. We are sincerely glad that Prof. Farnham gives cordial welcome to all who are interested in the work in which he so intelligently and sincerely engages his intellectual and moral forces.” * * * * * BEACH INSTITUTE. MISS IDA M. BEACH. For weeks we had looked forward to these last hours! And now all is over! Four days of written examinations were very tiresome, but I wish my readers could have seen the earnest workers. Oral examinations occurred on Friday, May 25. A pleasant hour could be spent in the Primary Department. Here are little folks reading now so smoothly in First Reader, who eight months ago knew nothing of A B C work. Words never seen before are placed on the board with diacritical marks. The little hands come up, and the correct pronunciation is given. In another room pupils are engaged in writing a spelling lesson. Examined slates prove that attention has been given to careful instruction. Hurrying on, we find older pupils reciting in arithmetic and geography; others, more advanced, in algebra and literature. The same earnest spirit fills each room, and all seem striving to do their best.