oy Ocroser, 1889 NO. 1 | _ PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD | FOUNDER’S DAY NUMBER | Bee PUBLISHED BY | PRATT INSTITUTE, BROOKLYN, N. Y. PRATT INSTITUTE—MAIN BUILDING. FRONT VIEW FROM RYERSON STREET. PRATT INSTITUTE. RECORD VOny OCTOBER, 1889. No. I. FOUNDER’S ADDRESS. ‘TEACHERS, SCHOLARS, AND FRIENDS :— We meet again on this, the 2d of October, to commemorate Founder’s Day of Pratt Institute. One year ago to-day I gave you a hasty outline of our hopes and plans for the first year of real work at the Institute. “To-day we meet to look back upon the history of that year and to take an outlook into the one before us. Our organization has hada year in which to show, by practical demonstration, the object for which it was designed. As I look over your work as teachers and pupils I am amazed at the progress made. ‘Twelve months ago we had only a hand- ful of teachers and an institution almost without form or organi- zation. Within the year so much has been done to systematize our efforts that I have new courage, and I wish to tender to you, my co-workers, my heartfelt thanks for your tireless industry and unselfish devotion. I have read your reports, and can see not only the actual work done, but also the spirit of doing it, on the part of both teacher and pupil. There is so much of in- terest in these reports that it has seemed desirable to have them printed, as you cannot be in full sympathy with the general work unless you are familiar with that of the other departments. May I not ask you, one and all, to read them carefully ? I confess to a little embarrassment to decide which of the many things of interest connected with my experiences in the development of this enterprise should command my attention in speaking to you this morning. 4 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. ‘Flow shall my child be educated ?” is such an old question, and has been answered so many times, and in so many ways, since teaching began, that we cannot hope to offer much that is original, but we have wished to furnish facilities for a trial in Brooklyn of the best type of combzned academic or high school instruction, with manual training, for boys and girls from about fourteen or fifteen to the age of seventeen or eighteen. The idea in this course, which we have named the Technical High School Department, is not to teach the pupils any trade, but to educate them to work patiently, systematically, and constantly in the use of hand, eye, and brain. We think such as finish this three years’ course will, by the combined training of all their powers, be able to decide for themselves what life-work they are best calculated to succeed in, and if they wish to fit themselves for any of our colleges or scientific schools their time here will have been well spent in preparation therefor. Among the elements of value we hope to realize from this course of instruction is an object lesson on the question of industrial or manual training, now being considered by the high schools of so many large cities in all parts of our country. Perhaps there will be no better place than this to say a few words about our observations of such education as is carried on in Europe. I cannot attempt to give you, at this time, a report, but will simply say that the rapid development of the Institute led me, in April, to ask our secretary, Mr. F. B. Pratt, and my private secretary, Mr. Heffley, to accompany me in a hasty trip to the Old World, to see, if we could, in what lines their longer experience would serve as a guide for us. We visited twenty leading cities in England, France, Austria, Switzerland, and Germany ; studied carefully, saw the workings of many schools; learned how to understand and appreciate reports of our con- sular agents; and as a result have come home convinced that Pratt Institute was not unnatural in its conception, nor vague in its design; and while we did not find anything just like it, we PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 5 did find great activity in endeavoring to educate the people in applied art and in specific trade-schools. The English government, we were told, is spending £400,- 000, or about $2,000,000 annually, for the support of the Ken- sington Museum, and for the establishment in all parts of the United Kingdom of schools of applied art, for encouragement of those branches which pertain to art as applied to the manu- facture of articles for household use and adornment, such as the products of clay, iron, silver, and other metals, carved woods, leather and paper, textile fabrics—silk, wool, linen and cotton, etc., etc. We feel that nothing presents so broad a field, or one so full of promise for the American nation, as attention to such things as will tend to educate the people to a knowledge of the artistic as applied to their home life, and to a love of it be- cause they appreciate it. I have reason to believe that in our own Art Department many have been taught this, and also to realize that certain phases of it lie at the foundation of all industrial pursuits; that it ennobles, that it is an element of civilization, and that the essence of good art is to be found, above all things, in honest and good workmanship. In the Department of Domestic Science I am sure many have received that courage which comes from a consciousness of being able to do well some specific thing, and from the feeling that a knowledge of household employments is thoroughly con- sistent with the grace and dignity and true womanliness of every American girl. We must not lose sight of the aim of this de- partment, which is to afford women a training in those branches of science and art which pertain not only to good housekeeping but to home-making—to the preparation of clothing, of eco- nomical and wholesome food, and to such knowledge of sani- tary and hygienic laws as shall tend to secure comfortable and healthy homes at the least expense. The housewife who knows how to manage the details of her home has more courage than 6 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. one who is dependent upon servants, no matter how faithful they may be. She is a better mistress, for she can sympathize with them and appreciate their work when well done. We especially wish to enlarge our facilities in this depart- ment, so as to help those families who must live on small in- comes—say, not over $400 or $500 per year—teaching the best disposition of this money in wise purchase, economical use of material and little waste. One aim of this department is to make the home of the workingman more attractive. In the Department of Mechanic Arts the instruction given should be most valuable and important to every thrifty mechanic. The demand is for a better and better quality of work, and our American artisans must learn that to claim first place in any trade they must be intelligent. They must study, learn to draw and read plans, and to know the value of material and why it is used. They must learn to have pride in their work and to love it, and believe in our motto, ‘‘ Be true to your work and your work will be true to you.” I need hardly dwell here upon the growing demand upon the Department of Phonography and Typewriting, the work of which has been most satisfactory. Popular as these studies have become, it should be borne in mind that mere speed, without in- telligence,will not meet the requirements. Accurate and perfect work alone will give satisfaction. I am not a musician, but it has always seemed to me that a musical notation which would bring the principles of music within the comprehension of the people would have a sound and healthy influence, and so we were led to give the “Tonic Sol-fa System ”’ a trial, as the one best adapted to this end. Much material has been added to the Technical Museum during the past year. We have no intention of making a col- lection of mere curiosities, but to obtain objects which can be used in connection with the instruction given in the different departments of the Institute. PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 7 When men have dealings with money matters in any form they touch human nature in a sensitive spot. There is no one subject in connection with this work upon which I have such peculiar feelings as wnen a poor man comes to pay his hard earned wages for the education of his child. Instinctively my feeling is to say, ‘Don’t take the money”; but in my cooler and calmer thoughts, the judgment, formed after long and patient study of human nature, tells me that it is wiser and better for every one to pay a part at least of the cost of this education. To keep the Institute abreast of the opportunity open to it wiil require constant enlargement. We are in a growing city, full of young life, the centre of a great population ; we have em- barked in a broad and comprehensive enterprise, and if it fulfills its ideal, each year will make larger and larger demands for construction and maintenance. While living, and having the ability, I shall be glad to do all I can to build up and develop the Institute and to provide as much as possible for the future, but an endowment alone is limited and uncertain at best, and if we plan to build for the future we must have the financial basis on solid principles. So we conclude that the wise way is to do as we have done—to use money freely for building and equipping the Institute with the best facilities, and then aim to have the receipts from tuition support the departments as far as possible. The large number of students whom we are able to accom- modate will justify us in employing the best talent, and giving full value for any charges made. It should be remembered that in some departments the present cost of material consumed by the pupil is alone equal to the full tuition charged. As for the work of the Library, I have become so much impressed with the far-reaching influence of good books as dis- tributed through a free library that I have been anxious to enlarge our own work in this line. Hence, until we see good reason for doing otherwise, all money received for tuition by the Insti- tute will be devoted to enlarging our present Library, which is 8 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. free, and in establishing and maintaining branch libraries and reading rooms in different parts of the city as fast as circum- stances seem to justify. The fixed charges of a manufacturing concern are often more than the pay-roll of the men; hence it 1s important that the fac- tory should run as many daysas possible in the year, and as fully as possible each day. The same is true of the Institute. Were we to base our calculation as in a thrifty business, we should esti- mate that it would entail a loss of from $400 to $500 for every day the work was suspended. This should impress upon both teacher and scholar the great loss sustained by absence from any session. Asa special inducement to this end, we hope to offer some kind of reward to those conspicuous for prompt and regu- lar attendance. The demand for good kindergartners has led us to establish a kindergarten in connection with the Institute. We hope not only to organize a model kindergarten, but to develop, by means of a normal class, teachers who shall carry on the work in different parts of the city according to the best and most ap- proved methods. To this end we have appropriated a part of the fine studio building on Vanderbilt Avenue, which is well adapted to the purpose. So much good work is now being done by Summer Schools that we have been often asked whether the Institute could not be kept open at this season also. Should it appear that there is a demand for this, we shall be glad to arrange if possible to have it done. If any one who reads this report should wish to avail himself of such an opportunity, and will so advise us, it would assist us in determining in what departments this provision should be made. It may be of interest to know that board in the best localities can be obtained during the summer fh at much reduced rates, The need of more room in immediate connection with the Art and Domestic Science Departments, as well as for the Tech- PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 9 nical High School Department, has led us to make large ad- ditions to our present buildings. With these and the changes made in the Mechanic Arts buildings, we have provided some- thing over 20,000 square feet of additional floor space for the use of students for the coming year. We still need alarge assembly hall, class rooms and ap- pliances much beyond our present supply, and we hope be- fore another Founder's Day that we may be able to realize these expectations. During the year the unoccupied land in front and in the rear of the Institute has been graded and made into play-grounds. What limits or rules should govern their use, experience has not made clear. They are for your use, and if they can be better adapted to any particular purpose by a reasonable expense for construction, we shall be glad to consider any recommendation. After this hasty review, many things of interest in connec- tion with the work are pressing upon us, but no one thing seems to be so important to undertake as education on the sub- ject of thrift, and to this end we offer the following scheme: The instruction given in the Institute is intended, in part, to enable people to become self-dependent. Pupils are taught some useful work by which they can earn money. It seemsa natural thing, in carrying out this part of the plan, that the next step should be to endeavor to teach them how to save this money; or, in other words, how to make a wise use of it. It is not enough that one be trained so that he can join the ranks of the world’s workers and become a producer; he needs quite as much to learn habits of economy and thrift in order to make his life a success. During the past year there have gone out from the Insti- tute more than thirty persons, who, from the instruction received: here, are to-day earning an average of $500 per year, or $15,000 10 PRALPISANSTILT OLE (RECORD; together. This is more than the interest on $500,000 invested in government bonds. We wish to help these young people to a knowledge of the proper use and care of this large income. In view of the above, we have been led to contemplate a new, and, we believe, a very important step, namely, the establishment of a Savings Department in connection with the other work. To the development of this plan and the working out of these problems, it is proposed to form an association to be called ‘‘Pratt Institute Thrift Association,” but for convenience it may be known as ‘The Thrift.” After much thought and study we have adopted, in a somewhat modified form, a system which has met with marked success in England and is not unlike many of the mutual building and co-operative saving associa- tions in this country. The aim of the Association will be to encourage its members to habits of thrift; to help them to be- come prudent and wise in the use of money and time, by offer- ing them a safe and simple method whereby they can make regular monthly payments for the purpose of accumulating a fund for buying or building their own homes; or for loaning to such persons as want to borrow for this purpose, and to do any and all such things as experience shall prove essential to the accomplishment of these objects. We desire to interest and secure the co-operation of teachers and parents, so as to make this branch of the Institute a means of educating the people in all such matters as relate to finance or to the wise use of money. MeEMBERSHIP.—Any person, whether he be an attendant at Pratt Institute or not, may become a member of the Associa- tion upon complying with the regulations, with the understand- ing, however, that the management at any time will have full power to close any account or membership, without giving notice or reasons, by refunding the money, with interest. The work of the Association divides itself into two branches, the Investment Branch, and the Loan Branch, all its members PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. II being either those who are saving money by purchase of Invest- ment Shares, or are borrowing for purchase of private property. INVESTMENT BRANCH.—The first practical step must be to af- ord opportunities for members to save and deposit their money, and we wish to offer the best possible inducements, consistent with safety, to secure method and regularity in the manner of saving. The object is to have the payments small, so that the largest number of persons may be able to share in this plan. The Investing Shares of the Association—to which no lia- bility attaches—are $150, payable at the rate of $1 per month for ten years. The monthly payments on each share amount, in ten years, to $120, and the accumulated interest, at the rate of 5 per cent. per annum, to $30, making $150 in all; in addi- tion to which, provided the installments are regularly paid, each share at the end of the ten years will be entitled to a percentage of the profits of the business, which we hope, if the business equals that of some English companies, will amount to $5 or $10 per share more. In other words, a monthly payment of $1 is expected to amount, with interest and premium, to $160 at the end of ten years, or about 6 per cent. per annum on the subscription paid to the Association. It is not the intention to offer a high rate of interest so as to induce the deposit here of funds already invested in savings banks, or elsewhere, but rather to encourage, in young and old, the habit of regular, systematic economy and saving in small amounts. One hundred and fifty dollars in one sum pays for a share in full, in which case the interest is payable half-yearly, at the rate of 4 per cent. per annum, the holder being entitled, at the end of ten years, to the same premium as that receivable by members who pay for their shares by installments. Shares can be withdrawn at any time; and although the so- ciety may, under its rules, require one month’s notice, they hope to be able and will endeavor to repay subscriptions on demand. 12 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. and without notice. No interest will, however, be allowed on shares payable by installments if they be withdrawn within two years of their issue. Shares may be held by minors, and by trustees and guardians on behalf of others; and by wives in their own names, and for their separate use, and they may sign receipts for interest and principal. TABLE SHOWING HOW MONEY MAY BE ACCUMULATED. One share at $1 per month, involving a saving of 4 cents per day for 300 days, amounts, with interest and premium, at the end of ten years, to $160. One share at $1 per month, about 4centsaday,to. . . . $160 Two fs +E ek ho tiee S vf 8 5 ds og scat ea ea Three oH sah 2 ark 3 Am En 8 ce r Ree ace hy Four 14 sande A by A BOS i f of i ee Five ve SOP Runa Fé AP hie ts" yy cS | ge See ices Six (79 ée 6 6c“ éé 66 24 66 ée , , J ‘ g60 Seven sh Pie fist RS petty. 4 i 1,120 Hight sf ety tay ¢2: a BPW rede, af ef Ud ee 1,280 Nine (73 (9 9 (73 66 66 36 6e 66 é i ¥ 1,440 Ten ff cS tee fs ALY, be: 2 « sR NRE Tin ye = Eleven ‘ oth 8 tay ¢ fs piaeutye bk rs 4: 1,760 Twelve i AB wet cf hate wage Es: “ + 1,920 Thirteen iS Se NNL 3 lehee h Aryeh 2 RS 4 Ao CAne 2,080 Fourteen f rT eae + Raandlag 6 ES opie ON aa ee Fifteen S SAPS age 2 shana 815) a SU aN eat aad Sen Sixteen :. Stave Oye - Oe ¥ Rs 2,560 seventeen SS breed une i PP NY ee) bs 4 co FR mee ae HKighteen a ED WLte +f caer 2 6 sf Mies Nowe Nineteen ‘f cient Cae 2 Ate) ole) 4 . oo) | hci ae Twenty ADP taes rf Lp hieet e Abe ae? ss 3,200 By steady perseverance in saving, therefore, every person can make some provision for the future, however limited his in- come, by joining “The Thrift.” In addition to this, what we estimate to be of more value than the money is the growth of character which is developed by the self-denial and personal sacri- fice required in making this saving. PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 13 The foregoing explains the manner of saving money by de- posits in the Investment Branch. Now the question is—How can we use this money safely so as to produce a rate of interest that will be encouraging to those who save it? It is proposed to loan it to persons for the purchase of homes and to have the loans so made that they can be paid in small monthly install- ments in place of rent, so that after a term of years the home will belong to the member taking the loan. This part of the enterprise will be termed the Loan Brancu.—Sums of any amount will be loaned for the purchase of private houses, shops and other real property, but it is the special object of the Association to encourage the pur- chase of dwelling houses by persons for their own occupation ; and all applications for advances with this object in view will be dealt with in the most liberal manner consistent with security. The Association will not purchase or build houses, but sim- ply make advances for this purpose. The amount which will be advanced will be regulated according to the valuation of the property by the Association’s officials ; and of this value a tenth part at least will have to be provided in advance. In order to cover the cost of doing the business—such as general office expenses, searching records, guaranteeing titles, etc., and to keep the rate of interest low, as well as to establish a permanent security fund, there will be charged a commission of one per cent. per annum on the sum advanced, which sum, if desired, can be added to the loan. This is based on the experi- ence of the best English societies, though we shall modify these charges from time to time as our own experience shall justify. The option will always remain with the borrower to pay the loan in full, at any time, if he shall prefer to do so. Loans will be repayable by monthly installments, commencing on the first day of the month following the date of the mort- gage; or in any other manner that may be arranged so that the 14 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. repayments shall not extend over more than twenty-one years. The monthly installments are to totally extinguish principal and interest, and when they are all paid the house will become the property of the borrower. So long as the installments are paid regularly, the loan can- not be disturbed ; but the borrower can at any time make addi- tional payments on account of the advance, and thus either shorten the period during which the installments are payable or reduce their future amount ; or the mortgage may be canceled at any time by paying the present value of the future installments. TABLE SHOWING THE MONTHLY PAYMENTS REQUIRED, COST OF LOAN, ETC., FOR A LOAN OF $1,000, FOR A PERIOD OF TEN YEARS. INTEREST ON LOAN AT Beate 5% p. ct. 6 p. ct. Monthly dues pM) a ie oa SB TOL90 $11.10 $11.40 otal ues; 10 "yeatsy. 4 1.'\)% $121,300.00 1,332.00 1,368.00 All other charges ($10 per Pein ni) EOO.00 100.00 100.00 otal cost foro; years hh a te 1408.60 1,432.00 1,468.00 AmMOUuTE DOTTOWEC) 20.3 iL eh bele, inet el L2000100 1,000.00 1,000.00 Actial Cost Of }oans 05/0 Pears seat 2, AOGL00 432.00 468.00 OS eT IGE AI a mart Nw AOLOC 43.20 46.80 Ke cs CiDET-CONGu wae Wa ic 4 Ato 43 As an illustration of the working of ‘‘The Thrift,” the case may be taken of a member occupying a house in Brooklyn, for which he pays a rental of $300 per year. The price is $3,000, of which amount he pays, say $400, and obtains $2,600 from “The Thrift.” If the advance be granted for fourteen years, at 6 per cent. interest, the payments to the Association will be about $30 per month, or about $360 per year, inclusive of city, county and water taxes, insurance and commission. By select- ing a longer period for the redemption of the advance, these payments can be reduced. At the end of fourteen years, if the installments be regularly paid, he becomes the absolute owner of the house, while as a tenant he would have paid his landlord PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 15 during the period almost the same amount of money without becoming the owner of a single brick. In the event of borrowers, from adverse circumstances, being unable to keep up their subscriptions, the society has power, after three years’ installments have been paid, to suspend, with- out fines, all further payments for twelve months. Through the aid of the society, therefore, any person may become the owner of the dwelling-house he occupies as a tenant, by an annual payment, for a limited period, very little in excess of the regular rent. How TO OBTAIN AN ADVANCE.—The first step to be taken after the member has selected a house, and ascertained the price, is to obtain from the office a Form of Proposal, which must be filled according to the instructions contained therein. The property is then examined and a report made to the managers, by whom the amount which can be wisely advanced is determined. As every application for an advance is considered on its own merits, it is impossible to state the amount which will be lent, or to fix the rate of interest, until the property has been in- spected by the Association’s officials ; but in all cases applicants will be dealt with on the most liberal terms consistent with security. The firm of Charles Pratt & Co. have executed a bond in the sum of $500,000 to indemnify and protect all persons hav- ing financial relations with the Association. Rules for the conduct of the business will hereafter be adopted and modified from time to time, as experience suggests. The office of the Association will be open and ready for busi- ness on the second day of October, from 7.30 to 9.30 Pp. M., and at such other times as may be determined. Circulars of informa- tion will be furnished by mail, or upon application at the office. All communications should be addressed, ‘“‘The Thrift,” Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, N. Y. 16 REPORTROR ADE, SEC RRIAI. The first complete year of Pratt Institute has closed, and it is with much satisfaction that we look back upon its record of progress and growth. While the work has been to a large ex- tent experimental, occasioned by the newness of the subjects taught, and the different classes of pupils, the results have shown that the line has been in the right direction. | Perhaps there is no better indication of this fact than the general enthusiasm awakened among the people of Brooklyn, as well as among all interested in industrial education throughout the country. Our pupils and patrons, too, have been made up to a very large extent of those who have felt the need of the course of instruction given, and have expected to derive practi- cal aid from it. Instruction has been carried on by a large corps of competent teachers in each department. In those branches which were new, the difficulty of obtaining well-trained, intelligent and earnest instructors has been great. It is our desire to secure the best possible talent in every department undertaken. To organize more thoroughly the work of the Institute, and to direct the departments toward a common purpose and end, and to discuss those questions touching on the work of the In- stitute, faculty meetings have been held weekly. These meet- ings have proved a source of benefit to all, as they have not only made each department more thoroughly acquainted with every other, but have been a source of inspiration and emulation. _ So far as it has been possible the heads of the several depart- ments have visited the best schools in this country and in Eu- rope, and have informed themselves as to the work being done elsewhere. Though no certificates or diplomas have been given, the work of the pupils has been very creditable. At the several exhibi- — PRAT IO INSTITOULES RECORD, Dy tions held during the year, and especially at the meeting of the State Teachers’ Association in July, with the Institute as their headquarters, our work compared favorably with that done by other institutions. The number of individual pupils in attendance at the Insti- tute during the year was 2,199. Aside from the industrial and educational section of the In- stitute there has been a vast amount of general work. The three main Institute buildings in themselves have to some extent been erected experimentally, and have been ap- portioned to the several departments as fast as the demand came. Thus far the supply of available space has equaled the demands, but during the summer months three additional stories, with an area of some 20,000 extra square feet, have been added. The best way of equipping and furnishing the different de- partments with models, apparatus, desks, machinery, decorations, and the thousand and one things which are essential to a com- plete and perfect school, has taken much time and thought. The repairs, the care of the buildings, the janitor service, are items not always taken into account when considering the Institute in its entire scope. The heating and lighting of the buildings, and the power required for machinery have been under the charge of the engi- neer’s department. The equipment of the engine room consists of two 100-horse-power boilers, a Harris-Corliss engine, three electric light systems—an Edison, Thomson-Houston and West- ern Electric—several pumps for fire and exhaust steam, and a small power engine for driving light machinery. Oil has been used as fuel with a great saving in the way of cleanliness and ease of manipulation, and at somewhat less cost. During the summer and holidays the engineer and assistants have been em- ployed in general construction, pipe and steam fitting and electric light wiring. In the basement of the Main Building, and occupying the 18 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. whole of the north side, is the Lunch Room, the object of which is to give to all who may choose to patronize it a wholesome, warm luncheon at a reasonable price. Dinners have been served every day from 12 to 2 oclock, and suppers three nights a week from 6 to 7p. M. The average number in attendance per day has been 70, and the largest number 110. This department has been put in charge of an experienced caterer in order to increase its usefulness another year. Probably the most busy place throughout the whole year has been the General Office. The work done here has consisted, in part, of the reception and enrollment of pupils, the receiving of tuition fees, which are charged in all departments except the Library, the payment of bills for equipment and running ex- penses, general correspondence, and the issuing of permits to visitors, of whom several thousand have inspected the buildings and the work of the students. A considerable amount of printed matter, in the way.of cir- culars of information, rules and regulations, and application blanks, has been distributed. The office has been open daily, and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings of the fall and winter terms. As far as possible the work of the Institute has been divided into departments, and the subjoined reports which have been prepared by those in charge of these departments give an idea of what has been attempted and accomplished. One of the most perplexing and important questions has been the relationship of the Institute to outside schools and pupils. As far as practicable, afternoon sessions in nearly all the classes have been held for the purpose of supplementing in manual work the courses of study given elsewhere. The Technical High School Department is intended to be a stepping-stone from other schools to the special work of the Institute, as well as to further scientific and artistic study in uni- versity courses. TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. The report of the Technical High School Department for the year 1888-9 is practically a report of that department since its organization, for it was not until late in the year 1887 that it was fully decided to establish such a course, and the work done previous to June of the following year was in a very small and somewhat irregular way. It was originally intended to make the work of the Institute purely manual, but the necessity of giving an opportunity for obtaining a complete education—one which should include man- ual and mental work—came to be felt more and more, and as a result of much thought the Technical High School Department ‘was begun. The department aims to give a thorough academic educa- tion, combining with the usual studies of such a course enough free-hand and mechanical drawing and manual work to secure a symtuecrical development by the training of eye, hand and mind. It does not aim to fit pupils for any particular occupation or class of occupations, but to give them the best preparation possible, within the limits of a three years’ course, for higher in- stitutions of learning—especially advanced scientific schools— for business or for any other pursuit. ApMISsION.—As much of the work of the Institute is plan- ned to supplement that done in other schools, so in this depart- ment the standard for admission is such that a pupil who has eraduated from the public schools, or who has done equivalent work elsewhere, should be prepared to take the entrance exam- inations. Occasionally, a pupil somewhat less advanced is found qualified to take up the studies of the entering class. CouRSE OF sTuDy.—At the beginning of the year the course of study, although quite definitely outlined, had not been 20 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. determined in all its details, but by degrees it has taken shape, till now it stands practically complete, and is, in general, the same as the courses pursued in the best academies and high schools, viz: First YEAR. SECOND YEAR. THIRD YEAR. First Term— First Term— First Term— Algebra, Geometry, English Literature, English, General History, or Civil Government, Physiology. Latin, Chemistry, Physics. Principles of Construction, French. Second Term— Second Term— Second Term— Algebra, Geometry, English Literature, English, General History, or Political Science, Physiology, Latin, Chemistry, Physical Geography. Physics. French. Third Term— Third Term— Third Term— Geometry, Trigonometry, English Literature, Rhetoric, English History, or Political Science, Physical Geography. Latin, Chemistry and Metallurgy, Book-keeping, French. Physics. The course has been made to include those studies which are required for admission to the advanced scientific and other schools to which our pupils may naturally go, and at the same time it has been made as complete as possible for those who do not expect to continue their studies after graduating. Some important studies have been omitted, but only because it seemed wiser to take fewer branches, insisting upon thorough work, than to attempt a greater number than could properly be com- pleted within the three years of the course. As an integral part of the course, and side by side with the literary work, stand the drawing and manual work to which there are devoted, respectively, one and two periods daily. This feature of the department has not been introduced as PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 21 an attractive novelty, nor to supersede the work usually done in high schools or academies, but because of the strong conviction that an education is necessarily incomplete if it aims at the training of the mind alone, and because of the belief that it is only by a combination of head and hand work that harmonious, complete development is possible. CLass-ROOM WworRK.—The studies which have been com- pleted by the Second Year Class during the past year are phys- ics, alsebra, geometry, general history, English history and book- keeping. Special instruction in elocution has also been given to the class during the spring term. The studies of the First Year Class have been algebra, phys- iology, physical geography and English. In all the above branches the evidence of daily recitations and of examinations is that much faithful work has been done both by teacher and pupil. The coming year, however, with improved facilities, with fully equipped laboratories, and with the experience of the past, we may reasonably look for much better results. ExaMINATIONS.— Pupils have at proper intervals been ex- amined both orally and in writing upon their studies; at the same time they have been given distinctly to understand that in estimating the quality of their work in a given study daily recitations would be the chief factor considered, though all ex- aminations would also be taken into account. In this way they have been made to feel that greater importance was attached to faithful, daily work than to any special tests. Music.—The value of music in education is now generally recognized. Certainly no high school course is complete with- out it. During the greater part of the year a weekly lesson of half an hour’s duration has been given by the regular instructor in music. It is especially difficult to teach music to pupils of the age of ours, because of the change which their voices are under- ‘going, but, notwithstanding this, the results secured have been 22 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. very encouraging, as with few exceptions the members of both classes have passed the requirements for the junior certificate. DRAWING AND MANUAL WoRK.—The details of the drawing and manual work are given in other reports. The pupils have taken hold of both these with interest and have accomplished good results. Work of this kind is a novelty to them, and be- cause of the fact that it is a distinguishing feature of the Insti- tute there is danger that it may seem to them of greater impor- tance than their studies, but it should be possible to preserve a proper equilibrium between the intellectual and the manual, and to bring pupils to a real appreciation of the banhilehew te of both in a symmetrical education. MANUAL WORK OF THE GIRLS.—It was not known till the - fall term opened that there were to be girls in the entering class, and consequently no definite provisions had been made for them. They have done the same class-rroom work as the boys, and have done it well. Instead of shop work they have had two lessons a week in sewing, two in wood-carving, and for the first two terms one lesson weekly in cooking. There is no reason why it is not possible to plan the course for girls so as to make it as valuable to them as the boys’ course is to the boys. To do this it should be made to cover the en- tire range of work offered by the Department of Domestic Science, and in addition should furnish opportunities for special work in the Art Department. Liprary.—The library of the Institute has been of very great service to the department, and later, when literature and kindred studies are taken up, will be of even greater value. Few schools are situated so that pupils can obtain reference and other books as readily as can ours, and we are consequently peculiarly well situated to create and stimulate in our pupils a love for reading the best books. We have taken a step in the right direction in preparing and posting on bulletin boards near the class rooms lists of books bearing upon the studies of the PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 22 different classes, and much more will be done another year in the same direction. IN GENERAL: The above record of the year’s work is all that could reasonably be expected. We have labored under numerous disadvantages. The many unfavorable conditions incident to the starting of a new depart- ment have interfered materially with the progress of regular, daily work, but these have by degrees been overcome, and we have reason to look for excellent results another year. It is especially important with pupils of high school age that the conditions surrounding them be as favorable as possible, for we are responsible not only for the quality of their work, but also in a great measure for the habits of industry, order, obedience, and of general conduct which shall follow them in their after life. The accommodations, equipments and instruction should be of such a nature that every pupil shall feel a personal pride in the department, and shall enter so heartily into the spirit of the Institute that we may impress upon him the character which we wish all our students to bear. ART DEPARTMENT. The object of this department is twofold: First, to enable pupils to acquire a knowledge of the subject matter of the various courses, and second, to lead them to make a practical use of the knowledge gained. Naturally, the pupils have great diversity of talent, and while some will be unable to gain any remunerative return from the course of study, and others will reach but mediocrity, many will be able to obtain desirable posi- tions as teachers, illustrators, designers, and draughtsmen. To all classes, however, come a breadth and a power to see and to enjoy more in the world around them which no other course of study could so well promote. 24 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. Free-hand, architectural and mechanical drawing, wood-carv- ing, clay-modeling and design are the general divisions of study. The school year is divided into three terms. Various classes have met in the morning, the afternoon, and the evening; and while some of the students remain at the Institute but a limited time, a great many enter for two to four years’ study. The enrollment for the past year was as follows: Morminyg Ciassesi Choice hence. aco un hae ee erent Afternoon classes} inst 3 sie" os babs o£. eee eran tes Evening (reesbandicrass 0) 2s «he ee wit te ee Byéning (Mechanical class,; 3) (0.5 So wee 74 Evening Architectural class, . . . 66 Technical High School Dept. Morning classes, 40 Mechanic Arts Department. Afternoon classes, 69 Lotal-enrollmént; ii wena ose The especial object of each branch of work is explained below : MORNING CLASSES. NorMAL AND ART CoursEes.—The work in free-hand draw- ing, covering the first ten subjects of the prescribed course, forms the basis, not only of the Normal and Art Courses, but also of applied design, clay-modeling, and wood-carving. A variety of subjects is embraced in order that students may discover any aptitude which they have for work in a special direction, while pursuing at the same time a thorough and systematic course of study fundamental to all art work. During the first two years the Normal and Art Courses are much alike, for it is proposed to give the pupil who goes out as a teacher or supervisor of public school work, or as a teacher in an art school, something beyond what he will teach his pupils. Commencing the first of December, 1888, the thirty-five members of the Normal class met five mornings each week. On two of the mornings they received special normal instruction in addition to their regular art work. To give practice in teaching, PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. aS exercises were assigned to the students, and each one in turn took the class and taught the lesson in drawing which she had been selected to prepare. Then the members of the class, and the instructor in charge, criticised the work as to its good points and as to its defects. By this method the students become con- versant with the best methods of teaching. The Regular Art Course is planned with reference to the de- velopment, upon a broad foundation, of all the artistic ability a pupil may possess. Many lines of decorative and artistic work are open to the pupils taking this course. Not only have students received the usual class instruction, but afternoon lect- ures have been given in anatomy, etc., and a sketch club organized, the members of which by turn pose in costume. The wide field of illustration is open to the earnest student ; several now in the school will be able to do successful work in this direction. To promote this work, and to create an interest in the subject, the pupils have been required to present a speci- fied number of sketches each week. These drawings have embraced a variety of subjects—still life, bits of architecture, human figures, etc., and have been made with pencil and with pen and ink. The pupils have been much interested, and have produced some very creditable work. PRACTICAL DESIGN.—As all students are required to success- fully finish a preliminary course in free-hand drawing, some time elapsed before design proper was reached. On account of this, and because of the purpose to make the department of applied design as comprehensive and practical as possible, much time was consumed and many efforts made to secure an instructor competent to meet all future demands, and definite work did not begin till April, 1889. The course of study is planned to give students thorough instruction in the principles which govern decorative design, and also in the technicalities of the processes involved in the manufacture of textile fabrics, wall paper, etc. Many pupils have already taken up the work, and 26 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD, are rapidly progressing. Much is expected from this course of study next year. CLAY MODELING.—Clay modeling holds an important place, because it is a great aid to free-hand drawing. Considered as drawing alone, it is an excellent study, inasmuch as it is drawing in three dimensions. Work began May 3, 1889. The close of the term was near, and owing to this the work has been only elementary. As it progresses, in addition to the present instruc- tor, another will be engaged, for it is greatly desired to advance this department until it shall include sculpture. Clay modeling is taken in the normal course because of the prominent place it is coming more and more to hold in public school work. During the last term the advanced pupils modeled from casts, made original designs, and practiced the work re- quired in public schools. Clay modeling, with design and free-hand drawing, forms the basis of the wood-carving, and will be the foundation of the pro- posed class in artistic metal work. The wood-carving pupils have had three lessons each week in clay modeling. It has also been taught a class of boys from the Technical High School Department. Woop-caRvinc.—The class in wood-carving was organized last October. The pupils have shown much enthusiasm, and their work has been most satisfactory. The work has taken a practical direction, and the articles made are not only useful, but of artistic value. As an additional help the majority of the students have taken an afternoon course in light carpentry. ARCHITECTURAL AND MeEcHanicaL Drawinc.—The course in architectural and mechanical drawing, covering two years, is especially prepared to fit students to become draughtsmen. Pupils of the architectural class are required to work out com- plete sets of drawings, with measurements, illustrating every detail of frame, brick and stone houses. Instruction is also given in the most approved methods of construction, in the PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. a7 properties of materials, in free-hand, and in perspective drawing, and in the history of architecture and ornament. The course in mechanical drawing is similar in its practical aims and relates to the draughting of machinery and the elements of mechanism. TECHNICAL HiGH ScHooL DEPpARTMENT.—The pupils have been required to give one hour each day to drawing. They first made working drawings of the different joints, etc., made in the bench-room. Later they took lessons in design and originated patterns for handles, napkin rings, rosettes, etc., which they afterward turned on the lathe. One class took clay-modeling, one term, and next year will do much work in free-hand draw- ing, in addition to instrumental work. The advanced class was given a course in architectural drawing, and, together with the pupils of the art course, attended a series of lectures on the History of Ornament and Architecture. Next year they will go on with more advanced mechanical drawing and will also give considerable attention to the elements of mechanism. AFTERNOON CLASSES. A small afternoon class of twelve to fifteen pupils was or- ganized for free-hand drawing, in October, 1888. 156 of igh Lg jgl 69 Lo goreyy ‘qa 6+ ‘uel Ee 29d, Id "AON 00% 61 90 Ivz cory cle 61 *ydas O61 lezz zpr's (SEEss et 6zr |Sz1 ggz |fot Ev6‘E jozo'v Pi i eet £g $6 PE Sees ree a 98 IOI S : ov Lo gf ze OE 175 ae ht “Bay | dof "69gI ‘I ATNL OL ‘gggt ‘1 ATA[L NOILV1NOUID ‘ATIVG ADVUAAY eet eLOT * + KIOSTET * ‘Ayudeiso1g °° STOAeL TL, " * WOH * QInyeloqwy ° ‘gyre oUuly ‘sje [njosqQ * * S9U9I9S * ‘ABoloplud * ‘KB0]O1IN0S * UO1sT9y “Aydosoyryd “9390 ‘sTeoIpO -iod ‘Aydessoiqrg PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 51 From this table it will be seen that the number of volumes issued for home use from July 1, 1888, to July 1, 1889, was 89,650; the largest circulation for any one month was for March, 1889 —9,620 volumes. ‘The average daily circulation was 301, and the largest daily circulation was 583 — Saturday, ' April 20, 1889. The following list will show the recorded use of certain books up to July 1, 1889. It is by no means a record of comparative use, as some of the books have been in the library but a short time; some are represented by a number of copies, against one copy of another work in the list; some are allowed to be kept out fourteen days and others only seven; some have been out of circulation and in the hands of the binder for greater or less length of time; and, altogether, while these statistics are of some interest as a clue to a book’s popularity, yet, as already stated, they do not represent as much as they seem to on their face: Number of times taken out. Abbott. Life OfWasMipoton nw ilsra ed chi Ah ey ears 20 Marya Gh ieemot SCOtS Non m auras) ules Alcott. RAttiGawWOnletnmme tiie Mratiee Wein al ak yin tase k och tea Cir Sona vy WOOK aie wan ie ran train Eee! haha cn ee ag Ayers. Practical electricity 32 Balzac. Cousin Pons ry 45 Bolton. Girls who became famous . 48 Burnett. Little Lord Fauntleroy . . 148 Cable. Grandissimes 68 Coffin. Boys of ’76 . Se tO7 Craik. John Halifax . 118 Cross. Daniel Deronda 84 Ms Romola a BUSS Dickens. David Copperfield . 138 f Little Dorrit. Bo) SRST . 116 Drummond. Natural law in the spiritual world 26 Farrar. Life of Christ 30 Grant. Memoirs . sue: 18 Hawthorne. House of seven gables 75 6c Scarlet letter 68 52 PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD, Howells. Their wedding journey. Ny Se sie oe Jackson. Ramona... . PHANG EN iy Knox. Boy travelers in South eats ya Rte ee Lamb. iLales from Shakespeare a We eae Lanier. Boys’ Froissart. . . . MTR ora MBL, Roper. Young engineer’s own Bak Sa A ae a Ruskin. Stones (Of V ENice 4 hie whores ae Schiey and SoleyicRescne of Greely oy Sie tom ogee ee Scott. Bride of ‘Lammermoor 10/5), 52) a ee id Tvanhoe (cs! NaN a ieee an a Spencer. Education . . 2) Ug Be see Stanley. Through the Aan eutinent + tel shel teed CaN Tolstoi. Anna Karénina (a) aaa Ol een See en i My teligton eV a en ap etn aie ea Thackeray. Vanity fair )).4).014 ; sha hig ie ea Verne. Around the world in Sine nave MEN OE ea rick Wallace. Ben sbucy as al si OE & Ward. Robert Elsmere (from January, '89) oe MSGS The privileges of the library have been extended to the resi- dents in the Astral apartment house in Greenpoint. In the basement of this apartment house is a spacious, well-ventilated and well-lighted reading room, 39x4ofeet. This room was fitted up with a large and artistic fireplace, steam heat and elec- tric lights, and all the comforts capable of giving it a homelike appearance were provided for the use of its occupants. In April the branch took possession of the room, and books have been delivered to the people by messenger once a week since then. The number of volumes sent, up to July 1, amounted to 154. The Astral reading room is supplied with the leading stand- ard periodicals, and its patronage by the families residing in the building has averaged about 1,000 per month. There is a large field for usefulness in this part of the city, and from its location and accessibility this branch may become an important center of distribution. As a special aid to the students in the Technical High School, a list of parallel readings in English history, and also one in PRATT INSTITUTE RECORD. 53 physical geography have been prepared and bulletined in the de- livery room, and a similar but more extensive list on United States history is now in process of compilation. The cataloguers are preparing a title catalogue upon the cards, which will be placed at the disposal of the public as soon as possible and which will greatly facilitate the ready finding of books desired. In all cases the attendants themselves are ever ready to furnish information, to assist the reader where he needs assistance, and to place the resources of the library at the dis- posal of the public. cory i d a4 aL . t : wt yee ae + ni] ite ay 4 ary #9 i Ai’ Lae ie, ae h BOO rAalERS ; If you are interested in the work of any department of Pratt InsTiruTe and desire future publications sent you, please fill out and return coupon herewith, addressed to F. B. PRATT, Secretary, Pratt InstiruTE, BROOKLYN, N. Y. I have read “ Founder’s Day” copy of Pratt InsTITUTE RECORD, and would be pleased to have you forward me from time to time any printed matter relating to the general work of the Institute. 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