Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1860-11-16
The TnlmId Yelodlm Inrtitute

The annual meeting OF the Trustees OF
this institution was held last Tuesday even
ing. 1t is the Jewish educational institution
of the city. The Board of Trustees this
year has been presided over by Henry Mack,
Esq, who has devoted much of his time to
the advancement of the institution with re-
maTkable success. The classes have not
only been wonderfully improved, but the
Institute relieved of debt and placed on
healthy financial basis. Mr.. Mack submit
ted his annual report, from which we make
the following extracts:
considering the embarrassed condition
of the Institute in former years, and es-
pecially its precarious situation at the begin
ming of my administration with an empty
treasury and an indebtedness of nearly $800)
it must be gratifying to every member by
referring to the above statement. But, not
withstanding our present prosperous fnan-
cial condition, deem it proper to recon-
mend to you the celebration of the next an
niversary in a manner like that of last year,
| whereas our expenses for the ensuing year
win be fully 5000 more than before. l have
| no doubt the friends and patrons of educa-
| ton will again contribute most cheerfully,
| especially when we can demonstrate what
| good has been done, and how the money is
| expended"
Following table showing the attendance,
he says: 49, ff 1910 Z .
| "The above would show an average of
1881 scholars for each quarter, thus being
an increase of about thirty-fve scholars for
the year. The average cost for the educa-
ton of each pupil is nearly $19, which ex-
ceeds the cost nearly So per pupil educated
in the public schools but if we consider the
j various branches taught in our school, COM
prising English, German and Hebrew, PEN
manship, drawing, sewing and embroider-
ing we must come to the conclusion that
this course of studies is obtained at q very
reasonable rate. t.... .at ,rg f..-.
"The general attendance was very good;
the average of absentees does not amount to
two scholars during the spring, summer and
fall; but last winter the average amount to
double on account of sickness. .sls..
"The past year has, believe, been judi
ciously spent by the teachers and pupils the
classes have steadily advanced along; the
course of studies in some respects has taken
higher ground in attainment than the pre-
ceding ones. The standard of scholarship is
more satisfactory, and the requirements more
the general ability is better than in the
classes of previous years, but in thorough
ness of mental discipline and accuracy o
knowledge, we have improved.
''No changes in our body of teachers have
taken place during the year, with the excep
ton of adding Mr.. Buttenwieser to the de
J partment with the increase of pupils"
Mr.. Mack adds:
, 'We have admitted, free of charge, the fol
! lowing number of pupils, mostly orphan
children:
''First quarter, %; second quarter, %; thir,
, quarter, II; fourth quarter, 25.
: "Halfpay scholars: first quarter, II
l second quarter, l5 third quarter, l6 fourt
! quarter, 8. 3D..
e During the last month we have receive
= many applications for the free admission G
poor scholars; it has proved those applicant
= hail from the different Congregations of thi
: place. Our congregation always contribut
= ing freely to the institution, it behooves u
!, to look chiefly to the poor and destitute {
T its members. Is is and would be very desii
d able if our sister Congregations would cor
g tribute in like manner, IN order TO admit an
educate free Of charge all the Jewish pupf
: who are not able to pay for tuition. tru
, that some steps will be taken by our sist,
of Congregations in order that they may
d properly represented in this noble ente
& prise" Tr,
re The following officers were unanimous
& elected to serve for the present year,
or President Henry Mack Esq. .--.
g lSecretary--Lewis Eichberg, Esq. 10
~ TTeasureT--L Rosenfeld, Esq.
10 The Board consists now of Messrs. En-
Ia Block, L. Wise, II. Worms, H. Stiebel, y
N Friedman, Sol. Levi, Phi. Stromberg,
III henderson. .u,~
"a ~ A communication of a committee of X.
~ B. Israel, of this city, proposing to unite
= scholastic efforts with the Talmid Yelod
~ Association, was received, and commit
40 appointed TO propose q practicable plan
ie effect this union. ,,ff-I