Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-03-13
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Although the above table does not show a
very flattering increase in membership, as
compared with previous years, and as the
corresponding increase in population would
warrant US in expecting, still there appears
40 be no lack of energy on the part of the
public in the prosperity and usefulness of
the Institute. The financial affairs being
nov in better condition than heretofore, we
may reasonably expect a greater increase, in
point of numbers, than we have had for the
past two years.
The Library is commanding great atten-
ton from the public; its readers are ~increas-
ing daily, and a very large number are re-
ceiving its benefits; its management gives
entire satisfaction.
The R~eading.room has received the atten-
ton of the Institute; all the papers and
periodicals for the same being furnished by
us. The amount of reading matter remains
nearly the same as at last report. Very
little change has been made in the number
or quality of the books. They recommend
the purchase of a few more books. During
the last year donations have been made, Of
valuable works, by numerous parties.
No large additions lave been made to the
museum, the Institute having no funds to
devote to that purpose. The subject is
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coming Board.
The damages to the building, occasioned
by the fire-tOwer, has been great, and the
city has appropriated 81, 900 for repairs, $500
of which were paid to the OddfelloWs, for
damages to their furniture, &c.
The Directory deemed it unadvisable, for
the present year, to arrange for a course of
lectures, from the same causes that in
fuenced the Board Ct last winter. Probably
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tested on the part of the members to induce
the Directors to have a course of suitable
lectures delivered under the auspices of the
Institute but, of course, this is a matter
that must be governed by circumstance at
the time of consideration.
The apparatus of the Institute is in as good
condition as at any time for years past.
The only classes in operation during the
past Winter has been one in book. keeping,
and the usual School-of. design classes. The
School of Design has been remarkably sue
cessful. The following will exhibit the
number of pupils enrolled in each depart
ment at the last session:
In the q
In the sc
In the Oh Painting "'"..'''" 10
Making a total
To exhibit the progress of the school, from
its formation to the present time, l would
call your attention to the following state
ment, viz:
First session, 1885 number enrolled ...............n 81
Second session, 1857, number enrolled. ............... los
Third session, 1888, number enrolled ....,...,....... Isl
Fourth session, 1853, numder enrolled. ...............2 col
Fiji session, 1860, number enrolled ...,............22 l
The exhibition was successful in every
respect. A very large premium list was
awarded, and the result gave satisfaction to
the exhibitors generally.
The total receipts of the exhibition were
$6,0l6 40; total expenditures of the exhibit
ton, S., 1888 40; leaving q balance of $233 OS
The total Indebtedness of the institution al
the commencement of the year was 81, 700
which has all been Cancelled, The institu
ton does not now owe a dollar.
The report concludes as follows:
We congratulate the members upon thu
present favorable condition of your Institute
Each department is in q lourisbing anC
prosperous condition, and as such we trus
is worthy of you attention and support; i
only requires your presence and co opera
ton for it TO advance in the further estima
tiop of the public.
With this brief synopsis of our actions
and review of the present condition of tn,
Institute, we return to you the trust reposeC
in us at our election, hoping that success AM
prosperity may ever attend il, and that it
interests will be intrusted to those who will
guard well the charge committed TO thei
keeping, this report is respectfully sub
mitied.
On motion ofMr. ]. D. Caldwell, the Pres
ident and Directors were authorized an,
directed to visit Columbus, and use thel
influence 10 secure the passage of a bill in
troduced into the Legislature by Mt. iona
of this city, which allows cities of the 6r
class to levy a school. library tax, not to e.
coed one-tWentieth Of a mill on a dollar.
The following persons were appointed
an Auditing Committee; Messrs. Thor
Stokes and Kelly.