The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-10-08
PLYMOUTH INSTITUTE.
The Character of the Work 1t Has Been
Organized to Accomplish.

The first of this seasons meetings Of
Plymouth Institute took place last evening at
Plymouth Church. The lecture-room was filled
by those interested in this very promising enter
prise. In the report of Miss Mary Algire, secre-
tary of the organization it was shown that last
years efforts, the first of the institute were en-
couraging to great degree. The first term
closed with lis members, and four classes were
organized one each in general literature book
keeping eocuton and shorthand. During the
year class in English literature. two in current
history, one each in German and French, the
second class In shorthand and two in drawing
were added, making twelve classes alto
gether. General literature, taught by Miss Dye,
covered three terms, in which the Iliad. the
Odyssey and Greek history were considered.
English literature department. the studies
OF which In Shakespeare, Milton and
writers of Queen Anne's time occupied two
terms. Current history was under the
instruction of Prof. j. B. Roberts. The top
les were the French revolution and its relation
to modern times. German and French classes
under the supervision of the Misses French and
Overman began late, and one term was devoted
to each. Reading and conversational methods
were used. Mr.. Booths teaching in book keep
ing extended through three terms. Graham and
Pitman systems of short hand were taught. Ten
weeks constituted term aud classes
met once week. Most Of the pupils
were in two classes and many in three.
Monthly meeting held. at which
lectures on hygiene, building associations, land
measurements, and Rights of Women before
the Law" were delivered. The secretary con-
cluded with general review of the success at
tained and the promises for the future The
treasurer, Bert Brown, reported that the receipts
had been $3.50 so. and the expenses. for tuition,
$142.35; reading groom, $3I25; miscellaneous,
$40 90.
Several short speeches were made some Of
them expressing individual benefit derived from
the instructions offered. The scheme of the in
stituton has been somewhat enlarged this year,
and will be still further improved as the mem
bership and financial capabilities increase The
aim is to give young men and women whose
time is occupied during the day in stores Offices,
and factories an opportunity to pursue such
studies as they may desire. Glasses will. be
opened whenever insufficient number apply to
justify the expenses At monthly meetings
this year lectures on American history. biog-
raphy and literature will be delivered. One of
the first is to be that Of Ex-Governor A. G.
Porter's address on EARLY Times in Indiana"
All these lectures are to be free to members of
the institute reading -room is open every day
until DIP. NJ. Mr.. McCulloch stated last night
that 1t was part of the plan to provide gym
nasum when the funds can be obtained. The
membership fee is ST. per year. ard rate of
instruction 81 per term in each study.
year: President, Rev. 0. G. McCuloch; vice
president. Mary Nicholson; secretary, Mary
Algire: treasurer, Bert Brown; executive com
mittee, Charles Dye, Isaac HI. Brown, Junius B.
Roberts S. p. Porter, Annie Taylor, Maggie
Laird, Margaret Hamilton, W. @. Brazington.