New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-02
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WILLIAM II. WEBBS RETURN
HIS HOES FOR HIS ACADEMY AND HOME FOR
sHIPBUILDERS.

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wilnamH. Webb, the wellknown shipbulder, cap
italst and phanthropist, whose novel ana pracucal
scheme Of cnevolence the erection and endowment
of the Webb Academy and Home for Shpbuilders mas
been outline, in The Tribune. returned from Europe
on the seame Prince Bismarck, which arrived In this
city early Saturday, morning. He was seen at MS
home. No. Al; Fftl-ave., yesterday afternoon and
said
Il went abroa last June principally on account OF
nv wfe's ihealh. had been suffering myscH Win
rheumatism, and spent most Of our time at CARTS
bad and Ems. MI Webb did not derive so much I'M
provement as usua from her visit at Carlsbad, and
although my healtlimproved at first, caught a BAD
cold in Paris mont ago and am still suffering rom
its effects We have hardly got settled at home yet
and l have not had time % visit the Academy and
Home TO see hOw the work IS progressing but uoer
stand the work is gong On satisfactorily ana IL Is
expected that tie building will be rooted over this
fall | am ANXIOUS tat it should be completed as
soon rs possible
When finished the vebb's Academy and Home Tor
shipbullders will be the only institution of the kind in
the world. 1t is Mr.. webbs purpose to found an
institution where yungmen be taught everything
appertaining to the ut shpbuilding absolutely with
out expense to themselves. Through HIS nDeranly
they will receive not Onf instruction, including every
facility for practical voT but their board and lodging
free. The school will Accommodate about twenty five
pupils and will be o)en to any young man VINO Il
DESTROYS of learning he shpbullders' trade MI
Webb has not yet setted upon the details Of the re
qurements for admissbn except that the school Is
gned only for young mn who have natural aptl
tude for the business aid who fitted for II by
intelligence and rudfmeItay education. The whole
top story of the building vii be occupied laying
down loft where the plans vessels can be laid down
to the full size and moulds nd patterns can be made
from those lines the idea bing TO give the students
a practical training which vii be a'thorough prepare
ton for the shops and shipyrds 1t is proposed to
teach the construction Of enines and in fact every
thing connected with shipbulding
In connection with the Academy will be the Home
which is designed free hone for aged shpbuilders
and their wives, who from seess or misfortune are
unable TO support themselve With characteristic
/ kindness Mr.. Webb has made provision for the wives
of the shipbuilders Who will avail themselves OF ms
| benefoence. II Will accumulate about 100 people.
Tie Academy and Hone Is on Fordham Heights, half
way between High Bridge and Nngsbridge on the east
side of the Harlem Ri'r. Tbs site Is beautiful one,
compn sing about thirteen acres shaded by number Of
fine old trees and commanding fine view. The build
ing viii be handsome, c0mmCiious and substantial
Mr. Wcbb's plan OF seeing to TIE carrying out OF his
beIeyoent enterprise during ms lifetime, instead OF
leaving II 70 the uncertain issies of testamentary
bequest Is Characteristic of rs foresight, and VIII
commend itself 10 other WEALTHY men who contemplate
devotDg some part Of Their fortunes TO pubAc benefac