New-York tribune., 1896-06-03
The News Of Brooklyn
CLEVER WORK OF PUPILS
THE ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF THE DE-
PARTMENTs OF PRATT INSTITUTE.
NEARLY SIX THOUSAND ARTICLES sHowN-FooD
PRODUCTS AND ART-sUBJECTs AMONG

PRODUCTS AND ART-SUBJECTS AMONG
THE MANY VIEWED.
The annual exhibition Of the work OF all depart
ments Of the Pratt Institute opened yesterday
to invited guests. There nearly 5000 articles ex-
hbited all OF which the work of the students.
and many OF which OF original design, particu-
larly in the department OF fine arts. To attempt a
description of The pictures. carvings drawings en-
broderies. lace and other fancy fabrics which are
really worthy of mention would require several
columns of the average daily newspaper On Thurs
day the institute vii, be open for public inspection
The exhibit OF the domestic science department
illustrates the given to teach the many
things a good housekeeper must know The evolu-
tion Of the house and utensils Is shown IN the Illus
tratons OF the course in household art Hygiene
and home nuis sing have practical Illustrations IN
bandaging A model and in bed-making: food charts
and food easily depict the food values of ord.-
rary articles of diet. as shown by a sample break
fast. dinner and supper for man at WORK. con-
trasted with the amount necessary simply 10 Keep
him alive Then there are shown In beauthui array
pyramids OF ellies and canned fruits. fruit syrups.
cakes meat jellies ornamental frosting. salads,
bread and rolls all Of which testify to the practical
skill of the students Then there is an array OF
physical chemical and meteorological apparatus
illustrating the necessary scientific training accom-
panying the work. The domestic science depart
ment includes also sewing. drossmaking mhiincry
and physical culture There specimens of hand
sowing in endorsements and wash dresses done
In the sewing class: stylish and we-fnished gowns
and talor-made Jackets in the dressmakng classes
and hats and bonnets of all descriptions IN the ml-
merry classes.
The exhibit OF the work Of the physical culture
class shows the course OF study to be careluHy
planned and the anthropome;rical charts show good
results Of the work OF the year on another floor
are the chemical laboratories and lecture-room IN
which the work OF the High School and the three
years evening course is illustrated. The evening
course work is illustrated by typical experiments
in qualitative and quaniitative analysis There are
shown in process of assaying. and tabulattd
results and also experiments Of organic work on
the floor below are physical and electrical lab
oratories Many interesting experiments and APP
paratus are shown here. In the High School Build
Ing room Is devoted to the kindergarten exhibit.
which IS OF great interest. The trade school, when
is made up OF evening classes. shows some
carpentry classes some beautiful models of the
students work The department OF fine arts. of
which Walter s Perry Is director, attracts nuch
attention. The drawings OF the life class, a; ne
excellent and TO show much knowledge % anatomy
The sul Nfe including many flower subjects. as
we'll as the brilliant and fascinating brass kettles.
Is the work o. Miss Ida HaskelIs class An I'M
instruction Of 5. Herbert AdamG. \ memorial tab,
le. in this roonl executed by Mr.. Maynard. pupil
OF Mr. : ams is 10 bc placed in the Classon Ave-
nuA PRESBYTERIAN Church. and is IN memory OF a
This class IL one Of tho most important and IN,
terestng in the art department The architecimrs!
classes under Mr. Edminister and Mr. Grihith
make good showing.
tomorrow afternoon and evening IL Will be open 10
the public.