The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-07-11

lion and encouragement OF manufactures,
mechanics and useful arts. ana the men
tai and social Improvement OF the iils'u9-
trial classes.
teachers last session. may be the instruc-
tors for next year: Msssrs- D. W De
sylvia, Howard L, Whitlock Gwynn A
Lee. VIM. Lloyd Lyell, Charles X. IN
ston. Richard Duckhardt, VIM o. Jones
nr. James NJ Whitfield. a. W. Marten-
stein. James c. Harwood, a II. = !z-
gerald, George F. Merrill. John 5. Fiein-
ing. c. P. Z. Burswyn, G. II. sr't TE
p, ,Boudar, Z. N. BEDFORD, ana W. L.
Sheppard
v5itehnrst was read, approved and
'''s' Richmond. Va, July 10, 1900
To the Virginia Mechanics instlule'
Centlemen,-As required by our by
laws | herewith submit my annual re
port embracing the operations OF the III
stitute from July Il. 1899 TO TINS GATE
Regular monthly meetings of the Board
of directors have been held for the trans
action of business, which nave peei
largely and promptly attended, thereby
creating a greater interest ana addlns
strength to the institute.
The Night School Of Technology COM
menced its sixteenth session on the "a
day of October, 1899, and closed on tne
SOth 6a1- of April 1900. The classes We're
well filled at the beginning of the SEES
sion. and | regret to have TO say that we
were compelled TO turn away a Soo1
many applicants from some Of the classes
on account of the want OF room ana IN
struCtors There were so many applica-
tons of machinist and machine appren-
tees for instrumental drawing that the
School Committee deemed it wise TO
abolish the architectural frae-hand draw
ing class and to establish another ele-
mentary class in mechanical drawing,
which was Immediately filed 10 to its
greatest capacity. It affords me pleasure
to state that many of the scholars at
tainel a high average in attendance, de-
pertinent and graduation for the session.
We matriculated during the session 500
students The corps of instructors en-
ployed during the past session have been
prompt and faithful in the discharge OF
their duties, TO which. with the interest
manifested by the scholars. directed ana
assisted by cur active and Jealous prln-
cipal. Mr. C. P. e. Burgwyn, is largely
due the success and standard of the
school For rames of the instructors and
more definite information, | refer you to
the report of the Committee on Schools
accompanying this.
We have occupied during the year the
upper Arlington building, No GC2 tast
Main street. containing thirteen EbollSr
at rental of $3.50 per annum. which is
entirely too contracted to properly accom-
rnodate our school. After q careful exam
ination of the buildings We purchased No
1914 and No. 1915 East Broad Street We
find that they are not at all suited for our
purposes, the rooms being too low pitched
and too small to accommodate our cases.
Our Board of Directors have, therefore,
appointed special committee ito devise
,1Gr and aid in SSinU public tor
voluntary contributions TO secure the cree
zion OF such building On the property now
owned by the institute, corner of Eleventh
and Broad Streets that Will meet the needs
of the Institution" This commiteea$s at
work, and has asked for competitive plans
for building which is TO cost not over the
sum Of S25.03o, from the architects of this
city. AS soon as the plans and estimates
are in, a report will be made TO your Board
of Directors for final action, and We hope
most sincerely that it VIII be arranged so
that a permanent home will be erected
during the coming year suitable for the
immediate wants of this institute. and
which for some years to come, will meet
the increasing needs. | do most earnestly
ask the full and active support of every
member Of this institute TO this most i'm
portant and necessary undertaking.
The library, which was carefully selected
for the good OF mechanics and mechani-
E
are very much in want of more cases in
which to keep the books: in consequence
of this want. our Library Committee
have not thought it advisable TO eXpend
the liberal donation of 81 900 by Mr. Car
negie in books, but TO wait until we had
a proper room to keep them. in.
MONEY FOR SCHOOL
Our membership now numbers five life
two honorary life. and three hundred and
thirty-four $3.50 annual members.
In regard 10 our finances. l beg to refer
you to the report of cur treasurer. which
gives all of the accounts in clear and
detailed form showing the balance on
hand of each fund
The Council of the city OF Richmond
made appropriation OF 5000 for the
year 1900. which is the same amount APP
propriated for 1897, 1898 and 1899. We find
this amount entirely too small TO meet
school. For the want OF funds we have
been unable to perfect the courses laid
down in our curriculum, and have had to
cut off two classes. For general infOrma-
l.on in regard to our finances, | refer you
to the report OF our Finance Committee,
med herewith.
The other committees have no reports
to make, as they have not been called
upon to take any action requiring one.
management of the institute, such as
regular and special meetings, condition OF
furniture, correspondence, collection of
money and dues. purchases, bills audited,
and other matters, | refer you to the re-
port of secretary, Captain Thomas
Elicit, whose faithful discharge of duties
and devotion to the interests of the in
stltute cannot be too highly appreciated.
Respectfully submitted.
T y