The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-01-29

The Margaret Morrison school of
Pittsburgh. furnished a subject Of rea
Interest and instruction, for an ad-
dress given yesterday afternoon. by
Miss Adah Hopkins OF that institution,
before the Home Economics depart
ment of the Moman's club. This visit
OK Miss Hopkins has been q pleasant
matter Of anticipation during the
clubs year. which was wholly realized
in her appearance yesterday.
Miss Hopkins spoke OF the establish
ment OF the school in Pittsburgh,
which was founded by Andrew Car
negie. in the memory of his mother.
Margaret Morrison-Carnegie. and was
opened TO the public In 1909. Mr..
C~arnegie's motive In the establishments
OF this school. which is one OF four
schools OF the Carnegie Institute OF
Technology. vas for the betterment
Of the average young woman. to teach
them the dignity OF self support and
10 educate them for positions OF indie
p~endence. Any young woman may be
come a student who is In possession
OF a High school degree. and tuition
rates are very reasonable.
From a very modest beginning, the
school has steadily grown until now
40 teachers are included In the faculty
n 270 day pupils are registered.
while the night school students num-
Der ESQ. This last class, said Miss
Hopkins, is by far the most apprecl-
alive and responsive. They are most
earnest In their desire for self i'm
provement and at the conclusion Of
the days employment. begin on their
lessons with real earnest determine
/ ton. This school life is very siren
uous both for day and night pupils,
and little attention Is given to the
formation of sorortties and literary So
c~ieties. this Is very noticeable in COM
parison, with other colleges where
perhaps the efforts expended by the
] pupil are not so all-absorbing as at
the Margaret Morrison school. There
are six courses OF instruction offered.
Household Economic, Secretarial Post
tons. Costume Economies, Home Arts
and Crafts. Social WORK and General
Science.
Home Economics Popular.
House economics is by FAR the most
popular course, OF which there are
two divisions, those who make pre-
paration for teaching. n those who
are instructed as dieticians. This de-
partment is permanently what the
school stands for. The best materials
n the most up-to-dare equipment are
used in the kitchens. IL is an interest
ing fact 10 know. that s 1000 worth OF
new apparatus is purchased every year
TO replace the old and worn out. Cos
tune economies teaches sewing and
| millinery and the students leave thor
oughly prepared to begin their work
as teachers OF these arts in schools.
The Home Arts and Crafts department
although probably not so large as
other OF the divisions. is rapidly grow
ing in connection with the recently
established department OF social work.
II has been found thar manual work.
in institutions OF the aged. and partic
ularly the insane. aids in a most TO
markable manner their recovery, so
that the various arts Of basket weav-
ing. stenciling. embroidery and lace
making in keeping the hands occu-
pied. reacts on the mentality. An in
terest springs which may gradually
relieve the mental illnesses. The So
cial department work rains the stu
dent for philanthropical work. and TO
become leaders In social interest de
velopment.
The school IN It's entirety, offers a
professional training in a particular
field. and also offers general informa-
ton TO all the girls in the institution.
Glasses are changed and instructed in
the various workings OF the different
departments. although during the sop
homore year. the girl must select her
work and specialize.
The health OF the student and the
physical condition are most carefully
observed during their stay and a medi-
cal examination is necessary 20 their
admission. The dormitorles are very
carefully supervised and the girls have
happy tines. During the first two
years they are required 10 visit tho
muscum weekly. and during the senior
year. each member o fthe class Is mis-
tress Of the little house for a stated
period. This Is completely furnished
In tho most modern andscientinc way
and Tho mistress PROTEIN Is required
10 supervise the minutest detail Of her
domicile. 10 entertain and 10 do all
things which are required in the prop
or conduct Of a thoroughly ~up-to-date
household.
Miss Hopkins closed address By
speaking OF the philosophical founda-
ton. which was the underlying prin-
Ciple OF the schools formation and he
curriculum which strains and creates
an appreciation OF independence.