SUMMARY. City and town exhibits.1 Number of cities and towns represented in the exhibit. Volumes of drawing not enumerated in the exhibit of drawings (Hamilton)....... Volume of slate work Drawing books exhibited (Gallipolis). Slates containing work of pupils.... Number of drawings exhibited on wall space. Number of drawings exhibited in portfolios (Cincinnati). Total number of drawings exhibited Specimens of scroll-sawing by pupils (Springfield) Number of charts (work of pupils).. Number of photographs of school buildings Number of photographs of interiors Interior of public library (Cincinnati) Volumes of the Commissioner's Report for 1883. 30 18 6 20 130 3, 133 1 2 34 48 572 2,049 2,621 21 53 10 1 58 100 100 218 44 It is to be regretted that a more extended State exhibit could not have been gathered together. It was hoped by the Commissioner that all the large cities at least would be generously represented; although the cities which did respond to the invitation to contribute have sent in an amount and quality of work highly honorable to their several systems of schools, it will be seen by glancing over the above catalogue that his hopes have not been fully realized. It is especially to be regretted that the country schools and the schools of the State institutions-the reform schools, both for girls and boys, the schools for the blind, for the deaf and dumb, and for the feebleminded—are not represented. These State institutions are deservedly regarded as among the best in the country, and could have shown work in many directions that would have attracted the favorable attention of educators and the general public. A large part of the deficiencies named has arisen from a lack of time sufficient for so large an undertaking as a complete exposition of the workings of a State school system must necessarily be. But after all deductions have been made, it is believed that a careful study of the Ohio exhibit as it now stands will give a fair notion of the educational work doing in that great central State, at an annual expenditure of nearly ten millions of dollars. I take this opportunity to acknowledge my indebtedness especially to Dr. John Hancock and to Prof. Albert H. Tuttle for the very valuable services which they, as assistant commissioners of education for Ohio, rendered in the collection and arrangement of the Ohio school exhibit for the World's Industrial and Cotton Centennial Exposition at New Orleans. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, LE ROY D. BROWN, Exclusive of portraits of eminent educators and charts relating to the school system of the State. RHODE ISLAND. EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS. Rhode Island educational facilities include the following: College (Brown University); academies; public schools, comprising State normal school, high schools, grammar schools, intermediate schools, primary schools, kindergärten, ungraded schools, evening schools, school of design, school for the deaf, home and school for dependent children, free public libraries, Froebel school and kindergarten. These various institutions were represented at the New Orleans Exposition as follows: The college (Brown University) by photographs of the grounds and various buildings. The academies by photographs of the grounds, buildings, and school rooms of the Friends' Boarding School of Providence. The public schools by (1) map of State showing location of public schools; (2) chart showing public school system; (3) chart giving statistics of public schools; (4) photographs and drawings of public schools of Providence; (5) history of public education in Rhode Island from 1636 to 1876; (6) Rhode Island school reports from 1870 to 1883, inclusive; (7) copies of blanks and forms used in connection with public instruction; and (8) exhibits (a) from Providence public schools, of bound volumes of examination papers in the various studies of the different grades of schools, from primary to high, inclusive; cards showing samples of penmanship, samples of map drawing and designing; show case containing specimens of minerals, woods, etc., used as aids in instruction; specimens of business and other letters, and school reports; (b) from Pawtucket public schools, of bound volumes of examination papers in the various studies of the various grades, and slates showing samples of free-hand drawing and designing in primary grade; and (c) from Newport public schools, of bound volumes of examination papers, samples of designing, and, in the primary grade, of modeling in clay, and school reports. The school of design, by samples of elementary and advanced free-hand drawing and painting; free-hand light and shade; elementary and applied design ; elementary and advanced mechanical drawing: water-color time sketches. Froebel school and kindergarten (Mrs. C. M. N. Alden's), by photographs of the children and school-rooms, by samples of modeling in clay, of wood-carving and of brasshammering, of penmanship, of designing, of drawing, and of composition. TENNESSEE. Howell graded schools, Clarksville.-4 volumes examination papers. Columbia Athenæum, Columbia.-Set of Murdoch's charts for the cultivation of the voice. 6 oil paintings. 6 water colors. 2 paintings on porcelain. Crayon drawing. 7 ink drawings. 20 India ink sketches. Photographs of institution. Tennessee Female College, Franklin.-6 framed oil paintings. 3 paintings on porcelain. Crayon drawing of institution. 2 samples fancy work. 8 pasteboard models of geometrical figures. Framed likeness in needlework. 6 samples painting on china. 2 volumes examination papers. Herbarium. 18 exercise books. 10 colored drawings of solar spectrum. 4 colored geometrical drawings. 11 colored astronomical drawings. Public school, Friends' Station.-Volume containing statement of institution, with specimens of work. Howard Female College, Gallatin.-Logic in Ten Chapters, by A. M. Burny, principal. 6 volumes examination papers. Jackson.-13 framed photographs of teachers, pupils, and buildings. 18 packages of examination papers in arithmetic, grammar, geography, history, spelling, algebra, physiology, composition, and bookkeeping. City schools, Knoxville.-6 bound volumes of examination papers. University of Tennessee, Knoxville.-2 photographs of institution. Colored drawing. City schools, Nashville.-13 photographs of public school buildings. Fisk University, Nashville.-2 framed photographs of institution. Goodman's Business College, Nashville.-Framed specimen of pen work. Montgomery Bell Academy, Nashville.-3 anatomical charts. Map of great pyramid. 5 maps of United States at different periods. Map of South America. Framed photograph of faculty and students. 3 bound volumes examination papers in arithmetic, grammar, geography, spelling, physiology, natural philosophy, rhetoric, history, alge bra, geometry, English literature, Latin, and Greek. 1 bound volume each of Greek and Latin exercises, geometrical exercises, historical maps; written exercises in arithmetic, algebra, and history, and written exercises in grammar. Nashville College for Young Ladies, Nashville.-20 bound volumes of examination papers containing the following number of papers in each branch of study: Geography 54, history 98, rhetoric 35, penmanship 12, political science 48, mythology 2, mathematics 200, English language and literature 330, ethics 14, Christian evidences 29, elocution 15, natural sciences 217, metaphysics 161, modern languages 50, ancient languages 77, music 76. 20 pasteboard models of geometrical figures. 2 schemes of composition, theory of penmanship based upon the scale of thirds. 2 maps of ancient Rome. 2 maps of Italy. 5 plans of college buildings. The following in frames: Table showing growth of institution; statement of facilities; historical data; contents of exhibit; topical outline of work in political economy. Poole Institute, Nashville.-Framed photograph of building. Roger Williams University, Nashville.-2 bound volumes of examination papers in arithmetic, grammar, geography, penmanship, algebra, physiology, mental science, geometry, astronomy, civil government, German, Latin, Greek, and Hebrew. St. Cecilia's Academy, Nashville.-7 bound volumes examination papers in grammar, history, mathematics, drawing, penmanship, bookkeeping. Samples of work in bookkeeping. Colored drawing of institution. Show-case containing eight specimens of fancy work. Framed statement of institution. Vanderbilt University, Nashville.-Framed topographical map. Framed statement of work of institution. Bound volume of register of University. Bound volume, "Dedication and Inauguration." 2 volumes examination papers. School of Engineering (Vanderbilt University).—Statement of institution. 24 specimens of mechanical drawing. W. E. Ward's Seminary, Nashville.-Photograph of building. 12 framed oil paintings; crayon drawing. Framed statement of growth of institution in twenty years. Portfolio containing statements of organization, equipments, and range of work of institution, with statements of work in belles lettres, science, mathematics, English composition, languages, music, and calisthenics. Watkins Seminary (near Nashville). - Photograph of institution. VIRGINIA. The educational exhibit of Virginia consisted of nine classes: county maps; city maps; general maps; promiscuous drawings; essays, compositions, etc.; copies; miscellaneous papers, diagrams, literature, charts, monthly examinations, etc.; office exhibits; photographs. Class A contained maps of the following counties: Alexandria, Alleghany, Augusta, Bath, Bedford, Brunswick, Campbell, Carroll, Charlotte, Craig, Culpepper, Danville (district), Dinwiddie, Elizabeth City, Fairfax, Fanquier, Fluvanna, Frederick, Goochland, Grayson, Greenville, Halifax, Hanover, Henrico, Henry, James City, King George, Lee, Madison, Mecklenburg, Nansemond, New Kent, Northampton, Northumberland, Nottoway, Orange, Patrick, Pittsylvania, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George, Princess Anne, Pulaski, Richmond, Roanoke, Rockbridge, Rockingham, and Stafford. Class B, maps of Alexandria, Ashland, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manchester, Norfolk, Petersburg, and Richmond. Class C, general maps from Accomac County, 4; Augusta, 7; Danville, 19; Dinwiddie, 2; Elizabeth City, 1; Fauquier, 5; Frederick, 18; Henry, 13; Manchester, 29; Mecklenburg, 1; Norfolk, 12; Nottoway, 11; Petersburg, 57; Pittsylvania, 12; Richmond, 330; Roanoke, 1; Rockingham, 50; Rockbridge, 26; and Staunton, 25. Class D, under the general name of promiscuous drawings, contained the following exhibits: Augusta, old log school house; Charlotte, school house; Clarke, 3 school houses; Dinwiddie, log school house; Elizabeth City, log school house (exterior and interior); Fluvanna, 3 school houses; Grayson, 2 school houses; Hanover, school houses (old and new); Manchester, school houses (white and colored); Miller Manual Labor School, diagram of mill machinery, side and end view of derrick, steam-engine, plan of building, Clark and Knight engine, jack-screw, grounds of the school, screw; Petersburg, 9 school buildings; Rockingham, crayon drawings, 12 miscellaneous drawings. Class E included the following essays, compositions, and other documents: Alexandria, history of schools; Augusta, 3 compositions; Danville, history of schools; Dinwiddie, 25 compositions; Fredericksburg, history of city; Lynchburg, 25 compositions, diagram; Mecklenburg, 3 compositions, history of institute; Norfolk city, 3 drawings, 8 compositions; Nottoway, 8 essays; Petersburg, 91 specimens of penmanship, 21 compositions; Pittsylvania, 12 essays, names, with derivation, of countries; Roanoke, compositions, academy news; Rockingham, Latin and French exercises, compositions, grammatic diagram, essays; Staunton, compositions. Class F consisted of 4 copies from Fredericksburg and 22 from Staunton. Class G consisted of a diagram of the Moore Street Industrial School, Pendleton cards and drawing maps, and three diagrams of government, from Richmond; and literature charts, monthly examinations, hair work and needle work from Rockingham. Class H (from the office of the superintendent of public instruction) includes the following material: 1 volume of original annual reports from county and cry superintendents; 12 specimens of annual reports as issued from the office; 3 bound volumes of annual reports; 1 bound volume of reports of Richmond city school board; 2 volumes of report from Alexandria; 1 bound volume of Virginia school law; 1 bound volume of samples of blanks from central office; original questions for examination of teachers; original report of census of teachers (bound); Lynchburg school reports; 2 volumes Lynchburg school regulations; rules and regulations of Alexandria city schools; 7 copies "Ordinance, Rules and Regulations," Lynchburg; 2 copies ordinance and annual school report, Fredericksburg; course of study of public schools, Danville; 3 copies outline of course of study in the public schools of Richmond; fourteenth annual report of schools of Richmond; 3 copies of Petersburg city school report. Class I contains photographs of school houses, of Virginia Normal and Collegiate Institute, Washington and Lee University, etc. WEST VIRGINIA. Benwood.-Bound volume of examination papers. Wheeling.-10 bound volumes examination papers, primary department. 10 bound volumes examination papers, grammar department. State report of schools, 1881-82. Volume of blank teachers' certificates. Volume of blank orders. Blank register. Blank county report. Blank sheriff's settlement for school money. Pamphlet of school laws, State of West Virginia. Finding list, Wheeling Public Library. WISCONSIN. CITY EXHIBITS. Milwaukee.-Banners showing statistics. 28 views of school buildings. City normal school building. 4 frames containing pupils' work in drawing. 39 volumes, pupils' work, including kindergarten work. Examination papers in district schools; also complete sets, showing full course of instruction in high school. These exhibits include the work of whole classes. Lacrosse.-46 volumes examination papers, and other work of pupils. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL EXHIBITS. Oshkosh.-6 large volumes examination papers and school work. MISCELLANEOUS. Work of pupils in the blind and deaf and dumb institutes. Reports of schools and State institutions. Catalogues of historical society and of colleges. Banner, single piece of silk, 6 by 9 feet, containing statistical information relating to the schools of the State. Set of 8 charts, outlining school system. 2 sets geological reports and 2 volumes geological charts. 36 geological charts on frames. 73 CITY SCHOOL SYSTEMS. ALBANY, N. Y. Bound volumes of pupils' work.—1 volume penmanship specimens, schools 11, 21, and 24; 1 volume language exercises, schools 11 and 24; 1 volume language exercises, schools 2 and 14; 1 volume arithmetic exercises, schools 12 and 15; 1 volume geography and history exercises, schools 6 and 21; 2 volumes drawings, schools generally; 3 volumes test exercises, high school. Framed pictures.—19 drawings; 1 perspective of high school; 4 floor plans of high school; 1 perspective of school No. 2; 1 perspective and floor plans of school No. 2. A relief map of Albany county in plaster. ALEXANDRIA, VA. Framed photograph of the Washington school building, exhibited by John P. Clark, of Alexandria, Va. ATLANTA, GA. School work: From boys' high school, 1 volume; girl's high school, 1 volume; Calhoun-street school, 2 volumes; Walker-street school, 1 volume; Ivy-street school, 1 volume; Fair-street school, 1 volume; Crew-street school, 1 volume; Marietta-street school, 1 volume; Houston-street (colored) school, 2 volumes; Mitchell-street (colored) school, 1 volume; Summer Hill (colored) school, 1 volume. Photograph of Prof. W. F. Slaton, superintendent. Map of Europe. CHICAGO, ILL. Exhibit of drawing under the direction of Prof. Herman Hanstem: 64 charcoal drawings; 65 industrial drawings; 12 water colors; 2 ink sketches; 12 pen drawings; 120 samples of home work by grades IV and V; 82 samples of wood construction, grade VII; 47 samples of paper construction by grade VII; 24 pencil drawings, grade IV; 36 pencil drawings, grade V; 48 pencil drawings, grade VI; 48 pencil drawings, grade VII; 66 pencil drawings, grade VIII; 3 bound volumes drawing books of grades IV, V, and VI; illustrations of perspective. DENVER, COLO. 6 photographs and plans of school buildings. LEAVENWORTH, KANS. 7 volumes representing work in sixth and seventh grades, and in the courses of the high school in English and Latin, history and science, and mathematics. OAK PARK, COOK COUNTY, ILL. 60 framed drawings from grades III, IV, V, VI, VII, and VIII. PORTLAND, OREG. Picture of high school building and architect's plans of floors of high school building. Photographs of six other school buildings. Two charts showing school attendance for ten years. Map of city of Portland showing location of school buildings. 20 free-hand crayon drawings by pupils of the high school. 288 mechanical drawings distributed as follows: High school, 54; Park school, 12; Central school, 60; Harrison school, 54; North school, 66; Couch school, 12; Failing school, 30. 6 memory maps drawn by pupils of the Couch school. |
