Williamson Free School of Mechanical Trades - Mechanic Yearbook (Media, PA)

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juremurh 5 N presenting this the fifth edition of The Mechanic, we, the Class of ,OQ, have by some exaggeration and fabrication, endea- vored to give in a droll way, a brief yet pleasant Cl6SC1'1p'E1OI1 of ':1f I our stay at Williamson. In doing this our greatest desire has been to furnish a book which shall prove to be to each member of the class one continuous chain of delightful recollections to cheer and encourage him in the many battles of life. PAUL H. REICHERT, Presz'a'c11t Class of 'oo S

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ISAIAH V. WILLIAMSON ISAIAH V. WILLIAMSON, merchant and philanthropist, born Feb. 3, 18o3 and died March 7th, 1889, who founded the Williamson School of Mechanical Trades by his deed of December lst, 1888. 7 I cc cb 8 ,

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JOHN M. SHRIGLEY T0 the Class of 1909, VVilliamson School, P. G., Pa., January 7, 1909. My DEAR YOUNG FRIENDS! .,,V,, , .. THANK you for all that you have done to help us during your resi- dence with us, and I bespeak from you your hearty efforts in your D future careers to add to our debt of gratitude, for after all that the Trustees, the officers, the teachers and the matrons may do to make our work here a success, algreat respons1b1lity rests on our pupils, I and especially on our alumni, The hne reputation of the Williamsoli f School has been made and 15 sustained by the good lives, and ine :,,,, .,,,.,., . 5,331 skill and efficiency of its graduates. I told you on my return from Europe last year that I had seen no trade school there equal to it, S and since then this opinion has been corroborated by Prof. Omer Buyse, a leader in trade school instruction in Belgium, who visited many American schools about two years ago, ours being among the number. In a comprehensive work on the subject he says: f'The Wfilliamson School eclipses all similar institutions in Europe. Dr. Thomas M. Balliet, of the New York University, a leading authority in such matters, wrote me last month: I know of no other trade school in all respects so well equipped as XfVllll211l1SO1l, and I have seen trade schools in Europe and in this country. A great responsibility rests upon you to aid us to further enhance the good results of Mr. WllllHll1SO11,S glorious foundation. l am sure that each one of you can do excellent work in the trade taught him here. The American mechanic in all lines has opportunities as 0'reat, if not Greater than even the so-called professions, offer. With kind regards and hearty wishes for your good health, happiness and pros- Peflty, I femaill Sincerely your friend, JOHN M. SHRIGLEY. President. 9 O C: 2