men. Actually, 85 per cent of the research is in coal mining
and utilization of coal. In addition, the Experiment Station
is equipped with its own power plant, machine and wood-
working shops, glass-blowing and instrument shops, drafting
and photographic departments, cafeteria, and auditorium to
seat 250 persons,
As to the educational value of this experiment station
to Pittsburgh, any accredited person or persons or organiza-
zation may at any time inspect or be guided through the
laboratories and shops mentioned, which is an education in
itself. Arrangements may be made for school classes to
attend the showing of motion pictures depicting certain
‘ndustries or the promotion of accident prevention; this is
done frequently. Instruction is given at regular intervals
in first-aid and mine-rescue work to any employees of the
mining, metallurgical, and petroleum industries who desire
to learn the art. Examinations are sometimes held for mine
foremen and inspectors, by arrangement with the state.
Each collegiate year, Carnegie Institute of Technology and
the Bureau of Mines arrange to assign several fellows to
work on research problems suggested by the official Mining
and Metallurgical Advisory Boards representing the industries
of the district. Scientific societies hold some of their meetings
here; and at the experimental mine, demonstrations are made
to mining men and the public of the actual testing of explo-
sives and full-scale mine explosions of either gas or coal
dust, or both. It will be seen, therefore, that a great research
organization like the Pittsburgh experiment station of the
United States Bureau of Mines is really of considerable edu-
cational value to Pittsburgh, the district, state, and country
at large.
SHADY SIDE ACADEMY
Shady Side Academy had its inception in a
“\private school that was established in Alle-
gheny in 1881, with Dr. W. R. Crabbe as
J principal, for the specific purpose of preparing
_. boys for college. Two years later the principal
transferred the school to a more central location in Shady
Side, Pittsburgh, and provided more ample accommodations
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