456 ISTew Yoek at the World's Columbian Expositioit. 



A resume of the exliibit by alcoves is given here, followed by a 

 description of the many special features and new ideas in_ exhibits 

 which attracted wide attention and rendered New York's display the 

 most noteworthy in the department. 



Exhibits by Institutions. 



The exhibit of the University of the State of JSTew York was by far 

 the most comprehensive and exact of all the State educational systems 

 shown. Each of its six departments presented a systematic display of 

 its organization, government, methods and results. 



The administrative department occupied alcove " E " in the central 

 portion of the space, and was used also for the executive ofSce of the 

 exhibit. The workings of its system by which the University of the 

 State may incorporate and supervise universities, colleges, professional 

 and technical schools, academies, high schools, academic departments, 

 libraries, museums and extension centers, maintain and protect the 

 standard of academic honors and degrees, prevent the use of the name 

 " university " or " college " by unworthy institutions, and combine the 

 great advantages of central organization and supervision with entire 

 freedom for individual and local initiative, were fully shown. 



A photographic exhibit of over 2,000 views was collected from its 

 484 institutions, and by a series of historical, statistical and descriptive 

 printed and graphic charts and records, the entire educational work of 

 the university was illustrated. Busts and portraits by famous artists of 

 eminent regents, distinguished in State and ISTational affairs, adorned the 

 space. One of the most striking features was the improvements in 

 model desks, tables and office equipments. These labor-saving meth- 

 ods, appliances and administrative forms are designed to secure the 

 largest practical return for a given .expenditure of time, by the use of 

 the most efficient tools, as similar results are attained in manufacturing 

 and business houses by utilizing the latest improvements in machinery 

 and methods. Special prominence was also made of the correctness 

 and clearness of the records of all financial transactions and of the 

 efficient safeguards against accidental or intentional irregularities. 



The minimum and standard academic apparatus in the same alcove, 

 and the series of handbooks, will be spoken of under the head of special 

 features. 



The exhibit of publications, records, etc., was particularly valuable 

 and complete. A series of annual reports since 1784, based on sworn 

 returns from institutions of the university, were shown, as well as the 

 many forms, blanks and methods for collecting accurate information 

 and tabulating the same. There were also thirty-one volumes illustrat- 

 ing the educational value of the annual conferences of the university 

 convocation from 1863 to 1893, historical and statistical xccord from 

 1784 to 1884, and many other important publications. The system of 

 frequent printed bulletins, issued in advance of regular reports and 

 giving early information of educational meetings, legislation, etc., was 

 a distinctive feature. 



The examination department in alcove " I " presented a carefully 

 arranged exhibit of its elaborate system of academic and higher exam- 



