The School of Arts and Trades is a public institution of instruction, depending on the Provincial Deputation of Havana, consistent with the rights which these institutions are entitled to by Article 147 of the present Plan of Studies (Educational Law).

“The courses of instruction of this school are divided into two sections—day classes and night classes. Instruction is absolutely free and only day-scholars are allowed.

“The day classes comprise:

“Preparatory instruction for admission.

“Technical industrial instruction.

“The night classes are intended to give workmen opportunities to improve themselves in their trades, acquiring technical knowledge of their work.

“These are divided into:

“Oral instruction and drawing classes.

“Graphical, numerical, and analytical exercises in connection with the above.

“Assays, analysis, and manipulation.