John Morris (1853-1929)
John Morris (1853-1929)
1929 Obituary [1]
JOHN MORRIS became the first engineering science master in the Borough of Salford when he commenced lecturing to evening engineering students for the Salford School Board in 1887, whilst in the service of Messrs. Mather and Platt.
He served a six years' apprenticeship in the works of Messrs. William Weild and Son, tool and machine makers, Mr. John Chadwick, engine and pump maker, and Messrs. Mather and Platt, all of Manchester, and after a further period in the works of the latter firm he served them as a draughtsman for two years.
From 1873 to 1881 lie studied science and technological subjects at Messrs. Mather and Platt's Institute, and afterwards at Owens College.
In 1884 he left the firm and became works manager for Mr. Charles Chapman, but in the following year he was offered the appointment of chief lecturer in mechanical engineering by the Salford School Board, and was also given charge of the organization of the industrial classes of the Borough.
On completion of the Salford Royal Technical Institute in 1896, Mr. Morris was appointed chief of the engineering department, and this position he held until his retirement ten years ago.
In 1891 he founded in conjunction with others, the Salford Science Students' Association (now known as the Salford Technical and Engineering Association), and was its first President. Each year he was re-elected President, and thus held the office continuously for thirty-eight years until his death on 23rd October 1929.
Mr. Morris was 76 years of age and had been a Member of the Institution since 1898.