The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-05-11
exhibition OF the Pupils OF the N. Y. In
stitutlOn for tho Blind.

Of this institution took place in the Broadway Taber-
nacle Thursday afternoon at o'clock. The aten-
dance was extremely numerous and highly respect
able. The whole of the gallery, and with the ex-
ception of very small space at the two far corners
near the entrance, the body of the chapel was filled
Shortly after the hour mentioned, the chair was
taken by the President Of the Society, Arson G..
Phelps, Esq. who requested the Rev. DR.. Fisher
to commence the business for which they were met
together by prayer which request that gentleman
complied with in a most feeling and impressive
manner The following is copy of the programme
of the performances, &c, set down for the occasions
PART /.
l. Institution March prof keif). BY the Band.
heaaihg by the Pupiis
3. Grand TIE Deum" by the Choir
4. Solo Piano, :" II Piraa". -. Michael Henrght
8. Examination in Astronomy and
Geography .'.'....' .By the Pupils
!. Rectative and and Aria, :oh, ad TIC D'A''
verse f)rtune". $500. Ann Smith
g. Examination in Grammar. BY the Pupils
0. Easter Anthem. BY the Choir.
10. Ewes Lamentation". 80. CT nthia Bullock
IL Introduction Waltz (Strauss). BY the Band.
IL Poetical Address, original Frances Jane Crosby.
l. Boston Codets March. ......... BY the Band
?. " The Dying Christian. BY the Choir
3. Examination in Philosophy. By the Pupils.
Rect. And God said" Aria,
With verdure clad,". 49,. Ann Smith
Song. when wilt thou meet me- Matilda Mesianus
Z. Examination in Arithmetic, Al
solo, aoa Tell: ss rp pulitzer
Q Solo, Piano, Institution Rondo," Mary Brush.
TO- Finale. Hail Columbia. ...... BY the Band.
The performance of the Institution March was
given with great spirit, and at the conclusion eci-
ted considerable applause. The reading of the
pupils excited great admiration. The first pupil
that was brought forward, was boy of about the
the age OF ii years, whom il was stated had been
pupil tor about Six months the 10Th chapter of St
Luke ans hy Apta
to be read. This the boy did in perfect manner,
considering the short time he had been under tut
ton. he was then requested to read the 10th verse
OF the same chapter, and the boy Immediately
placed his finger upon it, and proceeded to read it,
The next pupil examined, was an Interesting little
girl apparently not more than years OF age, and
whom 1t was stated had been pupil % months
The 4th chapter of Acts selected Tor her to read
and afterwards the 9th chapter OF St. John These
she read IN clear tone of voice, without the least
taltering. Another pupil, young woman of about
Is years OF age, was brought forward, and she be
ing called upon to read the 5ls Psalm, did so in
most beautiful manner her pronunciation quite
distinct, and she might be heard throughout the
building with the greatest ease grand "Te
males and males, one of the blind pupils presiding
at the organ This succeeded by the solo IL Pirate
on the piano by young woman Of about 10 years of age
The lingering OF the instrument most delicate in
parts and many of the difficult passages appeared to be
executed in mastery manner The examination Of the
pupils in Asronomyand Geography appeared to give great
satisfaction and at its conclusion one Of the tutors OF the
Institution brought forward one of the maps used in the
school, and showed how the pupils taught
geography. Other pieces Of music having been per
formed, the pupils were examined by Of their
school companions, young woman Of about
twenty years Of age In grammar. and the answers
Of the pupils to her questions both prompt
and correct sentence having been given them
to analy by Of the audience II equally and
correctly performed. Ewes Lamentaton, by Cynhis
Bullock, young woman OF about 10. given with
great Judgment and pahos. She accompanied by
fellow pupil the piano Other pieces OF music fol
lowed and the first part terminated with original poet
cal address composed for the occasion by of the pu
pills. Francis Jane Crosby This young woman has just
published volume OF poems in which the addreas may
be found by those who DESTROYS of possessing
was delivered in pleasing and the compo
sition does much credit to her head and heart.
ID. b Ogden Esq, begged to address a few words to
those present on the OCCASION and said he would not
trespass on their time but very few minutes. lie did
not wish to excite their feelings, and draw money out OF
their pockets thank God they in want of it,.
They had expended the institution upwards OF 500 600
hall OF which had been contributed by the liberay Of
the State-the other half by voluntary contributions
They had now accommodation for 200 pupils and there
was only 90 at present in the institution that they
could provide for than double the number of pre-
sent pupils All he asked for those present
out the blind and send them to the institution where such
instruction as they just had specimen Of given In
the second part Of the programme. the song by Matilda
M'Manus, " She Is Thine substituted for when
Wit Thou Meet Me and in consequence the lateness
together with the two last solos, omitted The 9th
er pieces gave much satisfaction the previous the
examination terminated with " Hail Columbia"
Twelve and half cents charged for admission
and we given to understand that upwards of 500
was taken al the loor for that purpose.