The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-10-09

made.
AMUsRMENTs OF THE INSANE.
One of the most important items in
the successful treatment OF the insane Is
the furnishing of some amusement that
may withdraw their minds from the
contemplation of themselves and their
peculiar hobbies. Anything that
breaks the current OF their thoughts
and free them even for q moment
from the domination of the one
idea that has enslavsd their rea-
son, is found to have a most ben
eficial effect. Accordingly the walls
of the Asylum are decorated with pic
lures and books are provided for those
who can be induced to read. Bagatelle
tables are also placed in the halls and
swings, and rocking chairs and numer-
GUS simple games are provided. When
the wsather is fine the quieter class OF
of patients are taken out to ride about
the grounds and some Of them are
trusted TO 60 abroad at will. They
seem generally contented and all who
have any intelligence and capacity for
choice seem to enjoy the place and
manifest much gratitude for the care
that is bestowed upon them.
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
The institution was first organized and
opened in 1864 by DR.. R. Hills, formerly
of the Asylum at Columbus, Ohio. He
retained the position OF Superintendent
until about year ago, when he ten
dered his resignation. He retained his
connection with the institution for some
months later until in last June Doctor
T. B. Camden took charge Of the Asy-
lum. Although but a few months
in office, Doctor Camden seems to be
admirably fitted for the proper discharge
of the onerous and responsible duties OF
his place, and bids fair to be as fully
successful az the most sanguine could
hope. He is ably assisted by Doctor A:
H. Kunst, who has been connected
with the Asylum during several years
past, and has a personal acquaintance
with the individual cases under treat
ment that isinvaluable. Mrs. Jackson,
az Matron, Mrs. Moore as Supervisor,
and Miss Moore as Assistant, are all
we'll adapted for their several spheres,
and all the internal affairs Of the insti'
tuition under their care seem TO move
along as smoothly and regularly as
clock work.
The Board OF Directors held their
meeting to close the affairs Of the fiscal
wear on last Thursday, October 5.
There were present Messrs. Rathbone
OF Wood, Donehoo OF Hancock, Sum
mers of Kanawha, Wood of Hardy, and
Lewis and Edwards of Lewis. Messrs.
Shaw of Mason and Green of Jefferson
failed to attend, and there is one vacan-
cy in the Board occasioned by the res,
ignaton of Mr.. Tingle Of Ohio county,
which was forwarded to the Governor
on the 2Sth Of last July. understand
that the appointment has since been
rendered to Mr.. Thomas Hughes, Of
Wheeling, but was declined by him.
During the time that Mr.. Tingle re-
manned in the Board he held the posi-
ton of President, and it is but fair to
state that he was one of the most eff.
cient energetic and painstaking officers
the Asylum has ever had. At the
meeting on Thursday, Doctor A. E.
Summers, of Kanawha, was chosen
President of the Board. He, too, is q
live man, full of zeal for the interests Of
the institution and well fitted by educa-
ton to discharge intelligeatly the duties
Of his place. | have not yet received
full report OF the other proceedings of
the Board.
GOVERNOR JACOB.
Beside the Importance attaching to
the present meeting Of the Board OF
Directors, the presentation of officers
reports, etc, some additional interest
was derived from the presence of Gov
ernor Jacob, who is, l believe, on
sort of tour of personal inspection OF
the various institutions and charities Of
the State. He went through the several
wards of the Hospital on Thursday
morning, and many of the insane
crowded around to be introduced to
him, and tell him their complaints.
They seemed to regard him as all
powerful, and poured into his ear some
of the most whimsical tales of wrong
that were ever heard. He seemed to
be well pleased with the condition OF
the Asylum, and impressed with the
necessity for its speedy completion.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.
On Wednesday evening a vocal and
instrumental coucert was given in the
Chapel Of the Asylum by a party of
amateurs from Wheeling. The hall
was densely crowded, about fifty Of the
better patients being present, together
with large number OF the citizens OF
Weston. The excellence of the enter
tainment may be judged of by the fact
that Doctor Wiesel presided at the piano;
Professor Hermann Ebellng performed
two exquisite solos on the violin, and
Mrs. Whitaker and Miss Breslin and
Mr.. Wbipple and Mr.. Galligan sang.
The music was of high order and all
the performers acquitted themselves
very handsomely indeed. Mr.. CALI
gan's Irish comic songs created a per.
feet storm Of applause and fairly
brought down the house." while Mrs.
Whittaker's and Miss Breslin's perfect
vocalization and Mr.. Whipple's mag
nifcent voice were scarcely less ap.
plauded. The whole audience, patients
and all, seemed thoroughly delighted
and enjoyed the occasion to the fullest
extent. 1t was indeed one OF the most
enjoyable evenings that has ever been
spent by any Of those present. an even
ing that will long be remembered for
the many pleasures it afforded to a set
of hard-worked officials, to the citizens
Of Weston who were present, and to
those who were assembled from abroad.
sERENADE AND RECEPTION.