Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1872-07-02


this exhibition took place. At an early hour,
the chapel was well filled with large
and apprecative audience The occasion
was an impressive one. The cheerful faces o.
the pupils, as they were arranged upon the broad
platform, presented happy appearance Inc
programme was very interesting, and consisted
of the public examination of the classes OF the
different departments-th deaf and dumb and
the blind-music of the highest order and of the
best quality. The distribution of the prizes was
made by thes Jos. A. Waddell, Esq Never was
q distribution of prizes made at this Institution
that gave so much satisfaction. They were first
-Four Gold Medals awarded for General Ex-
cellence in Studies and Department" In the
deaf mute department, medals were awarded to
Miss L. Alice Edwards, of Portsmouth, Va, and
Mr.. Charles w. Lumpkins, Of Essex county,
and, in the blind department, to Miss Pattie AL
bertson, of Augusta county, and Master James
Kinsey, Of Botetout county. Second Hand
somely bound books were given as prizes for dill
igence and progress in study. Deaf mute de-
partment-In Prof job Turner's classic En-
ma Galloway, of Petersburg, and c. W. Lumh-
kns, of Essex Mr.. Williams Classic Ida
Dowel Of Fauquier county, and John A. Mich
aels, of Richmond city Mr. Bears Classic
Mary Steers, of Rockbridge and James M.
Moylan of Fauquier county. Mr.. Berkeley S
classic A. Eveline Garrett Of King s. Queen
county, and Bias Carter, OF Allegheny county,
Mr.. Euritt's Classic F. j. d. Ambrozelli, of
| University of Va. In blind department-Prof.
| A. j. Turner's classic James Kinsey, of Bot
etourt Mrs Gifford's classic Bette Gibson
of w. Va. Miss Kerr's elass-Bettte Gibson, of
| w. Va. Mr.. Geiger's class-W I'm. Tramwell, of
Halifax county, and Edward Beale, of Fauquer
county. Prof. Doyles Classic Andrew Rod
gers. of Pulaski county.
Col. James I'll. Skinner placed in the hands of
the Principal copy of the New Testament "A
Volumes) in raised type, with the request that
it should be disposed of a prize in such a
manner as the authorities might think best
This prize was awarded to Miss Mary Gleason, of
Maryland, for her '1ady-like department and
excellent moral example"
The Industrial department--Prizes awarded
for diligence and progress consisted of things
useful rather than rnamental-useful imple-
ments pertaining to the trades for which the pri-
yes were given Sewing Room-To Miss e. G.
Jones, Of Shenandoah county, scissors and silver
thimble; and Miss lola Burks, of Amherst coun-
ty, crotchet and knitting needles. Carpenter
and Cabinet shop-To Levi Wilfong of High
land county, set of tools. Tailor's shop-To
Samuel Bowman. of Shenandoah county, tailors'
scissors and thimble Mattress shop-To John
Cutie, of Rockbridge county, mattress makers
implements Printing Office and bindery-Prze
to John A. Michaels, of Richmond city. In Mr..
Coleman's class of painting and drawing, prizes
were awarded to William Mallow. of Rock
ingham county, Sue Edwards of Fauquier, and
Ida Tucker, of Petersburg. After the distribu-
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port of the Examing Committee, consisting of
gentlemen connected with the schools OF High
Grade of the City, who had been requested by
the Board of Visitors of the Institution to exam
inc the different departments. The Committee
Report that on Tuesday, the 18th instant, they
subjected each class to a close and vigorous ex-
animation, and were satisfied that the improve
ment has been great, and the result attained most
| satisfactory. They congratulated the Board up
on the manner in which the Institution has been
managed, and speak in high terms of the eff
cheney of the Principai-Capt McCoy-and .ex-
press the opinion that the Institution is in good
hands, and that the officers all have been faith
full in the discharge of their duties also that the
economy Is worthy Of note. The exercises of
| the day were then brought to q close by beau
tiful recitation of the LORDS Prayer in the sign
language, by Miss Galloway, of Petersburg
an Anthem by the choir, and Benediction by the
Rev. DR.. Taylor.
| THE MEMORIAL FAIR.-The ladies of Staun-
| ton are determined to accomplish the work OF
putting our Soldiers Cemetery in thorough or
der, and to this end are completing an organiza-
ton for the purpose Of holding Fair in the lat
ter part of September, which they expect to
make the most successful ever held in this place.
The following is the management:
Mrs M G Hartman, Mrs Hugh w Shelley. Mrs
VIM P Tate. Mrs George III Eyster, Mrs James
G Marquis, Mrs George 2 Baker
Ladies of the county or town willing to aid the
cause in plain needle work, embroidery, or fan
cy work of any kind, can procure the material
for the same by calling Mrs Judge Sheffey.-
The Ladies' of the Catholic Church. we are in
formed, are theoretically at work for this object
under the Jealous lead of Mrs. Kelley.
| The Memorial Association has in hand at this
| time about $11O0, which is securely loaned and
bears the highest rate of interest The Associa-
ton is determined to expend nothing until they
have raised an amount sufficient to do the whole
work at once They have beautiful plan, one
of the chief excelencies of which is its durabi-
ity, and when once accomplished our Soldiers
Cemetery will be surpassed in attractiveness by
none in the land. The cost of carrying this de-
| sign into execution will be about $2500.
In the early part Of September, appeal will
| be made to our country friends for aid for the
Fair, in the form of provisions, such as poultry,
hams, butter, eggs, &C., and we do hope that
they will find it both in their hearts and larders
to respond literally, as the object is one which
has a claim upon our whole people.
The ladies who have the Fair in charge beg US
| to acknowledge in proper terms handsome do
nation in goods from Messrs. Hilb u Loeb, Free
ly offered and gratefully received. We hope
we shall have the privilege of acknowledging
for them many other such gifts from our gcner-
Gus merchants.
LIPPINCoTT's MAGAZINE.-The July No. of
| this excellent Magazine, which forms the open
ing number of new volume, contains an adj
mirabe sketch of the sights and scenes along the
banks of the "exulting and Astounding river" OF
Bvron-''The Rhine" The letter-press of
| ssCrumbs from Rhneland" is explained by il
lustrations from very good designs Glaisher' S
.uTrayeIs in the ARR are drawn upon for the
materials of the second article, which treats OF
We enchanting subject of ballooning. This essay
IL ~, illustrated VIM. Blacks Strange Ad.
IS al~ VOC Of Ph@ton' are continued, as are the
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