The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1874-03-11
The 4Geaference M sIes4 Aayansa eE tho
Deaf and Dumb and me Hiind, ana
fReported for the Blspatsh.l

OF visitors who crowded the chapeI, was one
|of, deep Interest to all present.
The prpgrsnme, which was distributed to
al, waa printed in the raised type which the
blind use, and was OF itself very interesting
to the visitors. 1t was as follows: /. Gov
ernor Keanper's aiarch-( Professor Tur-
ner)-Band. 2. First Deaf Mute Glass. 8.
Clear the Road-Galop-- Orchestra. 4.
Third Deaf Mute Class. 5. Moonlight on
the Lake-Lhor. 6. Filth Deaf Mute
Class. 7. Vivat Galop-Bapd. s. Reading
by Blind, Q. Come-Whcn You Will-Miss
Lizzie Franklin. TO-, Geography on Raised
Maps. IL. neutrality-suspicious. -.
Arithmetic and Algebra. 4IS. Nights Shade
no Longer-Choir. II. Lords PRAYER in
Signs-Miss Mary Steers,
The music was very iine, the voices very
sweet, and the songs rendered with that
touching pathos which characterizes the
singing of the blind, whose voices have been,
thoroughly cultivated.
The deaf mutes answered questions in
grammar, arithmetic, &c. on the blackboard.
and the rapidity and accuracy of their an
swcrs and the beauty of their chirography
we're subjects of wonder and admiration to
all.
They solved, without moments hesita.
ton, difficult questions in interest, CON-
pound proportion, &c.
The reading By the blind was admirable
in every respect. Among other pieces read
was Mrs. Preston's beautiful poem Ton Com
modore Maury'S last words), Through the
Pass" which was read with an appreciation
of his spirit and sweet pathos that was very
touching.
Where all did so we'll it may not be right
| to particular'Ze, but l must make SPECIAL
mention OF Miss Patl!e Albertson (cntlrely
blind, of WaynesbOro'. VINO worked long
! equation Of the second degree without a
| moments hesitation and without single
mistake, getting the right result and eX-
! planning the process in style winch lew
students at our male colleges could equai
| with slate and pencil; and Miss Mary Steers,
| of Goshen der0s, who rendered the Lords
prayer by signs with grace and expressive
ness that was very touching.
! At the conclusion Of the exhibition, on
motion of Rev. DR.. Head. the Conference
returned thanks to the officers and pupils
of the institution for the highly Interesting
entertainment they had given.
| DR.. Head made few appropriate remarks
after which DR.. Duncan was called out, and
made a very happy little speech, which was
interpreted to the mutes by the principal
! Captain G. d. Mccoy. DR.. Duncan said tina
| he came with no words OF pity for these af
| f1icted ones, but rather to remind them thai
| q kind Heavenly Father knows what is bes
| for them, and had sent their atf1iction ir
mercy and love. Though deprived Of theil
natural eyes, and prevented from gazing or
the beauties OF this beautiful world, God haC
given them inside eyes, and they had proven
this evening that they could see beauties II
arithmetic and algebra which even those
with natural eyes failed to appreciate
And he was reminded of Il sweet blind cir
VINO had recently said to him: Yes, mis-:
seeing a great deal in this beautiful WorlC
" ich would very much like to see, but
also miss seeing many things which Woule
hate to see; and, then, In that bright WORT
above, to which 1 am fastening, my eye:
shall be opened TO see its beauties, and ther,
I ,ptH see nothing that I ,oilI not loue to see.'
And so, continued DR.. Duncan, turning t.
the mutes, many who can talk use the
tongues badly but that can never be salt
| of you. No one can ever call you "a tattlins
girl" or "quarrelsome boy" If Solo
mons proyerb about the wisdom OF silen
woman is true, then are these young womeI
wise.
! He then complimented the present exhibit
ton in the highest terms. He had oftel
heard the Lords prayer, but had aeUer seer
it until it stood out before him in the grace
full gestures of that young lady (Miss Steers)
and his heart had never before been 81
touched by its simple beauty. And though
he was president of q college OF over 20'
students, be had never seen more beautiful
demonstration of problem in algebra thai
that given by the young lady Miss Albert
sop), and he should tell his young men tina
they would have to bestir themselves 10 b.
worthy of her hand, on this point at least
He closed by touchingly reminding Then
that in heaven all shall see, eye to eye, speal
the same things, and join in the same Joyou
song, and expressing the earnest nope Ina
they might trust in Jesus, and meet at last II
that bright abode.
The visitors all expressed themselves de
lighted with the exhibition and at the proc
they saw of the admirable management O
this noble charity.
soIREE AT THE WESLEYAN FEMALE INSTITUTE
The chapel of the Institute was so packe'
tonight that it was shrewdy suspected tina
the worthy president (Rey. w. A. Harris
meant to press the brethren to unanlmou
vote in favor of his proposed new chapel
The following programme was rendered II
a sty.e that showed that the finest natiY
talent had been thoroughly cultivated by nc
complished teachers:
| pRoGRAMaE.-Pdrt First.-1. Overture
Poet and Peasant two pianos and organ)-
F. Suppe; Misses Doggett, Campbell, b
Harris, Professor Rubinstien, Miss Thorn
burg. 2. Solo: Mexican Nightingale--Parll
Gloria; Miss Mary Collect. 8. Duet: On
How Sweet the Hunters Song-kucken
Misses Parker and Cochran. 4. Duet: For
ward, March,. Gung'; Misses Rountres
and Perry. 5. Solo: Old Arm Chair-Misi
Matte Harris. 6. Ruth and Naomi--Top
lift; Miss Cora Turner. 7. Rayon du Sollel-
Gaiop; Misses Black and NJ. Belts. 8. Polk
two pianos) -Professor Rublns:ien; Misses
| i. Yelyerton, Perry, Rountree, and PROBES
sor Rubinstien. 8. Chorus: Hear Our Morn
| ing Prayer spoatini; Solos, Misses Camp
bell and Windsor. --.
10. Part SecOnd.-Overture La Dame
Blanche two pianos), Boieldleu; Misses Tay
Ior. Echols, Anderson, and Professor Rubin
stien. II. Solo: am but Simple Peasan
Maid-Rose of CASTLE; Miss Rec. Hall. II
Trio: When / am Gone from Ihee-O
Perry Misses Windsor, Perry, and Reed
Is. Lebewohl and AlpenJaeger (organ anC
piano)-F. Schubert; Miss Thornourg ano
Professor Rubinstien. IA. Round: Hark
IT'S the Indian Drum-Bishop. 10. Duet
The Bordese; Misses Coilett
and Fur. 16. Duet: Gaiop-hoe'llns
| Miss +, Miller and Professor Ruoinstien
II. Solo: Pity, o ACCOMPLISHMENTS MISS
Fur. IS. Chorus: Aud Lang Syne.
The audience called out Miss Lizzie Dan
| lei, the accomplished vocal teacher, VINO
sang in a style rarely equalled, and IN re-
Spouse TO loud encore she thrilled every
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