The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1875-01-15

Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and
Blind, AT ROmncy-Interc
tie>-Progrcss Of IN" Institution.
RoMNEY, w. VA, January, 1919.
Editors OF the Register.
ask the space in your valuable paper
FOR brief account Of the Christina, aud
New \ ear amusemcnts at thi, Substitution"
Believing rs | do, that the people of the
State must feel deep interest in the
poor unfortunatcs who are cared for and
educated in this institution, and that all
which is done to make life pleasant To
them. and to confer amusement and enjoy
mrnt upon them, will be gladly read 10y
ALL feel sure that this communication
will be chceriully published.
The happy thought Of having 1t Christ
ma, tree in the evening of the 9th OF
December last, for the benefit os the pu-
pi.,, WA, conceived some months since;
and with the aid of some of the friend,
of the pupils, and particularly of Mr..
Henry POindcxtrr. of Wheeling, who
raised by subscription among the citizens
Of Wheeling the sum of 50 for that
purpose, presents were bought, and on
the night of the 9th ult, quitca number
of the citizen, Of this place assembled to
witness the scene.
\ large cedar tree, laden with toys and
presents ofcvcry description, and brightly
Illuminated with wax candles, WI, placed
in the chapel. and when all was ready
the pupil, were marched in to see ii,
and to receive the presents destined for
them. One of the large pupils, repre-
scnting Santa Claus, appeared upon the
scene. and distributed tu each scholar 4
present of some kind. The joy which
-huuc in the cOuutcnauccs of these poor
children, and TO which they gave express
sion through their sign language, made
deep and pleasant impression ON all
present, aud could those of your city who
- generously contributed to this i"siivi-
tv, have witnessed the amusement and
pleasure of the pupil, on the occasion,
they would have felt fully and richly re-
paid Tor all they had done.
Great credit Is due to Miss Lucy
White. one of the teachers Of the inStitu-
ton, aud the prime mover and principal
manager of the affair for its complete
success and for thus giving these children
a treat which will be long and pleasantly
remembered by them.
On the evening of the @lst ut, under
the management Of the Principal and
teachers, public entertainment,
comprising tableaux, charadcs,
Sc, with vocal and instru-
mental interludes was gwen in the
chapel to II crowded audience. The first
tubirau, The Harvest Sceue-Ruth and
Boaz" was the most beautiful scene of
the evening, Mollie PIckens a lovely
deaf mute, representing the character Of
Ruth. and George Layton, Il noble look
ing and handsome deaf mute, that Of
BuaH.
Then followed The Winter Scene
" The Mis,rics of Millincr, "Thc Cap
tiyes," whispering Angels and
" Gypsy Fortune Telling, all Of which
were complete successes. The characters
in these scenes We're represented almost
entirely 10y the deaf mutcS.
After these tabcuuX a charade, Mis-
fortune" WAS performed which afforded
Great entertainment To all present. The
characters were Miss Lucy White, Is
MIR. Green Mis- Avery Coyele, the
lovely and accomplished daughter Of
the principal, rs " Seraphlna Green,
~ very fashionable young lady,
Miss Lizzie Wilson, As "Betsey Maid Of
all work; Mr. f. NJ. Gilkcson, as Angus
tus Grceu-a lispiug dandy and Mr..
kobt Ferguson. Is Alphon,o Cautcum-
etoglio, French Dancing Master
The acting WAS decidedly good, every
character being thoroughly sustained
throughout the three acts of the charudc.
Two ducts-"Normu and The Cousins,
were sung by Misses Lizzie and Annie
Wilson. and solo-"Th" Low Back
Car by Webster a blind pupil, and
added very much L. the pleasure, of the
occasion. Miss Annie Covrllr rccltrd Ten
ryson's May Queen with true patho-, lnd
with such effectiveness, rs t. bring tears
TO the eyes Of many Of the audience.
The musical part Of the entertainment
was under the management of Mr.. Cor
uel;a Wilson, tho accomplished music
teacher Of the institution, and contributed
largely to the pleasantncss OF the ocr"-
sion.
The performances closed with the sing
ing and acting ofan amusing song called
"Johrnv smoker which elected the
most hearty and repeated applause.
These two entertainments We're grand sue
cc,-rS. and those who contributed their
time, energies and means to make them
so, deserve the highest commentator
for the pleasure which they gave to NIL
who attended them, but especially for
the happiness they conferred upon the
unfortunate classes congregated IN tins
Institution.
The Institution is now in It most pros
pcrou. condition. and bids fair soon to
become the pride AMI ornament of the
State. Tho Principal, Maj j. G..
Covcllc, is in every respect, fitted for the
position he fills. He is II gentleman Of
most excellent business capacity and
large experience in his profession, and
has the welfare and good of the pupils
thoroughly at heart. Under his efficient
management. assisted by Mr.. ID. K. Will
liams the dcservedly popular and
faithful Steward this institution, in
the short space Of four months,
has made unexampled progress in the
ricbt direction. The building Is now
heated bv steam, lighted by gas and sup
piled with II full quantity OF water
brought from spring on the mountain
about one and half miles distant
There are work shops under proper su-
pcrintendence in which the pupils are
taught the different mechanical trades,
such as tailoring, shoe making, c"rp'n-
tering. broom making, &c, and from
these shops quite respectable revenue
Is yielded. The teachers of the lnstit"'
ton, ~ far us | am informed, are without