The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1876-06-22
D. D. & B. Institution.
CLOSING EXERCISES.

ton took place. The large chapel was taste
fully decorated, arches and festoons being ar
ranged i'm front of the stage, and the WALL
adorned with number of beautiful paintings
and clllomos. The pupils, neatly and becom
1ingly dressed, were seated on the raised plat
form around the organ, and their smiling faces
told Of happy contentment, and spoke eo
uuently of the kindness bestowed upon them
by those under whose care they have been
placed, and to whom their friends. aud the
State at large are so deeply indebted Every.
thing that foretought, and studied understand
ing of the delicate organism of that unfortunate
class, could suggest has been thrown around
them, and nature and art have contributed
their share to shed across their sombre and
soundlcss pathways, many a CLEAN of radi-
ant sunshine.
As usual the chapel was crowded, for these
concerts are known to afford pleasure for each
and every one, who has any appreciation of or
love for music. Prof, Turner has popularized
them, not only by the accuracy and excellence
OF the performances, but also, by the adj
mirable selections which the programmes al
ways present, His own thorough knowledge
of music as we'll as of human nature, enables
him to Judge correctly of that which will prove
most acceptable to his audience, End the ma
terial of which his classes are composed affords
the amplest latitude for the qualification Of his
taste and Judgment. The following was the
programme for Monday night, and we venture
to say that a more acceptable one could not
have been rendered:
1PART.
/. overture-La Dame Blanche-Boieldieu.. Or
O. Chorus-o, Hark Thomas Choir.
g. Capt. Jones' Quckstepl Baker 49,. Band.
4. solo-When the Mo mi Beaming-Massctt.. Miss
S. Venus Reigen Waltzes-GungI. .... Orchestra.
s. Duet-In the Star-light-Glover. .....,.. Misses
Taylf and Henry.
T. solo-Make Believe i'm Dreaming-violetta. Miss
Lilly White.
g.. Red Hot Galop-Smith.. Band.
2. PART.
l. Overture-Caliph Of Observation-Disclosures y. Or
chestra
Here this HAPPY
4. Solo-CLild of Earth-Horne. Miss M. Taylor.
5. Immortellen Watzes-Gungi .:. Orchestra
G. Duet-Life's Dream is O'er-S. Il. P...., Misses
White and Taylor
I. solo-I'm Merry zingara-Balfe Miss
8. Amusement GaIlop-W essenborn. :. Band.
The orchestra and band pieces were mag
nificent, and demonstrated how successfully
the delicate ear of the blind has beer cultiva-
waited to that degree of excellence which is
rarely attained, even by those whose poses
sion of all their faculties enables them to close
ly study the theory Of music. The songs OF
choir were alike deserving of compliment,
NJ; Jo @I,o rit Ia
heartest applause. The solos, by Miss Tay-
lor, were encored to the echo. She possesses a
voice strong and musical. which, under the
training of Miss Berkely will in another year,
develop Into one of power.
Almost the sweetest voice we have ever lis
tened to is that of Lily White. Soft,
clear and bell like as the song of the lark. Tits
every tone is muscs owu,'' and all that cul-
ture could lavish would scarcely improve one
note. Nature has been so prodigal that art
has nothing worthy of bestowal.
Prof. Turner. and Miss Berkely, should feel
proud of such an exhibition as their pupils
presented on Tuesday night, and the pupils
may well congratulate themselves. The In
sitution has been fortunate in securing .the
services of two such instructors, and we trust
that botllmay be long retained in their positions,
the duties Of Which they are so entirely quail
fed to discharge.
Wednesday morning the chapel was again
crowded. This commencement day is always
looked forward to by the pupils, not only
from the fact that it closes the scholastic year,
but because the prizes and rewards of merit
are to be distributed to those whose conduct
during the session has deserved them.
The exercises were varied and entertaining,
the examination of the classes being interven-
ed by the splendid music Of the Band, Orches-
ira and choir, which rendered faulIlessly the
following beautiful seectoEs:' 'Chivalry Quick
step, Approach of Spring Waltzes," "The
Minute Gun at Sea- '.Alois march, ''Gon-
tlalina Schottische, and s.Come Thou Fount,"
besides which Misses Reed and Albertson, per-
formed the piano duet ''Qui Vie Gallop,"
with precision OF touch and delicacy, extra
ordinary. The examination of the deaf Mute
class was an Interesting spectacle, their famil-
arity with the subjects taught eiiciting the
NEST flattering compliments from every quar-
ter of the ROOM The examination
in reading, geography, geometry, and French,
of the Blind, were achievements which would
have reflected credit on students blessed with
sight. 1t is wonderful to see 4 scholar work
out difficult gcometrical problem without the
aid of pencil and slate, relying upon his men,
DRY alone for reference, and must he seen to
be appreciated. Capt. Thos. Doyle, the-intruct-
OF Of the Blind, has certainly well performed his
delicate labors. 10 his thorough knowledge
and faculty for imparting, no less than to his
gentleness in dealing with natures so sensitive
may be attributed the remarkable advance
mens made by the pupils; and Mr.. E'lritt. the
teacher of the Deaf and Dumb, has likewise
merited che warmest praise fer the fidelity with
which he has discharged the trust reoosed in
him.
The most astonishing feature of the cxami
nation was the exercises OF the articulation
class, under Mr.. C. W. s. Turner. The pu
pills of this class are deaf mutes, and have III
idea of sound. and yet through the aid OF sym
bols, and by the exercise Of the most Job-lik'
patience their teacher has taught them to ar
ticulata so distinctly as to be understood
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