Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1877-06-26
FULL GRADUATES
Institution for the Deaf, Dumb and the Blind.

Institution for the Deaf Dumb and the Blind.
On last Tuesday and Wednesday this Institu-
ton closed u most successful session with the
usual annual Concert and public examination
in the different branches Of instruction. The
closing exercises at this Institution are always
of peculiarly interesting character and the
appreciation of the public is annually shown
by the unusually large audiences which attend
them, Notwithstanding the fact that the exer-
cses must necessarily be very similar each
year. The people of the State have cause to feel
proud of this noble charity which is every year
doing so much to relieve the misfortunes of her
afflicted children, and prepare them for the du-
ties of life and useful citizenship. Under the
management of its present accomplished and
able Principal. Capt. Chas D. Mccoy, each year
has witnessed some addition to its accommoda-
tions and adornment.::
No lovelier place can be found in the State
| than are the grounds of this Institution with
its well graded drive, neatly shorn sward,
| shade-checkered walks, handsome buildings,
and FLASHING fountains.
1t speaks well for its healthy location apd ex-
cellent sanitary arrangements that there was
| not single death or serious sickness during
the session just closed.
| The Concert on Tuesday night under the con-
duct of that excellent instructor and musician,
| Prof A. J. Turner, was most charming, owing
to the admirable selection of the programme,
and the skillful and wonderfully accurate per-
formance of the pupils. 1t was enjoyed by one
of the largest audiences ever seen in Staunton,
and we are glad to say the best behavedS
most pleasant and enjoyable surprise was
given the audience when during an intermis-
sion the well-known sweet voice of Miss Sue
| i,, hat ,;,,cr
Comm thro' the rye" She was greeted with
rapturous applause. and the audience would
not rest satisfied until she returned and sang
"I'll follow thee" Miss Lizzie Catlett also a
former pupil sang with fine effect, "France,
adore thee.'
The public examinations took place on
Wednesday morning and were witnessed by a
large and interested audience.
The prizes consisting of books, &C., and the
gold medals were awarded as follows:
LIST OF PRIZES
SHOPS.
Mattress Shop-John Ryan.
Broom, &c.-fsaac Humbert
Cdrpe7iter-John G. Mustard.
Painter-Barney Owens. D.
Tai1or-Ewing Stark.
| Bindeqy-Miilard Lofiand.
Printing ODice-Thomas Penn.
Sewing RO0ms-Ida Hiner
Fancy Work blind Den)-Amanda WilfOng.
/ SCHOOLS.
i Blind Department.
Mr.. Geiger's classes-John Wingfield, Frank
Mr.. Doyles classes-Amanda wilfong, Isaac
Humbert.
Miss Kerrs classes-Virgie Shaver, Ruby Now
lin.
Miss Berkeley's classes Instrumental Music
Emma Read.
Mr.. Turner's classes Instrumental Music
| VIM Anderson. focal Mtsic-Lilly White.
Deaf Mute Department.
Mr.. Williams class-Rebecca Cardwell, Fred
Harris.
Mr.. Berkleys class-virginia Watkins, Brown
Huff.
Mr.. Turner's class-Macca Harvey.
Mr.. Bears cldss-Victoria Burton, Annie
Scruggs.
Mr.. Etuitt's class-Jas. Trice.
Mr.. Cookies ctdss-Louisa Peery, Walter
| Vaughan.
Articulation class-Miss Scruggs
Painting cldss-Barney Owen.
Draaring cldtsS-Victoria Burton.
MOnitress Prize-Cora FultZ.
GOLD MEDALS.
For general excellence il studies and conduct
during the entire session gold medals were
, awarded to the following pupils.
= Blind Department
Star medal to lola Gardner Burks, of Lynch
burg.
Crescent medal to William NJ. Anderson, Of
Rockbridge county.
Deaf Mute Department.
Star medal to Cora A. Fu1tz, of Rockbridge
county.
Crescent medal to John A. Sparks, of Nor.
c folk.
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