St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1884-07-14
THE DEAF AND DUMB.
End of the Convention in Session at
Faribault.

FARIBAULT, Mimi, July l3.-Ihe conVen-
ton assembled at O'Clock this afternoon,
and was called to order by President Mott.
Dr. Gallandet, of Washington, led in prayer.
The minutes of yesterday evenings SEES
sion were read and approved. On request
OF Crouter, of Pennsylvania several princi-
pals of institutions rendered the Lords pray
er in sign language for the purpose of corr
posing different signs. The committee on
order of business submitted two questions
for the afternoon discussion. The tirstques-
ton was ''what is the value of Sunday school
work in an institution, and how best con-
ducted.''
Discussion was opened by Williams, of
Connecticut, who gave description of Sun
day work in the Hartford institute. The
prevailing opinion was that lecture in the
morning and Sunday school services in the
afternoon was the best plan
for work, and can best be
accomplished by regular teachers of institu
tons. As to the ACCESSIBILITY of compulsory
attendance on Sunday services there were
varied opinions Noyes explained that there
were services Sunday afternoon and a lee
ture in the morning in the Minnesota insti
tute.
Prof. Crouton, Burton, Westervelt, Gal
| landet, Gillett, Pratt, Hammond and Dobyns
also spoke on the subject. The latter ex
planned that Mississippi had white and colored
institutions and large appropriation had
been made to sustain them. Mr.. Mattocks
thanked the convention for the honor shown
Faribauit in the election of Mr.. Mott presi-
dent and paid handsome compliment to the
latter.
A telegram from Prof. Bell advising the
formation Of bureau of statistics was read
and ordered upon the minutes and the Sec
rotary ordered to inform Bell that such
bureau had already been organized and he
was elected a member.
| Prof. Westervelt took the floor, and said:
Since we were welcomed at the door of the
institution by Mr.. and Mrs. Noyes we have
been most Hospitality entertained, and made
to feel for the time being this was our home.
Everything that could be done to facilitate
the work of the convention has been done,
and to members of the conference their
pathetic. Our every want been anticipated
and supplied. They provided US with de-
| lightful weather and admirably planned and
arrayed buildings and grounds for our use
andenjoyment. The invigorating, stimulating
atmosphere with which they have surrounded
US has prepared all to enjoy the table so that
we have given our host no trouble on ac-
count of hardness, but have made haste to
show our appreciation of the skill of Mrs
Hale, the matron with whom we have been
pleased ON three or four occasions. Every
day on going to our rooms we have been re-
minded of her care and thoughtfulness In
her Mr.. NOyes certainly has a host. In con-
sideratiou of all that we hayel enjoyed we
offer the following resolution
Regoioed, That the thanks Of the conference
are due, and are hereby most heartily ten
dered our esteemed host and hostess, Mr.
and Mrs j. L. Moves, and to all the officers
of the institution for their untiring exertions
to make our stay at Faribault agreeable, and
we desire to assure them that in the sense of
being at home, which has flied the heart of
every member of the conference, our hosts
have the proof of the complete success of
| their labor of love.
Mr.. Moves returned thanks to the conven-
ton in a few appropriate remarks, but claim
ed he only did his duty and was not entitled
! to the honor shown him.
Prof. Pratt presented the following resolu-
ton which was unanimously adopted:
ReSolped, That the thanks of the confer
ence are due and are hereby rendered to
! Hon. r. A. Mott for the most acceptable
manner in which he has presided over the
meetings Of this body, and the members of
this conference beg leave to wish their
honored president many years of happiness
! and usefulness among those he has lived
and served so long and well.
! Mr. Mott returned thanks to to the con-
vention and wished all a safe return to their
! homes
The following resolutions were also pre-
sented:
BY Miss Barton thanking the secretary
/ l.. Z. Croutes, for his efficient services.
! Prof. Tray. thanking the trustees of the
! Minnesota institute for their hospitality, and
the citizens of Faribault for their endeavors
to make our visit pleasant.
/ BY Mr.. Hammond, thanking the railroads
for courtisies extended.
/ By Mr.. Dobyns, thanking the St. Paul
/ CLOSE and Minneapolis Tribune for the faith
! full reports printed, and their representatives
for furnishing the same.
By Mr.. Crouter, thanking Miss Rease, who
furnished the floral decorations fer her cour-
tcsy.
! Adopted.
On motion it was ordered that record Of
the convention be left in the hands OF Mr..
Moves for printing
On motion the committee Of arrangements,
Prof. Gillett. OF Illinois; Wilkinson, of Cali
tornia, and Miss Rogers, OF Massachusetts,,
was continued until the next meeting.
The list of honorary AM. active members
was read and corrected, showing twenty-six
regular and ifty-six honorary members.
Blessed Be The Ties that Bind'' was sung
and the president declared the convention