The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-08-01

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superb, the sum OF 5000, equal TO the
principals salary, having been voied by
the Board OF Trustees for the expense
Of tte convention. On Saturday. sail
upon the bay was given to the mem oers.
ice mp delightful one. was made 70
tne Golden Gate, IaSsing In view OF the
islands, forts, ana other scenes of the
harbor.
The discussions at the convention
we're very interesting and instructive.
All shades OF opinion were given free
play. and as free a discussion. The
papers or debates were translated into
signs at all times by the hearing mem
bers, so that all who could, took part in
the discussions. The normal class work
was the b. 81 .sature OF the convention,
as practical illustration of methods was
given by experts. DR.. Gillett, of
Illinois, was unanimously chosen presi-
dent of the convention, while another
surprise was in store Tor this smart,
enterprising gentleman in the shape of
valuable testimonial from the mem
bers, who contributed er 500 for the
purpose. Upon the afternoon of the
FIRST day, Governor Stoneman made the
address Of welcome in happy speech.
The reply was made by a member of
AuC HULL 11A41 DAOOn1H y
veteran legislator of New YORK, snd
the confidential adviser of Governor
Hill IN the coming presidential struggle,
as Il is whispered. Other gentlemen of
San Francisco followed with good
speeches, notably the president of the
Board OF Trustee, and BY political
opponent OF the governor. This gentle
man related a very amusing story in
connection with the management Of the
institution. He mentioned how, once
upon 4 time. several great improve
ments were needed in the institution,
but there were no funds for that pur-
pose. and after due consideration. the
Republican board voted TO let the i'm
provements proceed, with the expecta-
ton that tie next Legislature would
sanction the debt and pay IL. The next
legislature turned out 10 be more Demo
cratic than Republican with Demo
cratic governor at the head. IL was a
cold day for the trustees, who trembled
| in their boots at the impending political
disgrace, for the WatchSord of the
Democrats was economy" but their
apprehensions were unfounded, for I'M
der whatever political guise the honest
heart of the people was still sympathetic
and generous, Tor the Demod patio Legis
latHre approved Of the deficiency and
made an extra appropriation for it, and
| the Governor signed IL. This speech
was received with the greatest amount
Of laughter and applause in which al
the political leaders present Joined with
hearty goodwill. The citizens Of San
Francisco took much interest in thC
proceedings Of this silent convention
and many of the influential people
came almost every day To witness the
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city papers contained uaily accounts o.
the sessions To give q list of the pa
pers read and their contents discussed
| would take up too much space Ont
thing is. however, worthy of remark
One of the deaf mute teachers argueC
upon the value Of the finger alphabe
as a method of communication between
the hearing people and the deaf mutes
OF whom there Is q constantly increas
ing number in this country. The sug
gestion was caught up by DR.. Peet, o
New York, who moved 70 lay the mat
ter before the National Bureau of Edu'
cation az Washington. and Incorporate
Professor Denison's paper in the mex
report of the Commissioner Of Educa
ton. The motion was unanimous.
acceded to.
Altogether the occasion was one lon
to be remembered, and the Golde
sta has reason to be proud OF III
progress she has made in all matters G
education As for the climate, the COO
bracing air was a grateful relief 70 u
after the torrid heat We had passe
through. Overcoats and wraps were i
use ali the time, and upon one occasion
we warmed our hands at the CLOWN
fire in the parlor of the Palace Hote
and smil d TO think Of our friend
sTeatins at home. W.
SALT LAKE CITY, July 30. lsS6.