The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1889-06-13
NJ DISCRIMINATION.

those who in the providence OF GOD nave
heen deprived of the sense of hearing and
seeing, there is generally feeling that
gloom and sometimes even despair, are a.
lone to be found there. But not so with
those who have visited the ID. &B. lnstl-
tuition, located at this place. There are
bright and sunny faces there. and happy
hearts, too. Truly the ways of God are
past finding out; but even here we see the
good that is in human nature. brought out
in tender sympathy and loving care for
the little ones sent out from their homes
to receive such instruction as may make
them useful in the walks of life. We have
before been struck with happy lives OF the
children in this Institution, and the ten
derness on the part of the teachers to the
afflicted ones around theID.
last Monday morning Miss Gay Trout
opened the doors of her studio, to give the
public an opportunity to see what can be
done by the deaf and dumb in art. Many
of the pieces were of the same design as
seen at the other schools in the city. We
must confess that we were not little sur
pristd to find that the work done was
quite equal to that seen at the other
schools, Miss Trout Is an Industrious,
hard working teacher. and whatever she
undertakes to do is well done. She Is
fine artist herself. and her nntiring energy
and fidelity to- duty have enabled her to
get splendid work out of her Class. The
little ones we're delighted at the result OF
their labors. and were full of smiles and
gestures, to give evidence to their joyous
feelings. Among the most striking cray
ons. we noted, The Shepherdess. by Emily
Mcdonald; Samuel, Il prize picture by
little Susan Mcdonald, only II years old:
The Water Carrier. and Syche, by Miss
Lavinia ArgabI light. Miss Argabright
shows decided talent. both in crayon and
in oil. She receives prize also. The
Hunting scene. and Mother and Child. by
Ella Daniel. were difficult pieces, and well
executed. Syche, and Dogs Head, by
Sadie MartZ. were good. The frames to
the pictures were all made in the shops.
Mr.. Coleman, in the Gil painting depart
ment, had large display of well executed
work. A plaque of roses. by l4avinia Ar
gahrighi. aud carnations by Ella Daniels,
! were very good. A farm scene, roses,
lilies. and forget-me nots, by Sadie MartZ.
were nicely executed. Sadie lien execu
ted with striking effect, morning glories,
| thstles. moonlight scene, and table top.
| The Annual Concert took place on Tues.
DAY last in the Music Hall of the Institus
| tion. These concerts always draw large
| crowds. and the packed house Tuesday
night was an evidence of the appreciation
of and the interest in these performances
The concert, under the management of
Prof. A. j, Turner and Miss Sue Ham
mond. was decided success. The inter
est on the part of the little blind girls
their neat appearance, and the wonderful
precision of all their movements, attracted
universal attention. Each little girl had
a bouquet Of roses pinned to her dress by
some tender. loving hand Of teacher
The teacher learns to love these afflicted
little ones very tenderly. Instructing them
in mental training and in whatever may be
useful to them in after life, they feel al
well a great moral responsibility resting
upon theM. and we are sure from what We
have seen that every duty is faithfully per
formed. 1t is noble charity, comma nd
ing the tenderest sympathy and concern Of
every one who has a heart responsive tt
the appeals of afflicted human nature.
The entire program was we'll chosen
and happily rendered. Dreamland, by The
Band, written for this commencement by
Prof. A. j. Turner, was very nice. Miss
Hammond s class in vocal music showed
remarkable cultivation and training. The
Institution is to be congratulated On hav.
| ing a teacher so capable and faithful, and
withal an earnest christian woman. We
note specially, solo .'Robin Red Breast ,
N orah O'Conner. Instrumental Duet
from the merry War;" by Susie Duffy
and Bessie Isbeli, was very fine, "Silken
band, :" by Lizzie Bolen: also vocal Duets
by Nora OCOnnor and Julia Atkinson and
Julia Atkinson and Lizzie BoIen. The
choruses were all good: Summer Fan
cies,r by MIS-, Hammond's class. led b,
Bessie Isbell and Estelle Maple, was spe-
ciaily fue.
The orchestra piece IN the second part
was very fine. and Charlie and Ash han
| died the violin with "a skill that is wen.
derful. J. w. uoxon. pupil last year
sang "The song that reached my heart. -
with great feeling. and was called back by
the audience; Tyson was perfectly at home
| at the piano. Prof. Turner and Mrs.
Hammond are to be congratulated on the
success of their work.
The entertainment closed with calisthe
| MICS by the deaf mute CLASS. There were
two leaders from the blind department
! who could see little. OF the other Is OF
90 Oh the stage. not sound of the music
nor word OF instruction penetrated the
barrier which deprives them of the har
mony aud beauty of sound which moves
upon the soul. attuned to natures best
| gifts. with power that must be felt to be
known. And yet their movements. In all
! the various positions, so we'll known in
this beautiful drill, were as accurate and
perfect as we have ever seen. We don't
see how it could haye been improved upon
Miss Augusta Hartman. who has charge OF
this department, deserves great credit fol-
the results of her work.
The final closing exercises took place
yesterday morning at 1890. when tlt
prizes and medals were distributed. AS fol
lows
Carpenter Shop-Egbert Hoffman, sci
of tools.
Paint Shop--C. T. Hottinger, brushes
Tailor's Shop-W. A. Lewis. set o.
tools.
Printing Ollice-C. b. Lipscomb, nickl,
plated stick.
Mattrass Shop-4. c. Hewlett, tools.
Broom Making-Ren; Patron.
Engineering, Plumbing. &c.-F. B. Full
wider.
MEDALS-DEAF MUTEs,
1st CLASS G. Jones and l., A, Area-
bright. Institution Medals.
A. ]. Tucker, Teachers Medal.
BLIND DEPARTMENT.
Jno. s. Hewlett. Julia T. Atkinson
study. Musical Department Lizzie Bolen
Miltonian Literary Society, Chas. E
Owens. Goodson Literary Society, S. e.
Jones. De L'Epee Literary Society, Ian
nier Argabright. MiltOnian Literary So.
ciety, Jas. Fl. Lester. GOOdSOn T,iterar,