Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-04-11
THE GIFT ACCEPTED.
Managers of the Blind Institute Act
on Mrs. Schenley's Donation.
HANDSOME BUILDING TO GO UP.
1t will be Located Along the Main En-
trance Into Mount Airy.
THE ASYLUM TO BE OPEN IN THE FALL

A meeting of the Board of Directors Of
the Western Pennsylvania Institute for the
Blind was held yesterday in the parlors of
the Y. NJ. C. A. building. The object was
to take action IN regard to the gilt of site
for the institute by Mrs. Schenley. The
location of the ground has never been
definitely known, and the terms of the gilt
were also unknown to the directors of the
institute.
Mr. A. NJ. Marshall, President of the
board, stated that Mrs. Schenley had,
through Mr.. Terrence, her Pittsburg agent,
decided to give them tract OF land in Oak
land fronting on Forbes street, and extending
from St. Pierre street to Bellefeld avenue,
a distance of go feet and running back from
Forbes street to the bluff, overlooking JON
caire street. The conditions are that the
land will be devoted to the education of the
blind, and there is no other hindrance in
the way of stipulations.
ALONGSIDE THE PARK.
The property is right along the main en-
trance OF Schenley Park. 1t covers an area
of 10 acres and 78 perches. At present part
of it is occupied by the remains of an old brick
yard and the remnants of promising toboggan
slide, which will be glad enough to vacate the
premises.
The gift was discussed at great length. It
was decided to accept it and thank Mrs. Schen-
ley. Attorney Carnahan. acting for Mrs.
Schenley, said he had been instructed to pre-
pare the deeds for the property and send them
to England for Mrs. Schenley's signature.
1t was also decided to begin work at once
upon the building. The plans for the latter are
now being prepared, and 1t is expected that the
institution will be open for the inspection of
the public in October at the latest.
A committee was appointed to visit the diff
ferent blind institutes throughout the country
and gather any points that may be used to ad-
vantage in the Pittsburg building. The COM
mittee consists of the following named we'll
known gentlemen: A. NJ. Marshall, George
w. Dilworth, Percy F. Smith and Rev. E. X.
Donehoo.
FOR PHILADELPHIA PUPILS.
After the meeting Rev. Mr.. Donehoo said:
I'VE will begin work as soon as possible on the
erection Of our building, and we hope to have it
completed and ready for dedication in the fall.
1t will be necessary to throw it open at an early
date on account of the large number of pupils
wanting accom- rmodations. A great many boys
and girls living in this vicinity have left the
Philadelphia school and will have no place to
60 to until we open up. 1t is probable that we
Will have to rent house for their accommoda-
ton If we cannot get into the building in time.
I'VE expect to put up building that will be
second to none In the country. 1t will cost be-
tween $40 600 and $4,000 and will have all the
modern Improvements. 1t will be built OF
brick with stone trimmings and will be hand
some ornament to the entrance of the park.
The first thing to be done is to fix up the
grounds. The latter will be made as attractive
as possible with walks. shade trees. fountains,
etc. Although the inmates will not be able to
see the beauties OF nature surrounding their
home, they will be made to feel them"
James b. Scott member of the State Board
of Charities, returned yesterday from Phila-
delphia where the board investigated the
charges against the management of the Quaker
City Blind Institute. He said about one fourth
of the inmates had left the institution on ac-
count of the treatment given them. A full re-
port of the investigation will be published in
few days. A great many of the stories of
cruelty Mr.. Scott said, were exaggerated.