The Valley Virginian. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1865-1895, 1890-06-12
D. b. and 3. Institution.

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Last Tuesday night, long before thu
doors were opened, an immense GROVE
OF people were filling every avenue lead
ing to the entrance, and when, at 7:3O
the doors were opened, the rush for seat
was tremendous. Fully 1900 people were
packed in the room during the exercises
and it required the incest management
ON the part of the officials to reserve
seats for the pupils and specially invited
guests.
The concert was under the direction
of Prof. A. j. Turner, than whom there
is no more accomplished musical instruc
tor to be found anywhere
The members of the board of visitors
cises of the school, We're:
NJ. F. White. president, Staunton, Va.
JAS w. Marshall, New Castle, Craig
county, Va; Capt. &. A. Mushback,
Alexandria, Va; Hon R. c.. Marshall,
Portsmouth, Va; R. w. Watkins, Hous-
ton, Halifax county, Va; W. D. Quin-
senberry, Bowling Green, Caroline coun-
ty, Va; A. D. Payne, Warrenton, Va.
e. E. Dennis, Rocky Mount, Franklin
county, Va; G. w. s. Turner. Basic
City. Va.
On the stage were Prof Chas. Roller,
OF the Augusta Classical and Mathemat-
ical School, Capt Jno. N. Opie, Rev.
Job Turner, and Mr.. Edward Chaplin,
instructor in the Deaf Mute department
of the West Virginia Institution.
The program was good one, and with
the exception of four pieces was render
ed by Prof. Turner's classes. Mrs. Ham
mond, in the vocal department., had four
pieces of classical music of high order,
all of which were nicely rendered The
orchestra pieces were very fine. We re-
greet that we have neither time nor space
to mention the pieces in detail. J. Wal
lace Hixson, in the songs, "Then, you'll
remember me, Marguerite and 'sThe
song that touched my heart, n-the last
an encore-was very highly appreciated.
The crowded house was taken by storm
by little Charlie Lucas, little fellow, so
small that he had to be placed in chair
to be seen by the audience. He sang
with wonderful effect the comic song,
Flanagan" and was called back by the
continued calls of his delighted auditors
In the Art department there are two
schools. The school of Oil Painting,
under Prof T. b. Coleman, and Crayon
Dr1 n ~ INDIAN Mics Gov Is q
matter of regret that more of our people
do not visit this department and see the
remarkable work done by these children
Prof. Coleman impresses his own talent
upon his pupil in wonderful degree.
and the result is shown by some beauti-
full paintings.
The prize picture in this school, an
European Landscape Scene, was award
ed Miss Lizzie Allen. Deserving of spe-
cial mention are Drummer Boy" and
GLOVER Pieces" by Miss Ella Daniel
Poultry Piece,' by Lizzie Allen; 'Win-
ter Scene," by Oracle Lawrence; 'Pan-
sizes and Landscapes" by Sadie Merit !;
'Roses and Sunset-Mountain Land
scape'-Eva Glenn s'Swiss Mountain
Scene and Poppies," Emma Ogden.
In the school of Crayoning, Miss Gay
Trout. special prize awarded to Lizzie
Allen A Forest Scene, Trees and Squir-
rels, by Miss Ella Daniel, is one of the
finest crayons we have ever seen. 1t is
Miss Daniels third or fourth piece only.
Little Doris, by Miss Emma Ogden, is
a little gem. peace" an etching piece,
by Ella Daniel, is very fine, and was
quickly done with pen and ink. The
work, in this particular line, done by the
small children is very remarkable. Jo-
sephine Harrison and Ef1ie Simmons
lead in this special class. Miss Trout is
a remarkable teacher.
CLOSING EXERCISES.
The closing Exercises took place yes
terday, at II o'clock. and We're opened
with prayer by Rev. d. j. Williams, of the
Methodist Church. Beautiful music by
Prof Turner's class and orchestra form
ed prominent feature. The exhibition
of the several classes. in the Deaf, Mute
and Blind Departments, was remarka-
BILE. Bessie Isbell, little girl from Rich
mond, Va, IA years old, was given the
following example by her instructor,
Prof. Leo. Poyntz, which she did with
out hesitation, and as rapidly as the
Professor could do the blackboard work :,
EXAMPLE,. Is a, 3 +, 80 of
land for 5000, and, having sold toulouse
lots, each 80 rd square. for $3.50 per
square rod, dispose of the remainder
for cts per So. tt. How much do gain
by my bargain? $S9, 265.35.
1t is to be regretted that every parent
of a deaf mute, or blind child, in the
State, cannot witness in these annual
exhibitions what is being done for their
children. The minds of those whom God
in his wisdom has deprived of the sense OF
sight and hearing, are carefully trained
for future usefulness and to be a comfort
to themselves and friends.
The following hOnors were distributed
by Mr.. Geo. E. Dennis, member of the
board The president of the board was
not present:
DEAF MUTE DEPARTMENT..
Mr. Williams Class.-Bessie r. Tea
ford, Claude Miller.
Mr.. Rerkely's Class.-Joseph Rosen-
bloom, Lena ID. Phelps.
Miss Shaekleford's Class-Lina B. Da-
wilson, Coleman r. Evans.
Mr.. Bears Class-Charles E. Christian,
Mr.. Lindseys Class-Etfie Summons,
Katie Painter.
Mr.. fuckers Class-Letcher Q. Sum-
mons, Cora Lee Trent.
MIR. Yates Glass = Clarence Dowell,
Bette Wickline, Elma Akers.
Mr. Euritt's Class-C. b. Lipscomb,
Emma Painter.
Articulation Miss Harman's Glass
Chas. Christian, Clarence DoWell,
Calisthenics - Miss Harman's Glass
Cabel Fulton, Minnie Lee Monroe, Grace
b. Bass.
Five special prizes were awarded by
the teacher. Mr.. W. l.. Olivier gave
special prizes for good conduct and i'm
provement in calisthenies, to Misses Liz
zie and Sallie Allen.
BLIND DEPARTMENT..
Mr.. Humbert's Clatss-James Lester;
Maude Petree, Bessie lsbell.
Mr.. Ryan's Class-W. G. Fulton.
Miss kerr's Class-Bettie Ryan, Bessie
Isbell.
Prof. Poyntz's Glass-Ada Harris, w.
F. Fulton.
Music-Prof. Turner's Class-Lizzie
Bolen, Julia L. Atkinson, Frank Full
wider
Miss Harman's Class-Nora O'Connor,
Mr.. Ryan's Class-M. J.. Harper.
Mr.. Cambridge's Class-W. L. Hall.
MEDALS.
Deaf Mute Department.. A. Linken-
hofar I X Glen,