Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-05-05
CHARITY AND SOCIETY.
Fourth Annual Meeting of the Western
Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind
Select Concert at Old City Hail-society

Fourth Annual Meeting of the Westerr
Pennsylvania Institute for the Blind
Select Concert at Old City Haii-society
News and Chatter.
The fourth annual meeting of the incorpora
tors Of the Western Pennsylvania Institute for
the Blind was held at the institute, 1888 Forty
second street, yesterday afternoon. The
only disappointment was In the fact that
through the negligence Of Benjamin Thaw
Colonel W. A. Heron was unable to transfer
the deed of the new site from Mrs. Shenley to
President Marshall. The meeting however,
was unusually interesting from the fact that
the first reports of the institution, which has
been running since last fall, we're submitted.
meeting. Immediately afterward he was chosen
temporary chairman. President A. N. Mar.
shall, OF the board Of directors, made a brief
report IN which be spoke Of the generosity Of
Mrs. Schenley and also of Mrs IRWIN in prac.
tcally making gift of SIS 700 to the institution
in the shape of property and furniture.
Percy f. Smith, Secretary OF the board OF
directors, reported as to the teachers engaged
and gave history of the work. He referred
to the fact that the Stats had been asked for
an appropriation Of s34 $50, which had been cut
the members $500 additional had been added
to cover the deficiency In the endowment fund
caused BY the money spent for current ex.
penses
Conditioned the Endowment Fund.
He also stated that all but $500 of the money
subscribed toward the endowment fund had
been paid in.
The Treasurer's report, submitted by G. f.
Dean. showed the total amount of cash on
hand, including the subscription and interest.
was s7o952 s2 The subscription paid in this
year amounted to s54.Sl0. The current ex-
penses for the year were S. 632 40, which in
cludes the salaries of the teachers.
superintendent H. b. Jacobs next reported
on the work of the Institute. He took charge
OF the school on October Is and on October Is
he was ready to open. Six pupils were received
the first day. five the next and ten since that
time 10 boys and IL girls In all.
been made. for want of room. The training so
far has by no means been superficial. The
pupils already understand sewing and can run
sewing machines. Some are also taking vocal
and instrumental music.
In speaking of Miss Bronson. the blind teach
er, VINO mas charge OF the girls industrial de-
partmenr, he said she was an inspiration to the
pupils. who have learned to sew, crochet. knit
and make fancy work. The diet is not run ac.
cording to fixed schedule. The health has
been good, and there has only been one case of
sickness ssM s ,,lnnn in the Institution Tho sys,
building mas been entirely reconstructed
Books Are Thankfully Received.
At this point the uperiutsndent thanked Mrs
to the amount Of at least g, 500 All the bed.
ing. etc.. needed in the institution is now made
by the inmates. BE mentioned In high terms
the work done by Prof. D. d. Ezekiels who
has charge of the music department. In speak
ing OF the moral training ne said it was strict
and unsectarian. the Bible being the only code
of ethics
A. Garrison, Joseph Horne and ]. M. Schoon.
maker were elected incorporators. Colonel
Heron made motion to elect Mrs. Schenlsy
fad rlr %s<-x Atx-
same effect. On account OF Mrs. Irwin's gifts
she was also elected member
The election Of a new Board of Directors fol-
lowed: The ticket, as previously prepared. was
chosen unanimously. The new board is made up
as follows:
Three years, A. NJ. Marshall, W. A. Heron,
Rev. j. q. Brown; two years. George W. Dill
worth, J. NJ. Schoonmaker. II. K. Porter: on Q
year. Benjamin Thaw, Percy F. Smith, o. NJ.
Edwards.
1t was decided to hold another meeting on
journment the incorporators inspected the
school.
Troy Hill held sway last night in Old City
Hall. The German population of this vicinity
had undisturbed possession and the language
Of the 'Vaterland" was almost che only
medium of communication. The occasion was
the annual benefit concert for 1T. Joseph's
Orphan Asylum. of Allegheny. the performers
being soloisrs and organizations in the two
cities. The programme was quite lengthy, but
was thoroughly enjoyed by all who had the
pleasure Of hearing il, as well as receiving a
cordial welcome AZ the door by Mr.. Rorhlein
and Editor 9. ]. Jeagle, of the Beobdchter, the
paper published for the support of the institu-
tion.
Five choirs contributed to the evenings en-
ioyment. They were ST. Mary's, of Sharps-
Mary's Of Allegheny singing "Hoch Thut Euch
Auf;' St Agnes, singing Wagner's "Tann-
haeuser:" st. Peters; of the southside sing
singing Ottile's spirit IMMORAL "01 The. NJ.
Germania Band Orchestra made its
initial concert appearance, and proved its right
tions by giving admirable renditions of lick
offs Fest Marsch," Ripley's "Eine Nacht in
Berlin" and several Wagnerian selections
mel, excited the wonder and enthusiastic ad.
nlration of all. They showed themselves to be
master musiciahsn BY their performances on
the piano, fute. either and autoharp, and by
her singing OF "Das Komische Lied'' and ''Von
der Alpe ragt Elm Haus" the latter with Ty-
roIian warble, excited frantic applause.
From every standpoint the concert was most
successful and satisfactory.
The twepty-ninth international convention.
or rather the biennial representative gather
ing Of the 1,3l Young Mems Christian Associa-
tions OF the United States and Canada will
open its five days session at Kansas City, May
6. About 1.0Oo delegates are expected. Pitts.
Surg,s representatives representative Will be. H; X. Porter,
Jennings. Esq. Peter Dick, Robert A. Orr. g.
N. Paden, e. l. Porter. Esq. G. E. Pope, ]. B.
Briggs and A. g. Studer. The twelfth trien-
NAL convention of the Young Mems Christian
Associations of all lands is to be held this CON-
ing August in Amsterdam, Holland. There are
more than 600 of these associations distributed
throughout the civilized countries of the world.
The weighty problems of the Second Presby-
terian Church for the next year will be solved
by Messrs. T. A. Park, L. 8. McKallip, R. W.
Steadman, W. j. Stevenson and J. r. MacFar.
land. These gentlemen were elected trustees
last evening at the congregational meeting held
in the church. An effective inducement for at
tending the meeting was delicious hot supper
served in the church parlors from to 2, which
was followed by period of sociability by those
present before assuming the responsibilities of
business. Mr.. Scott Ferguson was elected to
the chair and Mr.. K W. Stedman officiated as
secretary. The various reports read
prove the church in progressive condition. it
having received 80 new members during the
year and coming out financially with balance
of IS cents in the treasury after paying s. 500
pastors salary, 81. 700 for choir and all other
expenses. Rev DR.. Sutherland was, in his alb
sence, complimented highly upon his pastorate
of the church. The choir will not be discarded
in favor of a precentor as was urged by some of
the congregation, but an effort will be made
to permanently I'LL the place left
vacant by Miss Bertha Kaderly and tenn:
Latrobe. Votes of thanks were given the re-
firing trustees and officers, and one was given
the ladies for the. excellent repast served
Another was proposed for the efficient aid
given by the ladies in financial matters, 1t
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