The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-01
THE ORPHANS SCHOOL.
rnE CLOSING or THE MALE ASYLUM
Mrs. oin's Boys Have Finished Their Studies
for the sessIon-Medals aud Distinctions'
Something About the Institution.

The closing exercises at tho school OF the
Male Orphan Asylum were held in the recep-
tion-room yesterday afternoon. The board
of managers OF tho institution was repre-
seuted by DIR. W. w. Parker, president, and
Messrs. Thomas J. Todd. and James I. Cor
don. Owing 10 the severe rain-storm, which
set in just before the beginning Of the enter
taiment. the number Of visitors present was
small
The exercises opened with q chant by tho
pupils, Mrs. j. X. Gill. the superintendent Oh
the institution. presiding at the organ. After
short PRAYER by Mr.. James +. Cook OF
Hampden-Sidney Seminary, the several classes
we're taken in hand by Alr. X. W. Anderson
the principal OF the school Short e1amlna-
tons were held in geography. grammar, srith-
metic, spelling reading etc, aud the BOYS
gave very satisfactory proof Of the efforts
made by their teacher 10 instruct them IN the
various rudiments
THE MEDALS.
The examination lasted over an hour, and
at It's close gold medals were presented 70
representatives Of the senior. intermediate
and Junior departments. The medals were
awarded by Mrs. Gill in recognition OF the
faithful work done by the boys and the latter
we're taken completely by surprise.
Mr.. James A. Gentry in a neat speech pre-
I II
excellence and Mr. Todd followed with an
able address to Emmett Joynes. while Dr.
Parker made the presentation 20 Ferris Cass-
/ day. Mr.. Anderson stated that while only
( three medals had been awarded there were
still q number of other bows who deserved
| praise for the faithfulness with which they at
! tended 10 their studies. The roll OF honor
/ contained the following additional names
/ Frank CrOstlc. Willie Lime augh, Ernest
! Hubbard, Arthur Stanley. Charles Henry,
! Richard Tucker and Herbert Stelnback.
SUPPER.
/ After the exercises the visitors partook Of an
/ elegant supper. and the whole party finally
reassembed in the reception-room, where
/ family prayer was held by Or. Parker.
ON June /, 1892. there were 81 inmates
in the asylum. since that time have been I'D
mtted have served out their time and /
/ has been put out 20 trade. There are at
present 80 boys in the institution. La the
| last ten years l2s were admitted. la the
whole time only two deaths occurred. Inc
number of those who served out their TIME
] hOnOra5ly was -. 10 parents OF TRENDS WeIe
returned 23 put out 20 trades rs. Only three
boys have been dishonorably dismissed. The
| number OF BOYS admitted last year was
small but this was owing 10 the fact tnat
for the lack of funds the insttu'
ton is unable 10 accommodate
| greater number. There are at least thirty APP
plicants on the list at this time who cannon
! be received. The institution Is only Kept up
| by the hardest struggle and almost solely by
| the energy aud ceaseless lsbOrs OF the super
intendent. Mrs j. X. Gill. TIE need OF a
god water supply is one Of the greatest
wants and il is hoped that the public and
people of Richmond will assist in the good
work.
GOOD BEHAVIOR.
The behavior of tho boys has been generally
very good aud will compare fayorsbly VIII
that of any similar institution in the country
/ The grounds and buildings are IN desirable
condition. and all the subordinates have Ia.
! bored faithfully. The institution needs aboui
| 900 for expenses incurred by the purchase OF
| q new library case trees and several much
| needed repairs. The superintendent asks each
of the Sunday schools IN this city TO have
! little entertainment among Themselves Tor the
/ benefit of this improvement fund.
MI James +. Cook. an Old inmate OF the IN
stitution. who has just graduated from Ham.p
! den-Sidnev College. and will next year take
up q course of studies at Hampden-Sidney
! Seminary. has been invited 10 preach at Dr
! Hoges church next Sunday afternoon at
| o'clock
The regular picnic will take place, as
usual. on next Monday. July 4th. The pro
I cramme 20 be- carried out on that occasion
/ will contain baseball. croquet and similar
| games. A big dinner will. of course. form q
| prominent part of the entertainment, when
| fried chicken will be the fsyorite dish.