The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-12-11
BLIND CHILDREN
PAID A VISIT
Governor Budd Investigates
Affairs at the Berke-
ley Asylum.
Thinks That Wealthy People
Should Pay Tuition for
Their Children.
Careful Inquiry Into Broom Max ing
at the Temescal Home Tor
the Blind.

BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 10.-"Its Won
derful institution, wonderfully con-
Quoted" said Governor Budd to-day OF
the institution for the deaf and the blind.
''Only DR.. Wilkinson ought to have ad-
vertised for bids on supplies" he added,
referring to the recent controversy over
the methods of purchasing goods needed
for the establishment.
The Governors visit to the institution
was at the invitation of Assemblyman
Howard E. Wright of Berkeley. There
were several Asse m bIymen and Senators
in the party.
The visitors were shown by DIR. Wilkin-
son through all departments of the insti-
tuition. Interesting exhibitions of the
work done IN the various classrooms were
given.
Governor Budd declared himself strongly
in favor OF change in the rules of admis-
sion to the institution whereby those who
can afford to do so would be compelled to
pay for board and tuition. The Governor
thought it wrong that the State should
assume the burden OF boarding and teach
ing the blind and deaf children of rich
people.
OTs w llklDSOH anu OIUeTS uclcuQS0 tAO
present system, which is in vogue all over
the Union except in Florida, DR.. Wilkin-
son said, and there was q lively discussion.
In the assem- bly, hall the visitors were
entertained by Miss Gussle Mast -the we'll
known blind soprano, who sang 1.-The Holy
City," with piano and organ accompani-
ment, and was vigorously applauded by
all present.
A new building for hospital purposes is
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At lunch the executive was the guest OF
DR.. and Mrs. Wilkinson and in the after
noon he went to the Home for Adult Blind
in Oakland, while the remainder OF the
party visited the State University.
A grand rally of students was held in
the big tent in honor of the visitors each
of whom made brief speech on the sub
iecl nearest to the students hearts. Inc
Assemb lymen and Senators pledged them
selves to work in the next Legislature for
a big appropriation for the university and
their remarks were received with enthusi-
astic cheers.
After leaving the State institutions at
Berkeley Governor Budd visited the
Home Tor Adult Blind, on Telegraph ave-
nue.. He was accompanied by Colonel
James, and made a close inspection OF as
much of the institution as time permitted.
Student Cadets Reviewed.
BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 10.-A grand
review OF the cadets at the State Uni
versity was held this afternoon IN honor
of Presid Mt kellogg. 1t was the regular
semi-annual pa ade OF the student-soldiers,
and their last drill for this term. As re-
suit they were at their best and presented
an imposing scene as they were lined up,
800 strong. A large crowd of visitors were
on hand to watch the maneuvers OF the
young soldiers.
In the reviewing stand, besides Presi-
dent kellogg, were Ex-Governor Pacheco,
Regent DenIcke, Professor Z. w. Hilgard
and Professor Cornelius B. Bradley.
No Executive Committee.
BERKELEY. CAL, Dec. 10 Contrary
to all expect atoms the proposition before
the students of the State University 10
elect an executive committee of three
mem bers, who should have entire control
over football matters, was defeated to-day
by ballot Of 273 against 30. From the
interest shown by the student body at the
meeting held last Tuesday, when the ques
ton was brought up and when Colonel
George c. Edwards, the prince OF athletics
AT Berkeley, spoke so strongly IN It's favor,
If wa. the general opinion that the meas
nre was sure TO carry. But to-day the
contingent which opposed the proposition
cot in its deadly work and overthrow the
scheme.
She VIII Recover.
BERKELEY, CAL, Dec. 10-Mrs. Jen-
ME NJ. Young, who was thrown from the
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