Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1906-05-30
DEAF
MUTE
SCHOOL
Visitors Were Given a Hearty
Welcome and a Fine
Entertainment

The closing exercises at the Oregon
Deaf and Mute school were held. yes
terdav afternoon and a large numbel
from Salem were in attendance. The
visitors were met at the station by
carriages from the Reform and the
Deaf and Mute schools. On their ar
rival the people were taken to the din
ing hall, where splendid luncheon wa:
served. Those presiding at the table
were: Mrs. Newberry, Miss Taylor and
Mrs. Lemmie. Before and after the
luncheon the Reform school band un.
der the efficient leadership of Director
Thomas L. Lloyd furnished some fine
music. Many of the visitors took this
opportunity to visit the class room
where the pupils work was in evi'
dence. Miss Dobbins has charge of the
first years work and has particularly
bright class of youngsters, among whom
is little Chinese girl, who was the
center of attraction. She is believed
to be the only child of her race ever
in attendance at a school of this sort
She is bright pupil and is well liked
by her school mates.
The second years work is conducted
by Miss Morris and the exhibit of the
work done by her pupils reflected great
credit upon her ability as teacher.
Miss Brown has charge of the third
year students. Her room was artistic.
ally decorated for the occasion and
great deal of oral work was given by
her pupils for the benefit of the Wis
itors. Mr.. Halsey showed that he al.
so is an efficient instructor as was re-
vealed by the examination papers of
his pupils. Miss McPhail has charge
of the advanced pupils and the work
done BY her class was particularly
fine and attractive.
The room in which the exercises
we're held was prettily decorated with
green and white. The class numerals
had been cleverly worked out in roses
and the decorations throughout were
tasty and appropriate.
The program rendered was the same
rs presented in the Journal Monday |
evening. Each number was excellently |
rendered. Those who have been ae-
,ustomed to attend the exercises of the |
school for several years past declare
his years program was exceptionally
inc.
The address of welcome was given
,y Superintendent Z. F. Tillingast,
Who gave brief historical sketch of
he work and progress that had been
made in the instruction of the deaf
nutes, and how the sign language had
'een perfected. In the United States
i 900 students are receiving instruc-
ion, at a cost of 100000.
Previous to the address of Superin-
eDdent Ackerman, pretty little girls
eatly dressed in white presented the
class with flowers
Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd rendered a vio-
in duet that was much appreciated.
The graduates are: Emerson Vinson,
'ortland; Hazel Hawley, Portland;
'thel Morton, Oregon City; Burga
lone; Fred Henrizer, Baker
,.ty; Grace Smith, Salem; Lotus Val
ntine, Drain.
The manner in which the guests were
sceived by Superintendent and Mrs.
illngast was thoroughly charming
nd warm hearted. The Salem contin-
ent was well pleased with the way in
-hich they had been entertained at
ne school, and all enjoyed the pro
ram immensely. II
Thus closed one of the most success,
al years at the Oregon Deaf and Mute
,hool. sIt