Virginia citizen. (Irvington, Va.) 1891-1921, 1907-09-06


named Colonel Barton II. Grundy, of
Richmond, as his social representative
and as an officer of the exposition, who
shall have charge with Mr.. Tucker of
all ceremonials.
One of the finest and most extensive
exhibits of school work at the James
town exposition is that of the Virginia
School for the Deaf and the Blind. It's
booth is situated in the Social Economy
Building and there are displayed speci-
mems of work from every branch of
the school course-literary, musical and
industrial-so that one can readily ap-
preciate the range and quality of the
instruction given to the deaf and blind
children of Virginia. The casual OBJ
server and the experienced educator
will both be richly repaid for the few
moments they may spend informing
themselves of the capabilities and pro-
gress of the pupils of this important
branch of our school system. Around
the wainscOting and on the walls of the
of the booth are cabinets containing
specimens of work, while in the center
is large doll house, modelled after
one of the first mansions of Augusta
county-Beverly Manor. The building
itself was constructed by deaf students,
and is perfect in every detail, even to the
furnishings, and hanging the Beverly
family and servants. Peeping in through
the little windows and doors, one may see
miniature old-fashioned furniture-bed-
steads complete with mattresses. pill
lows. covers), chests-of- drawers, sofas.
chairs, stools, pictures-all made by
the deaf children and upholstered by
the blind. At the side of the booth are
wicker baskets made by the blind, and
utensils of hammered brass, copper and
iron, made by the deaf, though the
most striking products from the deaf
boys are handsome and unique cedar
chest and miniature locomotive, which
last is marvellous in its minute complete
ness. OF particular interest is a case
of exquisite sewing
aprons, shawls, articles of lingerie
made by totally blind girls, as well as
a very creditable crochet exhibit.
Examination papers, class work, maps
and original essays from the senior
classes of both the deaf and the blind
department may be here examined and
these excellent papers would do full
credit to those possessed of all their
faculties. The arithmetical exhibit from
the blind pupils is especially deserving
of attention and praise. After inspect
ing the articles of dress, shoes. cabinet
work, school appartus and job printing
so admirably executed by the deaf
puplls-we see the typewriting, brooms,
brushes, mattresses and cane-bottoms
done by the blind. A large cabinet of
photographs acquaints the visitor with
the happy faces and beautiful surround
ings of the authors of this enlightening
and unusually interesting exhibit, ana
one goes away impressed anew with the
benefits and advantages which are being
made by our State and her officials at
the State school for these less
fortunate members of society. This is
a free school, supported entirely by the
State, and all, especially Virginians.
who visit the Exposition. should not
fail to see this exhibit.
SWANSON ON SOCIAL WAR.
When the attention of Governor
Swanson was called to an article in
which his name was used and the state
ment made that he had taken the part
of Director-General Barr, of the
jamestown Exposition, in the social
mix-up in connection with the manage
ment of the Exposition, he dictated the
following statement:
"The statement that / have partici
pated in the matter in any way is alb
solutely false and without any founda-
tion whatever. l have not interfered
with or concerned myself in the
management of the jamestown Expo-
sition.
"Both Mrs. Swanson and myself
have had all we could do attending to
the Virginia features of the Exposition,
| and have had neither time or inclina
tion to go outside of this. Mr.. and
Mrs. Barr and Mr.. and Mrs. Tucker
have been uniformly invited to all en-
tertainments given by US, and we have
attended entertainments given by Mr..
and Mrs. Tucker. They were at the
dinner given to Prince Wilhelm, of
of Sweden, occupying seats of honor
at Prince Wilhelm's table.
81 have seen Mr.. Barr onlv once
since he has been director-general, and
that was some weeks ago in connection
with conditions at Pine Beach. This
matter is entirely one of the Exposition
Company, and one with which ! have
nothing to do. My relations with Mr..
Barr and Mr.. Tucker are pleasant, and
l will continue to cooperate to make
the Eposition success and a credit to
the State. l have not had and will not
have anything to do with any dissen-
sions that may exist in connection with
the management of the jamestown
Exposition Company.
1.-The entertainments and hospitality
extended by the Exposition Company
are solely under their control, and are
wholly separate from those given by
me and the officers of the Virginia
commission.
Il have no knowledge of any diff
ferences or misunderstanding except
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