 | 1828
...of heart, for which he was so highly distinguished; but as he had never seen a deaf and dumb child, he thought the number would be too small to form the projected Institution. To this was urged the assurance given by Mrs. C. that she knew several, and had heard of many : Mr.... | |
 | John Townsend - 1828 - 318 pàgines
...of heart, for which he was so highly distinguished ; but as he had never seen a deaf and dumb child, he thought the number would be too small to form the projected Institution. To this was urged the assurance given by Mrs. C., that she knew several, and had heard of many : Mr.... | |
 | Henry Barnard - 1852 - 284 pàgines
...Thornton, a gentleman of distinguished philanthropy : — " as he had never seen a deaf and dumb child, he thought the number would be too small to form the projected institution ;" but was induced by the representations of Mr. T., to lend his cooperation. A prospectus was issued... | |
 | Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire - 1853 - 552 pàgines
...Institution, from its establishment in 1792 to the present time, is 2168. Of these, 15 (three fifths per cent.) belonged to Lancashire ; and 24, (one per...researches which proved the existence of no fewer than sixtysix deaf-mutes in seven wards of the city, then containing a population of about one hundred thousand,... | |
 | Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire - 1853 - 552 pàgines
...is only noticeable when conversing by signs with those who understand that language. Tills is by uo means a frequent sight, even now, when educational...researches which proved the existence of no fewer than sixtysix deaf-mutes in seven wards of the city, then containing a population of about one hundred thousand."f... | |
 | Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire - 1853 - 544 pàgines
...The first steps towards founding the Manchester School, were taken in the course of the year 1828. It was established through the joint exertions of...researches which proved the existence of no fewer than sixtysix deaf-mutes in seven wards of the city, then containing a population of about one hundred thousand.... | |
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It was established through the joint exertions of the late Mr. Robert Philips, father of the first member for the borough, and of the late Mr. William Bateman, a gentleman resident in Manchester, and engaged in a branch of the cotton manufacture there,... 