. Histories of American schools for the deaf, 1817-1893 . even took advantage of the privilegeof receiving an education where their own religion only wastaught; also the Institution became free of debt. In April, 1889, Miss McGann resigned her position of super-intendent to be married to Mr. J. Imrie Ashcroft, who had es-tablished a school for the deaf in Victoria, B. C. By subse- 14 The Mackay Institution. quent arrangements of the board of management Mr. Ashcroftwas induced to return to the Mackay Institution, where he hadbeen head-teacher for many years, and he and Miss McGannwere united in
. Histories of American schools for the deaf, 1817-1893 . even took advantage of the privilegeof receiving an education where their own religion only wastaught; also the Institution became free of debt. In April, 1889, Miss McGann resigned her position of super-intendent to be married to Mr. J. Imrie Ashcroft, who had es-tablished a school for the deaf in Victoria, B. C. By subse- 14 The Mackay Institution. quent arrangements of the board of management Mr. Ashcroftwas induced to return to the Mackay Institution, where he hadbeen head-teacher for many years, and he and Miss McGannwere united in marriage in June, 1889. Together they man-aged the internal affairs of the Institution as joint superin-tendents until November, 1891, when Mr. Ashcroft died of con-sumption. At the general annual meeting the following resolution ofcondolence was passed : Moved by Mr. E. Mackay, seconded by Mrs. J. W. Mackedie—That this meeting desires to place on record their deep regret at thedeath of the associate superintendent, Mr. J. Imrie Ashcroft, the loss of. JOHN IMRIE ASHCROFT. whose much valued services will be greatly felt by the managers, staff,and pupils. Mr. Ashcrof ts abilities as a teacher of the deaf and dumb andthe blind, the interest he took in their welfare and advancement during themany years he was connected with the Institute, together with his highsense of the duties and responsibilities connected with this branch ofeducation, make his loss a void that will be difficult iofill; andtheywould also express to his widow their heartfelt sympathy with^her inthis her heavy bereavement; and that the secretary be instructed tosend a copy of this resolution to Mrs. Ashcroft and the press. The Mackay Institution. 1 5 Mrs. Ashcroft again assumed all the responsibilities at-tendant on the position of superintendent, but these havebeen greatly lightened by the managers, especially the ladydirectresses, Mesdames F. Wolferstan Thomas, P. S. Steven-son, and Robert Mackay, who are al
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