The Education Of The Blind

The Midland Republican of Dec 7 says: "Samples of cookies and biscuit, made by girls totaly blind, can be seen at the Republican office. These samples are from some that were taken Tuesday from the school for the blind (at Lansing) to Adrián for exhibitión in connection with the convention there of the State Board of Corrections and Charities. A hammock and various samples of needie work made by the childreri at the school, were exhibited, also bookof raised point letter (Braille) which was stereotyped and printed t the school, and best of all, four f the children were there, two girls nd two boys, who read from the books and the stereotypes with fingers, played the piano, sang, wrote Braille from dictation, gave recitations, etc, arousing great interest in those who saw and heard them. They were under the immediate care of Supt. Church and a lady teacher and remained through the entire convention, also yisiting the Industrial Home for girls. The children enjoyed the change from school routine immensely, and sat with great patience through the long sessions, in which some most valuable papers and discussions were given. Hon. L. C. Storrs, Secretary o the State Board of Corrections and Charities, says that the school fo the blind was never in better condi tion than now. " This school is a state institution and is located at Lansing. Blin children are boarded and taught free of charge. Further information may be obtained by addressing the Superintendent of the School for the Blind, Lansing, Mich. Any person knowing of a blind child, or one so nearly blind as to be unable to learn in the public schools, should encourage the parents or guardián to have such child sent to the school at Lansing.