Opening Up the Treasures For the Sightless "he handicap of the blind is not much a physical loss, as a social one, and its" correction is a social responsibility," said Dr. ¥. ¥. Tsu, secretary of the National "Christian Council, in the course of a striking address' at the annual meeting of the Braille Literature Association for China, which was held at 5 p.m. yes~ in the Missions Building The secretary, reporting on a "wretched condition of things" when only 2,000 out of a total population of blind "estimated at 1,000,000 were iterate, said efforts ' were being Pushed' ahead to remedy this state of affairs; a report on the sales of various books was then given. am glad to be able to report a good year....it has not been neces sary for us to appeal for funds and we haveyhad no anxiety at all because of "money shortage," reported the treasurer. 'The balance in hand, he pointed out, had increased from last year's figures, but the increased demand for Braille appliances and books meant that their funds would have to be' replenished.
At the conclusion of Dr, Tsu' dress, blind students from institution for the Chinese sang, in English and Chinese, those attending the meeting were able examine various Braille books and appliances, which were, on exhibition.
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