Three children of the Institute for the Blind then sang several hymns, and the reading and writing of Braille were demonstrated by more advanced students of the Institute, showing clearly what progress may be attained by this wonderful system.
Mr. Hudspeth, in his speech, outlined the situation of the Braille Literature Association in China at present and pointed out that the hostilities had reduced the schools to 20 with only 600 scholars. He also noted that the: blind population of China is estimated at 700,000 and that only 2,000 can read.
Taking the case of Helen Keller as an example, Mr. Hudspeth described it as a most extraordinary one. Within a month, Anne Sullivan, her tutor, had imparted the gift of language to her young pupil Later, Helen Keller mastered five languages, philosophy, science, mathematics and literature,"
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