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Light For The Blind.
persons of most advanced age are enjoying the blessing of reading by means of this plan . It is as simple as it could possibly be made . The Koman letter Avhich failed , and yet fails to be felt by the generality of the blind , Avas taken as a basis . Those
letters Avhich Avere appreciable to the touch of the blind Avere retained , those Avhich admitted of simplification were made plainer by the omission of unnecessary strokes , and where this Avas inadmissable IIOAV and very simple forms Avere substituted . A glance at the alphabet is sufficient to convince one of its simplicity .
The books are IIOAV being read by at least 5 , 000 si ghtless ones in the United Kingdom . They are extensively read in Holland , Germany , France , Italy , SAveden , NorAvay , Egypt , Syria , India , China ; in various parts of Africa , Australia , and
America , —indeed , it Avould seem that the sun never sets upon the books . We Avould quote one or tAvo remarks in Dr . Moon ' s Avork . As Avas deejily to be regretted , our late Lord Chancellor , Lord Hatherley , became almost totally blind , and Avhilst in
this state he became acquainted Avith Dr . Moon ' s embossed type . His OATO testimony speaks for itself as to his appreciation of the blessing of reading again for himself , and the facility Avith Avhich a knoAvledge of it may be acquired . When recentl
y speaking of it at " Willis ' s rooms , " he said , " that Dr . Moon ' s Avas the simplest method of teaching the blind to read , that he had himself experienced the benefit of the system , and that in three hours he learnt the ' finger alphabet' and IIOAV he is never
, at a loss to read the type . " The testimonies of persons in a humbler station of life are equally conclusive . The peer and the peasant have alike been provided for .
Indeed nothing can exceed the interest of the book itself , for those Avho are anxious to benefit their f ' elloAV-creatures , but it is a book Avhich must be carefully read "in extenso . "
We are enabled , by the kindness of Sir Charles H . LoAvther , to Avhom the book is very properly dedicated , to present our readers to-day with , a photograph of Dr . Moon , and Avhich Ave can say , from personal knoAvledge , is a very good likeness of that industrious and energetic person . We are also permitted by the same kind friend , to lay before our readers a
facsimile of the alphabet for the blind , Avhich has been found the most successful . One of the great objects of the book is , to raise an " Endowment Fund" for the Avork . Hitherto it has been supported by voluntary contributions , the annual income from
Avhich . is necessarily fluctuating ; but noAv that the system has proved , after many years' experience , to be supremely the system for the Blind , its friends and advocates are anxious that it should be put upon a i ' rm and permanent financial basis . Sir
Charles LoAvther , Bart ., of SAvillington House , Leeds , has kindly consented to become Treasurer to the "EndoAvment Fund , " Avhich , AAdien a sufficient amount has been raised , Avill be placed in the hands of Trustees .
Subscriptions and donations , for immediate use in embossing his books for the Blind Avill be thuiikfuuy received by W . Moon , LL . D ., 104 , Queen ' s Boad , Brighton . Bankers : Messrs . Hall , Lloyd , Bevan , and West , Union Bank , North Street ,
Brighton . We rise from the perusal of " Light for the Blind" Avith mingled feelings of pleasure and sorroAV , —SOITOAV that so much suffering and affliction should yet abound amongst us ; and pleasme , that , under
Divine Providence , the suffering itself produces a remedy , and that out of darkness has come light . We look upon Dr . Moon ' s system of reading for the Blind as one of the greatest inrprovements and discoveries of the age in Avhich our lot is cast .
Many other discoveries are daily announced , many other discoverers are claiming reAvards ; but surely no discoveries are more blessed or important than that of reading for the Blind ; and no discoverers are more Avorthy of the support and commendation of their brother men , than lie AVIIO thus modestly relates his earnest and religious labours .
We Avill only add that , should it be , that any for Avhom Ave Avrite are suffering from blindness themselves , or in those for Avhom they feel an interest , Ave shall be happy , on ajjplieation to the Editor , or to Bro . Kenning , 198 , Fleet Street , to endeavour to ]) rocure for any such app licants one or two books from Dr . Moons admirable establishment at Brighton .
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Light For The Blind.
persons of most advanced age are enjoying the blessing of reading by means of this plan . It is as simple as it could possibly be made . The Koman letter Avhich failed , and yet fails to be felt by the generality of the blind , Avas taken as a basis . Those
letters Avhich Avere appreciable to the touch of the blind Avere retained , those Avhich admitted of simplification were made plainer by the omission of unnecessary strokes , and where this Avas inadmissable IIOAV and very simple forms Avere substituted . A glance at the alphabet is sufficient to convince one of its simplicity .
The books are IIOAV being read by at least 5 , 000 si ghtless ones in the United Kingdom . They are extensively read in Holland , Germany , France , Italy , SAveden , NorAvay , Egypt , Syria , India , China ; in various parts of Africa , Australia , and
America , —indeed , it Avould seem that the sun never sets upon the books . We Avould quote one or tAvo remarks in Dr . Moon ' s Avork . As Avas deejily to be regretted , our late Lord Chancellor , Lord Hatherley , became almost totally blind , and Avhilst in
this state he became acquainted Avith Dr . Moon ' s embossed type . His OATO testimony speaks for itself as to his appreciation of the blessing of reading again for himself , and the facility Avith Avhich a knoAvledge of it may be acquired . When recentl
y speaking of it at " Willis ' s rooms , " he said , " that Dr . Moon ' s Avas the simplest method of teaching the blind to read , that he had himself experienced the benefit of the system , and that in three hours he learnt the ' finger alphabet' and IIOAV he is never
, at a loss to read the type . " The testimonies of persons in a humbler station of life are equally conclusive . The peer and the peasant have alike been provided for .
Indeed nothing can exceed the interest of the book itself , for those Avho are anxious to benefit their f ' elloAV-creatures , but it is a book Avhich must be carefully read "in extenso . "
We are enabled , by the kindness of Sir Charles H . LoAvther , to Avhom the book is very properly dedicated , to present our readers to-day with , a photograph of Dr . Moon , and Avhich Ave can say , from personal knoAvledge , is a very good likeness of that industrious and energetic person . We are also permitted by the same kind friend , to lay before our readers a
facsimile of the alphabet for the blind , Avhich has been found the most successful . One of the great objects of the book is , to raise an " Endowment Fund" for the Avork . Hitherto it has been supported by voluntary contributions , the annual income from
Avhich . is necessarily fluctuating ; but noAv that the system has proved , after many years' experience , to be supremely the system for the Blind , its friends and advocates are anxious that it should be put upon a i ' rm and permanent financial basis . Sir
Charles LoAvther , Bart ., of SAvillington House , Leeds , has kindly consented to become Treasurer to the "EndoAvment Fund , " Avhich , AAdien a sufficient amount has been raised , Avill be placed in the hands of Trustees .
Subscriptions and donations , for immediate use in embossing his books for the Blind Avill be thuiikfuuy received by W . Moon , LL . D ., 104 , Queen ' s Boad , Brighton . Bankers : Messrs . Hall , Lloyd , Bevan , and West , Union Bank , North Street ,
Brighton . We rise from the perusal of " Light for the Blind" Avith mingled feelings of pleasure and sorroAV , —SOITOAV that so much suffering and affliction should yet abound amongst us ; and pleasme , that , under
Divine Providence , the suffering itself produces a remedy , and that out of darkness has come light . We look upon Dr . Moon ' s system of reading for the Blind as one of the greatest inrprovements and discoveries of the age in Avhich our lot is cast .
Many other discoveries are daily announced , many other discoverers are claiming reAvards ; but surely no discoveries are more blessed or important than that of reading for the Blind ; and no discoverers are more Avorthy of the support and commendation of their brother men , than lie AVIIO thus modestly relates his earnest and religious labours .
We Avill only add that , should it be , that any for Avhom Ave Avrite are suffering from blindness themselves , or in those for Avhom they feel an interest , Ave shall be happy , on ajjplieation to the Editor , or to Bro . Kenning , 198 , Fleet Street , to endeavour to ]) rocure for any such app licants one or two books from Dr . Moons admirable establishment at Brighton .