Ontario Sessional Papers, 1903, . y in question underwent this rather trying ordeal success-fullv at our closinc concert. tl<^ orchestral part being supplied by thetalented meirbers of the Davwin family, of Brantford. The diploma andthe several certificates were distriliuted bv Dr. Torrington in person, whoalso spoke at sme length in terms of consiratulation of the attainmentsof the blind pu])ils and the general character of the musical education pro-vided for them. It is very pleasant to learn that the new already met with much euconraeen^ent as a music teacher. He
Ontario Sessional Papers, 1903, . y in question underwent this rather trying ordeal success-fullv at our closinc concert. tl<^ orchestral part being supplied by thetalented meirbers of the Davwin family, of Brantford. The diploma andthe several certificates were distriliuted bv Dr. Torrington in person, whoalso spoke at sme length in terms of consiratulation of the attainmentsof the blind pu])ils and the general character of the musical education pro-vided for them. It is very pleasant to learn that the new already met with much euconraeen^ent as a music teacher. Her wholecourse at the Institution had been marked by the most exemplary conductand persevering attention to her studies. The success of the pupils abovementioned has stimulated others to attempt similar achievements, and thetone of the music classes generallv can but be raised by such efforts. Therelation of music to the education of the blind is one that must alwaystake a foremost place in the discussions of their instructoi-s. Among most. [in 12 THE REPORT OF THE Ko. 41 of these I find the views I have expressed in former reports are very gen-erally held, namely, that music should be taught to the blind wherever acapacity for learning it exists, not merely as a possible means of livelihood,bur as giving zest and enjoyment to what are more or less beclouded lives. Piano Tuning. At the London Conference the question how to find profitable employ-ment for the blind may be said to have preponderated, for reasons alreadysuggested. There, as with ourselves, the question is, however, not whatcan a bliml man or woman do. The possibilities for doing are wide enough,the opportunities for doing profitably and successfully have serious limi-tations. Increased competition accentuates these difficulties. On the otherband it is gratifying to know that in piano tuning blind workmen are pre-eminently successful. I am able to say, with much satisfaction, that, ofthe large body of blind youths w
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