in May 1854 by a blind lady to
ensure regular employment to blind working men. This has been
gradually extended, so that the number now employed is fourteen;
and a department for teaching new trades has been added, at which
there are six pupils, particular attention being paid to the
instruction of those who, on account of age, are ineligible for
admission to other institutions. The mental and religious welfare
of the blind is also sought; and a circulating library of books in
relief type has been established, to which the indigent are
admitted free of charge.

To secure the continuance of the above undertaking, and in the hope
of its becoming, under God's blessing, gradually enlarged, and
eventually to a great extent a self-supporting National
Institution, an Association is now formed under the above title,
whose Committee, including the original promoter of the
undertaking, earnestly solicit the active support of all who
acknowledge its claims on the sympathy of the public.

Then follow the names of the first Committee.

The Treasurer, Henry Sykes Thornton, Esq., 20 Birchin Lane.

COMMITTEE.

Adams, James, Esq., 2 College Villas, Upper Finchley Road.

Anson, Sir John, Bart., 55 Portland Place.

Dale, Rev. Thomas, Canon of St. Paul's, 31 Gordon Square.

Dixon, James, Esq., 1 Portman Square.

Dyke, Charles, Esq., R.N., 6 Eaton Square.

Elmsley, William, Esq., Q.C., 46 Harley Street.

Futvoye, Edward, Esq., 8 Acacia Road, St. John's Wood.

Gilbert, Miss, 43 Queen Anne Street, and Palace, Chichester.

Glennie, Rev. John D., junr., 51 Green Street, Grosvenor Square.

Green, Frederic, Esq., West Lodge, Avenue Road, Regent's Park.

Hollond, Mrs. Robert, Stanmore Hall, near Harrow, and 63 Portland
Place.

Johnson, George, Esq., M.D., 3 Woburn Square.

King, Henry, Esq., 8 Lowndes Street.

Kynaston, Rev. H., D.D., St. Paul's Churchyard.

Powell, Mrs., 2 Palace Gardens, Kensington.

Summers, William, Esq., 10 Great Marlborough Street, Regent Street.

Bathurst, Henry A., Esq., 101 Baker Street, }
Portman Square, and 12 and 13 Great }
Knightrider Street, } Auditors.
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Wintle, R. W., Esq.,