The Mena weekly star., 1913-09-25
ARKANSAS SCHOOL
 FOR THE BLIND
Superintendent-E HinemOn Gives Information Regarding Institution for Developing Unfortunate Chil-
 dren Into Self-Reliant Citizens

The purpose of this institution is to give education and training. both practical and cultural, to the young blind of Arkansas of both sexes -an education which will fit them not only for a larger enjoyment of life, but which will also enable them to become self-supporting, in dependent, self-reliant citizens; to give the blind opportunities, as far as possible, equal to those of their brothers and sisters who are blessed with sight.
 It is a public school for blind children; 1t is in no sense an asylum for the blind.
 All who are admitted must be of sound mind and free from any con- tagious disease.
 The school is open to all blind persons between the ages of six and twenty-siX.
  erary department and in vocal and instrumental music, and certain in dustrial and domestic arts, are free to all persons who are eligible to attend according to the laws of the state.
 The literary department com prises the work of the primary and grammar school grades and a linn tied number of high school studies, covering in all a course of study for eight years.
 The younger children are taught according to kindergarten methods and here receive their first instruc- tion ill seeing through their fin gers" In the department of music in struction is gVien on the piano, pipe | organ and on various slringed and l wind instruments.
 In the industrial department | training is given in piano tuning, | the making of brOoms, mops, bas- kets. mattresses, hammocks, caning | chairs. knitting, crocheting, sewing by hand and on a machine weaving rugs and carpets, etc, All this Is free of charge.
 The school has a WeIl-equipped gymnasium in which physical eN- ercises and field sports are taught by a physical director.
 The board provides a skiIlfuI physician who has oversight of the general health of the students, and an oculist of recognized ability who gives treatment to those whose eyes are diseased and who need medical attention
 In addition 10 the regular corps of teachers, supervisors for girls and for boys are employed and all students are under the general care of matrOn.
 The next session opens on the first day of October 1913. Every | student should report on the day the opening day so that all may get an even start in the work of the session.
 While the legal age of admission is six years, it is better not to start to school until child is seven years of age. In fact, this practice is followed by many practical and Well-informed parents with chil- dren who are endowed with all their faculties. During these early years blind children should be taught at home to bathe and dress themselves, comb their hair, etc.
 Circulars of information and forms of applications for admission will be gladly furnished by the su- perintendent on application. If con- Venient to have personal inter- view, any member of the board will cheerfully furnish information in regard to the school.
 In certain special cases provision is made for travelling expenses and for clothing, but under ordinary circumstances parents are expected to pay travelling expenses and fur nish clothing, these being practical ly the only items of expense con- nected with attendance at this school
 In every case parents or guardians should correspond with the super intendent before starting a child or ward to the school.
 For further information in regard | to either the white or negro school. | address.
 John H. Hinemon,
 Superintendent-E Arkan-
 sas School for the Blind,
 Little Rock, Ark. |
 John W. Crockett, Chm,
 Little Rock.
 Shands, Paragould,
 E. c. Parsons Calico Rock,
 Rand Love, Mountain Home.
 Conrad Elskin, SubiacO.
 Vim. J. Little, Hot Springs.
 E. W. McCOrkle, Philadelphia.
 Board of Directors. | ss(DulTs porcOuS1