MEMORIAL TO SIR FRANCIS CAMPBELL.
[To THE EDITOR OF THE "SPECTATOR."] Srn,—The death of Sir Francis Campbell, the late Principal of the Royal Normal College and the pioneer of the higher and musical education of the Blind, makes me, on behalf of the com- mittee and those who are interested in the training and inde- pendence of the Blind, ask for the generosity of the public to help in meeting the severe financial difficulties under which, being without endowment, the College labours. Cannot a sum of at least £50,000 be raised as a memorial to Sir Francis, and as a token of sympathy with Lady Campbell, his widow and devoted assistant for so many years, who is shortly to leave for the United States ?
The benefits conferred by the College are practical and lasting. The work, which has been in operation since 1872, has enabled a very great number of blind people of either sex to become inde- pendent wage-earners in spite of the handicap of their great affliction. We are confident that your readers will come to our aid if they but realize how invaluable the College is, not only to the nation but the Empire, and how seriously it needs immediate help. Contributions, which will be promptly and gratefully acknowledged, can bo sent to the Hon. Harry L. W. Lawson, M.P., Hon. Treasurer, at the Royal Normal College for the Blind,
Norwood, S.E.—I am, Sir, ho., LAMINGTON, Chairman. Royal Normal College and Academy of Music for the Blind, Upper Norwood, London, S.E.
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