Clear complexion, brown eyes and hair, bright expression. Entered 
Training School in eighth year, exceedingly dull and slow at first, 
was gradually promoted from kindergarten to school where, although 
the youngest, he always stood at the head of his spelling class, wrote 
a well-expressed childish letter, and at 12 years compared favorably 
with any normal child of 10. At 14, had mastered the 3 R.'s, so 
far as excellent language lessons and the four primary rules of arith- 
metic ; entered band, playing on cornet, taking first steps in music 
rapidly and intelligently. Prompt and obedient in military drill, he 
was also efficient in manual work, in household service, tailoring, and 
shoe-making. Withdrawn at the age of 18, he is recorded as : "A 
loss to the school of a healthful wholesome influence." Is now, at