county schools, higher-grade elementary schools, and religious schools for youth in rural districts. In most towns there are also lower and inter- mediate technical schools, evening schools, and special schools for practical training in crafts, industrial art, and home industries. Schools for the blind include one for children, one for craftsmen and organists, and one for women. For deaf children there are four schools. For defective children Norway has three State schools and two nursing homes. For epileptics a nursing home has been established by the State. «Sophies Minde>» in Oslo is a large institution for cripples. +4 46