Under the system of work in the shops, when the prisoner performs more than the allotted task assigned, he is paid by the contractor, at the same rate the state receives for his labor. Many prisoners aid materially in supporting dependent families, and they are encouraged to do so. They are also permitted to purchase from these earnings groceries and various items of clothing once a month. The regular chapel service, lasting one hour, is held every Sunday morning at nine o'clock. This service consists of an organ prelude, singing, scripture reading and prayer, closing with a sermon by the Chaplain.
Music is a strong feature of our chapel service.
Rev. J. W. Dawson has been the regular Protestant Chaplain during the past year. Rev. F. J. Flanagan has continued looking after those of the Roman Catholic faith with fidelity and attention, and has preached once each month to the entire body of prisoners. The Sunday School, under the leadership of Mrs. Emma Moore Scott, has continued to grow in interest and attendance. In this work Mrs. Scott has been ably assisted by several well disposed citizens of Moundsville. The organization known as the Volunteer Prison League, founded by Mrs. Maud Ballington Booth, meets once each month on Sunday afternoon.