The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1880-09-01
Asrlnm for Feehle.,Iiaded.

We are glad to note that the Indiana Asy-
lum for Feeble-Minded Children is proving
a gratifying success The following indica-
tons, in the form of circular just issued
by Mr.. b. f. Ibach, the efficient and faithful
Superintendent will be gladly read and APP
preciated by the friends of this noble State
charity:
At the commencement OF our vacation, which
has Just closed, we had ffty-one CD pupils en-
rolled: of these, fourteen I'D went home on Wis
it. We received very encouraging letters from
submitted The pupils deficiency is easily dis
covered by noticing wherein improvement has
been effected These extracts give Yea a faint
idea OF what Is being accomplished III this new
State Institution. lNti a 4
A-C- nine years old admitted Decem-
ber9, 1879. When admitted was uncomfortable;
ran around the room screaming, and knew abso-
lutely nothing; paid no attention To anything nor
to any person This pupils will was decidedly
Il am happy 10 find so much improvement in
my daughter. She has become very quiet. Obedi-
ent and recOnciled. Her memory is greatly inn
proved She sits at the table and eats quietly
There is great improvement in all her ways-sO
much that YOU would not know her or, the same
girl. I am thankful She came under the care Of
such good guardians | am well satisfied Anna
could not have any better attention" q. A. G.
O., ten years old, admitted March s.
1850. A peculiarly nervous, restless child. When
admitted was mischevious and inclined 10 be
troublesome and diScontented. Had a peeviSh
disposition, mostly resulting from the want OF
proper attention. Under date of August ., 1850
her father says:
II must freely admit that my daughter has been
greatly benefited during the short time she has
been with you she does not seem like the same
child not so restless more quiet sleeps sOundly all
night, better contented in the day time, is very
much changed in her disposition and manners
more obedient and easier to get along with and is
happier. Since she has been at home we have
had a great deal of company. Her mother has
taken her many places All our friends saw there
is a great change in her for the better.
W-D-, fifteen years old. admitted No
vernber 20, 1879. When admitted was a very
Troublesome, disObedicnt boy. Cried and became
apparent reason, suddenly became obstinate and
almost unmanageable, using violent language.
Here attention. was slight and very defective CO.
ordination OF the muscles. His mother wrote,
August Is, 1890: .Hh
'sIis conducts greatly improved and auieter
in company mot 50 inpatient at the table He
always wanted to be helped first: now he waits
until all are helped; he is more easily pacified
than before; he now hoes nicely in the garden
before he would cut everything down; | had
during vacation, he does them nicely and quickly
he has improved in his studieS-mOre in reading
spelling and counting than in anything else
A MRS. a 4. d.
D B. eleven years old admitted january
Z, 1850. When he came had received no instruc-
ton; was deaf and did not speak; now atticulates
:. many words perfectly. He is very deficient in
voluntary muscular movement. August q, 1850.
his sister says. ~
Eve think he has improved very much indeed.
in his table lnanners; we never could teach him
anything; when strangers were about he would
misbehave; he has learned fast since he has been
with you; all his friends say so. $50.
These children have returned, and new ones are
coming. The school year opens PropitiousIy
b. +. IBACH. Superintendent