Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-12-29
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL Fol, GIRLS.
Annual Report OF Its Onicers to tho Cow
srnOr and Council.

The annual report of 1885 of the Hallowell
Industrial school for Girls at Hallowell has
been presented to the Governor and Council.
The managers report that the success of
the school has been as marked as that of any
previous year. OF the nearly 200 girls who
have been inmates Of the institution, verv
large proportion have been so far benefited
by the training they have received that they
have gone forth to become useful and respect-
able members of society, whilst several have
obtained good homes by marriage and some
have heen adopted by the families where they
were placed, Others are earning their living
by industry and virtuous conduct.
The new building which was commenced in
1884, has through the generosity of noble
minded friends, aided by the legislative ap-
preparation of the last session been completed,
Whilst the general plan of the old building
has been followed. several important i'm
provements have been made, making build
ing convenient and eligible for its purposes
The inside finish done under the supervision
of Mr.. William Wing of Augusta is especially
satisfactory. The appropriation did not include
the furnishing of the building, donations
have been received from benevolent ladies
and gentlemen for this purpose, but the sggre-
gate is not sufficient yet. Any additional
applied to the purchase of furniture and uten-
sils. There is large cistern in the cellar
which will furnish the water for washing and
bathing, but further expenditure will be re-
quired to furnish water for cooking and drink
ing purposes. An appeal is made to generous
friends for further contributions. With the
new building in operation the managers hope
and expect for the institution increased and
enlarged success.
REPORT OF THE MANAGER.
ell, is an interesting and well written docu-
ment. The pressure for admission, he says,
has been greater than ever before, beyond the
possibilities of accommodation. The new
building, however will relieve it temporarily
One serious accident is noted, a girl falling
upon picket fence while picking cherries.
She suffered from her injuries several weeks
but has now recovered. All the girls have
been vsccinated within the past few weeks.
The sick record has been remarkably fav-
orable and the mortuary record remarkably
small. No disposition has been manifested
for running away from the school. There
has been no difficulty in keeping all under
proper restraint without resort to other than
ordinary mild measures. All the girls have
received kind treatment.
The benefits of the school to the girls were
shown in a most favorable light and the good
effect Of its teachings on the 200 girls which
have been connected with the institution.
The lady officers of the school have been
unremitting in their efforts to advance the
interests OF the institution. One usual picnic
excursion to Hammond's Grove as well as
Christmas and other holiday occasions were
enjoyed by all.
During the past year l6 girls have been
admitted to the school, making q total since
the organization of the school of 1877. Num-
ber in the school Dec. 8, 1884, AZ; average
number during the year, 40; number COM
mitted during the year, 16; returned to the
school, 5; sent to homes, %; married, l;
deaths, 8; number now in homes, 95; mar
ried before reaching majority, 10; reached
majority while unmarried, 16; returned To
friends. Z; dismissed as incorrigible, 4; dis
missed as unsuitable, 81; deceased, 8; es-
capped, l present number in the school, 46.
| The girls committed to the school since iti
organization are from SO cities and towns.
| Parentage: American l6S, Irish 10, New
Brunswick 8, Nova Scotia 2, French Cana
dian 8, Mulatto l, African l. The girls nov
at the school are from the following places
HalIowell, l /; Augusta, 4; Gardiner. /; Ban
gor, 2; Deer Isle, 2; Portland, IL; Calais,
Glenburn, L; Bucksport, L; Wasefvills, l
New Vineyard, l.; Gouldsboro, l; Perry, l