Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1899-03-30


Mrs. ~. &. Dudley Of Augusta. Mr.. and
Mrs. e. c. Hunt Of Augusta, Major Gould
of Portland, Judge 9. T. Stevens OF An
gusta, Mr. Jordan OF Bangor Rey; o. =.
Il. Became, J. W. Church, W. H.. Perry,
W. +. Marston ana Miss Helen NJ. Sta-
pies. the superintendent OF the iiistitntioh'
President 1lawcs read the act and re-
solve which has previously been pup
lished, being in substance as follows;
An act establishing the Maine INDUS
trial School for Girls
Section 1.-The Maine Industrial School
for Girls is hereby established, to be de-
voted to the education, employment ana
reform of girls.
Section . which more especially en-
bodies the change from private to State
control, follows In full:
Section 2-Said school shall be located
ut Hallowcll. in the county Of kcnnebec,
and the Governor and Council are hereby
authorized on behalf of the State 10 ac-
cept the conveyance from the trustees of
the corporation, now established by law
under that name, of the school lot. build
ings and fixtures now used as an indus
upon the condition that the State shall
hereafter assume the entire charge, re-
sponsibility and expense of maintaining
said school,
A communication was read by Secretary
Perry, from GOV. Powers, who trusted
that in the event of REIMBURSEMENT Of
private interests. the same board OF man
ayers would be largely retained; that the
interests and character Of the institution
would not be changed.
\ letter from Miss l.. NJ. y. Stevens was
also read. She recommended that an ex'
preston OF the trustees be given relative
| TO action on the part of the State looking
! to the discharge of the girls now under
| arrest for arson. and their legal retention
! at the Industrial School. The recon-
| mcndation was adopted.
| Regrets were received from Miss Heller
Beedy Coffin and Mr.. Hawkes. of the cor
porative board.
The discussion on the act and resolve
ensued for about II. hours From the
| first IL was clear to a majority OF those
| present that there was one course II
pursue The institution cannot exist
without the State funds. Talk on III.
| matter seemed futile and unavaiilng. Ii
was shown that the trustees have no limi-
| tation OF right to convey rights and privi-
lcGes. Legal authority apprehended nc
difficulty In transferring the property on
| account of existing specific stipuiatons
in certain lcgacies.
| The following measure was introduced
| by r. T.. Beane:
| Voted. that the trustees be and hereb,
are instructed and authorized TO transfer
| and convey TO the State OF Maine all III.
| rights. privileges and interests OF tn.
| Maine Industrial School FOR Girls, as pro
vided by act OF the Legislature, approved
| March, 1891.
The following amendment was ofcret
| by Judge Stevens:
THE deed OF conveyance to be draw
| by +. T.. bcanc, Esq. and submitted Il
1 the trustees and the Governor and Coun
ell. for further examination and ap
| prevail
| The measure WAS adopted with but on,
dissenting voice President Halves AM
| other members OF the corporation. VIII,
may desire To accompany him, were ap
pointed a committee to wait on the Gov.
crnor to inform him of the action taker
| by the corporation and 10 confer witt
| him in the interest of the institution.
| on motion of Mr.. Jordan. adjourned.
| AT the close of the meeting. Supt. Sta
- : invited The assembled company Il
Ii er hall to unner, The dinner hour
was the occasion for much social pleas
| aEtry and the fine bill of fare was lis
cusscd to unusual length,
| The new building with all the modern
improvements and practical convenience:
| which make the general appointments
| little short of luxuriant. looked its finest
| and elected many words OF commenda,
| ton on the part of all.
Miss Helen NJ. Staples, who has been
superintendent of the institution during
| the past three years. has placed heart
| and soul in the work at the school and
| has cherished hope in the eventual solv-
| ing of various problems touching the wei
| fare of the wards OF the institution. /,
| has been her desire that at some not faT
distant day the school should be properly
| graded. thus ensuring the best possible
attention to those of either high or low
| moral standard. the work in either de-
partment aiming to be circumstances
warranted Supt. Staples has experienced
service in the Massachusetts Industrial
| School for Girls. and has shown herself
| to be an efficient manager.
| The interior appearance of Baker hall
| is Il revelation to all who visit the place.
| 1t is modern in every respect; the apart
| ments of the superintendent and matrons
| are very pleasant. with cheerful ar
arrangement of furnishings which reminds
| one of home. with all the comforts and
| luXures. The little rooms of the girls
are unspeakably neat every ward taking
| especial pride in the cleanly appearance
of her room.