The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1905-01-07
Report of Deaf ard Blind Insti-
tuition Submitted
Is LOCATED AT TALLADEGA
Attendance Is 172 and Need for More
Room at the School Is Felt-BaI-
ance on Hand Is
$1366.14.

Montgomery, January 6.-(Special.)-
The report of the board of trustees of
the Alabama Schools of the Deaf and
Elind located at Talladega, has been
made up and shows some interesting
facts. The report is signed by William
Taylor, president of the board, and
covers two years, ending September 30
l904 Mr.. Taylor points out that there
has been a considerable increase in the
attendance of pupils. which requires ad-
ditional care and responsibility on the
part of the management.
1t Is also shown that the school is con-
stantly growing in favor. Appropriations
asked having been given only in part
improvements needed have not been pro-
vided. The great bulk of the last APP
preparation for improvements was spent
in building a capacious dormitory which
is a credit to ae institution. 1t is also
noted that the trustees incurred a debt
on the building which the legislature will
be asked to meet at its next session. At
tention is called to the fact that the
board now names its new members to
fill vacancies. two having been thus de-
signated at the last annual meeting. The
board has also been allowed to extend
the term Of pupilage ON recommendation
of the superintendent not to exceed four
years. 1t is shown that the high eff
cheney of the schools have been album
dainty maintained.
Report of DR.. johnson.
In the report of DR.. j. II. Johnson, prin-
cpal, it is shown that the enrolment in
1903 was 1853 and in 1904, IT, jefferson
county had the highest number of pupils,
q in 1903 and is in 1904. The health of
the pupils has been remarkably good; an
adequate hospital has been provided in
the new dormitory; the number of classes
have been changed from twelve to four
teen; the equipment for the Industrial
department has been kept up to a high
state of efficiency More room is badly
needed for girls and regret is expressed
that the legislature did not look after
providing for feeble minded children.
Financial Statement.
The total amount of insurance carried
is $140750.
The report of the treasurer for 1903
shows the following:
Receipts on insurance and repair fund
81, $685. all of which was spent, save
$51 S.
Receipts on improvement and building
fund, $67,59i.77; disbursed, $66,345.10; bal
ance, sl,246.67.
Receipts on insurance and repair fund
in 1904, $1,000 all of which was spent save
$173.16
Received on improvement and building
fund. 1904, s79. ISL SO; dsbursed, $40, 29l "a;
balance, s1,S66.14
List of Officers.
Board of trustees, Hon. r. NJ. Cunning
ham, Governor, ex-officio; Hon. /. w.
Hill, superintendent of education, ex-
officio; Hon. William Taylor, Talladega
county; Hon. T. II. Hobbs. Limestone
county; Hon. ]. c. Webb, Marengo coun-
ty; Hon. j. B. Mcmillan, Tallsdega coun-
ty; Hon. T. G. Bush, Jefferson county,;
Hon. G. A. Joiner, Talladega county;
Hon. NJ b. Cameron, Sumter county;
Hon. j. B. Lyons, Lee county; Hon. w.
w. Screws, Montgomery county; Hon. j..
j. Harlan, Tallapoosa county; Hon. w. j..
Boykin, Etowah county
Officers Of the board, William Taylor.
president; j. b. Mcmillan, treasurer; j.
II. johnson, secretary.
Executive committee, William Taylor.
G. A. Joiner, J. b. Mcmillan.
Auditing committee, G. A. Joiner, J. B.
Mcmillan.
Principal, j. Fl. johnson.