Los Angeles herald., 1907-11-24

The regular quarterly meeting of the
State Board of Charities and Corrections
was held Saturday at the offices of the
board, 1925 Merchants exchange, San
Francisco.
There were present Dr. e. c. Moore of
Los Angeles, DR.. j. X. Mclean of Ber-
kelley, Rev. Charles Ramm of San Fran
cisco, President O. X. Cushing of San
Francisco and Secretary w. A. Gates.
The secretary reported he had prepared
and sent out two bulletins in addition to
the monthly census reports during the
quarter; that he had also sent circular
letter to each state, inquiring concern
ing the care of orphan and dependent
children, and that he had received re-
plies from twenty-seven states, which
were on file for the use of the board;
that a circular letter concerning prison
Sunday was prepared, printed and mailed
to more than 1000 clergymen in the state;
and in addition literature was sent to
those who applied for it; that he had in
spected Agnews state hospital, Stock
ton state hospital, Preston school of in
dustry and San Francisco county aims
house and the new buildings erected by
the Relief and Red Cross corporation.
Rev Charles A. Ramm reported he had
inspected the Mendocino state hospital
for insane. The grounds and buildings
were in excellent condition. The new
south cottage for women is nearing COM
pletion. The tubercular camp, occupy
ing about two acres incosed by a wire
fence, is successful, and the plan ought
to be extended to other hospitals. The
dining rooms and dormitories were well
kept and there were no odors. There
are not enough night attendants and un-
tidy patients are not properly cared for
during the night. About ninety patients
are at work upon the farm
Dr. McLean's Report
DIR. Mclean reported he had inspected
the Preston school of industry at lone.
Two new structures have been added,
cold storage building and a successor to
the former trades building destroyed by
fire The new building contains equip
ment for the following trades: Mill
work in wood, cabinet making, plumbing.
timing. blacksmithing, machine work,
shoe making, printing, photographing;
also a well equipped laundry. room for
sloyd and u band room. Outside this
building is taught tailoring, painting,
concrete working agriculture, dairying,
butchering. baking and cooking. In all,
twenty-four trades are taught.
"a new building, 60X114 feet, is under
construction. 1t is of concrete blocks
made by the school, The work of con-
struction is being done by the school
under the direction of teachers, even to
the making of sashes and doors. The
spirit of the school is excellent; there
was no trace of sullenness among the
boys, but apparently a hearty acquies-
cence In their condition.
President Gushing reported he had in
spected the institution for the deaf and
blind in Berkeley. The buildings and
grounds are in excellent condition and a
very harmonious spirit apparently pre-
walls. The children approach the super
intendent without fear or hesitation, re-
garding him evidently as the kindest of
friends.
In the workshop number of the deaf
boys were employed making furniture
They make chairs, tables, bookcases and
other furniture. the completed articles
comparing favorably with those to be
found on sale in the regular furniture
stores in the city.
The kitchen is attractive. being fur
nished with tiled floor and the walls
tiled to the height several feet The
girls are taught kitchen work, sewing
and other household duties.
Mr.. Gushing further reported ho had
Inspected the homo for adult blind in