The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-06-14

nected with the school during the
early part of June will teach them
day-school, tailoring and clothes max
ing, shoe repairing and eventually
shoe making as financies permit the
installation of proper machinery. I'm
der Mr.. John Vickery, assistant super
intendent, the farm work is largely
done by these boys The fact that Wis
itors from all parts of the section state
thai the school farm is in the best
condition Of any in this county is
pretty good proof of the training be-
ing given the boys and the faithful
ness of Mr.. Eickery Mrs. Ola Robin
son, the very efficient matron of the
Colored school is doing service sec
ond to none to the school and state.
The officers of the c>tored school are
their charges.
Under the teaching Of Mrs c. A.
Bredt. the Co!ored boys are now en-
gagged in the making of night-shtrts,
undercIothes, towels, &c. The Iaun-
dry is located at the colored school
where the washing and repairing Of
clothes is done ana ironing machines
will soon be installed.
DR. n. A. Baltzeu. a physician and
surgeon of Mariana acts as the
school physician. Upon the admit
lance of a boy he gives him thor
oueh examination and by visits to the
school several times a week keeps in
touch with the general health of the
boys of the entire school, In cases of
severe illness or serious accident the
parents or relatives of the boys are
notified by wire if possible, when the
correct address is kept on file at the
office Of the school. It is to the in
crest of the parents as well as the
9Oys that this should be done.
IN conclusion, a few Of the general
~u,es of the Industrial School may not
.c aniss. Each boy is permitted to
write to relatives and parents on the
second Sunday of each month. One
letter at the expense OF the school, un-
less he has forfeited his privileges by
mis- behavior. Letters containing OBJ
lactions BILE para era phs will be return
Cd to the writers undollVercd- All let
ters regarding the boys parole, par
lions, etc. should he addressed TO the
superintendent, who will take the mat
ter Up with the board Of managers at
he proper time Letters must be
written in English Boxes Of fruit
candy and cake, etc, are permitted
when fun charges have been prepaid
on same. suitable books. games,
magazines and papers are gladly re
aeived. AL charges having been pre-
paid on same. All forbidden articles
vii be destroyed
p wa: s s9 on 8:s5 ys 1a.t ts> an ts
-unats lads are 8 the Industrial
school directly or .>indireCtlv due 10
The faults, teachings or lack Of train
lnS on the part Of the parents OF
Guardians, il is the duty Of citizens to-
ard this inStItuton-one that Is
dealing with the most precious, the
most priceless treasure Of human life
CHARACTER-to uphold, help and
when possible. do part toward inn
proving the opportunities to be given
these lads; by better nd more equip
menr, by more extensive work. both
before and after the commitment Of
q child, by improved conditions al the
institution, such as the present board
Is al present time endeavortng 70 car
~ ont. Personal interest and friend
III suggestions are valuable. distant
criticisms ID harm. 10 The work
Working for setternaent.
The board OF managers and eAe1u-
tive officers are honestly endeavor-
ms to bring the school up 70 the
standard where the entire state -
Florida will Say good and falratui
servants, well done They wish i 81
be an honor Of Florida and to the
glory Of the One. Who said it IS bet
ter that a mIil-stol4a should be hang
81 around the neck. than that man
~aou.u harm one Of these little ones.
\fter all, even tine boys Of the IN
'a@triaI School are more precious in
- sight Of God than the sparToUs,
!, No are numbered by Him
f.. an ex-refortn school or Industrial
acaI boy SAN become the governor
Fl. one Of our great southern states
.e IS true today. laE u not say that
: not worth while If one Of them
..lppered to be our ou-n 2ov how i'm
.2rtart it would be to do ALL for
atm
While It Is true that the officers o.
ne school 2rs endeavoIlnE 70 put
humanity into the work. II IS also
equally true that they are Conducting
IL On strict business bass and that
they are trying to make i return dol
lar for dollar 70 The state, IN CHAR
ACTEP # not II CASH
In the near future 3 systematic !
merit or honor roll will be installed, |
when every boy can tell just how his
IS getting along Credit will be given
for good behavior, extra good beha-- |
Ior. and meritCrIous conduct and time |
viii be lost by misbehavl0r.
The present quarters Of the school |
are badly crowded and the appropria /
lions are too small to properly carry /
on the work At its highest efficiency /
but the mana cement is doing the best /
possible under existing circumstances /
Asked about the length Of commit
ment. the superintendent said that the /
indetcrminat commitment Was the