Arizona republican., 1919-03-23

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 Dear Fellow Members:
 I take pleasure in submitting this rcp port Of my visit 10 Fort Grant State Industrial School. Te report has been purposely delayed until after the leg islature adjou~led. that we might know what appropriations it had made for the school, Conditions and needs at Fort Grant were made known to the members of the legislature, with the result of awakening great interest tl0o00 Was appropriated for build ings and grounds, and upon receiving rt"s of the burning of the girls build ing. S-5.000 for new quarters for them, 1 feel that appreciation Is due the legislature for these appropriations. As to the girls building l need not say much except that on March 11th the wooden structure erected forty years ago by the government for ~ hospital for the eaValrymen at F'ol Grant. was burned to the ground. AL ways a fire-trap, and inadequate and unsuited 10 the needs of girls, it is Q relief that it is gone, with no loss of life. Up to this time, young Eirls. of all degrees of character have lived, worked. played. eaten. slept together. Which is not as it should be- The girls, tho they are never very many in number, should live under the cottage system. Plans fN their accommodation should be drGWn with this in view Probably It will be more expensive. But what man or woman is there in Arizona who ould oppose separating young girls committed to the school for some small Offense, from older girls some frf ff, bo -ta ta
 Buildings Occupied by the Boys
 The buildings are old and generally unsuited to their present purpose. The dormitory is very crowded, with beds almost touching. The boys are locked into this place from supper un- til bedtime, boys of all ages and nor al characters thrown in together. There has been no reading or game room. No heat, and consequently bad air
 The school room is very dark
 The boys dining hall is dark and gloomy and depressing. I do not speaK rom actual experience of having eat en with them, but l judged the food to be sufficient tho plain. I ate with the girls at their own table more than once. and can testify that the food was good and well cooked. The state furnishes no fresh fruit or candy. I would recommend military drill for the boys, with proper uniforms.
 Clothing
 Neither boys or girls have sufficient or suitable clothes. I recommend that when a pupil comes to the school. they hall wear only what is provided by the state One girl was wearing a silk >sirt and stockings. and high heeled shoes. there being nothing in the store room for her To change to. She was committed to the school the first week in January.
 In the rebuilding of the boys quar- tors l urge that the cottage plan be followed
 There should be motion picture machine at the school both to amusC and instruct the pupils. Both boys and girls should have a recreation IWIding or rooms in which may ot placed the library being gathered by inc different women of the state. Also lhere should be plenty of outdoor sports.
 In the matter of labor. I feel tha The pupils have had too much work il The past. and they have been handi capped by the lack of proper tools an, equipment.
 Much has been done in improving the grounds and school farm and il j lanting trees.
 .. It may be that some who will req, this report will not know exactly wha is meant by the cottage system,' re sferred 10 above It is the plan now il use by the modern institutions all ove Inc country Instead of housing al
 
 taEes in which live a certain numbe of people In one, for example, migh I.te the honor boys, in another th loung hoys, and so one. They ar thus given a better chance 10 "mak -ood" with less of the evil influenc of the more vicious ones around then Also. a very important point in cot tlgcs it is possible to have more o tha family life. which is the basis o al that is best in American life.
 There is no doubt that in the pas there have been instances of cruelty hut [ saw no evidence of any unde the present administration.
 We were shown every courtesy b inc new superintendent and his wifi tuho acts as matron). Mir. and Mr! Joseph Larson, of Thatcher
 There is one word written in blac letters over the entire school, and thi word is "Nonotony.' Long days work and study: long evenings with out amusement.
 will close with a quotation frol . recent letter from the superinter dent: "The boys now drill about a hour before breakfast and play a hour after supper. This relieves il tension in the dormitory.'
 Respectfully submitted.
 MRS. ROLAND C. DRYER. Officially Appointed by the Governo
 and the Woman's Club of Phoeni
 to Visit Fort Grant State Industrii
 School.
 Club women from all over the stat will make Yuma their headquartel this week. and those not present 2 , delegate or alternate will follow tf Happenings of the convention of u state federation which will be in SC! sion Wednesday. Thursday and Fr day. Mrs H. A. Guild the state pres dent. will leave on Monday for tl convention city, going over importal details with members of the eXecutiN before the session is formally opene Mrs. Guilds address, which comes the initial session. will be the keyno of the meeting, which will be the fl ture of clubdom. It is Mrs. Guild idea that the woman.s club movemel is now on trial since it has fulfillt it's mission as demonstrated by clJ womens activities during the W; period. That it must advance or Z back. is the opinion of Mrs. Guild, WI will offer a number of interesting e pressions in the course of her openir remarks. The program will represel every feature of clnh work and will