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7X2 North Caroiirij .>.«:!•* i_i^rai> N. C. Doa S\.^\v\Vv "BVervmaV 'B-e^ovX o^Vvc Board of Trustees and Superintendent oS THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL 3oY 'WlcTv^aV T)e^ee\\.\)cs "SVa^ S\aUo^, "^Lvxvcs 5^i^<i^^o^ 1S.v^s\o^, "K. C, 5ov ^\v6 \,\Bo laeavs etvAVug ixiTve »0, \9a6 Digitized by tine Internet Arcliive in 2011 witli funding from State Library of Nortli Carolina http://www.archive.org/details/biennialcaswell19261928 S\^\x\Vv IbvexvmaV "B-e^joTX q\\\q Board of Trustees and Superintendent 0^ THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL 3oY 'WleTv\a\ De^ee\\.\)es "SVa^ S^aVvow, "^vtvcs S)\x^c\\,otv "^VTvsYoTv, tt. a, Soy \\\6 \.\»o ^cavs euiivuQ bwTve SO, \928 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Hon. L. P. Tapp, Chairman Kinston Dr. W. W. Dawson Grifton Dr. G. H. Macon _ Warrenton Mr. S. F. McCotter Vandemere Prof. T. E. Whitaker Oak Ridge Mr. V. 0. Parker Raleigh Mr. C. W. Lassiter Spring Hope Dr. J. B. Cranmer _ Wilmington EXECUTIVE AND BUILDING COMMITTEE Hon. L. P. Tapp, Chairman Kinston Dr. W. W. Dawson Gri^fton Mr. V. O. Parker , Raleigh LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL To His Excellency, Hon. Angus W. McLean, Governor of North Carolina. ^._-:'>.•; :; ,\ - ; •" Dear Sir: We have the honor of transmitting to your Excellency the Biennial Report of the Board of Trustees and Superintendent of The Caswell Training School for mental deifectives, for the two years ending June 30, 1928. Respectfully submitted, L. P. Tapp, Chairman . • Dr. W. W. Dawson . • Mr. V. 0. Parker '"' •-1.-......; ,.-. Executive Committee OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTION W. H. Dixon, M. D Superintendent A. M. McCuiSTON, M. D Medical Director * Drs. S.4BIST0N AND Parrott Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat * Dr. E. T. Koonce Dentistry Mr. W. L. Sutton Business Manager Miss Elsa Ernst Principal of School Miss Texie Bowman Head Nurse Mrs. Florence Leonard Head Matron Mrs. L. W. Latta Supervisor of Girls Mr. J. C. Latta Supervisor of Boys ( * Visiting Physicians) Superintendent's Report The years 1926-1927 and 1927-1928 comprise the biennium, and the rejaorts for these years are combined so that they may give a synopsis of the tAvo years at one reading. During the beginning of thel year 1926 and for some time before we were veithout the services of a Medical Director. On Janiiary 1, 1927, Dr. A. M. McCuiston of Nashville, N. C, was secured to fill this position. He had no previous experience whatever with work required in Institutions for mental defectives. I am pleased to say that he readily adjusted himself to this situation and has made a satisfactory Medical Director and has maintained the us-ual health standai'ds here. During this j'ear, the poultry farm was re-established and has been, since its establishment, in a fairly healthy condition and is filling a needed place in the Institution by furnishing chickens and eggs for the dining' rooms. A continuation of the report embodies that of June 20, 1927 to June 30, 1928. There have been no material changes in the management of the Institution since,' the laist report. The unrest that was found on assuming- control has gradually disappeared. Just now, the heads of every department are functioning splendidly and co-operating in the management of the Institution. Therq has been less dissatisfaction among the inmates than at any time since I have been here. There have been a few of the em-ployees that did not and would not co-operrate to the best interest of the children. They seemed to have a definite idea that corporal punishment was necessary for the conti'ol of their groups. It be-came my unpleasant duty to discharge two that would not desist from this method of jjunishment. From my observation and ex-perience, I find kindness, forbearance and sympathy the best means of controlling the various groups of inmates. The punishments uieted to those that need such correction are confinement, removal f privileges and parental talks. This alone has created a sj-m-pathetic sort of feeling between the inmates and employees and has resulted in a much more pleasant management of the inmates as a whole. Due to the improvement in the behavior of the inmates, a greater number have been allowed the privilege of enjoying a vacation at home than ever before. Before the vacation period ends which is August 30th, more than fifty of our children will have been on vacations. A few of these, I have allowed to go alone, and will 2 Eighth Biennial Report return the same way at the expiration of their vacation. The plans for the future Permanent Improvements will have to bo more or less perfected before the convening of the next Legis-lature. In my opinion, there are four or five outstanding things that demand our attention. First : Junior Ward Building for our very young inmates to accomodate between fifty and seventy-five. Second : A Tubercular Building with about ten beds to take care of our tubercular inmateg. Third : A Colonj' Building sufficiently large enough to take care of thirty or forty inmates. Fourth : A sufficient number of acres of land to produce adequate amount of food products for the stock and inmates. Since beginning this report, the Board of Trustees have purchas-ed on hundred and thirty-seven acres of land which will replace that taken over by the Farm Colony for women this year. The buildings that were let more tha-n one year ago for the hous-ing of the low grade imbeciles and idiots have belen completed and are now being used. These are relieving a bad situation as this type was associated more or le^s with the other types of inmates in the Institution. By the construction of these two buildings, it has increased the capacity in round numbers one hundred and fifty. This number will be admitted just as soon as thejy can be jii-operly classified. This report covers the period up to and in-cluding June 30, 1928. The movement of population is as follows: Number present June 30, 1926-1928 Number admitted during the year Number discharged during the year Number died during the year Total numbejr of inmates in Institution at end of year 468 497 Number applications on file June 30, 1926, 306. Number applications on file June 30, 1928, 390. It might be interesting to have the additional information in regard to the admission of children. At this date we are rapidly filling in the otheSi- buildings and will have in a few days six hundred inmates in the Institution. 26-1927 1927-1928 396 468 108 71 27 27 9 1.5 Respectfully submitted, W. H. Dixon, M. D., Supt. Eighth Biennial Report 3 REPORT OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR. It gives me pleasure to aejurt to you the health conditions as well as the sanitary and food oonditions of the Institution. We have been fortunate in escaping the usual and prevalent epidemics. We missed the measles and scarlet fever rage this year as well as the influenza. We have had a fe(w cass of colitis this summer, but they have been fairly scattered and were soon under control. Our hospital has had fewer admittances this year than last, and our clinic has not been as large. I wish to call your attention to our Dental Department. Dr. Koonce is doing some remarkable work with the children. We have impressed on the gttendants the need of closejy watching the teeth and the importance of bringing the children to this department. This, they have done in a co-operative way. We have been fortunate in having a good supply of wholesome milk for the children. We are weighing each inmate each month and keieping a careful tab on the weight card. Any child show-ing loss of weight is given close attention as to diet, etc. We have tried to balance the diet as far as we possibly could, each group of children being fed according to age, and needs. I have done nearly three hundred Tubercular tests and I have some rather interesting as well as surprising data. One group of eighty-two girls gave twenty-one positive tubercular reactions. A group of forty-two boys who work on the farm, gave three positive reactions. T!iirty-four Junior Ward children gave nine positive reactions. Fifty-four low grade boys gave twenty-eight posiive reactions. Therefore, I must call your attention to the fact from the above account and the death records, that WE HAVE TUBERCULOSIS IN OUR INSTITUTION, and we have no place for them. We are not prepared to take care of them as they should be cared for, or for the protection of the other children. We need a special building set apart for the tuber-cular feeble-minded children of North Carolina just as well as we do for the insane of this State both white and colored. Tuber-culosis is bad enough in the normal, but when the question arises in the abnormal, we have a far more serious question to deal with. I have to report fifteen deaths as follows : Five died from tuberculosis (pulmonary,) one fi'om tubercu-losis peritnitis, one from perpura hemorrhagica, one from co-liis, threje from epilepsy, two from hyroeephalus, one from cere-britis, and one accidentally killed. Respectfully submitted, A. M. McCuiston, M. D., Medical Director. 4 Eighth Biennial Report HOSPITAL REPORT From June 30, 1926 to June 30, 1928. Number of children admitted to the hospital, 1926-27 1927-28 July August September October November Dqcember January February March ] April May June 30 18 38 20 42 25 50 30 45 38 52 39 48 40 52 55 15 42 36 29 42 45 50 30 Diagnosis of Hospital Cases. Typhoid Fever Arthritis, acute Colds Influenza Broncho-Pneumonia Influenza-Pneumonia Tonsillitis Endoearditis, chronic Scabies Otitis Media Diarrhea Dysmenorrhea Eczema Gonorrhea Burns first and second degree Cystitis Erysipelas -^ Malaria Epileps3r Sprains Wounds-infected Wounds-lacerated Croup Bronchitis 1926-27 1927-28 1 4 72 71 75 42 4 2 3 1 60 32 1 16 15 1 1 60 42 15 2 12 4 14 4 2 5 1 4 7 28 30 15 8 16 9 10 20 18 12 3 O .a C5 1 1 Eighth Biennial Report Pyorrhea Fractures Carbuncles Gastro-enteritis Rhus-Toxieodendron Hordeolum Rhinitis, acute Chicken Pox Menorrhagia Ulcers Wounds, contused Abscesses Boils ! Tuberculosis Colitis Pregnancy Pi'actically every child in the Institution has been given Ty-phoid Inuoculation. Two hundred iumates have been given Tuberculin tests. Number of unrinalyses Number miscroscopie examinations Number of Wasserman examinations Number physical examinations made Number of deaths Causes of deaths. 8 4 2 10 12 20 33 12 6 8 2 10 15 3 10 2 10 12 10 10 5 4 1 1916-27 1927- 15 30 6 12 12 18 300 210 9 15 Broncho-Pneumonia 2 Inlluenza-Pneumonia 1 Congenital Defonnity incident to Hydrocephalus 1 2 Acute Dilitation of the heart (Contribu-tory) Manaic depre.ssion insanity 1 Acute Dilitation of the heart 2 Endocarditis 1 Accidential 1 1 Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) 5 Tuberculosis Pertonitis 1 Perpura Hemorrhagica 1 Colitis 1 Epilepsy 3 Cerebrifis 1 Eighth Biennial Report Work done at Eye, Ear, Nose and. Throat Clinic By Dr. Frank Sabiston 1926-27 1927-28 Examinations made 136 120 Treatments 200 Work done in Dental Department by Dr. E. T. Koonce. Cement filling 8 15 Amalgau filling 415 500 Porcelain filling 47 52 Extractions 118 130 Treatments 30 40 Gums treated 30 60 Sealing and polisliing 35 32 \ Respectfully submitted, Texie L. Bowman, Head Nurse. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. Of The Caswell Training School For The Two Years Ending June 30, 1927. EXPENDITURES. W. 0. Mitcham, Plumbing Contractor $3,983.26 General Equipment Company, Fence.... 3,267.83 Benton and Benton, Architects 2,238.00 W. M. Wiggins and Co., Water Improve. . . 14,554.42 Kuehn, Englehaaxlt and Thomas, Reservoir. . 8,750.00 T. A. Mitchell, Repairs, to Buildings...... 19,193.68 J. W. W. Thompson, Electrical Contractor 2-,331.90 W. P. Rose, Contractor 38,741.86 Dermott Heating Company, Heating Co;ntraictor 5,035.19 ik Eighth Biennial Repprt Cincinnati Fly Screen Co., Screens...... 5,343.20 Thompson Electric Company, Electrical Equipment ." 1,594.38 W. A. Brown and Sons, Refrigeration .... 2,587.00 American Laundry Machinery Co., 4,970.00 W. E. Bailev and Brother, Plumbing- 575.15 Total $113,165.87 $113,165.87 Balance from old Approin'iatjon $ 151.06 Permanent Improvement Appropriation... 69,000.00 Advanced by the Governor and Council of State to pay old indebtedness 47,74r4:.37 Total Permanent Improvement Appropriation $116,895.43 Unexpended Balance of Appropriation $ 3,729.56 FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF MAINTENANCE APPROPRIA-TION OF THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL For the year edning, June 30, 1927. EXPENDITURES Office and Administration Executive salaries $ 7,395.71 - " Clerical salaries 1,816.00 Inspectional salaries 541.50 . Per diems and fees 472.20 Ofaee supplies 112.07 Telephone and telegraph 379.88 Postage 288.46 •' Frieght, express, drayage 89.00 Hotel and meals ; 26.25 , Railroad and other fares 629.91 Mileage allowance 101.35 Printing ; stationery, etc., 73.71 Printing; reports, etc., 91.84 Photographing 35.88 Binding 20.00 Publication of notices and advert 5.46 Motor vehicles : upkeep 3,22.5.99 Kent ; buildings, etc., 15.33 Rent; equipment 1.50 8 Eighth Biennial Report Miscellaneous expense 303.31 Casualty insurance 15.05 Premiums ; official bonds 20.00 Offlee equipment and furnishings 56.05 Library supplies 60.10 Library equipment 11.50 TOTAL $ 15,788.05 $15,788.05 Subsistence. Supervisor's salaries $ 1,618.67 Skilled labor 2,300.03 Unskilled labor 453.83 Diningroom and kitchen equipment 886.43 Meat, fish and foAvl ' 2,869.14 Dairy products and eggs 881.84 Cereal food ijroducts 6,923.27 Vegetables 1,352.2'9 Fruits and nuts 626.63 Saccharine products 1,550.82 Beverages 462.33 Condiments, flavors and pickles 394.25 Fats, oils and misc. provisions 1,586.30 TOTAL $ 21,905.83 .$21,905.83 Housekeeping. Supervisor 's salaries $ 1,418.50 Skilled labor 1,021.49 Cleaning and household supplies 2,093.37 Sewing- supplies and dry goods 1,921.37 Ice and other refrigeration supplies 783.73 Wearing apparel, puehased 1,998.28 Listitutional furniture and furnishings .... 1,328.41 Bedding and linens ., 1,300.25 Refrigeration equipment 63.37 Electrical equipment 316.08 Shop supplies 142.95 Plumbing equipment 12.80 TOTAL $ 12,400.60 $12,400.60 Laundering. Supervisor's salaries $ 1,153.25 Laundi-y supplies 1,028.72' f>:gr.-.^w,TiJW^'!iF^\.'^fvm!'^l- 'y^'^'^''"rTr^y-'?'^ Eighth Biennial Report 9 Oustide launderyiiig and cleaning 78.00 Laundry equipment 133.27 TOTAL $ 2,393.24 $ 2,393.24 Bledical and Surgical care. Professional and technical salaries $ 2,833.32 Medical and surgical supplies 219.09 Drngs and medicines 956.37 Laboratory supplies and materials 28.92 Medical and surgical equipment 46.01 TOTAL $ 4,083.71 $ 4,083.71 Nursing and Attendance. Professional and technical salaries $ 1,300.00 Supervisor's salaries 1,482.33 Unskilled labor 8,999.67 TOTAL $ 11,782.00 $ 11,782.00 Light, Eeat, Power and Water. Skilled labor $ 1,959.60 Unskilled labor 2,333.17 Power and heating plant supplies 689.39 Goal (including frieght) 14,157.89 Light, power and water 180.00 Power and heating plant equipment 1,004.89 TOTAL $ 20,324.94 $ 20,324.94 Care of Biuldings, Grounds and Equipment. Supervisor's salaries $ 1,000.00 Skilled labor 1,253.00 Unskilled labor 65.33 Botanical and grounds supplies 83.21 Plumbing supplies and materials 268.94 Electrical supplies and materials 434.56 General supplies and materials 2,153.13 Repairs to buildings and structures 997.76 General equipment 464.88 TOTAL $ 6,720.81 $ 6,720.81 Instructional. Professional and technical salaries $ 5,288.74 10 Eighth Biennial Report Sewing supplies and dry goods 2.91 Classroom and teachers' supplies 9C.67 Library sujjplies 12.50 Classroom and teachers ' equipment 57.59 TOT;AL $ 5,398.41 $ 5,398.41 Agricultural : Supervisors' salaries $ 3,076.66 Unskilled labor 5,168.35 Farm and dairy supplies 4,230.72 Forage supplies and animals 11,247.89 Motor vehicles : upkeep 143.08 Farm and dairy equipment 288.05 Livestock' 257.43 TOTAL $ 24,412.18 $ 24.412.18 Recreational. Recreational supplies $ 1.50 TOTAL $ L50 $ 1.50 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL DEPARTMENTS. .. .$125,211.27 Maintenance Appropriation $125,000.00 Receipts 5,747.54 Total appropriation for year .$130,747.54 Unexpended Balance of Apjaropriation $ 5,536.27 Average Daily Population $ 424.00 Per capita' cost per child per j-ear 295.31 Per capita cost per child per day .809 STATEMENT OF FARM AND DAIRY. For the year ending, June 30, 1927. 2,876 qts. Dewbenies 1,139 lbs. Apples 4,443 lbs. Cucumbers 636 lbs. Lettuce 13,931 lbs. Squash 15,866 ears Corn 1,474 lbs. Okra 12,239 lbs. Tomatoes 8,199 lbs. Cabbage 5,175 lbs. Onions 5,675 lbs. Beets 1,200 lbs. Butter Beans 4,849 lbs. Snap Beans 1,619 Cantaloupes Eightli Biennial Report 11 1342 lbs. Pepper 237 lbs. Radishes 3,108 Watermelons 2,724 qts. Strawbenies 21 lbs. Grapes 2,935 lbs. Garden Peas 92 lbs. Peaches 1,632 lbs. Spinach 1,602 lbs. Peas 656 qts. Blackberries 400 lbs. Pvunpkins 2,614 bus. Irish Potatoes 16,440 lbs. Turnip Salad 19 lbs. Rhubarb 1,662 lbs. Peanuts 39,690 gals. Milk 2,250 bus. Sweet Potatoes 8,394 lbs. Beef 1,700 gals. Cane Syrup 4,473 doz. Eggs 153 bus. Corn Meal 958 lbs. Broilers 3,927 lbs. Siberian Kale 7151/2 lbs. Hens 5,985 lbs. Collards 80 lbs. Roosters 2,000 lbs. Rutabagas • • 19.281 lbs. Pork 932 lbs. Leek 1,800 lbs. Mutton. Total Valuation of Farm and .39.223.80 FIANACIAL STATEMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION OF THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL. For the year ending, June 30, 1928. Permanent Improvement Appropriation for 1927-28 $125,000,000 Allotments Made for 1927-28, Building ProgTaim 111,708.62 " • Unalloted Appropriation $ 13,291.38 Expenditures Made from Allotments. J. E. Beamon Construction Co $56,797.41 Burlington Hardware Co 5,390.56 W. E. Bailey Bro., 1,300.00 W. H. Bond 6,459.14 Thomas D. Grantham 6,350.25 J. W. W. Thompson 1,453.93 Benton and Benton, Architects 4,696.62 Corn Crib 847.41 Addition to Dairy 658.59 Total Expenditures from Allotments $ 83,953.91 Unexpended Balance of Allotments $ 27,754.71 12 Eighth Biennial Report FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF MAINTENANCE APPROPRIA-TION OF THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL. For the year ending, June 30, 1928. EXPENDITURES Office and Administration: Personal Service $ 9,879.04 Supplies and Materials 140.20 Postage, Telephone and Telegraph 883.81 Travel Expense 171.4.5 Printing, binding 231.26 Motor Vehicles 2,802.47 Reiiairs 2.50 General Expense 123.85 Equipment 931.92 Insurance and bonding 5,36.5.00 TOTAL .$ 20,,531.51 $ 2fl,531.51 Subsistence : Personal Service $ 5,996.41 Supplies and materials 18,809.68 Equipment $ 1,541.22 TOTAL '. $ 26,347.30 $ 26,347.30 Hjousekeeping : Personal Service .$ 1,987.77 Supplies and Materials 9,021.68 Eqiiipmentj 2,251.17 TOTAL .$ 13,260.62 $ 13,260.62 Laundering : Personal Service $ 1,117.00 Supplies aiid Materials 760.78 General Expense 78.00 Equipment ' 127.45 TOTAL $ 2,083.23 $ 20,083.23 Medical and Surgical Care: Personal Service $ 3,568.75 Eighth Biennial Report 13 Supplies and Materials 1,450.01 Equipment 76.81 TOTAL $ 5,095.57$ 5,095.57 Nursing and Attendance: Personal Service $ 11,637.0.3 TOTAL ,....$ 14,637.03 $ 14,637.03 Light, Heat Power and Water: Personal Service $ 4,264.01 Supplies and Materials 16,146.36 Light, Heat and Water 393.86 Ei|iiipment 870.26 TOTAL $ 21,674.49 $ 21,674.49 Care of Buildings: Personal Service $ 2,112.21 Supplies and Materials 3,648.77 Repairs 745.34 Equipment 121.44 TOTAL $ 6,627.76 Instructional : Personal Service $ 7,362.15 Supplies and Materials 462.31 Equipment 8.70 TOTAL $ 7,833.16$ 7,833.16 Agricultural : Personal Service $ 9,092.80 Supplies and Materials 14,121.67 Motor Vehicles Equipment • 1,238.17 Repairs 20.23 TOTAL $ 24,472.87 $ 24,472.87 14 Eighth Biennial Report TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL DEPARTMENTS. . .$142,563.54 Maintenajice Appropriation $155,000.00 Receipts 5,265.05 Total Appropriation for j'ear $160,265.05 Unexpended Balance of Appropriation $ 17,701.51 Average Daily Population 488.00 Per capita cost per child per year $£"92.13 Per capita cost per child per day .80 STATEMENT OF FARM AND DAIRY For the year ending, June 30, 1928. 4,446 lbs. Siberian Kale 958 lbs. Collards 1,048 lbs. Leek 558 lbs. Radishes 563 lbs. Lettuce 2,227 qts. Strawberries 213 lbs. Spinach 3,829 lbs. Garden Peas 95 lbs. Carrots 7,104 lbs. Dewberries 1,8941/2 bus. Irish Potatoes 49 lbs. Rhubarb 169 lbs. Honey 23,879 lbs. Pork 75,190 doz. Eggs 1,250 lbs. Fryers 1,260 lbs. Hens 52,129 gals. Milk 305 lbs. Veal 5,600 lbs. Beef 21,136 lbs. Cabbage 7,216 lbs. Cucumbers 1,827 lbs. Beets 9,791 lbs. Squash 2,381 lbs. Okra 1,077 lbs. Apples 2,099 lbs. Onions 12,122 lbs. Tomatoes 12,543 ears Corn 956 lbs. Butter Beans 8,823 lbs. String Beans 549 lbs. Pepper 6,097 Canteloupes 2,776 Watermelons 196 lbs. Grapes 6,044 lbs. Turnip Salad. 1,141 gals. Cane Syrup 2,490 bus. Sweet Potatoes 2,216 lbs. Rutabagas 311 lbs. Pecans 35 bus. Corn Meal Total Valuation of Farm and Dairy I*roduets . . . .$44,592.58 Eighth Biennial Report 15 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Report for year ending June 30, 1927. Male Gross Piemale Total Male Net s^emale Total Instructors 1 5 6 1 5 6 Inmates on roll 228 275 503 213 254 467 Inmates under training 186 196 382 174 181 355 Inmates not under training- 42 79 121 39 73 112 Inmates of low grade mentality 79 62 141 77 56 133 Inmates of mid grade mentality 78 122 200 73 120 193 Inmates of high grade mentality 70 92 162 62 79 141 Pupils in kindergarten 60 61 121 51 59 110 Pupils in elementary grades . i 44 23 67 37 17 54 Pupils taught music 65 45 110 57 38 95 Pupils taught household duties 10 134 144 10 130 140 Pupils taught manual training- 46 96 142 87 87 Pupils taught elementary agriculture 128 128 116 116 Pupils taught trades 2 7 9 6 6 Specify ta'ades (a) Carpenter's helper (b) Dressmaking 2 7 2 7 6 6 Number of books. Library : Pupils : Teachers 280 : 42 Total 322 E. Ernst, Principal. 16 Eighth Biennial Report EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT, FROM JUNE 30, 1927 to JUNE 30, 1928. t The most important change that has taken place in this depart-ment in the past two years has been in the matter of re-classifl-eation of pupils so as to place all our young morons of school age in entirely seperate groups and wards from the idiots and imbe-ciles. This re-elassifieation was made possible on the boys' side last year after the building's Avere reconstructed, and on the girls' side during the first term of the present school year. As a re-sult of these changes, the handling and training of this import-ant group of pupils can now be carried on much more effectively than heretofore. Correct classification and grading of pupils in the buildings as well as in the various classes and work assign-ments form a sure foundation for efficient training and happiness. We have now one hundred and fifty-four morons, two hundred and ten imbeciles and one hundred and thirty-three idiots in the Institution. This shows a steady increase in the number of high-er grade pupils during the past biennial period, our present numb-ers shoAving a net increase of only thirteen idiots as against twenty-nine imbeciles and forty-four morons since June 1926. Of the four hundred and ninety-seven at present in the Institu-tion, four hundred and one pupils are now receiving some regu-lar type of daily instruction and training, as against two hun-dred and thirty-seven pupils under training in June 30, 1926. Owing to the lack of building facilities, we have not been able to carry oat the training of the idiot and imbecile groups quite as fully as had been planned. However, some very worthwhile work in physical education and sense training has been accom-jjlished with both idiots and imbeciles during the past two years. During the school year, 1926-1927', in addition to a group of flfty-six imbecile girls who have not been under training for two years, a group of thirty-two idiot boys was given simple instruc-tion in physical education, and this year a group of twenty-three idiot girls advanced sufficiently in their training to be able to take part in the general Field Day Exercise last month. This marks a new milestone in the progress of training within our Institution. As a further result of the fine Avork in physical education and sense training which has been accomplished Avith these groups, a group of thirty Ioav grade imbecile girls in now being instruct-ed in simiDle kitchen and household tasks such as preparation of vegetables, setting of tables, dishAvashing, etc., and with the open- CIS Eighth Biennial Report 17 ing of our ne-sv building in the fall, we expect to begin regular craft classes for both imbeciles :iud idio: pupils. Thus it will be seen that physical education and sense training form the essential basis upon which all other types of training may be successfully built. The w-ork in the regular school classes for such pupils of moron and borderline intelligence has progressed steadily throughout the last biennial period. There are not eighty of these pupils in the elementary grades and forty-eight in the kindergarten, making a total of one hundred and twenty-eight puplis receiving regular ac-ademic training from kindergarten through V grade, an increase of fifty-three pupils in these classes since June 1926. We endeav-er in the main to have pupils reach the level of achievement in reading, writing, spelling, practical English and arithmetic that is indicated by their mental ages. It was, therefore, a source of much satisfaction to us to note the comparativeh' high achieve-ment quotients of the majority' of our pupils as shown in the Stanford Achievement Tests in reading, spelling, history, geogi'a-jphy, language, usage and arithmetic, which were given by Mr. J. H. MeFadden of the Department of Phychology, University of Xorth Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina in June 1927. The majority of our pupils also showed a distinct gain in the grades reached by them when Mr. MeFadden again gave the same tests in June 1928. These tests are the same that have been widely used throughout the public schools of North Carolina and other states to measure the school achievements of normal pupils. Our results show that our pupils having received regular instruction in their school classes here, are as well advanced as other boys and girls of the same mental age in the piibUc schools of the State. As a result of their training in our arts and crafts classes, our pupils carried away twenty-two first prizes and thirteen second prizes in competition with normal children and adults at the Ten County Fair held in Kinston, North Carolina, in October, 1927. Between seventy and eighty girls are receiving regular instruction in the art and crafts classes at the present time. This number will be almost doubled when the new craft classes for imbeciles and idiots open in the fall. Unfortunately our boys ' Manual Training Classes had to be discounted during the past two years as we had no instnictor nor suitable building in which to hold the classes. The school furniture repaired and painted by the boys' class of two years ago is still in constant use; so also are the cupboards and sets of books and other kindergarten materials they made. I would like to see an elementary general shop course started under a trained instructor, where, in addition to the regular wood-work, 18 Eighth Biennial Report the boys would be taught repairing of door locks, window fittings, faucets, lamp and heater cords, furniture, broken tool handles, etc., resetting of window panes, half-soling and heeling shoes, mending kitchen utensils, staining, varnishing a.nd painting. We have a group of twenty-five to thirty boys of moron intelligence who could make an excellent showing on such a course if it were well-planned, carefully graded and thoroughly taught. Both the boys and the Institution could profit much from such or similar courses. On May 10, 1927, we held our first Annual Field Day, over three hundred and fifty pupils taking part in the events which inculded jumping, vaulting, fifty and seventj'-five yard dash, ball game etc. for the high grade pupils and group contests for the middle grades. One lad, ages fifteen, made a record running broad juraj, of fourteen feet. Our second Field Day, held May 1928 v. as especially notable in that the "wanning pupils in the various events succeeded in break-ing more than half the records established the previous year. Also, the pupils taking part this year showed a range of intel-ligence quotients from fifteen to seveny-three. We are very proud of the fifteen boys and twelve girls (includ-ing five borderliners, nineteen moi-ons and three high grade imbe-ciles) who have passed the First Athletic Badge Tests in "' climbing, running, jumping and throAAang" for noi-mal boys and girls, as set by the Playground and Recreation Association of America, and have been awarded the small bronze medal given by the Associa-tion to all boys and girls who pass these tests. All are anxious to work for the second tests next year. Our musical programs during the past two years have excelled all jjrevious work in this direction. In addition to the regular programs at Christmas, Easter, etc., two special concerts were given, one before the Kinston Kiwanis Club and the other in the Grainger High School Auditorium at Kinston, North Carolina. Both performances were highly praised by the audience. Another noteworthy program wa>s the "All-Around Minstrel" given at the close of the present school year, and which called forth the remark from an out-of-town guest; "I was really entertained.'' Exactly! It has been proved over and over again that a group of moron and borderline pupils with even some hig-h grade imbeciles includ-ed in the cast, will create a stage impression of being entirely nor-mal pupils, and can render a performance that would delight any audience. The success of such a program depends larg-ely upon the choice of suitable, attractive material, careful training and right leadership. We would feel highly honored if some time our Eighth Biennial Report 19 twenty to tweiitj'-tive minute prog-rams given bj' our pupils. We have just "published" (i.e. typed) the first number of our school newspaper, ''The Caswell Hilltop,"" and plan to have is-sues next year. We hope by this means to keep our boys and girls encouraged and to obtain closes co-ordination of the various training activities of the Institution. There are now over three hundred books in our pupils library which is constantly in use, and over fifty books in the teachers' library. During the past year we also obtained free of cost, three traveling libraries of nearly one hundred books for pupils and teachers from the State Library Commission at Raleigh, North Ca-rolina and around twenty volumes from the University Library at Chapel Hill, Xorth Carolina in connection with the University Extension course held at the Institution during the winter quarter. I would like to point out one of our most sei-ious training prob-lems— that is, the problem of obtaining the right-tyjse of habit-training for the older boy or girl of borderline mentality. These comparatively normal adolescents are entirely unsuited to the type of Institutional eare and discipline essential for pupils of lower mentality and less initiative, and they are therefore, either a constant menace to the happiness and contentment of their humbler companions, or else in grave danger of themselves becoming per-manently institutionalized. In aJl such eases, if outside adjust-ment is at all possible we would like to see them paroled as soon as possible after their essential training here has been completed. Several such pupils have left the Institution during the past year and appear to be making good. Two hundred and five Binet tests have been made by this de-partment during the past two years. Of these fifty-four were in-mates, and one hundred and one clinic cases of whom .sixty-three have since been admitted to the school. In addition one hundred E.nd ninety-three, Binet tests were made by Mr. J. H. McFadden. Of these one hundred and forty were pupils being retested, forty-nine were pupils who had not previously been tested and four were clinic cases. This makes a total of three hundred and ninety-eight Binet Tests made at the Institution during the last biennial period. Our thanks are due to Dr. H. W. Crane, Professor of Psychology at Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Mr. McFadden for the valuable services rendered by the latter during his stay with us last summer and again this June. Our thank;; are also due to Mrs. N. Buehner of Asheville and the Baraca-Philathea classes of North Caroina for the splendid Christmas gifts they annually provide for our children and also for help in providing further schooling elsewhere for one of our 20 Eighth Biennial Report pupils who wns found to be normal. In closing, I wish to express my deep personal appreciation of the sjmapathetic direction, helpful advice and encouragement giv-en to the work of the School Dejjartment by Dr. Dixon and the helpful co-operation and courtesj' of Mr. Sutton and Dr. McCuis-ton ; also the willing co-operation of the various departments of the Institution, and last but not least, the loyal support and faithful work of the members of the teaching staff. E. Eimest, Principal.
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Full Text | 7X2 North Caroiirij .>.«:!•* i_i^rai> N. C. Doa S\.^\v\Vv "BVervmaV 'B-e^ovX o^Vvc Board of Trustees and Superintendent oS THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL 3oY 'WlcTv^aV T)e^ee\\.\)cs "SVa^ S\aUo^, "^Lvxvcs 5^i^.•; :; ,\ - ; •" Dear Sir: We have the honor of transmitting to your Excellency the Biennial Report of the Board of Trustees and Superintendent of The Caswell Training School for mental deifectives, for the two years ending June 30, 1928. Respectfully submitted, L. P. Tapp, Chairman . • Dr. W. W. Dawson . • Mr. V. 0. Parker '"' •-1.-......; ,.-. Executive Committee OFFICERS OF THE INSTITUTION W. H. Dixon, M. D Superintendent A. M. McCuiSTON, M. D Medical Director * Drs. S.4BIST0N AND Parrott Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat * Dr. E. T. Koonce Dentistry Mr. W. L. Sutton Business Manager Miss Elsa Ernst Principal of School Miss Texie Bowman Head Nurse Mrs. Florence Leonard Head Matron Mrs. L. W. Latta Supervisor of Girls Mr. J. C. Latta Supervisor of Boys ( * Visiting Physicians) Superintendent's Report The years 1926-1927 and 1927-1928 comprise the biennium, and the rejaorts for these years are combined so that they may give a synopsis of the tAvo years at one reading. During the beginning of thel year 1926 and for some time before we were veithout the services of a Medical Director. On Janiiary 1, 1927, Dr. A. M. McCuiston of Nashville, N. C, was secured to fill this position. He had no previous experience whatever with work required in Institutions for mental defectives. I am pleased to say that he readily adjusted himself to this situation and has made a satisfactory Medical Director and has maintained the us-ual health standai'ds here. During this j'ear, the poultry farm was re-established and has been, since its establishment, in a fairly healthy condition and is filling a needed place in the Institution by furnishing chickens and eggs for the dining' rooms. A continuation of the report embodies that of June 20, 1927 to June 30, 1928. There have been no material changes in the management of the Institution since,' the laist report. The unrest that was found on assuming- control has gradually disappeared. Just now, the heads of every department are functioning splendidly and co-operating in the management of the Institution. Therq has been less dissatisfaction among the inmates than at any time since I have been here. There have been a few of the em-ployees that did not and would not co-operrate to the best interest of the children. They seemed to have a definite idea that corporal punishment was necessary for the conti'ol of their groups. It be-came my unpleasant duty to discharge two that would not desist from this method of jjunishment. From my observation and ex-perience, I find kindness, forbearance and sympathy the best means of controlling the various groups of inmates. The punishments uieted to those that need such correction are confinement, removal f privileges and parental talks. This alone has created a sj-m-pathetic sort of feeling between the inmates and employees and has resulted in a much more pleasant management of the inmates as a whole. Due to the improvement in the behavior of the inmates, a greater number have been allowed the privilege of enjoying a vacation at home than ever before. Before the vacation period ends which is August 30th, more than fifty of our children will have been on vacations. A few of these, I have allowed to go alone, and will 2 Eighth Biennial Report return the same way at the expiration of their vacation. The plans for the future Permanent Improvements will have to bo more or less perfected before the convening of the next Legis-lature. In my opinion, there are four or five outstanding things that demand our attention. First : Junior Ward Building for our very young inmates to accomodate between fifty and seventy-five. Second : A Tubercular Building with about ten beds to take care of our tubercular inmateg. Third : A Colonj' Building sufficiently large enough to take care of thirty or forty inmates. Fourth : A sufficient number of acres of land to produce adequate amount of food products for the stock and inmates. Since beginning this report, the Board of Trustees have purchas-ed on hundred and thirty-seven acres of land which will replace that taken over by the Farm Colony for women this year. The buildings that were let more tha-n one year ago for the hous-ing of the low grade imbeciles and idiots have belen completed and are now being used. These are relieving a bad situation as this type was associated more or le^s with the other types of inmates in the Institution. By the construction of these two buildings, it has increased the capacity in round numbers one hundred and fifty. This number will be admitted just as soon as thejy can be jii-operly classified. This report covers the period up to and in-cluding June 30, 1928. The movement of population is as follows: Number present June 30, 1926-1928 Number admitted during the year Number discharged during the year Number died during the year Total numbejr of inmates in Institution at end of year 468 497 Number applications on file June 30, 1926, 306. Number applications on file June 30, 1928, 390. It might be interesting to have the additional information in regard to the admission of children. At this date we are rapidly filling in the otheSi- buildings and will have in a few days six hundred inmates in the Institution. 26-1927 1927-1928 396 468 108 71 27 27 9 1.5 Respectfully submitted, W. H. Dixon, M. D., Supt. Eighth Biennial Report 3 REPORT OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR. It gives me pleasure to aejurt to you the health conditions as well as the sanitary and food oonditions of the Institution. We have been fortunate in escaping the usual and prevalent epidemics. We missed the measles and scarlet fever rage this year as well as the influenza. We have had a fe(w cass of colitis this summer, but they have been fairly scattered and were soon under control. Our hospital has had fewer admittances this year than last, and our clinic has not been as large. I wish to call your attention to our Dental Department. Dr. Koonce is doing some remarkable work with the children. We have impressed on the gttendants the need of closejy watching the teeth and the importance of bringing the children to this department. This, they have done in a co-operative way. We have been fortunate in having a good supply of wholesome milk for the children. We are weighing each inmate each month and keieping a careful tab on the weight card. Any child show-ing loss of weight is given close attention as to diet, etc. We have tried to balance the diet as far as we possibly could, each group of children being fed according to age, and needs. I have done nearly three hundred Tubercular tests and I have some rather interesting as well as surprising data. One group of eighty-two girls gave twenty-one positive tubercular reactions. A group of forty-two boys who work on the farm, gave three positive reactions. T!iirty-four Junior Ward children gave nine positive reactions. Fifty-four low grade boys gave twenty-eight posiive reactions. Therefore, I must call your attention to the fact from the above account and the death records, that WE HAVE TUBERCULOSIS IN OUR INSTITUTION, and we have no place for them. We are not prepared to take care of them as they should be cared for, or for the protection of the other children. We need a special building set apart for the tuber-cular feeble-minded children of North Carolina just as well as we do for the insane of this State both white and colored. Tuber-culosis is bad enough in the normal, but when the question arises in the abnormal, we have a far more serious question to deal with. I have to report fifteen deaths as follows : Five died from tuberculosis (pulmonary,) one fi'om tubercu-losis peritnitis, one from perpura hemorrhagica, one from co-liis, threje from epilepsy, two from hyroeephalus, one from cere-britis, and one accidentally killed. Respectfully submitted, A. M. McCuiston, M. D., Medical Director. 4 Eighth Biennial Report HOSPITAL REPORT From June 30, 1926 to June 30, 1928. Number of children admitted to the hospital, 1926-27 1927-28 July August September October November Dqcember January February March ] April May June 30 18 38 20 42 25 50 30 45 38 52 39 48 40 52 55 15 42 36 29 42 45 50 30 Diagnosis of Hospital Cases. Typhoid Fever Arthritis, acute Colds Influenza Broncho-Pneumonia Influenza-Pneumonia Tonsillitis Endoearditis, chronic Scabies Otitis Media Diarrhea Dysmenorrhea Eczema Gonorrhea Burns first and second degree Cystitis Erysipelas -^ Malaria Epileps3r Sprains Wounds-infected Wounds-lacerated Croup Bronchitis 1926-27 1927-28 1 4 72 71 75 42 4 2 3 1 60 32 1 16 15 1 1 60 42 15 2 12 4 14 4 2 5 1 4 7 28 30 15 8 16 9 10 20 18 12 3 O .a C5 1 1 Eighth Biennial Report Pyorrhea Fractures Carbuncles Gastro-enteritis Rhus-Toxieodendron Hordeolum Rhinitis, acute Chicken Pox Menorrhagia Ulcers Wounds, contused Abscesses Boils ! Tuberculosis Colitis Pregnancy Pi'actically every child in the Institution has been given Ty-phoid Inuoculation. Two hundred iumates have been given Tuberculin tests. Number of unrinalyses Number miscroscopie examinations Number of Wasserman examinations Number physical examinations made Number of deaths Causes of deaths. 8 4 2 10 12 20 33 12 6 8 2 10 15 3 10 2 10 12 10 10 5 4 1 1916-27 1927- 15 30 6 12 12 18 300 210 9 15 Broncho-Pneumonia 2 Inlluenza-Pneumonia 1 Congenital Defonnity incident to Hydrocephalus 1 2 Acute Dilitation of the heart (Contribu-tory) Manaic depre.ssion insanity 1 Acute Dilitation of the heart 2 Endocarditis 1 Accidential 1 1 Tuberculosis (Pulmonary) 5 Tuberculosis Pertonitis 1 Perpura Hemorrhagica 1 Colitis 1 Epilepsy 3 Cerebrifis 1 Eighth Biennial Report Work done at Eye, Ear, Nose and. Throat Clinic By Dr. Frank Sabiston 1926-27 1927-28 Examinations made 136 120 Treatments 200 Work done in Dental Department by Dr. E. T. Koonce. Cement filling 8 15 Amalgau filling 415 500 Porcelain filling 47 52 Extractions 118 130 Treatments 30 40 Gums treated 30 60 Sealing and polisliing 35 32 \ Respectfully submitted, Texie L. Bowman, Head Nurse. FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION. Of The Caswell Training School For The Two Years Ending June 30, 1927. EXPENDITURES. W. 0. Mitcham, Plumbing Contractor $3,983.26 General Equipment Company, Fence.... 3,267.83 Benton and Benton, Architects 2,238.00 W. M. Wiggins and Co., Water Improve. . . 14,554.42 Kuehn, Englehaaxlt and Thomas, Reservoir. . 8,750.00 T. A. Mitchell, Repairs, to Buildings...... 19,193.68 J. W. W. Thompson, Electrical Contractor 2-,331.90 W. P. Rose, Contractor 38,741.86 Dermott Heating Company, Heating Co;ntraictor 5,035.19 ik Eighth Biennial Repprt Cincinnati Fly Screen Co., Screens...... 5,343.20 Thompson Electric Company, Electrical Equipment ." 1,594.38 W. A. Brown and Sons, Refrigeration .... 2,587.00 American Laundry Machinery Co., 4,970.00 W. E. Bailev and Brother, Plumbing- 575.15 Total $113,165.87 $113,165.87 Balance from old Approin'iatjon $ 151.06 Permanent Improvement Appropriation... 69,000.00 Advanced by the Governor and Council of State to pay old indebtedness 47,74r4:.37 Total Permanent Improvement Appropriation $116,895.43 Unexpended Balance of Appropriation $ 3,729.56 FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF MAINTENANCE APPROPRIA-TION OF THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL For the year edning, June 30, 1927. EXPENDITURES Office and Administration Executive salaries $ 7,395.71 - " Clerical salaries 1,816.00 Inspectional salaries 541.50 . Per diems and fees 472.20 Ofaee supplies 112.07 Telephone and telegraph 379.88 Postage 288.46 •' Frieght, express, drayage 89.00 Hotel and meals ; 26.25 , Railroad and other fares 629.91 Mileage allowance 101.35 Printing ; stationery, etc., 73.71 Printing; reports, etc., 91.84 Photographing 35.88 Binding 20.00 Publication of notices and advert 5.46 Motor vehicles : upkeep 3,22.5.99 Kent ; buildings, etc., 15.33 Rent; equipment 1.50 8 Eighth Biennial Report Miscellaneous expense 303.31 Casualty insurance 15.05 Premiums ; official bonds 20.00 Offlee equipment and furnishings 56.05 Library supplies 60.10 Library equipment 11.50 TOTAL $ 15,788.05 $15,788.05 Subsistence. Supervisor's salaries $ 1,618.67 Skilled labor 2,300.03 Unskilled labor 453.83 Diningroom and kitchen equipment 886.43 Meat, fish and foAvl ' 2,869.14 Dairy products and eggs 881.84 Cereal food ijroducts 6,923.27 Vegetables 1,352.2'9 Fruits and nuts 626.63 Saccharine products 1,550.82 Beverages 462.33 Condiments, flavors and pickles 394.25 Fats, oils and misc. provisions 1,586.30 TOTAL $ 21,905.83 .$21,905.83 Housekeeping. Supervisor 's salaries $ 1,418.50 Skilled labor 1,021.49 Cleaning and household supplies 2,093.37 Sewing- supplies and dry goods 1,921.37 Ice and other refrigeration supplies 783.73 Wearing apparel, puehased 1,998.28 Listitutional furniture and furnishings .... 1,328.41 Bedding and linens ., 1,300.25 Refrigeration equipment 63.37 Electrical equipment 316.08 Shop supplies 142.95 Plumbing equipment 12.80 TOTAL $ 12,400.60 $12,400.60 Laundering. Supervisor's salaries $ 1,153.25 Laundi-y supplies 1,028.72' f>:gr.-.^w,TiJW^'!iF^\.'^fvm!'^l- 'y^'^'^''"rTr^y-'?'^ Eighth Biennial Report 9 Oustide launderyiiig and cleaning 78.00 Laundry equipment 133.27 TOTAL $ 2,393.24 $ 2,393.24 Bledical and Surgical care. Professional and technical salaries $ 2,833.32 Medical and surgical supplies 219.09 Drngs and medicines 956.37 Laboratory supplies and materials 28.92 Medical and surgical equipment 46.01 TOTAL $ 4,083.71 $ 4,083.71 Nursing and Attendance. Professional and technical salaries $ 1,300.00 Supervisor's salaries 1,482.33 Unskilled labor 8,999.67 TOTAL $ 11,782.00 $ 11,782.00 Light, Eeat, Power and Water. Skilled labor $ 1,959.60 Unskilled labor 2,333.17 Power and heating plant supplies 689.39 Goal (including frieght) 14,157.89 Light, power and water 180.00 Power and heating plant equipment 1,004.89 TOTAL $ 20,324.94 $ 20,324.94 Care of Biuldings, Grounds and Equipment. Supervisor's salaries $ 1,000.00 Skilled labor 1,253.00 Unskilled labor 65.33 Botanical and grounds supplies 83.21 Plumbing supplies and materials 268.94 Electrical supplies and materials 434.56 General supplies and materials 2,153.13 Repairs to buildings and structures 997.76 General equipment 464.88 TOTAL $ 6,720.81 $ 6,720.81 Instructional. Professional and technical salaries $ 5,288.74 10 Eighth Biennial Report Sewing supplies and dry goods 2.91 Classroom and teachers' supplies 9C.67 Library sujjplies 12.50 Classroom and teachers ' equipment 57.59 TOT;AL $ 5,398.41 $ 5,398.41 Agricultural : Supervisors' salaries $ 3,076.66 Unskilled labor 5,168.35 Farm and dairy supplies 4,230.72 Forage supplies and animals 11,247.89 Motor vehicles : upkeep 143.08 Farm and dairy equipment 288.05 Livestock' 257.43 TOTAL $ 24,412.18 $ 24.412.18 Recreational. Recreational supplies $ 1.50 TOTAL $ L50 $ 1.50 TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL DEPARTMENTS. .. .$125,211.27 Maintenance Appropriation $125,000.00 Receipts 5,747.54 Total appropriation for year .$130,747.54 Unexpended Balance of Apjaropriation $ 5,536.27 Average Daily Population $ 424.00 Per capita' cost per child per j-ear 295.31 Per capita cost per child per day .809 STATEMENT OF FARM AND DAIRY. For the year ending, June 30, 1927. 2,876 qts. Dewbenies 1,139 lbs. Apples 4,443 lbs. Cucumbers 636 lbs. Lettuce 13,931 lbs. Squash 15,866 ears Corn 1,474 lbs. Okra 12,239 lbs. Tomatoes 8,199 lbs. Cabbage 5,175 lbs. Onions 5,675 lbs. Beets 1,200 lbs. Butter Beans 4,849 lbs. Snap Beans 1,619 Cantaloupes Eightli Biennial Report 11 1342 lbs. Pepper 237 lbs. Radishes 3,108 Watermelons 2,724 qts. Strawbenies 21 lbs. Grapes 2,935 lbs. Garden Peas 92 lbs. Peaches 1,632 lbs. Spinach 1,602 lbs. Peas 656 qts. Blackberries 400 lbs. Pvunpkins 2,614 bus. Irish Potatoes 16,440 lbs. Turnip Salad 19 lbs. Rhubarb 1,662 lbs. Peanuts 39,690 gals. Milk 2,250 bus. Sweet Potatoes 8,394 lbs. Beef 1,700 gals. Cane Syrup 4,473 doz. Eggs 153 bus. Corn Meal 958 lbs. Broilers 3,927 lbs. Siberian Kale 7151/2 lbs. Hens 5,985 lbs. Collards 80 lbs. Roosters 2,000 lbs. Rutabagas • • 19.281 lbs. Pork 932 lbs. Leek 1,800 lbs. Mutton. Total Valuation of Farm and .39.223.80 FIANACIAL STATEMENT OF PERMANENT IMPROVEMENT APPROPRIATION OF THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL. For the year ending, June 30, 1928. Permanent Improvement Appropriation for 1927-28 $125,000,000 Allotments Made for 1927-28, Building ProgTaim 111,708.62 " • Unalloted Appropriation $ 13,291.38 Expenditures Made from Allotments. J. E. Beamon Construction Co $56,797.41 Burlington Hardware Co 5,390.56 W. E. Bailey Bro., 1,300.00 W. H. Bond 6,459.14 Thomas D. Grantham 6,350.25 J. W. W. Thompson 1,453.93 Benton and Benton, Architects 4,696.62 Corn Crib 847.41 Addition to Dairy 658.59 Total Expenditures from Allotments $ 83,953.91 Unexpended Balance of Allotments $ 27,754.71 12 Eighth Biennial Report FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF MAINTENANCE APPROPRIA-TION OF THE CASWELL TRAINING SCHOOL. For the year ending, June 30, 1928. EXPENDITURES Office and Administration: Personal Service $ 9,879.04 Supplies and Materials 140.20 Postage, Telephone and Telegraph 883.81 Travel Expense 171.4.5 Printing, binding 231.26 Motor Vehicles 2,802.47 Reiiairs 2.50 General Expense 123.85 Equipment 931.92 Insurance and bonding 5,36.5.00 TOTAL .$ 20,,531.51 $ 2fl,531.51 Subsistence : Personal Service $ 5,996.41 Supplies and materials 18,809.68 Equipment $ 1,541.22 TOTAL '. $ 26,347.30 $ 26,347.30 Hjousekeeping : Personal Service .$ 1,987.77 Supplies and Materials 9,021.68 Eqiiipmentj 2,251.17 TOTAL .$ 13,260.62 $ 13,260.62 Laundering : Personal Service $ 1,117.00 Supplies aiid Materials 760.78 General Expense 78.00 Equipment ' 127.45 TOTAL $ 2,083.23 $ 20,083.23 Medical and Surgical Care: Personal Service $ 3,568.75 Eighth Biennial Report 13 Supplies and Materials 1,450.01 Equipment 76.81 TOTAL $ 5,095.57$ 5,095.57 Nursing and Attendance: Personal Service $ 11,637.0.3 TOTAL ,....$ 14,637.03 $ 14,637.03 Light, Heat Power and Water: Personal Service $ 4,264.01 Supplies and Materials 16,146.36 Light, Heat and Water 393.86 Ei|iiipment 870.26 TOTAL $ 21,674.49 $ 21,674.49 Care of Buildings: Personal Service $ 2,112.21 Supplies and Materials 3,648.77 Repairs 745.34 Equipment 121.44 TOTAL $ 6,627.76 Instructional : Personal Service $ 7,362.15 Supplies and Materials 462.31 Equipment 8.70 TOTAL $ 7,833.16$ 7,833.16 Agricultural : Personal Service $ 9,092.80 Supplies and Materials 14,121.67 Motor Vehicles Equipment • 1,238.17 Repairs 20.23 TOTAL $ 24,472.87 $ 24,472.87 14 Eighth Biennial Report TOTAL EXPENDITURES ALL DEPARTMENTS. . .$142,563.54 Maintenajice Appropriation $155,000.00 Receipts 5,265.05 Total Appropriation for j'ear $160,265.05 Unexpended Balance of Appropriation $ 17,701.51 Average Daily Population 488.00 Per capita cost per child per year $£"92.13 Per capita cost per child per day .80 STATEMENT OF FARM AND DAIRY For the year ending, June 30, 1928. 4,446 lbs. Siberian Kale 958 lbs. Collards 1,048 lbs. Leek 558 lbs. Radishes 563 lbs. Lettuce 2,227 qts. Strawberries 213 lbs. Spinach 3,829 lbs. Garden Peas 95 lbs. Carrots 7,104 lbs. Dewberries 1,8941/2 bus. Irish Potatoes 49 lbs. Rhubarb 169 lbs. Honey 23,879 lbs. Pork 75,190 doz. Eggs 1,250 lbs. Fryers 1,260 lbs. Hens 52,129 gals. Milk 305 lbs. Veal 5,600 lbs. Beef 21,136 lbs. Cabbage 7,216 lbs. Cucumbers 1,827 lbs. Beets 9,791 lbs. Squash 2,381 lbs. Okra 1,077 lbs. Apples 2,099 lbs. Onions 12,122 lbs. Tomatoes 12,543 ears Corn 956 lbs. Butter Beans 8,823 lbs. String Beans 549 lbs. Pepper 6,097 Canteloupes 2,776 Watermelons 196 lbs. Grapes 6,044 lbs. Turnip Salad. 1,141 gals. Cane Syrup 2,490 bus. Sweet Potatoes 2,216 lbs. Rutabagas 311 lbs. Pecans 35 bus. Corn Meal Total Valuation of Farm and Dairy I*roduets . . . .$44,592.58 Eighth Biennial Report 15 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Report for year ending June 30, 1927. Male Gross Piemale Total Male Net s^emale Total Instructors 1 5 6 1 5 6 Inmates on roll 228 275 503 213 254 467 Inmates under training 186 196 382 174 181 355 Inmates not under training- 42 79 121 39 73 112 Inmates of low grade mentality 79 62 141 77 56 133 Inmates of mid grade mentality 78 122 200 73 120 193 Inmates of high grade mentality 70 92 162 62 79 141 Pupils in kindergarten 60 61 121 51 59 110 Pupils in elementary grades . i 44 23 67 37 17 54 Pupils taught music 65 45 110 57 38 95 Pupils taught household duties 10 134 144 10 130 140 Pupils taught manual training- 46 96 142 87 87 Pupils taught elementary agriculture 128 128 116 116 Pupils taught trades 2 7 9 6 6 Specify ta'ades (a) Carpenter's helper (b) Dressmaking 2 7 2 7 6 6 Number of books. Library : Pupils : Teachers 280 : 42 Total 322 E. Ernst, Principal. 16 Eighth Biennial Report EDUCATIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT, FROM JUNE 30, 1927 to JUNE 30, 1928. t The most important change that has taken place in this depart-ment in the past two years has been in the matter of re-classifl-eation of pupils so as to place all our young morons of school age in entirely seperate groups and wards from the idiots and imbe-ciles. This re-elassifieation was made possible on the boys' side last year after the building's Avere reconstructed, and on the girls' side during the first term of the present school year. As a re-sult of these changes, the handling and training of this import-ant group of pupils can now be carried on much more effectively than heretofore. Correct classification and grading of pupils in the buildings as well as in the various classes and work assign-ments form a sure foundation for efficient training and happiness. We have now one hundred and fifty-four morons, two hundred and ten imbeciles and one hundred and thirty-three idiots in the Institution. This shows a steady increase in the number of high-er grade pupils during the past biennial period, our present numb-ers shoAving a net increase of only thirteen idiots as against twenty-nine imbeciles and forty-four morons since June 1926. Of the four hundred and ninety-seven at present in the Institu-tion, four hundred and one pupils are now receiving some regu-lar type of daily instruction and training, as against two hun-dred and thirty-seven pupils under training in June 30, 1926. Owing to the lack of building facilities, we have not been able to carry oat the training of the idiot and imbecile groups quite as fully as had been planned. However, some very worthwhile work in physical education and sense training has been accom-jjlished with both idiots and imbeciles during the past two years. During the school year, 1926-1927', in addition to a group of flfty-six imbecile girls who have not been under training for two years, a group of thirty-two idiot boys was given simple instruc-tion in physical education, and this year a group of twenty-three idiot girls advanced sufficiently in their training to be able to take part in the general Field Day Exercise last month. This marks a new milestone in the progress of training within our Institution. As a further result of the fine Avork in physical education and sense training which has been accomplished Avith these groups, a group of thirty Ioav grade imbecile girls in now being instruct-ed in simiDle kitchen and household tasks such as preparation of vegetables, setting of tables, dishAvashing, etc., and with the open- CIS Eighth Biennial Report 17 ing of our ne-sv building in the fall, we expect to begin regular craft classes for both imbeciles :iud idio: pupils. Thus it will be seen that physical education and sense training form the essential basis upon which all other types of training may be successfully built. The w-ork in the regular school classes for such pupils of moron and borderline intelligence has progressed steadily throughout the last biennial period. There are not eighty of these pupils in the elementary grades and forty-eight in the kindergarten, making a total of one hundred and twenty-eight puplis receiving regular ac-ademic training from kindergarten through V grade, an increase of fifty-three pupils in these classes since June 1926. We endeav-er in the main to have pupils reach the level of achievement in reading, writing, spelling, practical English and arithmetic that is indicated by their mental ages. It was, therefore, a source of much satisfaction to us to note the comparativeh' high achieve-ment quotients of the majority' of our pupils as shown in the Stanford Achievement Tests in reading, spelling, history, geogi'a-jphy, language, usage and arithmetic, which were given by Mr. J. H. MeFadden of the Department of Phychology, University of Xorth Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina in June 1927. The majority of our pupils also showed a distinct gain in the grades reached by them when Mr. MeFadden again gave the same tests in June 1928. These tests are the same that have been widely used throughout the public schools of North Carolina and other states to measure the school achievements of normal pupils. Our results show that our pupils having received regular instruction in their school classes here, are as well advanced as other boys and girls of the same mental age in the piibUc schools of the State. As a result of their training in our arts and crafts classes, our pupils carried away twenty-two first prizes and thirteen second prizes in competition with normal children and adults at the Ten County Fair held in Kinston, North Carolina, in October, 1927. Between seventy and eighty girls are receiving regular instruction in the art and crafts classes at the present time. This number will be almost doubled when the new craft classes for imbeciles and idiots open in the fall. Unfortunately our boys ' Manual Training Classes had to be discounted during the past two years as we had no instnictor nor suitable building in which to hold the classes. The school furniture repaired and painted by the boys' class of two years ago is still in constant use; so also are the cupboards and sets of books and other kindergarten materials they made. I would like to see an elementary general shop course started under a trained instructor, where, in addition to the regular wood-work, 18 Eighth Biennial Report the boys would be taught repairing of door locks, window fittings, faucets, lamp and heater cords, furniture, broken tool handles, etc., resetting of window panes, half-soling and heeling shoes, mending kitchen utensils, staining, varnishing a.nd painting. We have a group of twenty-five to thirty boys of moron intelligence who could make an excellent showing on such a course if it were well-planned, carefully graded and thoroughly taught. Both the boys and the Institution could profit much from such or similar courses. On May 10, 1927, we held our first Annual Field Day, over three hundred and fifty pupils taking part in the events which inculded jumping, vaulting, fifty and seventj'-five yard dash, ball game etc. for the high grade pupils and group contests for the middle grades. One lad, ages fifteen, made a record running broad juraj, of fourteen feet. Our second Field Day, held May 1928 v. as especially notable in that the "wanning pupils in the various events succeeded in break-ing more than half the records established the previous year. Also, the pupils taking part this year showed a range of intel-ligence quotients from fifteen to seveny-three. We are very proud of the fifteen boys and twelve girls (includ-ing five borderliners, nineteen moi-ons and three high grade imbe-ciles) who have passed the First Athletic Badge Tests in "' climbing, running, jumping and throAAang" for noi-mal boys and girls, as set by the Playground and Recreation Association of America, and have been awarded the small bronze medal given by the Associa-tion to all boys and girls who pass these tests. All are anxious to work for the second tests next year. Our musical programs during the past two years have excelled all jjrevious work in this direction. In addition to the regular programs at Christmas, Easter, etc., two special concerts were given, one before the Kinston Kiwanis Club and the other in the Grainger High School Auditorium at Kinston, North Carolina. Both performances were highly praised by the audience. Another noteworthy program wa>s the "All-Around Minstrel" given at the close of the present school year, and which called forth the remark from an out-of-town guest; "I was really entertained.'' Exactly! It has been proved over and over again that a group of moron and borderline pupils with even some hig-h grade imbeciles includ-ed in the cast, will create a stage impression of being entirely nor-mal pupils, and can render a performance that would delight any audience. The success of such a program depends larg-ely upon the choice of suitable, attractive material, careful training and right leadership. We would feel highly honored if some time our Eighth Biennial Report 19 twenty to tweiitj'-tive minute prog-rams given bj' our pupils. We have just "published" (i.e. typed) the first number of our school newspaper, ''The Caswell Hilltop,"" and plan to have is-sues next year. We hope by this means to keep our boys and girls encouraged and to obtain closes co-ordination of the various training activities of the Institution. There are now over three hundred books in our pupils library which is constantly in use, and over fifty books in the teachers' library. During the past year we also obtained free of cost, three traveling libraries of nearly one hundred books for pupils and teachers from the State Library Commission at Raleigh, North Ca-rolina and around twenty volumes from the University Library at Chapel Hill, Xorth Carolina in connection with the University Extension course held at the Institution during the winter quarter. I would like to point out one of our most sei-ious training prob-lems— that is, the problem of obtaining the right-tyjse of habit-training for the older boy or girl of borderline mentality. These comparatively normal adolescents are entirely unsuited to the type of Institutional eare and discipline essential for pupils of lower mentality and less initiative, and they are therefore, either a constant menace to the happiness and contentment of their humbler companions, or else in grave danger of themselves becoming per-manently institutionalized. In aJl such eases, if outside adjust-ment is at all possible we would like to see them paroled as soon as possible after their essential training here has been completed. Several such pupils have left the Institution during the past year and appear to be making good. Two hundred and five Binet tests have been made by this de-partment during the past two years. Of these fifty-four were in-mates, and one hundred and one clinic cases of whom .sixty-three have since been admitted to the school. In addition one hundred E.nd ninety-three, Binet tests were made by Mr. J. H. McFadden. Of these one hundred and forty were pupils being retested, forty-nine were pupils who had not previously been tested and four were clinic cases. This makes a total of three hundred and ninety-eight Binet Tests made at the Institution during the last biennial period. Our thanks are due to Dr. H. W. Crane, Professor of Psychology at Chapel Hill, North Carolina and Mr. McFadden for the valuable services rendered by the latter during his stay with us last summer and again this June. Our thank;; are also due to Mrs. N. Buehner of Asheville and the Baraca-Philathea classes of North Caroina for the splendid Christmas gifts they annually provide for our children and also for help in providing further schooling elsewhere for one of our 20 Eighth Biennial Report pupils who wns found to be normal. In closing, I wish to express my deep personal appreciation of the sjmapathetic direction, helpful advice and encouragement giv-en to the work of the School Dejjartment by Dr. Dixon and the helpful co-operation and courtesj' of Mr. Sutton and Dr. McCuis-ton ; also the willing co-operation of the various departments of the Institution, and last but not least, the loyal support and faithful work of the members of the teaching staff. E. Eimest, Principal. |
OCLC Number-Original | 33293442 |