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E.—3

4

Discharges in 1891.

Numbers of 1890 and 1891 compared.

No. 3. Dr. Puechas's Eepoet on the Auckland Disteict. Sic, — Auckland, 7th April, 1892. In compliance with your request I now forward my annual report on the health of the children of the industrial schools under my medical charge. At the time of my last report there were a few cases of typhoid fever at the Parnell Industrial School; these all did well, and there has been no serious illness since that time. The boarded-out children have also been remarkably free from sickness during the year. At Kohimarama there has been very little demand for medical aid. One case of accidental injury was sent to the hospital without any reference to me, but was reported to me by the master shortly afterwards. As I did not see the boy, I am unable to express any opinion as to the necessity of the step that was taken. The diminished number of committals is a subject for rejoicing, as indicating an improvement in the condition of the people. The so-called " Truant School " in this city may fairly be credited with a part of the improvement, for it is doing a good work amongst those who would otherwise be likely to become inmates of the industrial schools. At the same time, it should be remembered that to the boarding-out system is due the cheering fact that of the large number who have at various times been committed so few now remain as inmates of the schools. In connection with the Girls' School at Parnell, I think I ought to refer to the fact, that, in the absence of any female reformatory, all girls committed at Auckland are of necessity sent to the same schools, and thus there is danger that those who have been decently brought up may suffer morally, and possibly even physically, from the companionship of girls who have unhappily been living in houses of ill-fame. It is greatly to be desired that provision should be made for the separate treatment of poor girls, who, often through no fault of their own, have suffered the greatest misfortune which could befal them. I am, &c, The Secretary, Education Department, A. G. Puechas, M.E.C.S., Bug., "Wellington. Medical Officer, Auckland Industrial Schools.

No. 4. Dr. Peins's Eepoet on Buenham School. Sir, — Christchureh, May, 1892. I have the honour to submit the following report on the Industrial School at Burnham :— The school has been kept clean and orderly throughout the year. With the exception of trifling ailments the inmates have been in excellent health. The boarding-out system continues to

Govc srninent Sctn iols. Local School. 'rivate Schools. 11 Scho< .Is. -Removed by Auc] :Iaad. Bun iharn. Caver ihain. Thi imes. o a Neli ion. G. B. G. Iβ >. O 3 3 o Erl B. B. G. B. G. G. G. B. G. Varrant of discharge )eath Varrant of transfer to Costley Institute attaining age of 21.. larriage 15 1 2 25 6 2 25 9 1 1 9 2 21 3 13 1 87 4 41 4 128 8 2 4 2 ; 1 1 2 4 3 1 6 3 1 Totals .. •! 18 6 25 ! 10 25 3,' 10 1 9 2 24 16 93 53 146 15

Inmates. 1890. 1891. Increase or Decrease. In the schools Boarded out With friends .. At. service In hospital ». In lunatic asylum In Magdalen Asylum .. In Blind Asylum, Auckland At Costley Institute .. In gaol In refuge Absent without leave .. 544 427 82 372 3 2 2 1 2 2 527 422 119 394 2 2 2 2 1 - 17 - 5 + 37 + 22 J + 1 - 1 - 2 + 1 + 8 17 1 20 Totals 1,454 1,492 + 38

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