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The following crops were harvested during the year : Ensilage, 475 tons ; hay, 119 tons ; oaten sheaves, 82 tons ; maize (green feed), 720 tons ; swede turnips, 1,850 tons ; potatoes,. 90 tons ; horsecarrots, 30 tons ; and barley, 234 bushels. Several entries of live-stock and all classes of farm and garden produce were provided in the 1933 Show organized by the Te Awamutu Agricultural, Pastoral, and Horticultural Association, and the Institution wag successful in gaining twelve first prizes and ten minor prizes. In the home industries section an exhibition of all kinds of farm and garden produce and samples of all classes of work which the inmates perform as part of their daily tasks was well received. In conclusion, I desire to thank the staff for their loyal co-operation. Point Halswell Borstal Institution. (Acting-Superintendent, Miss A. Esoott.) At the commencement of the year there were 41 inmates in the Borstal Institution, and 6 in the reformatory. During the year 25 girls were received into the Borstal, 30 were released on the recommendation of the Parole Board, and 2 were transferred to another institution, leaving 34 inmates in the Borstal at the end of the year. Fifty-nine women were received into the reformatory and 60 were discharged or transferred elsewhere, leaving 5 in custody at the end of December, 1933. The general health of the inmates has been good throughout the year. School, drill, and games have been carried on as in the past. During the warm weather the girls were taken in parties for a swim at Shelly Bay. Most of them are good swimmers and they thoroughly enjoy this recreation. Our industrial activities are being well maintained. These consist of light laundry-work, sewing, darning puttees and hose, cooking, housework, and poultry-keeping. The vegetable garden and grounds a,re attended to by the inmates, the garden providing a daily supply of vegetables for the institution. The outdoor exercise has a wonderfully good effect on the health of those girls whose temperament and physical condition requires an open-air life. The visiting Committee under the Chairmanship of Mr. G. C. Edwards, J.P., has met regularly, and a keen interest is taken in the welfare of the inmates. It is with regret that I record the resignation of Mrs. P. Yeates from the Committee. The vacancy has been filled by Doctor Ada Paterson. Religious services have been conducted regularly by Ministers of the various denominations, thus enabling each inmate to attend her own church. The ladies of the Borstal Association continue their invaluable help in arranging for suitable situations for the girls to go to after they leave the institution, and providing clothing for needy cases ; also, in arranging for entertainments and personal visits at various times. These visits afford great pleasure to the inmates and form a wonderful break in their general routine. During the year parties were given by Mrs. Glover, of the Salvation Army, and the Justices of the Peace Association, on both of which occasions the inmates had a most enjoyable time. Our grateful thanks are due to Her Excellency the Lady Bledisloe for again sending us two beautiful cakes for the inmates tea on Christmas Day, to the Borstal Association for providing fruit, sweets, and cakes, also a gift for each inmate, and to other kind friends who sent us gifts of good cheer during the festive season : to Mrs. Sprott and members of the women's organizations of the Church of England for their annual concert and party on New Year's Day, and to the many people who have given us books, gramophone-records, &c., throughout the year.

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