on probation for a year or more and each had received thorough supervision and assistance by the probation officers during this period.

In all cases placed on probation during the given month which had completed their probation satisfactorily and had been regularly discharged from probation, 21 in number, the following results were shown:

Of the total number (28) placed on probation during the given month results could not be judged in three cases. Of the remaining 25, 17, or 68 per cent. were found permanently improved and re-established in society. Two others, or 8 per cent., showed fair improvement. Four were rearrested and committed during the probation period and only one after discharge from probation; one had absconded during the probation period.

In this investigation, probation was subjected to a severe and critical test. The cases were difficult, but had received thorough supervision. The probation period in most cases was adequate and the final investigation was made long enough after the discharge from probation to show real results.

A history of each case and a full report of the investigation is given in Appendix F.

THE COLLECTION OF MONEY BY PROBATION OFFICERS The collection and disbursement of money has become one of the most important features of the work of nearly all probation officers handling adults. The mis-use of money and time is one causative factor of a great deal of crime and delinquency. It is the probation officer's task to correct this, so far as possible, through helpful advice, securing of employment, and when the court so orders, by requiring regular payments for family support, fines or restitution.

A total of $149,403.09 passed through the hands of probation officers in the State last year. This amount has increased rapidly