To the Honorable, the Legislature of the State of New York: The Board of Managers of the Newark State School for Mental Defectives respectfully submits its annual report for the year ending June 30, 1921. The general management of the institution seems to have shown a better get together" spirit the past year than ever before, congenial additions to our already efficient staff having helped to bring this about. The necessity for the strictest economy in operation has been cheerfully met, and we feel proud that we have been able to co-operate in a practical way along the lines outlined by your bodies. As all expensive developments of the institution necessarily have had to be postponed for the time being, our efforts have been confined towards carrying on such alterations in our present structures as could be done by workmen connected with the institution. We can report that their work has been well done and their efforts have made it possible to house a substantial number of new inmates. The management feels very proud of our new cottages and hospital. These buildings represent the highest type of architectural skill coupled with the greatest economy in construction. The simple but homelike treatment of the furnishings, the happiness of the inmates under these surroundings and the able management is a constant source of pleasure to the board of managers. The health of the institution has been satisfactory during the year and much credit is due our efficient medical staff. Along the line of future developments, we recommend that several departments such as kitchen, laundry, and cold storage buildings be replaced at earliest possible moment. If in the near future the institution is materially enlarged, we recommend that a farm be purchased a few miles from our present group where a colony of boys can be housed. A good farm would be a great help to our institution. The board is in favor of trying out the "colony" plan at such time as funds are available. In conclusion, the board of managers desire to say a kind word in relation to our staff who have without complaint during the period of help shortage, carried on the work of the institution better than ever before, and to our superintendent, Dr. E. A. Nevin, whose executive ability and patience has made the successful running of the institution a possibility. We desire also to show our appreciation to Governor Nathan Miller, Dr. Pearce Bailey, Chas. H. Johnson and the legislative bodies for their co-operation. The reports of the treasurer and superintendent herewith submitted are made a part of this report. For the successful operation and development of the school the legislature is requested to make the following appropriations: 1. Personal service, $147,088; 2. Food, $83,500; 3. Fuel, light and water, $45.000; 4. Clothing, $15,000; 5. Furniture, furnishings and household supplies, $19,500; 6. Medical and surgical care, supplies and equipment, $15,000; 7. Farm and garden, $25,000; 8. Roads, grounds and walks, $2,000; 9. General administration, $3,500; 10. Office expense, $2,500; 11. Traveling expenses, $1,500; 12. Fixed charges and contributions, $11,500; 13. Repairs, $18.000; 14. New laundry and equipment, $75,000; 15. Central kitchen and diningroom building, $50,000; 16. Vegetable cellar, $3,000; 17. Additional land, $750. Respectfully submitted, JAMES A. RANDALL, President. EDNA E. LAMPERT, Secretary. NICHOLAS L. McDONALD, Treasurer. MARIAN PERRIN BURTON, MARY D. KANE, SARAH F. S. ARMSTRONG, TREASURER'S ANNUAL REPORT To the Board of Managers: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.-I herewith submit for your consideration the Treasurer's Annual Financial Statement of General and Special Fund Accounts at the Newark State School, Newark, N. Y., for the year ending June 30, 1921: GENERAL FUND. Receipts. Personal service, Chapter 165, Laws of 1920.. $99,918 00 2,483 00 172,435 00 14,600 00 207 33 $289,643 33 $99,686 86 76,474 46 42,131 98 15,711 16 14,955 41 1,161 SS 2,247 46 983 89 3,124 73 1,688 95 1,269 12 10,536 58 7,895 79 957 98 5,945 64 207 33 4,664 11 $289,643 33 12 Heating mains from power house to buildings. 1,409 76 6,964 18 25 Sept. 8 10 Heating mains from power house to buildings. 1,730 82 1,720 00 421 79 764 56 Oct. 5 25 Heating mains from power house to buildings 234 86 513 06 Nov. 1 Equipment for cottage 2,338 75 8 27 Piggery 140 00 56 60 27 Equipment for cottage 386 41 27 Heating mains from power house to buildings. 248 04 Dec. 29 Heating mains from power house to buildings. 1921 28 Heating mains from power house to buildings. 16 Heating mains from power house to buildings. 110 16 181 26 64 00 110 16 |