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DISCHARGES IN 1892.

Numbers of 1891 and 1892 compared.

No. 3. Dr. Pueohas's Eepoet on the Auckland Distbict. Sir, — Auckland, 13th April, 1893. In reporting upon the Industrial Schools in this provincial district for the year ending the 31st March, 1893, I have to say that the health of the children, as a rule, has been remarkably good. ■ At Kohimarama, in May, a case of fever occurred, and ended in recovery. During the last two quarters of 1892 I was not called to any case of sickness there, and, as that school is now closed, I need not refer to it any more. There was no sickness during the whole year at the girls' school in St. George's Bay. Amongst the boarded-out children there were very few cases of sickness, and no death occurred. I observe that it is reported that Dr. MacGregor recommends that all destitute children should be taken under the care of the department, and I think it would be well if the recommendation were adopted, as it would insure that the advantages of the boarding-out in respectable homes would be conferred upon all. I am, &c, The Secretary, Education Department, A. G. Pdechas, M.R.C.S., Eng., "Wellington. Medical Officer of Auckland Industrial Schools.

No. 4. Dr. Peins's Bepoet on Buenham School. Sib,— Christchurch, May, 1893. I haye the honour to forward the annual report on the Industrial School at Burnham. The school has been kept very clean and orderly. The inmates have enjoyed good health. The enclosed memorandum gives an account of those treated at the Christchurch Hbspital. The band continues to improve, and is a source of pleasure to the inmates. Their playing is also much appreciated wherever they go, and has the effect of enlisting the sympathy of the public in the institution. The boarding-out system continues to give satisfaction. The officers of the institution are unceasing in their efforts to make the school efficient and comfortable. I have, &c, The Hon. the Minister of Education, Wellington. H. H. Peins, Medical Officer.

Govi srnment Schi >ols. Local School. 'rivate Schools. 11 Scho. )ls. -Removed by Auo) ;land. Bur] [ham. Cavers ;ham. Thames. o a ft o m £0 II Nelson. B. G. [B. G. B. G. B. G. G. G. B. G. re O Pt) b 3 o EH Varrant of discharge )eatli Varrant of transfer to Gostley Institute .ttaining age of 21.. larriage 29 1 56 1 11 53 2 27 1 1 1 3 15 7 1 154 3 50 2 204 5 9 1 "i 1 2 4 1 9 2 1 5 2 10 7 2 Totals .. -1 ( 38 2 58 55 32 I I 1 8 228 14 1 I 16 168 60 2!

Inmates. 1891. 1892. Increase or Decrease. in the schools 3oarded out .. (Vith friends .. Vt service in hospital .. [n lunatic asylum In Magdalen Asylum .. in Blind Asylum, Auckland It Costley Institute .. in gaol in refuge Vbsent without leave .. 527 422 119 394 2 2 2 2 1 527 419 117 391 3 3 4 2 5 1 2 15 - 3 - 2 - 3 + 1 + 1 + 2 1 20 + 4 + 1 + 1 - 5 Totals 492 1,489 3