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Forty-Ninth Annual Report Of The Trustees Of The Perkins Institution And Massachusetts School For The Blind

Creator: Michael Anagnos (author)
Date: 1880
Source: Perkins School for the Blind

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These exercises were held at the close of the term in the music hall of the institution, and were witnessed by a large number of distinguished citizens. The State of Rhode Island was represented by Gov. Littlefield and Secretary Addeman, and the Massachusetts Board of Education by its secretary, Mr. Dickinson, and one of its members, Mr. Hussey. Many clergymen and several prominent musicians were also present.

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Diplomas were for the first time awarded to the members of the graduating class, six in number, and their award could not fail to be a very gratifying ceremony to all witnesses who had even the faintest feeling of interest in the welfare and prosperity of the recipients. The giving of these simple rolls told of a past of diligent application and meritorious endeavor, and prophesied a future of happy usefulness and well-earned reward. No pupil could receive one of these testimonials who had not gone through the regular school course and attained a certain degree of excellence by faithful and thorough work at his lessons and in his calling. Besides being valuable as a record of past exertions and distinction in the school, the diploma is also of importance to the deserving and active graduate as a promise of a prosperous future. The diplomas were given out by the Rev. Dr. Peabody of our board, accompanied by a few well-chosen remarks, and were received by the young people with very evident emotion, in which the audience keenly sympathized.

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FINANCES.

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The report of the treasurer, Mr. P. T. Jackson, companied by a detailed statement of his cash account, is herewith submitted, and shows the finances of the institution to have been wisely and judiciously administered.

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The amount of money received from all sources during the past year, as well as that of the disbursements made for all purposes, may be briefly set forth follows --

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Cash on hand Oct. 1, 1879$579 21
Total receipts during the year94,139 58
$94,718 79

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Total expenditures92,491 36
Cash balance in the treasury$2,227 43

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This result has been obtained only by the exercise in every department of the most rigid economy consistent with the proper administration of the affairs of the institution, and with the efficient training of the pupils, and the comfort and welfare of the household.

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To aid in a more complete and minute examination of the financial concerns of the establishment, the report of the treasurer is accompanied by an analysis of the steward's accounts, which gives specific information in regard to the principal articles consumed, their quantity, and the aggregate price paid for each.

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The director makes provision for all the wants of the institution, and is responsible for the prudent and judicious expenditure of its funds; but his accounts are scrutinized and audited monthly by a committee especially appointed by our board for this purpose, and the treasurer pays no money except upon their order.

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It is our pleasant duty to allude in this connection to the continued zeal, care, and fidelity, with which the auditors, Messrs. R. E. Apthorp and S. G. Snelling, have discharged their duty. They have certified that the accounts have been properly and correctly kept, and that all items of expense have been authenticated by vouchers.

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The books are open to your scrutiny, and we earnestly invite you to satisfy yourselves, by actual examination, that the funds of the institution have been applied with sound judgment and unwavering integrity.

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Mr. Endicott's Resignation.

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The trustees cannot close this part of their report without expressing their deep regret at the necessity which has compelled Mr. Henry Endicott to resign the office of treasurer. For twelve years his name and that of his elder brother, Mr. William Endicott, jun., have stood forth prominently among the kindest and most disinterested friends of the blind. Their efforts for the prosperity of the establishment were unremitting, and their generosity unceasing. An intimate knowledge of their benevolence and their devotion to the welfare of the school enables us to concur heartily in the well-chosen expressions of the following vote, which was unanimously passed by you at a special meeting held for the purpose of acting upon the treasurer's resignation.

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"Voted, that the warm thanks of the corporation be hereby tendered to Mr. Henry Endicott for the ability, disinterestedness, and courtesy, with which he has discharged his duties, and for his efficient and faithful services, which merit the highest praise and the expression of the deepest obligation from all friends of the institution."

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To the present treasurer, Mr. P. T. Jackson, and to his brother, Mr. Edward Jackson, who succeeded Mr. Endicott, but who was obliged, after a brief period of service, to tender his resignation in order to go abroad, we are greatly indebted for the diligence and promptness with which they have performed their duties. ..,

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REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS.

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The work of repairs and improvements inaugurated several years since, and carried on with more or less rapidity, is still far from complete. Yet an important step towards this end has been made during the summer vacation, in addition to the renovations effected in several parts of the establishment.

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