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Show REPOBT OB SUPERINTENDENT OP MDIAS SOBOOLS. 439 should be enlarged. The farm of 60 acres is poor. Agriculture in this part of the country is very difficult, but as ra idly as possible the land is being put in proper condition and set to a f falfa. The live stock is in good condition andshows careful attention. The water system has been very much improved, the bathing facilities bet-tered, and the buildin s replastered and refloored almost throughout. The literary and infustrial work of the school is of a su erior char-children is carefull looked after. acter and the corps of teachers e5cient. The religious we'i ' fare of the Phmnix Indian 8 chol, Arizona.-This school, visited May 21-28, is located in the beautiful Salt =ver valley, in the midst of mineral-bearing mountains. The average attendance for the year was 418. The buildings are in excellent condition and well cared for. The new dormitory for the boys is aver c~editablep iece of work and the new school buildin is well built angviy satisfactory. The healthof the pupils during &e past year has been excellent. Instruction along literary and industrial lines is given by a compe-tent corps of teachers. About 150 pupils have taken advantage of the "outing" system during the year. Farming by irrigation is taught, and thorough instrxction given in dairying and in flower and fruit culture. The general management of the school is excellent, and Christian influences surround the students. Pe& Sciwol, Cdz;fmrz+.yJune 1 to 3 I visited the Perris school and found the genera cond~tlons, o far as buildings, management, and supervision are concerned, all that could he desired. This could easily be made one of the largest nonreservation schools in the service were it not for the fact that there is an insufficient su ply of water. The literary work is %o od, and an unusually p9 e asant and home-like atmosphere surrounds t e children. A young men's Christian associa-tion bas been or anized, and the King's Daughters Circle has a large membership. Anday school exercises are held regularly. Instruction is given in industrial work, but the facilities are limited. Farming and gardening can not be carried on to any extent on account of lack of water and the poor quality of the land. Much attention is paid to teaching the duties of home life, the girls being especially well trained in sewing, and many cut their own garments. Notwithstanding the aridness of the country and the lack of facili-ties for industrial work, excellent results are accomplished. A large school should be established in the farming and fruit-growin section of southern California, as Indian children are constantly refuse 5 admittance to this small school on account of poor conditions and lack of room. I believe that nowhere could a large school be more advan-tageously maintained than at some suitable location in southern Cali-fornia, and I can not too strongly recommend the establishment of such a school at an early date. Cumon Indian School, Nevada.-June 10 to 12 Tremained at Carson. This school is located in the Carson valley, 3 miles south of Carson City, Nev. The site is excellent and the surroundings healthful. The buildings are fairly good, but the lack of shop buildings is a deficiency that should be remedied at the earliest possible date. The industrial work of the girls is especially good. General housekeeping, sewing, laundry work, and cooking are practically taught. |
