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Report of Superintendent, the Colored Orphanage of
North Carolina, February 1, 1937 to June 30, 1940:
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Colored Orphanage of North Carolina (Oxford, N.C.)

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(title page) Report of Superintendent, The Colored Orphanage of North Carolina, February 1, 1937 to June 30, 1940
(spine) Colored Orphanage of North Carolina, Oxford, Report 1920/21-1943/44
(series) Report to the board of directors
Colored Orphanage of North Carolina (Oxford, N.C.)
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[Oxford, N.C.]
[Colored Orphanage of North Carolina]
[1940]

Call number C362.7 C71 1920/21-1943/44 (North Carolina Collection, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)


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FOUNDED 1883 - - - - - INCORPORATED 1887 Report Of Superintendent
The Colored Orphanage Of
North Carolina February 1, 1937
TO
June 30, 1940

T. K. BORDERS, Supt.

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T. K. BORDERS
Superintendent 1937-1940

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FOREWORD

        While this report was at press, the writer, T. K. Borders, died on October 15, 1940. Mr. Borders was away from the Institution at that time on leave of absence granted by the Board of Directors on July 15, 1940. He had hoped to be able to return to his duties in January. Following is a report of his activities as the Superintendent of the Colored Orphanage of North Carolina from February 1, 1937, to June 30, 1940.

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THE COLORED ORPHANAGE OF NORTH CAROLINA

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A PARTIAL REPORT
February 1, 1937--December 31, 1937

Gentlemen of the Board of Directors of the Colored Orphanage of North Carolina:

        In submitting this report, may I first take this opportunity to thank you collectively for having faith and confidence in me to elect me Superintendent of this institution. I shall at all times keep the interest of the children and the institution in the foreground and make these interests the motivating power of all institutional activity.

        Having come to the Orphanage at the time that I did, it will be impossible to make the type of report that would be most desirable, nevertheless, Gentlemen, it gives me pleasure to report the following:

        1. In the beginning, as now, we were beset with many problems pertaining to child care, but to my thinking, the most imminent problems were food, child handling, living conditions, and the lack of adequate finance. These problems have been given most attention for the past eleven months.

A. FOOD

        Since we had a shortage of funds and did have land, the larger part of the year has been spent in raising and preserving foods.

        Gardens--May 1, 1937, we started using cabbage from our garden where we had planted three and one-half acres of cabbage. Shortly after the cabbage, we started having garden peas, onions, and other vegetables. In this way, we have been able to have a diet sufficient in bulk, calories, vitamins, and balance between the food types. This has made the children more satisfied, healthier, and happier, and we think they have gained weight on the average in a very satisfactory manner. Our gardens have produced a total of vegetables eaten, namely:

        
Lima Beans 1156 pounds
String Beans 6243 pounds
Cabbage 5850 pounds
Corn 300 dozen
Garden Peas 893 quarts

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Okra 1432 pounds
Rape 492 pounds
Squash 4260 pounds
Shelled Peas 223 quarts
Tomatoes 8952 pounds
Beets 1600 pounds
Carrots 410 pounds
Swiss Chard 105 pounds
Onions 2675 pounds
White Potatoes 2000 pounds
Sweet Potatoes 1000 bushels
Watermelons 4 acres
Collards 2 acres
Turnips 1 acre
Turnip Greens 1 acre

        This garden produce eaten had a market value of $3,491.11. In addition to garden produce eaten, the following was canned:

        
Lima Beans 108 quarts
String Beans 1119 quarts
Beets 142 quarts
Blackberries 88 quarts
Corn 581 quarts
Jam 80 quarts
Okra 58 quarts
Soup Mixture 70 quarts
Squash 14 quarts
Tomatoes 1610 quarts
Chow Chow 72 quarts
Sauerkraut 150 gallons
Vinegar 40 quarts

        Which has a value of $1,126.90.

        
Molasses 119 gallons

        In addition to this we bought very cheaply and canned:

        This makes our total canned food value $1,775.70.

        In addition to foods eaten and canned, we have measured into the cribs, 420 bushels of yellow corn, 1,000 bushels of white corn, and in the fields we have an estimate of 200 additional bushels of white corn. This makes a total of 1,620 bushels of cribbed corn, with a value of $972. The fodder, shucks, tops, and hay are estimated at forty-four tons with a value of $839.08. Peanuts (30 bushels) are valued at $60.

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        Peas, soy beans, and velvet beans were planted in most of the corn. The value of the land is inestimable, but we gathered about 80 bushels of peas valued at $160. We have killed 19 hogs which weighed 5,074 lbs. when dressed. They are valued at $1,014.80. In addition to those hogs, we will have 21 more to kill later in the year. This additional kill will make our meat value around $2,000 for the year.

        On April 1, 1937, we bought 300 baby chicks anticipating the meeting of the need of eggs in the diet. Now we have 146 hens and 10 roosters. At present, we are getting 9 dozen eggs a day. So far, these chickens have produced 210 dozen eggs valued at $63 and 620 lbs. of meat valued at $187.80.

        Our cows gave us great concern and still do. So far this year, they have produced 8,450 gallons of milk with a value of $3,380. The average has been about 35 gallons a day. This enables all the children to have three glasses of milk each day. In addition to milk, we have killed 12 calves at a value of $84.

        Now, we are buying less food with the hope of being able to make the farm and garden feed us in the future. The value of all farm and garden produce this year has been $14,025.49.

B. HANDLING

        The little boys' matron had resigned before my arrival, which resignation was to take effect February 15, 1937. However, she was prevailed upon to stay until March 1, 1937, at which time, Mrs. Lennon, a kindly young women with years of teaching experience, took over this position. The little boys' situation, I think, is very satisfactory.

        The larger boys' building is matroned by Miss Wynn, an old worker in the cause. In her building live Mr. Alston, his wife, and Mr. Gidney. All of these people have concerned themselves with the larger boys and they are responding nicely.

        The girls, who are matroned by Mrs. Biggers, of Gastonia, an old teacher, are not responding as one would wish. They are still fussy and seem not to have caught the vision.

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        In general, most of the children have responded nicely to kind treatment, but it is hoped that much improvement might yet be made in this direction.

        Now, we have only one boy working off the grounds. He works at a nearby neighbor's house before and after school. No children have been allowed to go out and work for people except in groups under the supervision of one of our men. These children have been carried to and from work in our vehicles, eaten all meals at home, and have been home at nightfall. Next year, we hope that our added farm and home activities will take all of the children's time and that no outside work will be attempted.

        All of the time is not used in work. A certain time is set aside each day for play. This has benefitted the morale greatly. The number of children has been kept constant at the suggestion of the State Welfare Department. We have enough beds for one hundred fifty-four children to sleep separately. Due to certain factors of behavior, we feel that no additional children should be received until we have more beds and matrons, or as we demiss children that others be taken in their places. We also observe that as living conditions are made better, as food is made better and more plentiful, problems of discipline diminish.

C. LIVING CONDITIONS

        The living conditions are gradually being improved. In the boys' building, there is still a great need of heat, but it is hoped that when we have the heating plant, a gift of Dr. Shepard's school, this condition will be alleviated. In this building, more beds, a gift of Mr. Proctor, of the Oxford Ophanage, now make it possible for all boys to have separate beds. Purchase of additional bedding makes these beds comfortable and warm. The walls need painting, the roof needs attention, and all toilet facilities should be of a type with working parts less accessable to boys. We have started to close end openings so as to conserve heat and make the buildings more comfortable.

        The girls' building is in need of much work. We have just installed a furnace, the gift of Mr. Beiman, of Beiman and Rowell, of Raleigh. This furnace will put heat all over the building and will relieve much suffering on the part of our girls. We are also indebted to Governor Hoey and Mr. Rothgeb of the Budget Bureau who used

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their influence in securing this boiler. In this building, we have done some painting and much work on the plumbing. There is much more work to be done in this building. It has never been completed or painted inside, and the porches and eaves need attention. New floors are badly needed on the first floor and before hot weather comes again, the whole building should be screened. Mr. Pickens, while on his most recent visit, asked when this would be done.

        In the little boys' dormitory, water seeps in at the floor and all of the walls are in great need of painting. This building, however, is in best repair of any of the dormitories and will be very comfortable when the sewage connections are made in the near future.

        Other Buildings. All of the other buildings are in great need of repairing and rebuilding. The old granary is beyond repair. We have no place for storage of seeds, fertilizers, tools, etc. We hope to make brick for such a building next summer.

        The Cow Barn. There is no cow barn. The cows are housed in a lot under a shed which is just a little better than no protection. We have about 50,000 brick which we hope to use in building such a barn, as it could be built next summer at little cost, using Mr. Dixon and some of the larger boys who know something of brick laying and who are anxious to learn more. Our cows can never produce as they should with the present inadequate shelter.

        The School Building. This building, a gift of Mrs. Duke in honor of her son, Mr. Angier B. Duke, has deteriorated very rapidly. The roof we have repaired time and time again, but before very long a new roof will have to be had and much plastering, painting, and repairing will have to be done if the memorial and our school is to be kept usable.

        The Superintendent's Home. This building has served well its purpose for these thirty-five years. Now it needs re-building. It cannot be heated; it is poorly arranged; and it is going to pieces very rapidly. My furniture, my wife, and I have suffered much there.

D. THE STAFF

        It has been a great pleasure to work with our present staff. All workers have at all times worked hard, cooperated

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to the limit in all things. Those who felt that they could not cooperate resigned and went elsewhere. Mr. Alston has exhibited every cooperation, despite the fact that his salary was cut $20 a month in an effort to economize. Mr. Gidney replaced Mr. Short as head farmer at $10 less salary a month. He has proved his worth, as is exhibited by the value of farm crops produced this year. All workers have caught the vision and have not only cooperated with me, but with one another in all ways possible.

        In addition to our regular staff, the Board of Education has made it possible for us to have the services of Mr. Lennon by giving him work in the school as a regular teacher, for which service he draws his salary. For his lodging and meals, he trains our singing groups and is at present training a band. During the summer, he directs the boys' play activities. He has also been valuable to us as an agent in carrying our cause to the people and he has brought in a goodly source of money with his singing and program groups.

        Mrs. Alston has been added to our school faculty through the courtesy of Mr. Credle, Superintendent of City Schools, and the Board of Education of which Dr. W. N. Thomas is chairman. Mrs. Alston is a full-time teacher of Home Economics in the school. She is teaching some of the older, more retarded girls to be good domestics in full-time Vocational Home Economics Classes. There are also regular Home Economics Classes for girls enrolled in the regular academic classes. She aids the girls' matron in keeping, fitting and making clothing, for her board and room.

        This year, most of the workers have not only done their jobs here on the grounds, but have aided by representing the institution at public gatherings and by raising funds.

E. CHILDREN'S HEALTH

        Health conditions have been as good as could be expected. Dr. Thomas has spared no pains in caring for the health of the children. However, I am glad to report that we have had no major illnesses and very few days have been spent by the children in bed. Coughs and colds, due to inadequate building heat, have caused most of the little

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illness which we have had. The gain in weight has been most satisfactory as in shown below:

        
Larger Boys:
Gain in pounds--612 Average--8
Girls:
Gain in pounds--481 Average--10
Little Boys:
Gain in pounds--209 Average--7

F. SEWER

        The City of Oxford, Mr. Keller, Mr. Steagall, and Mr. Jennett, have been most cooperative and helpful in the construction of the sewer. All expenses have been kept at a minimum. Mr. Dixon and the boys made the brick and have put in the manholes. This project is now almost completed. It will have a far-reaching effect upon the health improvement.

G. SUPPORT OF THE WORK

        The support which we have received from the public is most gratifying. In addition to the appropriations coming from the State and the Duke Foundation, churches, schools, and individuals have made contributions in goods and money to the extent to date of $2,389.04 in goods and $3,164.53 in money, which makes a total of $5,553.57. This amount includes $480.00 from the sale of the Barringer property and $195.00 rent.

        In addition to these items given to which we have attached monetary value, a very much needed and appreciated support comes in a loan of 11 band instruments by the Rotary Club of Oxford.

        At present we have on a state-wide drive which has already brought in over $600 and which, I think, will give us many more dollars before all places have reported. This drive has been initiated for the most part in each county by the County Superintendent of Public Welfare. These ladies and gentlemen, along with Mrs. Bost, Miss Mitchell, and Miss Shuford, have been most helpful in this and other respects. We owe them many thanks for their aid and encouragement.

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H. RECOMMENDATIONS

        1. Since the Superintendent's home is not livable, is too large, and is so run-down, I wish to ask that we be given immediate permission to rebuild or remodel it, even though the necessary money be borrowed.

        2. Our experience on the farm this summer showed that we need one more man to work from March 1 until August 1, whose duty would be to manage the boys who have to cut weeds, hoe, set out plants, etc.

        3. That the pay of matrons be raised to a figure that would attact and hold capable people, and that Mr. Alston be given back his cut of $20 per month and that Mr. Gidney be given a raise.

        4. That as we can, with our labor or as our funds permit, built a suitable granary and cow barn.

        5. Our laundry work is a cause for action. In the laundry, there is inadequate material to work with and an inadequate force of workers to do the work. At present, each matron, with the aid of children, does the laundry for her building. The children lose too much time out of school and it makes the matrons' load too heavy. I therefore recommend that a special laundry matron be employed and that at the earliest possible moment, we install a power washer, water extractor, and dryer.

        6. I realize that you gentlemen are busy with your individual affairs, however, as I see our opportunity, it should not be curtailment, but expansion. To adequately care for the children, keep the plant in good repair and creditable to all, we need an additional $10,000 per year. Will you please help by tapping income not now available to the institution?

I. CONCLUSION

        In conclusion, I wish to thank you, the members of the Board of Directors, for the aid and encouragement that you have given me and the institution. I am sure that with your continued aid and encouragement the Orphanage shall continue to go forward and shall increase in its usefulness to the dependent children of our State.

        Respectfully submitted,

T. K. BORDERS, Superintendent.

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CONTRIBUTIONS
JANUARY 1, 1937--DECEMBER 30, 1937

DONATED COMMODITIES

FEBRUARY
4. Mrs. Laura Cheatham--One cow $ 60.00
15. Mr. Ed. Parham--Fifteen thousand cabbage plants 13.50
MARCH
3. Mrs. Laura J. Cheatham--7½ dozen eggs 2.50
12. Mr. William Dean--One load straw 2.00
26. Missionary Circle of First Baptist Church--Fourteen dozen eggs 3.50
26. Oxford Orphanage--One box coats 20.00
APRIL
24. Mrs. B. H. Rogers--One radio set for Dining Room 40.00
24. Oxford Orphanage--Thirty gallons mixed pickles 30.00
JUNE
17. Mr. John Sprunt Hill--One Guernsey Bull 60.00
JULY
10. Oxford Orphanage--Clothing 50.00
10. Williams-Breedlove--Hats 4.00
28. Mrs. Ransom--Oil Cloth 3.00
AUGUST
1. Sherrif Blevins and Durham County Commissioners--Donations of one ten horse power boiler, fifteen dozen fruit jars, and one pump 235.00
23. Mr. Webb--One steam pipe 8.00
SEPTEMBER
3. Oxford Orphanage--Clothing 20.00
25. Oxford Orphanage--Beds, mattresses, and other furniture 200.00
25. Mrs. Mary Haywood, Raleigh, N. C.--Clothing 5.00
OCTOBER
24. Mr. Benjamin Cone, Greensboro, N. C.--2,550½ yards of cloth for girls' dresses 310.10
30. Mount Airy Knitting Company, Mount Airy, N. C.--5 dozen suits of underwear 20.00
NOVEMBER
14. Manager Rose's 5 & 10 cent Store 3.34
14. Mr. J. M. Dean--Merchandise .50
22. Mr. Hill Hunter--Cloth 400.00
23. Mr. Beiman, Raleigh, N. C.--Boiler 300.00
DECEMBER
4. Oxford Orphanage--One box coats 20.00
4. Rev. H. S. Davis, Mary Potter School, Oxford, N. C.--One large iron pot and stove 5.00
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4. T. C. Brooks & Co., Oxford, N. C.--Glass $ 7.00
18. Mrs. Lydia Galbraith, Cleveland County, Shelby, N. C.--Thread and Socks 15.00
25. CCC Camp, by Captain Kirkley--Coats, jackets, blankets, etc 300.00
25. Mr. R. M. Rothgeb, Budget Bureau, Raleigh, N. C.--One case oranges 2.50
25. Mr. B. W. Parham, Oxford, N. C.--One case oranges 2.50
25. Coble Printing Co.--Two bags oranges 2.30
25. Mr. Ernest Jones--One bushel apples .90
25. Oxford Orphanage 25.00
25. Dr. and Mrs. W. N. Thomas--Gifts for children 15.40
25. Hall Drug Co.--Three boxes dolls 3.00
  Total Donated Commodities $ 2,389.04

CASH CONTRIBUTIONS

JANUARY
6. Penn Avenue Baptist Church, Oxford, N. C. $ 5.50
6. Dr. S. H. Cannady--for wood 7.00
16. Security National Bank, Raleigh, N. C. --Interest on Handy Wilder Fund 36.59
25. P. C. Brooks, Oxford, N. C. 8.00
30. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery fees 1.00
30. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery fees 2.50
30. East Cedar Grove Ministers & Deacons Union 5.00
FEBRUARY
10. Dr. E. E. Toney--Donation 4.00
11. Mr. J. W. Medford--Donation 4.00
MARCH
2. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery fees 5.00
2. Sears, Roebuck & Company 2.30
4. Refund on Freight .69
20. South Granville Union 5.00
20. Mr. W. T. Montague 13.00
27. Refund Cyclone Manufacturing Company 10.40
27. Granville County Sunday School Convention District No. 2 5.00
27. Gladys G. Reid--Room Rent (As of March 1, 1937) 5.00
27. Phillip S. Kearney--Sale of brick 2.00
27. Gladys Reid Lawrence--Room Rent 5.00
APRIL
6. Branch Experiment Station 30.68
11. Warren County Sunday School Convention 5.10
17. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery Fees 2.00
19. Refund T. K. Borders 7.05
25. Granville County Sunday School Association 3.51
30. Settlement of Orphanage's Share in Barringer Estate 407.85
MAY
3. Gladys Reid Lawrence--Room Rent 5.00
8. Wilson Welfare Department 80.00
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12. Guilford County Welfare Department $ 6.00
15. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery Fees 20.00
29. Franklin County Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. 7.58
29. Granville County Ministers and Deacons Union 20.75
JUNE
1. Greensboro Welfare Department 6.00
4. Rags sold by Miss Wynn .50
5. Mrs. Biggers--Contribution from Gastonia 2.10
12. Women's Missionary Union 2.16
12. Treasurer of U. S. Soil Conservation 22.28
12. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery Fees 5.00
19. Creedmoor Ministers and Deacons Union 5.00
26. East Cedar Grove S. S. and B. Y. P. U. General Convention 10.00
JULY
1. Sale of rags 3.00
3. Ilong Baptist Church of Fairport, N. C. 5.14
6. Refund C. A. Alston .45
9. Greensboro Welfare Department 6.00
10. Wilson Welfare Department 40.00
11. Missionary Society First Baptist Church 7.83
14. Income from Wallace Trust No. 114 38.94
18. Sanctified Church, Oxford, N. C. 5.55
18. Mt. Vernon Baptist Church 3.00
25. East Cedar Grove Association 10.00
25. Franklinton Baptist Church 10.12
28. Juvenile Commission of Greensboro 6.00
28. Miss Wynn--Solicitations 2.11
28. Mr. Gidney--Sale of old iron 6.27
28. Sale of tags by boys on Anniversary Day 10.10
28. Collection on Anniversary Day 19.28
28. Mrs. Ranson's Collection 24.00
28. Rent of grounds on Anniversary Day 200.00
28. Refund Mr. Alston 5.20
29. New Hope Sunday School Convention 5.05
AUGUST
1. County Line Baptist Association 5.00
1. Mannassas Chapel, Franklinton, N. C. 10.50
8. Shiloh Baptist Church 5.00
8. M. E. Church, Oxford, N. C. 3.50
8. Olive Grove Baptist Church 4.00
9. Mrs. Rogers--Report of tag money .60
12. Dividend on Trusteed Assets, First National Bank of Granville 3.34
15. Oak Grove Baptist Church, Oxford, N. C. 7.19
15. White Rock Baptist Church, Durham, N. C. 20.00
15. Wilson Welfare Association 40.00
16. Mr. Hammie .50
19. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery Fees 15.00
22. Jonathan Creek Baptist Church 4.00
22. Huntsville Sunday School 1.52
22. New Light Church 2.68

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23. Negro Child Welfare Conference, State Normal School, Elizabeth City, N. C. $ 25.00
29. Ministers and Deacons Union of East Cedar Grove Association 5.00
29. East Union of the Original Shiloh Association 8.00
29. Ministers and Deacons Union of the Middle Baptist Association 5.70
29. Shiloh Baptist Ministers and Deacons Union 17.00
29. Allowance on invoice from Salig Company 3.38
29. Charles Frazier--Donation (as of Aug. 26) 5.00
31. Greensboro Juvenile Court 6.00
SEPTEMBER
4. Ministers and Deacons Union of Shiloh Missionary B. Y. P. U. 1.50
5. Senaca Grove Church 2.70
11. Mr. E. C. Clements--Cemetery Fees 23.00
11. Congregational Church, Raleigh, N. C. 10.54
11. Mr. T. C. Daniel--Donation 1.00
11. Refund Mrs. C. L. Lennon .94
11. Refund Mr. Short--Telephone Call .64
11. Dr. Cotten, Henderson, N. C. 1.00
12. Roanoke Rapids Sunday School, Mr. J. W. Wilkins, Superintendent 1.27
12. Pine Grove Church, Reverend Thomas, Pastor 5.06
19. St. Marks E. Zion Church, Durham, N. C. 12.01
19. Concord Baptist Church, Castalia, N. C. 6.66
26. First District Sunday School Convention of East Cedar Grove Association Greenfield Sunday School, Mrs. Rogers, President 10.06
26. Orange County Training School, Chapel Hill, N. C. (as of Sept. 24.) 7.65
26. Colored High School, Hillsboro, N. C. 7.00
26. Mr. Otho A. Daniel--Suckering Tobacco 15.00
26. Mineola Manufacturing Co., Gibsonville, N. C. 50.00
OCTOBER
1. Concert at Raleigh School 5.18
2. Old Eastern Missionary Baptist Association 8.50
3. East Cedar Grove Women's Union 7.20
3. New Liberty Baptist Church 10.10
3. Mr. Cotten, Stem, North Carolina 12.93
3. Neuse River Baptist Association 9.00
6. Middle Association at Red Bud Baptist School 9.00
8. Wilton Colored School 4.01
8. Second Division East Cedar Grove Association Sunday School 10.00
8. Mr. L. F. Cotten, Stem, N. C. 4.43
8. Mr. Alex Peace--Rent 100.00
10. Nelson Chapel Baptist Church 11.12
10. Main Street Baptist Church 6.51
14. Original Shiloh Baptist Association 45.56
15. Henderson Institute, Henderson, N. C. 11.88
15. Central Graded School, Henderson, N. C. 7.79
17. Warrenton City High School, Warrenton, N. C. 6.90
17. Warrenton Baptist Church, Warrenton, N. C. 6.02

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17. New Corinth Sunday School, Roxboro, N. C. $ 5.00
17. Grassy Creek Baptist Church 4.00
17. Blue Wing Baptist Church 6.91
17. District No. 4 East Cedar Grove Association Sunday School Convention 13.00
18. Wilson Welfare Association 40.00
18. Central Graded School, Henderson, N. C. 4.33
20. Sandy Fork Baptist Church 10.15
21. Raleigh District Conference of the A. M. E. Z Church 1.65
23. Hill Grove School, Durham, N. C. 10.60
24. Avery Memorial Church 7.63
24. Old Liberty Church 11.00
24. Youngsville Sunday School 2.05
24. Rev. A. H. Powell, Wake Forest, N. C. 5.95
24. Mrs. McGhee and Mrs. Smith's Solicitations 33.25
25. Home Economics Department of Little River High School 5.00
28. Mrs. Lizzie McKinnon 1.00
31. Missionary Baptist Association with New Grassy Creek Baptist Association 3.00
31. Professor J. B. Lee, Pittsboro, N. C. 2.15
31. East Cedar Grove Ministers and Deacons Union 10.00
31. East Union of Original Shiloh Association 10.00
31. Sunday School Convention at Pilot Baptist Church, Franklin County 15.17
31. Shiloh Ministers and Deacons Union 10.00
NOVEMBER
1. Mrs. McGhee--Solicitations for Home Ec. Class room 23.50
5. Mrs. A. B. Johnson 10.00
5. General Baptist State Convention 6.39
6. Mrs. Alston--Sale of contributed tobacco 26.70
7. Mt. Moriah Methodist Church 1.85
7. St. James Baptist Church 2.70
7. New Hope Baptist Church 3.45
7. Collection at Vesper Exercises 6.06
7. Shiloh Baptist Church 10.05
7. Mrs. McGhee and Mrs. Smith--Solicitations for Home Economics Department 3.80
8. Juvenile Commission at Greensboro 12.00
9. The Woman U. M. B. Association 5.50
9. President J. W. Seabrook 10.00
9. For Concert at Creedmoor High School 1.75
14. Perry's Church 5.28
14. Roles Chapel Christian Church 2.00
14. Mrs. Mamie Patterson 18.00
14. Antioch Baptist Church 5.20
14. Hardie Grove Church 8.00
16. Dr. J. A. Hawkins 50.00
21. Hawkins Chapel Church 1.00
20. A. M. E. Zion Conference 25.32
23. Dr. A. C. Yow 5.00
24. Mr. Hill Hunter 25.00
28. Rev. N. F. Brooks 12.00

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28. Youngsville Baptist Church $ 5.13
28. Katesville Church 5.05
28. Refund for Check of November 22 2.00
DECEMBER
1. Wilson Welfare Association 40.00
1. Woman S. Auxilary Progressive B. Convention, Mrs. Belle Garnes, Norlina, N. C. 5.00
4. Refund by T. K. Borders 5.00
11. Mrs. Lessie M. Davis, Henderson, N. C. 1.50
11. Mr. J. B. Jordan, Norlina, N. C. 10.03
11. Mr. J. R. Edelin, Wilkesboro, N. C. 7.00
11. Mr. Willard J. McLean, Selma, N. C. 5.25
11. Mr. W. H. Green, Cherryville, N. C. 2.50
11. Mr. J. E. Bryan, Lumberton, N. C. 1.55
11. Mr. D. Spauling, Graham, N. C. 2.47
11. Mr. D. P. Lewis, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 1.40
11. Mr. H. C. Gore, Albemarle, N. C. 4.00
11. Mr. S. G. Calvert, Carthage, N. C. 2.11
11. Mr. W. S. Etheridge, Windsor, N. C. 2.00
11. Mr. Hugh V. Brown, Goldsboro 10.00
11. Mr. Dempsey Pettway, Mebane, N. C. 3.00
11. Mr. J. P. Law, Merry Hill, N. C. 17.00
13. Mr. W. H. Davenport, Greenville, N. C. 1.00
16. Mr. S. I. Saulter, Greenville, N. C. 19.39
16. Mr. J. P. Law, Merry Hill, N. C. 7.00
16. Mr. C. M. Eppes, Greenville, N. C. 2.00
16. Mr. Broome, Newton, N. C. 3.55
16. Mr. A. W. Booker, Hickory, N. C. 5.00
16. Mr. T. C. Harris, Oxford, N. C. 2.50
16. Mr. J. S. Spivey, Lillington, N. C. 2.10
16. Mr. William R. Parker, Rocky Mount, N. C. 1.00
16. Jones Hill School, Mrs. Addie B. Perry, Prin., Spring Hope, N. C. 6.00
18. Miss Lyda Galbraith, Shelby, N. C. 75.00
18. Rev. W. C. L. Scarborough, Gastonia, N. C. 41.00
18. Hauley's Chapel, Franklin County, Rev. Davis, Pastor 2.33
18. Pitt County Teachers Association, Greenville, N. C. by Mrs. J. N. Donnell 3.50
18. Mr. D. F. Walker, Edenton, N. C. 7.00
18. Mr. L. E. Borden, Mebane, N. C. 2.10
18. Mr. M. R. Herring--Rent Sampson County Farm 95.00
21. Mr. J. F. Gunn, Burlington, N. C. 5.54
21. Mr. James A. Clark, Elizabeth City, N. C. 40.00
21. Mr. C. M. Eppes, Greenville, N. C. 2.00
21. Mr. A. B. Bingham, Lexington, N. C. 26.00
23. Mr. M. I. Claiborne, Marshville, N. C. 2.48
23. Mr. Mack G. Dawkin, Brevard, N. C. 2.50
23. Rev. W. T. Johnson, Wadesboro, N. C. 4.00
23. Dr. R. A. Bryce, Roxboro, N. C. 175.75
24. Second Ward High School, Mr. J. E. Grigsby, Prin., Charlotte, N. C. 6.75
24. Rev. R. D. Horton, Elk Park, N. C. 5.25
24. Mrs. Clara B. Hicks, Whiteville, N. C. 8.11
25. Mrs. L. S. Doulin, Mocksville, N. C. 12.75

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25. Mr. F. M. Beaver, Marion, N. C. $ 2.13
25. Mr. K. A. Williams, Winfall, N. C. 8.65
25. Mr. W. A. Pattillo, Tarboro, N. C. 5.00
25. Rev. John H. Davis, Sylva, N. C. 4.00
25. Ridgeway Bap. Church, Rev. Burwell, Pastor, Ridgeway, N. C. 15.01
25. Warrenton Baptist Church, Rev. McGrier, Pastor, Warrenton, N. C. 6.01
25. St. Augustine's College, Raleigh, N. C. 5.00
25. Elijah Clements 1.00
25. Mr. T. Pettiford 1.00
25. Mr. E. G. Moss--For cotton picking 23.32
25. Greensboro Welfare Department 3.00
28. Mr. H. L. Mitchell, Gatesville, N. C. 12.51
25. Rev. Thomas, Roxboro, N. C. 7.10
29. Mr. C. C. Dovane, Kerr, N. C. 7.50
31. Mr. W. P. Rector, Rutherfordton, N. C. 49.35
31. Miss Lyda Galbraith, Shelby, N. C. 9.30
  Total Cash Contributions $ 3,164.53
  Total Contributions $ 5,553.57

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BUDGET OFFICER'S REPORT

        The Classified statement of Receipts and Disbursements for the fiscal year, compiled and prepared by the Budget Officer of the institution, and audited and approved by the Board of Audit, is submitted below as follows:

RECEIPTS

Balance July 1, 1936 $ 156.59
Temporary Loans 15,500.00
Hire of Boys 101.18
Religious Organizations 456.88
Investments 482.34
Productive Enterprise 1,148.33
State Appropriation 21,500.00
The Duke Endowment 3,471.46
Miscellaneous Contributions 215.02
T. K. Borders, Superintendent 4,405.36
Donated Commodities 756.15
Rents 5.00
Total Receipts $ 48,198.31

DISBURSEMENTS

Miscellaneous Care of Children $ 100.00
Telephone and Telegraph 276.69
Clothing 2,071.25
Temporary Loans 13,100.00
Insurance 674.03
Conference Expense 132.00
Transportation 1,618.75
Miscellaneous, Health 372.02
Replacement of Live Stock 205.67
Fuel, Light and Power 2,135.62
Interest 820.32
T. K. Borders, Superintendent 4,360.00
Food 5,206.57
Salaries 8,296.18
Supplies 3,813.36
Repairs and Replacement 1,873.86
Additional Live Stock 160.00
New Land and Improvements 1,132.50
New Equipment 370.83
Balance July 1, 1937 1,478.66
Total Disbursements $ 48,198.31

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REPORT FOR YEAR
January 1, 1938--December 31, 1938

Gentlemen of the Board of Directors of the Colored Orphanage of North Carolina:

        In submitting this report, may I first thank all of you for the time, thought, and advice that you have given me during the year in carrying on the work here at the Orphanage, and in getting the public re-interested and re-educated about the work and functions of the Orphanage. No greater work for human uplift can be done than the rearing, educating, and training of dependent children.

        Our work here might well be classified under the following headings:

CARE

A. DORMITORY

        The living quarters of the children, as well as the workers, are the three dormitories. The small boys (ages

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from five to twelve) live in the newest dormitory under the motherly matronship of Mrs. Claire Lennon. These smaller boys have shown wonderful progress in all respects. They have learned to be kind, polite, and to assume responsibility. For a time they had large girls to clean, wash, make beds, mend, sew on buttons, and other details about their building. They asked that the girls be moved and that they be allowed to do their own house-keeping. This request was granted them, and now they do all their own house-keeping, and take great pride in having a most orderly and well-run dormitory. They like to keep themselves neat and perhaps do more bathing than any other group. A nightly bath is to them a necessity. They found that to take a bath in summer was as easy and more fun than just washing feet, so they have kept the practice up and now it is quite a habit with them.

        The girls were our greatest worry a year ago. Now, after getting a new matron, Miss Lovejoy, now Mrs. Gidney, the girls have taken on new life and have changed for the better. The girls' building is still the least inviting, physically, and in the greatest need of repair. The walls and floors of this building have never been finished. The furniture is meager. A parlor, however, is in this building and adds much to the dormitory, making it more livable. This parlor was furnished by East Cedar Grove Association. The furnishings bought by this Association are a floor lamp, curtains, a living room suite of three pieces, mirrors, tables, and 20 occasional chairs in bright colors. Too much praise cannot be given these worthy people for the inspiration and comfort that they have given the girls.

        Formerly, clothing was owned collectively, but now, each girl has her individual clothing and they are showing much pride in caring for their clothing and themselves. Through the courtesy of Mr. Benjamin Cone and Mr. Hill Hunter, enough cloth was given so that plenty of plain dresses may be provided. Girls are great imitators and from their new matron they seem to have caught a new vision and the outlook for them seems much more promising than this time last year.

        The large boys' building is in better shape this year. The larger boys are under the tutelage of Miss Wynn, Mr. Alston, and Mr. Dixon and seem to be gaining in

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self confidence and the feeling that this is their home. They have not made the outward progress that the other two groups have, but perhaps 76 boys are too many for one matron to properly look after and inspire. This year, we have tried to provide them with more clothing and have allowed them, with permission, to go off the grounds to church and to visit friends with good results. It is hoped that suits and adequate clothing might be provided for them on these occasions so that they may not develop inferiority complexes from looking odd among their friends and at church.

        The heating plant has not yet been installed in this building. This is the only dormitory without steam heat, and the building is not as comfortable nor as pleasant as we would like for it to be. These boys are supposed to have individual clothing, but steel lockers will be necessary before much progress can be made along this line. Each boy does keep up with such individual possessions as a comb, a tooth brush, wash cloths, towels, etc.

B. HEALTH

        Visitors often exclaim, "How do you keep them well," or "How many die out of this large number each year?" We are happy to report that due to the entrance of healthy children, the incessant care and attention of Dr. Thomas, and the matrons, that we have had no serious illness this year. One boy was confined to the hospital for a time due to a burn.

        This healthful condition I am sure is due partially to a healthful diet including, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits, three regular meals at regular times daily, sanitary living conditions, and play. Perhaps the next greatest asset to health is that all sewage is now processed by the city sewage plant since the completion of our sewer line, which reaches from the Little Folks Building to the disposal plant one and one-half miles away. There are still several health measures needed. All children who enter should be required to have Tuberculin Tests and chest X-Rays. In the kitchen, a steam dish washer should be installed which would insure safe and sanitary washing of all dishes, glasses, and silverware.

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C. FEEDING

        Much progress seems to have been made along this line because of the gains in weight, the health of the children and their general demeanor. They start each day with some warm cereal and milk, along with some other wholesome food served in generous portions. In summer when there is work to be done, the heavy meal follows at noon time. Usually two fresh vegetables, milk, cornbread, and dessert three times each week are served. The children are very fond of ice cream and since we have plenty of milk and eggs, ice cream is one of the cheapest, yet most wholesome desserts that we can have. This is usually the Sunday dessert; either fruit or berry pie is the week-day dessert.

        Due to our farming and canning activities, there is not much difference in the winter and summer diet. In summer the light meal is around 5:30 p. m. This usually consists of soup or vegetables, bread and milk. We try to have fresh meat at least twice each week. All of our cull calves, hams, roosters, and old hens go this way. This is not enough for the whole year, however, and from time to time we buy fresh meat and fish. If you look at our children, I believe you will agree with me that they look well-fed.

D. PLAY

        "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy," is an old adage. The time at noon, after supper, and Saturday afternoons is play time. It is amusing to see the number of things our children can do to play. I think they cover the list from marble shooting to swimming. They like baseball, and last summer during play time you could count half a dozen ball games at any time. Mr. McGhee, a neighbor, has a nice swimming hole in a creek that runs through his farm. During summer, he permitted the children to swim. Different groups kept the place occupied at all times.

        Last summer just before and after Joe Louis was to fight, the boys were given boxing gloves and I am sure Joe himself would have beamed with delight to have seen the different interpreters of "Joe Louis' Style." Fights would start at noon on Saturday and go until dark. Fighting even supplanted baseball for a while. Mr. Lennon and Mr. Alston spent much of their leisure time

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teaching the children new games and supervising the ones they already knew, much to the delight and amusement of the children.

E. DISCIPLINE

        Discipline varies with the personality, the offender, and the nature of the case. It might be the going to bed for an afternoon, the missing of dessert, extra duties, staying on the campus for varying periods, relinquishing certain privileges, a "talking to", as the children put it, or corporal punishment in rare or extreme cases. It matters not what the discipline may be, the offender or offenders are always talked to and made to understand that what is happening is for the offender's own good. I am happy to report, however, that the necessity for punishment is on the decline and the children are rapidly approaching the point where they see this phase of care more objectively.

TRAINING

A. Health

        Healthy bodies are necessary to the proper development of our children. Each worker has health training as a major objective in dealing with the children. Each child is taught to use his or her individual wash cloth, towel, tooth brush, and to eat only clean, wholesome food. They are taught that food handlers are to handle food only with clean hands and cooking utensils. Those who work at the dairy are taught that clean cows, clean dairy surroundings and clean handling are indicative of clean milk. They are taught to keep their bodies clean by frequent bathing and changing of clothing. They are also taught that their rooms and buildings are more pleasant and healthful if clean. From time to time, systematic health talks are given larger boys and girls. Periodically, physical examinations are given and advice given by Dr. Thomas on a basis of findings. Due to the small amount of illness we feel that the health training is making satisfactory progress. This fall, Dr. Barnhill, of the State Dental Department, spent two weeks here examining and filling teeth, at the same time teaching the care of the teeth and oral hygiene.

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B. WORK

        Each child has a job. The proper performance of this task is paramount. Everything possible is done to teach the children that a job well done is a work of art; that no job is menial, but that each task is to be done with dispatch and to the best of the ability of the doer. An effort is being made to have workers take the attitude that they are the leaders in the work about the place and not task masters. Boys and girls do not like to be told, "You work and I'll boss." They work much more willingly if the worker leads the way.

        From time to time children's tasks are changed so that their work life might cover a wide range of work experiences. We have few lazy children. They have learned that work is a productive enterprize and that the better they work the more they will have to enjoy. 95% of our children on leaving the Institution will use their hands to earn a living. It is regrettable that we have so little trades training. If we merely feed the children and allow them to grow up, we are not taking advantage of our larger opportunity. Every effort should be put to the developing of a trades training program, so that each boy and girl might go out into the world with specific skill and training in some trade. This year we have made a small beginning in this direction by instituting barber training, and by the purchase and operation of a modern electric shoe shop. In this shop several boys are learning to repair shoes as is done in any up-to-date shoe shop, with the hope that they may secure employment as cobblers on being discharged from the Orphanage.

        In our school, we have secured the services of a Home Economics teacher who teaches the girls with the idea of securing domestic employment on leaving the Institution. We feel that this training to girls of the elementary school level is invaluable, as these girls will perhaps have to enter this field of labor.

        It is hoped that in the near future we shall be financially able to build, equip and man an Industrial School that will equip our children to earn a living in the trades upon leaving the Institution.

C. CITIZENSHIP

        In a democracy, the training for citizenship is most essential and no part of the populace may be neglected

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if the democracy is to survive and function efficiently. The children have the characteristics of good citizens held constantly before them. Every effort to teach the characteristics of good citizens in a practical manner is made. They are taught how to get along together and how to respect rules and regulations, not only because they are laws, but also because the observance of these laws produce for them more freedom, more happiness, and a chance to serve better their community and themselves.

        Mrs. Neikirk, Superintendent of Public Welfare of Charlotte, says that children who are reared in orphanages do not appreciate the value of money or property because there has always been more of what they need where the last came from. We are endeavoring to teach our children that all properties, waste, and belongings cost money; that there is only so much money for all purposes; and that the better care they give their personal and Orphanage belongings, the more money there will be for improvements and additional personal belongings.

D. SPIRITUAL

        Since the Institution is non-denominational, no training to directed along denominational lines, but a deep religious atmosphere is nourished and every effort in religious training is made and prevails upon the campus. In Sunday School the children are kept in the lead. They are given responsibility and places of leadership. Each Third Sunday is given over to a student program where the children do practically all of the program. The First Sunday of each month is turned over to some minister who is invited to speak, with the rest of the services in charge of the children. No child would think of going to bed or eating without prayer or a blessing asked upon the food. Then, too, a very definite effort is made to teach them that prayers and blessings are not something merely to be said or sung, but must be lived.

        On Christmas we were pleasantly and most agreeably surprised when the various Missionary Societies of Oxford, at the suggestion of Mrs. Annie Rogers, gave 52 Bibles and Testaments to be used in Sunday School and other devotional services.

E. ACADEMIC TRAINING

        Our school work on the grounds is progressing rather nicely under the principalship of Mrs. Smith and her

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eight capable assistants. This year we are happy to report that we have three girls and twenty-one boys attending Mary Potter High School. Rev. Davis, Principal, gives us many good and encouraging reports of the progress of these children. This year, we will have one high school graduate, William Perkins, a fine, well mannered boy who manages to stay on the Honor Roll despite the fact that he travels with out Band and quartette. All of these children are taking advantage of the vocational courses given at Mary Potter.

        Band--Last year, the Rotary Club, of Oxford, gave the Orphanage eleven instruments. To this number, we have added nine additional instruments. Those of you who have heard the Band will agree with me that these boys, under the tutelage of Madison C. Lennon, a teacher in our school, have made wonderful progress. The Band made its initial appearance on Anniversary Day here. Since then, they have played for North Carolina College for Negroes at their Home Coming Game. The Band has given concerts in the schools and churches at near-by places. We are expecting much in the way of revenue to come from the Band as soon as it has better traveling facilities. Then, too, several of the most outstanding band leaders in this country have come out of Orphanage Bands and we expect this training to have vocational possibilities for our boys, as well as the giving of happiness and pleasure to them.

MAINTENANCE

A. BUILDINGS

        This year we have been able to improve the physical plant somewhat, as these needs were great. Through the courtesy of Dr. R. L. Flowers, Mrs. Mary Duke Biddle was kind enough to give $500 so that a new roof was put on the Angier B. Duke Memorial School Building. This roof was badly needed, as each time it rained it was necessary to move classes and continuously mop up the water which came in through the old roof. This old roof had been patched and repaired again and again until further repair was impossible. During the summer, the boys painted all of the outside woodwork on this building. New window frames were put in where old ones had rotted and new doors were hung. Now, the school building is in a good state of repair on the outside, but several hundred

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dollars could be well spent on the inside of the building to repair the damages done by a leaky roof over a period of years. The outside wood work in the boys building has also been painted this past summer by the boys. The openings in the stairs at each end of the building have been closed and doors have been put up. This was done anticipating a more comfortable building when the heating plant is installed, which we hope will be done soon.

        With the aid of the churches in Louisburg, at the suggestions and endeavors of Rev. Lewis and Rev. Pollard, a parlor in this building (Boys) has been partially furnished with radio and parlor furniture. These improvements, we are sure, will tend to make the large boys more comfortable in their home, and more pleasant surroundings will add to their cultural outlook on life.

        Most of the wood-work in the dining room and chapel has also been painted by the boys during the past summer. In the kitchen a new floor has been laid. The old one had reached the place where sanitation was very difficult. The back porch of the kitchen was closed in and the whole building was re-screened. In addition to the improvements on the building, a new kitchen range was purchased to replace the old one that had reached a point that cooking for our large family was made impossible.

        In the girls' building, some work has been done on the roof. The material for a coat of roof coating is on the grounds. During the early fall the boys painted most of the outside wood work and several rooms inside. The larger room which was painted inside is now used by the girls as a parlor and a living room. The other large room on the first floor has been painted, too, and is used for a play room and study hall. Much work needs to be done in this building. The sleeping quarters need plaster and paint. The floors on the first story need to be relaid, as years of wear have reduced them to shreds and splinters. This building needs much furniture, etc. It is so drab that it does not well lend itself to the inspirational development of the girls.

        The wood work outside of the smaller boys' building has been painted. The toilet facilities of this building have been made available by the completion of the sewer line. A bath room for the convenience of the matron has been installed. Minor repairs to the wood work have been made. In this building, however, we have one major trouble--water

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seeps in through the basement during periods of protracted rains. It is our intention to dig the dirt away from the front of the building and try to make it water-proof by using tar, cement, and filling in with pebbles so as to allow drainage.

        If the weather permits, this summer we hope to make a kiln of brick to be used in a modern cow barn and granary. Our cows cannot produce milk as they should when they do not have a warm dry place in which they may be housed. From time to time, we are purchasing new farm machinery. We have no place to keep this machinery, seeds, nor fertilizers, as the old granary and sheds are beyond repair.

B. GROUNDS

        This summer our lawns and hedges were kept neat and trim, but anticipated grounds improvements had to be postponed due to extra time that had to be given to the farm because of larger acreage and also because of inclement weather. This year, we hope to give more time to the development of grounds that will be inspirational and beautiful.

C. EQUIPMENT

        Some necessary improvements have been made in our equipment. A new Farmall "20" Tractor, a Tractor Disk, a Grain Drill, an 8 ft. Lime Spreader, an all Steel Wagon, and a Two Disk Tractor Plow have been added to the farm equipment. Next spring a Grain Harvester will have to be purchased, as this year we will have about 40 acres of small grain to harvest. Last year, we used cradles for this work, but this year the grain crop is too large to rely on this slow, hand method.

        It is hoped in the very near future that some laundry equipment may be purchased, as the laundry, despite the fact that we have an efficient and hard working matron, is one of the sorest spots and causes the larger girls to lose too much time out of school. In the kitchen a modern bake oven is a necessity. When one considers the possibilities of the spread of disease, remembering that children are washing the dishes for so large a family, a dish washer, too, becomes a very desirable piece of equipment, if not a necessity.

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D. FOOD AND FARM

        The farm as you will see by the following list of produced foods is producing a large profit, food and general farm experience for the boys despite a bad farm year. This year, due to the fact that we were working 50 more acres (making a total of 150 acres under cultivation) we have been so busy that the boys have had no free time to work for neighboring farmers. It is also hoped that the efficiency and productivity of the soil will be improved, as the Department of Soil Conservation has mapped out for us a five year improvement program which includes terracing, building of water ways, woods improvement, and crop rotation for every foot of our land. This program is well underway and despite the fact that it will cost about $400 each year, we think it a wise plan to follow. Mr. McClellan and his trained staff have been most enthusiastic and helpful and have come to us with aid and advice upon call.

        The following is a list of products produced on the farm with the values attached according to local wholesale market values:

FARM PRODUCTS (Eaten and now in Field)

Rape 3 acres $ 150.00
Watermelons, Cantaloupes 3½ acres 10.00
Turnips 1½ acres 106.00
Lima Beans 1940 pounds 194.00
String Beans 7381 pounds 553.00
Garden Peas 1521 quarts 152.00
Okra 483 pounds 20.00
Tomatoes 4386 pounds 273.00
Beets 33 bushels 33.00
Collards 2 acres 150.00
Winter Cabbage (heading) 1 acre 75.00
Field Peas 10 bushels 10.00
Cabbage (summer) 6062 pounds 222.00
Roasting Ears 400 dozen 80.00
Onions 40 bushels 60.00
Sweet Potatoes 1126 bushels 1,126.00
White Potatoes 320 bushels 400.00
Wheat 114 bushels 79.00
Oats 111 bushels 77.00
Corn (cribbed) 1240 bushels 930.00
Peanuts 10 bushels 15.00
Tobacco   302.60
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CANNED GOODS
Apples 1466 quarts $ 293.20
Apple Butter 400 quarts 100.00
Apple Jelly 50 quarts 17.50
Blackberries 1000 quarts 250.00
Blackberry Jam 15 quarts 5.70
String Beans 991 quarts 198.20
Beets 412 quarts 41.20
Corn 35 quarts 7.00
Chow Chow 140 quarts 111.00
Peaches 1127 quarts 225.40
Pears 872 quarts 218.00
Tomatoes 425 quarts 106.00
Sausage 62 quarts 24.80
Sauerkraut 385 gallons 77.00
HAY AND FORAGE CROPS
Clover Hay 3 tons $ 54.00
Oats and Vetch 12 tons 144.00
Soy Beans 4 tons 56.00
Pea Hay 4½ tons 63.00
Lespedeza 10 tons 150.00
Fodder 3 tons 24.00
Tops 6 tons 48.00
Corn (cut) 8 tons 80.00
Meadow Grass 1½ tons 10.00
Shucks 3 tons 24.00
HOGS
Hogs killed (to date) 9609 pounds $ 1,743.00
Hogs alive    
1. 56 Small Pigs   280.00
2. 20 Big Pigs (to kill)   234.00
3. 4 Large Hogs (to kill)   104.00
COWS
Beef 1328 pounds $ 192.00
Calves Killed 728 pounds 94.00
Calves being raised for milk 7 calves 70.00
Milk 22,775 gallons 9,110.00
CHICKENS
Eggs 2,312 dozen $ 763.00
Chickens Eaten 480 pounds 120.00
Hens Raised 200 hens 150.00
    $ 20,505.60

PUBLICITY AND SUPPORT

        This year the Superintendent, Mr. Alston, Miss Wynn, and Mr. Lennon have traveled around 45 thousand miles in North Carolina with the children's groups in an endeavor

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to have North Carolina become "Orphanage conscious." In addition to this travel, thousands of letters, newspaper articles, folders and other publicity material have been distributed. In 70 counties, Orphanage Aid Committees have been organized and a State-wide drive is now in the process of conclusion.

        The crowning factor in the publicity of this year was a series of four radio broadcasts which were made possible through the courtesy of the officials of Radio Station WPTF, Raleigh, North Carolina.

        On Monday, Nov. 7, 1938, Dr. E. E. Toney, Chairman of the Board, made a masterful introductory address. He was followed on Monday, November 14, 1938, by Attorney Parham who made a wonderful appeal to the State in behalf of the Orphanage. On November 21, 1938, Mr. Medford ably addressed the radio audience in behalf of the Institution. On November 28 Dr. C. C. Spaulding made the final address with a special plea to the Negro citizens of the State to make the Orphanage an object of their support. Part of the time at each broadcast was taken by the choral group under the direction of Mr. Lennon, our Music Instructor.

        You will notice by the list of contributions that our contributions are coming from all over North Carolina. We cannot expect large amounts from my people, but we hope as time goes on that larger numbers of people will contribute. White friends throughout the State are contributing, too, in large numbers and in larger amounts. This, too, should encourage my people to increase not only the number of their contributions, but to also increase them in proportion to their ability. We hope also that all people in large numbers will learn to remember the Orphanage in their Wills.

        It is most gratifying to note that this year's contributions total larger than last year.

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CONTRIBUTIONS
January 1, 1938--December 31, 1938

DONATED COMMODITIES

FEBRUARY
24. Commodity Distribution, Commodity Warehouse, Winston-Salem, N. C.--Apples and Oranges $ 110.00
MARCH
5. Commodity Warehouse, Winston-Salem, N. C.--Apples and Oranges 121.00
8. Holy Temple Church, by Mrs. Claretta B. Haynes, Wilmington, N. C.--Clothing for Girls 4.02
19. Dr. J. E. Shepard, North Carolina College for Negroes, Durham, N. C.--Piano 50.00
29. Company 429 CCC Camp, Yanceyville, N. C.--Overcoats and Jackets 276.00
28. Mrs. Mary Duke Biddle--Roof for Angier B. Duke Memorial School 500.00
APRIL
4. Boiler, Pipes and Radiators--Given by Dr. J. E. Shepard, N. C. College for Negroes, Durham 600.00
28. Cloth from Proximity Mills--Donation by Mrs. P. B. Bynum's School, Greensboro, N. C. 125.00
MAY
27. Friends--900 Pounds Meat 135.00
JUNE
5. Friends--Clothing for Boys and Girls 32.50
AUGUST
29. 1 Dresser, 1 Stove--Given by Dr. E. E. Toney, Oxford 15.00
NOVEMBER
19. Mineola Manufacturing Co., Gibsonville, N. C., by Mr. D. M. Davidson--One Bundle Outing 20.00
23. Mr. Hill Hunter, Proximity Manufacturing Co.--1325 Yards Overall and Outing Cloth 204.75
24. Durham Ice Cream Company--Ice Cream 5.80
29. Friends--Clothing 20.00
DECEMBER
21. Clothing for Boys--Dr. E. E. Toney, Oxford, N. C._ 3.50
22. Dr. L. P. Armstrong, Rocky Mount, N. C.--Clothing for Boys 3.50
22. Fruit Trees, given by Mr. and Mrs. John Rogers, Oxford, N. C. 37.50
22. Clothing for Boys--Dr. Dunston, Raleigh, N. C. 2.00
24. 1 Bushel Apples--Mr. Ernest Jones, Oxford, N. C._ 1.00
24. Presents for all Children, by Dr. and Mrs. W. N. Thomas, Oxford, N. C. 15.00
27. Dr. J. N. Mills, Durham--Clothing for Boys 3.50

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CASH CONTRIBUTIONS January 1, 1938--December 31, 1938

JANUARY
2. Ministers Association of Vance County 21.06
2. Mr. A. H. Powell 5.00
2. Granville Insurance Agency 5.00
2. Thomas Calloway, Chicago, Illinois 1.00
2. Mr. S. B. Eaton, Cana, North Carolina 5.00
2. Refund, Mr. Alston 1.00
8. Mary Potter School 5.00
12. Mr. W. V. Ormond, Williamston, North Carolina 11.75
13. Welfare Department of Stokes County 4.00
13. Mrs. Minnie Johnson 5.00
15. Prof. James Plummer, Manson, North Carolina 8.92
21. Price High School, Salisbury, North Carolina 8.00
22. Miss Annie Chresfield, Monroe, North Carolina 5.00
23. Mrs. C. McGhee (Mr. Upchurch $5; Mr. Gidney $1) 6.00
24. Rev. N. F. Brooks, Beaufort, North Carolina 54.00
24. Mitchell Chapel Sunday School of Vance County 1.00
22. Security National Bank 34.80
26. Wilson Welfare Association 40.00
30. Ministers and Deacons Union, Henderson, N. C. 1.60
30. Miss C. L. Jones, Owens Colored School, Norlina 6.28
30. Mr. T. C. Blackwell 2.30
30. Ministers and Deacons Union, Wake Forest, N. C. 8.00
31. Ministers and Deacons Union, Mr. George Hester, President 8.61
FEBRUARY
2. Mr. E. D. Sinclair, Montgomery County, Troy, N. C. 7.13
2. Timothy Darling Presbyterian Missionary Society 5.24
2. Mr. P. S. Jones, Washington, North Carolina 8.48
2. Mr. J. J. Clemmons, Roper, North Carolina 1.00
8. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, for Rent 5.00
9. Dr. E. E. Toney, Refund as per diem Board Meet. 4.00
10. Mr. J. W. Medford, Refund as per diem Board Meet. 4.00
14. M. C. Lennon, Refund expense money for boys' trip to Beaufort 8.63
15. Ministers and Deacons Union of East Cedar Grove Association, by Mr. H. M. Bullock, Creedmoor, N. C. 5.00
15. Colored High School, Mr. E. J. Hayes, Principal, Williamston, N. C. 6.60
16. Colored High School, Red Springs 4.40
17. H. M. Turner's Market, for Sale of Meat 2.55
20. Rev. S. G. Dunston, Littleton, N. C. (concert) 6.01
20. Rev. Hurley Jones, Norlina, North Carolina .75
20. Mr. George Dawson, Jacksonville, North Carolina 2.00
21. Middle Baptist Association 4.00
21. County-Wide P. T. A., Mrs. Rose D. Aggrey, Salisbury, North Carolina 5.00
28. Mr. C. C. Smith, Maiden, North Carolina 5.00
29. Mrs. Flossie J. Parker, Tarboro, North Carolina 12.50
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MARCH
5. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, for Room Rent $ 5.00
8. Mrs. Mary Morrison, Statesville, N. C. 8.50
11. Concert at New Bern, sponsored by Mrs. C. Mann 23.11
13. Zeta Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity 50.00
20. William Ridley .50
20. Rev. McGrier, Warrenton, N. C. 1.00
26. Colored High School, Kinston, N. C. 2.00
26. LaGrange High School, Mr. E. B. Frink, Principal 6.66
26. Refund, Mr. Lennon, expense to Kinston and LaGrange 1.25
27. Refund, Mr. Lennon, expense to Virginia for concert 5.00
27. Granville County Woman's Home Mission Union 3.50
27. Miss Martha Wynn .50
27. Budd Piper Roofing Company--For ¾ cord wood 3.00
APRIL
2. Elijah Clements--For Cemetery Plots 20.00
3. Sunday School District No. 2 of East Cedar Grove Association 20.00
2. Sale of Calf Skin .25
2. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, for Room Rent 5.00
2. Rev. W. H. Owens, Columbia, N. C. 6.50
4. Mrs. M. Fitzgerald, On Radio Account 5.00
12. Wilson Welfare Association, for Bowden Children 20.00
14. Coley Springs School 8.15
14. Wilson Welfare Association 40.00
16. Prof. T. S. Cooper, Gates County Training School 1.00
17. Warren County Baptist S. S. and B. Y. P. U. Convention 16.25
18. Mrs. Blanche Harris, Albemarle, N. C. 6.22
22. First Baptist Church, Raleigh, N. C. (Concert) 4.85
24. Rev. S. D. Dunston, Littleton, N. C. 4.62
24. Sunday School Convention of District No. 4, Miss Ethel Tuck, Secretary 5.00
24. Sunday School Convention of District No. 1 of the East Cedar Grove Association 5.50
24. Rev. J. W. Burwell, Henderson, N. C. 1.00
24. Mr. H. Robinson, President Rowan County P. T. A. 9.00
24. Agricultural Conservation Department 23.39
28. Guilford County Drive, Rev. P. B. Bynum, Chairman, Greensboro, N. C. 238.72
MAY
3. T. F. Blair 2.00
3. Lutheran College 5.35
7. Mrs. Burnnie Howell 5.00
8. Sunday Service Collection (on campus) 1.13
8. Piney Grove Baptist Church, Rev. Thomas, Pastor, Roxboro, N. C. 4.00
9. Wilson Welfare Association 20.00
9. North Carolina Negro Teachers Association 50.00
12. Dr. S. H. Cannady 4.00
16. For Calf Skin .30

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19. Guilford County Drive, Rev. P. B. Bynum, Chairman $ 15.00
22. Rev. J. J. Freeland, Roxboro, N. C. 5.69
26. Guilford County Drive, Rev. P. B. Bynum, Chairman 15.00
29. Woman's Union of Sweet Gum Church, Mrs. M. E. Thaxton, President, Wilton, N. C. 11.02
29. Cedar Grove Union, Rev. W. M. Warner, Moderator, Danville, Virginia 9.05
29. Calf Skin .18
29. District No. 4 Woman's Union of the Christian Church 1.65
29. Deacons and Trustees Union, Louisburg, N. C. 5.00
29. Shiloh Ministers and Deacons Union 20.10
29. Franklin County B. Y. P. U. 5.00
29. Franklin County Sunday School Convention 18.08
JUNE
1. Mt. Zion Elementary School, Greensboro, N. C. 2.15
5. East Cedar Grove S. S. Convention 10.00
6. Refund Mrs. Biggers 31.50
13. Ministers and Deacons Union of East Cedar Grove Assoc. 5.00
11. Wilson Welfare Association 80.00
15. Mrs. Blanche Harris, Albemarle, N. C. 1.50
24. Refund, Mr. Lennon 2.64
24. C. T. Daniel, Telephone Call to Creedmoor, N. C. .15
26. Greensboro Welfare Association 6.45
26. New Light Baptist Church 4.05
26. General Sunday School Convention of the East Cedar Grove Association, Mt. Calvary Baptist Church 10.10
26. Rev. Earl Williams, Fairfield, Maryland 1.38
27. Refund, Miss Wynn 4.46
27. Concert at North Carolina College for Negroes 25.80
JULY
3. Woman's East Cedar Grove Union 5.00
8. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, Room Rent 5.00
8. W. T. Lomax, Greensboro, N. C. 4.00
8. Misses Dora and Laura Sandling, and Mr. John Sandling, Franklinton, N. C. 17.00
8. Mrs. Zilphia Gatlin, Chicod, N. C. 2.00
10. Rev. Gonoway, Leaksville, N. C. 5.05
10. Rev. P. I. Wells, Reidsville, N. C. 7.08
10. Rev. W. L. Mason, Reidsville, N. C. 5.50
10. Rev. Bass, First Baptist Church, Reidsville, N. C. 5.00
10. Mt. Bethel Church (Woman's Convention), Roxboro, N. C. 7.41
10. Wilson Welfare Association 20.00
12. Concert at Raleigh, N. C., sponsored by Mrs. M. Rawlins 18.51
14. Dr. C. G. O'Kelly, Durham, N. C. 1.00
15. Security National Bank, Wilder Trust Fund Income 10.72
17. A. M. E. Z. Church, Rev. Tonstill, Pastor, Laurinburg 5.15
17. Southern Pines Baptist Church, Rev. J. F. Wertz 3.18
17. County Line Association by Rev. D. P. Lewis 5.00

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24. Mr. T. B. Jordan, Norlina, N. C. $ 9.34
24. Wake County Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention 10.25
24. Union Baptist District Sunday School and B. Y. P. U. Convention, Fayetteville, N. C. 5.52
24. First Baptist Church, Rev. T. H. Dwelle, Pastor, Fayetteville, N. C. 8.72
27. District No. 13, F. & A. A. M., by Mr. W. Royster 5.75
27. Concert, First Baptist Church, Raleigh, N. C. 22.92
27. Mrs. Owens, Raleigh, N. C. 1.50
27. Mrs. E. L. Ransom, Solicitations 18.00
27. Chapel Collection at Anniversary Celebration 19.26
28. Mrs. H. M. Brooks, Oxford, N. C. 6.77
31. Mt. Ollie Union, by J. S. Sills, Louisburg, N. C. 4.11
31. First Baptist Church, Louisburg, N. C. 4.00
31. Shiloh Ministers and Deacons Union 12.31
31. Rev. M. T. Plummer, Louisburg, N. C. 6.65
31. Christian Warren Missionary Union, by Mrs. Sarah Eppes, Middleburg, N. C. 5.02
31. Rent of Grounds Anniversary Day 236.28
AUGUST
5. Refund, Madison Lennon--Expense to Reidsville 2.00
5. Concert at Reidsville, N. C., Mr. Bruce Roberts, Leaksville, N. C. 2.00
8. Refund on Motor Fuel used for Tractor 18.05
8. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, Room Rent 5.00
10. Wilson Welfare Association 20.00
10. Greensboro Welfare Association, for Pearsall boys 10.87
13. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, Room Rent 5.00
13. Rev. William Warner, Danville, Virginia 10.55
13. Rev. J. W. Wiley, Mebane, N. C. 5.95
13. Mrs. George Bullock, Washington, D. C. 6.31
13. Refund, Mr. Alston 2.94
13. Concert at Columbia, N. C., by Mrs. L. B. Jones 14.58
13. Refund, Madison C. Lennon 6.00
14. Rev. Moses Bullock, Middleburg, N. C. 1.00
14. Rev. Jim Hargrove, Henderson, N. C. 6.50
14. Ministers and Deacons Union of the Middle Baptist Association, by Rev. J. W. Burwell, Henderson 3.50
21. Ruin Creek Baptist Church, Henderson, N. C. 2.20
21. Rev. George Crews, Hester, N. C. 4.52
21. Concert at Spring Hope, N. C. 2.45
21. Refund, Mr. Madison Lennon 3.10
27. Mr. Bruce Roberts, Leaksville, N. C. (concert) 12.55
28. Rev. Lee Johnson, Pastor Haywood Chapel, Oxford 2.65
28. Rev. James Brown, Pastor, A. M. E. Z. Church, Henderson, N. C. 4.13
28. Seaboard Baptist Church, Rev. C. C. Staton, Pastor, Weldon, N. C. 10.00
28. Roanoke Salem Church, Rev. C. C. Staton, Pastor, Weldon, N. C. 14.00
27. Concert at Durham, N. C., Mrs. L. Alston, Sponsor 3.35
29. Concert at Nashville, N. C. 8.84

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SEPTEMBER
3. Dorothea Venable, for Cemetery Plot $ 15.00
4. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, Room Rent for August 5.00
7. Rev. C. M. Perry, Charlotte, N. C. 3.68
7. Rev. P. M. Mayfield, Charlotte, N. C., From St. Paul Baptist Church 5.19
7. Price High School, Charlotte, N. C. 7.00
7. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, Charlotte, N. C. 5.00
7. Mrs. Sadie Scott, Concord, N. C. (concert) 5.50
8. Rev. Walter. A. Tutt, Salisbury, N. C. 5.00
9. Wilson Welfare Association 20.00
11. Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Enfield, N. C., Rev. F. Bullock, Pastor 10.03
11. Concert, Severn, N. C., Mrs. Cherry Clark, Sponsor 10.85
11. Prof. J. N. Gill, Colored High School, Seaboard, N. C. (concert) 10.29
11. Wilson Welfare Association 40.00
14. Woman's Union of M. B. Association 2.75
15. Greensboro Welfare Association 15.00
17. Unknown Donor 1.00
25. Miss Myrtle Mangum, Creedmoor, N. C. 2.00
29. Neuse River Association, by Rev. F. L. Bullock 6.20
30. Concert, Person County Training School, Mr. L. W. Brooks, Sponsor 3.80
27. Original Shiloh Baptist Association, Rev. N. A. Cheek, Moderator, Elberon, N. C. 66.38
OCTOBER
2. Horace E. Wyche, Henderson, N. C. 4.12
2. East Cedar Grove S. S. Convention, Mr. H. M. Bullock, President, Creedmoor, N. C. 15.00
2. Baptist Church of Franklinton, N. C. 5.16
3. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, Room Rent 5.00
6. Woman's State Convention 11.38
9. Shiloh Baptist Church, Rev. Clinton, Pastor 5.25
9. District No. 4 Sunday School Convention of East Cedar Grove Association, Mr. H. L. Lunsford, Pres. 7.00
9. Middle Baptist Association 7.10
11. Wilson Welfare Association 20.00
12. Concert at Person County High School, Mr. L. W. Brooks, Sponsor, Roxboro, N. C. 18.83
14. First Baptist Church (white), Oxford, N. C. 10.09
15. Woman's East Cedar Grove Union at Zora Baptist Church, Mrs. Lucindia Parrish, President 4.00
15. Franklin County Baptist Woman's Association 6.60
18. Unused portion of money furnished for sewer line construction from the Town of Oxford 68.33
12. Sale of Tobacco 108.00
20. Sale of Tobacco 140.60
30. Sale of Tobacco 54.00
30. Franklin County Sunday School Convention 5.55
30. B. Y. P. U. of Franklin County 2.00
30. Mrs. Mamie L. Turner, Warsaw, N. C. 15.63
30. County Line S. S. Convention, Oxford, N. C. 10.00
30. Ministers and Deacons Union, by Rev. G. Hester 13.25

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NOVEMBER
6. Frank Gardner, Rockford, Michigan $ 5.00
5. Wilson Welfare Association 40.00
5. Mr. M. R. Herring, Rent on Sampson County Farm 75.00
11. Wilson Welfare Association 20.00
11. Concert, Waters Training School, Winton, N. C. 13.60
11. Refund, Madison Lennon 2.60
8. Elijah Clements, For Cemetery Plots for Holman 5.00
13. Second Baptist Church, Raleigh, N. C. 11.05
13. Congregational Church, Raleigh, N. C. 11.58
13. Woman's Missionary Union of Franklin County 7.60
13. Nelson Chapel, Rev. Burchett, Franklinton, N. C. 4.40
13. Salem Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. 3.60
13. Third Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. 10.71
11. Prof. D. P. Lewis, Colored High School, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 2.00
11. Mr. E. M. Lowe, Chairman Orphanage Aid Committee, Reidsville, N. C. 10.40
14. Elijah Clements, Payment in Full for Cemetery Plots, by Charlie Ridley 15.00
20. A. M. E. Zion Conference 10.00
20. Rev. George C. Pollard, Box 214, Louisburg, N. C. 18.50
17. J. R. Hawkins High School, Warrenton, N. C. 9.52
17. Rev. and Mrs. A. H. George, Charlotte, N. C. 1.00
17. Rev. H. G. Thompson, Zion Baptist Church, Reidsville, N. C., by Mr. E. M. Lowe 5.00
18. The American Legion, by Mr. Will Harris, Oxford 4.34
20. Dr. J. A. Tinsley, Weldon, N. C. 5.00
23. Dr. A. C. Yow, Henderson, N. C.--Thanksgiving Donation 5.00
23. Mr. Hill Hunter, Greensboro, N. C. 25.00
23. Lincoln Academy, Kings Mountain, N. C. 4.59
28. Colored High School, Brevard, N. C. 5.00
28. Colored High School, Mocksville, N. C. 1.00
28. Colored High School, Kannapolis, N. C. 3.19
28. John Chavis School, Cherryville, N. C. 5.00
28. Pleasant Grove School, Mebane, N. C. 5.00
28. East Durham Colored School, Durham, N. C. 10.00
22. The Woman's Auxillary Progressive Baptist Convention, Miss Belle Garnes, Secretary 3.00
23. Concert, Colored High School, Roanoke Rapids, N. C. 8.04
28. Miss Maude G. Foster, for Cleveland High School, Shelby, N. C. 2.00
20. N. F. A. Chapter, by Mr. I. H. Smith, Laurinburg 5.00
28. Mr. T. C. Harris, Oxford, N. C.--Thanksgiving Donation 3.00
30. Greensboro Welfare Association 11.00
30. Mr. T. H. Broome, Central High School, Newton, N. C. 2.00
DECEMBER
2. Mr. O. Robinson, Henderson Institute, Henderson, N. C. (concert) 10.41
2. Mr. E. Johnson, Principal Graded School, Henderson, N. C. (concert) 10.40

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6. Sale of Collards $ .25
6. Refund, Mr. Alston 2.12
6. Townsville High School, Mr. W. Williams, Prin., Townsville, N. C. 10.55
7. Kittrell Graded School, Kittrell, N. C. 8.45
8. Ministers Alliance, by Rev. I. H. Alston, Fayetteville, N. C. 20.07
8. President J. W. Seabrook, Fayetteville, N. C., by Rev. I. H. Alston, Fayetteville, N. C. 8.00
8. Prof. Arthur B. Bingham, Chairman Orphanage Aid Drive, Lexington, N. C. 40.00
8. Prof. C. A. McDougal, New Hope School, Rutherfordton, N. C. 6.68
8. Shaw University, Raleigh, N. C. 5.00
8. Mt. Pleasant School, Mr. A. A. Lane, Principal, Mt. Pleasant, N. C. 7.00
12. Wilson Welfare Association 20.00
12. Mrs. Burnnie Howell, For Room Rent 5.00
12. Mrs. Willie M. Hardie, sponsor of concert at Manly Street Christian Church, Raleigh, N. C. 5.35
12. Mr. E. L. Rinehardt, Rocky Mount, Christmas Donation 1.00
13. Mrs. Nellie L. Corpening, on Drive for Catawba County, Hickory, N. C. 16.22
13. North Carolina Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers, by Dean S. D. Williams, Elizabeth City, North Carolina 25.00
14. The Senior Class of Olive Hill High School, Morganton, N. C. 5.00
13. Prof. C. M. Eppes, Greenville, N. C. (on Drive) 22.50
13. Rev. J. H. Hayswood, for Panthersford Presbyterian Church of Buie, N. C. 4.00
18. First Baptist Church, Oxford, N. C. 13.04
18. Mary Potter School and Timothy Darling Church, by Rev. H. S. Davis, Oxford, N. C. 13.00
19. Mr. E. M. Lowe, Chairman Orphanage Aid Committee, Rockingham County, Reidsville, N. C. 5.02
20. Prof. J. R. Edelin, Chairman Orphanage Aid Committee, Wilkes County, Wilkesboro, N. C. 25.45
20. Prof. O. R. Pope, Rocky Mount Graded School, Rocky Mount, N. C. 12.52
21. Mrs. Phyllis O'Kelley--from First Baptist Church, and the Colored P. T. A. of Anson County, Wadesboro, N. C. 25.45
21. Prof. John H. Davis, Chairman Orphanage Aid Drive, Jackson County, Sylva, N. C. 6.00
21. Dr. R. A. Bryce, from the People of Person County, for Orphanage Aid Drive 131.43
22. Miss Ione Yancey, Oxford, N. C.--Donation 1.00
22. Mrs. Lydia Galbraith, Chairman of Orphanage Aid Drive of Cleveland County, Shelby, N. C.. (This includes $7.50 given by Western North Carolina and Northern South Carolina Missionary Educational Union, Rev. Burke, Moderator, Gastonia, N. C. 67.50

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22. Prof. James A. Clark, Chairman Orphanage Aid Committee of Pasquotank County, Elizabeth City, North Carolina $ 38.09
19. Sale of Pig 6.50
19. For Stock Service, by Mr. Dixon 4.00
24. Refund on Oranges .30
27. Colored High School, Norwood, N. C., Prof. S. S. Carpenter, Principal 3.21
27. Prof. J. F. Gunn, for Alamance County Drive in part, Burlington, N. C. 11.10
27. Mecklenburg County Contribution, Mrs. G. F. Woodson, Charlotte, N. C. 92.13
27. Mrs. Clara B. Hicks, for Columbus County Drive, Whiteville, N. C. 4.00
28. Pitt County Teachers Association, by Mrs. J. M. Donnell, Greenville, N. C. 12.00
29. Dr. J. W. Black, Chairman Orphanage Aid Committee of Rocky Mount, N. C.--Donation from Mt. Zion Baptist Church 6.45
  Total Donated Commodities $ 2,285.07
  Total Cash Contributions 3,869.47
  Total Contributions $ 6,154.54

        The public support and the support produced by the farm and other enterprises on the grounds have been mentioned and from the growth shown in the last two years indications are that we might expect it to continue to grow each year as we are better equipped for farming and as the public becomes more "Orphanage conscious." This means of support, however, is the smaller and less stable of our avenues of support.

        As you know, for the past biennium the State of North Carolina has made an annual grant of $26,500. When the Advisory Budget Committee met, a committee from the Orphanage composed of Attorney B. W. Parham, Mr. T. C. Harris, Dr. E. E. Toney, and the Superintendent appeared before the Budget Committee and asked that in view of the fact that the income of the Orphanage was inadequate to meet all needs and that since it was necessary to borrow from time to time to meet these needs, and that about $13,000 was owed on land and bank notes which amount could only be paid from money given by friends, that the State for the next biennium grant the Orphanage $30,000 each year to cover the total cost of maintenance, which would make it possible for the funds coming from the public and the Duke Foundation to be used to clear up all outstanding indebtedness.

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This request was made, too, in view of the fact that though we are a private non-profit corporation all of our children are wards of the State of North Carolina, coming to us through the various County Welfare Departments and leaving us only with the approval of these same Departments. Then, too, if we are given $30,000 it will enable us to take more children, as at all times we are forced to deny children admittance. The State Welfare Department asks that we not take more than 150 children until we have more funds so as to more adequately care for the needs of the children.

        Each year The Duke Endowment, another source of income, makes a much needed and much appreciated grant which varies from year to year depending upon the number of days of care and the earnings of certain securities. This year, it is hoped that a large part of this appropriation may be used to reduce our $13,000 debt.

CONCLUSION

        In general we feel that the Lord has blessed our efforts this year by allowing us to care for our children with no major mishaps or catastrophes. We look forward to 1939 with great hope and anticipation of ability to do a better job for these entrusted to our care.

        We would like to ask each of you in the New Year, despite the fact that you are busy men, to take every opportunity with the State Legislature, the Governor, and other State officials to advance the cause of the Orphanage. Not only with this group do we ask you to advance the cause, but with all people and groups of people in our fair State and Nation.

Respectfully submitted,

T. K. BORDERS, Superintendent.

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REPORT FOR HALF YEAR
January 1, 1939--June 30, 1939

Gentlemen of the Board of Directors of the Colored Orphanage of North Carolina:

        This six months which has elapsed since your meeting in December has gone by seemingly so rapidly that we have not done all of the things that we set out to do this year, but we are still making progress along financial lines and with the care of the children. We can assure you that we have a healthy, happy, satisfied group of boys and girls in our care. Mr. Harris in his financial report will tell you more of the progress that has been made towards putting the institution on a cash basis. I shall confine my report to child progress and the state of the plant, including a few of the many needed items which I wish you to consider.

        As you know I have been incapacitated for a while due to an illness which has kept me in bed for part of the time. In making this report I am passing on to you the state of conditions as is seen through the eyes of the individual worker. I have asked each worker to make a report of his or her department and I shall read to you excerpts from these reports:

GIRLS BUILDING
MRS. LENORE GIDNEY, Matron

        Very little improvement has been made on the Girls' Building since January 1, 1939. Hence, this report will be somewhat similar to previous reports. However, quite a bit of work has been done in the girls' lavatory and bath room. With what facilities we have here, we are able to get along, but improvement here would be in order.

        Our sleeping quarters are not sufficient in that we have forty-two girls sleeping in 33 beds. These conditions cause quite a bit of confusion. The completion of the third floor would relieve the sleeping situation entirely. If the third floor is finished and equipped, accommodations can be given to fifty girls with only one in each bed. As you know this building is one of the oldest on the campus and was never completely finished inside. Much improvement, in the way of painting, plastering, new floors, etc., is needed.

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However, we have tried to make the building as home-like and comfortable as possible by putting into each room beautiful rugs, though cheap, which were made by the WPA, table scarfs, bath mats, etc. Every room now has one picture and a mirror, which were given to encourage orderliness and cleanliness in the room. In spite of the fact that the girls' bedrooms have unpainted brick walls and rough floors, they have taken great pride in keeping their rooms spotless.

        The girls do their own mending, sewing, laundering, hair dressing, and cleaning. Some of the girls are necessarily more dependable than others and we think that these girls have been a great influence on the others in helping them learn to be more careful and to take more pride in their personal affairs.

        Illnesses so far have been minor ones. The general state of health for this six months has been very good, with no serious illness of any kind.

        We sincerely hope that at an early date our building will be remodeled and made beautiful, for we feel that as these dark drab conditions are covered with lightness and beauty, so will our minds and hearts be cleaned and cleared of malice and blackness that might be there. Then the girls' building will be a more pleasant and likeable place in which to live.

        We hope that by another year our building will be properly screened and thus guard the children against diseases carried by flies, mosquitoes, and so forth.

LITTLE BOYS BUILDING
MRS. CLAIRE LENNON, Matron

        At the present time we have forty-two boys in our building. These boys range in age from six to fourteen with one exception. We have one boy, Thomas McDaniels, who is a junior in high school, who assists in our building and lives in the building in the capacity of head worker.

        Every boy has a separate bed, individual clothing, tooth brush, towel, etc. The boys are learning to take great pride in their possessions and seem to be improving constantly in their respect for property.

        Since January 1st all of the downstairs wood work has been painted. Water was seeping in the basement, but work has been started to water-proof the walls of the

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basement and we hope that next winter our basement will be in better condition so that it can be used as a play room and study room. Since January we have added some cots, porch furniture, curtains for the second floor windows, and rag rugs which were made by the WPA. These rugs, though inexpensive, are beautifully designed and add much to the general appearance of our building. We feel that the improvements have been a good investment, because as we are able to make improvements we notice a decided reaction in the boys towards an appreciation of that which is beautiful and a desire on their part to help keep it beautiful.

        We have had no major illnesses, only common illnesses such as toothache, colic, colds, etc. The weight gained per child has been satisfactory. We do notice, however, that there are several boys with bad tonsils. We hope that these tonsils will be removed in the early fall.

        Besides clothing and shoes for winter, our major needs are some equipment for play room for use on cold and rainy days. In this play room we would like to have seats built along the walls with hinged tops, so that the boys might have a place to keep their "junk", which includes marbles and other toys and little keepsakes. There would also be a black board in this room that they might be able to draw or write, and white paint for marking hop-scotch squares and marble rings on the cement floor. In addition to this play room we would like to fix a reading room. There are ten boys who are fifth graders and above, and it is necessary that they do some home work and outside reading. There is also a great need for some small chairs for the bed room. Each boy should have a chair so that he might sit and place his clothes on this chair when he goes to bed.

BOYS BUILDING
MISS MARTHA WYNN, Matron

        At the present time there are 70 boys living in the Boys Building--the larger boys of the institution. They are healthy, robust, and are beginning to take the attitude that they are the young men of the campus.

        Each boy has his own clothes and is supposed to look after minor repairs to them. Some of the boys who attend high school needed suits of clothing to wear to the activities t