<emph>Report of Superintendent, the Colored Orphanage of North Carolina, February 1, 1937 to June 30, 1940:</emph> Electronic Edition.

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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.

T. K. BORDERS

Superintendent 1937-1940

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.

THE COLORED ORPHANAGE OF NORTH CAROLINA Board of Directors E. E. TONEY, Chairman . . . . . . Oxford N. C. DANIEL . . . . . . Oxford F. W. HANCOCK, JR. . . . . . . Oxford B. K. LASSITER . . . . . . Oxford ALEX PEACE . . . . . . Oxford C. C. SPAULDING . . . . . . Durham DAVID D. JONES . . . . . Greensboro B. W. PARHAM . . . . . Oxford JAMES E. SHEPARD . . . . . Durham J. W. MEDFORD . . . . . Oxford N. A. CHEEK . . . . . Elberon Executive Committee E. E. TONEY, Chairman . . . . . Oxford N. C. DANIEL . . . . .Oxford B. W. PARHAM . . . . .Oxford Physician W. N. THOMAS . . . . .Oxford Treasurer J. W. MEDFORD . . . . .Oxford Budget Officer and Bookkeeper T. C. HARRIS . . . . . Oxford Superintendent T. K. BORDERS . . . . . Oxford 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 Beans1156 poundsString Beans6243 poundsCabbage5850 poundsCorn300 dozenGarden Peas893 quarts
Okra1432 poundsRape492 poundsSquash4260 poundsShelled Peas223 quartsTomatoes8952 poundsBeets1600 poundsCarrots410 poundsSwiss Chard105 poundsOnions2675 poundsWhite Potatoes2000 poundsSweet Potatoes1000 bushelsWatermelons4 acresCollards2 acresTurnips1 acreTurnip Greens1 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:

1325 quarts Apples 390 quarts Apple Butter 1129 quarts Peaches (with a value of $646.80)

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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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:

1. Care A. DormitoryB. HealthC. FeedingD. PlayE. Discipline 2. Training A. HealthB. Work (kinds of work done)C. CitizenshipD. SpiritualE. School (academic) 3. Maintenance A. BuildingsB. GroundsC. EquipmentD. Food and Farm 4. Publicity and Support CARE A. DORMITORY

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

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 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.

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 Industri