Sessional Papers Volume 33, No. 12 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1899 Excerpt: ... Is. Favourable health conditions are maintain-d by strict regard to cleanliness of premise and of the person, by perfect ventilation without drafts, which is secured by the admirable Smead-Dowd system, by seasonable clothing, plentiful recreation of a suitable kind and by abundance of wholesome and well prepared food. Water Supply.--This is indicated under the head of "iund" and in connection with a reference to the building which contains the water tank. Fire Protection.--This is secured first by the materia (brick) of which the institute is built, by fire escapes from the windows, by numerous easy means of egress, by four Carr chemical engines supplied by the department and by barrels of water conveniently situated. Firemen's axes are kept where they can be had at any time in a moment. Heating.--The Smead-Dowd system of heating is used. Recreation.--This is provided for in outdoor games of various kinds during the summer months, and by indoor games, such as checkers, crokinole, &c, during the inclement season. The members of the band turn to the practice of their music as an unfailing source of enjoyment, in which they display much proficiency, under the able leadership of Mr. Robert Marshall. They are increasingly in demand for social occasions, such as lawn parties, ifce. I have, itc, JOSEPH HALL, I'rincial. Human Columbia, Kamloops Industiiial School, Ka.mi.oops, 10th August, 1898. The Honourable The Superintendent (Jeneral of Indian Affairs, Ottawa. Sir, --I have the honour to forward my annual report for the year ended 30th June. 1898. Location.--The Kamloops industrial School is situated on the northern bank of the South Thompson River, about two miles east of Kamloops City, a station of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The school reserve...