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The dairy herd is in good condition, and the production has been well maintained. Milk for rations and sales to local staff have been received during the year. Butter has been made for rations, also for Wi Tako Prison, and surplus sold to the Combined Distributors, Ltd. Prison labour has been employed during the year manufacturing and renovating furniture, &c., for the Registrar-General's Office, Registrar of Births, Deaths, and Marriages, Supreme Court, Patents Office, and the Magistrates' Court. One pair of gates were made and erected at the rear entrance to the Magistrates' Court. A series of concerts arranged by Mr. Andrew Morrison, J.P., were given during the year, also a number of sound-films were exhibited. Radio programmes were regularly held, and all greatly appreciated by the inmates. I again desire to thank the Presbyterian Social Service Guild for their annual concert and Christmas cheer. The gift of a large Christmas cake from Mr. Tobin on behalf of the Hutt Youth Fellowship, also a cake from the Tory Street Mission, was received and divided between the men. Tobacco from the Wellington City Mission and the Controller-General of Prisons was also received. The gifts were greatly appreciated by the inmates. Throughout the year church services have been held regularly each week, and our thanks are due to the ministers of the Anglican, Presbyterian, and other branches of the Protestant Churches, Father Uhlenberg and the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, also officers of the Salvation Army, to whom we are greatly indebted for their ministrations. In conclusion, I have again to thank the staff for their co-operation. Their conduct has been excellent, and the routine work of the prison has been carried out as smoothly as possible. Wi Tako Prison, Heretaunga (Superintendent: Mr. A. St. P. Jordan) During the year 165 prisoners were received and 159 discharged or transferred, leaving the muster at 55 at the end of the year, as against 49 at the commencement. The daily average number ,in custody was 45-83. Very few cases of sickness were reported, and these were all minor complaints, and no prisoners were transferred to hospital. Four individuals were dealt with by Visiting Justices. Apart from these cases, the conduct and industry of the prisoners have been satisfactory. Army activities have continued to restrict farming operations, and the sheep section is now confined to store sheep for rations. During the year the wool-shed and yards were shifted to make room for a new sewage system for the Trentham Camp. In spite of difficulties, the gross revenue returned from the farm was £6,309, due mainly to the sale of 830 pigs for the sum of £3,931. In addition, vegetables to the value of £307 were supplied to the Army and £65 worth transferred to other institutions. The prison requirements of potatoes, vegetables, meat, milk, and firewood were also secured from the farm. Ministers and laymen of various denominations visited the prison throughout the year and conducted services for the inmates. Entertainment was provided by the screening of departmental pictures, and the Rev. Mr. McCaw, of Upper Hutt, organized and presented a very successful concert. On Boxing Day the prisoners organized and carried on a sports meeting, which provided a pleasant break in the daily routine. The St. Vincent de Paul Society; Mr. Morral, of Upper Hutt; Mr. Ellis, of Lower Hutt; and Mr. Chappell, of Trentham, provided gifts of Christmas cheer for the inmates. In conclusion, I wish to thank members of the staff for their loyal co-operation throughout the year. Arohata Borstal Institution (Superintendent: Miss B. L. Trevor) During the past year 45 girls were received into the institution, and 52 discharged. (In the reformatory section 35 were received and 43 discharged.) The most important event of the year was, naturally, the transferring of inmates and stock to the present Institution from the old Borstal at Point Halswell. With the exception of the actual transporting, all this was carried out by the female staff' and inmates, a very commendable feat, indeed. We were much indebted to the Army Department, who drove the girls out on the big day. The removal of inmates and stores was carried out without accident or hitch. The girls appear very favourably impressed by all the advantages of the new buildings. The earphones over the beds in each cubicle are preferred to the loud-speaker by the inmates. The attractive light colouring makes cleaning easy and interesting. Some of the girls are employed in the milking-sheds and on the farm. The timely purchase of two new sewing-machines has paved the way for a sewing-room ; various small contracts have been fulfilled for Government Departments, as well as the manufacture of clothing for the Mental Hospitals Department and our own institution. This should prove a valuable asset in any girl's training, as they are given a good grounding in dressmaking, and should be able to at least make for themselves on release. Laundry contracts have been renewed and provide occupation for quite a number of girls. Many hundreds of garments and puttees have, as in the past, been laundered and repaired for the Army Department during the year. When weather permits, as many girls as possible are working in the grounds, which are, unfortunately, slow to show much improvement. The behaviour of some of the inmates in the early part of the year was unsatisfactory, both before and after the transfer to Arohata. Escapes were very frequent and windows were smashed at an alarming rate, and it became necessary to provide barriers over certain of the windows. Possibly this was the result of a very wet spell, preventing any outside employment for months on end. The total number of escapees during the year, including 2 still at large, was 35.

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