1874.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 87

Term of Residence.—The term of residence in the Institu-
tion has been, on an average, fifty-six and a-half days,
which is too short a time in many cases to accomplish the re-
sults desired by the Trustees. The chief cause of this seems
to be, that inebriates, as a class, are self deceived; first, as to
their own condition, and next, as to what is necessary to
secure their recovery. In the time of extremity, they pre-
sent themselves voluntarily for treatment, or may be brought
by their tamilies or friends, and in a short time after being
relieved of present suffering and danger, begin to realize
their isolations and the claims of family and business, and
imagine themselves able to return to their accustomed avoca-
tions.

While it is true, that for this reason, some do not gain
sufficient self-control to avoid the danger of relapse, it is
worthy of notice that in some cases, the mere fact of being
sent to an institution, awakens a new train of reflection and
effort, which results in a new course of life.

It is also true, that almost without exception some benefit
results to all who subject themselves even for a short time,
to institution life, and that a very considerable number are
entirely restored.

Removed.............................................................. 69

Engaged successfully in business............................23

Incorrigible....................................................... C

Of the remainder.................................................40

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It may be said with truth, that most of them are able to at-
tend more strictly to business than before, and are by so
much improved.

The occupation of those who are recognized as recovered,
as follows :

Clerks, 9; farmers, 3; lawyers, 2; mechanics, 4; mer-
chant, 1; physician, 1; salesman, 1; watchman, 1; no occu-
pation, 1; total, 23; or thirty-three and one-third per cen-
tum, making twenty-six and two-thirds per centum of the
whole number admitted.

Properly.-The premises now occupied by the Institution
are in the City of Baltimore, and are held on a lease which
will expire in a few months. The building is not well suited
for the purposes of classification, and the facilities for me-
chanical and farm labor are quite insufficient. The Trustees
desire to procure a small farm adjacent to the City of Balti-
more, and convenient of access by rail, on which they can