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1892.] OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES. 643
The terms of the State free scholarships at present,
ten in number, will expire at the close of the present
scholastic year. They arc being enjoyed by young
ladies selected by the property authorities of the several
counties and legislative distiict as drawn by the
Comptroller in virtue of the provisions of said Act of
endowment, viz: Allegany, Caroline, Carroll, Fred-
erick, Garrett. Howard, Somerset, Worcester, Wicom-
ico, and Third Legislative District of Baltimore city.
In addition to those provided for by the State under
said Act our Board of Trustees, by arrangement with
the principal, has established three other free scholar-
ships elective annually; this making thirteen young
ladies enjoying the benefits of a refined education
free of charge, through the munificence of the State
and economical management of resources at our com-
mand.
The buildings which have been erected and in use
for near a half century are of considerable magnitude,
requiring our exacting attention and economical ap-
plication of the amount provided for repairs, which
since our last report have been considerable; portions
of the metal roofing and spouting have been renewed,
the porches, steps, shutters, walls around the area
and meat-house have been repaired, also some paint-
ing, papering and other inside work has been done,
rendering the condition of them all fair, and in a
good state of preservation.
The Board of Trustees comprise fourteen members
originally selected equally, as near as possible from
the three prevailing religious denominations of the
county, and to the present time the same rule exists
as to the selection, they serve without compensation
or reward, and are governed in the management of
the institution by the strictest principles religious
toleration, no favor to, or exclusion of any, particular
sect, are permitted within its walls while facilities are
provided for each young lady to practice their own
particular faith.
Our board, at the last autumn meeting in view of
the existing necessity of having erected a hall suf-
ficiently commodious to provide for healthful exer-
cises for the pupils, and accommodation of the classes,
examinations and commencement exercises, selected a
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