grows less. The facilities for gaining a livelihood are better on the former reservation, but they also have a resident pastor (the teacher) and regular religious privileges which doubtless betters their condition in every respect. There is cause for congratulation in the harmony existing between teachers and parents. From several years' experience in these schools, the present teachers are prepared to meet every peculiarity as well as every want.

I use my influence for the acquisition of such knowledge as may be practical in the maturer years of these pupils, and this includes the effects of alcohol and tobacco upon the human system. I realize that we have some cause to be encouraged, and to thank your Department for all needed help.

Respectfully submitted,

East Moriches, September 18, 1894.

J. S. RAYNOR,
Superintendent.

TONAWANDA RESERVATION.

Hon. J. F. CROOK FR, Superintendent of Public Instruction: Sir. In submitting this, my second annual report of the schools on the Tonawanda Reservation, I have to state, that considerable progress has been made in the matter of attendance, by pupils on this reservation, during the past year. Out of a total of 139 children of school age, 106 have attended school during some portion of the school year, as against an attendance of 91 the previous year; and that the average daily attendance has increased from 37 the previous year to 42 the last school year.

That the schoolhouses in districts Nos. 2 and 3 are in fair repair, and that I have, for the coming year, succeeded in renting a building more suitable for school purposes, and more centrally located, than was the building heretofore occupied; and I, therefore, hope, another year, to be able to report an increased and more regular attendance in that district.

On the whole, I am glad to be able to report that there has been an increase of interest among parents and pupils, in regard to the schools, and can see no reason why the same should not continue during the ensuing year.

All which is respectfully submitted,

R. S. TABOR,

Superintendent.

Akron, September 19, 1894.

TUSCARORA RESERVATION.

Hon. J. F. CROOKER, Superintendent of Public Instruction:

Sir. It affords me pleasure to report to you the prosperous condition of the schools on the reservation and the pleasant and comfortable schoolhouses and yard which, without exaggeration, will compare with the schoolhouses and yards of the best rural districts in the State, very favorably, and all of which is due to the interest you have taken in our schools. Since my last report the houses have been completed, the yards graded; trees planted and good substantial fences built, well painted, and now not only do the Indians feel a pride, but the entire community feel that a good work has been done to stimulate the natives in their educational pursuits and to realize that the State is taking a deep interest in their welfare. The schools have progressed well in the past year. Attendance fair, and the general conduct and behavior of the children excellent. The new furniture put into the new and repaired rcoms are in as good condition and free from stains or marks as would be possible to have them used by children of any community, which certainly speaks well for teachers and scholars.

Native teachers have been employed for several years and have been engaged again for the ensuing year, feeling confident that it is for the best interests of all concerned. The young children are rather timid and it would be a loss of considerable time if strangers were employed as teachers. Arbor Day wis observed in its full sense and meaning by children, in exercises, and the parents turned out in Sunday attire, and tree planting was well attended to (as about 20 fine elms will prove). All enjoyed the day and went to their homes the better for the observance of the day.

The whole number of adults on reservation, about 405; children of school age, 130; attended schools during year, 73; average, 34. One cause of the discrepancy in attendance is that many of the children are kept at home to help parents in farm work, and rather more than they ought. Still we try to impress upʊa them the importance of regular attendance, and we notice improvement.

Trusting with the better accommodations, pleasant surroundings increased interest by teachers and scholars in their work gained from past experience will make the ensuing year better than any of the past,

I am, your obedient servant,

WILLIAM P. MENTZ,
Superintendent.

Suspension Bridge, September 10, 1894.

3. STATISTICAL TABLE.

The following table shows the attendance, etc., at the several Indian schools on the different reservations.

EXHIBIT NO. 10.

INSTITUTIONS FOR DEAF AND DUMB.

1. LIST OF INSTITUTIONS AND SUPERINTENDENTS.

2. REPOTS OF SUPERINTENDENTS.

3. STATISTICAL TABLES.

1. INSTITUTIONS FOR DEAF AND DUMB.

Names and Post-office Addresses of Principals and Superintendents.

Celestine Schottmüller, supt.... St. Joseph's Institute for the Im