for by the special appropriations of the last Legislature, and the demands no doubt will be great upon the State for other purposes, I would suggest that we ask for no special appropriations for the coming two years. From the contingent fund, of which we have a considerable balance unexpended, and to which we are adding at the rate of about $2,000 per month, we can make some of the most urgent repairs and improvements. I would suggest that maintenance only be asked. for as follows:

For support
For salaries

Total.

-$186,000 00

165,000 00

$351,000 00

This estimate is arrived at as follows: We now have actually in the Hospital under care and treatment, 1,047 patients. We will soon open another ward, which will accommodate 54 patients. Another building now under construction and soon to be finished will accommodate 115 patients. The increase of the new wards added to our present number of patients will make a total of 1,216. The estimated cost per capita is 40 cents a day, or $146 a year, which is about what it has cost us the past two years. This would make a total maintenance for the two years of $355,072. Hoping, however, that our present wards will not be quite as crowded as they now are, we have reduced the total estimate to $351,000, or for about 1,204 patients.

The salary estimate is arrived at by adding to our present payroll the necessary help to care for the additional patients, and does not allow for any increase of salaries or wages. Deducting the salary estimate from the total maintenance, leaves the balance for support.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS.

I gratefully acknowledge the kindness of many friends who by donations of material and services have added to the pleasure and comfort of our patients.

I mention donations of most acceptable reading matter; the services so kindly given by clergymen of San José and Santa Clara, that our people might not be without the benefits and comforts of church privileges; entertainments, musical and otherwise; liberal donations by business firms and individuals, making it possible for us to bring to all our patients Christmas good cheer, with Christmas tree and abundance of gifts.

I commend to your approval as co-workers with me, the good services of Drs. Marvin and Kelley, and of all officers and employés who, by their loyal support and faithful discharge of duty, have rendered possible whatever measure of success has attended the present management.

I am well aware that the successful management of an institution is dependent upon the united efforts and loyal support of all engaged in the conduct of its affairs, and to all, in whatever station, who have worked with an earnest purpose to do well and faithfully the work assigned, I am deeply grateful.

To Dr. Hatch, the General Superintendent, I am indebted for visits and interest in the Hospital, and for his advice and coöperation in the administration of its affairs.

To the Lunacy Commission officially and its individual members personally, I am indebted for the interest taken in this Hospital, and the ready aid extended.

The State Board of Charities and Corrections is an added source of support and strength, and to this board also I am indebted for visits, counsel, and encouragement.

Finally, to you, gentlemen of the Board of Managers, I am especially indebted for your marked confidence in me; your considerate treatment and frank and friendly counsel; your deep interest in all that relates to the welfare of the Hospital, and your spirit of progress. The public should feel under deep obligations to you, as do I, for much time given to the unselfish and conscientious management of this Hospital.

Respectfully submitted.

LEONARD STOCKING,
Medical Superintendent.