Legislature an appropriation of $34,500-$29,500 for the maintenance of the Home, and $5,000 for repairs and improvements.

It is expedient that we build a new boys' playroom. The present boys' building could be moved and used for an icehouse and rootcellar, both of which are needed, the present icehouse being far too small and in a dilapidated condition. The roof of the main building and the observatory must be repaired. The exterior of all the buildings needs painting.

The outside stairs already in use should be rebuilt. Additional outside stairs for fire escapes are also needed, as recommended by the Grand Jury of Ormsby County not long since, who also called attention to the urgency of a different system of lighting the building, as they consider kerosene dangerous.

A new kitchen range is absolutely indispensable. The front fence is in bad condition. Many other minor repairs are necessary.

A STATEMENT OF THE ESTIMATED COST OF NECESSARY REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS.