After the work was well under way, it was strange to see the development of the different fancies of the different men. Each one was allowed, so far as possible, to follow his own inclination and to select his own work. One fancied painting and whitewashing and building fires under the heating apparatus. He studied economy in the use of fuel as much as the average head of a family, and is as intelligent in his work as could be expected of any ordinary man. Another patient has become greatly interested in poultry and shows more than ordinary intelligence in following his bent. He reads journals on poultry, and not only builds coops, box nests, etc., but has actually invented several useful contrivances. Another hauls wood to the kitchen in a little wagon he made himself, and so on almost indefinitely. [Illustration: PATIENT TENDING BRONZE TURKEYS] A brief report of two cases will partly illustrate what has been done. The following is quoted from a report to the Board last December: "A boy, J. B., 13 years old, came to the hospital in June, 1895. He had a form of insanity (Dementia praecox) which rarely improves; indeed, its tendency is generally to deterioration. This boy was no exception to the rule and he grew worse and worse until hope for any improvement had been given up. Three months ago he was sent to the colony, but it was considered a desperate chance. To the astonishment of everyone he immediately began to improve, and this has steadily gone on until to-day he is a strong, vigorous young fellow of 23, full of hope and energy, whereas when he went there he was dull, indifferent and listless; he never inquired of his home or home people and seemed to care for nothing. Recently he has written home telling of his marvelous improvement and of his joy in life. 'He testified as one risen from the dead,' after ten years of mental darkness. It is not certain that the improvement will continue; in fact, it is not expected, but even if he improves no more, great good has been accomplished in relieving this young fellow of such suffering as we shudder to think of." Six months after this report was written this young man has gained but little and it is probable he is as well as he will ever be. He enjoys life as much as the average man, taking part and interest in baseball and other amusements we are able to furnish our people. The second case is of a man who was committed to the hospital in November, 1898, this being his second admission. He complained of great discomfort in his head which he described as being unbearable, so much so, that he begged to be killed. His appetite was poor, he was anaemic and greatly run down in health and evidently was a great sufferer. Every effort to relieve him failed. We were sure if he could be induced to exercise he would improve, but nothing we could do would cause him to take the slightest interest in anything. He was finally forced to go out with the working