Rules and regulations for the government of those employed in the New York Asylum for Idiots, Syracuse, N.Y / [H.B. Wilbur].

  • Wilbur, H. B. (Hervey Backus), 1820-1883.
Date:
[1865]
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Credit: Rules and regulations for the government of those employed in the New York Asylum for Idiots, Syracuse, N.Y / [H.B. Wilbur]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    * * -V ‘ P 1 1 own meals until the ringing of the bell to call them for that purpose or till relieved by another person. Their first duty in the morning, is to see that the pupils are always up and ready for breakfast, at the prescribed hour; that they are properly dressed, well washed, and have their hair and clothes neatly brushed. Great care must be observed by the attendants, that the children wear only their own articles of clothing, and use only their own brushes and combs. As far as possible, they are to teach the children to perforin these offices for themselves. They must observe that the children pass to and from the table in good order, and that they conduct themselves with decorum when at the table. They must teach them habits of cleanliness as far as possible. When exercising the children, they must strive to interest and amuse them in every possible way. They must see that the children retire at the proper hour, render them the necessary assistance in undressing, and be sure that they are comfortable when in bed for the night. The attendants will have certain other duties relating to household matters. Thus they are to open the beds and the room properly for airing, before breakfast in the morning. Then at a designated hour, they will commence putting the room in order, and after the beds and bedding have been sufficiently aired they will then make them up for the day. When in charge of the children, they are to hold themselves ac¬ countable to the matron or steward; and when engaged in household duties, they are under the direction of the housekeeper. jj Duties of the Laundress. The Laundress, under the direction of the officers, shall have the general charge of the laundry. She will, on specified days, collect the clothes and soiled linen from the place of their deposit, and have them properly washed and ironed and thoroughly aired, and then return them to the persons appointed to receive them. When any articles of clothing or bed linen are sent to the laundry at any other time, lists of the same will be sent with them. If possible, all clothing will be returned to the house during the Week, in which it is sent to the laundry; and great care must be taken that the various articles are neither lost or injured. The washing of the attendants and servants will be done by the Laundress ; but the girls are required to do their own ironing, at such hours as may be specified by the matron or housekeeper. If any articles are not properly washed in the laundry, complaint should be made to the officers. July 1st, 1805. H. B. WILBUR, Supt.