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THE WORKHOUSE

... THE WORKHOUSE. Sir, —As it may be some time before the Lo«at Government Board Inquiry into the alleged irregularities at the Workhouse held, I must ask you to allow mo answer the letter from Mr. i published your last week’s paper. When that inquiry is ...

THE WORKHOUSE

... THE WORKHOUSE. Tho inmates of tho Workhouse were treated little more arenerous fare than usual, and the Master and Matron, assisted by the other officials, endeavoured to provide amusement and.. those little luxuries which people happier of life are supposed ...

THE WORKHOUSE

... THE WORKHOUSE Sir.—As ray name has got into such a prominent ponition in connexion with the irregularities at the Workhouse, I should bo if you will permit rao through your columns to make a*few remarks, and give explanation. It was during conversation ...

AT THE WORKHOUSE

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. The inmates of the big house on tbe Kimboltonroid pent • right-down enjoyable Christmas. Tba usanl feittieal cheer, cooMßting beet rounds of beef, p-iim pudding, end b«er was provided io abundance; and it unm to add was done full justice ...

THE WORKHOUSE GERANIUMS

... THE WORKHOUSE GERANIUMS. Sir, h*vs been sorry to see in your columns a controversy concerning the above between two gentlemen both whom I esteem very highly, viz , Messrs. Clarke and Negus. The character of both these gentlemen is beyond reproach. They ...

THE WORKHOUSE SCHOOLS

... THE WORKHOUSE SCHOOLS. The Government return upon the state of the schools was received, and it showed a decided im- ...

THE WORKHOUSE ROYS

... THE WORKHOUSE ROYS. The Master said he hud made inquiries with regard to putting boys iu tho Navy, but found that the Navy would not take hoys until they were fifteen, but they might have preliminary training on board the Ex mouth before going into Government ...

THE BEDFORD WORKHOUSE

... THE BEDFORD WORKHOUSE During the holiday the inmates of the Workhoutte have not been forgotten, and the Master (Mr Harvey) and officers, in conjunction with several ladies and gentlemen interested the institution, have arranged several entertainments ...

THE BEDFORD WORKHOUSE

... THE BEDFORD WORKHOUSE. The inmates the Bedford Workhouse spent merry Christmas as any of us. The chapel, which has been warmed steam pipes, was decorated, and on Sunday the service was conducted the Rev A. Wright. The dining hall was ».Jso appropriately ...

WORKHOUSE MILK

... WORKHOUSE MILK Mr. H. Rayner, writing to the Luton Observer, gayslt has been the custom at the Luton Workhouee for the milk to skimmed before being supplied to the inmates, and butter for the officials made with the cream so obtained. This matter came ...

WORKHOUSE OR PRISON?

... WORKHOUSE OR PRISON? Sir.—La«t week I appealed to your readers to bring the force of public opinion and the light of public inspection to bear upon our hermetically sealed Workhouse. My object then was to draw attention to the scandalous manner in which ...

COUNTRY WORKHOUSES

... blame tor workhouse deficiencies, but the public also, because they will not look after their Guardians. Lady Guardians and plenty of Lady Visitors are required in all workhouses. . . . Nine-tenths of Guardians have never seen any workhouse except their ...