... AT THE WORKHOUSE thia is invariably a long-looked-forward-to and happily enjoyed period of festivity. The Board of Gaardians, aiways mindful of the comfort of those of whom they haye charge, make the besi of provision for their alround enjoyment. In this ...

... the season’s festivities at the Workhouse, and this week it is satisfactory to note that Mr. R. Waterfield, Bridge Foot Stores, Horncastle, bas within the past ten days presented each man, woman and child at the Workhouse, altogether numbering 84, with ...

... Workhouse ? uwp aé the Workhouse ing things. He opened two men were lodged, guickly. The men had iy, and the smell was ns stated at the Board, - been compelled to pat d that while one man nk the other had to lie ight well say, if he had me !” It is a ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. Within the limits of becoming mirth everything was done to make Christmas a gala day for those whom the tide of time ard circumstance has compelled to seek the refuge of the Horncastle Workhouse. For the 100 inmates a very substantial ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. The following letter was read to the Board :— “ To the Chairman and Guardians of the Horncastle Union.—Gentlemen,—Once again with great pleasure I take the liberty to address you. I beg on behalf of myself and all the other inmates to ...

... THE WORKHOUSE SCHOOL. The Local Government Board wrote enclosing eopy of the certificate for the recent examination of the Workhouse school. From this it appeared that the grant was £25 58, and that the certificate awarded the schoolmistress was competency ...

... WORKHOUSE LIBRARIES. A letter from Mr. Stead on this subject was referred to the General Purposes Committee. SENT TO THE WORKHOUSE. The Spilsby Guardians wrote asking that in the case of Betsy Major, a venerable woman in receipt of out-door relief from ...

... WORKHOUSE INSPECTOR. The CHAtRMAN said he was requested to state, by Mr. Berridge, Master of the Workhouse, that Mr. Stevens, Poor Law Inspector, visited the Workhouse on December 14th and made his inspection. The Inspectordid not Jeave a report but no ...

... THE WORKHOUSE SCHOOL. A communication was read from Mr. G. R. Moseley, Inspector of Workhoase Schools, giving notice that it was his intention to visit the school at the Horncastle Workhouse on the 18th I'ebruary, and asking that the usual certificates ...

... WORKHOUSE CHILDREN, There is one possible reform of our social system which might well engage the attention of the politico~ philanthropists who are now =0 eager about the hardships of the J)oor. Unfortunately, in this instance, the victims do not possess ...

... CHRISTMAS AT THE WORKHOUSE, Whilst the general community with a couple of days or more holiday and ample seasonable provision enjoyed Yuletide to the full, it is gratifying to note that the inmates of * the big house ”’ were uot by any meaus forgotten ...

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