... THE WORKHOUSE. tlio Bedford Workhouse the officiate strove manfully vary the monotony of the lives of those committed to their core. The rules of the institution were relaxed. The dining hull and most of the wards were decorated with evergreens and flowers ...

... 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 If the decorations thits year were not on large scale usual they gave very bright and cheerful aspect the place, and*, what ie perhaps more to th© purpose, there was certainly no falling off in the quality .-nd quantity of the faro provided ...

... 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. For two days iu the year, the Bedford Workhou-e shakes off the straight jacket of i!i- ...

... 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. is p{variant know mat tome portion of the bglU and comfort that usually pervade the of Englisnmen at Cnii&tmaetide to loimd placets wnere itt> absence would doubly uitsmal. The Workhoutse, that bivouac of the defeated in life’s great battle ...

... 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. Christmas-time is period which stands like a baa-relief against background monotonous routine in the life of our indoor paupers. For one© the straight jacket loosened, and the Workhouse inmate© become lords and ladies being waited on ...

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

... THE WORKHOUSE COOK. Mi-s M. A. Dnnekley, the workhou-e (■■ ■ re.-igned her pcs;fion consequence of i! health, and a medical certificote acconipac the resignation. Mr. Ell proposed, and Mr. Barker seconded that the resignation be accepted, and the necessary ...

... 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 ...