Board of Guardians
Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room yesterday (Thursday).
Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mrs Dimsdale, Capt. H.H. Williams, Rev. L.W. Wright, Messrs. Claud Fraser, F.B. Cannon, G. Graves, H.C. Marshall, H.E. Dudley, W.J. May, A.J. Hayes and G.C. Wilson, with the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke), the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), and the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin).
Following the minutes, the House Committee's Report as follows, was submitted:
The House Committee visited the House today and found everything in good order, and the inmates very comfortable and happy.
The gas-pipe leading to the Isolation Ward became blocked, but has been put right again.
Master's Report
The Master reported as follows:
Number of inmates - men 21, women 18, children 2. Total 41.
Casuals relieved during the month 72. Corresponding period last year 8.
Gifts
The following gifts have been received and much appreciated -
Anonymous Lady - chocolates.
Capt. Salvation Army - books.
Mrs Coleman - books.
Mrs Laing - books.
Mrs Greg - books.
Mrs Veasey - books.
Tenders
The following tenders for the supply of goods to the Institution were accepted.
Milk - Mr C. Smith (1/4 per gall.)
Groceries - Mr W.B. Moss & Son.
Meat - Mr H.W. Piggott.
Bread - Mr C.S. Coates.
Coal - Mr E.J. Sparkes (hard cobbles £2 4s. 6d., Portland hards £2 9s. 6d.)
Coffins - Mr G. Saggers.
Boots - Messrs. Wilkins.
Clothing - Messrs. Hurst and Kettewell.
Three tenders were received for renewing the kitchen floor. The amounts were as follows:
C.H. Poulton - £20 9s. 0d.
J. Aylott - £20 15s. 0d.
C.E. Harradence - £21 0s. 0d.
On the proposition of Mr Claud Fraser it was agreed to accept Mr Poulton's tender.
Relief
Several cases of relief were dealt with by the Board, and instructions given to the Relieving Officer. It was decided to allow the extra 1/- per week for coals for the period of another month.
The remaining business was of a formal nature.
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