Buntingford Board of Guardians
Tramps Still On The Increase
The monthly meeting of the Buntingford Board of Guardians was held at the Board Room on Thursday (yesterday).
Present: Mr C. Hummerstone (in the chair), Mr F.B. Cannon (Vice-Chairman), Capt. H. Williams, The Rev. L.W. Wright, Messrs. G. Graves, A.J. Hayes, E. Bygrave, G.C. Wilson and W.J. May, with the Master (Mr F.W. Butler), the Relieving Officer (Mr H.H. Macklin), and the Clerk (Mr E.C. Clarke).
Master's Report
The Master reported as follows:
Number of inmates - men 15, women 13, children 3. Total 31.
Number admitted to Casual Ward - men 14, women 1. Corresponding period last year, men 2.
During the month two male inmates have died.
Gifts
The following gifts and invitation has been received by the inmates and much appreciated:
Mrs H. May and Mrs Greg (books), Mr E.G. Thody (invitation to Flower Show).
Mr C. Miles has recently overhauled and cleaned the harmonium free of charge.
The Chairman said the members of the Board were very grateful to the donors of the gifts.
Mr G.C. Wilson said he would like to refer to the work Mr Miles had carried out to the harmonium. He had really made a good job of it and had done it free.
The Clerk was instructed to write a letter of thanks to Mr Miles.
House Committee
The House Committee reported as follows:
"The House Committee visited the wards and found all in good order and the inmates comfortable, and well cared for. The contract work was well in hand for the accommodation of the increased number of tramps, and will shortly be completed."
Relief
Cases under this heading were discussed, and instructions given to the Relieving Office.
Other Business
Mr A.J. Hayes stated that some of the tenants of the cottages at Union Row had complained that the large chestnut trees at the entrance to the Institution robbed their bedrooms of light.
After discussion the Master was instructed to have the trees trimmed.
Rates
The Chairman enquired the position with regard to the Poor Rates, and the Clerk stated that some of the parishes had not paid in the amounts required.
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