Whitehaven Gazette Thursday, June 3rd, 1897 Board of Guardians,Whitehaven

Board of Guardians,Whitehaven

Whitehaven Gazette - Thursday, June 3rd, 1897

BOARD OF GUARDIANS WHITEHAVEN.     At the fortnightly meeting on Thursday, the guardians decided to increase the out door relief during Jubilee week by one half. It was also decided to allow the Workhouse children to attend the Frizington Gala and the Jubilee Tea at Whitehaven, on the invitation of the secretaries.     The salary of Mr. HARTLEY, St. Bees, was increased £3 per annum, on the proposition of Mr. KENWORTHY.     Mr. DEES moved that the salary of Miss. SMITHARD, the industrial trainer, be increased by £5 per annum, conditional on her imparting such instruction to the infants as might be found necessary. He found that the government Inspector had said that infants would be benefited by having instruction on the kindergarten system, and he (Mr. DEES) thought that MIss. SMITHARD could undertake what was desired. Mr. CRAIG seconded. Mr. M'GOWAN asked whether Miss. SMITHARD had not sufficient work on hand at present, and moved that the question be referred to the Workhouse Committee.     Mr. KENGELBACHER said the children between five and seven could go to school in the town, and Miss. SMITHARD could teach the infants between three and five.. Mr. MUSGRAVE supported the motion, and said he hoped the inspector's fad would not be entertained for a moment. He considered the kindergarten business was only rubbish - he had tried to master it himself and failed. - The motion was carried.     ******

 

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