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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 31

The Boarding Department

The Boarding Department.

The Boarding Department is under the superintendence of Mrs. M. H. Martin who is assisted in her duties by a well-qualified resident governess.

The domestic arrangements approach as nearly as possible those of a well-regulated family, and every effort is made to secure the happiness and comfort of the pupils. Constant supervision is exercised, and habits of neatness and order are inculcated. The page 7 dormitories are large and well ventilated and there are four excellent bath rooms. The girls take daily walking exercise, weather permitting, and a Croquet lawn is attached to the grounds for the use of the boarders. Arrangements are made for daily practice of Music by each boarder by payment of 10s. per quarter for the use of a Piano. The preparation of lessons is presided over by Mrs. Martin and her governess.

Each boarder will have a separate bed, except in case of sisters, and must bring with her 4 table-napkins, 4 single sheets', 4 pillowslips, 6 towels.

The following articles of Clothing, for each boarder are requisite:
4 changes of underclothing, A common and a better hat,
2 morning dresses, A waterproof,
I afternoon dresses, An umbrella.
I visiting dresses, 2 pairs of stout boots,
I sponge dresses, 1 pair of slippers,

A full supply of collars, cuffs, handkerchiefs, and stockings: the usual supply of combs and brushes; bags for soiled clothes and for hair brushes.

It is particularly requested that each article of clothing be distinctly marked.

A quarter's notice, or half a quarter's fee, is required before the removal of a boarder.