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The Pamphlet Collection of Sir Robert Stout: Volume 60

Report of The Female Retuge, Nairn Street

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Report of The Female Retuge, Nairn Street.

At the time of the last Annual Meeting, and for some weeks afterwards, there were about six inmates, and so much work was done as greatly to assist in the maintenance of the Institution. In September last, Mrs. Jowsey the then Matron resigned her position, and about the same time many of the inmates left, thus almost entirely putting an end to this source of income. An efficient person as Matron was found in Miss Smith; but during her management the inmates able to work have been few, and as a consequence the Institution has been wholly dependent on the subscriptions. These were of course insufficient to depend on as an income. Miss Smith having notified her intention to resign, and a second Refuge having been started in the town (in no way connected with the Ladies' Christian Association), the Committee resolved to close the Refuge in Nairn Street for a time, hoping to see their way clear at no far off day to resume their work with better prospects of success from the experience gained during the last few months. They feel the necessity of closing the Institution for a time a great disappointment, still they cannot believe their work has been wholly in vain, as during the time the Refuge has been opened (notwithstanding the great difficulty of reaching the class whose benefit they seek), they have reason to hope that four of the inmates are at the present time leading improved lives. The lease of the house in Nairn Street has been purchased during the year for £200, and a considerable sum has been expended to render it suitable for the purpose for which it was wanted. During the temporary suspension of active work, a trustworthy person has been put in charge at a small rental which will defray current charges.

The thanks of the Committee are due to Dr. Fell, who has most kindly given his professional services when required; also to Mr. Fitchett, who has supplied milk free of charge for seven months—and to others who have given their time and substance to advance the cause.

Managing Committee.

  • President: Lady Jervois.
  • Secretary: Mrs. Tyeth Hart.
  • Treasurer: Mrs. Willcox.
  • Mrs. Stock.
  • Mrs. Mckerrow.
  • Mrs. Young.
  • Mrs. Wright.
  • Mrs. Kemp.
  • Mrs. Tringham.