FL10409690

1865
Jany 1st
Sunday. Being Matron's turn to go to church, Blanche Spreadbrow
and Mary Lorden took advantage of her absence and
were sewing!, on her return, went to their bedroom and
found it was too true. shall get the lock repaired to
prevent such conduct in future. the other bedrooms
are locked during the day.

2nd
Monday
Blanche was allowed to go. as she seemed to poison the
minds of the others and was herself worthless, although
so clever if she shoase to exercise, her talents. The Matron
stood by whilst Mrs. Anderson examined each article of
dress as she put it on, she had a long letter from
Elizth. Riley to her paromor. which was detained of course.
Blanche returned in less than hour & told Melinda tha she was
so dissapointed, for all the shops were shut." she would have liked
to make a further convenience of the Refuge no doubt by
coming back for a while untill they re open.

Teusday 3rd
Mrs Hay visited in company with a lady and gave
Emma Lacky 2/. & Melinda 4/. for a X-mas gift.

Teusday 3rd
Ladies comt. Poor Elizth. Adley requested
to go next door, The ladies decided that her request be
granted and sent to ask if they wd. take her in.
She was taken there by Mrs A.
Elizth Smith is greatly improved. is quiet, obedient &
very industrious. (The most hop ful cause in the Refuge.)

Wedensday 4th
The Matron went to the Civil Service Club
at 10 oclk to ask for sewing and in hopes of
getting former bills. ( 3 17 6 ) paid. The servant
said "both Mr & Mrs Marchant were in bed, asleep."
Then called at Bible Hall, for a bible for Em Locky and
returned at 11 oclk (pr. Tram).