ORPHANAGE SCANDAL.

Gisborne Times, Volume XIX, Issue 1668, 7 February 1906, Page 2

ORPHANAGE SCANDAL.

MR BIBHOP S REMARKS,

(Per Press Association.) Ohristchurob, last night.

At th 6 close of the evidence given at the Waltham Orphanage enquiry, which concluded to-day, the Commissioner, Mr H. W. Bishop, S.M., said there was nothing at the Orphanage likely to be of use in training the girls for domestic work. The appointments were of the poorest description, and the crockery was of a 1 very haphazard character. Hardly two cups were alike, or two dishes. He was not speaking in disparagement of Mrs Carpenter. The excuse she gave was that there were so many breakages that it was not worth while getting anything deoent. The little refinements of life did not cost much, and were very acceptable. He expressed his pleasure at the admirable spirit which had characterised the enquiry. Throughout the whole long, and to some, wearisome enquiry there had not been the least fr’etion Hi 3 duty now would be to present his report, and he was not looking forward to this with any great pleasure, as whatever the recommendations he made, they were likely to be assailed on all sides. However, he had no intention of trying to please everybody. He had strong views in regard to certain matters, and should have no hesitation in expressing thorn.