WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 8033, 20 January 1906, Page 2

WALTHAM ORPHANAGE ENQUIRY.

run l'uiiss association". CuiiisrciiuiiLii, January 19. At the Walthain Orphanage enquiry 10-day evidence was given by Mrs Carpenter, Matron of the Institution, who said she never called the children "bas'airds" because they were not. She put up the word " silence" ill the bedrooms and passages lo remind the children to be quiet. She was never more severe than necessary in regard to corporal punishment. On St. Patrick's Day the children wanted some green, and witness asked it they would like green dress >s. They said " yes," and witness got them the green dresses and hats. The hats were made ugly by being turned info bonnets. The girls never complained about the dresses. Witness had no intention o makiug them ridiculous. The children never complained about the food. There was a little difference between the children's food and hers, but no more than she considered she was entitled to as an official. When they went without potatoes it was because they were dear at the time. She admitted having said "darn children" and called them " little devils" in heated moments. The children were very trying at times anil after she luid had a severe illness il was hard to bear with them. The enquiry stands adjourned (ill February 2nd.