Particulars of Cases.
I. For Dr. Barnardo's Homes (one vote):—
Albert Le Vasseur.—Eight years of age—mother left a widow with ten children—totally unable to support them all—when discovered there was no food or money in the house.
Charles Salt.—Seven years of age—mother a "drunken and disreputable tramp"—father little better—parents without a home and constantly ill-treating the child.
John Harrison.—Seven years of age—found in streets begging in ragged condition—father dead—mother disreputable—John somewhat lame in walk, owing to injury to the right knee in infancy.
II. For Miss Sharman's Orphanage (one vote):—
Rose Heelis.—Aged two years—was born shortly after her father's death—mother has died of consumption—promises to grow into a very nice child, and is full of life and spirits.
Ethel Robinson.—Aged six years—father killed by an accident—mother in lunatic asylum—relatives too poor to help.
Lily Pavitt.—Aged ten years—mother dead—father deserted children—an aunt took the child, but was unable to support her.