7634. I presume the payments made to the paupers are made in money?-Yes; all in money, except clothing, which is taken round to them.
7635. How long has that system prevailed?-Since the Poor-Law came into operation in the parish.
7636. Since 1845?-Not since 1845; nor for several years afterward. The legal assessment, I think, came on in 1861.
7637. You say that all clothing to the paupers is furnished by the inspector?-Yes; furnished by myself.
7638. Where is it purchased?-At any of the shops in the district, generally where the paupers live. Anything that is required for paupers in North Roe I generally purchase from Mr. Greig.
7639. In this district where is it purchased?-Generally at Hillswick, from Mr. Anderson.
7640. Is there any other place except these two shops where it is purchased?-Yes; at Ollaberry and Lochend from Mr. Laurenson.
7641. You purchase it yourself and deliver it to the paupers?- Yes.
7642. When their allowances are due in money, are they paid in money?-Yes; they call up for it-all those who are round me. At North Roe I send a cheque to Mr. Greig previous to the time for the amount to be distributed.
7643. If a pauper is unable to come here, how is his allowance conveyed to him?-They generally send their tickets, and I send the money by any person who can convey it. It is paid on tickets.