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bourhood. Absence of parents probable explanation
of children's condition.
(k) N-Family, S-Street.
Two adults and three children—ages from 6 to
14—occupying two upper rooms. Mother died about
one month ago; father since gone to the front.
Children supposed to be looked after by a sister.
Home conditions fair, but very poor. Family told to
apply for assistance at the Emergency Eelief Committee,
Old Nichol Street.
(/) 48. P. G.
Father, four children—no mother. Father (cab
driver) had very little work since outbreak of war in
August. Children looked after by sister. Home almost
gone.
(m) 1. G. B.
Mother (widow) and three children. Does a
little work when she can get it. Very little home.
(n) 29. C. B.
Man, wife and four children. Husband out of
work for past 16 weeks (French polisher). One
daughter and son earn a little, but since war have
done very little. Have had notice to quit for arrears
of rent.
John Foot.
23rd November, 1914.