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Newspaper
Charity Record
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Oct 01, 1903
Page
14
A reader appeals for a 500 pound Surgery Extension Fund to build a women and children waiting room at Guy's Hospital in South London. Letters from contributors urge donations and describe the hardship of winter crowds and cold benches while awaiting care.
A letter notes officials of the Stamp Office in Inland Revenue treated peppercorn rents as above the 6d duty in a charity school lease. Trustees faced demands for 10s and 5s stamping, arguing peppercorns are under a pound, while officials cited the act’s denomination rules. The reader urges readers to consider the diligence and fairness of revenue officials.
Miss Emma Cons urges public subscriptions as Royal Victoria Hall near Waterlow Bridge Road reopens Oct 3 after £8000 alterations to fireproof the building. The temperance venue offers music lectures and entertainments for the poor with admission from a penny up. Eton Rural District Council plans a circular to London child sponsors requiring medical certificates before sending children for holidays.
Police Magistrate Cecil Chapman of Southwark urges readers to restrict charitable contributions to cases deemed worthy after investigation. He warns that pity for theft linked to poverty can undermine lawfulness and communal respect when funds are misapplied. He proposes donations go to the Poor Box with magistrate-approved allocations.
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