CARE OF THE AGED

Evening Star, Issue 18057, 26 August 1922, Page 7

CARE OF THE AGED

*——- TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —With reference to the controversy over jiia-t levs at the Benevolent Institution, 1 have been an inmate for some considerable time, and have a good knowledge of how things are conducted there. In the first place, I would like to point out that, although Mr Talboys does visit the place, his visit is always anticipated by those iu charge, and preparations are made. If he dropped in casually, without anyone knowing, he would have a different story to tell. He might in that caso tind out the truth about the food. From my personal knowledge I may state that the milk is skimmed milk, and that stew is continually on the menu. Cold meat, which is also frequently served up, is often tainted I am, etc., Fauiplay. August 26.

TO THE EDITOR, ■Sir, —I am assured by .Mr Talboys that gifts of money, jam, 'and other 'edibles would be most acceptable to the inmates of the Benevolent Institution, Donations should ho addressed and left at tho office of the Charitable Aid Board, from where they would bo forwarded. 'Without casting any reflection upon the iiiunagement I would suggest that a committee of I:ind, motherly women lie formed, and in turn visit the institution, especially at meal times, and thereby see that the old folks are fed with suitable food and are given hot, wholesome dinners daily.—l am, etc., Sympathy. August 25. TO THE EDITOR. Sir.—l havo read with heartfelt thankfulness the Otters in your paper dealing with the management of our Benevolent Institution, and shall be grateful if you can find space for a few more lines* on tho subject. As a frequent visitor to the homo I do not hesitate to confirm that a great deal more ought to be done for the comfort and happiness of the inmates. Tho institution is by no means a Door tie, and our old people are not paupers. Then why, I ask, do 1 find as an experienced visitor of the-English workhouse, that in good treatment this benevolent homo for our aged poor compares unfavorably? Also, I would ask any who would bo convinced that a.u alteration is necessary, to go first to the home of the Little Sisters’ of the Poor and take note of the bright looks and the talk of the old people and general atmosphere of cheerfulness and hope, and then go to tho Benevolent and note tho contrast. An atmosphere of loveless, liopelefis dejection, dumb suffering, for our old people do not as a rule complain, they are made of far too fine material; and show wonderful gratitude for any small service rendered and interest taken in them. I would "just add my plea for tho 'necessary ordinary comforts to these, who, in their “ evening hour,” are entitled to thcm.-I am, etc.,. Experienced. August 25,