IN THE BAD OLD SCHOOL DAYS
School is now a much more pleasant place than in the old days. The premises are more healthy and comfortable, the and desks more suitable, and the subjects taught are more attractive and are presented in a more interesting manner. Think of the 16th and 17th centuries, when many of the schools existing to-day were founded. Boys often had to rise by five o’ clock, make their beds, clear their dormitories, and then go to prayers in the chapel by half-past five. From there tliev went into a cold and cheerless schoolroom and worked till nine. Then came breakfast, generally consisting of bread and beer, in the cold dining-ball. Afterwards there was more school, and then dinner at twelve. Afternoon school continued till five, and was followed by a meal called “bevers,” consisting of bread and beer. The boys did lessons until eight, after which there was evensong and bed. Punishments were severe. Even good boys often had the birch.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXVI, 6 January 1936, Page 8
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