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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NELSON STREET SCHOOL | Nelson Street School Nelson Street School Nelson Street School |
Revd. [Reverend] James Aitken Mr. A. Hamilton Town Clerk Mr. James Hamilton |
018 | A Plain but Substantial Building two Storeys high, Slated and in good repair, With large play Ground Attached, Situated in Nelson Street. it Consists of a Males and Females School, the former is on the Second Storey, the Boys are taught the elementary branches of an english education for One half the Ordinary fees, Average Attendance, 140; - The Girls School is on the 1st Storey, and they are taught not only an Ordinary education but are Also taught a useful branch of industry, viz. the Ayrshire Needlework, the proceeds of their Work is given to the Scholars themselves or to their Parents; 70 Girls are under tuition, With two female teachers and a Weekly fee of One Penny is charged to each Scholar. - The Building was erected at the Sole expense of Mr. John Stewart. Clothier King Street, Kilmarnock, and Supported by that Gentleman. Save Small Pittance received as fies from the Pupils; The Object of the School is to enable Working People of Small means, with large families to provide education for their Children in the useful branches Above Alluded to Without necessitating them to have recourse to institutions where it is entirely gratuitous, or to Withdraw them from School Sooner than they Would Otherwise do, but for inability to Pay the Ordinary fees. It is most a most Praiseworthy institution, and the Patron deserves the gratitude. |
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