OS1/11/105/158

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List of names as written Various modes of spelling Authorities for spelling Situation Description remarks
GEORGE HERIOT'S HOSPITAL [continued from 157] But by the judicious management by the Governors the charity now supports and educates 180. The inmates are admitted between the ages of 7 and 9 and leaves at the age of 13 1/2. When in the Hospital they are taught by the most approved teachers besides branches placed especially under the care of the
House Governor, such as outlines of History, Scripture History, Evidence of Christianity, Elements of Natural Philosophy, Natural History, and English Composition, The branches taught by the Masters are Greek and Latin Arithmetic and Mathematics, English and Geography, Writing and BooK Keeping, French, Drawing, vocal Music and Practical Mechanics, The Boys when they leave the Institution are either apprenticed to some trade, or sent to the University, The former receive £50 distributed over their apprenticeship and the latter (who are termed Bursers) £120 to enable them to attend the curriculum for the degree of A.M (4years) at the University of Edinburgh, all receive an outfit of clothes, BooKs &c The Hospital is Governed by the Lord Provest. Magistrates and Town Council 33 in number and 19 of the City clergy being 51 Governors in all.
Ext. [Extract] form Pollocks Guide to the City of Edinburgh

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[Page] 158
Parish of The City of Edinburgh

(signed) J Bray c/a [civilian assistant]

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This Name Book refers to Edinburgh 1852 - Sheet 35
OS large scale Scottish town plans, 1847-1895 - Scale: 1:1056

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