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Warren Farm School, Brighton — Placement Register

1/01/1891ChasSexton12MTo Band of 6th Dragoons BrightonMilitaryBrighton
01/01/1891ChasPaine13MTo Band of 6th Dragoons BrightonMilitaryBrighton
16/01/1891JamesDivall14MTo Band of 6th Dragoons BrightonMilitaryBrighton
16/02/1891KateTrelfer16FMrs Beale119 Ditchling Rise, Brighton
03/03/1891HelenToynbee14FMrs Darenth14 Sudely Street, Brighton
06/03/1892KateToynbee16FMrs Bowen69 Freshfield Road, Brighton
07/03/1893AlbertMee14MMr Bull18 Rock Street, Kemp Town
14/03/1891BenHills13MMr W RiddleBaker78 Elm Grove
16/03/1891JamesPerrin14MMr PopeTailor1 North GardensShown on 1891 census at 'Tailors Apprentice' in household of Jesse Pope (Tailor)
21/03/1891EmilyHillman15FMrs Berkeley8 Melrose Terrace, New Town Road, West Brighton
24/03/1891AlbertHouse16MIs Hubert House in 1881 census, at 24 Eastern Road. Is an Electrical Fitter in 1939 Register, living in Portslade
28/03/1891MatildaDivall15F
11/04/1891EmilyHillman15FMrs CoxService58 Warleigh Road, BrightonThis girl had previously been sent to service and has now gone as general servant she appears to be a good working girl, but small for her age.
13/04/1891GeorgeParker15MMrs PlettsServiceSussex SquareAs Page
20/04/1891MaryMaroney16FMrs EarlyService21 Belgrave Road, NorwoodAs general servant. A well behaved girl
24/04/1891JoshCooper14MMr SalterBakerAlbion HillA very well-conducted lad. He was in the V standard of education.1891 street directory shows W Slater, Baker at 38 Albion Hill
06/05/1891GraceChawner15FMrs BaconService13 Richmond TerraceNot a bright girl and at times very tiresome in her behaviour. [space] This girl has left her situation and gone to Miss Welchs' Buckingham Road
06/05/1891EmilyWhitehouse16FMrs GreenService5 Osborn Villas, W BrightonA general servant, a well behaved girl and likely to do well.
BlankEmilyWhitehouse16FMrs StaresService81 St George's Road, BrightonThis girl was taken from her situation and returned to school owing to mistress not being a suitable person for the girl to be under. She is now in service at the address given and going on satisfactorily.
16/05/1891HannahFrancis16FMrs FullerServiceStation Street, LewesA general servant. A very clean and hardworking girl. Unfortunately slightly deaf.
23/05/1891WilliamLashley16MMr BeardFarmerFarm, RottingdeanA farm hand. Neither of these lads [are] very intelligent. Lashley has since left his place owing to a physical weakness.Register remark covers this and following entry.
23/05/1892ThomasGraysmarkFarmerA farm hand. Neither of these lads [are] very intelligent. Lashley has since left his place owing to a physical weakness.
27/05/1891FlorenceHills15FMrs BostelService1 Rugby RoadA general servant. A well conducted girl and I believe will make a good servant.
01/06/1891JohnMoore15MBand of the Munster FusiliersMilitaryColchesterA smart lad and will do well.
30/06/1891JohnParkes14MBand of the Munster FusiliersMilitaryColchesterA well behaved boy playing the Baritone very well.Military Attestation Papers give father as George Parkes, in infirmary at Elm Grove Workhouse on attestation of son in June 1891. Attestation also shows discharge in 1898 on medical grounds and is marked 'Deceased'.
25/09/1891JohnTurner15MServiceRoyal Hotel, WorthingAs help in the kitchen. A very useful, industrious lad and likely to do well.
29/10/2019AnneHornsbury14FMrs FisherService49 Ventnor Villas, Brighton, West BrightonA general servant. An exceedingly well conducted girl and will do well.
23/11/1891EmilyAtherall15FMrs KingswoodService36 West Hill Road, BrightonA general servant. A well conducted girl. Passed the VI standard of education.
18/12/1891Thomas Payne14MBand of 2nd Battalion Royal West Kent RegimentMilitaryA well conducted lad shewing good musical ability. Was in the IV standard of education.Military Attestation and service record shows that he served 21 years in the military as a bandsman. Spent circa 8 years in India/Punjab and 10 months in Malta. Discharged with pension on exemplary service in 1913 for medical reasons. Full history being completed by Clive Reedman @ the Regency Town House
BlankEmilyAtherallBlankBlankBlankServiceThis girl who absconded from her situation has been procured a place as a general servant with Mrs Smeed, 2 Osborne Villas W Brighton. From enquiries made the situation seems all that can be desired.
15/02/1892JohnLangstead15MThe ManagerServiceRoyal Hotel, WorthingA well conducted boy. He was in the V standard of education.
11/03/1892GeorgeGrainger14MMr GillsonFarmerTeigh, RutlandA well behaved lad.
30/03/1892AliceGraysmark14FMrs PelegrineService40 St James Street, BrightonAs general servant. A hard working girl, not very intelligent, but with care should do well.
01/04/1892HarryLevett14MThe ManagerServiceRoyal Hotel, WorthingAs Hall Boy. A bright intelligent lad he conducted very satisfactorily in the school. Was in the V standard. [space] Accompanying H Levett to his place I took the opportunity to interview Langstead who had been in the Royal Hotel as Kitchen Boy since Feb 15th. I was very much pleased with the lads appearance and the satisfactory manner he answered too as to his mode of livingand treatment.
20/08/1892AnnieScott14FMrs PalmerService21 St James Crescent, LewesA very intelligent girl, has conducted herself in a satisfactory manner and should do well.
22/08/1892CharlesWren14MMr DoverBoot Maker14 Grantham Road, PrestonA well conducted lad, was prevented from following an Army Band being physically unfit, but in his present situation will be taught Bootmaking.
24/09/1892MinnieHitching15FMrs PilbeamService6 College Place, Kemp TownA general servant, a hard working willing girl but rather slow. Was in the V standard of education.
10/10/1892LucyFogden15FMrs BlackmoreServiceLancingA general servant, a good working girl. Was in the V standard of education.
09/01/1893CharlesGoldsmith15MMr J LeeTailor35 Gloucester Road, BrightonAn improver in tailoring. To receice 8/- a week at first. Will live with brother a very respectable man, address 51 Portland Street. The lad was well conducted, had a good knowledge of his trade. Was in the VI standard of education.
10/01/1893LilyParker14FMrs WoodhouseService15 St Anne Crescent, LewesTo general servant a good working girl, should do well. Passed the VI standard of education.
14/01/1893AmeliaCharles16FMrs HudsonService82 St George's Road, BrightonA general servant. A well conducted girl, unfortunately has a weakness of the right side of body. Passed the IV standard of education.
27/01/1893WilliamWratting14MBand Royal MarinesMilitaryPlymouthA well conducted lad, Was in the VI standard of education, also showed remarkable ability on the cornet. 1881 census shows address of 9 Hampden Road, Brighton. Father, William Wratting, Laundryman. Mother Mary Wratting, Laundress. Youngest of 4 children in 1881 (3 female, 1 male).
24/02/1893ThomasGraysmarkN/KN/KEarl of ChichesterThis lad who is in the employ of the Earl of Chichester met with an accident through his own stupidity, necessitating the removal of one finger and part of the thumb. He is an out patient of the Hospital. In speaking to Mr Berry the Bailiff, discovered a hope that they would be able to retain the boys services, he promised to speak to the Earl and let me know, as I have not heard I conclude that they intend keeping the boy. He is in receipt of 8/- per week living with one of the cottagers and was very clean in appearance and well cared for. Assumed from text that he was placed with the Earl of Chichester, address unknown.
07/03/1893PercyClemow14MBand of the Inniskilling 6th Dragoons, BrightonMilitaryTwo well conducted lads, shewing good musical ability. Were in the VI and V standards of education respectively and passed their certificates in drawing.One remarks column entry covers this and entry below.
07/03/1893FrederickHayes14MBand of the Inniskilling 6th Dragoons, BrightonMilitaryTwo well conducted lads, shewing good musical ability. Were in the VI and V standards of education respectively and passed their certificates in drawing.One remarks column entry covers this and entry above.
08/03/1893LilyColes15FMrs StevensonServiceLinwood, Dyke Road DriveA general servant. A hard working willing girl, very well behaved and should do well. Passed the V standard of education.
23/03/1893WalterClark14MBand of the 1st HussarsMilitaryDundalkTwo well behaved lads, booth passed the V standard of education, and possessing fairly good musical ability.One remarks column entry covers this and entry below.
23/03/1893JamesMcKinley14MBand of the 1st HussarsMilitaryDundalkTwo well behaved lads, booth passed the V standard of education, and possessing fairly good musical ability.One remarks column entry covers this and entry above.
05/04/1893ChristopherPascoe15MBand of HM 1st Gloucestershire RegimentMilitaryAldershotA very well behaved lad, passed the V standard of education.
15/04/1893HarryStevens14MMrs FitnessShoemaker7 Carlton Terrace, CrowboroughThis lad discharged to the custody of his aunt Mrs Fitness , Crowborough, An exceedingly well conductred lad, and should do well at his trade, shoemaking in which employment he will follow in the village.
17/05/1893AdaChawner15FMrs LoddenService105 Round Hill Crescent, BrightonA general servant. A well conducted girl in the VI standard of education.
19/05/1893FloraFowler15FMrs MitchellServiceHatherley Villa, HassocksA general servant. An intelligent girl, well conductred. Was in the VI standard.
06/06/1893AlbertFordham14MBand of Welsh FusiliersMilitaryWrexhamA fairly good musician. A good shoemaker which trade in addition to Band he will follow in the Regiment. Was in the V standard of education. Deserted from Welsh Fusiliers 1897.
10/06/1893FredHurrell14MMr PeacockDairyman2 Ham Cottages, ShorehamA well conducted lad a farm boy not very strong. Was in the VI standard of education I am not quite certain whether the lad will suit the place.
28/07/1893CharlesPooleGreat Grimsby Ice CompanyGrimsby
BlankThomasStevensGreat Grimsby Ice CompanyGrimsby
BlankJosephKellyGreat Grimsby Ice CompanyGrimsby
04/09/1893WilliamEverett14MMr H ParksGrocer27/28 Church StreetA well conducted lad, not very bright. Was in ther V standard of education.
23/09/1893FlorenceMee14.5FMrs Swann2 St George's Place, BrightonAs general servant. An intelligent little girl, very industrious, should do well. She was in the VI standard of education.
05/10/1893HenryShelley14MBand of 1st Gloucester RegimentMilitaryAldershtotA very well conducrted lad, shewing good musical ability. Was in the VI standard ogf education.
22/10/1893WilliamSmythe14MCare of Mrs Tiley, aunt106 South Street, Walworth, LondonApprenticed to Mr Moss Stair-maker Flaxman Road, Brighton, not a very intelligent lad but hardworking, and was well behaved. Was in the iV standard and also Band.
28/10/1893Ruth Goble15FMrs Runnicles18 Springfield Road, BrightonA general sevant. A very bright and intelligent girl in the VI standard of education.
14/11/1893CharlesPoole15MW MilesDairyman19 West Hill Place, BrightonThis lad was returned from sea service Grimsby, as physically unfit. I have provided him a situation at the address given. To receive at first 1/6 per week with board etc.
BlankWilliamWrightN/KMThese two lads presented for the Navy. I regret to say neither passed. The former owing to defective vision of left eye, the latter in consequence of old scar of scafula on neck. Both lads exceeded the measurements and weights required.One remarks column entry covers this and entry below.
BlankThomasGastonN/KMThese two lads presented for the Navy. I regret to say neither passed. The former owing to defective vision of left eye, the latter in consequence of old scar of scafula on neck. Both lads exceeded the measurements and weights required.One remarks column entry covers this and entry above.
31/01/1894BenBurfield14MMessrs Francombe and CoPrintersLewesTo be apprenticed to the printing trade, if suitable. A very intelligent lad and well behaved.He passed the VI standard in education the v standard in drawing.
02/02/1894ThomasGaston14MMr SivensDairymanRussel StreetAn intelligent well conducted lad to receive a wage 2/6 for week at first with board lodging and washing.
26/02/1894Charles J Baker14MBand of Royal MarinesMilitaryPlymouthA very well conducted lad. Passed the VI standard of education and shewed good musical ability.
10/03/1894WilliamWright15MMr Humphreys. Messrs Harrington21 Brewer StreetA well conducted boy, not very bright. Was rejected for both Army Band and Navyt as physically unfit. He is to learn the french polishing under his brother in law - in the employ of Messrs Harrington. North Street, Brighton.Mr J Humphreys recorded in 1895 Page's Street Directory at 21 Brewer Street, Brighton
15/03/1894AliceFogdenN/KFThe Matron visited this girl today. She is leaving the service of Mrs Blackmore Lancing with whom she has been since Oct 1892 but owing to an infirmity she is prevented keeping her situation. The Matron has procured her another place with Mrs Collingham 5 Dinapore Street Brighton. [paragraph] The Matron visited the girl today her mistress Mrs Runnicles gave her an excellent character and stated that she was giving every satisfaction.
22/03/1894LouisaStanding14FBlackmoreLancingA general servant. And intelligent well conducted girl was in the V standard of education.
27/03/1894FrederickWickham15MMr J S G Saunders a Brother-in-law60 Bentham Road, BrightonSent into the service of Mr Saunders to be taught carpenting. A very well behaved boy. Was in the VI standard. I hear that his employer is very well pleased with his knowledge of the trade. Last week the lad earned 8/-
29/03/1894John PHeath15MTo the Drums 1st Lancashire FusiliersMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandA good musician. His conduct has been better of late, at one time he was very troublesome. Was in the VI standard.
29/03/1894FredRansom14MBand of HMS St VincentMilitaryPortsmouthThese lads shew good musical ability. Were in the Iv and VI standards of education. The behaviour of these boys has been good.
29/03/1894Herbert WilliamStevens14MBand of HMS St VincentMilitaryPortsmouthThese lads shew good musical ability. Were in the Iv and VI standards of education. The behaviour of these boys has been good. One remarks column entry covers this and entry below. Royal Navy Register of Seaman's Service shows a 12 year engagement as from 1st May 1896. 1911 census shows him living in Portland, Dorset as Bandsman 2nd Class, Royal Marines. Served HMS St Vincent to Oct 1896, Royal Sovereign to June 1897, Impregnable to March 1900, Goliath to Oct 1903 and Tigress to Nov 1903. Service Number 179158. NRO ref: ADM188/296/179158. Shown on 1881 census at 16 Franklin Street, Brighton (aged 2). Father Thomas Stevens, mother Henrietta. Is (1881) eldest of 2 male children. Died 30 Dec 1915 on HMS Natal [Wikipedia - Natal was sunk by an internal explosion near Cromarty on 30 December 1915 with the loss of at least 390 crewmen and civilians].
07/04/1894GeorgeTompsett14MBand of the 1st Lancashire FusiliersMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandA well conducted lad. Was in the Band and also the IV standard of education.In 1881 census(aged 3) is shown as living 'Old Workhouse', Slaugham, Sussex with father george (Ag Lab)and mother Harriett. One of 3 male children. Is shown in 1901 census as a Journeyman Baker living at 69 High Street, Henfield, Sussex
21/04/1894Herbert Coldman14MBand (Tailor) 1st Sussex RegimentMilitaryTruroAn intelligent boy fairly advanced in his trade as tailor, a good musician was in the VI standard of education.
21/04/1894JohnRyan16MMr DavisTailor42 St Nicholas Street c/o W Blake brother in law 35 London StreetAs improver to the tailoring. A smart little boy and well behaved. Passed the VI standard. He is to take his meals and lodge with his brother in law.
23/04/1894HerbertMaidlow15MMr DalyTailor23 Bristol Road, BrightonA month on trial as improver. To live in the house, a very good boy. Was in the VI standard. A good musician, unfortunately was physically unfit for Army Band service.1911 Census shows him as a Tailor living at 47 Elder Street, Brighton with wife Lucy Jane (married 1906), 3 sons and 1 daughter. 1939 Register shows him as a Tailor living with wife Elizabeth (married 1937) at 36 Gloucester Street, Brighton. Died 1945, Brighton.
12/05/1894AmyBrazier15FMrs Ward107 Blatchington Road, HoveA general servant. A well behaved intelligent girl, clean and industrious. She was in the V standard of education.
15/05/1894Edith Perkins15FMiss Green23 New Steine, BrightonAs kitchen maid. A very good working girl, but not very strong. She was in the V standard of education.
15/05/1894AdaChawnerN/KFThe Matron visited this girl today in consequence of a complaint from her mistress. She has held her situation twelve months but owing to the sisters influence, lately has been rather troublesome, but the Matron hopes now will go on better
19/05/1894FlorenceJones15FMrs Booth3 St Georges Place, BrightonA general servant. An intelligent girl very industrious. Was in the V standard of education.
09/06/1894AHumphreys15MMr W Humphreys (brother)Printing58 Richmond Buildings, BrightonApprenticed to the printing trade (Sussex Daily News) to live with married brother. Was in the VI standard, trade shoemaking, and Band. A well conducted lad and industrious.
12/06/1894AlfredPotter14MBand East Kent Regiment (Buffs)MilitaryAthloneA very smart intelligent lad. Was in the V standard of education and Band of school. A well behaved boy. [brackets] Lewes Union
18/06/1894RosinaHarris15FMrs FullerStation Street, LewesAs general servant. An intelligent girl. Was in the V standard of education and should do well.
07/07/1894Thomas Humphreys14Mc/o Mr Humphreys58 Richmond Buildings, BrightonApprenticed to the printing trade (Sussex Daily News) to live with married brother. An intelligent well conducted boy. Passed V standard and was in the Band.
13/07/1894HenryMytton16MBand, HMS St Vincent MilitaryPortsmouthAn intelligent well conducted lad. Passed the V standard although only in the schools 12 months made sufficient progress to pass the Navy musical test.
13/07/1894ArthurFinch14MBand, HMS St Vincent MilitaryPortsmouthA well conducted boy. Passed the VI standard. Good musical ability and should do well.Royal Navy Register of Seaman's Service shows a 12 year engagement as from 5th Dec 1897. Dserved HMS St Vincent to March 1898, HMS Terrible to Oct 1902, HMS Agincourt to Jan 1903 and HMS Hannibal to Jan 1904. Service Number 180234. Shown in 1939 Register as living with wife May and daughter Joan (b 1920) at 59 Pagnall St, Deptford, London. Shown as retired Royal Marine qualified in 1st aide and ambulance. Occupation shown as member of the Corp of Commissionaires. Died 1954 aged 75 in Deptford. National probate Calendar shows death on 13 Dec 1954 and probate to Joan May Lindsey (daughter) of £614 17s 7d
08/08/1894AlfredPerrin15MBand, 2nd Batalion, South Wales BorderersMilitaryGosportAn exceedingly well conducted lad. Passed the V standard. Well advanced in his trade tailoring and played the clarinet with ability.Enlisted 08/08/1894, Service Number 4671. Served in UK until Nov 1902. Posted to South Africa. Returned to UK and served until end of 1st 12 year period in August 1906. Promoted to Lance Corporal June 1901 and full Corporal Nov 1902.
11/08/1894AliceCheeseman15FMrs LodgeA generaol servant, a fairly well conducted girl. Was in the VI standard of education.
13/08/1894AliceBrown15FMrs Billinghurst36 Havelock Road, PrestonA general servant an exceedingly well behaved girl. Was in the V standard ofg education.
25/08/1894PercivalCoom14MMr E E ElphichManor Farm, PrestonAn intelligent well behaved boy, passed the V standard, was physically unfit for Army or Navy. Was employed on the farm at the school and has gone to similar work.
29/08/1894JosephineBaker14FMrs Lodder105 Roundhill Crescent, BrightonA general sevant, a bright little girl. Was in the V standard ogf education.
13/09/1894FrederickMiller14MBand "the Buffs"MilitaryAthlone, IrelandA very bright intelligent lad, was in the bandf of the school playing the clarinet with ability, in the VI standard of education , also well advanced in his trade a a Tailor and his general conduct good.
14/09/1894HerbertCheeseman14MBand of 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish RiflesMilitaryDownpatrick, IrelandNot a very bright boy and his conduct at time not good. Was inclined to be sly. Was in the V standard of education, by trade Tailor playing the euphonium
CharlesParkes14MBand of 3rd Battalion, Royal Irish RiflesMilitaryDownpatrick, IrelandA well conducted intelligent boy. Was in the V standard of education was good at his tailoring and playing in the Band the Eb Saxhorn.
09/10/1894WilliamBailey15MBand of 2nd Battalion Kings OwnMilitaryColchesterA bright well behaved boy.Was in the V standard Shoemaker and playted the Cornet with ability.
24/12/1894HenryHillman15MW SalterBakerNew England Street and Albion HillA well conducted boy was in the VI standard and by trade a tailor. Joseph Cooper who left the school in March 24 1891 to enter the employ of W Salter is still with him and doing well.
24/01/1895EthelHitching15FMrs StonehouseGlencarrick, HassocksA general servant a well conducted girl very delicate being an easy place should do well. Was in the V standard of education.
28/01/1895HettyHolden15FMrs Hill50 Eaton Place, Kemp TownA general servant a good working girl and well behaved. She was admitted to the school 7th Oct 1892 notknowing her letters. Was in the IV standard when she left and generally intelligent.
09/07/1895EstherDavis15FMrs Schwartz2 Crescent Place, BrightonA general servant a good working girl, but not very bright. She was in the IV standard of education.
23/02/1895ThomasMills14MMr WrightBaker and ConfectionerDitchling RoaA month on trial as general help, and to be taught the Baking Trade. An industrious well behaved boy. Was in the V standard of education.
18/03/1895William Long14MPlaced out in service by the Croydon GuardiansAn intelligent boy. He had generally improved in conduct whilst in the school. Was a Shoemaler in the Band and had passed the V standard of education.
25/03/1895EdwinDuke14MTo work in the Electric Light Station care of uncle Mr Blaker147 Sackville Road, HoveAn exceedingls well educated lad. A good musician. Advanced in his trade Shoemaking. Passed the VI standard of education and a well grown boy. Owing to opposition by relatives was prevented entering the Army Band.
28/03/1895RosamondMcKinley14FMrs Bennett83 Princes Crescent, BrightonA general servant. An intelligent girl, and industrious. Was in the V standard of education.
02/04/1895WilliamPannell14MBand 1st Battalion, Royal Dublin FusiliersMilitarySheffieldA good boy. In the Band, played the Euphonium with ability. Was in the VI standard. A well grown boy.Enlisted 02/04/1895 (Dublin Fusiliers) for 12 years (discharge, 1st term 01/04.1907). Service number 20082. Re-enlisted 24/04/1915, discharged 04/04/1918, Service number 86593 (Royal Defence Corps). Re-enlisted 12/05/1919 under short service attestation (Royal Engineers). Service number 604933. Discharged 09/06/1922. Awarded Victory Medal.
02/04/1895WilliamHumphreys14MDr Giffard5 Pavilion Parade, BrightonAs Page and handy boy. Was rejected for Army Band owing to defectice sight of the right eye. An intelligent well conducted boy, good musician. Passed the VI standard. He is to live in the house and secure 5/- a week as wages.
06/04/1895GeorgeSmith15MTo Brother7 Pevensey, Lewes Road, BrightonAn imp[river in Shoemaking. Is working at Mr Kilminsters North Street. A very well behaved boy. Was in the VI standard and well advanced in his trade.
16/04/1895ElizabethDuke15FMrs Porter26 Upper Westbourne Villas, HoveA general servant. A quiet, good girl. Passed the V standard. Not very strong.
20/05/1895BertieMee14MBand of the Scotch RiflesMilitaryHamilton, ScotlandA well behaved lad, not very bright. Was in the V standard of education. In band fairly proficient on the cornet.
01/06/1895GertrudeEverett15FMiss Condie22 Charlotte Street, BrightonAs general servant. Not very intelligent. Passed the IV standard of education.
17/06/1895BenjaminCurd15MBand of HMS BoscawenMilitaryPortlandThree very well behaved lads and should make good progress. Jackson and Hills had only been in the school a few months."UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services 1848-1939 shows enlistment for 12 years as of 13/01/1899 and service on HMS's Boscawen, Monarch, Orlando, Agincourt and Royal Sovereign with service up to 18 Nov 1903. Is shown on the 1901 Census aboard HMS Orlando as a Bandsman [Class: RG13; Piece: 5328; Folio: 143; Page: 21]. Is awarded the UK Naval Medal 03/02/1914 [Source Citation Class: ADM 171; Piece: 73 Source Information:Ancestry.com. UK, Naval Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1972]. 1939 Register shows him living at Ford Valley, Dartmouth and employed as a Cadets Attendant RNC and married to Ellen (married Totnes, Devon 1937) [Registration district: Totnes
Inferred County: Devon
Spouse: Ellen Hales
Volume Number: 5b
Page Number: 486]."
17/06/1895JasJackson15MBand of HMS BoscawenMilitaryPortlandAs above [Three very well behaved lads and should make good progress. Jackson and Hills had only been in the school a few months.]
17/06/1895EdgarHills15MBand of HMS BoscawenMilitaryPortlandAs above [Three very well behaved lads and should make good progress. Jackson and Hills had only been in the school a few months.]"Full name established as Edgar Coffrett Hills, b 21/07/18880, Brighton. UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services 1848-1939 shows enlistment for 12 years as of 23/07/1899 as a Bandsman and service on HMS's Boscawen, Agincourt, Ariadne and Victory I. Record also indicates that he was discharged due to invalidity on 10/08/1905. Served Royal Garrison Artillery (home defence) between 02/09/1912 and 12/10/1917. Awarded WW1 War and Victory Medals [Source: British Army WWI Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914-1920 RGA Regimental Number 374082]. Died 1958, brighton [Source: General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5h; Page: 51]. Shown as a Trimmers Lad for the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Co [Source: he National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Collection: London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Company: Records; Class: RAIL414; Piece: 608]. 1911 Census shows address of 25 Coleman Street, Brighton, occupation Railway Labourer, living with wife Annie (nee Simmons) and son Charles (1 y/o). Married Q1 1908, brighton [Source: Name: Edgar Coffrett Hills.
Registration Year: 1908
Registration Quarter:Jan-Feb-Mar
Registration district: Brighton
Parishes for this Registration District:
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Inferred County:Sussex
Volume:2b
Page:410].
Died July 1958, Brighton [Source: General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5h; Page: 51]"
08/08/1895AliceBarnard15FMrs Algwood46 Lewes Road, BrightonTo live with Aunt as servant. An intelligent bright little girl, and should do well. Passed the V standard of education.
10/08/1895AgnesGreenland14FMrs Marshall43 Queens Park Road, BrightonA bright intelligent girl. A general servant. Passed the VI standard of education.
13/08/1895JohnWebb14Mc/o Sister, Mrs Humphry 45 Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, LondonA well conducted lad. Was in the Band of school and by trade a Tailor. Is to placed out as an improver in Tailoring.
26/08/1895JamesLashley15MMr MilesDairyman19 West Hill Road, Buckingham RoadTo help in the business. Fairly well conducted. Was in the IV standard of the school.
11/09/1895AliceClarke15MMrs BushbyWorthingA well conducted girl and intelligent. To general servant. Passed the Vth standard of education.
27/09/1895HenryEllingford15MMr BottingFarmerWestmorston, near FalmerTo work on farm. Always in and out. Consequently only in the II standard. He is a ghood working lad and well behaved.
01/10/1895GeorgeAustin15MThe ManagerRoyal Hotel, WorthingA very intelligent good boy, passed the VI standard. Was physically unfit for the Army Band and in consequence of weak eyes unable to follow the trade of Shoemaker. Will take the place of Page and Hall Porter.
02/10/1895AliceOram15FMrs Cole43 Beaconsfield, PrestonA general servant. A fairly well behaved girl. Been in the school since January last. Was in the II standard. Knew nothing when admitted.
15/10/1895AlfredVine15MTo Band, HMS BoscawenMilitaryPortlandA Vine VI [same for all 3]. These boys were well behaved and showed good musical ability.
15/10/1895GeorgeRanscombe14MTo Band, HMS BoscawenMilitaryPortlandG Ranscombe V [same for all 3]. These boys were well behaved and showed good musical ability.Full Enlistment 27/07/1899 for 12 years as a Band Boy. Served HMS's Boscawen, Impregnable, Centurion, Agincourt and Surrey. Transferred Nov 1903 to Royal Marines. [Source: The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services; Class: ADM 188; Piece: 514]. Enlisted 12/11/1903 into Royal Marines [Source: ADM 159/103/179]. Died in service 'from disease' 20/08/1916 serving on HMS Impregnable. Buried Stonehouse Cemetery, Plymouth. [Source: TNA Series: ADM 242/10; Scan Number: 0032, TNA Series: ADM 242/10; Scan Number: 0032].
15/10/1895HoraceLangridge15MTo Band, HMS BoscawenMilitaryPortlandH Langridge VI [same for all 3]. These boys were well behaved and showed good musical ability.
30/10/1895HesterSexton14FMrs HackFir Croft, WithdeanAs under house maid. A very clean and intelligent girl of good appearance. Was in the VI standard.
08/11/1895JohnPout15MMr Edward51 Monson Road, Tunbridge WellsAs an Improver in shoemaking. A fairly well behaved boy. Passed the VI standard and very good at his trade.
03/12/1895GeorgeTaylor14MBand, York and Lancaster RegimentColchesterA smart bright lad. Passed the IV standard and was well behaved. He was very proficient on the drums.
18/01/1896BertieKemp14MTo service for Croydon GuardiansAn improver in Tailoring. A well conducted good lad. Passed the IV standard of education and was well advanced in his trade.
01/02/1896LydiaMills15FMrs Forrester16 New SteineAs kitchen maid. A fairly well conducrted girl. Passed the V standard of education.
08/02/1896KateDean15FMiss Forrester42 Norfolk SquareThis girl was admitted to the school Oct 7th 1892, had been sadly neglected not knowing the alphabet. Has gone as general servant was in the III standard of education.
18/02/1896AnneWhitehouse16FMrs Ayling233 Queens Park RoadAs Nurse maid. A bright intelligent girl rather delicate. Had passed the V standard of education and was well behaved.
02/03/1896JessieKillick14FMrs SwiftsChurch StreetAs general servant. A well behaved girl and industrious and should do well. Passed the IV satnadard of education. Was chargeable to Croydon.
14/03/1896PercyMilford14MTo service for Croydon GuardiansAn intelligent well conducted boy.Passed the V standard of education.
30/03/1896William Fleet15MRoyal Hotel WorthingWorthingIn the kitchen. A well behaved boy. Passed the IV standard. Admitted to the schools May 15th 1895.
23/05/1896LilyRussell14FMrs Porter26 Upper Westbourne Villas, HoveA general servant. A bright intelligent girl, not very strong. Passed the IV standard of education.
30/05/1896EdWilliams15MMr E ElphickWithdean Farm, PrestonThis lad was admiited to the school July 24th 1885 quite an imbecile, he managed to pass the second standard and shewed fair intelligence. He is to work on the farm. Whilst here was well behaved and fond of work, had learned to milk quite handy among the stock.
22/06/1896ChasCatt15MRoyal Hotel WorthingWorthingAs Light Porter, an industrious well behaved lad, passed the VI standard unfortunately failed for Army band owing to being deformed. He is to secure 4/- a week with board etc.
18/07/1896LilySmith14FMrs Bonwick14 Cuthbert Road, Brighton"As general servant. An intelligent well conducted lad. Passed the V standard of education. [Note from page 29 of Register] Lily Smith who was sent into the service of Mrs Bonwick, Cuthbert Road July 18th was induced to leave her situation on Aug 23rd by her her mother counselling with Mr Pearce. The woman was threatened with proceedings , she however sent the girl back to her place the following Thursday. I saw both the girl and Mistress on that day. Mrs Bonwick spoke highly of the girl, Lily too stating that she left against her will. "
06/08/1896NellieHeels14FSussex County HospitalBrightonAs Under laundry maid. A bright intelligent girl. Passed the IV standard. Showed great aptitude for laundry workOn 1901 Census is recorded as a Patient at Brighton Borough Sanatorium, aged 18. [Source] Class: RG13; Piece: 946; Folio: 32; Page: 2]
11/08/1896CharlotteWebb15FMiss Skipp22a Kings Road, BrightonAs general servant. A good working girl, was in the schools two years passed the V standard of education and was well behaved and intelligent.On 1891 Census is recorded as being daughter of William Webb (General Labourer) and Elizabeth Webb (Charwoman). One of 6 children (4 x female, 2 x males). Address 23 Egremont Street, Brighton. [Source] The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 804; Folio: 113; Page: 20]. On 1901 Census is recorded as a Domestic Servant, aged 21, to Mary Penny at 19 Osborne Villas, Brighton [Source] Class: RG13; Piece: 936; Folio: 122; Page: 24]
14/08/1896GeorgeWheeler14MBand, HMS St Vincent MilitaryPortsmouthA well conducted lad. Instrument played in school band Bombardon. Passed the IV standard.Service record Source: The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services; Class: ADM 188; Piece: 515. Navy service as Band Boy to Sept 1899, then Bandsman to 31/12/1902. Transferred to Marines to 31/12/1903. Served on/in HMS St Vincent, HMS Agincourt and HMS Firequeen.
14/08/1896JohnPont15MBand, HMS St Vincent MilitaryPortsmouthA very intelligent lad. Passed the VI standard playing the clarinet with ability. This boy left the school for service 8th November 1895 but owing to his Master failing in business was returned to school.
14/08/1896ArthurMorris14MBand, HMS St Vincent MilitaryPortsmouthA good industrious boy.Passed the VI standard of education and played the Baritone well.
14/08/1896AlbertFord14MBand, HMS St Vincent MilitaryPortsmouthA fairly well conducted lad. Passed the IV standard. Instrument Cornet. Service Record Source: The National Archives of the UK; Kew, Surrey, England; Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services; Class: ADM 188; Piece: 515 1895/341001-341500. Navy service as Band Boy to February 1900. Then Bandsman to 7 Jul 1904. erved on/in HMS St Vincent, Agincourt, Minotaur, Argonaut and Firequeen.
19/08/1896JasBishop15MHMS ImpregnableMilitaryPortsmouth"This boy was admitted to the school May 94 not knowing his letters. Has passed the III standard and was a well behaved intelligent lad. Has enlisted the Navy. Bishop, this lad after passing the Doctor for the Navy at Brighton was returned to school from HMS Impregnable Devonport as being unfit owing to bad teeth."
19/08/1896John HenryStevens14MMr F RoweButcherTrafalgar StreetA fairly well behaved boy. To help in a Butchers Business. Was in the school for a few months.
28/08/1896EdithJenner15FMiss KerrService9 Waterloo PlaceA Housemaid. A bright intelligent girl, well behaved and industrious. Passed the VI standard of education and should do well if not interfered with by relatives.
31/08/1896JamesWhitehouse14MBand 1st Batalion, Inniskillen Fusiliers MilitaryKinvaleA smart lad well behaved and very proficient on the cornet. Passed the IV standard.,
06/08/1896JasBishop15MMr WestFarmerNorton Farm, NortonThis was rejected for Navy Devenport. To farm hand, to receive 2/- per week with Board lodging etc. A well behaved boy.May be an error regarding the discharge date which is out of order with previous entries. Address may refer to the Norton Farm, Seaford, Sussex
02/09/1896William McKeon14MMr Burchell (Brother in law)Shoemaker18 New Road, Landport, PortsmouthAn improver in Shoemaking. A small intelligent lad and well behaved. Was in the VI standard and Band of school.
14/09/1896EllenPennell14FMrs JacksonService17 Clifton Terrace, HoveA general servant. A well conducted girl hard working and very bright. Passed the IV standard of education.
14/09/1896JohnWest14MMessrs Earl and CoBoot Maker63 London RoadTo serve in the shop and help generally. A bright intelligent boy, well advanced in his trade. Was in the V standard. This boy failed for Army Band due to curvature of the spine.
17/09/1896MaryLascelles14FMrs RandallService26 Tisbury Road, HoveAs Kitchen Help. A bright intelligent girl, very industrious at times, however given to sulleness of temper. Passed the V standard of education.
17/09/1896AliceBruce15FMiss WroeServiceDurbin, Walsingham Road, HoveA general sertvant. A hard working well behaved girl. Passed the V standard of education. Was in the Band of school
29/09/1896LeonardSatcher14MBand HMS St VincentMilitaryPortsmouthA fairly well conducted boy. Passed the IV standard of education. Was in the Band of the school playing the cornet well.
06/11/1896ClaraFord14FMrs ComberLaundryWick Laundry, Old Town, EastbourneAn industrious girl and well behaved. Passed the V standard. She has gone to help in the house.
20/11/1896JamesJackson15MMrs Forster115 Landsdowne Place, HoveAs Page. An intelligent boy. Was prevented joining an Army Band in consequence of mal-formation of right foot.
25/01/1897Edith Shanks14FMr W WeallFarmerPinkneys Farm, MaidenheadAs general help. The latter part of times in the school, her behaviour was satisfactory. When admitted she was very troublesome. Passed the IV standard.1901 Census records Edith L Shanks (18 years old - born Maidenhead) as a Coffeee House Assistant to Henry G Smith at 89 Curtain Road, Shoreditch.
22/02/1897WilliamBrooker15MBand of the Scotch RiflesMilitaryHamilton, ScotlandA well grown lad. Was admitted to school Apr 1895 passed the V standard and made good progress in Band of school. His conduct was good."Served 4 years and 67 days before being discharged as medically unfit on 30th Apr 1901. Discharged to address of 1 Spring Place, Rye, Sussex to take up trade of Shoemaker. [Source: WO 97, Pieces 1278-4287 (various pieces within range). The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England.]. "
23/02/1897JasSexton15MMr SmithShoemaker7 Albion Street, SouthwickA fairly well conducted boy. Passed the VI standard. Well advanced in his trade. He is to receive 2/- per week with board etc. as an improver.
25/02/1897ElizabethTaylor15FMrs PotterService53 Florence Road, PrestonAs general servant. A bright well conducted girl. Passed the VI standard of education.
27/02/1897FrankBurns14MMr BurnsFurniture Store16 Edward StreetAs general servant to his Grand Father. A well behaved boy. Was in the IV standard. He is to receive 6/6 per week and will live with his mother Mrs Burns, 15 Hendon Street, Kemp Town
06/03/1897JnoWinchester15MMr StaceService194 Eastern Road, BrightonTo help in garden and look after pony and trap. This lad failed for Army Band. Passed the VI standard, was fairly well behaved.
10/03/1897AlbertGoldsmith14MThe Band 13th HussarsMilitaryMarlboro Barracks, DublinAn intelligent well conducted lad was very practical in the Band of School. Passed the VI standard of education.
20/03/1897FrederickEarl14MMr TwitonDraperWestern RoadTo work in shop. A very well behaved boy, unfortunately failed for Army Band owing to curvature of spine. He is to live with his brother in law. To receive at first 8/- per week.
23/03/1897ArthurPollard16M(W Verrall), Aunt Mrs CharlishBricklayer9 Bentham Road, BrightonWas admitted to school Feb 15th 1896 very backward from Lewes. He is a hard working lad and well behaved. To work with his brother a Bricklayer - and live with his aunt.
06/04/1897FrederickOram14MBand 2nd Battalion Sussex RegimentMilitary? HydrabadA well behaved lad and a good musician. Passed the V standard of education."Long Service (12 year) Attestation made 6th April 1897 (Regimental Number 5367). Served India (Nov 1897 - Dec 1902), Malta (June 1904 - May 1905) and Crete (May 1905 - Mar 12907). Served full 12 years, discharged on 6th May 1909 [Source: British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008. Original data: The National Archives of the UK (TNA): Public Record Office (PRO). War Office: Soldiers' Documents, First World War 'Burnt Documents' (Microfilm Copies); (The National Archives Microfilm Publication WO363). Married to Mabel Eliza Owen Q3 1904, Kettering, Northants [Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, Vol 3b Pg 419] Re-enlisted 18 Oct 1915 for duration of war as a Musician with the 30th Regiment, Royal Fusiliers [Source: Series WO 363 Series description WO 363 - First World War Service Records 'Burnt Documents']. Name given on attestation, Frederick Archibald Oram.
1911 Census records residence at 40 Vernon Terrace, Northampton as a Boarder with occupation of Musician. [Source: Class: RG14; Piece: 8408; Schedule Number: 196]
1939 Register shows him living with (inferred) wife Mabel E and son Davis Oram (22 y/o Milk Roundsman) at 2 Rosebery St, Burton Latimer, Northants. Occupation shown as Boot and Shoe Console Laster.
Died Q2 1974, Kettering, Northants aged 90 [Source: Class: RG14; Piece: 8408; Schedule Number: 196] Probate Calendar shows death date 13th April 1974."
06/04/1897FrancisNorman15MBand 2nd Battalion Sussex RegimentMilitary? HydrabadThis lad was admitted to school Nov 26th 1896. His behaviour not very satisfactory. He made good progress in the Band of School and passed the III standard.Long Service (12 year) Attestation made 6th April 1897 (Regimental Number 5366). Served India (Nov 1897 - Dec 1902), Malta (June 1904 - May 1905) and Crete (May 1905 - Mar 12907). Served full 12 years, discharged on 6th May 1909 [Source: British Army WWI
14/04/1897GeorgeCatt14.5MMr PitmanTailor3 Conway Place, HoveAs an improver in Tailoring. A well conducted and intelligent lad. Passed the V standard of education. A three year agreement will be arranged between the Hailsham Guardians and Mr Pitman. The lad is to receive 2/- 3/- and 4/6 respectively each year.
01/07/1897HarryThorpe15MThe Royal HotelServiceWorthingAs Page. A well conducted intelligent lad. Passed the V standard. Top receive 2/6 per week with board etc. The boy was chargeable to Lewes and was provided with an outfit.
28/07/1897HenryStreet14MBand of the 13th HussarsMilitaryMarlboro Barracks, DublinAn intelligent well conducted lad, passed the VI standard and was well advanced in the Band and school.
10/08/1897BenTowner14MBand Royal Irish FusiliersMilitaryNorth Camp, AldershotA well behaved intelligent lad. Passed the IV standard of education playing the Clarinet well."Born Benjamin William Towner. Birth registered Q2 1883 in Sussex [Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Birth Index, 1837-1915, Sussex, Year 1883, Volume 2b, Page 228].
1891 Census shows living at 11 Little George Street, Brighton with Father, Herbert O Towner (46) a Bricklayer's Labourer, Mother Frances L Towner (42) a Dressmaker, Brother Owen (9), Brother Alfred G (5), Sister Ad (3) and Sister Clara H (1). [Source: The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Class: RG12; Piece: 802; Folio: 22; Page: 37]
Father, Howard Owen Turner death Q4 1892, Brighton [Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915, County Sussex, Registration District, Brighton, Volume 2b, Page 142].
Mother, Frances Louisa Towner death Q3 1895 in Brighton [Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915, County, Sussex, Registration District, Brighton, Volume 2b, Page 119]
Marriage [Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Marriage Index, 1837-1915, Year, 1908, County, Surrey, Volume 2a, Page 304]
Long Service (12 year) Attestation made 9th August 1897. Service Number 6019. Served a total of 21 Years, 119 days and promoted twice to final rank of Sergeant. Married Amy Akehurst 9th April 1908 in Aldershot. Child Violet Kathleen born 18th May 1909 in Aldershot. Posted to Egypt between 14th Fb 1898 to 11th Nov 1899. Awarded Long Service and Good Conduct Medal 19th Jan 1916. Discharged 5th Dec 1918. [Source: WO364; Piece: 4257.War Office: Soldiers' Documents from Pension Claims, First World War (Microfilm Copies); (The National Archives Microfilm Publication WO364); Records created or inherited by the War Office, Armed Forces, Judge Advocate General, and related bodies; The National Archives of the UK (TNA), Kew, Surrey, England.]
1939 Register shows him living with Amy Towner (b 07/01/1884) and Violet K Towner (b 18/05/1909). Occupation shown as Civil Servant and address is 242a Woodland Gardens, Isleworth, Middx [Source: 1939 England and Wales Register. Reference: RG 101/837C]
Died 18th Nov 1940 at 242a Woodland Gardens, Isleworth, Middlesex. Probate (Lewes) to Detective Sargeant Percy George Scales and Clara Harriett Towner, Spinster [Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1995, Lewes, probate date 25 January 1941]."
10/08/1897JasBristowe14MBand Royal Irish FusiliersMilitaryAldershotThe lad was in the V standard. His conduct was fairly good. In the Band showed considerable ability as a Cornet player.
13/08/1897Jas Rickets16.5MMr PageFarmerAlburton Farm, Upper BeedingThe boy was admitted to the school Aug 21st 1896 education sadly neglected, last year he passed the 2nd standard. Was employed on the farm and is an industrious hard working, good lad.
16/08/1897WilliamTaylor14MBand of HMS St VincentMilitaryPortsmouthA very smart intelligent lad, passed the VI standard. Instrument in the Band of school, Slide Trombone. Behaviour good.
16/08/1897WilliamAshley14MBand of HMS St VincentMilitaryPortsmouthA well conducted boy, not very bright, was in the III standard, played the Cornet well.
19/08/1897Mary Cole (alias Cleary)15FMrs OsborneServiceFrampton-on-Severn School (Gloucester Stowchurch)A bright intelligent girl fairly well behaved. Passed the V standard of education.
30/08/1897WilliamSimmonds14.5MBand of Duke of Cornwalls Light InfantryMilitaryNewryA smart boy, well advanced in his trade of shoemaking. In the Band of school playing the clarinet with ability. Passed the V standard and his conduct was good.
17/09/1897WallaceMcNeil14MBand of the Royal Dublin FusiliersMilitaryAldershotA bright intelligent lad, passed the VI standard of education. Was in the Band of school playing the Clarinet with ability.
19/10/1897ReubenTaylor14MBand 2nd Royal SussexMilitary? Hydrabad, IndiaA smart intelligent lad passed the IV standard of education. Was in the Band of the school playing the Piccolo with ability. He was an exceeedingly well behaved lad. Taylor was chargeable to the Lewes Union.
20/10/1897FrederickStone15MMr SwaineBaker and Confectioner70 Sussex Street, BrightonA hard working, well conducted boy. Passed the V standard of education. He is to receive 5/- per week with board, will sleep at his brothers who is in business in New England Street. This boy failed for Army Band.
06/11/1897Ellen Cager15FMisses HackServiceTrafalgar Street, BrightonAs third servant. An intelligent well conducted girl. Passed the IV standard of education. Unfortunately she is slightly deaf.
09/11/1897HillaryLaine15MMr W PageFarmerAlburton Farm, Edburton, Upper BeedingAs a csarter boy. A well conducted lad worked well on the farm. Passed the V standard of education. Failed to pass for Army Band, defective eyesight.
20/11/1897EdithPerrin15FMrs ButlerService19 Beaconsfield Villas, BrightonA second servant. A very good girl very small for her age and delicate. Passed the III standard of education.
25/11/1897AlbertPotter14MMr TilleysCork ChandlerLondon Road, BrightonA help in the shop. A well conducted lad passed the IV standard. Chargeable to the Lewes Union. He will sleep at his brothers residence, 106 Bouchwick Road.
08/12/1897CharlesJackson14MBand 2nd Batallion, Sussex RegimentMilitaryChichesterA well conducted smart and intelligent lad. Passed the VI standard of education. In the school Band played the Baritone with ability and was also good at his trade of tailoring.
01/03/1898JamesTaylor14MBand of the 13th HussarsMilitaryMarlboro Barracks, DublinAn intelligent lad, passed the IV standard of education ion the Band of school he played the Bombardon with ability. He was fairly well conducted.
02/03/1898GeorgeBourne14MBand Royal Munster FusiliersMilitaryFermoy, IrelandA well behaved bright lad, passed the V standard of education, was very proficient in the school Band as a side drummer and cornet player also well advanced in Tailoring.
15/03/1898CecilStarling14MTo Band of 6th DragoonsMilitaryDundalk, IrelandAn intelligent well behaved lad. Passed the VI standard of education. Was very proficient on the Slide Trombone.
15/03/1898Edward Langfield14MTo Band of 6th DragoonsMilitaryDundalk, IrelandA smart bright boy. Passed the V standard in the school Band played the Baritone. This lad was chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.
24/03/1898BertramBruce15MTo Band, West Kent RegimentMilitaryMaidenheadA very good lad. Passed the VI standard of education. Shewed good ability of the schools Band on the Circular Bass.
30/03/1898ErnestPollard14MMr H HusteadBaker and Confectioner263 Queens Park Road, BrightonAn intelligent well behaved lad. Passed the IV standard of education. This boy was chargeable to the Lewes Union and has been provided with the usual outfit.
02/04/1898CharlesClarke15MMr SalterBaker etc17 Albion Hill, BrightonA fairly well behaved boy. Passed the V standard of education. He is to secure 2/6 with board to commence.
23/04/1898JamesPardoe14MMrs KnightServiceChestnut House, Mitcham Road, TootingAs Page. A well conducted lad. Passed the VI standard of education was physically unfit for Army Band.
23/04/1898FlorenceShoesmith15FMrs SawyerService31 Buckingham Road, BrightonA bright girl and well behaved. Was admitted to the school June 1897. Passed the III standard of education.
06/05/1898AlbertPage14MBand Royal Munster FusiliersMilitaryFermoy, IrelandA smart well grown lad. Passed the IV standard of education. In the Band of school showed good ability. His conduct too was good.
23/05/1898CharlesDerrier15MMr J ElliotShoemaking149 Dover Road, FolkestoneA very intelligent well behaved lad. Was farly well advanced in his trade Shoemaking. Passed then VI standard of education. Mr Elliot was formerly Master Shoemaker in these Schools.
04/06/1898HerbertFleet15MMr E KempshallGrocer69 Carlton Hill, BrightonA very well behaved lad. Passed the Vth standard of education. He is to be taught the business and will serve behind the counter.
28/05/1898AdaTurvell16FMiss LadeService4 Park Crescent, BrightonThis girl was admitted in August of last year, her conduct has not been satisfactory, but of late she has behaved better.
26/05/1898AlicePearce15FMrs JohnsonService28 Springfield Road, BrightonA bright intelligent and well behaved girl, she fills the place of second servant. Passed the VI standard of education.
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29/07/1898RubyGroves15FMrs LeavyService48 Lansdowne Place, BrightonAs Housemaid. A very well behaved girl. Passed the VI standard of eduction.
02/08/1898AnnieLowendon14FMrs JonesService22 New Stein, BrightonAs Kitchenmaid. A bright intelligent girl. Her conduct has been very satisfactory. Passed the IV strandard of education. Was chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.
10/08/1898MinnieShoesmith16FMrs ClementsServiceSouth Over, Kingsley Road, PrestonAs General Sevant. An intelligent well conducted girl. Not very strong, had very weak ankles.
15/09/1898HarrySwaysland14MBand, 2nd Sussex RegimentMilitaryChichesterAn exceedingly well behaved lad. Passed the IV standard of education and in the school played the Slide Trombone.
19/09/1898CharlesBurgess14MBand, The Buffs RegimentMilitaryBrightonA fairly well behaved boy. Was in the V standard of education. Shewed considerable ability as a Bugler.
23/09/1898WilliamMercer16MDr GiffardService4 Pavilion Parade, BrightonA Page and House Boy. This boy was admitted to the school October 1897. His geberal conduct has been good. Was in the IV standard of the school. He is to receive 4/- a week with board etc. Mercer succeeds William Humphrey who was sent into the service of Dr Giffard Apr 1895.
01/10/1898Alexandra MMarkwick16MMr WinterfloodServiceCleverlands, Keymer, HassocksThis lad was admitted to the schools June 13th from the Hailsham Union, he was a fairly well behaved boy. Markwick is to work in a garden and look after two cows. Wages to commence 2/6 per week with board etc.Correct ist name is Alexander [Source] General Register Office; United Kingdom; England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1916-2007Volume: 5h; Page: 537
08/11/1898LilyLangridge15FMrs FoordServicePriory Farm, Wilmington. N BerwickAs general sevant. A well behaved girl and also industriousd. Passed the sixth standard of education
15/11/1899ArthurAustin15MMr H WrightBoot MakerMontague Street, WorthingAn excellent lad, well advanced in his trade Shoemaking. Passed the sixth standard in school work and was very proficient in the Band. He is to receive 3/- per week with board to commence."In 1901 Census is living at 136 Montague Street, Worthing in home of Herbert Wright, Bootmaker. Occupation recorded as Bootmaker [Source] Class: RG13; Piece: 959; Folio: 86; Page: 20 Class: RG13; Piece: 959; Folio: 86; Page: 20. Short Service attestation papers filed 17 June 1903 at Stratford for Royal Regiment of Artillery. Service Number 15712. Deserted prior to completion of attestation process. [Source] British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 online at Ancestry.com In 1911 Census is living at 63 Union Grove, Clapham, London as a Boarder in the home of Walter James Wells (Locomotive Driiver). Occupation recorded as Working Shoe Maker [Source] 1911 England Census Class: RG14; Piece: 2263"
19/11/1898LucyCurd15FMrs MackeyServiceMillbrook, St Leonards Road, HoveAs general help. A very well conducted girl. Passed the sixth standard of education.
26/11/1899AnnieHayles16FMrs NewsholmeService12 Gloucester Place, BrightonAs Third Servant. A well behaved girl. Passed the fourth standard of education.
01/12/1898ElizabethHillman15FMrs MansfordServicePark End, the Drove, PrestonAs Second servant. A very intelligent girl but at times very troublesome. She passed the fith standard of education.
07/12/1898FrederickPotter14Mc/o W Potter (brother)CaretakerCircus Street Board School, BrightonA well behaved boy. Was in the fourth standard. Permission was given by the Lewes Board of Guardians for the transfer of this boy.
10/12/1898AlfredGarbutt16MThe ManageressHaxell Hotel, BrightonA well behaved boy. Was in the fourth standard He was to receive 3/- per week with board etc.
10/12/1898EmilySmith14FMrs Broadbridge47 Shaftesbury Road, Brighton
16/01/1899FrederickCatt15MMr GardnerButcherBlack Lion Street, BrightonTo work in shop and learn the trade. To secure 2/6 a week with board etc. Catt passed the 5th standard. His behaviour fairly satisfactory.
08/02/1899HenryWeston14MBand, Seaforth HighlandersMilitaryFort George N.BA well grown lad, not very bright, conduct fairly good. Passed the Standard II. In the Band of school played the Euphonium with ability. Weston was chargeable to Maidenhead Union.
08/02/1899JnoGregory14MBand, Seaforth HighlandersMilitaryFort George N.BAn intelligent well conducted lad passed the fourth standard of education and was very proficient in Band of school. Gregory was well advanced in the trade of Shoemaking.
08/02/1899CharlesBaker14MBand, Seaforth HighlandersMilitaryFort George N.BA smart boy and well conducted. Passed the fourth standard. Was fairly good on the instrument Euphonium, and in the trade Shoemaking.
15/02/1899Ernest Baldy15MMr SherlockBoot MakerEast HoathlyAs an improver in Shoemaking. A well behaved lad. Passed standard IV in his trade fairly advanced. Baldy is however not a strong boy only recently having undergone an operation at the Sussex County Hospital. He is chargeable to the Lewes Union. "Identified as Ernest Edward Baldey. Killed in action 12 June 1918. 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. Service No G/6590 [Source] Military-Genealogy.com, comp. UK, Soldiers Died in the Great War, 1914-1919 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2008. Next of kin shown as Eliza on Soldier'd Effects Record [Source] Soldiers' Effects Records, 1901-60; NAM Accession Number: 1991-02-333; Record Number Ranges: 703001-704500; Reference: 420"
25/02/1899RoseWebb15FMrs BirchellSt Mary's Hall, Kemp TownAn intelligent girl. Her behaviour has been satisfactory. She passed the fith standard of education.
06/03/1899HarryMedway15MBand, the Buffs, East Kent RegimentMilitaryBrightonAn excellent lad. Passed the sixth standard. Very good at his trade tailoring, and a good musician playing the Clarinet with ability.
26/03/1899KateHitchcock15FMrs AshwellService5 Ditchling Road, BrightonAs general servant. A well conducted girl not very well advanced in school work having passed standard III only.
11/04/1899SarahLuck15FMrs GambleService35 Stanford Avenue, BrightonA general servant. A well behaved girl. Has been discharged and re-admitted to school several times.
06/05/1899HarryPearce14MBand 8th HussarsMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandA well grown boy. Passed the sith standard of education. In the Band of school played the Cornet with ability.
13/05/1899ThomasTaylor14MBand 12th Royal LancersMilitaryAldershotA well behaved boy smart and intelligent. Passed the seventh standard of education also the same standard in Drawing. In the Band of school played the Eb Clarinet with ability.
13/05/1899ArthurStone14MBand 12th Royal LancersMilitaryAldershotAn excellent lad. Passed strandard VII in both school work and Drawing, also was well advanced in tailoring and was proficient in his instrument, Baritone in the school Band.
13/05/1899CharlesGreen14MBand 12th Royal LancersMilitaryAldershotAn intelligent boy. Passed standard IV. He was fairly good in his instrument Bb Clarinet.
18/05/1899Edward Burtenshaw15MMr Prior28 Brigden Street, BrightonA well behaved hard working lad, not very bright. Passed the third standard of education. To receive 3/- a week in wages with board etc.
20/05/1899Joseph EVigo15MDr GiffardService5 Pavilion Parade, BrightonAs Page. A bright intelligent boy. His behaviour very satisfactory. Passed the fith standard of education.
20/05/1899CharlotteWratting15FMrs SmeedService2 Osbourne Villas, Hove, BrightonAs second servant, a bright girl and very well behaved, she passed the fourth standard of education. She is not of a strong constitution.
24/05/1899CharlotteDavis15FMrs HackServiceFir Croft, Withdean, PrestonAs third servant, an intelligent and well behaved girl. Passed the fifth standard of education
12/07/1899JnoTowner16MW LevettBoot MakerDroxford, HampshireAs an improver in Shoemaking. A well behaved industrious lad. Passed the fourth standard of education. He is fairly proficiennt in his trade.
14/09/1899FlorenceBruce16FMrs PuttickService53 Florence Road, BrightonA well conducted girl. Passed the fifth standard of education. She has gone as general servant and should do well.
29/09/1899HenrySewell14MBand, The BuffsMilitaryThe Barracks, BrightonA well conducted lad. Passed the fourth standard of education and in the Band of school played the Cornet with ability.
14/12/1899EmilyTaylor15FMrs MarksService56 Hamilton Road, BrightonAs general servant. A well conducted brigfht intelligent girl. Passed the sixth standard of education.
16/12/1899RobertStanford14MW WhitmarshService7 St Michael Place, BrightonA well conducted lad. Passed the fourth standard of education. He has gone as a Page. Was physically unfit for the Army.
18/12/1899RoseLower15FMrs ChapmanService234 High Street, ExeterAs general servant. Her conduct was fairly good. She was in the fourth standard.
09/01/1900AdaBeck15FMrs BeadleService5 Woodside Avenue, Preston ParkAas general servant. A good working girl and conduct good. She is slightly deaf. Passed the fith standard.
13/01/1900JohnWinter15MBand, 12th Royal LancersMilitaryColchesterA well grown lad. An excellent boy and hard working. Passed standard IV. Instrument played in the Band Euphonium."Long Service Attestation for 13th Lancers dated 13 Jan 1900. Service number 4861. Confirmed as full Corporal 11 Jan 1907. Discharged 25 Jan 1912 [Source] Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Soldier Service Records, 1760-1920 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016. Original data: WO 97, Pieces 1278-4287 (various pieces within range). The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey, England. "
13/01/1900FrederickWillis14MBand, 12th Royal LancersMilitaryColchesterA small little lad and well behaved. Passed standard V and in the Band and of schoolplayed Bb Clarinet with ability.
17/01/1900MarySmart16.5FMrs WakefordServiceThe Vicarage, Henfield, SussexAs kitchen maid. A very industrious and well behaved girl. Was admitted to the schoool Sept 24th 1897.
30/01/1900MarkGreen14MHMS St VincentServicePortsmouthAn intelligent well behaved boy. Was in the fourth standard. In the Band of school played the Euphonium.
05/02/1900BertieNye16.5MHMS St VincentServicePortsmouthThis lad was too old for the Band of ship but consented to join as a Blue Jacket. Nye passed the fifth standard and was a very well behaved lad.
19/02/1900Edward Lewendon14MHMS St VincentServicePortsmouthAn intelligent smart and well behaved lad. Passed the fourth standard and in the Band of the school played the Cornet with ability. Lewendon was chargeable to the Maidenhead Union. Was admitted to the school May 21st 1894."Military records reveal full name of Charles Edward Lewendon b: 07 Feb 1886 in Maidenhead, Bucks. Attestation completed 8th Feb 1904 for 12 years. Served as Band Boy HMS St Vincent Feb - Mar 1900 and HMS Ganges Mar - Aug 1900. Enlisted Royal Marines 07 Aug 1903.
1901 shows him at HMS Ganges as a Band Boy, aged 15. [Source] Census Returns of England and Wales, 1901 Class: RG13; Piece: 1699; Folio: 174; Page: 29
1939 Register shows him living at 89 Admiralty Street, Plymouth with wife Beatrice and son Wilfred Edward. Occupation recorded as 'Cleaner for Plymouth Corporation Transit.'
Died Dartford, Kent Q1 1973 [Source] General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5f; Page: 956, Reg District Dartford, Reg date Jan 1973."
24/02/1900WilliamBreach16MW CrockerDairyman19 West Hill Road, BrightonAs help in business. Wages 4/- per week with board lodging and washing. A big strong lad failed for Navy Band owing to being knocked-kneed. His conduct fairly satisfactory. Was chargeable to the Lewes Union.
03/03/1900Joseph Walls14.5MGreengrocer78 Clyde Road, BrightonAs help in the business (greengrocers) and garden. A well behaved boy. Passed the third standard. Was physically unfit for the Army.
12/03/1900WilliamSexton14.5MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryRoyal Barracks, DurhamA well behaved lad. Passed the fifth standard. Good at his trade Shoemaking. Instrument in the Band Bb Clarinet.
12/03/1900EdwinOram14.5MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryRoyal Barracks, DurhamA smart well conducted lad. Passed the fifth standard. Trade Tailoring at which work he was very good, and in the Band played the Baritone with ability. An excellent little lad. Passed the fifth standard and in the Band played the Bd Clarinet.
12/03/1900John ThomasBurvill14.75MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryRoyal Barracks, DurhamA well behaved lad. Passed the fifth standard. Trade Shoemaking. Instrument played in the Band Bombardon.12 year Long Service Attestation signed 12 Mar 1900. Service No 6779 Served in India 23 Dec 1902 to 2nd Feb 1909. Re-attested 3 Sept 1912. Served France 1914/15 and 1917. Awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal. Next of kin given as Edith Burville, nee Banks (married 24 April 1915) of 18 Coombe Road, Gravesend, Kent. Children shown as Sidney Frederick (28 May 1916) and Vera Gwen (19 Sept 1917). Killed in action 30 Jan 1918 [Sourcer] General Register Office; United Kingdom; Volume: 5f; Page: 956
12/03/1900RichardSelf14MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryRoyal Barracks, DurhamA fairly conducted boy. Passed the fourth standard. Instrumentj in the Band Bd Clarinet. I am afraid not a very industrious lad.
14/03/1900JohnEverett15MDr MackeyService56 Landsdowne Place, Hove, BrightonAs House Boy, not a very intelligent lad. His behaviour has been fairly good. Passed the fourth standard of education.
12/04/1900MinnieLivington15.5FMrs PotterService53 Florence Road, BrightonAs general servant. A well conducted girl. Was admitted to the school July 1898.
14/04/1900GertrudePerrin14FMrs BuchananService9 Gladstone Terrace, BrightonAs general servant. An intelligent well behaved girl. Passed the fifth standard of education.
19/04/1900MarthaBourne14FMrs RogersService36 Queens Park Road, BrightonA bright intelligent girl. Passed the sixth standard. Her conduct was very satisfactory.
27/04/1900ThomasCallaghan14MBand, Worcesterhire RegimentMilitaryBlenheim Barrack, AldershotA smart lad and well behaved. Was in the fourth standard. In the Band played the Cornet.
27/04/1900ThomasSmart14MBand, Worcesterhire RegimentMilitaryBlenheim Barrack, AldershotAn exceedingly well behaved lad. Passed the fourth standard and in the Band played the Clarinet with ability.
27/04/1900HaroldNightingale14.5MBand, Worcesterhire RegimentMilitaryBlenheim Barrack, AldershotA fairly well conducted boy. Was in fourth standard. Instrument Cornet.
02/05/1900AnnyCager15FMrs MarchantService15 Market Street, BrightonA hard working, well conducted girl. Passed the fifth standard of education.
25/06/1900JamesDudgeon14MMr Beard83 Carlton Hill, BrightonA well conducted lad. Was admitted to the school March Passed the fourth standard.
13/07/1900FrederickTutt14MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryRichmond Barracks, DurhamAn exceedingly well behaved boy. Passed the fourth standard. Instrument in the Band of school Euphonium.
13/07/1900GeorgeDennis14MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryRichmond Barracks, DurhamA smart lad and well behaved. Was in the fith standard. Instrument Baritone.
13/07/1900AlbertStuart14MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryRichmond Barracks, DurhamAn intelligent well conducted boy. Passed the sixth standard of education and in the Band of school payed the Bd Clarinet with ability.
03/08/1900AlfredTowner15MReverand Francis LaneServiceWhissonett Rectory, East Dereham, NorfolkAs a Page and general help. A well conducted lad smart and intelligent. Passed the fifth standard of education. Failed for Army Band due to defective eyesight.
17/08/1900HenryTucknott14MMr Thomas RoseServiceThe Clarence Hotel, North Street, BrightonAs under porter. A well conducted lad passed the third standard of education. The boy was admitted to the school May 4th 1899.
26/10/1900AlbertWeston14MBand, 4th Battalion, Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryBlenheim Barrack, DurhamA smart lad, conduct fairly good. Was in the fifth standard and in the Band of school was very proficient in the slide trombone.
26/10/1900PercyStewart14MBand, The Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryBlenheim Barrack, DurhamA well behaved boy. In the Band of school played the Euphonium well. Was in the fourth standard of education.
26/10/1900LouisPage14MBand, The Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryBlenheim Barrack, DurhamA smart intelligent boy and well behaved. In the Band of school played the Bd Clarinet with ability. Was in the fith standard of education.
10/12/1900RebeccaDavis15FMrs CoombesServiceOcklynge Laundry, Willingdon Road, EastbourneA well behaved intelligent girl. Passed the sixth standard of education.
10/12/1900BertieCaplin15MWarren Farm SchoolShoemakerBrightonA help in the Shoemaker Shop. Was physically unfit for the Army Band. An excellent lad and does his work well. Passed the fifth standard of education.
27/12/1900DaisyCheeseman15FMiss PotterServiceSt Mary's Hall, Kemp Town, BrightonAs general help. A bright intelligent girl, passed the sixth standard of education.
03/01/1901EdithShoesmith15FMrs KentService63 Stanford Road, Preston, BrightonAS general servant. A well educated intelligent girl. Passed the fifth standard of education.
05/01/1901DiasyMcNeill15FMrs Lyndale SmithService4 Seafield Road, Hove, BrightonAs kitchen maid. A hard working girl. Her conduct was very satisfactory. Passed the fifth standard of education.
14/01/1901FrederickBristowe14MBand 1st Battn, P.W.O Yorks RegimentMilitarySheffieldA bright little lad. In the band of school palyed the French Horn with ability. Passed the fifth standard.
24/01/1901PercyMorgan14.5MDr NewsholmeServiceSanatorium, Bear Road, BrightonA house boy. And excelent boy and well behaved. Passed the fifth standard. To receive 5/- per week with board, lodging and washing.
24/01/1901WilliamWebb15.5MW J G SmithGrocer27 Brunswick Place, BrightonA hard working lad at time his conduct unsatisfactory. Passed the fifth standard.
25/01/1901WilliamPhillips14MBand 1st Battn, P.W.O Yorks RegimentMilitarySheffieldA smart well conducted boy. Was in the second class Band. Passed the fourth standard.
11/02/1901BertieLewendon14MBand 2nd Battalion, Rifle BrigadeMilitaryGosportA bright intelligent well behaved lad. Passed the fifth standard of education & in the Band of school played the Bb Clarinet with ability. Chargeable to the Maidenhead Union."Long Service Attestation signed 11 Feb 1901. Service Number 8291. Posted to Egypt 12 Dec 1903 to 28th Feb 1906. Posted Malta 1st March 1906 to 24 Oct 1906. Appointed Bugler 15th Sept 1904. Obtained 18 years of age 11 Feb 1905. Discharged 10th Feb 1913 Full 12 years service). [Source] Regiment: Rifle Brigade. Regiment Number: 8291 Piece Number: 5337 Series:WO 97: Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents"
11/02/1901HoraceSmith14MBand 2nd Battalion, Rifle BrigadeMilitaryGosportA smart lad of good appearance and well behaved. Was in the fifth standard and very proficient on the Trombone. This lad was chargeable to the Hailsham Union.
11/02/1901HerbertKitchen14MBand 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwalls Light InfantryMilitaryDevenportA well set up lad intelligent and of good conduct. Was in the sixth standard. Instrument played in the School Band Eb Clarinet.
11/02/1901AbrahamGore14MBand 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwalls Light InfantryMilitaryDevenportAn intelligent boy and well behaved. Was in the sixth standard of education and shewed good ability on the Piccolo.
13/02/1901RachelHitchcock14FTo W Simkins per the Guardians of MaidenheadMaidenheadA bright intelligent little girl. Passed the sixth standard. As Rachel had only just reached the age of 14 she had received very little domestic training.
15/02/1901MabelBlount15FMrs LindsayService12 Portland Road, HoveAs second servant. A well grown intelligent girl. Passed the sixth standard of education. Her behaviour very satisfactory.
27/02/1901ArthurWelling14MMrs Pullen BuryServiceThe Rectory, Sompting, Lancing, SussexAs House-Boy and help in garden. An intelligent boy. Passed the fifth standard. At times his donduct has not been quite satisfactory. Was physically unfit for the Army Band.
06/03/1901ElizabethFrost15FMrs GreenyerServiceSackville House, Sackville Road, HoveAs third servant. A well conducted girl. Passed the fourth standard of education.
08/03/1901ThomasLawless14MBand 13th HussarsMilitaryColchestrer, EssexA well conducted lad. Passed the sixth standard. In the Band of School played the Cornet with ability. Was also proficient in Tailoring.
08/03/1901William GEverett14MBand 2nd Battn, Duke of Cornwalls Light InfantryMilitaryDevonportA very well behaved boy. Passed the fifth standard. Instrument Baritone. Was also in the Tailors Shop.
11/03/1901EmilyGillham16FMrs SlaterService112 St Georges Road, Kemp TownAs general Servant a bright intelligent girl. Passed the sixth standard. Emily was very small for her age, and not very strong.
03/04/1901BenjaminBourne14.5MBand 2nd Battn, Royal Scots FusiliersMilitaryMaryhill Barracks, GlasgowA smart little lad. Passed the sixth standard. In the Band of School played the Cornet with ability and was very proficient as a tailor. He was rejected twice previously for army band on account of his dwarfish appearance but by making a special application to the War Office I was able to get him through.
17/04/1901AliceSands15FMrs BrigdenServiceClifton Terrace, BrightonAs general help. An excellent little girl. Passed the sixth standard.
16/05/1901CharlesCouldry14MTo Band, 3rd Battn, Kings Light Pool RegtMilitaryGosportA well behaved lad. Passed standard V in the Band of School palyed the Baritone with fair ability
25/05/1901ElizabethBarnard15FMrs W WoodService21 Old Steine, BrightonA well conducted girl, not very bright. Wqas only in Standard II
26/06/1901JosephTester14MBand of the 2nd Battn, the BuffsMilitaryCanterburyA smart well behaved lad. Passed the fourth standard in education and in the Band of Schoolplayed the Bb Clarinet with ability.Long Service Attestation signed 26 Jun 1901. Service Number 6617. Posted South Africa between 2nd June 1905 and 26th Oct 1908. Served Hong Kong 27th Oct 1908 to 4th Dec 1910. Served Singapore 5th Dec 1910 to 21st Dec 1912. Mother named as Mary Ann Tester of 2 Gloucester Cottages, Brighton. Younger brother Alfred recorded as living at Warren Farm Industrial School and brother Ernest living with mother.
26/06/1901FrederickWhitehaead14.5MBand of the 2nd Battn, the BuffsMilitaryCanterburyA well grown boy and well behaved. Was in the fourth standard. In the Band played the Euphonium. A very industrious lad and helped the Yardman much.
29/06/1901KateAveryThis girl was discharged to her mother to place in service and was provided with an outfit. She was not in the schools long but made good progress in her school work.
01/07/1901EllenPerrin15FMrs Dunningham JonaServiceMarine Square, BrightonAs second servant. A well behaved girl. Was in the fifth standard.
13/07/1901MayWells15FMrs PettittService8 Cannon Place, BrightonAs second servant. A well behaved bright intelligent girl, passed the sixth standard of education.
17/07/1901AnnaBowley15FMrs PhilipsService27 Cissbury Road, HoveAs general servant. An exceedingly well conducted girl, she is not strong, but the place being an apparently easy one, the Matron thought it would suit her. She passed standard IV
31/07/1901RobertBennett14MBand 11th HussarsMilitaryHounslow, MiddlesexA smart lad and well behaved. Passed the fourth standard of education. In the Band of School played the Bb Clarinet with ability.
15/08/1901EdithKitchen16FMrs LewdineService1 Bedford Place, BrightonAs general servant. A fairly well conducted girl. Third standard of education.
31/08/1901GeorgeSexton14MBand Royal Scots GreysMilitaryEdinburghA smart lad and well behaved. Passed the fifth standard of education. In the Band of school played the Baritone could make a pair (of) boots.
31/08/1901AlbertPuzey14MBand Royal Scots GreysMilitaryEdinburghA bright boy and of good behaviour. Was in the fifth standard. In the Band played the Bb Clarinet with ability.
31/08/1901WilliamTattisfield14.5MBand Royal Scots GreysMilitaryEdinburghA well conducted lad. Was in the fifth standard. In the Band of school played the Bb Clarinet. In all the school games cricket etc was one of the finest. Was chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.
28/09/1901ErnestWarren14MTo service, for motherService8 Seymour Road, Acton Green, Chiswick, LondonAn excellent boy. Was in the fourth standard. The mother was priviliged to have the care of the boy to place him in service with an uncle.
03/10/1901HenryWillis14MMrs DickersonService1 Walsingham Terrace, Hove, BrightonAs house boy. A smart featured lad. Was in the sixth standard. His conduct has been good. The boy expressed the wish that I would not let the father know where I had placed him because of interference. Willis played the clarinet with ability but the father objected to his being placed in the Army Band although the boy was anxious to join.
04/10/1901JohnCallaghan14MBand, 2nd Battn Duke of Cornwall Light InfantryServiceDevenportA small intelligent lad and well behaved. In the Band of schools palyed the school played the Cornet. Was in the fourth standard.
04/10/1901BertieNightingale14MBand, 2nd Battn Duke of Cornwall Light InfantryServiceDevenportA well set up boy smart and intelligent and of good behaviour. He shewed good ability in the French Horn and was in the fourth standard.
23/01/1901MayEvans14FMrs E HopkinsService2 Belle Vue Gardens, Kemp Town, BrightonAs second servant a well behaved bright little girl. Passed the fourth standard. She secures 3/- per week as wages to start.
28/11/1901KateDunstall15FMrs BridgeService57 Dyke Road, BrightonAs general servant. An intelligent, industrious and well behaved girl. She passed the fifth standard of education.
04/12/1901ElizabethOram15FMrs DavisService13 Florence Road, BrightonAs second servant, a small intelligent girl and very well behaved. She passed the sixth standard of education.
27/12/1901ElizaPage15FMrs RumseyServiceHill View, Hilliers Road, PrestonAs second servant, a bright and well conducted girl. Passed the sixth standard of education.
17/03/1902EthelField14.5FMrs PettettService8 Cannon Place, BrightonAs Kitchen Maid. A well conducted intelligent girl. Poassed the sixth standard of education.
17/03/1902ElsieSmith15FMrs HullServiceLynette, Rutland Gardens, HoveAs a General Servant. A bright, intelligent and well behaved girl. Passed the sixth standard of education.
29/03/1902EllenBrooker15FMadam LaversService49 Denmark Villas, HoveAs second servant. A well conducted girl not very bright. Passed the fifth standard of education.
02/04/1902ElizabethCheeseman14FMrs JonesService22 New Steine, BrightonAs Kitchen Maid. A bright intelligent girl, her conduct most satisfactory. She passed the sixth standard twice.
07/06/1902ArthurKnight14Mc/o W GrandTailor6 Whitely Road, Upper NorwoodA bright intelligent lad. Passed the fifth standard of education. Shewed good ability in the trade of tailor and also in the Band of school.
09/06/1902EmilyDavis16FMrs CottonService1 York Villas, Prestonville, BrightonAs general servant. A well conducted girl, at times obstinate. Passed the fifth standard of education. She was rather small for her age.
13/06/1902FrederickRogers14MMr BonnyThe Elms, Ditching, HassocksAs help in the garden. A well conducted boy, but not intelligent. Passed the fourth standard. Wages 2/6 per week with board etc.
14/06/1902Amelia Coughlan15FMrs BillinghurstService36 Havelock Road, PrestonA bright intelligent girl. Was admitted to the schools Dec 4th last year. Her general conduct has been good and she has gone as a general servant.
04/07/1902AliceRoe14FMatronServiceMaidenhead UnionTo service. A well behaved girl was in the fifth standard. Taken out to be placed in service by the Maidenhead Guardians.
12/07/1902MayVigar14FMrs WakefordServiceThe Vicarage, Henfield, SussexAs Under Housemaid. A bright intelligent and well behaved girl. Passed standard V.
25/07/1902Bertram Sands14MMr FisherService25 Queens Road, BrightonAs house boy. A smart intelligent lad of good behaviour. Passed the sixth standard of education.
26/07/1902NellieFairburn15FMiss HopkinsService2 Belle Vue Gardens, Kemp Town, BrightonAs second servant. A hard working intelligent girl. Passed the sixth standard.
26/07/1902JohnWest16.5MMr TarringtonRetailFruit Stores, York Placeas shop boy. This lad was admitted June 1900. He made good progress in his school work passing standard IV. Was a well behaved lad and industrious. He is to secure 8/- per week and will live with his Aunt Mrs Rose, 11 Kingsbury Roiad.
15/08/1902EthelWalters15FMrs SchofieldService15 Pembroke Crescent, HoveAs second servant. A well conducted and industrious girl. Passed the fifth standard of education.
16/08/1902ArthurFrance14MBand 5th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryShorncliffe, KentAn intelligent lad. Fairly well conducted. Passed the fifth standard of education. In the school band played the Cornet with ability.
16/08/1902JohnPearce14MBand 5th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryShorncliffe, KentA well conducted lad and intelligent. Passed the fifth standard. Instrument Bb Clarinet.
16/08/1902GeorgeLine14MBand 5th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryShorncliffe, KentA smart intelligent boy of excellent character. Passed the fifth standard. Instrument Euphonium.
18/08/1902PercyStuart14MBand of 12th Royal LancersMilitaryBallicraig, IrelandA smart lad and well behaved. Passed the sixth standard. Instrument Cornet.
18/08/1902JosephScott14MBand of 12th Royal LancersMilitaryBallicraig, IrelandA well conducted lad and of good character. Passed the fifth standard. Instrument Cornet.
18/08/1902GeorgeSelf14MBand of 12th Royal LancersMilitaryBallicraig, IrelandA well grown and intelligent boy of good behaviour. Passed the fifth standard. Instrument Euphonium.
03/08/1902ArchieTumber14MBand Scotch Fusiliers MilitaryMaryhill Barracks, GlasgowA small intelligent lad and well behaved. Played the Slide Tromone with ability.
01/09/1902WilliamPeter14MBand 12th Royal LancersMilitaryBallicraig, IrelandA well conducted intelligent boy. Passed the fifth standard. In the Band of school was proficient in the Bb Clarinet.
01/09/1902WilliamSpicer14MBand 12th Royal LancersMilitaryBallicraig, IrelandA well behaved lad. Passed standard V. In the Band played first Baritone
01/09/1902HenryWillis15MBand 12th Royal LancersMilitaryBallicraig, IrelandA smart lad. Pased the sixth standard. Instrument Baritone. Was in a situation but left to join Army Band. His brother Frederick is also in the Band of the 12th Lancers.
18/09/1902CharlesFunnell14MBand 2nd BattalionMilitaryDevonportAn intelligent and well behaved lad. Was in standard V. In the Band of the school showed good ability in the Baritone. He, also was good at his trade Shoemaking.Regiment not given
18/09/1902VictorWeston14MBand 2nd BattalionMilitaryDevonportA well grown smart boy. In the Band of the school played the Cornet. His behaviour at times was not very satisfactory.
30/09/1902NoelLee14MPlaced out by brotherA well conducted smart boy. Passed the sixth standard. Shewed good ability as a Tailor. Failed for Army Band.
07/10/1902HumphreyDorkins14MBand 2nd Battn Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryCurragh A well behaved intelligent lad. Passed the sixth standard. In the Band played the Circular Bass with ability. Was also a good Tailor.
07/10/1902DanielWeston14MBand 2nd Battn Kings Liverpool RegimentMilitaryCurragh A well grown lad not very bright. Was only in the 2nd Class Band, but a capital Bugler. Was in the third standard.
16/10/1902WilliamSmith15MMr P RoseService123 North Laines Road, BrightonA well conducted lad. Passed the sixth standard. Well advanced in Tailoring. Was rejected for Army Band due to weak heart. He is engaged as shop boy and to do general housework.
16/10/1902BertieDuke15MMessrs Steer and SonBakers and confectionersPortland Road, HoveA well behaved intelligent lad. Passed the sixth standard. He is to learn the Baking Trade. Wages 2/- a week with board.Steer and Sons was at 122 Portland Road, Hove in 1902 [Source] Towners Directory
16/10/1902JanePriest15FMr E BurchillService5 Waterloo Place, BrightonA bright little girl. Passed the sixth standard. She has been placed out5 as second servant.
27/10/1902ThomasWebb15MMr GunnPublic bathsVictoria Baths, Park Street WestA well conducted boy. Unfit for Army Band. Passed the fourth standard. He is to secure 10/- per week as wages with uniform.
05/11/1902WilfredSwaysland15MMr Boxhall5 Lavender Street, BrightonA very well conducted lad not bright. Passed standard IV
07/11/1902LilyBlakenby15FMrs BishopService1 Carlisle Road, HoveAs general help. A well behaved industrious little girl. Passed the fifth standard.
14/11/1902FannySherwood14.5FMrs BevisService10 York Villas, BrightonAs general servant. A bright intelligent girl. His conduct has been good. She passed Standard IV. She was admitted to the school Oct 25th 1901.
19/11/1902HarryBourne14MBand 2nd Battn Scots FusiliersMilitaryMaryhill Barracks, GlasgowA smart intelligent well behaved lad. Passed the sixth standard of education. In the Band of school played the Cornet and Side Drum. His older brother was in the Band of this Regiment.
25/11/1902MabelRicketts16FMrs OsborneService64 Edburton Avenue, BrightonAs general servant, a quite well behaved girl in the fifth standard of education.
18/12/1902ElizabethMuggeridge15.5FMrs DouglassService20 Cissbury Road, HoveAs second servant , a well behaved and fairly intelligent girl, not very strong. She passed the sixth standard of education,
19/12/1902MaryStedman14FMrs MaconnService30 Liverpool Road, Birkdale, SouthportAn intelligent well behaved girl. Placed out as general servant. Passed the fourth standard. Was in the school about twelve months.
22/12/1902AnnieBrooker15FMrs RossService9 Pavilion Parade, BrightonAs Third Servant, a bright willing girl her conduct very satisfactory. Passed the sixth standard on two occasions.
01/01/1903IvyWeston15FThese girls to be placed in service by the Guardians of the Maidenhead UnionServiceIvy Weston was admitted to the schools, Mach 8th 1900. She has done fairly well. Passed the V
01/01/1903JaneGolding15FJ Golding has gone to service, Clewes, WindsorServiceWindsorJane Windsor a strong well grown girl , passed the fourth standard.
17/01/1903MaudeGriffenden15FMrs AlwynServiceBevendean Farm, BrightonAS Nurse. An intelligent well behaved girl. Passed the sixth standard.
04/02/1903George Whitehead14MBand 2nd Battn, Royal Munster FusiliersMilitaryKinsale, IrelandA bright intelligent lad and well behaved. Was in standard VII and well advanced as Shoemaker. In the Band of school played the Bb Clarinet with ability.
04/02/1903AlfredWatkins14.5MBand 2nd Battn, Royal Munster FusiliersMilitaryKinsale, IrelandA well behaved and intelligent boy. Passed the fifth standard. Could make a pair of boots and in the Band of school was proficient on the Bb Clarinet.
14/02/1903GertrudeMcNeil16MMr SchmidtService29 Cissbury Road, HoveAs General Servant. Her behaviour was fairly satisfactory, she tried to do well. Was admitted to the school Oct 10th 1902.
25/02/1903VictorCherryman14MBand 6th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandA bright intelligent and well conducted boy. Passed standard VII. In the Band of school played the Euphonium with ability.
25/02/1903FrederickHandford14MBand 6th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandA well grown intelligent and good lad. Passed the fifth standard. Was in the Tailors Shop and in the Band of school was proficient in the Baritone.
25/02/1903GeorgeShoesmith14MBand 6th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandA very well behaved boy and intelligent. Was in the fifth standard. Instrument in the Band Slide Trombone.Disharged from 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons on 12th Oct 1904. Service No 4995. Rank Boy. Discharged '(having) been found medically unfit for further service.' [Source] WO 97: Royal Hospital Chelsea: Soldiers Service Documents. Piece No 5894. Regimental Number 4995.
25/02/1903AlbertJenkins15MBand 6th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandAn excellent lad, smart and intelligent. Passed the sixth standard. Was well advanced in Tailoring and shewed good ability on the French Horn in the school Band.
26/02/1903EllenDine14.5FMrs ThompsonServiceSt Mary's Hall, Kemp TownAs general help. A well behaved and intelligent girl. Was in the fifth standard. Her sister also is in service at St Mary's Hall.
28/02/1903MabelWilder14FMrs DerbyService8 Hilgrove Road, South Hampstead, LondonAs second servant. A bright and intelligent girl. Passed standard VI. Her mother is also employed by Mrs Derby.
03/03/1903FrederickCheeseman14MMr DaviesServiceLancaster House, Grand Parade, BrightonAs House Boy. A well behaved and quiet lad and not very bright. Was in the fourth standard.
20/03/1903EmilyEarwater15FMrs BrigdenServiceClifton Terrace, BrightonAs second sergvant. A bright intelligent and well behaved girl. Passed the sixth standard of education.
06/04/1903HettyOram14FMiss RandallService52 Eaton Place, BrightonAs Housemaid. A well behaved and intelligent girl. Was in the fifth standard of education.
06/04/1903KateTaylor15FMiss RandallService53 Eaton Place, BrightonAs help in kitchen. A very good and idustirous [girl]. Passed the sixth standard of education.
07/04/1903JohnWhite14MBand 6th Dragoon GuardsMilitaryCurragh Camp, IrelandA smart little lad and well behaved. Was in the fiftrh standard oif education. In the Band of school played the Bb Clarinet with ability.
27/04/1903JamesWheatland15.5MMr KinshottBoot MakerEast Street, HambledonAs an improver in Boot making. An intelligent well behaved lad, was well behaved in his trade. Was admitted to the school May 1st 1901.
28/04/1903BenWenham14MMr G HopeBarber6 Cheltenham Place, BrightonA well conducted and smart boy. He is placed with his uncle to learn hair dressing. Was in standard IV and was admitted to the school July 4th 1901.
11/05/1903ThomasRalph16MW LadesFarmerHovedean Farm, FalmerTo work on farm. A well behaved lad and industrious. For many years back this lad has been in and out of the school staying only a few weeks at a time in the school. He will do well, if his parents leave him alone. He was in the third standard of education.
23/05/1903GeorginaMorgan15FMrs CoombesLaundryOcklynge, EastbourneAs Laundreymaid. A fairly well behaved girl. Passed the fifth standard of education. This girl suffered from physical weakness.
03/06/1903WilliamWood14MBand 2nd Battn 'The Buffs'MilitaryMaidstoneA smart lad and well behaved. Passed the fifth standard of education. In the Band of school played the Euphonium with ability.
12/06/1903RichardEllis14.5MBandMilitaryDoverA well conducted intelligent lad. Passed the sixth standard. In the Band of the school played the Euponium with ability.Unable to ascertain Regiment. Appears to read 'M O V. Aitg. S.E.D.
12/06/1903Edward CharlesWright15MBandMilitaryDoverA smart lad and of good behaviour. Passed the fifth standard. In the school Band played the Baritone.Unable to ascertain Regiment. Appears to read 'M O V. Aitg. S.E.D.
01/07/1903FrederickShoesmith15MMr HollowayShoemakingMarket Street, ArundelAs an improver in Shoemaking. His behaviour has been satisfactory. Passed the sixth standard of education. Owing to defective sight of the left eye he failed for Army Band. 1939 Register gives date of birth of 22 Nov 1887, address 18 Ambrose Place, Worthing. Recorded as being a Boot Repairer living with wife Edith and daughter Elsie (married 1944 to Davies). Daughter is recorded as Boot, Shoe Shopp Asst. [Source] 1939 Register, Enumeration District EMJO, Schedule No 244, Sub Scghedule No 1.
06/07/1903CharlesSmit h15MMr DayRetailBates Road, Preston, Brightonas shop boy. An intelligent lad. His behaviour fairly satisfactory. He passed the sixth standard of education. In the Band of school played the Bb Clarinet with ability. He failed for Army Band due to disease of the ear.
17/07/1903MaggieLewendon15FMiss De La RueService23 Preston Park Avenue, Brightonas third servant. A well cvonducted and industrious girl. Passed standard VI. This girl was chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.
29/08/1903MaryTasker15FMiss De La RueService24 Preston Park Avenue, BrightonAs fourth servant. A well behaved girl and industrious. Passed the V standard of education.
02/09/1903Alice Miller15FMrs BenfordService44 De Montford Road, BrightonZas general servant. A fairly well conducted girl. Passed standard V. She was admitted to school May 1899.
30/09/1903ThomasSmith14MMiss Rose SmellitServiceSussex Square, BrightonAs House and Page Boy. An intelligent well conducted lad. Passed the fifth standard of education.
10/10/1903UnaDay15FMrs CampbellServiceHill Lodge, Clay Hill, EnfieldAs Kitchen Maid. An intelligent well conducted little girl. Was in standard V. Was chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.
19/10/1903MaudeGore15FMrsd BarfootServiceNo 4 Lauriston Road, BrightonAs general help. An exceedingly well behaved girl. Was in the sixth standard.
24/10/1903FrederickMarsden15MMessrs Dash BrothersBoot Maker103 New Road, Buckland, PortsmouthAs an improver in shoemaking. Wages to commence 2/6 per week with board. An intelligent well conducted lad. Passed the sixth standard of education. This boy failed for Army Band owing to defective sight of the left eye.
30/10/1903HarryDine14MBand of 2nd Battn Munster FusiliersMilitaryKinsale, IrelandA smart bright lad. Was in the fifth standard. His conduct good.
30/10/1903HenryCouldry15MBand of 2nd Battn Munster FusiliersMilitaryKinsale, IrelandAn intelligent and well behaved boy, was in the sixth standard. In the Band of school played the Bb Clarinet with ability. Chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.Army service 29th Oct 1903 to 12th Feb 1918. Awarded "War Badge" [Source] War Office and Air Ministry: Service Medal and Award Rolls, First World War. Silver War Badge. RG WO 329, 2958–3255. The National Archives, Kew, Surrey, England.
30/10/1903HenryPannett14MBand of the 3rd Battn Worcesterhire RegtMilitaryTipperary, IrelandA good well conducted lad. Was in the fourth standard. In the Band played the Baritone with good ability.
23/11/1903MaryGarbutt16FMrs MarshallService51 Carlisle Road, HoveAs general help. A well behaved intelligent girl. She is very delicate. In the school she passed standard IV.
02/12/1903EmilyTucknott14FMiss LindsayService11 Gordon Road, ShorehamAs general servant. A bright girl, at times very well behaved. She passed the fifth standard.
21/01/1904JohnSimms14MThe Band 2nd Battn Munster FusiliersMilitaryKinsale, IrelandA smart well behaved lad. Passed the fifth standard of education and in the Band of school played the Cornet with ability. Threse makes now seven boys from these schools in the Band of this Regiment.
22/01/1904FlorencePaulfrey14FMrs WoolfService52 Westminster Mansions, London SWAs Housemaid. A bright intelligent girl, passed the fifth standard of education. Now chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.
11/02/1904PollySimmonds15FMrs MartinService5 Compton Avenue, BrightonAs help in kitchen, a bright and intelligent girl of good behaviour. She was in the fifth standard.
08/03/1904WilliamHuggett14MBand 1st Battn Royal ScotsMilitaryAldershotAn intelligent well groomed lad. Was in the fifth standard of education. In the Band of school was fairly proficient on the Bb Clarinet.
08/03/1904JnoWinchester14MBand 1st Battn Royal ScotsMilitaryAldershotA very good boy and bright. Was in the fourth standard of education. In the Band of school played the Euphonium.
08/03/1904Cheeseman14MBand 1st Battn Royal ScotsMilitaryAldershotAn intelligent and well conducted lad. Was in the sixth standard of education. Was on the Clarinet and by trade Shoemaker.Unable to decipher christain name/initial.
17/03/1904WilliamPenfold14MW LadesFarmerHousedean, FalmerAs Carter Boy. An intelligent lad and was fairly well behaved. He passed the Vith standard of education. His sight was not good.
29/03/1904HenryWells14MW WhitleyBootmaker69 Lewes Road, BrightonAn improver to the trade. A bright intelligent lad. Passed the fifth standard of education. He is a cripple.
29/03/1904SamuelVigar14MBand 2nd Battn, Musnter FusiliersMilitaryKinsale, IrelandA smart little lad. Passed the fifth standard and was proficient on the Cornet. This makes the eith lad sent from the schools into the Band of the Regiment.
07/04/1904RoseBlount14FMrs ThompsonServiceSt Mary's Hall, , BrightonAs general help. A bright intelligent girl and of good behaviour. She passed the fifth standard of education.
23/04/1904HenrySherwood14MBand of 1st Dragoon GuardsMilitaryEast Cavalry Barracks, AldershotA smart well grown lad and of good behaviour. Was in the sixth standard of education
23/04/1904ThomasWillis14MBand of 1st Dragoon GuardsMilitaryEast Cavalry Barracks, AldershotAn excellent lad. Passed standard VII in school work, and as a tailor could make a suit of boys clothes. In the Band played solo Cornet. His two brothers Fredk and Henry are in the Band of the 12th Royal Lancers. Henry visited me Sunday May 1st having been invalided from India.
03/05/1904KatePelling14FMrs ThompsonServiceSt Mary's Hall, Kemp Town, BrightonAs general help. A well grown good looking girl. Her conduct has been better of late. Was in the fifth standard of education.
14/05/1904NellieHibbs15FMrs LlewellynService84, Southdown Avenue, PrestonAS general help. An intelligent and well behaved girl, industrious and hard working, passed the VI standard of education.
14/05/1904CecilHennessy15MMrs Wight35 London Street, BrightonThis boy has been sent to aunt for placing out. Good lad but physically unfit for any work. He was in the IV standard of education.
28/06/1904CharlesNewman14MMr C J SturgeonFarmerAshcombe, LewesAs Carter Boy. A fairly well behaved lad. Passed the fifth standard of education. Admitted to the school July 22nd 1902.
13/07/1904WalterDennis15MW LadesFarmerFalmerA well conducted and hard working lad. Physically unfit for Army Band. He is to help generally about the farm.
08/08/1904AnneMeads15FMrs BrownService10 Ditchling Rise, BrightonAs general servant. A hard working generally well behaved girl. Passed the fourth standard.
15/08/1904LouisaMiller14FMrs LocockService28 Sussex Square, BrightonAs Kitchen-maid a well conducted and industrious girl. Was in the fifth standard of education.
23/08/1904ElizabethBennett15FWm PerryServiceStonehurst, Osborne Road, BrightonAs general servant. A well conducted intelligent girl. Was in standard VI.
24/09/1904WilliamFarrier14MW O'KendenIronmongerLittlehamptonTo work in shop. A well conducted lad and industrious. He passed the sixth standard of education. Was in the Band of school and worken in the Engineer's Shop.
26/09/1904HaroldHoggins15MWm LongArchitectMarlborough Place, BrightonAs Office Boy. An excellent lad not very strong. Was in standard VI. In the school worked in the office as gate boy.
26/09/1904CharlesBone14MRev B MaronaServiceSt Saviour's Vicarage, Ditching Rise, BrightonAs Page. A smart little lad, and well behaved. Was kn the fourth standard. Was admitted to the schoolJune 4th 1902.
01/10/1904WilliamTutt15MBand 3rd WorcesterMilitaryAldershotTutt was admitted to the schools Aug 28th 1902 and did well in and out of school. He was well conducted and industrious. In the Band he played the Saxhorn.
01/10/1904HenryBlanch14.5MBand 3rd WorcesterMilitaryAldershotA smart intelligent boy. Was in the fift standard. In the Band played the Baritone.
01/10/1904PercyYates14MBand 3rd WorcesterMilitaryAldershotA well conducted boy. Was in standard V. In the Band played the Clarinet with ability.
24/10/1904ThomasStewart15MW AttreeBootmaker7 Westbourne Place, HoveAs improver in Bottmaking. An intelligent well conducted lad.Passed standard VII. In his trade was well advanced. He is not a very strong boy.
28/10/1904ThomasStunnell15MMessrs Vicars and Co LtdZinc and Iron Workers126 Queens Road, BrightonTo learn then trade. An excellent lad.Passed the sixth standard. Will live with married sister, Mrs Packham, 82 Islingwood Street, Brighton
08/11/1904HerbertRoney14MBand 19th HussarsMilitaryThe Curragh, IrelandA smart well behaved lad. Passed the fifth standard of education. In the school Band played the Euphonium with ability.
08/11/1904AndrewHarcourt14MBand 19th HussarsMilitaryThe Curragh, IrelandAn intelligent lad. Passed standard V. In the Band of school played the Euphonium. At times his behaviour was not very satisfactory.
08/11/1904GeorgeLinnington15MBand 19th HussarsMilitaryThe Curragh, IrelandA well conducted boy. Passed the sixth standard. In the Band of school played the French Horn.
08/11/1904ThomasWhybourne14MBand 19th HussarsMilitaryThe Curragh, IrelandA smart intelligent lad his conduct excellent. Was in standard IV. Shewed good ability on the Cornet.
12/11/1904DaisyCager15FMrs HollidayServiceGthe View, Preston Drive, BrightonAs general help and intelligent and well conducted girl, passed the sixth standard of education. To receive as wages, to start, 3/- per week with board etc.
12/11/1904WilliamRoe15M`W E J SturgeonFarmerAshcombe, Nr LewesTo work in then garden. A well conducted lad and industrious. Passed the sixth standard of education. Was chargeable to the Maidenhead Union.
12/11/1904AnnieFears15FW LadesFarmerFalmerAs general help. A fairly well conducted girl. Passed the fith standard.

Acknowledgement

Many thanks to Clive Reedman of the Here In The Past Project at the Regency Town House, Brighton who carried out and supplied the transcription.

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