City Council Topics: The Birmingham City Council’s deliberations yesterday covered a number of important and interesting topics … … The Special Schools Sub-Committee, who have investigated the conditions and needs of this unfortunate class of children and can appreciate the importance of dealing thoroughly with questions, are naturally anxious to push forward their schemes for obtaining adequate provision for carrying out their humane work. Mrs. Hume Pinsent, who is the head of the committee has fought many a tough battle on behalf of the poor afflicted children of the city, but while admiring and appreciating her efforts to the full, it is necessary in these days to preach economy and to caution the committee in charge of the special schools to proceed steadily and cautiously towards their ambitious goals. … …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949