Charity Organizations and the Feeble-Minded: The annual Conference of the Charity Organization Societies opened at Worcester. Mr. A. F. Twidgold read a paper on the Report of the Royal Commission on the Feeble-Minded. He said from an economic aspect the present methods of care and control were far from satisfactory, while, on the grounds of humanity further measures were urgently needed. At present, the proper classification of mentally defective persons was impossible. He approved of the recommendations of the Commission, and replying to possible objections, said that though there would be certain initial expenses, in the long run it was more expensive to neglect than to care for the feebleminded. Legislation on the lines of the Report would lead to a real improvement of the race. Mrs. Hume Pinsent commended the Report because it provided for unity. Cruelty beyond description was caused by the present contusion and inefficiency arising from four controlling authorities … (continues) …
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GRO0245 Devonport: Ellen Frances Parker: 1866 – 1949