Punch,  54 (1868), 21.

A New Humane Society

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary

Subjects:

Utilitarianism, Morality, Nutrition, Health, Education, Class


    Begins by noting that with the passage of the Reform Bill, there have been calls for greater educational provisions for the poorer classes. Points out that the poor need to be fed before they can be educated and announces the formation of a new 'Humane Society' for 'providing weekly dinners for poor children', a society conducted by Anthony A Cooper (7th Earl of Shaftesbury) which aims to improve the health and powers of children through provision of 'good solid dinners'.



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