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ringham, and Appleton. Public-houses on 

 the estate were replaced by workmen's clubs 

 where each man could only be served with one 

 pint of beer, excellent of its kind. Sports of 

 all sorts were encouraged, in order that there 

 should be no drunkards or loafers. An old 

 chateau at Castle Rising was converted into a 

 Home for old women left unprovided for. 

 The Technical School for boys teaches them 

 trades by which they are sure of getting good 

 places in the outside world, and there is also 

 one for girls. The Princess converted an old 

 secluded farm, on the road to Lynn, into a 

 hospital and Home of Rest for any one invalided 

 from whatever cause on the estate. Here 

 during the South African War came con- 

 valescent officers (it being temporarily arranged 

 for their use) to recuperate in the pure Nor- 

 folk air. A Fever Hospital was constructed 

 from an abandoned farm near the ruined 

 church of Babingdon, which dates from the 

 sixth century. Here the Princess placed the 

 words : " Ask God for all you want. Thank 

 God for all you have, and never grumble." 

 On the birthdays of the Prince (November 9) 



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