A HISTORY OF HAMPSHIRE 



other provisions on I January. The fund consists of distribution of bread amongst needy and deserving 



333 61. 8J. consols with the official trustees. poor. The legacy is represented by 166 ijs. \d. 



In 1853 William Wilkinson by will left to the vicar consols. 



and churchwardens _loo, the interest to be applied on In 1882 Christopher Cooke, by will proved this 



St. Thomas's Day in the distribution of articles in date, bequeathed ^5 a year for the distribution of 



kind to the poor. The legacy (less duty) was invested food, clothes, fuel or money among the poor, subject to 



in 94. \\s. 9</. consols. the deduction of l for the minister for a sermon on 



In 1862 John Dunn by will directed his executors 26 June, when that day shall fall on a Sunday. The 



to purchase a sum of consols sufficient to produce legacy is now represented by 200 ^\ per cent, an- 



5 a year to be applied on Candlemas Day in the nuities with the official trustees. 



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