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small building was rented in 1893 by Mr. Page and Capt. 

 Grabum, with, accommodation for about twelve men. A 

 large building was rented in 1894 and soon after the work 

 outgrew the bounds of a paiochial undertaking, so that 



the; WINNIPEG LODGING AND COFFEE HOUSE 



it deserves a notice in a sketch of the public chanties of 

 Winnipeg. In order to place the institution on a broader 

 basis a jomt stock company was formed in 1898, with shares 

 of $10 each. 



A substantial brick building was erected by this company 

 on Lombard street, with a roomy woodyard for the employ- 

 ment of the men. The building was opened on the 1st of 

 ISTovember, 1898. This lodging and coffee house, as it is cal- 

 led, is expected to be self-supporting, indeed, it is now more 

 than paying its way — so it may soon be removed from the 

 list of Winuipeg charities. These men have to pay for their 

 beds 10c. and 15c, for their meals 5c., 10c, 15c., according to 

 quality, making it possible to obtain 3 meals and a bed for 

 25c. a day. The new building has accommodation for 100 



