Slide set: From workhouse to mansion (service of song: Bamforth & Co., 40 slides, 1904)

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Jem Clarke was a model husband and father

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It was the lifeless body of her dear husband

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Jem Clarke's body was laid in the churchyard close by

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Mrs Clarke's brother was headmaster at the village school

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'I have come to discuss a matter respecting Mrs Clarke'

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The desired opportunity presented itself on his visit

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The Christian's home and the drunkard's home

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Out they came, rushing headlong from the school doors

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Quietly Joey and Susie walked away, hand in hand

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As they passed the gin palace their footsteps quickened

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Turning upon him, Joey gave him a sound thrashing

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Joey sobbed as if his little heart would break

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John brought Joey a suit, to enable him to go and see the picture

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Mrs Longley was a kind-hearted Christian woman

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Jem Clarke had pleaded with him to abstain from the drink

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Mrs Clarke stood at the door of her lonely home

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'Oh, don't tell my mother, Mrs Clarke, I believe she's dying'

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He took off his heavy belt, and struck Susie a heavy blow

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Before his fixed and stony eyes one sight was ever present

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They showed their sympathy by strewing flowers on her grave

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A few years after this event found Joey on the threshold of manhood

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With downcast look he journeyed towards the workhouse

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'Yes, that's me; it's come your turn to poke my elbows now'

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When Will came to the last clause of the letter his face was bathed in tears

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'Come along,' said Joey, 'your tears are enough'

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Once again Will Clarke threw his arms around his mother's neck

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'That's the place where we owe our happiness and prosperity'

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He is ready to save to the uttermost all those that put their trust in Him

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Number of slides

Manufacturer

Bamforth & Co., England

Other related organisations

in stock of William C. Muir, dates unknown

in stock of Riley Brothers, 1904-1914 (item ref. 1378)

in stock of Josiah T. Chapman, 1909-1912 (item ref. 1471)

in stock of J. Lizars, 1909 (item ref. 1061)

Main type of image

life model

Main usage of set

service of song

Date of first manufacture

1904

Reading or song

Willie Oldroyd (arr. Willie Oldroyd), From workhouse to mansion: or, the reward of the righteous (Mirfield, Yorkshire: W. Oldroyd, n.d.)

Collections

35 slides known to exist in private collection

Lucerna ID 3001645

Record created by Richard Crangle. Last updated 22 January 2018

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Slide set: From workhouse to mansion (service of song: Bamforth & Co., 40 slides, 1904)