On the other hand many are in rags and in a disgusting state of dirt, and without enough to eat. His father who was a collier drank a good deal of his wages. Has porridge and treacle to breakfast when there is any, and porridge and milk when he gets home, never any potatoes. East of Scotland Children in bad physical condition. Food taken insufficient and of too poor quality to sustain such severe labour.
Children often drink the pit water below ground.
Diet of a lower order than in England. Dinner consists of bread, butter, potatoes, a little bacon, with milk or broth. Bread and butter eaten between meals. South Wales Bread and cheese taken to the pit for snap. Supper on return consists of bacon and vegetables.