. The Paisley thread industry and the men who created and developed it, with notes concerning Paisley, old and new . Half-Tijiebs School, Ferguslie. A large sum is set aside each year for the Pension Fund,which now amounts to over ^200,000. From this fund all oldand deserving workers are liberally provided for. The two firms continue to take that lively interest in thewelfare and education of the work-people, which was alwayspractised by the worthy men who founded the classes are provided for the younger men, theattendance at which is in some degree compulsory, although Manage
. The Paisley thread industry and the men who created and developed it, with notes concerning Paisley, old and new . Half-Tijiebs School, Ferguslie. A large sum is set aside each year for the Pension Fund,which now amounts to over ^200,000. From this fund all oldand deserving workers are liberally provided for. The two firms continue to take that lively interest in thewelfare and education of the work-people, which was alwayspractised by the worthy men who founded the classes are provided for the younger men, theattendance at which is in some degree compulsory, although Management the whole expense is paid by the firm. Lads of abiHty aretransferred from these schools to the Technical Colleoe, wheretheir progress is noted, and those who show aptitude aremarked for promotion in the mills. The education of the younger girls is provided for in theelegant Half-Timers School, of which we oive an Cricket Field, Fehguslie. No expense has been spared in fitting up this commodiousbuildinof, and althouoh, owino- to an alteration in the EducationAct, it is not now absolutely necessary, it is maintained in theinterest of the young people. In a convenient meadow near to the Ferguslie works, ampleaccommodation is provided for tennis, cricket, and football games,where hundreds of the workers may be seen enjoying themselvesin the summer eveninos. Beautiful bowlincr oreens, with suitable 82 The Paisley Thread offices, have been formed convenient to both the Anchor andFergusHe Mills, where the interest is maintained by much friendlyrivalry. Near to this field a number of model cottages in theEnglish self-contained fashion have been built by the firm—
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