tee chosen to purchase a town farm. Voted to accept of the following rules and regulations for the government of the Work-house in the town of Gardner. The duty of the Overseers of the Poor, the Master, the Physician, and the inmates of said house.
Power and Duty of the Overseers of the Poor.
"It shall be their duty to provide for all poor, indigent persons, who are unable to take care of themselves. At all times when circumstances will admit, they shall be supported on the farm, which the town have purchased for that purpose and shall hereafter be known by the name of Gardner work-house. They are to provide suitable stock, farming utensils and household furniture: also, make such additions and repairs as are necessary for the establishment. They are to manage the concern in the best possible manner, and to provide suitable places for all poor children, as soon as they can earn their living, and see that they are brought up to some trade or calling, and suitably schooled. They shall constantly keep suitable persons for a Master and Mistress, and such other help as they shall deem necessary.
A Physician shall be employed to attend the
