The report for the year 1927 shows that 18,861 men had sleep accommodation and 46,018 mes wore served. The larger numb were of British origin, with jeans a close second. chief form of revenue for carrying on the work is deny from the "'Sailors' Home Trust" which came into being when the old building was sold some years ago and the proceeds invested by the authorities, Mr, Inwood is very keen Aetwcting beachcombers and it is in belie€ that fow are cured for by the Institute, He holds the opinion vas established to aid deserving destitute seamen and he leaves stone unturned to assure self that those under his roof are of that calibre rather than members fof the local "Wandering Walter" fraternity intent on beating their way around the world.- Indeed as fons memibe of the latter category explain "Inwood's a hard mai to fool. He knows his job". Tt evident he did. The informant plying hiy trade elsewhere,
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