the relatives of Mrs. J.A. were partly imbecile, always in a helpless
condition and state of destitution, and have been for years supported
partly by charity of neighbours and help from the Charitable Aid Boards.

J.J., the father, now dead, reported as a "lazy, drunken fellow."

A.J., the mother, "a drunken prostitute" (police report 1886). "Makes a
precarious living at nursing" (police report 1897); in destitute
circumstances, living with a man known as a thief.

This couple had seven children--six boys and one girl:--

A., committed to Industrial School, 1877; discharged from there 1890;
aged 18. Sentenced in 1896 to three years for burglary.

B., committed to Industrial school for larceny in 1883; discharged from
there, 1887; aged 17.

C., committed to Industrial School for breaking into and stealing, 1886;
aged 16; discharged, 1890.

D., aged 14; E. 9½; and F., 7 years; were sent to Industrial School
in 1891 by the Charitable Aid Board, the father being dead and the
mother in gaol.

D. was discharged last year, aged 18. F. is in hospital for removal of
nasal growth, and defective eyesight. E. was admitted to a lunatic
Asylum, September, 1897. Four medical men report on him as follows:--"A
case of satyriasis from congenital defect." "His depraved habits result
of bad bringing up by his mother." "Probably hereditary." "A case of