School: Wilson N.S. (roll number 16138)

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1. Local Forges (continued)

   

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   block of wood, called an "anvil", where he points instruments. There is a trough beside the fire where he cools horse-shoes. Forge-water is used for Convulsions, and for warts. Some blacksmith's are very clever and know much about horses. Sometimes they can beat the veteran-surgeon at curing horses.

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2. Clothes in Olden Times

   

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   Long ago in Ireland, the clothes that were worn were mostly made at home. This cloth was known as, "homespun".
   Long years ago, most of the Irish-people made their living by spinning-thread, and making yarn and lace.
   If there was a Fair coming off, the previous night the Irish women sat up all night, spinning and knitting socks and stockings. They wanted to have a good supply of stuff to sell at the Fair.
   There is only one tailor in Raphoe, he is Mr. Gallagher who makes men's suits'. If a man wanted a suit made long ago, the tailor came and lodged in his house, till the suit was made.
   When a lady was getting married in olden times, she wore a long, tight-waisted frock and a large, "flair",

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