Barnardo Children Await Their Fate in the New Land.
Canada became the 'land of the second chance' for many less fortunate residents of Great Britain. Orphans and destitute persons had their fares paid by private charitable agencies such as the Salvation Army. Another institution, Dr. Barnardo's Homes, sent more than 20,000 British children to Canada between 1867 and 1914. These children were either placed with Canadian families or cared for in rural training institutions. Many of them became valuable and productive citizens who made their mark in Canadian society.
