A PLEA FOR THE CLERKS.

Auckland Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2336, 11 September 1877, Page 3

A PLEA FOR THE CLERKS.

To tho Editor of the Evening Stak. Sir,—At tho time when there is considerable manifestation of publio feeling as to the nurtnre and development, of local industry, with the view to keeping the money in the country, and thus at once give increased impetus te business, and furnish employment to all who are willing to work, it would be well to notice that the question presents another phase, which should not, in fairness, be lost sight of. In common with every other commercial oity, Auckland supports a considerable number of that indispensable class of men known as clerks, with many of whom, however, employment is uncertain and precarious. Under such circumstances it is to be regretted that our merchants so frequently send to Sydney and elsewhere for office assistance, when there are on the spot men of undeniable integrity, who havo had years of London experience in the various lines of business. Why Sydney or Melbourne experience should be considered preferable to that acquired in London—tho great centre of business—it is hard to say, but it, is doubtless attributable to a prejudice which Auckland employers would do well to overcome. I am, yours, etc., An Oi_x> Hand.