THOSE WHO REMAIN.

Press, Volume LII, Issue 15775, 16 December 1916, Page 4

THOSE WHO REMAIN.

THEIR DUTY TO THE STATE. PUBLIC SERVANTS AND EXTENDED HOLIDAYS. Speaking of Jiis own Department to a "Post" reporter on Thursday, the Hon. J. A. Hanan (Minister of Education; stated that by reason of the enlistments of officers connected with the education services of this country, directly and indirectly, lie was refusii. 3 to accede to applications made for concessions in the way of extra holidays, etc. Common-sense and patriotic duty suggested that men and women who wcic enjoying freedom and security at home should not begrudge giving n little more time op work to the State. The times demanded that every section should sacrifice something for the national good. It was absurd for anyone to think that in abnormal tilling the same hours and quality oi : work should be given as in normal times. Those who wore asking for extra concessions in the way of additional holiday.-; would look at things in a different light if they spent, a week or two in the tranches, braving* the toils and perils and facing' as tlio-o who had already loft position:< in the Public Service were doinji. It was necessary to rouse everyone who remained behind to a sense oi' duty, of what these strenuous times demanded. There was on tho part of many a splendid spirit of self-sacrifice and self-forget fulness being practically demonstrated. but there were many in this country who had not verisen to the occasion in the present crisis and helped in work that was of vital interest to the. country. Before the war was over, many, he believed, who were engaged in light employment. working with their coats on, would be required to take upon themcertain spheres of labour which were being depleted by men who had gone to the front and those who would have vet- to go. Hb was of the opinion that there were a number of people m this country who possessed certain -knowledge and skill who could be drawn upon to help in certain phases of work. "Work, more work, and still more work is required on the part of those able to render it and who remain at home." added the Minister.