GIRLS AND FARM WORK

Press, Volume LXXVIII, Issue 23715, 13 August 1942, Page 6

GIRLS AND FARM WORK

Sir,—“ Time They Woke Up”'seems to have a very strong grudge against country girls. “W.D.F.U. Member” is right. These girls are good helpers in the home and outside, and a great companion for mother; they possess beautiful characters, are healthy, and unaffected, and in this -way are superior to their city sisters. It is a shame to insult them as your first correspondent has done. One reason they would hesitate to enter war work is the less delicate company they would have to mix with. Everyone knows that people who live in the country cultivate their character, while those who live in the city cultivate their brains.—Yours, etc., • NOT KIDDED. August 12, 1942.

Sir, —In reply to “Time They Woke Up,” I would like to state that in the Amuri I do not know of a single girl who is free for war service. Quite a number are already serving in hospitals, Air Force, etc. Of the few remaining on the farms, all are doing essential work, filling the nlaces of their brothers serving with the forces, or caring for elderly or invalid parents. It is quite evident “Time They Woke Up” is not a resident of Amuri.— Yours, etc., WIDE AWAKE. Culverden. August 11, 1942.

Sir,—“ Time They Woke Up” is evidently a bit sore over being told the truth. We country people don’t consider ourselves superior in any way, but we will not stand for him saying that we are uneducated. Country work is very hard and strenuous; and- it takes a country -bred girl to stand up to it, both inside the house and on the land. (No 40 hours a week here.) So just leave the country girl at her work and don’t'make misfits everywhere. If it weren’t for the country’s productions the city life would cease. So leave us alone with what little help we have left.—Yours, etc., A W.D.F.U, MEMBER. August 11. 1942.