A WORD FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21165, 23 April 1932, Page 14

A WORD FOR THE UNEMPLOYED.

Sir, —Under the heading "Paper Money" the following statement must be taken exception to by the majority of reasonable citizens, many at present unemployed:—"l see what the unemployed gain, work at good money, at least temporarily, and as the future does not and never has troubled many of them, they will no doubt be satisfied." When will those people at present in more or less comfortable circumstances, and not conversant with actual facts, realise that the majority of men unemployed are of the hard working, thrifty class. Quite a number of these conscientious men, loathe even to register as unemployed, spent almost their last penny of hardearned savings hoping week in and week out that the desired job would materialise. Over a period of years wages have been coining down and the worker has found it difficult to pay his way, much mora to save. After being without a permanent job for months, in some cases years, it is easy for a child to understand how impossible it is for the working man to buy boots and socks and other necessary clothing. Quite contrary to the above statement, the present, as well as the future, does cost the unemployed more than a little trouble and care, both in regard to his own helpless condition and the well being of his family. However, it is good to read and follow the words of wisdom from the pen of such men as Bishop Liston, Archdeacon Mac Murray and Rev. Jasper Calder. These are great men of our day, with a constructive policy, even practical Christianity, which has no time or part in destructive criticism. I would take this opportunity of thanking all who have helped and are still helping in the great work of relieving stress and hardship during these difficult times, including the courteous assistants in the various places of business appointed by the Hospital Board, and commend all to the truth and comfort of the words, "Be not weary in well doing, for in duo time ye shall reap if ye fain' l not." Grathttl.