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New Zealand Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 9953, 24 April 1918, Page 7

SilverJbadged men who liave failed to take advantage of the facilities offered theon for "re-education,'' and who happen to bo unskilled in any particular branch of industry, would appear to bo making a handsome living to-day. A few days ago. a "National News" (London) representative saw a discharged soldier near Leicester square pushing an apple-barrow. A group of patrons surrounded him, lnaoy of whom paid twice tho sum he asked. To our representative he explained that his new job was the best-paying one he had struck in his life. "Eeoplo are very kind,'' he said. "I always get more than the price on the ticket, and tho gentlemen make mo presents of cigars and cigarettes. Food never worries me. There are several houses in' the West End where the cook is instructed to give me a snack. I just go down into the basement and wait." ! est Friend "Kindly convey our sincere thanks to your Committee for the books of Y.MLC.A. Coupons which arrived by the last mail. You could not have chosen a better method of assisting Wakatipu boys, considering the Y.M.C.A. is a soldier's best friend, and is to be found in all sorts of buildings within a short distance of the 'firing line,' where the efforts of this institution are greatly appreciated by all." tiers from the boys eulogise the service of the Y.M.C.A. Send donations to Caft. D. A. EWEN, Hon. Sivtiorml Y.M.O.A. Tresinrer, Baker's Buildin?, Wellinßlon. 7