THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE COOK.

NZ Truth, Issue 100, 18 May 1907, Page 6

THE GOVERNMENT HOUSE COOK.

TO THE EDITOE

Sir,— l was pleased to notice that you commented on the practice of the cook from Government House competwi'g for casual work agaihst the workers who depend, on that sort of work for their living. But you went scarcely far ■ enough, sir. Not only was the cook from Government House engaged, but the butler and three footmen also assisted at the reoent naval ball. Thuie was also another Government servant engaged as well. This latter is m possession of a messenger's billet m the Minister of Justice's Department, and has held the position for years. All these men were engaged m preference to many wcutf vs who have followed casual work for years, and who have previously assisted at similar functions. The matter was mentioned at . last night's meeting of the Cooks' and Waityis' Union, and the secretary was JnIstructed to write to the W sad of the | Department on the subject. Personally, lam thankful Ihat i "Truth" has' ventilate;! a just grievance, an'l hone your miblicity ?ill Uave tlie desired effect.— l am, etr, UNEMPLOYED WAITER;