UNEMPLOYED BOYS

Waikato Independent, Volume XXXIV, Issue 3110, 30 January 1934, Page 2

UNEMPLOYED BOYS

MANY SEEKING FARM WORK REQUEST FROM AVELLINGTON The Wellington Boy Employment Committee has recommenced work for the year, and at present large numbers of boys—the majority of whom left school last term or have been dismissed from seasonal or temporary work—arc applying for employment. At present date there arc 485 boys on the roll awaiting employment, and the committee would be pleased to hear from prospective employers who might be willing to give one or more of these boys a chance. All types of lads are available — manual, clerical, messenger, and farm lads. In the latter case, the position has been changed rapidly from that which existed just before the holidays. At that time boys could not be found for farm vacancies, but now there is an excess of boys available. All farmers desiring juvenile labour are invited to make their requests at the earliest possible opportunity. Owing to the lack of funds, the committee has been unable as yet to proceed with this year's Penrose Camp, with the result that there are many boys available who arc thus denied this period of preliminary training, but nevertheless are anxious and willing to go on farms. THE CHESTNUT TKEE The Business Way. Advertising manager farcer proposing to lady): ReineniDor, tins is iuu last day of tins astonishing offer! «. * * * * Pertinent. "Dad, is Latin a dead language?" "Yes, my son." "Then why don't they bury it?" Begging to Differ. "But, father, John is really an important man with his firm. He's manager of one of their branches." '' He manages a branch! Good Lord, girls, he couldn't manage a twig!" To Good. "The best thing for you," said the doctor, "is to give up drinking and smoking, go to bed early every night, and get up early in the morning." "Doctor," replied the patient, solemnly, "I don't feel somehow that I deserve the best; what's the second best?" * * * Never to Return. "Well, it's happened," Jane told Freda. "What has, my dear?" asked Freda puzzled. "Jim and I have parted," said Jane with little concern. "Parted for ever.'' "Gracious, dear," said Freda, "what does that mean now?" "A 31b box of chocolates in about an hour's time," said Jane. * * * Indignant. Farmer Giles noticed a youth lounging near the dairy door. "I say, young fellow," he said, "what's the attraction round here?" "Oh, or—er —I've just called to see the milkmaid," said the youth rather nervously. "Have you, now?" said the farmer, an ominous light in his eyes. "Well, I'll have you know our milk is not made. It comes straight from the cows." * * * Unfortunate. Bob was making a call on an old friend; but, unfortunately, he was one of those people who, with the best intentions in the world, always manage tc do the wrong thing. "I declare," he observed to his friend's wife, "it quite cures me to see a little of your home life." A stony stare from his hostess made him realise he had said , the wrong thing. "E r — no t that your home life is—but," he continued, "er—er—that is to say, it makes me glad of my own home —er —" "Sir," broke in the hostess. "T mean." floundered Bob. "that lie it ever so humble —er —no, but there's no place—or—good-bye."