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large proportion of the applicants being able to obtain only casual
employment. Enquiries were made in the Borough, in November,
with a view of ascertaining the probable extent of distress in the
ensuing winter, with the result that it was found that the distress
would be as great or worse than the previous winter.
It was hoped that the building of the Franco-British Exhibition
would provide work for a large number of local men, but unfortunately
only a few have been engaged through the Committee for
about 14 weeks. These were employed by Messrs. Wimpey & Son.
One man has found permanent employment through the medium of
the Committee.
Letters have been received from two men sent to Canada last
March, stating that they were doing well, and expressing their thanks
to the Committee for the assistance rendered. The following are
extracts:—
From J. Self, (20) Hamilton,
"I feel quite at home in Canada. I am working at
The Canadian Westinghouse Co. My wages is S6.20 a
week. I am expecting a rise shortly. I go to church every
Sunday, and I have been confirmed. I thank you for what
you have done on my behalf."
From T. Favell (20), Springfield, Ontario.
"I arrived 29th February, and started work on a farm
1st March, I am getting on alright. I am getting $100 a
year and my board. The people I work for are very nice
to me."
The Resolution of the Committee, that the Canadian Government
should be asked to bear part of the cost of emigration, was
approved by the Central Body, who placed a similar resolution
before the Conference of Colonial Premiers held in London.
MIGRATION.
One family has been sent to Derby, where the man was offered
work, through the medium of the Committee.
J. M. LEVY,
Chairman.
J. M. HARTLEY,
Clerk to the Committee.