And in connection with household matters, it must, be mentioned that the newly-formed National Union of Demestic Workers has now drawn up its charter of what it considers proper working condi These on the whole strike one as unexpectedly mild. Fixed hours for meals with mo unnecessary interruption of them; 88 hours' work a fortnight for girls under 18 and 96 for girls over that age. divided out by the number of days, still maam a fair lot of work; and 14 days' holiday a year on board wages; there are not unreasonable demands. It is also stipulated that, "resident workers" (what a lovely phrase) of over 18 must be paid at, least 18s a week in London and 15s, elsewhere, and I should like to know where maids worth having are to be got at the price.
The two prescriptions which already excite controversy are that maids are not to be compelled toi wear caps, and must be called "Miss" So-and-so instead of by their Christ-jan names. Oddly enough the girls do not seem to welcome it, Several have been interviewed by the popu Jar press already. The majority said
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