Union decided to tackle the problem and opened "Settlement House" the Eastern district. Their slogan w: "Not Charity, but a chance to work." Of course the difficulty lies in the fact that many do not want to do that kind of work, though the hardships of street begging would appear to be very great; but hope lies in training the children and giving them a chance.
"Settlement House" was self-supporting, and the inmates did all the work in the house and on the land. Schools were set up for children and during which time 113 boys have been admitted. The Police brought in some, but more than 50 per cent. came lot their own accord, demanding ad-pittance. If they do not like it, they are free to go, but so far only three have left. "The boys are taught to make bamboo baskets, weaving, stocking-making, tailoring and shoemaking. "Their goods find a ready market, and provision is made to set [up each boy on his own when the time comes. Each day there is two [hours schooling, and the boys are being equipped to be self-supporting, self-respecting citizens. This is in exchange for a life of misery and degradation. on the streets, when groups of boys are exploited by men
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