FULHAM APPRENTICESHIP AND SKILLED EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE.
[To van Emma or run SPECTATOR...1
Sin,—You were kind enough to insert an appeal from the Islington Apprenticeship Committee for an honorary secre- tary in your number for January 3rd. I have beard of the success of that appeal, and I venture to hope that you will kindly grant space for a similar request on behalf of the Fulham Apprenticeship and Skilled Employment Committee. Miss F. M. Ward has been the honorary secretary for many years, and has brought the work to a high degree of success. The Committee has a substantial premium fund at its disposal. I need not reiterate the interesting nature of the work, which finds boys and girls satisfactory and lasting employment. It is also part of the scheme to keep in touch with them after- wards. In both directions the Committee has done excellent work, and hopes to do more in the future, but the lack of voluntary workers is a difficulty.—I am, Sir, lee., [We reprint an extract from the previous letter in order that readers who may consider the undertaking of this fine piece of voluntary work may understand the kind of thing that is wanted:—
"The duties of the post [of secretary) are onerous, and consist of attendance at the office on one afternoon and one evening during the week to receive applications from boys and girls who desire to find employment. On several days, as may be convenient for the secretary, it is necessary that he or she should interview employers who have notified us of vacancies or of which we have heard from outside sources, and by means of sometimes prolonged corre- spondence or personal interviews to bring employers and appli- cants together to their common benefit. Office-room and stationery are provided, and travelling, Ac., expenses in and about London are paid, by the Society. The work is very interesting, and to a man or woman with alittle leisure it will amply repay the labour involved and the time spent."
Communications should not be made to us, but direct to Mr. Skinner as above.—En. Spectator.]
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