A DAY'S CANVASS UNDER THE DERBY SCHEME.
[To tea Eynon or via ..areirravea."] Sts,—Here is the first day's experience of a recruiter for Lord Derby's scheme in the South-West:— " (1) The first house I called at was that of a mechanic, 38 years old, having a wife and children. He would not join because he could not trust the Government to call up unmarried men first.
(2) A mason (27) was out ; wife and one child. The wife said her husband had thought a great deal about joining, but thought his stammering would be prohibitive. Bhe asked we to see him later.
(8) A plumber (24), single. This man joined the Navy as a tradesman six weeks ago.
(4) A fisherman (38), single. I get very little encouragement from him. He would certainly be of no real use in the Army.
(5) A butcher (38), wife and family. Quite ready to be sent before a doctor ; no good on foot ; spends his time taking meat round on horseback.
(8) A ne'er-do-weal, single. Ready to join the county regi- ment at any time. Something amiss with a toe, and was therefore rejected last sprit. ;.
(7) Coachman (38), wife and three children. Willing to servo if his wife were secured .el a week. I pointed out that she would draw 20s. 8d. If single men were taken first, he was quite ready to serve.
I was courteously received by one and all.--I am, Sir, &c., Z.
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