25 JUNE 1904, Page 33

Mrs. Lyttelton ' s play ? Employers constantly endeavour to evade the

detection of their illegalities, especially as regards overtime ; and it is difficult to exaggerate the defencelessness and isolation of the workgirls. They dread the inspector's visit. Under the Factory and Workshops Act they may be fined for answering untruthfully the inspector's questions. If they speak the truth, dismissal is almost certain to follow. The Indemnity Fund was organised with the approval of the Home Office, and deals as far as possible with these hard cases. But money is wanted to carry on the work, and I would appeal to your readers to help the Committee by their sympathy and practical support.—I am, Sir, &c.,

DOROTHY GLADSTONE.

POETRY.