THE COAL INDUSTRY
Snt,—At my age I don't think I should be a success as a miner, but I could name a score of other occupations that would attract me even less. When the John Dunns reach the years of discretion, and are able to show their capabilities in 'some congenial occupation, I have no doubt they will arrange matters so that -all mining work will be per- formed above ground, deep sea fishermen will make their catches on land, night work will be done in daylight, and we shall have spring weather all the year round.
In the meantime, would it not be as well to encourage the idea that full employment is a privilege, not a penalty ; that a job well done, no matter what job it is, is something worth while ; and that we should endeavour to break doWn the belief, however lightly held, that the avoidance of work is something to brag about? Do. you not consider, Sir, that the gospel of discontent has had far too long a run, and that if the country is to recover its prosperity it is time everyone took his coat off and got on with the job, instead of continually searching for an excuse to save hint from working?—I am, Sir, yours faithfully, R. HARDY.
D2 Calthorpe Mansions, Five Ways, Edgbaston, Birmingham, r5.
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