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LABOUR IN MADRAS 73 ever humble, towards helping these ill-treated countrymen of ours. B. P. WADIA, President, Madras Labour Union. The following notice appeared on the notice board of the two Mills to which reference is made in Mr. Wadia's speech on December 5th : NOTICE The Mill, except the Weaving Department, will run from 6 A. M. till 12 and a full day's pay will be allowed. Wages will be paid from 12 to 1 P. M. The Weaving shed will remain closed. Those working in the Weaving Department who are desirous of expressing regret for recent misconduct and who are prepared to signify their willingness to resume work and obey orders may register their names between 7 A. M. and 9 A. M. By doing so they may enable the Manager to decide on a date for re-opening the Mill. The weavers will be paid on the regular pay day for this department, namely Saturday 14th December. By Order Manager. At the meeting on December 5th Mr. Wadia presided and spoke as follows : Since our yesterday afternoon's meeting several of us have been hard at work with both the Fund and the Employment Bureau, and I am glad to say that in both departments results have been satisfactory. Also I am. glad to note that in response to my appeal to those among you who are not members of the Labour Union altogether during the last three days we have added to