A BEGGARS' NEWSPAPER.

Maoriland Worker, Volume 3, Issue 60, 3 May 1912, Page 2

A BEGGARS' NEWSPAPER.

Journalism Extraordinary":*' -

Among all newspapers certainly the most conspicuous is that called "Tlie Mendicants' Journal," which has bogun a semi-annual publication in Pans. It is, presumably, intended for restricted circulation among the c 'ch.'t," but copies of it have been soon, and tho Government may commence operations on its own account tending to suppression. The columns of this newspaper are full of advertisements, of which the following are. samples: "Wanted, a blind man to play the flute." "At once a cripple to supplicate in wealthy districts. One preferred who has lost his right hand. Person applying must have references and ■ give bond for good faith." The newspaper also offers to supply lists of centres where begging may be pursued most profitably, with nauios of persons who may be approached. Facilities for obtaining costumes suitable for cold weather beggary are hinted at. Also, a beggar well recommended and able to pay may obtain at the bureau of information or the paper a list of important weddings, baptisms, burials, and givers of social functions, together with servants who may be "worked," arrivals of distinguished people, and so on.