A NATIONAL campaign was being waged in England at this time 100 years ago to halt the employment of women as barmaids in pubs.
The Journal of 1903 explained: "Practical effect will be given to the agitation against the employment of young girls in the sale of intoxicating liquors by the presentation of petitions to the Licensing Justices next January.
"The National British Women's Temperance Association, which started the movement, and which has formed a special department to promote it, is arranging to have these petitions presented by its various branches around the country.
Statements
"The kind of life led by young girls behind the bar will be described in statements founded upon the inquiries made by Miss Perkins who is superintending the movement on behalf of the Association.
"Magistrates nation-wide will be asked to adopt such means as they may deem desirable to discountenance and discourage the employment of barmaids. It is understood the Bishop of Worcester, Dr Gore, will be among the supporters of the Association's representations."
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