South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 8 (of 8): South Africa and Its Future
History
South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 8 (of 8): South Africa and Its Future
South African War, 1899-1902; Transvaal (South Africa) -- History
"Ladies with friends in South Africa may also give valuable
assistance by writing to tell them of the scheme, being careful
to enclose a prospectus issued by the Association, so that
there may be no mistake as to terms, conditions, &c. Ladies in
Cape Town should be asked to confer with Mrs. Bairnsfather,
Grange Avenue, Rondebosch, Cape Town, and with the Committee
which has recently been formed.
"It should be known to all who are kindly willing to interest
themselves in this undertaking that a Colonial Training Home
has been established at Leaton, Wrockwardine, Wellington,
Salop, the object of which is to give practical training in
domestic work to ladies and girls wishing to proceed to the
Colonies, to join their families or as Mothers' Helps. The
training given is of the most thorough description, and no
servants being kept, the pupils do all the work of the house.
The course lasts for three or six months, and the terms are
15s. weekly for a single bedroom, 10s. for sharing a double
one. But as only twelve pupils can be received at a time, it
will be impossible by this means only, to train the many girls
who, it is hoped, will be willing and anxious to avail
themselves of the advantages offered by this scheme; and
therefore it is that the Council confidently appeal for help on
the simple but practicable lines indicated in the foregoing
pages."
In application to the British Women's Emigration Association (South
African Expansion), replies to the following questions have to be
forwarded to the Hon. Secretary, South African Expansion, Imperial
Institute, London, S. W.:--
1. Christian and Surname in full; Postal Address in full.
2. Date and Place of Birth; Religious Denomination.
3. (_a_) Parents or near relative living; (_b_) Home Address;
(_c_) Father's Profession.
4. To which Colony do you wish to go?
5. Have you friends or relatives there with whom you are in
correspondence? if so, give name and address.
6. What line of life do you propose to pursue in that Colony?
7. Have you hitherto had any experience in practical work?
8. Do you propose--(_a_) to invest capital? (_b_) to seek
employment in (1) Poultry, Fruit, Vegetable Farming or
Dairy? (2) Business, Boarding-house, Tea-shop, Dressmaking,
Photography, &c.
9. If from a Colonial or other Training Home, give address.
10. Is your health good? (a Medical Certificate will be
required); when were you last vaccinated?
11. Can you meet your travelling expenses, or are you likely to
require a small loan?
12. Three references are required. Give name and address if
possible of--(_a_) Minister of Religion or Justice of the
Peace; (_b_) two ladies or other responsible persons.
13. Space to be left blank for Referee's signature.
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