The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1020, July 15, 1899 — John Shaqi
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1020, July 15, 1899Various
General
The Girl's Own Paper, Vol. XX, No. 1020, July 15, 1899
Various
Children's literature -- Periodicals
JEANNE MÜLLER (France).—1. We can only advise you to write to some
registry office of good standing, saying what you wish to do. Address,
Société des Professeurs de Français en Angleterre, 20, Bedford Street,
Strand, London, W.C., or the Agency for Foreign Governesses and Home,
3, Colville Houses, Talbot Road, London, N., superintended by M. le
pasteur du Pontet de la Harpe, French Parsonage, Bayswater. It would
be very wise of you to come to England to perfect your knowledge of
English.—2. Apply to any English bookseller, _e.g._, Messrs. Sotheran,
Strand, London, for the books in question.
HILDE (Geneva).—1. We advise you also to write to a good agency; for
instance, Association of German Governesses in England, 16, Wyndham
Place, Bryanston Square, London, or Miss Hug’s Registry for Foreign
Governesses, 21, Baker Street, London, W., or the Army and Navy
Auxiliary, Francis Street, Westminster. You might also advertise in the
_Morning Post_. Have you no friends in England? Private inquiry is by
far the best way of finding a home on reciprocal terms. Can any reader
suggest one?—2. We are willing to tell SYBIL that you advise her to eat
three oranges a day, and LA PETITE that you recommend her to place her
pressed flowers in cotton wadding to preserve the colour.
A LOVER OF MUSIC.—As you truly observe, we cannot, without hearing you
play, judge as to the chances of your passing an examination. We advise
you to write to the Secretary, Trinity College, Mandeville Place,
Manchester Square, W., for details as to the standard of proficiency
required, etc. The fee is from 10s. 6d. upwards. We commend your
perseverance in practising without lessons.
AZZIE.—Thanks also for your reply to “WINTON.” We know of no cure for
the trouble you speak of but time, patience, and attention to the
general health.
MIDGET.—Your writing is too “scratchy,” and looks as though you wrote
with the edge of your pen, or too fine a nib. Try to form your letters
more accurately. We think it would do you good to practise copying some
model of handwriting. Thanks for your information.
GEISHA.—You had better consult Mrs. Watson’s articles on “Self-Culture
for Girls.” We will certainly criticise anything you send in six
months’ time. Have you ever thought of joining an essay club? We
occasionally mention such in our columns.
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