EMIGRATION.
Ladies who have never received any special training, and have
neither time nor means to procure it, would probably do wisely to
emigrate--that is to say, if they are domesticated and willing to
be generally useful. In the colonies competition for situations is
not nearly so great as in England, and consequently governesses,
companions, mothers' helps, and housekeepers, are more valued, and
usually treated quite as members of the family. I give particulars of
two of the Emigration Societies. They gave me most encouraging accounts
of the ladies who had emigrated under their auspices, and told me they
thought any one, with ordinary good sense, and willing to work, landing
in Australia or New Zealand with a few pounds in her pocket, would be
sure to do well. They both strongly advise ladies who have friends
in any one of the colonies to choose that one to go to, as private
introductions are most valuable. Intending emigrants should acquire as
thorough a knowledge of cookery, all kinds of needlework (including
dressmaking), ironing, starching, &c., as they possibly can, it may
prove very useful to them.
The Government of South Australia offers a free grant of land of the
value of £20, to be selected by the recipient, to any person over the
age of twelve, male or female, paying their own passage direct to
Adelaide, and residing in that colony two years.
The Queensland Government offers free passages to people describing
themselves as domestic servants. This does not necessitate their taking
that position on their arrival, but only means they must be willing
to enter domestic service if they can get no better engagement. The
following is a quotation from their published rules:--"On arrival in
the colony, all passengers, unless going out under special agreement,
will be at perfect liberty to engage themselves to any one willing to
employ them, and to make their own bargain for wages." The Queensland
Government Emigration Office is at 32, Charing Cross, London, S.W.,
where all information respecting free passages can be obtained.
FEMALE MIDDLE CLASS EMIGRATION SOCIETY.
_President_: Earl of Shaftesbury.
_Committee_:
Miss Rye.
Miss Bonham-Carter.
Miss Newton.
Miss F. Melliss.
Mrs. Scott.
Madame Bodichon.
Miss Baron.
H. Green, Esq., jun.
W. Gilbert, Esq.
_Bankers_: Messrs. Coutts & Co, 59, Strand.
_Auditor_: Rev. Fynes Webber, Sub-Dean of St. Pauls.
_Hon. Secretary_: Miss J. E. Lewin.
_Secretary_: Mrs. Sunter.
_Office_:--2, Portugal Street, Lincoln's Inn, London, W.C.
RULES.
I. The Society confines its assistance entirely to educated women,
no applicants being accepted who are not sufficiently educated to
undertake the duties of a nursery governess.
II. Every applicant is examined as far as possible with regard to her
knowledge of cooking, baking, washing, needlework, and housework; and
is required to be willing to assist in these departments of labour
should it be necessary.
III. Applicants are required to give the names and addresses of four
persons as referees, from whom the Society may obtain information
respecting the position, character, strength, qualifications, and
general suitableness of the applicant for a colonial life; two
of these referees to be ladies with whom the applicant has held
situations, and two to be her personal friends. The references are,
if possible, taken up personally by the secretaries; and the Society
hopes, by establishing correspondents in the chief provincial towns,
to ensure in all cases a personal interview with the applicant, if not
with her referees.
IV. If the information obtained is satisfactory, the applicant, being
accepted by the Society, receives all possible needful assistance.
Should she be unable to pay the entire cost of cabin fittings and
passage money, the Society advances the deficient amount, a legal
agreement to repay within two years and four months being signed by the
emigrant, and two respectable householders as securities. Should an
approved applicant not require a loan, she is equally entitled to the
advantages of the Society's care and protection.
V. The Society secures all passages and purchases cabin-fittings on
behalf of the emigrants, thus saving much trouble and time. It is also
enabled, by the liberality of shipowners and outfitters, to effect a
considerable saving of expense. The cost of passage and cabin-fittings
is generally about £45 first class, £25 second class. The Society has
established regular correspondents at most of the colonial ports. As
soon as a lady leaves England, notice of her departure is sent by the
overland mail to the correspondent at the port to which she is bound.
Her name, together with copies of her testimonials, are sent at the
same time; and, as the notice is received six weeks before the emigrant
arrives, there is time to make preparations for her reception, and even
to seek for situations.
VI. The business of the Society is transacted in the usual manner by
a committee, secretaries, and treasurers. The selection of emigrants
rests with the secretaries, but the names and testimonials of all
persons sent out may be inspected by the committee. Cheques are signed
by a treasurer and a secretary. Accounts are audited yearly. Interviews
on Tuesdays.
WOMEN'S EMIGRATION SOCIETY.
_Patron_: H.R.H. the Princess Louise, Marchioness of Lorne.
_Council_:
The Duchess of Marlborough.
The Duchess of Wellington.
Constance, Marchioness of Lothian.
The Dowager Lady Lawrence.
The Dowager Lady Rayleigh.
The Lady Wynford.
The Lady Elizabeth Cust.
The Lady Adeliza Manners.
The Lady Caroline Tumor.
The Lord Brabazon.
The Bishop of Ballarat
The Bishop of Brisbane.
The Bishop of Huron.
The Bishop of North Queensland.
The Hon. Mrs. Francis Drummond.
The Hon. Mrs. Stonor.
Lady Henderson.
Lady Thompson.
The Rt. Hon. Sir Bartle Frere, Bart., G.C.B., G.C.S.I.
Sir Henry Barkly, G.C.M.G.
Sir Alexander Galt, G.C.M.G.
Sir Saul Samuel, K.C.M.G.
The Rev. Alex. J. Ross, D.D.
Mrs. Charles Kingsley.
Mrs. Townsend.
_Executive Committee_:
The Lady Jane Taylor, 16, Eaton Place, S. W. (President).
The Marchioness of Salisbury, Arlington House, Arlington Street.
The Lady Emily Pepys, 75, Victoria Street, S. W.
Lady Fox Young, 96, Cromwell Road.
Lady Stuart Hogg, 14, Southwell Gardens, S. W.
Mrs. E. L. Blanchard, 6, Adelphi Terrace, Strand.
Mrs. George Campbell, 22, Queen's Gate Gardens, S. W.
Miss Elliott, 29, Cornwall Gardens, S. W.
Miss Hubbard, Leonards Lee, Horsham.
Miss Anna Swanwick, 23, Cumberland Terrace, N. W.
The Duke of Manchester, 1, Great Stanhope Street, W.
Lord William Seymour, 1, Chesham Place.
Gen. Sir R. C. H. Taylor, K.C.B., Governor of Sandhurst.
Major C. C. Fitzroy, 4, Cranley Place, S. W.
James Noel, Esq., 8, Hanover Square, W.
_Bankers_:
Messrs. Ransom, Bouverie & Co., 1, Pall Mall East, S. W.
_Honorary Solicitors_:
Messrs. Green & Hartcup, 5, Verulam Buildings, Gray's Inn.
_Honorary Treasurer_:
Arthur Bradshaw, Esq., New Crofts, Hillingdon, Uxbridge.
_Lady Secretary_:
Miss Clune.
_Honorary Secretary_:
Thomas Tully, Esq.
_Office_:
New Buildings, Carteret St., Queen Anne's Gate, London, S.W.
The object of the Society is to promote, by means of advice and
material help, the emigration to the colonies of respectable
Englishwomen of all classes. The Society inquires into the character,
health, and prospects of success of each intending emigrant, and
watches over her during her transit from her home in England to her
place of settlement, taking precautions for her comfort and safety on
her voyage, and through its agents sheltering and protecting her on her
arrival at her destination until she obtains suitable employment.
It obtains and distributes information as to all the British Colonies,
their climate, resources, &c., &c.
The Society endeavours to find the necessary expenses, by loan or gift,
for outfit and passage to women who are of good character but without
means. Many educated or suitable women, struggling unsuccessfully
against the over-competition of the Old Country, would be glad to
emigrate if they were aware of the existence of a Society able to
afford them serviceable advice and assistance. They cannot go through
the Government Emigration agencies, and are therefore thrown upon the
funds of the Society. To those who are unable to pay for their passage
and equipment, the assistance of such a Society is indispensable.
The steamers of the P. and O. Company, and of the Orient Line, perform
the passage to Adelaide in about six weeks. The sailing ships usually
occupy about twelve weeks. The rates of passage vary from £15 to £75.
CASSELL & COMPANY, LIMITED, BELLE SAUVAGE WORKS, LONDON, E.C.
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[Illustration: Suspender]
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Gentleman's Stocking Suspender, with Band Buckle, 3s. Above 36-ins.
6d. extra. Sock Suspender (fitting below the knee), Cotton, 1s. 3d.,
Silk, 2s. ☛ _Any infringement of this Patent_ (No. 1280/79) _will be
dealt with Legally_.
ALFRED BREESE,
_Sole Manufacturer_, 34, Brewer Street, Regent Street, London, W. 6
_Employment for English Ladies._
The Art of Dress Cutting Taught in a Few Lessons by the Scientific
System of Square Measurement.
_What one of the oldest-established Court Dressmakers of London says of
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London, W._
"DEAR SIRS,--Since learning your Scientific System of Dress Cutting, I
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"Believe me, dear Sirs, very truly yours, JANE DAVIS.
"_94, Regent Street, London, W._"
INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN at the OFFICE, from 9.30 a.m. till 6 p.m.
AGENTS WANTED in every Town to Sell our Systems. For particulars send
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[Illustration: TRADE MARK ADAMS & C^o]
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AND
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How Women may Earn a Living. By MERCY GROGAN.
"In a lucid and concise manner are embodied a large number of
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The "Eureka" Stocking Clasp.
THIS Simple Arrangement entirely supersedes any other system of
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simplicity of arrangement. The same size fit any lady, and they are
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Six pairs. Post free from
THE ODOURLESS WATERPROOF COMPANY
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15s. per Week by Easy Work at Home.
This amount can be earned by procuring a KNITTING MACHINE, which is
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towards purchase of the Machine. Regular Work supplied by the Company.
Apply to
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_417, Oxford Street, London, W._
The Rational Dress Exhibition.
"Messrs. HEATH, of 107, Oxford Street, have a very sensible improvement
in the shape of a soft-brimmed hat. Every one knows the painful
sensation experienced from the pressure of the usual stiff-brimmed
felt, or silk hat; this is quite obviated in the hat manufactured
by Messrs. HEATH. The same firm also exhibit felt hats with a
weather-proof but sightly trimming, the hat being ventilated by small
apertures under the trimming, instead of at the top of the hat, as
usual"--Vide _The Queen_, May 26th, 1883.
Residents in the Country can ensure a comfortably fitting Hat being
forwarded by writing for HENRY HEATH'S PATENT HEAD-MEASURING BAND, for
taking the form and Size of the Head. The Band is forwarded post free
to country residents for "SELF-MEASUREMENT," ensuring a comfortably
fitting Hat.
[Illustration:Ladies' Travelling Hat.]
Ladies' Travelling Hat.
BEST SOFT FELT, all Colours, trimmed rich silk,
weather-proof galloon--15/- 18/6
[Illustration: Fashionable Silk Hat.]
Fashionable Silk Hat.
EXTRA QUALITY (Cash Price) 17/-
OTHER QUALITIES--13/6 & 10/6
_As exhibited at the Rational Dress Exhibition._
HENRY HEATH,
Only Address, 105-107, Oxford Street,
OVER AGAINST NEWMAN STREET, W. (City End.)
_Established in the Reign of King George IV._
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Transcriber's Notes
Obvious typographical errors have been silently corrected. All other
variations in hyphenation spelling and punctuation remain unchanged.
The final two references in the table of contents referred to page 124.
As this does not exist they have been changed to 114 which is the
beginning of the relevant chapter.
Italics are represented thus _italic_.
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