New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-22

TOO PROUD TO DO THE WORK
While nearly every British association Tor I'M
proving the condition OF the poor. said proml-
nent member Of the Social Service League 10
Tribune reporter YESTERDAY finds its counterpart
IN an American society running along the same
general lines there is AZ least. the Uniten
British Womens Emigration Associa ton, that mas
no equivalent here. In our new role as eNpan-
sionists however may soon he working along
similar lines, with Cuba and the Philippines as
objective points"
The primary object Of this British association.
which has been established some fifteen years Is
TO promote the protected emigration Of women ana
children II also extends its operations 10 men
and families but pledges Itself TO emls'a'e
only such women and girls as are OF good char-
acter and capacity. and only such men ana iaIn-
lilies as are suitable to the requirements OF eacn
colony
With thousands Of educated women crying TOT
employment and thousands OF housewives in the
colonies pleading in vain for assistants TO Hghten
their tasks. the emigration association mas sci
itself 70 bringing supply ard demand together. 10
this end the special work recently taken up has
been the furnishing Of companion helps 20 the
colonies In detailing the work and methods OF the
association. Mrs. Joyce. vice-presdent Of the as
ISOLATION. has this 10 say
Many educated wish 10 go 10 the COLO
MES either from a desire fer larger field OF EN-
ployment or because Of adverse circumstances at
succeed when properly introduced.
The result OF the movement carried on since
1894 shows that satisfactory employment ana
happy homes can be obtained through the organ
izaton ] have ascertained that there are colonial
openings for several classes.
Companion helps who have fitted themselves
to undertake such situations by actual domestic
experience should be properly described as
useful helps No one should entertain the idea
Of engaging herself in this manner unless she has
had real practice in cooking and housework ana
can NJ least wash and launder cuffs and collars
To be willing 70 do IT is not enough, and would
only lead 10 disappointment to the companion help
and 10 dissatisfaction the part Of the employer
Practical knowledge OF household work is par
ticularlv essential the colonies because so
many Young persons exchange single handed
bread winning for wife responsibilities; and. az
married women. they will frequently be left with
ont servant and will bring misery and disaster
upon those they car for II they lack this skill as
managers.
In Canada. where there is some promise of
healthy. spirited. cultured young women finding
occupations. the newcomers considered quite
uneducated and below par II they are not skfu
IN housewiferv. A young woman who does not
understand the proper way to purchase and pre-
pare food. and IN cut out and make her own
clothes would he looked upon a second rate
person
"Thorouehness and capabity necessary 10
obtain respect and make progress In countries
where everything has to be done by industry APP
planes and contrivances abound TO make mousse
hold work easier Clever washing machines and
soap powder with a quick wrnger, reduce the
difficulty Of washing ana in many cases help can
be got IN for that work: but companion helps
should know how 10 do It. II only to be able TO
direct others.
COMPANION HELP"
1T is the fear that they will expect TO sit in
the drawing room while tine mistress does the
work which causes the wages offered 10 COM
panion helps TO be lower than those given TO
thoroughly good servant, soon as the compan-
ions show they are worth money, Of course
their pay is raised
Young women who have not had experience IN
their own homes have now an opportunity OF
qualifying themselves at the Colonial Training RAJ ing
sum Of 50 80 a week. they are boarded and lodged;
they are taught nndeI an Gair work bee
keeping and the care OF poultry, instruction -
also given in plain dressmaking and cutting out
They obtain a diploma when they have hnshed This
II is understood that a companion help is gen
eralIy engaged when no servant is kept, and where
the mistress OF the house undertakes some part OF
woman and her sister wour. divide the household
duties between them. 6u-l companions share
men holding large of land lead lonely lives.
and are glad TO avail themselves Of the compan-
ionship and help Of persons OF thelr own standlng'
rather than share the work with an ordinary SER
want. The life is healthful and unconventioi al.
and excursions 10 the neighboring stations or
nearest towns afford some society. Salaries vary
from 500 10 2i5 year.
Trained nurses with good testimonials can he
sure OF remuneratve employment in the colonies
while other hospital nurses will he recommended.
Nursery teachers-that is. young women who
taking their dresses and giving elementary in
nstruction-are also in demand, as we'll as teachers
who highly accomplished, capable OF teaching
music. singing. French, ana elementary i'dun,
with. of course. what is generally comprised in a
thorough English education Holders of certircates
from the higher local examinations are mucn
valued, and who have taken the degree
course at oxford and cambridge would get the
best appointments First class music teachers get
good salaries Persons who belong to this class
should ascertain, through the association that
there vacancies in the colony 10 which they de-
sire go. there are but few openings. excepting
in South Africa.
Elementary school teachers also get good ap.
pointments. and assistant teachers or ex-pupn
! tea cheers he placed out, by special arrange
ments through the association. Situations In farm
! schools or railway schools can be negotiated.
Salaries begin at $3.50. with board and lodging
! higher situations are we'll paid South Africa ar
J fords more openings than any other colony az
present
OF the travellers testimonials correspondents In
colonies. who will look out for suitable employ
ents and to the clergy. Addresses OF boarding
houses or lodgings cooperating with the associa-
ton are also provided in the colonies
In sending out party Mrs. Joyce says CHAP
eron is provided. who acts as A mother would In
/ her responsibility, and expects thorough support
/ from each Individual She takes each TO her port
! OF destination and her only ceases when the
traveller has met the person appointed 10 receive
! her"
/ The patronesses of this association include such
/ names as the Duchess Of Sutherland, the Dowager
Marchoness Of Hartford, the Countess OF A6er-
Lady Victoria Buxton and many other prominent
women The honorary president OF the Council Is
| Mrs Stuart Wortley, the chairman Lady Victoria
Grosvenor.