HOUSEWIVES' SOCIETY.
An American lady <at present in Mel- ' bourne (writes tlhe Sydney Morning Herald) is of opinion that a "Hou.se- ' wives' Society" wiould go far to solve tho domestic problem. She states that the' idea; works 'well in New York. Any householder is eligible t (for 'membership. There is a small j annual subscription, and an initiation fee. Girls 1 are pla<e«d onily with mem- ,' bens, land no fee as charged them. The secretary becomes personally acquainted with, every member of the society, and endeavours to Ibring together mistiies'Siesi and maids l who wxM be 'Congenial. Tlie president appoints a •committee' of three to investigate .any complaint® against .mlstressies. If it is proved that .a woman lias treated a maid unfairly, housed her poorly, or fe-1 hier meanly, (her name is struck off Itihie roll. If the maid prove® ,a failure she is is'iimiHairly treated. When a miatid holds a position for twio yearn she lis awarded an emblem of mierit from the isociety. This entitles her to special consideration. In some measure this is «a«l to promote a spirit of fairness, and to promote a better understanding. (Schedules of hours and wages, are left to individual arrangement.
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Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10438, 2 October 1911, Page 4
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199HOUSEWIVES' SOCIETY. Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10438, 2 October 1911, Page 4
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