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.