In application to the British Women’s Emigration Association (South African Expansion), replies to the following questions have to be forwarded to the Hon. Secretary, South African Expansion, Imperial Institute, London, S. W.:—
1. Christian and Surname in full; Postal Address in full.
2. Date and Place of Birth; Religious Denomination.
3. (a) Parents or near relative living; (b) Home Address; (c) Father’s Profession.
4. To which Colony do you wish to go?
5. Have you friends or relatives there with whom you are in correspondence? if so, give name and address.
6. What line of life do you propose to pursue in that Colony?
7. Have you hitherto had any experience in practical work?
8. Do you propose—(a) to invest capital? (b) to seek employment in (1) Poultry, Fruit, Vegetable Farming or Dairy? (2) Business, Boarding-house, Tea-shop, Dressmaking, Photography, &c.
9. If from a Colonial or other Training Home, give address.
10. Is your health good? (a Medical Certificate will be required); when were you last vaccinated?
11. Can you meet your travelling expenses, or are you likely to require a small loan?
12. Three references are required. Give name and address if possible of—(a) Minister of Religion or Justice of the Peace; (b) two ladies or other responsible persons.
13. Space to be left blank for Referee’s signature.
14. Length of time Referee has known Applicant.
The ordinary ocean fares are as follow:—
Union-Castle Line, from Southampton.
| Second Class. | Mail Steamer. | Intermediate. | ||
| Cape Town | 25 to 29 | guineas | 23 to 26 | guineas. |
| Port Elizabeth | 17 to 31 | " | 24 to 28 | " |
| East London | 28 to 32 | " | 25 to 29 | " |
| Natal | 29 to 33 | " | 26 to 30 | " |
| Third Class. | Mail Steamer. | Intermediate. | ||
| Cape Town | 15 to 17 | guineas | 12 to 14 | guineas. |
| Port Elizabeth | 16 to 18 | " | 13 to 15 | " |
| East London | 17 to 19 | " | 14 to 16 | " |
| Natal | 18 to 20 | " | 15 to 17 | " |
Aberdeen (Rennie) Line, direct from London.
| Natal, | First Class, | £34 13s.; | Second Class, | £21. |
| Beira, | " | £40 19s.; | " | £26. |
Intermediate Steamers carrying First Class only.
Natal, £25, 4s. Beira, £34.