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.
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:--
_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.
Shaw Savill Line to Cape Town only, from London-- Third Class, £9, 9s. to £11, 11s. No Second Class.
Also White Star Line to Cape Town occasionally, from Liverpool.
Luggage allowed free; 20 cubic feet second class; 10 cubic feet third class, extra at 1s. 6d. per foot. By Aberdeen Line, 40 feet first class; 30 feet intermediate.