An "Engagement Ring" Class.

Press, Volume L, Issue 14971, 19 May 1914, Page 7

An "Engagement Ring" Class.

Victoria is at present devoting a deal of attention on tho teaching of domestic economy in all its branches, in tho pirls' colleges and schools. Mr Frank Tate, Director of Education in Victoria, stated a few. days ago that in addition to tho College of. Domestic Economy, there was a hostel where 30 girls could be accommodated as residents for a two years' course. They wero granted each a Government allowance on whic'a they., wero required to conduct the Elacc, just as they would conduct a onto on a salary. The allowance was, with the practice of economy, sufficient and- to spare. A special feature of college training in domestic economy was what was known as the "engagement rinc" This was a separate class, comprised solely of girls who were contemplating early marriage j hence its title. Au engagement- .ring was a qualification for entry into this select little circle. The idea had become very popular, and some good work was beiii" . done. Girls wero taught not only now to become good housewives in the matter of everyday work, and tho arc of making the most out of every peuny speut. but, under medical supervision, they wero instructed in the principles of hygiene as affected the person and the home.