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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLVI, Issue XLVI, 30 May 1914, Page 12

AN "ENGAGEMENT RING" CLASS. Victoria is at. present devoting a deal of attention to the teaching of" domestic _ economy in all its branches in the girls' colleges and schools. Mr Frank Tate. Director of Education in Victoria, stated recently that in addition to the College of Domestic Economy, there was a hostel where 30 girls could be accommodated as residents for a two years' course. They were granted each a Government allowance on which they were required to conduct the place, just as they would conduct a home 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 ring." This was a separate class, comprised solely of girls who were contemplating early marriage; hence its title. An engagement ring was a qualification for entry into this select little circle. The idea had become very popular, and some good work was being done. Girls .were taught not only how to become £ood housewives in the matter of everyday work, and the art of making the most out of every penny spent, but, under medical supervision, they were instructed in the principles of hygiene as it affected the person and the home.

"I want to wash my head. What would you suggesjt?". , •„'Why. .not try a vacuum cleaner?'*"* ":»u'■'--of,'; -£.•-.>• "^ '■