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9 MONA TERRACE, FINCH ROAD, DOUGLAS.
SESSION 1928-1929.
Council of Education, Murray House, Douglas, Isle of Man.
The Manx Residential and Day Technical College for Women has been established by the Council of Education out of an endowment settled for such purpose by the Trustees of the Will of Henry Bloom Noble.
The primary object of the Noble Trustees was to assist in a practical way the business of catering for visitors. But it was realised that, at the same time, most valuable facilities might be provided for the training of women of all classes who either in business or private life have the responsibility of housekeeping and household work.
The funds thus placed at their disposal have enabled the Council of Education to secure the services of Teachers of the highest standing in their profession, and to obtain and fit up premises centrally situated and combining the accommodation of a house with the necessary lecture and demonstration rooms of a College. Extensive additions were made in 1926.
The Council have had the valuable assistance of representatives of the Boarding-House Keepers' Association, and have framed the Syllabus to meet their views.
From Easter to June each year, the Council will be prepared to arrange special short Courses at the College at very low fees (2/6 for ten lessons) for the benefit of persons living in districts outside Douglas. :
The Council desire to emphasise the fact that the object of the College is of an entirely practical nature. The premises are equipped in the same fashion as the ordinary private and boarding-houses throughout the Island.
External Examiners of the College have assured the Council that the standard of the College is equivalent to that of Colleges on the Mainland, whilst the fees are very much lower.
The Council invite the co-operation of all bodies and persons interested in household work, and will gladly welcome any suggestions for widening the usefulness of the College.
Special arrangements will be made for members of Clubs, Societies, — etc., if a class of not less than twelve is guaranteed, and application is made before 19th September for the type of class and time desired.
Staff : 3
Principal : MISS EDNA M. BIRCH.
Board of Education Combined Domestic Subjects' Diploma with Distinction in Cookery, Laundrywork and Housewifery; First Class Needlework Diploma with Distinction in Demonstrating.
Assistants :
1. MISS DOROTHY V. STUBBS. —
Board of Education Combined Domestic Subjects' Diploma with Distinction in Cookery.
2. MISS MURIEL H. FRANKCOM.
Bath College of Domestic Science Diploma in Needlework, Dressmaking, Tailoring, and Millinery.
The Principal will be glad to answer enquiries addressed to the College, and will be "At Home" to visitors from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Fridays during Term, and at other times by appointment.
For Residential and Day Students.
Students wishing to reside in the College are advised to make early application, as the accommodation is limited, and each year a waiting list is started to reserve places for the following year.
While no definite age limits are fixed, the Course is specially suitable for students from 17 to 25 years, and is intended to equip them for the management of the home or to take positions such as Matrons or Manageresses in Institutions. It is a valuable preparatory training for the majority of careers open to women if taken as a post-school course.
The Classes are held in the mornings and afternoons from Monday to Friday. Morning Session, 9-30 a.m. to 12-45 p.m.; Afternoon Session, 2-15 to 4-15 p.m.
Day Students can have mid-day dinner at the College at 1/- per day, and 11 o'clock lunch at a small charge.
Students are given a practical training in Household Cookery, Laundrywork, Housewifery (with Household Accounts and Upholstery), Needlework atid Dressmaking, including a large range of garment cutting and making, as well as renovations and repairs. Students may attend all Public Cookery Demonstrations free of charge, and other Part-time Classes on signing an additional enrolment form and paying the requisite fee.
All Students completing the Course are entitled to enter for the Housewife's Examination conducted by the National Council for Domestic Studies. The Certificate awarded is recognised throughout the country, and is invaluable when applying for a post as assistant matron, etc.
The Course comprises Three Terms :—
AUTUMN TERM ............. 2nd October to 20th December, 1928.
SPRING TERM ..............9th January to 27th March, 1929.
SUMMER TERM ..............17th April to 28th June, 1929.
An Advanced Course is held for second year Students.
FEES (Payable in Advance at the Commencement of each Term):
£21 per term, including board and residence, for Students not ordinarily resident on the Island. £1 per term personal laundry fee.
£12 10s. per term for the first two terms, and £11 for the third term, including board and residence, for residents on the Island. £1 per term personal laundry fee. :
£2 2s. per term for day Students for the first two terms, and £1 18s. for the third term. 1/- per day for mid-day dinner.
One term's notice of leaving is required in all cases, or one term's fee in lieu of notice.
All further information, including Form of Application for Admission, and Students' Rules and Requirements, can be obtained at the College, or from the Council of Education, Murray House, Douglas, Isle of Man.
1. — PUBLIC COOKERY DEMONSTRATIONS.
Fees— Household Cookery, 1/- per demonstration; 7/6 for ten transferable tickets. Artisan Cookery, 6d. per demonstration; 4/- for ten transferable tickets.
These demonstrations will cover as wide a range as possible of all methods of Cookery. Dishes demonstrated will be dainty, inexpensive, easily prepared, and up-to-date. Subjects will be advertised in the "Isle of Man Weekly Times."
2. — PRACTICAL COOKERY CLASSES. :
First and Advanced Stages. Fees— 10/- for Ten Lessons.
These Classes are for Students who are desirous of learning Cookery by practice under supervision. All methods of Household Cookery will be taught, with a varied choice of dishes.
3. — PRACTICAL UPHOLSTERY.
First and Advanced Stages. Fees— 10/- for Ten Lessons.
This includes practical repair work on upholstered furniture, making of floor cushions, humpties, stools, etc. Advanced Students may attempt large pieces of work if they enrol in two classes for the purpose.
4. — NEEDLEWORK AND ART NEEDLEWORK.
Fees — 7/- for Ten Lessons.
This Class is intended for Students requiring help and training in cutting out and making up of the various under-garments in vogue at the present day. The scope of this Class is wide, and Art Needlework will be included if requested. Dressmaking is limited to the dressmaking class.
5.— DRESSMAKING AND TAILORING.
First and Advanced Stages. Fees— 10/- for Ten Lessons.
A practical course, including cutting and making up of skirts, frocks,. blouses, jumpers, etc., as well as renovations and alterations, with a special section for children's garments if required.
6.— MILLINERY— PRACTICAL CLASS.
First and Advanced Stages. Fees — 10/- for Ten Lessons.
Making up and covering of various shapes in different styles. All types of trimming taught. Children's wear if required.
7. — LAUNDRYWORK— PRACTICAL CLASS.
Fees — 7/- for Ten Lessons.
This Course is intended to teach the best and quickest methods to. obtain the best results in the laundering of fine fabrics and garments. The average housewife prefers not to trust treasured or valuable articles to public laundries; and this is the scope intended in this Class. Special attention will be devoted to fine cotton garments, silks and table linen.
8. — FIRST AID AND HOME NURSING.
Fees — 5/- for Ten Lessons.
For those who want to be able to meet an emergency and attend sickness in the home.
The above Classes will be held during afternoons and evenings from Monday to Friday. Days and times will be advertised in due course.
Other craft classes appertaining to Domestic Subjects will be considered if early application is made.
Intending Students are requested to enrol on or before Friday, 28th September, 1928. Classes are limited in size, and therefore early enrolment is essential.
The Principal will be in residence after 19th September, 1928.
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