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in all cases by the farmer to give board as well as montlily 

 pay and a separate room. 



Sncli an inspection could not be made witli discrimina- 

 tion, and superintendence could not be maintained in many 

 different districts, were we merely commissioned by the 

 farmers to engage and intei'view the pupils. 



The charge paid by the pupil is intended to cover the 

 expense of obtaining authentic information on all points 

 and executing the engagement set out on page 4 (supra), 

 and it is an insurance against risk. 



It should be understood also that the interest Messrs. Interest 

 Ford, Rathbone and Co. take in their pupils does notecase taken, 

 upon their settlement on suitable farms ;'^' they are kept 

 informed of, and report on, their progress, and endeavour 

 to afford the pupils every advice and assistance. The first 

 few months on a farm is probably the most trying time of all, 

 and pupils are requested, as soon as possible after arrival, to 

 write their views, fully and freely, about the living and the 

 work, to assist our judgment, and to show whether the best 

 arrangements under the circumstances have been made : so 

 that if for any reason a change seems necessary (as vrill some- Change of 

 times happen even where the greatest care has been taken ^"^* 

 in selection), it may be made without delay, under proper 

 instructions, and before the contract is closed with the 

 farmer. In any case of douht or dijjictdty, the pupil should 

 at once seek and follow the advice of our local representative, 

 and should also ivrite immediately to this office. Where any 

 change is made without consulting with the resident agent * 



or ourselves, we cannot undertake to be responsible for the 

 result, although at all times, and under all circumstances, 

 the best thing possible in the interest of the pupil will be 

 done. Our interest in his welfare is identical with his own j 

 we take every precaution against dissatisfaction or failure 

 that knowledge and long experience can suggest, and any 

 further modification which appears necessary will at once 

 be adopted. •» e\ ye. 



It is desirable that all who propose to settle in America S^^ ^ ^" 

 should thoroughly understand what the life is like. A success, 

 proper and early understanding of what they may expect 



* See p. 31 



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