AGRICULTURAL SETTLEMENTS 335 



one to four acres), in a district not extending 

 over too large an area. 



" Each cottage or holding shall be occupied 

 by two Women Settlers, either as partners 

 (in which case the holding will be held 

 jointly), or as i head ' and ' subordinate ' 

 (in which case the head woman will be re- 

 sponsible for the rent and work done). 



" A Lady Superintendent will have the 

 control of each Settlement, as far as the 

 business arrangements are concerned, though 

 each settler will have complete individual 

 freedom. 



" The Superintendent will be duly qualified 

 as having a knowledge of horticulture or 

 dairy work, and special capabilities for or- 

 ganisation, as she will advise the settlers on 

 the production of their gardens, and make 

 all business arrangements for the marketing 

 of produce. 



"Women will be eligible who can show 

 practical experience of gardening, or of 

 dairy work, or who hold certificates from 



