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 49.5 " In regard to paragraph 9, the chance of a vacancy occurring for any candidate of twenty-five is very limited, and the committee therefore prefer not to book candidates (unless in very excep- tional circumstances) who arc under twenty-seven years of age. " If you will kindly fill in thi^ form and return it to me, it shall be laid before the committee, and should they think it likely that a suitable vacancy may occur, I would then arrange for a personal interview with you, which is necessary in every case before the candidate's name is entered on the books for colonial or foreign work. " Appointments are offered only to candidates whose names are on the books, and full particulars as to the terms and duties are supplied when the offer is made. " It has been recently decided that new candidates must be prepared to meet the wishes of the committee, if re- quired to do so, in respect of their first appointments. Full consideration is, however, given to each individual case, and, where possible, the committee will meet the candidate's wishes. I am, madam. Yours faithfully, M. E. Dalrymple Hay, Secretary ." The form of ap- plication, which every candidate WOMAN'S WORK must fill in and return to the secretary, asks for the Christian and surname in full, present The Nursing Home, Bangkok. A colonial nurse, like a soldier, ready to be sent on duty anywhere, and at any time I The Colonial Hosoital, St. Vincent address, home ad- dress for perman- ent reference, age, and place of birth. The applicant also will be required to state whether she is married, single, or a widow (marriage certificate will be required, and it will be necessary to declare the occupation of the husband), her father's name and his present or former occupation ; even if he is dead, his name and occupation should be