[To the Editor of the SPECTATOR.]
SIR,—Miss Gertrude Kingston says in her article appearing in your issue of April 25th that the antipathy to domestic service dates from the War ; it began long before that time, though no doubt it has increased since. One of the root causes of this antipathy is the loss of status involved. This can only be removed by a recognized standard of efficiency, and for that three things are necessary—training, examina- tions and certificates. This has raised sick nursing to the dignity of a profession and it can do the same for domestic , service. The " League of Skilled Housecraft " has been formed to provide this ; all particulars can be obtained from the Secretary, League of Skilled Housecraft, 4 The Sanctuary, Westminster, S.W. 1.—I am, Sir, &c.,
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