ABSTRACT
Carrie Steadman plays beautifully but seldom practises, thinking it a waste of time ‘to devote so much time to a mere accomplishment’ (p. 6). Her sister Esther is indignant: ‘Waste of time to sing to mother!’ (p. 199)
Answers to Correspondents (Music heading) pp. 15-16 Shields (general), C.A.M. (general), Terpsichore (violin), Mountain Maiden (terms), An Eldest Daughter (organ), Topsey (music history and appreciation), Corncrake (applied music), Daisy W. (repertoire), Lily Pearl (general)
Number 198 (13 October 1883) New Music p. 19 Esther Ch. 2 pp. 20-2 Singing (Lady Macfarren) Part 1 p. 23 Work for All: I. Introductory, II. Teaching pp. 25-7
Because music is so laborious an occupation, the author does not recommend it as a means for young middle-class women who must leave home to earn a living.
