Old photograph of the Scottish Girls' Friendly Society Lodge on Tay Street in Perth, Perthshire, Scotland. The Girls' Friendly Society was officially established on 1st January 1875 by Mary Elizabeth Townsend, an Irish clergyman's daughter married to the wealthy Frederick Townsend. She was concerned with the fate of many working class country girls who left home to take up urban employment. Cut off from the support of friends and family, Mrs Townsend's idea was for ' lady ' Associates to befriend and guide these girls, who would form the Society's Members. Girls could join from the age of 12, but from 1882 those from the age of 8 could become Candidates, preparing for membership.
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