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When Jane mentioned the matronship, Mr. MacFarlane strongly advised her to apply for it, for the salary was more than she could look for in a situation, and she would probably be more independent.

From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen

Mr. Rennie was telling me about the matronship of the —— Institution.

From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen

The last week of the Misses Melville's stay at Cross Hall had begun before Jane heard of the result of her application for the matronship of the —— Institution.

From Mr. Hogarth's Will by Spence, Catherine Helen

The General Council subsequently restored her to the matronship for 20 years.

From The Philippine Islands by Foreman, John

In order to prove their appreciation of her kindness, the women banded together to give her an entertainment on the first anniversary of her matronship.

From Fifteen Years with the Outcast by Roberts, Fflorens