The Christchurch Female Refuge, in Gordon Street, Linwood, was established in the early sixties, and taken over by the Church of England, under the management of the St. Saviour's Guild, in 1891. The object of the institution is to aid and rescue as far as is possible, first cases amongst erring women. These are sought after by members of the Guild, who voluntarily devote their time and services to the rescae work. The inmates, whether women or girls, are retained for six months, during which they are instructed in domestic duties, and also assist in laundry work, which is taken in to help to defray the expenses of the institution Miss Emily Hewes is the matron in change of this Home.