[TO THE EDITOR OF THE"SPECTATOR. " ] SIR,—While thanking you for your
article on " Women's Colleges," and cordially acknowledging the sympathy shown with the work of Girton College, I am anxious to be allowed to correct a statement in which you appear to attribute to this College a monopoly which it does not claim. After pointing out the need for something in the nature of a University course for women, as a preparation for the profession of teaching, you go on to say that " there is at present only one place in whieh this extended pre- paration is to be had, and that is Girton College." This is not quite accurate. It is true that it is the spicialite of this College to offer a complete course, substantially, though not technically, equivalent to that pursued by a Cambridge graduate. But ladies residing in Cambridge may also obtain, under the auspices of the Committee by whom the lectures to women are managed, addi- tional teaching, adapted to the requirements of Degree examina- tions ; and admission to such examinations may be obtained for them in the same manner as for Girton students,—i.e., informally, the University not being committed by what is in every case an act of kindness—and may we not say of public spirit?—on the part of the examiners.—I am, Sir, &c., 17 Cunningham Place, N. W., EMILY DAVIES.
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