Nothing has been done to increase the attendance of women at Harvard since the time they were permitted to share the same instruction as that enjoyed by the young men of the University. When this measure was carried into effect it was supposed that a woman would be entitled to the same privileges as the other members of the University. This has been the case in every instance but one-that of pecuniary aid. Now recently, a movement has been started by the New York Local Committee attempting to raise a scholarship to help women through Harvard. Although the income of the amount proposed will be small, it will prove of incalculable benefit, helping deserving students, raising the standard of study in private schools, and increasing the attendance in the Annex. Much praise is due to the originators of this plan, and it is certainly a matter of infinite importance that this scholarship be followed by many more.
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