The Endowment Of Daughters

The propriety of endowing daughters appears to be now seriously discussed in different parts of the country. This arises i'.artly out of a growing sense of ustice, whioh, the philosophers say, is ,he last sentiment to be developed in the case of woinen, and partij" out óf the commercial exigencies which in the last twenty years have left stranded so many women wibh no means of livelihood. The endowment of daughters would accomplish several ends. It would enable hem to marry the men of their choice, t would support them if they do not marry, and in case of commercial disaster would furnish at least temporary for the family. The matter ïas progressed untü the methods of eHdowmpnts in different countries are under advisement. According to Sir Henry Maine it was the passing of the Roman dowry into Trance af ter the conquest of Gaul that ïas made of France the richest and most jrosperous of nations. It is unlikely, ïowever, desirable as it might be, that ;he f rugality and self denial the humjlest Frenchman practices to lay aside lis daughter's dowry will appeal to a nation accustomed to easy living and as