Saw Mrs Lewes [George Eliot] yesterday: long talk about the College; the religious question. If we kept on the same platform as Cambridge, we should share changes in public opinion. She and Mr Lewes agreed; thought a sentence should be inserted in the programme about prayers to show we do not intend to have a chapel or chaplain. We should attach ourselves to Cambridge and if possible get their degrees, but exam should not be compulsory. Women only as resident authorities. Emily Blackwell's proposal about your £1000 discussed; withdrawal of condition about Miss Blackwell (Principles of Hygiene). Importance of obedience to laws of health. Formation of habits in College rather than teaching. We could not have a Professor of Hygiene. Am anxious to accept your £1000 at outset so that, as you will not be on the committee, you may be counted among founders. Visit to Birmingham encouraging, people asked about the College. Beginning of a local Committee there for Cambridge exams. Nearly all College Committee have agreed to serve. Mr Bryce doubtful; objects to Cambridge connection; wants us to do something better than either of older universities. Oxford has again refused examination of girls. Our candidates (Cambridge Examinations) have increased from 202 to 230. The bit of blue was a little darker than the Cambridge blue. 8pp.