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March, 1926.
THE IMP No. 21.
Hilary Term.
1926.
EDITORIAL.
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NSPIRATION is singularly lacking by eleven o'clock at night, but the Imp is clamouring to go to Holywell the first thing in the morning and desires to take his ' fore-word ' with him. Thus of necessity we once again take up the editorial pen. Events have moved rapidly since last the Imp made his appearance. ' The Honourable Historie of Frier Bacon ' and the Games Cuppers have been the most outstanding of the term's activities, and we are fortunate in having a serious and a humorous account of each to publish. ' One man in his time plays many parts,' and we admire the democratic spirit with which princes and heralds, court ladies and friars, earls and village maidens sink all feeling of class distinction in order to fight side by side for the ' Wrought Cup ' on the playing fields of Oxford. We were happy in having Miss Gwyer back in time to help us celebrate the hockey cupper, and only regret that she was unable to be present at the performance of the play. As to the Imp himself, he is something of an egoist and always enjoys seeing a few personal allusions to himself in print. His spirits are at a higher ebb than usual owing to the greater number of contributions he has received ; but he still thinks that facetiousness is too often mistaken for wit and ' purple patches ' for good art. He would like to thank the First Year in particular for the gallant way in which it has responded to his appeals for help., and begs those whose contributions have been published to continue, and those whose contributions have not been published this time to try again.
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THE HONOURABLE HISTORY OF FRIER BACON AND
FRIER BONGAY. I believe that St. Hugh's is becoming famous for its presentation of old plays, but this was the first of them that I had seen. I hope it will not be the last. Although my seat was near the back of the hall, I heard almost every, word (except for a few sentences that were drowned by a too-appreciative audience)—an unexpected pleasure at an amateur show. ' Frier Bacon and Frier Bungay ' is a curiously uneven play, and this performance of it brought out both its strength and its weakness. The plot is scrappy, involved and sometimes unreal, but many of the characters, particularly Margaret, are strongly and effectively drawn. Miss Neal's Fair Maid of Fressingfield was vivid, fresh and genuinely convincing-her failure to be so in the scene where she chooses between God and Lacy was undoubtedly the fault of the dramatist. Lacy looked and sounded manly enough, but he might well have been more passionate in his love scenes. Miss Dingwall was a most debonair and courtly Prince of .Wales (a pleasant anachronism of Greene's, by the way), and he and the beautiful Minor made a charming pair. He played his part as Margaret's lover, too, with great strength and restraint. Ralph, the mock prince, was delightful with his swaggerings. Frier Bacon himself improved very much throughout the play. He seemed thoroughly at home with his blank verse, and managed his transitions from humorous to serious in a masterly fashion. He was ably supported by his poore scholere,' who finally left us for another clime in a manner worthy of impudence. The asceticism of Frier Bacon and the irrepressible jollity of F rier Bongay were excellently contrasted ; Bongay's good spirits were so infectious that one was sorry to see the last of him. Among the other comic characters, Miss Russell was admirable in both her parts, and she kept her two dialects and voices quite distinct. Her entrance as the Hostess on a devil's back was most dramatic, and we were greatly pleased to see so academic a person as the Doctor so much discomforted at her appearance. All the supernatural scenes went with a splendid swing, and the audience was particularly sorry when Hercules had to return whence he came. I liked the party of Revellers, especially the drunken lord and his attempted explanations. The dresses were rich and fine and added greatly to the pleasure of the evening, as did also some charming country dancing at the Faire and some most professional fencing between Lambert and Serlsby. It was an excellently produced play, and there were no long unintentional pauses another great score in an amateur performance. The programmes were delightful, although the names of two of the Dramatis Personae sounded rather oddly—A Post, E. O'Shaugh-
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nessy ; and the Brazen Head, J. Sargeant. I hope that the latter has not been permanently injured by being broken in so many places. SPECTATOR.
OF NEIGHBOURS. Neighbours serve for many purposes. Their chief use is borrowing, so that if a woman have few possessions she had need of well-placed neighbours. Yet may she not borrow too oft in one direction, else will she become of ill-repute. Therefore thrice blest is she who hath provident neighbours to the right and to the left. Let a woman beware, however, for borrowing doth necessitate lending. Faber quisque fortunae suae,' as it is written : she who borrows much shall lend much. Neighbours conduce much to happiness, for they be of many kinds. There be some that do spend their time in revelling and carousing : with them any event soever shall furnish an occasion to say Nunc est bibendum.' Yet shall they one day come to grief and be taken fiagrante delicto ' : then, of a truth, shall they hide within their cupboards and seek refuge beneath their tables. Others there be that go much abroad and come again late in the night : these be the cause of much vexation. Others, again, are somewhat too eager at their studies, so that upon the slightest occasion they will be for exclaiming Fiat silentium.' She who would live next a Tutor had need be cunning, else shall she fear much. For some there be in this kind—that is, Magistrae Artium '—that have but weak nerves and like not the banging of doors nor the sound of rejoicing : a woman need be of a ready tongue that shall say Quod petis, hic non est '—that is to say, ' Not hence the noise : seek elsewhere.' Indeed, there be much truth in the saying Prudens advertit ad gressus suos : stultus divertit ad dolos.' Yet not all Tutors be of this sort : some there be of great patience, who will bear ever with them that through error do rob them of their fuel. Some few, again, do upon occasion become themselves participes ludorum.' In sum, to be upon good terms with our neighbours would seem the first and chiefest end of life, else shall we fall into that state of nature which Mr. Hobbes hath so wittily described. [For the benefit of the History, English Modern Greats and French. Schools a literal translation of the quotations is appended :' Faber quis que fortunae suae '—As you have borrowed your provisions, so must you lend. Nunc est bibendum '—Where is the cocoa-tin? Flag-rante delicto '—Far from Basingstoke. Prudens . . . dolos '—The wise woman takes care in what room she gives a party. The foolish one feigns a crisis.]
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OCTOBER CALM. Cloaked in the dying beauty of the trees, Passionless tears in her unstirring eyes, Earth listens while the harvest-music dies : As one to whom, mid lights and minstrelsy, Comes swift and suddenly An uncalled vision that none other. sees ; She keeps long silences, Moving among forgotten mysteries.
F. M. CHALLANS. PROCESSIONAL. With veiled women, tonsured men, Processional walks white Imog-en. Through the town that Florence was, White stone, stained glass, Gilded porch and balcony, Riotous embroidery. Imogen wears downcast eyes And walks in quiet madonna-wise; Chanting sadly down the street The monks drag on sandal'd feet ; The yellow candles stream and flutter, The smoking censers swing, and utter Little perfumed prayers, and all Goes by in bright processional. Now they pass and sing awhile In the organ-trembling aisle ; Round the roof the chorus rings, But Imogen hears holier things : At each gilded shrine she lingers, A slim taper in her fingers ; Her lips in supplication move With praying for her lost love.
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT ST. HUGH'S. By
OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT.
It was my privilege the other evening to interview several members of the caste of Frier Bacon and Frier Bongay.' Before the performance began I had a word with the Stage Manager, who was just completing her toilette before taking up her position as Prompter. She held a pencil and a copy of the play in her hand, and just the teeniest line of worry was apparent between her brows. However; she received me very graciously and shook hands warmly. ' I am a little nervous about this evening's performance,' she said, but I am certain that everyone will play up at the critical moment. It has been hard work, but I am proud of my girls and I know that they will all do their best.' With a charming smile she hurried away to encourage one of the more nervous members of the caste with a few well-chosen words, while I found my way to the Green Room. There Prince Edward was discovered being made up' under the capable hands of Mr. Baker. I am afraid this may smart,' said Mr. Baker, as he affixed the Prince's beard with spirit-gum, but try and bear it.' Prince Edward afterwards confided to me : The beard really is a worry to me, but,' with a charming smile and in faultless Fiench, it faut souffrir, you know ;' we men in the Play' (this with a shy little laugh) have been cultivating manly figures by doing physical jerks before chapel every morning.' Here the call-boy summoned her to appear before the sidelights, and with an airy wave of the hand she left me. Tell me,' I said to Miss Keys, who was waiting to be made up, ' how do you manage to keep that delicate complexion and those sparkling eyes in the midst of all your activities up here? ' Quite simple,' she said. My methods are most homely. I merely bathe the eyes in cold tea (easily procurable on our floor) night and morning, and rub Creme de Paradis into the skin.' To my horror she was soon to undergo a complete transformation at the hands of Mr. Baker, and when I next saw her she was almost unrecognisable with a red nose and blue chin. It is awfully sporting of you,' said I. Oh rot ! ' she said; it is all a great joke, though this helmet certainly does cramp my style.' In the passage I met little Miss Cowell-Smith, somewhat red in the face from the effort of blowing her herald's trumpet. It is hard work,' she said, but one keeps fit on the hockeyfield, and so I am not easily winded.'
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I heard a well-controlled hiccough behind me, and, turning round, found myself face to face with Miss Evans. ' It is very kind of you,' she said, with an engaging smile, when I commented on her realistic performance, but I have had quite a lot of opportunities for becoming proficient. We always have claret-cup at our bump-suppers, as you know.' And with a suggestive but restrained reel in her walk she left me to join her companions on the stage. I was suddenly startled by a bass voice from the wings chanting Time is Past,' and was wondering what gentleman had been hired for the purpose, when I was amazed to catch sight of the owner of the voice—a frail, girlish figure in pale green ; but before I could detain her, she was swiftly threading her way back to her seat in the audience. As I was gazing after her I suddenly found myself being lifted bodily from the ground, and, having been held high in the air for a moment, I was dropped on the thunder, which unfortunately rolled. Heavens ! What muscle ! ' I gasped. Rowing,' said the Spirit of Hercules curtly, as she turned on her heel. The Stage-Manager came up at that moment and carried me off to introduce me to Frier Bacon, a gaunt figure, who was sitting nursing a wounded foot. She seemed tired, but smiled up at me bravely. Struck by her ascetic appearance, I enquired of Miss Russell, who was standing near, if it were habitual. Unfortunately yes,' she said ; she works far too hard and the play has been an enormous strain upon her. She has been • very impressed by the part she is playing, and I only hope she will not enter a monastery on leaving college.' Feeling I had looked on University Life from a unique viewpoint, I left, carrying away a pleasant impression of the spirit of camaraderie existing among the girls. T. AND M. W.
THE FASTON MERRY BATTLE. (Translated from the Icelandic. With apologies to the Early English Text Society.) Angry and resolute within the white portal stood the guardian of the goal-hall : a mighty warrior, in the form of a maiden ; more majestic was she than any of her kin. White gleamed the shields o'er the legs of the warrior—shields for a protection ! Then to the fight strode the children of Hug-hcoll ; wondrous green was the war robe adorning their bodies ; warriors to the war. One among them was there, outstanding in merit, of courage bold, who upon
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her green robe bore a white swan, wrought underneath in wondrous wavy pattern. Their chieftain she—a warrior glorious in victory. Against them in the field stepped micel Sumorvilla,' a staffbearing troop. Red was their war gear : full fearful were they who, in the ranks of war, strode to meet the children of Hughcoll. Fierce was the rush of battle—the mighty war rush, when the tempered swords clashed together and the white war ball flew. Resolute was she who from her bed had risen for the fray. Quickly she smote, not caring for her life, nor did she withhold the blow. Sorrow was there to the Sumorvilla and anguish of mind to many a one to suffer ; distress to the red kirtles, every one, when in the net of the goal-hall they found the white war ball. Then did the horn sing its eager war-note ; and fearful to hear was the din of the shouting—the clang of the war rattle—the battle horn's blast. Then was respite given to the children of Hughcoll, and to the Sumorvilla ; and, weary of limb, they rested upon the greensward. She of the swan device spoke, encouraging the warriors—the glorious child of Hughcoll—bold in war : Now is there need of courage. Brave must be the hearts of those who in the battle seek to win treasure for their people. Fulfil your task ; rewarded shall ye be with ancient treasure and a wrought cup.' Quickly then was requital given to the children of Hughcoll ; but stalwart were they and of good courage, remembering the words of their chieftain. To the gold hall they bore the shining treasure—the cup wrought about in strange device. Great was the feasting in the mead-hall when the children of Hughcoll bore home the silver cup ; and high on the benches were raised the words of boasting. .
SCHOOLS FEVER. [We suggest that as the original poem was set to music, this parody should be sung — preferably to oneself — rather than read.—ED.1 I must go down to the Rad again, to the lonely Rad with a sigh, And all I ask is an old bike and a lamp to steer him by ; And the wheel's kick and the bell's ting and the torn gown flapping, And the grey fear of the prog. on my face, for I'm without my capping.
I must go down to the Rad again, e'en though to tears I'm bored, For the essay's call is a clear call and may not he ignored ; And all I ask is a pink slip and the small boys flying, But not to be told Book can't be found' ; for that would be most trying.
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I must go down to the Rad again till the closing of the gate, But even then no bed for me for crises keep me late ; So all I ask is no merry yarn from a well-intentioned friend, But a quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the last line's penned. G. M. S. B. M. H.T
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PHIL AND JIM. The silver chime of bells ! How oft the theme Has moved the ancient bards to eulogize And throw off fervent verses by the ream. But as for me, I deeply sympathize With that exasperated maiden's trite Remark, The curfew shall not ring to-night.' Sonorous Phil and Jim, thy constant tones Awake no answering rapture in my breast, But muttered curses rare and hollow groans Mark your disturbing of my,well-earned rest. Then how I hate the harsh, insistent bell, And Campanology consign to Hell. Ecstatic artists gaze on Oxford's spires— The golden legacy of passing years ; But jaded Ignorance soon quickly tires Of tempus fug-it' ringing in the ears, Reminder of decayed intelligence. There is one spire with which I could dispense. S. J. B.
THINGS WE WANT TO KNOW. r. If dreams come true. 2. Whether spiders have driven out rats at the Lawn. 3. Whether the stores of learning which the New World acquires from the Old may be considered in any way adequate recompense for the cult of beauty which the Old World acquires from the Nevi. Whether an unexpected lust for- scalps is entirely sweet and 4. commendable in new members of a tribe. 5. Whether matinee jackets are considered suitable for evening performances, or whether, like charity, they cover a multitude of sins.
THE, IMP. 6. Whether a portion of the library could not be reserved as a smoking-room for quatrogenarians. 7. Whether the ' rugger-complex ' is but another instance of ' Deprivation of Love,' and, if so, whether Psycho-Analysis can be of any assistance. 8. Whether it is in deference to the wishes of St. Paul that those who cut off their hair to spite their face keep a reminder of their ancient glory perpetually before their eyes.
DON PSYCHOLOGY. DON -PSYCHOLOGY. A Study in Modern Methods of Pupilage. By William MacSarge, D.Sc. (Manymore Press : to/6.) In tabulating under scientific headings the results of his research among individual pupils, Dr. MacSarge has accomplished a much-needed task. It might be urged that his views about ' selfexpression' are too advanced. ' A tutor's actions,' he declares, ' always make instinctively towards his self-development. If he wants to gas, it is because his whole being needs gas. If the pupil attempts to interrupt the current, the result will be to drive the gas into the tutor's Freudian sub-conscious, where it will set up a complex, and, if he happens to be an examiner, the harm done may amount to a calamity.' On the necessity for freedom of movement Dr. MacSarge is equally emphatic. .' The tutor must be free to obey the master laws of his being. If his desire drives him to stride about the room, to make up his fire (clattering the fireirons), or even to read and rustle his newspaper, while the pupil declaims his essay, the pupil should continue to read quickly and calmly, with an air of polite detachment. The listening is no good unless it be spontaneous ; but, Worse than that, it may be injurious. Forced attention will never induce an interest in the subject, or an affection for the pupil.' The more self-assertive may think this doctrine heretical ; but Dr. MacSarge's view is that the pupil should stand on one side—in some cases quite a long way on one side—and let the tutor express himself freely. At the same time, he wholly condemns the old-fashioned method of pouring out floods of information into the passive mind of the tutor. Even in the most difficult subjects the pupil should employ the Neuristic method, disguising his facts as the faintest suggestions in the general flow of his essay. But although he discourages repression, Dr. MacSarge never denies the disciplinary value of control. ' The pupil,' he writes, must never encourage his tutor to expect an essay every week. Our whole aim is to prepare the Don for life, and of life he must never expect too much. If he is to have an essay one week, he must be content with notes the next ; per-
THE IMP. haps not even notes the next. Do not despair if at first he is not satisfied. He will learn in time that it is no use crying for the moon.' Don Psychology is provided with helpful notes, a valuable index, and a beautifully simple diagram of a half-section of a typical tutor's brain. A copy of it should be in every college library.
LETTER. [The following letter has been received by us from last year's representative of the N.U.S. We print it without further comment.—ED. ]
Pilgrims' Rest, Transvaal, South Africa. January 9th, 1926.
To the Editor of the Imp. DEAR MADAM, May I so far presume as to beg a little of your valuable space in which to mention such food for jest as the N.U.S. ? I fear that without my termly act as Aunt Sally, oblivion may come upon it in St. Hugh's, and 1 would fain once more offer myself as a butt for the facetiousness of those who love to make their fellows laugh. I am now buried in the wilds of the veld, with lions and other carnivora close at hand, while newspapers penetrate to me but three times a week. But the N.U.S. is far from being buried with me. It may have escaped the notice of your observant readers that fifty wild South African students have been entertained lately in England, to say nothing of in Oxford, by the N.U.S. with great success—a certain well-known paper had a column headed ' SCARED BY THE TUBE,' with a jibe at the ladies from the back veld. How many, I wonder, among your readers ventured this Christmas vac. to the land of the fjords and the midnight sun, or to Switzerland, or even to Czecho-slovakia, under N.U.S. auspices? Oh, craven hearts ; little do they know what joys they miss I Let them remember the Easter tours before it is too late—they have but to look on the notice-board to see what countries they may visit, and at what cost, fill in a registration form, and send it to the Secretary, 3 Endsleigh Street, W.C., and their trip will be arranged without further parley. Thanking you for your kind forbearance (if, indeed, you have forborne).' Yours faithfully, ERICA BARRY.
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GAMES RETORTS. FIRST XI HOCKEY CLIPPER. St. Hugh's, 2 ; Somerville, I. At Oxford, Monday March IsL A splendid, keen and open game in which the winners showed the greater superiority in their forward line. Somerville, especially in the second half, were pressing most of the time, but ,the forwards failed to combine and were apt to lose their heads in the circle. There was very little real scoring power among- them, although the right wing tried hard to put in several impossible shots. Perhaps, too, there was an element of had luck in their shots, as the St. Hugh's goalkeeper was kept busy and saved repeatedly, but from an onlooker's point of view there appeared to be plenty of dash but little science among them, which would have been the only counter to the skill of the 'St. Hugh's defence. The centrehalf worked indefatigably both in defence and attack. For the first quarter of an hour she was inclined to hang on to the ball a trifle too long, but her play for the remainder of the gaine left nothing to be desired, and she was largely instrumental in pressing home the attack. The two backs were good, but it is doubtful whether their lack of pace justified their playing quite so far up the field. St. Hugh's certainly owed their victory to the pluck and determination of their defence. They marked assiduously, and, although hard pressed, managed to give their forwards some good clear passes. Of the forwards, the centre was outstanding, and there was some good combination on the left. The right wing nearly always passed in too squarely, so that the opposing back was able to intercept. The result was a fair indication of the respective merits of the two teams. B. Rvorr. S. H. C. H. C.
Captain--M. CowELL,-Smrru. Vice-Captain—V. RUSSELL Secretary—M. FOOKES. Now that the hockey season is practically over—for most people who play hockey seem to'think that the cuppers are the most important part of it—I should like to record• my gratitude First, to the VICE-CAPTAIN for her unfailing assistance and advice. Secondly, to the SECRETARY. Her job is a thankless and boring one, but she has done it with such efficiency and zeal that an outside observer might almost think it attractive or desirable.
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Thirdly, to the TEAM as a whole. They have been always keen and energetic. Above all, they have shown they have the excellent quality of being• able to rise to the occasion. As for cold criticism :
Left-wing, H. GENT. She has speed in running but is slow with her stick. Apt to take the ball too far down the field, and should cultivate a harder, quicker shot across the centre. Left-inner, W. MuRaELL. Erratic. On her ' on days ' she has an efficient dodge and a very good flick pass to her right. On other occasions, she lacks go and push. Centre, L. STAVE. Fast, but her play lacks variation. A good centre,
Right-inner, P. SCOTT. A useful forward and has shown much more push than she did at the beginning of the season. She still must combine more with her wing. Right-wing, P. F UEF ORD. Fast, and has learnt to keep her place on the field. She must pass sooner and more diagonally across the centre. Left-half, J. MACHIN. Steady and really uses her head. She marks her wing well and has an efficient push pass, but lacks a hard clearing hit. Right-half,. M. HELPS. A hard-working player whose tactics have greatly improved. She must acquire greater sureness with her stick and more accuracy in passing.
Left-back, F. WELCH. Steady and usually 'marks well. She must always remember to take the ball up the field with her until she is sure of an accurate pass. Right-back, M. FOOKES. A determined, hard-working- back, very useful in the goal circle.
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V. RUSSELL. Erratic. Has a good kick and a very good clearance, and is most valuable in especially critikal moments.
Match results :FIRST XL—New College School. Lost, 6-3. L.M.C. (Cupper). Won, 5-2. St. Mary's Wantage. Draw, Gloucester Domestic Science Coll. Won, 2- I University College, Reading. Lost, 3—o: SECOND X I.—Somerville (Cupper). Won, 3-2. O. H. S. (Cupper). Lost, 3—o.
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S. H.°. L. C. Captain—H. M. OSBORNE, Vice-Captain—R. H. LEAROYD. Secretary—E. LEsLIEq0NES. Last term lacrosse was disappointing, not because we were not good, but because we were not as good as we could be. This term has ended with the loss of both our cups, but both teams have shown what they can do in a crisis, and in the first half of the First XII final and the first round of the Second XII they were playing at the top of their form. The defences have gained judgment in inter-changing ; the attacks are really beginning to grasp the necessity for last-minute movementS—passing into a space and catching on the run—to feel for and make their own space, and to use it ; but both teams have still to put into practice the knowledge that good stick-work is more important than tactical brilliance, and that this can only be gained by individual practice. Match results :— St. George's. Lost, 8-4. Downe House. Lost, i t—T. Maltmans Green. Lost, 14—to. O.H.S. (Cupper). Won, 12—io. Somerville (Cupper final). Lost, ti-3. SECOND X II. —Somerville (Cupper). Drawn, 6-6; lost, 3—I. The Second XII played really well in the first match v. Somerville. Russell has the goaling instinct, but must use her stick more in saving and learn to clear. Robertson must mark more closely and tackle with less hesitation ; her stick-work is good, but she is slow in making up her mind. Morgan is determined but apt to lose her place. Smith and Hobhouse have played consistently well ; if the latter could clear with more accuracy and improve her pace she would be quite up to First XII standard. The attack is slow and poor in technique. It has plenty of determination, but lacks the final push and confidence to get through a strong defence. Osborne and Lace catch well and use .their heads; the rest of the attack has grasped the idea of combination, but will never practise it effectively until it has learned to catch. Team:—g, Russell ; pt., *Smith ; c.pt., Morgan ; 3rd m, Robertson ; l.def., *Hobhouse ; r.def., *Morton (capt.) ; c., *Taylor ; l.att., Osborn ; r.att., Anderson ; 3rd h., *Lace ; 2nd h., *Helps ; I st h., Deacon. (*Second XII colours.) Among the rest of the Club, Graham has improved. Of the beginners, Vickers, Murrell and Gent show promise.
THE 1MP. FIRST XII :Goat, ยง*BRooK. Clears well, but still lacks judgment in tackling. Played extremely well in the Cuppers. Point, f ยง*DINGwALL.' A' reliable point and dependable member of the team. Marks closely and intercepts well. Cover-point, *HUXLEY. Has improved very much this term. Plays steadily, uses her head, and combines well with the defence. Must improve her tackling and learn to body-check. Still too slOw, particularly in going out to the wing when she haS been passed. Intercepting excellent. 3rd man, f VLEAROYD. An invaluable member of the team both as,player and organizer. Has a knowledge of the game and has led the defence with judgment as well as with determination. Marks closely and clears well. L. defence, *COWELL-SMITIL" Fast and determined, but lacks technique and judgment. Should learn to clear over-arm and improve her tackling. R. defence, rNEvn.LE-RoLFE. Energetic and effective. Interchanges well, and makes up for a lack of technique by excellent marking and tackling. Centre, t *PHELIPS. An untiring centre. Has learned to play an efficient defending game and to hold the game together in mid-field. Must develop the swift under-arm pass. L. attack, HIGNETT. Has been disappointing this term. Has a good shot and plenty of dash, but never uses either to advantage through bad catching and slow passing. R. attack,. *LEstiE.40xEs. Has pace and dash and a good forward pass. Should improve her shot and develOp her play near goal to its standard in midfield. Has improved steadily throughout the term and played very well in the C'uppers. 2nd home., HORN. Plays with her heady and has a good idea of combination, but is too slow and her catching is uncertain. 1st home, OGILVIE. Has a good close-range shot and works hard, but is not enough at home with her stick and so is ineffective against a.- godd defence. (*Colours. i Badge. ยง First XII 1923-1926) First XII colours have been gained by Huxley and Cowell-
Smith ; Second XII by Hobhouse and Smith. Phelips, Dingwall and Learoyd have won their badges. The latter has been an invaluable Vice-Captain, and the Club ,oWes much to her enthusiasm. The play of the Club has .really improved ; its spirit, throughout the season, needs no impriwement.
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S. H. C. N. C. Captain—W. DING WALL.
Vice-Captain—N. HOLLER. Secretary—B. LACEY. Net-ball matches have been rather few and far between this term, chiefly due to infection ; but one match had to be scratched because hockey and lacrosse claimed nearly every member of the first and second teams. Practices likewise have sometimes been impossible for the same reason, but it must also be admitted that even when a full game is obtainable people often turn up very late. In the match v. King's College, London, we suffered a severe beating. Both shooters were off their game that day, and the whole of our team was inferior to that of King's College. The only other First VII match of the term, v. St. Helen's, Abingdon, was a very even and therefore exciting one. The team combined with judgment, and the shooting, though not brilliant, was considerably better than in the former match. The result was a draw, and, though we played another five minutes each way, both teams scored the same number of goals ; it was then decided that the next goal should settle the match, and the winning shot was achieved by St. Helen's. The cancelling of the return fixture was a disappointment to both teams. • The Second VII also played St. Helen's on the same day. St. Hugh's had a considerable advantage in height and size, but though, they led at half-time, the quickness and accuracy, especially in shooting, of the smaller team told against them; and the match was eventually lost. The remaining matches for this term are as follows ;March 4th, v. St. Michael's School, March 6th, v. Royal Holloway College. March 8th, v. L.M.H. (1st round of the Clipper). The final of the Cupper is not yet fixed. We congratulate N. Moller on becoming captain of United Netball. It is impossible to say how many of St. Hugh's would have played in the Varsity match if lacrosse and an unfortunate former away match had not prevented several people playing ! As it was, V. Russell (an old Blue) played again for Oxford, also N. Moller, M. Brook, and W. Dingwall: FIRST VII
Defence, *N. OSBORNE. A very good defence, and combines excellently.
D. centre, *N. MOLLER. Marks well, but might get more free for defence to pass to.
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Centre,
BROOK. Combines with attacks well, but does not always play a sufficiently defending game; must move quicker. When intercepting must try to catch and not bat the ball. A. centre, *B. LACEY. A valuable member of the team, quick and accurate. Must use her head about getting free in the right place. Attack, *P. FULFORD. Must get more self-confidence in matches, and get free even more than she does. Shoots well in practices, but not very reliable in a match. Shooter, CLARKE,. Has not played much this term. Also needs confidence. Must get free. Her shot needs practice. Shooter, *V. RussELL (will play for St. Hugh's in the Cuppers). Gets free well, but is out of practice for shooting because of not having played until this last week. Decision and accuracy in passing are needed by all. Team shows a general improvement since last term. (* Colours.) SECOND VII :—
Goal, ANDERSON. Sticks well but does not jump enough. Passing sometimes careless. A regular and reliable player. Defence, BONE. Needs determination. Has learnt to combine much better since last term. Must be careful of her passes. D. centre, BUTLER. Marks and intercepts well, but must exercise 'more judgment about getting free in the right place, and be • accurate in her passing. Centre, LEONARD. A useful sub. for the First VII, and can play in more than one place. Needs greater speed in the centre, and must remember to play a defending game when necessary. A. centre, HALL. Keen and energetic, but must use her head and be accurate. Attack, BARKER. Is learning to get free better and to combine ; must practice her shooting. Shooter, LYNN. Not quick enough on the ball -,,must also practise shooting. The defence of the Second VII is better than the attack, which needs dash and practice in shooting ; the combination in the centre is much better than last term. -
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