THE FRITILLARY.
DECEMBER 1921
Ebitor, Miss PARKER, Somerville College, 1
Committee, Miss NOAD, Lady Margaret Hall. Miss HUGHES, Somerville College. Miss MICHELL, St. Hugh's College. Miss PENFOLD, St. Hilda's Hall. Miss HARDY, Oxford Home Students.
treasurer, Miss E. G. THOMPSON,
Somerville College.
The Fritillary. DECEMBER.
No. 84.
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EDITORIAL. starts the new academic year under favouring auspices, the circulation has been nearly doubled, and the contributions, besides being more abundant, were of a higher standard of merit. These happy results are, we feel, in a great measure due to the noble efforts of the College representatives, whose zeal has been untiring. We would appeal to them to continue their labours, so fortunately begun, and to all women students to support them, that FRITILLARY may be, what it could be, and what it ought to be, a really good magazine. There is but one caveat to offer, will everyone, without exception, remember to write clearly, and on one side of the paper only, " We could a tale unfold " It was decided at the last committee meeting that the Editor should insert criticisms of those contributions which, for any reason were rejected. The name of the contributor will not be published. We should like first to make a few general remarks for the assistance of all those whose contributions we hope to have the pleasure of reading next term. There are certain very excellent subjects of verse, or example fairies, which do not require actual experience on the part of the writer. But most subjects require either the personal knowledge FRITILLARY
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of experience or the intuitional knowledge of genius. Verses written without one or the other are simply unreal. Many of the contributions, at one time or another, rejected by FRITILLARY, have given evidence of powers which, if confined to subjects more within the range of the writer, would have produced delightful results. From an Exile. S.C. The idea of this poem is true and poetic. But the metre, though well chosen, is not well sustained, and with this sort of lyric to lengthen is to weaken. Concerning every adjective and metaphor, the author should ask of herself the question " Why ? " We would give her one piece of advice : " Dare to be simple ; and go on." November 11th. S.C. A very difficult subject ; only the utmost severity of treatment could save it ; there are too many adjectives in this sonnet, it needs pruning. The author must not pad, especially on this theme. Five Latin words contain half the sonnet, Tantus labor non sit cassus. The River and the Falling Leaves. S.H.C. A. very promising lyric, but too long. There is evidence of real fancy and observation and the author should persevere. Four Colours. S.H.C. This sort of thing is extremely difficult to do well. The idea is good and the description 'vivid, but the author has not
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mastered the medium. She should beware of rhetorical questions. Genius. S.H.C. An amusing piece of prose but much too long. We hope the author will send us something of the same sort, but shorter, next time. To a Jar of Pot-pourri. L.M.H. The sonnet metre is difficult—this one is creditable—but the couplet should have been the strongest, not the weakest, part. We commend Browning's lines beginning Heap cassia, labdanum and stripes " to the author's attention. Song, Roses, roses. L.M.H. A real sense of metre is shown in this, but it is not deeply enough felt. Epitaph lor a Noble Lady. L.M.H. The rhyme scheme is not fortunate. " Pulsing " is not a good adjective, and words like " than and " that " should be put at the end of a line only with caution. But it is finely conceived. Sonnet, Although your Thoughts .L.M.H. The metre well sustained. But this is a subject to be touched with caution by the uninitiate, and this treatment of it too clearly recalls Ronsard and Yeats. On Inspiration. S.H.C. Too skipping a metre, and the diction is padded. The last verse is well conceived. But the mode of expression needs care throughout. Mr. John and His Sisters. S.H.C. This should have been compressed into half its length. The subject, however, is very well chosen. Look up Barrie and see how he does this sort of thing. English Collections. S.H.C. An amusing piece of work. But surely the subject is yet more humourous, greater things might have been done with it. Good-bye. L.M.H. It is not wise to change from " you " to " thou " without warning. A good piece of work ; but, as a counsel of perfection; the author should try to write it in four lines, omitting no thought. Aphrodite. L.M.H. The couplet at the end is weak ; but it is a promising piece of work. The author should beware of adjectives. We shall hope to see more of her work. The Fretted Way. S.H.C. Too deep for us. The Laughter Giver. S.H.C. A promising, if highly irregular, sonnet. The syntax is jerky ; and the twelfth line does not scan. Identical rhymes are to be eschewed. Night Thoughts. Much too deep for us ! Even the flow of the metre could soothe our bewildered mind. Swinging. It is not well in rhymed verse to leave lines " hanging " especially the last line. Moreover, the poem, though spirited, is too long ; the subject will not bear so many words. Ode to Minerva. S.H.H. The author of this should continue. This is a promising attempt '
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at mock heroic verse. The last line is weak, and indeed, after the ninth line the whole is on a lower level. Competitions :A Cautionary Tale ; prize won by Miss Nickalls, S.H.C. Jack and Jill ; prize divided between Miss Stack and Miss Warburton, both L.M.H. Ghost Story not awarded. For next term :I. A Ballad (not more than 24 lines). II. Letter of advice to a Fresher wishing to be popular. III. " Heard in a Lecture-room," briefly illustrate. We much regret that the following notice arrived too late for insertion in the last number. ,
IN MEMORIAM . We deeply regret to announce the sudden death, on May 27th, of Miss M. A. de Czaplicka, Lecturer on Anthropology, at Bristol University and an honorary member of Lady Margaret Hall since .
1916. A CAUTIONARY. RHYME.
(With apologies to Hilaire Belloc.) In College once there was a girl Who kept her tutors in a whirl, They never ceased to sing her praise And mention her industrious ways, They read her essays through and through, And when they told her what to do She never wrote a line amiss. Now hear the dread result of this !
You know—at least you ought to know— For everyone has told you so, That you before your ardour coals Must work if you would pass your Schools. But she would never try to play, She worked all night—she worked all day— With ceaseless unremitting toil She burnt up all her midnight oil. And t'was through working at this rate She met her sad and awful fate For when the day of Schools came nigh, As she was walking down the High There suddenly was heard a roar And she alas was seen no more. She was so over-crammed with learning, She'd simply burst through not discerning That those whose knowledge thus increases Are sometimes blown in little pieces !
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And to the silver spring with joy repair, To fill the glitt'ring pail with water there. The darksome pines that o'er the rocks reclin'd Wave high, and murmur to the hollow wind. The crystal stream creeps murmuring dawn the hill, And on the slope with ease the pail they fill. 0 thoughtless mortals ever blind to fate, Too soon dejected and too soon elate For lo ! the path which thirsting feet have worn, Now lies obstructed by a wand'ring thorn. Jack falls, and breaks his head against a pole. The empty pail and Jill behind him roll. " 0 wretched maid ! " she spread her hands and cry'd, (While all the echoes " Wretched maid," reply'd). But cease, 0 hapless pair, to mourn your pain, And with more care your bucket fill again. K. M. WARBURTON (L.M.H.).
When all her tutors heard it they Were more concerned than I can say, But one said as she dried her eyes " Alas it gives me no surprise ; I always fear'd she'd go to pieces ! " The other as her colleague ceases, Bids all the undergrads attend To this one's miserable end, And never try to take a First, For fear that they may some day burst ! B. NICKALLS, S.H.C.
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A Dramatic Romance. By ROBT. BROWNING.
It never can come again— I know it—the instant's bliss ; And I acquiesce, in the main, Life's met best with smile, no kiss.
NURSERY RHYMES OF LONDON TOWN.
It was summer, and you, mouth slanted, Sighed, " 0, the stream's clear welling ! " Off we set—climbed high, till you panted, But I—my heart sang, past telling.
(With apologies to Miss Rose Fyleman.) HAMMERSMITH. Hammer, smith, hammer ! And shoe my dappled mare For I would ride to London Town to seek my lady there. My lady she is fair to see (and I am strong and bold). My lady she has silken robes (and I a purse of gold). And I will pay you yellow gold, to buy your metal with, If you will shoe my dappled mare--so hammer, hammer, smith !*
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Sudden, my feet in a twist Staggered—thoughts flew—and I cast eye Towards you—glimpsed you through mist, Heedless—now rolling fast, I Passed moments, till, head-sore, I anchored, Briar caught—panted, aheap ; Instant, a sound on my flank heard— You !—said my heart's brave leap. Y You'd followed ! our fates had crossed, Mingled ; we'd shared in no base ease. But see, how I read it !—time's frost Chills all ; and now ? Ehen fugaces. L. STACK (L.M.H.). .
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JACK AND JILL IN THE STYLE OF POPE. What dire distress from trivial causes springs, I sing, inspired to leave all meaner things. But say, 0 Muse, what motive can be found By which a pole the gentle boy should wound ? From what strange cause should horrid thorns confound, And strike the tender children to the ground ? Soon as the sun looks o'er th' etherial plain, The gentle pair their slumbers sweet restrain ;
KENSINGTON GARDENS. Kensington Gardens, by night and by day His garden's a wonderful sight, so they say : There's roses and lilies, and painted sweetwillies, Lavender, pansies, and daffydowndillies. His choicest rare blossoms he'll sell you for fardens. You wouldn't believe how Kensington Gardens ! KNIGHTSBRIDGE. Three-and-thirty knights there were, that rode on coal black steeds. Their swords were made of meadow-grass, their lances made of reeds. They rode across a spider's thread and thus they said their say : " There's none shall cross the Knight's Bridge, There's none shall cross the Knight's Bridge, There's none shall cross the Knight's Bridge Without we say him nay ! "
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Three-and-thirty knights there were in silver all bedight. Their cloaks were made of lily cups that blossoin in the night. They rode across a gossamer, and this is what they said : " There's none shall cross the Knight's Bridge, There's none shall cross the Knight's Bridge, There's none shall cross the Knight's Bridge, Without 'we kill him dead ! " Three-and-thirty knights there were—their horses were but flies. Their coats were made of buttercups and gemmed with daisy-eyes. A puff of wind arose one night, and ere the break of day You could not see the Knights' Bridge, You could not see the Knights' Bridge, You could not see the Knights' Bridge, For it was blown away ! G. T. D. STARLIGHT. " Why have you fled so swiftly from the night, The cold blue night outside, Maia ? " " Because the stars are so beautiful that they sting, And my heart is pierced with their sharp loveliness Even to death," said Maia. K. M. L. " SIC MUTANTUR OMNIA . . ." There is little of the " wineired " quality of our lusty English verse about French poetry. Rather it is some delicate and penetrating essence, distilled from the lavender of le temPs jadis, and stored in graceful vessels of the potter's shaping. The French mind is impregnated with the melancholy of all things passing ; not with the grave musing of our Saxon forefathers, who watched the sparrow fly through the lighted hall into the darkness of the unknown, but with an abiding sorrow, as of rain falling upon Autumn leaves, Its joyous youth is haunted by the lengthening shadows of decay. " The flower of sweet France " withered when Roland fell, and later, Villon sighed for the driven snows of yore. " Tandis que votre age fleuronne En sa plus verte nouveante Cueillez, cueillez, votre jeunesse ; Comme a; cote fleur la vieillesse Fera terim votre beaute," cried Ronsard to his age, while Du. Bellery gazed through his tears at the ruins of the Eternal City. The Romantic school indulged in a veritable
passion of melancholy born of this sense of the ephemeral. " Anisi, touj ours pousses vers de nouveaux rivages, Dans la nuit etemelle emportes sans retour, Ne pourrous-nous jamais sur l'ocean des ages Teter l'ancre un saul jour ? " And still to-day the vision of French poets is unchanged. " The tender grace of a day that is dead," has still its melancholy charm. But it is the melancholy that dear-bought wisdom brings, when illusions lie shattered on the ground. Henri de Regnier isthe poet par excellence of this haunting theme. Eagerly he seeks in others the divine fire that can revive in him his lost youth ; the best has been, and the sands of life will shortly lie mingled with the sand of the shores of Eternity. Albert Sumain symbolises his ideal in the portrait of the Spanish Infanta which hangs in a forgotten gallery. Very faint is the far-off bustle of the city, and as the afternoon sunlight plays across the old portrait, the Infanta's sombre eyes seem to glow at the memories of ancient state. " Elle est la refletee aux miroirs d'autrefois, Auisi qu'une galore oubliee en la rade . . . —Mon ame est une Infante en robe de parade." The melancholy of France is the fruit of an intensely materialistic and self-analytical race, and her poetry is often vibrant with exquisite selftorture. But at least it has : " L'inflexion des voix chores qui se sont tues." E. A DREAM. A friend of mine dreamt that she died and went to heaven. There she found a blackboard upon which she was told to chalk up her sins. Soon after 'this she met a friend who asked her what they were supposed to do. She replied : " You see that blackboard—well, you have to chalk up your sins on it." " But what are you doing ? " asked the newcomer. " I am going for more chalk," my friend replied. S. H. C. H.M.S. HISTORY aPREVIOUS. It was the History Previous That sailed the wintry sea, By trackless ways and devious Where none would, wish to be. And any. luckless mariner Who ships aboard the craft, Before proceeding far in her Becomes completely daft. You won't get peace or rest in her For Sunday there's no place, You've no time to digest in her Nor time to wash your face.
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Along the avenue of life they grow, leaves on the trees which the Lord Almighty planted. And some like the green bay tree are ever young and. flourishing ; These when the King cometh shall bow low before him in their beauty. And some have reached their branches even to the sun ; And the leaves of these when the King corneth shall strew his path with gold. And some are fragrant as the fir tree and the cedar : These when the King corneth as a Bridegroom shall anoint him with sweet odours. And the silvered skeleton leaves who had lost faith in the King and grown weary waiting for his Corning : them shall he revive with his breath : And they shall dance before him as his heralds down the long avenue of life, at the Coming of the King. ANON. (S.H.C). IN A CROWD. A woman with sad eyes where shadows lay Passed by me in the busy town to-day ; She did not smile ; I wondered if she had Some far-off sorrow that still made her sad, And what it was that caused those lines of pain, And whether she would ever laugh again. Her hair lay quietly about her brow,
And sriddenly she made me think of how Christ's Mother must have looked, watching beside The Cross He hung on, helpless while He died. . . . Her face, for all its sadness, was most wise— But 0 the haunting shadows in her eyes ! K, L. M. CRITICAL ESSAY ON " THE WALRUS AND THE CARPENTER." (By a member of the English School.) No better introduction to this tragic theme of " The Walrus and the Carpenter," can be found than is afforded by the poet himself, in the five opening stanzas which set his scenes and introduce his two protagonists. Moreover, they afford an interesting revelation of the subtle workings of the craftsman's selective mind. It is almost as if we saw him deliberately rejecting larger issues. The first two stanzas hint at a cosmic warfare almost irresistibly attractive in the scope it offers for a tremendous 'epic. The poet passes by this temptation only to reveal in stanza IV. and V. a further temptation towards epic form :They wept like anything to see Such quantities of sand. . . . " If seven maids with seven mops Swept it for half a year, Do you suppose," the Walrus said, " That they could get it clear ? " " I doubt it," said the Carpenter, And shed a bitter tear. The activities of an intelligent being directed towards reorganising unsatisfactory Nature—here is a theme no less stupendous and infinitely more appealing than the warfare of sun and moon. From the abruptness with which Verse VI. introduces the Walrus's invitation to the oysters, we may realise how severe a struggle it cost the artist to reject this further temptation and begin his simple narrative. From this juncture onwards the poem conforms to the tradition of the ballad ; and, like all or most ballads, this example achieves diffe entiation of character by the simple expedient of sharp contrast The Walrus is gentle, musing, meditative, with easily stirred emotions ; the Carpenter gruff, harsh, taciturn, intensely practical. " It seems a shame," the Walrus said, " To play them such a trick. After-we've brought them out so far, And made them trot so quick ! " The Carpenter said nothing but " The butter's spread too thick ! " Analysis of the actual word technique is impossible, in any detail, within the compass of this article. Some general points, however, may be noted. Of these, the repetition of the keyword in a line or stanza is very characteristic ; for example, in Verse I. :— •
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" The sun was shining on the sea Shining with all his might." The p evalence of colloquialisms, though at first sight incompatible with the highest poetry, may in every individual case be vindicated. " Odd," for instance, that monosyllable with its harsh dental termination, brings one up with a jerk admirably suggestive of the sudden astonishment of mind occasioned by the poet's abruptly introduced inconsistencies. " Anything," in Verse IV., with the rapid run of its first two syllables and the length (by position) of its final vowel successfully represents the rapid trickling passage and final slow spread of a fallen tear. " Treat " in Verse VIII. is amply justified, by its assonance with " eager " in the same line. " All eager for the treat." " Blue " in Verse XIV., with its opening explosive and its long-drawn vowel unstopped by a final consonant suggests with consummate art the oysters' initial abrupt shock and subsequent long-drawn-out dismay. But fully to appreciate the delicate technique of this poem, one must select a verse for more minute analysis. Where the general standard of excellence is so high, selection is necessarily hampered by an embarrassment of riches. Stanza III. clamours for consideration, with its well-nigh Wordsworthian simplicity, its childlike description of Nature in words that are almost all monosyllabic :You could not see a cloud because No cloud was in the sky. Stanza IX., with its suggestion of the " frothy waves " contained in its clustering f's and r's, is also worthy of notice. But for sheer word music the penultimate stanza is unsurpassed. Here assonance and alliteratiOn are blended with a delicate skill which one can praise no more highly than by saying that it is adequate to the solemnity and sadness of the occasion it describes. " I weep for you," the Walrus said : " I deeply sympathise." With sobs and tears he sorted out Those of the largest size, Holding his pocket-handkerchief Before his streaming eyes. The repetition of the long e of the first foot of the first line in the first of the second line, the second of the third line, and the second of the final line, the long o sounding impressively in the first foot of the three concluding lines, and the alliteration of s and the end-alliteration of z which stamp, the verse with its unique suggestion of sadness, all unite in making it the most highlyfinished stanza in a very thoughtfully-planned and carefully-wrought poem.
REPORTS. X CLUB. President :—Miss Wordsworth, L.M.H. Secretary :—Miss Legge, S.C. Treasurer :—Miss Freeston, S.H.H. Committee members :—Miss Kingston, S.H.C. ; Miss Titcombe, O.H.S. On November 4th, Mr. Paget-Wilkes addressed a meeting in Somerville on the Spitzbergen Expedition of which he was a member. On November 10th, the committee met owing to the resignation of Miss Peters the Treasurer. Miss Freeston was elected Treasurer, and Miss Kingston co-opted as representative for S.H.C. On November 26th, Miss Wakefield is giving a lantern lecture entitled, " A Botanist in the West Indies." The meeting will be an open one. C. M. L. O.W.U.L.C. OFFICERS.
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Secretary—W. Reynolds. Treasurer—M. Hoyle. At the beginning of term, the United Lacrosse Games showed signs of considerable promise, but these first hopes have not been altogether realised, owing partly to bad weather, and partly to a somewhat irregular attendance. Of the first year, there are not perhaps 'so many players as might be desired, but of those who have played in United Games, several are undoubtedly useful. It is to be hoped that all members of the U.L. Club will make real efforts to play as often as possible, as we cannot hope to raise the standard of play without regular and systematic practice. We hope to be able to have a coach once or twice during the term. Three outside matches have been arranged against London, Herts Ladies and Wycombe Abbey ; these will be played towards the end of term. Neither the first nor the second twelve for this year have yet been fixed. Seven of last year's Blues are still up :—Godley, Huxley, Hoyle, Reynolds, Leys, Montague and Monk. UNITED SWIMMING CLUB. The O.U.W.S.C. is still in process of formation, and although its constitution has been drawn up by the College captains, it has not yet elected its officers. The necessity for such a club was realised last term when Oxford was challenged to compete with Cambridge and London. The greatest difficulty was experienced in selecting the team owing to the lack of organised practices. In the winter terms there are to be practices every Saturday
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but it is hoped that it will be possible to fill their places quickly as there is a great deal of work to be done in the organising and arrangements of the Club. It is also hoped that some residents of Oxford will become interested in the workings of the Club, as it means so much to the foreign students to see something of English home life. Admission to the Club is by invitation or introduction only. Kathleen E. Hardy (Acting President.).
afternoon at the baths and it is hoped that the Club will be in full working order by the summer. The results of the Inter-'Varsity match were as follows :Long distance.-1, Oxford (Gregory) ; 2, Cambridge. Short distance.-1, London ; 2, Oxford (Pullinger). Team race.-1, London ; 2, Cambridge. Diving.-1, London ; 2, Oxford. The Oxford team were.—Gregory (S.C.), Pullinger (S.H.H.), Sharpe i. (S.H.C.), Capt., Irons (S.C.), Sharp ii. (S.C.), the two last being substitutes for Woodward (S.H.H.) and Crichton (S.C.). Diving for Oxford were.—Sharp I., Pullinger, Baker (S.H.C.). The total marks were.—London, 48 ; Oxford, 30 ; Cambridge, 18. This shows that there is plenty of room for improvement but it may be remarked that the failure of the team to get placed was partly due to a misunderstanding. Next year we hope that the practices afforded by the Club may result in a much, higher standard in both swimming and diving. CENTRALS TENNIS CLUB. A business meeting of the Club was held on Thursday, October 18th, at which the following changes in the Constitution were made. (1) That there should be a Senior Treasurer who should audit the Club's accounts. (2) That a written statement of accounts should be put up in the colleges at the end of the Tennis Season. Further it was decided that the question of the manner of scoring in the Tennis Cup Matches should be decided at the end of the Hilary Term by voting on the part of Members of the Central Club. Owing to a good balance of 0 9s. in the Club's accounts, it was decided to lower the subscription paid terminally by the colleges to the Club. 1 10s. to 1 in the winter terms. The subscription in the Summer Terms remain the same. M. CARLYLE, Captain, O.U.W.L.T.C. THE OXFORD COSMOPOLITAN CLUB. This Club was started last year in order to promote the interchange of ideas, goodfellowship and a close understanding between students of all nations. At the first meetings, the membership rose to over a hundred, and the average attendance throughout the term was 80. The Club started with a committee representing nine nationalities, and Lady Mary Murray is its Hon. President. Unfortunately a number of the committee members went down last term,
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OXFORD UNITED HOCKEY XI. Captain—M. A. Rogers, S.H.C. Secretary—E. Bull, S.C. To begin with there are the usual mournful obituary notices to be given out—Watson, Clarke, Canan, Bull, Paterson, and Glendey all having departed. The term, however, has received some consolation for the loss of " the brave that are no more " in the arrival of two Freshers, A. Bull, S.C., and M. Slaney, S.H.C. The season has opened with two successful matches ; one against Dartford, the other against East Gloucesters. In both the play was fast and clean. The combination of the forwards was particularly remarkable. The right inner, centre, and left inner especially, play well together ; while their individual stickwork and skill in dodging is quite excellent. M. Howell, 0.H.S., on the left wing has done some brilliant work, and it is to be hoped that the halves will learn to make more use of her. Lee Smith, L.M.H., and Parker, O.H.S., are both new additions to the team, the former as right wing is fast, and shows possibilities, while the latter, left-half, is a useful and effective player, though rather slow and unscientific. McAfee, S.C., the new centre-half, plays a very fast and neat game. As to the backs, Gregory, S.C., as usual is excellent, while Crichton, S.C., has greatly improved and combines particularly well. She wants to clear much harder though, and to be a little more determined in her play. The new goal, M. Chattaway, S.,H.C., is a great asset. She is particularly good at timing the exact moment to " come out " and has done some quite brilliant work. On the whole the team works well together ; and, though there are one or two weak spots at present, it seems to be getting into shape in a decidedly hopeful manner. Fixture list for the year :Dartford, October 22nd, won by Oxford 8 to 2. East Gloucesters, November' 12th, won by Oxford 11 to 3. Cheltenham (Staff and College), Chiswick, London University, Midland Universities and Bedford P.T.C. Temporary team.—G., M. Chattaway ; L.B., V. Chrichton ; R.B., R. Gregory ; L.H., A.
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Rogers (Captain) ; C.H., NcAfee ; R.H., V. Parker ; L.W., M. Howell ; L.I., E. Bull (Secretary) ; C.F., A. Bull ; R.I., M. Slaney ; R.W., D. Lee-Smith. HALL NOTICES. LADY MARGARET HALL. At the beginning of this term, we were very glad indeed to welcome Miss Grier to the Hall as its new Principal. Miss McCutcheon we received back with open arms after her two terms' absence in Italy. One coming change in the S.C.R. must be recorded with regret : we shall all be very sorry to lose our Bursar, Miss Lee-Strathy, whom we should like nevertheless to congratulate most heartily on her engagement. We were all very pleased and proud that an honorary degree was offered by the University this term to Miss Wordsworth ; many students from the Hall went down to see the ceremony in the Convocation House on October 25th. Our best congratulations to Miss Spens on the Carnegie Trust fellowship which she has been offered. The various clubs and societies of the Hall are in vigorous swing, supported, most of them, by fresh and enthusiastic reinforcements from the first year. The Dramatic Society held a reading of Macbeth on October 28th, and later on in the term is producing Lord Dunsany's The Laughter of the Gods. The French Club has arranged weekly reunions, which promise to be a great success, and the Italian Club conversation classes conducted by Miss Huntingdon. DEBATING SOCIETY. No meeting of the Society was held during the Trinity Term. The first debate held this term took the form of sharp practice. As the first year were not called upon to speak, and the other years were poorly represented, the discussion was not very lively. A joint debate has been arranged for November 8th -between St. Hilda's Hall, and L.M.H., upon the statement " That psycho-analysis does more harm than good." It is hoped that there will be a debate between L.M.H. and Jesus College, but a date for the meeting has-not yet been fixed. D. M. WROUGHTON, Hon. Sec. SOMERVILLE COLLEGE. We are very pleased to welcome Miss Rhodes, Tutor in Economics, as a new member of the Senior Common Room ; and Miss Wingfield as Assistant Secretary. College is proud to hear that Miss Pope has been
chosen as the first woman examiner in. Final Schools. There are forty-nine Freshers at Somerville this year. On October 22nd, a very successful dance, organised by Old Somervillians, was given at Somerville in aid of the College Endowment Fund. An informal College dance was held the following Saturday and was much enjoyed by everyone. We hope to have another on December 3rd. Miss Robinson came from London on October 28th to describe work among Club Girls. On Thursday, November 3rd, at a meeting of the Somerville Literary Society, a lecture was given by Mr. Hugh Walpole on the subject of " Novel Reading." The enthusiastic applause of the audience showed how much it was appreciated. Miss Sharpley kindly came down on November 12th to speak on the Women's University Settlement. We were pleased to entertain four elementary school teachers for the day on October 29th. On November 15th, Miss Darbishire read an interesting and amusing paper on " Laughter." Mrs. Gretton, Woman Magistrate for Oxfordshire, is speaking in College on November 22nd. The Debating Society has held three joint debates this term : with the Spanish Club, Ruskin College, and New College. The French, Club has also held a debate. The activities of the Music Club Nand the Dramatic Society are directed to performances to be produced at the Sale of Christmas Presents, which will take place at Somerville on Friday, December 2nd, in aid of the College Endowment Fund. The Music Club will give two half-hour concerts in the course of the afternoon ; and there will be two short plays, one produced by the Dramatic Society, and the other by the First Year. HOCKEY. Captain—E. Bull. Secretary—. Crichton. Treasurer--Simpson. Considering that the Hockey Club this season boasts a long list of members, the standard of play is not as high as it ought to be. The practices are slow chiefly owing to lack of intelligence in making use of opportunities and to ignorance of the rules. There is still a tendency to hit the ball in whatever direction it is easiest so that backs frequently clear across their own goals and halves perpetually send the ball out. The clearing of the defence and the shooting of the forwards is with a few exceptions extremely feeble. In the first eleven, Berwick is a good goalkeeper at times, but still rather erratic. After playing out of goal all last season,,she needs more practice. The backs and halves are steady on the whole, but they are slow starters and are apt to lose .
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the match in the first ten minutes of. play. The right back, Gregory, has very good stick work and improves it by trying new experiments: Her control of the ball enables her to place her passes, but she leans back too much on her stroke and in consequence her hitting is sometimes weak. She is rather inclined to leave her left inner too soon to tackle the centre or right inner. Crichton has improved her play very much this ,year ; her hitting is weak and she is therefore sometmes ineffective in the circle. Simpson is' a very steady half. It is a pity she has played so little because of a sprained ,ankle, as it is impossible to judge the half-line as a whole without her. The centre half, McAfee, has improved this term. Her defence work is good but she does not back up her forwards enough ; her passes to them near the circle are too slow and therefore rather obvious. Hepworth uses her head and has learnt to combine better with her left back. The forward line on the whole is much too slow and is not effective in combining. The two wings Badock and Edwards have a rooted objection to passing in midfield. The game of taking the ball up the wing is useless unless. the wing can outrun her defence enough to shoot or get a clean pass in. The centre forward, Bull ii., has good stick-work and a powerful shot. Davies is a fast forward with a lot of dash which makes her effective although she hasn't much stickwork ; in combining she is quick and sensible. Glover is a useful member of any team since she can play either half or forward. Her chief fault is that she is too slow, but she controlls the ball well and has a good grasp of the science of the game. The second eleven have not played much together, but there are some promising players among the First Year who ought to do well. Wimshurst is a very sound back and on the forward line Just and Watkins are both useful players. The team at present is as follows :—Goal, Berwick ; right back, Gregory* ; left-back, Crichton* ; right-half, Simpson ; *; centre-half, McAfee* ; left-half, Hepworth ; left-wing, Edwards ; left, inner, Bull i.* (Captain) ; centre, Bull ii. ; right, inner, Davies ; right wing (not settled). *Colours. ST. HUGH'S. There are forty-two new students this term which brings our total up to 135. We are also glad to welcome two new members of the S.C.R., Miss Toynbee and Miss Wilkinson. The various clubs and societies for the propagation of knowledge have resumed activities with renewed fervour, though we detect a slight decrease of the enthusiasm which characterised the foundation last year of one or two new political clubs. The Literary Society has found many recruits and two successful meetings have been held. The Debating
Society has once more reconstituted itself and though its members are few in number, they are earnest in intentions. The Archaeological Society has planned two expeditions, one round the city walls, the other over the castle. We gave a ,small dance on November 5th and hope to have another later on. S. Hugh's Day, November 17th, will be duly celebrated by the performance of a play by the Second Year. BOAT CLUB. President—Miss J. Evans. Captain—J. L. Whytlaw. Secretary=M. Hoare.
Somewhat drastic, and necessary reformations have taken place in the S. Hugh's Boat Club this term. Formerly, before being allowed to take out a college boat at all, a boat club member had to gain her captaincy, by the performance of various stunts and gymnastic feats in punt, sculler, or canoe. At a meeting held early this term, the Boat Club decided that the time had come to abolish these old captaincies, and it formulated a new set of rules entitling anyone to take out a college boat, provided she could pass a test to prove merely her ability to manage the boat, and to ensure the safety of her crew. Probably, under the new regulations, style will rapidly deteriorate, but the benefits by far outweigh the defects. By the summer term, a good three-quarters of the Boat Club members will be captains, and everyone will have more opportunity to use the boats and be able to do so in a more congenial way, than in going out with a possibly slightly-known, and possibly uncongenial captain. Those who wish to cultivate style and stunts may still do so, and gain for their trouble the Boat Club badge. But the Boat Club strongly felt that the more or less arbitrary imposition of acquatic gymnastics upon all and sundry, willing or unwilling, had to go, and so the old order has changed ; and we hope that now our Boat Club may be a club more after the heart of peaceful Father Cherwell. Extreme energy is still to be found on the upper river in the S. Hugh's fours, which at present are endeavouring to rally their forces after the departure of last year's third year rowers. The remaining news of the Boat Club, being concerned chiefly with the weather, seems rather too obvious for comment—except maybe, in a heartily congratulatory manner.• HOCKEY CLUB. Captain Miss Prichard. Vice-Captain—Miss Rogers. Secretary—Miss Wickham.
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Hockey Association. There are over fifty players this season, but the standard on the whole is not very high which makes the selection of two elevens difficult. The first eleven is very uneven, we are lucky in having two or three first-class players, but are badly off for forwards. The second eleven should be good. We have played two matches so far, against the High School and Headington School, both of which we won. There are several other fixtures. LACROSSE. Captain—M. Godley. Vice-Captain—V. Leys. Secretary—Monk.
It is difficult to tell at present what the standard of play will be this year, owing to the fact that the twelve has had so little team practice. We are unfortunate in having lost M. Chilton, K. Paterson, and T. Marshall, three of last year's Blues. There are twelve new players among the First Year, of whom one or two are promising players. The twelve has not, as yet, been settled. Our fixtures at present are against Bucks. L.L.C., Berks. L.L.C., and the Oxford Ladies Lacrosse Club. S. HILDA'S HALL. We are extremely sorry to lose Miss Levett, our Vice-Principal, even temporarily ; although it gives us the opportunity of welcoming the return of Miss Coate, who is acting in her stead. The acquisition of the South Building is naturally a great topic of rejoicing. Added to the joys of being a united community, we have now a theatre in which to act, a large library, that, besides it more obvious advantages, has a polished floor which proved a great asset at the first dance of the Term. We have also a hard tennis court and more grass ones for the summer, and an additional boat house. We are very glad to welcome thirty-two new students ; and their play which they presented on November 17th was a promising augury of their spirit and enterprise. HOCKEY. Committee Captain—Miss Tonks. Vice-Captain—Miss Edwards. Secretary—Miss Pullinger.
The Hockey this term may be considered promising. More than half of the Freshers play and are both keen and energetic, three taking their places in the first eleven. First eleven practices have been held with L.M.H. and second eleven with S. Hugh's. The following matches have been played so far : First eleven v. Headington School, lost 6-2.
First eleven v. Milham Ford School, won 5-2. First eleven v. Home Students, won 5-2. " A " eleven v. Headintgon Ladies, lost 4-2. Second eleven v. Headington School, lost 4-1. The forward line is our greatest difficulty and its chief fault is lack of speed and dash. The defence is more or less good, but again we are too slow. The combination of the team has improved a great deal . The 'second eleven also has improved its play. It is keen and determined and much difficulty has been experienced in making the selection. This year we have tried to give as much practice to the second eleven as to the first, with the result that the second eleven is a second eleven, and not a scratch team. The members of the first eleven are :Right-wing, Harlow ; right-inner, Wintersgill* ; centre, Nicholas ; left inner, Edwards ; left-wing, Westrop ; right half, Ritchie* ; centrehalf, Tonks* ; left-half, Dobie ; right-back, Pullinger ; left-back, James ; goal, Mandville. Reserve, Jefferson. *Colours. The second eleven are :Right-wing, Hall ; right-inner, Sharman, centre, Soundy.; left inner, Howe ; left-wing, Hammond ; right-half, Bowden-Smith ; centre-half, Jefferson ; left-half, Deely ; right-back, Leeder ; left-back, Bodger ; goal, Beck. RIFLE CLUB. It is now just over two years since St. Hilda's resurrected its Rifle Club, which had ceased to exist during the war. " Club," up to the present, has been merely a courtesy title, but steps are now being taken to establish it as a fact, in the hope that it will spur on even to greater efforts the band of ardent souls who sally forth to the Rifle Range every Tuesday afternoon. DRAMATIC SOCIETY. President—Miss Hewitt. Secretary—Miss Henrich. Treasurer—Miss Potts. The Dramatic Society, along with all other societies, suffered the usual losses attending the close of an academic year, but it has been pleased to welcome fifteen new members from amongst the First Year. The cast of Mice and Men having been for the most part fixed before the long vacation only one of these was given a part, but the others very nobly served their apprenticeship behind scenes. The society has also benefited from the acquisition of a theatre in so far as a small stage and tiers of raised seats can be called such. It is hoped that this will be the scene of increased
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President—Miss Hughes. Captain—Miss M. Hewitt. The Boat Club hailed the fine weather at the beginning of term with delight, as it gave the First Year an opportunity of getting on the river at once. Everyone has taken full advantage of this —a frozen Upper Cher merely adding to the excitement of sculling. The committee is expecting a run of tests at the end of term. A cup has been presented to the club by Miss H. Fitz-Randolph, an old student, to be given to the best all-round gig-four in order to encourage good style in rowing. SOCIETY OF OXFORD HOME-STUDENTS. DEBATING SOCIETY. The Home-Students' Debating Society, under the Presidency of Miss Hardwick, shows many
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signs of renewed life and vigour this term. The membership is steadily increasing, and an especially gratifying feature is the number of Freshers who have joined the society. Also, members are taking a keen interest in the debates, and seem readier to take a leading part than formerly. Debates are held on an average once a week, and the attendance is good. Already two private debates have been held, and a joint one with the members of S. Catherine's Debating Society, at which they were the hosts. We are meeting the Twenty Club, Christ Church, on the 16th, and the Arnold Society of Balliol are coming to us on the 22nd. Other fixtures will also, probably, be arranged this term. R. V. CARRUTHERS (Hon. Sec. O.H.S.D.S.)
0.W .S.C.M. Secretary—Miss Coade. Foreign Students secretary—Miss Hardy. Treasurer—Miss Hardwick. This society has now over thirty members and is going strong. Most of its activities are in conjunction with the other colleges ; but meetings are held separately also, and the Freshers' Social at the beginning of the term was most successful. MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC SOCIETY. President—Miss Symes. Secretary—Miss Coade. Treasurer—Miss Cuming. This society has just been revived and has a large membership. It is proposing to produce Prunella at the end of the term.
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