The Fritillary, June 1918 by Oxford Women's Colleges Hub

THE FRITILLARY.

JUNE 1918.

ENtor. Miss N. I. EDWARDS, Lady Margaret Hall.

Zub.JEDitor. MISS KOE,

Oxford Home Students.

Committee. Miss B. W. EDWARDS, Lady Margaret Hall. MISS WALLACE, Somerville College. Miss STOPFORD, St. Hugh's College. Miss BRADFORD, St. Hilda's Hall. MISS DENSHAM, Oxford Home Students.

treasurer. Miss MACKENZIE, St. Hugh's College.

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EDITORIAL PRIZE ENTRIES :POEM ON SOME ASPECT OF THE WAR ...

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THE EFFECT OF A UNIVERSITY CAREER UPON A WOMAN THE ANGEL OF DEATH HESITATES BEFORE TAKBECAUSE SHE IS ASLEEP SHIPS

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OF A POET WHO SPAKE LUCIDLY PRIMROSES GARETH THE GOLDEN •• • SOLILOQUY OF AN ORDINARY SOUL AFTER READING MUCH MODERN VERSE

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HALL NOTICES :LADY MARGARET HALL SOMERVILLE COLLEGE ST. HUGH'S COLLEGE ST. HILDA'S HALL OXFORD HOME STUDENTS

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I. An Article on the Effect of a University Career on a Woman. (Prize 10s.) No award. (Prize

10s.) N. M. Mitchison. The general level of the contributions this term was decidedly lower than last. The unpopularity of the competitions was a partial cause, but this ought not to effect poems and prose in general. It is very much to be hoped that in the next number the former standard may again be reached. This will only be possible if it is realised that the greater part of the literary pages consists of ordinary contributions, and that there is scope for original efforts outside the few competitions. The Editor would like to recommend that the opportunities for writing afforded by the vacation be utilised. The Fritillary now goes so early to press that there is very little time for production in the term. Seventeen weeks suggests such achievements as an Epic or a serial story, so if contributors commence with this ideal before them perhaps October will see the creation of a lyric of eight lines. It has been decided that a certain proportion of the contributions rejected for one number should be retained for possible publication in the two next. This plan will be of some assistance in avoiding the fluctuations in the merit of successive Fritillaries. The competition entries were disappointingly few. The title of the first seemed to alarm amateur journalists, and there was only one entry, which did not reach a high enough standard

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for an award. The question could have been considered broadly, but might have been treated in a narrow and particular sense from personal experience. In this case most people would have been able to offer some opinion on the subject. Contributors also displayed a distaste for the topical, and out of the few entries for the second competition the prize was awarded to Mrs. Mitchison, whose poem showed the simplicity necessary for dealing with her subject. The Committee considered the plan suggested by a correspondent, of inserting advertisements. The idea is a good one, and a decided improvement in the financial position of the Fritillary would make many innovations, such as illustrations, possible. But owing to the present acute shortage of paper the committee did not feel justified in adopting the scheme, which it hopes will be carried out in the future. The competitions for next term are :-

I. A Short Story dealing with Oxford Life. 10s.)

II. A Sonnet.

(Prize 10s.)

1Pri3e Entries. POEM ON SOME ASPECT OF THE WAR. OXFORD,

1914-1918.

They walked about with tattered gowns, From Carfax, three abreast, In Oxford, of all lovely towns The dearest, loveliest.

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They talked and wondered, worked and played, Oh, Boy,', who now is Man— In Oxford, where their lives were stayed Before the War began. The cherry trees along her streets They blossom white in May —But Youth that knew the seasons sweets For ever went away. Her high stone walls are grey and brown With young leaves garlanded, And Oxford is a lovely town ; But alllmy friends are dead. N. M. MITCHISON. THE EFFECT OF A UNIVERSITY CAREER UPON A WOMAN. Celh. depend ! There are many Nations, more Universities, and still more Women. Moreover, the nature of the effect will depend upon the character of the Woman, the University, and the Nation. To speak in platitudes, no two individuals are exactly alike. Therefore the effect of the career in question cannot be the same upon any two women. Further, who shall judge of this effect ? Not the world in general, which has not known her before her emergence. The woman herself, then ? Her family ? Her friends ? According to this same law of individuals, no two opinions can perfectly coincide. How, then, shall the effect be judged ? Enough. Like the ubiquitous Hamlet, we become " sicklied o'er by the pale cast of thought." Let us pause and consider ; above all, let us make some of those sweeping generalisations which we so dearly love. Let us limit the scope of our enquiries to a few main points. " First catch your hare," which is, being interpreted, " Cherchez la femme." When found, she is an Englishwoman of the kind made familiar to us by novels about University life which are written for the young. That is to say, she is youthful, earnest (very earnest), aspiring, ardent. She abounds in Ideas, Ideals and a plethora of capital letters. She is a Seeker after Knowledge and Truth (both Ultimate), and she is deeply interested in Souls. especially her own. Her family are of the average British type of relative—rather nondescript, perhaps, and considered by their daughter as unenlightened. Her friends are—what we should expect ! Let us now procure the concensus of opinion— What is the effect upon this woman of a University career ? Her family, if they are long-suffering, may confine themselves to saying : " Yes, dear Philippa has become very noisy and eccentric—certainly

eccentric. Young women nowadays . . . " etc. If they have not been well brought up by the said Philippa, they say all the things that the older generation has ever said to the rising one—as heatedly and as ineffectually. And the woman ? The difficulty is that she says so much. With her it is a case, not of effect, but of Effects Infinite in number and Incalculable in Importance. She has _changed Entirely ; her whole Outlook has Altered ; she is like a New Being ; she has had such visions of Ultimate Truth—such Inspirations, such Experiences, etc., and so on indefinitely, which account, though most satisfactory to herself as fostering her own incohate bliss -- is somewhat vague. Her friends confine themselves to saying : " Ah, yes, dear, you have altered," with varying degrees of tender emphasis, and they are wise. But what do we say, who are not of the world, nor of her family, nor of her friends. She has prepared herself " to study household good " by learning to make cocoa. If of the History School, she has acquired a slight knowledge of a few outstanding facts ; if belonging to the English school, like those latter followers of Heraclitus, she has learnt to despair of all knowledge. In either case she is likely to have a greatly diminished opinion of her own intellectual powers, and as greatly increased an admiration for her own Soul. Interest in that function she always had. In a word, the effect of a University career upon a woman--a typical woman of an average type— is to transform her into a Woman Graduate, with the virtues and vices of a class. K. M. HALL (S.H.H.)

THE ANGEL OF DEATH HESITATES BEFORE TAKING AWAY THE SOUL OF MY LADY BEAUTIFUL, BECAUSE SHE IS.ASLEEP. My lady sleeps. So kind a dream those gentle eyes did close, A sweet dream keeps His watch upon my lady's still repose. One small thin hand Upon the coverlet she scarcely stirs ; And where I stand I touch those silks and laces that are hers. When she shall wake Her eyes shall no more look on things like these ; Nor her soul take Its joy from sights of flowers or skies or trees. For now in peace, And slumber sweet thy soul must hidden be. From that increase Of joy and light and pain that is for thee.

THE FRITILLARY. My lady sleeps, Yet her soul's eyes cannot for ever, ever close. My presence keeps A watch upon my lady's still repose. A. G. YOUNGHUGHES (S.H.C.) THE CRAFTSMEN. My songs are bent and spoiled and roughlywrought, Snatched from mind's strife with circumstance and flesh. Slow art is mine that scarce can weave a mesh Just fine enough to hold least delicate thought. Truly, my painful craft stands half-distraught, To watch you with unwavering workmanship Fashion a fleet of sailed song, or dip An easy brush in tints I vainly sought. You hew calm lines from marble silences Or snare swift dreams in flight through musical space ; They speed to you from all blue distances, But the poor thoughts I trap on wearied wing Look with a mute reproach into my face, Hearkening how your blithe prisoners chirp and sing. F. M. HALL (O.H.S.) SHIPS. Colour and breadth of the limitless sea Call to the town-weary body of me, Often it seems, where the narrow streets rise, Wonderful, surely beyond them it lies, And chimneys and towns are galleons that ride Safely in harbour till turn of the tide ; Ships of the city, a gallant array, Sparrows the seamen to pilot the way. Sometimes where sounds of the traffic scarce reach Pebbles, I hear, washing back from the beach, While in my face, or the fancy is mine, Winds from the river are bitten with brine. B.E. (L.M.H.) OF A POET WHO SPAKE LUCIDLY. Long, prayerful days I dared to peer and grope, And turn looks overbold towards the light, Until Heaven, answering, rent one veil, and sight Was seared because of that accomplished hope. One veil they rent out of all secrecies. I, blind, tell but of things of touch and reach. Wherefore I use great plainness in my speech, Being proved unworthy of the mysteries. F. M. HALL (O.H.S.)

PRIMROSES. I found them growing in a wood, Jaunty and gay In Easter Day, Far from the Church where folk are good, Along a glade No hands had made, Where Christ had very lately stood. B.E. (L.M.H.) When we leave the toil and din Of this hard old world of sin Shall we be no longer near All the things we loved best here. Scent of wood-smoke, firs and thyme New-mown grass, bee-haunted lime Cowslip, clover, meadowsweet, Or damp brown leaves beneath our feet. Sounds that call us ; rabbits' patter, Nesting small birds' evening chatter, Larks and plovers on the downs, Screech owls on their evening rounds. Cool and misty autumn dawns, When diamond cobwebs hide the lawns, Beech-trees in their new Spring dresses Birches with drooping, shivering tresses. Lord, when dawns a bitter day, Take not earth Thy gift away. Anon. (L. M. H. ) GARETH THE GOLDEN. Gareth the Golden rides through the glade, Gareth the herald of light, Gareth the joy-bringer, lover of peace, The royal Arthur's knight. Slowly he rides on his great white steed, Brightly his armour gleams, The gladness of youth shines in his face, In his eyes the blue sky dreams. " Tell us," rustles the wind in the leaves, " Tell us," the echoes reply, " Whence comes the brightness of day in your face, And the sweetness of light in your eye ? " " Far away where the river flows, Grow kingcups, golden and bright, 'Twas there that I lived in my boyhooddays, And they taught me the meaning of light. " The first faint glimmer of dawning day, The sunlight on the tree,

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The glory of .the evening sky, It is part of my life and me. " And so in the gloom of the darkling night, When wicked, fearsome things Are all abroad, with sighs and groans, And brushing, fluttering wings ; " Or after the clash and heat of the fray, When the cold and nameless dread Comes creeping slow, and all is black, I know there is light ahead." He is gone from the glade, and is riding apace On the white road winding long, But the heart of the wood is throbbing with joy, And the soft air trembles with song. " Gareth the Golden, the fair, the true, Gareth the child of day, Gareth the joybringer, lover of peace, Gareth the Golden has passed this way." A.DE.S. SOLILOQUY OF AN ORDINARY SOUL AFTER READING 0/UM MODERN VERSE.

Lots of poets write for fame, Others just because they must ; I don't write to make my name ; If I didn't—shouldn't bust. Fortune's always much the same, Sometimes cruel, sometimes just ; If she hates you—you're to blame— Go at once and lick the dust ! Anyway, I'll have no claim Either to be hugged or cussed— Carefully avoid the dame, Never write in verse, I trust. E. HODGKINSON (S.C.)

Correspondence Cotumn. LADY MARGARET HALL, OXFORD.

To the Editor of the Fritillary. MADAM,-

While resisting the temptation to question the taste of Miss Forster's outburst of rhetoric, and at the risk of incurring her contempt as middleaged, I should like to put forward a few points in defence of the Fritillary Committee, based on personal experience. It is not my purpose to enter into a discussion of the literary merits of the Fritillary, neither in defence of the present material,

nor in praise of the addition of sparkles and ripples of flippancy, cheapness, and vulgarity. That the literary talent of the various colleges ' is not represented in the Fritillary is surely not the fault of the Committee, but of the " literary talent," which does not choose to come out of hiding. This difficulty is unlikely to be affected one way or the other by any attitude the Committee choose to sit in, whether with hands folded or with arms outstretched. The accusation that the Committee take pleasure in rejecting good material is too obviously absurd to merit comment. On the insinuation that the Committee lack energy, I may mention that the various suggestions for reform were taken up by the Committee last term, and the idea of a Calendar suggested then by the Editor. The statement that the Committee rarely write for the Fritillary is inaccurate, as Miss Forster would discover if she took the trouble tb compare the initials of the contributors with the names of the Committee on the cover. In saying so much, I do not mean to deny the desirability of better organization for the Fritillary, nor the urgent need of energy on the part of all the colleges to carry out the reforms which the Committee have begun. I am, Madam, Yours faithfully, D.M. (L.M.H.) CHERWELL, OXFORD,

May 14th. MADAM,

Considering that the Fritillary is waking up to a new term of life—or so we hope—a letter on those wider interests which we all seem to be talking about may not be amiss. I write now in the beginning of May ; by the time the Fritillary comes out peace and peace terms will perhaps be near and incredibly interesting facts, instead of mere material for discussion. The League of Nations, which is now a part of the Allied War-aims, may be almost in process of construction. In the meantime, it is a muchdebated policy, attacked on several different sides. To me and to many others it seems that this League of civilisation is a very great ideal, and the only possible method of avoiding, or attempting to avoid, future war. I have no illusions as to the vast intellectual superiority of women students, but I expect readers of the Fritillary compare rather favourably in brains with a large proportion of the British democracy, readers, perhaps of Tit-Bits. Probably most are more or less interested in the League of Nations idea. If they are not they should be, since it concerns so deeply not only

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their own futures, but also those of their children to be—and many are critical. The League of Nations Society has for its objects to advocate :-

one is in agreement is rather like pledging oneself to keep to rations : still, one may as well ! Yours faithfully,

1. That a treaty shall be made as soon as possible whereby as many States as are willing shall form a League binding themselves to useful peaceful methods for dealing with all disputes arising among them.

NAOMI MITCHINSON (O.H.S.)

2. That such methods shall be as follows :— (a) All disputes arising out of questions of international law or the Interpretation of Treaties shall be referred to the Hague Court of Arbitration, or some other Judicial Tribunal, whose decisions, shall be final, and shall be carried into effect by the parties concerned. (b) All other disputes shall be referred to and investigated and reported upon by a Council of Inquiry and Conciliation, the Council to be representative of the States which form the League. 3. That the States which are members of the League shall unite in any action necessary for ensuring that every member shall abide by the terms of the Treaty ; and in particular shall jointly use forthwith both their economic and military forces against any one of their number that goes to war, or commits acts of hostility against another, before any question arising shall be submitted as provided in the foregoing Articles. 4. That the States which are members of the League shall make provision for mutual defence, diplomatic, economic and military, in the event of any of them being attacked by a State, not a member of the League, which refuses to submit the case to an appropriate Tribunal or Council. 5. That conferences between the members of the League shall be held from time to time to consider international matters of a general character and to formulate and codify rules of international law, which, unless some member shall signify its dissent within a stated period, shall hereafter govern in the decisions of the Judicial Tribunal mentioned in Article 2 (a). 6. That any civilised State desiring to join the League shall be admitted to membership. If anyone would like to join the Society or find out more about it will she write to the Secretary of the Society, 1 Central Buildings, Westminster, S.W. 1 ? Or I should be delighted' to answer questions—if I can—myself ; ideas only flourish on criticism. But I believe many of your readers will be in agreement with the objects of the Society, membership of which is open to all persons who signify their desire to join and their general acceptance of the Society's objects. As the League of Nations is an official War-aim, writing to say

1Reports. OXFORD STUDENTS' LAWN TENNIS CLUB. Captain—J. ORR EWING (L.M.H.). Secretary—M. OAKLEIGH HILL (O.H.S.). Treasurer—E. VARLEY (S. H. C.) . No matches have as yet been played, but Central play has been keen. We have a fair number of good steady players, but none who stands out much from the general level. A practice has been arranged for the VI. on June 1st with a team of undergraduates, and the hard games should improve our play. We hope to play a match against Miss Stonedale's VI. at the end of term. The team stands at present as follows, but is liable to alteration :1st couple—J. Chapman (S.H.C.) and J. Orr Ewing* (L.M.H.). 2nd _—E. Hayward* (S.C.) and V. Frazer (S.C.) 3rd „ —E. Varley (S.H.C.) and Paterson, ( S. H. C.) . * Colours. The Cup matches are not yet finished ; and the following have been played :May 11.—St. Hugh's beat Somerville 2 matches to 1. „ 16.—L.M.H. beat O.H.S. 3 matches to 0. „ 27.—Somerville beat O.H.S. 3 matches to 0. „ 30.—Somerville beat L.M.H. 2 matches to 1. St. Hilda's are hot playing a VI. this year, owing to their digging, and other war work. ,

O.S.D.S. President.—Miss JoscELYNE (L.M.H.). Secretary.—Miss HOBLING (S.C.). Junior Treasurer.—MISS DARNELL (S. H. H.) . Under the new system inaugurated by the Commission for the Reform of O.S.D.S. the Society has abandoned its quarters at the High School and again meets at the colleges in rotation. Only three meetings are to be held in the term, and the membership is to be put on a rather different basis from the beginning of the Michaelmas Term onwards. Other minor constitutional changes were suggested last term by the Reform Commission, and passed by the Society ; and a full report of

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these was read at the first debate of this term, which took place at Lady Margaret Hall on Tuesday, May 14th. The House then proceeded to consider the motion : " That the journalist guides the policy of the nation." Hon. Proposer : Miss LILLEY (S.H.H.). Hon. Opposer : MISS YOUNGHUGHES (S.H.C.). The set speeches were brief, and public discussion, though lively, was sporadic and irrelevant. It is a pity that speakers of considerable talent so often confine themselves to disjointed interjections in the course of the debate ; and seldom or never attempt anything in the nature of a speech. The discussion is also, as a rule, left far too much to the efforts of half-a-dozen members, who bear the brunt of the whole argument, while the rest of the House is content to listen and take no part. The second debate was held at St. Hilda's Hall on Tuesday, May 28th. The motion under consideration was : " That this House advocates the economic independence of women." Hon. Proposer : MISS ANSON (L.M.H.). Hon. Opposer : Miss DENSHAM (0 . H.S . ) . The Hon. Proposer, in a clear and spirited speech, dealt with the problem under two heads : (1) " Woman in Industry " ; (2) " Woman in the Home." Miss Densham (O.H.S.) made out a very plausible case for the opposition. She spoke attractively, and showed a sound knowledge of the subject. Public discussion was maintained at a much higher level than in the previous debate. A considerable number of members spoke, and spoke well, though the logical thread of the argument was not always kept in sight. The motion was carried by 19 votes. It is proposed to hold the last meeting on Thursday in the eighth week of term. V. JOSCELYNE.

SHELLEY CLUB. The " Shelley Club " has continued to meet during this term. The following papers have been, or will be, read :" The Restoration Lyric."—Miss O'Connor. " Joy and Sorrow as Poetic Motives."—J. Langdon Davies. " Dekker and His Times."—Miss Moorhouse. " Scott."—D. Fyfe. " Milton before the Restoration."—A. Vidacovitch. " Francis Thompson."—Miss Canning. A General Meeting will be held on May 31st to re-elect officers and make arrangements for the coming year. F. PYM (General Women's Sec.)

X CLUB. President—Miss ORR EWING (L. M. H .) . Secretary—Miss ALDRICH (S.C.). Treasurer—Miss BUTTERWORTH (L . M. H . ) . Two Meetings of the Club have been held this term. At the first meeting Miss Gibbon read a very interesting paper on " Sensation." At the second meeting Mr. Sidgwick very kindly read a paper on " Explosives." This was excellent, and the subject is of special interest at the present time. The lecturer also added some information with .egard to the " long-range gun " and other recent military inventions, and answered many questions.

O. W.S. S W.S. There has been one public meeting this Term, on May 18th, at St. Hugh's College, when Miss G. Hadow spoke on " Welfare Work." There have also been meetings of the Society in each of the Colleges, when Miss Deneke has explained the altered basis of the National Union. C. ANSON (Secretary of Students' Committee.)

Ihali 14ofices. LADY MARGARET HALL. The Rev. A. E. J. Rawlinson, of Christ Church, preached in Chapel on May 26th. Two meetings on Social Subjects have been held this Term. Miss Spawlding, lecturer in History at the Goldsmith's Training College, London, came to speak on Primary Education on May 25th. On May 24th Miss Upcott spoke about the Association of Women House Property Managers, as providing a new opening for women, and told us about her own practical experience in this very interesting work. One concert, kindly arranged by Miss Margaret Deneke, was given at Gunfield, in aid of the O.W.S.S.S. Canteen Fund. We hear from Miss Lodge that she is about to open a new Canteen near Dormans. The Collection for the New Hospital for Women, London, made at the performance of scenes from " Pride and Prejudice " last Term amounted to 0 6s. In the long vacation some people are going to pull flax in Somerset, others to work at the Ministry of Pensions.

THE FRITILLARY. BOAT CLUB. President—Miss JAMISON. Secretary—MISS GROSS. The following list of captains was unfortunately omitted in the last report :Sculling—D. Johnson, A. de Sausmarez. Canoeing—M. Stevens-Guille. The following have since qualified :Sculling—F. Pym, C. Lowry, P. Brown, A. Radice (half). Punting—D. Mayor, K. Leys, R. Wild, H. Matthews (half). Canoeing—F. Pym, G. Carter. Several more should qualify before the end of Term. TENNIS. Capt.—J. ORR EWING. Secretary—J. PELL-SMITH. We have a good number of keen players this season. An American tournament was played on the 1st Saturday of Term, and won by J. PELLSMITH and E. FRENCH. Three matches have been played up to date. May 16th—lst VI. v. O.H.S. Won, 2-0, 2-0, May 25th-1st VI. v. High School. Won 3-1, 2 0, 2-0. May 30th-1st VI. v. Somerville. Lost, 2-0, 2-0 3-1. The 1st couple has played rather erratically, and both members should keep a better length. The 2nd couple has improved since they played as 3rd couple last year, but are still rather unsteady. The 3rd couple has, up till now, played a steady, reliable game and should improve with practice. The VI. is as follows :1st couple—J. Orr Ewing * and A. Lawrence.* 2nd couple—A Radice * and J. Pell-Smith.* 3rd couple—D. Butterworth * and M. Carlyle. *Colours. DEBATING SOCIETY. President—Miss ROWE. Secretary—Miss WILD. Only one meeting of this Society, which took the form of a sharp practice, has been held this Term. This meeting was made the occasion of the presentation of a brooch, to be handed down from president to president as insignia of office.

ESSAY CLUB. On Thursday, May 16th, Miss Huckett _read a paper on " Prehistoric Art," which was illustrated by many interesting tracings of cave-drawings found in different parts of Europe. On Thursday, May 30th, Miss Pym read a paper on " The Influence of Bocaccio on the Work of Chaucer," in which the great advance in English Literature, due to the influence of the Italian writer, was ably traced. On Thursday, June. 6th, it is hoped that Miss Joscelyne will read a paper on " The Rise of Greek Drama." L. P. GIBBON, (President). SOMERVILLE COLLEGE. We have had three lectures this Term, arranged by the May .Ewart Trust, and given by Mrs. McKillop, of the Statistical Department of the Food Ministry, on the The University Woman in Practical Life,' suggesting methods of increasing efficiency. On May 22nd we had an entertainment in aid of the New Hospital for Women. On June 4th Somerville is having a joint debate with New College. The motion to be introduced by New College is that this House would view with apprehension the permanence of the dilution arising out of the war, of men's work with that of women.' Our agricultural labour has not been required this Term owing to the dangers of indiscriminate hoeing at this season, so Somerville has been wheeling out wounded soldiers in Bath chairs from the Base Hospital. The appeals for vacation workers have been very numerous, and the response to the demand for flax-pickers and for clerks in the Ministry of Pensions has been very large. TENNIS. Captain—E. N. GONNER. Secretary—E. B. HA YWARD. Treasurer—U. M. FRAZER. Tennis this Term has been rather desultory owing to the increasing demands on people's energies and to the fact that the hockey field does not provide irreproachable courts. There were 32 entries for the Somerville tennis singles this year, as compared with 3 last year. The first year have shown keenness but not talent, only having made one contribution to the team. Lack of combination and co-operation is the great failing of the 1st VI., and a certain tendency to humour the style of play affected by their opponents rather

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than to make use of their own particular advantages. The 1st VI is as follows :1st Couple—Hayward, Fraser. 2nd Couple—Gonner, Goulding. 3rd Couple—Hollwey, Woods. Result of the Cup Matches :S.C. v. S.H.C. Lost 2-1. S.C. v. O.H.S. Won 3-0. S.C. v. L.M.H. Won 2-1. E. N. GONNER. ST. HUGH'S COLLEGE. There have been very few events of more than ordinary interest this Term. In the first week a performance was given of Yeats' " Countess Cathleen " to the students and senior common rooms of the women's colleges, in aid of the New Hospital for Women, no public performance taking place owing to the critical situation. The Italian Professors came to St. Hugh's in the course of their Oxford visit, and were entertained by a number of Italian-speaking University members and Oxford residents. There have been the usual war activities. Work at Didcot, digging in allotments, wheeling out wounded soldiers, etc., and during the vacation most of us will either be going on the land or doing Pensions work in London.

Matches played so far are :Versus Somerville. Won. The High School. Won. The Convent. Won. Lady Margaret Hall. Won.

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President—Miss EvANs. Captain—MISS FOREST. Secretary—Miss LINDO. Owing to the fine weather boating has been in full swing all Term, and a good many people have been entered for tests, which were held in the third and sixth weeks. The results of the tests at the end of the Hilary Term were as follows :Sculling—Captain :—Miss E. Bolton. Half-Captain :—Miss Osborne. Miss Stavely. As a result of the first tests this Term the following were qualified :Sculling—Captains:— Miss Beaver, Miss M. Gee. Half-Captain :—Miss Curran. Miss Hurry was awarded her badge. Canoeing—Miss D. Smith, Miss Wethered. Punting—Captain :—Miss Hurry.

CRICKET CLUB.

Captain—L. GUNNERY. NEW STUDENT.

Mlle. Theodora Doehaerd, Colchester High School. TENNIS CLUB. Captain—E. VARLEY.

Secretary—L. PATERSON. The standard of play has improved considerably this Term, and there has been a general atmosphere of keenness. Three of the six were chosen to play in all Oxford six with some undergraduates. We have been rolling and mowing the courts ourselves, fifty people working at them in odd minutes do not seem to have done them much harm. The six are :1st Couple—J. Chapman, E. Varley. 2nd Couple—L. Paterson, V. Rhys Davids. 3rd Couple—M. Van Heijst. M. Blacow.

Many new members have joined the Club this Term, and everyone is so keen that we even practice in the garden. The team is a decided improvement on last year's, but batsmen are too fond of pulling ' balls to ' leg,' and the field are rather bad at backing up. We won a match against the High School. The team, subject to alteration, is—M. Gee, Paterson, Varley, Chapman, Gunnery, Armitage, Brooksbank, Blacow, E. Gee, Hirst, Clark. DEBATING SOCIETY.

President—Miss MACKENZIESecretary—MISS PRICHARD. Up-and-down Girl—Miss Priestshaw. Attendance at debate has been fairly good for the summer Term, although sometimes it has practically devolved upon the first year. There have been two set debates, and two sharp practices. At the first set debate Miss Sowby proposed, and Miss Houghton opposed, the motion that this house would welcome the conscription of

THE FRITILLARY. women. It was keenly debated, and was carried by a considerable majority. The second set debate on the ' creche ' system was also interesting, as the Hon. Opposer, Miss Burridge, and other members spoke from personal experience. The House decided in favour of the extension of a national ' creche ' system. Sharp practices have been quite vigorous. ST. HILDA'S HALL. TENNIS CLUB.

Captain—Miss TUTIN. Secretary—Miss RoxBuRGH. Treasurer—MISS LLOYD. During the present crisis, the Hall decided to take no part in any matches this season, but to devote the time usually given to practice to various war activities. Under these circumstances, there has been very little play.

BOAT CLUB.

President—Miss TODD. Captain—Miss HUGHES. Vice-Captain—Miss GIBBERD. The Club is in a flourishing condition this Term, and has been assisted by the fine weather. The experiment has been tried of keeping the dinghy at St. Hilda's instead of on the Cherwell, and seems to work well in the summer Term, as it is then possible to get sculling before breakfast. Rowing is also improving ; the four has been going out at least three times a week, and if this standard can be kept up, there should be some really good oars next year. Qualified this Term :Boat Captains :—Miss Mills, Miss Asher, Miss Latham. Boat Half-Captain—Miss Lloyd. Punt Captain—Miss Lloyd. Punt Half-Captains—Miss Perkin, Miss Collinson. Canoe Captains—Miss Wales, Miss Woodward, Miss Padwick, Miss Asher.

DEBATING SOCIETY.

President—Miss MILLS. Vice-President—Miss DARNELL. Secretary—Miss BRADFORD. Hall Member—Miss ROXBURGH. The first debate of the Term was held on Friday May 17th. The motion for discussion was that

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" conscription of women is necessary for the safety of the nation." This was proposed by Miss Ellis and opposed by Miss Wales. Public discussion was lengthy and not always to the point. The next debate will be on Thursday, June 6th. OXFORD HOME STUDENTS. The contributions to the Oxford Home Students War Savings Association during Destroyer Week last term totalled '119 15s. A considerable number of students are doing Schools this Term ; several of them intend to join the W.R.N.S. on going down. Miss H. de G. Simpson already holds a commission as an Assistant Principal. During the Long Vacation, some students are going to pick flax in Somersetshire ; some are going to do other agricultural work, and others have volunteered to work at the Pensions so as to help to release the permanent staff for their summer holidays. LAWN TENNIS CLUB.

The Club has been larger this year than in recent years, and members have shown a keener interest in the game, with the result that, on the whole, the level of play is distinctly higher. It is to be hoped that this will continue, as there is plenty of room for improvement, but there is no doubt that in the future when people are able to give more time to games, the Club will regain its former position.

BOAT

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President—Miss BUTLER. Secretary—MISS ROCHFORD. Treasurer—Miss CLAPHAM. The Club has been very active this Term, and members have shown great keenness. The following have qualified :Punt Captain—M. Densham. Half-Captains—E. Rose, D. Cross. Canoe—Captains : D. Rochford, E. Rose, M. Densham, M. W. Koe. Half-Captains : Fisher, Fosbrooke, D. Cross. Sculler—Captain : D. Hillkirk. Half-Captain, Fosbrooke, A. M. Farrell. It is hoped that others will qualify shortly. The great event of the Term has been the presentation of a canoe, the Swift, by Miss Quick, an old student, who has always taken a keen interest in the Club.

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Fifth Week.

First Week.

April 29th.—Play, " Countess Cathleen," S.H.C. May lst.—Dante Society, S.H.C., " Purgatorio." 2nd.—Shakespeare Society, S.H.C., " Much Ado About Nothing." 4th.—Debating Society, S.H.C.

May 29th.—Dante Society, S.H.C. 29th.—S.H.H., Address by Miss Whittaker on " Education Overseas." 30th.—Italian Club, L.M.H.—L. Edmonds, " Machiavelli." 30th.—Shakespeare Society, S.H.C. Ju e lst.—Debating Society, S.H.C.

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5th.—Inter-Collegiate C.U. Intercession, S.H.H. 7th.—Dramatic Society, O.H.S. 8th.—Dante Society, S.H.C. 9th.—Italian Club, L.M.H.—G. Pell-Smith, " Marsilio of Padua." 9th.—Shakespeare Society, S.H.C. 11th.—Debating Society, S.H.C. Third Week.

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15th.—Dante Society, S.H.C. 16th.—Italian Club, L.M.H.—The Sec., Reading on " Lyrics during the Renaissance." 16th.—Shakespeare Society, S.H.C. 18th.—Debating Society, S.H.C. Fourth Week.

22nd.—Dante Society, S.H.C. 23rd.—Italian Club, L.M.H.—N. Edwards, " Lorenzo." 23rd.—Shakespeare Society, S.H.C. 25th.—Debating Society, S.H.C.

4th.—S.H.H., Art Club Expedition to Yarnton. 5th.—Dante Society, S.H.C. Literary Society, S.H.C., Dr. Carlyle on 'The European Novel of the last 50 years.' 7th.—Shakespeare Society, S.H.C. 6th.—Italian Club, L.M.H.—E. Rodd, " Early Renaissance Art." 8th.—Debating Society, S.H.C. Seventh Week.

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12th.—Dante Society, S.H.C. 13th.—Shakespeare Society, S.H.C. 14th —Italian Club, L.M.H. — M. Carlyle, " Late Renaissance Art." 15th.—Debating Society, S.H.C. 15th.—Musical Society, S.H.H.—Miss M. Deneke, piano recital. Eighth Week.

19th.—Literary Society, S.H.H., Reading of Original Contributions. 20th.-0.H.S., River Picnic.

PAFKER AND CO., PRINTERS, OXFORD.

I.—The management of the Fritillary shall be in the hands of an Editor and five Committee members in the Michaelmas and Hilary Terms, and an Editor, Sub-Editor and five Committee members in Trinity Term. II.—The Editor shall be elected by the votes of the Colleges and Halls at the end of the Hilary Term, and shall act as Sub-Editor during the Trinity Term. III.—The five Committee members shall be elected, one from each of the Colleges and Halls, at the end of the Michaelmas Term, and shall come into office in the Hilary Term. IV.—There shall be a Treasurer, who shall be referable to the Editor and Committee, and who shall be elected at the end of the Trinity Term and come into office in the following Michaelmas Term. V.—No member shall, for the future, be eligible for prizes who has at the time of entry been non-resident for more than a Term.