St Hugh's College, Oxford - Club Paper, Apr 1927

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APRIL, 1927.

LETTER FROM THE PRINCIPAL. ST. HUGH'S COLLEGE.

February 21st, 1927.

The year which has passed since the first re-issue of the Club News-letter has been one of vigorous development in College. The Charter took effect on June 28th, 1926, and the College Statutes forthwith came into operation. The election of Elected Members of Council by the reconstituted Association took place in July, and out of twelve nominations duly communicated the names of Miss Kirkaldy, Miss Herdman and Mrs. Kennard Davis headed the poll with 59, 52, and 50 votes respectively. As determined by the subsequent drawing of lots under Statute XIII 3, Miss Kirkaldy serves for one year, Miss Herdman for two years and Mrs. Kennard Davis for three; and the normal annual election of "one qualified person" will take place henceforward every summer, in readiness for the following October.

After the election of Bishop Shaw to the office of Chairman, the election and appointment of Fellows under Satutes V, VI, and VIII was the first proceeding of Council. On the nomination of Miss Moberly and myself, one Honorary Fellow, Miss Elizabeth Wordsworth, whose claim to this distinction needs no emphasising, was elected. The Official Fellows are at present seven in number, namely those resident tutors whose appointments, after the prescribed period of probation, have been confirmed for seven years.

Of these, Miss Seaton has undertaken the duties of Secretary to the Council (Statute IV) and Miss Buckhurst of Secretary to the Association (Statute VIII 8) for the period of two years, being of course eligible for re-election.

The • co-opted element of the Council has been strengthened by the addition, for varying periods, of three Extraordinary Members (Stat. I 4) : Professor Myres and Mr. Radcliffe, members whose tenure of office had just ended, and Mr. Morison, whom pressure of work had obliged to resign the office of Treasurer.

Mr. Morison was succeeded by Mr. Lyon, Oriel College, appointed Treasurer for two years in December last.

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The election of a Visitor (Stat. XV), another of the earliest duties of the new Council, has been very auspiciously accomplished.

Viscount Cecil of Chelwood accepted the invitation and conferred thereby a signal honour upon the College.

Since the completion of these initial proceedings the Council has been occupied in passing bye-laws (Stat. XIV) for the transaction of its business and for the proper execution of the various functions of Committees, etc.; finance and building sites are equally engrossing business. The Gray Allen bequest has now been transferred to the College, and the report mentioned in my last letter has been received and adopted.

Its main provisions are : Purchase of the freehold of our present site, and extension and improvement of our present accommodation as far as circumstances allow. The plans prepared by Mr. Buckland, architect of the College building, show a slight extension of the east wing (giving better scullery, stillroom and servants' hall accommodation) and a three-storey block of 24 rooms in St. Margaret's Road, west of the present building and joined to it by a well-designed and well-lit passage. The new block will permit the housing in College of at least 20 second-year students (now sleeping out with 'hostesses') and will provide a new J.C.R., the idea being that the present J.C.R. and drawingroom shall serve other purposes when a re-arrangement of rooms becomes a possibility. Undergraduates' rooms in the new block will measure 16 x 12 feet and the corridors will be 6 feet wide. The builders will doubtless be at work when members of the Club are here on July 9th—the date now fixed, and to be announced shortly, for the 1927 Gaudy and of the second Annual Meeting of the Association of Senior Members.

For the Common Seal of the College in its new era the episcopal seal of Hugh, Bishop of Lincoln, has been adopted, with the legend SIGILLUM COMMUNE COLLEGII SANCTI HUGONIS. Impressions of the original (bearing of course its appropriate original legend) may be seen in the British Museum, affixed to ecclesiastical documents of the twelfth century. The seal is lozenge-shaped : a dignified mitred figure, with crozier, and right hand upraised in blessing.

A bequest of great interest has been received during the year : the library of the late Dean Church, left us by his daughter Mary, who died very suddenly in the summer. The College Library has thereby been enriched by about 1,000 volumes, mainly on History, Theology and Literature. Works on the Oxford Movement form a group, which will be kept together for reference. One specimen, possibly of high bibliographical value, deserves mention : some tracts of Savonarola's, early printed work with woodcuts, some portions of which have not been found in the Museum nor in Bodley.

The late Grindal Hutton also left us her books, thus retaining and exhibiting to the last her affection for the College.

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The following acted as Public Examiners in the University during 1926: Miss Wardale, Final Honour School of English; Miss Kirkaldy, Preliminary Examinations in Natural Science, Biology (and Group C.5); Miss Goulding, Pass Schools, Groups B.2, 5, 7, 8.

The Schools Lists contained three First Classes, C. Pilkington (Botany); M. Reeves (Modern History); D. Warriner (Modern Greats). Miss Pilkington is continuing her research work with a view to the degree of B.Sc., Miss Reeves is reading for the Diploma in Education, and Miss Warriner was awarded a Scholarship by the London School of Economics, where she is working on the subject of Cartels. Other successes of the year are the award of the Rolleston Memorial Prize (jointly with another candidate), and of the Naples Biological Exhibition, to Miss Chattaway. The Hurry Prize has been awarded to Miss Warriner.

The Scholars and Exhibitioners admitted last October were, in order of merit :— SCHOLARS. W. Knox (English), Warrington Secondary School.

P. M. Hartnoll (French), St. Katharine's, Wantage and University of France, Algiers.

K. C. M. Gent (Gilchrist) (History), Clifton High School.

U. M. Keppel-Compton (History), St. Catherine's, Bramley, Guildford, and University College, Southampton.

M. M. W. Bone (Chemistry), Winchester School for Girls.

EXHIBITIONERS. M. A. Beese (English), Newport High School.

R. M. Campbell (English), Bournemouth High School.

M. James (English), Orme Girls' School, Newcastle.

ST. HUGH'S CLUB GRANT. P. K. Hatton (French), Spalding High School for Girls.

As to University news, the Statutory Commission has now finished its labours, leaving behind it a large body of new legislation about which the usual diversity of opinion is heard. The Statute on Scholarships, which has excited attention, provides that with the exception (if a College so provides) of a small initial sum, all emoluments are to be given on application only and on proof of need. With this principle all are in accord, provided that there is no danger of lowering standards; nor does there appear to be any, seeing that the status and title of Scholar, whether with or without emoluments, continue to be given only where they are merited. The Scholarships and Exhibitions provided by Trust Funds (e.g. the Clara Evelyn Mordan and Alice Ottley Scholarships) are of course exempt from this provision. In this connection it is interesting to note that Miss E. M. Thomas's bequest of ÂŁ795, received in 1921, has now been invested, and the income will be applied henceforward to a bursary fund, associated with

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Miss Thomas's name, for the benefit of any student faced with unexpected financial obstacles to the completion of her course.

The Senior and Junior Common Rooms co-operated effectively during the Michaelmas Term in an effort on behalf of the Appeal Funds of the three other Women's Colleges and the St. Hugh's College Scholarship and Fellowship Fund (which owes its birth to you). Our legacy, and the gifts we had received towards our own appeal fund through efforts at other Colleges, made us feel we should like to lend a hand in our turn. Lectures and Plays provided £64, which sum was equally divided and has been acknowledged very kindly by the Treasurers of the four funds.

News of the Fellowship and Scholarship Fund is always eagerly awaited here; and it is my dream that in the last block of buildings I live to see erected—the completion, as I hope, of all in that kind we now see the need of—there shall not be missing special and agreeable quarters designed for a Research Fellow and kept for her alone.

With kind regards to all members of the Club, Believe me, Yours sincerely, B. E. GWYER. ATHLETIC NOTES. Space does not permit of full accounts of the many branches of athletic activities now undertaken by the University and College.

In the Inter-Varsity matches, 1925 26, Oxford drew with Cam-bridge at hockey, 3-3, and Oxford beat Cambridge at lawn tennis.

In 1926 a United Rowing Club was formed, but permission to race was refused by the Principals. A style competition against Reading University was held : Oxford lost by 8 points. It is proposed to hold an inter-collegiate style competition. S. Hugh's has now a Rowing Club, small but enthusiastic.

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VI. Cup, won by S.C. 2nd VI. Cup, won by L.M.H. NETBALL.-S.H.C. was to play O.H.S. in the final but the result has not reached us. The University now runs a netball team, with a large fixture list of matches.

LA CRO S SE.-S.H.C. lacrosse is not flourishing owing to lack of members : few freshers seem to be players. A few matches have however been played, though not inter-collegiate ones.

SWIMMING.-S. Hilda's won cup.

WATER POLO.-S.H.C. lost to S.C. in the final.

HOCKEY.-S.H.C. won cup-1925-26. S.H.C. were beaten by S.C. in the 1st round of cup matches-1926-27.

CRICKET.-S.H.C. lost to S.C. in the cup matches.

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APPOINTMENTS, 1927.

HEADMISTRESSES.

E. M. Smith, Girls' County Intermediate School, Llanelly.

D. N. Glenday, The Arnold High School, Rugby.

M. L. Potter, South Hampstead High School.

E. Herdman, Vice-Warden, Ashburne Hall, University of Manchester.

D. M. Hammonds, H.M. Inspector of Schools.

M. R. B. Shaw, H.M. Inspector of Secondary Schools.

ASSISTANT MISTRESSES. .

P. G. Moss, Whyteleafe County School.

E. M. Jay-Brown, St. Michael's School, Bognor.

N. Moller, Harrow County School.

E. Martin, Queen Margaret's School, Vancouver Island.

M. Dunch, Municipal Secondary School, Barrow-in-Furness.

D. Neville-Rolfe, Downs School, Cold .Ash, Newbury.

E. R. W. Unmack, Sherborne School for Girls, Dorset.

J. Tugwell, Queen Margaret's School, Scarborough.

I. I. Smith, Boston High School.

M. Harwood, Greenwood, Eastbourne.

OTHER APPOINTMENTS.

B. G. Parrett, Buyer, John Lewis & Co. J. E. A. Robertson, Secretarial work, Educational Dept., B.B.C. C. E. Watson, Secretary, The Downs School, Preston Park, Brighton.

V. Russell, Secretary to the Head Master, Clifton College.

M. Wace, Organizing Secretary to the Oxfordshire Federation of the League of Nations Union.

L. M. H. Hill, Committee Organizer, Children's Country Holiday Fund.

E. Vosper, on the Staff of "the Clements Library of American History" (in America).

V. K. Tallent, working under Dr. Crew, Head of the Animal Breeding Research Station, Edinburgh.

PUBLICATIONS. "Life in Medieval France," by Joan Evans.

"First Fiddle," by Jean Greig.

ENGAGEMENTS. CAMPBELL—BONNER.—Maj or

Christian F. C. Letts to Eveleen

F. C. Bonner.

HOPKIRK—PERKINS.—Rev.

Frank S. Hopkirk to Mary E.

Perkins. •

BIRTH. ZIEGLER.:—On August 19th to Vera (nee Leys) and Keith Ziegler—a daughter.

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MARRIAGES. OAK LEY—HoLmEs.----On September 4th, 1926, A. S. Oakley (Sudan Political Service) to M. D. Holmes.

HORAN—WILLANS.—On August 10th, 1926, Rev. F. S. Horan, of Forres School, Swanage, late Chaplain R.N., to Muriel Willans.

HORN I BRO OK—HEM S T 0 CK .--H. Nevile Hornibrook to M. Hemstock.

HUD S ON—JAME S .—On September 18th, 1926, H. R. James to M. Hudson.

RAYMOND—WILLIAMS.—Dr. E. L. Raymond to K. M. E. Williams. They are now in Australia.

DEATHS. GODWIN.--On

January 25th, 1927, E. Mildred Godwin, at

Oxford.

HUTTON.—On

October 16th, 1926, Barbara G. Hutton, at

Leysin.

OBITUARY. MILDRED GODWIN. Mildred Godwin was at St. Hugh's from 1907 to 1910 and read History. She took a leading part in the life of the College, was Captain of Boats and a member of the Tennis and Hockey teams.

St. Hugh's was always proud to be represented by her, for though particularly retiring by nature, she was possessed of quiet dignity and an unfailing courtesy.

Mildred Godwin was beloved by all who were up with her, because she combined great powers of self sacrifice and gentleness with integrity and steadfast purpose. After leaving College she chose a hard and stony path, and stood by that choice, in spite of great physical suffering. Those who loved her, will be glad to know that she is at last at rest.

GRINDAL HUTTON. To our very great sorrow Grindal Hutton died at Leysin on October 16th, 1926, after two years' illness. She suffered terribly, but nothing ever daunted her hopeful courage, and her patient gentleness through the long months of pain and disappointment will remain always an inspiration to those who knew her. Even in her times of greatest trial Grindal had "a heart at leisure from itself to soothe and sympathise," and we remember many little acts of her loving, thoughtful kindness.

One of the trials she found hardest to bear was her exile from Oxford, and she loved her College with a loyal, self-sacrificing devotion.

Of her deeper influence it is difficult to speak in these few words. Grindal thought no evil; by her Faith she lived, and she made goodness real to all who came in contact with her.

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OLD STUDENTS' SCHOLARSHIP FUND. College Members and subscribers to the above Fund will be pleased to learn that £355 has already been invested in 5% War Loan and that approximately £45 is on deposit at the bank.

Included in this sum are three items of special interest. Miss Gwyer has kindly forwarded £18 12s. 6d.—the result of lectures given in College and of a competition in the Fritillary. Thanks are also due to Miss Beatrice Moberley for taking photographs of the College; the sale of these has brought in £5. The sale of books at the Club Meeting held in January realised £3 5s. 6d.

G. S. IRwIN (Hon. Treas.)

CLUB NOTES, 1926.

An evening social meeting was held in January and the Annual General Business meeting in July.

At the end of the year there were 315 Life and 53 Annual Members.

The Club holds ten National Savings Certificates as a Reserve Fund and as capital £25 of 5% War Stock, £30 of 4% Funding Loan, and £60 of 3j% Conversion Loan.

The Committee consisted of Miss Batchelor (Chairman), Miss Irwin, Miss Stallman, Miss Talbot, who retire in May, 1927, and Miss Arbuthnot-Lane, Mrs. Elgood, Miss Greig and Mrs. Grigg, who retire in May, 1928. The President of the J.C.R. is ex-officio a member of the committee.

A good deal of postage money would be saved if annual members would send their subscriptions as soon as, or even before, they receive a reminder.

JEAN GREIG,

Hon. Sec. and Treasurer : St. Hugh's Club.

NEWS OF OLD STUDENTS. E. Mc GREGOR (RoEcmANG) has been in England for a holiday bringing her younger son. She has now returned to her orange farm in S. Africa.

M. DRUITT is in Tokyo, where she is teaching in the Diocesan Mission School. She will probably return to England this year.

L. BRADBURY (TODD) helps with the superintendence of a big elementary school at Hubli, Dharwai District. She has one little son.

M. BARNES (BEAVER) is running a small private school at Marlow.

I. M. Sims has left Johannesburg and is teaching at the Eveline High School, Buluwayo.

L. F. LIMPUS is living with her parents at Alassio and doing some coaching at the English School there. She hopes to be home in May, but is enjoying life in Italy very much and speaks warmly of the charming way in which the English are treated by the Italians, contrary to various newspaper reports.

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S. M. SHEPPARD (Margoliouth) has left New Maltby and has come to live at Brighton. She has two little girls. She is greatly looking forward to a change from the "coal-hole" in which the last few years have been spent, and also to "picking up the threads" once more with many friends whom she has had no chance of seeing for so long.

M. DOVER (WHITFEILD) 1S still at Bruton. She spends most holidays abroad.

M. LAGDEN is working in an American Advertising Agency at Bush House, which, she says, "is intensely amusing. I was sent to Cologne a short time ago to do some work. . . I am going to sell in Selfridge's this week for a couple of days. M. Cook, who works in the same show, is going to brighten up life for Boots' customers in Regent Street. M. Evans has just got into the same firm.

A. Heggett is spoon-feeding a Canadian financier."

M. TUGMAN is helping her husband at S. Mark's School, Mbabane, Swaziland. It is the only secondary school in the country, for boys and girls from kindergarten to 18.

M. PERKINS says : "I returned from a world tour last April, took a flat in town on a 21 years lease and began work as Secretary of the Student Movement House—a non-residential Club for foreign students of all nationalities, races and creeds. I have since become engaged to a member of the staff there and hope to retire into unbounded domesticity . . . . in April."

G. MOBERLEY (GARDNER), whose husband 1S Principal of University, Manchester, says : "The life we lead here is immensely interesting, we meet so many sorts of people, are in touch with every sort of varied interest in a great industrial city—endless committees, etc."

L. V. SOUTHWELL is starting a school for girls at Glion, Switzerland.

N. CARTER is doing an education diploma in Manchester.

E. WILLIAMS has lived principally in Florence since 1921, first teaching, then as manageress of a Tea-Room connected with the Italian Y.W.C.A. This was closed in 1923 and since then she has chaperoned day-boarders from the school and now has four living with her. She visits England from time to time and hopes to do so this year.

ST. HUGH'S COLLEGE, OXFORD.

ASSOCIATION OF SENIOR MEMBERS. Annual Meeting, 1927.

In accordance with the provisions of Statute XIII, 7, the second Annual Meeting of the Association will take place at St. Hugh's College On

Saturday, July 9th, 1927, at 2.3o p.m .

BUSINESS. 1.

Minutes.

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Election of a Member of Council under Statute XIII.

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Other business, if any.

Business, if any, should be communicated to the Secretary not later than June 15th.

TEA will be served at 4 p m.

H. McM. BUCKHURST, Secretary.

St. Hugh's Club.

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THE GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING

will be held at

OXFORD on JULY gth, at 12.0. Notices of motions and nominations for elections, with names of seconders, should be sent to me before May ist.

Miss Batchelor, Miss Irwin, Miss Stallman and Miss Talbot retire from the Committee in May, the first three being willing to stand for re-election.

JEAN GREIG (Hon. Sec., St. Hugh's Club), ANGLEFIELD, YORK ROAD, SUTTON, SURREY.

ST. HUGH'S COLLEGE, OXFORD.

Association of Senior Members.

Statutes XIII and XIV (6).

The following Bye-laws were approved by the Council on November 27th, 1926. (a) Elections and Meetings of the Association.

The Secretary of the Association shall hold office for two years and shall be re-eligible. She shall be elected in the same manner and at the same time as the Elected Members of Council. If a casual vacancy should occur, the Principal shall arrange for the carrying out of the duties of the Secretary until the next election.

The Secretary of the Association shall issue to all Senior Members, not later than the 14th April in each year, a copy of the Register of Senior Members made up to the end of Hilary Term, the Statutes and Bye-laws relating to the Association, a list of Members of the Council with date of retirement of Co-opted and Elected Members, and a notice inviting nominations for the office of Elected Mernber(s) of Council, and if necessary for the office of Secretary.

The election of the Secretary to the Association -and of Elected Members of Council shall be completed not later than the last day of May, provided that in the case of an equality of votes the result shall he determined by lot at the Annual Meeting.

The Annual Meeting of the Association shall be convened in Trinity Term as soon as possible aftei- the election of Elected Members of Council has taken place, provided that not less than a fortnight's notice of the Meeting shall be issued to all Members. (b) Dues payable by Senior Members.

A Member of the Association who being a Graduate of the College desires to keep her name on the Books of the University and of the College, shall pay College Dues of o/- a year. These shall include the subscription, if any, due from her under Statute XIII. 2 (a).

A Graduate who compounds for University Dues shall compound for College Dues by payment of that amount, if any, by which the total of her previous payments of College Dues falls short of

No further payment of College Dues shall be required of persons who have already compounded for University Dues.

A Graduate of the College may retain her name oil the Books without payment if she is certified to be paying her University Dues or to have compounded for them through another Society.

Further Bye-law approved by the Council on March 5th, 1927.

The names of Members of the Association whose subscriptions, or University and College Dues, have not been paid by the first of March in any year shall not be included in the Register for that year.