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Michaelmas,
1922.
EDITOR. M. CooK. COMMITTEE.
Third Year representative.—E. YONGE. Second Year representative.—D. LEE. TREASURER. N. HEWINS.
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MICHAELMAS TERM.
1922.
EDITORIAL. HE IMP, we fear, is passing through a very severe crisis. Last term it failed to appear at all. This term we hoped to see it rise, like the Phoenix from its ashes, in all its former glory, strengthened, if anything, by its momentary relapse. The quality and above all the quantity of the contributions received this term have some what dashed this hope. Never has there been so little material to select from and hardly ever has the standard of accepted contributions been, on the whole, so disappointingly low. The present state of affairs seems to indicate the complete collapse of the IMP in the near future, unless people are going to try harder to contribute. It is difficult to believe that there can be less literary talent in college than is to be found in most schools where a magazine is run. For the sake of the club reports the committee has made a special effort to produce this term's number, and we hope that next term will show a greater enthusiasm for this ancient and, at one time, honoured college institution ! A magazine cannot be run by two or three individuals alone, even though they labour till they shed tears of ink over it. So we appeal to those who enjoy writing to indulge their taste to the utmost, and to those who have not yet aspired to the glories of print to find out if they do not possess some hitherto unsuspected talent. The only hope for the ImP's future lies in a general discrimination on the part of the J.C.R. to make next term's number a good one.
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If." B. Jowers (Prize). M. Lagden. 2. Illustrated Story. No entries. "
If. Once I took all the volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica and piled them high and made a throne and sat thereon. And with
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a pair of field-glasses I thought that all things might become known to me. For long I sat there, but through my glass I could see nothing but a long white road and at the road's end a gateway stonearched. And on the road men walked and amongst them I saw Plato and Aristotle, Bergson and Spinoza, and they came to the gateway and bowing passed beneath, for the arch was low. Then I wondered what was this arch before which such great men bowed. And I saw that thereon was written IF. So I flung away my glasses and came down from my throne and walked the road of Information through the Gateway of IF to the fields of Speculation. And as I bowed my arrogant head beneath the portals which mark the end of Knowledge, I knew the bitterness of human frailty, for I cried out " If this were so, then must this be so, and I will act thus and thus." But my heart could find no answer to the questioning of my lips. Then I heard two men talking and they said it was 10 to I on— winning the Derby and I asked them what these figures were, but they laughed. And a man who stood by told me they were chance. Then I was glad and I said if I can find this god Chance, I shall solve the riddle of the universe. But I could not find him. And I was unhappy and cried, " God, if Thou art, hear me." But there came a superman striding towards me by the road that I had walked and he said : " There is no god, man is divine and can himself become omnipotent." And I saw that he reached the gateway without stooping, and so struck his head against the stone and died. The I wept, for I knew that God alone was not subjected to IF, and I vowed that if I could not know all things, I would know nothing, and I destroyed the Encyclopedia Britannica.
If. If the end of the world came there would be signs and symptoms of the event, which, of course, could be seen in the heavens ; the moon might shine in the night—blood-red, and the sun hide his face by day, in other words an electric-light bill would be no object. On the _other hand there would be a number of prognostications in the faces and demeanour of those about us. The Vice-Chancellor, strongly affected by the light of the moon (in the words of a wellknown hymn) would consider in his mind the true value of life, and determine to turn over— a very new leaf. Straightway he would arise and go—to the Principals. His conscience would prick him as he entered one of the Colleges, and perceived the effect of his
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restrictions in the joyless faces, the careworn brows, and the presence of horn-rimmed spectacles on numberless noses. Going up to the students with outstretched hands he would say " Friends, if the end of the world is at hand, let us eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we may all be sent down. I will open the doors of Convocation to your representatives, enfranchise you, give you self:government, in a word I will abscond with the title only of Vice-Chancellor, ' and leave the rest to you."' At his words those with horn-rimmed spectacles would quietly remove them, as a sign that the conflict was over ; those without would silently envy them the deed :there would be no chaos. But within the course of a few hours the face of Oxford would be changed, in the course of the day it would become a " New Oxford.' The walls of the Sheldonian would be covered with innumerable notices ; " Five dances are to be held during the next three days, and one on each day next week, at the following colleges . . . , to Which all and sundry are invited." There " will be a reception in the Union on Sunday night. North Oxford is invited— the National Anthem will not be sung." " Owing to the shortness of time left, a mixed football match will be played on the Rugger ground to-morrow, and Mixed Hockey, Lacrosse and Baseball Matches in the Parks." " To prevent ill feeling in these latter days among the Saints, all women who have rowed in the College Fours will be presented with Leander ties ; those who have rowed only in Tub-pairs with the regulation rowing-shorts gratis." " Races will be held on the Isis, Upper River and Cher on the next three afternoons ; entries may be made for the following :— I. Mixed Eights. Open to undergraduettes without bobbed hair, and undergraduates who wear suede shoes. 2. Punting Canoes. Open to those only who are not in any way qualified. There will also be a Sailing Competition on the Upper River open to all members of all S.C.R.'s. A notice in large print with a red border would be seen announcing: " A Subscription Dance in the Town Hall on the following Tuesday week (weather permitting) open to all members of the University. Organisers, the Vice-Chancellor and the Proctors. Tickets 2/6, to be obtained from any Bull-dog." The immediate recall of " Le Grand Guignol " would also be stated, and all shops, by the Vice-Chancellor's special desire, would open unlimited accounts to everyone. A Suggestion Book would be placed in the Sheldonian with a view to discovering and furthering the wishes of individual undergraduates.
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One large advertisement would announce a Ball on the following night, to be held between Balliol and the Beaumer—in the Gilei, at which the Proctors would act as wine-stewards. Visitors coming to see Oxford, e'er it was too late, would perceive many other notices, and for the greater part of the day, the Vice-Chancellor himself, beside the Suggestion Book, offering pencils and fountainpens to hesitating undergraduates. In view of the fact that a general Rustication was perilously near, and that it is well to die contented, large cart-loads of provisions would drive each morning through the town to the Colleges, and deliver goods sufficient for the day and—the night. In a word, if the end of the world did come, it would find Oxford prepared to make its final exit gracefully. H.M.L.
COMPETITION FOR HILARY TERM. A Topical Satire. Prize, 5/-.
" SWINBURNE." The white flame of life is burned out In thee is death Beautiful and still. Thou shalt hear no more the mad shout Of revellers as the sweet breath Of a southern night drifts down the hill— The hillside that's covered with vines Thick with grapes that are purple and sweet. They shall foam in the press 'neath the feet Of the labourers brown with the sun Of the vineyard, when harvest be done. So calm that brow ? . . . Does she dream Of a land blue with mist, gray with rain ? A fair land of meadow and stream Whence I stole her away to the south Because of her crimson mouth And sweet eyes. . . . Now love lies slain, Does she dream ? I pray Death's sleep May be too deep. M.C.
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A DESCRIPTION AFTER WILLIAM MORRIS. I was sitting alone in a sunny Southern garden ; overhead the deep blue of the sky seemed to burn in its intensity ; birds sang and bees hummed their way from flower to flower ; and these same flowers made irregular patches of colour against a background of quaintly-cut yews ; near me, water played musically in a marble fountain, and further away, the shadow of the sun crept slowly over the face of a very old stone dial. And I sat there for a time in the warmth and beauty of that glorious afternoon, until, gradually, the garden faded before my eyes, and I saw instead a strangely beautiful pageant in a dream. I was far away in the North and a cool wind was blowing on the top of the cliff where I was standing, while far below was a landlocked bay of the Northern Sea. On the edge of the cliff, looking over the water stood a small temple. It was set in the midst of a wild garden, girt by stone walls, and against the dull grey of these walls, burning scarlet poppies swayed gently in the breeze. Slowly I passed through the neglected garden and then stood on the threshold of the temple itself. The rays of the setting sun poured in one long shaft through the great doorway, making a golden pathway to the altar and softening the crude outlines of a huge crucifix there, which seemed even more primitive by contrast with the fine pillars, half-hidden in gloom, which were curiously wrought with much carving of flowers and strange beasts. And I stood there in the old doorway and gazed, but I did not enter ; for I seemed to see a priest standing before the altar with hands outstretched towards the peasants kneeling for the final benediction, and I could not disturb their peace. But as the final sound of his deep " Amen " died away in my ears, gradually, the slow monotonous roar of the breakers below changed to the drowsy buzz of insects. The temple was gone, and in its place was the garden, with its bright flowers and old sundial ; and in the distance, coming faintly over the scent-laden air, I heard men's voices chanting the Magnificat. D. M. L. •■ • *.•••••• •■
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THE IMP. THE DIVINE PAINTER. Over many evenings I have watched him work. At the day's end He sits within his studio of the heavens And paints a mighty picture on the walls. First I see him pause, with brush in hand, As who should ask himself : " What shall I paint this night— To delight the eyes of those who care to look ? " And then his hand moves to the west, And imperceptibly, yet swift as thought, The picture grows. No two are ever like ; His designs are-finite as is the mind That brings,:them into being. Some nights the Painter does not work But leaves his studio Enwrapt in sullen gray. And never does he let his picture stand, But, so soon as it is done, he takes a sponge And softly, swiftly, effaces bit by bit, And wipes it all away. Then he puts out his arms, and one by one Draws thick blue curtains round, Till all is dark. And some there are who do not heed The painter's work, And only see, if e'er they look A redness in the western sky. To others it is given to read, And to know visions, fantasies, And inexpressible sad pleasure. Each weaves his own, and yet I think Each one reads right. And as in silence the beholder reads, So too in silence the Painter reads bis thought, And knows wherein Lies sympathy between them. LARTIVS.
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ART. By One more Modern than the Moderns. I was asked to admire a Picture the other Day. Because it was ugly I knew it Must be right to go into ecstasies over it. Because I didn't know which way Up it should be I knew the man who painted it must Have a Soul. So I stood on my head And drank and drank it in . . . In the foreground was a bun. At least So I took it to be, but then again It might have been an omnibus, A field of poppies, or a Super-sensitive mind. It was to Me Something wonderful, obscure, divine. It moved my heart to tears. My spirit was lost In some dark sea of vast Fathomless mysteries. The rest of the picture was not Painted. A few pencil lines Suggested the chaotic imaginings Of a disordered brain. I felt the Artist Had moved in some sphere Higher than our mortal plane. He had Cast off the shackles of this dark And bitter world. . . . He was Above, beyond, the mere painting Of backgrounds, My neck began to ache : I stood upon my feet, and now The picture changed. It was no more the glorious Thing it had been. The dream was shattered. I took My hat And went. K. C. MORRAII.
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THE IMP. THE SECOND YEAR PLAY.
The Second Year produced The Chinese Puzzle on November 16th. They were most successful in having the courage to choose, and succeed in a play that depended for its success on creating an atmosphere of tension. The fact that the audience obviously became absorbed in the plot for its own sake, is the measure of their success. It was a pity, however, that the first few st enes were so unconvincing as compared with the level of the latter part of the play, which proved its quality by creating an atmosphere in the most difficult of circumstances after an initial failure. The staging throughout was excellent, especially as the effects were achieved with much the same background. The last scene was very effective, while the clipped box trees on the terrace were certainly an inspired touch. The grouping in the first scenes tended to degenerate into straight lines, but improved later, perhaps its weakness was accentuated by the fact that all the caste were apt to be stiff when doing nothing official and were inclined to gaze too much at the central figure. The acting, however, was convincing. The men, on the whole, were good as to make up, especially S. Andrews, who was quite the best in attitude and gesture, but they were all inclined to fall to that inevitable weakness of women in men's parts, and fidget too much. H. Moss as Sir Roger de la Haye was too conscious of the audience at first, but rose to real heights in the most trying scene of the disgrace in the second act. P. Vigne was most successful in achieving the vivacity of the Frenchman without descending to the level of his stage caricature. The finest touch in Chi Lung was the flick of the fan, but it was a part in which the line between an impassive manner and monotony was very fine drawn. Of the women, R. Young, as Lady de la Haye, stood out as gripping the audience right from the beginning, because she appeared so perfectly natural. In this respect she was in a class by herself amongst the caste. N. Perkins as Naomi Melsham was more obviously acting, but she was convincing in her very difficult and almost perpetual emotional crises ; she was especially good just before taking the photograph. Her fault is a tendency to try to express too much, cinema fashion, with her face. Both H. Haggett and M. Oliver were charming in their parts, and K. Messent achieved the affected sweetness of Mrs. Melsham so well that it was a pity she was not more successful in adding the sting. Any comment on a play unavoidably reads like mere criticism, but in the age of The Bat and Bull-Dog Drummond, the second Year are to be congratulated on holding their audience enthralled. M. BELLAMY.
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DEPRESSION. I sat upon the ground and thought Of endless weary thingsSlow-moving rattling cattle-trucks, And daddy-long-legs without wings Scrabbling amongst coarse grass, Of toneless leaking water-tanks And tapping of May bugs, Of piles of hard and shining stones And clinging fibrous travelling-rugs, Of choking cob-webs full of dust And thread-bare carpets in the sun, Of green spiked railings round a park And of a faded station bun.
AN IMPRESSION OF LONDON CITY, E.1. In daylight the East End is both prosaic and romantic. The little streets are reticent in their similarity and silence and mean in their small ugliness. But the big streets are filled with noise and hurry and guarded by immense buildings, the modern castles, the strongholds of the knights of commerce. There are all sorts of traffic on the road from small private cars to heavy country drays and ramshackle market barrows. Trams wail intent on their undevious course, while the more flighty.'buses thread their way shouting their miscellaneous good advice. There are all sorts of people on the pavement : genteel, seedy men in spats ; defiant men in neck-ties ; busy determined old women ; eloquent bearded Yiddish-speaking men with fur collars to their coats ; little Jew-girls with hatless bobbed hair, bright red or purple coats and silk stockings incredibly transparent ; and loquacious men with toys and other men with nothing, and there are the painted ladies. And all are so intent on their own concerns that they achieve something of the aloofness of policemen. The onlooker is so merely i acid ental that he feels almost afraid as before some force he cannot understand. He watches the stream move slowly down towards him, break up into men and women, 'buses, trams or cars, and merge again into the crowd. And presently as he watches, he is aware of some power, men-created yet beyond control of man, which is stronger than the spasmodic fluctuating, uniting and disintegrating force evident in the unceasing movement of the scene before him. For suddenly he seems to catch beneath
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the roar of the traffic a throb of innumerable machines, mournful, distant like the undertow of a wave, yet near, vital and insistent. And he looks round for the tall chimneys which vomit forth black smoke from the altars in the temples of these gods. Then he may begin to understand the passive determination which marks the crowd. For these are the gods from whom men in the East End have their being and these are the unknown gods whom they must worship, for these men are machine-driven more truly than are machines men-driven. But at night the gods sleep, and only a few pant labouring. The darkness brings beauty and mystery to the streets and sometimes a cold breeze from the river. The docks are deserted and their high blind walls guard only silence and the delicate tracery of an overtopping mist. The big streets blaze with light and messages flash out in changing colours. The crowd group and re-group, more individual, less intent than in the daytime, and in the narrow lanes press around flare-lit stalls where voicferous auctioneers supply all needs. And in the little mean houses and in the great tenement blocks with their skeleton outside-staircases silhouetted against lurid red blinds, a great wave of life seems to surge up and men become simply men again unclaimed by the hungry gods. Duly when night nears dawn does this part of the great city seem to sleep. B. E. JowERs. 11,..1.111
CLUB REPORTS. HOCKEY CLUB.
Captain.—S. WICKHAM. Vice-Captain.—M. SLANEY. Secretary.—M. FIELD. There must be a record number of players this term and it has only been possible to give everyone a chance of playing by having the optional game on Mondays for those not in the elevens—in less dignified language " fuddle-day." So far the 1st XI has played S. Mary's and S. Catherine's, Wantage ; the High School ; S. Mary's, Wantage ; and the Etc., and won the first three ; and the 2nd XI has - played three matches, two being defeats and one a draw. Neither elevens have often had full sides, so that although individual standard is fairly high, they lack solidarity and confidence. The 1st XI forward line is promising, but it must beware of relying too
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much on its centre to score, or it will find itself lost if she is not there. The defence is not yet fixed, and, as last year, lacks combination. The following have usually played :— FULFORD (left wing). Very promising, but must practise keeping the ball on, and is too slow in getting away with it. ANDREWS (left inside). Much improved, but lacks confidence and must practise her passes to the right. SLANEY*t (centre). The mainstay of the forward line--a brilliant shot. STEELE (right inside). Has dash and speed but should play more with her head. PRICHARD*t (right wing). Enterprising and reliable, should try dodging more, and not always trust to getting the ball through her opponent. FOWLERt (centre half). Balances the game skilfully, a valuable acquisition to the XI. FIEDLERt (right half). Can be good, but often disappointing. Lacks persistence and does not think enough about her passing. NICKALLSt (left back). Tackles well but often clears without judgment. WRIGHT*t (right back). Inclined to muddle the other back and halves, but clears well and plays a good attacking game. CHATTAWAY*t (goal). Very good when on her game. t Colours. * Colours and badge. The 2nd XI is not yet fixed. The following have usually played:— (Left wing) Fleming, (left inside) Cartwright, (centre) Miskint, (right inside) Holmes or Dormer, (right wing) Mosst (captain), (left half) Lintont, (centre half) Bakert, (right half) Barry, (left back) Hoaret, (right back) Weston, (goal) Messent or Dunch. t Colours.
LACROSSE REPORT.
Captain.—V. LEYS. Vice-Captain.—M. D. MONK. Secretary.—P. LOVETT. In spite of the losses sustained by the Lacrosse Club, since last year, and the small number of new members amongst the First
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Year, much keenness has been shown during the term. It is still difficult to tell the standard of play and the team is not yet definitely fixed. The passing and catching still need considerable practice and there is far too much one handed play. The defences are inclined to wander too much, and the attacks need to press more, and everyone must remember to get rid of the ball quickly and pass forward. On the whole the game shows promise and is more accurate than it was at the beginning of term. Thursday, November 2nd.—The College beat a team of Winchester Old Girls 12—o. Saturday, November iith.—The team were beaten by The Down House School, Newbury, 4-8. The team at present consists of the following :—G. Lagdent, P. Douglas, C. P. Leys*, Z. H. Fiedler, L. D. Lovettt, R. D. Waitt, C. Monk*, L. A. Ashford, R. A. Slaney*, 3rd h. Emtage*, 2nd h. Birker, I. H. Brooke. * Badge. t Colours.
NETBALL CLUB. The Netball Club is considerably larger this term owing to the number of First Years who have joined. On the whole the play is promising, although the practices show want of judgment in passing. The dodging should be quicker and neater. The Club has been unfortunate in the way of matches as so many have had to be scratched. The team has had very little practice together and the result was that in the match against Wychwood School the combination both in the centre and in the circles was poor. The team is not yet definitely fixed. The following have played this term :G. D. Shrigley, D. Andrews, C. D. Gundry, C. Brooke, C. A. Barker, G. A. Dormor, G. S. Maynard.
BOAT CLUB.
President.—Miss MILLs. Captain.—N. HOARE. Secretary.—J. PATERSON. We are very glad to welcome Miss Mills as President in place of Miss Evans. In view of the increased amount of boating this term we have bought a new canoe and a tub-pair. The latter will we hope en. courage rowing.
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Two Fours go out regularly and we are very grateful to Mr. Lusk for continuing to coach us. The general style of rowing is improving but greater enthusiasm is needed. Half Captaincies for sculling have been revived in order to raise the general standard of sculling, and the following have qualified as Half-Captains this term. J. Cartwright, R. Volkert, J. Whicher, H. Thomson. It is encouraging to find so much keenness on boating in the First Year : several people will soon be qualified as Captains or Halves.
S.H.C.S.C.
President.—SHARPE. Secretary.—DoRmoR.
Treasurer--BRYANT. In the two matches that we did manage to fix up last term, we were unlucky. Malvern College beat us by one event, winning the team race, life-saving and style, while we only won the 3o yards and the diving. Unfortunately the return match, which was to have been played at Malvern after term, never came off as it was impossible to collect the team. The match against Cheltenham also failed to materialize, but they hope to have a team to meet us next year. The Inter-Collegiate Cup fell to Somerville, who won 5o marks to our 41 ; although we gained more on diving, there was never any doubt as to the result, as both their teams were known to be stronger than ours. The S. Hugh's teams were :i. Awdrey-Nicks, Baker, Dormer, Sharpe. 2. Andrews, Chattaway, Monk, Smith. Diving. Baker, Chattaway, Sharpe. —
The results of the Inter-Collegiate water polo matches were a surprise, specially to Somerville ; although their team had played together more than any other, they were beaten 3—I by the combined forces of St. Hilda's and the Home Students. The following week we beat this team by two goals to nil, and so hold the Championship, as L.M.H. has no team. The College team was as follows :(Goal) Monk ; 2, Smith ; 3, Awdrey-Nicks ; 4, Bryant ; 5, Andrews ; 6, Sharpe ; 7, Dormor.
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THE IMP. THE DEBATING SOCIETY. President.—M. BELLAMY. Secretary.—H. M. BRYANT.
Treasurer.—J. PATERSON. If the number of meetings held by the Debating Society can serve as a. test of prosperity, we can this term claim to have taken on a new lease of life. There have already been four formal meetings, at the third of which the speakers leceived much helpful criticism from Mr. Bell, of. Balliol. The fourth took the form of a joint Debate with Merton, and the motion " Manners maketh man " proved most entertaining. For those who still feel unequal to speaking at J.C.R. debates, the informal Sunday evening meetings have proved a valuable training ground. The standard of debating has undoubtedly improved during the term, and there are some promising speakers in the First Year. We still need far more speakers, especially those who will not confine their energies to uttering one sentence only. LITERARY SOCIETY.
President.—M. Coox. Secretary.—A. PERCIVAL. Treasurer.—H. J. HAGGETT. The Literary Society, from the point of view of numbers, has gone ahead a great deal this term for the number of members is double what it was this time last year. Two meetings have been held, at the first of which Milestones was read. At the second meeting, Mr. Walter de la Mare read a paper on " Character in Fiction." Members of the other women's colleges were invited and came in large numbers to hear him. There will be one more meeting this term if it is possible to arrange it.
CLASSICAL CLUB. Owing to a general feeling among some members of the College that they would welcome more opportunities for the study and enjoyment of Ancient Greece and Rome, a Classical Club has been started this term. This club is quite informal ,and is composed not only of Classical specialists, but of anyone who is interested in Classics. The first activity of the Club was a reading .of Gilbert
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Murray's translation of the Frogs of Aristophanes, and this is to be followed by a lantern lecture on Greek Vase Painting. In the future the club hopes to organise further lectures on subjects of general interest such as Greek Sculpture and Greek Philosophy, readings of Greek plays in translation, Greek and Latin readings, and expeditions to the Ashmolean Museum and Roman Villa at Northleigh.
THE MUSICAL SOCIETY.
President.—H. FIEDLER. Secretary.—M. MAYNARD. The activities of the Society have shown a considerable increase this term, and the First Year have contributed several enthusiastic members. Four musicals have been given this term in which an attempt has been made to systematise the selection in nationality and period. The orchestra has met for regular practices and it is hoped will be able to give a performance later on. M. MAYNARD, Secretary.
NOTICE. Religion and Life. A series of meetings will be held next term in the Schools, the Union dealing with the question " What is Christianity." They are open to all members of the University. The provisional arrangements are as follows :Sunday, January 28th.—Bishop of Manchester. " Vocation." Sunday, February 4th.—Dean Inge. " Man's need of God." Monday, February 5th.—Professor Cairns, D.D. " The Fatherhood of God." Tuesday, February 6th.—Rev. Fearon Halliday. " Sin and Forgiveness." Wednesday, September 7th.—Bishop. of Pretoria. Closing address. There will also be further meetings on the successive Sunday evenings in term.
THE HOLY WELL PRESS, OXFORD
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