Women's Debating Society.

So far this year we have been but a select few. We should, however, like to take this opportunity of announcing to women students that our meetings are intended rather for the many; and to all who feel within themselves the promptings of ideas we extend a hearty invitation to be present.

The annual general meeting of the Society was held on April 17th, when a new scheme, which met with much favour, was brought forward for increasing the interest of the Society. This year we are having social meetings in the gymnasium, about once a month, when there will be present some woman visitor who will read a paper upon a subject of interest to us. If a debating society can ever lose all tract of stiffness, ours will do so as these meetings.

The first debate of the year was held on May 3rd, when Miss Nicholls seconded by Miss Casey, moved that "Separate University-Colleges should be established for men and women." The motion was opposed by Miss Edwards, seconded by Miss Hursthouse. Four other members also spoke. Miss Waller, who judged the debating, gave a helpful criticism of some of the speakers.

Another debate was held on May 17th, the motion being, "That a regular education tends to the repression of vigour and originality of mind." This was moved by Miss North, Miss Houghton seconding, and opposed by Miss Tolley, seconded by Miss Edwards. Miss Nicholls supported the motion. Our judge at this debate. Miss England, made some very interesting remarks upon the subject and the speakers. Our thanks are due to her, as well as to Miss Waller, for acting as judge.

The first social evening was held in the gymnasium on Thursday, May 23rd. Despite the inclement weather, the attendance exceeded the Committee's most sanguine expectations. Mrs. Rutherfurd spoke to us most delightfully on "The kind of page 65 woman the world needs," and gave some quiet criticism on some of the kinds of women the world has, Music, recitations, and plenty of conversation, followed by supper and more conversation, filled the rest of an enjoyable evening. At 9.30 we obeyed Gymnasium regulations, and proceeded homewards.