Education: Giddy Girton

The mere presence of females at Oxford and Cambridge universities was for many years considered preposterous, most irregular. Certainly the young ladies at Somerville College and Girton College would have to look sharp, behave themselves suitably. Last week it became known that Girton, at least, was letting up on restrictions. Abolished was the chaperon system by which Girton girls could make visits and go to dances only in pairs. They may now visit alone in college rooms or lodgings. They may receive young men in their common rooms until 10 p. m. instead of sending them home at 6:30.

Oxford’s Somerville still demands chaperons. The girls may not go punting without special permission. If they are to be out later than 9 p. m. they must sign a book and return at 11:15. Extra late leave, until midnight, may be obtained by paying a shilling for a yellow ticket.

Most of the young men of Oxford and Cambridge continue to be supremely indifferent whether the young ladies of Somerville and Girton are locked in at 6 p. m. or roam the town until dawn.