The term is derived from demi-socii or half-fellows, being historically entitled to half the allowance awarded to Fellows.[1] The allowance is now, however, a token award of £200 per year. "Demy" and "demies" are pronounced to rhyme with "deny" and "surmise", rather than "semi(s)". Whilst Magdalen is unique amongst Oxbridge colleges in using the term Demies, Merton College, Oxford is similarly unusual in designating their scholars "postmasters", with a Postmasters Hall.[3]
When Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester, the Founder ordained that in addition to forty senior scholars, or Fellows, there should be 'thirty poor scholars, commonly called Demies, of good morals and dispositions fully equipped for study'. Recipients are still admitted to the College's Foundation.[citation needed] Whilst the original provision was for 30 scholars, in line with most colleges this number has increased to more than twice that in most years. Richard Mayew, President of the College from 1480 to 1507, added further statutes, resulting in many elections to fellowships and demyships at the College.[4]
Entitlement
Demies are entitled to attend certain ceremonies and dinners.[citation needed] Most notably, all demies and scholars attend the annual Restoration Dinner on 25 October, held annually to commemorate the Restoration of the President and Fellows in 1688. Demies and scholars also receive a token sum of money, usually 10p, at the giving of Claymond's Dole' each year, in a service to commemorate the gift to the College of former President John Claymond (1507–16).
Admission ceremony
The ceremony for admission of new Demies is conducted in the President's lodgings or the College Chapel, immediately before the Restoration Dinner each year.[citation needed] All current Demies observe the ceremony; one by one, each Demy-elect kneels and the President says:
'Tu dabis fidem te statuta et ordinationes huius Collegii quatenus ad te spectant bene ac fideliter observaturum (observaturam) esse?'
(Will you faithfully and fully observe the statutes and regulations of this college in so far as they apply to you?)
The Demy-elect then says:
'Do fidem.'
(I swear)
The President then admits him or her to his or her Demyship with the words:
'Ego auctoritate Praesidis et sociorum admitto te scholarem in annos insequentes.'
(By the authority of the President and fellows I admit you as a scholar for the years to come)
The Demy then rises and shakes hands with the President and each current Demy, each of whom greets the new Demy with the traditional Magdalen words 'I wish you joy'.
^ ab"demyship". Definitions.net. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
^"Magdalen College – I. Demyships". Oxford University Gazette. 4 November 1890. p. 98. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
^"Postmasters Hall". British Listed Buildings. UK. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
^Salter, H. E.; Lobel, Mary D., eds. (1954). Magdalen College. in A History of the County of Oxford. Vol. 3, The University of Oxford. London: British History Online. pp. 193–207. Retrieved 22 December 2022.
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demyship, demyship, also, demy, recipient, form, scholarship, magdalen, college, oxford, term, derived, from, demi, socii, half, fellows, being, historically, entitled, half, allowance, awarded, fellows, allowance, however, token, award, year, demy, demies, pr. A demyship also demy for the recipient is a form of scholarship at Magdalen College Oxford 1 2 The term is derived from demi socii or half fellows being historically entitled to half the allowance awarded to Fellows 1 The allowance is now however a token award of 200 per year Demy and demies are pronounced to rhyme with deny and surmise rather than semi s Whilst Magdalen is unique amongst Oxbridge colleges in using the term Demies Merton College Oxford is similarly unusual in designating their scholars postmasters with a Postmasters Hall 3 Contents 1 Foundation 2 Entitlement 3 Admission ceremony 4 Notable demies 5 See also 6 References 7 External linksFoundation Edit Historic view of Magdalen College When Magdalen College was founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete Bishop of Winchester the Founder ordained that in addition to forty senior scholars or Fellows there should be thirty poor scholars commonly called Demies of good morals and dispositions fully equipped for study Recipients are still admitted to the College s Foundation citation needed Whilst the original provision was for 30 scholars in line with most colleges this number has increased to more than twice that in most years Richard Mayew President of the College from 1480 to 1507 added further statutes resulting in many elections to fellowships and demyships at the College 4 Entitlement EditDemies are entitled to attend certain ceremonies and dinners citation needed Most notably all demies and scholars attend the annual Restoration Dinner on 25 October held annually to commemorate the Restoration of the President and Fellows in 1688 Demies and scholars also receive a token sum of money usually 10p at the giving of Claymond s Dole each year in a service to commemorate the gift to the College of former President John Claymond 1507 16 Admission ceremony EditThe ceremony for admission of new Demies is conducted in the President s lodgings or the College Chapel immediately before the Restoration Dinner each year citation needed All current Demies observe the ceremony one by one each Demy elect kneels and the President says Tu dabis fidem te statuta et ordinationes huius Collegii quatenus ad te spectant bene ac fideliter observaturum observaturam esse Will you faithfully and fully observe the statutes and regulations of this college in so far as they apply to you The Demy elect then says Do fidem I swear The President then admits him or her to his or her Demyship with the words Ego auctoritate Praesidis et sociorum admitto te scholarem in annos insequentes By the authority of the President and fellows I admit you as a scholar for the years to come The Demy then rises and shakes hands with the President and each current Demy each of whom greets the new Demy with the traditional Magdalen words I wish you joy Notable demies EditLord Denning Niall Ferguson Lewis Gielgud Chris Huhne T E Lawrence Peter Medawar George Osborne Kenneth Tynan Oscar WildeSee also EditExhibition scholarship Scholarship scholar Fellows at Oxford and CambridgeReferences Edit a b demyship Definitions net Retrieved 21 December 2022 Magdalen College I Demyships Oxford University Gazette 4 November 1890 p 98 Retrieved 21 December 2022 Postmasters Hall British Listed Buildings UK Retrieved 22 December 2022 Salter H E Lobel Mary D eds 1954 Magdalen College in A History of the County of Oxford Vol 3 The University of Oxford London British History Online pp 193 207 Retrieved 22 December 2022 External links EditAwards and prizes at Magdalen College Oxford This United Kingdom university college or other education institution article is a stub You can help Wikipedia by expanding it vte Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Demyship amp oldid 1145418561, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
