RHODES SCHOLARS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2764, 19 March 1910, Page 2

RHODES SCHOLARS.

HONORS FOR COLONIALS

ATHLETES AND ERUDITION

Since the Rhodes Trust was constituted, 60 colonials, 83 Americans, and 23 Germans have graduated at Oxford. The majority of these have obeyed the spirit of the bequest, and returned to their several countries, to -give their enhanced services to the land of their birth. All the German scholars have returned home, save one. who has accepted a position in America. Of the Americans, 82 have gone home, and one has remained in England. Fiftyone of the 66 graduated colonials have returned, five are teaching in England, but looking for colonial appointments, two have gone to other colonies, three have accepted Indian appointments, two European business positions, while three have decided to remain in England This exodus left a total of 179 Rhodes scholars in residence at Oxford during the 'academic year 1908-9. Of these 78 were fz-oni the colonies, 90 from -America, and 11 from Germany. At the beginning of the year 1909-10 year the number in residence was 178. These are engaged in pursuing a wide range of study at the University. Jurisprudence claims the greatest 'number of votaries (39), history occupies the attention of 23, then in order come natural science (20). literae humaniores (16). English literature (10), theology (10), mathematics (3), modern languages (by. engineering (3), and honour moderations (classical and mathematical) 2. Di the advanced or specialised courses, 13 are in for law (B.C.L. degree), 10 for science (B.Sc.). six for medicine (M.8.).■and four for letters (B.Litt.). Seeking diplomas >are: twelve in economics', five in forestry, two in anthropology, and one in ophthalmology. The Army has attracted one only.

It will be remembered that the great South African laid it down as essential that athletic qualifications were to be considered. Since their residence at Oxford, the “Sons of the Younger Nations” have worthily held their own. In Rugby football last year one scholar represented England and one Scotland in the international fixtures, and four colonials represented Oxford -against Cambridge. In athletics, four Americans and one colonial represented their alma mater; in cricket, four colonials did so; in lacrosse, six colonials; in lawn tennis, one; in cross-country running, one; in water sports, one; in boxing, two; and in rackets, one. Among the Oxford distinctions were J. C. V. Behan, of Victoria, who gained a. fellowship at- University College after an examination in law, andS. N. Ziman, of New Zealand, who secured an honorary scholarship in mathematics at Baliiol. The examination results, of the year showed that tile following Aus traliaivs were successful; —AY. Ray (South Australia), B.Sc.; M. L. MaeCalluiii (N.S.AY.), 8.C.L.. second-elaos; A. C. D. Rivott (Vic.), first-class honors, chemistry; J. A. Seitz (A'ic.), .se-cond-class honors, physics: G. A’. Portus (N.S.AY.), second-class honors, modem history; John Orr (Tas.). thirdclass honors, jurisprudence ; FT. L. Har. ney (Q.), fourth-class honors, chemistry ; T. Dunbabin (Tas.) secured a diploma with distinction in geography.— Sydney “Daily Telegraph.”