FOOTNOTES
[1] How thoroughly Rhodes and Mr. Stead’s ideas harmonized at that time can best be seen from a comparison of Mr. Stead’s manifesto to ‘all English-speaking Folk’, which was published in the first number of the Review of Reviews (Eng.), which appeared not long after, Jan. 15, 1891, with a letter, one of his few long letters, which Rhodes wrote to Mr. Stead in August of that year (dated Aug. 19-Sept. 3). See Review of Reviews (Eng.), Jan. 15, 1891, and W. T. Stead’s Last Will and Testament of C. J. R., pp. 99-102, 64-76.
[2] See W. T. Stead’s Last Will and Testament of C. J. R., p. 114.
[3] See [Chap. ii].
[5] As a result chiefly of political differences between Mr. Stead on the one side, and Rhodes and the other Trustees on the other; not as a result of ill-feeling.
[6] See W. T. Stead’s Last Will and Testament of C. J. R., p. 190.
[7] Ibid., p. 184.
[8] The Will was published in London Times, April 7, 1902. Much of the text is printed in The Last Will and Testament of Cecil J. Rhodes, ed. by W. T. Stead, published by Review of Reviews Office, London, 1902.
The University of Missouri also reprinted the portion of the Will dealing with the Scholarships, in a Bulletin; but see [p. 26, note 3].
[9] The addresses are given in the Will.
[10] Loss from tearing down buildings.
[11] High Table, the table in the College Hall, at which ‘senior members’, that is, the ‘dons’ and graduates of a College Body, dine.
[12] These have been rearranged and increased to the number of 93. See [p. 29].
[13] The original clause gave 4/10, 2/10, 2/10, 2/10, for i, ii, iii, iv, respectively, with a maximum number of 100, to be divided into 40, 20, 20, 20.
[14] Cf. L. W. & T., Stead, p. 38, note t.
[15] § 24 appears in these same words in the original.
[16] § 25. The meaning is practically the same as in the original; the wording slightly changed.
[17] This rule was not at first applied in certain Colonies—South Africa, West Australia, and Queensland; but henceforth all candidates who are not exempted by the University Statutes will be obliged to pass Responsions or an equivalent.
[18] Paper read before the Royal Colonial Institute, Dec., 1904. Journal, No. 1, 1904-5.
[20] Ch. xxxiv, Report of the Commissioners of Education for 1902, Wash. Govt. Printing Office, 1903.
[21] For further discussion see Dr. Parkin, Col. Inst. Rep.; pp. 20-3; W. T. Harris (pp. 957-8), Report of the Commissioners of Education, 1902.
[22] For result of discussions regarding age limits, domicile, and general requirements, see [Ch. iv].
[23] The first attempt in the United States to publish definite information on the subject for the benefit of possible candidates was made by the University of Mississippi, which published a ‘Bulletin’ in October, 1903, giving the clauses of the Will and instructions which had been issued up to that date with regard to the Scholarships.
[25] See [Ch. iv, pp. 42, 43]; [Ch. viii, pp. 109, 110].
[26] See [Ch. vi], Pt. 2, on the Oxford System.
[27] The Scholars appointed in 1903 finished their course in 1906.
[28] A Scholar is an undergraduate who, as the result of examination, is entitled to a grant of so much (generally £80) per annum by the College. This amount is subtracted from his ‘battels’, not paid directly to him. Scholarships are given for two years, renewable for a further two years, without further examination. A Commoner is one who is not entitled to such a grant from a College.
[29] The arrangements for appointments in the Colonies, other than South Africa, and in the United States had not yet been completed.
[30] Quebec sent two (instead of one) by special leave.
[31] The appointments in the United States are made but two years in each three, there being none the third year. The appointments will be made in 1907, 1908, 1910, 1911, &c.
[32] See Appendix, [p. 128 ff.]
[33] See [Chap. vi], on ‘Oxford System’. Also Appendix, with list of Affiliated Institutions, [p. 168].
[34] For a copy of the examination papers set in 1907, see Appendix, [p. 136 ff.]
[35] Sets of Responsion Papers for past years may be obtained from the Clarendon Press, Oxford, or from Oxford University Press, 91 Fifth Avenue, New York. Price one shilling: twenty-five cents.
[37] A scholar’s absence from Tasmania in any other state of the Commonwealth or in New Zealand for educational purposes during any part of the first three of the said five years shall not prejudice his right to a Scholarship on the ground of non-residence. Attendance at School, College, or University in Tasmania during school years or University terms shall be deemed residence.
[39] (For a clear understanding of the provisions in South Africa one should refer to the Memorandum issued by the Trust, as the arrangements differ in several points from those for the other Colonies. However, in addition to what follows here, see [p. 132].)
[40] For a list of the Committees of Selection, see Appendix, [p. 28].
[41] From the Will. See [Chap. ii, p. 18].
[43] See [Chart, p. 60].
[44] ‘College revenues from lands have decreased alarmingly in recent years.’—Wells, Oxford and Oxford Life.
[45] Handbook, p. ix.
[46] See [Chap. vii].
[47] This statement is of course subject to exceptions, but as a general statement it expresses the spirit and the attitude with which Oxford men regard their everyday athletics.
[48] Not all in residence.
[49] The Vice-Chancellor.
[50] The Ancient House of Congregation still survives. Its functions and powers are connected only with the conferring of degrees and the approval of examiners.
[51] Thus the confusion arising as to the number of Terms per year. For purposes of ‘battels’, &c., there are three Terms, of eight weeks each; for purposes of ‘standing’, residence, &c., there are four Terms, totalling twenty-eight weeks.
[52] The degrees of Bachelor in Medicine and B.D. are open only to those who have taken the Oxford degree of B.A., and are therefore out of the question for Rhodes Scholars who intend to reside only three years. The degrees of Bachelor and Doctor of Music can be obtained without residence. Cf. Handbook, Ch. x.
[53] See list of such Universities and Colleges in the Appendix, [p. 168].
[56] Whenever possible, it is desirable that the necessary steps should be taken before the student leaves America or the Colonies (even as early as May).
[57] Some idea of the character and scope of the Honour Lectures, as well as of the teaching force engaged in the various fields, may be gained from a glance at the Appendices IV and V.
[58] See Chap. vii of the Handbook.
[59] Senior standing (see [p. 67]) excuses from Responsions (and Additional Subject) and the Intermediate Examination; Junior standing exempts only from Responsions (and the Additional Subject).
[60] ‘Science’ includes Mathematics, Natural Science, and Mental and Moral Science.
[61] Cf. Handbook, p. 226.
[63] All official correspondence relative to the degrees of B.C.L., B.Litt., B.Sc., should be addressed to the Secretary to the Boards of Faculties, Clarendon Building, Oxford.
[64] Oxford and Oxford Life, Chap. iii.
[65] ‘Another Bursar estimates £150.’
[67] For further information see Handbook, Chap. iii.
[68] See Amalgamated Clubs, [p. 100].
[69] These figures may seem a low estimate, but considerable inquiry points to a fair average as lying within these limits.
[70] No one College uses all these designations—but these funds, or services, or their equivalents, are provided for in each College’s battels.
[71] This entrance fee is paid once only, i. e. the first time a man rows in an inter-College race.
[72] The initial expenses of the first year and the additional expenses connected with graduation, &c., at the end of the third year makes this, if anything, too conservative an estimate of the average for each of these years.
[73] Not required of students having Senior Foreign standing.
[74] Keble has a special arrangement by which, after entrance fee of £5, £85 paid in three instalments may be made to cover nearly all of the actual necessities of in-college expenses per year. (See Handbook, p. 73.)
[75] Queen’s has a special arrangement by which, after payment of entrance fee and deposit of £10 caution-money, a payment of £28 per Term may be made to cover nearly all of the actual necessities of in-College expense per Term. (See Handbook, p. 77.)
[76] St. Edmund Hall has a prepayment system by which, without admission fee or caution money, £73 paid in three instalments may be made to cover ‘all charges of the Hall except degree fees.’ (See Handbook, p. 82.)
[77] For Non-Collegiate arrangements see Handbook, pp. 83-84:—
‘A reference to the figures which have been given will show that the course of three years for a B.A. degree need not exceed the charges specified in the following list’:—
(That is, for Non-Collegiate students.)
| £ | s. | d. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance fees | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Three years at £51 10s. 6d. | 154 | 11 | 6 |
| University Fee for Degree B.A. | 7 | 10 | 0 |
| 170 | 11 | 6 | |
| Less caution money | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| £168 | 11 | 6 |
[78] It should be remembered, too, that although ‘migration’ is possible the exercise of this right of transfer among undergraduates is very rare, and is almost as serious a step in Oxford as resignation and transfer of Fraternity membership would be in an American University.
[79] It is impossible and would be impracticable to attempt here to describe, or to discriminate between, the Colleges. For description see Wells, Oxford and its Colleges; Baedeker, Great Britain, Oxford; Handbook. For other relative information see [pp. 169, 170].
[80] See list of Affiliated and Privileged Universities in the Appendix, [p. 168].
[81] The decision, of course, in all cases except those determined by Statute, lies with the Committee before which cases are presented in Oxford. Students who expect to apply for advanced standing should be ready to present catalogues of their Universities, a detailed statement of the work they have done, certificates of degrees, honours, &c. The value of Senior standing is that it exempts from ‘Moderations’, of both Senior and Junior standing that they allow one to take his Final Examinations four Terms earlier than otherwise. Unless some of these advantages are desired there is no practical use in obtaining advanced standing.
[82] This is not an official limitation, nor does it exhaust the possibilities.
[83] See Appendix, [p. 148 ff.]
[84] Degree or Diploma already obtained.
[85] Deceased.
[86] Gone down.
[87] Note.—(Issued as a Bulletin for general information.)
[88] An official list of lectures is published at the beginning of each Term in the University Gazette (see [p. 169]).
[89] American Branch Office: New York: 91 & 93 Fifth Avenue. Colonial Branch Office: Toronto: Richmond Street.