[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.