Whereas, I consider that the education of young colonists at one of the universities in the United Kingdom is of great advantage to them for giving breadth to their views, for their instruction in life and manners, and for instilling into their minds the advantage to the colonies as well as to the United Kingdom of the retention of the unity of the Empire; and whereas, in the case of young colonists studying at a University in the United Kingdom, I attach very great importance to the university having a residential system such as is in force at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, for without it those students are, at the most critical period of their lives, left without any supervision; and whereas, there are at the present time fifty or more students from South Africa studying at the University of Edinburgh, many of whom are attracted there by the excellent medical school, and I should like to establish some of the scholarships hereinafter mentioned in that university, but owing to its not having such a residential system as aforesaid, Í feel obliged to refrain from doing so; and whereas, my own university, the University of Oxford, has such a system, I suggest that it should try to extend its scope so as, if possible, to make its medical school at least as good as that at the University of Edinburgh; and whereas, I also desire to encourage and foster an appreciation of the advantages which I implicitly believe will result from the Union of the English-speaking peoples throughout the world, and to encourage in the students from the United States of America, who will benefit from the American scholarships to be established for the reason above given at the University of Oxford under this my will, an attachment to the country from which they have sprung, but without, I hope, withdrawing them or their sympathies from the land of their adoption or birth: Now, therefore, I direct my trustees as soon as may be after my death, and either simultaneously or gradually as they shall find convenient, and if gradually, then in such order as they shall think fit, to establish for male students the scholarships hereinafter directed to be established, each of which shall be of the yearly value of £300, and be tenable at any college in the University of Oxford for three consecutive academical years. My desire being that the students who shall be elected to the scholarships shall not be merely bookworms, I direct that in the election of a student to a scholarship regard shall be had to (i) his literary and scholastic attainments, (ii) his fondness of and success in many outdoor sports, such as cricket, football, and the like; (iii) his qualities of manhood, truth, courage, devotion to duty, sympathy for the protection of the weak, kindliness, unselfishness, and fellowship; and (iv) his exhibition during school days of moral force of character and of instincts to lead and to take an interest in his school mates, for those latter attributes will be likely in after life to guide him to esteem the performance of public duties as his highest aim. As mere suggestions for the guidance of those who will have the choice of students for the scholarships, I record that (i) my ideal qualified student would combine these four qualifications in the proportions of three-tenths for the first, two-tenths for the second, three-tenths for the third and two-tenths for the fourth qualifications, so that, according to my ideal, if the maximum number of marks for any scholarship were 200 they would be apportioned as follows: Sixty to each of the first and third qualifications and forty to each of the second and fourth qualifications; (ii) the marks for the several qualifications would be awarded independently as follows (that is to say): The marks for the first qualification by examination, for the second and third qualifications, respectively, by ballot by the fellow students of the candidates, and for the fourth qualification by the head master of the candidate's school; and (iii) the results of the awards (that is to say, the marks obtained by each candidate for each qualification) would be sent as soon as possible for consideration to the trustees or to some person or persons appointed to receive the same, and the person or persons so appointed would ascertain by averaging the marks in blocks of twenty marks each of all candidates the best ideal qualified students. No student shall be qualified or disqualified for election to a scholarship on account of his race or religious opinions. Except in the case of the four schools hereinbefore mentioned, the election to scholarships shall be by the trustees, after such (if any) consultation as they shall think fit with the minister having the control of education in such colony, province, state or territory. A qualified student who has been elected as aforesaid shall, within six calendar months after his election or as soon thereafter as he can be admitted into residence, or within such extended time as my trustees shall allow, commence residence as an undergraduate at some college in the University of Oxford. The scholarships shall be payable to him from the time when he shall commence such residence. I desire that the scholars holding the scholarships shall be distributed among the colleges of the University of Oxford, and not resort in undue numbers to one or more colleges only. Notwithstanding anything hereinbefore contained, my trustees may, in their uncontrolled discretion, suspend for any such time as they shall think fit, or remove any scholar from his scholarship. In order that the scholars, past and present, may have opportunities of meeting and discussing their experiences and prospects, I desire that my trustees shall annually give a dinner to the past and present scholars able and willing to attend, at which I hope my trustees, or some of them, will be able to be present, and to which they will, I hope, from time to time invite as guests persons who have shown sympathy with the views expressed by me in this my will. Up to the present time only one scholarship is provided for the Provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan. A Committee of Selection has been appointed in each province, and arrangements have been made whereby these committees will make the selection for alternate years. The Committee of Selection for Alberta consists of: His Honour the Lieutenant Governor, Chairman; The President of the University; The Chancellor of the University; The Honourable the Minister of Education. Secretary of the Committee, D. S. MacKenzie, Edmonton. The election of a scholar for 1913 will be made by the Alberta Committee, and applicants should submit to the secretary as early as possible complete official statements regarding their qualifications, with evidence of their eligibility under the conditions imposed by the trustees. APPENDIX H. EXAMINATIONS, 1911. STANDARD V. LITERATURE. TIME TWO AND ONE-HALF HOURS. EXAMINERS Values 1. "Moor, moor the barge, ye gallant crew, Rest thee in Castle Ravensheuch, Nor tempt the gloomy firth to-day." "The blackening wave is edged with white; "Last night the gifted Seer did view A wet shroud swathed round ladye gay; "Tis not because Lord Lindesay's heir "Tis not because the ring they ride And Lindesay at the ring rides well, (a) From what poem is this extract taken? (b) From what longer poem is the poem itself taken? Mention at least two other works by the same author. (c) Who was the speaker in the first three stanzas of the above extract? State in your own words the arguments used by this speaker. Who was speaking in the last two stanzas of the extract? (d) Explain clearly the meanings of the words and passages in italics. 13 636 222 24 24 15 2. Write a careful description of Sir Roger de Coverley. 3. "Had I not" said Saladin seen this brand flaming in the front of battle, like that of Azrael, I had scarce believed that human arm could wield it. Might I request to see the Melech Ric strike one blow with it in peace and in pure trial of strength?" Who was Azrael? Saladin? Melech Ric? Describe the blow that Melech Ric struck and also the two tricks that Saladin performed with his sword. 4. "In conclusion, I would again implore the house not to let this opportunity pass. It is an opportunity that may never recur. It was only by a happy concurrence of circumstances that we were enabled to bring this question to its present position. If we do not take advantage of the time, if we show ourselves unequal to the occasion, it may never return, and we shall hereafter bitterly and unavailingly regret having failed to embrace. the happy opportunity now offered of founding a great nation under the fostering care of Great Britain and our Sovereign Lady, Queen Victoria. (a) From which of the selections read is this extract taken? Who was the speaker? What does he mean by the "House"? What is the "opportunity" referred to? (b) What did the speaker wish the "House" to do? What was the result? 5. Quote fifteen lines commencing: 6. "O, somewhere, meek, unconscious dove," or "The old order changeth, yielding place to new," or "A man severe he was and stern to view." "Like a poet hidden. Till the world is wrought To sympathy with hopes and fears it heeded not." "Like a high-born maiden In a palace tower, Soothing her love-laden Soul in secret hour With music sweet as love which overflows her bower." "Like a glow-worm golden In a dell of dew Scattering unbeholden Its aerial hue Among the flowers and grass which screen it from the [view." "Like a rose embowered In its own green leaves, By warm winds deflowered Till the scent it gives Makes faint with too much sweet these heavy-winged [thieves." (a) What figure of speech is used throughout these four stanzas? (b) What was like the "poet," the "maiden," the "glowworm" and the "rose"? (c) Show clearly the likeness in each case. "How can I teach your children gentleness When by your laws, your actions and your speech (a) Who is the speaker? (b) Mention at least three arguments he used in favour of the birds. How were his arguments received by the audience in the town hall? By the fair Almira? What was the effect in each case? 8. Mention the poem from which each of the following extracts is taken and give as closely as you can the connection of each: (a) "O, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?" (b) Flowers laugh before thee on their beds 4 4 4 (c) "the earth we pace Again appears to be An unsubstantial faery place (d) "His own thought drove him like a goad." (e) "One equal temper of heroic hearts Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will 9 1. Explain clearly the following terms as applied to plants: Annuals, biennials and perennials. Name a plant belonging to each of these three classes. |