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About The daily Nebraskan. ([Lincoln, Neb.) 1901-current | View Entire Issue (May 1, 1912)
THE DAILY NEBRABKAN OXFORD'S ADVANTAGES ARTTOLO BK STUDENT HORACE ENGLISH ADVISES NE- BRASKANS TO APPLY FOR RHODES SCHOLARSHIP. Tin- following Ih a Icttiw rccclu'd 1j tin- editor rrom llonici It KiikIIhIi. No lruHka'H UliodcH Hcliolur nt Oxford The letter oiitlineH brlelly tlie plan of electing and HcmlliiK the candidate, and the advantanoH to he derived from the Hcholarahlp, It nreH N'ehraHka HttideiitH to take a mcater IntereHt in the opportunity CaHHel Xoi'd, France, April 17, To the Kdltor oT the NebraHkan Since ou wete ho kind iih to print tn attempted ' tiinnyiHin," will you Hpare me a little space lor a more HerloUH word' It iH not too earl to hliiiK hetore the HtlldetltH at the I'll! rnll of N'ehraHka the advantages of a KliodeH Hcholarnhip advantages which almost K Ix-kkIhk because of a misapprehension Time and time again I have been ashamed to report that Nebraska has scarcely ever had more than one or two applicants (Illinois had thirteen last year ) First -How can one of these prizes he obtained? My a (ualifving examina tion and an appointment. It is gener allv considered that this examination is a dillicult one Such is not the case Hy judicious cramming Knglish bo s of ordinary ability have been known to pass after a year's study Anvone who has had three years or more of Ijitin and mathematics should be abb' to pass the examination with a little cramming A "pass'' is all that is necessary for the examination iH in no sense competitive Many Advantages. Second What are the advantages? Three years abroad, half of each year at Oxford, presumably in study half of each year in traveling where ever your fancy wills England, the Continent, or America I'pon the ad vantages and disadvantages- of for elgn travel, there Is no nod to say a great deal Most people would like about a year and a half of It, especial ly when it is divided Into six week and ten week periods with rests in be t ween Of Oxford, there seems to be more doubt It is conceived of an a place devoted almost solely to classical learning an idea entirely false o one has ever figured out the various and varied combinations possible to obtain an Oxford degree The main courses are (I) Classics and philos ophy, (li) modern history, (.'!) modern languages (any you like), CI) juriH prudence. (.") Knglish. ((') matin unities. (7) natural science (including, in effect, medicine, (X) theology This includes about all most people wan! lor such subjects as economics and political science come in modern his tory, etc Moreover, there is no d.ub' that theHe subjects are taught with a thoroughness unknown in most Ame lean universities To do all thiH, Cecil Rhodes prov id s you with $l,r,i)0 $1.:00 a year. This enables you to live in great comfort, probably in easier circumstances than at home. It emphatically does not permit you to sit in the lap of luxury; nor is this entirely regrettable. Is Willing to Aid. If I have not aroused interest by this. I fear it is impossible without more space than you, Mr Kdltor, can spare To come down to brass tacks, I will be glad to supply any further details personally to any who desire them Knowing the examination pret tyiiell and what is wanted by the ex aminers, I can tell what course of cramming to pursue I want Nebras ka to have more than two candidates next year and I want some of them (four or live) to come from the lT. of N Respectfully, HO RACK M UNCUS II. V. of X , ex M.'! Pembroke College, Oxford, Kngland I For a 500-Mile Tramp You'd be mighty careful in the selection of your Shoes Yet you walk that far, on an average, with every pair of shoes you wear out. Let u help you in the selection of your next pair College Shoes for College Melt at Wen's C. V. ROBERTS ery 144 IN. 12th St. DO YOU PATRONIZE OUR ADVERTISERS ? Y C ou van oave s $25 to $50 C3ET j Tin 1 p BJr MunvKv o f uvir u nonri Vl' x-c rebuilt typewriter. A machine backed by a two year guarantee. Over 500 now used in Lancaster County. Investigate these before you purchase any kind of a typewriter. Nebraska Typewriter Co Auto 2080 143 So. 13th St. Bell 1299 , ;,i -i irntm' . 'i 1 . oi&Pr iL. STUDENTS Buy your shirts, collars, hats, gloves and nien's furn- shings at cost at Unland's store. We want the room Whitebreast Co., 042 st- COLLEGE MEN Should have their Clothes Made to Order ' We have the finest fabrics and make the best fitting clothes in Lincoln. Spring and Summer Suits $15.00 and up FLODEEIN 8c BRET HOUWER merchontTallors: 129So. 11th St. Lincoln Hotel Eddie Walt JUNIOR HOP May lOp 1912 Tickets $1.25 THIS COUPON and 85 cents buys $1.00 worth of Athletic or Baseball Goods at Lawlor Cycle and Sporting Goods House 1423 O Street SENIOR PINS New Shipment Just Arrived Get One Before They Are All Gone 4 The University Book Store 340INorth ,11th Street The University of Chicago H0HE STUDY ivth Vui Correspondence Study Dept. tiflrri ISO ( I iss room i ursr to n n rrl1ent fttuitriiU Oiicmtv thiit l part vt.rk lor a Ha h clor s decree lemniUry enures In many mt-lrt- otlirrt tor leathers Witer. A (..mutant. Hanker, ami iliox- (liflcicnt Novation lie tfm any time U. of C. (Div. Z) Chicago. III. Heffley's Tailors Suits $20 Up nth and n Nifty Styles a f -! t----,,. -.nfe4i