New-York tribune., 1905-02-12

ing influence that has always surrounded the
home of dead causes?
In the modern meaning of the term, Oxford can
hardly be called educational institution The
ir1parting of information has never since the
Reformation been the primary object of its exist
ence II is a charming place, with historic assoca-
tions where the young men from the better classes
IN England after their education has been prac-
ticaIly finished of the great public schools
go TO form connections among their own klnd ana
to acquire certain culture.
about month after had arrived met man
from Christ Church. IT is delightful here, said
In reply to the inevitable, How do you like Ok
ford?' we boat in the morning, we drive in the af-
ternoon, and at dinner something is always pro-
posed for the evening. / have never met more
agreeable companions in my life, still am Just
bit curious to know when one Is supposed TO STUDY
Oh he answered, in a rather surprised tone' we
English co not come up to Oxford to attend
classes; we here to see people and acquire
culture
'-They reverence the champion oarsman or the
successful polo player. Honors at the Onlon the
great debating club. much priced, but the long,
full gown of the scholar IS considered rather
diserace than an honor inasmuch he is excused
from paying fees. The very system upon which
the university built tends 10 create this effect
There is no unity in the educational work. What
is known as 'Oxfurd to the outside world Is divided
into twenty-five colleges which operate indepen-
IDENTIFY Of one another. These are really we'll ap
pointed and exclusive clubs where manners are of
more Importance than brains. The letters OF intro
duction that brings TO the master are carefully
considered and filed, but the entrance examination
is a mere formality. only gone through with be-
cause 1t is demanded by old statutes. bright stu
dent IN the second form OF any of our New York
high schools could pass magma cum laude without
any other preparation than his ordinary class work
Besides the teaching done in the different col
legcs there the regular university professor
ships. These which often held by some of the
most famous men in England, are nothing more
than dgnifed pensions. The holders are required
10 other work beyond one lecture In q term, and
may with ease be excused from this duty. Profess
Max MuiIer mad not been nearu Tor years before
he died, and at Cambridge the famous poet Gray
never lectured II is considered bad form by the
undergraduates to attend these functions which
arc always free and given IN the famous Seldonian
Theatre before small audience Of townspeople
Sir Hubert Parry has the chair of music. He
dcnce bringing up q fine orchestra from London
on his own particular subject and famous as a
charming speaker. Dut the number of his listeners
did reach two dozen and of these few only four
we're connected in any way with the university.
eaching function is reached not in the university
professorships, but in of the colleges. All Souls
This ancient foundation with It's two large quad
Langles. famous Sngpe "a, ana nnss library consists
at present OF thiryt%o n Two fe9ws and but four
reason than 70 read the morning and evening Of
of duty being necessary for the enjoyment OF
certain extensive endowments. Sir William Ansen
the warden of All Souls Is at the same time the
university Member of Parliament. and is therefore
-, 80 ~ have bcor ~ ss1iul
;heir social superior qualifications. It is "A mis-
take, therefore, to go to Oxford 10 hear the
famous men whose nantes are 'isted her regis
terS.
London he would have to be taken back 10 the
university and tried before the vicechancelior and
NOT unt ha had been fCuLd suutS ue his ,I,-
thority could the civil courts step in and act The
university has its own prison. TO which minor Of
tenders sentenced, and, strange TO say a term
there is considered something of an honor This
civil power Of the vice-ehancellor extends IN the
markets. lodging houses and theatres. In the Mid
die Ages the country people charged such ont
rageous prices for foodstuffs that now nothing can
be sold beyond the limit fxed by the university II
is the with lodging houses. The different coll
leges are much too small to accommodate all the
students that come up. SO after the freshman year
resort Is had 20 private houses. One wishing 10
take STUDENT loassrs must apply to the university
plumbing set IN order ard the price hxed The
nousekeepsr then becomes in a measure an Official