The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-06-13

first Rhodes scholar, has returned e
his home IN this city after completing
his three years course at oxford. His
arrival IN the city came as surprise
10 his parents, at 476 Hope street, as
he had not been expected until late
in the month.
He was accompanied on his trip by
w. c. Crittenden. one OF the first
Rhodes scholarship contingent TO be
sent TO oxford, and who Is graduate
OF the University OF California While
at oxford. Mr.. Bevan was at Worcester
college and Mr.. Crittenden at Trinity
but as each was a member OF Delta
Upsilon fraternity, they were close
friends at oxford
Mr.. Crittenden gave reporter an
Interesting resume OF Mr.. Bevans sue
cess. in scholarship. athletics and social
affairs alike and his recital OF the ex-
periences OF Browns first Rhodes
scholar as an Oxonian gave clear idea
OF the high plane on which the Brown
man has placed his college his state
and his country at the British univer-
sity.
He also told of the success which l..
w. Cronkhite. who was Browns Sec
ond Rhodes scholar. Is having i'm Eng
land. Cronkhite. he said. is also az
Worcester college. The regular course
at oxford was completed by both Bevan
and crittenden last July in the study
OF British law. since which time both
have been taking supplementary
course I'm American law. Neither Bevan
nor himself. he said, would have missed
the opportunities which have been
granted them as Rhodes scholars.
BEVAN'S WORK.
Mr.. Crittenden's story OF Bevan's life
nj oxford was as follows:
"Bevan apparently landed in oxford
xxytfh ar Hafa Inn 90 x.rgr,
HE tackled rowing. the most diff
cult OF Oxford sports. few days after
he arrived. and. Handicapped as he was
by a previous lack OF practice. he still
made a unique record in Oxford's prin-
cipal sport and established himself
nmong his college mates as an envied
blood Within six weeks he rowed
in the winning college four, receiving
as a memento fine silver cup.
'This was followed by his selection
as a member OF the first Worcester tor
pid. and his cool head and skill in the
races that followed won him n coveted
seat In the college summer eight.
where he rowed with great credit side
by side with experienced oarsmen.
I'VE rather feared for his prestige,
however, when he entered the contest
for the light pairs. but even in these
races. although he had as competitors
among others the captain and secretary
OF the Worcester Rowing club--old
oarsmen-he again won and added an
other silver cup TO match the other
on his mantel Such year and such
a record are seldom heard Of
'"The next year he was considered
the best Worcester oarsmen I'm good
crew, and SO successfully did the crew
row that To Bevan. among others. was
given the oar he rowed with. decorated
In the college colors. as the highest
reward the college was able to give to
rowing man. This latter was done
while he was studying TO take b. c.
L. degree. and few weeks before the
examinations. when one is supposed TO
give up all forms OF athletics.
Nor has Bevan become n one sided
athlete He believes In getting at men
by association in sport as well as I'm
the class room. and is always ready
10 make up four at tennis and hand
ball or to have sprint on the track
SOCIAL SUCCESS.
with such a handicap in athletics
There was never any doubt OF Bevan's
social success. for In an English uni
versity rowing man has things his
own way. He was Immediately elected,
with tho other .'bloods' OF his year, a
member of the Sirsum club. tho nearest
approach there was In his college OF
the honor society in an American uni
versity, and at the annual banquet as
an officer OF the club he toasted the
Englishmen royalty. Then followed his
election TO the Buskin club. n distinct
literary society, but no less an honor.
But Bevan's popularity was not con-
hnec TO the Englishmen, but soon he
held office In the American club, and
was chosen. first. as secretary and
finally president OF Delta Epsilon
Alumni association at Oxford.
The numerous oxford vacations afford
nne opportunities for travelling, and Be
van has taken good advantage OF them
He is known among Americans and Eng
1ishmen as one OF the most widely trav-
elled Oxonians. He has visited practically
every country in Europe and has studied
In detail and at leisure Italy from Milan
70 Naples.
GREAT TRAVELLER.
His most extensive trip Is famous. Just
hfter taking his Il. G. L. degree and tired
with work he cut loose from England
went through Belgium, up the Rhine in
vestigated German beer and music at Mu-
mich and other German cities and then
dropped down TO Vienna; wandered about
In Hungary and finally. deserving tourist
tracks. started from Budapest down the
Danube by boat. landing at various river
towns In Hungary, Servia, Bulgaria and
Roumania
AT the mouth OF the Blue Danube he
took ship for odessa and then into the
country with pistols and blanket TO invss-
tigate the condition OF the Russian peas
ants With whole skin he made tracks
for Turkey; thence to Greece. Sicily and
then 10 Africa. where he investigated
ruins and dirty natives, different breeds
of bugs and other phenomena, from the
romantic ruins OF ancient Carthage
through Tunisia. Algeria and finally pull
ed UP at Tangier, the unique capital of
Morocco.
Crossing 90 Gibraltar. he then zig-za
ged UP through Spain, had a splurge in
Paris and arrived in oxford with an in