THE PRINCE OF WALES

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1565, 8 October 1912, Page 4

THE PRINCE OF WALES

PREPARATION FOR ENTRANCE TO OXFORD. The oaTeor of tho Prince of Wales as nn Oxford undergraduate opens this month, and preparations are now being hurried forward at Mngdnlen College for his reception and that of his suite. Michaelmas Term at Oxford officially begins on October 1, but the Undergraduates are not expected to come into residence until tho end of the week following. If tho Princo of Wales matriculates at Magdalen strictly "in statu pupillari," he must bo in residence by Saturday, October 12. Tho rooms to be occupied by his Royal Highnos9 arc - ' situated on the northern sido of tho cloisters, on what is known as No. i staircase. Looking southward, they command the much-admired view which embraces the' south and western side of the cloister, and die Founders' Tower. Northward they command the beautiful lawn fronting the "New" (1740) Building?, the buildings themselves, and the deer park. The Prince's private tutor, Mr. Henry Hausell (a brother of the Rev. A. L. Hansell, vicar of Karori), will lie in immediate attendance, ajid rooms are also being provided for a valet. Very little is known at present even among the Dons of the college respecting the routine which the Prince will observe or the duration of his Oxford career. It is generally understood, however, that he will take tho Modern History course, and study under tho college tutor in this subject. : Although tho Prince will not take part in any sports that may involve risks of serious personal injury, it is understood that ho will not altogether withhold from what is, after all, a characteristic feature of Oxford life, but will take up rowing.