DOMINION ITEMS.

Hokitika Guardian, 15 September 1926, Page 2

DOMINION ITEMS.

[by TELEGIIARU PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

RHODES SCHOLARS

DUNEDIN, Sept. 13

A prominent educationalist and member of the University Senate expressed strong doubts to-day whether many students chosen as Rhodes Scholars in Canada. Australia, and New Zealand measured up to the type Air Rhodes had in view.

He stated that many of the students on their return did not take a prominent part in the community in the domain of civic activities, public and social service that the founder desired. Mr Rhodes hoped to secure young men who would be moving forces in the life of the community. It was doubtful whether the high all-round standard of qualification and personality necessary to accomplish this in public life was secured. Alone emphasis should be placed on literary ability, debating power, and force of character. Better selection would be possible if the recommendations were made earlier to enable the selectors to got more in personal touch with flic candidates. WOOL PROSPECTS. AUCKLAND. Sept. 13. “T consider that prospects for the wool season are very bright, and I do not think there will be a drop in prices.” said Mr A. E. Dubne, a French wool-buyer, who is returning by the Aornngi to Sydney, after a visit to his principals in France. “I fully expect the wool market will now settle down,” lie said. “The world is gradually getting back to normal. Many people do not realise it, but wool is perhaps, the cheapest commodity. It lias advanced about 50 per cent, while other tilings nave gone up from 100 to 200 per cent. I think Australian aim New Zealand growers can look forward to a good season.”

Returning from visits to their principals were a number of other woolbuyers. They included Messrs F. 0. Sharp, a. buyer .for Yorkshire, stationed at Melbourne; T. S. Ayrton and Gerald Aiiton. Yorkshire and America, stationed at Sydney; J. Dehave, France; S. Mair, America; and 0. Kraefft, France, all stationed at Svdnev.

MASSEY MEMORIAL.

EXACT COPY OF GALLIPOLI

-MONUMENT.

M ELLINGTON, Sept. 13. It lias been decided that the national memorial to tli-e late Prime Minister to lie erected on Point Hnlswell. a prominent feature in Wellington harbour, shall be an exact replica of the memorial on Gallipoli to the Anzacs. The situation on a, hold promoiitorv. hacked hy high hills, is ideal for this type of monument, a leading feature ot which is an immense Greek cross. It will be visible for many miles. This decision was reached at a fullyattended meeting of the Afnssev Afeinorial Committee, which has £IO.OOO in Hind for the work. The monument will be executed in white marble of groat purity of colour and good durability.

Pending its construction active steps will bo taken to make the reserve a beautv spot by planting suitable trees and shrubs, and constructing a four-teen-foot motor road traversing the site of the memor.nl from east to west. The Public Works Department will undertake the lay-out with the assistance of prison labour.