KNOX COLLEGE.

Otago Witness, Issue 3995, 7 October 1930, Page 10

KNOX COLLEGE.

THE ROSS FELLOWSHIP. At a meeting of the Council of Knox College on Tuesday Mr Alexander Salmond, 8.A., was appointed to the John and Margaret Ross Fellowship of Knox College in succession to Mr J. T. Campbell. M.A., who has entered upon a course of advanced research in the mathematical department of Edinburgh University. Mr Salmond was one of five candidates for the Ross Fellowship, this being the largest- number of applicants since the inception of the fellowship in 1920. The subject of education has only recently been added to the subjects in which candidates for the fellowship must be graduates taking the honours course; and Mr Salmond is the first Ross Fellow to take education as his subject of research. His thesis for the M.A. degree is on an interesting and important theme—“ The Possibilities ,of Improving Human Relationships through Teaching in Schools, with Reference to New Zealand and Her Neighbours in the Pacific.” Professor R. Lawson wrote in strong support of Mr Salmond’s work in this field as being of a high standard and capable of fuller development during his tenure of the fellowship at Knox College. Testimonials were also received from Professors Elder, Fisher, and Hewitson. the principal of the Dunedin Training College (Mr J. A. Moore), the rector of the Otago Boys’ High School (Mr W. J. Morrell), the Rev. John Collie, and others as to the work and character of Mr Salmond. The appointment will date from the beginning of next session at Knox College, and will extend over 1932. Mr Salmond’s record shows that he held the place of dux at Queenstown Public School. He obtained a junior national scholarship and attended the Otago Boys’ High School. In 1921 he passed the senior national scholarship examination, with a “ free place.” He matriculated in 1922, and. in 1924 obtained credit at the junior University scholarship examination, In 1925- he entered Otago University and the Training College, passing through his course for B.A. with first-class terms in English, education, and history, whilst qualifying as a teacher at the Training College. As a practising teacher, he was graded “ excellent.” In 1929 Mr Salmond gained the James Clark prize for education. At present he is working for honours, M.A., and the diploma of education. Mr Salmond was appointed an assistant master at the Otago Boys’ High School in 1929, and has taken an active part in the sporting life of his group; and is a lieutenant of B Company of the cadets. From 1926 to 1928 Mr Salmond was a student in residence in Knox College. His character, personality, and industry have gained for him a high place in the esteem of all who know him. and his ability as a sound, all-round scholar and teacher have been recognised by his professors at the University and the Training College.

His sister (Miss Salmond) is the principal of the Presbyterian Training Institute, and his brother (Dr J. D. Salmond} held the Ross -Fellowship in 1923-4. and was for several years assistant master of Knox College.