Govornmenfc havo received by mail i\ roporb of tho result of the matriculation held in London in connection with tho Now Zealand TJnivoraity. There w«v three candidates — Ono from Canterbury College, ono from Otogo University, »nd tho third from Nelson College Of theoo tho first-named was unsuccessful, boin^ rejootod by oxaminers in Gorman, and being also woak in Litin. Tho other two candidates haro passed in tho honors division. No. 1207 (Mr J. W. Salmond, of Otago University) fo placed equal with tho first candidate in tho original honors list. Tho placo of tho othor candidate (Mr T. It, Fleming, of Nolson Colloge) in noxt to tho 24th oandi • do to in the original honor* list. Tho re suit has been communicated to tho Gil ohriat truotoos, and it is expected they will forward to tho Now Zealand Govern ment an official notiGoation that tho Gil christ scholarship has been awarded to Mr Salmond. Mcasra J, and D. Sinclair, of Wainuio mata, havo assignod thuir estate It it understood tho liabilities are abou\ LII.OOO, while tho assota are act down at L 25,000.
WELLINGTON. December 15.
