. Alden's Oxford guide : with key-plan of the University and city, and numerous engravings . Merton Colleg-e. 59 resided for some time ; nnd from the Gardens beyond a good view of ChristChurch walks is obtained (see page 65). Several objects of antiquarian interest are treasured as relics in this college ;among them the Founders Pastoral Staff, in perfect preservation, though quitefour centuries old ; six feet in length, of silver gilt, and in beauty only secondto the one preserved at New College (see page 25) ; also the Founders Chaliieand Faten of pure gold, dated 1507. a curious salt-cellar
. Alden's Oxford guide : with key-plan of the University and city, and numerous engravings . Merton Colleg-e. 59 resided for some time ; nnd from the Gardens beyond a good view of ChristChurch walks is obtained (see page 65). Several objects of antiquarian interest are treasured as relics in this college ;among them the Founders Pastoral Staff, in perfect preservation, though quitefour centuries old ; six feet in length, of silver gilt, and in beauty only secondto the one preserved at New College (see page 25) ; also the Founders Chaliieand Faten of pure gold, dated 1507. a curious salt-cellar, rings, seals, &c. Corpus Chiisti has hnd from its foundation a great reputation for learning,and has numbered many remarkable men among its members—c< nspicuouslyBp. Jewell and the judicious Hooker. In the li?t of modem worthies staids-prominentjy the name of John Keble (10), \\ ho in his fifteenth year was electedto a scholarship here, which he held until, on taking a double first, hegained a fellowship at Oriel (24) at the age of eighteen. East of Cor} us Chri^ti is- 26. Mer
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