...fulfilled the prediction of Dr. Hawkins, that " if he were elected to the head-mastership of Rugby, he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England"; but for almost thirty years, since England mourned his untimely death, his life has been an inspiration...

...Dr. Arnold's friends, in the year 1827, " If he is elected to the head-mastership of Rugby, he will change the face of education all through the public schools of England." Another writer adds, " High-sounding prediction, and yet fulfilled to the letter." The page of history...

...master of Rugby school, he was elected, though others had applied before him, the trustees being assured that "he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England." He entered upon the duties of this office in August, 1828, and devoted to it all his powers of mind...

...Hawkins, — now Provost of Oriel — " that if Mr. Arnold were elected to the head-mastership of Rugby, he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England." And abundantly has his prediction been fulfilled. This letter produced a strong impression on the trustees,...

...Oriel, in which it was predicted that, if Mr. Arnold were elected to the head-mastership of Rugby, he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England. The trustees had determined to be guided entirely by the merits of the candidates, and the impression...

...election as Head-Master of the School in the year 1827, the trustees were told, by one who knew him well, that " he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England." And the event has partially justified the prophecy. But new ideas work slowly in the English mind,...

...School at Rugby and ordained Presbyter, in 1828. At the time of this appointment, it was predicted that he would "change the face of education all through the public schools of England," and the prediction was largely verified. He remained at Rugby about thirteen years, and was then appointed...

...of Worcester and James Watt. The Master of Rugby has fully justified the prediction of Dr. Hawkins, that he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England. The views of Dr. Wayland are now revolutionizing our American colleges. The distinction of both was...

...influence. A gentleman who recommended him to the trustees of Rugby, said that, "if Mr. Arnold were elected he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England." Nobly was this somewhat hazardous pledge redeemed by him in whose behalf it had been given. " Arnold's...

...of Worcester and James Watt. The Master of Rugby has fully justified the prediction of Dr. Hawkins, that he would change the face of education all through the public schools of England. The views of Dr. Wayland are now revolutionizing our American colleges. The distinction of both was...