In what activities did Rutherford take part when he was a student?

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In what subjects did Ernest distinguish himself (отличился)?

How did Ernest Rutherford's father earn his living?

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Ernest Rutherford was born on August 30, 1871, in New Zealand, in the family of English settlers.

In 1861 gold was found in New Zealand and many foreigners came to live there. Industry began to develop, the country began to increase its export.

Ernest's father earned his living by bridge-building and other construction work required in the country at that period. At the same time he carried on small-scale farming.

Little Ernest was the fourth child in the family. When the boy was five he was sent to primary school. After finishing primary school he went to the secondary school. He liked to read at school very much. His favourite writer was Charles Dickens. He also liked to make models of different machines. He was particularly interested in watches and cameras, he even constructed a camera himself.

At school he was good at physics, mathematics, English, French and Latin. He paid much attention to chemistry too. Ernest became the best pupil at school. At the age of 19 he finished school and entered the New Zealand University.

At the University Ernest Rutherford was one of the most talented students. He worked hard and took an active part in the work of the Scientific Society of the University. But he was also fond of sports and took part in the students' sport competitions.

At one of the meetings of the Scientific Society he made his scientific report “The Evolution of Element”. At the same time he began his research work. For his talented scientific research he got a prize. After graduation Rutherford went to Cambridge where he continued his investigations (исследования).