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a. A certificate of baptism, or other satisfactory proof o

his age.

b. A certificate from a minister of the Church, or of the
denomination to which he belongs, that ho has been duly
instiucted in the principles of religion.
c. A certificate of good moral character, signed by a
clergyman of the parish to which he belongs, or by the tutor
or head of the school or college at which he has received
his education for at least the two preceding years, or such
other proof of good moral character as will be satisfactory
to the Commander-in-Chief.
d. A statement of the subjects in which he wishes to be
examined.
IV. The following will be the subjects of examination,
and the number of marks allotted to each, viz. :
I
The Classics {tin
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- - -

.. 2,000

_reek ..
.. 1,600
Mathematics, pure and mixed.. .. .. 3,600
Modern languages (not including provincial dia-
lects), each .. .• 1,200
English language .. .. • . .. 1,200
History, ancient and modern, with geography .. 1,200
Natural sciences—i.e., mineralogy and geology .. 1,200
Experimental sciences—i.e., chemistry, heat, elec-
tricity, including magnetism • . .. 1,200
Drawing
600
V. Of the foregoing subjects the elementary branches of
mathematics and the English language, to the extent stated
in the following paragraphs, will be considered obliga-
tory :

In mathematics 1,200 marks will be given to the follow-
ing obligatory portion--viz., arithmetic, including vulgar
and decimal fractions, proportion, extraction of the square
root, and simple interest.

Algebra, including fractions, simple equations, and ques-
tions producing them; " Euclid," the first three books.
Of the 1,200 marks allotted to the foregoing portions of
mathematics 400 will be required for qualification, and of
these at least 200 must be obtained in arithmetic.
In the English language the candidate will be required
to write correctly and in a g od legible hand from dictation
ant to compose grammatically. He will be required to ob-
tain at least 200 marks in this subjf;ct. Out of the remain
ing subjects or portions of subjec is which are left to the
option of the candidate, such a nuz nber of marks must be
obtained as shall raise the total to 1,800, the number neces-
sary for qualification.

VI. In respect to the subjects left voluntary candidates
will not be allowed to count the marks gained in any one
subject, unless amounting to one-sixth of the whole num-
ber of marks allotted to that subject.
In the examination in classics passages wilt be given for
translation from the books usually read at schools ; gram-
matical questions will be scit, and English passages also
given for translation into the Latin and U-reek languages.
VII. The result of each. examination will be reported to
the Commander-in-Chief, and the names of any candidates
who distinguish themselves will be specially brought to his
notice.

VIII, An unsuccessful candidate will not be debarred
from applying to the Commander-in-Chief for permission
to attend a future examination.
Should he, however, obtain only between 900 and 1,500
marks, he will not be allowed to present himself for re-
examination for at least six months. If he obtains less than
90 marks, a period of at least 12 months must elapse b efore
he can be allowed to present himself again.
In all cases permission to be reexamined must &pond
upon the number of applicants on the list.
In subsequent examinations no credit will be given for
the marks gained by a candidate on former occasions.
In the event of a candidate not appearing for examination
at the time appointed such candidate will not be permit ted
to attend on the next occasion, and he will render hims elf
liable to have his name either erased entirely or placed at
the bottom of the list of those noted for examination.
IX. A candidate who has taken the degree ,af B.A. at
either of the Universities of 0 xford, Cambridge,, Dublin, or
London, will be qualified for a commission by purchase
without being required to pasts the foregoing eaamination:
provided he is within the prescribed limits of. age, and can
produce the certificates marked. (a), (b), and. .(t
Such candidate must furnish a certifice.te o f his having
been admitted to the degree of 8.A,, signed' by the Registrar
of the University. On his applicatf,xt being approved the
candidate will receive an order to I:,e_medicalk y examined as
to his physical fitness for the se% -.8.
The candidate will address his application., accompanied
by the necessary certificat es, to the Military Secretary,
Horse Guards,