land, Scotland, Ireland, Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Australasia. Questions will also be set in geography.

7. The outlines of English history; that is, the succession of sovereigns, the chief events,

and some account of the leading men in each reign.

N.B. The quality of the handwriting in the several exercises will be taken into account.

*Il. The examination in the rudiments of Faith and Religion will consist of questions in,

1. The Books of Genesis and Exodus, the Gospel of St. Matthew, and the Acts of the Apostles.

2. The Catechism, the Morning and Evening Services, and the Litany.

III. Papers will also be set in the following eight subjects; and every candidate will be required to offer himself for examination in one subject at least; but no candidate will be examined in more than four:

1. Latin.

A passage will be given from Cæsar de Bello Gallico (Books I. II. III.) for translation into English; with questions on the parsing, and the historical or geographical allusions.

An easy passage for translation from some other Latin book.

A passage of English (with the Latin words supplied) for translation into Latin. 2. Greek.

A passage will be given from Xenophon's Anabasis (Books I. II.) for translation into English, with questions on the parsing, and the historical or geographical allusions.

An easy passage for translation from some other Greek book.

5. Mathematics.

Euclid, Books I. II.
Arithmetic.

Algebra, to simple equations inclusive. This amount of knowledge will enable a candidate to pass in this subject.

Questions will also be set in Euclid (Books III. IV. VI.), in quadratic equations, progressions, and proportion; plane trigonometry, not beyond the solution of triangles; the use of logarithms, mensuration and practical geometry.

6. Mechanics and mechanism.

The questions on mechanics will be chiefly of a practical character, and will not extend beyond the parallelogram of forces, the centre of gravity, and the mechanical powers.

The questions on mechanism will be confined to the mechanism of the steam-engine. The answers must be illustrated by diagrams or drawings.

Great importance will be attached to good drawing.

7. Chemistry.

Questions will be set on the elementary facts of chemistry.

Solutions will be given to be tested, containing each not more than one acid and one base. 8. Botany and Zoology.

Questions will be set on the classification of plants and animals, their uses and geographical distribution.

British plants and parts of plants will be given for description.

IV. Candidates may also offer themselves for examination in,

1. Drawing from the flat, from models, from me- 2. In the grammar of music. mory, and in perspective.

The names of the successful candidates will be arranged in three divisions: those in the first division will be placed in the order of merit; those in the second and third divisions alphabetically.

After each successful candidate's name will be inserted his age, the place of his residence, and the school (if any) from which he comes to attend the examination.

The certificate given to each successful candidate will specify the subjects in which he has satisfied the examiners.

The fact that a candidate has passed the examination in the rudiments of faith and religion will be entered on his certificate, although it will not affect his place on the list.

EXAMINATION OF SENIOR CANDIDATES.

(For the title of Associate in Arts.)

Candidates must be under Eighteen years of age on the day when the examination begins.

I. All candidates at this examination will be required to satisfy the examiners in,

1. Analysis of English sentences and parsing,

and correction of faulty sentences.

2. A short English composition.

3. Arithmetic.

4. Geography.

Every candidate will be required to draw from memory an outline map of some country in Europe, to be named by the examiners,

showing the boundary-lines, the chief ranges of mountains, the chief rivers, and the chief towns.

Questions will also be set in geography.

5. The outlines of English history; that is, the succession of sovereigns, the chief events, and the characters of the leading men in each reign.

This examination will not be required of any candidate whose parents or guardians shall have declined it on his behalf.

*II. The examination in the rudiments of Faith and Religion will consist of questions in,

1. The historical Scriptures of the Old Testament

to the death of Solomon.

2. The Gospels of St. Matthew and St. John, and the Acts of the Apostles.

Those who offer themselves for examination in Greek will be expected to answer

questions on the same parts of the Greek Testament.

3. The Catechism, the Morning and Evening Services, and the Litany; and the outlines of the history of the Book of Common Prayer.

III. Every candidate will also be required to satisfy the examiners in two at least of the sections marked A, B, C, D; or in one of those four, and in one of those marked E, F.

SECTION A.-ENGLISH.

This will include questions in,

1. English History, from the Battle of Bosworth Field to the Restoration; and the outlines of the history of English literature during the same period.

2. Shakespeare's King Lear and Bacon's Essays. 3. The outlines of political economy and English law.

The examination will not extend beyond the subjects treated of in the first book of Smith's Wealth of Nations, and the first volume of Blackstone's Commentaries. 4. Physical, political, and commercial geography. A fair knowledge of one of these four classes of subjects will enable a candidate to pass in this section.

1. Latin.

2. Greek.

3. French.

4. German.

SECTION B.-LANGUAGES.

A fair knowledge of one of these languages will enable a candidate to pass in this section.

SECTION C.-MATHEMATICS.

1. Pure mathematics.

2. Practical mechanics (including mechanism) and hydrostatics mathematically treated, surveying, and navigation.

Algebra to the end of quadratic equations and four books of Euclid will enable a candidate to pass in this section.

SECTION D.-PHYSICS.

1. Natural Philosophy.

Questions will be set on the facts and general principles of chemical science.

There will be a practical examination in the elements of analysis.

3. Vegetable and animal physiology.

Questions will be set on vegetable physiology in general, and on the functions of vertebrata in animal physiology.

Parts of plants and bones of vertebrata will be given for description.

Great importance will be attached to good botanical and anatomical drawing.

A fair knowledge of one of these classes of subjects will enable a candidate to pass in this section; but in all cases a practical acquaintance with the subject-matter will be indispensable.

SECTION E.-DRAWING AND ARCHITECTURE. 1. Drawing from the flat, from models, from memory, and in perspective; and drawing of plans, sections, and elevations.

2. Design in pen-and-ink and in colour.

3. The history and principles of the arts of design. A fair degree of skill in free-hand drawing will be required in order that a candidate may pass in this section.

SECTION F.-MUSIC.

1. The grammar of music.

2. The history and principles of musical composition.

The elements of thorough-bass will be required in order that a candidate may pass in this section.

Separate lists of those who distinguish themselves will be published for each of the sections A, B, C, D, E, F, arranged in two divisions.

The names in each first division will be arranged in order of merit; those in each second division alphabetically.

The names of the other successful candidates will be printed in a general alphabetical list.

After each successful candidate's name will be inserted his age, the place of his residence, and the school (if any) from which he comes to attend the examination.

Every candidate who passes will receive the Vice-Chancellor's certificate, conferring the title of Associate in Arts, and specifying the subjects in which he has satisfied the examiners.

The fact that a candidate has passed the examination in the rudiments of faith and religion will be entered on his certificate, although it will not affect his place on the list.

Place of Examination.-The examination will be held in Oxford, and simultaneously in other places, if it be requested, and found expedient. Local committees wishing to have an examination held in their several districts may obtain all necessary information from the Rev. J. E. Sewell, New College, Oxford.

Time of applying.-Candidates desirous of being examined at Oxford must apply on or before the 10th of April 1858. Local committees desirous of having examinations held in their several districts must apply on or before the 1st of March 1858, specifying the probable number of their candidates. The names of these candidates must be transmitted to the Rev. J. E. Sewell, on or before the 10th of April 1858.

Fees. Every candidate at the junior examination will be required to pay a fee of 10s. Every candidate at the senior examination will be required to pay a fee of 30s. These fees must be paid on or before the 10th of April 1858. J. E. SEWELL, Hon. Sec.

Oxford, November 12, 1857.

This examination will not be required of any candidate whose parents or guardians shall have

declined it on his behalf.