addition, it must be further stated, that, unless one-sixth of the 1000 allotted to the Latin Language and Literature has been gained, a Candidate will not be allowed to count the marks gained in Latin History and Geography, even though above the required minimum of one-sixth of the 500 marks allotted to them; and similarly as regards the Greek Language and Literature, and the Greek History and Geography. In Drawing also the same rule applies as regards counting, as has been already explained in reference to the two sections of English. In either French, German, or Hindustani, every Candidate will be required to obtain at least 100 marks for qualification in the Language alone; and in Geometrical Drawing at least 50 marks, whether he takes them up as subjects in which he desires to compete or not. It should be clearly understood by Candidates that, though only a very small qualifying test has been imposed in respect to French, German, or Hindustani, in the examination for admission, a qualification is required to be obtained at the Royal Military Academy in either one or the other of these languages before a Cadet can obtain his commission. IV. The Candidates are allowed to answer as many questions as the time allotted to the subject will permit. The sectional arrangement of the questions adopted in the earlier examinations has been abandoned. V. No Candidate will be admitted unless he obtain an aggregate of at least 2500 marks. VI. The successful Candidates will remain under instruction for about two years and a-half, or until they are sufficiently advanced in scientific knowledge to pass a satisfactory examination, and they will then receive commissions in the Royal Artillery or Royal Engineers. If, however, they should be found unable to qualify themselves within a reasonable time in their professional studies, or to acquire a sufficient proficiency in Military Exercises, they will be subject to removal. VII. Each Cadet, on joining, will be required to pay a sum of £25 to cover the expense of Uniform, Books, &c., and to produce the following Articles, which must afterwards be kept up at his own expense, viz. :— 9 White Shirts. 4 Flannel Waistcoats. 6 Pair of Drawers. 9 Pocket Handkerchiefs. 6 Towels. 1 Clothes Brush. 2 Combs and Brush. 1 Bible and Prayer Book. 1 Portmanteau. He will also be required to pay a contribution of £62 10s., payable in advance, for each half-year of the time during which he remains under instruction. The annual contributions, however, for sons and orphans of Naval and Military Officers, will be regulated at the following rates, as heretofore: For sons of Admirals and of Generals having Regi- For sons of Generals without Regiments For sons of all Officers of the Army and Navy under £80 70 60 the above Ranks 40 For sons of Officers of the Army and Navy who have 20 The sons of General Officers paid only on their Commissions as Field Officers, will pay the same contribution as the sons of Field Officers. The sons of Officers on Full or Half-Pay will pay alike; but the sons of Officers who have voluntarily retired on Half-Pay or received the difference, will only be admitted on the terms prescribed for the sons of private Gentlemen, viz., 1257. per annum. The sons of Officers of the Civil Departments of the Army and Navy, and of the Permanent Militia Staff, and of Adjutants of the Volunteer Force, are admissible to the Academy upon the same terms as those prescribed for Naval and Military Officers. The sons of Professors at the Staff and Royal Military £ 00 60 40 VIII. Any Gentleman who wishes to present himself at one of the half-yearly Examinations must send in his name to the Military Secretary at the Horse Guards one month before the time of Examination, forwarding with his Application to be noted the following papers : 1st. An extract from the Register of his Baptism,* or, in default of that, a declaration before a Magistrate, taken by one of his parents, giving his exact age. 2nd. A Certificate of good moral character, signed by a Clergyman of the parish to which he belongs, and by the Tutor or Head of the School or College at which he has received his education for at least two years, or such other proof of good moral character as will be satisfactory to the Commander-in-chief. 3rd. A statement of the Subjects of Examination in which (in addition to Mathematics) he may desire to be examined. A Candidate who has been examined before, when he applies for leave to present himself again, will only be required to forward the List of subjects he selects, and a certificate from his Tutor or Head of School, &c., for the interval between the two examinations. IX. The Candidates will be inspected by Military Surgeons on the first day of the examination, that it may be ascertained that they are free from any bodily defects or ailments calculated to interfere with the performance of Military duties. Extreme short-sight, or any serious defect of vision, is regarded as a disqualification. W. F. FORSTER, Major-General, * NOTE.-When the Register of Baptism does not contain the date of birth, it should be accompanied by a memorandum, signed by one of the Candidate's parents, stating the day on which he was born. The following Rules were forwarded to each Candi date, prior to the Examination : EXAMINATION of CANDIDATES for ADMISSION to the ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY, WOOLWICH, to be held at the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, in January, 1861. Days allotted to the different Subjects of Examination. Jan. 7, .... Medical Inspection of Candidates. Monday, Tuesday, 8, "" Wednesday, 9, Thursday, 10, Friday, 11, .... Saturday, 12, Monday, 14, Tuesday, 15, Wednesday, 16, Thursday, 17, Morning-Geometrical Drawing. French. German. Hindustani Language. Mathematics. English. History and Geography. Greek and Roman History. {Use of Astronomical and Surveying Rules to be observed at the Examination. 1. The Examination will commence on each Morning at 10 o'clock, and on each Afternoon at 2 o'clock; three hours being allowed for each Paper. An interval of one hour is allowed between the Morning and Afternoon Examinations, to prevent the necessity of any Candidate leaving the room during the Examination hours. 2. During the whole of the Examination the Candidates will be designated by Numbers. On the first day a Number will be assigned to each Gentleman, which will remain the same to the close of the Examination: and as the Examiners must be unacquainted with his Name, he must affix his Number (not his Name) to every Paper which he sends in. A Paper without a Number will not be entitled to Marks. 3. During the Examination, Candidates will not be permitted to speak to one another or to communicate with any Person, except with a Member of the Council of Military Education, or with the Examiner. The Council think it right to give notice that any Candidate infringing this Regulation, or attempting in any way to copy from the Paper of another, or allowing his own to be copied, will be immediately desired to withdraw from the Examination. If any Candidate wish to communicate with a Member of the Council or with the Examiner, he will hold up his hand, but he will not quit his place on any pretence. 4. At the commencement of each period of Examination, i.e., at 10 o'clock in the Morning and 2 o'clock in the Afternoon, all Candidates presenting themselves are to take their places at once, and the Examination Papers will be brought to them. Gentlemen not present when the Papers are carried round, must go up to a Member of the Council of Military Education, and receive their Papers from him. 5. The Papers of the Candidates will be collected at the hours above stated by a Member of the Council of Military Education. Should any Candidate, however, have finished his Examination Paper before the hour specified, he may deliver it into the hands of a Member of the Council. The Council cannot be held accountable for any Paper not so delivered. 6. A Report of the Examination will be forwarded to each Candidate. 7. No Books or Papers of any kind are to be brought into the Examination Room; and should a Candidate have either Books or Papers with him on arrival, he must leave them outside the door, where a table will be placed for the purpose. Any breach of this Regulation will lead to the immediate rejection of the Candidate so offending. Tables of Logarithms will be supplied by the Council. Office of the Council of Military Education, 1, Whitehall Yard (s.w.), December, 1860. |