than usual, and those to the other questions are generally to the point and fairly correct. I think, therefore, that the Candidates have been tolerably well grounded in these subjects. There are, however, two questions in which nearly all have failed: these are applications of tolerably simple natural laws-one of them only a direct numerical example, very easily solved if the laws are understood. It appears to me that the Candidates would gain more by the study of Physics if they were exercised in working examples of the application of physical principles beyond the few stock cases given in the text-books.

Experimental Sciences.-F. A. Abel, F.R.S.

Some very satisfactory papers have been written on this occasion, but a very marked inferiority is exhibited, in many instances, by the replies to the chemical questions when conpared with those which relate to heat and electricity, although the former are purely of an elementary character.

Natural Sciences.-H. W. Bristow, F.R.S.

Some few of the answers show a certain confusion of ideas as to the true bearing of some of the questions. The general result of the Examination, however, is satisfactory, and in some instances highly creditable, as is proved by the number of marks assigned to a large proportion of the Candidates.

Natural Sciences.-Professor J. Morris, F.G.S.

The general result of the present Examination is tolerably satisfactory. In a great number of instances the answers to some of the questions afforded evidence of considerable acquaintance with the subjects required. In one or two instances the Candidates had scarcely prepared themselves for the examination.

Geometrical Drawing.-Lieut.-Col. Scott, R.E.

A fair proportion of the Candidates promise to make good draftsmen.

Free-Hand Drawing.-Rev. W. Kingsley, B.D.

The number of Candidates in this subject is 47, and the average of marks obtained is 516, that in January last being 461. The impresion upon my mind is in harmony with this difference, the average work being, I think, the best I have seen ; but at the same time there are fewer who have shown proficiency than usual; none, however, were in danger of falling below the minimum.

I am glad to see that the advice given by the Council in their last report has been followed with regard to the practice of drawing from memory, for in this respect there is a most decided improvement, thongh still leaving much to be done.

Hindustani.-Professor Dowson.

The knowledge of one Candidate goes little beyond the grammar.

Hindustani-Rev. W. D. Maclagan, M.A.

There is little to remark upon in the papers of these two Candidates, except that one (No. 89) is a very creditable paper, showing considerable knowledge of the language. The other Candidate ought not to have presented himself at all for examination in this subject.

This Examination is remarkable for the number of Candidates who have failed to qualify, amounting to 58 per cent., a proportion quite unprecedented.

The qualifications of the successful Candidates in the Obligatory portion of Mathematics is much the same as in the preceding Examination; but there is a great fallingoff in the marks for Voluntary subjects.

English Composition is reported by one Examiner to be exceptionally good.

The French papers are considered by one Examiner to be satisfactory, and by the other Examiner to be below the usual standard. Both Examiners are dissatisfied with the grammatical answers. The obervations of M. Esquiros on the importance of acquiring a common use of words and idiom, are recommended to the notice of students. Mr. Kingsley's report on Free- Hand Drawing is satisfactory.

Hindustani was taken up by only two Candidates, one of whom appears to have been quite unprepared.

The Latin work is spoken highly of by Mr. Gordon ; but the Greek papers are very disappointing.

In Natural Sciences the papers generally have given satisfaction.

merit.

In German the
papers are of average
In Experimental Sciences the results are above the
Professor Liveing's remarks are recommended

average. to notice.

Messrs. A. W. Cruickshank and G. R. M. Field, who stood 4th and 20th respectively on the list, having resigned their cadetships, Messrs. H. S. Dalbiac and J. C. Hickson, who stood respectively 41 and 42 on the list, have been recommended to fill their places.

(Signed)

W. C. E. NAPIER, Major-General,
Vice-President.

F. ABBOTT, Major-General.

HENRY MOSELEY.

E. H. F. POCKLINGTON, Colonel.
E. B. HAMLEY, Colonel.

13, Great George Street, S. W.,

31st July, 1868.

EXAMINATION PAPERS.

JULY 1868.

GEOMETRICAL DRAWING.

LIEUTENANT-COLONEL SCOTT, R.E.

[All the problems are to be solved by construction, the mode of construction being indicated by dotted lines. The work is all to be carefully inked in.] 1. Describe an equilateral triangle on a straight line 2 inches long.

2. Assume any convenient point on your paper, and from it draw a straight line equal to the side of the triangle. Question 1.

3. Draw a rhomboid of which the longer sides are 3 inches in length and the shorter 2 inches, and the two acute angles each equal to 50°.

Ascertain and write down the length of the longer diagonal.

4. Describe a triangle similar to that required by Question 1, and equal to the rhomboid required in Question 3.

5. Find a third proportional to two lines 1 and 12 inches long respectively.

6. Describe an isosceles triangle of which the angles at the base are double of the third angle and the two equal sides each 2 inches long.

7. Describe a circle of 1 inches radius, and in it inscribe an equilateral and equiangular pentagon.

8. Describe a circle of 1 inches radius, and from a point 2 inches distant from its centre draw a tangen t to its circumference.

FREE-HAND DRAWING.

REV. W. KINGSLEY, B.D.

[N.B.-The Drawing must be entirely free-hand; no instrument or mechanical aid of any kind whatever is allowed.

The paper supplied must not be torn, nor must any other be used, and the Drawing must be executed on only one side of the paper.

In Question 1 the outline must be firm and even. The egg is to be placed on a piece of blotting-paper, and the drawing is to be made the same size as the object.

The woodcut is to be copied in as accurate facsimile as possible.

In the colour examples, match the tints on the paper close to the patterns; and then apply the colour with one single wash. The inequalities caused by the irregularities in the paper are of no consequence; the patterns have been executed in this way, and on a sample of paper inferior to that supplied to you.

In making Drawings from models, or any kind of solids, you will necessarily have to deal with crosslights, and the objects must be drawn just as they happen to be lighted.

The Examples of Part I should be executed, so far as the Candidate is able to do so, before those in Part II are attempted.]