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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5767, 23 September 1879, Page 3

Lectures WELLINGTON YOUNG MEN'S CHIUSTIA N ASSOCIATION. Tin FUTH LECTURE o I :hc course will be d-iivcrcd in the Large Hell of the Atiiemcam on TUESDAY, 23rd SEPTEMBER, iIV S. HERBERT COX, Esq., F.C.3., F.G.S. Subject—“ Co:il ;iU Oric’U raid Lses,” Chair to be taken at S o’clock. Tickets for Course, 2s. ijd. Admission for Single Lecture, Is. C. M. ROSS, Hon. Secretary. Education COLLEGE. begins E L LIN G T O N The THIRD TERM, 1879, MONDAY, 22nd inst. The branches of study comprise English Language and Literature, Latin, Greek, French, German, Mathematics, and Natural Science. Separate Classes for Girls are held at the College by the Masters, daily, from 11 to 1 o’clock in the above subjects ; also, Evening Classes for those who desire to prepare for the Civil Service and University Examinations, or to keep University terms. Fifteen Scholarship's are tenable at the College. Two “ Turnbull” each of the annual value of One “ Moore” One “ Rhodes” do do £2S ■ £4O Four Primary Scholarships, affording free education to scholars from Primary Schools. Seven Scholarships, given by the Education Board, viz.:— Three of the annual value of £2O One do do 20 Two do do 15 One do do 10 In addition to these Scholarships there are various prizes. Students can also compote for Scholarships given by the New Zealand University, of which about ten are given each year, of the annual value of £45. Further information and particulars of boarding arrangements may be obtained from the Principal, at the College, or the undersigned. CHAS. P. POWERS, Secretary. Willis-street, 10th Sept., 1879. c ANTEUBUEY COLLEGE. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS. AN Examination will bo held on DECEMBER Bth next at Auckland, Napier, Wellington, New Plymouth, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and such other places as may be determined upon, of candidates desirous of competing for the above scholarships. These scholarships are six (6) in number, of the estimated value of sixty-five pounds (£65) per annum. Two (2) are tenable for three (3) years, two (2) for (two) years, and two (2) for one (1) year, are open to candidates from all parts of New Zealand, and entitle the holders to board, lodging, and instruction at the School of Agriculture, Lincoln, near Christchurch. Candidates must be between the ages of sixteen (16) and nineteen (19) years. The following are the subjects of examination ; COMPULSORY SUBJECTS. English—An Essay on some easily understood subject, general questions on Etymology, Grammar, and the use of words. A Paper on Shakespeare, Henry IV., parts 1 and 2. Mathematics—Arithmetic, Algebra to simple equations (inclusive), Euclid, first four books and sixth ; Plane Trigonometry to solution of triangles (inclusive), and logarithms. Science—Elements of Inorganic Chemistry, Elementary Experimental Physics, Elementary Physical Geography, Elementary Natural History. OPTIONAL SUBJECTS, Any two of which may be selected by the candidates. Latin—Translations of easy passages at sight, questions on Grammar, Paper on Horace, Odes Book IV. Greek—As in Latin, Euripides’ Alcestis. French—As in Latin, Racine's Andromaque. German—As in Latin, Schiller’s Wilhelm Tell. English History—From the accession of William 111. to the Crimean war. Conditional on the papers being satisfactory to the Examiners, the three years’ Scholarships will be awarded to the two candidates who stand first and second on the result list, those standing third and fourth securing the two years’ scholarships, the one year scholarships falling to the candidates occupying the fifth and sixth places. All scholarships will be tenable only during good behavior and observation of such regulations as may from time to time be made, and on the successful passing of such periodical examinations at the school as may be determined upon. Candidates must forward their names to the Registrar, Canterbury College, on or before November 20 next. F. G. STEDMAN, Registrar. 0. ANTERBURY COLLEGE. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE. MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. Candidates for admission to the School of Agriculture are required to pass a preliminary examination in the following subjects, viz.:— 1. English.—Reading, spelling, and dictation, grammar, and composition. 2. Geography.—Descriptive. Knowledge of places of political, historical, and commercial importance in New Zealand, British Isles, and on the European Continent, and the drawing of outline maps of New Zealand, British Isles, and Europe. Physical Geography.—Distribution of laud and water, mountain and river systems, changes effected by agency of water, and climate as influenced by mountain, plain, and sea. 3, Mathematics,—Arithmetic, vulgar and decimal fractions, interest and other commercial rules, square root, and simple cases of mensuration of surfaces. The first examination will be held on the Bth December next, at the same places as will be held examinations for the School of Agriculture Scholarships. As there is accommodation at the school for only fourteen resident students, in addition to those holding scholarships, the candidates will have the option of residing within the school buildings according to place on examination list. The papers of candidates who are unsuccessful in the competition for Scholarship?, may count for matriculation in the subjects prescribed for the matriculation examination, and such papers shall be submitted to the examiners for the matriculation for the purpose of classification. Any further information may be obtained on application to the Registrar, Canterbury College. P. G. STEDMAN, Registrar. •pi D U C A T I O N A L MRS. CURLE'S Boarding and Day School for Young Ladies, REMOVED to Rosslyn, Abel Smith street, next High School. The Adult Dancing Class in connection with her establishment will commence on WEDNESDAY, 27th ; the Juvenile Class on SATURDAY, 31th. 1