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Hawke's Bay Herald, Volume XXI, Issue 5530, 5 November 1879, Page 3

0 A N TE'RBU R Y^ ? WIFl^-G^ 1 -'\->. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS. AN Examination will be held on Dee. 8 next at Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Kow Pljmouth, Nelson, Chrißtchurch, Dunedin, Invercargill, and such other places as may be determined upon, of candidates desirous of competing for the above scholarships. The scholarehips are six (6) in number, of the estimated value of Bixty-five pounds (£65) per annum. Two (2) are tenable for three (3) years, two (2) for two (2) years, and two (2) for one ( 1 ) year, are open to candi. dates from all parts of New Zealand, and entitle the holders to board, lodging, and instruction at the School of Agriculture, Lincoln, near Christchurcb. Candidatoß must be between tho ages of sixteen (16) and , nineteen (19) years. > The following are tte subjects of examination : — COMPULSORY SUBJECTS— . Ekglish. — An Essay on some easily undorstood subject, general questions on Etymology. Grammar, and tho use of words. A Paper on Shakspeare, Ilenry IV., parts 1 and 2. Mathematics. — Arithmetic, AlgebfiiV;to 1 simple equations (inclusive), Euclid, first four books and sixth (Plane) Trigonometry, to solution of triangle's (inclusive), and logarithms. Science. — Elements of Inorganic Chemistry, . Elementary Experimental Physics, Elementary Physical Geography, Elementary Natural History. OPTIONAL SUBJECTS— Any two of which maybe 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 Andro* maque. Geeman.— As in Latin, Schiller's Wilhelm Tell. Engltsii History. — From the accession of William 111. to tho Crimean war. * * ~ Conditional on tho papers being satisfactory 'to the Examiners, the three years' Scholarships will be awarded to the two candidates who stand first snd second on the' result list, those standing third and fourth securing the two years' Scholarships, the one-year Scholarships falling to. the candi* dates occupying the fifth and sixth places.. r ' All Scholorships will be ' tenable only' ■ . during good behaviour 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 Begistrar, Canterbury College, on or before Nov. 20 next. ■ ' /' ' F. G. STEDMAN, 218 . . Begistrar. CANTERBURY 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. : — "• ''■■'■■•.^i ~7.- r >: 1. English. — Beading, Spelling and Dicta* tion,. 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.— DUljri.. bution of Land and Water, Mountain* ■„ and Rivor systems ; Changes effected by agency of Water ; and Climate, as influenced by Mountain, Plain, and Sea. 3. Mathematics. — Arithmetic, Valprar and Decimal Fractions, Interest and otherCommercial Rules, Square Root, and simple oases of Mensuration of Surfaces, TheJirat Examination will be held on the Bth December next 7at tho same places^ aa will be held Examinations for the School of Agriculture Scholarships. As there is accommodation at the School for enly 14 Resident Students, in addition to those holding Scholarships, the Candi-' dates will have the option of residing within the School builings according to placo on Examination List. The papers of candidates who are unsuccessful in the crmpetition for Scholarships' may count for matriculation in the subjects presoi'ibed for the Matriculation Examination, and such papers shall be submitted' to the Examiners for the Matriculation for the purpose of examination. Any further infoemation may bo obtained on application to the Registrar Canterbury College. ■ F. G. STEDMAN,, . -. 219 Keglstrar. TARADALE STORE. L M. b abbt Begs to inform her friends and the public that it is her intention to continue business in . the above old and well-known Establish' ment, and that no effort will be spared to givo satisfaction to customers. Every Department of the House is over* flowing with the latest k ~ • SUMMER NOVELTIES, FASHIONS, AND MATEEIALS. ; Tho NEW DEESS FABRICS are ; well worthy of inspection. A Splendid Assortment of Hats for Ladies.in the ih.ost modern style. ". f; ; HOSIERY 1 AND HABEEDASHERY In very great variety. LADIES! AND CHILDREN'S^ %O'OTS Of 'all sizes"and of excellent workmanship. GLASSWAEE, CEOCKERYWARE,^ CHINA, &c, &c. A large addition has been made to the GROCERY DEPARTMENT . NEW TEAS AND SUGAES, Guaranteed to be of the best quality. A New Shipment of HAEDWAEE has^be^n recently received, including Sheep* shears from tho best makers. PATENT MEDICINES T Can always be obtained at" the.. Taradale Store. A quantity of BEIGKS • and .FENCINGPOSTS on hand,; '. ;•- '.} Tho advertiser has marked tho whole of her goods to induce a speedy clearance at ; prices which cannot fail to be j satisfactory to customers, in : order to make-room for New Shipments of Goods expected shortly to arrive, 470 :•■ '•' " " "•■" - : :l fA TO enable Creditors in the Estate of Gv T Fannin to participate in the First and. Final Dividend about to be declared, all a. proofs must be sent in by Noon on the lOtfi; t re November, or they will not be recognißedV' „ •v . ■ eoope brooking; i ;• 512 Trustee..;