2. The next thing is to get a good set of precedents as near the case as possible, so as to have to modify rather than to invent, or at all events to assist the inventive faculty. But the modifications should be carried out freely and with a bold hand, so as not to stop short of thorough adaptation. 3. The primary objects are clearness and completeness. The work should be planned in the first instance as if unlimited labour could be afforded to them, regard being had simply to completeness and to the work being straightforward and simple. It is then easily reduced, by discarding what is not needed. 4. Let each register do its own duty, and nothing more. It is shorter to take two books, or two columns, than to try to make one do double duty. Nothing muddles books so effectually as trying to condense too much or to minimize the number of entries. Many straightforward entries are got in with less labour than a few which have to be picked out. 5. Don't spare paper. The unwieldiness of a large book is not to be compared with the inconvenience of not having room. Besides, if it is large, it may be thin. 6. Attempt very little in the way of artificial arrangement of cases or names in the registers. Do this rather by indexes or abstracts than in the books. Where entries are added day by day, or year by year, alphabetical arrangement, in anything but the index, is pretty sure to break down, and then it becames an incumbrance instead of a help. CHARLES W. MERRIFIELD, F.R.S., Examiner in the Department of Public. N.B. In the following papers A, B, C, and D, the entries which are inserted in manuscript (except the figures) are distinguished by italic type. The part printed in ordinary type was also printed in the books and forms. The numerical entries are, of course, in manuscript. PAPER B. ROYAL SCHOOL OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND MARINE ENGINEERING. Diary of J. N. G., Student No. 11, for the week ending 10th day of December 1864. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. I hereby certify the within written return to be a correct statement of my work and attendance. Entered 13th day of December 1864. Signed, J. N. G., Student. Approved, H. J. P., Vice-Principal, PAPER C. ROYAL SCHOOL OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE. REPORT ON SPECIAL LESSONS. Report of A. B., Teacher of Drawing and Practical Shipbuilding, for Tuesday, the 11th of April 1865. The lesson began at 2 o'clock and ended at 4 o'clock. Number of students present, 12. Subject, Practical Shipbuilding. Ilustrated by drawings and diagrams on the blackboard, and model of frame of "Warrior." Signed, A. B., Teacher. Special report of any misconduct, irregularity, annoyance, or inconvenience, observed or felt; with any suggestions or recommendations, either on these or other matters, which the teacher may wisht bring under official notice. 12 sheets “Antiquarian" drawing paper and a bottle liquid carmine required for drawing class. Leak in skylight of drawing office lets the wet through. Signed, A. B., Teacher. PAPER D. Folio 39, Session 1865-6. JOURNAL OF ROYAL SCHOOL OF NAVAL ARCHITECTURE AND MARINE ENGINEERING. Friday, the 15th day of December 1865. MORNING.-School opened at 9 o'clock; closed at 12.30 o'clock. AFTERNOON.-School opened at 2 o'clock closed at 5 o'clock. Names of masters present: Merrifield, Taylor, Davidson, Baskcomb. LECTURE by Mr. Merrifield, on the Principles of Structural Ornament, attended by 35 students and 1 stranger; total attendance, 36. Names of masters present, Taylor. Lecture began at 8 o'clock and ended at 9 o'clock. NAMES of absentees and remarks as to absence, late arrival, or early leaving : H. C. absent, with excuse, in the evening. VISITORS: Admiral schools. and Captain came at 3 p.m. and went through the NOTES relating to administrative matters, and general remarks: H. A. J. was passed from class D. to class C. for the mathematical teaching, but he is to remain with the same class as before for drawing and chemistry. (Signed) OBSERVATIONS of Inspector General and Director of Studies: Principal. J. B. has been very irregular in his attendance lately. He should be cautioned that regular attendance is expected of every student. |