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of the Bible and of the Book of Common Prayer. This is obligatory on all persons unless their parents or guardians object to it on conscientious grounds. III. Examination in optional subjects: each candidate must pass in one of the sections marked B. C. D., and if he has declined the Examination in the Rudiments of Faith and Religion he must pass in two of the sections marked A. B. C. D. The subjects are:A. English. B. Languages, i.e. either Latin or Greek, or French or German. C. Mathematics, i.e. Pure Mathematics to Algebraical Geometry inclusive, Mechanics, and Hydrostatics. D. Physics, i.e. one of the four following groups of subjects: (1) Electricity, Magnetism, Light, and Heat; (2) Chemistry; (3) Vegetable and Animal Physiology; (4) Geology and Mineralogy. Candidates may also offer E. Drawing, and F. Music. The names of the successful candidates are published in two separate lists: (1) a list arranged in two divisions for each of the sections A. B. C. D. E. F.; (2) a general list, arranged in three divisions. Successful candidates also receive a certificate, signed by the Vice-Chancellor, and conferring on them the title of Associate in

Arts.

III. EXAMINATION OF WOMEN over Éighteen Years of Age.

This consists of two parts: I. Examination in preliminary subjects. Every Candidate is required to satisfy the Delegates in (1) English Composition; (2) any two of the following languages: (a) Latin, (b) Greek, (c) French or Italian, (d) German; (3) Arithmetic; (4) Euclid I. II. (or the portion of Geometry treated therein, or Algebra to Simple Equations inclusive). Candidates are expected to answer questions on the grammar of the languages selected, and to translate a piece of easy English into Latin, French, or Italian, and German, as the case may be. II. The Further Examination, which consists of two parts: (1) The Pass Examination, (2) The Examination for Honours. The Pass Examination is divided into six sections, viz. A. Languages, i. e. the same languages as are required in the Preliminary Examination, more advanced knowledge being required. B. Ancient History, i. e. Greek History from B. C. 510 to the death of Alexander, and Roman History from the beginning of

the First Punic War to the accession of Nerva, together with a special period more thoroughly studied. C. Modern History, i. e. English History from the accession of Henry II to the Revolution of 1688, together with a special period of European History more accurately studied. D. Mathematics, i. e. (a) Algebra, (6) Euclid I-IV, or equivalent, (c) Elements of Mechanics. E. Physical Science, i. e. (1) as necessary subjects: (a) The Elements of Physics, i. e. Mechanics, with either Heat, Light and Sound, or Magnetism and Electricity, and (b) the Elements of Chemistry; (2) as optional subjects: (a) The Elements of Biology, (b) the Elements of Geology. F. Logic and Political Economy, i. e. the greater part of either Whately or Jevons' Logic, and Adam Smith, Books i. ii. In order to obtain the certificate of having passed this Examination, it is necessary to pass, at the same time, in Section A and in one at least of the other Sections.

The Examination for Honours is divided into eight Sections, viz. (1) English; (2) Latin and Greek; (3) German, French, Italian, and Spanish (Candidates are required to offer German and one at least of the other three languages); (4) Mathematics, Pure and Mixed; (5) Ancient History, with Latin and Greek Texts; (6) Modern History, with original Texts; (7) Mental and Moral Philosophy; (8) Physical Science, i. e. one or more of the following subjects: (a) Physics, (b) Chemistry, (c) Biology, (d) Geology. Candidates may offer at the same Examination one or any two of these eight Sections, and they will be divided into three classes in each section, according to their merits, the highest classes being assigned only to those who pass with great distinction.

There is also a separate and optional Examination in the Rudiments of Faith and Religion, which is divided into two parts: (1) Holy Scripture, with or without a knowledge of the Greek Text of the selected books of the New Testament; (2) the Book of Common Prayer. Candidates for a Certificate must satisfy the Examiners in the first of these parts, but are not necessarily required to offer the second.

IV. EXAMINATION OF SCHOOLS.

The same Delegacy is also empowered to examine Schools or

parts of Schools in the ordinary subjects of study. Arrangements are made by the Delegacy to meet the special requirements as to time, place, and subjects of the Schools which apply to be examined.

For the details of the several Examinations, i. e. the time, places, and special books, which vary from year to year, application should be made in the case of Examinations (1) and (2) to the Local Secretaries in the large towns, and for Examinations (3) and (4) to the Secretary of the Delegacy, Merton College, Oxford.

IV. EXTRA-ACADEMICAL PRIVILEGES OF
STUDENTS AND GRADUATES.

The following are some of the privileges and exemptions of Graduates, and of those who have passed certain of the University Examinations, in regard to admission to the several professions: they are all shared in common with members of other Universities.

1. IN LAW.

(a) Calls to the Bar. Members of the University who have passed a Public Examination may enter their name at an Inn of Court without passing the preliminary examination: if they have either passed' a Public Examination,' or have resided two full years at the University, they are, at several Inns, exempted from the payment of the caution-money which is required from other Students: they are allowed to keep their Terms by dining in the Hall of their Inn during three days in each Term: and their three years of studentship may be contemporary with their Oxford course, so that they may qualify themselves for being called to the Bar three years after passing 'a Public Examination.' (This term is ambiguous, but it has recently been interpreted to mean Responsions.)

(b) Admission as Attorneys and Solicitors.

1. Any one who has been matriculated at the University, or who has passed the Local Examinations of the University, is exempted from passing the preliminary examination which would otherwise be required before he could be articled.

2. Any member of the University who has passed Moderations can be articled for four years instead of five—and any Bachelor of Arts for three years instead of five.

2. IN MEDICINE.

(a) Registration. Any Doctor or Bachelor of Medicine is entitled, on payment of a fee of £2 in respect of qualifications obtained before January 1, 1859, and of £5 in respect of qualifications obtained since that date, to be registered as a medical practitioner.

(b) Royal College of Physicians. Any one who has obtained the degree of Doctor or Bachelor of Medicine is exempted from the greater part of the examination for membership of the College.

(c) Royal College of Surgeons.

1. Any one who has passed Responsions is exempted from the preliminary examination for membership of the College.

2. Any one who has taken the Degree of Bachelor or Doctor of Medicine is exempted from the examination in Medicine for membership of the College.

3. Any one who has taken a degree in Arts is exempted from the preliminary examination for the Fellowship of the College.

4. Any one who has taken the degree of Bachelor or Doctor of Medicine is exempted from examination in Medicine for the Fellowship of the College.

(d) Society of Apothecaries.

1. Any one who has passed Responsions is exempted from the Society's examination in Arts.

2. Any one who has passed the first examination for the degree of Bachelor of Medicine is admitted to membership of the Societyon passing a single examination in Materia Medica, Therapeutics, Medicine, Pathology, Midwifery, and Toxicology.

3. Any one who has taken the degree of Bachelor or Doctor of Medicine is admitted to membership of the Society on passing a practical examination in Medicine and Midwifery only.

3. IN THE ARMY

By the War Office Regulations of March, 1875, a certain number of vacancies for commissions are allotted every six months to University students. Candidates must either have passed the First Public Examination, in which case their age, at the time of their passing the Examination, must be between the limits of seventeen and twenty-one, or have taken a degree in Arts, in which case their age at the time of taking their degree must be between the limits of seventeen and twenty-two. The application must be made not later than the 31st of May or 31st of October next following the date of the Candidate's obtaining his University qualification, and must be accompanied by certain certificates,