Dec. 2.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1545

If any candidates offer themselves, the January examina-
tion for New Zealand will be held some time in the month
of January, 1887, or as soon after as the examination papers
arrive in the colony, and at such place or places as may be
hereafter fixed, having regard to the candidates' places of
abode.

Candidates will not be approved by the Examiners unless
they have shown a competent knowledge in each of the fol-
lowing subjects, according to the details specified under the
several heads:—

1. Latin:
2. Any two of the following languages: (a) Greek, (b)
   French, and (c) German:
3. The English language, English history, and modern
   geography:
4. Mathematics:
5. Natural philosophy:
6. Chemistry.

Particulars of the foregoing subjects of examination will
be found in the Calendar of the University of London, under
the head of "Regulations—Matriculation." The special
Latin and Greek subjects for January, 1887, are Cicero, De
Senectute and Pro Lege Manilia; and Homer, Iliad, Book
XVI.

The scholarship will be considered as commencing from
the 1st July, 1887, but the first quarterly instalment will be
paid to the successful candidate in the first week of October,
1887, at which time he will be expected to present himself to
the Secretary of the Gilchrist Trust in London. Subsequent
payments will depend on attendance at three courses of
lectures in every session, and on good conduct; and the
scholar must present himself for the first examination in one
of the Faculties of the University of London before the end
of the second year of the currency of his scholarship.

Every candidate will be required to give satisfactory
evidence that he is between the ages of sixteen and twenty-
two years, and either that he is a native of New Zealand, or
that he has resided in New Zealand for the last five years.

Notice of entry, with satisfactory testimonials as to per-
sonal character, and the London matriculation fee of £2,
must be sent to the Secretary for Education, Wellington, so
as to reach his office not later than the 1st January, 1887.

By order.
WM. JAS. HABENS,
Secretary for Education.

Engineer Surveyor and Inspector of Machinery.

Marine Department,
Wellington, N.Z., 19th November, 1886.

N OTICE is hereby given that applications will be received
at this office for the appointment of Engineer Sur-
veyor and Inspector of Machinery attached to this depart-
ment.

Applicants to be eligible for this appointment must have
served an apprenticeship as an engineer or iron shipbuilder,
must be not less than twenty-five and not more than forty-
five years of age, and must have served at sea in charge of
engines for at least five years. They must also, at the time
of application, possess a first-class certificate of competency
as engineer.

Applicants must give full particulars of their service on
shore and at sea, and forward copies of any letters of recom-
mendation, testimonials, discharges, and certificates that
they may possess.

The salary payable will be at the rate of £300 per annum.
The selected applicant will be required to undertake the
duties of Engineer Surveyor, Inspector of Machinery, Ex-
aminer of Engineers, and, generally, such work as he may
be required to perform by this department.

The appointment will be subject to the provisions of "The
Civil Service Reform Act, 1886."

Applications will be received up to the 14th December
next, and the selected candidate will be required to com-
mence his duties early in January, 1887.

By order.
WILLIAM SEED,
Secretary.

Application for a Patent.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 25th November, 1886.

P ATENT for an Invention for Improvements in Ploughs,
being a communication from abroad by RICHARD
HORNSBY AND SONS (LIMITED), of Grantham, in the County
of Lincoln, England, Engineers.

WALTER SMYTHE BAYSTON, of No. 87, Bourke Street West,
Melbourne, Victoria, Patent Agent, has deposited at this
office a specification of the said invention; and I have ap-
pointed Thursday, the 1st day of September next, at 11 o'clock
in the forenoon, at this office, to hear the said application
and all objections thereto; and I require all persons having
an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters Patent to
leave, on or before the 17th day of August next, at this office,
particulars in writing of their objections to the said applica-
tion, otherwise they will be precluded from urging the same.

F. WALDEGRAVE,
Deputy Patent Officer.
No. 2131.

Application for a Patent.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 25th November, 1886.

P ATENT for an Invention for Improvements in Harvest-
ing Machines and Straw Trussers, being a communi-
cation from RICHARD HORNSBY AND SONS (LIMITED), of
Grantham, in the County of Lincoln, England, Engineers.

WALTER SMYTHE BAYSTON, of No. 87, Bourke Street West,
Melbourne, Victoria, Patent Agent, has deposited at this
office a specification of the said invention; and I have ap-
pointed Thursday, the 1st day of September next, at 11
o'clock in the forenoon, at this office, to hear the said appli-
cation and all objections thereto; and I require all persons
having an interest in opposing the grant of such Letters
Patent to leave, on or before the 17th day of August next,
at this office, particulars in writing of their objections to the
said application, otherwise they will be precluded from
urging the same.

F. WALDEGRAVE,
Deputy Patent Officer.
No. 2132.

Application for a Patent.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 26th November, 1886.

P ATENT for an Invention for a Molecular Chloridizing
Process.

DAVID RANKEN SHIRREFF GALBRAITH, of Elliott Street,
Auckland, Analytical and Consulting Chemist and Assayer,
has deposited at this office a specification of the said in-
vention; and I have appointed Thursday, the 10th day of
March next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at this office, to
hear the said application and all objections thereto; and I
require all persons having an interest in opposing the grant
of such Letters Patent to leave, on or before the 23rd day of
February next, at this office, particulars in writing of their
objections to the said application, otherwise they will be
precluded from urging the same.

F. WALDEGRAVE,
Deputy Patent Officer.
No. 2133.

Application for a Patent.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 26th November, 1886.

P ATENT for an Invention for Improvements in Wire
Measures, to be known as "Brookes's Patent Wire
Measure."

EDWIN STANLEY BROOKES, of Wharehine, Auckland, in the
Colony of New Zealand, Surveyor, has deposited at this office
a specification of the said invention; and I have appointed
Thursday, the 10th day of March next, at 11 o'clock in the
forenoon, at this office, to hear the said application and all
objections thereto; and I require all persons having an
interest in opposing the grant of such Letters Patent to
leave, on or before the 23rd day of February next, at this
office, particulars in writing of their objections to the said
application, otherwise they will be precluded from urging
the same.

F. WALDEGRAVE,
Deputy Patent Officer.
No. 2134.

Application for a Patent.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 26th November, 1886.

P ATENT for an Invention for giving Action to Joints of
Artificial Legs, to be called "J. A. Packer's Patent."

JABEZ AMBROSE PACKER, of Nelson, New Zealand, Wood-
turner, has deposited at this office a specification of the
said invention; and I have appointed Thursday, the 10th
day of March next, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at this
office, to hear the said application and all objections thereto;
and I require all persons having an interest in opposing the
grant of such Letters Patent to leave, on or before the 23rd
day of February next, at this office, particulars in writing of
their objections to the said application, otherwise they will
be precluded from urging the same.

F. WALDEGRAVE,
Deputy Patent Officer.
No. 2135.

Application for a Patent.

Patent Office,
Wellington, 26th November, 1886.

P ATENT for an Invention for Improvements in the
Centres of Disc Harrows and Cultivators.