Dec. 13.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1893

to all problems within or not to exceed a margin of 1' of position from a correct result (e.g., in problems where the answer required is a latitude, longitude, or distance); in finding the ships position by Sumner’s method a margin of 2½' will be allowed.

(b.) In such problems as the “amplitude” and “altitude,” where the bearings, deviations, &c., only are required, a margin of 2', or 3', from a correct result will be sufficiently accurate.

(c.) In no problem is the candidate for an ordinary certificate required by the regulations to correct for second differences in taking out the quantities from the Nautical Almanac.

(d.) In solving the “time azimuth” problem an answer not exceeding half a degree from the exact result will be sufficiently near. But in all cases the actual latitude, declination, and time used, together with the exact bearing (from the north or south) as given in the tables, must be clearly shown by the candidate on his papers.

(e.) In interpolating for the correct deviation to be applied in solving the chart questions (papers Exn. 9c and Exn. 9d), it will usually be sufficiently near if the candidate works throughout with the nearest degree of deviation taken from the “deviation card”; and even in cases where the deviations may vary but little, the nearest half-degree used throughout will be sufficiently precise, and will at the same time prove whether the candidate understands the method of arriving at the amount of deviations and applying them. It is not necessary that the candidate should waste his time in solving the course to odd minutes, as is sometimes done.

(f.) In calculating the correction to apply to the soundings (question 5 of Paper Exn. 9d), the candidate is not required to work out to the exact inch, as is sometimes done. It will be sufficiently near if he brings his answer within half a foot or so of a precise result.

It must be clearly understood in reading the foregoing instructions as to the precision required, that they only apply when the work of the candidate is correct in principle.

Supplementary vivâ voce Examination on the Written Papers.

164. An impression prevails, in regard to the examination of masters and mates, that so long as a candidate can commit to paper correct answers to the various questions in the examinations requiring written answers, no matter how indicative the answers may be of their having been learnt off by rote only, the duty and responsibility of the local Examiners are at an end, and that they have no power or authority to reject a candidate should his written answers be correct.

165. It is therefore to be noted that candidates for certificates of competency are not only expected to give correct written answers, which may merely be learnt off by rote, but are also expected to possess an intelligent knowledge of the various subjects, including the problems, prescribed in the regulations, particularly as regards the important subject of the deviation of the compass.

166. The Marine Department is of opinion that this result may be easily attained by the local Examiner putting a few vivâ voce questions to the candidate as the papers are brought up for inspection, or at any subsequent time if more convenient. The oral questions (suggested by the printed questions and the answers given) should be such that the Examiner may satisfy himself that the candidate possesses a real knowledge of what he has written, and should be confined strictly to the subjects of the printed questions. Should the candidate then exhibit ignorance of the subjects, the Examiner (who is in a position to judge of the real knowledge the man before him possesses) should deal with him at his discretion, notwithstanding that the candidate may have written all the answers correctly by rote.

167. When an Examiner finds it necessary to fail a candidate in this supplementary vivâ voce test, a statement to that effect must be made on the candidate’s examination-papers, when forwarded, in the usual course, to the Marine Department.

SPECIAL NOTICE TO CANDIDATES.

168. The attention of candidates is specially called to the following regulations:—

169. Candidates are required to appear at the examination-room punctually at the time appointed.

170. Candidates are prohibited from bringing into the examination-room books, paper, or memoranda of any kind whatever. The slightest infringement of this regulation will subject the offender to all the penalties of a failure, and he will not be allowed to present himself for re-examination for a period of three months.

171. In the event of any candidate being detected in defacing, blotting, writing in, or otherwise injuring any book or books or any of the forms belonging to the Marine Department, the papers of such candidate will be detained until the book or books so defaced are replaced by him. He will not, however, be at liberty to remove the damaged book, which will still remain the property of the Marine Department. He will further subject himself to all the penalties of a failure.

172. In the event of any candidate being discovered referring to any book or memoranda, copying from another, or affording any assistance or giving any information to another, or communicating in any way with another, during the time of examination, or copying any part of the problems for the purpose of taking them out of the examination-rooms, he will subject himself to all the penalties of a failure, and will not be allowed to be examined for a period of six months.

173. No candidate will be allowed to work out his problems on a slate or on waste paper, or to write on the blotting-paper supplied for his use in the examination. Violation of this rule will subject the candidate to all the penalties of a failure.

174. No candidate will be permitted to leave the examination-room without permission, and until he has given up the paper on which he is engaged. Violation of this rule will subject the candidate to all the penalties of a failure.

175. Candidates will find it more convenient, both here and at sea, to correct the declination and other elements from the “Nautical Almanac” by the “hourly differences” which have been given in that work in order to facilitate such calculations; they will thereby render themselves independent of any proportional or logarithmic table for such purpose.

176. The corrections by inspection of tables given in some of the works on navigation will not be allowed (see Tables IX., XI., and XXI. in Norie’s Epitome, &c.); every correction must appear on the papers of the candidate.

177. Perfect silence is to be preserved in the examination-room; and any candidate violating any of the regulations, or being guilty of insolence to the Examiner, or of disorderly or improper conduct in or about the room, will render himself liable to the postponement of his examination, or, if he has passed, to the detention of his certificate for such period as the Marine Department may direct.

178. For rules as to amount of time allowed to perform the work see Nos. 151 to 160.

Bonus on Starch manufactured in New Zealand.—Amended Notice.

Colonial Secretary’s Office,
Wellington, 15th November, 1893.

NOTICE is hereby given that a bonus of two pounds (£2) a ton will be paid on 100 tons of starch manufactured in the Colony of New Zealand in each of the years 1893 and 1894.

CONDITIONS.

1. Notice of intention to claim the bonus for 100 tons in 1893 must be given in writing to the Colonial Secretary not later than the 31st December, 1893. Notice of intention to claim the bonus for 100 tons in 1894 must be given in the same manner not later than the 31st December, 1894.

2. The claims must be made respectively before the 31st December, 1893 and 1894.

3. The first claimant who proves to the satisfaction of the Government that he has fulfilled all the conditions is to be the recipient of the bonus.

4. Evidence to be produced of such a nature as will enable an officer appointed by the Government to certify that the above-stated quantity in each year has been actually made, sold, and delivered.

5. The bonus to be paid only on the certificate of such officer.

P. A. BUCKLEY.

[NOTE.—The above notice is in lieu of notice dated 10th October, 1893, published in Gazette of 12th October, 1893.]

Bonus on Mineral Oil manufactured from Orepuki Shale.

Colonial Secretary’s Office,
Wellington, 30th June, 1893.

NOTICE is hereby given that a bonus will be paid for the production of mineral oil under the following conditions:—

1. A bonus of 1s. per gallon (£5,000) will be paid on the first 100,000 gallons of mineral oil produced from shale obtained in the Orepuki district, Otago; the oil to be of a quality approved of by Government, and to be sold at a fair average market price.

2. Notice of intention to claim the aforesaid bonus must be given in writing to the Colonial Secretary not later than the 31st December, 1894.