APRIL 14.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 1165

6 metres (20 English feet) with one eye, and D = 12 at
the same distance with the other eye, and can also read
D=0·8 with each eye without glasses at any distance
selected by himself, he will be considered fit.

If a candidate can read D = 6 at 6 metres (20 English
feet) with one eye, a higher defect than D = 24 will be
accepted in the other; and if he can read D = 36 with
the defective eye at the required distance, the defect
being due to error in refraction which can be remedied
by glasses so that he can read at least D = 12, and can
also read D=0·8 without glasses at any distance selected
by himself, he will be considered fit.

If a candidate cannot read D = 24 at 6 metres (20
English feet) with each eye without glasses, notwithstanding he can read D = 0·6, he will be considered unfit.

The candidate must be able to read the tests without
hesitation in ordinary daylight, and the eyes must be wide
open.

Squint, or any other morbid condition subject to the
risk of aggravation or recurrence, in either eye, will cause
the rejection of the candidate.

Inability to distinguish the principal colours will not be
regarded as a cause for rejection, but the fact will be
noted in the report, and the candidate will be informed.

The degree of acuteness of vision of all candidates for
commissions (including preliminary examinations) will be
entered in their reports in the following manner :—

Sufficient … … { R.E. V =
{ L.E. V =
Defective … … { R.E. V =
{ L.E. V =

No relaxation of the standard of vision will ever be
allowed.

The following additional points will then be observed :—
(f.) That his hearing is good.
(g.) That his speech is without impediment.
(h.) That his teeth are in good order. Loss or decay of
ten teeth will be considered a disqualification. De-
cayed teeth, if well filled, will be considered as
sound.
(j.) That his chest is well formed, and that his lungs and
heart are sound.
(k.) That he is not ruptured.
(l.) That he does not suffer from a severe degree* of vari-
cocèle, or varicose veins. A candidate who has
been successfully operated on will be accepted.
(m.) That his limbs are well formed and developed.
(n.) That there is free and perfect motion of all the
joints.
(o.) That his feet and toes are well formed.
(p.) That he does not suffer from any inveterate skin-
disease.
(q.) That he has no congenital malformation or defect.
(r.) That he does not bear traces of previous acute or
chronic disease pointing to an impaired constitution.
(s.) If the candidate is not of pure European descent the
fact should be recorded by the Board.

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APPENDIX II.

(See paragraph 9.)

A university candidate for a commission in the Royal
Artillery must produce satisfactory evidence that he has
duly qualified in the following subjects :—

(A.) ELEMENTARY MATHEMATICS.

Arithmetic.—The ordinary rules, with applications more
especially to the mensuration of plane figures and solids.
The metric system and the use of decimals in approxi-
mative calculation, with contracted methods, will be
specially insisted upon.

Neither the extraction of the cube root nor the use and
theory of recurring decimals is required.

Neatness and accuracy of working are expected; and
the methods of solution employed must be clearly indi-
cated. There will be no objection to the intelligent use of
algebraic formulæ and symbols.

Geometry.—The elements of geometrical drawing and
practical geometry.

The substance of Euclid, Books I, II, III, and a work-
ing knowledge of as much of the properties of similar
figures as is necessary for plan-making, map-drawing, and
simple problems in mensuration.

Algebra.—To simple quadratic equations; the element-
ary use of graphs, particularly in connection with linear
and quadratic functions.

• A definition of severe varicocèle may be obtained from the Director-
  General, Army Medical Service, War Office, London, S.W.

D

The papers will be set to test knowledge of fundamental
principles and readiness in application to simple practical
problems. The solutions of equations must be worked
out to a few significant figures; and candidates must be
accustomed to test the accuracy of solutions by substitu-
tion. Skill in elaborate analysis, such as the simplification
of complicated fractions, will not be looked for.

Practical Measurements.

Measurement of length—verniers, calipers, micrometer
screw gauge, spherometer.

Measurement of angles—use of protractor, &c.

Measurement of areas — by dimensions (rectilinear
figures, circles), by squared paper, by weighing; area of
cross-sections of a tube, calibration of a tube.

Measurement of volume—by dimensions (solids bounded
by not more than six plane faces, spheres, right circular
cones), by graduated jar or burette.

Measurement of weight—use of balance.

Principle of Archimedes—volume by weighing.

Specific gravity.

The examination will deal with the first three para-
graphs in the above Schedule, with a possibility of ques-
tions for written answers on the other four.

(B.) MATHEMATICS I.

Arithmetic.—As in elementary mathematics with more
difficult questions, and exercises involving the use of four-
figure logarithms. Use of the slide rule.

Geometry.—Geometrical drawing and practical geo-
metry of plane figures, including the use of Marquois
and other scales.

The substance of Euclid, Books I to VI.* The special
treatment of incommensurables will not be required.

Proportion may be treated algebraically, and the com-
plications of Euclid’s definitions and nomenclature
avoided.

Algebra.—As in elementary mathematics, together with
indices and the simpler properties of surds; graphs of the
simpler algebraic functions; quadratic equations; use of
graphs in solving equations, and in illustrating and solving
practical questions; rate of variation of a function and
gradient of a graph; graphic interpolation.

Grasp of elementary principles and readiness in practical
application will be looked for, but great skill in analytical
transformations will not be demanded.

Trigonometry.—Up to and including solution of plane
triangles; graphs of trigonometrical functions; use of
four-figure tables.

Readiness in straightforward practical applications, but
no great analytical skill will be demanded.

Dynamics.—Graphical proofs of formulæ for uniformly
accelerated motion—impact, work, energy, circular motion.

Statics.—Composition and resolution of forces; parallel
forces; centre of gravity; three-force problems; friction;
mechanical powers—e.g., lever, wedge, pulleys, &c.

Practical Work.

Experimental verification of the above theoretical work,
such as the measurement of velocity, impact, work,
energy, &c. Construction of the mechanical powers.

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APPENDIX III.

UNIVERSITY CANDIDATES FOR COMMISSIONS IN THE REGULAR
FORCES.

The following certificate or certificates must be obtained
from the officer commanding the unit (or units) to which
the candidate may be attached :—

1. (By a candidate who is not an efficient member of the
   Officers’ Training Corps, after a first period of six
   consecutive weeks’ attachment.)

I certify that __ has been attached to the unit under
my command from __ to __, and that during the at-
tachment he has been attentive to his duties, has made the
most of his opportunities, and has—

(a.) A good knowledge of Parts I and II, “Infantry
Training.”

(b.) Fired Table A, Recruits’ Musketry Course, Regular
Forces, as laid down in the “Musketry Regulations.”

Station: __

Date: __, Commanding

2. ( (a) By a candidate who is an efficient member of the
   Officers’ Training Corps; or (b) by any other candi-
   date, after a second period of six consecutive weeks’
   attachment.)

I certify that __ has been attached to the unit under
my command from __ to __, and that during

• Schedules A and B of geometry issued by the University of Cambridge
  may be referred to as indicating the scope required.