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given for the candidate to search the heap and place
his selections well clear of both the heap of wools and
the test-skein. It is also advisable that the table should
be placed so that a strong sunlight should not fall
directly on the wools and white table-cover, as this has
rather a dazzling effect upon the eyes.

In view of the extreme importance of the proper and
efficient conduct of these colour-tests, Examiners should
strictly adhere to the rules laid down, and on no account
should candidates be passed who make incorrect selec-
tions, though they may be subsequently withdrawn, or
who seriously handle or compare incorrect skeins. All
such cases should be submitted to the Principal Ex-
aminer for his decision.

3. COLOUR-IGNORANCE TEST.

(1.) The object of this test is simply to ascertain whe-
ther the candidate knows the names of the three colours
—red, green, and white—which it is important for
every seaman to be acquainted with, and the test is to
be confined to naming those colours.

(2.) One or two of the purest red and green skeins
should be selected from the set of wools, and the can-
didate should be required to name their colours. He
should also be required to name the colour of any white
object, such as a piece of white paper.

(3.) If he answers correctly he should be considered to
have passed the test. If he makes any mistake he should
be failed.

(4.) The result of every test should be reported to the
Marine Department on the Form Exn. 2, and to the
Principal Examiner of Masters and Mates on the Form
Exn. 14, when the candidate is up for examination for a
certificate of competency; and to the Marine Department
on the Form Exn. 25, when the candidate is up for
examination in colours only.

All cases of failure should be reported to the Principal
Examiner of Master and Mates on Form Exn. 17b.

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APPENDIX B.

EXAMINATION-DAYS.

SIGHT-TESTS.

Auckland: Saturday morning, from 10 to 12, by the
Examiners of Masters and Mates.

Wellington: Saturday morning, from 10 to 12, by the
Examiners of Masters and Mates.

Lyttelton: Saturday mornings, from 10 to 12, by the
Examiner of Masters and Mates.

Port Chalmers: Saturday morning, from 10 to 12,
by the Examiner of Masters and Mates.

MASTERS’ AND MATES’ CERTIFICATES.

Auckland: Monday in each week.

Wellington: Monday in each week.

Lyttelton: Monday in each week.

Dunedin: Monday in each week.

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APPENDIX C.

DEFINITION PAPER.

The candidate is required to write a short definition
or answer, accompanied by a rough sketch or diagram,
where applicable, in the case of so many of the following
questions as may be marked with a cross by the Ex-
aminer. The Examiner will mark not less than ten.
Candidates must write clearly and pay attention to the
spelling.

1. Great circles.

2. Vertex of a great circle.

3. Small circles.

4. Vertical circles.

5. Right angle.

6. Oblique angle.

7. Obtuse angle.

8. Spherical angle.

9. Arc.

10. Complement of an arc
    or angle.

11. Supplement of ditto.

12. The Equator.

13. The poles.

14. A meridian.

15. The ecliptic.

16. The tropics.

17. Equinoctial.

18. The visible horizon.

19. The sensible horizon.

20. The rational horizon.

21. Artificial horizon and
    its use.

22. Parallels of latitude.

23. Difference of latitude.

24. Meridional parts.

25. Longitude.

26. Difference of longitude.

27. Departure.

28. Nautical mile.

29. Rhumb line.

30. Prime meridian.

31. First point of Aries.

32. Prime vertical.

33. Civil time.

34. Astronomical time.

35. Sidereal time.

36. Mean time.

37. Apparent time.

38. Equation of time; why
    it is used, when it is
    at a maximum, and
    when at a minimum.

39. Hour angle of a celes-
    tial object.

40. Observed altitude.

41. Apparent altitude.

42. True altitude.

43. Zenith distance.

44. Azimuth.

45. Amplitude.

46. Declination.

47. Polar distance.

48. Right ascension.

49. Dip or depression of the
    horizon.

50. Refraction.

51. Parallax.

52. Semi-diameter.

53. Augmentation of
    moon’s semi-dia-
    meter.

54. Magnetic meridian.

55. True course of a ship.

56. Magnetic course.

57. Compass course.

58. Variation of the com-
    pass.

59. Deviation of the com-
    pass, and how it is
    caused.

60. The error of the com-
    pass.

61. Lee-way.

62. Does the variation
    change with time?

63. Is the variation the
    same all over the
    world?

64. Where do you find
    variation?

65. Does the deviation
    change; if so, when?

66. Where is the North
    Magnetic Pole situ-
    ated?

67. Where is the South
    Magnetic Pole situ-
    ated?

68. Should the compass-
    needle point to the
    Magnetic or the true
    Pole of the earth?

69. When is the altitude of
    an object most se-
    riously affected by
    refraction?

70. Where is the Pole Star
    situated?

71. Which is the most
    favourable time for
    determining the hour
    angle of a celestial
    body, and thence the
    longitude, and state
    the reason why?

72. Describe the construc-
    tion of a mariner’s
    compass.

73. Describe an azimuth
    compass.

74. Describe a pelorus, and
    its use.

75. Describe a chrono-
    meter, and its use.

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APPENDIX D.

EXAMINATION IN SIGNALLING.

The examination in signalling should in all cases and
for all grades commence with an examination in the
International Code and be followed by an examination
in the British Signal Manual, including Morse flashing,
flag-waving, and semaphore.

International Code.—Examiners are recommended to
frame the examination in the International Code of