Aug. 2.] THE NEW ZEALAND GAZETTE. 3107

Time of high water.
Amplitude by sun.
Longitude by chronometer and altitude azimuth by sun.
Time azimuth by sun.
Finding meridian passage of star.
Tables for finding stars’ meridian passage.
Meridian passage and altitude of planets.
Where meridian passage of planets can be found.
Finding name of stars near the meridian.
Maps, &c., for finding stars.
Computing approximate meridian altitude of star.
Latitude by meridian altitude of star.
Longitude by chronometer by a star.
Time azimuth by a star.
Latitude by ex-meridian altitude of sun or star.
Summer problem by sun.
Latitude by altitude of Polar Star.
Latitude by meridian altitude of moon.
Chart paper Exn. 9c.
Chart paper Exn. 9d.

(f.) The numbers opposite the following problems represent the full marks obtainable :—

Latitude by double altitudes, sun or star 30
Finding position, &c., by simultaneous altitudes of two stars ... ... 40
Error of chronometer with artificial horizon, &c. ... ... ... 25
Explanation in writing re great circle sailing ... ... ... 20
Showing great circle track, &c., by globe 40
Problem in great circle sailing... ... 50
Drawing figure and giving trigonometrical ratios ... ... ... 25
Right-angled plane trigonometry (problem) ... ... ... 20
Oblique-angled plane trigonometry (problem) ... ... ... 25
Napier’s rules for circular parts ... 20
Right-angled spherical trigonometry (problem) ... ... ... 15
Compass syllabus (5 marks for each written answer, and 10 for each problem) ... ... ... 145
Deviascope ... ... ... 20
Naval architecture ... ... ... 150
Constructing a Mercator’s chart ... 50
Law of storms ... ... ... 20
Orderly working and general method, &c. 50
Supplementary viva voce test on problems and written answers ... ... 50

APPENDIX Q.

TEXT-BOOKS TO BE USED IN THE EXAMINATIONS.

For Naval Architecture.—“The Modern Practice of Shipbuilding in Iron and Steel,” by Samuel J. P. Thearle. Published by William Collins, Sons, and Co. Price, 11s. 3d. nett.

For Barometer, Thermometer, and Hydrometer.—“A Barometer Manual for the use of Seamen; with an appendix on the Thermometer, Hygrometer, and Hydrometer,” issued by the authority of the Meteorological Council, and to be purchased, either directly or through any bookseller, from Wyman and Sons, Fetter Lane, E.C.; or Oliver and Boyd, Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh; or Edward Ponsonby, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin.

For Prevailing Winds and Currents of the Globe.—“The Principal Winds and Currents of the Globe, &c.,” compiled from the various Admiralty Sailing Directions, Weather Charts, &c., by Captain Robert Jackson, R.N., and to be purchased, either directly or through any bookseller, from Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., Paternoster Row, London; or Henry Lewis, 114 High Street, Portsmouth. Price, 1s.

For Trade Routes.—“Ocean Passages,” compiled from the various Admiralty Sailing Directions by Captain Robert Jackson, R.N., and to be purchased, either directly or through any bookseller, from Simpkin, Marshall, and Co., Paternoster Row, London; or Henry Lewis, 114 High Street, Portsmouth. Price, 1s.

For Tides.—“Tide Tables for the British and Irish Ports,” published annually by the Admiralty, and to be purchased, either directly or through any bookseller, from J. D. Potter, 145 Minories E., and 11 King Street, Tower Hill E. Price, 2s.

For Signalling.—The “British Signal Manual” may be obtained, either directly or through any bookseller, from Messrs Wyman and Sons (Limited), Fetter Lane, E.C.; or Oliver and Boyd, Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh; or Edward Ponsonby, 116 Grafton Street, Dublin. Price, 1s.

“The New Zealand Nautical Almanac and Tide Tables.” Price, 2s. 6d.

“The A, B, and C Tables for Azimuth, &c.” 5s.

Intending candidates are advised to procure a copy of these books to take to sea with them, so that they may study them during their leisure hours.

INSTRUMENTS.

The barometer (Kew pattern Marine barometer), thermometer, and hydrometer used in the examinations will be precisely similar to those supplied to shipmasters by the Meteorological Office for making observations on board ship.

By Authority: JOHN MACKAY, Government Printer, Wellington.