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eighteen years of age ; the second to those who have completed 

 twenty-one years. 



IV. That to pass the " Certificate Examination " a candidate 

 must be acquainted with farm accounts, mensuration and sur- 

 veying, and must possess a good knowledge of practical agricul- 

 ture, and a general acquaintance with the elements of botany, 

 chemistry, and natural history. 



V. That a certificate in the following terms, signed by the 

 President or Vice-President of the Council on Education, and by 

 the Secretary, shall be granted to candidates passing this exami- 

 nation : — 



" We hereby certify that A. B. has been examined, and has 

 been found to possess a knowledge of farm accounts, mensura- 

 tion and surveying, a good knowledge of practical agriculture, 

 and a general acquaintance with the elements of botany, chemis- 

 try, and natural history, and that he is therefore entitled to 

 present himself for the further examination, in terms of the 

 regulations, for the Society's diploma." 



VI. That to pass the "Diploma Examination" a candidate 

 must be in possession of the certificate, and have attained his 

 21st year, and must be found to possess a thorough knowledge 

 of the theory and practice of agriculture; of mechanics and 

 mensuration ; of the physiology and treatment of domesticated 

 animals ; and of the applications of botany, chemistry, and 

 natural history to agriculture. 



VII. That a diploma in the following terms, bearing the cor- 

 porate seal of the Society, and signed by the President or Vice- 

 President of the Council on Education, and by the Secretary, 

 shall be granted to candidates passing the second examination : — 



" These are to certify that on the day of A. B. 



was examined in the arts and sciences connected with agriculture, 

 and has been reported to be proficient therein by a Board of 

 Examiners nominated by the Council of the Highland and 

 Agricultural Society of Scotland on Education, in terms and by 

 authority of a Charter, given under the Great Seal, on the 18th 

 day of August, 1856." 



A" III. That a sum not exceeding £100 per annum shall be 

 placed at the disposal of the Examiners, to be applied in prizes 

 to candidates who pass with distinguished merit, and on a 

 standard exceeding that required for the diploma. 



