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availed himself of the instruction of the Institution, and 

 the degree of proficiency he has shown in each branch, as 

 well as his diligence and ability. 



' Section 31. If the pupil be compelled from any other 

 cause to leave the Institution before the course is com- 

 pleted, or the yearly examination has taken place, and 

 should wish to receive a testimonial from the Institute, 

 such shall not be refused, but it shall be drawn out in the 

 above-mentioned way, with special reference to the occa- 

 sion of the pupil's leaving the Institute. 



' Chapter V. The discipline. 



' Section 31. It is hereby laid down, in accordance with 

 section 5, that the management of the Institution belongs 

 principally to the Director ; it belongs also to the Teacher 

 to support the Director in this, but particularly in his 

 control over the pupils. 



' Section 32. When weightier questions arise, the Teachers 

 may be called together in council at the instance of the 

 Director as president, in order to examine and decide the 

 plans laid before them by the Director; the determination 

 in this case shall be in accordance with the voice of the 

 majority. 



' Section 33. The pupils are bound to show respect and 

 obedience to the Director and Teacher ; and to conduct 

 themselves courteously, and to show a respectable moral 

 character ; to appear punctually at the lessons ; to listen 

 with attention and diligence to the instruction ; to perform 

 the exercises which are prescribed, and to conform care- 

 fully to the various prescriptions and arrangements of the 

 Institution. Without the Director's permission no pupil 

 may leave the Institution. 



' Section 34. With respect to breaches of discipline 011 

 the part of the pupils the following punishments are 

 prescribed : 1st, a simple reprimand from the Director ; 

 2nd, summons before the college of teachers; 3rd, rustication 

 from the Institution for a half-year ; 4th, expulsion. The 

 first and second punishments may be determined by the 



