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‘The hours of teaching are from nine to twelve’ in the 
forenoon, and three to four in the afternoon, including in 
these lectures , repetitions, examinations, and practical exer- 
cises, with which last named pupils are required to occupy 
themselves in order to obtain freedom and experience 
in the work. 
‘In regard to special experience which certain of the 
staff of instructors may possess in special branches of the 
above-named sciences, there may, on the representation of 
the Forest Bureau, be certain modifications made in the 
above-presented division of the subjects of instruction 
amongst the teachers, with the reservation that the said 
alterations shall be taken into the programme in accord- 
ance with the rule in the next section. _ 
‘Section 25, It' belongs to the duties of the Director, in 
council with the Teacher and Forest-Master, to make a pro- 
gramme of study, grounded on what is laid down mm sec- 
tions 23 and 24, for each year, as indicative of the duration 
of the course of instruction, and also a table of lessons 
containing the teaching hours in the week, with a division 
for each branch of science and teacher; and this pro- 
gramme before the end of May must be sent to the 
Forest Bureau, which, besides examining it themselves, shall 
submit it to the Committee of the Imperial Senate en- 
trusted with superintendence. And it belongs to the 
Director also to watch over the fulfilment of the programme 
as confirmed, and the course of the table of lessons, and in 
general to see that the pupils obtain practical acquaintance 
with their subjects. 
_ ‘Section 26. The pupils’ progress in the different sciences 
shall be judged according to the following scale: very 
distinguished ; with recognised distinction ; and good ; by 
which characteristics the pupils’ diligence and activity 
shall be marked in their certificate of completed study, 
‘Section 27. Each year, at the end of the spring term, 
there shall take place a public examination, under the 
control of the Chief Director in the Forest Bureau, or in the 
presence of one appointed by him, of the pupils of the 
