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a “ sufficient ” as distinguished from an “ exhaustive ” knowledge of 
these subjects. 
9 . The Examiner in Agricultural Engineering (Dr. W. Anderson, 
E.R.S.) reports that “ the paper work has been above the average, 
and the oral work has also been satisfactory. There is no improve- 
ment in drawing and sketching, which points to the persistent 
neglect of these accomplishments in secondary and in higher schools. 
The two questions involving a knowledge of chemistry were attacked 
by 81 per cent, and 94 per cent, of the students respectively, and 
were well and fully answered, though not quite in the sense in 
which I had intended. The practical questions, on the other hand, 
were indifferently treated. I am afraid that the teaching received 
by the students in practical engineering is but poor.” 
10 . In the optional subjects, the Examiner in Botany (Mr. Win. 
Carruthers, E.R.S.) reports that “the average was higher than on 
any previous occasion.” The Examiner in Geology (Professor Rupert 
Jones, F.R.S.) reports that “ the results are very good. Two candi- 
dates have obtained the maximum of marks, and nine are within a 
very little of that limit — indeed, three of them are nearly equal to it. 
Ten others have done very well ; three others have passed the 
minimum ; and only one out of the twenty-five has failed.” The 
Examiner in Anatomy and Animal Physiology (Professor J. B. 
Simonds) reports that “ a much larger number of candidates pre- 
sented themselves ; but I cannot say that their knowledge of the 
subjects was proportionately increased. Indeed, I regret to say that 
the contrary is the fact. This has not arisen from the questions 
being more difficult than on former occasions. The first question, 
for example (a very simple one), was only answered by eleven out of 
the twenty-three candidates, and three of these failed to answer it 
correctly.” The Examiner in Agricultural Entomology (Mr. Cecil 
Warburton, M.A.) reports that “the papers on this subject are, on 
the whole, satisfactory. Of the twenty -five candidates, six obtained 
over 75 per cent, of the maximum marks, while only two failed to 
obtain 50 per cent. The question relating to the distinction between 
the larvaj of various orders, though attempted by nearly all the 
candidates, was the least successfully answered. More attention 
should be directed to this important part of the subject.” 
11 . The general results of the examination are very gratifying. 
The number of candidates is larger than on any former occasion 
(the highest previously being 24 in 1889) ; and the proportion of 
successful candidates, viz. 22 out of 30, or 733 per cent., is highly 
satisfactory. 
12 . The following Table gives the marks assigned by the 
Examiners to the work done by each candidate in the several 
subjects : — 
