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adopted; and be particular in describing the progress of ovina- 
tion, and the necessary precautions to ensure the success of this 
operation as a prophylactic. 
7. Point out the differences in the general arrangement of 
the parts proper to the kidney of the ox and sheep, and also 
describe the structural anatomy of the gland in the latter animal. 
8. Explain the pathology, symptoms, progress, results, and 
post mortem appearances, of the disease termed “red water;” 
also name the principles of cure, and the details of treatment in 
its different stages. 
J. B. SlMONDS, Professor. 
Time, 12 to 6. 
Silver Medal Mr. Charles Steel. 
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Division — CHEMISTRY, &c. 
W. J. T. Morton, Professor . 
“ Facts, not Words.” 
1. Give the foundations and advantages of the atomic 
theory. 
2. Describe the manner in which the elements of compound 
bodies comport themselves, when under the influence of electro- 
lytic action. 
3. State both the old and modern theories of combustion. 
4. Shew how, analytically and synthetically, the composition 
of water may be proved ; enumerate its various kinds, also 
their tests and the general properties of this fluid. 
5. Describe what particularly takes place when water is 
subjected to the influence of cold, and the conditional states in 
which it exists. 
6. Describe the methods by which oxygen gas may be 
obtained, its uses and characteristic properties. 
7. Give the sources of carbonic acid, its states, and how pro- 
duced, also its properties as a gas. 
8. State the sources and uses of ammonia, especially in 
reference to the animal kingdom. 
9. Give the origin of the phosphoric acid in the vegetable 
kingdom ; and state where the phosphates are most abundantly 
met with. 
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