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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, JULY 27, 1906.
It is provided that one of the subjects so selected shall be a language, and if that, langu- age is not Latin, one of the selected subjects must be either Mechanics, or Chemistry, or Heat, Light and Sound, or Botany. It is thus possible to pass without offering any branch of science, but in that case Latin must be offered.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The Board of Education holds its examination in various mathematical, science, and art subjects during the months of April, May, and June of each year. The subjects are divided into three stages-Elementary, Advanced and Honours--and the Board grants certificates to students who pass in any one of the stages. These certificates do not carry exemption from any of the University Matriculation Examinations, but they are recognised by all firms in which a technical knowledge of chemistry, physics, or drawing is required.
Arrangements can be made for holding these examinations in Hongkong. The dates of the Examinations will be posted in the hall of the College, and intending candidates will be given due notice of the regulations. Candidates will be charged a local fee not exceeding two dollars for each subject in which they desire to be examined. A list of all the subjects in which the Board holds examinations, and the syllabus of Stage 1 in Building Construction and Drawing are given below. Full particulars of the scope of the Examination in any sub- ject may be obtained on application to the Organizing Secretary.
Science Subjects.-Practical Geometry; Machine Construction and Drawing; Building Construction and Drawing; Naval Architecture; Mathematics; Theoretical Mechanics; Applied Mechanics: Sound, Light, and Heat; Magnetism and Electricity; Inorganic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Geology; Minera- logy; Human Physiology; General Biology; Zoology; Botany; Mining;. Metallurgy; Navigation; Astronomy; Steam; Physiography; Agricul- ture; Hygiene; General Elementary Science.
Art Subjects.--Freehand Drawing; Model Drawing; Drawing in Light and Shade from a cast; Drawing on the Blackboard; Geometrical Drawing; Perspective.
BUILDING CONSTRUCTION AND DRAWING.-STAGE I.
Descriptive and explanatory drawings. Freehand drawings of details from which a neat dimensioned sketch may be made. The use of squared paper. The various materials used in building; the nature and properties of sand, lime, and cement; the composition of mortar or concrete and its application in floors, walls, etc.; the properties of bricks, stones, tiles, and slates; timber; cast iron, wrought-iron, and steel. Foundations, footings; scaff- olding; plain walling flues, arches, fire-places; simple masonry; plain carpentry in floor joists, stud partitions, ordinary roofs; plastering; slating; plain tiling simple glazing ; to draw the sections of rolled joists, channels, angles and trees.
T. SERCOMBE SMITH,
Colonial Secretary,
27th July, 1906.