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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, DECEMBER 24, 1930.

The same procedure must be observed in the Semaphore exami- nation, except that, as a test message is not given, the candidate will be required to make a spelling message of 50 words and then to read a message of 50 words made by the Examiner. The Sema- phore messages may be made either by hand flags or mechanical Semaphore, or both, at the discretion of the Examiner.

In the Morse flashing examination, marks will be allotted for the test message in the proportion of 50/78 of a mark for each cor- rect letter (see table ut back of test cards), and for the spelling message 2 marks for each correct word or group of figures. The candidate must for a pass gain an aggregate of at least 90 per cent of the maximum marks in bold spelling and test messages.

In the Semaphore examination 2 marks will be allotted for each correct word and 90 per cent of the maximum must be obtained for a pass.

The spelling message is left to the discretion of the examiner, and may be a passage from any book or newspaper in English. When the passage contains figures and the candidate does not choose to spell them out, the examiner should see that the proper signs are made before and after the figures.

The message as read by the candidate should be taken down by another candidate where possible, otherwise by a clerk, or other per- son according as the examiner may deem expedient.

Candidates should be thoroughly tested in the various signs and the procedure of calling up, sending and answering a signal, as laid down in the Allied Signal Mammal, and this course should always be strictly adhered to

Particular attention should be paid by examiners to the accu rate spacing of the Morse signs, and to the intervals between letters and words, and also to the correct making of the Semaphore signs Any attempted increase of speed at the expense of accuracy shoulà be discouraged.

The block letter test and spelling message as read by the candi date should be forwarded on the Form Exn. 194, together with the percentage of marks allotted and report on the Fora Exu. 196 to the Principal Examiner, with any remarks the examiner may have to add with respect to the examination

Note.-The International Code of Signals, with the Signal Letters of British Ships, is prepared by the Registrar-General of Shipping and Seamen, and may be obtained of the publishers, Messrs. Spot- tiswoode, Ballentyne & Co., 1, New Street Square, London, E.C.4, and the principal booksellers at the various ports, price 25s.

The Official Mercantile Navy List and Maritime Directory inay be obtained in like manner, prieg 258.

The Allied Signal Manual may be obtained through any book- seller, or directly from H M. Stationery Office, price 18.

The attention of candidates is drawn to the fact that the Ad- miralty, after consultation with the Board of Trade, have established Signal Schools at London. Liverpool, South Shields, Glasgow, Southampton and Cardiff, where candidates for certificates of com- petency can obtain instruction in signalling free of charge.

APPENDIX B.

SIGHT TESTS.

DETAILS AS TO THE CONDUCT OF THE TESTS.

These tests must be conducted under the strict personal super- vision of the Examiner A careful record must be kept of all mis- takes made by the candidate both in the Letter test and in the Lantern test.

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