Loci.

The locus of a point which is equidistant from two fixed points is the perpendicular bisector of the straight line joining the two fixed points.

The locus of a point which is equidistant from two intersecting straight lines consists of the pair of straight lines which bisect the angles between the two given lines.

Latin.—Candidates will be expected to show such a knowledge of the language and its vocabulary and grammar as may be gained by the study of Cæsar's Gallic War, Book II.; but candidates will not be expected to have read that particular book, nor will the passages for translation necessarily be taken from it. Great importance will be attached to translation from Latin, and to writing easy passages or sentences in Latin.

French.—Candidates will be expected to show such a knowledge of the language and of its vocabulary and grammar as may be gained (1) by easy conversation in French about the facts of everyday life: (2) by the study of Jules Verne's 'Le Tour du Monde en Quatrevingts Jours' (Siepmann's French Course); but candidates will not be expected to have read that particular book, nor will the passages for translation necessarily be taken from it. Great importance will be attached to translation from French, and to the writing of easy passages and sentences in French.

English History.—The requirements will be based on the programme of work prescribed in clause 49 of the Regulations for the Inspection and Examination of Schools, but will be more advaned in character. Especially a somewhat fuller knowledge of the history of the nineteenth century will be required.

English and arithmetic are compulsory, and geography or a science, with two other subjects, such as a language or history.

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