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applied sciences 73 the knowledge of which is required in Civil Engineering com- prising the different methods of Preparation and Joining which fjare used in Wooden Constructions as Roofs Bridges and general Τ Frame-work and the several processes in constructing Ma- chinery beginning with Foundry Patterns and including the operations of Moulding Casting Forging Turning Screw- Cutting &c as at present conducted After sufficient practice in these different branches the Student is prepared to con- struct model of any of the various machines and engines in uuse in illustration of the plans at present adopted At the termination of the year Prize is given in the Senior and Junior Classes for proficiency in the execution of some piece of work on Mechanism the subject of which is given out during the Session Every Student is expected to furnish himself with set of the simplest tools requisite for working in wood and metals In order to diminish the expense of these tools as much as ן possible the Student may at his option purchase them at the College and upon his leaving they will be repurchased from him at reduction depending on the condition in which they are returned Each Student is responsible for the safety of his own tools Section II museums Museum of King George the Third Curator C0CK Esq Her Majesty the Queen having been graciously pleased to confer upon King's College the valuable Collection of Me- chanical Models and Philosophical Instruments formed by His Majesty King George the Third suitable room has been fitted up for its reception Extensive additions have been made to this Museum by the Council and by the donations of private individuals and the