Calendar: 1889-1890 Page 544

544 THE SCHOOL Subjects The Elementary parts of the Mechanics of solid and fluid bodies viz the physical properties of matter in its solid liquid and gaseous forms the com- position of two forces the properties of the centre of gravity the mechanical powers and their pro- perties the laws of friction the laws of motion with simple applications inertia mass gravity weight uniform and uniformly accelerated motion in straight line the laws of falling bodies and Atwood's Machine projectiles impact and collision the principle of work with simple applications the pressure of liquids and gases density and specific gravity floatiii'ji bodies the construction and use of the more simple hydrostatic and hydraulic instruments Klementary Optics viz the phenomena and laws of reflection and refraction the formation of images the action of prisms the principles and optical construction of telescopes and microscopes Elementary Astronomy viz the phenomena depend- ing on the motions and attractions of the earth and other heavenly bodies and the general theory of the solar system II Chemistry- One open to all Forms Given by the Council Subjects The experimental laws of Heat in relation to expan ision liquefaction and vaporization specific heat the transmission of heat the absorption and re flection of radiant heat the generation of heat the mechanical equivalent of heat thermometry and calorimetry The fundamental principles of Elementary Inorganic Chemistry including the simple combinations of the principal elements and the laws of chemicnl combination atmospheric air and the phenomena of combustions