Calendar: 1891-1892 Page 162

158 DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE There arc examinations at the end of the Michaelmas and Easter Terms when the Students are classed according to proficiency At the close of each Easter Term Prizes and Certificates are awarded according to the following rules In each Class there will be offered Prize or Certificate of Honour to the Student who shall be highest in the examination provided he shall gain not less than three-fourths of the marks allotted to the subject Certificates of Distinction -One Certificate to each of the Students next in succession who shall gain not less than three-fourths of the marks allotted to the subject Certificates of Merit -One Certificate to each of the Students next in succession who shall srain not less than three-fifths of the marks allotted to the subject Prizes are for the most part reserved for Students in their final year but no Prize or Certificate is given except for absolute merit nor to any Student who has not entered at least upon his Second Term detailed report is sent at the end of each term to the parents or guardians of each Student both as to his progress and as to his general attention and good conduct during the term Occasional Students or those who being unable to attend the whole Course are desirous of studying any particular subject Every class is open to them on payment of the specified fees see page 160 Occasional Students are unable to compete for the ordinary prizes but may bo recommended for special prize by tho Professor The rule as to inability to compete for an ordinary prize will not apply to Matriculated Students of other Departments