5. That the school be open on Thursdays from ten till four, and on other days of the week from seven till nine p.m., vacations excepted. HONOURS OF THE ROYAL ACADEMY. That a silver and gold medal should be offered every year; the former for the best study of existing works, and the latter for the best work in original composition. That the gold medallists should, in addition, receive a prize of fifty guineas, and a travelling studentship for two years, with a salary of 100_l._ per annum, and at the end of that time a right of membership in the Academy, as a class with certain privileges. That in the annual publication of the names of members of the Academy, those in the class of medallists (namely, such as have obtained the gold medal) be included. REGULATIONS WITH REGARD TO STUDENTS. That proper certificates from public and other institutions for the teaching of art and science be produced by candidates for admission to the Academy, for the approval of the council, together with an original design and drawing of ornament as at present. That such candidates as are considered by the council to be properly qualified, in all respects, be admitted as probationers, upon condition of preparing an original design within the walls of the Academy for the approval of council as at present. That upon the approval of such probationary designs, candidates shall be admitted to the School of Architecture for two years. That during the first year they may be allowed to compete for the silver medal, and during the second year for the gold medal and its rewards and privileges. ACCOMMODATION REQUIRED. That one room, the upper portion of whose walls may be covered with a select collection of architectural casts, should be set apart exclusively for a school of architecture as well as for exhibitional purposes. That the occasional use of an adjoining room for exhibitional purposes be granted, when not required for the annual exhibitions. It was a subject of great disappointment to him that this scheme was rejected, and nothing put in its place. He was also disappointed, that, as has been seen in the last chapter, the design which he prepared for a new building, and by which he thought that his name might be permanently connected with the Academy, fell to the ground. But he still took as much interest as ever in its action. To the last he was a constant attendant at its meetings and on its business. One thing he never could be persuaded to do for this or for any other institution, viz., to deliver lectures or speeches, or even read papers on architectural subjects. But anything else he was ready and glad to attempt, and he prized his connection with the Royal Academy at the highest possible value.