How the course is to be apportioned between the two Colleges is not precisely settled at present; but it is almost certain that the cadets will commence at one--probably Osborne--and, after two years or so, be transferred to the other to complete their course. Such is briefly the educational arrangement for our future naval officers; the scheme excited a good deal of adverse comment when it was announced, and only experience, of course, can demonstrate its merits and defects. It has been inaugurated with a great deal of energy, and certainly appears to promise well, at any rate in the probationary stage. With later developments, which some people predict will bring a certain degree of failure, we are not concerned just now. It is obvious, however, that some radical change was necessary, and half measures are seldom successful; so it is as well, perhaps, that the authorities have "taken the bull by the horns," and had the courage of their convictions. APPENDIX I. _RULES AND ORDERS FOR THE NAVAL ACADEMY (issued from the Admiralty, November 1st, 1773)._ Article I. Sons of noblemen and gentlemen only are eligible for admission, not under twelve or over fifteen; except fifteen sons of commissioned officers of H.M. Fleet, who are to be educated at the public expense, and (by Order in Council of October 8th, 1773) may be admitted from eleven to fourteen years of age. Article II. Every scholar is to pass a preliminary examination, to show that he is qualified to enter upon the plan of education adopted at the Academy. Article III. The master, ushers, and scholars are to be appointed by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, who may dismiss them at any time. Article IV. The Commissioner of the Dockyard for the time being is to be governor of the Academy. Article V. The master is to reside in quarters provided in the building. Article VI. Teachers are also to reside in the building, provided there is room, and are to furnish their quarters at their own expense. Article VII. The scholars are to have separate chambers, and to board with the master, who is to receive £25 per head per annum, and no more; to keep a decent table, find washing, fire, candles, towels, table and bed linen, and necessary utensils. Article VIII. The master is to keep a register of the scholars, showing the day of their first appearance, times absent, and day of discharge. Article IX. The master is to treat all scholars alike, and to see that the teachers do likewise, except in the matter of such encouragement as may be due to those who distinguish themselves by diligence. Article X. No scholar is to keep a servant, but is to content himself with the attendance provided. Article XI. Every scholar is to be provided yearly, at his own expense, with a new suit of blue clothes against his Majesty's birthday, conformable to a pattern lodged with the master, except sons of sea officers, who are to be allowed £5 to provide the said suit.