CHAPTER XVII.

OXFORD STUDIES AND EXAMINATIONS IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY.

Examination statute of 1800, and later amendments—Examination statute of 1850, and later amendments—University Commission of 1850—Act of 1854 and new College Ordinances—Effect of these reforms—Abolition of University tests—Local examinations, and board for examination of public schools—Commission of inquiry (1872) and Act of 1876—Commission of 1877—Character of last reforms 191