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NATURE 
[OcToBER 30, 1913 
INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY 
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. 
Founpep 1877. INcorPoRATED By Royat CHARTER, 188s. 
The next INTERMEDIATE EXAMINATION will commence on 
TUESDAY, January 6, 1914. 
Final Examinations in (@) Mineral Chemistry, (4) Metallurgical Chem- 
istry, (@) Organic Chemistry, and (¢) The Chemistry of Food and Drugs, 
&c.. will commence on MONDAY, JANUARY s5, or on MONDAY, 
JANUARY 12, 1914. 
The List of Candidates will be closed on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2, 
IQ13- 
Forms of application and further particulars can be obtained from the 
REGISTRAR, Institute of Chemistry, 30 Bloomsbury Square, London, W.C. 
The Regulations for the Admission of Students, Associates, and Fellows, 
Gratis. Examination Papers: Annual Sets, 6d. each. 
“A List of Official Chemical Appointments.” Fourth Edition, 2s. 
(post free, 25. 3d.). 
APPOINTMENTS REGISTER.—A Register of Fellows and Associates 
of the Institute of Chemistry who are seeking appointments is kept at the 
Offices of the Institute. Applications for the services of professional chemists 
should be forwarded to the Registrar. 
ROYAL SOCIETY. 
TYNDALL STUDENTSHIP. 
The ensuing year’s income of the Tyndall Mining Research Fund 
established in memory of the late Prof. John Tyndall, will be devoted to 
the establishment of a Studentship for study and research on subjects 
relating to mining and the safety of miners. The value will be about £35. 
It will be open to any British subject. The applicant should state the 
particular kind of research he proposes to carry out, his qualifications, and 
‘the place where he intends to carry on the work, The application, which 
should be sent in to the AssisTANT SECRETARY OF THE Royat Society, 
Burlington House, London, W., not later than November 15, should be 
accompanied by not more than two testimonials or references in its support. 
The student elected will be at liberty to follow his ordinary avocation if it 
is consistent with the aims of the studentship. 
RUTHERFORD TECHNICAL COLLEGE 
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. 
Principal—C. L. Ectatr-Heatu, Wh.Sc., A.M.I.M.E. 
APPOINTMENT OF LECTURER IN ENGINEERING. 
Salary £150, rising by 410 to £180. 
The Council of the above College invite applications for the above 
appointment from gentlemen having good works and drawing office 
experience, first-class technical school training, training in engineering 
laboratory work, and some teaching experience in day or evening work. 
The commencing salary w ll be increased by 47 10s. for every year's 
service in a similar capacity up to maximum of four years. 
The appointment is a full time appointment (partly day and partly even- 
ing work). Applications should be made before Wednesday, November s, 
on forms which, with further particulars, may be obtained from the under- 
signed. 
Education Office, 
Northumberland Road, 
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 
October 15, 1913. 
NORTHAMPTON POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, 
280 ST. JOHN STREET, LONDON, E.C. 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND APPLIED PHYSICS 
DEPARTMENT. 
The Governing Body invites applications for the immediate appointment 
of a LABORATORY DEMONSTRATOR and LECTURE ASSIST- 
ANT. Salary £110 full time. Particulars of the duties and forms of 
application, which should be returned not later than ro a.m. on Tuesday, 
November 4, 1913, may be obtained from the office of the Polytechnic or from 
R. MULLINEUX WALMSLEY, D.Sc., Principal. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF WALES, 
ABERYSTWYTH. 
The Council invite applications for the post of LIVE STOCK 
OFFICER, who will be attached to the staff of the Agricultural Depart- 
ment of the College. A knowledge of Welsh will be regarded as an 
additional qualification. Salary not to exceed £5co per annum. Appli- 
cations should be sent to the undersigned, from whom further particulars 
may be obtained, not later than November 20 next. 
J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Registrar. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, READING. 
RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP IN ZOOLOGY. 
Owing to the appointment of Mr. R. W. Palmer as Assistant Superin- 
tendent to the Geological Survey of India, applications are invited for the 
above Fellowship, which is of the value of £125 per annum for two years. 
Applications should be forwarded to Professor Coxe not later than 
November 15, accompanied by a statement of the candidate’s qualifications. 
SPURLEY HEY, 
Secretary. 
TO SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICAL MASTERS. 
January (1914) Vacancies. 
Graduates in Science and other well-qualified masters seeking posts in 
Public and other Schools should apply at once, giving full details as to 
qualifications, &c., and enclosing copies of testimonials, to :— 
MESSRS, GRIFFITHS, POWELL, SMITH & FAWCETT, 
Tutorial Agents (Estd. 1833), 
34 Bedford Street, Strand, London, 
Immediate notice of all the best vacancies will be sent. 
UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE. 
LECTURESHIP IN SURVEYING AND CARTOGRAPHY. 
The General Board of Studies will shortly proceed to appoint a UNI- 
VERSITY LECTURER IN SURVEYING AND CARTOGRAPHY 
Particulars of the stipend and duties of the Lecturer can be obtained on 
application to Professor J. STANLEY GARDINER, Zoological Laboratory, 
Cambridge. 
Applications accompanied by testimonials should be sent to the Vice- 
Chancellor on or before November 20, 
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM. 
The Council invites applications for the post of LECTURER in CIVIL 
ENGINEERING, : % 
The Stipend will be £200 per annum. 
The Candidate selected will be required to enter on his duties as soon as 
possible. 
Further particulars may be obtained from the undersigned, to who 
applications, accompanied by copies of Testimonials, should be sent no 
later than November 7, 1913. 
GEO. H. MORLEY, Secretary. 
ARMSTRONG COLLEGE, 
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. 
(IN THE UNIVERSITY OF DURHAM.) 
The Council invites applications for the ASSISTANT LECTURESHIP 
in AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY. Salary £120 per annum. 
Candidates are requested to send six copies of their application, and of 
not more than three testimonials, o# or before November 15, 1913, to 
F. H. PRUEN, M.A., Secretary. 
Armstrong College, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. 
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