CXXXVili NATURE 
THE CANCER HOSPITAL, FREE, 
FULHAM ROAD, LONDON, S.W. 
A LECTURE on ‘The Properties and Uses of Radium,” by C. E. S. 
PHILLIPS, Esgq., F.R.S. (Edio.), Hon. Physicist to the Hospital, will be 
delivered at the CANCER HOSPITAL on WEDNESDAY, Decem- 
ber 10, 1913, at 5 pm. 
A limited number of cards of admission will be available for the general 
public on application to the Secretary. 
UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS. 
APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY PROFESSORSHIPS. 
The Syndicate of the Madras University invites applications for the 
following Professorships in the University :— 
(1) A University Professorship in Indian Economics. 
(2) A University Professorship in Indian History and Archxology. 
(3) A University Professorship of Dravidian Philology. 
(4) A University Professorship of Comparative Philology, with 
special reference to Sanskrit and the Sanskritic languages 
of Southern India, including Urdu. 
The first appointment will be for a term of five years on a salary of 
Rsro,000/- (£656 13s. 42.) per annum. The main duties of the Professor 
will be to investigate and lecture on the special problems of Indian Eco- 
nomics, and to train students in the methods of Economic Study and 
Research. 
The second appointment will be for a term of five years on a salary of 
Rssoof- (433 6s. 8d.) per mensem., rising by an annual increment of Rsso, 
and in case of renewal to Rs1,000 (£66 135. 4@.) fer mensem. The duties 
of this Professor will be to supplement the ordinary instruction afforded in 
affiliated colleges by advanced lectures of a specialised character. 
The third and fourth appointments will be each for a term of five years— 
the term being renewable, on a salary of Rsg,000/- (£600) each, fer annum. 
‘These two Professors may be required to deliver courses of lectures, and 
any work calculated to further the advanced study of the languages with 
which they are concerned will fall within the sphere of their legitimate 
duties. 
All Professors will be required to devote their whole time to the duties 
of their offices, and not to absent themselves from their duties without the 
permission of the Syndicate. 
Applications from candidates for the appointments should be sent in by 
December 31, 1913, in the case of the first two Professorships, addressed 
to E. W. Middlemast, Esq., M.A., c/o the India Office, London, S.W., 
and in the case of the last two by March 1, 1914, addressed to the Rev. 
E. M. Macphail, M.A., B.D., Harlaw Hill House, Prestonpans, Scotland. 
The selected candidates will be required to bind themselves by agree- 
ments, the details of which will be settled later, 
The University will be prepared to pay each selected candidate a single 
first class passage to Madras. 
(By Order) 
W. H. JAMES, 
Senate House, Ag. Registrar. 
November 5, 1913. 
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF 
AGRICULTURE. 
The International Institute of Agriculture invites applications for an 
additional post on the English Scientific Staff of the Bureau of Agricul- 
tural Intelligence and Plant Diseases. Salary L.1g0 (4,800 lire) per annum 
payable monthly. Second Class Fare. Vacation 40 days, Candidates 
must have taken a good Agricultural degree and possess a thorough know- 
ledge of French. 
Selected candidate to enter on his duties on January 1, 1914, or as soon 
as possible after that date. 
Applications, accompanied by copies of testimonials, should be sent to 
the SecreTArY GeNeRAL of the International Institute of Agriculture, 
Rome. 
THE SOUTH AFRICAN SCHOOL OF MINES 
AND TECHNOLOGY, JOHANNESBURG. 
WANTED, an ASSISTANT LECTURER FOR _ PHYSICS 
DEPARTMENT. Commencing salary, £300 per annum. Engagement 
one year certain ; thereafter three months’ notice either side. Commence 
duties Johannesburg early March. Allowance for travelling expenses, 
437 10s. Half Salary during voyage out. Mostly day work, but some 
evening class work. Applications and testimonials, which should be sent 
in duplicate where possible, will be received until 24th December by 
Cuacmers, GuTHrRi£E & Co, Ltd., 9, Idol Lane, London, E.C. Health 
certificate will be essential if application is entertained. 
BIRKBECK COLLEGE. 
HEAD OF CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT. 
This post is vacant owing to the appointment of Dr. Avex. McKenziz 
as Professor of Chemistry at University College, Dundee. 
The Council invite applications, 
Commencing salary £4co. Candidates should state their academic and 
other distinctions, age, and experience, and should enclose testimonials. 
Three copies of the application, &c., should be sent not later than 
Wednesday, December 10, to the PrincIPAL, Birkbeck College, Breams 
Buildings, H.€. 
———— 
MECHANICIAN required by Nobel’s Explosive Co., Ltd., Ardeer, 
Ayrshire. Must have had considerable experience in the construction 
of scientific instruments. An applicant possessing a theoretical and 
practical knowledge of physics will be preferred. Applications to be 
addressed to the Works ManaGer, Ardeer, Stevenston, Ayrsbire. 
[DECEMBER 4, 1913 
BIRKBECK COLLEGE, 
BREAMS BUILDINGS, CHANCERY LANE, E.C. 
Principal: G. Armitage-Smith, M.A., D.Lit. 
COURSES OF STUDY (Day and Evening) for the Degrees of the 
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON in the 
FACULTIES OF SCIENCE & ARTS 
(PASS AND HONOURS) 
under RECOGNISED TEACHERS of the University. 
SCIENCE.—Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Pure and 
Applied), Botany, Zoology, Geology and Mineralogy. 
ARTS.—Latin, Greek, English, French, German, Italian, 
History, Geography, Logic, Economies, Mathematies (Pure 
and Applied). 
Evening Courses for the Degrees in Economics and Law. 
Day: Science, £17 10s.; Arts, £10 10s. 
SESSIONAL FEES { zeoning: Science, Arts, or Economics, £5 5s. 
POST-GRADUATE AND RESEARCH WORK, 
Prospectuses post free, Calendar 3d. (by post 5d.) from the Secretary. 
SOUTH-WESTERN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, 
MANRESA ROAD, CHELSEA, S.W. 
Day Courses under recognised Teachers in Preparation for 
London University Degrees in Mechanical and Electrica 
Bowieering. in Chemistry, Physics and Natural Science; 
and Technical Courses arranged to extend over Three Years 
and Prepare for Engineering, Electrical, Chemical and 
Metallurgical Professions. _Session Fee, £15. 
Evening Courses in all Departments :— 
Mathematics—*J. Lister, A.R.C.S., *T. G. Strain, M.A.; Physics— 
*S. Skinner, M.A., *L. Lownps, B.Sc., Ph.D., *F. W. Jorpan, B.Sc. ; 
Chemistry—*J. B. Coceman, A.R.C.S., *J. C. Crocker, M.A., D.Sc, 
and *F. H. Lowe, M.Sc.; Botany—*H. B. Lacey, S. E. CHANDLER, 
D.Sc., and *W. Rusuton, A.R.C.S., D,I.C. ; Geology—*A. J. Masten, 
F.G.S., F.L.S.; Human Physiology—E. L. Kennaway, M.A., M.D. ; 
Zoology—*J. T. CunnincHam, M.A.; Engineering—*W. CampBeLt 
Houston, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E., *V. C. Davies, B.Sc., and H. AuGHTIE; 
Electrical Engineering—*A. J. Makower, M.A., *B. H. Morpny, and 
U. A. Oscuwacp, B.A. 
*Recognised Teacher of the University of London. 
Prospectus from the SECRETARY, post free, 4c. ; at the Office, 1d. 
Telephone : 899 Western. SIDNEY SKINNER, M.A., Principal. 
CITY OF LONDON COLLEGE. 
ACTING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 
WHITE 8T., and ROPEMAKER ST., MOORFIELDS, E.G, 
7 (Near Moorgate and Liverpool Street Stations). 
PrincipAL: SIDNEY HUMPHRIES, B.A., LL.B. (Cantab.) 
EVENING CLASSES IN SCIENCE. | 
Well-equipped LABORATORIES for Practical Work in 
CHEMISTRY, BOTANY, GEOLOGY. 
Special Courses for Pharmaceutical and other examinations. Classes 
are also held in all Commercial Subjects, in Languages, and Literature. 
Art Studio. All Classes are open to both sexes. 
DAY SCHOOL OF COMMERCE. Preparation fora COMMERCIAL 
or BUSINESS career. 
Prospectuses, and all other information, gratis on application. 
DAVID SAVAGE, Secretary. 
BEDFORD COLLEGE FOR WOMEN 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON), 
YORK GATE, REGENT’S PARK, N.W. 
SECONDARY TRAINING DEPARTMENT. 
Head of the Department Miss Sara ME uuisn, M.A. 
The Course, to which Students are admitted in January and October, 
includes full preparation for the Examinations for the Teaching Diplomas 
granted by the Universities of London and Cambridge. 
Applications for Entrance Scholarships, Grants, &c., for the Course 
beginning January, 1914, should be sent to the Head of the Department 
not later than December 6. 
GOVERNMENT GRANT FOR SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS,— 
Applications for the year 1914 must be received at the Offices of the 
Royal Society not later than the first day of January next, and 
must be made upon printed forms to be obtained from the Clerk 
to the Government Grant Committee, Royal Society, Burlington 
House, London, W. 
