The Worstupfal Company 
Spectacle Makers. 
CERTIFICATION OF OPTICIANS. 
The next Examinations for the Diploma will be 
held at the- Northampton Institute on the 6th, 7th, 
and 8th of June next. 
The Syllabus can be obtained from Colonel T, 
Davies Sewell, F.R.A.S., Clerk of the Company, 
Guildhall, London, E.C. 
Applications for Examination should reach the 
CLERK not later than Saturday, 2oth May. 
BEDFORD COLLEGE, LONDON 
(FOR WOMEN), 
YORK PLACE, BAKER STREET, W. 
Principal—Miss ETHEL HURLBATT. 
-SESSION 
The Easter Half Term begins on Thursday, May 25. 
ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS. 
One Arnott Scholarship in Science, Annual Value £48, and one Reid 
Scholarship in Art, annual value 30 Guineas, each tenable for three years, 
will be aw arded ¢ on the result of the Examination to be held at the College 
on June 27 and 2 
Names to be sent to the PriNcirat not later than June 15. 
F. MABEL ROBINSON, Secretary. 
ROYAL INSTITUTION OF 
GREAT BRITAIN, 
1898-94 
ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, W. 
Prof. Witt1aM J. Sotras, LL.D., D.Sc., F.R-S., will on Tuesday next, 
May 16th, at Three o'clock, begin a Course of Three Lectures on ‘‘ Recent 
Advances in Geology. 
Course, Half-a-Guinea. 
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NATURE. 
BEDFORD GRAMMAR SCHOOL. 
FIVE DEPARTMENTS. 
p Mirirary, TECHNICAL, Jt 
eighteen Head Master's Nominations to be competed 
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INDIAN GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. 
Required for the Geological Survey of India, a Specialist, who should 
have a thorough training in Field Geology, and experience in carrying out 
Geological Surveys, as well as in conducting economic inquiries in connection 
with Coal-fields. 
Candidates, under 4o years of age, are invited to apply to the Under- 
Secretary ofState, India Office, Whitehall, London, not later than the 
sth June, with Certificates of Qualifications : and of Age. 
The Salary of the Post is goo Rupees a month ; and the Appointment will 
be for a term of five years. 
Further particulars will be furnished on written application to the 
REVENUE SECRETARY, India Office, Whitehall. 
A. GODLEY, 
India Office, 3rd May, 1890. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON. 
JODRELL PROFESSORSHIP OF ZOOLOGY. 
This Chair will be vacant by the resignation of Prof. Weldon at the close 
of the present Session. 
Applications, accompanied by such testimonials as Candidates may wish 
to submit, should reach the Secretary by Monday, June 5, 1899. 
Further information will be sent on application to the SECRETARY. 
The new Professor will enter on his duties in the October following. 
J. M. HORSBURGH, M,A., Secretary. 
SWANSEA MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL 
SCHOOL. 
G. S. TURPIN, M.A., D.Sc., Principal. 
Applications are invited for the Post of ASSISTANT LECTURER in 
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. 
Candidates must have had Workshop experience and a Scientific training; : 
proved ability to teach would be a strong recommendation 
The Salary offered is £120 per annum. A Statement of Duties may be 
obtained on application from the SECRETARY OF THE SCHOOL. 
Applications, with one set of copies of testimonials, should be received 
not later than Wednesday, May 24th. 
L. COLLWYN LEWIS, Secretary. 
"BOROUGH OF SWAN SEA. 
INTERMEDIATE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL 
FOR BOYS. 
An ASSISTANT MASTER will be required in September to teach 
Puysics (fHEoRericaAL and PRacricaL) and some MaTHEMATICS. 
Candidates must have had experience in teaching, and be well acquainted 
with Laboratory Work in Physics, as taught in Schools. 
The Salary offered is £150 per annum. Further particulars may be 
obtained on application from the SECRETARY. 
Applications, with one set of copies of testimonials, should be addressed 
tothe Heap Master, and should reach him not later than Wednesday, 
May 24th. 
Under-Secretary of State. 
L. COLLWYN LEWIS, Secretary. 
VICTORIA INSTITUTE, “WORCESTER. 
The Committee invite Applications for the HEADMASTERSHIP of the 
SCHOOL OF ART 
Candidates should possess special qualifications in 
Industrial Application of Art. The Headmaster will 
general direction of the Principal of Victoria Institute. 
4200, rising to ; ). 
i testimonials should be sent, on or before Monday 
Applications and ) 
June 5, 1899, to the undersigned, from whom further particulars may be 
obtained. 
aq OM DUCKWORTH, 
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work under the 
Yearly salary 
Sec ety: (W.R.) 
“UNIVERSITY OF “sT. “ANDREWS. 
The UNIVERSITY COURT OF ST. ANDREWS will, at a meeting 
to be held in the month of July, appoint an ADDITIONAL EXAMINER 
for Graduation in the subject of NATURAL SLORY. 
Applications, with testimonials, to be lodged by 21st June next with the 
undersigned, from whom further information ma ay be obtained. 
JNO. E. WILLIAMS, 
Secretary. 
St. Andrews, May, 1809 
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