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BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR THE 
ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE, 
BURLINGTON HOUSE, LONDON, wW. 
DOVER MEETING, SEpremMBerR 13 TO 20, 1899. 
PRESIDENT-ELECT : 
SIR MICHAEL FOSTER, K.C.B., D.C.L., LL.D., Sec.R.S. 
The JouRNAL, Prestpent’s Appress, and other Printed Papers issued 
by the Association during the Annual Meeting will be forwarded daily by 
post to Members and others unable to attend, on application and prepay 
ment of 2s. 6¢. to the Clerk of the Association, Mr. H. C. STEWARDSON, 
Reception Room, The College, Dover, on or before the first day of the 
Meeting. 
G. GRIFFITH, Assistant General Secretary. 
ENGINEERING AND CHEMISTRY. 
CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON 
INSTITUTE. 
SESSION 1899-1900. 
The Courses of Instruction at the Institute's CENTRAL TRCHNICAL 
Co.vecE (Exhibition Road) are for Students not under 16 years of age; 
those at the Institute's Tecunicat CoLveGe, Frnspury, for Students 
notunder 14 years ofage. The Entrance Examinations to both Colleges 
are held in September, and the Sessions commence in October. Particulars 
of the Entrance Examinations, Scholarships, Fees, and Courses of Study, 
may be obtained from the respective Colleges, or from the Head Office 
of the Institute, Gresham College, Basinghall Street, E.C. 
CITY AND GUILDS CENTRAL TECHNICAL COLLEGE. 
(Exuisition Roan, S.W.) 
A College for higher Technical Instruction for Students not under 16 pre- 
paring to become Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineers, Chemical and 
other Manufacturers, and Teachers. Fees for a full Associateship Course, 
425 per Session. Professors :— 
Civil and Mechanical Engineering W.C. Unwin, F.RS., M.Inst.C.E. 
Electrical Engineering * ee, oes ENETON, F.R.S., Past Pres. 
jH. E. ArmMstTrRoNG, Ph.D., LL.D., 
F.R.S., Dean of the College for the 
\ Session. 
O. Hewrict, Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S. 
CITY AND GUILDS TECHNICAL COLLEGE, FINSBURY. 
(Leonarp Srreet, City Roap, E.C.) 
Chemistry 
Mechanics and Mathematics 
Provides Courses of Intermediate Instruction for Day Students not under 
14 years of age, preparing to enter Engineering and Chemical Industries. 
Fees, £15 per Session. Professors :— 
S. P. Tuompson, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
Physics and Electrical Engineering \ (Principal of the College.) 
Mechanical Engineering and D , 
Gees ae ering @n' | W.E. Dacay, M.A., B.Sc., M-ILM.E. 
Chemistry R. Mevpora, F.R.S., F.1.C. 
JOHN WATNEY, Hon. Secretary. 
City and Guilds of London Institute, 
Gresham College, Basinghall Street, E.C. 
THE DAVY FARADAY RESEARCH 
LABORATORY OF THE ROYAL 
INSTITUTION. 
DIRECTORS: 
The Right Hon. LORD RAYLEIGH, M.A., D.C.L., 
LL.D., F.R.S. 
Professor DEWAR, M.A., LL.D., F.R.S. 
SUPERINTENDENT OF THE LABORATORY: 
Dr. ALEXANDER SCOTT, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S! 
This Laboratory, founded by Dr. Ludwig Mond, F.R.S., as a Memorial 
of Davy and Faraday for the purpose of promoting original research in 
Pure and Physical Chemistry, will be open during the following Terms :-— 
Michaelmas Term.—Monday, October 2, to Saturday, December 16. 
Lent Term.—Monday, January 8, to Saturday, Apri! 7. Easter Term.— 
Monday, April 30, to Saturday, July 28. 
Under the Deed of Trust, workers in the Laboratory are entitled, free of 
charge, to Gas, Electricity and Water, as-far as available, and, at the 
discretion of the Directors, to the use of the apparatus belonging to the 
Laboratory, together with such materials and chemicals as may be 
authorisec, 
All persons desiring to be admitted as workers, must send evidence of 
Scientific training, qualification, and previous experience in original 
research, along with a statement of the nature of the investigation they 
propose tc undertake. 
Candidates must apply for admission during the course of the preceding 
Term. 
| Forms of Application can be had from the AssISTANT SECRETARY, 
Royal Institution, Albemarle Street, W, 
NATURE 
[SEPTEMBER 7, 1899 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LONDON. 
ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURAL 
DEPARTMENT. 
ASSISTED BY TECHNICAL EDUCATION BOARD OF LONDON 
COUNTY COUNCIL AND BY THE CARPENTERS’ COMPANY. 
SESSION 1899-1900. 
The COURSES of INSTRUCTION in Mechanical, Civil, Municipal, and 
Electrical Engineering and Architecture COMMENCE on OCTOBER 3. 
They are arranged to cover periods of two and three years. 
Particulars of the Courses, of Entrance Scholarships, of the Matriculation 
Examination, and of the Fees, may be obtained from the SECRETARY. 
: PROFESSORS. 
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, T. Hupson Beare, M.I.C.E. 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, J. A. FLEMING, F.R.S. 
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING, Ospert Cuabwick, M.I.C.E., 
C.M.G. x 
CIVIL ENGINEERING, L. F. Vernon Harcourt, M.I.C.E. 
ARCHITECTURE, T. RocGer Smiru, F.R.1.B.A. 
PHYSICS, H. L. Catcenpar, F.R.S. 
CHEMISTRY, W. Ramsay, F.R.S. = 
APPLIED MATHEMATICS, K. Pearson, F.R.S. 
ECONOMIC GEOLOGY, T. G. Bonney, F.R.S. 
MATHEMATICS, M. J. M. Hitt, F.R.S. 
The new Wing of the College, opened by H.R.H. the Duke of Connaught 
in May 1893, contains spacious Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 
Laboratories, Workshops, Drawing-Office, Museum, and Lecture Theatres. 
The Laboratories are fitted with all the best appliances for Practical 
Work and for Research Work of the most advanced character. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH 
WALES (BANGOR). 
SESSION 1899-1900 will open on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3. 
DEPARTMENTS of PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, and BIOLOGY. 
f Prof. A. Grav, M.A., LL.D., F.R.S. 
\ 
BIO LCS eve svecse Assistant Lecturers and Demonstrators, T. C. 
Baivuig, M.A., B.Sc., and E. TayLor Jones, D.Sc. 
{ Prof. J. J. Dosppiz, M.A., D.Sc. 
CHEMISTRY... | Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator, F. MARSDEN, 
M.Sc., Ph.D. (Heidelberg). 
Botany—Prof. R. W. PHILLirs, ae D.Sc. J 
avy ce Assistant Lecturer - and emonstrator, J. 
BIOLOGY, (css. ; MGGUOENVILL AMS. 
Zoology—Prof. Puitip J. WHITE, M.B., F.R.S.E. 
The Classes and Laboratory Courses of this College are arranged to suit 
the requirements of Students of Practical Science, as well as of Students 
preparing for University and other Examinations. The Lectures in Chem- 
istry, Physics, Botany, and Zoology are recognised by the Universities of 
Edinburgh and Glasgow as qualifying for the Medical Degrees of those 
Universities. One Annus Medicus may be taken at this College. 
The extensive Laboratories (Physical, Chemical, and Biological) are fully 
equipped for Study and Research, and in the Physical Department special 
provision has been inade for the teaching of Electrical Engineering. A 
Special Course has been arranged in this subject. 
Inclusive Tuition Fee, £11 1s. 
LABORATORY FEES (per Term) 
on the scale of £1 rs. for six hours a week, in each Department. 
A considerable number of Scholarships and Exhibitions are open for com- 
petition at the beginning of each Session, and several are awarded at the 
close of each Session on the result of the year's work. 
For full information as to Science and Arts Courses, apply for Prospectus 
to the Secretary and Registrar, J. E. LLOYD, M.A. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LIVERPOOL 
(VICTORIA UNIVERSITY). 
SCIENTIFIC DEPARTMENTS. 
SESSION 1899-1900 will openon MONDAY, OCTOBER 2° 
PHYSICS ... ... ... .. Prof. OLivER LopceE, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
CHEMISTRY ... ... Prof. J. CAMeBELL Brown, D.Sc. 
ZOOMOGY wescosrvene Prof. W. A. HErRpMaNn, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
BOTANY ... ... ... 4. Prof. R. J. Harvey Gipson, M.A., F.L.S. 
PHYSIOLOGY ... :.. Prof. C. S. SHERRINGTON, M.A., M.D., F.R.S. 
In addition to Courses preparing for Victoria and London University 
Degrees, the Laboratories in the above Departments are open to Male and 
Female Students alike for Study and Research at scales of Fees which can 
be obtained on application. 2 5 4 
For full information as to Courses in the Science, Arts, and Medical 
Departments, apply to the Registrar, 
E. LONDINI, D.C.L. 
BEDFORD COLLEGE, LONDON 
(FOR WOMEN), 
YORK PLACE, BAKER STREET, W. 
HYGIENE AND PUBLIC HEALTH. 
The Course of Scientific Instruction, Practical and Theoretical, will 
begin on Thursday, October 5th, and extend over Three Terms. 
Further information on application to the Principat at the College. 
