CXCIV 
NATURE 
(SEPTEMBER 21, 1899 
THE DAVY FARADAY RESEARCH 
LABORATORY OF THE ROYAL 
INSTITUTION. 
DIRECTORS: 
The Right Hon. LORD RAYLEIGH, M.A., D.C.L. 
De) Hekas. 
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, April 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 
authorisea. 
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 to undertake. 
qpesnaidates must apply for admission during the course of the preceding 
erm. 
Forms of Application can be had from the AssisTaNT SECRETARY, 
Roval Institution, Albemarle Street, W. 
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. FLemine, F.R.S. 
MUNICIPAL ENGINEERING, Ossert Cuapwick, M.I.C.E., 
C.M.G. 
CIVIL ENGINEERING, L. F. Vernon Harcourt, M.I.C.E. 
ARCHITECTURE, T. Rocer Smiru, F.R.I.B.A. 
PHYSICS, H. L, CaLLtenpar, 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. Hirt, 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 Hngineering 
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, LONDON. 
The Session of the Faculties of Arts and Laws and of Science will begin 
on Tuesday, October 3rd. 
The Prospectuses of the following departments are now ready, and may 
be had on application to the SECRETARY :— 
FACULTY OF ARTS. 
FACULTY OF LAWS. 
FACULTY OF SCIENCE. 
THE INDIAN SCHOOL. 
THE DEPARTMENT OF FINE ART. 
THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT. 
THE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE. 
Students of both sexes are admitted to Classes without previous examin- 
ation, provided there is room. 
Scholarships of the value of £2000 are offered for competition annually. 
J. M. HORSBURGH, M.A., Secretary. 
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW. 
COURSES IN ENGINEERING SCIENCE. 
ion opens on October 19. 
ENGINEERING—Prof. ARCHIBALD BARR, D.Sc., M.Inst.C.E. 
Nava ARCHITECTURE AND Marine ENGINEERING—Prof. J. HARVARD 
BILES, M.I.N.A. 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING—Mr. JOHN D. CORMACK, B.Sc.,M.1.E.E. 
ikmastrRy—Prof. JOHN FERGUSON, M.A., LL D. 
Naturat PurtosopHy—(New Professor to be appointed before opening 
of Session.) 
Matuemarics—Prof. WILLIAM JACK, LL.D. 
GroLocy—Prof. JOHN YOUNG, M.D. 
Prospectuses of the Courses, with regulations for the Degrees of B.Sc. and 
DSc. in Engineering Science, and a List of Bursaries and Scholarships 
opeh to Science Students, can be had from the AssIstTANT CLERK. 
BIRKBECK INSTITUTION, 
Breams Buildings, Chancery Lane, E.C. 
DAY AND EVENING CLASSES. 
NEW SESSION commences SEPTEMBER 25. 
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.—Complete Day Courses for all the 
Examinations in Science, and Complete Evening Courses for all the 
Examinations for the Science, Arts, and Law Degrees. 
SCIENCE CLASSES in every Branch, with Practical Work. Well- 
equipped Laboratories for Chemistry, Experimental Physics, Biology, 
Botany, and Metallurgy. 
LECTURES on Political Economy, Commercial Geography, Common Law, 
Bankruptcy, Equity and Conveyancing, Logic, Psychology, and Ethics. 
CLASSES in Languages, Literature, English and Commercial Subjects, 
and Civil Service. 
CONJOINT BOARD : Lectures and Practical Work in Chemistry, Physics, 
Biology, and Practical Pharmacy. 
SCHOOL OF ART (Day and Evening),—Drawing; Painting, Designing, 
Modelling, Life Classes, &c. 
Prospectus and Calendar (6d.), on application to the Secretary. 
MERCHANT VENTURERS’ 
TECHNICAL COLLEGE, BRISTOL. 
PRINCIPAL—Prof. J. WERTHEIMER, B.Sc., B.A. 
CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING—Prof. J. Munro 
A.R.S.M., M.I.Mech.E. 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING—Prof. Arnotp Puttip, B.Se., 
A.R.S.M. 
CHEMISTRY—Prof. J. WerTHEIMER, B.Sc., B.A. 
Lecturer—G. P. Darnett SmitH, B.Sc. 
MATHEMATICS—E. S. Bourton, M.A. 
In addition to the above the College Staff includes forty Assistant 
Lecturers, Demonstrators, and skilled Artisans. There are nine labor- 
atories, seven workshops, a dynamo room, and a large electric light 
installation. 
COURSES CIVIL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND 
SANITARY ENGINEERING, AND IN PREPARATION FOR 
THE BUILDING TRADE. 
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON—COURSES FOR MATRICULATION 
AND INT. AND FINAL B.Sc. 
FEE—TEN GUINEAS A YEAR. 
Calendar, 6¢., or Short Prospectus (free), on application to the REGISTRAR, 
HERIOT-WATT COLLEGE, 
EDINBURGH. 
Principal, F. GRANT OGILVIE, M.A., B.Sc., F.R.S.E. 
DAY CLASSES—SESSION 1899-1900. 
The Session extends from Tuesday, October 3, 1899, to Friday, June 1, 
1900. 
*These Classes provide Courses of Study extending over one or more years, 
suitable for Students who have previously passed through the Curriculum of 
a Secondary School. The principal Courses are :—Physical and Chemical, 
Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. There are also 
Classes in French, German, Drawing, and Practice of Commerce. Class 
Fees, from 41 1s. to £4 4s. Session Fee, £10 ros. 
There is also a Preparatory Course of Instruction for Agricultural 
Students. Session Fee, 45 5s. An extract from the Calendar of the 
College, giving particulars of the Day Classes, and of the various Appliances, 
Laboratories, and Workshops available for instruction, may be had on 
application to the LipraRIAN, at the College, or to the TREASURER of 
George Heriot’s Trust. 
DAVID LEWIS, Treasurer. 
Treasurer's Chambers, 20 York Place, Edinburgh, 
August 1, 1899. 
THE GLASGOW AND WEST OF 
SCOTLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. 
The Diploma of the College is granted in the following Departments :— 
CIVIL ENGINEERING. CHEMICAL ENGINEER- 
MECHANICAL ENGINEER- ING. 
ING METALLURGY. 
NAVAL ARCHITECTURE. MINING. 
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER- CHEMISTRY. 
ING. MATHEMATICS AND 
ARCHITECTURE. PHYSICS. 
The Courses of Study or the Diploma extend over three Sessions. The 
Average Fee per Sessionis £rq 14s. Special Courses for individual Students 
are arranged as required. 
The Laboratories for Practical Instruction in Physics, Chemistry 
Technical Chemistry, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical 
Engineering are fully equipped with the most approved Apparatus. 
The Session opens SEPTEMBER 26. Entrance Examinations begin 
SEPTEMBER 18. 
The Calendar (price by Post 1s. 4d.) and Prospectuses (free) will be sent 
on application to the SECRETARY, 38 Bath Street, Glasgow, 
