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[SEPTEMBER 21, 1916 
THE SIR JOHN CASS TECHNICAL 
INSTITUTE, 
JEWRY STREET, ALDGATE, E.C. 
EVENING CLASSES IN METALLURGY. 
Leek: C. O. Bannisirer, A.R.S.M., 
M.I.M.M., F.I.C. 
... G. Parcutn, A.R.S.M. 
Lecturer on Metal Testing... E. M. Boorr. 
Head of Department 
Lecturer on Metallurgy 
Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Metallurgy form- 
ing a graded four years’ curriculum. Special Courses on 
Assaying, Metallography (including Pyrometry), the Metal- 
lurgy of Gold and Silver, the Metallurgy of Iron and Steel, 
Heat Treatment of Metals and Alloys, Mechanical Testing 
of Metals and Alloys. 
The courses are suited to the requirements of those en- 
‘gaged in Metallurgical Industries. Assay Laboratories, and 
to those intending to take up Metallurgical work in the 
Colonies. 
The Laboratories are open for 
Advanced Practical Work and Research 
both in the afternoon and evening. 
New Session begins Monday, September 25. 
For details of the classes apply at the office of the Institute 
‘or by letter to the Principat, 
THE SIR JOHN CASS TECHNICAL 
INSTITUTE, 
JEWRY STREET, ALDGATE, E.C. 
The following Special Courses of Instruction will be given 
during the Autumn Term, 1916 :— 
THE THEORY AND APPLICATIONS OF 
MATHEMATICAL STATISTICS. 
By E. C. SNOW, M.A., D.Se. 
A course of 10 lectures on the modern mathematical 
methods of dealing with statistical data in social, educational, 
economic and medical problems, suitable to teachers and 
students of economics. Opportunity will be given to students 
to take up problems on their own account, and assistance and 
direction will be given for such work. 
Wednesdays, irom 5.30 to 6.30 p.m. 
The first lecture of the course will be given on Wednesday, 
October 4, 1916. 
THE METHODS OF DIFFERENTIAL AND INTEGRAL 
CALCULUS AND THEIR APPLICATION TO 
CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL PROBLEMS. 
By R. S. WILLOWS, M.A., D.Se. 
A course of 10 lectures for those engaged in Chemical and 
Electrical Industries and students of Physical Chemistry, in 
which the subject will be treated more as a means of Chemical 
and Physical investigation, rather than from the mathema- 
tician’s standpoint. 
‘The standard of mathematics re ynired on joining the class 
will not go beyond an elementary knowledge of Algebra. 
Friday evenings, 7 to 8 p.m. 
The first lecture of the course will be given on Friday. 
October 6, 1916. 2 y 
_ Detailed Syllabus of the courses may be had upon applica- 
tion at the Office of the Institute, or by letter to the PRINCIPAL. 
NEW SESSION OPENS MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25. 
BIRKBECK COLLEGE, 
BREAMS BUILDINGS, CHANCERY LANE, E.C. 
COURSES OF STUDY (Day and Evening) for Degrees of the 
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON in the a 
FACULTIES OF SCIENCE & ARTS 
(PASS AND HONOURS) 
Under RECOGNISED ‘TEACHERS of the University. ; 
SCIENCE.—Chemistry, Physies, Mathematics (Pure and 
Applied), Botany, Zoology, Geology. ‘ 
ARTS.—Latin, Greek, English, French, German, Italian, 
History, Geography, Logic, Economies, Mathematies (Pure 
and Applied). 
Evening Courses for the Degrees in Economics and Laws. 
POST-GRADUATE AND RESEARCH WORK, — 
ae > { Day: Science, £17 10s.; Arts, £10 10s, 
SESSIONAL FEES { Evening: Science, Arts, ec Economics, £5 5s. 
Prospectus post free, Calendar 3d. (by post sd.), from the Secretary. 
SOUTH-WESTERN POLYTECHNIC 
INSTITUTE, CHELSEA. ‘ 
Day and Evening Courses in the Faculty of Science and — 
Engineering. 
Technical Chemical Courses. 
Pharmacy and Dispensing Cours: s. 
Particulars may be obtained on application to the Secretary 
(Room 44). SIDNEY SKINNER, M.A., Principal. 
Telephone: Western 899. 
LONDON COUNTY COUNCIL. 
EVENING CLASSES in Science and Mathematics are 
held at the undermentioned institutions maintained by the — 
London County Council :— 
BEAUFOY INSTITUTE, Princes Road, Vauxhall Street, S.E. 
(Mathematics and klementary Science.) 
HACKNEY INSTITUTE, Dalston Lane, 
Chemistry, Physics.) 
NORWOOD TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Knight's Hill, West 
Norwood, S.E. (Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Botany.) 
PADDINGTON TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, Saltram Crescent, 
W. (Mathematics, Physics, Chemisiry, Botany.) 
N.E. (Mathematics, 
Full Prospectuses may be obtained on application to the Secretaries of 
the respective institutions. 
JAMES BIRD, 
Clerk of the London County Council. 
London County Council Education Offices, Victoria Embankment, W.C., 
Septeaiber, 1016. 
ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL OPTICS, 
NORTHAMPTON POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, 
ST. JOHN STREET, LONDON, E.C. 
ENGINEERING DAY COLLEGE. 
Full Day Courses in the ‘vheory and Practice of Civil, Mechanical, and 
Electrical Engineering will commence on Monday, October 2, 1916. T' 
Courses in Civil and Mechanical Engineering include specialisation in Auto- 
mobile and Aeronautical kngineering, and those in Electrical Engineering 
include specialisation in Radio-Velegraphy. 
Entrance Examination on Tuesday and Wednesday, September 26 and 
27, 1916. ‘hese courses include periods spent in commercial workshops, and 
extend over four years. ‘I'hey also prepare for the Degree of B.Sc. in 
Engineering at the University of London. Fees £15 or £11 per annum. 
Three Entrance Scholarships of the value of £52 each will be offered for 
competition at the Entrance Examination in September, 1916. 
TECHNICAL OPTICS. 
Full and Part Time Courses in all branches of this important department 
of Applied Science will be given in specially equipped laboratories and 
lecture rooms. Amy Aitchison Scholarship~ (value £30) will be offered in 
this department at the Entrance Examination. 
Full particulars as to fees, dates, &c., and all information respecting the 
work of the Institute, can be obtained at the Institute or on application to 
R. MULLINEUX WALMSLEY, D.Sc., Principal. 
APPLICATIONS are invited for the tem- 
porary post of ASSISTANT in BOTANY in University College, 
Reading, rendered vacant by the absence on war service of Mr. R. C. 
McLean, Lecturer in Botany. 
Further particulars may be obtained 
from the REGIsTRAR. 
