XXVI1 
NATURE 
[ JANUARY 27, 1923 

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. 
A Course of ten Lectures on ‘‘ THe Micro-OrGanic PoruLaTion oF 
THE Soi” will be given by Sir JOHN RUSSELL, F.R.S. (Director), and 
STAFF OF THE ROTHAMSTED EXPERIMENTAL STATION in 
the Lecture Theatre of the Botanical Department at University COLLEGE, 
Lonpvon (Gower Street, W.C.1), on FENRUARY 5, 7, 12, 14,.19, 21, and 27, 
and Marcu 1, 5, and 7, 1923, ats P.M. At the first Lecture, the Chair will 
be taken by Professor J. B. FArmer, F.R.S. ADMISSION FREE, 
WITHOUT TICKET. A Syllabus of the Lectures is obtainable on 
application to the undersigned. e 
EDWIN DELLER, Academic Registrar. 


RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS IN 
ACOUSTICS. 
Tue Riversank LAnorAToriges AT GENEVA, ILLINOIS, announce the 
establishment of one or two RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS in ACOUS- 
TICS. The holder will have an opportunity to devote his entire time to 
study and investigation in a laboratory built, equipped, and manned for the 
study of acoustic problems. Candidates should be college graduates who 
have taken advanced courses in physics and mathematics, and who have 
shown in their work those qualities essential for success in independent 
investigation. Terms of appointment to be determined by the qualifications 
of the appointee. Address, B. CumMInG, Secretary, Geneva, Illinois. 


BATTERSEA POLYTECHNIC Vv 
LONDON, S.W.11 
Award of Tate Scholarships for Session 1923-24. 
The examinations for the award of SCHOLARSHIPS in ENGINEER- 
ING, SCIENCE, and DOMESTIC SCIENCE, will be held on Tuesday, 
June 5, 1923, and the succeeding days. The scholarships vary in value from 
420 to £30 per annum with free tuition, and are tenable for two or three years. 
Last day of entry April 21, 1923. 
Full particulars on application to the PrinciraL. 

UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA. 
VACANCY FOR A RESEARCH ASSISTANT (MYCOLOGIST) 
IN THE BOTANICAL DIVISION OF THE DEPARTMENT 
OF AGRICULTURE. 
SALARY.—£300-325-380 X 30-650 plus local allowance if stationed invan 
area where such is payable. 
The commencing salary on the scale will depend on the selected can- 
didate’s qualifications. 
ENGAGEMENT.—On twelve months’ probation. 
QUALIFICATIONS.—A University Degree ; candidates must have taken 
Botany and its allied sciences for their final examination. Married 
women are not eligible. 
TRANSPORT. —Free first-class train and steamer fares from residence to 
destination in South Africa ; also in reverse direction if not appointed to 
permanent staff after probationary period. 
Half salary during voyage to South Africa. 
Applications, together with copies of testimonials as to qualifications and 
experience, all in duplicate, must be lodged, not later than February 9, 1923, 
with the Secretary, Office of the High Commissioner for the Union of 
South Africa, Trafalgar Square, W.C., from whom Forms of Application 
and further particulars may be obtained. 

CITY OF BIRMINGHAM. 
The Board of Research for Mental Diseases (University of 
Birmingham and the City Asylums Committee) require the 
services of a RESEARCH OFFICER to work under the 
Honorary Drrecror, Sir FrepericK Morr. Preference 
will be given to a medical man who has taken the B.Sc. degree, 
or who has a good knowledge of Organic Chemistry. Salary 
£500 per annum (with possible residence). 
Applications endorsed ‘‘ Pathologist” must be receiyed by 
the undersigned not later than January 31, 1923. 
WM. HUTTON, Hon. Secretary. 
Council House, Birmingham, 
January 1923. 

LEICESTER MUSEUM, 
ASSISTANT required with knowledge of Palzontology and Inverte- 
brate Zoology. Museum experience desirable. Commencing salary £250 
perannum. Applications accompanied by copies of three recent testimonials 
to be delivered on or before February 25, addressed to the Director, The 
Museum, New Walk, Leicester. 

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND 
FISHERIES. 
Applications are invited for an appointment as ASSISTANT (Herbarium) 
in the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. 
Candidates, male or female, must be not less than 25 years of age and 
should be Honours graduates of a British University and have spent at least 
2 years in Botanical Research or have had at least 2 years’ experience in 
Systematic Botanical work since graduating. Such experience should in- 
clude investigation of problemis in either (a) Systematic Botany, (6) Plant 
Morphology, (c) Plant Physiology, Ecology, or Genetics, (#¢), Economic 
Botany, or (e) Cryptogamic Botany. Candidates must also produce evidence 
of ability to translate from either French or German. 
Salary: (a) Male Assistant, £250 per annum, rising to a maximum of 
£600 per annum. 
(6) Female Assistant, £200 per annum, rising to a maximum of 
4450 per annum. 
In each case plus Civil Service bonus. 
Preference will be given to ex-service applicants. 
Forms of application can be obtained from the SeckETARY, Ministry of 
Agriculture and Fisheries, ro Whitehall Place, S.W.1, and must be returned 
not later than February 19. 

COUNTY BOROUGH OF WEST HAM. 
ESSEX MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, 
ROMFORD ROAD, STRATFORD, E.15. 
Applications are invited for the position of FULL-TIME ASSISTANT 
in me MUSEUM from persons having a practical knowledge of Museum 
Work. 
Applicants should have had some biological training, and must be ex- 
perienced in taxidermy and be able to mount and set up specimens and 
prepare dissections for exhibition, and should be capable of preparing dia- 
gram-drawings and taking photographs to illustrate exhibits. The posses- 
sion of a Science Degree of a British University, although desirable, will not 
be considered essential if other qualifications are satisfactory. , 
The salary will be at the rate of £150 per annum plus Civil Service Award. 
Applications to be sent by February 1, 1923, to the Princrra of the West 
Ham Municipal College, Romford Road, E.15, from whom particulars and 
forms of application may be obtained. 
GEORGE FE. HILLEARY, Town-Clerk. 
January 5, 1923- 

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH. 
LECTURESHIP IN GEOGRAPHY. 
In consequence of tke retirement on September 30 next of Mr GEORGE 
G. CHISHOLM, M.A., B.Sc., Reader in Geography, the University 
Court will proceed to the appoiniment of a LECTURER who will be re- — 
sponsible for, and in charge of, the teaching of this subject. The status of 
Keader may be attached to the office. 
The salary is £700 per annum. 
‘The appointment, which is subject to the conditions of the Federated 
Superannuation Scheme for Universities, will date from October 1, 1023. 
Applications, 14 copies of which should accompany the principal applica- 
tion, should be sent to the SECRETARY not later than WEDNESDAY, 
February 28. 
WILLIAM WILSON, 
Secretary to the University. 

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, READING. 
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE AND HORTICULTURE. 
Agricultural Costings Officer. 
The Council will proceed shortly to the appointment of an AGRI- 
CULTURAL COSTINGS OFFICER, who, in addition to possessing a 
good general knowledge of Economics (preferably a degree qualification), 
should have had subsequent experience in Statistics or Accountancy with an 
Agricultural bearing. ji 
Stipend, £450 per annum, together with ro per cent Contribution to 
Superannuation Fund. : 
For further particulars apply to the Recistrar, University College, 
Reading. 

LADY, B.Sc. (chemistry, metallurgy, 
physics), shorthand, typing, requires post. Box 50, c/o Nature Office, 

MANUSCRIPTS, ETC., TYPED neatly 
and accurately. Price 3d. per page, quarto (4d. foolscap) ; carbon 
copies }d. per page. All kinds of technical, literary, or general 
work accepted. Mrs. SNow, 28 Greenside Road, Shepherds Bush, 
W.12. 
FOR SALE.—EDINGER APPARATUS, 
Leitz. Leitz objectives. New condition. £40. Seen by appoint- 
ment. 22 Smithambottom Lane, PuRLeyY. Fs 


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