xii NATURE 
[Marcu 14, 1912 
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 
AND TECHNOLOGY, 
SOUTH KENSINGTON. 
INCLUDING THE 
ROYAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, the ROYAL SCHOOL OF MINES, 
and the CITY AND GUILDS (ENGINEERING) COLLEGE. 
A Special Course of Advanced Lectures will be given on 
RADIO-ACTIVITY 
by Professor the Hon. R. J. STRUTT, 
April 24 next. Opportunities will be given for research work. 
For further particulars and for admission tothe Course application should 
be mede to the SECRETARY. 
ROYAL INSTITUTION OF 
GREAT BRITAIN. 
ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, W. 
Thursday next (March 21), at Three o'clock, F. A. DIXEY, Erq., M.D , 
F.R.S. First of two Jectures on ‘‘ DIMORPHISM IN BUTTERFLIES.” 
Half-a-Guinea the Course. 
Subscription to all the Courses in the Season, Two Guineas 
EAST LONDON COLLEGE. 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
Patron—HIS MAJESTY THE KING. 
STAFF. 
Classics ... F. R. Earp, M.A. 
English H. Betroc, M.A. 
French Mina Pagulkr. 
German ... J. Srerpat, Ph.D. 
History ... ou fHomas Seccomeeg, M.A. 
Mathematics... THe PRINCIPAL. 
Physics C. H. Lers, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
Chemistry Ja die inwinn., :Sc.) (hIReS: 
Botany... a F. E. Fritscu, D.Sc. 
Geology .. ang Re W. L. Carigr, M.A. 
Civii and Mechanical 
Engineering rx .. D. A. Low, M.I.M.E. 
Electrical Engineering «. J. ‘I. Morris, M.I.E.E. 
Fees moderate. Valuable Entrance Scholarships awarded by Drapers 
Company. 
Special facilities for Post-Graduate and Research Students. Particulars 
of fees, courses of study, &c., on application to the REGISTRAR, or to 
J. L. S. HATTON, M.A., Principal, at the College. 
THE SIR JOHN CASS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, 
JEWRY STREET, ALDGATE, E.C. 
Principal - - CuHartes A. Keane, D.Sc., Ph.D., F1.C. 
The following Special Courses of Instruction will be given during the 
Summer Term rgr2 :— 
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY. 
By ARTHUR R. SMILH, M.sc., F.I.C. 
A Course of Practical Instruction suited to the requirements of Can- 
didates for the Final Examination of the Institute of Chemistry in Bio- 
logical Chemistry (Branch F), and of those engaged in work connected 
with the manufacture and control of foodstuffs. 
The class will meet on Mondays from 7 to 10 p.m., and also on Tuesdays 
and Wednesdays from 7 to 10 p:m., so as to allow a choice of evening for 
the second attendance, commencing on Monday, April 15, 1912. 
GENERAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. 
By G. SENTLER, D.Sc, Ph.D. 
A Course of Lectures followed by practical work arranged to meet the 
requirements of those engaged in Chemical and Electrical Industries who 
desire to obtain a knowledge of the methods of modern Physical Chemis- 
try and its applications. 
Wednesday evenings, 7 to 10 p.m., commencing Wednesday, April 17,1912. 
Detailed Syllabus of the Courses may be had upon application at the 
office of the Institute, or by letter to the Prin ipal. 
IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 
AND TECHNOLOGY, 
SOUTH KENSINGTON. 
The Governors are prepared to consider applications for the Sir John 
Wolfe-Barry SUUDENTSHIP IN ENTOMOLOGY. ‘Lhe Studentship 
is of the value of £100 for one year, and is for the purpose of research in 
Applied Entomology under the cirection of the Professor of Zoology. 
Prefercnce will be given to a candidate producing evidence of special 
knowledge in Entomology. 
For detailed conditions apply —SECRETARY. 
ST. THOMAS’S HOSPITAL 
MEDICAL SCHOOL. 
VACANCY. 
A DEMONSTRATOR OF PHYSIOLOGY is required at th’s School. 
Ap) lications and testimonials should he sent in on or before Friday, 
‘March 22, addressed to the SECRETARY. 
M.A, F.R.S., beginning on 
BIRKBECK COLLEGE, 
BREAMS BUILDINGS, CHANCERY LANE, E.C. 
COURSES OF STUDY (Day and Evening) for the Degrees of the 
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON in the 
FACULTIES OF ARTS & SCIENCE 
(PASS AND HONOURS) 
under RECOGNISED TEACHERS of the University. 
SCIENCE.—Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics (Pure and 
Applied), Botany, Zovlogy, Geology. 
ARTS.—Latin, Greek, English, French, German, Italian, 
History, Geography, Logie, Economies, Mathematies (Pure 
and Applied). 
Evening Courses for the Degrees in Law and Economics. 
SESSIONAL FEES { poser oerie atk Be Fe alee ra 5s. 
POST-GRADUATE AND RESEARCH WORK. 
For particulars apply to the SECRETARY. 
G. ARMITAGE-SMITH, M.A., D.Lit., Principal. 
SOUTH-WESTERN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, 
MANRESA ROAD, CHELSEA, S.W. 
Day Courses in preparation for London University degrees in Mechanical 
and Electrical Engineering, in Chemistry, Physics and Natural Science. 
Session Fee, £15. Similar Evening Courses, Session Fee, £3 ros. 
Technical Day Courses arranged to extend over 3 years and prepare for 
Engineering, Electrical, Chemical and Metallurgical professions. 
Mathematics *W. H. Eccrss, D.Sc. ; *J. Lister, A.R.C.S. 
Physi fe Skinner, M.A. ; *L. Lownps, B.Sc., Ph.D., 
VERS: *F. W. Jorpan, B.Sc., and C. F. Hociey, B.Sc. 
e *J. B. Coceman, A.R.C.S. ; *J. C. Crocker, M.A. 
Chemistry ... { D.Sc., and *F. H. Lows, M.Sc. : 
*H. B. Lacey; S. E. CHannver, D.Sc., and 
Botany) { *H. J. Jerrery. A.R.C.S. ; 
Geology *A. J. Masten, F.G.S., F.L.S. 
Human a 
Shucinlogy Mo Pesce; MG AnaMeB: 
Zoology pee *J. T. Cunnincuam, M.A. 
7 *W. CampsBe.t Houston, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E. ; 
Engineering { *V. C. Daviess, B.Sc., and H. "AUGHTIE. 
Electrical (en J. Makower, M.A.; *B. H. Morpuy and 
Engineering U. A. OscHwa cp, B.A. 
* Recognised Teacher of the University of London, 
Prospectus from the SECRETARY, post free, 4a¢.; at the Office, 1d. 
Telephone : 899 Western. SIDNEY SKINNER, M.A., Principal. 
NOTTS EDUCATION COMMITTEE. 
APPOINTMENT OF GENERAL ASSISTANT TO 
THE DIRECTOR. 
The Notts Education Committee invite applications for the office of 
GENERAL ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR. 
Salary.— £250 per annum, increasing by annual increments of £10 toa 
maximum of 4300 per annum, with the usual allowance for travelling, &c. 
Experience.—Preference will be given to applicants who have had teach- 
ing or administrative experience. 
Duties.—The successful applicant will be required to assist in visiting 
Evening Schools and Day Schools, and to take part in the general adminis- 
tration work of the Higher Education Sub-Committee. 
Applications.—Applications to be addressed, ‘‘ DirEcTOR OF Epuca- 
TION, Shire Hall, Nottingham,’ and to reach me on or before March 30, 
1g12, and must be accompanied by Form of Application to be obtained at 
this Office, and by copies of not more than three testimonials of recent 
date. Copies of applications must not be sent to members of the Educa- 
tion Committee, buc selected-applicants must be prepared on request to 
supply me with at least twenty-five additional copies for use by the 
Committee. 
Canvassing is strictly prohibited, 
qualification. 
and will be regarded as a dis- 
By order of the Committee, 
B. W. L. BULKELEY, 
Director of Education. 
CITY OF WORCESTER. 
The Higher Education Committee require the services of a HEAD 
MASTER of the SCIENCE AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL, to com- 
mence his duties on August 1, 1912. 
Candidates:must be graduates of some University of the United 
Kingdom, or possess equivalent qualifications, and have had experience 
of work in a Science and Technical School. 
Salary £250, rising by annual increments of £25, if approved by the 
Education Committee, to a maximum of £300 per annum. The Head 
Master will be expected to devote his whole ume to the duties of his office. 
Applications, stating age, qualifications, experience, &c., accompanied 
by three recent testimonials, to be sent in on or before March 20, 1912. 
THOS. DUCKWORTH, 
Victoria Institute, Secretary for Higher Education. 
Worcester. 
