XXXIV 
NATURE 
[Marcu 28, 1912 
ROYAL INSTITUTION OF 
GREAT BRITAIN. 
ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, W. 
LECTURES ARRANGEMENTS AFTER EASTER, 
1912. 
Tuesdays. 
Epmunp Goss, Esq., LL.D.—Two Lectures on ‘‘ Algernon Charles 
Swinburne: His Early Life and Work.” On Tuesdays, April 16, 23, at 
Three o'clock. 
Frank Batrour Browne, Esq., M.A.—Two Lectures on “Insect 
Distribution, with Special Reference to the British Islands.’ On Tuesdays, 
April 30, May 7, at Three o'clock. 
Professor Witt1am Bateson, M.A., F.R.S., Fullerian Professor of 
Physiology, ./.—Two Lectures on ‘‘The Study of Genetics.” On 
Tuesdays, May 14, 21, at Three o'clock. 
Professor W. M. Fuinpers Petriz, D.C.L., F.R.S.—Two Lectures 
on ‘‘ The Formation of the Alphabet.” On Tuesdays, May 28, June 4, at 
Three o'clock. 
Thursdays. 
Professor ARTHUR W. CrossLEy, D.Sc., F.R.S.—Two Lectures on 
“Synthetic Ammonia and Nitric Acid from the Atmosphere.” On 
Thursdays, April 18, 25, at Three o'clock. 
Professor J. Norman Cotte, LL.D., 
“Recent Explorations in the Canadian 
Thursdays, May 2, 9, at Three o'clock. 
Professor Howarp T. Barnes, D.Sc., F.R.S.—Two Lectures on ‘‘Ice 
Formation in Canada: (1) The Physical Aspect ; (2) The Economic 
Aspect.” (The Tyndall Lectures.) On Thursdays, May 16, 23, at Three 
o'clock. 
Professor J. H. PovntinG, Sc.D., F.R.S.—Two Lectures on ‘The 
Pressure of Waves” (Experimentally Illustrated). On Thursdays, May 30, 
June 6, at 1bree o'clock. 
F.R.S.—Two Lectures on 
Rocky Mountains.” On 
Saturdays. 
REGINALD BLomFIELD, Esq., A.R.A., M.A.—Three Lectures on ‘‘ The 
Architecture of the Renaissance in France, 1494-1661." On Saturdays, 
April 20, 27, May 4, at Three o'clock. 
H. Prunket GREENE, Esq.—Three Lectures on ‘Interpretation in 
Song” (with Vocal Illustrations; Accompanist, Mr, S. Liddle), On 
Saturdays, May 11, 18, 25, at Three o'clock. 
Wixtis L. Moore, Esq.—Two Lectures on (1) ‘‘ The Development of 
Meteorological Science’; (2) ‘‘ The Utilities of Meteorological Science.” 
‘On Saturdays, June 1, 8, at Three o'clock. 
Subscription (to Non-Members) to all Courses of Lectures (extending 
from Christmas to Midsummer), Two Guineas. Subscription to a Single 
Course of Lectures, One Guinea, or Half-a-Guinea, according to the length 
of the Course. Tickets issued daily at the Institution, or sent by post on 
receipt of Cheque or Post-Office Order: 
Members may purchase not less than Three Single Lecture Tickets, 
available for any Afternoon Lecture, for Half-a-Guinea. 
The Fripay EveninG MEETINGS will be resumed on April 19, at 9 p-m., 
when Mr. Atan A. CAMPBELL SWINTON will give a Discourse on ‘‘ Elec- 
tricity Supply: Past, Present and Future." Succeeding Discourses will 
probably be given by Sir Georck H. Darwin, Mr. W. C. Dampier 
WHETHAM, Professor W. Stirtinc, Mr. W. Duppe tt, Professor 
Howarp T. Barnes, Sir Witt1am MacEwen, and other gentlemen. To 
these Meetings Members and their Friends only are admitted. 
Members are entitled to attend all Lectures delivered in the Institution, 
the Libraries, and the Friday Evening Meetings, and their Families are 
admitted to the Lectures at a reduced charge. Payment: First Year, Ten 
Guineas; afterwards, Five Guineas a Year; or a composition of Sixty 
Guineas. 
Persons desirous of becoming Members are requested to apply to the 
Secretary. 
EAST LONDON COLLEGE. 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
Patron—HIS MAJESTY THE KING. 
STAFF. 
Classics ... F. R. Earp, M.A. 
English H. Bettoc, M.A. 
French : Mina Pagulkr. 
German ... J. SreEppat, Ph.D. 
History a THomMas SECCOMBE, M.A. 
Mathematics... THE PRINCIPAL. 
Physics ae es Bee so) (GC. SHO UEERS) (DESc. el Reos 
Chemistry a3 is acy ee Je he wien DScihekes, 
Botany Re . an ay) Wt. UM) INRITSCH, eDsoc: 
Geology .. = On cn W. L. Carver, M.A. 
Civil and Mechanical 
Engineering... a .. D. A. Low, M.I.M.E. 
Electrical Engineering .. J. IT. Morris, M.1.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. 
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, Zoology, Geology. 
ARTS.—Latin, Greek, English, French, German, Italian, 
History, Geography, Logie, Economies, Mathematics (Pure 
and Applied). 
Evening Courses for the Degrees in Law and Economics. 
{ Day: Science, £17 10s.; Arts, £10 10s. 
SESSIONAL FEES \ Evening: Science, Arts, or Economics, £5 5s, 
POST-GRADUATE AND RESEARCH WORK. 
For particulars apply to the SECRETARY. 
G. ARMITAGE-SMITH, M.A., D.Lit., Principal. 
THE SIR JOHN CASS TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, 
JEWRY STREET, ALDGATE, E.C. 
Principal - - CHarLEs A. Keane, D.Sc., Ph.D., F.I.C. 
The following Special Courses of Instruction will be given during the 
Summer Term 1912 :— 
BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY. 
By ARTHUR R. SMITH, 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. SENTER, 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 ro 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 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 10s. 
Technical Day Courses arranged to extend over 3 years and prepare for 
Engineering, Electrical, Chemical and Metallurgical professions. 
Mathematics *W. H. HcerEs Disc: 5 tJ.) LISTERS AsRVGC:S: 
= *S. SKINNER -A.; *L. Lownps, B.Sc., Ph.D. 
Physics sae { *F. W. JorDAN, B.Sc., and C. F. HoGey, B.Sc. 
*J. B. Coceman, A.R.C.S. ; *J. C. Crocker, M.A. 
Chemistry ... { D.Sc., and *F. H. Lowe, M.Sc. 
*H. B. Lacey; S. E. CHannver, D.Sc., an 
Borany { “isle, Vs JEFFERY. A.R.C.S. ; ; 
Geology *A. J. Masten, F.G.S., F.L.S. 
Human a 
Prgsiblogy } M. Frack, MA. M.B. 
Zoology a "J. T. CunnincHam, M.A. 
= = *W. CamppeLL Houston, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E. 
Engineering { *V. C. Davigs, B.Sc., and H. AUGHTIE, 
Electrical ee J. Makower, M.A.; *B. H. Morpuy an 
Engineering U. A. Oscuwa cp, B.A. 
* Recognised Teacher of the University of London. 
Prospectus from the SECRETARY, post free, 4d.; at the Office, 1 
Telephone : 899 Western. SIDNEY SKINNER, M.A., Principal. 
UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER. 
FACULTY OF MEDICINE. 
(INCLUDING THE DENTAL, PHARMACEUTICAL AND Pusiic HEALTH 
DEPARTMENTS.) 
The SUMMER SESSION will commence on TUESDAY, APRIL 23 
when the Registration of Students will begin at 9.30 a.m. 
Lectures and Practical work will begin on Wednesday the 24th. 
The Courses of Instruction, which are open to Men and Women Students 
also meet the requirements of other Universities and Examining Bodies. 
Cuinicat InstTrRucTION.—In association with the University there are 
Hospitals containing over tooo beds. The New Royal Infirmary, which 
stands in close vicinity to the University, and which contains 492 beds, 
offers unrivalled opportunities for Clinical Study. The New Dental 
Hospital, which is also adjacent to the University, provides every modern 
requirement for the teaching of Dentistry. 
There are Halls of Residence both for Men and Women Students. 
Prospectuses as to Courses of Study and Examinations will be forwarded 
on application to the REGISTRAR. 
