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NATURE 
[APRIL 25, 1912 
ROYAL INSTITUTION OF 
GREAT BRITAIN, 
ALBEMARLE STREET, PICCADILLY, W. 
Tuesday next (April 30), at three o'clock, Frank BaLrour BROWNE, 
Esq., M.A., F.R.S.E., first of Two Lectures on ‘‘ Insect Distribution with 
Special Reference to the British Islands.” Half-a-Guinea the Course. 
Thursday (May 2), at three o'clock, Professor J. Norman Coctir, first 
of Two Lectures on ‘‘ Recent Explorations in the Canadian Rocky Moun- 
tains.” Half-a-Guinea. 
Subscription to all the Courses in the Season, Two Guineas. 
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, beginning on 
Wednesday, May 15 next, on the 
MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF METALS AND 
ALLOYS, 
by S. W. J. SMITH, A.R.C.S., M.A., D.Sc. 
For further information and for admission to the Course application should 
be made to the SECRETARY. 
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. 
A Course of Lectures in Advanced Mathematics will be delivered by 
Monsieur HENRI POINCARE, Professor of Mathematical Astronomy in 
the University of Paris, at the University of London (South Kensington, 
S.W.), on May 3, 4, 10 and 11, 1912, at 5 p-m. The Lectures will be 
delivered in French. Admission free, by ticket obtainable from the 
ACADEMIC REGISTRAR, University of London. 
EAST LONDON COLLEGE. 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
Patron—HIS MAJESTY THE KING. 
‘Classics .., F. R. Earp, M.A. 
English H. Bettoc, M.A. 
‘French Mina Paguier. 
German ... Se J. Steprrat, Ph.D 
History ... ee ‘THomMaAS SEccomBE, M.A. 
Mathematics... THE PRINCIPAL. 
Physics ec a ce v1, OH. GEES; (D!Sc:, FuRes 
‘Chemistry a Se as co) Jeb eWwitt Sch hones 
Botany Be 7a a3 Pree a) (RITSCHS DSCs 
Geology ... + W. L. Carter, M.A. 
Civil and Mechanical \ % 
Engineering e: aa D. A. Low, M.I.M.E. 
‘Electrical Engineering J. T. Morris, M.LE 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. 
SOUTH-WESTERN POLYTECHNIC 
INSTITUTE, 
MANRESA ROAD, CHELSEA. 
Telephone: 899 Western. 
An Introductory Course of Lectures with Practical Work 
on the 
BIOLOGY OF THE SEA WITH SPECIAL 
REFERENCE TO FISHERIES, 
BY 
J. T. CUNNINGHAM, M.A., F.Z.S., 
Tuesdays, 7 p.m., commencing May 7, 1912. 
Fee for the Course, 35. 
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St. Martin's Street, London, W.C. 
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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, Physies, Mathematies (Pure and 
Applied), Botany, Zovlogy, 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-SMIVH, M.A., D.Lit., Principal. 
BEDFORD COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
YORK PLACE, BAKER STREET, W. 
Princirpat—Miss M. J. TUKE, M.A. 
COURSE OF SCIENTIFIC INSTRUCTION IN HYGIENE. 
Recognised by the Sanitary Inspectors’ Examination Board. 
The Course is designed to furnish training for Women Sanitary and 
Factory Inspectors and Teachers of Hygiene. 
A Post-graduate Scholarship of £35 for one year is offered for the course 
beginning October, 1912. Applications should be forwarded not later than 
June 1 to the Principat, from whom further particulars may be obtained. 
LONDON HOSPITAL MEDICAL 
COLLEGE AND DENTAL SCHOOL. 
The SUMMER SESSION opens on MAY 1. Students entering then 
are eligible to compete for the Entrance Scholarships in September. 
For prospectus and particulars apply to the Dean, Witttam WriGHT, 
M.B., D.Sc., F.R.C.S., who will be glad to make arrangements for any 
one wishing to see over the Medical College and Dental School. 
London Hospital Medical College, Mile End, E. 
RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS IN 
PHYSIOLOGY. 
The LINDLEY STUDENTSHIP of £100 and the UNIVERSITY 
STUDENTSHIP of £50 will be awarded shortly to students qualified to 
undertake Research in Physiology. Applications for either Studentship 
must reach the undersigned not later than May 31, 1912. Detailed 
Regulations may be obtained cn application to the Principal. 
HENRY A. MIERS, 
Principal. 
University of London, 
South Kensington, S.W., 
April 22, 1912. 
GENTLEMAN owning synthetic process, 
the invention of well-known University Professor, for manufacturing 
product at one-fourth present price, supply of which at present strictly 
limited and controlled by ring, requires £20,c00 in addition to similar 
sum. Commercial scale trial already successful Only principals fully 
disclosing identity and agreeing not to inform others will be communi- 
cated with, as it is important to prevent ring obtaining knowledge. It 
is not unreasonable to anticipate dividend of 150 p.c. per annum. 
Full investigation offered and strictest references given and required 
—Write ‘‘Box 306,” c/o Messrs. R. F. Wuite & Son, Genl. 
Advng. Agents, 33 Fleet Street, F.C. 
BOYS’ MODERN SCHOOL, LEEDS. 
WANTED, in September next, CHEMISTRY MASTER with good 
qualifications and some experience. Salary, A£t4o to £160 per annum, 
according to qualifications and experience. 
Application forms, which may be obtained from the undersigned, should 
reach the Education Offices not later than May 22, 1912. 
JAMES GRAHAM, 
Secretary for Education, 
Education Offices, 
Calverley Street, Leeds. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, READING. 
PROFESSOR OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMISTRY. 
The Council of University College are about to appointa PROFESSOR 
of AGRICULTURAL CHEMISILRY. Applications must be received 
by May g. Particulars can be obtained from the REGISTRAR at the 
College. 
