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NATURE 
[May 2, 1912 
UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. 
The following Advanced Courses of Lectures, to which admission is 
free, will be delivered :— 
Eight Lectures on ‘‘ Tug History oF CARBOHYDRATES IN THE ANIMAL 
Bopy,” by Professor J. J. R. MACLEOD, M.B., Ch.B., D.P.H., at the 
Physiological Laboratory of the University, South Kensington, on Tuesdays 
at 5 p.m., beginning on May 7, 1912. 
Four Lectures on ‘THe Use or VERTEBRATE Fossits IN STRATI- 
GearHicaL Geotocy,” by A. SMILH WOODWARD, LL.D., F-.R.S., 
in the Geological Department of the Imperial College, Royal College of 
Science, Scuih Kensington, on Mondays at 5 p.m., beginning on May 13, 
19gt2. 
Three Lectures on ‘‘ THE EvoLuTion oF THE Mamma tian Brain,” by 
P ofessor G. ELLIOT SMITH, M.A., M.D., F_R.S., in the large Lecture 
Room of Bedford College, Baker Street, W., at 5 p.m., on Friday, May 24, 
Tuesday, May 28, and Wednesday, May 29, 1912. 
P. J. HARTOG, Academic Registrar. 
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 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. 
EAST LONDON COLLEGE. 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
Patron—HIS MAJESTY THE KING. 
Classics ... F. R. Earp, M.A. 
English H. Be toc, M.A. 
French Mina PagQuirr. 
German ... tee J. Sterrat, Ph.D. 
History ... cre Tuomas Seccomse, M.A. 
Mathematics... THE PRINCIPAL. 
Physics C. H. Legs, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
Chemistry J. T. Hewitt, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
Botany oo F. E. Fritscu, D.Sc. 
Geology .. we cot o3 W. L. Carter, M.A. 
Civil and Mechanical 
Engineering... e3 D. A. Low, M.I.M.E. 
Electrical Engineering J. T. 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. 
BEDFORD COLLEGE FOR WOMEN. 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
YORK PLACE, BAKER STREET, W. 
Principat—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 435 for one year is offered for the course 
beginning October, 1912. Applications should be forwarded not later than 
June x to the Principat, from whom further particulars may be obtained. 
BEDFORD COLLEGE FOR WOMEN. 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
YORK PLACE, BAKER STREET, LONDON, W. 
REID TRUSTEES’ SCHOLARSHIP. 
ONE SCHOLARSHIP, value £60 a year for three years, is offered by 
the Trustees on the result of the College Entrance Scholarship Examination 
in June next. The scholar will be required to come into residence at the 
College in the October following the award. Further particulars on appli- 
cation to the Hon. Sec. TO THE ReEip Trust, Bedford College. 
COLLEGE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS 
THREE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS (one in Arts and two in 
Science) will be offered for competition in June next, vi :— 
Reid, in Arts, value £30 a year for three years. 
Pfeiffer, in Science, value £50 a year for three years. 
Henry Tate, in Science, value £40 a year for two years. 
Fall particulars on application to the PrincipaL. 
INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY 
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. 
FouNnpDEb 1877. INCOkPORATED BY Royat CHARTER, 1885. 
The next INTERMEDIATE EX*MINATION will commence on 
TUESDAY, JULY 2 FINAL EXAMINATIONS in (a) Mineral 
Chemistry, (4) Metallurgical Chemistry, (c) Physical Chemis ry, (a) Organic 
Chemistry, and (¢) The Chemistry of Food and Drugs, &c., will commence 
on MONDAY, JULY 1, or on MONDAY, JULY 8. 
Candidates will be closed on MONDAY, JUNE 3. 
Forms of application and further part'culars can be obtained from the 
RecistrRAR, Institute of Chemistry, 30 Bloomsbury Square, London. W.C. 
The Regulations for the Admission of Students, Associate, and Fellows, 
Gratis. Examination Papers: 1908-09 (2 years), 6¢. ; 1910, 6. ; 1911, 6d. 
“A List of Official Chemical Appointments.” Fourth Edition, now 
ready, 2s. (post free, 2s. 3d.)- 
APPOINTMENTS REGISTER.—A Register of Fellows and Associates 
of the Institute of Chemistry who are seeking appointments is kept at the 
Offices of the Institute. Applications for the services of professional chemists 
should be forwarded to the Registrar, stating the reyuirements. 
The List of 
AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF 
TROPICAL MEDICINE, 
TOWNSVILLE, QUEENSLAND. 
Applications are invited for (r) FIRST ASSISTANT at £600 per 
annum, to be an expert in Tropical Medicine, skilled in laboratory 
methods, capable of taking charge in absence of Vr. Breinl, the Director ; 
(2) SECOND ASSISTANT at £500, to have a good general knowledge 
of Tropical Medicine and of laboratory methods, but specially to have a 
sound knowledge of tropical hygiene and epidemiology, preferably with 
Indian experience; (3) THIRD ASSISTANT at £400, to be a Bio- 
chemist with sound knowledge of Organic Chemistry and some experience 
in physiological work. Tenure in each case five years. Salary to com- 
mence on arrival at Townsville. £1oo each for expenses from Europe. 
Applications to be sent to the Orrictat SECRETARY, Commonwealth 
Offices, 72 Victoria Street, Westminster, S.W., not later than May 31, with 
qualifications, recent photograph, and not more than four testimonials. 
Age to be stated. The candidates chosen must submit approved certificates 
of health. New laboratories are in course of erection. The Common- 
wealth Government provides 44000 per annum, 
ROYAL SOCIETY OF LONDON. 
MACKINNON RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS. 
There are two Studentships each of the value of 4150. One of them is 
awarded for research in the group of the Physical Sciences, including 
Astronomy, Chemistry, Geology, Mineralogy and Physics; the other is 
awarded for research in the group of the Biological Sciences, including 
Anatomy, Botany, Palaontology, Pathology, Physiology and Zoology. 
The Studentships are awarded annually for one year, but are renewable 
for a second year. Under exceptional circumstances they may be renewed 
for a third year. The Studentships are restricted to British subjects. 
The present holder of the Physical Studentship is a candidate for 
reappointment. The appointment will date from October 1. 
Applications must be received not later than June 1. Further particulars 
and forms of application can be obtained from the AssIsSTANT SECRETARY 
OF THE Rova_ Society, Burlington House, London, W. 
BRITISH MUSEUM (NATURAL 
HISTORY). 
An ASSISTANTSHIP of the Second Class in the Department of 
Geology is now vacant, the duties being chiefly the Systematic arrange 
ment of the collection of Fossil Plants. 
Limits of age, 20 and 25 years. 
‘The salary commences at £150 per annum. 
Candidates will be required to undergo a competitive examination by 
the Civil Service Commissioners in English Composition, and translation 
from either Greek or Latin, and either German or French, as well as in 
Morphological and Systematic Botany and Physical and Stratigraphical 
Geology. 
Applications, accompanied by not more than three testimonials, must 
reach the Director, Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, 
S.W., not later than June 15, 1912. 
COUNTY COUNCIL OF 
CUMBERLAND. 
The Principal of the New County Technical and Secondary Schools, 
Workington, invites applications from qualified men for the post of HEAD 
of the ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, The salary is at the rate 
of £200 per annum, and the successful candidate will be required to enter 
upon his duties on July 1. 
Candidates should have a degree in Engineering, or the equivalent 
thereof, and have had experience in the teaching and organising of such a 
Department. 
Applications, giving age, full particulars of training and experience, and 
copies of three recent testimonials, should reach the undersigned not later 
than May 15. 
G. H. WOOLLATT, 
Victoria Institute, Worcester. 
