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NATURE 
[Jury 18, 1912 
EAST LONDON COLLEGE. 
(UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) 
Parron—HIS MAJESTY THE KING. 
Classics ... F. R. Earp, M.A. 
English H. Bettoc, M.A. 
French . Mina Paguler. 
German ... J. Steppat, Ph.D. 
History ons THomas SeccomBE, M.A. 
Mathematics... Tue PRINCIPAL. 
Physics ... C. H. Legs, D.Sc., F.R.S 
Chemistry J. T. Hewirt, D.Sc., F.R.S. 
Botany ms F. E. Fritrscn, D.Sc. 
Geology .. on W. L. Carter, M.A. 
Civil and Mechanical 
Engineering ano coc 
Electrical Engineering 
D. A. Low, M.1.M.E 
J. T. 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. 
INSTITUTE OF CHEMISTRY 
OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. 
FouNDED 1877. INCORPORATED BY Royat CHARTER, 1885. 
An EXAMINATION in BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, BACTERI- 
OLOGY, FERMENTATION and ENZYME ACTION will commence 
on MONDAY, OCTOBER 14. The List of Candidates will clese on 
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER to. 
Forms of application and further particulars can be obtained from the 
REGISTRAR. Institute of Chemistry, 30 Bloomsbury Square, London. W.C. 
The Regulations for the Admission of Students, Associates, and Fellows, 
Gratis. Examination Papers: 1908-09 (2 years), 6@. ; 1910, 6d. ; 1911, 6d. 
“A List of Official Chemical Appointments.” Fourth Edition, now 
ready, 2s. (post free, 25. 3¢.). 
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 requirements. 
UNIVERSITY OF BRISTOL. 
CHEMICAL DEPARTMENT. 
ALFRED CAPPER Pass PROFESSOR OF CHEMISTRY :— 
FRANCIS FRANCIS, D.Sc. Victoria, Ph.D. Erlangen, F.I.C. 
The NEW CHEMICAL WING was recently built and equipped at a 
cost of about £35,000. Special provision is made for advanced work and 
investigations in Physical Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry, Bio- 
Chemistry, Bacteriological Chemistry, Hygienic Chemistry, and Electro- 
Metallurgy. Currents are available of voltages from 500 downwards and 
of amperage up to 2000. 
Training received in other Institutions, and Degrees of any approved 
University are counted towards the period of study required for al Bristol 
Degrees. 
Prospectuses of the FACULTIES of ARTS, SCIENCE MEDICINE 
and ENGINEERING, and further particulars may be obtained on 
application. 
JAMES RAFTER, Registrar. 
UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD. 
DELEGACY FOR INSTRUCTION IN FORESTRY. 
The Delegates propose to appoint an ADVISOR in FORESTRY for 
a term of three years, to commence on October 1, 1912, or as soon after 
that date as may be possible. The emoluments are (1) a salary of £400 a 
year, (2) actual travelling expenses when on tour. 
The Officer will work in connection with the Oxford School of Forestry ; 
he must be well acquainted with the theory and practice of forestry, both 
at home and abroad. His duties will be to advise owners of woodland 
within certain counties as regards the management of their woods, to study 
in detail the local conditions in those counties, endeavour to advance the 
systematic management of woodlands, and to aid the Officers of the Board 
of Agriculture in the selection, treatment and supervision of experimental 
plots, as well as in the collection of statistics. 
Applications, accompanied by not more than three testimonials, will be 
received by the SECRETARY TO THE DELEGACY FOR FORESTRY, at the 
School of Forestry, Oxford, up to September 21, 1912. 
AERIAL NAVIGATION.—Mr. Eric Stuart 
BRUCE, M.A., Oxon., F.R. Met. Soc, Late Honorary Secretary 
and Member of Council Aéronautical Society of Great Britain, Vice- 
President Aérial League of the British Empire, and Membre d'Honneur 
Aéroclub of France, can accept engagements for his phenomenally 
successful lecture, ‘‘ THE COMING OF THE AEROPLANE," profusely 
illustrated by a very choice series of lantern pictures, and elaborate 
experiments and working models, including actual flights in the 
lecture hall of miniature Biplanes, Monoplanes, Helicoptéres, etc., etc. 
For prospectus, terms, etc., address E. S. Bruce, Esq., Airth, 
Sunningdale, Ascot. 
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, Zovology, Geology. 
ARTS.—Latin, Greek, English, Freneh, German, Italian, 
History, Geography, Logic, 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. 
SOUTH-WESTERN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, 
MANRESA ROAD, CHELSEA, S.W. 
Day Coxrses 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 tos. 
Technical Day Courses arranged to extend over 3 years and prepare for 
Engineering, Electrical, Chemical and Metallurgical professions. 
Mathematics *W. H. Ecctes, D.Sc. ; *J. Lister, A.R.C.S. 
PRosies ( SKINNER, M.A. ; *L. Lownps, B.Sc., Ph.D., 
y oo *F. W. Jorpan, B.Sc., and C. F. HoGiey, B.Sc. 
= *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. CHannier, D.Sc., and 
Botany {sam Jerrery. A.R.CS. : 
Geology *A. J. Masten, F.G.S., F.L.S. 
Human re 
en eiblogy : M. Fiack, M.A., M.B. 
Zoology o *J. T. Cunnincuam, M.A. 
: fs *W. CampsBeEL_t Houston, B.Sc., A.M.I.C.E. 
Eacimcerins: { *V. (Co DAVIES) B:Sc:, and H. AUGHTIE. 
Electrical - ies J. Makower, M.A.; *B. H. Morpuy and 
Engineering U. A. Oscuwa pn, B.A, 
* Recognised Teacher of the University of London. 
Prospectus from the SECRETARY, post free, 4@.; at the Office, rd. 
Telephone : 899 Western. SIDNEY SKINNER, M.A., Principal. 
KENT EDUCATION COMMITTEE. 
ROCHESTER, CHATHAM AND GILLINGHAM 
JOINT HIGHER EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE. 
WANTED, in September next, a LECTURER in BUILDING 
TRADES and CIVIL ENGINEERING SUBJECTS. Initial salary, 
450 per annum, rising to £200 perannum. Forms of application may be 
obtained from Mr. R. L. Wills, 2 Military Road, Chatham, to whom they 
should be returned as soon as possible. Canvassing will be considered a 
disqualification. 
By order of the Committee, 
: FRAS. W. CROOK, Secretary, 
Kent Education Committee, Caxton House, Westminster, S.W. 
July 9, 1912. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, 
NOTTINGHAM. 
RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP. 
The Council of University College, Nottingham, offer a SCHOLAR- 
SHIP tor SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, tenable for one year, of the 
value of £50, together with free admission, open to any graduate of a 
British University. Candidates will be required to give evidence of suit- 
able training and capacity for conducting an original research. The suc- 
cessful candidate will be required to devote himself to some subject of 
research to be approved by the Senate. 
Forms of application may be obtained from the REGISTRAR, to whom 
they must be returned not later than September 2, 1912. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, 
NOTTINGHAM. 
CHAIR OF ENGINEERING. 
The Council of the College invites applications for the Chair of 
Engineering. Salary, £500 per annum. 
Further particulars and forms of application may be obtained from the 
REGISTRAR, to whom applications must be sent, as soon as possible, and, 
in any case, not later than July 24. 
For other Official Advertisements see page Cxcix. 
