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NATURE 
[ Oct. 1, 1885 
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY, 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, LIVERPOOL. 
SESSION 1885-86 commences OCTOBER 5 
Complete Curriculum provided for Victoria University Degrees in 
Medicine, Arts, and Science. 
Students also prepared for London Universizy, Cambridge Higher Local 
and other Examinations. 
Physical, Biological, and Chemical Laboratories. 
Assistance in Practical Laboratory Work by Demonstrators under the 
Superintendence of the Professor of the Department. 
All Classes, except Medical, open to Male and Female Students of 16 and 
upwards. Students admitted on their 16th year, subject to Preliminary 
Examination. 
Evening Lectures and Classes, beginning October 12, open to all-comers 
on payment of 6s. fee. © = 
Full Prospectus gratis on application to the COLLEGE REGISTRAR. 
THE OWENS COLLEGE, 
MANCHESTER. 
The PROFESSORSHIP of PHYSIOLOGY has become vacant through 
the resignation of Prof. Gamgee. Candidates for the Chair are invited to 
forward applications and testimonials, addressed to the Council of the Col- 
lege, under cover to.the Registrar, not later than MONDAY, November 9 
next. Information concerning the terms and conditions of the appointment 
will be forwarded on application to Dr. GrEENwoop, Principal of the 
College. 
HENRY WM. HOLDER, M.A., Registrar. 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, BRISTOL. 
The SESSION 1885-86 will beginon OCTOBER6. The Collegesupplies 
for persons of either sex above the ordinary School Age the means of 
continuing their Studies in SCIENCE, LANGUAGES, HISTORY, and 
LITERATURE. The CHEMICAL, PHYSICAL, ENGINEERING, 
GEOLOGICAL, and BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES are open Daily. 
The Engineering Department includes Civil, Mechanical, and Electric 
Engineering, and Surveying ; and special arrangements for practical work 
have been made with various Engineers in and near Bristol. Information 
with regard to the lodging of Students may be obtained on application. 
Several SCHOLARSHIPS are tenable at the College. Calendar, contain- 
ing full information, price rs. (by Post 1s. 3¢.), For Prospectus and further 
information, apply to 
ALFRED E. STOCK, Registrar and Secretary. 
THE YORKSHIRE COLLEGE. 
DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, AND ARTS. 
The TWELFTH SESSION begins TUESDAY, October 6, 1885, in the 
New Co.irece Buitpincs, CoLtece Roap, Legeps, recently opened by 
the Prince and Princess of Wales. 
The Day Classes prepare for the London University and other Examina- 
“tions, and for various Professions. They include :—Mathematics, Physics, 
Chemistry, Geology, Mineralogy, Mining, Coal Mining and Colliery Man- 
agement, Zoology, Comparative Anatomy, Botany, Human Physiology, 
Civil, Mechanical, and Mining Engineering, Classics, History, English, 
French, German, and Oriental Languages and Literature, Weaving, Design- 
ing, and Dyeing, Textile Fabrics, &c. 
‘The College Laboratories, Weaving Sheds, and Dyehouse are open daily 
for practical work. Fees according to time. 
N.B.—Engineering Students will work in the detached New ENGINEER- 
1nG LasporaTory. Prospectuses may be had (free) from the Secretary. 
ST. THOMAS’S HOSPITAL MEDICAL 
SCHOOL. 
ALBERT EMBANKMENT, LONDON, S.E. 
The WINTER SESSION of 1885-86 will commence on OCTOBER 1, 
when an Introductory Address will be delivered by A. O. MacKELLAR. 
Esq., M.Ch., at 3 p.m. 
TWO ENTRANCE SCIENCE SCHOLARSHIPS of £100 and £60 
respectively, open to all first-year Students, will be offered for competition. 
The Examination will be held on the sth, 6th, and 7th of October, and the 
subjects will be Chemistry and Physics, with either Botany or Zoology at 
the option of Candidates. 
Special Classes are held throughout the year for the ‘* PRELIMINARY 
SCIENTIFIC” and ‘INTERMEDIATE M.B.” Examinations of the 
UNIVERSITY of LONDON. 
Al! Hospital Appointments are open to Students without extra charge. 
Scholarships and Money Prizes of considerable value are awarded at the 
Sessional Examinations, as also several Medals. 
The Fees may be paid in one sum or by instalments. Entries may te 
made to Lectures or to Hospital Practice, and special arrangements are 
made for Students entering in their second or subsequent years; also for 
Dental Students and for Qualified Practitioners. 
Several medical practitioners and private families residing in the neigh- 
bourhood receive Students for residence and supervision, and a register of 
approved lodgings is kept in the Secretary’s office. 
Prospectuses and all particulars may be obtained from the Medical Secre- 
tary, Mr. GEorGE RENDLE. 
W M. ORD, Dean. 
TECHNICAL EDUCATION. 
Pupils received into the Laboratory of Sandy Lane Chem‘cal Works, 
Clayton, Manchester. Director, Al.rrED H. Jackson, B.Se., M P.S., 
F.C.S., &c., Associate of Owens College, Manchesters 
LIVING SPECIMENS FOR THE MIGROSCOPE 
GOLD MEDALawarded at the FISHERIES EXHIBITION to 
THOMAS BOLTON, 57, NEWHALL STREET, BIRMINGHAM, 
Who last week sent to his subscribers the new Rotifer Pompholyx sulcata, 
with sketch and description, has also sent out Lophopus crystallinus, 
Cristatella mucedo, Fredericella sultana, Cordylophora lacustris, Lacinularia 
socialis, Asplanchna_priodonta, Volvox globator, Desmids; also Hydra, 
Ameeba, Vorticella, Crayfish, and other Specimens for (Huxley and Martin’s) 
Biological Laboratory work. 
Weekly Announcements will be made in this place of Organisms T. B. is 
supplying. 
Specimen Tube, One Shilling, post free. 
Twenty-six Tubesin course of Six Months for Subscription of £113. 
or Twelve Tubes for 10s. 6d. 
Portfolio of Drawings, Eleven Parts, 1s. each. 
EDWARD WARD has pleasure in an- 
nouncing the issue of a new Micro-Slide of Zoophyte, with tentacles 
out, in the special manner so well known to his numerous patrons. 
ssi 
+. (post-free) 2 8 
Plumulariasimilis  .. s+ 
Also, quite new :— 
Gorgonia verrucosa (polype stained) ,, 
Podalirus typicus (Spectre Shrimp) a5 eae 
EDWARD WARD, 249, OXFORD STREET, MANCHESTFR. [503 
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH 
WALES, BANGOR 
Session 1885-6 will open on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 
DEPARTMENTS OF PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, AND BIOLOGY. 
{ Professor, A. Gray, M.A. 
\. Demonstrator, D. M. Lewis, M.A. 
5 § Professor, J. J. Dopeie. M.A., D.Sc. 
CHEMISTRY \ Demonstrator, G. MacGowan, PhD) (Leipzip): 
BioLocy .. Lecturer, R. W. Puiutrs, B.A., B.Sc. 
The Classes and Laboratory Courses of this College are arranged to suit the 
requirements of Students preparing with a view to the Practical Appli- 
cations of the above Sciences, as well as of Students preparing for University 
and other Examinations. Two years of the Three Years’ Course required for 
Graduation in Science at the University of Edinburgh may be taken at this 
College, and the Lectures in Chemistry and Botany are recognised by the 
Universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow as qualifying for the Medical 
Degrees of those Universities. 
The extensive Laboratories (Physical, Chemical, and Biological) are fully 
equipped for Study and Research, and in the Physical Department special 
provision has been made for the Teaching of Electrical Engineering. A 
special course has been arranged in this subject. For Plans and Description 
of Physical and Chemical Laboratories, see Nature for February 26, 1885. 
LABORATORY FEES (PER TERM) 
2 2 
PHYSICS «. 
Physical Chemical Biological 
Laboratory Laboratory Laboratory 
Six Hours per Week ot) SO 17) GC an Gr Tey a a 
Twenty-four or more Hours 
per Week ap coo ote ag (2) 4 4 © om 2 25 (0 
Proportional Charges for more than Six or less than Twenty-four Hours 
per Week. 
A considerable number of Scholarships and Exhibitions are open for Com- 
petition at the beginning of each Session, and several are awarded at the 
close of each Session on the result of the year’s work. 
For full Information see the College Calendar, which may be had 
(price 1s. 62.) on application to the College Secretary. 
MATHEMATICS (London and Suburbs).— 
Students attended (at their own homes if they so prefer) by a High 
Wrangler, ‘Trin. Coll., M.A. and F.R.S., on very reasonable terms.— 
X., 9, Dorville Road, Hammersmith, W. 
WANTED.—A TUTOR to teach Young 
Children. To reside in family or in lodgings. Must have good practical 
knowledge of Natural Science and be able to explain clearly.—Please 
write fully to Mr. A. Herbert, Welwyn. 
A GRADUATE of the UNIVERSITIES of 
Edinburgh and Heidelberg, with great experience in Zoological and 
Microscopic Work, seeks an appointment as SECRETARY or some 
other suitable employment.—Address F.R.S., Hampden Club, London, 
N.W. 
BRITISH MARINE SHELLS, CRUSTA- 
CEANS, ECHINODERMS, BIRDS’ EGGS, &c. Many thousands 
of rare and beautiful specimens for Sale Cheap. Lists 2 stamps. 
Specimens sent on approval —J., 15, Warren Street, Tenby. 
WANTED.—“NATURE, No. 56.—Apply 
Nature Office, 29, Bedford Street, Strand. W.C. 
With numerous Ilustrations, Crown 8vo, 3s. 6a. 
POLARISATION OF LIGHT. By W. 
SPOTTISWQODE, LL.D.,late President of the Royal Society, &c. 
New Edition (Nature Sertes 
MACMILLAN & CO., LONDON. 
