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A TREATISE ON CHEMISTRY.

By SIR H. E. ROSCOE, F.R.S., and C. SCHORLEMMER, F.R.S.

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EGYPTIAN

GOVERNMENT.

MINISTRY OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION.

The following posts at the School of Medicine, Cairo, are vacant:-
(a) ASSISTANT to the PROFESSOR OF ANATOMY
(Dr. G. Elliot Smith);

(b) ASSISTANT to the PROFESSOR OF PATHOLOGY
(Dr. Alex. R. Ferguson).

Each appointment is for two years, and may be renewed at the end of that time. Applicants should forward copies of testimonials and such other particulars as are mentioned below.

The pay of each post is £E. 320 per annum, the Egyptian pound being worth 6d. more than the pound sterling.

Private Practice is not allowed.

It is to be distinctly understood that the appointment gives no claim to pension or indemnity.

The Government reserves to itself the right to dismiss the Assistant for misconduct or incapacity.

In the Government Schools, as in all State Administrations in Egypt, Sunday is a working day. The Schools are closed on Fridays.

Leave will be granted on the same terms as to other Government officials. The possibility of taking leave, and the period of the year at which it is granted, depend upon the exigencies of the service.

Pay commences from date of arrival in Cairo. On taking up his duties in Cairo, each Assistant will receive one month's pay in lieu of passage

money.

All applicants should attach a certificate from a legally qualified medical man, stating that in his opinion the candidate is in a fit state of health to undertake the duties of the post.

All applicants should state their age, what foreign languages they know, and if they can be in Cairo by October 1.

The latest mail by which applications may be posted will leave London on Friday, July 14. Applications to be addressed to the DIRECTOR, Government School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt.

MINISTRY of PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, EGYPT.

POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING.

An INSTRUCTOR in ENGINEERING is required to begin work on September 30 in the Polytechnic School of Engineering, Ghizeh (near Cairo).

The Instructor appointed will be engaged in teaching Descriptive Engineering and Hydraulics.

Candidates must have had practical experience as engineers, and have been engaged on work of a class intimately related to the subjects to be taught. They should be from 25 to 35 years of age, unmarried, and have a robust constitution.

A University Degree or Diploma in Engineering is an essential qualifi cation.

Salary about £430 per annum (Eg. 35 per mensem), rising to about £553 per annum (Eg. 45 per mensem). Allowance for passage out to Egypt. Bachelor quarters are provided.

Applications, with full statement of qualifications, and accompanied by copies only of testimonials, must be sent in before July 22, 1905, addressed to W. C. MACKENZIE, Esq., D.Sc., 5 The Crescent, Cromer, to whom candidates may apply for further information.

MINISTRY of PUBLIC INSTRUCTION, EGYPT.

SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE.

An INSTRUCTOR in LAND SURVEYING and FARM ENGINEERING is required to begin work on September 30 in the School of Agriculture, Ghizeh (near Cairo).

Preference will be given to candidates having experience of Practice and Teaching. They should be from 23 to 33 years of age, unmarried, and have a robust constitution.

A University Degree or College Diploma is an essential qualification. Salary about £295 per annum (Eg. 24 per mensem), rising to about £393 per annum (Eg. 32 per mensem). Allowance for passage out to Egypt. Bachelor quarters are provided.

Applications, with full statement of qualifications, and accompanied by copies only of testimonials, must be sent in before July 22, 1905, addressed to W. C. MACKENZIE, Esq., D.Sc., 5 The Crescent, Cromer, to whom candidates may apply for further information.

HARTLEY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, SOUTHAMPTON.

Principal-S. W. RICHARDSON, D.Sc., B.A.

The Council of the College invite applications for the following appointments :

1. ASSISTANT LECTURER IN ENGLISH, who will also be required to give some elementary instruction in LATIN. Salary, L130 per annum.

2. ASSISTANT LECTURER IN MATHEMATICS, who will also be required to give some elementary instruction in PHYSICS. Salary, 130 per annum.

Applications, giving particulars of age, training, qualifications, and experience, with copies of three recent testimonials, must be sent to the REGISTRAR (of whom further particulars may be obtained) on or before

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W. G. BIRT, B.A., B.Sc.

A. B. RENDLE, M.A., D.Sc. F. E. FRITSCH, Ph.D., B.Sc. H. W. UNTHANK, B.A., B.Sc. Geology & Mineralogy GEO. F. HARRIS, F.G.S. Assaying, Metallurgy & Mining. GEO. PATCHIN, A.R.S.M. RESEARCH in Chemistry and Physics in well-equipped laboratories. French, German, Spanish, Russian, Dutch, & Italian Classes. EVENING CLASSES also in Biology, Physiology, Practical Geometry, Building and Machine Construction, Steam, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Land and Quantity Surveying, and Estimating.

Calendar 6d. (post free 8d.), on application to the Secretary.

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Manresa Road, Chelsea, S. W., Day College Courses of thirty hours per week will be conducted in preparation for the London University Degrees of B.Sc. in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, in Chemis try, Physics and the Natural Sciences. The composition fee for the Session of three terms, 1905-1900, is £15. These Courses are recog nised for "Internal Students" of the University, and consist of lecture and laboratory instruction. The Courses are conducted by:MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, W. W. F. Pullen, A. Macklow Smith; ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING, A. J. Makower; CHEMISTRY, J. B. Coleman, J. C. Crocker, and F. H. Lowe; MATHEMATICS and PHYSICS, S. Skinner, W. H. Eccles, J. Lister and L. Lownds; BOTANY, H. B. Lacey and T. G. Hill: GEOLOGY, A. J. Maslen. In the evenings similar Courses will be conducted, but at £2 per Session. Also TECHNICAL DAY COURSES of three years' duration are arranged as a preparation for the Engineering, Electrical and Chemical and Metallurgical pro fessions. The Laboratories and Workshop are open for RESEARCH under the direction of The Principal and the Heads of Departments.

Further particulars may be obtained on application to The SECRETARY, who will send the Calendar and Prospectus for 3d., or it may be obtained at the Office, price 1d.

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