BIOLOGY and BIOLOGY. Prof. G. H. BRYAN, SC. D., F.R.S. Assistant Lecturer, EDGAR R. HARPER, B. A. Assistant Lecturers and Demonstrators, A. H. Assistant Lecturers and Demonstrators, Miss A. E. Assistant Lecturer and Demonstrator, J. The Classes and Laboratory Courses of this College are arranged to suit the requirements of Students of Practical Science, as well as of Students preparing for University and other Examinations. The Lectures in Chem. istry, Physics, Botany, and Zoology are recognised for the first year of medical study. The extensive Laboratories (Physical, Chemical, and Biological) are fully equipped for Study and Research. Inclusive Tuition Fee, £11 15. Laboratory Fees (per Term) on the scale of £1 15. for six hours a week, in each Department. A considerable number of Scholarships and Exhibitions are open for com. petition at the beginning of cach Session, and several are awarded at the close of each Session on the result of the year's work. For full information as to Courses, apply for Prospectus to the Secretary and Registrar, J. E. LLOYD, M.A. NEW SESSION COMMENCES SEPTEMBER 27. The College is situated close to stations on the G.E.R., District Railway and L.T. and Southend Railway, and is approached from The Roya! Exchange in 15 minutes by motor omnibus. PASS AND HONOURS COURSES in the FACULTIES OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. Latin, Greek, English, French, German, English History, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Geology. CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. Courses in the above subjects are likewise arranged for Evening Students. PRELIMINARY AND MATRICULATION CLASSES. Valuable Scholarships are offered annually by the Worshipful Company of Drapers. Calendar post free on application to the REGISTRAR, or J. L. S. HATTON, M.A., Principal. ENGINEERING AND TECHNICAL OPTICS. NORTHAMPTON POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, CLERKENWELL, LONDÓN, E.C. MECHANICAL AND ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING AND ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY. Full Day Courses in the Theory and Practice of the above subjects will commence on Monday, October 4, 1909. Entrance Examination on Wednesday and Thursday, September 29 and 30. These courses include periods spent in Commercial Workshops, and extend over four years. They also prepare for the degree of B.Sc in Engineering at the University of London. Fees, 15, or £11 per annum. THREE ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS of the value of £52 each will be cffered for competition at the Entrance Examination in September next. TECHNICAL OPTICS. Full and Part Time Day Courses in all branches of this important department of Applied Science given in specially equipped laboratories and lecture rooms. Full particulars as to fees, dates, &c., and all information respecting the work of the Institute, can be obtained at the Institute or on application to R. MULLINEUX WALMSLEY, DSc., Principal. ROYAL AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE, CIRENCESTER. FOUNDED 1845. REORGANISED 1908. Patron-H.M. KING EDWARD VII. Chairman-LORD MORETON. Vice-Chairman-EARL BATHURST. For Land-owners, Land Agents, Surveyors, Agriculturists, Intending Colonists, &c. Farming and Colonial Branch. Estate Management and Forestry Branch. J. W. EVANS, D.Sc.; A. M. DAVIES, D.Sc. Eng. Literature J. H. LOBBAN, M.A. German Geography History Logic Economics V. E. KASTNER, B.ès. L.; Mrs. J. CROSLAND, M.A. E. L. MILNER-BARRY, M.A. J. F. UNSTEad, M.A. T. SECCOMBE, M.A. (G. ARMITAGE-SMITH, M.A., D.Lit. G. C. RANKIN, M.A. British Constitution. G. H. J. HURST, M.A. THE SIR JOHN CASS TECHNICAL JEWRY STREET, ALDGATE, E.C. Principal CHARLES A. KEANE, D.Sc., Ph.D., F.I.C. EVENING CLASSES IN METALLURGY. Lecturer in Metallurgy... C. O. BANNISTER, Assoc. R. S. M., M.I.M.M. Assistant Lecturer and Demon. (WESLEY J. LAMBERT, Assoc. Inst.C.E., Chief Metallurgist, Royal Gun Fac tory, Woolwich Arsenal. J. S. S. BRAME, Lecturer on Chemistry, the Royal Naval College, Greenwich. strator ... Elementary, Intermediate and Advanced Metallurgy, forming a graded four years' curriculum. Special courses on Assaying, Metallo. graphy, including Pyrometry. The Metallurgy of Gold and Silver. The Metallurgy of Iron and Steel. Liquid, Solid and Gaseous Fuel. Fuel Analysis. Gas Analysis. The courses are suited to the requirements of those engaged in Metallurgical Industries, Assay Laboratories, and to those intending to take up Metallurgical work in the Colonies. The Laboratories are open to students in the afternoons for practical work. For details of the Classes apply at the Office of the Institute, or by letter to the PRINCIPAL. CITY OF LONDON COLLEGE. ACTING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LONDON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. WHITE ST., and ROPEMAKer st., mooRFIELDS, E.C. PRINCIPAL: SIDNEY HUMPHRIES, B.A., LL.B. (Cantab.) Michaelmas Term begins Monday, September 27. (Near Moorgate and Liverpool Street Stations.) EVENING CLASSES in SCIENCE. Well-equipped LABORATORIES for Practical Work in CHEMISTRY, BOTANY, GEOLOGY, and all branches of PHYSICS. Special Courses for Conjoint Board, Pharmaceutical and other examinations. Classes are also held in all Commercial Subjects, in Languages and Literature. Art Studio. All Classes are open to both sexes. SATURDAY CLASSES for Chemistry and Physics. DAY MODERN SCHOOL. Preparation for a COMMERCIAL or BUSINESS career or the CIVIL SERVICE. Prospectuses, and all other information, gratis on application. DAVID SAVAGE, Secretary. GOLDSMITHS' COLLEGE, NEW CROSS, S.E. (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) Full EVENING COURSES of INSTRUCTION, suitable for candidates for the LONDON UNIVERSITY DEGREES in SCIENCE and ENGINEERING, are provided; also others preparatory to the MATRICULATION EXAMINATION. Classes are held in Botany, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Physics, Zoology, Engineering (Mechanical, Constructional and Electrical), Architecture and Building; and in the following subjects-Infant Teaching, Languages for Matriculation (English, French, Latin), Gymnastics (men and women). There are, in addition, a Course of Lectures on the Teaching of Geography, and two University Extension Courses. The SCHOOL OF ART (Day and Evening) provides thorough instruction in many of the higher branches of Art. A complete Time-table may be obtained on application to the WARDEN. 1 KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON. FACULTY OF SCIENCE (MEDICAL DIVISION). The Classes are open to all Students, whether paying composition fees for the whole Course or paying fees for any separate subject. COURSES FOR THE DEGREES OF THE UNIVERSITY. 1. Preliminary Scientific, Part I.-Fee 25 guineas. 2. Intermediate M.B., and Preliminary Scientific, Part II.-Fee 55 guineas. 3. Course for the Examination of the Conjoint Examining Board: KING'S COLLEGE, LONDON. (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) EVENING CLASS DEPARTMENT. Courses are arranged for the Intermediate and Final Examinations for the B. A. and B.Sc. Degrees of the University of London. Students taking the full course pay Composition fees and rank as Internal students of the University. Evening Classes are also held for Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Architecture and Building Construction, Drawing, Mathematics, Physics, and all Science subjects. For full information and Prospectus apply to the DEAN (Mr. R. W. K. Edwards) or to the SECRETARY, King's College, Strand, London, W.C. THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD. The SESSION 1909-10 commences OCTOBER 6, 1909. TUITION BY CORRESPONDENCE. For Matriculation, B.A., B.Sc., and other University and Professional Examinations, and for independent study. SUBJECTS.-Latin, Greek, French, German, Italian, Arithmetic, Algebra Geometry Higher Math., Mechanics, English, History, Chemistry Botany, Physics, Logic, Psychology, Economics, Musical Comp., Book keeping. The system is thoroughly individual and ensures to each student the closest care and attention. THE STAFF consists of Graduates of Oxford, Cambridge, London, Dublin, and Royal Universities. Address Mr. J. CHARLESTON, B.A., Burlington Correspondence College, Birkbeck Bank Chambers, London, W.C. ENGINEERING Prof. W. MORGAN, B.Sc. CHEMISTRY MATHEMATICS THE PRINCIPAL. Prof. E. S. BOULTON, M.A., B.Sc. With over 70 Lecturers and Demonstrators. COURSES for the B.Sc., M.Sc., and D.Sc. DEGREES. Fee: £26 55. a year, but £10 10s. for students whose parents' incomes are under £350 a year. Calendar (price 6d.) or Prospectus (free) on application to the REGISTRAR. BATTERSEA POLYTECHNIC, LONDON, S.W. Principal-S. G. RAWSON, D.Sc., F.I.C. Head of Department-J. WILSON, M.Sc. In addition to the customary Courses in Inorganic and Organic Chemistry, Theoretical and Practical, the following Special Sessional Courses in Technical Chemistry will be held : CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. Tuesday, 7.15 to 8.30, commencing September 28. Fee 10s. 6d. J. W. HINCHLEY, A.R.S.M., Wh. Sc. ANALYSIS OF FOOD AND DRUGS (Lectures and Laboratory). Thursday, 7.15 to 9.45, commencing September 30. Fee 12s. 6d. F. T. ADDYMAN, B.Sc., F.I.C. BACTERIOLOGY (Lectures and Laboratory) Friday, 7.15 to 9.45, commencing October 1. Fee 12s. 6d. J. H. JOHNSTON, M.Sc., F.I.C. PAPER MAKING. Friday, 8 to 9.30, commencing September 24. Fee 10s. 6d. W. BACON, B.Sc., F.I.C. OILS, FATS, SOAPS AND CANDLES (Lectures and Laboratory). Monday, 7.15 to 9.45, commencing September 27. Fee 10s. J. L. WHITE, D.Sc. For further particulars apply to the SECRETARY. BOROUGH POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, BOROUGH ROAD, LONDON, S.E. CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT. Under the direction of C. DORÉE, M.A., D.Sc. A Special Course of Ten Lectures on THE CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY OF THE ESSENTIAL OILS will be given by C. T. BENNETT, B.Sc., A.I.C. (Phar. Chemist), on The Classes in Elementary, Advanced and Honours Inorganic and C. T. MILLIS, Principal. COUNTY BOROUGH OF WEST HAM. WEST HAM MUNICIPAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE, ROMFORD ROAD, STRATFORD, E. COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. Full Day or Evening Courses of Preparation under recognised Teachers of the University of London for the degree of B.Sc. in Science, or in Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering. Also Course for Matriculation, and "Technical" Courses in Architecture, Surveying, Art, &c. Further par. ticulars may be obtained from the PRINCIPAL. Day Courses commence September 30. September 18, 1909. COUNTY OF LONDON. The London County Council invites applications for the appointment as MECHANIC for making and repairing instruments at the L.C.C. Paddington Technical Institute, Saltram Crescent, W. Salary, 425. a week. Candidates must have had laboratory experience. Applications should be made on the official form to be obtained from the Education Officer, London County Council, Education Offices, Victoria Embankment, W.C., to whom they must be returned not later than 11 a.m. on October 1, 1909, accompanied by copies of three testimonials of recent date. All communications on the subject must be endorsed T. 1, and a stamped addressed foolscap envelope must be enclosed. Canvassing, either directly or indirectly, will be held to be a disqualification for employment. G. L. GOMME, Clerk of the London County Council. Education Offices, Victoria Embankment, W.C. BOARD OF EDUCATION, AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. Immediate applications are invited for the following appointments:1. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR of TECHNICAL EDUCATION and MANUAL TRAINING. Salary, Three hundred and fifty pounds (350) per annum, rising by twenty pounds (£20) yearly to five hundred (500). Engagement for at least three years, second-class rassage paid. 2. CHIEF LADY INSTRUCTÖR of the DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT of the AUCKLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. Salary, two hundred pounds (200) per annum for at least three years, second-class passage paid. 3. ENGINEERING WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR at the AUCKLAND TECHNICAL COLLEGE. Salary, two hundred pounds (£200) per annum for at least three years, second-class passage paid. Further particulars relating to any of the above appointments can be obtained by sending stamped addressed envelope to the undersigned, clo The High Commissioner for New Zealand, 13 Victoria Street, London, S.W. THE MUSPRATT LABORATORY OF PHYSICAL AND ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY. UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL. This Laboratory is specially fitted and equipped for study and research in Pure and Applied Electro-chemistry. Electric current (direct or alternating) up to 1000 amperes, and power up to 80 kilowatts are available, enabling all classes of electrolytic and electrothermal work to be carried out. Special Lecture and Laboratory Courses in Pure and Applied Electro-chemistry are held every year, beginning in October. Fee for research students, £3 per annum. Further information may be obtained from the undersigned, P. HEBBLETHWAITE, Registrar. AERIAL NAVIGATION.-Mr. Eric Stuart BRUCE, M.A., Oxon., F.R.Met. Soc., Member of Council and late Honorary Secretary Aeronautical Society of Great Britain, VicePresident Aerial League of the British Empire, Membre d'Honneur Aéro Club of France, can accept engagements for his eminently successful lecture, "AIRSHIPS. BALLOONS, AND FLYING MACHINES,' profusely illustrated by elaborate experiments and working models, also for shorter demonstrations at Soirées, Exhibitions, &c. booking for Winter Season For prospectus, terms, &c., address E. S. BRUCE, Esq., Airth, Sunningdale, Ascot. UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER. Now A Platt Biological Scholarship of the value of £50 is offered for award. The Scholarship is open to persons who have studied Zoology or Botany in any University or College Laboratory, and the successful candidate will be required to devote himself to research in the Zoological or Botanical Laboratory of the University during the tenure of the Scholarship. Applications should be sent on or before October 15 to the Registrar, from whom further particulars may be obtained. COUNTY BOROUGH OF SMETHWICK. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. PRINCIPAL OF TECHNICAL SCHOOL. The above Committee require immediately a Principal for their Technical School. Commencing salary, £250 per annum, rising by fixed amounts Applications close SEPTEMBER 30. GEORGE GEORGE, F.I.C., F.C.S., Director of Technical Education and Manual Training. Auckland, N.Z., July 28, 1906. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NORTH WALES, BANGOR. (A Constituent College of the University of Wales.) Applications are invited for the post of TEMPORARY ASSISTANT LECTURER in the DAY TRAINING DEPARTMENT for SESSION 1909-10. Salary, £140. Subjects desired: Physics, Physical Geography; knowledge of one of the following will be a further recommendation: Welsh, Botany, Hygiene. Further particulars may be obtained from, and applications should be sent (without delay) to, of £25 annually to £350. The gentleman appointed will not be allowed Applications are invited for the post to undertake any other duties without the consent of the Committee. Application form and particulars of duties may be obtained from the undersigned on receipt of a stamped addressed envelope or wrapper. All applications must be received by Tuesday, September 28, 1909. (Signed) ARTHUR H. SEARS, Secretary to Committee. of PRINCIPAL of the SEALE-HAYNE COLLEGE, which will shortly be established at Newton Abbot, Devonshire. 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