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CORNHILL, e.c. ... s Associate THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL. NORTHERN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, HOLLOWAY, LONDON, N. Close to Holloway Stn. (G.N.R.), Highbury Stn. (N.L.R.), Holloway Rd. Stn. (B. & P. Tube), & Highbury Stn. (G.N.Tube). Professors and Lecturers. LONDON UNIVERSITY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DEGREES. Day and Evening Courses in the above under recognised teachers in- MATHEMATICS, BOTANY, PHYSIOS, GEOLOGY, CHEMISTRY, ENGINEERING. CIVIL ENGINEERING { Proteiner.c. E. Professor S. W. PERROTT, M.A.I., Separate Laboratories for Elementary, Advanced and Honours students, exceptionally large and well equipped. NAVAL ARCHITECTURE Vacant. RESEARCH. { Special arrangements for students undertaking research during vacations. Full particulars at the lastitute or sent on receipt of postcard. REG. S. CLAY, D.Sc., Principal. PHYSICS { Lyone Jones Professor-L. R. Wileer. NEIL SESSION COMMENCES SEPTEMBER 27. EAST LONDON COLLEGE. (UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.) MILE END ROAD, E. MUNICIPAL Associate Professor-J. A. { BRODIE, ENGINEERING The College is situated close to stations on the G.E.R., District Railway M.Eng., M.Inst.C.E., M.I.Mech. E. and L.T. and Southend Railway, and is approached from The Royal Professor A. MUNICIPAL ELECTRI. BROMLEY Exchange in 15 minutes by motor omnibus. M.Eng., PASS AND HONOURS COURSES in the FACULTIES OF ARTS, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING. The Courses of Study in the Faculty leading to the ordinary degree of Latin, Greek, English, French, German, English History, Bachelor of Engineering extend over at least three years. They are so Logic, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Geology. arranged as to afford a general scientific training for those who intend, with CIVIL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, or without graduating, to become engineers or naval architects, or to enter ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING. any allied profession. Courses in the above subjects are likewise arranged for Evening Students who do not proceed to a University degree may take a course Students. of not less than two years leading to a Certificate in Engineering. PREPARATORY AND MATRICULATION CLASSES. The Honours Course enables students to specialise in some branch of the MODERATE FEES. profession, and opportunities are afforded for post.graduate work and Valuable Scholarships are offered annually by the Worshipful Company research. of Drapers. The special Prospectus of the Faculty may be obtained on application to Calendar post free on application to the REGISTRAR, or the undersigned. J. L. S. HATTON, M.A., Principal. P. HEBBLETHWAITE, M.A., Registrar. SOUTH-WESTERN POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, MANRESA ROAD, CHELSEA, S.W. Technical Day Courses arranged to extend over 3 years and prepare for *S. SKINNER, M.A. ; *L. LOWNDS, B.Sc., Ph.D., DIRECTOR : and F. W. JORDAN, B.Sc. Chemistry ... Professor Sir JAMES DEWAR, M.A., LL.D., D.Sc., F.R.S. *J. B. COLEMAN, A.R.C.S. ; * J. C. CROCKER, M.A. D.Sc. ; *F. H. Lowe, M.Sc., & W.E. OAKDEN. SUPERINTENDENT OF THE LABORATORY: Botany *H. B. LACEY ; S. E. CHANDLER, D.Sc., and *H. J. JEFFERY, A.R.C.S. DR. ALEXANDER SCOTT, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S. Geology *A. J. MASLEN, F.L.S. This Laboratory was founded by Dr. Ludwig Mond, F.R.S., Zoology *H. B. FANTHAM, D.Sc., A.R.C.S., F.Z.S. as a Memorial of Davy and Faraday, for the purpose of pro Engineering *W. W. F. Puller, Wh.Sc. ; *A. MACKLOW SMITH and H. AUGHTIE. moting, by original research, the development and extension of Electrical *A. J. MAKOWER, M.A. ; *B. H. MORPHY and Chemical and Physical Science. Engineering U. A. OSCHWALD, B.A. Michaelmas Term.-Monday, October 4, to Saturday, December 11. * Recognised Teacher of the University of London. Full prospectus from the SECRETARY, post free, 4d.; at the Office, Lent Term.-Monday, January 3, to Saturday, March 19. price id. SIDNEY SKINNER, M.A., Principal. Easter Term.-Monday, April 11, to Saturday, July 23. Full Information and Forms of Application can be had from the BATTERSEA POLYTECHNIC. Assistant SECRETARY, Royal Institution, Albemarle Street, W. PRINCIPAL-S. G. RAWSON, D.Sc. To prevent delay Candidates ought to send in their applications for Full Day and Evening Courses, extending over three or more years, for admission during the course of the Term preceding that in which they wish University and Technical Students, are held in the following subjects : *Mathematics to enter. (F. M. SAXELBY, M.Sc., B.A. ; F. W. HARVEY, B.Sc., M.A. *Physics W. THOMSON, M.A., COUNTY COUNCIL OF THE WEST B.Sc.; J. W. BISPHAM, M.A., B.Sc. Metal *Chemistry and OF YORKSHIRE. lurgy }} J. Wilson, M.Sc.; J. L. White, D.Sc. EDUCATION DEPARTMENT. W. E. M. CURNOCK, M.Sc., B.Eng;; *Mechanical Engineering J. B. SHAW, A.R.C.S., Wh. Ex. ; R, W, ELLAND SECONDARY SCHOOL (GIRLS). BAILEY, Wh.Sc. * Electrical Engineering... A. W. ASHTON, M.Sc.; A. T. Dover. The West Riding Education Committee will require for the above school "Botany Miss L. J. CLARKE, B.Sc., F.L.S. for September next, the services of an ASSISTANT MISTRESS to take Geology A. WADE, B.Sc., A.R.CS. chiefly Science, Mathematics and Physical Geography (ability to teach Sanitary Chemistry J. H. JOHNSTON, M.Sc., F.I.C. Domestic Subjects will be an additional qualitication). Commencing *Students attending in these subjects may register as internal students of salary, £120 per annum. London University.. Forms of application may be obtained from the Education Department Classes are provided in Latin, French, German, Spanish, Italian ; in Com(Secondary Branch), County Hall, Wakefield, and should be returned, with mercial Subjects and Commercial Law; in Sanitary Science, Bacteriological copies of not more than three recent testimonials, not later than July 19 Chemistry, &c. There are completely equipped Departments in Domestic next. Economy, Art and Crafts, and Music. 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MILNER-BARRY, M.A. Vol. IV., Parts 1 and 2, now ready. SG. ARMITAGE-SMITH, M.A., D.Lit. Economics {G: C. KANKIN, M.A. CONTENTS :British Constitution. G. H. J. HURST, M.A. Descriptions and Life-histories of Two New Parasites of the Black Assaying. Motallurgy. Mining. G. PATCHIN, A.R.S.M. Currant-Mite. (With Plts. i. and ii. and 5 Text-figs.) By ADELAIDE M. Prospectus free, Calendar 3d. (post free 5d.), from the Secretary. TAYLOR.- Descriptions of Two New Species of Collembola. (With SHOEBOTHAM, N.D.A.- Observations on the Life-history and Habits of Thereva nobilitata, Fabr., and other species. (With Plt. iv.) By Walter E. COLLINGE, M.Sc., F.L.S.-Note re Rat Parasites. By HEAD OF BOTANY DEPARTMENT. A. E. SHIPLEY, M.A., F.R.S.-A Contribution to our Knowledge of the This post is vacant owing to the appointment of Mr. Gwynne Vaughan British Thysanoptera, with Notes on Injurious Species. By RICHARD S. as Professor at Belfast University. The Council invite applications. BAGNALL, F.E.S.-A Stem Boring Becile attacking Cotton in the Sudan. Commencing salary, £300. Candidates should apply as soon as possible, (With Plt. v.) By HAROLD H. King.- Description of a New Genus of Collembola of the Family Neelidae, Folsom. (With Plt. vi.) By stating age, academic distinctions, experience and criginal work, and should enclose testimonials to the PRINCIPAL, Birkbeck College, Bream's WALTER E. COLLINGE, M.Sc., F.L.S., and John W. SHOEBOTHAM. Reviews.-Current Literature. Prepaid Annual Subscription to Vol. IV. (4 parts), 16s. is authorised to receive at his offices at Melbourne Place, Strand, London, W.C., applications for appointment to the Chair of Engineer: | A few complete sets of Vols. I.-III. are still obtainable, ing at the Melbourne University, which is now vacant. Salary, Ercoo price 218. each, per annum. LONDON : DULAU & CO., 37 Sono SQUARE, W. THE CLINICAL SCHOOL, BROWNING'S UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL. TOURIST & DEER-STALKING & TELESCOPES of the finest quality in BRASS or ALUMINIUM, with Caps and Slings. Clinical teaching in the University is carried on in four General Hospitals and five Special Hospitals. The Hospitals contain a total of 1050 beds ; 80ɔ of these are in the General Hospitals, 250 in the Special Hospitals. Twenty-six Resident Appointments, fourteen carrying salaries from £60 to £100 per annum, are open to students of the School. Further information may be obtained on application to the Secretary, Professor ABRAM, 74 Rodney St., Liverpool. GUY'S HOSPITAL. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS, to be competed for in September, 1909. TWO OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS in ARTS, one of the value of £100, open to Candidates under 20 years of age, and one of £50, open to Candidates under 25 years of age. TWO OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS in SCIENCE, one of the value of 6150, and another of £60, open to Candidates under 25 years of age. ONE OPEN SCHOLARSHIP for University Students who have completed their Study of Anatomy and Physiology, of the value of £50. Full particulars may be obtained on application to the Dean, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, S.E. UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER do. AND Price List of Field and Opera Glasses, Telescopes, &c., free on application. MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY. ENTRANCE MEDICAL SCHOLARSHIPS. Two Scholarships are offered and will be awarded to candidates who give evidence of a high standard of proficiency in Arts or Science respec. tively. Each Scholarship is of the value of £100, and the successful candidates will be required to enter for the full Medical Curriculum in the University and the Infirmary. Applications should be sent on or before July 15 to the REGISTRAR, from whom further particulars may be obtained. ... ENGINEERING AND CHEMISTRY. PORTSMOUTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE. (HIGHER EDUCATION.) GIRLS' SECONDARY SCHOOL. College (Exbibition Road) are for Students not under 16 years of age ; APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POST OF SENIOR those at the Institute's Technical College, Finsbury, for Students not under SCIENCE MISTRESS. 14 years of age. The ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS to both Colleges are held in September, and the Sessions commence in October. Particulars Graduate, with good experience, to teach Physics, Chemistry, Botany to of the Entrance Examinations, Scholarships, Fees, and Courses of Study, London Matriculation and Senior Oxford Standard. Ability to take a may be obtained from the respective Colleges, or from the Head Office of little Geography on modern lines a recommendation, but not an essential. the Institute, Gresham College, Basingball Street, E.C. Salary, £135, increasing after approved service to £150 by £5 annual increments. OITY AND GUILDS CENTRAL TBOANIOAL OOLLEGE. (EXHIBITION ROAD, S.W.) Particulars should be given in the following order, viz., Name, Address, A College for Higher Technical Instruction for Day Students not under Age, Training, Qualifications, Previous Experience, Present Appointment. 16 preparing to become Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineers, Applications, on paper of foolscap size, accompanied by copies only of Chemical and other Manufacturers, and Teachers. The College is a three recent testimonials, should be received not later than the 12th inst., "School of the University of London," and also forms the Engineering addressed to the SECRETARY, at the Municipal College, Portsmouth. Section of the Imperial College of Science and Technology. Fee for a full Associateship Course, 636 per Session. SCIENCE MASTERS required in Sep- W. E. M.A., B.Sc., tember, (a) for first.grade Public School, good degree and experience essential. Salary from 6160; if able to highest Mathematics Electrical Engineering T. MATHER, Wh.Scb., F.R.S. (Act. not less than £200, increasing. D 19289. (6) Graduate with experience ing Professor). to teach Science, with Mathematics or French, in Public Secondary Chemistry (H. E. ARMSTRONG, Ph.D., LL.D., School. £160 or £170, non. res., increasing. No. D 20360. (C) For F.R.S. Endowed School, to teach Chemistry and Botany, 6160, non. res. Mechanics and Mathematics O. HENRICI, Ph.D., LL.D., F.R.S. D 20260. (d) Experienced Science Graduate to teach Botany, Che mistry and Physics, and Mathematics. Dual School. 6140, non. res., OITY AND GOILDS TROBNICAL COLLBGB, FINSBURY. and extras. No. D 20242. (e) To teach Mathematics and Science (LEONARD STREET, City ROAD, E.C.) in Proprietary School; goud Degree and experience essential. A College for Intermediate Instruction for Day Students not under 14, Salary up to £150, res. D 20063. preparing to enter Engineering and Chemical Industries, and for Evening MATHEMATICAL MASTERS required Students. Fees, 620 per Session for Day Students. Professors : in September, (a) for Public Secondary School ; Mathematical Honour Physics and Electrical Engincering Principal of the College. S. P. THOMPSON, D.Sc., F.R.S., Degree and experience necessary. Non-res., 6160. D 19320. (6) For High-class Preparatory School ; res., up to £130. D 19850. (c) For Mechanical Engineering and ( E. G. COKER, M.A., D.Sc., Public School, Oxford or Cambridge Mathematical Honour Degree Mathematics M.Inst.M.E. and experience. Res.. £130 to $150. D 19957. (d) Oxford or CamChemistry R. MELDOLA, F.R.S., F.I.C. bridge Mathematical Honour man for Public Secondary School. Res., JOHN WATNEY, Hon. Secretary. up to £140, increasing. D 19879. City and Guilds of London Institute, For further details of these and other vacancies apply, with particulars Gresham College, Basinghall Street, E.C. of qualifications, to Messrs. TRUMAN & KNIGHTLEY, Ltd., Educational Agents, Sheffield House, 158-162 Oxford Street, London, W. THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD. APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT LECTURER AND Aéro Club of France, can accept engagements for his eniinently suc. DEMONSTRATOR IN BOTANY. cessful lecture, “AIRSHIPS, BALLOONS, AND FLYING MACHINES," profusely illustrated by elaborate experiments and working models, The Council are about to appoint an ASSISTANT LECTURER and also for shorter demonstrations at Soirées, Exhibitions, &c. Now DEMONSTRATOR in BOTANY. booking for Winter Season. For prospectus, terms, &c., address E. S. BRUCE, Esq., Airth, Sunningdale, Ascot. Applications should be made to the undersigned, from whom further particulars may be obtained. W. M. GIBBONS, Registrar. HARTLEY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, SOUTHAMPTON. THE UNIVERSITY OF SHEFFIELD. Principal-S. W. RICHARDSON, D.Sc. (Lond.), M.A. (Camb.). APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT LECTURER A VACATION COURSE IN NATURE-STUDY, conducted by IN MATHEMATICS. Professor CAVERS, D.Sc. (Lond.), with facilities for work in Advanced The Council are about to appoint an ASSISTANT LECTURER in Practical Botany, will be held in the College from August 2 to 14, 1909. MATHEMATICS. Salary, £200 per annum. For particulars apply to D. KIDDLE, Registrar. Applications must be sent in by July 17 to the undersigned, from whom further particulars may be obtained. W. M. GIBBONS, Registrar. Wanted, a Director of Education for the Gold TWO PRICE DAVIES SCHOLARSHIPS to the University of Coast Colony. Salary, £600 a year, with a duty allowance of £120 a Wales, each of the value of £30 per annum, and tenable for ibree years at year, payable while the Director is on duty in the Colony. Free either the University College of Wales, Aberystwyth, or the University passage provided, also free quarters partially furnished. Leave of College of North Wales, Bangor, will be awarded in September, 1909. absence and pension in accordance with the ordinary regulations of the Particulars may be obtained from the REGISTRAR, The University Colony. Good general education and experience of educational work Registry, Cathays Park, Cardiff. required. Candidate must not be more than 40.--Applications should be sent in covers marked "C. A." to THE SECRETARY, Board of COUNTY BOROUGH of SUNDERLAND. Education, Whitehall, S.W. THE TECHNICAL COLLEGE. BATTERSEA POLYTECHNIC, LONDON, S.W. The Governing Body require the services of the following for Evening Classes returned by July 13 to the undersigned, from whom further details of the appointment may be obtained. TEACHER of GEOLOGY and TEACHER of PHYSIOLOGY. For particulars send addressed envelope to the SECRETARY. WEST RIDING COUNTY COUNCIL. (For Working Men and Women), MEXBOROUGH SECONDARY SCHOOL. Wanted, in consequence of promotion to a Headmastership, a SENIOR SCIENCÉ MASTER. Chief subjects: Chemistry, Physics, and Botany Large and well-equipped new school. Minimum commencing salary, 4150. TEACHERS ar: wanted for Evening Classes in Elementary Physiology rising according to scale. Apply, before July 22, on forms to be obtained. and Hygiene, and in Sound, Light and Heat. Apply Vice-PRINCIPAL. from HEADMASTER. Greece.—Required, a Master to teach the branches concerning the study of 1833), 34 Bedford St., Strand. TYPEWRITERS BOUGHT, SOLD, REPAIRED or EXCHANGED. Hire, 10s. montbly. Operators sent out with machines, 5s. per day. and 73 Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, London, W. MSS. Copied TAYLOR'S LTD Z 74 CHANCERY LANE, LONDON.- France and Italy is. 6d., extra.- Armbrecht, HIGHLY EDUCATED WOMEN ACCUSTOMED TO SCIEN. ANY FORM OF GLASS APPARATUS REPAIRED. DEMONSTRATIONS given here, or at Colleges, &c. H. HELM, 66 HATTON GARDEN, LONDON. 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