MINERALS, ROCKS, FOSSILS. A large stock of BRITISH AND FOREIGN MINERALS always on view. CORNISH MINERALS A SPECIALITY. Special display for Teachers and Students on Saturdays. Open till 7 p.m. RICHARDS' SHOW ROOMS, 3 Beauchamp Place, Brompton Road, South Kensington, London, S.W. MICROSCOPICAL PETROGRAPHY. Gentlemen interested in the above study are invited to send to JAMES R. GREGORY & CO., 1 Kelso Place, Kensington Court, London, W., for a Prospectus of THE TWENTIETH CENTURY ATLAS OF MICROSCOPICAL PETROGRAPHY, now being issued in Twelve Monthly Parts, each Part containing Four Fine Half-Tone Plates, and also Four actual Rock Sections. Subscription in advance, either Monthly, 7/-; Quarterly, 21/-; or for the whole Series of 12 Monthly Parts & 48 Sections, £4 4s. LIVING SPECIMENS FOR Volvox, Spirogyra, Desmids, Diatoms, Amoeba, Arcella, Actinosphærium, Vorticella, Stentor, Hydra, Floscularia, Stephanoceros, Melicerta, and many other specimens of Pond Life. Price is. per Tube, Post Free. Helix pomatia, Astacus, Amphioxus, Rana, Anodon, &c., for Dissection purposes. THOMAS BOLTON, 25 BALSALL HEATH ROAD, BIRMINGHAM. MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION The following animals can always be supplied, either living or preserved by the best methods : Sycon; Clava, Obelia, Sertularia; Actinia, Tealia, Caryophyllla, Alcy. onium; Hormiphora (preserved); Leptoplana; Lineus, Amphiporus, Nereis, Aphrodite, Arenicola, Lanice, Terebella; Lepas, Balanus, Gammarus, Ligia Mysis, Nebalia, Carcinus; Patella, Buccinum, Eledone. Pectens Bugula, Crisia, Pedicellina, Holothuria, Asterias, Echinus, Ascidia, Salpa (preserved), Scyllium, Raia, &c., &c. For prices and more detailed lists apply to Biological Laboratory, Plymouth. PHOENIX THE DIRECTOR. THE NEW COLLECTION OF 336 SPECIMENS AND SLIDES OF ROCKS, according to H. ROSENBUSCH: "Elemente der Accompanied by a text-book: "Practical Petrography," giving a short description of the polarizing microscope and its application, and also of the macroscopical and microscopical features of every specimen of this collection, by Professor Dr. K. Busz of the University of Münster. This collection is intended for the practical use of students, and contains typical representatives of all important types of rocks; it is composed of 277 massive rocks (94 deep-seated rocks, 50 dike rocks, 133 volcanic rocks), 28 sedimentary, and 31 crystalline schists. Out of it two smaller collections of 250 and 165 specimens have been selected. The prices are as follows:Collection I. 336 Specimens of Rocks 380 Marks. N. B. FOR ENTOMOLOGY, BIRDS' EGGS AND SKINS, AND ALL SPECIAL SHOW-ROOM FOR CABINETS. For Excellence and Superiority of Cabinets and Apparatus, references are permitted to distinguished patrons, Museums, Colleges, &c. 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CHARGES FOR ADVERTISEMENTS. £ I 10 6 *Three Lines in Column Per Line after s. d. 6 £ s. d. O 15 6 . 8 One Sixteenth Page, or Eighth Col. 10 O 0 18 6 The first line being in heavy type is charged for as Two Lines. Cheques and Money Orders payable to MACMILLAN & CO., Limited. OFFICE: ST. MARTIN'S STREET, LONDON, W.C. 100 mf. CAPACITY Occupy a space of only 12 x 12 x 14 in. high. THE NEW GRISSON VALVE (A RELIABLE ELECTROLYTIC RECTIFIER). Both the above are now to be seen working here, or Illustrated Descriptive Pamphlets may be had on application. ISENTHAL & CO., 85 Mortimer Street, London, W. Contractors to the Admiralty, War, India, and Colonial Offices, &c. Printed by RICHARD CLAY AND SONS, LIMITED, at 7 & 8 Bread Street Hill. Queen Victoria Street, in the City of London, and published by MACMILLAN AND CO., LIMITED, at St. Martin's Street, London, W.C., and THE MACMILLAN COMPANY, 66 Fifth Avenue, New York.-THURSDAY, July 27, 1905 BIRKBECK COLLEGE BREAMS BUILDINGS, CHANCERY LANE, E. C. Chemistry Physics ... Mathematics Botany Zoology... JJ. E. MACKENZIE, Ph.D., D.Sc. H. WREN, Ph.D., B.A., B.Sc. (ALBERT GRIFFITHS, D.Sc. D. OWEN, B.A., B.Sc. B. W. CLACK, B.Sc. E. H. SMART, M.A. 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. GRO. 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. GEORGE HERIOT'S TRUST. EDINBURGH. Principal ... A. P. LAURIE, M.A., D.Sc., F.R.S.E. THREE YEARS' COURSE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING An Entrance Examination for students who wish to study for the College Diploma in Engineering or Chemistry will begin on September 25, 1995, at 12 noon. Arrangements have been made with leading engineering firms in Edinburgh and elsewhere whereby students may combine their apprenticeship with their studies at the College. A similar arrangement has been made for Brewers' Apprentices, and special facilities are offered to Chemistry Students for the study of the Analysis of Fuels, Gases, and Coal Distillation Bye-Products in the Laboratories of the Corporation's Gas Works. The Day College Calendar, which contains full particulars, may be had on application to the PRINCIPAL, at the College. PETER MACNAUGHTON, S.S.C., Clerk. Mr. MADIN. Mr. WHITTLES. The SESSION 1905-6 COMMENCES OCTOBER 2, 1905. All Courses and Degrees are open to both Men and Women Students. In the Medical School there is a separate Dissecting Room for Women with a qualified Woman Demonstrator. Graduates and persons who have passed degree examinations of other Universities may, after two years' study or research, take a Master's Degree. Syllabuses containing full information as to University Regulations, Lecture and Laboratory Courses, Scholarships, &c., will be sent on application to the SECRETARY OF THE UNIVERSITY. 20 York Place, Edinburgh. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING. PHARMACEUTICAL DEPARTMENT. PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENT. ARMSTRONG COLLEGE, NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. Complete Courses of Instruction are provided for students of both sexes proceeding to the University Degrees in Science or in Letters, and for the University Diploma in Theory and Practice of Teaching. Special facilities are offered for the study of Agriculture, Applied Chemistry, Mining. Metallurgy, and all branches of Engineering. Matriculation and Exhibition Examinations begin September 25. Prospectuses on application to F. H. PRUEN, Secretary. THE VICTORIA UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER. CHEMISTRY COURSE. Full particulars of the Courses qualifying for the Degrees in Chemistry and for the Certificate in Applied Chemistry will be forwarded on applica tion to the Registrar. BOROUGH OF LONGTON (STAFFS.) EDUCATION COMMITTEE. LONGTON HIGH SCHOOL (SECONDARY DAY SCHOOL) AND SUTHERLAND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE EVENING CLASSES. Headmaster-Dr. WALTER HARRIS, M.A. (Cantab.). WANTED, to commence duty on September 11 next, the following Assistant Teachers, viz. : ASSISTANT MASTER for English Subjects and Latin. Salary rom £100 to £120 per annum, according to qualifications. ASSISTANT MASTER for Modern Languages (French and German). Salary, £100 to £120 per annum, according to qualifications. University men preferred. Ability to take part in school games a qualification. Salary payable monthly. Engagement to be terminated at three months' 80 WIGMORE STREET, LONDON, W. To SCIENCE and MATHL. MASTERS.REQUIRED (1) Theoretical and Practical Science with other subjects. £150, non-res. Secondary School near London. (2) Science and some Form Work. £130, non-res. (3) Science and Maths. for Army pupils. 100, resident. (4) Physics and Maths for Navy pupils. 100, resident.-For particulars of the above and many other vacancies, address GRIFFITHS, SMITH, POWELL AND SMITH, Tutorial Agents (Estd. 1833), 34 Bedford Street, Strand, London. THE UNIVERSITY OF LIVERPOOL. FACULTY OF ENGINEERING. Applications are invited for the following posts:- ASSISTANT LECTURER in ENGINEERING, whose duties will be chiefly in connection with the subject of Surveying. Salary, £200 per annum. ASSISTANT LECTURER and DEMONSTRATOR in Engineering. Salary. Lico per annum. Applications to be sent to the Registrar (from whom further particulars may be obtained) not later than August 14. Duties to commence on October 2, 1905. P HEBBLETHWAITE, Registrar. CITY OF BIRMINGHAM EDUCATION COMMITTEE. The Committee requires the services of an ASSISTANT MASTER for PRIFYSGOL CYMRU. In October next the University Court will proceed to the appointment of a REGISTRAR. Salary, £500 per annum. Applications should state the candidates age, academic qualifications and secretarial or official experience, and should be received not later than September 25 by the REGISTRAR (University Registry, Cathays Park, Cardiff), from whom particulars may be obtained. Cardiff, August 1, 1905. BIRKBECK COLLEGE. The Council invite applications for the appointment of ASSISTANT LECTURER in MATHEMATICS. Cominencing salary, £175, to date from September 15 next. Applications, stating age, degrees and qualifications, teaching experi ence, and enclosing testimonials, must reach the PRINCIPAL not later than August 30. Birkbeck College, Breams Buildings, Chancery Lane, E.C. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. Under the Will of the late Dr. NATHANIEL ROGERS, the Senate offer a PRIZE of £100, open for competition to all members of the Medical Profession in the United Kingdom, for an Essay on :-"The Physiology and Pathology of the Pancreas." Candidates are informed that the Examiners will attach importance to the results of original observation. Essays, by preference typewritten or printed, must be sent in not later than May 1, 1907, addressed to the undersigned. July 26, 1905. PERCY M. WALLACE, M.A. GUY'S HOSPITAL. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS, to be competed for in September, 1905. 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 £150, 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. HIGHER MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE AND OTHER STUDENTS. Correspondence Tuition by highly qualified graduates of Oxford, Cambridge, London and Royal Universities, in Algebra, Trigonometry, Theoretical Mechanics, Diffet. ential and Integral Calculus, Pure Geometry, Geometrical Drawing, &c. Departments are at work preparing for London and Royal University Examinations, Science and Art, Civil Service Examinations, and all Prof. Preliminaries -Apply to Mr. J. CHARLESTON, B.A., Burlington Currespondence College, Clapham Common, London, S. W. UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW. The MEDICAL SESSION will be opened on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 1995. A Syllabus containing full particulars as to the Course of Education and as to the Preliminary Examination required to be passed by Students before beginning Medical study, may be obtained by applying to Mr. W. INNES ADDISON, Assistant Clerk. 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