University. College, London, has lamed an appeal for funds in
aid of higher education and research. The authorities ask for (a) £250,000 for completing the College buildings; (b) an annual income of £6,000 a year, or a capital sum of £200,000 for departmental expenses, including maintenance of labora- tories, libraries, &c.; (c) a yearly sum of £20,000, or a capital sum of £700,000, for the endowment of existing unendowed chairs and for the foundation of additional professorships and lectureships ; or in all £1,150,000. The appeal is signed by a strong Commit tee, headed by Lord Reay, the President of University College. A public meeting is to be held at the Mansion House on May 9th, but we are glad to note that the subscription list has already been started with a gift from Mr. W. W. Astor of £20,000. It is to be hoped that there will be many followers of his generous example.
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