REGIUS PROFESSOR OF HEBREW.

A candidate must be M.A. B.D. or D.D. The electors are the same as to Divinity. Preference is given (cæteris paribus) to Fellows of Trinity College. Founded by Henry VIII. 1540. Salary £40. per an'num.

1703 Henry Sike, D.C.L. Trin. 1712 Philip Bouquet, D.D.Trin. 1747 T. Harrison, M.A. Trin. 1753 C. Torriano, M.A. Trin.

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1757 W. Disney, M.A. Trin. 1771 W. Collier, M.A. Trin. 1790 John Porter, M.A. Trin. 1795 H. Lloyd, M.A. Trin.

REGIUS PROFESSOR OF GREEK.

Doctors of all faculties are excluded from the enjoyment of this Professorship. The Professor must not be under the standing of M.A. or B.D. Electors, and preference the same as the last. Founded by Henry VIII. 1540. Salary £40. per annum.

1695 *J. Barnes, B.D. Emm. 1712 T. Pilgrim, M.A. Trin. 1726 Walter Taylor, M.A. Trin. 1744 W. Fraigneau, M.A. Trin. 1750 T. Francklin, M.A. Trin. 1759 Michael Lort, M.A. Trin.

1771 J. Lambert, M.A. Trin. 1780 W. Cooke, M.A. King's. 1792 R. Porson, M.A. Trin. 1808 J. H. Monk, M.A. Trin. 1823 P. P. Dobree, M.A. Trin. 1825 J. Scholefield, M.A. Trin.

Professor Scholefield's Lectures.

The present Professor has commenced this year a course of Lectures, which it is his intention to continue annually in the Lent Term. The subject of his first course is ÆSCHYLUS; and the succeeding courses are to comprehend the principal Greek authors in verse and prose.

ARABIC.

No person can hold this in conjunction with any other Professorship. The candidate must be well

Editor of Euripides, &c.

learned (probe eruditus) and skilled in the Oriental languages, especially the Arabic. Among persons so qualified, Heads of Houses, Fellows, and then Masters of Arts, being gremials of the University, are to be preferred. The electors are, the Vice-Chancellor and all the Masters of colleges. The time of election must not be deferred beyond the thirtieth day from the first signification of the vacancy. Founded by Sir Thomas Adams, Bart. 1632. Salary £40. per annum.

1702 C. Wright, D.D. Trin. 1711 *Simon Ockley, B.D. Qu. 1720 L. Chappelow, M.A. Joh. 1768 S. Hallifax,D.C.L.Trin. H.

1770 W. Craven, B.D. Joh. 1795 J. D. Carlyle, B.D. Qu. 1804 J. Palmer, B.D. Joh. 1819 S. Lee, M.A. Queen's.

Professor Lee's Lectures.

The lectures usually given consist of explanations of the rudiments of the Arabic language; - of the Koran, after the Arabian Commentators; - and of such other books on the history, customs, or science of the Arabs, as the class may be prepared to receive.

THE LORD ALMONER'S PROFESSOR
OF ARABIC.

The Reader and Professor of Arabic is appointed by the Lord Almoner, and the stipend (£50. per ann.) paid out of the Almonry bounty.

1724 David Wilkins, D.D.
1729 L. Chappelow, M.A. Joh.
1768 S.Hallifax,D.C.L. Trin. H.

1770 W. Craven, B.D. Joh. 1815 G. C. Renouard, B.D. Sid. 1820 T. Musgrave, M.A. Trin.

Professor Musgrave's Lectures.

These lectures, which are elementary, are on the rudiments of the Arabic tongue, as illustrated by Rosenmüller or de Sacy; with Lockman's Fables, and selections from the Koran.

* Author of the History of Saracens, &c.

MATHEMATICS.

The Lucasian Professor must be M.A. at least, and well skilled in mathematical science. The electors are the Vice-Chancellor and all the Masters of colleges. The time of election must not be deferred beyond the thirtieth day from the first signification of a vacancy: The Professorship was founded 1663, by Henry Lucas, Esq. M. P. for the University, and endowed with an estate in Bedfordshire.

The present Professor gives a Course of Mathematical Lectures gratis.

The Professor must be D.D. or B.D. and not less than forty years of age. The electors are, the ViceChancellor, the Regius Professor of Divinity, the Lady Margaret's Professor, and the Master of St. Peter's; but in case of an equality of votes between the electors, the last has the casting vote. Founded by John Knightbridge, D.D. Fellow of St. Peter's, 1683; the stipend augmented by Dr. Smoult.-Value £70. per

annum.

1683 Thos. Smoult, B.D. Joh. 1707 John Colbatch, D.D. Trin. 1744 R. Walker, D.D. Trin. 1764 Edmund Law, D.D. Pet.

1769 R. Plumptre, D.D. Qu. 1788 G. Borlase, B.D. Pet. 1809 R. T. Cory, D.D. Emm. 1813 F. Barnes, D.D. Pet.

Formerly Master of Trinity college, and Author of Sermons, &c.
↑ Sir Isaac Newton.

Author of a Theory of the Earth, and Translator of Josephus
Author of Elements of Algebra, &c.

CHEMISTRY.

The proceedings are the same as for electing a Professor of Anatomy. Founded by the University, 1702; Salary £100. per annum.

The Lectures are given in the Schools in the Botanic Garden. Terms of attendance-three guineas for the first course, two for the second, and afterwards gratis.

ASTRONOMY AND EXPERIMENTAL
PHILOSOPHY.

The candidates may be bachelors, married men, Englishmen, (Nostrates), or Foreigners. The election is not to be before the thirtieth, nor protracted beyond the sixtieth day after the schedule is affixed. The electors are, the Vice-Chancellor, the Masters of Trinity, Christ's and Caius colleges, and the Lucasian Professor. If any of the Masters be Vice-Chancellor, the Master of St. John's acts in his stead. Founded by Dr. Plume, Archdeacon of Rochester, 1704. Salary £250. per annum.

1707 *Roger Cotes, M.A. Trin. 1716 +Robert Smith, M.A.Trin. 1760 A. Shepherd, M.A. Chr.

1796 S. Vince, M.A. Caius. 1822 R. Woodhouse, M.A. Caius.

Professor Woodhouse's Lectures.

The object of these lectures is, to use the words of a former illustrious Professor, "the teaching philosophy by courses of experiments." Accordingly, by experiments, the principal truths, or propositions, of mechanics, hydrostatics, optics, astronomy, &c. &c. (which branches of science are the chief subjects of these lec

Author of Harmonia Mensurarum.

Formerly Master of Triuity College.

tures,) are illustrated, and, in degree, proved. Add to this, what is also in conformity with the above plan, various mechanical, pneumatical, optical, astronomical, &c. machines or instruments are exhibited, and their constructions, modes of operation, and uses explained.

These lectures are given in the first half of the Midsummer term, at two o'clock in the afternoon, in the Lecture Room under the Public Library. The terms are three guineas for the first course, and two for the second.

ANATOMY.

At the period of election, the Vice-Chancellor, the two Proctors, and the junior Doctor in Divinity present, stand in scrutiny: in failure of the latter, the junior D.C.L. and in the absence of such the junior M.D. All members of the Senate have votes, and the majority of such decide the election. Founded by the University, 1707; salary £100. per annum.

1707 George Rolfe.

1728 John Morgan, M.A. Trin. 1733 Geo. Cuthbert, M.A.Trin. 1735 R. Bankes, M.A. King's. 1746 W. Gibson, M.D. Jes.

1753 C. Collignon, M.B. Trin. 1785 B. Harwood. M.B. Chr. 1814 J. Haviland, M.A. Joh. 1817 W. Clark, M.A. Trin.

Professor Clarke's Lectures.

In these lectures the different parts and organs of the human body are described and exhibited, and various specimens are shewn, illustrating their healthy structure, and the alterations produced by disease, with a view to the explanation of the principles of physiology and pathology.

These lectures are intended not only to serve as the basis of a medical education, but also to convey such information as may be interesting to the general student, and useful in the whole conduct of life. They are given between the hours of twelve and one, in the Anatomical Schools, opposite Queen's College.