CONDER, Prof. Josiali (TOKYO), F.R.I. B.A., Emeritus Professor, Imperial University; b. Sept. 28, 1852. Educ.: Bedford Commercial School; took Harper's 200 premium at Bedford School; took Soan medallion and travelling studentship at the Royal Institute of British Architects. Engaged as Professor of Architecture and practising architect by Imperial Public Works Department of Japanese Government in 1876; carried out many important public and private buildings; transferred to Temporary Imperial Palace Building Bureau in 1881, and afterwards to Home Department, where still holds position of Honorary Adviser in Architecture; Lecturer on Architecture at Imperial University, 1886-88; elected Emeritus Professor at the Imperial University in 1902; 1st Honorary President of the Society of Japanese Architects; honorary member of the Japanese Engineering Society. Decorations: 4th class order of Rising Sun, Japan; 3rd class order of Sacred Treasure, Japan. Publications: "The Floral Art of Japan"; "Landscape Gardening in Japan," etc., etc. Address: 25, Mikawadai-machi, Azabu, Tokyo, Japan.