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on "TheRelation between Consulting Physicians and General Practitioners, ascribed them to plugging of the coronary arteries from atheroma. with special reference to seeing Patients, Payment of Fees, and Abuse of Pre- But the lecturer referred to six of his own cases, taken from young scriptions." Any member desirous of reading a paper should communicate people, in whom no atheroma of the coronary arteries had been with the HonorarySecretary.-T. J.ENKER VEIRRALL, 9.5, Western Road, Brighton. found. The coronary arteries were specially subject to atheroma, -August lst, 1883. and it was no wonder that Hubert had found atheroma in all his SoUTEH EASTERN BRANCH WEsr KENT DISTuRICT.-A meetinig of this district will be held at St. Bartholomew's Hospital, Chatham, on Friday, September cases, when only four of eighteen cases were under 60. If fibrous 7th, at 2.30 P.m. Agenda: 1. To fix the next meeting. 2. To elect a new myocarditis were due to plugging of the arteries, why was it so honorary secretary for the West Kent District.-A. UIIAcommon on the left Secretaries. side. Other causes of partial aneurysm than fibrous degeneration were BORDER COUNTIES BRANCH: ANNUAL MI:EETING. very rare. There seemed good reason for believing that fatty de- THE annual meeting of this Branch was held at the Keswick Hotel, generation occasionally caused aneurysm; and that the escape of Keswick, on Friday, July 6th, 1883. On the invitation of the local hydatids might lead to aneurysm; while of the rupture of abscesses members, a drive round Derwentwater formed the first part of the or of cysts as a cause of aneurysm there seemed no evidence. day's proceedings. The meeting began at 1.30; Dr. KNIGHT, Presi- Aneurysms of the undefended space of Peacock were then dealt dent, in the chair. Twenty members and visitors were present. with. The lecturer maintained that Pelvet had been too absolute Neni .itfembers.-The following were admitted members of the in referring all to endocarditis. A large number were certainly Branch: Dr. Rutherford, Dumfries; Dr. S. F. Rowan, Annan; Dr. due to imperfect development. There were thus two kinds: acute, D. C. Cox, Annan; Dr. T. Davidson, Thornhill; Quintin 'McLennan, and congenital aneurysm. In the congenital, the endocardium M.B., Penpont; W. B. Page, Esq., Carlisle; Dr. Brodic, Ambleside; around was smooth and transparent; in the acute, the endocardium of Dr. T. Rutherford, Relso. and below the aortic orifice was covered with vegetations, the aortic Report (f Council.-The following report of Council was then valves much diseased, and the aortic orifice filled with vegetations. read, and, after some discussion, was adopted. Thecongenitalaneurysm wasempty; the acute waslinedwiththrombi. The Council have the pleasure of submitting their sixteenth The congenital aneurysm was bounded by the lines of the unde- annual report to the members of the Border Counties Branch. The fended space. The acute burrowed in all directions. The sac of the number of members at the beginning of the year was 100. Of congenital was smooth and transparent; of the acute, opaque and these, two have died, and four have left the district, or otherwise rough. In the congenital aneurysm, the cause of death was indiffer- withdrawn from the Branch; whilst six new members have been ent; in the acute, it was endocarditis or allied diseases. elected, leaving a total of 100. The income of the Branch for the Valvular aneurysms were always due to the pressure of the blood, past year, including a balance in hand from last year of £8 7s. 4d., and they thus always bulged in the direction of the blood-pressure. has been £18 18s. 10d.; and the expenditure £7 4s., leaving in hand Some part of the valve was weakened by endocarditis or friction, a balance of £11 14s. 10d. and gave way. Dr. Coats held that the endocardium away from the Before proceeding to a statement of the year's work, the Council blood-pressure was the endocardium which gave way; e.g., on the desire to record their regret at the loss, by death, of two of the aortic valves there was endocarditis of the ventricular surface, and most prominent members of the Branch-Dr. Elliot of Carlisle, and the aortic endocardium was pushed out into the ventricle. This Dr. J. Kendall Burt of Kendal. The Branch has already placed on might often be the case in the aortic valves, but in the mitral it was record its deep feeling in reference to the former, so that there is the ventricular, not the auricular endocardium which oftenest gave. no reason for the Council to do more than encdorse what has been Valvular aneurysms were only seen on the left side of the heart, already said; but, in losing Dr. Burt, each of us feels that lie has as they were nearly always due to endocarditis. The mitral and parted with a friend who had endeared himself to everyone by his aortic valves shared the tendency to this disease equally between kindliness and amiability. Keenly interested in the Branch, in the them. Of the mitral the large flap, of the aortic the posterior, were Association, and in all that concerned his profession, he will long the favourite seats of aneurysm. be remembered and regretted as an earnest, enthusiastic, and honour- Aneurysms of the coronary axteries were nearly always seen in able brother. men; they were often multiple, even miliary, and showed a marked In addition to the annual meeting at Carlisle, two others have been tendency to rupture. held, one at Whitehaven in October, 1882, and a second at Carlisle in February 1883. At the last of these, the novel feature was. introduced of making thle meeting an evening one, with the intention of interfering as little as possible with the daily work of the ASSOCIATION INTELLIGENCE. members. The result was in every respect successful, and probably one such meeting will form a part of each year's programme in future. COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL The Council has had before it the question of the dual secretary- NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETINGS FOR 1883: ship of this Branch; and, after consultation with Dr. Smith, has decided to recomsnend to the annual meeting to take into con- ELECTION OF MEMBERS. sideration the expediency of altering Rule III, and for the future AMEETINGof the Council (Committee of Counci]) will be held onWed- having only one secretary instead of two. nesday, October 17th. Gentlemen desirous of becoming members On the motion of Dr. BARNES, seconded by Dr. CAMPBELL, it was must send in their forms of application for election to the General resolved that the following subcommittee be appointed to consider the rules: Drs. Macdougall, Tiffen, Campbell, Barnes, Lockie, W. Secretary not later than twenty-one days before the meeting, viz., Brown, and Russell. September 26th, in accordance with the regulation for the election Office-Bearers.-The following were elected. President-elect of mezhbers passed at the meeting of the ComTnittee of Council J. S. Muir, MI.B. Council: H. Barnes, MI.D.; W. Brown, Esq.; of October 12th, 1881. D. D. Grange, M.D.; C. S. Hall, Esq.; S. Lockie, M.D.; R. B. FRANCIS FOWKE, General Secretary. Macbean, M.D.; A. 1). Macdonald, M.D.,; H. Mitchell, M.D.; R. November 9th, 1882. Tiffen, M.D. Secretaries : M. Russell, MN.B.; John Smith, M.D. Representatives on the Parliamentary Bills ('onunittee : M. W. Taylor, M.D.; R. Tiffen, M.D. BRANCH MEETINGS TO BE HELD. Mfeetings.-It was resolved that the autumn meeting be held at Dumfries, and the spring meeting in Carlisle, in the evening. SOUTH-EASTERN BRANCHf: EASr BussEx DiSTRICT.-The next meeting of the The late Dr. J. K Burt.-On the motion of Dr. BARNES, seconded above District will be held at Hayward's Heath, on Wednesday, September by Dr. I'ANSoN, it was resolved " that the President be requested 19th. Dr. Newth will preside. The chairman proposes to invite a discussion to convey to Mrs. Biurt the sincerest sympathy of the Branch on the Aug. 25, 1883.1 TH BRITISH MRDICAL JOURNAL. 395 loss of her husband, who for a period of years and to the date of his prognosis always unfavourable. Those in general practice should death had been an able secretary to this Branch of the Association. especially learn to distinguish the early symptoms. They were On the motion of Dr. BARNES, seconded by Dr. I'ANsoN, it was chiefly the want of consentaneousness in the action of various resolved that ten guineas be presented to Mrs. Burt from the funds muscles, particularly of the tongue and legs, shown by the inability of the Branch, as recommended by the Council. to talk without a certain thickness of speech, and a tremulousness Collective Investigation Szsbcortrnittec.-Dr. BARNES gave an ac- of the lips, whilst the walking was irregular, and much like that of a count of the work of the Subcommittee; and it was re-appointed, drunkeaman. An outbreak of excitement also frequently occurred in with the addition of Drs. Lookie, Macdonald, and Hogg, and with the early stage, attended by exalted notions of wealth; and this at- power to add to its numbers. tack was often attributed to drinking, but unfairly so. The disease Vice-President.-Dr. Knight was elected a permanent Vice-Presi- was by far more prevalent amongst males than females, and occurred dent of the Branch. in men who had lived too fast, in the sense of having done too President's A4ddrcs.-Dr. Tirsnx, in the unavoidable absence of much work in too little time, without rest of body or mind. The the President, 'Dr. Knight, introduced the President-elect, J. H. fatality of the disease rendered it highly important to distinguish Macdougall, M.D., who delivered his inaugural address. After re- the early symptoms, which would rarely fail those who had been ferring to the loss the Branch had sustained by the death of Dr. accustomed to see them a few times. Robert Elliot, a former president, and by that of Dr. Burt, the late Excision of Tongue.-Dr. BLACK exhibited for Dr. LEDIAED a secretary, Dr. Mlacdougall drew attention to the fact that, difficult case of excision of one half of the tongue. as it was in such an address to say aught that was new, still the Dinner.-The members afterwards dined together, Dr. Mac- teaching of Sir James Paget, in his Bradshawe Lecture on "'Some dougall in the chair. Rare and New Diseases," suggested a field for original observation; and in it, for the time that lay before them, he hoped that they would find interest. That uew diseases do arise, and that old dis- eases probably disappear, there seems good reason to believe; and CORRESPONDENCE, further than this, that diseases, which were rare twenty years ago, are now more common and more familiar to us, seems very probable. HONOIURS TO THE PROFESSION. To diseases of the nervous system this especially applies, but these SIR,-In the course of the very extraordinary statement made by do not stand alone. Akin to them, in some important respects, are Mr. Gladstone, in reference to honours to the medical profession, he others-such as pernicious anumia, Graves's disease, and the pseudo- observed that he had been advised by the "heads of the profession" hypertrophic paralysis of Duchesne - cases of which seem more as to the distinctions to be conferred. That being so, we are numerous now than they were in the past; and that this should be anxious to know who are the " heads" who helped him in this grace- so is explicable on the ground that, as disease might even have ful decision regarding their brethren? Are they the same who, in more or less intimate connection with certain social conditions, and, the present reign, have advised or concurred in the practical ignor- as the social conditions of to-day differ very materially from those ing of any professional eminence outside London? Are they the existing half a century ago, so it is not matter for wonder that, with same who sat dumb, and saw such men as Syme and Spence in change in probable origin, the results should change also. A higher Edinburgh, and Stokes and Smith in Dublin, wear out their lives in education, an increase in the abuse of alcohol, and a very probable services which were unrequited by the nation which they most increase in the growth and diffusion of syphilis, are some of the fac- benefitted ? tors which may determine an increased tendency to degeneration It may seem presumption to question the distribution of public and disease in nervous tissue. The difference iD the methods of honours by the Queen; but every one knows that, in such cases, Her transit also have apart, as witnessthe experience of the late Professor Majesty's selection is very much a fiction, and that the choice really Syme, who remarked frequently the rarity of popliteal aneurysm in lies in the hands of the Government for the time being. If Mr. the latter days of his practice as compared with the earlier, the Gladstone, in turn, acts upon the advice of the "' heads of the pro- reason he gave being that the decrease came with the disappearance fession," we have a right to inquire why they are so ignorant of of the post-boys. That other and more refined modes of travelling professional eminence in Scotland and Ireland-Edinburgh and have associated with them certain diseases is therefore probable. Dublin alike have fallen under the blasting shadow of their neglect. With a belief, then, in the possible origin of heart-disease, and This, at all events, is not deserved. We have no envy for the happy specially of nervous disease, the inquiry becomes an important one. subjects of Mr. Gladstone's gracious approval. They have won their Can preventative medicine or surgery do aught to avert it ? In its spurs, and we hope they may wear them for a long time to come. bearing, in this especial way primary trephining were considered and But what we venture to suggest is, that London is not the home of strongly advocated, The statistics of Sedillot and Walsham, the all the talents; and that in Scotland and Ireland, as well as in the experience of Ferrier, and the testimony of Dr. Hudson of Redruth, English provinces, there are, or have been, men just as able, who were quoted as evidence of the comparatively slight risk of the have received no recognition from the Crown. It seems to be the operation per se-a truth which the speaker's own experience of fate of the Government, in its relation to Ireland, to do nothing trephining emphasised. Attention was drawn to the facts that generous spontaneously. Statesmen, who are ignorant of the wishes in many cases of head injury treated passively, and which or wants of the profession, call in the aid of guides who appear to made good recoveries so far as concerned the injury, mental be as ignorant as themselves; and the restlt is, dissatisfaction and symptoms-it might be epileptic symptoms-made their appear- discontent. At the present moment, some thousands of educated ance at later dates; the direct result, in a large proportion, gentlemen feel that they have been snubbed in the most offensive of the irritation induced by depressed bone. The value of the way. Is it at all wonderful that they should resent a policy of ob- operation in connection with traumatic epilepsy was next con- vious wrong and irritation ? Why should it always be necessary to sidered, and the i esults tabulated by Echeverria, by Dr. Billings, make a struggle for right, in the present case remarkable by the and by Dr. Russell, of Birmingham, were quoted in evidence painful exhibition of a great leader trying to wriggle out of a false of the benefit which, in a very considerable number of cases position by assertions whic.h every one knows to be absurd? has followed the use of the trephine. Finally, the feasi' For myself, I may say that I write in the interest of no man; but, bility of its application in cases of fracture of the internal plate, o- as a member of the profession in Ireland, I refuse to submit silently cerebral abscess, and of cerebral tumour, were discussed, a position to an act which would stamp it with inferiority, no matter from which could only be maintained by a reference to our knowledge of what source the inspiration of that act may come.-Yours truly, cerebral localiisation. WILLIAm THoMsON, F.R.C.S. It was moved by Dr. TIFFEX, seconded by Dr. I'ANsoN, and carried unanimously, "s That the best thanks of the meeting be given to the President for his address; and that he be requested to publish it." THE APPOINTMENT OF MEDICAL OFFICER TO THE Bacillus of Phttisis.-Dr. RUSSELL gave a demonstration of the CHARTERHOUSE. bacillus of phthisis. SIR,-When writing the paragraph under the above heading, Paralytic Insanity.-Dr. EASTWOOD read a paper on paralytic which appears in the current number of the JOLTRNAL, it is evident insanity. He stated that this was a very distinct disease, formerly you must have been made acquainted very imperfectly with the confounded with other forms of insanity, and now recognised by facts of the case; and I feel sure you will give equal publicity to well marked symptoms. It was important that these should be the following statements, the accuracy of which I can vouch for, early distinguished, as the disease was a most fatal one, and the baving received some of them from the best possible authority. 400 THE BRITISE MEDICAL JO URNAL. [Aug. 25, 1883. Barjant, Frank Percy, Guy's Hospital. Savery, Frank, University College. Smith, Guy Bellingham, University College. MEDICAL NEWS, Smyth, Nugent Edward, Masoni College, Birmitngham. Snell, Ernest Hugh, Mason College, Birmingham. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.-Preliminary Scientific (M.B.) Examina- Sutherland, G. Whitefield, B.A.Sydney, University of Edinbturgh and Uni- tion, 1883. Pass List. versity College. Symonds, Henry, St. Bartholomew's Hospital. First Division. Taylor, Frederick Howard, London Hospital and Private Studiy. Ashe, Evelyn Oliver, Owens College. Tidey, Stuart Alexander, St. Mrary's Hospital and Private Tuition. *Ashworth, Percy, Owens College. Tonking, John Herbert, St. Thomas's Hospital. Barlow, George, Owens College. Tresidder, William Elliot, Guy's Hospital. *Black, George, Guy's HIospital. Tubby, Alfred Herbert, Guy's Hospital. Calvert, John Telfer, Owens College and St. Thomas's Hospital. Tuckett, Edward Hamilton, University College, Bristol, and Private Study. *Campbell, Henry Johnstone, Guy's Hospital and Private Tuition. Upham, Charles Hazlitt, Private Study. Chitty, John Shaw Willes, Charinig Cross Hospital. Vaughan, Alfred Ellis, Owens College. Cuff; Herbert Edmund, Guy's Hospital. Herbert Hospital. Fernau, Charles Hermann, University College. Vincent, Edmund, Guy's Ward, Ernest (Ph.), Bristol Medical School. Jordan, Walter Ross, Queen's College and King Edward's High School, Bir- Ward, Howard Percy, Felsted School and King's College. mingham. *Whitehead, Henry Edward, St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Rennie, George Edward, B.A.Sydney, University College. Wood, Frank Stanley, Guy's Hospital. Roberts, Jolin Lloyd, Guy's Hospital. Wood, John Edwin, B.A. (Cli.), Yorkshire College, Leeds. Sadler, Ernest Alfred, Mason College, Birminglham. Sawyer, RIamon Alexandeder, Guy's Hospital. Experimental Physics only. Smith, Thomas Wilson (Z.) Guy's Hospital. Aveline, Henry Talbot Sidney, Private Study. Starling, Ernest Henry, Guy's Hospital. Holloway, Samuel Frederick, Guv's Hospital. Williams, John Price, Owens College. Spreat, Frank Arthur, St. Bartlsolomew's Hospital and Private Tuiti ')n. Williams, William Griffith, Owens College. Stacy, John Herbert,- Private Stuidy. Wood, Frank Lomax, Owens College. Stephenis, Richard Johis, Kinig's Co]llege. Second Division. Botany only. Adamson, Horatio George, St. Bartholomew's Hlospital. Brennan, Joseph Richard Mary, Ow-renls College. Alcock, Richard, Owens College. Zoology only. Andrews, Launcelot William (Ch.), St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Bidwell, Leonard Arthur, St. Thomas's Hospital. B:ahadhurji, Kaikhosro Nasarvanji, University College. * These candidates have also passed in the Mathematics of the Intermediate *Baine, Laurence Augustus, Mason College anid College of Plhysical Science, Examination in Science, and have thus becomeadmissible to the B.Sc. Exasnina- Newcastle-on-Tynie. tion. Baker, Robert William, University College. (CA.) These candidates have postponed tlleir Examination in Clhemistry. Bannister, Marmaduke, Owens College. (IPh.) These candidates have postponed their Examination in Phlysics. (B.) B&rclay, Wilfred Martin, Bristol Medical School. Thtis candidate has postponed his Examination in Botany. (Z.) These calndi- Baxenidell, Artlhur, Owens College. dates have postponed their Examiniation in Zoology. Baiys, James Thomas, Univerbity College and Priv-ate Study. Berry, George Arthur, Owens College. *Blake, James Ed.ward Huxley, Mason College, Birmingham. RROYAL COLLEGES OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF EDINBURGH. Boyce, Robert William, University College. Brindley, Albert Edward, Owens College. -DOUBLE QUALIFICATiON.-The following gentlemen passed their Brook, William Frederick, St. Thomas's Hospital and Pri-ate Study and first professional examination during the July sittings of tlle Ex- Tuition. aminers. Brownlow, George Percy, St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Denis Hassett, Waterford; William Gibb, Dundee; Richard Crawshaw Eiot, Bryett, Lewis Thomas Fraser, Xinq's College. Accrington; Charles Oliver Stanwell, Roclidale; Francisco Feruiandes, Bueno de Mesquita, Solomon, Guy s Hospital. Demerara; William Bernard Thomas Connolly, Dublin; Edward John Buist, James Joseph (Z.), St. Bartholomew's Hospital. Thomas, Chester; William Davies, Manchester, Richard Townsend Her- Burt, Cyril Cecil Barrow, Westminster Hospital. bert Bland, Plymouth; Ralph Benniett Sidebottom, Mottram; William Carter, Robert James, King's College. Knott, Oldham; Henry Caudwell, Loindon; Herbert Peck, Wigan; Chas. Cass, Arthur Morgan, Ovens College. Augustus Thorne, Ireland; Hubert William Burke, county Down; Wm. Chaster, George William, University College, Liverpool. Booth, Inverleithen; Edwin Joseph Booth, Durham; Frederick Martin, Clark, Francis William, Middlesex Hospital. Dublin; Ernest Frederic Eliot, Birmingham; John Hepburn Dudgeon, Colman, Walter Stacy, University of Edinburgli anid Priv-ate Stady. Birmingham; Thos.YValentine Devey, Wolsingham; Robert Hall, couiity Cooke, Ceeil Whitehall, St. Thomas's Hospital. Down; Arthur Windham Martin, Shropshire; George Lennox Moore, *Cribb, Cecil How-ard, University College and Royal School of Mines. Staffordshire; John Charles French, Durham; Samuel Henry Steele, Cunningham, John, Royal Infirmary School of Medicinie, Liv erpool. Staffordshire; Richard Arthuir Scott, Yorkshire; Arthur Edward New- Deaneslyi Edward, University College. bury Browne, Londoni; Beni,janini Sidney Browne, West Bromwicl; De Jong, Edward Meyer, Owens College. Samuel Horner Craig, county Londonderry; George Todd, Manchester; *Duer, Charles;, University College. Richard Griffith, Carnarvon; Edward John Hawkes, Brighton; Francois *Durham, Arthlur Ellis, University College. Lion Heisler, Mauritius; Charles Farrell, Dublini; George Thomas Hartley, Dver,-John Edward, University College. Castleford; Francis Sidley Eagar, county Kildare; Alfred BErnest Weight- Eamonds, Henry Augustus (Z.), Guy's Hospital. man, Liverpool; Benjamini Baynham, Dublini. Fawssett, Frank, St. Thomas's Hospital. During July and August, the following gentlemen passed their *Gardliner, John, Owens College. Gatlt, Arthur Henry, Owens College. final examination, and were admitted L.R a. P.Edinburgh and L.R.C. S Gifford, George Taylor, King's College. Edinburgh: *Gould, Johni Edwini, Utniversity College. William Bradley, Dublin; John Nelms Hawtin, Bristol; James Maher, Balli- Grayfoot, Bleiiman Buhot, University of Edinburgh. nasloe; John Edmund Hutelsings Stephens, Penrvn, Cornwall; Hubert Grierson, George Frederick, Owens College. Hartley, Yorkshire, Thomas Wiliams, An glesea; Charles Williams, Loni- *1astingse Edwini Birchall, University College. don; Wm. Henry Miller, Canary Islands; John Joseph Butler, Limerick; Hebblethwaite; Harold, Leeds School of Medicine and Yo:>rkshire College. Thomas Macdonnell Parr, Chatham; Alfred Everley Taylor, Scarborough; Hensley, Philip Henry, King's College. Joseph MIacnab, county Cork; Edward Joseph Fernandez, Hong Kong; Holder, Svdney Ernest, University College. Highett Philip Westbury, Burbage; Charles Walter Hemming, Glouces- Johnsoni, Harold, St. Bartholomew's Hospital and Private Study.. tershire; William Steuart, Edinibuirgh; Odoardo Tomaso Achille Villani Johnston, Charles Sainit, Mlason College, Birmiiglhans. Van-Vestrant, London; Robert Ashburner, Ulverston; John Hepburn, Jones, David Thomas (B.), University College of Wales. Rathin; Jobhn Walter Burbidge, London; Benjamin Franklini Wright, *Jones, Herbert Sainders Wansbrough, New Kingsawnod Schlool. Hurdman, Caniada; Jas. Falloni, Athione; Hubert William Burke, Devon; Kelsall, Henry Trumnani, London Hospital. John Poyntz Rice, couint WKerry; Frank Pritchard MIonth, Chester; Kirigsford, Artlhuir Beresford, University College. David Anderson, Dollar; Alexander Thomas Leonard, county Galway-; Leche, Arthuir, University College, Bristol. Laurence John Raymond Louis Quin, Belfast; Frederick Knollys Pigott, Ledward-, Milton Prentice, Owens College. Wexford; Charles William Ptlrves, Huntitingdon; Edward Morse, Crew- Lightbody, John, Henry, Royal Infirmary School of TEdicinte and Unit er- kerne; Fitzgerald Uniacke Anderson, Halifax, N,8.; Alfred Thomas, Lan- sitv College, Liverpool. cashire; George Blake Masson,,Darjeeling; Patrick Kehir, Templemore ; Mackeilzie, William Kenneth, Ring's College. John William Walter Poyntz, Bombay; karry Major Leckenby Williamt- Mair, Ludovic William Darra, Epsoii Oollege. son, London; Theodlore Thomson,Ai)erdeen; Alexander Sutherland, Dim;- Morgan, Morgan John, UniversityLVllege of Wales. barton; Eugene Wilton Aiiderson, Victoria; Edgar George Bulleid, LoI- Moss, Enoch, Guy's Hospital. ., don. Oliver. Charles Bye, Charing Cross frospital. Ord, William Tlheophilus, Bristol Medical Sclhool andI Private Stnldy ancl ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGTEONS OF EJINBURGsI.-During the Tuition. of gentlemen Padbury, George John, Guy's Hospital. July sittiigs the Examiners, the following passed thleir Parker. George Dines (J1t), University College of Wale3. final examination, and were adlnitted L.R.C.S.Edinburgh: Parkinison, Jiohn Porter, University College. Albert Bleckly Clarke, Cambridgeshire; Joseplh Harrison, Bradford; Arclii- Posnett, Edward (Ph.), Yorkshire College, Leeds. bald Jas. Alexander Camnpbell, Perth; William Frederick Walker, Dover; Powell, Liewel yn William, University Colleffe.. William Houston Low, Ayrshire. Randall, Philip Nicholas, Guy's Hlospital. Messrs. James Main Nicol, London, James Jobnstone, Nottingham, Rivers, William lIaise Rivers, St. BartholomeW's Hb.ipital. Alfred and Aitken W. Rossall, Joseph Crofts, St. Meay's Hospital and Private Tuition. Henry Thomas, Chester, Cormacck, Edinburgh, Royce, Mary, University College end Private Study. passed their first professional examination for the Licence in Dental Aug. 25, 1883.1 THE BRITISH XEDOAL J,OURATAL, 401

Surgery; and Charles WVilliam Glassington, London, passed the flinal: Spence Law, Scotland; Thomas, Spencer Lawry, New Zealand; William Murray Leslie, Scotland; Joseph Alexandre Lestrade, St. Lucia; examination, and was adImittedl L..D.S. Hlenry James Ley, Englanad; Charles Louis Lightfoot, England; Henry Sander- son Lloyd, Australia; Robert Thomab -Bell Lorraine.; Scotland; John UTNIVERSITY EDI-NBURGHL-The following gentlemen received Alfred London, England; Thomas Mjalcolmn Murray Lyon, Scotland; Hfer- degrees -in Medicine and Surgery on Wedne'sday, August 1st, 1883: bert Macandrew, Nqew Zealand; John Cowani llPClew, Scotland; John The Degree of Doctor of Jl1-edicine, with the Titles of the Thteses. (*** donotes 'Macdonald, Scotland; William Fraser MAacdonald, Scotlanid; Allan Mae- Alexander the those wlio hiave olbtained prizes for their dissertationis; "*those deemed fadyen, ScotlIand; Duncan Macgregor, Scotland (received worthy of competing for the dissertation prizes; * those commended for degrees on January 27th, 1883); John Archiibald Mi'nts-re, Bhetland; their dissertationis.) Francis John Allan, Scotland, M.B. and C.M., 1880:- Francis Alphonsus Maciver, England; bGeorgc Mackay., Madras; William Thle Etiology of Phsthisis Pnlnosialis. *George William Wetton Asi- Alexander Mackay, Scotlanid (received the degrees o-n April, 20th 1883); aArchibald Robert Frank Irvine down, England, MB.1. and CM3., 1380: Diseaises of the Ear. 5flavid M3ackenzie, Natal; Mackenzie, Scotland; Beattie Bamn, Scotland, MEE. and CMA., 1872: The Physiolocrical Dynamics Mfackinnon, Scotland; John M'Laehlan, Scotland; Charles George Mac- of the Skin. fl,1*Isaac Barley Balfour (D.So.Edin.), ScntVand, IN B. and lagan, Berwick-oms-Tweed; James Alexander ME'areni, -Scotland-; John Shaw lIi'Laren James C.M. (with Second-Class aoniours), 1877: Tue Phoenogamic Flora of thle (M.A.Edin.),. Scotlandl; M1acpbserson, News Zea- William IslandI of Socotra. **kAlexander Hutgh Freeland Barbour (MABEdin.). land; Aberdein Malcolm, Scotland; Augustus Alexander Mathe- son, Scotland; Farquhar William Matheson, Scotland; Duncan Menzies Scotl'land, B.S., M81B. and C.M. (with Seconid-Class Honour,), 1879: Spinal Deformity in Itelation to Obstetrics. William Baxter, Scotland, M.B. (M.ASt. And.), Sc-otland; Alexander Cameron Mtiller, Scotland; Ralphi Smith Miller, Scotland; William and C.MI., 1877: Burns, followed by certain Coinplications. *John Brighit Henry Mliller, Canary Islands'; DavidI Berry, Eniglanid, MTB. and CM11. (withi Second-Class flonours) 1880: Mfilligan, Scotland; Jatmes Milne, Australia; Robert Peter Mitchell, Scot- Chronic Load-Poisoninig. Robert Henry Blaikie (M.ABdin.), Scotland, land; Pieter do Villiers Moll, South Africa; Arthuir Rowley Moody~, Eng- M B. and C.M., Paracentesis P'ericardii. John Cameron, Scotland, land; Robert James Anderson Mloore, Isle of Man;-Benjamin Mmchael Oral Moorehouse, New Zealand; Upendra Nath Mfukerji, Calcutta.; Andrew MV.D. anid C.M., 18'77: Obstetr-ics anid Grvmacology. *James g, MB.1 and0.C1.M1872: Scarlet Fever. EtistaceFirth,EngIland,Mf.B.andC.M., 1880: Watson Munro, Scotland; -Alexander Brown Mkurdoch., Scotland ;. James On Sicieie. C*Frederiu,k William Dyee Fraser(SL.A.Edin.),Scotland, MdB. Adam Johnston Murray, England; Andrew Scott Mlyrtle, England; John and CMl., 1878: On thle Etiology of Scarlet Fever. **James William Headley Neale, England; Andrew Murray Neethling, Cape of Good Hope; Gustavus-Paul aGerrit Nieuwoudt Oi of Good Fraser, England, M.D. anal C.M. (withi First-Class Hlonours), 1880: Action Nicolet, Belgium; (B.ACap of Infused Beverages (o11 Peptic Digestion. Alfred Hartley, England, Htop'e), Cape of Good Hope;- John Tawse Nisbet, Scotland; John Orr, MY.B and C.M., 18R81: Measles. ***Jolin Htassall, England, MRU. and CM3., India; George Daili Orrock, Scotland; lsOwen Ritchard Pug-he Owen, 1876i: Epididymitis anid Orchiitis. *Johu Horn, England, MNIB., 1881: WVales; IGeorge Park (M.ASt. And.), America; rA1ndrew Melville Pater- Locomotor Ataxia. *Charles Ihnnniev Tllingworth, England, 31.11. and son, England:- Walter Petter, England; William Erniest Porter, Eng- CMA.. (withi Second(-Class Hroniours), 1877: Oni tIme Pliysiologyv of the land; Alexander William Gordon Price, India; -William, Locking. Price, Larynx. Robert MN'Kenzie, Joh:istoni, Scotland, M.B. and CM-N., 188,1: India; Joseph Plriestley (EBALond.), Englan.h; James. Black Roberts, Psoriasis, wiith special refercisce to Treatmetit. Walter Smith Kay, Scot- England; bJames Stirling Robertsoni (M.A.Edin.),- Scot-land; bTlhomas land, M.B. anld C.M., 1677': General Paralysis of time Insane. Thonmas Mfurray Robertson, India; bArthur Robinson, Enigland'; Chisholm Ross, Preston Lewis, England, M.B. and C.31., 1877:- Oni Etiology. 5"Jolmn Greigr Australia; Frank Rothera, England; Henry Da'vis- Rewan,~India; Stark 'M'Dowall, Scotlandl, At.D. and CM3., 1873: The' Use of Sedatives in the Anthiony Savage, Ireland; Harry Scott, England; Stantley:Scott, Eng- Treatment of the Insane. *Petrus Jacobus Relief, Cape of Grood Hope, land; Williaiii Dunca-n Scott (B.A.Oxon.), Scotland; Lloyd4 Gtant -Smith, Edward Cecil. -William M~JB. and 0.31., 188,-0, The Actioni of Copaiva B1alsam. (Received tIme England; Arthiur Spence, India; -Spence, ScotlandI degree oni April 20th, 1883.) *Alexander Milne Robertson, Scotland, M.D. (received the degrees on November 25th, 1382); -Alexanlder Stables, Scot- anid C.M., 1872: Anthropological Accouint of the Aborigines of Western land; Arthuir Cowell Stark, England; Joh'n Steell, Indila; Charles Stein, Australia, togethier with thie -Climate, etc., of the Country. *James Scotland; James Robert Stevenson, Scotland. (recefitod the -degree-s on George lRobertson, Africa, M.B.and C.M., 1876: Jabsorandi andf Pilocarpin. November 25th, 188-2); Arthutr Jallard Stiles, England; William Malcolmi tAlexander Sturrocki, Allan Peter Simpijsoni hose, Scotland, MLD. amid 0.31., 1880: Notes sonmc Scotlanid; Cmtitibertson Sym, Scotland'; George -of the more Prevalenit Diseases of the Egyptian Expedition of 182-8:3. Taylo, England; Amidrew Thomson, Scotland; Daniel, Gibson Pearce Thomas Henry Smiith, England, M-B. and .C.M., 1877. Anigina Peetonis. Thomson, Scotland; George Thiomson, Scot-land; Richiard Vassie,- Scot- *Arnold hUirst Watkins, EOngla:sd,MB and CM3. (withi Second-Class lanid; -John Walther,, Englanld; Alla-n Ogier WVard, England; Edward Honoiurs), 18975: Trachmeotomy for Crouip anid Diphtheria. 5"Johni Waugh Heniry Wa-rner, Enigland; Alexander Oswald Cowan Watson, India; (MA.Edin.), Scotland, ai:d0.5. 1881: On the Pathogrenesia%of Walter Frederick Rodolph do Wstteville, Switzerland; James Bates Wil- Croupous Pneumnonia. Rowland( Hill Weilght, England, M1B. tand kbnson, England; 'Henry Arnot Wi'lson, Scotland; bJamnes Thiomas Wil- 188;0: Hydrotherapeutics in -Febrile Coniditionis. Henry George Luthier sonl, Scotland; STheodore Stacey Wilson (B.Se.Edin.), England;. Edin Wortahbet, Svria, and( 1378,- Calculi of the Urinary Auibrey Witehsoll, England; Alexander John Wood, Ind(ia; George Boning- -The Degrec of I)sctor Aictticiac ied:'r thte 0(Rd tatites, writh tMc title of the ton WVood, EngliandI ; Thomas Wood, Scotlandit (reeceived the dlegrees on ITlmesis.-George More Reid, Scotland, Oni tlse Radical Cuire of Hernia. April 20th, 18ei); Peter Yates, England; tArt hur Chiarles Younani, Cal- withi special refereslce to soine of time Methiods that hiave been adopted for. cutta. that putrpose. The Ettles Scholarship for 1883 and the Beancy Prize were awarded The grees q/ BaRchor of .l!dicisc ca-d M.aster in Surgery. (aT indicates that to WVilliam Hunter, ILB., C.MU.; the Buchanan was tIme candidate passed the examinations ill: first.-class lsoiiouirs; S) inidi- Slisolarship cates that time ca:sdiulatc passed tIme _xamninations. withl second-class awarded to John William Ballantyne,MI,G.; the James Scott lionioirs.) Ai:g:islmma WlmIitel.iorni Addinsell, E:mghmaid; Alfred Aikman, Scholarship was awardedl to George Forbes Alcxander, MLB., C.M1.: Scotland; Charles Aitkem;, Imndia; Forbcs Alexander, Scotla::d; aGeorge and the Debbie-Smnith Goldc Medal was awvardled to Johin R. Hen- Edwin Baily, Englantd; h/Percy Johin Billy, England; Johin William Bal- lantyne, Scot lan:d; Thiomias Lasie Danierofe, England; hTheoclore HisgIm derson, Student of Medicine. lBarker, Auetramlia; William Htenry Ba:rrett, Gibraltar; Hutnter Jackson SE-COND PROFESSIONAL EXAMINATIO'N.--The following candidates Barron, Engljand: 1)avid Boennet New George (B.A. Brunswick), Canada; passed the secondl pro:fessional examination in Julv: Patrick Huniiter liett, Scotland; Williamn Bird, England; John Bowes, A. Adams, N. E. Aldridhge, J. B. Bawdems, David Berry-, Alex. Dissett, Scotland (receivedi time degree-s on Novemirber 25thi, 18482); George Thomas Reginiald Bowman, Herbert Bramwell, D. 31. Brown, T, A. Browvn, R. F. Broateim, Scotlanld; Charles Brown, Scotl::nd; Jolisa Ilemiry- Brow-Nn, Eng- Buirt, E. K. Campbell, -.J G. Cassells, L. S1. F. Christian, F..,G. Churcher, land ; Andrew Criclitoii Bl:iest, Scotland Tlisumas Marshall Dunzele, Scot- A. Crpuchmcr, Daniel Davies-Jones, Thomas Eastois, Edwvin RE kershey, land; Georgre Sehuylcr Cardew, India; James Matthew Caws, Scotland; Fr'ancisco Fernansdes,, Thsonmas F7raser, T. A. W. Fimit on (with distinction), Edwims Albert Chiill-, India; 3l1ichael Clark, Englasnd; Ronald Clark. Scot- C. H1. Gage-Brown,' WV. D. Grieve, WV. T. Gubbin, T. M. Hodgson, W. A. landl; Artbur'lHenry Weiss Cleinow, England; Chiarles Newberry Cobbett, Holmes, T. A. F. Hfood, Rtobert Howden (withi distinction), E.1. M. Inglis, England; Phiilip) Cockbhnrn, Scotland (received the degr-ees on Novem-ber IThighi Johnr, David Laing, A. E. Lanigschmidt, N. Lee,,C. L. Lompriere, 2.5th, 1882); Horace Cocks, England-; Si lney Alfred Comber, England; C.-J. Lewis (with W. G. Litt-le, J. S. MOlracken. A. G. Mfac- Franicis Gillies C,mmmimor, Auistralia; WVilliam- Cotton (31.A.), Scotland; 'distinctioss), domiald, John 3lacdonald, W. SfEwan, Johin MffGihhon, Alistair Mac- James Craig, Scotbland; %Wililamn CLuMMing, Scot-land; James Dalgleishi, gregor, WVilliami Mackay, William B. M-ackay, F. L. 3iackeuizic, J. C. Mac- Scotland; Thoma,-s Keumiiedy Dalziel, Scotland; Da'niel Roes Davies, Enig- kcesizie, A. R?. Macmillani, Archibsaldl Nlacquseen, L. G. Mallam, W. ir. T'an- lanid; John 1)avies, Wales; Willia-m Huigo Davies, England; Tlhomas dlen 3lcrwe, David MNorgan, J. Neethling, E. Paterson, E. F. T. Harrison Davison, Engfland; bArchsibald Telford Dochard-, Scotland; 'Price, A.. C. Purchas, C.- W. Purves, T. R. Rait, Reynolds, John biArchibald Donald (IF.A.Edin.). Scot-lanid; Herbert Johnson -Dring, Eng- Richards, William Richards, J. B. Ridley, J. Robertson, R. M. Robert- land; Alexander Peteirs Druininmond, Scotland; tWillianm Duff, Scotland; son, TP. Robinson, W. L. Ross, A. J. T. Roor, Joseph Rutter (with dis- George Diinca::, Scotland:- Thiomas Edward Dyson, Engl!and; David Grif- tinction), Y. S. Herbert -Shelmerdine, R. Shiels, A. HT. fith Evans, Anglesey; Thio:uas Joliliaoni Vl1etchier, Enuglaaid; Bostoni 'Sanitwongse, Smith, George Sm-ithi (with distinction), .8S. H. A.. Stephenson, C. H. Rlphinstone Fordyce, Scotland; WilliamfHenry Francis, Chili; Alexander Stewart (B-SC.), H. J1. Styles -(With distinction), J. W. Stirling, J. F. George Fraser (M.A.Ahenh.), Scotland; William Duncan Fraser, Wales; Sturrockc, Johnu Sykes, John TOmIhinson, J. RB. Wallace, J. West, F. G. tArthiur Fuiller, Emigland; Matthew Henry Gardliner (M.A.Glasg.), Scot- Westenra, R. A'. Whitelocke, S. T.-Williamson, (G. E. Wood, J. W landc; Walter Chancellor Garmuan, Emiglaiid; Robert Ritehiie -Gkldings, Wyncoll, J. Young. England: bFrank WNilliami Albion- GodYfrey, Australia: Rtobert Gordbon,, England; William Brucee Growans, Scotland; Vernon John Greelmo:sglm, (B.ACantab.), Englanud; hFrancis Walter Griens'om:, Scotlandl; Matthew U-NIVERSITY oF, GLAsGow.-The following degrees have been con- Wilkinis Gutteridgre. Esgland; Francis James Htall, Entgland; Fredlerick William George hfall, lsidia; Patrick Drodhie Itfandyside, Scotland; Robert ferred in the Faculty of. Medicine: Hardie, Scotland (receiv, tie. dlegrees on November 25th, 1832); James .Doctora of Jllredi.cine,7:cith Titles ofthe Trheses. (* de-notes thosecommended Hfeath, Irelan.d; Edwardl Bateman Hector, Scot-land; Robert Dhmndas for their theses. Richard Allan), B.A., M.A., England. Anguis Hfelm, -Scotlammd; Jolsii lIei;derson (hf.A.Q.t7.lreland), Ireland; aGeorge Campbell1, M.B., tidetland: Certain Dangers to Healtlh whichl result fromi of in Scotland. Rewlett, Iroland; John: Stisnely lll, England; Thomas K:ighmelt Uill, thbe-Present System Elementary Eduication Win. Alexander in Engliand; John Hoyle, England; James Hunter, Scotland: aWilliam Caskie, MIA., 31.11., Scotland: Observations Afidwvifer~y, with Special Hfunter, Scotland; John Ilutsonl (D.A.Durham), Darbadoes; Robert I'nch, Re-ference to the Use of the Forceps.. David Coupon, 31.11., Scotland: Scotland; Georgge Irviing (31.A.Ed in.), Scotland; John Lowtliian Jackson, Epidemnic and Sporadic Diphtheria Andrew Denholm, 51.B., Scotland: ;' Jnesont, Scotland; Samuel Jolhnson, Imidia; Chiarles The Nature and Cauises of Ervsipelas. Johin Higlset, 31.B., Scotland: In- Tlampson Jones, America; Francis William Brandram Jones, England; fantile' Diarrhoea., Thomas'Ballantyne- Howie, M.B., Scotland: Some Johin Gregory Jord::n, Calcutta; Johin Edward Harr'y Kelso, India;r John 'Rema.rks on the Etiology and Treatment of Diphtheria. 'David Wood 402 THE BRITISH MEDICAL JO URNAL. [Aug. 25, 1883. = Inglis, M.A., M.B., Scotland: On the Prevention of Lead-poisoning among Johnstone, Ellon; Louis Joseph, Colombo, Ceylonl; Jolhn B. Kerr, Craw- Workers in Whitelead Factories. *David Newman, M.B., Scotland: Dis- shawbooth, Manchester; Alexanider W. Knox, Aberdeesi; James Logie, placements of the Kidney. Edward Graham Ochiltree, M.D., Australia: Huntly; James F. Macdoniald, Aberfeldy; Jolhni N. E Maclennian, Luimp- Hydatids of the Lung. Richard Prichard, M.D., Wales: A Clinical Re- hanan; Cyril J. Mansfield, Ryde, Isle of Wiglst; Johln Matheson, M.A., view of nearly Four Hundred Cases of Scarlet Fever. Charles William Plockton,Ross-shire; Frederic Maude, Highgate, Lonidon; Jolhn MCombie, Stewart, M.A., M.B., Scotland: Recent Researches on Tubercle: their Oxton, Moraylshire; William MIcKelnzie, M.A., Fochiabers; Grenville E. relation to certain points in connection with pulmoniary disease; witl Moffett, Calcutta; James Moir, St. Kilda, Victoria; John D. Moir, St. illustrative cases, etc. James Mitchell Wilson, M.D.Scotland. John Hf. Kilda, Victoria; William Moir, Aberdeen; James Murray, Nairn; Alex Yair, M.D., Scotlanid: A Case of Enlarged Prostate, with Bacculation of ander Nicoll, Rhynie; David Petty. Montrose; David Praini, M.A., Fetter- the Bladder and Hidden Calculus. cairn; James R. Purdy, Morpeth; Richard Rees, Aberdovey; James Bachelors of Medicine and Masters in Surgery. William B. Aitken, Scotlanid; Robertson Reid, Aberdeen; Alexanider Rennie, MA.A., Wester Fintray; Samuel Alexander, Ireland; Thomas G. Alexander, Scotland; David James Taylor Robb, Keithl; Jamnes A. Ross, Aberdeen; William Scott, Arthur, Scotland; Robert E Beveridge, Scotland; Benjamin Blaine, Souith Auchairn, Keith; Jolhn G. Seroggie. Aberdeen; William J. H. Sinclair, Africa; James J. Campbell, Scotland; William Campbell, Scotland; John Dunbeath, Wick; Alexantder G. Smith,.MA., Torphins; Janmes L. Smith, Clerk, Scotland; Francis H. Colvin, MI.A., Scotland; John C. Crawford, Aberdeen; William A. Stewart, Buxburn, Newhills; Georgfe C. Still, Aber- Scotland; Robert Davidson, Scotland; Makhan Lal Day, India; J. IJiones deen; Jamnes Struthers, Aberdelen; James Taylor, M.A., New Deer; James Dunlop, Scotland; William Dunlop, Scotland; William A. Forsyth, Scot- L. Taylor, M.A., Cullen; Alexander P. Thorn, I)urris, Kincardineshire; land; Geo. C. H. Fulton, Scotlanid; Herbert M. Gay, England; James George J. K. Turner, Ellon; Jolhn Turnier, Portsmouth ; George Vincenit, Gemmel, Scotland; William Gibb, Scotland; William F. Gibb, Scotland; Bedfont, Middlesex; Robert Walford, Colehester; Arthur Aleredith Wh'iite- William Gordon, Scotland; Rtobert Gourlay, Scotland; James Hamilton, head, Nottingham. Scotland; William T. Hamilton, South Africa; James M. Headrick, Scot- Of the above-named candidates, David Prain, I.A., received his land; J. Herbertson, M.A., Scotland; Peter Hodge, Scotland; Geo. M. Hogg, England; Thomas Howard, Scotland; Alexander Howie, Scotland; degrees in Medicine and Surgery witlh highest academical honours. Robert R. Hunter, Scotland; C. Hutchinson, Ireland; Alexander John- John Gerard, M.A., David Ireland, James F. Macdonald, Alexander ston, Scotland; Francis Jolinston, Scotland; Geo. G. Kenny, India; John Rennie, M.A., and William Scott receive I their degrees in Medicine Kerr, Scotland; James B. Lawson, Scotland; William Little, England; with William Martin, Scotland; Alexander Morisoni, Scotland; Geo. A. Morris, and Surgery honourable distinction. Scotland; James S. Muiir, Scotland; Henry D. 3I'Culloch, India; John At the same time, Charles A. Butchart, William Kelty, William B. M'Donald, Scotland; Neil C. M'Donald, Scotland; John F. Macgregor, Livermore, Alexander Reid, William L. l{uxton, and Arthur G. Smith Scotland; Daniel M'Kenzie, Scotland; Hugh M. MacKintosh, Scotland; were certified as having passed all tlle examinations, but did not Archibald M'Lean, Scotland; J. R. Macnaughton, Scotland; David Orr, Scotland; John T. Prangnell, Scotland; Francis S. Prosser, Wales; W. P. graduate. Quaife, B.A., Sydney; David T. Richard, Wales; R. A. D. Robb, Scotland; The following candidates have passed the first division of the first John M. Robertson, Scotland; John Russell, Scotland; A. J. F. Skottowe, professional examination: India; William A. Soga, South Africa; William Stafford, England; Ross James R. Anderson, Henry Anigus, Clharles A. Arnold, Thlomas C. Bennett, 5. Steele, Scotland; Andrew Stewart, Scotland ; William L. Strain, Scot- John F. Binnie, Peter Cameroni, Artlhr XV. Chapmnani, Alexanider F. C. land; William Vost, Scotland; Alfred Williams, England; John 0. Wil- Clark, Frank L. Collie, Ernest G. Coward, Alexander WV. Dalgarno, Wil- son, Scotland; John Young, Scotland; Robert H. Young, Scotland; R. B. liam A. Deason, Thomas F. Dewar, William Diack, George H. Ede, Wil- Young, M.A., Scotland; Wiiliam T. Adam, Scotland; Robert M'G. Bininie, liam B. Evans, George Findlay, Alexander Forbes, Arthur D. Forbes, Scotland; Alexander Dickson, Scotland; James Gibson, Scotland; James Charles F. Forbes, Henry F. Forbes, Jamiies Fraser, Jamiies W. Fraser, Gledhill, England; John Logan, Scotland; John W. Murray, Scotland; Thomas H. Fvfe, George H. Grant, William Greig, Alexander N. Grieve, John F. M'Gregor, Scotland; David M. Smith, Scotland; Patrick H. James Hall, Alexander G. R. Inggram, Alexander Innes, Alexander S. Walker, Scotland. Jameson, Donald G. G. Macdonald, George B. D. Macdoniald, Alfred The following gentlemen were named as entitled to Honours, to Mackay, Leslie S. Manning, Edmund T. Martin, William Milligan, Alex- High Commendation, and to Commendation, on account of distin- ander Milne, Robert Morrison, Steplhen Morison, Jamnes Nicol, Patrick J. Nicoll, Alexander A. Philip, Charles Reid, George H. Reid, Jolhn Rtussell, guished merit at the various examinations for the degrees of M.B. William C. Sl-eard, Robert Smitlh, Charles H. J. Souter, John Souter, and C.M. I. Honours: John Innes Dunlop; II. Ifigly Cosarenda- Robert B. T. Stephenson, IHernmani B. T. Symonis, John Taylor, James tion: William A. Forsyth; III. Co?nmendation: Benjamin Blaine, Thomson, William D. Urqohllart, Frederick W. Walker, Cresswell F. Francis H. Colvin, M.A., James F. Gemmel, William Gibb, William White, George Williamson, Gecrge N. Wilson, Adolph Zimpel. F. Gibb, William Little, Alfred Williams, R. Bruce Young, M.A. The following candidates have completed the first professional examination: Alexander de Wet Allan, John Barclay, Alfred T. Brown, William R. Clheves, FACULTY OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS OF GLASGOW.-During John Duncan, Frederick A. Foy, Tlhomas B. Gibson, James W. M. Gnan, Philip J. L;nimsden, John Mackenzie, Archibald D. Mackininos;, John Mac- the April sittings of the Examiners, the following gentlemen were lean, John Malcolm, George L. H. MImene, Thomas G. Paterson, David ,admitted Licentiates of the Faculty: Taylor. H. M. Baylis, Southport; William Belcher, Cork; Gilbert R. Coates, Glasgow; The following candidates have passed the second professional J. C. Edmiston, Ruthergien John F. Harrison, Manchester; Alfred Mill, York; Ralph William Hedges, Qoeenstown; William H. Holden, Bolton; examination. J. Jenkins, Ancaster; J. H. MacMullan, Belfast; Edward James H. Mid- Francis A. Bennet, James WV. Bett, Jolhn . Brooks, Gregor Burgess, James winter, Barnet; Thomas Mowat, Glasgow; E. A. Praeger, Hitchin, F. Craig, Henry M. C. Dalton, Alexanider G. Davidlsoni, James S. Dickie, G. W. A. Ross, Glasgow; R. Steele, Glasgow; Anldrew W. Walker, Edin- Alexander G. Duguid, John C. D. Irvinie, Williamn Leith, Andrew A. Mac- bunsgh; Henry Willett, Great Budworth. lennan, Donald MeLeod, George Milne, James Mitchell, Irvine K. Reid, The following have passed the final examination for the double Alfred B. Roberts, William Robertson, Johni RIussell, Jasnes Savege, Wil- qualification, and been admitted Licentiates of the Faculty and of liam B. Skininer, Leslie F. WValker, James Will, James M. Youing. the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh: ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND.-At a meeting of the Senate on Alexander Cameron, Glasgow; Thomas E. Fliteroft, Preston; David K. Given, Newtonstewart; Thomas Gray, M.D., Ontario; Archibald S. T. John- Thursday, July 12th, 1883, the fight Hon. Lord O'Hagan, K.P., stone, Bridge of Allan; Nannystamby Lappayah, Ceylon; Harold Charles Yice-Chancellor of the University, conferred the following degrees Ling, Glasgow; Thomas B, Macfarlane, Glasgow; Walter Morris, Glasgow; in the Faculty of Medicine: Samuel A. Metherell, Glasgow; Richard Henry Quine, Isle of Man; John Doctor of Medicine (M.D.).-John And(Irews, John Bolster, George Clarke, C. Urquhart, Glasgow; Henry 0. Watson, Leeds. Horace Elliott, Thomas Farrelly, S. Forster Freyer, Thomlas G. Garry, John B. Grabam, James Herron, James C?. Hood, A. M. Johnson, Isaac F. UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN.-During the past year, the following Lane, Bartholomew Mangan, C. M. Mitchell, W. J. Mitchell, Johni A. candidates received degrees in Medicine and Surgery: Nealon, Peter O'Connell,W. C. D. Prendergast, Richard J. Puzrdon, Stephein Degree of M.D-John Barrett, M.D., C.M., P. and 0. Service; Harry A. Ben- Scanlan, Michael J. Sexton, R. G. Thompson, :F*rancis G. Tooker, James Torrens, George W. Weir. ham, M.B., C.M , Dundee Royal Asylum; Algemon A. Cohen, M.B.,C.M., Burwash, Sussex; Alex. D. Diack, M.B., C.M., Fort Beaufort, Cape Colony; Bachelor of Medicine (AM.B3).-Charles WV. R. WVytne. Johin M. Gibbes, M.B., C.M.; Skene Gordon, M.B.,C.M., South Africa; Alex. Master of Sairgery (M.Ch.).-F. E. Adams, M.D., CXV. Ailport, M.D., John H. Griffith, M.B., C.M., Royal Eye Hospital, Manchester; Robert Harvey, Andrews, John Bolster, George Clark, David S. Dunn, M.D., HIorace M.D., C.M., Professor of Midwifery, Medical College of Bengal; Honorary Elliott, Thomas Farrelly, S. FP. Preyer, Thomas G. Garry, XVilliani Gibsorn, Surgeon to H.E. the Viceroy of India; Frederick M. Hawkins, M.E., O.M., M.D., John B. Graham, Michael Kelly, M.D.. Isaac R. Lane, Beattie London; Geo. R. MacGregor, M.B., C.M., Bingley; Charles Hr. Mac M'Farland, M.D., Bartholomew Mangan, XV. G. Mtitchell, Peter O'Connell, Quibban, M.D., C.M., Aberdeen; John Ramage, M.D., C.M,, British Bea- Patrick O'Gorman, M.D., W. C. D. Prendergast, Richard J. Purdon, men's Hospital, Cronstadt; William Reid, M.B., C.M., Kensington, Lon- Stephen Scanlan, Michael J. Sexton, Sissoni Stuart, M.D., S. A. L. Swain, don; Charles B. Richardson, M.B., C.M., Brighton; John Ruxton, M.B., M.D., Charles W. R. Wynne. C.M., Blackpool, Laneashire; William D. Steel, M.D., C.M.,Abergavenny; Diploma in Obstetsncs.-John Bolster, Thomas G. Garrv, William Good, M.D., David Bsilloch, M.D., C.M., Winnipeg, Canada; John M. A. Wallis, M.D., John B. Graham, Michael Kelly, M.D., Isaac I, Lane, Bartholomew C.M., Whittingham, Preston; Charles L. Wattie, M.B., C.M., Inverkindie; Yangan, WV. J. Mitchell, WV. C. D. Prendergast, Stephen Scanlani, Alexander J. Willeocks, M.D., C.M., Bulandshaler, N.W.P., India. Degrees of M.B. and C.Al.-John Baker, Aberdeen; Robert M. Beaton, Aber- deen; Alfred Brown, M.A.,Welshpooi; D.Buchan, Aberdeen; Sylvester KING AND QUEEN'S COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS IN IRELAND.- J. Cole, Freetowm, Sierra Leonie; Ilenri Cook, Greenock; Alexander Cow- At the usual quarterly First Professional Examination, held on ley, Dublin; Geo. Forsyth Ashley Da Costa, Kingston, Jamaica; Francis Monday, July 9th, ancl following days, the undermentioned candi- Falconer, M.A., Aberdeen; James T. Fraser, Longsight, Manchester; dates were successful: John Gerard, M.A., Aberdeen; Henry Gibbons, Kurracnes, India; John Ilonioria C Gordon, Aberdeen; Geo. Grant, Keith; John Gregory, Bridge of Don; Bernard James Dorrian, Cathileen r;damn, Jaimes Heffernan, Lionie Andrew Hosle, Aberdeen; John Inglis, M.A., Aberdeen; David Ireland, V4n Overbeke. Brechin; Charles Jeffrey, Tarland; Geo. Jolhnston, Fintray; Tlhomas M. At the usual quarterly Examination for the certificate in Sanitary 'Aug. 25, 1883.] THE BRITISH MEDICU JOUR-NAL. 403

Science, held on Thursday and Friday, July 12th and 13th, the cer- *HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND DISEASES OF THE CHEST.-Re- tificate was granted to the following Licentiates in Medicine of the sident Clinical Assistant. Applications by September 1st. College: GENERAL LYING-IN HOSPITAL, York Road, Lambeth.-House-Physician. Adela Bosajsquct, Elizabeth Louigheed. Salary, £50 per annum. Applications by September 7th. At the monthly Examinations for the Licences Medicine LEEDS UNION.-Assistant Medical Officer and Dispenser. Salary, 2100per in and annum. Applications endorsed "Application for Assistant Medical Mlidwifery, held on Monday, July 9th and four following days, the by September 1st. Officer," undermentioned candidates were successful: LIVERPOOL ROYAL SOUTHERN HOSPITAL.-SeniorHollse-Surgeon. Salary, tbr tle Licences in Aledicine and Midwmfery.-Lcetitia Harvey Andrew, Edini- 100 guineas per annum. Applications by August 27th. burglh; Hugh Johii By-rnie, Dutblini; Michael Richard Cleary, Herberts- LONDON HOSPITAL.-Demonstrator of Practical Chemistry. Salary, £100 towni, co. Limerick; Lutcy Elizabeth Cradoek, Lynn, Norfolk; Edwin per annum. Applications to the Warden by September Thomas Ensor, M.D., New! York; Arthlur FitzGeald, 1st. Ormatsby Hospital, QUEEN'S COLLEGE, CORK.-Professorship of Midwifery. Applications to be to. Limerick; Frederick Saniiuei ILetston, Ballykisteen, co. Tipperary; sent to the Under .Jales Keenan, Dulblii; Ar.tbella Madonna KIenealy, Watford, Herts; Secretary, Dublin Castle, not later than August 25th. William Kenny, Limuerick; Joseph Lalor, Dublin; Mark Henry Lonig, QUEEN'S COLLEGE, Ireland.-Professor of Midwifery. Applications to the AI.D., New York; Bernard Alphonstis -McGinity-, Duiblin; Frederick .Josiah Under Secretary, Dublin Castle, by August 25th. McNauglit, Dublin; John Neill, Tallagrlht, co. Dublin; George Francis ROYAL INFIRMARY, Bristol.-Junior Assistant Dispenser. Applications to Rougha"n, Galway; Albert W\Aillerforce Sthepherd, Dublin. F. 3. Milner by September 1st. /J t/ic incea' to practise ./edrine only.-Anthony Laturence Blake, Clonbur, ST. BARTHOLOMEW'S HOSPITAL-Assistant Pliysician. Applications by co. Galway; Williamn Mayne Clayton, Sandyceo-e, co. Dublin; Percy Jas. September 10th. Drougist, co. Dublin; Elaekroek, Jamiies Vrineent FitzPatriek, New Swin- WALLASEY DISPENSARY.-House-Surgeon. Salary, £L140 per annum. Ap- dloii, Wiltshire; M51aurice F'orde, Fermioy, (o. Cork; James Hamilton, plications by September 8th. Onsagli, co. Tyronie; James Lane. M51agilligan, Londonderry; John E. .MeCraith, Smyrna, A&is Mlinor; Williamrt Mc^Gee, Dublin; Clharles Henry WEST LONDON HOSPITAL, Hiammersmith Road, W.-Assistant-Physician. 3Maher, Sydniey, Ne-w Soutll Wales, Australia; Jolhni Martin, Rfathmines, Applications by August 27th. Dublin; Ilenry Moorlhead, Tullamore, Kiilg's Counity; John Robert Nolani, WESTERN OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL, 155, Marylebone Road, W.-Surgeon. VKilbanie Ioutise; Peter Josephi O'leillr, Clones, eo. Monaghani; Bartholo- Applicationis by September 1st. mnew Taylor Russell, Ballinderry Park, c('. Tlipperary; George Parsons Torney, Diublini. lnor th'e Licence to practise MItidwifery only--Rogers Wethierall Gore Taylor, M1.B.UT.liv.Dub., P. and(l 0. Steampacket Comnpanyv's Service. MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. The following Licentiates isn Medicine of the College, having com- BARFOOT, G. H., M.D., appointed on the Honorary Acting Medical Staff to the plie(d with the by-laws relating to membership, pursuant to the Wirrall Children's Hospital, Birkenhead, vice J. B. Miller, MB., resigned. provisions of tlle Supplemental Charter of December 12th, 1878, BRUNwTON, C. E., M.B., appointed Assistant Medical Officer to the Mfiddlesex hlave been duly enrolled as Members of tthC College: County Luniatic Asylum, Colney Hatch, rice M. L. Brown, AI.B., resigned. Albert Autcusttis Gore, Lie. Med. 18O0, Surgeon-Major A.M.D.; Thomas Beam- GisnosN,Wrn., L..Q.C.P.I.,appointed Junior Assistant Medical Officer to the isIs, 13c. Mled. 1863, Passage WVest, Cork: Edward Aloysiuis Steplhenson, Joinit Counties Asylumr, Carmarthen. Lic. Mted. 1866, Transiore, co. Waterford; Bronshy Roberts, Lie. Med. 1867, Gtn-h, R. MV., F.R.C.S., appointed Assistant-Surgeon to the Royal London Oplh- Eastbouirne. thalmic Hospital, Moorfields, E.C., vice J. C. Wordsworth, F.R.C.S. At a special Examination for the Licences of the College, held on IRwnIf, A. M., L.R.C.S.I., appointed Resident Medical Officer to the Eastern 1E'riday, Satur(lay, ancl MIonday, July 27jth, 28th, and 30th, the fol- Dispensary of Bath, vice A. J. Damant, L.R.C.P., resigned. lowing candidate was successful: LOVnRIDGE, A. W., M.R.C.S., appoinited House-Surgeon to the Clayton Hospi- tal and Wakefield General Dispensary, vice D'A. B. resigned. Carter, M.R.O.S., lor the Licences to practise M1edicine and Mlidirfer'y.-Charles James Egan, MuOxRE, E. C., MIB., appointed Assistant Resident Medical Officer to the Down- MI.R.C.S.Eng 1857, King WVilliaiii's Town1, Cape of Good Hope. patrick Lunatic Asylum, vice J. B. Dunlop, L.R.C.S., resigned. OLPHERTS, J. W., L.R.C.P.. appointed Medical Officer to the Downpatrick ROYAL COLLEGE OF' SURGEONS IN IRELAND.-At the stated Ex- Union, rice W. Taylor, L.K.Q.C.P.I., deceased. aminations in July 188.3, the following candidates, having passed OULTON, H. WV., M.D., appointed Medical Officer for North City to the North the required examinations for the diploma, and taken the declara- Dublin Union, vice 3. R. Ferguson, M.B., resigned. tion and signed the roll, were admitted Licentiates: PAYNE, W. A., M.R.C.S., appointed Assistant Resident Medical Officer to the Children's Frederick W. Allwright, Geo. Browning, John J. Buggy, John V. Byrne, Hospital, Birmingham. Alexander Carte, Robert H. Clemenit, William Clifford, Arthur Cole, Geo. PEDLEY, F. N., M.R.C.S., appointed Dental Surgeon to the Evelina Hospital for P. Cope, Richard J. D'Arcy, Samuiiiel It. Deane, William Delahunt, Patrick Sick Children, Southwark Bridge Road, vice J. J. Lyons, L.R.C.P., resigned. DonnTiellan, Patrick Buxff, John Folev, Thomas F. Griffin, Thomas G. H. POTTER, John Baptiste, M.D., Obstetric Physician to Westminster Hospital, hfall, Frederick S. Hetnston, Anidrew h1[unter, Joseph P. Kelly, John Ml. P. appoinited Conisulting Obstetric Physician to the Western Dispensary, vice Kenniedy, Daniel Kenny, Nathaniel S. Manning, Jeremialh T. Martin, George Fenton, M.R.C.S., resigned. Johnl Martin, Alfred Middletoni, Thlomas Moyles, Richard Murphy. PRO-AN, 3., M.D., appointed Physician to a New Department for Skin Diseases Andrew J. O'Flaniagan, Joseph A. Pturdoni, William HI. D. Robinson, Geo. to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. F. Roughan, Bartholomew Ruissell, Robert WV. Russell, William S. Sprent, J. Edward Q. Stack, William L. Symes, and ChIarles W. Wynne. RosBINsoN', W., M.D., appointed Honorary District Surgeon to the Royal Thirteen were stopped. South London Dispensary. SAisom. C. L., M.R.C.S., appointed Junior Resident Medical Officer to the Royal Free Hospital, Gray's Inn Road. APOTHECARIES' HALL.-The following gentlemen passed their SINNA, N. P., M.R.C.P., appointed Resident Clinical Assistant to the Hospital Examination in the Science and Practice of Medicine, and received for Consumption and Diseases of the Chest. certificates to practise, on Thursday, August 16th, 1883. TutAVIS, W. O., M.R.C.S., appointed Resident Curator to the Leeds School of Harris, Jnlo. Wns., Woodliaye, Ivybridge, S. Devon. Medicine, vice F. H. Mayo, M.R.C.S., resigned. Mountaini, Jno. Joseph, Hull. TRnuVcs, E., M.R.C.S., appointed Honorary Assistant-Surgeon to the Brighton, Newton, Rupert Wias., The SquaRre, Kenilwortl. IHove, and Sussex Throat and Ear Dispensary, 23, Queen's Road, vice G. F. Oram, Percy Sprague, Amhburst Road, N. Hodgson, M.R.C.S., resigned. Penniy, Edinund Juo., Tise Vlcarane, Abbotsbuiry, Dorset. TRMsLsE, J. M., M.D., appointed Medical Officer to the Strabane Dispensary Wliitlield, Jno. Neil, Moss Street,Xeywood. District, vice J. C. Boyd, M.D., resigned. VxsRnov, R. W., M.D., appointed Medical Officer of Health to the Vestry of MEDICAL VACANCIES. lambeth. WsLsow, G. B., L.I.C.S., appointed SecondAssistant to Resident Medical Super- The following vacancies are announced: intendent to the Cork District Lunatic Asylum. ANDERSON'S COLLEGE.-Chair of Institutes of Mledicine. Applications by September 5th. CASHIEL UNION, CASHEL DISPENSARY.-MlNIedlcal Officer. Salary, £120 per annutm, and £20 as Medical Officer of Health. Election September 1st. BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. (JAVAN COUNTY £14 per annum. INFIRMARY.-Surgeon. Salary, Appli- The charge for inserting announcements ofBirths, Marriags, and Deaths is 8s. cations by September 18th. should Sd., (CENTRtAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL. Gray's Inin Road, W.e.- whic beforwoarded tn stamps with the announsement. Assistant Surgeon. Applications by September 8thl. BIRTH. CIHESTER GENERAL INFIRMARY.-House Surgeoni. Salary,£ROperannum. Applications by Augu1st 27th. MARTIN.-On August 21st, at "Arnheim," Blackburn, the wife of John M. H. a CLINICAL HOSPITAL FOR WO31EN AND CHILDREN, Park Place, Maln- Martin, M.D., of son. ehlester.-House-Siurgeon. Salary, £80 per annum. Applications to Mr. MARRIAGE. EiwinW. Marshall, secretari-,38,barton Areade, ManehesterjbvAugulst 28th. BURTONSEAw-NIcgoLns.-On August 18th, at All Saints, Dalston, by tile Rev. DENThAL HOSPITAL OF LOS'DON, Leicester Square.-Lecturer oni Dental J. Pitkin, uncle of the bride, assisted by the Rev. W. St. Hill Bourise, vicar, Anatomy and Physiology. Applications by October 1st. Thomas Burtornshaiw, M.E.C.S.Eng., Brooke Lodge, De Beauvoir Road, N., to )IIURSLEY tTNION.-Mledical Officer. Salary, £8u per annum. Applications Emily, second datughter of Thos. Nicholls, Esq., of 258, Kingsland Road, N.3, by Septernber 12th. .GE:NIf IltAkL INFIRMAiRY at Gloucester and GLOUICISTERSHIRE EYE IN- DEATH. ;£11) STITUTION.-House-Surgeon. Salary, pel annum. Applications by AsTKINSOx.-At West House, Wylami-upon-Tyne, in the 68th yeir of lii3 age, Jolhn S-eptember lSt. Ismay Atkinson, Sturgeon. 404 THE BRITISH MEDICAL -JOURNAL. (Aug. 25, 18E3.

TJNQUTALTTIED AsSISTANTS. ISIR-Some time ago, there was a letter in the JOURLNAL from a Mfr. Duir- OPERATION DAYS AT THE HOSPITALS. hamn, showing the hardships that would resuilt from preventing thle employment of iunqualified assistant-s by medical mieni. The inaisi objectless he brings forward is, that whiile lie, is going his rounid he cannot be earninig MONDAY ... Metropolitan Free,2 P.x.-St. Mark's, 2 P.m.-Royal London money by proxy throuigh an uinquialified assistant. Practically, it resolves Ophthalmic, 11 M.-RoyalWestminster Ophthalmic,1.30p.m. itself into the fact that he desires more thani his share of pay for work done. -Royal Orthopaedic, 2 P.M.-Hospital for Women, 2 P.M. N",ot content withi being occupied all, or niearly all, day., he mu~st ttake a portioni TUESDAY. Guy's, 1.30 P.M.-Westminster 2 P.M.-Eoyal London Ophthal- of that whxichi might support anothier, Certainily, hie says the foes maybe very% mic, 11 A.m.-Royal Westminster Ophthalmic, 1.30 P.MWest lotv,to which1Iwould saythatif a medical man,bhussy iearlyallda,y, cannotearn a- London,3 P.m.-St. Mark's,9kAi.-Cancer Hospital,Brompton, decent livelihood, the, sooncr hec quilits the profession the better. And what 3 P.M. cases may be safely leitto ain unqualified assistant? Anid if they can manage( them, whiy not senid themi to a druiggist, who would no doutbt have as muchel WEDNESDAY...-St. Bartholomew's, 1.30 P.r.-St.Mary's, 1.30 P.M.-Middlesex, and mnore experience than the assistant? 1 P.M.-University College, 2 P.M.-London, 2 P.m.-Royal Mr. Durham st-rangely pref'ers uniquailified to qualifiedasssistasits, apparently London Ophthalmic, 11 Ac.-.Great Northern, 2 P.m.-Samari- for their greater amiab-ility (necessary ndfuto te qaicton. lIe tan Free Hospital for Women and Children, 2.30 1P.m.-Royal intisnates that they hiave miore kniowledge of ordinary work, buit does not say Westminster Ophthalmic, 1.30 P.a.-St. Thomas's, 1.30 P.m.- at whose expense, or whien thecy get it. How lhaveitsey olbtaisiedtliis superiority St. Peter's, 2 P.m.-National Orthopadic, 10 A.m. over qualified mi-eis? THIURSDAY .... St. George's, 1 P.m.-Central London Ophthalmio,- 1 P.m.- The grea-t reason whyunaqsalified assistant-sare emsployed is to obtain money~ Charing Cross, 2 P.M.-Royal London Ophthalmic, 11 ±.a.- easily, and withiout earnisig it; assd its resuilt is t-o essriels t-le greedly assd iiii- Hospital for Diseases of the Throat, 2P.M.-Royal Westminster scrupuilouis, anid to keep poor tise youniger and( sniore hionest miembers of thle Ophthalmic, 1.30 P.m.-Hospital for Women, 2 P.m.-London, profession. I hope Parliament will s-nake it illegal to employ uunqusalified 2 P.M.-North-west London, 2.30 P.M. assistants, so that men may he obliged to liv-e oni what they eairut themselves. The country pays for medical advicie for the, poor wise are unable to Vay for FRIDAY...... King's College, 2 P.xar.-Royal Westminster Ophthalmic, 1.30 themselves, whuichs is lietter tluai perinitting the7ni to lie~treated b)y unrqualifiedI P.M.-Royal London Ophthalmic, 11 &a..-Central London men or by druggists.-I am, etc., hcraonLEiGHr. Ophthalmic, 2 P.M.-Roval South London Ophthalmic, 2 P.m. -Guy's, 1.30 P.M.-St. TUhomas's (Ophthalmic Department), SIR,-Permit me to emphatically prot-est agaiusi "1J. B. D.a standard of profes- 2 P.m.-East London Hospital for Children, 2 p.M. sional ability. M,%inuite anatoni7, andla knowiel(edge fthusemicroscope in med.i- cine are all well enough, but no't to be able to diagnose a six-ounee front ani SATUlRDAY ...... St. Bartholomew's, 1.30 P.M.-Xing's College, I P.M-.Royal eilgist-oussee bsottle sliows astoundinig igniorance. If ass additiossal arguinsesit London Ophthalmic, 11 A.a.-toyal Westminster Ophhalmic, against uinqu-alified assistants were neededl, "J.Il.ID."lhas sispp1lied one(. This 1.30 P.M.-St. Thomas's, 1.30 P.m.-Royal Flree, 9 A.M. and bottle-pract-ice, amongst qualified men,. does more to lower the professioni than 2 P.M.-London, 2 P.m. any amount of initerference by suniqualiuied quacks. The fact of this snatter is, thiat at the bott-om of theo quiestion of qualifiedl. or non-qusslffiedl. assistants, there is a layer of jealousy. WVe oldster-s unitd HOURS OF ATTENDANCE AT THE LONDON that the you-ngcsters kntow a good ntisniy th1-ings of tvhicli we have never heard ; and if, instead of trying to teacls thensi thae duties of the chiemiist and drugrgist, HOSPITALS. we put outr pridle in ouir psoekets asid( condescend to p)ick up sousie niovel ik-aS., we shioiuut finid multual beisefit, thle scfitsc of tlie younsg comibininig withi the COARING CROSS.-Medical and Surgical, daily, 1; Obstetric, Tu. P., 1.30; Skin, experiencee of the old. M. Th.; Dental, M. W. F., 9.30. A goodI deal has been said abteist the greates ex~perience of the- unqualified. assistaist; buit experience is a measure of time suiider certain conlditiusis, and( GUT's.-Medical and Surgical, daily, exc. Tn., 1.30; Obstetrfc, M. W. F., 1.30; there can be sio qusestiois thlat oneiie ofithso cosiditiouis oughit toi be ii scienitific Eye, M. W., 1.30; Tn. F., 12.30; Ear, Tu. F., 12.30; Skin, Tu., 12.30; Dental, educeatiois. I. have osnhy to addl thit I havs- never been an. assistasnt, n1or an Tu. Th. F., 12. employer of onie, and thierefore I speak wt thsois prejudice -,and onily for this. SmG's CoLLEGE3-Medical, daily, 2; Surgical, daily, 1.30; Obstetric, Tu. Th. S. hioiseuir of the professiois. to ttliiel I listve. the lioisour to belong.-!tiai, sir, 2; o.p., M. W. P., 12.30; Eye, M. Th. 1; Ophthalmiic Department, W. 1; Ear, youir obediesilt servant, IR. E. P. Th.'2; Skin, Th.; Throat, Th., 3; Dental, Tu. F., 10. SsR,-Afterreading"3 . B.ID.'s'etter sill thieJOVRNn.L f Janleloth, I came to tise LoNnow.-Medlcal, daily, exc;. ., 2; Surgical, daily, 1.30 and 2; Obstetric, M. concloisiotis,tliattcollldeasily-aaree. wills` .1 B. I). itluet faettliat. lie muiist lie Th., 1.30; o,p., W. B., 1.30; Eye, W. B., 9; Ear, B., 9.30; Skin, Th., 9; Dental, aman whio hias h-ad a great miany assi'fants. in suchi ueasp it is somietimes the Tn., 9. assistanit's fault, inns oftesi a wtant of jlEit Los selection oni the part of this principal for. nowadays, the latter cai'iiot toniplitil of liavhslg a nieagre MwDDLESEX.-Medical and Surgical, daily, 1; Obstetric, Tu. F., 1.30; o.p., W. B., nusaiiberof candidates for liisa vatutau-sustaesY Thsoughi tiemay iseefIt-ith care- 1.30; Eye, W. B., 8.30; Ear, and Throat, Tu., 9; Skin, F.,.4; Dental, daily, 9. fual watchingr ot thihch " J B. D.""speask prsmn thait seriouis mistakes are, ST. BARTHOLOMMW's.-Medical and Surgical, daily, 1,30; Obstetric,Tu. Th. ., 2; committed at least as often by the siiqualifised maniii as by the quahihied, priib- o.p., W. 5., 9; Eye, Tu. W. Th. B., 2; Ear, X., 2.30; Bldn, F., 1.30; Larynx, ably 3. B. D) ti-ould prefer lint thisfahull shiouldI it unfsortunatelv oeenri- Tu. 9. shiould be ni-sil by the liceinstid iis.ustiie%'owtilisd listve to bear the ronse- W., 11.30; Orthopaedic, F., 12.30; Dental, F., quences of it, irathser than by the unqualiftisd, wlso wouild siiivolve thle prinicipai ST. GRoRGE'S.-Medical and Surgical, M. Tu. F. B., 1; Obstetric, Tu. B., 1; o.p. far more ase-lonsly. Th., 2; Eye, W. B., 2; Ear, Tu., 2; Skin, Th., 1; Throat, M., 2; Orthopaedic, Out behialf of a l-ruro number of yoisiig qu-slified issistalsts. I protest very W., 2; Dental, Tu. ., 9; Th., 1. strosigly usgainst "J B. 1)'s"' unfair hetei-,fer hling coniiicessd that if lie look~ this lie secure a mani tihic anil ST. MARY'S.-Medical and Surgical, daily, 1.45; Obstetric, Tu. F., 9.30 . o.p., Tu. troubles beforeband, could es-iily thoughi youing F.,2; Eye, Toa. F.9.15; Ear, M.Th.,2; Skin, Tu. Th., 1.30; Throat, M. Th., igiloraist of the soutisic of pract-ice, tiviuld yet lie foutnd twiliug to leains, aisdi 1.45; Dental, W. B., 9.30. tuhsIo would Ire it liis patilu its iii -u gentieni-inls faishison. Wel are: ail issex- periesnred, hbulti-suee nut all ugnorsintanld cosecited m-ost of utse, iii starling. ST. ThOMAS'S.-Medical atd Stirgical, daily, except Sat., 2; Obstetric, M. Th., 2, receive sniifiesesiit rebuiffs to redunce the self-assurance we have broughit from o.p., W. F., 12.30; Eye, M. Th., 2; o.p., daily, except Sat., 1.30; Ear, Tu., 12.30; colle-ge. "3J B. 1).'a suaseestioni at; the enid of his letter, and Iiis reimarks Skin, Th., 12.30; Throat, Tu., 12.30; Children, B., 12.30; Dental, Ta. F., 10. thiereesi, refliect the"esileratl absurdity of Iiis cossuniiulisicatiois.-I ani, tet., UnVERSITY COLLaGmR.-Medical and Sutgical, daily, 1 to 2; Obstetric, M. Tl. Th. u. Th. E-3arB, 1.30; Skin,W.,1.45; Throat, SiR,-Tn thie MIedical Aets Atuinsodmniit Bill, there is bust litt-le more to pr-o- F.;1.30; Eye, .X P.,2; B,9.15; Iiibit this puractcie (isiushailled persons thasi hiithierto. Suels tpersons last Tb., 2.30; Dental, W., 10.30.. seldom tuse uiuslcdsutl titles, anld, consequesitly, bust rarely coslise withlit reads WxaTraL¶STER.-Medical and Surgical, daily, 1.30; Obstetric, Tu. F., 3; Eye,M. of Ite ht- Th., 2.30; Ear, Tu. F., 9; Skin, Th.,1; Dental, W. B.. 9.15. Inteiiii uersct.t of thue puiblie andI the profession, whiy iiset at onice Stamp ouit suchl practice by making it illegal fora, registrar to accept anyv deatli-certili- cutte usuless siglised ba a tegristere-d nsedleal practitionier, or by a corosser's ordir? It appearisig sinisiicus~tly nccess-ary to pist ass effectual stop ous thue Isututlee of' TO all sinqusahLliti~1)ipsosanus (bite offered tlieabt-sovas asiuggee.~tiosi. I unclose my LETTERS, NOTES, AND ANSWERS cardani rniaus orss truily, Ll.C.P.Edini., Mem. Brit. Med. Assoc. SIR,-I am coasts asned withi gratituds to .1 . B. ID " for hiis letter on the above CORRESPONDENTS. sustbject. I wsllisisglv adnmit, for my adversuries' sake, that thecre :eare mess en- gaged,t as assiitasss whlo hi te siever eveus psassed thso prelisiinary examnsuatiois CONrMUNICATros respectink editorial matters should be addressed to the Editor, ini arts, who bavu suet-er gouse tisrosugh assy training, and wttuo knsow little or- 161A, Strand, W.C., London; those concerning business matters, non-delivery n-othing about. the wtork ;these meni sluouLsi( certainly not be recognlised. On of the Jousumr, et., should be addressed to the Manager, at the Office, 161A, the othier lisalid, I hatve 1iusd usnqusalified assistansts teho, owing to pecusnliary Strand, W.O., London. circumstassces, liave lisot been able to liiiish; yet, str-ivisig hsonousrably to ttiii AuTHORs desiring reprints of their articles published in the BRITISH MEDICAL the lauirels, they hi-se practirally, beesi better uip to thie work than the legallIy JOURaNAL, are reqiested to communicate beforehand with the Manager, 161k, qualified ones. Whcn thec Medical Acts Asnendnisent Bill comnes into force, 'I Strand, W.C. hiops thlis Medical Couiicil atill iuistituste ass examiniation, simnilar to this pri- mnary professioniial examsnsuation for tue bL.RC.P., in materia medica, osteology, CORRESPONDENTS who wish notice to be taken of their communications, should etc. This will euve to thie practitioner sosne adivant-sees in takinug psupils be- authenticate them with their names-of course not necessarily for publication. fore they enter h-ospital -.and, depenid upost it. thle mfan who has spent one PFraC HEALTH DzPARYNin .-We shall be much obliged tc Medical Officers sir two 3-ears w ilth inaus sit tetiv e pinsctuce, us fatr bitter fltted for hiis profe-s- of Health if they will, on forwarding their Annual and other Reports, favour sion then a sian wise Isias setvsr sseeti a case ostitss(le hiss lIsspitali. The lastt two us with Dscplicate Copies. qusahified messi I sad coulhi niot dlispense thour ottni prescrsptions, althuosughi they cousild talk fer bouts about the tasa torticoss. orsusblobuslar vein. ULTsqusalificd CORRESPONDENTS not answered, are. requested to look to the Notices to Cor- assistants are neot ofteui takeus in a. philantutr;opic spirit, bust, oss this otlier respondents of the following week. hsauid, like a tabuman, to bii seust. hither aus tlsitlhier M3ost of use ous this Reie- Wi CANNOT UNDERTAKE TO RETURN MANUSCRIPTS NOT USED. bust- been acting as unqli!aulues assistuntnlaat 'time lime. M1y present umnqualfhie:le assist[an mat'reuulatedailscIUisLnversity of London ,,,,,TH BMtISH :rK1fCAA JOURIAL. [Aug. 26, 188A T HOT oXTE GXmMoao. XKNawro, Bwrnam.a . COMMDNIOATIOXS. LETTESB, ate., have beou received from: Uen,-Though perhaps rather too late th3is sson to point out the advantages of Mr. Wilson Hope, Petworth; tMr. W. 3. Gren Wudsworth; FP 1t.; Dr. a locality for a few weeks' quiet sojourn, for those who ar content with the Dr. Mr. luxury of rest In must lovel- scenery, instead of the "Irus" of an usual holi- Sawyer, Birmingham; Robert Bowles, Polkestone; BL Tbwnsed, day ont the Contnuent, yet, next year, some who have gone through the wear London; Dr. Walter. Manchester; Mr. J. Hutchinson,London; The Secretary alid tear of active work nmy be glad to have their step direted to the Hotel of the Sanitary Institute of Great Britain; MKes. Burroughs, Wellconte. Monte Generoso, situated on the south side of Monte o, betwaen 3,000 and Co., London; Mr. Robert lEirkland, Cheltenham; Dr. D. H. Gabb. and 4,000 feet above the level of the sea. Mloute Generoso Itself-the Eigi of Switzerland; Dr. Mr. italian Swltrzrlaad-ls 6.501 feet, from the summit of which can be seen Mendrisio, Ctrswell Baber, Brighton; Samuel j. the lakes Lugano, Conso. Varese, and lago Maggiore, the extensive plains of Noake, Leeds; Mr. G. H. Morley, Birmingham; Xr. Spencer Thomson, Asi- Lombardy, and thlo entire Alplue chain, from Motte Viso to Dernina. The ton, Torquay; Mr. Charles It. Ohristiani, London; Dr. Mtken,Southampton; hotd, which is airy aLnd well-costructed, is built on a plateau of limestone Dr. F. Rtobinson, Eastbourne; Dr Tripe, Hackney; Mr. R. CatteralisLondon; formnation, Isolated frons anuy other building, and no village, with its unsani- tary surro' sudings and squalid children, tocontaminatethe air with poisonous Xr. J. H. WilUams, Bootle, LancAhire; Mr. James Aithur, Wingate, Dur- emanations, and-, for theBsse reaon, no flie and other lnsect to mar one's ham; Mr. J. Ithys. London; Miss B. Story, Cadland, SoutbampLon; MLr. J. comfort. The water-supply from the mountain above is pure, cold, auid Bellamy. London; Mr. T. Bates, Worcester; Mears. Mackey, Makoye, ant refreshing, without the posibillty of carring typhoid germs. The domestic Co., London; Mesrs. King and Co., London; Dr. A. H. Bampton, Ply- arrngements are good, the costs are olen, and well supplied with water. mouth; Dr. H. Cairo; Dr. Arthur Hill San The plateau on which the hotel Is butlt Is surrounded witl beech-woods, Crookshank, Hasll, Remo; Dr. in which delightful cool walks are out, with plenty of oomfortable seats, so W. Smyth, Bsnbridge; Our Aberdeen Correspondeat; Dr. C. Guni, DublUn; that within twenty vards of the house a shady. seat may be gained, adding Mr. W. R. Bates, Addington; Dr. Drummond, Neweastls.on.Tyne; Dr. fli. much tn the plasure of the weak, while the sun is shining brightly; in these clair, Edinburgh; Dr. Styrap, Shrewsbury; Dr. Huggard, London; Dr. J. woods, the air is cool aud balmy, aind, from the geological formation and alti- tude, dry. Irving, Callander; Mr. F. J. Flower, Warmninstcr; The Secretary of the The hotel is well armnged, and thie food ample and good, and the charges Inebriates' Homo, Fort Hamilton, New York; Rev. James Macpherson, Wick; from ten to twelve frames a day; those who wish the luxury of a private sit- Dr. Sidney Davies, Cairo; Dr. Macklie, Alexandria; Mr. P. H. Vertin. Bouthl- ting-room would, of cours, have to pay more. The proprietor, Dr. Pasta, wold; Mr. Gem, London; Dr. Frederiek Peas, Halemere; Dr. T. W. appss anxious to make his visitors comfortable; so that with good food, a Trend, Southampton; Dr. George Beatson, Glasgow; Mr. Kenneth W. Milli quiet hotel, the most lovely seerv, and agreeable society, there are the esntials for restorinig to its vigour the overwrought body and mind. can, Kineton; Mr. W. Jones, Conway; Mr. John Reid. Rooldale: Mr. T. H. The hotel is openl from May to the middle of October,and there is a resident Bsrtleet, Birmingham; Dr. Manson Fraser, London; Mr. Charles J. Barry, clerg man of the Church of England. London; Mr. P. Mowatt, London; Dr. R. Beeles, Congleton; Dr. L. Cane, 'With the new St.. Gntlharn roujte, Monte Generoso is easily reached. leaving Peterborough; Mr. Wheelhouse, Leeds; Mr. It. Little, Iaphoe, lonldoni bv the Londton, Obatham, and Dover line, at 10 A.M., via Calais, Doegpal; Rheims, tale, Luern, through the St. Gothard Tunnel. Lugoso may be Liverpool; Prof. Humphry, Cambridge; Dr. Butlherland, Manchester; Mr. rached by four o'lock the fiollowini afternoona, where the night may be H. Blake, Great Yarmouth; Dr. W. J. Mickle, Bow; Dr. James Barr. Iiver- apent. or t'hejourney continued bythe irstavatlabletrainin four hours to Men. pool; Mr. 0. Vlnoent, Bedford; Our Edinburgh Correspondent; Mr. E. drisso, which takes about forty minute. The Hotel Mendrislo is a comfort- Owen, London; TheDirector-General Army Medical Department; Dr. Neale, able, clean little hotel, where irrangements aremaefortheascent here, seven miles taking about two hours and a half, through vineyards first, then ches- London; Mr. De Vere IHunt, Bolton; Mr. W. Thomson, Dublin; Messn. nut and beech woods, and delightftul scenery; it is a steep pill, and either a Rleynolds and Branson, feeds; Mr. Holderness, Windsor; Dr. J. H. Bryaut, mule, or chair, or roiture, are usually taken by those who are not good Gibraltar; Dr.FairlieClarke, Southborough; Dr. Burges, Kettering; Mr. J. walkers. Howell Thomas, Wellingborough; Mr. C. A. Lane, Sunderland; Mr. T. MI. I may add that the Times is takien in; and, also, those who do not eare to travel so rapidly, may, by taking Oook's ticket-s, break their journey at several Watt, Hoviungham; Dr. Gllmore, Luldatf, Londonderry; Mr. W. Arnold points of interest.-F}aithfully yours, D. HEOADLzT GAJUs. Thomson, Ampthill; Dr. J. Thorburn, Manchester; Mr. Robert Cory, Lina- H1XALT'rxTarrs. beris; Dr. ll. D. Swallow. Pennistone; Mr. Bi Smith, Birmingham; M.B.; Dr. Drummond Dr. Ba Six,-In reply to Dr. Norris's letter, I would stuggest a voyage in one of the Macdonald, Liverpool; J.R. Stallard, Franciso, Spanish an;i Portugese shipping company's steamers, which leave London U.S., etc. every Saturday, touching, outward, at Lisbon, 1I- days; Gibraltar, 2* days; Malaga, 3 days; homeward, at Cadir, 4 days; Lisbon, 2 days Vigo. haff a BOOKS, ETC., RECEIVED. These ships are well found. the table Is plentifully and well provided with meats, fisli, poultry, vegetables, and all ripe fruits. The captains are The Knapsack Handbook or Pedestrian's Guide. By William White, A.C., courteous, anid attentive to the wants and amusemeuts of their passengers. F.SkA., etc. Second Edition. London: E. Stanford. 1883. The pasengers at this time of year vary from twenity to thirty, and the cabln Report of Trials for Murder by Poisoning by Prussic Acid. Strychnia, Anti- aecommodation is good. The onlvy drawback is the wait of a medical nan. mony, Arsenic, and Aconitia, Includinig the Trials of Tfawell, W. Palmer, The greater part of the trip is in smooth water, and within sight of land. Dove, Madeline Smith, Dr. Pritchard, Smothurst, and Dr. Lmuson, with It is a very enijoyable excursion, and the overworked maLn can get as much Chemical Introduction and Notes on the Poisons Usd. By G. LAhom rest as he ineeds, and the cost is moderate. I-purpose taking my third trip B3rowne and A. Stewart. London: Stevens and Sons. 1883. abolit the mid(dle of September (by wlhich means the summer is prolonged).- -I The Extra Pharmacop4is of UIofficial Drugs and Chlemicals and Pharmaceuti- am, yours truly, A MEMBER. cal Prepartions. Bv William Martindale, F.B.S. With reference to their Ssst,-With reference to your reply to Mr. Norris in last week's Jourorkr., I beg use; abstracted from medical journals. By W. W. Weatcott, M.B. London: to inform y-ou that I siil on or about thie 8th of October next, in a well pro- H. K. Lewis. 1883. vided hundsome schooner yacht of 310 tons, for a five or six months' heath- An Atlas of Illustrations of Pathlology; Compiled (chiefly from Original Sources) voyage; first to Madeira. All part.icuilars may be obtained on application to for the New Bydenhatn Society. Fasciculus V. Diseases of the Liver rne.-i am, ete., DocToR. (chieliy of the Gall Bladder and Larger Bile Ducts). Plates XXIi to 1, Oxfoid Mansions, V. XXVI. With Pathological Summary. By Dr. Goodlart. Loudon: The CRAMP. New Sydenham Society. Agent. H. K. Lewis. 1883. 8sR,-I wishl to inform " Enquirens" of my experience with regard to cramp. Dcscriptive Catalogue of the Pathological Specimens Contained in the Museum Thtere is tau remedv I have found to answer, except the raising the head of tihe of the Royal College of Surgeonis of England. By Sir Jumes Paget, Bart., bed. I cause two bricks to be placed under each leg, or a bloc of wood of the with the assistance of J. . Goodhart, M.D.. and Alban H. G. Doran. same tliickness as t.wo hricks. Patients who have suffered for years at night, Tol. II. Morbid Coniditions of the Blood, tihe Organs of Motion, and the crying loulyl,v witht pain, have fouind the above plan an immediate, certain, andi permatnenit relief.-I am, dear sir, youars faithfully, Skeleton. London: J. and A. Churchill. IM3. ROnBERT MANNERws-A-x;, Surgeon-Xajor. Bridgewater House, Manchester, August 18th, 1883. MEDICAL UNION BOcn0ry. SCALZ 01 CG FOR ADVURTIBSUUEUS IN TE StRa.-Will voni kindly favouir ine by notifying in thc columinns of your JoLR.xAL "BRITIH MDICA JOURNAL. thiat.. duirinig the vacation, and consequent clnsuire of the roomis of the Mcdi- cal Union hos(m icty, members of the Unlon wishing to exchalnge or obtain fresh Beven lines and under M...... 0 3 6 worksfrosni thie Society's library, or Mesrs. W. H. iunith and Bons cireculating }Bach additional line ...0...... ,, ... 0 0 O library in connection therewith. can do so by applying to me at 3, King's A whole column... I. .* 1 5 0 Benoh Walk, Tumple,anyday (Saturdays and Susidays excepted),lbetween the Ai page ...... 0 0 hours of 10 A.. and 4 .w.-I am, sir, faithfully yours. An average line contains eight wo ds. August 11th1, 158t'2. JA was When a eres of insertions of the same advertisement is ordered, a disount is GREtENWOOD. made on the above sale In the following proportions, beyond which no reduo- MEDICAL ALLOWANCE ON BSERANTS. tion can be allowed. SIR,-I ansi asketl bv a ret irecd praetitloiser (a former partner) to attendI ilis ser- For 6 lnsertions, a deduction of ...... 10 per cent. vasut dtring an aCLack of typhoil fever. Tthe jiatlent has asked me for tlhe ac- ,,12 or 13,, ,, ...... 20 count. Ought I to send it, or give Uhe a6tendace free.-I am, etc. ,, s J. W. R. ,,52 * There is no specific ruile bearing on the que3tion submitted by cor- For tikse terms, t seriesnLust, in eaCA cae, ce;ampied witkia hDtwle sntAs ouir from date of flrtt insrtion. responident, hut he will, we think, liave no diffictlty In arriving at a jitsteon- Advertisements should be delivered, addressed to the Manager, at the Ofimce. clhsion in thle matter, hiy simply determnining the following points - not later than Twelve o'clock on the Wednesday preceding publication.; and, if 1. Did lie indertake the dtuty of profesional attendance for his formes not paid for at the time, should be accompanied by a reference. partner? Post-Office Orders should be made pavable to the British Medi*W Assoiation, st the West Central Post-Qmce, High Holborn. Small amounts may be snt in 2. Wouldl( liis ex-partner have made awny csaige to his servant? postage stmps.