JUNE 25, 18981 _ASEOCI4TIO. ISTELlI(GE"CE. r43>ny'. "| 1677 system of mains, wlhich are carried into the various labora- METROPOLITAN COUNTIES BRANCH.-The annual general meeting will tories to to which be held at the Hote. Cecil on Tuesday, June 28th, I898, at 6 P.M Thle terminals, temporary connection can be members will dine together at 7 P.M.. Robel t Farqubarson, M.D. M.P., readily made. This main is fed by a motor transformer, President-elect, in the chair.-IsAMBARD OWEN, Ht. B. ROBiNsoN, Hon. taking current from the supply at a pressure of 200 volts, and Secretaries. it at from allowing of being supplied any pressure 5 to 50 LANCASHIRE AND CHESHIBB BRANCu.-The sixty-second annual meeting- volts. This arrangement, suggested by Mr. Middletou, of tisblanuh wvihI be held In Powell's Bo)s' headiDg Room, Wigan, OD avoids the necessity of the cambrous and wasteful resistances Tuesday, June 28th, 1898, at 2 P M. Agenda: Inaueural AddresR Dy thel usually employed. President, Mr. W. berry, FRU 1. Iepoit of Council and Financial Statement. Election of Ulhce Beaiers. Representatives in the Council of the Association, RtepreseDtatives in the l-arliamentary Bills Committee, GBNERAL WORK OF THE INSTITUTE. and Ordinary Members of the Council for xI898 99. Choice of Place for- The director and staff are to be most heartily congratulated holding next Annual Meetiug. (& cordial invitation, which has beem on coming into possession of this well-equipped laboratory. provisionally accepted by the Council, has been received from the mem- a of bers resident in Boltonj, to hold the next aninual meeting in that town.).. At present large amount diagnosis work is being under- Appointment of two Auditors. Votes of Thanks to the (Office Bearers and' taken for sanitary authorities, and a staff is kept constantly Members of late Council Medical and burgical CommuDications: engaged in examining and reporting on waters, sputa, and Dr. E. T Davies: Abdominal Hysterectomy for Fibroid Tumours, withr various organic fluids. The aim of the director is to make Specimens. Dr. C. Thurstan Holland: Foreign Bodies and the Use of the x Rays. Mr. E. Stanmore Bishop: A Case uf Ureteral Calculus. The- the Institute a national home for bact'riology in all its President and Members resident in Wigan are anxious that, as far as branches. possible, this day should be spent as an enjoyable holiday. From I2 toF The present staff is as follows; Director and Honorary 2 P.M. Arrangements will be made for the inspeetion of the Free Library and Reference Library, the Wigan Parish Church, and the Exhibits. At Secretary: Dr. Allan Macfadyen, to whose enthusiastic in- 4 P.M. conveyances will be provided to convey members to Haigh Hall,. dustry the new laboratories owe many of their best features. on the invitation of the Earl of Crawford, K.T., to view the Gardens anc The bacteriologistg to the Institute are Dr. R. T. Hewlett and inspect the Library. Mr. Walter Simpson hbbs kindly invited a limited Mr. F R Arthur number of gentJemen to Longhurst for Afltrooon Tea and Bowls. The- Foulerton, C.S. Dr. Harden is chemist, and Royal Albert Edward Infirmary will also be upen to visitors, who will be- Mr. C. Cooper asiistant secretary. The department for the received by members of the medical staff. Dri,gs and Maedical Appliances. preparation of antitoxins remains at Sudbury, near Harrow, -There will be an Exhibit of New Drugs and Chemicals, Medical and. and is in charge of Dr. Dean, assisted by Dr. Salter. Surgical Instruments, etc, in the Readivg Boom. LJuncheon.-A. luncheon, provicded by the President and Members of the Wigan Medicas Society, wijl be served at the Old Council Chamber from 12 to 2 P.M. Dinner.-Arrangements have been made for a dinner at the Old Council, Chamber, Rodney Street, WigaD, at 6 30 P.A ; tickets (wine not included). ASSOCIATION INTELLIGENCE, 58. each. In order to facilitate arrangemeots the Secretary will feel much obliged if every member who intends to be present at the-- COUNOIL. meeting will kindly inform him whether he purposes being present at luncheon and dinner. Those gentlemen who iDtend coming,. NOTICE OF MEETING. but who, on the day of meeting, may find it impossible to do so, A MEETING of the Council will be held in will not be held responsible for their dinner tickets. The Secretary' the Council Room is very anxious to get the number as correctly as possible, in order to- of the Association, at No. 429, Strand (corner of Agar Street), assist the Heception Committee. N.B.-Those gentlemen who have naot, yet paid their subscriptions will please remit such, withoutfurther delay, London, on Wednesday the 6th day of July next, at 2 to the Honorary Secretary, Dr. Barr. Subscriptions to the Royal Medicah o'clock in the afternoon. Benevolent College can be paid to Dr Barr. Those who wish to become members of theBranch, or of the Association and Branch, should communi- June gth, 1898. FEANcIs FOWKE, General Secretary. cate with the Honorary Secretary at once. There are over i,oco members of the medical profession in these two counties who are not members of- the British Medieal Association; and 4C0 who are members of the British NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETINGS OF COUNCIL Medical Association, but not of this Branch. There is thus a large field FOR i898. - in which'members can render valuable aid in stimalating the growth and, MEETINGS of the Council will be held on July 6th importance of this Branch. The Secreta' y has sent a notice of this and October I898. meeting, a list of members, and an application form to each of the 400;. Igth, Candidates for election by the he hopes that members will induce as great a number of these as possible- Council of the Association must send in their forms of to joiu the Branch. It may be pointed out lo these that at preFent ihey application to the General Secretary not later than twenty- have no representation. and the small anDual subscription of 28. 6d. is a one days before the latter meeting-namely, September good investment Those who are outside the pale of the Association and? 29th. Branch have frequently received circulars, but on tbe present occasion it- ELEOTION o0 MEBMBER. has not been deemed necessary to notify them. Application forms can Any qualified medical practitioner, not disqualified by any be had by applying to the Secretary, 72, Rodney Street, Liverpool. It is- intended to hold a joint meeting with the North Wales Branch, ia by-law of the Association, who shall be recommended as Chester, in September. Gentlemen wishing to take part in this meeting eligible by any three members, may be elected a member should communicate with Dr. Barr.-JAMEs BARR, M.D., Hlonorary Secre-- by the Council or by any recognised Branch Council. tary, 72, Rodney Street, Liverpool. Candidates seeking election by a Branch Council should apply to the Secretary of the Branch. No members can be NORTH WALES BRANCH.-The annual meeting will be held at Llangollen. elected by a Branch Council unless their names have been on or about July 13th. Members having papers to read, cases to com- municate, or specimens to show are requested to intimate the same- Inserted in the circular summoning the meeting at whicb before July 2nd.-W. JONES-MORRIS, Is-y-coed, Portmadoc, Honorary, they seek election. Secretary. FRANCIS FOWKE, General Secretary. WEST SOMERSET BRANCH -The annual meeting of this Branch will be- LIBRARY OF THE BRITISH held on Tuesday, June 28th, at 12.30 P m.. at St. Saviour's, Bridgwater, the MEDICAL residence of the President, Mr. R. H. F. Routh. Besides the ordinary ASSOCIATION. business, the President will deliver an address on " Cycling: its Prophy- MEMBERS reminded lactic and Curative Properties." The President has kindly asked the! are that the Library and Writing Rooms members of the Branch to lunch with him at his house after the meeting. of the Association are now fitted up for the accommodation During the afternoon, arrangements bave been made for the amusement. of the Members in commodious apartments, at the offices of of visitors, including a drive to Lilstock, tickets 28. 6d. There will be a. the Association, 429, Strand. The rooms are open from io dinner at the Clarence Hotel, Bridgwater, at 7.30 tickets 45., exclusive ot. A.M. to 5 P.M. Members can have their letters addressed to wine.-R. LIDDON MEADE-KING, M D, Taunton, Honorary Secretary. them at the Office. SOUTH WALES AND MOMOOUTHSHIRE BRANCH.-The next annual meet'- ing will be held at Cardiff on June 3oth. Further particulars in circular. BRANCH MEETINGS TO BE HELD. -A. SHEEN, M.D., Cardiff; D. A. DAVIES, M.B., Swansea, Honorary Secre- NORTH OF ENGLAND BR&NCH.-Tbe annual meeting will be held at taries. Sunderland on Wednesday, July 13th, at 4.30 P M., when the President- elect, Dr. William Robinson, will deliver an address, and the oflicers of BATH AND BRISTOL BRANCH.-The annual meeting of this Branch will the Branch will be elected. The dinner after ttie meeting will take Miace be held on Wednesday, June 2gth, in the Royal Mineral Water Hospital, at 6 P.M.-G. E. WILLIAMSON, F.R.C.S., Honorary Secretary, 8, Eldon Bath, at 4.30 P.M.. when Mr. F. R. Cross will resign the chair to Dr. Lionel square, Newcastle-on-Tyne. Weatherly, President-elect, who will deliver the Presidential Address. The business of the meeting will be to receive the report of the Council, OXi ORD AND DISTRTc r BRANCH.-The annual meeting will b3 held on to elect the officers of the isranch, to transact the necessary business, Frciday, JUly 8th, ar 'xfora Dr. o (lie.km.kiesiuejr-e t, kincily and such subjects connected with the interest of the Branch and of the inrites the members to luncheon in the Hall of Christ Church at I 45 P.M. profession as may be brought before it. The Secretaries will be obliged Full arLicuLjars will be sent to each member.-WILLIAM COLLIER, S!. if members will send them notice of any alteration in their diplomas or Mary s Entr , Oxford, Honorai y Secretary. addresses. Member3 who have not paid their subscriptions are re- -r" =-- 1678 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~I PROGRAM &fE OF ANSUALANNUAL MEETING.MEETING. f[JUNE 25, t678 KwurCAZ- -JO-W--MW aII PROGRAMLgE JUNIC'25, 1898.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~I" quested to do so immediately to the Local Secretaries. The dinne An Address in Psychological Medicine will be delivered by will be held at the Grand Pump Room Hotel at 7 P.m. Dinner tickets, including ice aud dessert, 78. 6d. each. The wines will be served at mode- Sir JOHN BATTY TuiKE, M.D., D.Sc., Pres.R.C.P.Edin. Lec- rate charges. The Bath Secretary particularly requests that members turer on Insanity, School of Medicine of the Royal Colleges, will inform him by Monday; June 27th, whether it is their intention to Edinburgh. be present at the dinner. By so doing they will greatly facilitate the The Scientific Business of the Meeting will be conducted in satisfactory completlon of the necessary arrangements.-W. M. BEAU- MONT, Bath, J. MICHRLL Clifton, Honorary Secretaries. Sixteen Sections. CLARKE, A. MEDICINE. CAMBR1DGE5HIRE AND HUNTINGDOaSHIRE BRANCH.-The annual meet- Anatomy Theatre,. University New Buildings. ing of this Branch will be held in Cambridge on Tuesday afternoon, President: GEORGE WILLIAM BALFOUR, M.D.,LL.1D. Vice-Pre- July 5th,x898. Members who desire to make any communications are sidents: Sir CHRISTOPHER JOHN NIXON, M.D.; JOHN MITCHELL requested to inform the Honorary Secretary as eariy as possible, in order that a full programme mav be issued without delay-JOSEPH GRIFFITHS, BRUCE, M.D., ALEXANDER JAMES, M.D.; GEORGE ALEX. GIBSON, Honorary kecretary, 63, Trumpington Street, Cambridge. M.D. Honorary -Secretaries: J. J. GRAHAM BROWN, M.D., 3, Chester Street, Edinburgh; SAMUEL HERBERT HABERSHON, M.D., 70, Brook Street, Grosvenor Square, W.; GEOROE BIRKINGEIA.M AND MIDLA.ND COUNVrJES BRANCH. LOVELL GTULLAND, M.D., 6, Alva Street, Edinburgh. 'THE annual meeting of this Branch was held on June i6th, The following subjects have been arranged for discussion: at the Medical Institute. i. Wednesday, July 27th.-The Clinical Varieties of Hepatic Installation of New President.-The retiring President, Dr. Cirrhosis. To be opened by Dr. Alexander James. 6S&UNDBY, introduced his successor, Mr. VINCENT JACKSON of 2. Thursday, July 28th.-The Significance and Consequences Wolverhampton, who delivered an address on the History of of different states of Vascular Tension with their General the Medical Profession. Management. To be opened by Sir William Broadbent, Election of Of/Jce-Bearers.-The following office-bearers were Bart., M.D. elected for the coming session: President elect: Mr. Bennett 3. Friday, July 29th.-Serum Diagnosis and Therapeutics May. Treasurer: Dr. F. W. Underhill. Representatives of in Infective Diseases. To be opened by Professor Wright the Branch in the Council of the Association: Mr. Langley (Netley). Brown, Dr. Carter, and Mr. Jordan Lloyd. Representatives in The following, among others, intend to take part In these the Parliamentary Bills Committee: Dr. S. H. Agar and Mr. discussions: Sir Christopher Nixon. Dr. G. W. Balfour, Dr. Barling. Honorary Secretartes: Mr. W. F. EIaslam and Dr. M. A. Boyd, Professor Bradbury, Dr. Graham Brown, Dr. Foxwell. Council: Dr. Jov, Dr. Malet, Dr. J. McCarthy, Dr. Mitchell Bruce, Dr. Lauder Brunton, Dr. R. W. Burnet, Dr. Milner Moore, Dr. E. N. Nason, Dr. T. W. Thurefield, Dr. E. H. Campbell, Dr. D. Drummond, Dr. Wm. Ewart, Dr. UJnderhill, Mr. Eales, Mr. G. Heaton, Mr. F. Marsh, Mr. Foxwell, Dr. (Gibbes, Dr. Gibson, Dr. Gulland, Dr. Hanoford, Christopher Martin, Dr. Simon, Dr. Rickards, Mr. Priestley Dr. ifabershon, Dr. Claude Ker, Dr. S. A. Lindsay, Dr. Smith, Mr. J. W. Taylor, and Mr. M. A. Messiter. McWeeney, Dr. Muirhead, and Dr. Smart. The following papers have been announced: ANDERSON, Professor McCall. A Plea for the More General Use of Tuber- GL&SGOW AND WEST OF SCOTLAND BRANCH. culin by the Profession. THE summer meeting of this Branch was held on June 15th. BAIN, William, M.D, M.R.C.P.Lond. (Harrogate). The Treatment of Visit to the Birthplace of John and William Hunter.-Members Congestion of the Liver not dependent upon Cardiac Disease or Toxic of the Branch, in company with members of the Glasgow Conditions. BURTON-FANNING, Dr. The Open-air Treatment of Phthisis. Southern Medical Society, travelled by train to East Kilbride, CAMPBELL, Dr. H. The Treatment of Thoracic Aneurysm by Electro- end drove thence to Hamilton, visiting en route, Long Calder- lysis. wood, the birthplace of John and William Hanter. In CAVERHILL. Dr. The Open-air Treatment of Consumption, with exhibi- gave an interest- tion of.patients treated in German sanatoria. Hamilton Dr. James Finlayson, of Glasgow. DAVIDSON, Dr. Thomas. Southern California as a Health Resort. ing demonstration of manuseripts and books in illustration DRtUMMOND, Dr. D. On Ether Pneumonia. of the life and works of John Hunter. EWART, Dr. William. Dinner.-Members subsequently dined in the Commercial HAIG, A., M.A., M.D.Oxon.. F.R.C.P. On the Granules Precipitated in the Blood by Chloride of Ammonia (Process of Mr. Barber Smith), and Hotel, Hamilton, under the presidency of Dr. Freeland what we may Learn from them. Fergus and Dr. Jas. Allan. In replving to the toast of the HIILLIER, Dr. A. P. Chronic Dysentery. Branch, Dr. FREELAND FERGUS, the President, made reference MURRAY, G., M.A., M.D., F.R.C.P. (Newcastle). On the Early Diagnosis of Thyroidal Fibrosis. to the large additions which have recently been made to the ScHorr, Dr. Theodore. On ChronicMuscular Disease of the Heart. membership, and to the work that the Branch is doing in SMART, Dr. A. (I) Chemico-clinical Observations on the Elimination of mnatters concerning the interests of the profession. Phosphoric Acid in Nervous Disorders: Preliminary Note. '2) Clinical Observations on the Relative Efficacy of Preparations of Iron commonly in Use in the Treatment of Ansemia and Chlorosis: Further Note. STRACHAN, Dr. J. The Alcoholic Neurosis. BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. SUCKLING, C. W., M D. (Birmingham). Movable Kidney, with Special Reference to Its Influence on the Nervous System. SIXTY-SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING. THORNE, W. Bezly, M.D., M.R.C.P. (London). On Cardio-vascular Repair. THE sixty-sixth annual meeting of the British Medical Asso- THORNItILL, Dr. Hayman. Observations on the Treatment of Cholera. Wednesday. eiation will be held at Edinburgh, on Tuesday, B. SURGIERY. Thursday, and Friday, July 26th, 27th, 28th, 29th, 1898. Sur7ery Theatre, University New Buildings. President: T. G. RODDICK, M.D., Professor of Surgery in President: XOHN DUNCAN, F.R.C.S.Edin., LL.D. Vice-Presi- McGill University, Montreal. dents: ALEEX. GORDON MILLER, F.R.C.S.Edin.; JOHN CHIENE, President-Elect: Sir THOMAS GRAINGER STEWART, M.D., F.R.C.S Edin.; JAMES RuTHERFORD MORIsoN, F.R.C.S.; JOSEPH MONTAGUE COTTERILL, F.R.C.S.Edin. Honorary Secretaries: I-L.D., F.R.S.E., Professor of Practice of Medicine and FRANCIS MITCHELL CAIRD, F.R.C.S.Edin., 21 Rutland Street, Olinical Medicine in the University of Edinburgh; Physician Edinburgh; J. W. BEEMAN HODSDON, F.R.C.S.Edin., 52, in Ordinary to Her Majesty the Queen for Scotland, Edin- Melville Street, Edinburgh. THOMAS KENNEDY DALZIEL, burgh. F.F.P.S.G., iQ6, Bath Street, Glasagow. President of the Council: ROBERT SAUNDBY, M.D., LL.D., Discussion I: Injuries of the Elbow Joint. To be intro- F.R.C.P., Physician to the General Hospital, Birmingham. duced by Professor Bennett (Dublin), followed by Messrs. Roberts (Philadelphia), Chiene, Bryant, Keetley. Jones, Treasurer: CHARLES PARSONS, M.D., Dover. Macnamara, Thomas, Warden, Morgan, Poland, Murphy, An Address in Medicine will be delivered by THOMAS Dalziel, Ward Cousins, and Parry. RICHARD FRASER, M.D., LL.D., F.R.S., Professor of Materia Discussion IL.: The Origin, Effects, and Treatment of Medica and Clinical Medicine in the University of Edin- Septic Infection of the Urinary Tract.. To be introduced by burgh. Dr. David Newman, followed by Meszrs. Rovsing (Copen- An Address in Surgery will be delivered by THOMAS ANNAN- hagen), Moullin, Macnamara, Macewen, Will, Melchior (Oopen- DALE, F.R.C.S.Edin,, F.R.C.S.Eng., F.R.S.E., Surgeon to the hazen), Lawson Tait, Morgan, Stanmore, Bishop, and Nicoll. Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Regius Professor of Clinical The following papers have been promised: Surgery, University, Edinburgh. ALLINGHAM, Herbert. Cases of Intestinal Anastomosis. JU14B PROGIRAAME OF ANNUAL MEETING. TM BR. 25, 180.) JUNE~25 198]POB-M FA~ULMEIG M~3IZ11092NAZ l7t679 BROOK, W. F. Successful Removal of Calculi of Unusual Size from both Kidneys. More Madden (Dublin), Dr. Stephenson (Aberdeen), Dr. BRUCE, William. On the Nature and Treatment of Sciatica. Sm ly (Dublin), Dr. Handfield Jones (London), Dr. Donald CASPER, Leopold (Berlin). On Catheterism of the Ureters in Both Sexes. (Manchester), Dr. Kynoch (Dundee), Dr. Bqiist (Dundee), CHEATLE, Lenthal. Operation for End-to-End Anastomosis of Bowel. Dr. Sloan (Glasgow), Dr. Macan (Dablin), Dr. Byers (Bel- CRIPPS, Harrison. On Abdominal Surgery. DOYEN, Dr. (Paris). (i) Surgery of the Brain. (2) Operations on the fast), Dr. Yelverton Pearson (Cork), Dr. Aust Lawrence Stomach and Intestine. (3) Operations for Congenital Dislocations of (Bristol), Dr. Giles (London), Dr. Amand Routh (London), the Hip-Joint. Mr. Stanmore Bishop (Manchester), Dr. Christopher Martin FREYER, P. J. The Instruments Required in Litholapaxy, with an (Birmingham), Analysis of 65o Operations for Stone by this Method. Dr. F. Edge (Wolverhampton, Dr. 4ard BERN, John. An Amputation attbe Ankle-Joint. with Case. Cousins (Southsea), Dr. Jardine (Glasgow), Dr. Horn (Dar- HWTCrINSON, J., jun. Removal of the Gasserian Ganglion for Trigeminal lington), Dr. W. J. Sinclair (Manchester). Neuralgia. HuTrON. W. Menzies. On the Treatment of Empyema. The following papers have been promised: KE:ETLEY, C. B. On the Preservation of Mobility in Joints Operated On. BuIsT, Dr. R. C. (Dundee). Two Symphysiotomies. LITrLE, E. Muirhead. On Coxa Vera. DONALD, Dr. A. (Manchester). On Vaginal Section. LLoYD, Jordan, F.I.C.S. On Cirsoid Aneurysm. D)OYRN, Dr. (Paris). (I) Abdominal Hysterectomy and its Indication MBLCHIOR, Max (Copenhagen). On Septic Infection of the Urinary (tumours, suppuration. etc.). (2) Modification of the Technique of Tract. Vaginal Hysterectonmy. MILLER, A. G. On Muscle Atrophy in Connection with Joint Affections. EDGI, Dr. Fred. (Wolverhampton). Posterior Colpotomy as a means of MORISON, A. E. On Floating KidUey. Primary and Secondary Drainage of the Abdom!nal Cavity. MoRTsoN, Rutherford. Wound Treatment. The Result of One Year of FARRAR. Dr. J. (Gainsborough). A New and Speedy Method of Dilating a Antiseptic Treatment in Freshly-made Operation Wounds in Uninfected Rigid Os in Parturition. Tissues. FOTHERGILL, Dr. W. E. (Manchester). The Function of the Decidual NEVE, Arthur. Clinical Paper on Chloroform. Coll. NEWMAN, Dr. David. (i) The Value of Catheterism of the Ureters in the JARDINE, Dr. Robert (Glasgow). (i) Saline Injections into lhe Cellular Diagnosis of Diseases of the Kidney, with illustrative cases. (2) Tissues in Cases of Eclampsia and Collapse from Haemorrhage. (2) Cases Illustrating Some Points of Interest in the Etiology and Treat- Aseptic Midwifery. ment of Hematuida. JEssEITT, Dr. F.B. (London). (I) A hundred cases of Vaginal Bysterectomy NICOLL, Jas. El. (t) The Treatment of Chronic Enlargement of the Pro- for Carcinoma. (2)Surgical Treatment of Fibro-myomata of Uterus by state. (2) The Pathogeny and Treatment of Tuberculous Lymphatic Panhysterectomy or the Subperitoneal Method. Adenilis. JONES, Dr. Handfield (London). The value of Curette Scrapings in the OWEN, Edmund. Operative Treatm-ent of Left Palate. Early Diagnosis of Corporeal Cancer. PARRY, R. H. Cases of Spasmodic Torticollis treated by Neurotomy of KYNOCH, Dr. (Dundee). A case of Osteomalacia. the Cervical Plexus. LANDAU, Dr. (Berlin). (I) Vaginal Caeliotoniy. (2) Surgical Treatment of PEARSON, C. Yelverton. The Treatment of Spina Bifida by " Open Opera- Uterine Cancer and its Relapse. tion," followed by Closure of the Spinal Canal, with photographs and MAcPHATTEN. Dr. Neil (Denver, U.S.A.). The Treatment of Suppuration notes of a successful case. within the Female Pelvis. POLAND, John, F.R.C.S. The Treatment of Injuries of the Elbow-joint in MADDEN, Dr. T. More (Dub]in). On some Improvements in the Children. Mechanism and Use of the Midwifery Forceps and in their Employ- RAWDON, H. G. Two Cases of Suncessful Enterectomy following Strangu- ment. lated Hernia, in which Murphy's Button was used. MARTIN, Dr. Christopher (Manchester). Conservative Surgery of the RoBsosi, Mayo. (I) The Operative Treatment of Hydatids of the Liver, Ovary. illustrated by cases. (2) Two Cases of Partial Hepatectomy for Malig- PARSONs, Dr. Inglis (London). A New Method of Treatment for Prolapse nant Disease. (3) On a Series of Cases of Choledochotomy, including of the Uterus. two of Duodeno-choledoebotomy. PUESLOW, Dr. C. E. (Birmingham). Notes of Four Cases of Pregnancy ROBERTS, Dr. The Advantage of the Extended Position in Fractures of complicated withi Ovarian Tuimour. the Condyloid Portion of the Humerus. ROUTH, Dr. Amand (London). Treatment of Cvstocele. ROVSING, Dr. On Some Mysterious HEamorrhages from a Single Kidney, SCHARLIEB, Dr. M. (London). On a case of Missed Labour verified by and their Cure by Nephrotomy. Operation and also Post Mortem. SMI¶H, Noble. On the Treatment of Fractured Spines: (a) by Reduc- SMITH, Dr. Lapthorn (Montreal). Treatment of Displacements of the tion and Fixation; (b) by Laminectomy; A Plea fur more Active Treat- Uteris by Operation, based on 200 Cases. ment. SMYLY, Dr. W. J. (Dublin). Extirpation of Myomatous Uteri by the STORES, Sir William. Thyroidectomy in Exophthalmic, Goitre. Vagina. TAIT, Lawson, F.R.C.S. On the Secondary Results of Operation on the TAIT, Lawson, F.R.C S. (Birmingham). (r) Further research into the Liver and its Ducts. Effects of Removal of the Uterine Appenjdages as the best treatment of TOBBY, A. H. (i) Acute Spreading Gangrene, with an Account, of a Uterine Myomata. (2) Case of Ruptured Tubal Pregnancy. Successful Case. (2) Retroperitoneal Hernia, illustrated by a case in which recovery took place after operation. WHEIELER, W. S. The Radical Cure of Hernia by Displacement Method. D. STATE MEDICINE. WYLSSON, Alex. The Treatment of Accidents under Chloroform. Forensic Medicine Theatre. Universiti New Buildtngs. Communications are also expected from Professors Pre8ident: Sir H ENRY D. LITTLEJOHN, M.D., LL.D. Vzce-Pre8i- Mikulicz (Breslau) and Kocher (Bern). dent8: JOHN C. MCVAIL, M.D.; GEORGE REID, M.D.; THOMAS GOODALL NASMYTH, M.D.; JAMES MCLINTOCK, M.D. Hono- C. OBSTETRICS AND DISEASES OF WOMEN. rary Secretaries: CHARLES HUNTER STEWART, M.B., D.Sc., I8, Medicine Theatre, University New Buildin.ys. Moray Place, Edinburgh; WILLIAm LESLIE MACKENZIE, President: ALEX. RUSSELL SIMPSON, M.D. Vice-Presidents: M.D., Public Health Office, Leith. GHARLES E. UNDERHILL, M.B.; GEORG-E ERNEST HERMAN, It is proposed to hold discuesions on the following: M.B.; D. BERRY HART, M.D.; A. H. FREELAND BARBOUR, I. Rivers Pollution; with Special Reference to the Present M.D. Honorary Secretaries: R. MILNE MURRAY, M.B., I I, Condition of Scottish Rivers. To be opened by Dr. McLean Chester Street, Edinburgh; F. W. N. HAULTAIN, M.D., 17, Wilson. The following among others intend to take part: Rutland Street, Edinburgh; JOHN CAMPBELL, M.D., 21, Professor Glaister, Dr. J. C. McVail, Dr. C. R. Macdonald, Great Victoria Street, Belfast. Dr. Matthew J. Oliver. It has been arranged that the first part of the meeting of 2. Vaccination; with Special Reference to Prospective this Section on each of these days shall be devoted to a dis- Legislation. To be opened by Dr. F. S. Bond, Gloucester. cussion on a subject of Obstetrical or Gynecological interest. The following among others intend to take part: Dr. J. The subjects selected are as follows: Watkin Edwards, Dr. J. C. McVail, Dr. Arthur Newsholme, I. Wednesday, July 27th.-The Surgical Treatment of Dr. Matthew J. Oliver, Mr. T. Garrett Horder. Pelvic Inflammation. To be opened by Dr. Cullingworth 3. The Hygienic Control of Milk Supplies. To be opened (London)., by Dr. T. G. Nasmyth. The following among others intend 2. Thursday, July 28th.-The Use and Abuse of the Mid- to take part: Professor Foxster (University of Slrassburg), wifery Forceps. To be opened by Dr. Milne Murray (Edin- Professor Saltet (University of Amsterdam), Dr. W. Brown burgh). (Carlisle), Dr. Maxwell Williamson, Dr. Spottiswoode 3. Friday, JuIy 29th.-The Treatment of Puerperal Eclamp- Cameron, Dr. T. F. S. Cavprhill, Dr. J. Watkin Edwards, sia. To be opened by Dr. Halliday Croom (Edinburgh). Dr. Henry Kenwood, Dr. E. W. Hope, Dr. C. R. Macdonald, It has been arranged that specimens illustrative of the Dr. J. S. Neech, Dr. Artbrlr Newsholme, Dr. Matthew J. subjects of the special discussions shall be exhibited in the Oliver, Dr. Templeman, Dr. W. H. Symons, Dr. A. K. Pathological Museum. Chalmers, Dr. J. Maxwell Rosi. The following among others are expected to take part in 4. The Plea of Insanity in Criminal Cases, conjointly with the discussions:-Dr. W. S. Playfair (London), Dr. Sdnger the Psychological Section. (Leipzig), Dr. Martin (Berlin), Dr. Landau (Berlin), Dr. The following intend to contribute papera: Gardner (Montreal), Dr. Bowreman Jesesett (London), Dr. ALLAN, Dr. F. J. Formaldehyde as a Disinfectant. TM BRIMM 1 1680 UNDT"L IOMMALj PROGRAMME OF ANNUAL MEhTING. LJUNlE 25, 1898- = I CAMECRON, Dr. Spottiswoode. Remarks on Removal and Disposal of Disease of special interest and importance from a clinical, Refuse. of view. CAMERON, Dr. Macmartin. Surface Wells as a Source of Water Supply. pathological, and physiological point CAVERHILL, Dr. T. F. 8 Temporary Hospitals. Drs. B. F. Trevelyan, Andrew Smart, and J. Michell Clarke& CHALMBRs, Dr. A. K. Meat Inspection. have, amongst others, already intimated their intention to- DIcEY, Dr. Diphtheria in London. in the demonstrations. MILLARD, Dr. Killick. Return Cases of Scarlet Fever. take part ROBBETSON, Dr. John (Sheffield). Soil as a Factor in the Spread of Certain The following papers bave been promised: Diseases. BEEVOR, Charles, E., M.D., F.R.C P. On the Bilateral Action of the BEATON, Dr. Sanitary Analysis of Water. Latissimus Dorsi in Hemiplegia. MCALDOWIE, A. M., M.D. Case of Tumour of Cins Cerebri. Professor George, M.A., M.D., r.R.C.P., and RICHARDSON, George, E. PSYCHOLOGY. MURRBAY,M.B., F.R.C.S Case illustrating the advantages of Removal of Recurrent Students' Common Room, Universi.ty New Buildings. Cerebral Tumour. President: THOMAS SMITH CLOUSTON, M.D. Vice-Presidents SMART, Andrew, M.D., LL.D. Some Further Notes on Undescribed HAYES Neuroses in their Physiological and Clinical Aspects. WILLIAM WOTHERSPOON IRELAND, M.D.; H. F. TREVELYAN, E. F., M.D., M-R.C.P. Case of Acute Meningo-myelitis, in NEWINGWTON, M.R.C.S.; JOSEPH WIGELESWORTH, M.D. Hono- which a Dipococous was Cultivated from the End. With Microscopic rary Secretaries: JOHN MACPHERSON, M.D., Stirling District Specimens. Asylum, Larbert, Stirlingshire; GEORGEE M. ROBBRTSON, G. PATHOLOGY. M.B., District Asylum, Murthly, Perth. Pathology Theatre, University New Buildings. The following discussions have been arranged: President: WILLIAM SMITH GRBENFIBLD, Ml.D. Vice- I. Suicide: Its Social and Paychiatrical Aspects. To be Presidents: FREDERICK WALKER MOTT, M.D. F.R.S ; JOHN opened by Professor Morselli of Genoa. MACFADYEAN, M.B.; ALMROTH EDWARD WRIGHT, M.D. 2. Aphasia in Relation to Testamentary Capacity. To be HonorarV Secretaries: HAROLD JALLAND STILES, M.B., 5, opened by Professor Sir William Gairdner, K.C.B. Castle Terrace, Edinburgh; ROBERT MuIR, M.D., 20, Bar- 3. Hypnotism: Its Phenomena and Theories. Introduced tington Place, Edinburgh. by Dr. J. Milne Bramwell of London. Mr. T. W. H. Myers A discussion on the Agglutinating or Sedimenting Pro- of Cambridge has kindly consented to take part in this dis- perties of Sera and their Relation to Immunity will be opened cussion. by Herbert E. Durham, M.B , C.B. 4. Dr. Shuttleworth will introduce a discussion on Moral The following communications have been announcepd: AULD, A. G, M.D. (I) Some Results of Extirpation of the Suprarenal Imbecility. Gland (2) On the Toxins of the Pneumococcus. The following among others have intimated their intention BRUCE, Professor R., and HILL, C. A., M.B. A Classification of the Micro- of taking part in the discussions: Professor Benedikt of organisms Found in Water. Vienna, Dr. Marie of Dan-sur-Auron, Dr. Kurella of Breslau, DURHAM, H. E., M.B. (z) An Inquiry Into an Epidemic caused by a Variety of the Bacillus Enteritidis of Gartner by means of Sero- Dr. Magnan of Paris, Dr. Pierson of Lindenlvos, Dr. Hayes of diagnosis (Gruber's Reaction) and Bacteriological Examination. (2) A Dublin, Sir John Batty Take, Dr. A. Haig. of London, Dr. Yel- Simple Method of Demonstrating the Formation of Gas by Bacteria. lowlees, Dr. Fletcher Beach, Dr. Ernest White, Dr. Sibbald, Levy, Alfred G., M.D. The Blood Changes after Experimental Hyroid- Dr. Dr. ectomy. Dr. James Shaw, Dr. Crockley Clapham, Urquhart, MCFADTEAN, Professor J. (3ubiect to be afterwards announced.) Outterson Wood, Dr. John Woods, etc. MCWEENEY, Professor E. J. On the Growth of the Typhoid Bacillus in The following papers have been intimated: Bouillon containing a Certain Proportion of the Homologous Serum. ADAM, Dr. James, West Malling, Kent. The Average Duration of General MUIR, R., M.D. On the Nature and Significance of Changes in the Bone Paralysis. Marrow during Leucocytosis. BoIs, C. A., and KERR, N. T., Drs., Hartwood, Glasgow. Clinical Studies SMITHI, J. Lorrain, M.D. The Pathological Effects of Breathing Oxygen with Spleen and Thyroid Extract. at a High Tension. DAWSON, W. R., and RAMBANT, D. F., Drs., Dublin. The Ocular Pheno- STILES, Harold J., M.B. The Nature of Parotid Tumours. mena in General Paralysis. STOCKMAN, Professor S. The Pathological Effects of Dead Tubercle HOTCHKISS, Dr., Glasgow. A case of Hinmatoporphyvinuria. Bacilli. MfCLEAN, Dr. A., London. The Better Inspection of Institutions for the THOMA, Professor R. Normal Circulation and Circulatory Disturbances Insane in England and Wales. in the Spleen. PASSMORE, Dr. E. S., London. The Clinical Diagnosis of States of Melan- cholia. H. PHARMACOLOGY AND THERAPEUT1CS. SUTHERLAND, Dr. J. F., Deputy Commissioner In Lunacy, Edinburgh. New The Insanities of Inebriety from the Legislative and Medico-Legal Materia Medica Theatre, University Buildings. Standpoint. President: JAMES ORMISTON AFFLECK, M.D. VAce-Presi- Drs. Bruce, Easterbrook, Hamilton Mann, and Walter dents: CHARLES DOUGLAS FERGUSSON PHILLIPS, M.D., LL.D.; Bernard have also promised papers. J. THEODORE CASH, M.D., F.R.S.; NESTOR TIRARD, M.D.; RALPH STOCKMAN M.D. Honorary Secretaries: R. DUNDAS F. NEUROLOGY. HELM, M.D., 3, Alfred Street N., Portland Square, Carlisle; Midwifery Theatre, University New Buildings. A. LOCKHART GILLESPIE, M.D., 23, Walker Street, Edinburgh. President: BYROM BRAMWELL, M.D. Vice-Presidents: There will be three discussions on subjects of general JOSEPH ARDERNE ORMEROD, M.D.; WILLIAM RUSSELL, interest and importance related to Pharmacology and Thera- M.D.; ALEXANDER BRUCE, M.D. Honorary Secretaries: peutics. These subjects are as follows: ROBERT ALEIXANDER FLEMING, M.D., io, Chester Street, Edin- I. Wednesday, July 27th.-The Treatment of Diseases of burgh; WILLIAM FoRD ROBERTSON, M.D., 12, Bristo Place, the Stomach. Introduced by Dr. G. Herechell and Professor Edinburgh. C. A. Ewald, and taken part in by, among others, Drs. Lauder The following discussions and demonstrations have been Brunton, Saundby, Fenton, B. Turek, Symons Eccles, and arranged: Pearson, For convenience the subject will be considered I. Wednesday, July 27th, 10 A.M.-A discussion on the under the heads of: (a) General Treatment and Diet; (b) The Treatment (Curative and Palliative) of Intracranial Tumoure Influence of Drugs upon Gastric Chemical Processes; (c) The will be opened by Professor Ferrier, M.D., F.R C.P., F.R.S. Influence of the Treatment of co-existing Maladies upon The following members have promised to take part: Dr. C. Diseases of the Stomach; (d) The Indications for Surgical E. Beevor, Mr. H. F. Waterhouse, Dr. E. F. Trevelyan, Mr. Treatment. C. A. Morton, Dr. John M. MacCormac, Dr. J. Michell 2. Thursday, July 28th.-The Treatment of Chronic Renal Clarke, and Dr. T. Outterson Wood. Disease. Opened by Dr. Nestor Tirard, Professor Ewald, and 2. Thursday, July 28th, 10 A.M.-A discussion on the In- Dr. Saundby. With special reference to: (a) Hygiene and fluence of Micro-organisms and Toxins in the Production of Diet; (b) The Influence of Drugs and other Therapeutic Disease of the Central and Peripheral Nervous System will Measures; (c) Uraemia. be opened by Dr. Thomas Buzzard, F.R C P. The following 3 Friday, July 29th.-The Therapeutic Value of Recent entlemen have promised to take part: Dr. W. S. Colman, Synthetic Analgesics: Their Benefits and Attendant Risks. Er. F. J. Smith, Dr. Fleteher Beach, Dr. John M. MacCor. Opened by Professor Ralph Stockman. Professor Cash and mac, and Dr. T. Outterson Wood. Dr. F. C. Phillips will take part. (The antipyretic properties 3 Friday, July 29th, 10 A.M.-Demonstration of (a) Pre- possessed by members of this group will not form a part of parations, lantern slides, and microscopic sections illustrative the subject for discussion.) of the Morbid Anatomy of Diseases of the Nervous System It is also proposed to hold a demonstration of recently- (Brain, Spinal Cord, and Peripheral Nerves). (b) Patients, devised intragastric instruments and other apparatus and and Morbid Specimens from Individual Cases of Nervous I measures for the treatment of gastric diseases; to this it is JUNE.IUNE~~~~~~25, i8g8.1 s881PORMPFROGRAATNTR25 OFF ANNUAL MEETING. 1681 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ *ULMEUG expected that Dr. Turck (Chicago), Drs. Hersohell and Eccles, Dr. Charles Warden (Birmingham), Dr. Richard 'Ellis (New- Drs. Einhorn (New York), and Hemmeter (Baltimore) will castle-on-Tyne), Dr. Farquhar Matheson (London), Professor contribute. The Secretaries will bc glad to receive notice of Urban Pritchard (London), Dr. Dundas Grant (London), Dr. any member wishing to show any further novelty relating to David Newman (Glasgow), Dr. L. H. Pegler (London), br. J. this subject. kerr Love (Glasgow), J. Walker Downie, M.B. (Glasgow), John The following papers ,ve been announced: Macintyre, M.B. (Glasgow), Dr. Watson Williams (Bristol), Dr. CASH, Professor. The Pharmacology of the Alkaloids of Aconitum William Hill (London), Macleod Yearsley, F.R.C.S. (London), Napellus. W. Jobson M.B. Dr. H. Birkett EWALD, Professor C. A. (I) On the Present State of the Treatment and Borne, (London), S. (Mon- of our Knowledge of Gastric Disorders. (2) The Benefit of Repeated treal), Dr. Holbrook Curtis (New York), Dr. Von Stein Tapping and Venesection in Chronic Kidney Disease, especially in (Moscow), W. R. H. Stewart, F.R.C.S Edin., Dr. Thomas Uromia. Barr (Glasgow), James Erskine, M.B. (Glasgow), Dr. Robert GILLESPIE, A. Lockhart. (I) Brief Note on the Action of the Bromide and Iodide of Strontium together upon Exophthalmic Gottre in Fullerton (Glasgow), T. Mark Hovell, F.R.C.S.E. (London). Children. (2) Preliminary Note on the Action of Stipa Viridula. (3) The The following papers have been announced: Action of Diet. Antiseptics, and of some other Drugs upon the Intes- BARR, Dr. Thomas. (I) Notes on Extradural Suppuration in the Sigmoid tinal Processes. Fossa due to Ear Disease. (2) A Case of Double Acute Mastoid Em- HEaSCHELL, George. The Treatment of Atony of the Stomach and Intes- pyema, with Exposure of Dura Mater and Operation in Both. tines by Mechanical Vibration. COLLIER, Mayo, M.B., M S., F.R.C.S.Eng. Nasal Obstruction, its Relation KERR, Norman. Alcohol in Drugs and Drug Preparations. to Throat and Ear Disease. PHILLIPS, C. D. F. On the Pharmacological and Therapeutical Actions of CURTIS, Holbrook. The Treatment of Acute Laryngitis in Singers. Hydrastis Canadensis. DowNIE, Walker, M.B. Three Cases of Foreign Bodyin theThroatin which TURCK, Fenton B. (Chicago). (I) Pneumatic Gymnastics of the Stomach. the position of the Body was determined by the Roentgen Rays. Illus- 1) The Indications for Gastrostomy, with a Note on a new Method of trated hy Skiagraphs. HORNE. W. Jobson, M.B. The Pathogenesis and Earlier Clinical Evidence Operation. of Laryngeal Tuberculosis. (tome of these papers will not be read separately, but used HOVELL, T. Mark, F.R C.S E. Catheterisation of the Eustachian Tubes. as a basis for the remarks made at the discussions.) MACINTYRE, John, M.B. Demonstration on the X Rays, with special The demonstration and explanation of new gastric appli- reference to the Diseases of the Upper Respiratory Tract. ances it be found feasible) will take plaee on Thurs- MILLIGAN, Dr. Some Observations upon Antrectomy as a means of Treat- (should I ment in Suppurative Middle-ear Disease. day, July 28th. at P.m. or any other hour which may be NEWMAN, Dr. David. (I) On Laryngeal Paralysis from Pressure upon the subsequently fixed upon. Details as to the appliances and Vagus or Recurrent Laryngeal Nerves. (2) Some Cases showing the measures to be illustrated will probably be specially noted Relationship of Nacal and Pharyngeal Disease to the General Health. SHAW, Cecil. M.D. Notes of a case of Epithelioma of the Pharynx, with later on. Microscopic Specimens of Tumour. TEOMSON, Dr. StClair. Nasal Hydrorrhcea. I. OPHTHALMOLOGY. WAGGETT. Ernest, M.B. Some New Methods and Instruments. Chemistry Tutorial Class Boom, University New Buildings. YEARSLEY, Macleod, F.R.C.S. The Thyroid Treatment of Middle-ear Disease. President: D. ARGYLL ROBERTSON, M.D., LL.D. Vice-Pre- YONGE, Dr. E. S. The Treatment of Dysphagia in Laryngeal Tuber- sident8: R. MARCUS GUNN, F.R.O.S.; GEORGE A. BERRY, M.B.; culosis. GcEORGE MACKAY, M.D. Honorary Secretarimes: WILLIAM GEORG[E SYm, M.D., 50, Queen Street, Edinburgh; ANGUS K. DISEASES OF CHILDREN. MCGILLIVRAY, M.D., 23, South Tay Street, Dundee. Practical Materia Medica Boom, University New The following papers have been promised: Buildinqs. BUCHANAN, Leslie, M.D. Extraocular Growths, etc. President: JOSEPH BELL, F.R.C.S.Edin. Vice-Presidents: COLLINS, E. Treacher, F.R.C.S. On Cases where Skiagraphs were of Ser- JAMES CARMICHAEL, M.D.; JOHIN PLAYFAIR, M.D.; T. M. vice for the Detection and Removal of Intraocular Foreign Bodies. BURN-MURDOCH, M.B.; GEORGE ARTHUR WRIGHT, F.R.C.S. DAVIDSON, Dr. M'Kenzie. Demonstration of Employment of Roentgen RaysinOphthalmology. Honorary Secretaries: GEORGE: HARRY MELVILLE DUNLOP, EYRE. Dr. 3. W. (London). A Clinical and Bacteriological Study of M.D., 20, Abercromby Place, Edinburgh; JOHN THOMSON, Diplo-bacillary Conjunctivitis. M.D., 14, Coates Crescent, Edinburgh; WALTER STACY COL- FALLOWS, Dr. (I) Case of Polypoid Growth from a Meibomian Cyst Illus- 22, Street, trated. (2) The Use of Fluorescin in the Diagnosis of Corneal Abrasions MAN, M.D., Wimpole W. in the form of Tabloids. The following subjects have been selected for discussion: GRIFFITH, John, F.R.C.S. Case of Acute Exopthalmic Goitre. I. Wednesday, July 27th.-The Treatment of Spinal Caries. HEiRN, Dr. John. The Operations now usually Substituted for Enuclea- To be opened by Mr. Victor Horsley. tion of the Eyeball. HINSHELWOOD, James, M.D. Use of Holocaine in Ophthalmic Surgery. The following gentlemen are expected to join in the dis- JULER, Henry, F.R.C8. (x) A Case of Gumma of the Ciliary Body cussion: Robt. Jones, F.R C.S.Edin. (Liverpool), T. S. Kirk, with Recovery of Vision. (2) Case of Interstitial Keratitis with Acquired M.B. (Belfast), R. W. Murray, F.R.C.S. (Liverpool), Noble Syphilis. LAWSON, Arnold, F.R.C.S. Bacteriology of Normal Conjunctival Sac and Smith, F.R.C.S.Edin. (Londop), A. H. Tubby, F.R.C.S. Its bearing on the Use of Antiseptics. (London), W. Thomas, F.R.C.S. (Birmingham). NUPIL, Professor (Liibge). Absorption of Aqueous Humour of the 2. Thursday, July 28th.-Certain Aspects of Congenital Iris. Syphilis. In opening the discussion Mr. Jonathan REID, Dr. Thomas. (x) Reparative Processes in the Cornea. (2) Inter- Hutchinson calary Cells in Corneal Epithelium. (3) Early Stages of Trachoma: will deal with the Lesions of the Bones and of the Organs of Lantern Demonstration. Special sense, and Dr. Henry Ashby will speak of those of SNELLEN, Professor (Utrecht). (Title not announced.) the Brain and other Internal Organs. THOMPTON, Dr. J. Tatham. A Case of Cyst of the Hyaline Canal pro- ducing a Double Lens. The following members have intimated their intention to WILLIAMS, R. Paralysis of Accommodation afterTnfluenza. join in the discussion: Professor A. Baginsky (Berlin), M. Microscopic and naked-eye specimens, apparatus, etc., have Jules Comby (Paris), T. Telford Smith, M.D. (Lancaster). been promised for the Museum by Drs. Reid, Usher, and 3. Friday, July 29th.-Rheumatic Heart Disease in Child- Buchanan. hood; with special reference to (a) physical signs, (b) prognosis. To be opened by Dr. D. B. Lees. J. LARYNGOLOGY AND OTOLOGY. The following are expected to join in the discussion: H. Surgery Tutorial Class Room, University New Buildings. Ashby, M.D. (Manchester), Professor A. Baginsky (Berlin), President: PETER MACBRIDE, M.D. Vice-President8: J. J. James Finlayson, M.D. (Glasgow), W. P. Herringham, M.D. KIRK DUNCANSON, M.D.; J. DUNDAS GRANT, M.D.; ROBERT (London), H. D. Rolleston, M.D. (London), J. Lindsay MACKENZIE JOHNSTON, M.D. ; STCLAIR THOMSON, M.D. Steven, M.D. (Glasgow). Honorary Secretaries: ADAM BROWN KELLY, M.B., 26, The following papers have been announced: Blythswood Square, Glasgow; A. LoGAN TURNER, M.D., BATTEN, F.E., M.D. (London). On Diphtheritic Paralysis. 20 Crescent, Edinburgh. CARMICHAEL, James, M.D. (Edinburgh). Types of Infantile Pneumonia. Coates CLARKB,J. Jackson, F.R.C.S. (London). On Congenital Dislocation of Ehe subject selected for discussion is The Mutual Relation- the fip Joint. ship and Relative Value of Experimental Research and COLLIER, H. Stansfield, F.R.C.S. (London). On Dislocation of the Hip Experience in Laryngology, Rhinology, and Otology. joint occurring in the Course of Infectious Diseases. Clinical COMEY, Jules, X.D. (Paris). On Movable Kidney in Children. The discussion will be introduced under these three heads by COUTTS, J. A., M.B. (London). On Congenital Sypbilis. Sir Felix Semon (London), Dr. Greville MacDonald (London), EVE, F. S., F.R.C.S. (London). On Tendon Grafting. and Dr. William Milligan (Manchester). JONES, Robert, F.R.C.S.Edin. (Liverpool). On the Short Leg of Hip The have intimated their intention of Joint Disease and its Treatment. following gentlemen MARTIN. R., M.D. Aberd. (Manchester). On the Effects of Tobacco Smoking taking part in the discussion or in the work of the Section: on Children. V= "'R'MR 1 x682 MimircAL TowimAxj PROGR&MME OF ANNUAL MEETING. [JUNIM 25, 1898.

MURRAY, R. W., F.R.C.S. (Liverpool). I. On Harelip and Cleft Palate. 2. BROWN, Surgeon-Captain E. Harold, I.M.S. Abdominal Surgery in the On the Treatment of Club Foot. Tropics. NICOLL, James H., M B. (Glasgow). The Radical Cure of Spina Bifida CANTLIE, Mr. James. Surgical Requirements of the Tropics. treated by Open Operation DAVIDSON, Dr. Andrew, LL.D. The Malarial Problem in its Epidemio- STILL, G. F., M.D. (London). On the Micro-organism of Simple Posterior logical Aspects. Basic Meningitis in Infants. HAFFKINE, Professor W. M. Plague in India. SUTHERLAND. G. A., M.D. (London). The Treatment of Hydrocephalus by HAMILTON, Surgeon-Major-General J. B, P.M.O. Plymouth. Enteric Intracranial Drainage. Fever in Armies and Tropical Climates. HUGHES, Surgeon-Captain Louis, A.M.S. On the Training of Regimental L. DERMATOLOGY. Officers in the Prevention of Disease in the Army in Tropical Climates. Students' Library, University New Buildings. MANSON, Dr. Patrick, LL.D. Appearance of Pigmentation in Lympho- President: WILLIAM ALLAN JAMIESON, M.D. Vice-Presidents: cytes in Relation to the Diagnosis of Malaria. WALTER GEORGE SMITH, JOHN JAMES M.B.; SANDWITH, Dr., Cairo., (r) Pellagra; (2) The Treatment of Acute M.D.; PRINGLLE, Dysentery. ALEANDER MORTON, M.D. Honorary Secretaries: JAmES WALSH, Surgeon-Major Tull, I.M.S. Clinical Aspects and Treatment of LIMONT M B., 3, Queen Square, Saville Place, Newcastle-on- 'Malarial Fever. Tyne; WORMAN WALKER, M.D., 7, Manor Place, Edinburgh. YARR, Burgeon-Major, A.M.S. Malarial Eye Affections. The arrangements are as follows: On Wednesday, July 27th, after the President has delivered 0. ANATOMY. his introductory remarks, the Section will adjourn to the Practical Physiology Room, University Nezw Buildings. Royal Infirmary, where a Clinical Meeting for the Exhibition President: Sir JOHN STRUTHERS, M.D.. LL.D. Vice-Presidents: of Patients will be held and the cases informally discussed. Sir JAMES A. RUSSELL, M.B., LL.D.; JOHNSON SYMINGTON, On Thursday, July 28th, the subjects for discussion will be M.D.; ANDREW MELVILLE PATERSON, M.D. Honorary Secre- (i) The Nature and Treatment of Lupus Erythematosus. To taries: DAVID HEPBUIRN, M.D., University, Edinburgh. JOSEPH be opened by Professor Boeck (Christiania), and Dr. Unna RYLAND WHITAKER, B.A., M.B.Lond., F.R.C.P.Edin., Sur- (Hamburg); and (2) What are we to understand by Eczema? geons' Hall, Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. To be opened by Mr. Malcolm Morris (London), and Dr. There will be a discussion on The Significance of Ana- Wallace Beatty (Dublin). tomical Variations, in which Professor Shepherd, of Mon- Papers will be communicated on Friday. treal, will take part. M. IN TO Professor Symington will give a Lantern Demonstration on MEDICINE RBLATION LIFE ASSURANCE. Cranial Topography, while Professor Young (Manchester) has Music Class Room, University New Buildings. promised to take part in the discussion. President: CLAUD MUIRHEAD, M.D. Vice-Presidents: Sir R. DOUGLAS POWELL, Bart., M.D.; PETER ALEXANDER YOUNG, The following papers have been announced: CUNNINGHAE, Professor (Dublin): (I) The Medullary Substance of the M.D.; JAMES RITCHIE, M.D. Honorary Secretaries: JAMES Occipital Lobe of the Cerebral Hemisphere, with special reference to MURDOcH BROWN, M.D., 9, Walker Street, Edinburgh; FlUNCIs the Optic Radiations: Lantern Demonstration. (2) The Intraparietal DARBY BOYD, M.D., 6, Atholl Place, Edinburgh. Sulcus of Turner and the Affenspalte: a Study of the GrowingCerebral Cortex: Lantern Demonstration. The subjects already arranged for discussion are: MCCARTHY, Dr. (Montreal). ANew Dissection showingthe Internal Gross The Prognosis of Cardiac Disease in its bearings upon Life Anatomy of the Hippocampus Major, with Specimens. Assurance -to be opened by Professor Sir William T. THOMSON, Professor (Oxford). Sexual Differences of the Fotal Pelvfs. Gairdner, K.C.B. WATERSTON, David, M.A., M.B., C.M., Demonstrator of Anatomy, Univer- sity of Glasgow. Observations on the Anatomical Basis of Reduction of Middle-Ear Disease in relation to Life Assurance. This Dislocation of the Shoulder-joint by Manipulation. will be opened by Dr. McBride, President of the Section of Laryngology and Otology. (These two Sections will probably P. PHYSIOLOGY. hold a joint discussion on this subject). Physiology Theatre, University New Buildings. Does Evidence of Limited Family Vitality call for an ad- vanced rate of Premium? To be opened by Dr. James Ritchie President: WILLIA1M RUTHERFORD, M.D., F.R.S. Vice-Presi- (Edinburgh). dents: JOHN ALEXANDER MACWILLIAM, M.D.; D. N5EL PATON, The subjects of papers promised are: M.D.; E. WAYMOUTH REID, M.B., F.R.S. HonorarySecretaries: Low, Mr. G. M. (Manager Edinburgh Life Assurance Society). Extra EDMOND WILLIAM WACE CARLIER, M.D., 39, Morningside Rating as a Statistical Problem. Drive, Edinburgh; ROBERT ARTHUR YOUNG, M.D., 37, Trevor MEIKLE, Mr. James (Actuary, Scottish Provident Institution). Gout as a S.W. Factor in Life Assurance. Square, Knightsbridge, PLAYFAIR, Dr. (Edinburgh), conjointly with Mr. T. WALLACE (Actuary The following discussions have been arranged: North British and Mercantile Insurance Company). The Bearing oi i. Theories regarding the Production of Different Qualities Pregnancy upon Life Assurance, of Sensation. To be opened by Professor Rutherford, F.R.S. MCCANDLISH, Mr. John M. (Late sanager, Union and National Assurance Professor Company). The Medical Advisers of Assurance Companies; Some of 2. Intestinal Absorption. To be opened by Way- Their Difficulties. mouth Reid, F.R.S. N. TROPICAL DISEASES. The following papers are promised: CARLIER, E. W., M.D. Changes that Occur in Some Cells in Mucous Mem- Practical Pathology Room, University New Buildings. brane of the Newt's Stomach during Digestion. President: PATRICK MANSON, M.D., LL.D. Fice-Presidents: COPEM&N, S. Monckton, M.D. Biliary Secretion in Man. ANDREW DAVIDSON, M.D., ANDREW SMART, M.D., DUNLOP, J. C., M.D. On the Distribution of Nitrogen in the Urine. LL.D.; GILLESPIE, A. Lockhart, M.D. On Proteoses. LL.D.; WILLIAM JOHN RITCHIE SIMPSON, M.D. Honorary GULLAND, G. Lovell, M.D. On the Influence of Nerves on Intracranial Secretaries: JAMES CANTLIE, M.B., 46, Devonshire Street, Blood Vessels. Portland Place, W.; Surgeon-Captain M. LOuIS HUGHES, HARRIS, D. Fraser, M.D. The Physico-Chemical State of Caseinogen. A.M.S., Aldershot. MACWILLIAM, Professor J. A., M.D. The Influence of the Central Nervous System on the Rate of the Heart's Beat. The following discussions have been arranged: x. The MILROY, T. H., M.D. Chemical Changes in Pelagic Ova during Matura- Unclassified Fevers of the Tropics. To be opened by Brigade- tion. Surgeon-Lieutenant-Colonel Crombie, I.M.S. MILROY, T. H., M.D., and MALcOLM, J, M.B. The Metabolism of Nuclein under Physiological and Pathological Conditions. 2. Bern-Beri in Temperate Climates. To be opened by PATON, Noel D., M.D. (I) Protoplasm and Zymin Action. (2) Further Conolly Norman, M.D. (Dublin). Observations on the Metabolism of the Salmon. 3. The Epidemic of Plague in India. To be opened by PEMBREY, M. S., M.D. Observations upon the Deep and Surface Tempera- ture of Man in Health and Disease. W. J. R. Simpson, M.D. (late of Calcutta). RUTHERFORD, Professor, F.R.S. (I) On the Secretion of Bile In the The following among others intend to take part in the dis- Human Subject. (2) On the Action of the Internal Intercostal Musele. cussions or to send papers: Surgeon-Major-General Hamilton, STURROCK, A. C., M.B. The Selective Power of Tissues, especially as Illustrated in the Mammary Gland. Inspector-General Turnbull, R.N.; Dr. Patrick Manson, Pro- THOMPSON, Professor W. H., M.D. On the Influence of Peptone and its fessor Haffkine, Mr. Hankin, Surgeon-Major Andrew Duncan, Precursors on the Work of the Kidney. Surgeon-Major Ronald Ross, Surgeon-Captain Louis Hughes, TU}RNER, F. D. Dawson, M.D. (I) Experiments on the Production of Surgeon-Captain Buchanan, Dr. Andrew Davidson, Dr. Complementary Colour Sensations. (2) Stereoscopic Exhibition of Roentgen Photographs of Injected Blood Vessels. Daniels, Dr. Sandwith, Dr. Sambon, Mr. James Cantlie, etc. WALLER, Augustus D., M.D., F.R.S. On the Action of Anasthetics on The following papers have been announced: Vegetable and Animal Protoplasm. BLAcK, Surgeon-Major, F.R.C.S.Edin. Sketch of Disease at Hong Kong WATSON, D. C., M.B. The Place of Formation and Rdle of Uric Acid in in z86S amongst the Troops, with Views, Charts, etc. the Animal Organism. JUNE 25, I8gF.1 SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCR. It. - :1683 PROGRAMM3E OFP PROCEEDINGS. TuESDAY, JULY 26TH, I898. SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE, c.30A.M.-Meeting of I897-98 Council. It A.M.-Opening Service in St. Giles' Cathedral. P.o P.M.-First General Meeting. Report of Council. Reports EDINBURGH. of Committees; and other business. Presentation of the Freedom of the City to Lord Lister.-Lord 8.30 P.M.-Adjourned General Meeting from 2.30 P.M Presi- dent's Address. Lister's Reply.-Reception by the President and Fellows of 9.30 P.M.-Reception by the Right Hon. the Lord Provost of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.-The Edinburgh Eqinburgh, in the Museum of Science. Royal Infirmary Residents' Club and Lord Lister.-Missionary WED}. ESDAY, JULY 2;TH, z899. Loan E.hibition. 9.30 A.M.-Meeting of I3c98-99 Council. go A.M. tO 2 P.M.-Sectional Meetiogs. MEDICAL Edinburgh was en fete last week. There were three P.m.-Second General Meeting. Address in Medicine by functions. Lord Lister shared the honours of the first Professor T. R. Fraser. M.D., LL.D. with Lord Wolseley; he was the sole hero of the second and Garden Party at Craig Houqe, Morningside Drive. Sir Alexander Christison, Bart.,and Dr. Clouston third. In the MeEwan Hall of the University new medical will receive. buildings on Wednesday, June 15th, in the presence of a great g.1o to 12 P.M.-Reception will be given by the Local Committee and representative assembly, the freedom of the city of Edin- in honour of the Association,witnin the McEwan burgh, the highest honour the civic corporation has in its Hall and New University Quadrangle. power to bestow, was conferred on the head of the British THIURSDAY, JULY 28TE, I898. army, and on the most outstanding figure in British surgery, 9.30A.M.-Meeting of Councl. perhaps in the Purgery of the world. In handing the burgess go A.M. tO 2 P.M.-Sectional Meetings. the Lord Provost, Mr. Mitchell Thomp- 3 P.m.-Third General Meeting. Address in Surgery, by ticket to Lord Lister ProfessorAnnandale, F.R.C.S. son, spoke of the association of the city of Edinburgh with Reception and Garden Party by the Royal College the great advances of modern medicine and surgery. That ot Physicians,within the College and the adjacent city, he said, not only shared in the common benefit to Queen Street Gardens. Reception by the Royal College of 13urgeons within humanity, but had the honour of being identified with the the College. labours of so many of the most distinguished physicians and Reception by the Royal Medical Society within the surgeons, and was surely justified in expressing its recogni- Society's Hall. work which had been, and was still Garden Party by Professor and Mrs. Balfour, Inver- tion of the value of the leithen House. being, carried on. They had selected one who in himself was 7 P.M,-Public Dinner of the Association. Music Hall, an illustrious example of all that was greatest and best in the George Street. surgical profession, and who had already been appreciated, 9'to ii Pr.v-The Ladies Committee will give a conver8azione to ladies and invited guests witlin the koyal Col- and had received the highest honour in being called by Her lege of Physicians. Majesty to the House of Peers. His life's work was briefly sketched and his labours in antiseptic surgery spoken of. FRIDAY, JULY 29TH, i898. "Lord Lister," said the Lord Provost, " had done more to ro.oOA.M. to 1.30 P.m.-Sectional Meetings. 3 F.M.-Concluding General Meeting. Address In Psveho- diminish suffering and prolong life than other living man. logical MediciDe. By Sir John Batty Tuke, Presi- It was no mere bappy conjecture, but the result of careful dent of the Royal College of Physicians, Edin- and prolonged investigation with scientific insight and burgh. a eeries of years, that Garden Party by the RJght Hon. the Earl of Hope- accurate observation, extending over toun, G.C.M.G., at ilopetoun House. enabled him to give this boon to the world." Reception and Ball by the Right Hon. the Lord In his reply, Lord Lister referred to the connection between Provost and the Magistrates ot Edinburgh, in the University of Edinburgh and the Municipality, to the the Music Hall, George Street. McEwan Hall and its use in connection with the present SATURDAY, JULY 3dTH, z898. municipal function, to his own career from the day that he zoA.M.-The University Graduation Ceremonial will take came up from his studentship in London, a perfect stranger place within the M¢Ewan Hall. with no otber introduction than a letter to Mr. Syme from his ExcurEions. old friend Dr. Sharpey, of Mr. Syme's unbounded kindness, of Honorary Local Secretaries. his beginning his career as a teacher of surgery in Edin- P. W. PHILIP,1M.D., F.R.C.P.Edin., 4, Melville Crescent, burgh Extra-mural School, of his transference to Glasgow Edinburgh. and his return to Edinburgh, of some of his best and hap- JOHN SHAW M'LAREN, M.B., F.R.C.S.Edin., 14, Walker piest years in Edinburgh, of the enthusiastic students it was Street, Edinburgb. always a joy to him to teach. He concluded by saying: " I regard that all worldly distinctions are as nothing in com- parison with the hope that I may have been the means of THE ANNUAL MUSEUM. reducing in some degree the sum of human misery." The annual Exhibition in connection with the meeting will On Thursday afternoon, June x6th, the President and be held in the Drill Hall, Forrest Road, Edinburgh from Fellows of the Royal College of Surgeons gave a reception in July 26th to July 29th inclusive. The Exhibition wili com- their hall in honour of Lord Lister. The invitations were prise foods and drugs, medical and surgical instrumentR, confined to members of the Medical Faculty in Edinburgh, appliances and dressings, medical publications, sanitary and and to the President and Members of the Faculty of Physi- ambulance appliances, and other articles of interest to the cians and Surgeons of Glasgow. Over 300 were present. The medical profession. guests were received by the President, Professor John Chiene The Drill Hall is a spacious building, well lit from the roof, (a pupil and former Resident of the honoured visitor, Lord and as the entrance is almost directly opposite that of the Lister. who stood on his left hand), by Sir John Struthers, the reception room, the situation is exceptionally advantageous. Vice-President; by the Secretary, Dr. Cadell; and by Sir The small hall adjoining will be reserved for sanitary ani Henry P. Ltttlejohn and Dr. John Smith, members of Council. ambulance appliances. For these the charge for. floor spac Each guest was presented to Lord Lister, who cordially shook will be is. per square foot (all fittings to be provided by the hands with all. exhibitor). For other exhibits the charge will be from45. The fourth annual dinner of the Edinburgh Royal In- per square foot, tables 3 feet and 3 feet 6 inches wide being firmary Residents' Club was held in the Royal Hotel, Edin- provided. burgh, on Thursday, June i6th. The presence of Lord Between two and three thousand catalogues will be printed Lister, who, as President of the Club, occupied the chair, and distributed gratis to members. Advertisements, prepaid, proved a great attraction, and the number of old Residents must be received before July ist. All advertisements are who attended, eighty-six in all, was larger than at any pre- subject to the approval of the Committee. vious dinner. 'The President was supported on his right by On application to the Secretary of the Exhibition Com- Sir William T. Gairdner, K.O.B., Dr. Christison, and Dr. J. D. mittee, Dr. Norman Walker, 7, Manor Place, Edinburgh, the Maclaren, the two last-named having been his fellow resi- regulations and any otherparticulars desiredwill be forwarded. dents. On his left were Sir Thomas Grainger Stewart, Dr.