MEDICAL NEWS, THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS. Ar a meeting of the Royal College of Physicians of London, held on Thursday last, after some formal business, the following communications were received: From the President, stating that the Swiney Prize, a quinquennial prize, had been awarded to Professor Sheldon Amos; from Sir Joseph Fayrer, a report on the Amsterdam Intercolonial Congress; from the Northumberland and Durham Medical Society, thanking the College for their re-entombment of Harvey's remains; from the Secretary of the Harveian Society of London, sending a similar resolution; from Sir William MacCormac, late Secretary-General of the International Medical Congress, presenting photographs and autographs of the members of the Congress; and from the Rev. John Escreet, in reference to the restoration of Hempstead Church, stating the estimated cost; and again asking for assistance. The College, as a college, decreed they had no funds for the purpose. Drs. Herbert Davies, Hermann Weber, Lockart Robertson, and Moxon, were elected councillors in place of Drs. G. Johnson, Fincham, J. E. Pollock, and Andrew, who went out of office. A report was received from the Censors Board, on the paper by Drs. Sydney Ringer and Murrell on Nitrite of Sodium. The Censors consider that mistaken inferences were drawn from the paper, owing to its unfortunate construction. They regretted this, but entirely acquitted the authors of improper experimentation, and consider they have really rendered good service to the profession. Dr. Ord and Dr. Dickinson were appointed Examiners for the Murchison Scholarship. Drs. Stevenson, Corfield, Ballard, and Thorne, were appointed Examiners for the Certificate in Hygiene. The Council recommended that the President of the College, and the President of the Royal College of Surgeons, seek an interview with the Home Secretary as to the necessity of providing for the proper instruction of the Public Prosecutor in the case of criminal charges against medical men ; and the College accepted that view. A report was received from the Pharmacopoeia Committee, suggesting changes in the new edition of the Pharmacopoeia. BRITISH MEDICAL BENEVOLENT FUND.-The annual general meeting of subscribers to the British Medical Benevolent Fund was held on Jan. 15th, at 34, Seymourstreet, Portman-square, the house of the treasurer, Dr. Broadbent, Dr. G. C. Jonson taking the chair in the unavoidable absence of the President, Sir George Burrows.The financial statement was submitted, and the annual report of the committee read by the treasurer, from which it appeared that the donations during the year 1883 had amounted to 5421. 6s. 5d., the subscriptions to 1,3761. 6s. 4d., making a total of 1,9187. 12s. 9d.-The disbursements during the year had been: in grants, 2,2297., nearly 1007. more than in any previous year; in annuities, 1,0627., a total of 3,2917.; and the entire expense of collecting and distributing this large sum amounted only to 1417., not 4 per cent., including the printing and postage of the report and also the postage and other expenses connected with the distribution of over 2,000l., by Dr. Jonson, chairman of committee, in weekly or monthly instalments-a peculiar characteristic of this fund. At the last meeting of the year, the balance at the bankers was entirely exhausted, and every farthing at the command of the committee voted away. During the year, grants were made to 190 applicants, after careful enquiry, ranging from three pounds to enable an assistant to take a situation to one of twenty-four pounds in monthly instalments of four pounds, by means of which the use of his furniture was secured to an aged practitioner. The committee again wish to point out that, although large sums are sent up by the various honorary local secretaries, it is a fact that those parts of the country from which the most urgent appeals come do not contribute to an equal extent with others from which the appeals are neither so frequent nor so urgent: showing a want of more honorary local secretaries to the Fund. Dr. Milson and Mr. Kiallmark joined the committee; and Dr. G. C. Jonson and Sir Edwin Saunders were elected vice-presidents of the Fund. UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH.-The annual meeting of the Association for the Better Endowment of the University of Edinburgh was held on the 25th ult. The report stated that the income from matriculation and graduation fees was 8,9497., and from other sources 4,1987.; the expenditure amounted to 10,2077., leaving a surplus of income of 2,940l. To render the financial position of the university less precarious, it was greatly to be desired that some very substantial addition fund. The insufficiency of the emoluments of the principalshould be made to the capital of the general university ship and many of the professorships had frequently been pointed out in detail. The committee now only stated that these remained in the same unsatisfactory condition. The new buildings for the medical school of the university were so far advanced that all the lecture rooms, and most of the practical teaching rooms, were in use. The sum as yet contributed towards the new subscription for the completion of the buildings was barely sufficient to meet the cost of the teaching departments, and even when these should have been completed, the University of Edinburgh would remain without a hall for graduation ceremonies, examinations, and university meetings, such as the munificence of the Marquis of Bute had bestowed upon Glasgow University. That was an ever-felt want in the University of Edinburgh, which would be especially apparent at the approaching tercentenary celebration. GLASGOW ROYAL INFIRMARY.-The annual report shows that during the year the total number of cases treated was 32,952 against 32,687 in the previous year. The income from all sources during 1883 was 29,570l. 5s. 6d., and the total expenditure, 27,6461. 18s., showing a favourable balance of 1,9231. 7s. 6d. There were admitted during 1883, 5,445 cases, against 5,601 in 1882, being a decrease of 156; the cases treated to a conclusion numbered 5,465 cases, against 5,564 in 1882, a decrease of 99; and the deaths were 499, against 446 in 1882, an increase of 53. The mortality was thus 91 per cent., against 8 per cent in 1882, but of the fatal cases as many as 140 died within 48 hours of admission against 103 who died under the same circumstances in 1882. The mortality (excluding those who died within 48 hours), was 67 per cent. The daily average of patients resident was 509, against 507 in 1882, and the average residence of each was 334 days, against 32.2 days in 1882. The nonresident accident cases treated in the wards numbered 1,326, against 1,312 in 1882; the number under 15 years of age treated was 878, against 985, and the deaths 48, or 54 per cent., as compared with 53, or 5.3 per cent. in the previous year. The lowest number of patients in the house was 439, against 444 in 1882; the highest number in the house was 555, against 549. The patients treated at the dispensary were:- -Medical, 9,609, surgical, 11,727; in all 21,336, against 21,197 in 1882. In the special dispensary departments, that for the throat had 468 patients, against 586; the ear, 1,444, against 1,136; women, 337, against 289; skin, from 7th Nov., 68 (new branch); teeth, 976, against 1,011. Vaccinated, 1,532, against 1,592. Total treated, 32,952, against 32,687. Patients sent to Lenzie Convalescent Home, 584, against 634. GLASGOW EYE INFIRMARY.-The annual report of the Glasgow Eye Infirmary, submitted at a meeting of the subscribers on Friday the 25th ult., showed that the total number of cases under the care of the medical officers during the past year was 13,697, as against 13,207 in 1882. Of these cases, there were dismissed, cured by ordinary treatment, 6,998; cured by operation, 1,424; relieved by ordinary treatment, 1,167; relieved by operation, 168; incurable, 50; with advice, 21; as irregular, 10; and there remained on the books of the institution on 31st December last, 3,859. Of the cases, 7,701 were dealt with in Berkeley-street, and 5,996 in Charlotte-street. The number of house patients in 1883 was 1,015: of these, 625 were males, and 390 were females. The average weekly number was 54, and average length of each patient's residence was 19 days. THE HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN.-A special court of the governors of this institution was held on the 23rd ult., when the general report was presented by the secretary, Mr. Samuel Whitford. It appeared that the hospital had been enabled to keep the whole of the various departments in full and satisfactory operation, although the state of the finances was not so satisfactory as could be desired. Mr. A. Lucas said that, unfortunately, the drainage of the building was somewhat defective, the old system in vogue at the time when the present structure was erected having failed to carry out efficiently its object over such a lengthened period; the sewers were old and the connections bad and unsuited for the purpose. Dr. Buchanan had recommended the committee to call in the services of Mr. Field, of the Sanitary Department of the Privy Council, and that gentleman had sent in a report, which was then submitted for the consideration of the special meeting. To carry out the suggestions made in that report it would be necessary to expend a considerable sum of money. After some conversation the following resolution was unanimously carried:-"That this court approve of the expenditure of the sum of money required for the construction of the proposed works in connexion with the drainage of the hospital." METROPOLITAN CONVALESCENT INSTITUTION.-At the half-yearly general meeting, held on Tuesday, it was stated that upwards of 4,000 convalescent men, women, and children were received each year into the homes. The remaining portion of the Bexhill Home will be opened as soon as the necessary arrangements are made, and when completed it will accommodate 100 persons. Owing to the want of funds, the board of management have been obliged to reduce the stay of the patients at the homes to three weeks, and unless the income is considerably increased they will have to reduce the number of beds. The total income for the year amounted to 7,9581. 178. 6d., and the expenditure to 7,7231. Os. 5d. THE CRUSADE AGAINST VACCINATION.-It is reported that, notwithstanding the overwhelming defeat last session of his anti-vaccination motion, which was rejected by 286 votes to 16, Mr. P. A. Taylor has determined once more to challenge the judgment of the House of Commons on the same topic. This year, however, instead of proceeding by way of motion, he will bring in a bill for the repeal of the compulsory clauses of the Vaccination Acts. Several members-among them Sir Joseph Pease and Mr. J. R. Hollondwho are not disposed to support absolute repeal, are prepared, nevertheless, to restrict the infliction of cumulative penalties, and it is understood that the Local Government Board itself is adverse to the repeated prosecution of parents who conscientiously object to vaccination. IRISH GRADUATES' ASSOCIATION.-Dr. Gerald Yeo will preside at the annual dinner of this association, to be held on St. Patrick's Day, at the Holborn Restaurant, at 7.30 p.m. FRENCH HOSPITAL.-The annual dinner in aid of the funds of the French Hospital and Dispensary will take place at Willis's Rooms, on Saturday, February 2, 1884, the French Ambassador in the chair. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT.-There will be three retirements under the age clause during the present yeur from among the administrative ranks of the Army Medical Department, viz., Surgeons-General A. Smith, C.B., and J. Lamprey, on October 14; and R. Gilborne, on November 20. EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY.-The Vienna University has decided to forward a congratulatory address to the Edinburgh University on the occasion of the latter's tercentenary celebration. FEMALE MEDICAL STUDENTS.-It is stated that all the female medical students in St. Petersburgh, a class from which a daily contemporary states many redoubtable members of the nihilist party have emanated, have just been compelled to take up their residence in a large boarding establishment, provided by the authorities, under the superintendence of Princess Shakafskey, instead of being free as heretofore to live where they please. They are to pay ten roubles per month for board and lodging, and be at home before 9 o'clock in the evening, under penalty of exclusion from the medical course. SOUTH DEVON HOSPITAL.-The Earl of Morley presided, on Tuesday, at the annual meeting of the South Devon Hospital, Plymouth, for which a new building is to be opened shortly, at a cost of 30,000l. CHARITABLE BEQUESTS.-Mr. Dodgson, of Beardwood, near Blackburn, has bequeathed 10,000l. to the Blackburn Infirmary, 10,000l. to the Royal Albert Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles at Lancaster, and 5,000l. to the Manchester Infirmary. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND.-The following gentlemen, having undergone the necessary examinations for the diploma, were admitted Members of the College, at a meeting of the Court of Examiners on the 24th ult., viz.— Adams, C. E., Carno, Montgomeryshire. Gooding, M. R., L.R.C.P. Lond., Oakley Square. Hughes, E. A., Bentinck Street. Johnson, G. H., Wath-on-Dearne, Yorkshire. Robbs, C. E., B.A. Cantab, Powys Square. Spicer, W. T. A., B.A. Cantab., Saffron Walden, Styam, T. G., M.A. Cantab., Eastbourne Terrace, W. Three candidates passed the examination in Surgery, and when qualified in Medicine will be admitted Members of the College; four candidates, having failed of Examiners, were referred to their professional to acquit themselves to the satisfaction of the Court studies for three months, four for six months, and one for nine months. The following gentlemen passed on the 25th ultimo viz. : Barrett, J. W., M.B. Melb., Melbourne. Carroll, E. R. W. C., Wokingham. Dill, J. F. G., M.B. Cantab., Lower Belgrave Street. Edwards, D. G., Denbigh. Eleyatamby, Mudalitamby, L.R.C.P. Ed., Colombo. Rogers, W. F. C., Falmouth. Ross, E. F., L.R.C.P. Lond., Sydney, N.S.W. Webb, Hugh, Buckingham Palace Road. Five candidates passed in Surgery, and when qualified in Medicine will be admitted Members of the College. Seven candidates, having failed to acquit themselves to the satisfaction of the Court, were referred for six months, and three for three months. The following gentlemen passed on the 28th ultimo, viz. : Bird, Henry, L.S.A., Brampton. Lewis, Edward J., B.A. Cantab., L.S.A., Llandovery. Lilley, James H., M.A. and M.B. Cantab., Atherstone. Townsend, Edward B., L.R.C.P. Ed., Colchester Street, N.W. Warner, Frederick A., Kensington. Wholey, Thomas, L.R.C.P. Lond., Gainsboro'. Feb. 2, 1884. MEDICAL TIMES. Four candidates were approved in Surgery, and when qualified in Medicine will be admitted Members of the College. One candidate was referred for nine months, five for six months, and three for three months. The following gentlemen passed on the 29th ultimo, viz: Bean, Charles E., L.S.A., Shepherd's Bush. Irvin, Frederic D., L.S.A., Longridge, near Preston. Julyan, Francis H., L.R.C.P. Lond., Queen's Park, W. Parry, Herbert L., L.R.C.P. Lond., Canonbury Park North, N. Whish, Martin S., L.S.A., Granby Street, N.W. Three were approved in Surgery, and when qualified in Medicine will be admitted Members of the College; seven were referred for six months, and two for three months. APPOINTMENTS. Vaccinator, Manhood District, Westhampnett Union, vice Thomas BATEMAN, H. E., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S.-Resident Medical Officer to BOURNE, A., L.R.C.P.-Visiting Medical Assistant to the Newcastle- BRICKWELL, J., M.R.C.S., L.S.A.-Medical Officer for the Stoke CARR, JOHN A., L.R.C.P. Edin., L.R.C.S. Edin.- To the Kippax CROOK, JOHN, M.R.C.S. Eng., L.S.A.-To the Third District, Nor- FISHER, S. W., M.D.-Honorary Physician in Ordinary to the GAMGEE, ARTHUR, M.D., F.R.S.-Physician to the Manchester The following gentlemen passed on the 30th ultimo, LUCAS, ARTHUR, M.R.C.S., L.S.A.-Medical Officer to Wovenden viz. :— Armitage, Edward H., L.R.C.P. Lond., Brook Street, W. Dodd, Arthur H., L.S.A., Petherton Road, N. Gordon, Thomas E., M.B. Durham, Gower, Swansea. Mills, Robert, L.S.A., Northampton. Minns, Allan G., L.R.C.P. Lond., Thetford. Opie, Edward A., M.B. Durham, Plymouth. Rowlands, William, L.K.Q.C.P.I., Great Crosby, Liverpool. Eight candidates, having failed to acquit themselves to APOTHECARIES' HALL.-The following gentlemen passed their examination in the Science and Practice of Medicine, and received Certificates to Practise, on Thursday, 24th ultimo : Marriner, Wm. Herbert Lister, Gunterstone Road, W. Vince, Jno. Foster, Wheeley's Road, Birmingham. Parish, Newport Pagnell Union. MEEHAM, N., M.D.-Medical Officer to the New Ross Union Dis- MIVART, F. C. ST. GEORGE, M.R.C.S.-Honorary Surgeon to the ROE, A. D., B.A., M B. Cantab., M.R.C.S.-Clinical Assistant to the SMYTH, F. S., L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S.-Honorary Medical Officer to the VACANCIES. -Medical Officer. ASHBY-DE-LA-ZOUCH UNION, FOURTH DISTRICT.- The following gentleman also on the same day passed DROXFORD UNION.- Medical Officer to the Workhouse. Salary the Primary Professional Examination :- Heath, Chas. Joseph, of St. Bartholomew's Hospital. £45 per annum. Area DROXFORD UNION, DROXFORD DISTRICT.-Medical Officer. THE CASE OF MESSRS, BOWER AND KEATES. HUDDERSFIELD UNION, HORLEY DISTRICT.-Medical Officer. Area THE EIGHTH AND FINAL LIST. The following have sent one guinea each :-T. A. Carter, M.D.; A. E. Cumberbatch, F.R.C.S.; G. Borlase Hicks, Esq.; J. Irving, M.B.; T. J. Maclagan, M.D.; W. Pearse, Esq.; J. B. Story, M.B.; W. L. Underhill, F.R.C.S. The following have sent half-a-guinea each :-W. Curtis Hugman, F.R.C.S.; G. Knapton, Esq.; C. Latham, Esq.; W. H. Latham, Esq.; A. C. Tunstall, M.D. The following have sent ten shillings each :-R, Ives, Esq.; R. J. Pye-Smith, F.R.C.S. The following have sent five shillings each:-W. Grant, M.B.; F. A. MAHOMED, Hon. Secs. Area 2,435 acres. Population 5,070. Salary £16 per annum. LAUNCESTON UNION, SECOND DISTRICT.-Medical Officer. 7,029 acres. Population 1,125. Salary £13 per annum. LEEDS GENERAL INFIRMARY.-House Surgeon. Salary £100 per annum, with board, residence, and washing. Candidates must be Members or Licentiates of a British College of Surgeons. Copies of testimonials to be sent to Dr. T. Clifford Allbutt, the Infirmary, Leeds, on or before February 8. Medical Officer. Area MALTON UNION, HOVINGHAM DISTRICT. 15,160 acres. Population 2,555. Salary £32 per annum. NOTTINGHAM BOROUGH ASYLUM.-Assistant Medical Officer. Salary £100 a year, with board, apartments, and washing. Candidates must be duly qualified in Medicine and Surgery, and registered. Applications, with testimonials, stating age, &c., to be sent to the Medical Superintendent, on or before February 16. ROYAL SURREY COUNTY HOSPITAL, GUILDFORD.-House Surgeon. (For particulars see Advertisement.) APPOINTMENTS FOR THE WEEK. February 4. Monday. MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.-Mr, R. Brudenell Carter will deliver his Third and Last Lettsomian Lecture, subject-"Modern Operations for Cataract." ODONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF GREAT BRITAIN, 8 p.m.-Mr. G. W. Parkinson, Mr. Fredk. Canton, and Dr. W. St. George Elliott, "Casual Communications." The President (Mr. J. 8. Turner) will read his Introductory Address. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, 4 p.m.-Prof. W. K. Parker, F.R.S., will deliver his First Lecture "On Mammalian Descent." ROYAL INSTITUTION, 5 p.m.-General Monthly Meeting. 5. Tuesday. MEDICO-PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, BETHLEM HOSPITAL, 4 p.m. -The following Papers will be read: Dr. Savage, "On Constant Watching of Suicidal Cases;" Dr. Gasquet, "On Some of the Mental Symptoms of Ordinary Brain Disease;" Dr. Herbert Major, "On the Results of the Collective Record of the Causation of Insanity." PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.-Mr. Bowlby, "Sporadic Cretin- ROYAL INSTITUTION, 3 p.m.British Isles." 6. Wednesday. OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY, 8 p.m.-Dr. Matthews Duncan will show Dr. Auvard's rest; specimens will be shown by Dr. Galabin and Dr. Horrocks. Paper by Mr. Alban Doran, "The Relation of Prolapse of the Vagina to Hernia," illustrated by two pedigrees. Annual Meeting-The President (Dr. Gervis) will deliver the Annual Address. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, 4 p.m.-Prof. W. K. Parker, F.R.8., will deliver his Secoud Lecture "On Mammalian Descent." 7. Thursday. ROYAL INSTITUTION, 3 p.m.-Prof. Pauer, "Music for the Pianoforte," &c. 8. Friday. " CASSELL AND Co., London; Mr. EDMUND OWEN, London; THE PRESIDENT, DR. BARNARDO'S HOME, London; Mr. A. EVERSHED, London; THE SECRETARY, HOSPITALS ASSOCIATION, London; Dr. GEORGE COATES, London; Dr. CHOLMELEY, London; Mr. W. J. MILLES, London; THE SECRETARY, ASSOCIATION FOR TRAINING THE DEAF AND DUMB, London; Dr. HERMAN, London; Dr. J. OWEN, London; Mr. P. CHALMERS, Wimbledon; THE SECRETARIES, HUNTERIAN SOCIETY, London; THE HON. SECRETARY, CLINICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON; Dr. ALEXANDER, Liverpool; Mr. A. M. SHEILD, London; THE REGISTRAR-GENERAL FOR SCOTLAND, Edinburgh; Dr. R. N. WOLFENDEN, London; Mr. J. B. SCRIVEN, London; Mr. WYNTER BLYTH, London; THE HON. SECRETARY, PATHOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON; THE SECRETARY, UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, Liverpool; Dr. T. DUTTON, Sidlesham, Chichester; Messrs. STREET BROTHERS, London; Mr. T. M. STONE, Wimbledon; THE HON. SECRETARY, BRITISH MEDICAL BENEVOLENT FUND, London; THE MANAGER, GULCHER ELECTRIC LIGHT Co., London; Mr. WICKHAM BARNES, London; HON. SECRETARY, OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY, London; THE SECRETARY, MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON; Mr. BECHER, London; THE SECRETARY, ROYAL INSTITUTION, London; Dr. MARTIN, Manchester; HON. SECRETARIES, THE BOWER AND KEATES CASE, London; HON. SECRETARY, THE HOME HOSPITALS ASSOCIATION, London; Mr. J. BELLAMY, LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD, London; THE EDITOR, SANITARY ENGINEER, London. BOOKS RECEIVED The Parent's Note-Book, by A. Dunbar Walker, M.D., C.M.-Bedside Urine Testing, by G. Oliver, M.D.-Illustrated Medicine and Surgery, Vol. II., No. 4.-Orthopedic Apparatus, by F. Gustav Ernst. Sir Lyon Playfair and Sir Charles W. Dilke, by William White. -Scrofola e Sifilide Studio del Dott, Sebastiano Giovannini. — The Pedigree of Disease, by Jonathan Hutchinson, F.R.S.-Pharmahologie, von Dr. C. Binz.-The Life and Work of St. Paul, by F. W. Farrar, D.D.-James Chalmers, by Patrick Chalmers.Annual Report of the Torquay Local Board.-Facts Around Us, by C. Lloyd Morgan, F.G.S. PERIODICALS AND NEWSPAPERS RECEIVEDLancet-British Medical Journal-Medical Press and Circular-Berliner Klinische Wochen schrift - Centralblatt für Chirurgie Gazette des Hopitaux-Gazette Médicale-Revista de MedicinaBulletin de l'Académie de Médecine-Pharmaceutical JournalWiener Medicinische Wochenschrift - Revue Médicale - Gazette Hebdomadaire-Nature- Boston Medical and Surgical Journal Louisville Medical News-Centralblatt für Gynäkologie-Le Concours Médical-Centralblatt für die Medicinischen Wissenschaften -Centralblatt für Klinische Medicin-Philadelphia Medical News -Le Progrès Médical - New York Medical Journal -Students' Journal and Hospital Gazette- New York Medical Record-The Edinburgh Clinical and Pathalogical Journal - Gazette Degli Ospitali-Revista de Ciencias Medicas-The Saturday ReviewThe American Journal of Obstetrics - El Ensayo Medico- The Sunday at Home-The Boys' Own Paper-The Leisure HourFriendly Greetings - The Girls' Own Paper-The Kansas City Medical Record-Salisbury and Winchester Journal-Huddersfield Daily Examiner-Revue Médicale-Revue Sanitaire-The Liverpool Medico-Chirurgical Journal. CLINICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.-Mr. A. Pearce Gould, "Obliterative Arteritis accompanied by Gangrene;" Dr. Hadden, "Obliterative Arteritis ending in recovery;" Dr. Burney Yeo, "Primary Syphilis with Acute Pyrexia; " Dr. Mansell Moullin, "Thrombosis of Vena Cava;" (living specimens); Dr. Radcliffe Crocker, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION FROM JANUARY 5, 1884 "Keloid on Chest;" Dr. Stephen Mackenzie, "Acne Varioliformis." ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, 4 p.m.-Prof. W. K. Parker, F.R.S., will deliver his Third Lecture "On Mammalian Descent." ROYAL INSTITUTION, 8 p.m.-Mr. G. J. Romanes, "The Darwinian Theory of Instinct." 9. Saturday. (Free by post.) £ s. d. £ s. d. 12 Months 19 6; in advance 0 17 6 09 9 0 9 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 and the Colonies { ROYAL INSTITUTION, 3 p.m.-Prof. Morley, "Life and Literature | India (viâ Brindisi) 12 under Charles I." NOTES, QUERIES, AND REPLIES. THE HIND FUND. The following additional subscriptions have been received and paid to the account of the "Hind Fund "at Messrs. Coutts' Bank :J. D'Arcy Harvey, Esq., Staff Surgeon, R.N., £1 1s.; R. W. Ollivier, Esq., £2 28.; H. D. Shepard, Esq., £3 3s.; W. H. £5 5s. Subscriptions may be paid to Dr. Richardson, F.R.S. (chairman), 25, Manchester-square; John Tweedy, Esq., F.R.C.S., 24, Harleystreet, hon. treasurer; A. J. Pepper, Esq., F.R.C.8., 122, Gowerstreet; and T. Wakley, jun., Esq., L.R.C.P., 96, Redcliffe-gardens, hon. secretaries; or to Messrs. Coutts and Co., Strand. THE ROGERS FUND. The following is the twelfth list of subscriptions:-Jas. Cornwall, Esq., F.R.C.S., Fairford, Gloucestershire, £1 1s.; D. B. Balding, Esq., F.R.C.S., Royston, Herts, £1 1s.; A. A. Jackson, Esq., Birmingham, £1 1s.; W. Pearse, Esq., St. Tadye, Bodmin, £1 1s. ; M. Partridge, Esq., Coventry, 10s. 6d.; Jno. Davies, Esq., 91, New North Road, 10s. 6d.; F. Haward, Esq., Halesworth, 10s.; Dr. J. Woodman, Exeter, 5s. COMMUNICATIONS RECEIVED Sir Wm. MACCORMAC, London; Dr. J. MATTHEWS DUNCAN, London; Mr. J. HUTCHINSON, London; Mr. E. NETTLESHIP, London; Dr. CLIFFORD BEALE, London; Dr. TIRARD, London; Dr. SHELLY, Hertford; Mr. R. M. GUNN, London; Dr. WILLOUGHBY, London; THE HON. SECRETARY, PARKES MUSEUM, London; Dr. G. H. Fox, New York; THE SECRETARY, APOTHECARIES' SOCIETY, London; THE HON. SECRETARY, ODONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY, London; Messrs. MODERN OPERATIONS FOR CATARACT. By R. BRUDENELL CARTER, F.R.C.S., LECTURE III. Ir is a maxim of political economy that every learner must spoil a portion of raw material; and this maxim, in its application to the old method of cataract extraction by the flap, was rendered by the saying which Beer is believed to have originated, to the effect that every beginner would destroy a hatful of eyes before he cured one. In any literal sense, this must always have been a gross exaggeration, but still it is not the least valuable result of modern improvements that they tend to place the beginner and the expert more nearly upon a level than was formerly the case. In flap extraction, before fixation by forceps was introduced, and when the eyeball was only steadied, and supported against the knife, by the tips of the index and middle fingers of the surgeon, resting one above and the other on the nasal side of the cornea, nothing but practice could give the mingled lightness and firmness of touch which were required in order to afford security against two dangers; the first VOL L 1884. No. 1754. being that the support would be insufficient, and that its insufficiency would permit rotation of the eye before the knife, and consequent displacement of the section from its right position; the second, that the finger pressure would be too decided, and that it might cause the premature expulsion of the lens, followed by more or less of the vitreous body. Fixation by forceps was introduced, I believe, by the late Mr. Poland, and was applied by him to flap extraction with considerable advantage; but I am not aware that his example was at all extensively followed, and it was not set until shortly before the new methods were devised. Of these, and for this reason, as well as on account of the altered as we all know, forceps fixation forms an essential part; character of the section, it is not too much to say that every young surgeon, who possesses adequate anatomical knowledge, fair mechanical dexterity, and some practical acquaintance with the densities and be able to perform even his first cataract operation upon resistances of the textures especially concerned, should the living eye with a creditable amount of success. The chief advantage of experience consists less in its conferring mere manual dexterity than in its conferring the power of at once perceiving the nature of any difficulties or complications which may arise in the course of an operation, and the best manner of dealing with them; in its conferring, in other words, an immunity from being taken by surprise, and a readiness at any moment, and almost instinctively, to do what ever any deviation from the normal course of things |