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724 and attitude towards, the universe which is expressed by ’ " Darwinism"or "the theory of evolution." The author maintains for this latter view that " far from destroying or antagonising the spirit of worship Darwinism broadens and quickens it." The volume contains an interesting chapter on the Economics of Prostitution, with tables of analysis of the motives and of the proportion of those who marry and reform. The language throughout is clear and forcible but we note the omission of an index.
New Inventions. A NEW SPLINT. I HAVE devised a splint the principle of which I believe to be new and which I think will facilitate the treatment of compound fractures which occur in the arm or leg. It is formed of pieces of wood with small eyelet holes screwed into their ends through all of which runs a piece of strong galvanised wire round in shape and surrounding three sides of the splint, the fourth being left open for the running on and off of the sections of wood. These sections of wood fit accurately together and so make a continuous splint, and owing to the wire framework it is almost as firm as a solid wood splint. It will be observed that the diagrams show the sections of wood of differing widths ; this is intentional, because in this way the interruption necessary for the wound of a compound fracture can be made at any position in the splints by removing one or more of the sections or altering their relative position. When the splint is in use the
sections are kept from slipping up and down the framework and the interruption is kept in its proper place by an arrangement of tapes on the pads by which they are fastened to the splints and which effectually prevents the movement of the sections one from another, the lateral pressure of strapping or bandages also tending to keep the sections from moving. The splint has been used by me in the Trimmer Cottage Hospital at Farnham in a severe compound fracture in a boy and the matron in charge had it under her observation for some weeks and did not find any fault with it. The principal advantages of this splint are that from its construction one splint will serve where several would otherwise have been necessary as the interruptions can be altered at will and can be made of any size and placed in any position. It is also less cumbrous than the present form of interrupted splint, allows more facility for dressing the wound, and can be easily washed and disinfected. Messrs. Arnold and Sons have at present made them in sizes for the leg or arm, but the principle can be adapted to any size for either of these limbs. S. G. SLOMAN. Farnham, Surrey.
OPEN-AIR SANATORIA FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS. advantages of systematic open-air treatment for patients suffering from tuberculosis are now fully recognised by the profession, so that a list of the sanatoria in existence for paying patients may be useful. THE
There
are
now
three sanatoria of the kind in
Hamp-
shire, under Dr. Pott, Dr. Johns, and Dr. Mander Smyth
respectively.
In
Sussex there
are
a
small sanatorium
Rudgwick and a colony at Crowborough. In Surrey large sanatorium (London Sanatorium) is being prepared under the auspices of the National Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, and a small one will probably be opened at Christmas under Dr. Rufenacht Walters at Crooksbury Ridges, near Farnham. There are two in the west of England, on the Cotswolds and the Mendips respec-. tively. There is a colony in Oxfordshire under Miss Coleat
In the eastern soon have a sanatorium open. counties Dr. Jane Walker has a sanatorium near Colchester and Dr. Burton-Fanning will open another at Mundesley ir., October. There is one recently opened at Rostrevor in, Ireland. Another is projected at Harrogate, in Yorkshire, under Dr. J. T. Hislop. Dr. Pott’s sanatorium is in thePoole-road, Bournemouth. There are beds for eight or more patients; charges from six to seven guineas. Dr. Johns, who began the treatment at Sunny Mount, Meyrick Park, a suburb of Bournemouth, will shortly migrate to Stourfield Park, where a large building has been acquired by a company. Dr. Johns has beds for In the new building there will be room, 20 patients. for 50 or 60 patients; charges from four to seven guineas. Dr. Mander Smyth’s sanatorium at Linford, near Ringwood, on the edge of the New Forest, has been modelled on that of Dr. Walther at Nordrach in Germany. There are beds for 12 patients at a uniform charge of five guineas. Dr. Jane Walker’s sanatorium, originally at Denver in Norfolk, has been removed to larger temporary premises at’ Boxted, near Colchester. There is at present room for 23 patients at a charge of from four to five guineas. The East Anglian Sanatorium at Naylands in Suffolk, which will replace the one at Boxted, will have 40 or more beds. Dr. Walker comes down periodically from London, another medical lady being in residence. There are two other establishments under the care of Dr. Walker, a cottage for a few patients of the hospital class at Denver and a temporary sanatorium at Southend-on-Sea, which will presently bemoved to Clare, near Colchester. There are now five beds in the latter at two guineas ; in the new building, which willhave a resident medical lady, there will be 20 beds. The Mundesley Sanatorium, which is near the north-east coast. of Norfolk, will have 15 beds ; charge five guineas. Mr.W. J. Fanning will be the resident medical officer. TheCotswold Sanatorium, under Dr. Pruen and Mr. BraineHartnell of Cheltenham, consists of two specially-built residential blocks (one nearing completion) and a neigh-’ bouring mansion acquired from Mr. W. Hicks Beach. Mr. Braine-Hartnell resides at the sanatorium, which at present has 20 beds, and will soon have 27. Terms uniformly five guineas. The sanatorium on the Mendips, in Somerset (Nordrach upon Mendips), has 40 beds,.. 15 being in a specially-built block. Dr. Thurnam and Dr. Gwynne treat their patients according to strict Nordrach methods. Terms five guineas. The colony in Oxfordshire is at Poppard, near Rotherfield Greys. It consists of a, number of cottages and farmhouses, with a total accommodation of 10 or more. A sanatorium for 12 beds is being erected. Terms from two to four guineas. The colony at Crowborough, between Brighton and Tunbridge Wells, isunder the care of Mr. Plater Long. Terms from two to six. guineas. The Rudgwick Sanatorium, between Horsham and Guildfcrd, is under the care of Dr. Annie McCall, who> There are at goes down periodically from London. present six beds, but soon there will be 12. Patients are looked after by a local practitioner in case of need. There will, however, shortly be a resident medical lady. Gentlemen are not at present received. Terms two guineas. With the exception of Dr. Pott’s and Dr. Johns’s present. establishments the above-mentioned sanatoria are alt situated in the open country. Those on the Cotswolds and the Mendips and the Crowborough colony stand at 800 feet. or more above the sea level. The sanatoria on the Cotswolds, the Mendips, the East Anglian, the Mundesley, the one at Crooksbury Ridges, and the projected one at Harrogate are all provided with extensive grounds. Many medical men also are carrying out the treatment in their own houses in. various parts of the country.
brook, who will
TREATMENT OF GARBAGE IN SYDNEY.-At a recent meeting of the Sydney City Council it was decided to call for tenders in England, America, and locally for the construction and erection of refuse destructors. The council also decided not to make any alteration in the appointment of city health officer.
New Inventions. A NEW SPLINT. I HAVE devised a splint the principle of which I believe to be new and which I think will facilitate the treatment of compound fractures which occur in the arm or leg. It is formed of pieces of wood with small eyelet holes screwed into their ends through all of which runs a piece of strong galvanised wire round in shape and surrounding three sides of the splint, the fourth being left open for the running on and off of the sections of wood. These sections of wood fit accurately together and so make a continuous splint, and owing to the wire framework it is almost as firm as a solid wood splint. It will be observed that the diagrams show the sections of wood of differing widths ; this is intentional, because in this way the interruption necessary for the wound of a compound fracture can be made at any position in the splints by removing one or more of the sections or altering their relative position. When the splint is in use the
sections are kept from slipping up and down the framework and the interruption is kept in its proper place by an arrangement of tapes on the pads by which they are fastened to the splints and which effectually prevents the movement of the sections one from another, the lateral pressure of strapping or bandages also tending to keep the sections from moving. The splint has been used by me in the Trimmer Cottage Hospital at Farnham in a severe compound fracture in a boy and the matron in charge had it under her observation for some weeks and did not find any fault with it. The principal advantages of this splint are that from its construction one splint will serve where several would otherwise have been necessary as the interruptions can be altered at will and can be made of any size and placed in any position. It is also less cumbrous than the present form of interrupted splint, allows more facility for dressing the wound, and can be easily washed and disinfected. Messrs. Arnold and Sons have at present made them in sizes for the leg or arm, but the principle can be adapted to any size for either of these limbs. S. G. SLOMAN. Farnham, Surrey.
OPEN-AIR SANATORIA FOR THE TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS. advantages of systematic open-air treatment for patients suffering from tuberculosis are now fully recognised by the profession, so that a list of the sanatoria in existence for paying patients may be useful. THE
There
are
now
three sanatoria of the kind in
Hamp-
shire, under Dr. Pott, Dr. Johns, and Dr. Mander Smyth
respectively.
In
Sussex there
are
a
small sanatorium
Rudgwick and a colony at Crowborough. In Surrey large sanatorium (London Sanatorium) is being prepared under the auspices of the National Society for the Prevention of Tuberculosis, and a small one will probably be opened at Christmas under Dr. Rufenacht Walters at Crooksbury Ridges, near Farnham. There are two in the west of England, on the Cotswolds and the Mendips respec-. tively. There is a colony in Oxfordshire under Miss Coleat
In the eastern soon have a sanatorium open. counties Dr. Jane Walker has a sanatorium near Colchester and Dr. Burton-Fanning will open another at Mundesley ir., October. There is one recently opened at Rostrevor in, Ireland. Another is projected at Harrogate, in Yorkshire, under Dr. J. T. Hislop. Dr. Pott’s sanatorium is in thePoole-road, Bournemouth. There are beds for eight or more patients; charges from six to seven guineas. Dr. Johns, who began the treatment at Sunny Mount, Meyrick Park, a suburb of Bournemouth, will shortly migrate to Stourfield Park, where a large building has been acquired by a company. Dr. Johns has beds for In the new building there will be room, 20 patients. for 50 or 60 patients; charges from four to seven guineas. Dr. Mander Smyth’s sanatorium at Linford, near Ringwood, on the edge of the New Forest, has been modelled on that of Dr. Walther at Nordrach in Germany. There are beds for 12 patients at a uniform charge of five guineas. Dr. Jane Walker’s sanatorium, originally at Denver in Norfolk, has been removed to larger temporary premises at’ Boxted, near Colchester. There is at present room for 23 patients at a charge of from four to five guineas. The East Anglian Sanatorium at Naylands in Suffolk, which will replace the one at Boxted, will have 40 or more beds. Dr. Walker comes down periodically from London, another medical lady being in residence. There are two other establishments under the care of Dr. Walker, a cottage for a few patients of the hospital class at Denver and a temporary sanatorium at Southend-on-Sea, which will presently bemoved to Clare, near Colchester. There are now five beds in the latter at two guineas ; in the new building, which willhave a resident medical lady, there will be 20 beds. The Mundesley Sanatorium, which is near the north-east coast. of Norfolk, will have 15 beds ; charge five guineas. Mr.W. J. Fanning will be the resident medical officer. TheCotswold Sanatorium, under Dr. Pruen and Mr. BraineHartnell of Cheltenham, consists of two specially-built residential blocks (one nearing completion) and a neigh-’ bouring mansion acquired from Mr. W. Hicks Beach. Mr. Braine-Hartnell resides at the sanatorium, which at present has 20 beds, and will soon have 27. Terms uniformly five guineas. The sanatorium on the Mendips, in Somerset (Nordrach upon Mendips), has 40 beds,.. 15 being in a specially-built block. Dr. Thurnam and Dr. Gwynne treat their patients according to strict Nordrach methods. Terms five guineas. The colony in Oxfordshire is at Poppard, near Rotherfield Greys. It consists of a, number of cottages and farmhouses, with a total accommodation of 10 or more. A sanatorium for 12 beds is being erected. Terms from two to four guineas. The colony at Crowborough, between Brighton and Tunbridge Wells, isunder the care of Mr. Plater Long. Terms from two to six. guineas. The Rudgwick Sanatorium, between Horsham and Guildfcrd, is under the care of Dr. Annie McCall, who> There are at goes down periodically from London. present six beds, but soon there will be 12. Patients are looked after by a local practitioner in case of need. There will, however, shortly be a resident medical lady. Gentlemen are not at present received. Terms two guineas. With the exception of Dr. Pott’s and Dr. Johns’s present. establishments the above-mentioned sanatoria are alt situated in the open country. Those on the Cotswolds and the Mendips and the Crowborough colony stand at 800 feet. or more above the sea level. The sanatoria on the Cotswolds, the Mendips, the East Anglian, the Mundesley, the one at Crooksbury Ridges, and the projected one at Harrogate are all provided with extensive grounds. Many medical men also are carrying out the treatment in their own houses in. various parts of the country.
brook, who will
TREATMENT OF GARBAGE IN SYDNEY.-At a recent meeting of the Sydney City Council it was decided to call for tenders in England, America, and locally for the construction and erection of refuse destructors. The council also decided not to make any alteration in the appointment of city health officer.