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WITH t h e i n c r e a s e of k n o w l e d g e , r e l i a n c e in d r u g s diminishes, a n d c o n f i d e n c e in t h e c u r a t i v e p o w e r of n a t u r a l forces g r o w s f r o m m o r e to more. T h i s is well, for t h o u g h t f u l m e n a n d w o m e n a r e realizing t h e n e c e s s i t y for a s t u d y of t h e e l e m e n t a r y p r i n c i p l e s of h y g i e n e , a n d m a n y influences a r e e n c o u r a g i n g t h e h a b i t u a l p r a c t i c e of m e t h o d s of life w h i c h afford t h e surest means, n o t only for r e s t o r i n g health, b u t for p r e v e n t i n g disease. N u m e r o u s n e w inventions g r e a t l y facilitate the r a t i o n a l m a n a g e m e n t of t h e sick a n d assist in the p r o t e c t i o n of t h e sound. S o m e of t h e s e are i n d i c a t e d in t h e f o l l o w i n g p a r a g r a p h s : THE " REFEREADER" is an ingenious, w e l l - c o n s t r u c t e d , easilyadjusted, a n d p o r t a b l e f o l d i n g b o o k - r e s t , w h i c h will prove a b o o n to

patients, a n d will b e of real service to those w h o r e a d a n d w o r k in the o p e n air. 1 E v e n t h e s t r o n g a n d h e a l t h y will find t h a t such a contrivance a d d s m u c h to t h e c o m f o r t s a n d joys of life. Its g e n e r a l 1 Supplied by Messrs. Partridge and Cooper, Ltd., I9Z, I92, Fleet Stree London, E C Prices: Polished figured oak with brass fittings, lOS. 6d. ; unpolished mahogany, with nickel fittings, ISS. '

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form and use for reading in bed is indicated in the illustration on p. 57" The " Refereader" will also be found convenient as a sketching easel or a s a music-stand. Having used this novel and effective stand with much satisfaction; we can strongly commend it. It forms an ideal present. Every medical man should possess one. THE

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should prove popular not only in hospitals and sanatoria, but for use in private dwellings .1 There are no rough edges or sharp projections, as in the old-fashioned type. Circular in shape and with flat sides, this new form of warmer provides a large surface which can be adapted to almost all needs. The screw stopper with rubber ring prevents all possibility of the escape of the contents, and the swing handle allows of easy and comfortable conveyance. It is available in six sizes, varying from one which can be carried in a muff to one containing 3 quarts. For baby-carriages, warming Of beds, sleepingbags, carpet hassocks, and for use in carriages and motors, these warmers should be in great demand. For patients undergoing o p e n air treatment they will be invaluable. W e have tested them, and can highly recommend them. T H E '~ S H A W " INHALER 2 possesses many advantages over the old-fashioned forms of jug-inhalers. It is simple in construction, safe in use, and very effective. Its general appearance and method of employment is indicated in the adjoining figure. The inspired air enters through the perforations situated near the surface of the water, on which special "inhalogens "--- fluids, emulsions, and unctuous . media, supplied in bottles, capsules, and collapsible tubes--can diffuse as a thin film. Having tested this new inhaler, we believe it will prove of much service in the alleviation of affections of the respiratory system. It should be very popular in hospitals and sanatoria. Medical practitioners will find it a valuable adjunct in private practice. THE "KIRBY" FEEDING-CuP 8 has been designed in order to insure a strictly regulated and hygienic administration of food or medicine to patients, and is a great improvement on the old-fashioned, Crude, and ineffectual appliances usually employed. It consists of a graduated inner vessel or container, which fits into a somewhat boatshaped and marked cup. It is easily manipulated, and possesses many advantages, the chief being that the patient does not see the food, only a predetermined quantity is given at a time, none of the rejected portions can re-enter the cup, and the whole can be easily cleansed. For the administration of medicine to or the feeding of advanced 1 M a n u f a c t u r e d by t h e F u l h a m P o t t e r y and C h e a v i n FiIter Co., Ltd., F u l h a m , London, S.W. Prices : Is. Id. to 2s. 9d. each. 2 Supplied by B. C. Macphersons, 89, F a r r i n g d o n Street, L o n d o n , E.C. Price 3s. 6d. a Supplied by Messrs. H. and T. Kirby and Co., Ltd., i4, N e w m a n Street, L o n d o n . Price 3s. each.

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cases of consumption and other bed-fast patients this form of cup will be invaluable. THE " SPRAT" DOUCHE,1 illustrated in the accompanying figure, is a novel combination of douche-spray and atomizer for watery, oily, or other medicaments. It is made of glass, is easily cleaned, and

does not readily get out of order. In the satisfactory treatment of naso-pharyngeal affections it will be most helpful. It forms an admirable medium for the application of the justly popular GLYCOTHYMOLINE. The new "NEBULIQUE !' SPRAY2 should prove popular for laryngeal, pharyngeal, and nasal purposes, for it not only produces a fine cloud with heavy oils,

The safe collection and sanitary disposal of the sputum of consumptives are hygienic measures of the first importance. Numerous varieties of SPUTU~I CuPs, FLASKS, OR CUSPIDORS, have been introduced. W e have received specimens of several varieties of hygienic 1 Supplied by Messrs. Thomas Christy and Co., 4-I2, Old Swan Lane, London, E.C. "-~Supplied by Messrs. C. J. Hewlett and Son, Ltd., 35-42, Charlotte Street, London, E.C.

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p a p e r g o o d s for t u b e r c u l o u s patients, i n c l u d i n g one similar to t h a t i l l u s t r a t e d in the figure on p. 59 .1 T h e s e g o o d s a r e used e x t e n s i v e l y in the U n i t e d States of A m e r i c a , a n d u n d o u b t e d l y m e e t a real need.

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Dust is the c o m m o n c o n v e y e r of tubercle. T h e p r e v e n t i o n of t h e a c c u m u l a t i o n of dust a n d dirt, a n d t h e s p e e d y collection of " m a t t e r out of p l a c e , " are n e c e s s a r y factors in t h e e l i m i n a t i o n of tuberculosis. E s p e c i a l l y w h e r e c o n s u m p t i v e cases d w e l l is it essential to e x e r c i s e t h e most scrupulous care in m a i n t a i n i n g t h e strictest cleanliness. In this B e n n e t t ' s new p a t e n t HYGIENIC DUST SUCTION BRUSH 2 will assist. T h e b r u s h i n g m a t e r i a l consists of Louffa, w h i c h , b e i n g cellular, collects dust well a n d can be w a s h e d after use. T h e s e b r u s h e s a r e available in various s h a p e s a n d sizes i but for t h e c l e a n s i n g of t h e walls of t h e c o n s u m p t i v e ' s r o o m t h e h i n g e d - h e a d p a t t e r n is to b e r e c o m mended. T h e o p e n - a i r life, in spite of its m a n y benefits, is not a l t o g e t h e r w i t h o u t disadvantages. I n w i n t e r e s p e c i a l l y m u c h dirt a n d m a d inevitably collect u p o n t h e boots, a n d is in d a n g e r of b e i n g b r o u g h t into t h e dwelling. F o r s a n a t o r i a as well as for private houses t h e " MAJOR " PATENT REVOLVING MAT FRAME AND STEEL WIRE BOOTCLEANER s will p r o v e a w e l c o m e adjunct. Its g e n e r a l s t r u c t u r e will be u n d e r s t o o d by a g l a n c e at the a d j o i n i n g illustration. T w o circular cocoa-fibre b r u s h - m a t s are so p i v o t e d t h a t t h e y o p e n out a n d revolve w h e n t h e b o o t e d foot is i n s e r t e d b e t w e e n them. A s c r a p e r r e m o v e s dirt f r o m t h e b o t t o m of t h e boot, w h i l e t h e wires at t h e top e n a b l e t e n a c i o u s mud_ to be detached. The " Major" may be placed in t h e hall or p o r c h , or can be left out of d o o r s w i t h o u t suffering harm, for the mats are n o t a f f e c t e d b y t h e w e a t h e r , and, b e i n g s u s p e n d e d a b o v e t h e ground, r e a d i l y dry, a n d t h e d i r t falls off as the mats are w o r k e d round. T o m e e t t h e requirem e n t s of t o w n - h o u s e s a n d s m a l l e r c o u n t r y e s t a b l i s h m e n t s , a n d to afford a size b e t t e r suited for ladies a n d c h i l d r e n ' s use, a special f o r m of this ingenious revolving m a t has b e e n i n t r o d u c e d . After t h o r o u g h l y testing this n e a t a n d s e r v i c e a b l e c o n t r i v a n c e , w e have no hesitation in s t r o n g l y r e c o m m e n d i n g it. THE FOLDEASY TABLE as h e r e shown 4 forms an ideal c o m p a n i o n I Full particulars may be obtained from Messrs. Stone and Forsyth, 67, Kingston Street, Boston, Mass., U.S.A.., and the Burnitol Manufacturing Company, Cambridge, Mass., U.S.A. 2 Full particulars may be obtained on application to the Bennett's Patent Hygiene Dust Suction Brush Company, West Mulling, Kent. s Manufactured by Messrs. P. J. Parmiter and Sons, Ltd., Agricultural Engineers, Station W'orks, Tisbury, Wilts. Prices according to size--I9S, to ~i I9S. Supplied by Messrs. Johnson, Taylor and Co., 35, Coleman Street, London, E.C. Prices, 4s. 9d.to i4 s.