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aneurism of the thoracic aorta, and a wax preembolism of the splenic artery, all from a man who had died in the infirmary, and who had been some weeks under Dr. Heath’s care. In this very instructive case the aortic valves were found studded with vegetations, some loose and waving. The spleen was enlarged and disorganized, and its artery distended and nearly obliterated by a eongulum. It was thought probable that some of the vegetations had become washed into the circulation, and been carried upwards until arrested by the branches of the splenic artery. Dr. Wm. Murray exhibited a quantity of hair discharged from an abdominal abscess. I gave you the particulars of this curious case in the proceedings of the last meeting of the Newcastle and Gateshead Obstetrical Society. Dr. Donkin has since then made a careful microscopical examination of the specimen, and finds that it has every characteristic of human hair. Dr. Gibb exhibited some " fragments of fibrin expectorated in a case of thoracic aneurism." Similar bodies had been expectorated before in the case, along with some pure blood. Mr. May showed a specimen of hypertrophy of the prepuce, and read a paper on a case of " traumatic tetanus terminating on the twenty-fourth day after receipt of the injury." In the discussion which followed this paper, Mr. Broadbent, of Hetton - -a locality where accidents are frequent,-related some successful results which he had seen in traumatic tetanus from the administration of hourly doses of five minims of tincture of opium. The disease had been in lads of from ten to twelve years of age. Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1‘ ov. 27th, 1865.
artery,
paration of
an
an
(FROM
FRANCE. CORRESPONDENT.)
OUR OWN
THE Medical Congress of Bordeaux, after twelve sittings laboriously employed, terminated its operations on the 7th of October. A memorable Congress indeed, if the two projects which have taken rise in its body prove feasible, and be carried into execution. Just as the last official proceedings were about to close the session, M. Villemin, of Strasburg, got up to vindicate in favour of that city the honour of assembling within its walls a medical congress for the approaching year. This, of course, was greeted with general approbation. But another project, and a more lofty one, had been kept in reserve, and we were all taken by surprise when M. H. Gintrac pro. posed a great international medical congress, to take place in
Paris coincident with the Great Exhibition of 1867. It was then rumoured that the idea proceeded from a most high and august personage, and that M. Gintrac had only served as an intermediary. Whatever may be its origin, it will evidently meet with material obstacles, which render its eventual issue difficult to be foreseen. But there is something singularly pleasing the thought, and it is to be hoped that it will enlist the sympathies of all ardent lovers of science and the profession. This proposition was immediately followed by the nomination of a committee to prepare its foundation, and if I am not mistaken, of the same committee which presided over the actual Congress. With what admirable ability the proceedings were conducted by this body it is almost needless to mention. But if EDINBURGH. your correspondent may be allowed to make a suggestion, he would say that in order to ensure the success of such a general OUR OWN (FROM CORRESPONDENT.) undertaking as the one now proposed, the actual committee should soon be embodied, or another and a larger one-to wit, IN a former letter I alluded to the existing feeling amongst a truly international commission. the profession here that a testimonial should be presented to What a progress in the course of medical congresses since Drs. Smith and Lowe for their conduct in the vexatious prose- Rouen first set the example! Whatever may be thought cutions they were subjected to in the case of Mr. Angus elsewhere of the utility of these scientific gatherings, it may be said that in this country they have settled into an institution. M’Intosh. I have now the satisfaction to record in the pages This much, at least, must be a matter of universal consent. of THE LANCET that a subscription, under the auspices of the Men meet and appreciate each other, and thus the confraternal College of Physicians, was commenced some time ago, and that feeling which should unite all the members of the profession is the sum of 190 guineas was subscribed, and has been pre- fostered and developed ; whilst science cannot but reap many sented to those gentlemen as an expression of professional advantages from the mass of personal experience and of careful sympathy and respect. A further honour has been conferred observation thus brought together, and from the exchange of on Dr. Smith. He is one of the senior Fellows of the College ideas which necessarily follows. It may be added that in the of Physicians who has not occupied the chair, but at the an- official scientific bodies of this country, the debates must nual meeting held on the 30th ult. he was raised by the unani- assume too classical a tone, discoveries must have ripened to a mous voice of that body to the office of President, a position certain degree, and be presented under a certain form; nay, which it is expected he will fill with much honour to himself some questions cannot be discussed at all ; whereas, in these and benefit to the College. The late President (Dr. Burt) was free gatherings of the scientific, there is something in the very nominated the Vice-president. During his period of office spirit of them which gives greater independence and liberty he has given much satisfaction to the profession, has dis- to the discussion, and is particularly pleasing to an English charged his duties with dignity and vigour, and has well mind. maintained the prosperity of his College. But to return to the actual Congress, of which it is more parThe College of Surgeons, at their meeting held some weeks ticularly our business to treat. Its success could not but be ago, conferred the honourable office of President on Dr. Duns- most complete, for everything had been prepared to multiply mure, Consulting Surgeon to the Royal Infirmary, and a much its attractions. The municipal body of this town, the General respected member of that College. Dr. Bell, the former occu- Council of the Department, had voted 3000 f. towards the pier of the chair, has been appointed Vice-president. printing of the different memoirs presented during the sessionA death has lately occurred here whilst the patient was an active and most useful stimulus. In addition, the South under the influence of chloroform. As I understand the Railway Company not only diminished by half the price of its case is to be made the subject of a communication to the tickets in favour of the members of the Congress, but held out Medico-Chirurgical Society at its next meeting, I abstain from to them the promise of a most magnificent festival, which took comment, but cannot avoid remarking that it is very desirable place on the 8th of October, and an account of which I will that the particulars of such cases should be made public. ’, have to record in my next communication. The office-bearers of the Obstetrical Society were elected at ’i But let us now to the Palais de Justice, the seat of the ConThe chair is now filled by Professor gress, in order to give you some idea of the aspect of the the last meeting. Simpson, Drs. Charles Bell and Burns occupying those of Vice- assembly, at least on its first meeting. There a splendid hall, admirably adapted for all the requirements of the occasion, presidents. During the last few weeks fever has shown a tendency to had been graciously provided for the accommodation of the increase in this city, and it is satisfactory to know that the Congress by the First President of the Cours. A goodly authorities are not inactive, but already have been engaged in spectacle indeed! Men with grave and thoughtful counte the consideration of providing accommodation in the event of nances, who have toiled in the field of science, whose heads have grown grey amidst the wear and tear of practice-men the cases becoming too numerous for that at present existing. Our civic chair is just now filled by a Provost, who promises who have acquired eminence and honour and esteem in the acto do great things in the way of sanitary improvement; and, complishment of the arduous but noble duties of the profession, supported as he is by the most energetic of officers of health, still ardent as ever in the pursuit of knowledge,-come together there is some hope that the overcrowded, ill-ventilated parts of from all the quarters of the land to submit to each other the the old town will be improved, and the high death-rate of that fruit of hard-bought experience, of patient and careful investidivision of the city very considerably reduced. gation, and endeavour to throw some new light on a science which is so dear to us all. Three hundred of them at the Edinburgh, Dec. 4th, 1865.
in
663 The following is a list of gentlemen who passed the Second amongst them some of the most celebrated men of day-M. Bouillaud, the illustrious professor of La Charite; M.B. Examination :First Division. Messrs. Verneuil, Broca, Gallard, &c., of Paris; M. Desgranges, the eminent surgeon of the Hotel Dieu of Lyons; M. Diday, &c. Allen, Bryan Holme, University College. Bond, Thomas, King’s College. The seats of honour were graced by the presence of the Bruce, Alexander, University College. authorities of the city. The Cardinal Archbishop of Bordeaux, Deas, Peter Maury, University of Edinburgh. clothed in purple robes; the Senator-General Daumas, comGrabham,Charles George Wallington, St. Thomas’sHospital. mander of the military division, constellated with crosses and Greaves, Augustus, St. Thomas’s Hospital. Green, Thomas Henry, University College. other marks ofdistinction; Comte de Bouville, the prefect; William Lush, George Vawdrey, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. M. Brochon, the mayor, in official attire, &c.,-testify by Arthur George, Guy’s Hospital. Miekley, their presence to the importance attached to this meeting, and Oliver, George, University College. Powell, Richard Douglas, University College. their sympathies towards the medical body. The members Powles, Revett Coleridge, King’s College. who are to constitute the board are elected, and take their Richards, Frederick William, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. seats on an elevation. M. Bouillaud has been chosen by acclaSavage, George Henry, Guy’s Hospital. mation ’honorary president; while M. Gintrac the elder, the Smith, Charles, Guy’s Hospital. Snow, William least! and
the
Vicary, University College. Nestor of Bordelese medicine, and whose remarkable treatise Tayler, Francis Thomas, B.A., Guy’s Hospital. on Pathology has made him a European name, is elected to the Trimen, Henry, King’s College. Turner, Ebenezer Fulham, Guy’s Hospital. presidency. The other officers are chosen as follows. ViceM. Combal M. presidents : (Montpellier); Desgranges (Lyons); Second Division. MM. Costes, Dupuy, and Mabit (Bordeaux); M. Bouteiller Thomas Robinson, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Glynn, (Rouen); MM. Broca and Follin (Paris). General Secretary: Harvey, Walter Anstice, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. M. Charles Dubreuilh, of Bordeaux. Secretaries: MM. Azam, Lee, Frederick Fawson, St. George’s Hospital. Maclure, Duncan Maclachlan (St. bef ’39), Westminster Hospital. Delmas, Flornoy, Lannelongue, Marx, and Péry, of Bordeaux. Special seats have been provided for the representatives of the THE COMMISSION ON VENEREAL DISEASE.——In repress. Beside your correspondent are seated the representa- ference to the statement which had been published that the tives of the local papers, political as well as special; and two of this Commission was on the point of publication, we of the most distinguished writers of the Parisian medical report mentioned last week that the report was not prepared, and the able the critic of Gazette Hebdomadaire, would not be ready for some little time, although it was press-M. Linas, and M. Tartivel, whose talented writings, remarkable for their understood that the list of evidence to be taken was closed. rich, racy, and elegant style, are a veritable treat for the At the same time we referred to the general conclusion deL’ and readers of Union lrfédicale, whose personal character ducible from what is known of the nature of the evidence wins the sympathies and friendship of all who come near him. before the Commission. A distinguished witness, All the seats, high or low, far or near, reserved to the profes- given H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, has, however, this week consion, are filled, and the whole assembly presents a most com- sented to appear before the Commission. The Commander-inpact and solemn appearance. Beyond a certain boundary Chief’s opinions are generally understood to be as much in there will be a numerous attendance of the profane public, favour of an extension of the system of the examination and who will follow with unabated interest the whole length of treatment of soldiers and prostitutes as are those of early the discussions, many of which will be very long and very others well informed on the excellent results which that systechnical. tem has had in restricting the extension of disease. We In my next communication I will proceed to give a summary that his evidence will only tend to therefore, apprehend, of the scientific proceedings of the Congress. strengthen the conclusion to which we have unofficially referred. Bordeaux, Oct. 7th, 1865.
PRESTON NEW INFIRMARY.
-
The
design
for this
building, prepared by Mr. Hibbert, is accepted by the committee. The number of beds in the western pavilion will be 68, the floor space averaging 110 feet each bed, and the cubic space nearly 1900 feet. The cost is estimated at ;C8000. The ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND.-The plans contemplate the erection of an eastern pavilion at some following Members of the College, having undergone the neces- future time. sary examinations, were admitted Licentiates in Midwifery at THE QUEEN’S HOSPITAL, BIRMINGHAM. -A few a meeting of the Board on the 6th inst.:friends of the Queen’s Hospital met together at the Queen’s Barraelough, Robert Wooding Sutton, Streatham-hill; diploma Hotel, a few evenings ago, to entertain Mr. T. Thompson, late of membership dated April 28, 1865. Bryant, John Henry, Sussex-square ; May 10, 1865. House-Surgeon, Mr. Jones, senior House-Surgeon, and Mr. Burge, Fred. John, L.R.C.P., Hammersmith; Nov. 15,1865. Gideon Smith, Dispenser at the above institution, to dinner, Davies, John, L.R.C.P. Ed., Leominster ; not a member. the occasion of their retiring from the duties of their upon Earle, Robert Charles, 1’aignton, Devon ; May 10, 1864. At seven o’clock a large number of gentlemen sat office. Freeman, Samuel Geo., Bolton-row, Mayfair; April 21, 1863. down to an excellent dinner. The usual loyal toasts were Jackson, Andrew Christopher, Cape Town ; Nov. 14, 1865. Leigh, Thomas, L.R.C.P., Chiswick; Jan. 21, 1863. given, and speeches made in favour of the retiring gentlemen, Loane, John, Dock-street, Whitechapel; July 30,1863. who responded in an appropriate manner. Weekes, Henry, Brompton, Kent; July 26, 1865. as
Medical News.
THE KING OF THE BELGIANS. The following APOTHECARIES’ HALL. -The following gentlemen bulletin the health was published in the respecting King’s passed their examination in the Science and Practice of Medi- lffoniteur of the 6th inst. :-" The abdominal -
Belge
cine, and received certificates to practise,
on the 30th cult. : Eccles, William Soltau, Granville-square, W.C. Ewen, Algernon, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. Fennell, Theodore, Rainhilt, Lancashire. Melson, John Waller, Newhall-street, Birmingham. Wright, William Evatt, Witham, Essex.
UNIVERSITY candidates who iVL I3. :-
OF
LoNDON.—The
following
passed the late examination
is
for the
a
unaltered.
CAMBRIDGE : INCREASE OF MEDICAL OFFICERS’ list of FEES.-At the weekly meeting of the Cambridge Board of
degree
Buszard, Frank, Guy’s Hospital. Dale, William, Leeds, and Middlesex Hospital. Fairbank, Thomas, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Gee, Samuel Jones, University College. *Gibson, Francis William, J3.A., University College. Harries, Gwynne Henry, King’s College. Hingston, Charles Albert, B.Sc., St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Holland, Edmund, University College. Jeaffreson, Horace, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Kempthorne, Henry Law (gold medal), King’s College. Morton, Thomas, King’s College. Rickards, Walter, University College. Smith, Eustace, University College. Taaffe, R. Patrick Burke, M.S., F.R.C.S. (exam.), St. Barth. Hosp. Woodhouse, Thomas James, St. Thomas’s Hospital.
* Obtained number of marks qualifying for the medal.
symptoms
His Majesty recovers his strength but very slowly.-Wimmer, De Roubaix.-Palace of Laeken, Dec. 5th, the Etoile Belge asserts that Dr. Jenner arrived on the same evening from London at the Palace of Laeken. are
of
Guardians on Wednesday last, it was unanimously agreed to increase the salaries of the district medical officers. That of Mr. Knowles from £ 60 to jE80 ; Dr. Ransome’s from E60 to :S70 ; and Dr. Green’s from £ 60 to 70. Of course the in. crease is subject to the approval of the Poor-law Board.
THE METROPOLITAN SANITARY ASSOCIATION.-This Association intends to hold its first conference meeting on Thursday evening, the 14th inst., at the rooms of the Society of Arts, John-street, Adelphi. Thomas Chambers, Esq., Q.C., M.P., has consented to preside, and Dr. Druitt, President of the Association of Medical Officers of Health of the Metropolis, will deliver an address " On the Defects in the Existing Sanitary Laws, with Suggestions for their Amendment;" after which, discussion on the subject will be invited.
aneurism of the thoracic aorta, and a wax preembolism of the splenic artery, all from a man who had died in the infirmary, and who had been some weeks under Dr. Heath’s care. In this very instructive case the aortic valves were found studded with vegetations, some loose and waving. The spleen was enlarged and disorganized, and its artery distended and nearly obliterated by a eongulum. It was thought probable that some of the vegetations had become washed into the circulation, and been carried upwards until arrested by the branches of the splenic artery. Dr. Wm. Murray exhibited a quantity of hair discharged from an abdominal abscess. I gave you the particulars of this curious case in the proceedings of the last meeting of the Newcastle and Gateshead Obstetrical Society. Dr. Donkin has since then made a careful microscopical examination of the specimen, and finds that it has every characteristic of human hair. Dr. Gibb exhibited some " fragments of fibrin expectorated in a case of thoracic aneurism." Similar bodies had been expectorated before in the case, along with some pure blood. Mr. May showed a specimen of hypertrophy of the prepuce, and read a paper on a case of " traumatic tetanus terminating on the twenty-fourth day after receipt of the injury." In the discussion which followed this paper, Mr. Broadbent, of Hetton - -a locality where accidents are frequent,-related some successful results which he had seen in traumatic tetanus from the administration of hourly doses of five minims of tincture of opium. The disease had been in lads of from ten to twelve years of age. Newcastle-on-Tyne, 1‘ ov. 27th, 1865.
artery,
paration of
an
an
(FROM
FRANCE. CORRESPONDENT.)
OUR OWN
THE Medical Congress of Bordeaux, after twelve sittings laboriously employed, terminated its operations on the 7th of October. A memorable Congress indeed, if the two projects which have taken rise in its body prove feasible, and be carried into execution. Just as the last official proceedings were about to close the session, M. Villemin, of Strasburg, got up to vindicate in favour of that city the honour of assembling within its walls a medical congress for the approaching year. This, of course, was greeted with general approbation. But another project, and a more lofty one, had been kept in reserve, and we were all taken by surprise when M. H. Gintrac pro. posed a great international medical congress, to take place in
Paris coincident with the Great Exhibition of 1867. It was then rumoured that the idea proceeded from a most high and august personage, and that M. Gintrac had only served as an intermediary. Whatever may be its origin, it will evidently meet with material obstacles, which render its eventual issue difficult to be foreseen. But there is something singularly pleasing the thought, and it is to be hoped that it will enlist the sympathies of all ardent lovers of science and the profession. This proposition was immediately followed by the nomination of a committee to prepare its foundation, and if I am not mistaken, of the same committee which presided over the actual Congress. With what admirable ability the proceedings were conducted by this body it is almost needless to mention. But if EDINBURGH. your correspondent may be allowed to make a suggestion, he would say that in order to ensure the success of such a general OUR OWN (FROM CORRESPONDENT.) undertaking as the one now proposed, the actual committee should soon be embodied, or another and a larger one-to wit, IN a former letter I alluded to the existing feeling amongst a truly international commission. the profession here that a testimonial should be presented to What a progress in the course of medical congresses since Drs. Smith and Lowe for their conduct in the vexatious prose- Rouen first set the example! Whatever may be thought cutions they were subjected to in the case of Mr. Angus elsewhere of the utility of these scientific gatherings, it may be said that in this country they have settled into an institution. M’Intosh. I have now the satisfaction to record in the pages This much, at least, must be a matter of universal consent. of THE LANCET that a subscription, under the auspices of the Men meet and appreciate each other, and thus the confraternal College of Physicians, was commenced some time ago, and that feeling which should unite all the members of the profession is the sum of 190 guineas was subscribed, and has been pre- fostered and developed ; whilst science cannot but reap many sented to those gentlemen as an expression of professional advantages from the mass of personal experience and of careful sympathy and respect. A further honour has been conferred observation thus brought together, and from the exchange of on Dr. Smith. He is one of the senior Fellows of the College ideas which necessarily follows. It may be added that in the of Physicians who has not occupied the chair, but at the an- official scientific bodies of this country, the debates must nual meeting held on the 30th ult. he was raised by the unani- assume too classical a tone, discoveries must have ripened to a mous voice of that body to the office of President, a position certain degree, and be presented under a certain form; nay, which it is expected he will fill with much honour to himself some questions cannot be discussed at all ; whereas, in these and benefit to the College. The late President (Dr. Burt) was free gatherings of the scientific, there is something in the very nominated the Vice-president. During his period of office spirit of them which gives greater independence and liberty he has given much satisfaction to the profession, has dis- to the discussion, and is particularly pleasing to an English charged his duties with dignity and vigour, and has well mind. maintained the prosperity of his College. But to return to the actual Congress, of which it is more parThe College of Surgeons, at their meeting held some weeks ticularly our business to treat. Its success could not but be ago, conferred the honourable office of President on Dr. Duns- most complete, for everything had been prepared to multiply mure, Consulting Surgeon to the Royal Infirmary, and a much its attractions. The municipal body of this town, the General respected member of that College. Dr. Bell, the former occu- Council of the Department, had voted 3000 f. towards the pier of the chair, has been appointed Vice-president. printing of the different memoirs presented during the sessionA death has lately occurred here whilst the patient was an active and most useful stimulus. In addition, the South under the influence of chloroform. As I understand the Railway Company not only diminished by half the price of its case is to be made the subject of a communication to the tickets in favour of the members of the Congress, but held out Medico-Chirurgical Society at its next meeting, I abstain from to them the promise of a most magnificent festival, which took comment, but cannot avoid remarking that it is very desirable place on the 8th of October, and an account of which I will that the particulars of such cases should be made public. ’, have to record in my next communication. The office-bearers of the Obstetrical Society were elected at ’i But let us now to the Palais de Justice, the seat of the ConThe chair is now filled by Professor gress, in order to give you some idea of the aspect of the the last meeting. Simpson, Drs. Charles Bell and Burns occupying those of Vice- assembly, at least on its first meeting. There a splendid hall, admirably adapted for all the requirements of the occasion, presidents. During the last few weeks fever has shown a tendency to had been graciously provided for the accommodation of the increase in this city, and it is satisfactory to know that the Congress by the First President of the Cours. A goodly authorities are not inactive, but already have been engaged in spectacle indeed! Men with grave and thoughtful counte the consideration of providing accommodation in the event of nances, who have toiled in the field of science, whose heads have grown grey amidst the wear and tear of practice-men the cases becoming too numerous for that at present existing. Our civic chair is just now filled by a Provost, who promises who have acquired eminence and honour and esteem in the acto do great things in the way of sanitary improvement; and, complishment of the arduous but noble duties of the profession, supported as he is by the most energetic of officers of health, still ardent as ever in the pursuit of knowledge,-come together there is some hope that the overcrowded, ill-ventilated parts of from all the quarters of the land to submit to each other the the old town will be improved, and the high death-rate of that fruit of hard-bought experience, of patient and careful investidivision of the city very considerably reduced. gation, and endeavour to throw some new light on a science which is so dear to us all. Three hundred of them at the Edinburgh, Dec. 4th, 1865.
in
663 The following is a list of gentlemen who passed the Second amongst them some of the most celebrated men of day-M. Bouillaud, the illustrious professor of La Charite; M.B. Examination :First Division. Messrs. Verneuil, Broca, Gallard, &c., of Paris; M. Desgranges, the eminent surgeon of the Hotel Dieu of Lyons; M. Diday, &c. Allen, Bryan Holme, University College. Bond, Thomas, King’s College. The seats of honour were graced by the presence of the Bruce, Alexander, University College. authorities of the city. The Cardinal Archbishop of Bordeaux, Deas, Peter Maury, University of Edinburgh. clothed in purple robes; the Senator-General Daumas, comGrabham,Charles George Wallington, St. Thomas’sHospital. mander of the military division, constellated with crosses and Greaves, Augustus, St. Thomas’s Hospital. Green, Thomas Henry, University College. other marks ofdistinction; Comte de Bouville, the prefect; William Lush, George Vawdrey, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. M. Brochon, the mayor, in official attire, &c.,-testify by Arthur George, Guy’s Hospital. Miekley, their presence to the importance attached to this meeting, and Oliver, George, University College. Powell, Richard Douglas, University College. their sympathies towards the medical body. The members Powles, Revett Coleridge, King’s College. who are to constitute the board are elected, and take their Richards, Frederick William, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. seats on an elevation. M. Bouillaud has been chosen by acclaSavage, George Henry, Guy’s Hospital. mation ’honorary president; while M. Gintrac the elder, the Smith, Charles, Guy’s Hospital. Snow, William least! and
the
Vicary, University College. Nestor of Bordelese medicine, and whose remarkable treatise Tayler, Francis Thomas, B.A., Guy’s Hospital. on Pathology has made him a European name, is elected to the Trimen, Henry, King’s College. Turner, Ebenezer Fulham, Guy’s Hospital. presidency. The other officers are chosen as follows. ViceM. Combal M. presidents : (Montpellier); Desgranges (Lyons); Second Division. MM. Costes, Dupuy, and Mabit (Bordeaux); M. Bouteiller Thomas Robinson, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Glynn, (Rouen); MM. Broca and Follin (Paris). General Secretary: Harvey, Walter Anstice, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. M. Charles Dubreuilh, of Bordeaux. Secretaries: MM. Azam, Lee, Frederick Fawson, St. George’s Hospital. Maclure, Duncan Maclachlan (St. bef ’39), Westminster Hospital. Delmas, Flornoy, Lannelongue, Marx, and Péry, of Bordeaux. Special seats have been provided for the representatives of the THE COMMISSION ON VENEREAL DISEASE.——In repress. Beside your correspondent are seated the representa- ference to the statement which had been published that the tives of the local papers, political as well as special; and two of this Commission was on the point of publication, we of the most distinguished writers of the Parisian medical report mentioned last week that the report was not prepared, and the able the critic of Gazette Hebdomadaire, would not be ready for some little time, although it was press-M. Linas, and M. Tartivel, whose talented writings, remarkable for their understood that the list of evidence to be taken was closed. rich, racy, and elegant style, are a veritable treat for the At the same time we referred to the general conclusion deL’ and readers of Union lrfédicale, whose personal character ducible from what is known of the nature of the evidence wins the sympathies and friendship of all who come near him. before the Commission. A distinguished witness, All the seats, high or low, far or near, reserved to the profes- given H.R.H. the Duke of Cambridge, has, however, this week consion, are filled, and the whole assembly presents a most com- sented to appear before the Commission. The Commander-inpact and solemn appearance. Beyond a certain boundary Chief’s opinions are generally understood to be as much in there will be a numerous attendance of the profane public, favour of an extension of the system of the examination and who will follow with unabated interest the whole length of treatment of soldiers and prostitutes as are those of early the discussions, many of which will be very long and very others well informed on the excellent results which that systechnical. tem has had in restricting the extension of disease. We In my next communication I will proceed to give a summary that his evidence will only tend to therefore, apprehend, of the scientific proceedings of the Congress. strengthen the conclusion to which we have unofficially referred. Bordeaux, Oct. 7th, 1865.
PRESTON NEW INFIRMARY.
-
The
design
for this
building, prepared by Mr. Hibbert, is accepted by the committee. The number of beds in the western pavilion will be 68, the floor space averaging 110 feet each bed, and the cubic space nearly 1900 feet. The cost is estimated at ;C8000. The ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND.-The plans contemplate the erection of an eastern pavilion at some following Members of the College, having undergone the neces- future time. sary examinations, were admitted Licentiates in Midwifery at THE QUEEN’S HOSPITAL, BIRMINGHAM. -A few a meeting of the Board on the 6th inst.:friends of the Queen’s Hospital met together at the Queen’s Barraelough, Robert Wooding Sutton, Streatham-hill; diploma Hotel, a few evenings ago, to entertain Mr. T. Thompson, late of membership dated April 28, 1865. Bryant, John Henry, Sussex-square ; May 10, 1865. House-Surgeon, Mr. Jones, senior House-Surgeon, and Mr. Burge, Fred. John, L.R.C.P., Hammersmith; Nov. 15,1865. Gideon Smith, Dispenser at the above institution, to dinner, Davies, John, L.R.C.P. Ed., Leominster ; not a member. the occasion of their retiring from the duties of their upon Earle, Robert Charles, 1’aignton, Devon ; May 10, 1864. At seven o’clock a large number of gentlemen sat office. Freeman, Samuel Geo., Bolton-row, Mayfair; April 21, 1863. down to an excellent dinner. The usual loyal toasts were Jackson, Andrew Christopher, Cape Town ; Nov. 14, 1865. Leigh, Thomas, L.R.C.P., Chiswick; Jan. 21, 1863. given, and speeches made in favour of the retiring gentlemen, Loane, John, Dock-street, Whitechapel; July 30,1863. who responded in an appropriate manner. Weekes, Henry, Brompton, Kent; July 26, 1865. as
Medical News.
THE KING OF THE BELGIANS. The following APOTHECARIES’ HALL. -The following gentlemen bulletin the health was published in the respecting King’s passed their examination in the Science and Practice of Medi- lffoniteur of the 6th inst. :-" The abdominal -
Belge
cine, and received certificates to practise,
on the 30th cult. : Eccles, William Soltau, Granville-square, W.C. Ewen, Algernon, Long Sutton, Lincolnshire. Fennell, Theodore, Rainhilt, Lancashire. Melson, John Waller, Newhall-street, Birmingham. Wright, William Evatt, Witham, Essex.
UNIVERSITY candidates who iVL I3. :-
OF
LoNDON.—The
following
passed the late examination
is
for the
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unaltered.
CAMBRIDGE : INCREASE OF MEDICAL OFFICERS’ list of FEES.-At the weekly meeting of the Cambridge Board of
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Buszard, Frank, Guy’s Hospital. Dale, William, Leeds, and Middlesex Hospital. Fairbank, Thomas, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Gee, Samuel Jones, University College. *Gibson, Francis William, J3.A., University College. Harries, Gwynne Henry, King’s College. Hingston, Charles Albert, B.Sc., St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Holland, Edmund, University College. Jeaffreson, Horace, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital. Kempthorne, Henry Law (gold medal), King’s College. Morton, Thomas, King’s College. Rickards, Walter, University College. Smith, Eustace, University College. Taaffe, R. Patrick Burke, M.S., F.R.C.S. (exam.), St. Barth. Hosp. Woodhouse, Thomas James, St. Thomas’s Hospital.
* Obtained number of marks qualifying for the medal.
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His Majesty recovers his strength but very slowly.-Wimmer, De Roubaix.-Palace of Laeken, Dec. 5th, the Etoile Belge asserts that Dr. Jenner arrived on the same evening from London at the Palace of Laeken. are
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Guardians on Wednesday last, it was unanimously agreed to increase the salaries of the district medical officers. That of Mr. Knowles from £ 60 to jE80 ; Dr. Ransome’s from E60 to :S70 ; and Dr. Green’s from £ 60 to 70. Of course the in. crease is subject to the approval of the Poor-law Board.
THE METROPOLITAN SANITARY ASSOCIATION.-This Association intends to hold its first conference meeting on Thursday evening, the 14th inst., at the rooms of the Society of Arts, John-street, Adelphi. Thomas Chambers, Esq., Q.C., M.P., has consented to preside, and Dr. Druitt, President of the Association of Medical Officers of Health of the Metropolis, will deliver an address " On the Defects in the Existing Sanitary Laws, with Suggestions for their Amendment;" after which, discussion on the subject will be invited.