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SUGGESTIONS FOR AN AMENDED CHARTER TO THE COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.
764 received his communication of the 28th ult., and to add that, was already in attendance, but that they would send for him’ for weighty reasons, they cannot at present accept his resigna- which was done, and soon after Mr. Dean made his appearance. tion. The committee have additional pain in communicating They met that once over the case, and no more. In reply to second query, Mr. Windsor stated that he had not the to Mr. Windsor the inclosed statement, just forwarded to their hon. sees. by a member of the Association. The committee is slightest idea that Mr. Dean was not a duly qualified man. He adjourned till Thursday, June 13, and they earnestly hope that was introduced to him as a surgeon, and he had no reason for Mr. Windsor will, in the meantime, supply them with the means doubting his correctness as a legitimate practitioner." Resolved unanimously, " That the report be received and of giving his numerous personal friends and the profession generally, a satisfactory explanation of the circumstances therein entered on the minutes as perfectly satisfactory."
the
referred to.
J.
Hon. AIKENHEAD, W. C. WILLIAMSON, Secs. aS’tatement.-" That in the early part of last year Mr. Windsor met a Mr. Hughes, (practising medicine in Rochdale-road, without any qualification,) in consultation on a child of Mrs. Walker,
ON THE PURIFICATION OF PONDS OR LAKES ON ESTATES IN GENERAL, AND OF THE SERPENTINE IN PARTICULAR. To the Editor of THE LANCET. of and that attended conprovision dealer, Rochdale-road; they SiR,-After offering a few remarks on the drainage of Lonjointly till the boy’s death, five days after Mr. Windsor’s first don, I beg to be allowed space for a few lines on the purificaThat in the autumn of last year Mr. Windsor was called- tion ofponds or lakes on estates, and of the Serpentine. The call. in by Mr. Hughes to a Mrs. Hawkshaw, of the Spread Eagle former, as well as the latter, are too frequently the focus and Inn, Rochdale-road, whom they attended together till her death. source of the most unwholesome exhalations, and, in times of That on the day of Mrs. Hawkshaw’s funeral they attended cholera, of extreme danger. These waters are the receptacles and reservoirs of drainage, together a Mrs. Lodge, of 188, Rochdale-road, their joint attendand of the results of decaying vegetable and animal matters. ance- continuing until the patient died." Manchester, June 1, 1850. The bottom is a mass of putrefying sludge and slime, the proof GENTLEMEN,—Iquite admit having some time ago attended of which is afforded by thrusting in a stick or pole: a hundred two or three cases with Mr. Hughes, or rather prescribed for the bubbles of carburetted and sulphuretted hydrogen gas rise patients. I had formerly, on Mr. Harrison’s account, whilst he to the surface; gases which rise more slowly, but not less cerwas assistant to that gentleman, seen some few cases with him, tainly, when the puddle is left undisturbed, proving the source I did not see that there was more harm in affording my aid of fever and ague, and of other more chronic forms of indisand in one case than in the other, especially as he also assured me position, conferring on epidemics, when they do occur, much that he was actively preparing for qualification. of their danger. I am. eendemen. vours resDectfullv. How is this nuisance to be avoided? It is usual once in JOHN WINDSOR. three or four or more years to let the pond dry, and so to re.To the Hon. Sees. of the Medico-Ethical Association. move the mud &c. which had accumulated. This process is Manchester, June 13, 1850. a source of the most insufferable stench, as well as of exhalaThe committee of the Manchester Medico-Ethical Association tions full of danger. have read with extreme pain the correspondence between their The plan I propose to remedy this evil is the following:secretaries and Mr. Windsor, in reference to the latter having Let a pierced tube, of proper dimensions, attached at right recently met, and for some time past been in the habit of meeting, angles to the pipe of a pump, this latter being in a boat, be in consultation, the two unqualified practitioners named in the made to move crosswise along the bottom. The action of correspondence. Upon a full consideration of the circumstances the pump will raise the mud, which may be conveyed into of the case, they feel bound to declare that Mr. Windsor has the lowest of the boat, this latter being enclosed. Gravel behaved towards the Association with the greatest disingenuous- must form part the bottom. riess. Having been a party to the framing of the law which he This process being repeated every day, week, or month, has now so completely violated, and being fully aware (from the as may be, no great accumulation will have taken place, and fact of havingbeen previously charged with a similar offence- time will not be allowed for the putrefactive process. see note B) that it was the determination of the committee to The mud itself may be conveyed away in enclosed carts, enforce the law, it was Mr. Windsor’s duty to resign his con- and spread over the soil. nexion with the body, if he found it incompatible with his inteThe nuisance and danger will be removed, the atmosphere rests and sentiments. But for one who is a fellow of the Royal purified, and the fields fertilized, together. College of Surgeons of England, senior surgeon to an hospital, Another mode of must be adopted: the pond and moreover one of the oldest practitioners in the town, to should be set with proceeding cultivated with as much water-plants, remain connected with, and hold the important office of treasurer care as the flower-garden. It would scarcely be less ornato, a Society, whose fundamental principle he is continually setting mental. And if this vegetable life be abundant enough, not at naught, is a most gross instance of unprofessional conduct. a bubble of gas will be exhaled. All will be imbibed The committee also feel deeply the great injustice inflicted upon as the food ofputrid the plants! If to this be added an appropriate the younger members of the profession, who desire to exercise it number of fresh water mollusca, batrachian tadpoles, and in an honourable spirit, by a gentleman of Mr. Windsor’s status the circulation between the animal and vegetable ingesta jish, countenancing, by co-operation with them, unscrupulous adven- and egesta will be complete, and the water, though stagnant, turers, who are at once breaking the law of the kingdom and will be as clear and pure as crystal; and as we walk along its a great moral principle. The committee therefore banks on a violating bright summer’s day, we shall exclaim,— accept with satisfaction Mr. Windsor’s resignation, as it spares Es IScheIt der See, er ladet zum Bade &c. them the performance of what would have been a most painful and fields will be alike improved. I think even water, Air, from the Association. but imperative duty-namely, his expulsion live in these ponds, if a little fountain were made trout might J. AIKENHEAD, Hon. to nlav in their centre.-I am. Sir. vours obedientlv. W. C. WILLIAMSON, Secs. To J. Windsor, Esq. - lIYGEIA.. London, May J.
Windsor, Esq.
,
19,1850.
Note J.—The rules of the Association declare that 11 No member shall, on any pretext, meet in consultation persons practising Tnedicine who were not engaged in practice before the year 1815, or
who do not possess
a
degree, diploma,
or
licence from
a
legally constituted corporate institution in the United Kingdom, or from any foreign university requiring residence or examination to obtain its diploma."
SUGGESTIONS FOR AN AMENDED CHARTER TO THE COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. To d3ce Editor of THE LANCET. SIR,—The opinion that we ought to hold fast by the time-
honoured College of Surgeons, if allowed to do so at any reasonable price, appears to be unanimous; and as one most anxious Note B.-Extract from the minutes of the committee meeting, not to lose caste by being forced to take refuge in a new and held April 21, 1849. Report of deputation appointed to wait inferior institution, permit me to offer the following propositions on Mr. Windsor, to inquire whether he had met Mr. Dean, of for an amended charter, to the consideration of the surgeons of Ancoats, in consultation, and whether he was aware that he pos- England, as likely, in my opinion, to meet the approbation of sessed no professional qualification whatever:-" On waiting on conflicting parties. Mr. Windsor and submitting to him the first query, he answered 1. That all those who were members of the College before the in the affirmative, and stated that one evening, about ten o’clock, obnoxious charter of 1843 should become fellows, without exa cab was brought to his door, with a message requiring him to amination, upon payment of a certain fee, (say five guineas.) visit a patient who was very ill, as speedily as possible. He did 2. That after the amendment of the present charter, examinaso, and on reaching the house he was told that another surgeon tion alone shall confer the honour of the fellowship.
765 3. That all fellows shall have the privilege of voting for the election of the members of the council. 4. That after the charter so amended shall be in force, none but those who are now fellows, or who shall in future become so by examination, shall be eligible to a seat in the council, unless they shall be of fifteen years’ standing in their College as members. 5. That the College shall institute examinations in midwifery and medicine, either alone, or in conjunction with the College of Phvsicians. The fourth of the above propositions is, I believe, new ; at any rate I have not seen it suggested in your pages. May I beg you to express your opinion upon it. As to me, it appears a compromise well adapted to reconcile, as far as is possible, various and now discordant interests and feelings. All I can say is (and I believe I speak the sense of very many members of the College who have been active opponents of the aims of the National Institute), that if some truly equitable arrangement of an abiding nature cannot be effected respecting the fellowship, and the erection of a home for the great mass of the profession, I shall, though unwillingly, and not without some feeling of degradation, lend my best efforts to establish a special college of general practitioners. I fully believe, that were the general practitioners of this country united heart and soul with their College, so as to form one compact and energetic body, the well-founded claims of the profession generally would quickly be enforced upon and recognised by the public at large, and by the legislature. As it is, the medical body is in the position of the house that divided against itself cannot stand. I am. Sir. vour obedient servant. W. M. P. Sussex, Feb. 12, 1850.
Norwich,
28
May,
1850.
SIR,—Iam this day in receipt of your letter of the 25th instant, informing me that the directors of the United Kingdom
Mutual Annuity Society have appointed me one of their medical referees. Your letter further states, that the " fee for medical examination is six shillings," whilst your printed circular of the 14th instant, amongst other things, informed me that the Society is conducted on "" peculiar and liberal principles." Now, Sir, as regards the remuneration of the medical referee, the conduct of the Society is extremely " peculiar," and remarkably the reverse of "liberal." The responsibility of the medical referee is just as great where the proposed life is about to be insured for 51. as for 50001. ; and I see no good reason why the remuneration should not be alike liberal in the one case as in the other. However, I shall not further waste my time in arguing such a question with an office which can hold in so light esteem the labours of a medical man, and therefore beg to decline so contemptible an offer. I remain, Sir, your obedient servant, ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. E. Daniels, Esq. Sec. United Kingdom Mutual Annuity Society, June 3, 1850. I SIR,—Ihave to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 28th ult., and, in reply, beg to say, that from the very nature of your communication we are more desirous of having your patronage and support. The hope of the directors is to supply a national vacuum, and by offering a better medicine, rid the world of the badly conducted benefit society and burial club; and they hope to obtain the encouragement of the clergy and other patrons of the public, who, like yourself, are in a position to take the lead in the improvement of public institutions. Upon consideration, you wilt at once see that the Soeiety cannot afford the THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE ASSURANCE same expenses in any one instance as insurance companies, and therefore hope that you will not object to act on its behalf. OFFICES. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, To t7te Editor o. f’’rai4 LANCET. E. DANIELS, Sec. SIR,-If you can find space for the insertion of the accomNorwich, June 6, 1850. panying correspondence, you will oblige your obedient servant, SIR,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. Norwich, June, 1850. 3rd inst., to which I should have replied earlier had I been at home when it was delivered. The tenour of its contents does not induce me to alter the determination I have already come to (COPY.) of not accepting the appointment of medical referee to the The United Kingdom Mutual Annuity Society, United Kingdom Mutual Annuity Society. 38, Moorgate-street, London, 14 May, 1850. I remain, Sir. vour obedient servant. SIR,—I enclose you a prospectus of the United Kingdom ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. E. Daniels, Esq., Sec. Mutual Society, which, being conducted on peculiar and liberal June 7, 185&. principles, a very large class of persons may be benefited who have not hitherto been canvassed; and.awide and profitable field SIR,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the is thus open for the exertions of person undertaking the 6th inst., and hope you will excuse my again troubling you. At the meeting of the Board of Directors yesterday, the subject of agency. Should you feel inclined to accept the appointment, or have the fees paid to medical referees came under consideration, and the means of recommending any eligible party, I shall feel it was resolved that in future the payment be half a guinea for each examination, or 6s. for each annuity of £10, at the option of obliged by an early communication. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, the medical referee, to be declared at the time of accepting the E. DANIELS, Sec. Archibald Dalrymple, Esq. appointment. Should this meet your views, it would afford me much pleasure Norwich, 18 May, 1850. reckon upon your valuable support. to cirthe of to SIR,—Ibeg your prmted acknowledge receipt I am. Sir. vour obedient servant. cular, as well as prospectus, relating to the United Kingdom E. DANIELS, See. A. Dalrymple, Esq., Norwich. Mutual Annuity Society. I beg to decline the agency, considering that the duties implied in the appointment are unworthy any member of a liberal profession, like that to which I have the honour to belong. If the Society deem it worth their while to appoint me their medical referee for this city and district, I shall be ready at all ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following times to pay the same prompt attention to the responsible duties connected with such an appointment as I am in the habit of gentlemen having undergone the necessary examinations for were admitted members of the college at the doing for several other established and reputably conducted the diploma, meeting of the Court of Examiners on the 14th inst. :offices in which I hold a similar position. I am. Sir, your obedient servant. ACTON, WALTER, Leicester. ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. E. Daniels, Esq., Sec. BowMER, JOSEPH, Draycott, Derbyshire. , BURDER, GEORGE FORSTER, Clifton, Gloucestershire. 38, Moorgate-street, London, 25 May, 1850. LVTH, THOMAS JosErn, Manchester. have inform the to directors that have SIR,—I you appointed PARKER, JAMES, Aughton, Lancashire. you one of the medical referees for this Society. ANDREW GRAVES, Dublin. PowER, The fee for medical examination is six shillings. This sumPRING, ELIJAH JAMES, Dublin. apparently small-you will find to be higher in proportion to WEBB, STEPHEN MASSETT, Albion-road, Holloway. that usually paid, as the amount of our policies is small, but WILLIAMS, JONATHAN COLMER, South Brent, Somerset. being numerous, it becomes equalized. WRIGHT, HORATIO GEORGE ANTHONY, Stockwell, Surrey. I send you herewith the necessary forms; and it will afford THE GREAT HOSPITAL OF THE REPUBLIC, at Paris, all to Die at times much pleasure give you every information you may require. Trusting soon to have some business through (formerly Hopital Louis Philippe) will probably soon be vour means- I remain. Sir- vour obedient servant. finished: the works, which had been suspended for awhile, E. DANIELS, Sec. Archibald Dalrymple, Esq. have just been resumed.
any
Medical News.
the
referred to.
J.
Hon. AIKENHEAD, W. C. WILLIAMSON, Secs. aS’tatement.-" That in the early part of last year Mr. Windsor met a Mr. Hughes, (practising medicine in Rochdale-road, without any qualification,) in consultation on a child of Mrs. Walker,
ON THE PURIFICATION OF PONDS OR LAKES ON ESTATES IN GENERAL, AND OF THE SERPENTINE IN PARTICULAR. To the Editor of THE LANCET. of and that attended conprovision dealer, Rochdale-road; they SiR,-After offering a few remarks on the drainage of Lonjointly till the boy’s death, five days after Mr. Windsor’s first don, I beg to be allowed space for a few lines on the purificaThat in the autumn of last year Mr. Windsor was called- tion ofponds or lakes on estates, and of the Serpentine. The call. in by Mr. Hughes to a Mrs. Hawkshaw, of the Spread Eagle former, as well as the latter, are too frequently the focus and Inn, Rochdale-road, whom they attended together till her death. source of the most unwholesome exhalations, and, in times of That on the day of Mrs. Hawkshaw’s funeral they attended cholera, of extreme danger. These waters are the receptacles and reservoirs of drainage, together a Mrs. Lodge, of 188, Rochdale-road, their joint attendand of the results of decaying vegetable and animal matters. ance- continuing until the patient died." Manchester, June 1, 1850. The bottom is a mass of putrefying sludge and slime, the proof GENTLEMEN,—Iquite admit having some time ago attended of which is afforded by thrusting in a stick or pole: a hundred two or three cases with Mr. Hughes, or rather prescribed for the bubbles of carburetted and sulphuretted hydrogen gas rise patients. I had formerly, on Mr. Harrison’s account, whilst he to the surface; gases which rise more slowly, but not less cerwas assistant to that gentleman, seen some few cases with him, tainly, when the puddle is left undisturbed, proving the source I did not see that there was more harm in affording my aid of fever and ague, and of other more chronic forms of indisand in one case than in the other, especially as he also assured me position, conferring on epidemics, when they do occur, much that he was actively preparing for qualification. of their danger. I am. eendemen. vours resDectfullv. How is this nuisance to be avoided? It is usual once in JOHN WINDSOR. three or four or more years to let the pond dry, and so to re.To the Hon. Sees. of the Medico-Ethical Association. move the mud &c. which had accumulated. This process is Manchester, June 13, 1850. a source of the most insufferable stench, as well as of exhalaThe committee of the Manchester Medico-Ethical Association tions full of danger. have read with extreme pain the correspondence between their The plan I propose to remedy this evil is the following:secretaries and Mr. Windsor, in reference to the latter having Let a pierced tube, of proper dimensions, attached at right recently met, and for some time past been in the habit of meeting, angles to the pipe of a pump, this latter being in a boat, be in consultation, the two unqualified practitioners named in the made to move crosswise along the bottom. The action of correspondence. Upon a full consideration of the circumstances the pump will raise the mud, which may be conveyed into of the case, they feel bound to declare that Mr. Windsor has the lowest of the boat, this latter being enclosed. Gravel behaved towards the Association with the greatest disingenuous- must form part the bottom. riess. Having been a party to the framing of the law which he This process being repeated every day, week, or month, has now so completely violated, and being fully aware (from the as may be, no great accumulation will have taken place, and fact of havingbeen previously charged with a similar offence- time will not be allowed for the putrefactive process. see note B) that it was the determination of the committee to The mud itself may be conveyed away in enclosed carts, enforce the law, it was Mr. Windsor’s duty to resign his con- and spread over the soil. nexion with the body, if he found it incompatible with his inteThe nuisance and danger will be removed, the atmosphere rests and sentiments. But for one who is a fellow of the Royal purified, and the fields fertilized, together. College of Surgeons of England, senior surgeon to an hospital, Another mode of must be adopted: the pond and moreover one of the oldest practitioners in the town, to should be set with proceeding cultivated with as much water-plants, remain connected with, and hold the important office of treasurer care as the flower-garden. It would scarcely be less ornato, a Society, whose fundamental principle he is continually setting mental. And if this vegetable life be abundant enough, not at naught, is a most gross instance of unprofessional conduct. a bubble of gas will be exhaled. All will be imbibed The committee also feel deeply the great injustice inflicted upon as the food ofputrid the plants! If to this be added an appropriate the younger members of the profession, who desire to exercise it number of fresh water mollusca, batrachian tadpoles, and in an honourable spirit, by a gentleman of Mr. Windsor’s status the circulation between the animal and vegetable ingesta jish, countenancing, by co-operation with them, unscrupulous adven- and egesta will be complete, and the water, though stagnant, turers, who are at once breaking the law of the kingdom and will be as clear and pure as crystal; and as we walk along its a great moral principle. The committee therefore banks on a violating bright summer’s day, we shall exclaim,— accept with satisfaction Mr. Windsor’s resignation, as it spares Es IScheIt der See, er ladet zum Bade &c. them the performance of what would have been a most painful and fields will be alike improved. I think even water, Air, from the Association. but imperative duty-namely, his expulsion live in these ponds, if a little fountain were made trout might J. AIKENHEAD, Hon. to nlav in their centre.-I am. Sir. vours obedientlv. W. C. WILLIAMSON, Secs. To J. Windsor, Esq. - lIYGEIA.. London, May J.
Windsor, Esq.
,
19,1850.
Note J.—The rules of the Association declare that 11 No member shall, on any pretext, meet in consultation persons practising Tnedicine who were not engaged in practice before the year 1815, or
who do not possess
a
degree, diploma,
or
licence from
a
legally constituted corporate institution in the United Kingdom, or from any foreign university requiring residence or examination to obtain its diploma."
SUGGESTIONS FOR AN AMENDED CHARTER TO THE COLLEGE OF SURGEONS. To d3ce Editor of THE LANCET. SIR,—The opinion that we ought to hold fast by the time-
honoured College of Surgeons, if allowed to do so at any reasonable price, appears to be unanimous; and as one most anxious Note B.-Extract from the minutes of the committee meeting, not to lose caste by being forced to take refuge in a new and held April 21, 1849. Report of deputation appointed to wait inferior institution, permit me to offer the following propositions on Mr. Windsor, to inquire whether he had met Mr. Dean, of for an amended charter, to the consideration of the surgeons of Ancoats, in consultation, and whether he was aware that he pos- England, as likely, in my opinion, to meet the approbation of sessed no professional qualification whatever:-" On waiting on conflicting parties. Mr. Windsor and submitting to him the first query, he answered 1. That all those who were members of the College before the in the affirmative, and stated that one evening, about ten o’clock, obnoxious charter of 1843 should become fellows, without exa cab was brought to his door, with a message requiring him to amination, upon payment of a certain fee, (say five guineas.) visit a patient who was very ill, as speedily as possible. He did 2. That after the amendment of the present charter, examinaso, and on reaching the house he was told that another surgeon tion alone shall confer the honour of the fellowship.
765 3. That all fellows shall have the privilege of voting for the election of the members of the council. 4. That after the charter so amended shall be in force, none but those who are now fellows, or who shall in future become so by examination, shall be eligible to a seat in the council, unless they shall be of fifteen years’ standing in their College as members. 5. That the College shall institute examinations in midwifery and medicine, either alone, or in conjunction with the College of Phvsicians. The fourth of the above propositions is, I believe, new ; at any rate I have not seen it suggested in your pages. May I beg you to express your opinion upon it. As to me, it appears a compromise well adapted to reconcile, as far as is possible, various and now discordant interests and feelings. All I can say is (and I believe I speak the sense of very many members of the College who have been active opponents of the aims of the National Institute), that if some truly equitable arrangement of an abiding nature cannot be effected respecting the fellowship, and the erection of a home for the great mass of the profession, I shall, though unwillingly, and not without some feeling of degradation, lend my best efforts to establish a special college of general practitioners. I fully believe, that were the general practitioners of this country united heart and soul with their College, so as to form one compact and energetic body, the well-founded claims of the profession generally would quickly be enforced upon and recognised by the public at large, and by the legislature. As it is, the medical body is in the position of the house that divided against itself cannot stand. I am. Sir. vour obedient servant. W. M. P. Sussex, Feb. 12, 1850.
Norwich,
28
May,
1850.
SIR,—Iam this day in receipt of your letter of the 25th instant, informing me that the directors of the United Kingdom
Mutual Annuity Society have appointed me one of their medical referees. Your letter further states, that the " fee for medical examination is six shillings," whilst your printed circular of the 14th instant, amongst other things, informed me that the Society is conducted on "" peculiar and liberal principles." Now, Sir, as regards the remuneration of the medical referee, the conduct of the Society is extremely " peculiar," and remarkably the reverse of "liberal." The responsibility of the medical referee is just as great where the proposed life is about to be insured for 51. as for 50001. ; and I see no good reason why the remuneration should not be alike liberal in the one case as in the other. However, I shall not further waste my time in arguing such a question with an office which can hold in so light esteem the labours of a medical man, and therefore beg to decline so contemptible an offer. I remain, Sir, your obedient servant, ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. E. Daniels, Esq. Sec. United Kingdom Mutual Annuity Society, June 3, 1850. I SIR,—Ihave to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the 28th ult., and, in reply, beg to say, that from the very nature of your communication we are more desirous of having your patronage and support. The hope of the directors is to supply a national vacuum, and by offering a better medicine, rid the world of the badly conducted benefit society and burial club; and they hope to obtain the encouragement of the clergy and other patrons of the public, who, like yourself, are in a position to take the lead in the improvement of public institutions. Upon consideration, you wilt at once see that the Soeiety cannot afford the THE MEDICAL PROFESSION AND THE ASSURANCE same expenses in any one instance as insurance companies, and therefore hope that you will not object to act on its behalf. OFFICES. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, To t7te Editor o. f’’rai4 LANCET. E. DANIELS, Sec. SIR,-If you can find space for the insertion of the accomNorwich, June 6, 1850. panying correspondence, you will oblige your obedient servant, SIR,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. Norwich, June, 1850. 3rd inst., to which I should have replied earlier had I been at home when it was delivered. The tenour of its contents does not induce me to alter the determination I have already come to (COPY.) of not accepting the appointment of medical referee to the The United Kingdom Mutual Annuity Society, United Kingdom Mutual Annuity Society. 38, Moorgate-street, London, 14 May, 1850. I remain, Sir. vour obedient servant. SIR,—I enclose you a prospectus of the United Kingdom ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. E. Daniels, Esq., Sec. Mutual Society, which, being conducted on peculiar and liberal June 7, 185&. principles, a very large class of persons may be benefited who have not hitherto been canvassed; and.awide and profitable field SIR,—I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of the is thus open for the exertions of person undertaking the 6th inst., and hope you will excuse my again troubling you. At the meeting of the Board of Directors yesterday, the subject of agency. Should you feel inclined to accept the appointment, or have the fees paid to medical referees came under consideration, and the means of recommending any eligible party, I shall feel it was resolved that in future the payment be half a guinea for each examination, or 6s. for each annuity of £10, at the option of obliged by an early communication. I am, Sir, your obedient servant, the medical referee, to be declared at the time of accepting the E. DANIELS, Sec. Archibald Dalrymple, Esq. appointment. Should this meet your views, it would afford me much pleasure Norwich, 18 May, 1850. reckon upon your valuable support. to cirthe of to SIR,—Ibeg your prmted acknowledge receipt I am. Sir. vour obedient servant. cular, as well as prospectus, relating to the United Kingdom E. DANIELS, See. A. Dalrymple, Esq., Norwich. Mutual Annuity Society. I beg to decline the agency, considering that the duties implied in the appointment are unworthy any member of a liberal profession, like that to which I have the honour to belong. If the Society deem it worth their while to appoint me their medical referee for this city and district, I shall be ready at all ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following times to pay the same prompt attention to the responsible duties connected with such an appointment as I am in the habit of gentlemen having undergone the necessary examinations for were admitted members of the college at the doing for several other established and reputably conducted the diploma, meeting of the Court of Examiners on the 14th inst. :offices in which I hold a similar position. I am. Sir, your obedient servant. ACTON, WALTER, Leicester. ARCHIBALD DALRYMPLE. E. Daniels, Esq., Sec. BowMER, JOSEPH, Draycott, Derbyshire. , BURDER, GEORGE FORSTER, Clifton, Gloucestershire. 38, Moorgate-street, London, 25 May, 1850. LVTH, THOMAS JosErn, Manchester. have inform the to directors that have SIR,—I you appointed PARKER, JAMES, Aughton, Lancashire. you one of the medical referees for this Society. ANDREW GRAVES, Dublin. PowER, The fee for medical examination is six shillings. This sumPRING, ELIJAH JAMES, Dublin. apparently small-you will find to be higher in proportion to WEBB, STEPHEN MASSETT, Albion-road, Holloway. that usually paid, as the amount of our policies is small, but WILLIAMS, JONATHAN COLMER, South Brent, Somerset. being numerous, it becomes equalized. WRIGHT, HORATIO GEORGE ANTHONY, Stockwell, Surrey. I send you herewith the necessary forms; and it will afford THE GREAT HOSPITAL OF THE REPUBLIC, at Paris, all to Die at times much pleasure give you every information you may require. Trusting soon to have some business through (formerly Hopital Louis Philippe) will probably soon be vour means- I remain. Sir- vour obedient servant. finished: the works, which had been suspended for awhile, E. DANIELS, Sec. Archibald Dalrymple, Esq. have just been resumed.
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Medical News.