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THE EXHIBITION OF HYGIENE, DRESDEN, 1911.
ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS: ELECTION OF
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branch of scientific hygiene, and illustrating everythir g which tends to affect the health of the public. There will be object-lessons of advances and of failures, records of social factors in hygiene, and indications for future progress. "Ne quid nimis." A special section will illustrate the ravages of certain ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL widely spread diseases, such as cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF LONDON. The industrial side of hygiene will be and alcoholism. and there will be a historical section. It is inAT a Comitia at the Royal College of Physicians of London included, tended to hold conferences last Thomas was as on Sir Barlow elected held during the six months followMonday when will open its doors. The the exhibition The the choice had been for ing May, President ensuing year. of France, Italy, iioiiand, Spam, and other governments and was merited. Sir certainly generally anticipated, Thomas Barlow is a worthy addition to the long list of countries have already signified their intention of taking a those who have occupied the Presidential chair and will part in the exhibition, and national committees have A slight accidental delay has carry with him the good-will of the profession. Widely re- already been formed. with occurred to the issuing of the official regard cognised as a great physician, his energy and tact are well Government to the British invitation from the German known, and his speeches at the College have been always we understand that some but in the meantime Government, a of his and a characterised by subject complete knowledge firmness which tends to carry conviction. We congratulate useful semi-official reconnoitring has been undertaken. A him on his election, which clearly expressed the general few weeks ago Professor Pannwitz was delegated by the wish of the College. In thanking the Fellows for electing committee of management in Dresden to visit England to him he took the opportunity of referring in graceful terms stir up interest in the exhibition, and more especially to feel to the great services which had been rendered to the College his way with regard to the attitude which the Government by Sir R. Douglas Powell during his five years of office, for departments would assume when the matter was officially many important and anxious movements had arisen during brought to their notice. A conference has recently been those years, when he invariably exhibited the impartiality held in London, attended by a fair number of distinguished and firmness so essential in a President. For our part we scientists and practical hygienists, considering the fact that may take the liberty of adding that in retiring from office only two days’ notice could be given. Professor Pannwitz Sir R. Douglas Powell carries with him the gratitude of the delivered a lucid address, in which he set forth the objects profession for his efforts in ruling over many discussions at of the exhibition, and asked for the active cooperation of the College of Physicians which involved questions of the British hygienists. It was agreed that pending the reply of utmost importance. In addition he represented the College the British Government to the invitation which Professor at non-professional gatherings in a manner which could only Pannwitz announced would be sent from Germany in the inspire confidence in the profession of which he is so eminent course of a few days, the members present should form the nucleus of the British executive committee, and that the a member. organising work should proceed under the direction of Mr. THE EXHIBITION OF HYGIENE, DRESDEN, 1911. H. W. Armit, supported by Mr. Sigle as business manager. MOME years ago, on the occasion of a conference - of Professor Pannwitz announced his intention of returning to hygiene at Dresden, the suggestion was made that a largeLondon in a month’s time, when he hoped to attend a second, 1 larger, conference, at which the full honorary and exhibition of all matters appertaining to hygiene might bebut committees could be appointed. He expressed the working held with advantage to the public and to the various prothat the hygienists of Great Britain would put their hope fessions concerned with hygienic matters. The idea was well received, but as it necessarily involved a very elaborate best foot forward, and by taking a prominent part in the organisation no definite steps were taken at first to realise exhibition give the world fresh evidence that this country has that the reputation of being a leader in matters of public health. the movers in the matter
Annotations.
____
it,
prime
obviously considering
certain lapse of time was required for it to ripen. Within a short time, however, a wealthy member of the conference, Geheim-rat Ligner, made up his mind that an exhibition should be held, and that not merely a Dresden affair but a large international exhibition. The determination of this financier smoothed the way and within the course of some months the preliminary steps were taken. In 1908 the scheme took shape, and it was announced early last year that the King of Saxony had accepted the office of patron, that the German Imperial Chancellor was one of the honorary presidents, and that the committee included some of the most eminent hygienists and Government officials in the Empire. Certain grants were made by the treasury of Saxony and of the municipality of Dresden, the German Government followed suit, and private subscriptions headed by Geheim-rat Ligner soon placed to the credit of the committee a sum sufficient to ensure success as far as Germany was concerned. The exhibition buildings and grounds were placed at the disposal of the committee gratuitously, and the King on learning that more space was required offered a part of his Royal Park for the purpose. At present the preparations are advancing well, and there is every indication that this "Healtheries"Exhibition of 1911 will be the biggest affair of its sort that has ever been organised. The actual exhibition will comprise a number of sections dealing with every
a
THE WEST AFRICAN
MEDICAL STAFF.
THE subcommittee appointed by the Advisory Medical and Sanitary Committee for Tropical Africa to consider the question of the course of study to be taken by West African medical staff officers of five years’ standing, and the application of these arrangements to officers who have already completed five years’ service, has decided to recommend that the course of study should be the three months’ course of the West London Post-Graduate College or the London School of Clinical Medicine at the Seamen’s Hospital, Greenwich (or such other post-graduate course as may be approved by the Secretary of State on the application of the governing body concerned), in clinical medicine, clinical surgery, and pathology. The subcommittee recommends also that officers should be allowed to substitute for this course either : (1) the course of study and examination for a recognised diploma in public health, sanitary science, or State medicine ; or (2) the course of study and examination for a further medical or surgical diploma or degree (in this case no fee should be paid by the Colonial Government, and the officer should only be given his railway fare and the allowance for lodging expenses) ; or (3) if the Governor, on the recommendation of the principal medical omcer, approves, a course of study in some special branch of medical or surgical practice
PRESIDENT.I
871
branch of scientific hygiene, and illustrating everythir g which tends to affect the health of the public. There will be object-lessons of advances and of failures, records of social factors in hygiene, and indications for future progress. "Ne quid nimis." A special section will illustrate the ravages of certain ELECTION OF PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL widely spread diseases, such as cancer, tuberculosis, syphilis, COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF LONDON. The industrial side of hygiene will be and alcoholism. and there will be a historical section. It is inAT a Comitia at the Royal College of Physicians of London included, tended to hold conferences last Thomas was as on Sir Barlow elected held during the six months followMonday when will open its doors. The the exhibition The the choice had been for ing May, President ensuing year. of France, Italy, iioiiand, Spam, and other governments and was merited. Sir certainly generally anticipated, Thomas Barlow is a worthy addition to the long list of countries have already signified their intention of taking a those who have occupied the Presidential chair and will part in the exhibition, and national committees have A slight accidental delay has carry with him the good-will of the profession. Widely re- already been formed. with occurred to the issuing of the official regard cognised as a great physician, his energy and tact are well Government to the British invitation from the German known, and his speeches at the College have been always we understand that some but in the meantime Government, a of his and a characterised by subject complete knowledge firmness which tends to carry conviction. We congratulate useful semi-official reconnoitring has been undertaken. A him on his election, which clearly expressed the general few weeks ago Professor Pannwitz was delegated by the wish of the College. In thanking the Fellows for electing committee of management in Dresden to visit England to him he took the opportunity of referring in graceful terms stir up interest in the exhibition, and more especially to feel to the great services which had been rendered to the College his way with regard to the attitude which the Government by Sir R. Douglas Powell during his five years of office, for departments would assume when the matter was officially many important and anxious movements had arisen during brought to their notice. A conference has recently been those years, when he invariably exhibited the impartiality held in London, attended by a fair number of distinguished and firmness so essential in a President. For our part we scientists and practical hygienists, considering the fact that may take the liberty of adding that in retiring from office only two days’ notice could be given. Professor Pannwitz Sir R. Douglas Powell carries with him the gratitude of the delivered a lucid address, in which he set forth the objects profession for his efforts in ruling over many discussions at of the exhibition, and asked for the active cooperation of the College of Physicians which involved questions of the British hygienists. It was agreed that pending the reply of utmost importance. In addition he represented the College the British Government to the invitation which Professor at non-professional gatherings in a manner which could only Pannwitz announced would be sent from Germany in the inspire confidence in the profession of which he is so eminent course of a few days, the members present should form the nucleus of the British executive committee, and that the a member. organising work should proceed under the direction of Mr. THE EXHIBITION OF HYGIENE, DRESDEN, 1911. H. W. Armit, supported by Mr. Sigle as business manager. MOME years ago, on the occasion of a conference - of Professor Pannwitz announced his intention of returning to hygiene at Dresden, the suggestion was made that a largeLondon in a month’s time, when he hoped to attend a second, 1 larger, conference, at which the full honorary and exhibition of all matters appertaining to hygiene might bebut committees could be appointed. He expressed the working held with advantage to the public and to the various prothat the hygienists of Great Britain would put their hope fessions concerned with hygienic matters. The idea was well received, but as it necessarily involved a very elaborate best foot forward, and by taking a prominent part in the organisation no definite steps were taken at first to realise exhibition give the world fresh evidence that this country has that the reputation of being a leader in matters of public health. the movers in the matter
Annotations.
____
it,
prime
obviously considering
certain lapse of time was required for it to ripen. Within a short time, however, a wealthy member of the conference, Geheim-rat Ligner, made up his mind that an exhibition should be held, and that not merely a Dresden affair but a large international exhibition. The determination of this financier smoothed the way and within the course of some months the preliminary steps were taken. In 1908 the scheme took shape, and it was announced early last year that the King of Saxony had accepted the office of patron, that the German Imperial Chancellor was one of the honorary presidents, and that the committee included some of the most eminent hygienists and Government officials in the Empire. Certain grants were made by the treasury of Saxony and of the municipality of Dresden, the German Government followed suit, and private subscriptions headed by Geheim-rat Ligner soon placed to the credit of the committee a sum sufficient to ensure success as far as Germany was concerned. The exhibition buildings and grounds were placed at the disposal of the committee gratuitously, and the King on learning that more space was required offered a part of his Royal Park for the purpose. At present the preparations are advancing well, and there is every indication that this "Healtheries"Exhibition of 1911 will be the biggest affair of its sort that has ever been organised. The actual exhibition will comprise a number of sections dealing with every
a
THE WEST AFRICAN
MEDICAL STAFF.
THE subcommittee appointed by the Advisory Medical and Sanitary Committee for Tropical Africa to consider the question of the course of study to be taken by West African medical staff officers of five years’ standing, and the application of these arrangements to officers who have already completed five years’ service, has decided to recommend that the course of study should be the three months’ course of the West London Post-Graduate College or the London School of Clinical Medicine at the Seamen’s Hospital, Greenwich (or such other post-graduate course as may be approved by the Secretary of State on the application of the governing body concerned), in clinical medicine, clinical surgery, and pathology. The subcommittee recommends also that officers should be allowed to substitute for this course either : (1) the course of study and examination for a recognised diploma in public health, sanitary science, or State medicine ; or (2) the course of study and examination for a further medical or surgical diploma or degree (in this case no fee should be paid by the Colonial Government, and the officer should only be given his railway fare and the allowance for lodging expenses) ; or (3) if the Governor, on the recommendation of the principal medical omcer, approves, a course of study in some special branch of medical or surgical practice