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THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON AND ITS GRADUATES.
622 the very common practice of grinding—a, practice to which the tenour of many of the examinations has undoubtedly driven the student.-Yours, &c.
important, and is this. Every graduate, at any rate of a certain standing, ought to have a voice to some extent in the management of his university, although not to the extent of at all fettering the senate, and should also feel that MEMOULUS. MEDICULUS. he is an integral part of the university itself. This might be easily effected by the establishment of a board of convocation, POOR-LAW UNION ARRANGEMENTS. or a board called by any other name, to be composed of all To the Editor of THE LANCET. graduates of a certain standing, who may take sufficient ina see brief notice, in a late number of THE LANCET, terest in the affairs of the university, to apply for admission, SiR,—I addressed to poor-law medical officers, signed David Corbett, and probably to pay a small sum annually into the university M.D. I havenothing to complain of in the recommendations chest. The university might then be declared legally to conoffered, but it terminates with the assertion that in the Union sist of the chancellor, vice-chancellor, and fellows, constitut. (the Orsett) to which the writer is attached, the medical ing the senate, and the members of convocation. The board officers have nothing to complain of. I am most anxious to of convocation might have the power to consider questions of see a detail of the manner in which matters are managed by discipline and other matters, and be able to call upon the the Orsett board. If it be so perfect, I think the medical senate to consider any questions they might send up to them, officers of that union would do a service by publishing such and thus form a sort of intermediate power between indivi. dual members of the university and the senate. The senate detail to their brethren not so happily placed. I remain, Sir, might ’continue quite uncontrolled by, and independent of, A MEDICAL OFFICER HAVING MUCH such a body, and have the sole power of affirming or negativTO COMPLAIN OF. Essex, 1848. ing any question; but the graduates, as a body, and as a branch of the university, should have the power of discussing any matter connected with themselves, and of bringing it before THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.—SPEEDY the senate formally. MEETING OF THE GRADUATES. At present the university is simply, as Lord Brougham To the Editor qfTHB LANCET. called it" a graduating machine :’ It certainly confers SiR,—You were kind enough, some time ago, to give in- degrees, but nothing else. And how does it confer them2 sertion to a letter from me, calling on the graduates of the I had to call twice at the office for my degree, and I heard University of London to join me, and combine in defence of one gentleman say that his was sent either by the twopenny their academical and social rights and privileges; and you post or the Parcels’ Delivery Company. At present we have no public hall; we have no public conferring of degrees; we so far expressed your approval of the sentiments therein contained as yourself to urge upon that body the necessity of have no university library; the servants pay no respect to us; such a combination. The graduates of the metropolitan we nave no puouc iectures; we nave no voice in zne governuniversity have combined, preliminary meetings have been ment of our university; and if we visit the academic region, held, a provisional committee of management, comprising we may kick our heels about in the porter’s ante-room, and some of the most distinguished graduates, has been formed, all this simply because, although learned doctors, we are not that committee has been in conference with the senate, and even members of our university. But let the graduates become a branch of the university,-let them, as a body, take on the 8th of June a general meeting of the graduates will be held, convened by the provisional committee. On the some share, however small, in its government,-let them elect the senate from their own body, and what will follow? result of that meeting much depends. Allow me, Sir, to call attention to a few points which appear We shall soon have a home, where we may assemble without to me of paramount importance in the constitution of the having to ask permission and run the risk of refusal. We university, and which bear, not only on the graduates simply shall soon establish the custom of conferring degrees in public with suitable ceremony. We shall soon obtain a valuable as graduates, but also on their position as medical practitioners. university library for the use of every member. The officials In the older universities of Oxford and Cambridge, every will be taught to pay due respect to both graduates and undergraduate has it in his power, if he choose, to become a graduates. We shall probably have the most talented and member of the governing body of the university-not, indeed, ’ scientific men of the day lecturing on subjects of interest and so soon as he takes his first degree, but having taken a degree, importance before the assembled university; and we shall he can then, if he please, advance, step by step, gradually to feel perfect confidence in those who are chosen to fill what a share in the In our university, no graduate, will then have become the high office of senators. In the be he master or even doctor, has any power whatever, either case of the medical graduates the above arguments apply to obtain a share in the management of its concerns, or even with tenfold strength. What would not have been the to be a member of the university at all. Why is it that so advantage of such a constitution at the present time ? But, Sir, I am running on, and asking too much space in strong an esprit de corps exists among the graduates of the other English universities ? It is because each feels that he your valuable journal. Allow me once more to call on the has a direct interest in his university-everything conspires graduates of London to be firm and true to their own inteto remind him of it. He knows that lie has, or may have, rests. We have now advanced too far to be able to retreat. Onward with vigour, and victory is certain.- I have the a voice in all its concerns, and even although he may never exercise his right, he naturally takes a pride in whatever honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, WILLIAM E. HUMBLE, M.D. Lond. tends to advantage his alma mater. Islington, May, 1848. At present, it is true, a strong feeling of union exists among the London graduates; but it is due to two causes—first, wee THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON AND ITS feel that we have undergone examination tests far superior GRADUATES. to those to which the graduates of the other universities have To the Editor of THE LANCET. been subjected, and thence arises a bond of union and fellow feeling; and, secondly, we may be said to be struggling for SiR,—If I may be allowed, I will trouble you with a few freedom. These combined causes will explain all the esprit remarks concerning an institution in the welfare of which you de C01pS that exists among us; and we may depend upon it, that seem deeply interested-I mean the University of London. in proportion as the standard of examination is raised in other It has sprung up, it flourishes, and it gives the prospect of a places, or lowered here, which it is to be hoped will not be the great future, but grave errors reveal themselves as inherent case, should we still be kept in a state of thraldom, that bond in it. First. As to its constitution. Suitable only for the age in of union will cease to exist, and we shall become as dissociated which it was formed, it consisted of thirty-eight individuals, as the members of any corporation in existence, even as the six of whom would at any time be defacto the University of members of the College of Surgeons. To obviate these evils two remedies must be provided- London, capable of deciding on most important questions; and first, the governing body of the university, the senate, must in the event of loss by death or otherwise, there should be from the more distinguished graduates, chosen twelve more. This number of places in the senate be formed chosen by the whole body of graduates. This might be easily being vacant, there remain twenty-six fellows, but no regulaaccomplished without interfering with the constitution of the tion being made as to their qualification or peculiar fitness. university, or with the rights of any individual, by simply Secondly. This body was provided with a few rooms fit to filling up vacancies as they occur in the senate from our own examine candidates for the different degrees. body. Without this being unreservedly granted there can be Thirdly. The examinations were to take place annually, no satisfaction; and to no proposal which has not this for its until it should be found necessary to increase the number of basis ought we for a moment to listen. The other measure is examinations in the year. .
government.
wholly
not less
623 under-graduates lend their assistance hence tending to such an undertaking ? Are they to remain quiet for years; or how long, may I ask, must this state of things exist? A new charter might be obtained, by which graduates in Fifthly. As no graduates existed, and of course no offices the several faculties, of a certain standing, would take part in were to be performed by those graduates, it was not necessary to institute any particular kind of academical costume, by the regulations of its affairs. By this means a common bond which its graduates might be known from those of other would surround all, from the oldest graduate to the youngest matriculated student; endowments would necessarily follow; Universities. Sixthly. If any one offered himself a candidate for the the institution would become the possessor of some noble degrees the University was about to offer, and became bonâ west-end edifice; the world, which looks on it at present as a mere examining shop, a lodger fidea graduate by passing such examination, he was to re- mere farce, a nonentity, a with a " side door up two pair of ceive a certificate to that effect; and of course the public, not located at Somerset House, chamber in a second floor back," would previously knowing that such an institution existed, could not stairs, and a councilhere is a growing rival for the more reappreciate the conferring of degrees in public by such a then say, " Surely nowned-this mighty metropolis has a University, not a mere senate, (whose utility had not as yet been proved.) Under these heads I think may be stated the existence and empty, vain, insignificant establishment, but a grand centre influence of the senate, when the University received its of education, around which every free man may stand." There seems to be a cry for one portal to the medical procharter. And what has been its career during the last ten years’Vhat effects has it produced ? In what state does it fession ; let medical men become graduates of an university, and all those degrading practices so apparent now, would unnow stand ? Its career, during the space nearly of ten years, has been doubtedly cease; the connexion of the medical world with one of gradual success. Choosing a curriculum high in scien- the Apothecaries’ Shop at Blackfriars, which is neither useful tific attainments, it has been the means of adding many to its nor ornamental, might be removed; and the noisy bubble of a interests, amounting now to nearly 1000 graduates and under- National Institute would break. A true "head and home" graduates. The effects have been, of course, to increase for the medical profession in England would be established at general education, as may be seen by the men- it least, and all insults and grievances would easily be exposed. hac aon ;"+n the mnv7rl The graduates, many being engaged as teachers, would be And as to the present state, the fact of these thirty-eight able to suggest certain advantages, either to the institution senators having done a certain amount of good being proved, or its under-graduates; a feeling of respect would be hence does not obliterate the fact of a certain amount of evil being engendered by all connected with it, seeing that there was a lower house, which might convey their sentiments to the present. And what is that certain amount ? In the first place, the constitution of this may-be great higher tribunal. As to the second statement, the fact of the present senate metropolitan University is bad. Secondly. A senate house is requisite, there not being room house, in senate chambers, being insufficient, I think needs-no in the present lodgings to examine all the students. proof, especially when it is recollected that at the matriculaThirdly. The examinations do not take place sufficiently tion examination for the last three years, at least one half the students have been obliged to be placed in King’s College; and often. Fourthly. The academical dress should be worn by the at the last examination in August, the whole of the candidates graduates and under-graduates on certain occasions, the senate were obliged to be examined at University College, at the having thought it absolutely necessary to institute a cap and viva voce in anatomy. Thirdly. As to the frequency of the examinations, no person gown, by which all its offspring may be known from those of other universities, becoming hence the possessors of a similar can say that one examination for matriculation and one for the first B.M. annually are sufficient; illness for but one day university distinction. Fifthly. Thedegrees should be conferred publicly, by which will, if it happen during the examination week, throw back a means all would know the truth of a man being a graduate or candidate for twelve months. lIas this any good tendency ? Does not an evil result ? I non-graduate. The principles were free on which it was founded; why does firmly assert, that if the examinations for the first B.M. were its government remain still aristocratic ? According to the carried on every six months, the number of candidates would present state, no man ever has the most remote chance of double. Why cannot this be done ? The senate has been becoming a member, unless he be the friend of a senator, who petitioned. But no, it would be too much trouble for the is responsible to no tribunal. During the past year, the young officers and examiners to attend-as if X100 per annum would friend of a fellow has been placed to a post which should not pay a man handsomely to attend two days or four days in have been given to another. All such tendencies retard the the year, instead of one, perhaps, or two. There are men now, progress of the University, and if they exist much longer examiners, who lecture, I know, for six months, and get even what will be the result ? Will not the graduates forget en- a less salarv than they do as examiners at the University of tirely their alma mater ? Will not that which has occupied London. Would these gentlemen, then, refuse to attend for their cares for years, cease to be of any importance, and the twice the length of time as at present during the year for University remain in its present unenviable domain? The the same amount ? If they would, are not men to be found College of Physicians seems to appreciate its degree, as will be who would fill their places ? seen by its late petition to government. The College of Such ridiculous excuses contribute not to the welfare of Surgeons also admits the graduates on the same footing as either the graduates or the under-graduates, nor do they tend those of the other English universities; and it is not long since to foster respect for the illustrious members of the senate. a member of the College council, Mr. Green, spoke of the I am, Sir, your obedient servant, London, 1848. JLTSTITIA. advantages to arise from this institution, raising the character of the medical man to a level with those of divinity and law graduates, and preventing those evils which are constantly before our eyes of degrading practices, which lower the dignity Medical News. of the most noble, the most scientific, of the learned professions. Would any graduate of Cambridge or Oxford degrade ’ ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following gentlemen, himself to the station of a retail shopkeeper ? Would it be consistent with the man’s avocation who is to devote himself having undergone the necessary examinations for the diploma, to the well-being of his fellows by scientific pursuit In were admitted members of the College at the meeting of the what way is the constitution of the University of London bad? court of examiners, on the 26th ultimo—viz., Messrs. Edmund First. The senate are constituted, and the future fellows Whittaker, Bacup, Lancashire; William Richard Hilton, will be hence chosen by some of the present; the graduates, Whitehaven; Thomas Bull Holland, Sandbach, Cheshire; John Wyatt, New Broad’street; Alfred Pemberton Rayner, on receiving their degrees, are immediately cut off from their alma mater; the under-graduates have none to whom they Shrewsbury; Joseph Harvey, Milford, Derbyshire; George John Latimer Parke, Thorpe Latimer, may convey their sentiments except the senate, which turns a Taunton, Oxford; Robert Lincolnshire; Hicks, London, and Hugh McCann, deaf ear to their petitions. You mentioned, some time since, that the "senate who are Drogheda, County Louth. DEATH FROM CHLOROFORM.—A death has recently occurred acquainted with scholastic discipline, would so act on a certain fitting occasion as to get this state of affairs altered." Is at Boulogne from the medicinal administration of chloroform. it not then time for the graduates to bestir themselves ? Are We will shortly publish the details which have been forthere not men fit to become members of the senate, con- warded to us, accompanied with an account of the post-mortem stituted as it is at Cambridge, who are graduates ? Will not examination, which has been promised us by a correspondent.
Fourthly.
could have affairs.
There were no graduates, consequently they voice in the government of the University
no
the
support
.
medical and
,
-
important, and is this. Every graduate, at any rate of a certain standing, ought to have a voice to some extent in the management of his university, although not to the extent of at all fettering the senate, and should also feel that MEMOULUS. MEDICULUS. he is an integral part of the university itself. This might be easily effected by the establishment of a board of convocation, POOR-LAW UNION ARRANGEMENTS. or a board called by any other name, to be composed of all To the Editor of THE LANCET. graduates of a certain standing, who may take sufficient ina see brief notice, in a late number of THE LANCET, terest in the affairs of the university, to apply for admission, SiR,—I addressed to poor-law medical officers, signed David Corbett, and probably to pay a small sum annually into the university M.D. I havenothing to complain of in the recommendations chest. The university might then be declared legally to conoffered, but it terminates with the assertion that in the Union sist of the chancellor, vice-chancellor, and fellows, constitut. (the Orsett) to which the writer is attached, the medical ing the senate, and the members of convocation. The board officers have nothing to complain of. I am most anxious to of convocation might have the power to consider questions of see a detail of the manner in which matters are managed by discipline and other matters, and be able to call upon the the Orsett board. If it be so perfect, I think the medical senate to consider any questions they might send up to them, officers of that union would do a service by publishing such and thus form a sort of intermediate power between indivi. dual members of the university and the senate. The senate detail to their brethren not so happily placed. I remain, Sir, might ’continue quite uncontrolled by, and independent of, A MEDICAL OFFICER HAVING MUCH such a body, and have the sole power of affirming or negativTO COMPLAIN OF. Essex, 1848. ing any question; but the graduates, as a body, and as a branch of the university, should have the power of discussing any matter connected with themselves, and of bringing it before THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON.—SPEEDY the senate formally. MEETING OF THE GRADUATES. At present the university is simply, as Lord Brougham To the Editor qfTHB LANCET. called it" a graduating machine :’ It certainly confers SiR,—You were kind enough, some time ago, to give in- degrees, but nothing else. And how does it confer them2 sertion to a letter from me, calling on the graduates of the I had to call twice at the office for my degree, and I heard University of London to join me, and combine in defence of one gentleman say that his was sent either by the twopenny their academical and social rights and privileges; and you post or the Parcels’ Delivery Company. At present we have no public hall; we have no public conferring of degrees; we so far expressed your approval of the sentiments therein contained as yourself to urge upon that body the necessity of have no university library; the servants pay no respect to us; such a combination. The graduates of the metropolitan we nave no puouc iectures; we nave no voice in zne governuniversity have combined, preliminary meetings have been ment of our university; and if we visit the academic region, held, a provisional committee of management, comprising we may kick our heels about in the porter’s ante-room, and some of the most distinguished graduates, has been formed, all this simply because, although learned doctors, we are not that committee has been in conference with the senate, and even members of our university. But let the graduates become a branch of the university,-let them, as a body, take on the 8th of June a general meeting of the graduates will be held, convened by the provisional committee. On the some share, however small, in its government,-let them elect the senate from their own body, and what will follow? result of that meeting much depends. Allow me, Sir, to call attention to a few points which appear We shall soon have a home, where we may assemble without to me of paramount importance in the constitution of the having to ask permission and run the risk of refusal. We university, and which bear, not only on the graduates simply shall soon establish the custom of conferring degrees in public with suitable ceremony. We shall soon obtain a valuable as graduates, but also on their position as medical practitioners. university library for the use of every member. The officials In the older universities of Oxford and Cambridge, every will be taught to pay due respect to both graduates and undergraduate has it in his power, if he choose, to become a graduates. We shall probably have the most talented and member of the governing body of the university-not, indeed, ’ scientific men of the day lecturing on subjects of interest and so soon as he takes his first degree, but having taken a degree, importance before the assembled university; and we shall he can then, if he please, advance, step by step, gradually to feel perfect confidence in those who are chosen to fill what a share in the In our university, no graduate, will then have become the high office of senators. In the be he master or even doctor, has any power whatever, either case of the medical graduates the above arguments apply to obtain a share in the management of its concerns, or even with tenfold strength. What would not have been the to be a member of the university at all. Why is it that so advantage of such a constitution at the present time ? But, Sir, I am running on, and asking too much space in strong an esprit de corps exists among the graduates of the other English universities ? It is because each feels that he your valuable journal. Allow me once more to call on the has a direct interest in his university-everything conspires graduates of London to be firm and true to their own inteto remind him of it. He knows that lie has, or may have, rests. We have now advanced too far to be able to retreat. Onward with vigour, and victory is certain.- I have the a voice in all its concerns, and even although he may never exercise his right, he naturally takes a pride in whatever honour to be, Sir, your obedient servant, WILLIAM E. HUMBLE, M.D. Lond. tends to advantage his alma mater. Islington, May, 1848. At present, it is true, a strong feeling of union exists among the London graduates; but it is due to two causes—first, wee THE UNIVERSITY OF LONDON AND ITS feel that we have undergone examination tests far superior GRADUATES. to those to which the graduates of the other universities have To the Editor of THE LANCET. been subjected, and thence arises a bond of union and fellow feeling; and, secondly, we may be said to be struggling for SiR,—If I may be allowed, I will trouble you with a few freedom. These combined causes will explain all the esprit remarks concerning an institution in the welfare of which you de C01pS that exists among us; and we may depend upon it, that seem deeply interested-I mean the University of London. in proportion as the standard of examination is raised in other It has sprung up, it flourishes, and it gives the prospect of a places, or lowered here, which it is to be hoped will not be the great future, but grave errors reveal themselves as inherent case, should we still be kept in a state of thraldom, that bond in it. First. As to its constitution. Suitable only for the age in of union will cease to exist, and we shall become as dissociated which it was formed, it consisted of thirty-eight individuals, as the members of any corporation in existence, even as the six of whom would at any time be defacto the University of members of the College of Surgeons. To obviate these evils two remedies must be provided- London, capable of deciding on most important questions; and first, the governing body of the university, the senate, must in the event of loss by death or otherwise, there should be from the more distinguished graduates, chosen twelve more. This number of places in the senate be formed chosen by the whole body of graduates. This might be easily being vacant, there remain twenty-six fellows, but no regulaaccomplished without interfering with the constitution of the tion being made as to their qualification or peculiar fitness. university, or with the rights of any individual, by simply Secondly. This body was provided with a few rooms fit to filling up vacancies as they occur in the senate from our own examine candidates for the different degrees. body. Without this being unreservedly granted there can be Thirdly. The examinations were to take place annually, no satisfaction; and to no proposal which has not this for its until it should be found necessary to increase the number of basis ought we for a moment to listen. The other measure is examinations in the year. .
government.
wholly
not less
623 under-graduates lend their assistance hence tending to such an undertaking ? Are they to remain quiet for years; or how long, may I ask, must this state of things exist? A new charter might be obtained, by which graduates in Fifthly. As no graduates existed, and of course no offices the several faculties, of a certain standing, would take part in were to be performed by those graduates, it was not necessary to institute any particular kind of academical costume, by the regulations of its affairs. By this means a common bond which its graduates might be known from those of other would surround all, from the oldest graduate to the youngest matriculated student; endowments would necessarily follow; Universities. Sixthly. If any one offered himself a candidate for the the institution would become the possessor of some noble degrees the University was about to offer, and became bonâ west-end edifice; the world, which looks on it at present as a mere examining shop, a lodger fidea graduate by passing such examination, he was to re- mere farce, a nonentity, a with a " side door up two pair of ceive a certificate to that effect; and of course the public, not located at Somerset House, chamber in a second floor back," would previously knowing that such an institution existed, could not stairs, and a councilhere is a growing rival for the more reappreciate the conferring of degrees in public by such a then say, " Surely nowned-this mighty metropolis has a University, not a mere senate, (whose utility had not as yet been proved.) Under these heads I think may be stated the existence and empty, vain, insignificant establishment, but a grand centre influence of the senate, when the University received its of education, around which every free man may stand." There seems to be a cry for one portal to the medical procharter. And what has been its career during the last ten years’Vhat effects has it produced ? In what state does it fession ; let medical men become graduates of an university, and all those degrading practices so apparent now, would unnow stand ? Its career, during the space nearly of ten years, has been doubtedly cease; the connexion of the medical world with one of gradual success. Choosing a curriculum high in scien- the Apothecaries’ Shop at Blackfriars, which is neither useful tific attainments, it has been the means of adding many to its nor ornamental, might be removed; and the noisy bubble of a interests, amounting now to nearly 1000 graduates and under- National Institute would break. A true "head and home" graduates. The effects have been, of course, to increase for the medical profession in England would be established at general education, as may be seen by the men- it least, and all insults and grievances would easily be exposed. hac aon ;"+n the mnv7rl The graduates, many being engaged as teachers, would be And as to the present state, the fact of these thirty-eight able to suggest certain advantages, either to the institution senators having done a certain amount of good being proved, or its under-graduates; a feeling of respect would be hence does not obliterate the fact of a certain amount of evil being engendered by all connected with it, seeing that there was a lower house, which might convey their sentiments to the present. And what is that certain amount ? In the first place, the constitution of this may-be great higher tribunal. As to the second statement, the fact of the present senate metropolitan University is bad. Secondly. A senate house is requisite, there not being room house, in senate chambers, being insufficient, I think needs-no in the present lodgings to examine all the students. proof, especially when it is recollected that at the matriculaThirdly. The examinations do not take place sufficiently tion examination for the last three years, at least one half the students have been obliged to be placed in King’s College; and often. Fourthly. The academical dress should be worn by the at the last examination in August, the whole of the candidates graduates and under-graduates on certain occasions, the senate were obliged to be examined at University College, at the having thought it absolutely necessary to institute a cap and viva voce in anatomy. Thirdly. As to the frequency of the examinations, no person gown, by which all its offspring may be known from those of other universities, becoming hence the possessors of a similar can say that one examination for matriculation and one for the first B.M. annually are sufficient; illness for but one day university distinction. Fifthly. Thedegrees should be conferred publicly, by which will, if it happen during the examination week, throw back a means all would know the truth of a man being a graduate or candidate for twelve months. lIas this any good tendency ? Does not an evil result ? I non-graduate. The principles were free on which it was founded; why does firmly assert, that if the examinations for the first B.M. were its government remain still aristocratic ? According to the carried on every six months, the number of candidates would present state, no man ever has the most remote chance of double. Why cannot this be done ? The senate has been becoming a member, unless he be the friend of a senator, who petitioned. But no, it would be too much trouble for the is responsible to no tribunal. During the past year, the young officers and examiners to attend-as if X100 per annum would friend of a fellow has been placed to a post which should not pay a man handsomely to attend two days or four days in have been given to another. All such tendencies retard the the year, instead of one, perhaps, or two. There are men now, progress of the University, and if they exist much longer examiners, who lecture, I know, for six months, and get even what will be the result ? Will not the graduates forget en- a less salarv than they do as examiners at the University of tirely their alma mater ? Will not that which has occupied London. Would these gentlemen, then, refuse to attend for their cares for years, cease to be of any importance, and the twice the length of time as at present during the year for University remain in its present unenviable domain? The the same amount ? If they would, are not men to be found College of Physicians seems to appreciate its degree, as will be who would fill their places ? seen by its late petition to government. The College of Such ridiculous excuses contribute not to the welfare of Surgeons also admits the graduates on the same footing as either the graduates or the under-graduates, nor do they tend those of the other English universities; and it is not long since to foster respect for the illustrious members of the senate. a member of the College council, Mr. Green, spoke of the I am, Sir, your obedient servant, London, 1848. JLTSTITIA. advantages to arise from this institution, raising the character of the medical man to a level with those of divinity and law graduates, and preventing those evils which are constantly before our eyes of degrading practices, which lower the dignity Medical News. of the most noble, the most scientific, of the learned professions. Would any graduate of Cambridge or Oxford degrade ’ ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—The following gentlemen, himself to the station of a retail shopkeeper ? Would it be consistent with the man’s avocation who is to devote himself having undergone the necessary examinations for the diploma, to the well-being of his fellows by scientific pursuit In were admitted members of the College at the meeting of the what way is the constitution of the University of London bad? court of examiners, on the 26th ultimo—viz., Messrs. Edmund First. The senate are constituted, and the future fellows Whittaker, Bacup, Lancashire; William Richard Hilton, will be hence chosen by some of the present; the graduates, Whitehaven; Thomas Bull Holland, Sandbach, Cheshire; John Wyatt, New Broad’street; Alfred Pemberton Rayner, on receiving their degrees, are immediately cut off from their alma mater; the under-graduates have none to whom they Shrewsbury; Joseph Harvey, Milford, Derbyshire; George John Latimer Parke, Thorpe Latimer, may convey their sentiments except the senate, which turns a Taunton, Oxford; Robert Lincolnshire; Hicks, London, and Hugh McCann, deaf ear to their petitions. You mentioned, some time since, that the "senate who are Drogheda, County Louth. DEATH FROM CHLOROFORM.—A death has recently occurred acquainted with scholastic discipline, would so act on a certain fitting occasion as to get this state of affairs altered." Is at Boulogne from the medicinal administration of chloroform. it not then time for the graduates to bestir themselves ? Are We will shortly publish the details which have been forthere not men fit to become members of the senate, con- warded to us, accompanied with an account of the post-mortem stituted as it is at Cambridge, who are graduates ? Will not examination, which has been promised us by a correspondent.
Fourthly.
could have affairs.
There were no graduates, consequently they voice in the government of the University
no
the
support
.
medical and
,
-