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his Scottish ancestors—an heritage, by the way, of which he was quietly but deeply proud. These qualities, with his strict ethical code and his pervasive sense of humor, pro duced a personality that stood out in any company. Thus, to him came leadership. But this leadership was expressed with such reti cence and self-effacement that its effect was achieved rather by guidance and example than by domination. To these great qualities of character he added first-rate mental equipment and a persistent curiosity about natural phenomena. He read widely on medical subjects and had a retentive memory for things read and things experienced. With few exceptions, while in discussion on ophthalmic topics, one found him the best informed person present. Whenever this was not the case, it would be so the next day. In the ward and clinic he not only brought
this knowledge to bear logically, but he had that never-ending source of wonder—the intuitive clinical and diagnostic sense. His clinical abilities were complemented by his great surgical skill. It was a treat to watch him operate, to see his manual skill applied with assurance and good judgment. Though his forte was clinical ophthal mology, he was no stranger to the laboratory. He kept well informed on scientific develop ments in general, but his great interest was in morphologic pathology in which field he made several outstanding contributions. He was a frequent contributor to ophthalmic journals on a wide variety of subjects. He was a great teacher, rather by precept and contact than by a display of pedagogy on the lecture podium. At the bedside he was superb. In one way and another he taught, or greatly influenced, many oculists in Canada today. His integrity, and his ap proach to ophthalmology both in the ethical and in the practical sense, has given a direc tion to ophthalmology in Canada that is not easy to appreciate fully. It is not surprising, then, that his services as a medical adviser and consultant were in tremendous and con stant demand. To all he gave of his time and effort in a most prodigal way. Thus, one may come to understand the source of his great charm and the profound effect he had upon all he met, whether stu dent, confrere, or patient. Such was this beloved and respected man. We all are much poorer for his passing. John V. V. Nicholls.
XVII INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS O F OPHTHALMOLOGY The XVII International Congress of Ophthalmology will take place at the Wal dorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, September 12 to 17, 1954. Dr. Bernard Samuels, New York, is president; Dr. John
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CORRESPONDENCE H. Dunnington, New York, vice president; and Dr. William L. Benedict, Rochester, Minnesota, secretary general. Dr. Derrick Vail, Chicago, is chairman of the executive committee. The chief topics for discussion are: "Pri mary glaucoma: Etiology and general con siderations," Dr. Derrick Vail, Chicago, U.S.A.; "Medical treatment," Dr. R. Thiel, Frankfurt a. Main, Germany; and "Surgi cal treatment," Dr. G. P. Sourdille, Nantes, France; and Etiology of uveitis: General considerations," Dr. Alan C. Woods, Balti more, U.S.A.; "Allergic factors," Dr. Nor man Ashton, London, England; "The role of viruses," Dr. V. Cavara, Rome, Italy. A number of voluntary papers by authors on subjects of their own choosing will also be heard. English, French, and Spanish are the ad ministrative languages of the congress but papers may be read in any language. Original papers should be sent to the secretary general not later than January 1, 1954. As the num ber of papers submitted may be greater than can be accommodated, the Committee on Scientific Program reserves the right of selection. A program of motion pictures will be a prominent feature of the congress. The most approved techniques of diagnosis and treat ment of ocular diseases will be demonstrated, as well as modern methods of audiovisual instruction by means of electronic instru ments of projection, radio, and television. There will be large scientific and technical exhibits in the various assembly rooms of the hotel. AH qualified medical practitioners are eligible to attend the congress. Individuals who are not medical practitioners but who are engaged in scientific work in a field allied with ophthalmology may register as associate scientific members, and relatives and friends of members may attend as associate mem bers. The schedule of registration fees as deter mined by the International Council is as
follows: full members from North American countries, $25.00; from non-North Ameri can countries, $15.00; associate scientific members from North American countries $10.00; from non-North American countries $5.00; associate members from North American countries, $10.00; from nonNorth American countries $5.00. The American Express Company has been appointed official travel agent for the congress and will offer assistance in securing travel accommodations. In order to provide the greatest possible assistance in obtaining hotel accommodations a special Housing Bureau has been established. Arrangements have also been made for low-cost accommo dations in the Residence Halls of Columbia University. William L. Benedict, M.D. Secretary General 100 First Avenue Building Rochester, Minnesota
CORRESPONDENCE KUDOS
Editor, American Journal of Ophthalmology: I am writing to inform you, should you not have received any news on the subject, that a recent regulation of the Food and Drug Administration now requires com mercial ophthalmic solutions to be sterile and to contain suitable preservatives. Naturally those of us who have been active in the campaign are very happy about this. Being deeply appreciative of your interest and the wonderful cooperation of the AMERI CAN
JOURNAL
OF
OPHTHALMOLOGY
in
publishing so promptly the communication that brought the matter to the fore, I want to take this opportunity to thank you once again for all you have done. Mr. Robert R. Feinstein, who as you know helped me so much, joins me in this. A year and a half ago, we were told by many that the entire
INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS
JOHN A. MACMILLAN
his Scottish ancestors—an heritage, by the way, of which he was quietly but deeply proud. These qualities, with his strict ethical code and his pervasive sense of humor, pro duced a personality that stood out in any company. Thus, to him came leadership. But this leadership was expressed with such reti cence and self-effacement that its effect was achieved rather by guidance and example than by domination. To these great qualities of character he added first-rate mental equipment and a persistent curiosity about natural phenomena. He read widely on medical subjects and had a retentive memory for things read and things experienced. With few exceptions, while in discussion on ophthalmic topics, one found him the best informed person present. Whenever this was not the case, it would be so the next day. In the ward and clinic he not only brought
this knowledge to bear logically, but he had that never-ending source of wonder—the intuitive clinical and diagnostic sense. His clinical abilities were complemented by his great surgical skill. It was a treat to watch him operate, to see his manual skill applied with assurance and good judgment. Though his forte was clinical ophthal mology, he was no stranger to the laboratory. He kept well informed on scientific develop ments in general, but his great interest was in morphologic pathology in which field he made several outstanding contributions. He was a frequent contributor to ophthalmic journals on a wide variety of subjects. He was a great teacher, rather by precept and contact than by a display of pedagogy on the lecture podium. At the bedside he was superb. In one way and another he taught, or greatly influenced, many oculists in Canada today. His integrity, and his ap proach to ophthalmology both in the ethical and in the practical sense, has given a direc tion to ophthalmology in Canada that is not easy to appreciate fully. It is not surprising, then, that his services as a medical adviser and consultant were in tremendous and con stant demand. To all he gave of his time and effort in a most prodigal way. Thus, one may come to understand the source of his great charm and the profound effect he had upon all he met, whether stu dent, confrere, or patient. Such was this beloved and respected man. We all are much poorer for his passing. John V. V. Nicholls.
XVII INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS O F OPHTHALMOLOGY The XVII International Congress of Ophthalmology will take place at the Wal dorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City, September 12 to 17, 1954. Dr. Bernard Samuels, New York, is president; Dr. John
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CORRESPONDENCE H. Dunnington, New York, vice president; and Dr. William L. Benedict, Rochester, Minnesota, secretary general. Dr. Derrick Vail, Chicago, is chairman of the executive committee. The chief topics for discussion are: "Pri mary glaucoma: Etiology and general con siderations," Dr. Derrick Vail, Chicago, U.S.A.; "Medical treatment," Dr. R. Thiel, Frankfurt a. Main, Germany; and "Surgi cal treatment," Dr. G. P. Sourdille, Nantes, France; and Etiology of uveitis: General considerations," Dr. Alan C. Woods, Balti more, U.S.A.; "Allergic factors," Dr. Nor man Ashton, London, England; "The role of viruses," Dr. V. Cavara, Rome, Italy. A number of voluntary papers by authors on subjects of their own choosing will also be heard. English, French, and Spanish are the ad ministrative languages of the congress but papers may be read in any language. Original papers should be sent to the secretary general not later than January 1, 1954. As the num ber of papers submitted may be greater than can be accommodated, the Committee on Scientific Program reserves the right of selection. A program of motion pictures will be a prominent feature of the congress. The most approved techniques of diagnosis and treat ment of ocular diseases will be demonstrated, as well as modern methods of audiovisual instruction by means of electronic instru ments of projection, radio, and television. There will be large scientific and technical exhibits in the various assembly rooms of the hotel. AH qualified medical practitioners are eligible to attend the congress. Individuals who are not medical practitioners but who are engaged in scientific work in a field allied with ophthalmology may register as associate scientific members, and relatives and friends of members may attend as associate mem bers. The schedule of registration fees as deter mined by the International Council is as
follows: full members from North American countries, $25.00; from non-North Ameri can countries, $15.00; associate scientific members from North American countries $10.00; from non-North American countries $5.00; associate members from North American countries, $10.00; from nonNorth American countries $5.00. The American Express Company has been appointed official travel agent for the congress and will offer assistance in securing travel accommodations. In order to provide the greatest possible assistance in obtaining hotel accommodations a special Housing Bureau has been established. Arrangements have also been made for low-cost accommo dations in the Residence Halls of Columbia University. William L. Benedict, M.D. Secretary General 100 First Avenue Building Rochester, Minnesota
CORRESPONDENCE KUDOS
Editor, American Journal of Ophthalmology: I am writing to inform you, should you not have received any news on the subject, that a recent regulation of the Food and Drug Administration now requires com mercial ophthalmic solutions to be sterile and to contain suitable preservatives. Naturally those of us who have been active in the campaign are very happy about this. Being deeply appreciative of your interest and the wonderful cooperation of the AMERI CAN
JOURNAL
OF
OPHTHALMOLOGY
in
publishing so promptly the communication that brought the matter to the fore, I want to take this opportunity to thank you once again for all you have done. Mr. Robert R. Feinstein, who as you know helped me so much, joins me in this. A year and a half ago, we were told by many that the entire