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would not only incommode and alarm him, but might render himfor a short time unconscious. In order to avoid the effect of thedecision that this weapon was a pistol, and because stress had beenlaid on the possibility of using it to discharge a bullet, it had

been manufactured in a new form with pieces of wire fixedacross the inside of the barrel, and it was contended that this

rendered its use with shot or bullet impossible. Evidence was,however, given by Mr. Churchill, a gunsmith, that in spite of

the wires small shot might easily be fired with very dangerous effect.We are glad to see that Mr. Marsham, sitting at Bow-street, had nodoubt that the weapon described was a pistol within the meaning ofthe Act, and expressed the determination to stop, if he could, thesale of it. The defendant was fined by him the sum of oE5 5s., with£10 10s. costs, and it is to be hoped that no more will be heard ofthis most undesirable toy. It was, we believe, originally suggestedthat it would have its uses for the purpose of self-defence, but it wastoo likely to be employed mischievously hy irresponsible and foolishpersons for its sale to be permitted if this was preventable. In theother case referred to the prosecution was under the Sale of Foodand Drugs Act, 1875, for selling chocolate drops which were " not ofthe nature, substance, and quality of the article demanded," thefact being that the sweetmeats in question, which were described as" The Catch of the Season Chocolates," contained a liquid prepared fromcapsicums. The danger and distress which might be caused by such

articles coming into the possession of children, if we leave adults outof consideration, need no explanation, and Mr. Denman, who heardthe case at the Marlborough-street police court, inflicted a fine of 21,with :E3 3s. costs. If Mr. Pickwick rather envied the ease with whichMr. Magnus’s friends were entertained, it is not recorded that hedesired their acquaintance or wished to share with them the

privilege of intimacy with Mr. Magnus. Nor would any sensible

person seek the society of one who would play practical jokes withpepper cartridges or chocolates charged with capsicum.

AN ARTIFICIAL NAIL.

To the Editor of THE LANCET.SIR,-In reply to " Medicus Edin.," I would like to strongly

recommend Mr. Hy. Brook, 34, Illingworth-road, Bradshaw, Halifax.Mr. Brook has made several excellent artificial noses for patients ofmine, and I know he has been equally successful with artificial fingers.

I am, Sir, yours faithfully,Manchester, May 31st, 1910. Loms SAVATARD.

To the Editor of THE LANCET,SIR,-In reply to your correspondent in this week’s issue of

THE LANCET, "Medicus Edin.," we beg to state that we have madeartificial nails or tips of fingers from time to time. If your corre-

spondent will write to us direct we shall be happy to give him fullparticulars. Yours faithfully,

For ALLEN & HANBURYS, LTD.,HENRY LEWIS, Manager.

48, Wigmore-street, Cavendish-square, London, W.,May 28th, 1910.

REGULATIONS FOR CHINESE LABOURERS IN SAMOA.

A RECENT order by the German Governor of Samoa makes certainsanitary regulations for the Chinese contract labourers. Their housesare to be well built and airy, whitewashed every quarter, and washedout weekly. They must have suitable fittings for drinking, washing,bathing, and cooking; also a 6 feet deep, and covered, latrine on thelee side of the house. Each workman must have a sleeping-place,either a bed or a bench, and a mosquito net is to be given him at hisown expense. He is to have daily (about) 1½ pounds of rice, or 1 3/4 poundsof biscuit or pulses, and of meat or fish 4 ounces dried, or 5 ouncesraw or 6 ounces salted, also 1 ounces pork fat daily, and either greenvegetables or opportunity to grow them. The monthly allowance oftea is 5 1/3 ounces, and half the rice may be replaced by yams, bread-fruit, or bananas. The principal medical officer supervises theexecution of this order, making an inspection at least every threemonths.

Sufferer has omitted to entrust us with his name and address.

METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

(Taken daily at 8.30 a.m. by Steward’s Instruments.)THE LANCET Office, June lst, 1910.

Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.S O C I E T I E S.

ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE, 15, Cavendish-square, W.(temporary address during building of new house).TUESDAY.

SURGICAL SECTION (Hon. Secretaries-Walter G. Spencer,Jonathan Hutchinson), in the Large Theatre, Medical School,University College, W.C. : at 5.30 P.M.

Discussion ::On the Present Position of the Treatment of Syphilis. (Tobe

continued at the next meeting on June 14th.) The Discus-sion will be opened by Mr. Ernest Lane, and continued bySir Jonathan Hutchinson, Dr. Alexander Fleming, Mr.Arthur Shillitoe, Mr. H. W. Bayly, Mr. J. E. R. McDonagh,Dr. F. J. Smith, Mr. G. F. Marshall, Dr. G. Pernet, Mr.Charles Gibbs, and Captain Rennie.

WEDNESDAY.SPECIAL MEETING OF FELLOWS OF THE SOCIETY at Morley

Hall, George-street, Hanover-square, W.: at 5 P.M.Discicssion :On Vaccine Therapy, its Administration, Value, and Limitations

(Fourth Meeting). Re-opened by Dr. Arthur Latham, andcontinued by Mr. Maynard Smith, Dr. Alexander Fleming,Dr. T. J. Horder, Dr. Carmalt-Jones, and Dr. RufenachtWalters.

THURSDAY.OBSTETRICAL AND GYNAECOLOGICAL SECTION (Hon. Secretaries-William J. Gow, G. F. Blacker): at 7.45 P.M.

8peci,ntens :Dr. Drummond Maxwell: Cystic Degeneration of Mole in

Fallopian Tube.Dr. Inglis Parsons: (1) Fibroma of Fallopian Tube; (2) Fibrotic

Uterus causing Persistent Menorrhagia.Paper :

Sir William Japp Sinclair: The Prophylaxis and Treatment ofthe Slighter Ailments Resulting trom Puerperal Sepsis.

FRIDAY.CLINICAL SECTION (Hon. Secretaries: H. D. Rolleston, Albert

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Carless): at 8 P.-’i.Annual General Meeting.-Election of Officers and Council.

Cases.’ :Dr. R. G. Hebb : Lymphadenoma.Mr. R. C. Elmslie: (1) Three Cases of Schlatter’s Disease: (2)

Fracture of the Humerus at the Site of an Innocent Cyst.Dr. H. D. Rolleston: Jaundice with Areas of Unpigmented

Skin.Dr. Poynton and Mr. Wilfred Trotter: Cardiolysis.Mr. L. Vernon Cargill: Acromegaly with Tumour of the

Pituitary Body.Mr. Lockhart Mummery: (?) Hyperplastic Tuterculosis of the

Pelvic Colon.Mr. Cyril Nitch : Congenital Hairy Mole.Dr. Wilfred Harris: Trigeminal Neuralgia Treated by Alcohol

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OPHTHALMOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE UNITED KINGDOM,11, Chandos-street, Cavendish-square, W.THURSDAY.-8 P.M., Card Exhibits by Mr. C. Blair, Mr. R. W.

Doyne, Mr. A. H. Thompson, and others. 8.30 P.M., Mr. E.Clarke : Advanced Optic Atrophy following the Use of Soaminand Orsudan for the Treatment of Syphilis in Two Patients.-Mr. N. B. Harman: Cataract Pedigrees.-Mr. R. W. Doyne:Further Notes on Family Choroiditis, with Three IllustrativeCases.

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LECTURES, ADDRESSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, &c.MEDICAL GRADUATES’ COLLEGE AND POLYCLINIC, 22,

Chenies-street. W.C.MONDAY. -4 P.M., Dr. J. Galloway: Clinique (Skin). 5.15 P.M.,

Lecture:—Dr. G. E. Herman: Post-partum Hæmorrhage.TUESDAY.-4 P.M., Dr. G. Rankin: Clinique (Medical). b.15 P.M.

Lecture-Dr. J. Taylor: Some Points in the Treatment ofNervous Diseases.

WEDNESDAY.-4 P.M., Mr. C. H. Leaf: Clinique (Surgical). 5.15P.M.Lecture :-Dr. A. E. Giles : Pregnancy after Abdominal Opera-tions.

THURSDAY.-4 P.M., Dr. F. J. Poynton: Clinique (Medical). 5.15 P.M.,Lecture :-Mr. M. P. M. Collier: On Deformities of the Faceand Upper and Lower Jaws, due to Nasal Obstruction.

FRIDAY.-4 P.M., Mr. E. Clarke: Clinique (Eye).NORTH-EAST LONDON POST-GRADUATE COLLEGE, Prince ofWales’s General Hospital, Tottenham, N.MONDAY.-Clinics:-10 A.M., Surgical Out-patient (Mr. Howell

Evans), 2.30 P.M., Medical Out-patient (Dr. T. R. Whipham);Nose, Throat, and Ear (Mr. H. W. Carson). 4.30 P.M., MedicalIn-patient (Dr. A. J. Whiting).

TUESDAY.-Clinic: 10 A.M., Medical Out-patient (Dr. A. G Auld).2.30 P.M., Operations. Clinics :-Surgical (Mr. W. Edmunds);Gynecological (Dr. A. E. Giles). 4.30 P.M., Demonstration:-Mr. II. Evans : Selected Surgical Cases.

WEDNESDAY.-Clinics:-2.30 P.M., Medical Out-patient (Dr. T. R.Whipham); Skin (Dr. G. N. Meachen) ; Eye (Mr. R. P. Brooks).3 P.M., X Rays (Dr. A. II. Pirie).

THURSDAY.-2.30 P.M., Gyneecologlcal Operations (Dr. A. E. Giles).Clinics :-Medical Out-patient (Dr. A. J. Whiting); Surgical(Mr. Carson). 3 P.M., Medical In-patient (Dr. G. P. Chappel).

FRIDAY.-10 A.M., Clinic :-Surgical Out-patient (Mr. Howell Evans).2.30 P.M., Operations. Clinics :-Medical Out-patient (Dr.A. G. Auld); Eye (Mr. R. P. Brooks). 3 P.M., Medical In-patient(Dr. R. M. Leslie). 4.30 P.M., Lecture :-Mr. R.’P. Brooks: TheSurgical Treatment of High Myopia.

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LONDON SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, DreadnouglHospital, Greenwich.MONDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Mr. Turner: Surger,

3.15 P.M., Sir Dyce Duckworth: Medicine. 4 P.M., Mr. Lake: Ear and Throat. Out-patient Demonstrations :-10 A.MSurgical and Medical. 12 noon, Ear and Throat.

TUESDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. R. Wells : Medicin3.15 P.M., Mr. R. Carling: Surgery. 4 P.M., Sir M. Morri:Diseases of the Skin. Out-patient Demonstrations:-10 a.mSurgical and Medical. 12 noon, Skin. 2.15 P.M., SpeciLecture :—Prof. Hewlett: Prophylactic Vaccination.

WEDNESDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. F. Taylo:Medicine. 3.30 P.M., Mr. Cargill: Ophthalmology. Out-patientDemonstrations :-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 11 A.M., Ey

THURSDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. G. Rankin: Meccine. 3.15 P.M., Sir W. Bennett: Surgery. 4 P.M., Dr. SalBarker : Radiography. Out-patient Demonstrations :-10 A.KSurgical and Medical. 12 noon, Ear and Throat. 4 P.M

Special Lecture:-Mr. Pendlebury: Surgical TreatmentEmpyema and Hydrocephalus in Children.

FRIDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. R. Bradfor<Medicine. 3.15 P.M., Mr. McGavin: Surgery. Out-patient Demonstrations :-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 12 noon, Ski:

SATURDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. Out-patient Demonstrations:10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 11 A.M., Eye.

’HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION AND DISEASES OF THE CHESBrompton, S.W.

’ WEDNESDAY.-4 P.M., Lecture:&mdash;Dr. Perkins: Angina Pectoris.

CENTRAL LONDON THROAT AND EAR HOSPITAL, Gray’s Inroad, W.C.TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.&mdash;3.45 P.M., Lecture:-Mr. W. Stuart-Lov

Accessory Sinuses.NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR THE PARALYSED AND EPILEPTIQueen-square, Bloomsbury, W.C.TUESDAY.-3.30 P.M., Clinical Lecture.-Mr. P. Sargent: Ner

Anastomosis.WEDNESDAY.-5 P.M., Demonstration:&mdash;Mr. P. Sargent: Surgery

the Nervous System-Infective Diseases.FRIDAY.-3.30 P.M., Clinical Lecture :-Dr. A. Turner: Treatment

of Epilepsy. 5 P M., Demonstration :-Mr. P. Sargent: Surgery of the Nervous System -- Intracranial Tumours.

ROYAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH, 37, Russell-square, W.(in the Lecture Room of the Institute).WEDNESDAY.-6 P.M., Brevet Lieut.-Colonel Sir W. B. Leishmai

Anti-Typhoid Inoculation. (Harben Lecture.)MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY.

TUESDAY AND FRIDAY.-4.30-530 P.M., Honorary Staff: Pos Graduate Clinical Demonstration (Medical, Surgical, and SpeciDepartments).

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OPERATIONS. ’METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS.

MONDAY (6th).-London (2 P.M.), St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), StThomas’s (3.30 P.M.), St. George’s (2 P.M.), St. Mary’s (2.30 P.MMiddlesex (1.30 P.M.), Westminster (2 P.M.), Chelsea (2 P.MSamaritan (Gynaecological by Physicians, 2 P.M.), Soho-squa(2 P.M.), City &Ouml;rthop&aelig;dic (4 P.M.), Gt. Northern Central (2.30 P.MWest London (2.30 P.M.), London Throat (9.30 A.M.), Royal Fr,(2 P.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.), Children, Gt. Ormond-street (9 A.MSt. Mark’s (2.30 P.M.), Central London Throat and Ear (Minor 9 A.B!Major 2 P.M.),

TUESDAY (7th).-London (2 P.M.), St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), SThomas’s (3.30 P.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.), Middlesex (1.30 P.M.), Wesminster (2 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.), University Collel(2 P.M.), St. George’s (1 P.M.), St. Mary’s (1 P.M.), St. Marl(2.30 P.M.), Cancer (2 P.M.), Metropolitan (2.30 P.M.), London Thro(9.30 A.M.), Samaritan (9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Throat, Goldesquare (9.30 A.M.), Soho-square (2 P.M.), Chelsea (2 P.M.), ChildreGt. Ormond-street (9 A.M. and 2 P.M., Ophthalmic, 2 P.M.), Totteham (2.30 P.M.), Central London Throat and Ear (Minor, 9 A.ivMajor, 2 P.M.).

WEDNESDAY (8th).-St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), University Collel(2 P.M.), Royal Free (2 P.M.), Middlesex (1.30 P.M.), Charing Cro(3 P.M.), St. Thomas’s (2 P.M.), London (2 P.M.), King’s Collel(2 P.M.), St. George’s (Ophthalmic, 1 P.M.), St. Mary’s (2 P,M.National Orthopaedic (10 A.M.), St. Peter’s (2 P.M.), SamaritE(9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Gt. Northern Central (2.30 P.M.), Wesminster (2 P.M.), Metropolitan (2.30 P.M.), London Throat (9.30 A.M.Cancer (2 P.M.), Throat, Golden-square (9.30 A.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.Royal Ear (2 P.M.), Royal Orthopsedic (3 P.M.), Children, GOrmond-street (9 A.M. and 9.30 A.M., Dental, 2 P.M.), Tottenha(Ophthalmic, 2.30 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.), Central LondcThroat and Ear (Minor, 9 A.M.. Major, 2 P.M.).

THURSDAY (9th).-St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), St. Thomas(3.30 P.M.), University College (2 P.M.), Charing Cross (3 P.M.), SGeorge’s (1 P.M.), London (2 P.M.), King’s College 12 P.M.), Middles((1.30 P.M.), St. Mary’s (2.30 P.M.), Soho-square (2 P.M.), North-WeLondon (2 P.M.), Gt. Northern Central (Gynaecological, 2.30 P.M.Metropolitan (2.30 P.M.), London Throat (9.30 A.M.), SamaritE(9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Throat, Golden-square (9.30 A.M.), Guy(1.30 P.M.), Royal Orthopsedio (9 A.M.), Royal Ear (2 P.M.), Childre:Gt. Ormond-street (9 A.M. and 2 P.M.), Tottenham (Gynaecologies2.30 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.), Central London Throat and E:

(Minor, 9 A.M., Major, 2 P.M.).FRIDAY (10th).-London (2 P.M.), St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), SThomas’s (3.30 P.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.), Middlesex (1.30 P.M.), CharirCross (3 P.M.), St. George’s (I P.M.), King’s College (2 P.M.), St. Mary(2 P.M.), Ophthalmic (10 A.M.), Cancer (2 P.M.), Chelsea (2 P.M.), GNorthern Central (2.30 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.), LondcThroat (9.30 A.M.), Samaritan (9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), ThroaGolden-square (9.30 A.M.), City Orthopaedic (2.30 P.M.), Soho-squa:(2 P.M.), Children, Gt. Ormond-street (9 A.M., Aural, 2 P.M.Tottenham (2.30 P.M.), St. Peter’s (2 P.M.), Central London Thro.

ht SATURDAY (llth).-Royal Free (9 A.M.), London (2 P.M.), Middlesex(1.30 P.M.), St. Thomas’s (2 P.M.), University College (9.15 A.M.),Charing Cross (2 P.M.),St. George’s (1 P.M.), St. Mary’s (10 A.M.),- ’’ Throat, Golden-square (9.30 A.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.), Children, Gt.Ormond-street (9 A.M. and 9.30 A.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.).

At the Royal Eye Hospital (2 P.M.), the Royal London Ophthalmicie, (10 A.M.), the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic (1.30 PM.), and theie. Central London Ophthalmic Hospitals operations are performed daily.

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