1892 NOTES, SHORT COMMENTS, AND ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS.

some relief may shortly be found in the more frequentuse of local and lumbar anaesthesia for major operations. These forms of auaeathesit have already been introduced with en- couraging results, and it is hoped that with increasing experience their use may be greatly extended in the near future. It is evident,however, that the limited staff of the hospital is too fully occupiedwith the heavy routine work to be able to avail itself of excellent Ropportunities for research afforded by the large area and diversenationalities which it serves. It will be remembered that Khorasanoccupies the whole of north-east and eastern Persia.

INDECENT ADVERTISEMENTS.

AN Indian correspondent forwards us two pages torn from a news-

paper called the Echo of India, which constitute the most offensivecongeries of indecent advertisements that we remember to have Lseen. One page is chiefly devoted to the two "specifics" "Vim"and Impodyne," the claims of which are sufficiently indicated bytheir names, whilst "Genuine French Soluble Pessaries" occupy aconspicuous paragraph. The usual testimonials are printed whichare sufficiently objectionable, but hardly more so than are those on

Ithe other side of the print which puff the wares of J. W. Wilson and Co., British Manufacturing and Dispensing Chemists, Madras. IThese nostrums are labeled Syphildyne and Gonorrdyne, as thereader is informed in large type. "Gonorrdyne Injection" and" ’ Gon’ No. 2 Capsules for Gleet " are recommended no lese promi- nently, whilst a place is found for a popular symptomatology ofsyphilis thinly disguised as

11 S." It is a pity that the recentAct of the Indian Government to repress seditious newspaperscannot be made to include prints which thrive on such dirty moneyas is brought in by lying and indecent advertisements. As for

J. W. Wilson and Co. of Madras, we can only say if they are justlyentitled to the description of "dispensing chemists" their methodsare likely to bring an honourable calling into serious discredit inIndia. We are informed that this paper was circulated gratis as aspecimen copy; it is to be hoped that no woman’s eyes were insultedby it.

THE PECKHAM NURSING ASSOCIATION.

Mr. H. C. Gooch, M.P., has warmly commended the work of thisassociation on the occasion of a recent drawing-room sale of work inaid of its funds. It was, he said, a relief as well as a pleasure to takepart in proceedings in which political bias was unknown. He wassure that those of all shades of opinion would gladly join in doingtheir utmost to extend the usefulness of the association, whichduring the past eight years had paid as many as 23,676 visits to over1000 poor patients. The work of the skilled trained nurses has beenmost valuable in the large and populous district of Peckham, and hesincerely hoped that the association would receive that increase offinancial support which it so sorely needed. The Mayor ofCamberwell said that Peckham was greatly indebted to Mrs. CharlesWard (Bixley House, Peckbam Rye) who founded the work in 1900.The association, in his opinion, was one of the worthiest in the

borough. He pointed out that it ministered not only to the needsof the very poor but also attended cases of sickness and operationsamong the middle classes for a moderate fee. A number of local

clergymen and ministers also spoke of the great value of the associa-tion’s constant and beneficent efforts.

THE VEGETARIAN FEDERAL UNION.

THE annual congress in connexion with this union was held onJune 17th to 20th in London, and was inaugurated by a dinner heldat the Holborn Restaurant on June 17th under the auspices of theLondon Vegetarian Association. Mr. E. H. J. Frost presided andaddresses were given by Mrs. McDouall and Mr. C. W. Forward.Many thoughtful people will svmpathise with vegetarians in theirefforts to popularise fruits and vegetables as’ articles"of diet, and aright note was struck by a speaker during the proceedings of thecongress at the Memorial Hall, Farringdon-street, E.C., on June 19th,who said that the real question which had to be faced wasthe discovery of the proper foods to build up the body according to temperament. Although the speaker would probably not admit Iof other than so-called vegetarian articles of diet it is a healthy sign Ithat the aggressive attitude adopted by most "reformers" of

stigmatising all who do not agree with them as being unregenerateshows promise of modification by "food reformers."

Fairplay.-The question of residence within the district over which I

such appointments have jurisdiction is a very difficult one. TheLocal Government Board is believed to view out-living with dis-favour, but, as far as we know, has given no ruling on the matter inany particular case. In these circumstances a public protest wouldbe inadvisable. The case seems a hard one.

I.M.S.-The specific in question was a quack article of no value and itsmanufacture has, we believe, now ceased.

Sanitas has raised an interesting point which shall receive our

attention.

COMMUNICATIONS not noticed in our present issue will receive attentionin our next.

Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.SOCIETIES.

ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE, 20, Hanover-square, W.SATURDAY, June 27th.

THERAPEUTICAL AND PHARMACOLOGICAL SECTION (Hon. Secre-taries-J. Gray Duncanson, H. 0. Cameron).

Kew Gardens Exc1Lrsion.11 A.M., Prof. Cushny : Demonstration in the Pharmacological

Laboratory at University College. Luncheon.3.27 P.M.. Train from Waterloo to Kew Gardens. where the

Members will be conducted round the Gardens by theCurators.

UNITED SERVICES MEDICAL SOCIETY, Royal Army MedicalCollege, Millbank, S.W.WEDNESDAY.-8.30 P.M., Lieut.-Col. W. G. Macpherson, C.M.G.,

R.A.M.C.: Some Practical Points in the Prevention of Diseasein Panama and Cuba.

LECTURES. ADDRESSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, &c,. ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF LONDON, Pall Mall East.! TUESDAY.-5 P.M., Croonian Lecture:-Dr. A. E. Garrod: Inborn

Errors of Metabolism.

MEDICAL GRADUATES’ COLLEGE AND POLYCLINIC, 22,fChenies-street, W.C.t MONDAY.-4 P.M., Dr. J. M. H. MacLeod : Clinique (Skin). 5.15 P.M.,

Lecture :-Dr. G. A. Sutherland: Acute Abdominal Attacks inChildren.

TUESDAY.-4 P.M., Dr. H. Hackenzie : Clinique (Medical). 5.15 P.M..’’ Lecture :-Dr. T. C. Shaw : The Psychology of Failure and

Success.8 WEDNESDAY.-4 P.M., Mr. A. H. Tubby: Clinique (Surgical)i 5.15 P.M., Lecture:-Mr. E. M. Corner: Modern Treatment of

a Fractures-the Arm.

THURSDAY.-4 P.M., Mr. Hutchinson: Clinique (Surgical).5.15 P.M., Lecture :—Mr. E. M. Corner: Modern Treatment ofFractures-the Leg.

FRIDAY.-4 P.M., Mr. W. Stuart-Low: Clinique (Throat).POST-GRADUATE COLLEGE, West London Hospital, Hammersmith-

s road, W.11 MONDAY.-12 noon, Dr. Low: Pathological Demonstration.e 2.30 P.M., Operations. Medical and Surgical Wards. 4 P.M..

Mr. Bidwell: Surgical Cases. 5 P.M., Mr. R. Lloyd:g

Anaesthetics." TUESDAY.-2.30 P.M.. Operations. Medical and Surgical Wards.

3 P.M.. Dr. S. Taylor : Medical Cases. 5 PM., Mr. Pardoe :"* Some Practical Points in the Surgery of the Prostate.Q WEDNESDAY. -12.15 P.M., Dr. Pritchard : Practical Medicine.,e 2.30 P.M., Operations. Medical and Surgical Wards. 5 P.M.,

Dr. Beddard: Medicine.THURSDAY.-2.30 P.M., Operations. Medical and Surgical Wards.

4 P.M., Mr. Edwards : Surgical Cases. 5 P.M., Mr. Keetley: ;’s Clinical Lecture. !0- FRIDAY.-12 15 M.. Dr. Pritchard: Practical Medicine. 2.30 P.M., ie Operations. Medical and Surgical Wards. 5 P.M., Dr. S. )ts Taylor : Malingering. IS SATURDAY.-2.30 P.M., Operations. Medical and Surgical Wards. !al NORTH-EAST LONDON POST-GRADUATE COLLEGE, Prince oa- Wales’s General Hospital, Tottenham. N.

MONDAY.-Clinics :-10 A.M., Surgical Out-patient (Mr. J. H.Evans). 2.30 P.M., Medioal Out-patient (Dr. Whipham); Nose,Throat, and Ear (Mr. Carson); X Rays. 4.30 P.M., MedicalIn-patient Clinic (Dr. Whiting).

TUESDAY.-Clinic :-10 A.M., Medical Out-patient (Dr. Auld).2.30 P.M., Surgical Operations (Mr. Carson). Clinics :-Surgical

Id (Mr. Edmunds); Gynaecological (Dr. Giles). 4 30 P.M., Demon-tie stration of Selected Surgical Cases (Mr. H. Evans).Id WEDNESDAY.-Clinics :-2.30 P.M., Medical Out-patient (Dr. Whip-d ham); Skin (Dr. Meachen); Eye (Mr. Brooks).

THURSDAY.-2.30 P.M., Gynaecological Operations (Dr. Giles).Clinics :-Medical Out-patient (Dr. Whiting) ; Surgical (Mr.

I a Carson); X Rays. 3 P.M., Medical In-patient (Dr. Chappel).he 4.30 P.M., Throat Operations (Mr. Carson).,h, FRIDAY.-10 A.M., Clinic :-Surgical Out-patient (Mr. J. H. Evans).

2.30 P.M., Surgical Operations (Mr. Edmunds). Clinics :-

og Medical Out-patient (Dr. Auld); Eye (Mr. Brooks). 3 P.M.,Medical In-patient (Dr. R. M. Leslie).

iit LONDON SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, Dreadnoughtf Hospital, Greenwich.Of

MONDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Sir Dyce Duckworth:Medicine. 4 P.M., Mr. L. A. Lawrence: Ear and Throat. Out-patient Demonstrations :-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical.12 noon, Ear and Throat.

TUESDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. R. T. Hewlett :Medicine. 3.15P.M., Mr. McGavin: Surgery. 4 P.M., Sir M.

ch Morris: Diseases of the Skin. Out-patient Demonstrations’he 10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 12 noon, Skin.

lis- WEDNESDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. F. Tavlor

in Medicine. Out-patient Demonstrations :-10 A.M., Surgical andMedical. 11 A.M., Eye.

lid THURSDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. G. Rankin: Medi-cine. 3.15 P.M., Sir W. Bennett: Surgery. 4 P.M., Mr. M.Davidson: Radiography. Out-patient Demonstrations :-

its 10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 12 noon, Ear and Throat.2.30 P.M., Special Lecture :-Dr. Rankin; Myxoedema.

FRIDAY.-2 P.M.. Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. R. Bradford :Dur Medicine. 3.15 P.M., Mr. McGavin : Surgery. Out-patient

Demonstrations :-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 12 noon,Skin.

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

1893DIARY.-EDITORIAL NOTICES.-MANAGER’S NOTICES

NATIONAL HOSPITAL FOR THE PARALYSED AND EPILEPTIC,Queen-square, Bloomsbury, W.C.TUESDAY.-3.30 P.M., Lecture :-Mr. Ballance: Surgery of the

Nervous System.FRIDAY.-3.30 P.M., Lecture :-Dr. A. Tuzner: Treatment of

IEpilepsy. _____

OPERATIONS.METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS.

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MONDAY (29th).-London (2 P.M.), St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), St.Thomas’s (3.30 P.M.), St. George’s (2 P.M.), St. Mary’s (2.30 P.M.),Middlesex (1.30 P.M.), Westminster (2 P.M.), Chelsea (2 P.M.),Samaritan (Gynaecological, by Physicians, 2 P.M.), Soho-square(2 P.M.), City Orthopedic (4 P.M.), Gt. Northern Central (2.30 P.M.),West London (2.30 P.M.), London Throat (9.30 A.M.), Royal Free(2 P.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.), Children, Gt. Ormond-street (9 A.M.),St. Mark’s (2.30 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.).

TUESDAY (30th).-London (2 P.M.), St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), St.Thomas’s (3.30 P.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.), Middlesex (1.30 P.M.), West-minster (2 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.), University College(2 P.M.), St. George’s (1 P.M.), St. Mary’s (1 P.M.), St. Mark’s(2.30 P.M.), Cancer (2 P.M.), Metropolitan (2.30 P.M.), London Throat(9.30 A.M.), Samaritan (9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Throat, Golden-square (9.30 A.M.), Soho-square (2 P.M.). Chelsea (2 P.M.), CentralLondon Throat and Ear (2 P.M.), Children, Gt. Ormond-street(9 A.M. and 2 P.M., Ophthalmic, 2 P.M.), Tottenham (2.30 P.M.).

WEDNESDAY (1st).-St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), University College(2 P.M.), Royal Free (2 P.M.), Middlesex (1.30 P.M.), Charing Cross(3 P.M.), St. Thomas’s (2 P.M.), London (2 P.M.), King’s College(2 P.M.), St. George’s (Ophthalmic, 1 P.M.), St. Mary s (2 P.M.),National Orthopedic (10 A.M.), St. Peter’s (2 P.M.), Samaritan(9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Gt. Northern Central (2.30 P.M.), West-minster (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 Orthopedic (3 P.M.), Children, Gt.Ormond-street (9 A.M. and 9.30 A.M., Dental. 2 P.M.), Tottenham(Ophthalmic. 2.30 P.M.), West London (2 30 p.M ).

THURSDAY (2nd).-St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), St. Thomas’s(3.30 P.M.), University College (2 P.M.), Charing Cross (3 P.M.), StGeorge’s (1 P.M.), London (2 P.M.), King’s College (2 P.M.), Middlesex(1.30 P.M.), St. Mary’s (2.30 P.M.), Soho-square (2 P.M.), North-WestLondon (2 P.M.), Gt. Northern Central (Gynaecological, 2.30 P.M.),Metropolitan (2.30 P.M.), London Throat (9.30 A.M.), Samaritan(9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Throat, Golden-square (9.30 A.M.), Guy’s(1.30 P.M.), Royal Orthopaedic (9 A.M.), Roya! Ear (2 P.M.), Children,Gt. Ormond-street (9 A.M. and 2 P.M.), Tottenham (Gynaecological,2.30 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M).

FRIDAY (3rd).-London (2 P.M.), St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), St.Thomas’s (3.30 P.M.), Guy’s (1.30 P.M.), Middlesex (1.30 P.M.), CharingCross (3 P.M.), St. George’s (1 P.M.), King’s College (2 P.M.), St. Mary’s(2 P.M.), Ophthalmic (10 A.M.), Cancer (2 P.M.), Chelsea (2 P.M.), Gt.Northern Central (2.30 P.M.), West London (2.30 P.M.), LondonThroat (9.30 A.M.), Samaritan (9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Throat,Golden-square (9.30 A.M.), City Orthopaedic (2.30 P.M.). Soho-square(2 P.M.), Central London Throat and Ear (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.).

SATURDAY (4th).-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 Ophthalmic(10 A.M.), the Royal Westminster Ophthalmic (1.30 P.M.), and theCentral London Ophthalmic Hospitals operations are performed daily.