490 IRISH SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE.

GLASGOW EYE INFIRMARY, Berkeley-street and Charlotte-street.-This institution, the largest of its kind in Scot-land, was founded in 1824. The Infirmary now con-

sists of two large buildings-that in Berkeley-street beingoccupied as the Infirmary proper, and that in Charlotte-street (new buildings opened Jane, 1894) as a dispensary.The Infirmary is devoted exclusively to the treatment ofDiseases of the Eye, and is intended primarily to providetreatment, and, when necessary, board and lodging, forthose who are unable to do so for themselves. The

average number of new patients for the last ten years hasbeen 13 053, and the total number of cases treated in 1896was 20.372. The Medical Staff is as follows : Senior Sar-geon : Thomas Reid, M.D. Surgeons: Thomas S. Meighan,M.D., and A. Freeland Fergus, M.D. Assistant Surgeons :William Robertson, M.D. Andrew Wilson, M.B., C.M., andJames Hinshelwood. M.A., M.D. Pathologist : LeslieBuchanan, M.B., C.M. House Surgeon: Francis J. Barker,M.B., C.M. Assistant House Surgeon: Francis R. Hill,M.B., C.M. Clinical Assistants: A. Lewis M’Millan, M.B.,C.M. ; William Weir, B.Sc., M.B., C.M. ; W. Ernest Thomson,M.A., M.D. ; Henry L. G. Least, M.D. ; W. CocbraneMurray, M.B., C.M. ; Thomas D. Moffat, M.B., C.M.; LeslieBuchanan, M.B., C.M.

Regulations as to Attendance of Students.-(1) Gentlemenmay attend as students on payment to the treasurer of thefollowing fees :-For six months £ ls., twelve months £2 2s.(2) All students when duly entered in the Infirmary Registermay attend the clinical instruction of any or every memberof the medical staff on production of their tickets. The dayson which the surgeons respectively attend to receive patientsmay be ascertained at the Infirmary. Students have theprivilege of being present in the Dispensaries at such hoursas are arranged. They may enter the wards along with theSurgeon whose clinique they are attending when he visits ihis patients. They may also be present at operations under the sanction of the surgeon operating, but no student mayenter the wards or operating-room except under the aforesaidregulation. Students may be allowed the use of the journalsand case-books for examination on applying to the HouseSurgeon. The wards and dispensary are recognised by theUniversity of Glasgow for the purpose of instruction in

ophthalmology for graduation in medicine. Secretary :William George Black, 88, West Regent-street.

IRISH SCHOOLS OF MEDICINE.1

QUEEN’S COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Belfast. -Ten Junior Scholarships have been founded in the Facultyof Medicine of the annual value of E20 each. Two aretenable by matriculated students, of the first, second,third, fourth, and fifth years of their course respectively.The examinations for Scholarships take place at the com-mencement of the session. Class Prizes are awarded atexaminations which take place at the close of the session.The Exhibitions, &c., of the Royal University of Ireland arealso open to students. Lectures in Medicine at Queen’sCollege. Belfast, will commence on Oct. 19th and end onMarch 31st. The Summer Session will begin on May 2nd.Clinical instruction is given at the Royal Hospital.The Ulster Hospital for Diseases of Women andChildren, the Maternity Hospital, the Ophthalmic Hospital,the Ulster Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, the Hospital forSick Children, and the District Lunatic Asylum are open tostudents. A pamphlet containing full information can behad free on application to the Registrar, Queen’s College,Belfast.

. QUEEN’S COLLEGE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, Cork.-Thebuilding is provided with a very large, well-ventilated dis-secting-room, with physiological, toxicological, and patho-logical laboratories, materia medica, anatomical and patho-logical museums, as well as a room for surgical and obstetri-cal instruments and appliances. There are well-appointedphysical and chemical laboratories, and a large naturalhistory museum in the adjoining building, and part of theCollege ground is laid out as a botanical garden. The planthouses are well niled with plants, and are open to thestudents in the class of B tany.Fees.-For Practical Anatomy and for Practical Chemistry,

1 For Scholarships see page 502 et seq.

- E3 each course ; for Anatomy and Physiology, ;E3 first course,," and £2 for each subsequent course. Other medical classes,- £2 first course, and El each subsequent course. Eigh-

scholarships (value .bout £30 each), as well as sectrat- exhibitions and class prizes, are awarded every year.. QUEEN’S COLLEGE, Galway.-No particulars received.

HOSPITALS AFFORDING FACILITIES FOR CLINICALOBSERVATION.

ADELAIDE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL HOSPITALS,Peter-street. Dublin.-Fee for nine months’ hospital attend-ance, ;E12 12s.; six months, ;E8 8s. Summer, three month-,£5 5s.

Staff. - Physicians: James Little, M.D., M,R.I.A.;Wallace Beatty, M.D., F.R.C.P.I.; H. T Bawley, M.D.,F.R.C.P.I. Surgeons: F. T. Heuston, M.D., P’,R.C.S.1. ;J. H. Scott, M.B., F.R.C.S.I. ; T. E. Gordon, M.B.,F.R.C.S.I. Obstetric Surgeon : W. J. Smyly, M.D,F.R.C.P.I. Ophthalmic Surgeon H. R. Swanzy, M.B.,F.R.C.S.I. Pathologist and Bacteriologist : J. Alfred Scott,M.D., F,R.C.S.I. Medical and Surgical Registrar : G,Peacocke, M.B., B.Ch. House Surgeon : S. Horace Law,M.B., B.Ch.A resident surgeon is elected yearly, and three resident

pupils half-yearly. At the termination of the session

prizes in Clinical Medicine and Surgery and in ObstetricMedicine will be awarded.Hudson Scholarship.-In addition to the junior prizes, the

Hudson Scholarship, .t30 and a gold medal, as well as aprize of £10, together with a silver medal, will be awarded.at the end of the session for proficiency in Clinical Medicineand Medical Pathology, Clinical Surgery and SurgicalPathology, Pathological Histology, Surgical Appliances,including instruments and bandaging, Ophthalmology andGynascology.The certificates of attendance are recognised by all the

Universities and licensing bodies in the United Kingdom,Further particulars may be obtained from Mr. F. T. Heuston.COOMBE LYING.IN HOSPITAL AND GUINNESS DISPENSARY

FOR THE TREATMENT OF DISEASES PECULIAR TO WOMBX,Dublin.-This hospital contains nearly 70 beds, and con-

sists of two divisions, one of which is devoted to iyicg-incases, and the other to the treatment of the diseases peculiarto women. The maternity department is one of the largestin Ireland, 3000 cases being annually treated either as internor extern patients. A regular course of lectures is deliveredin the hospital, and clinical instruction is given daily at thebedside. There are two large dispensaries connected withthe institution, at one of which instruction is given on theGeneral Diseases of Women and Children, and in the otheron the Diseases Peculiar to Women. There is accommoda-tion for a limited number of intern pupils, who enjoyexceptional advantages of acquiring a practical knowledgeof this branch of their profession. Two Resident PupilMidwifery Assistants and one Clinical Clerk are electedhalf-yearly from among the pupils of the hospital. Cer-tificates of attendance at this hospital are accepted by alllicensing bodies, and the diploma is recognised by the LocalGovernment Board as a full legal midwifery qualification.Fees (six months’ course) : extern pupils, 8 guineas, balfpayable in advance ; intern pupils, 18 guineas for sixmonths’ residence. If pupils enter as interns by themonth the fees are E4 4s. for first month, and z3 3f. foreach succeeding month. Intern pupils enjoy very specialadvantages, which can be learned on application. Registra-tion fee on entrance, 10.!. 6d. Students can enter forattendance at any time. Further particulars may be had onapplication to the Master or the Registrar at the hospital.SIR PATRICK DUN’S HOSPITAL.-Fees for attendance

of students-nine months, .tl2 12s. ; six month?, 93 8 8s. ; ;three months, £5 5s. The hospital is open to extern studentsas well as to the students of Trinity College, and the certifi-cates are recognised by all the licensing bodies in the

kingdom. Dr. Taylor, Secretary to the Medical Board, willgive any further information. The Winter Session begins cnOct 1st.MEATH HOSPITAL AND COUNTY DUBLIN INFIRMARY.-

This hospital was founded in 1753, and now contains 160beds available for clinical teaching. A new building for theisolated treatment of fevers has recently been added. Thecertificates of this hospital are recognised ty all theuniversities and licensing bodies of the United Kingdom.

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492 POST-GRADUATE COURSES.

Medical and Surgical Resident Pupils and Clinical Clerksand Dressers are appointed every six months, and a HouseSurgeon is elected annually. A prospectus giving the com-plete arrangements for the Medical and Surgical classes forthe coming session may be obtained from the Secretary ofthe Medical Board, R. Glasgow Patteson, F.R.C.S., 20,Lower Baggot-street, Dublin.MATER MISERICORDIÆ HOSPITAL, Dublin. - Con-

sulting Physician : Sir Francis R. Cruise. Physicians :Sir Christopher Nixon, Drs. Joseph Redmond, Michael

Boyd, and John Murphy. Assistant Physician : Dr. MartinDempsey. Medical Registrar: Dr. John O’Donnell.Surgeons : Messrs. Patrick Hayes, Charles Coppinger,Arthur Chance, and John Lentaigne. Assistant Surgeon:Mr. Hngh Blaney. Obstetric Physician : Dr. Thos. MoreMadden. Ophthalmic Surgeon : Mr. Louis Werner. Dental

Surgeon : Mr. Daniel Corbett, an. Pathologist : Dr. EdmondMcWeeney. Anæsthetist and Surgical Registrar : Dr. MichaelO’Sullivan. House Physician : Dr. Whelan. House

Surgeons : Messrs. Mitchell, Birmingham, Hamilton, andKerr. This hospital, the largest in Dublin, at present con-taining 323 beds, is open at all hours for the reception ofaccidents and urgent cases. Fifty beds are speciallyreserved for the reception of patients suffering fromfever and other contagious diseases. Instruction at thebedside will be given by the Physicians and Surgeonsat 9 A.M. daily. Clinical Instruction will commence

on Monday, Oct. 4th, at 9 A.M. A course of ClinicalInstruction on Fever will be given during the winterand summer sessions. A certificate of attendance uponthis course, to meet the requirements of the licensingbodies, may be obtained. Opportunities are afforded forthe study of Diseases of Women in tl1e wara under thecare of the Obstetric Physician, and at the Dispensary heldon Tuesdays and Saturdays. Ophthalmic Surgery will betaught in the Special Wards and Dispensary. SurgicalOperations will be performed on Mondays, Tuesdays,Fridays, and Saturdays at 10 o’clock. Connected withthe hospital are extensive Dispensaries, which afford valuable opportunities for the study of general Medical and Surgical Diseases, Accidents, &c. Instruction will be given Ion Pathology and Bacteriology. Junior Appointments: AHouse Physician and four House Surgeons will be appointedannually. Eight resident pupils will be elected from themost attentive of the class to hold office for six months.For the current session the elections will take place inthe first week of Novemb-r and in the first week of May.Dressers and Clinical Clerks will be appointed, and ceitifi-cates will be given to those who perform their duties tothe satisfaction of the staff. Leonard Prizes : One Goldand one Silver Medal will be offered for competition annually in the subject of Medicine, and one Gold and one SilverMedal in the subject of Surgery. Junior Laonard Prizes:One prize value 3 and one prize value ;E2 will be awardedin Medicine, and one prize value E3 and one prize value E2 2will be awarded in Surgery. They will be awarded on theaggregate of marks gained for Reports of Cases and at aClinical Examination to be held at the close of the summersession. For further particulars see prospectus. Certifi-cates of attendance upon this hospital are recognised by allthe Universities and licensing bodies in the United Kingdom.Private Wards have been opened for the reception of Medicaland Surgical cases. A Training School and Home for TrainedNurses have been opened in connexion with the Hospital.

Terms of attendance.-Nine months, £12 12s.; six wintermonths, E8 8s. three summer months, E5 5s. Entries canbe made with any of the physicians or surgeons, or with theRegistrar, Arthur Chance, F.R.C S., 90, Merrion-square. A

prospectus containing in detail the arrangements for ClinicalInstruction, Prizes, &c., may be obtained from the Secretary,Dr. Joseph Redmond, 8, Clare-street. Dublin.RICHMOND, WBITWORTH, AND HARDWICKE HOSPITALS,

North Brunswick-street, Dublin.-These hospitals contain312 beds-110 for Surgical cases, 82 for Medical cases, and120 for Fever and other epidemic Diseases. A ResidentPhysician and a Resident Surgeon are appointed each year,and are paid for their services. Clinical Clerks : FiveResident Clinical Clerks are appointed each half-year, andprovided with furnished apartments, fuel, &c. Theseappointments are open not only to advanced Students asformerly, but also to those who are qualified in Medicine orSurgery. The Dressers are selected from among tte bestqualified of the pupils without the payment of any addi-tional fee. For prospectuses apply to Sir W. Thomson,F.R.C.S., Treasurer, 54, Stephen’s-green East ; or toT. O’Carroll, M.D., Hon. Sec., 27, Westland-row, Dublin.

ROTUNDA HOSPITAL, Rutland-square, Dublin, -This inati-tution consists of two distinct hospitals -namely, theLying-in Hospital and the Auxiliary Hospital, the latter for

, the reception of patients suffering from Uterine and OvarianDiseases. There is also a large extern maternity and a,

Dispensary for Diseases Peculiar to Women, which is opendaily. Clinical instruction is given daily (Saturdays ex.

cepted) in Midwifery and the Diseases peculiar to Women,special attention being directed to the application of anti.septics in Midwifery. Accommodation is provided for alimited number of intern pupils.DR. STEEVENS’S HOSPITAL.-This hospital, containing

beds for 200 patients, is situated close to the KingsbridgeTerminus of the Great Southern and Western Railway,occupying a position in the centre of one of the busiestmanufacturing districts of the city, otherwise unprovidedwith medical institutions, and affords exceptional advan.tages for clinical instruction. Immediately adjoining is St.Patrick’s (Swift’s) Asylum for the Insane. The hospitalis easily accessible by two lines of tramways. There is award entirely devoted to Venereal Disease, a detachedbuilding for Fever Cases, and an extensive Out-patientDepartment, with separate Clinics for Diseases of the Skin,Throat, Eye, Ear, and Teeth.The hospital is visited daily at 9 A.M. by the physicians

and surgeons. The wards are also visited by the residentsurgeon each evening. Clinical Lectures are given by thephysicians and surgeons during the session. There is accom-modation in the hospital for two medical and six surgicalresident clinical assistants.

Fees.-Hospital Practice: Nine months, E12 12s. sixmonths, .t8 8 sus. ; three months, ;E5 5s. Dressership : : Y, 10 lOs,each three months. Further information may be obtainedfrom the Resident Surgeon or from R. A. Hayes, M.D.,Hon. Sec., 82, Merrion-square South.

POST-GRADUATE COURSES.

THE LONDON POST-GRADUATE COURSE.-This course

is specially arranged to meet the wants of the prac-titioner and to enable him during his leisure time tobrush up his knowledge on subjects about which he maydesire further information. It has been both popular and dsuccessful and has been attended by men from all parts ofthe Empire, from all branches of the Services, from theUnited States of America, as well as from foreign coun.tries. Members can enter for each or all of the courses oflectures for the term, for half the term, or for all the lecturesfor one week, and thus each can obtain just what he wantsand in the shortest possible time. The Vacation Courses havebeen attended by large numbers of practitioners and havebeen much appreciated. By this means men who wished tobring themselves abreast of the scientific knowledge ofthe day have been able to learn the elements of the

technique of bacteriology and the latest advances in,

hygiene in a fortnight’s daily course. The staffs ofthe following hospitals have associated themselves for

teaching purposes - viz., the Hospital for Diseasesof the Skin, Blackfriars ; the London Throat Hospital;and the Bethlem Royal Hospital for Lunatics ; and coursesare given at the Bacteriological Laboratory, King’s College,at the Parkes Museum on Hygiene, at the Cleveland-streetSick Asylum on Clinical Medicine and Surgery, and at theInstitute of Preventive Medicine in Clinical Chemistry. Thefees are :E1 Is., £2 2s., and E3 3s., according to the numberof lectures in the course. Further information can beobtained from, and fees should be paid to, Dr. FletcherLittle, Secretary, 32, Harley-street, Cavendish-square, W.

CHARING-CROSS HOSPITAL.-Special series of clinicallectures and practical demonstrations, exclusively arrangedfor the convenience of practitioners and post-graduatestudents, are given at the hospital by members of the staffthroughout the year. The lectures for the year are arrangedin three courses, each course consisting of ten meetings andlasting ten weeks. Two of these courses are held duringthe winter and one during the summer. The class meets oneach Thursday afternoon at 4 P.M. in the board-room of thehospital, and proceeds thence to the wards or other depart-ment in which the demonstration may be held. Practi-tioners wishing to join the class can receive any furtherinformation as to the dates and subjects by communicatingwith the Honorary Secretary or the Honorary Treasmer atthe hospital.