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prevent the condensation of the breath. I have for some yearsmade use of it on the mirror for examining decayed teeth, andsince I have used the laryngoscope have found it of great use.The mirror keeps perfectly bright; and if a small film of gly-cerine is applied to it, waiting till all bubbles and streaks havedisappeared, it does not seem to diminish the reflection of theparts of the larynx. I would also suggest that the little tubesnow seen in every druggist’s window for blowing out a finecloud of scent, &c., might be utilized for the application ofsolutions, astringents, &c., to the larynx, or, indeed, the eye.The particles of fluid are very small; and this simple instru-ment seems to me quite as effectual as the elaborate and costlyone figured in Dr. M ’Kenzie’s book as ’’ Lewin’s Pulverizateur." "The Doctor’s light-concentrator seems invaluable, and will beof great service to country practitioners in microscope workwhere it is impossible to procure gaslight. As a practical hintfor this or any other operation at night: the country doctorwho "does his work on wheels" has always a good light athis command in a couple of spare lamp lights in his driving-box ; these give a light almost equal to gas, and far superiorto the half-dozen tallow dips offered in the cottages of thepoor.—I am, Sir, yours respectfully,

HORACE SWETE.Wrington, Somerset, June, 1865.

LIEBIG’S FOOD FOR INFANTS.,7’o the Editoo of THE LANCET.

SIR, —Two preparations have lately been introduced intothe trade, and offered for sale, as improvements upon my"soup for infants.’’

" I have had specimens of these prepara-tions sent to me, and the result of my analysis of them is any-thing but satisfactory. According to the directions accom-panying them, it is impossible that the nourishment can becontained in them which in any way supplies the place of themother’s milk or satisfies the requirements of the infant.

I am induced to make these remarks, in order that the non-success of these so-called "improvements" may not be attri-buted to the incorrectness of the principles I have inculcated:principles which have stood the test, in Germany, during thelast eight months, of manv hundred cases.-I am, &c.,

JUSTUS V. LIEBIG.Giessen, June, 1865.

THE UNIVERSITIES OF LONDON ANDCAMBRIDGE.

To the Editor of THE LANCET.SIR,—As undergraduate of the University of London and

graduate of Cambridge, I feel inclined to state my views ofthe examination in each case by giving the preference to theUniversity of London, an examination which many of the" Pol " men would never pass unless they knocked off muchof that conviviality which is always found at the Universities.The undergraduates, as a rule, come up direct from publicschools with enough knowledge to take their degree; and,with the exception of attending lectures which are compulsory,do little in the way of work until the term before they go infor their little-go and degree. At Cambridge the authoritiesdo not endeavour to draw out the largest amount of know-ledge, but spread it over three years, so as to allow of socialfeelings, the development of the physical powers, and moraleducation, which one gains from associating with a number ofequals; and this it is which gives a finish to a gentleman’seducation-which causes a certain amount of moral restraintover one’s actions, if not appreciated by the rest. This, con-tinued from the age of eighteen to twenty-one over six monthsin each year, in my mind makes up for the really stiff exami-nation of the University of London.

I am. Sir. verv obedientlv vours.

B.A., M.R.C.S.June,1885.

DANGEROUS NUISANCES.To the Editor of THE LANET.

SIR,—Medical and sanitary science has achieved a mostuseful success in the rejection by the House of Lords of aBill for the extension of large gasworks in a populous metro-politan suburb, which Bill had passed, I must assume per in-curiam, through the Commons.The Lords rejected the Bill on the second reading—that is

to say, ort principle. I trust that the principle thus judiciouslyasserted will in all cases be maintained where it is proposedto extend in town neighbourhoods noxious manufactures ofany kind which could be carried on at some distance in the

country, where they would inflict at least comparatively littleinjury on health and property. The manufacture of gas is

emphatically one of these. After interminable experiment,it is found substantially impossible to disengage it from dan-gerous or deleterious effects ; but it is quite practicable tocarry it on many miles away from the place where it is con-sumed. It would be the climax of inconsistency to spendmillions on sanitary purification of all kinds for the benefit of

London, and at the same time sanction any avoidable enlarge-ment of dangerous nuisances.! I have the honour, &c.,

A VALETUDINARIAN.June, 1865

THE TREATMENT OF HYDROCELE BYPRESSURE AFTER INJECTION.

1’0 the Editor of THE LANCET.

SIR,—A case occurred more than a year ago in which 1treated a hydrocele on the plan recommended by Dr. Agnis inTHE LANCET of May 20th.The hydrocele was tapped tcitlaout being injected, and strap-

ping at once applied. The thickening Dr. Agnis speaks ofrapidly disappeared, and the patient, a man aged fifty-four,left the infirmary well in fourteen days. There has been notendency whatever to a return of the hydrocele.

This plan appears to be as efficient as it is simple, and wellworthy, I think, of a fair trial.

I am, Sir, your obedient servant,W. DUNNETT SPANTON, M.R.C.S.

North Staffordshire Infirmary, June, 1865.

Parliamentary Intelligence.HOUSE OF COMMONS

JUNE 19TH.

ENGAGEMENT OF DR. SUTHERLAND.

SIR S. NORTHCOTE asked the Under-Secretary of State forWar in what capacity Dr. Sutherland was employed by theWar Department ; what pay and allowances he received ;whether he was paid by salary or by day pay when actuallyemployed, and if by day pay for how many days in the yearhe was employed on an average ; from what vote of the Esti-mates the payment was made ; whether the arrangement hadreceived the approval of the Treasury; and whether therewould be any objection to lay upon the table of the House a.copy of the terms of his original appointment, and of anycorrespondence between the War Office and the Treasury onthe subject.The Marquis of HARTINGTON said the House would recollect

that at the conclusion of the Crimean war a Royal Commissionwas appointed to inquire into the sanitary state of the army.The result was that several sub-committees were subsequentlyappointed to consider and report upon the best mode of carry-ing out several of the subjects which had been reported uponby the Royal Commission. Dr. Sutherland, who had been a,

member of the Royal Commission, was appointed to serve onfour of these sub-committees, and he still continued to serveon one, and the most important of them—that originally calledthe Barrack and Hospital Committee, and now called theArmy Sanitary Committee. The duties of that committeewere to consider and report upon all questions relating tosanitary improvements in existing barracks and hospitals, andthe most healthy form of construction for new buildings. Dr.Sutherland’s great experience and knowledge in such mattersenabled him to render services upon the committee more valu-able probably than those of any other gentleman who couldbe found. As to the rate of remuneration, it was fixed by theright hon. and gallant gentleman (General Peel) at £3 3s. a

day, and afterwards, upon the recommendation of Mr. Herbert,then President of the Royal Commission, it was continued atthe same rate so long as he was completely occupied uponthese duties. Dr. Sutherland’s time had since been entirelyoccupied on the details of the business of the Sanitary Com-mittee, and he therefore continued to receive the above rate of £

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remuneration. His salary was charged to the sanitary voteof the Army Estimates. Under vote 14 a sum of £20,000was taken for sanitary services. The arrangement made forpayment of expenses incurred by this committee was generallyapproved by the Treasury, and there would be no objection tolay upon the table all the correspondence between the WarOffice and the Treasury on the subject.

In reply to Colonel P. HERBERT,The Marquis of HARTINGTON said he was unable to answer

the question whether there was no officer of the army who wasqualified to discharge the duties performed by Dr. Sutherland.It was the opinion of the present Secretary of State, and it hadbeen the opinion of two or three of his predecessors, that theseduties were better performed by Dr. Sutherland than theycould be by any other person. He was unable to answer thequestion about Dr. Sutherland’s superannuation ; but shouldrather imagine that, under the circumstances, he was notqualified to receive superannuation.

Medical News.APOTHECARIES HALL.—The following gentlemen

passed their examination in the Science and Practice of Medi cine and received certificates to practise on the 15th inst.:—Armistead, John William. Leeds.Haward, Frederick Robertson, Halesworth, Suffollk.Jones, Alfred. Cardigan.Mackinnon, Hy. Wm. Alex., Portugal-st., Lincoln’s-inn.

The following gentlemen also on the same day passed theirfirst examination :—

Dalton, Benjamin Male, Guy’s Hospital.Elliott, Arthur Bowes, Guy’s Hospital.Lamb, Barnabas Walter, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.Square, William, St. Bartholomew’s Hospital.

STRANGE BEQUEST.—A medical man of Paris diedthe other day without heirs. He was not possessed of a largefortune, but of a great many articles of more or less value,besides furniture. By his will he left everything he owned tohis patients, who divided the property among them by draw-ing lots.

HOMŒOPATHY IN PARIS.—Five workmen have peti-tioned the Senate to allow homœopathy to be practised inthe hospitals of Paris. M. Dumas, senator, will report onthis numerously signed petition.

CHOLERA IN EGYPT.—In consequence of the cholerahaving broken out in Egypt, the whole of the India, China,and Australian mails have this week been sent in boxes insteadof bags, to prevent infection being carried out of Egypt by themails passing through that country.

DR. DEBENHAM’S CASE.—The body of the man shotby this gentleman has been exhumed, and an examination of itmade. The ball entered the left temple and buried itself inthe occipital bone.

NOSOCOMIAL BEQUEST IN FRANCE.—M. DUSSAUSSOY,an eminent barrister, and son of a former head surgeon of theHôtel Dieu, of Lyons, has just died without heirs, and hasleft all his property to the above-named hospital.WATERLOO VETERANS. - The following medical

officers still survive the grand battle fought half a century agobetween this nation and our now friendly neighbours—viz.,R. Dawn, M.D., Deputy Inspector-General ; (Jeorge Evans,Assistant-Surgeon ; F. Gilder, Surgeon ; J. Harrison, SurgeonW. Hunter, M.D., Surgeon; M. Kenney, M.D., Assistant-Surgeon ; H. A. Pearson, M.D., Surgeon; D. Perston, M.D.,Surgeon ; T. Smith. M.D., Surgeon ; R. Scott, M.D., Surgeonto the Forces ; R. Scott, M.D.; W. H. Young, Surgeon; andJ. Constant, Veterinary Surgeon.ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—During the last

few days nearly 100 candidates have been undergoing theirpreliminary or arts examination for the diploma of member ofthe College ; this number, it is stated, is an increase over thecorresponding period of last year, and, as usual the ages of thecandidates vary considerably, some being as young as fifteen,an I others over thirty years of age. The next primary andpass examinations will take place on the 15th and 22nd of

July respectively. Considerable misunderstanding on the partof the Fellows and Members appears to exist with regard totheir admission to the con2tersa:io;ae on the 28th inst. They

cannot too clearly understand that they are all invited toattend, and that their only passport to the College on the

occasion will be the production of their private cards ofaddress. With regard to the approaching election it is statedthat, as no withdrawals have taken place, the whole of thenine candidates will go to the poll on the 6th proximo.t KING’S COLLEGE HOSPITAL.—The old students’ dln-; ner took place on Wednesday last, when nearly 100 gentlemensat down to an excellent entertainment at St. James’s Hall.Professor George Johnson was in the chair, and was supportedby Professors Fergusson, Partridge, and Bentley, Drs. Lavies,Stevens, Anstie, Hood, Messrs. John Wood, Heath, Lawson,

Propert, &c. The usual toasts, amongst which that of the"Medical Staff was received with particular enthusiasm,were interspersed with glees and solos, which showed thepresence of a remarkable amount of musical talent amongstthe old students. The proceedings appeared to give thegreatest delight to the company, very many of whom had

travelled from long distances to secure the opportunity of a.

few words with their old friends. The success of the eveningmust be a source of satisfaction to the hon. secretaries, Dr.Buzzard, and Mr. Francis Mason, who spared no pains to bringabout a pleasant meeting.ROYAL MEDICAL BENEVOLENT COLLEGE.—At the

! recent election the following boys were elected as Foundation

Scholars :-Samuel Leigh, Farrington Holker Boult, JohnCullwick Turton, William Edmund Palmer, Luke Cotes

Heslop, William Johnstone, Charles Hopkins, Montagu Han-sard, Frederick W. S. Culhane, Farquhar Linder Milne,William Horton, Herbert Limmer Potter. The highest num-ber of votes polled was 12,010.

MEMORIAL TO Dp. JENNER.—The memorial to Dr.Jenner has been placed in the south-west window of the

Gloucester Cathedral. The beneral subject refers to acts ofhealing by our Lord in the course of his ministry. In the

glass fixed the subjects depicted are :-Healing the man in thetombs, raising the widow’s son, healing the issue of blood,

the cure of the lepers, the raising of Lazarus, and the cure ofthe deaf. Three subjects are painted in each light. In the

tracery are figures of aagels, with crowns, and scrolls with’’ Alleluia.’’ Much of the window is now obscured by thescaffolding, but as far as we can judge, the glass appears to befine and the drawing good. The stonework is of the latter

part of the thirteenth century, and the new glass is as nearlyin the style of that period as Messrs. Clayton and Bell canproduce it. The glass appears to be remarkable for the varietyof its tillts and the richness of its whites, and promises to beamong the best ill the Cathedral. The Dean and Chapterhave contributed £100 towards the cost; the remainder is pro-vided by subscription, chiefly by the Gloucestershire MedicalSociety, and Dr. Evans is a most liberal contributor.

UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE.—The Syndicate ap-pointed May lltll to consider the best mode of providing forthe teaching of Anatomy and Zoology in the University re-commend the following provisions :- ’’’’

. 1. The Professor of Anatomy to take the department of

. Human Anatomy and Physiology. The Syndicate recommendthat the stipend of £300 per annum be paid out of the Uni.versitv chest.

! 2. The appointment of a Demonstrator in Anatomy who, ins addition to his ordinary duties, would assist in keeping the

objects in the Museum in a proper state of preservation, and.in adding to them, as opportunities occur.

.3. The appointment of a Professor of Zoology and Compa-rative Anatomy, who may so arrange his course in conjunctionwith the Professor of Anatomy, that the lectures of both bemutually dependent, and supply the needs of the Medical, aswell as the Natural Science Students.

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE HOSPITAL.—On Wednesday,- the anniversary of this Hospital was celebrated by a public

dinner in Willis’s-rooms, King-street, St. James’s ; Lord Belperin the chair. The company numbered about two hundred,

: among whom were Sir E. Ryan, Hon. George Denman, Q.C.;. Sir Francis Goldsmid, Dr. Roget, Professor Sharpey, Professor, Erichsen, Professor Quain, Mr. J-. Haywood, Mr. Booth, Rev.1 Dr. Stebbing, chaplain to the hospitfl, &e. A subscription of

about £1000 was announced lay Sir F. Goldsmid.