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911MEDICAL NEWS -PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE.

ROYAL ALEXANDRA HOSPITAL, RHYL.-Atmeeting of the subscribers, held at Chester on Saturday lastthe Duke of Westminster presiding, it was resolved to rebnilthe hospital on the present site, at an estimated cost c

15,000. towards which sum E8000 had already bee’received or promised. The Duke of Westminster subscribe’£1000 to the fund.

CHRIST’S HOSPITAL.-At a meeting of the Cit,’Commission of Sewers on Tuesday, it was announced thathe reconstruction of the drainage works at the school hasteen commenced in conformity with the plans of the engineerof the Commission, and that the alterations were in a faiway of being completed by the time the pupils shall hav,- reassembled after Whitsuntide.

DEATHS OF EMINENT FOREIGN MEDICAL MEN.-The deaths of the following are announced :-Dr. Beri3har(Segnitz, one of the oldest practitioners in New Yorkand an author of various works dealing with scientificand medical subjects. He was a German by birth an(education, but went to the United States during thl

political troubles of 1848 -Dr. J. G. Degner, Surgeon t(St. Mark’s Hospital, New York -Dr. J. C. Armentrout, Professor of Physiology in the Keokuk College of Physiciansand Surgeons.-Dr. J. Uffelmann, Honorary Professor 01

Hygiene and Bacteriology in the University of Rostock.--Dr. Pitti-Ferrandi, a Corsican Senator.-Dr. Ollivier, proSt’esseur-agrerle and Physician to the Children’s Hospital,Paris.-M. Juhel-Renoy, Physician to the Paris Hospitats, oftyphoid fever contracted from a patient in his wards.-Dr.Egas Carlos Muniz Sodre de Aragao, Professor of GeneralPathology in the University of Bahia.—Dr. Alexander Theodorvon Middendorff, the well-known Siberian explorer andanthropologist.—Dr. Carl Schmidt, Professor of PhysiologicalChemistry in the university of Jurieff (Dorpat). He had been,a pupil of Liebig and also of Wohler, and had publishedvarious researches, some of them in conjunction with Bidder,on the Chemis1ry of Digestion and on Nutrition -Dr. Fried-rich Wilhelm Hermann Delffs, the senior member of theHeidelberg Medical Faculty, where he had been Professor ofChemistry until forced by increasing years to give up lectur-ing.-Dr. Sarrazin, the senior member of the medical councilof Westphalia. He studied law at Bonn before taking tomedicine.-Dr. Arnould, Professor of Hygiene in the LilleFaculty of Medicine.-Dr. F. Birnbaum, Extraordinary Pro-fessor of Midwifery, Gynæcology, and Children’s Diseases inGiessen.FOREIGN UNIVERSITY INTELLIGENCE. - lt(Ilian

U,niversities: Six of the smaller universities have been sup-pressed by the Government from motives of economy-viz.,Messina, Catania, Siena, Sasari, Modena, and I’arma. Theyall comprise medical and pharmaceutical faculties, and thelast two possess also veterinary faculties. - Berlin : Dr.

Willoughby Dayton Miller, an American by birth, who hasbeen teaching dentistry in the Dental Institute since itsestablishment some ten years ago, has been appointedExtraordinary Professor of Dentistry in the Medical

Faculty. His original researches have thrown considerablelight on the bacteriology of dental caries.-Tübingen : :Dr. Hofmeister has been recognised as privat-docent inSurgery.— Vienna : Dr. Johann Habart has been licensed

by the Minister of Education as privat-docent in MilitarySurgery.-Würzburg : Dr. C. Arens has been recognisedas privat-docent in Hygiene.-Zurich : Dr. Roth, hithertoprivat-docent in the University and assistant in the Instituteof Hygiene, has been appointed Professor of Hygiene andBacteriology in the Polytechnic -Paris The Professorsof the Faculty of Medicine have almost unanimously agreedto recommend M. Raymond for the Clinical Professorship of Diseases of the Nervous System.-Bonn : Dr. HeinrichKayser, of the Hannover Technical School, who has workedunder both Kundt and Helmholtz has been appointed Pro-fessor of Physics -Constantinople: : Dr. Djelal Mouktha hasbeen appointed Professor of Dermatology. —St. Louis Dr.J. Grindon has been appointed Professor of Physiology.--St. Petersburg (Military Medico- Chirurgical Academy) :

Dr. D. A. Sokoloff has been recognised as privat-docent inChildren’s Diseases.-Halle : Dr. Lesser has been promotedto an Extraordinary Professorship of Surgery.-Helsingfors : :Dr. R. Kolster has been appointed docent in PathologicalAnatomy.-Kieff : Dr. Voskresenski has been recognised asPrivat-docent in Midwifery and Gynæcology.-Stockholm : Dr.J. W. Berg has been promoted to the Ordinary Professorshipof Surgery.-Philadelphia (Policlinic) Dr. Harrison Allenhas been appointed Professor of Laryngology and Rhinology.

MEDICAL MAGISTRATES.-Dr. Henry T. Stiles ofSpalding, and Mr. W. J. Pilcher, F. R.C S. Eng’., of Boston,have been placed on the Commission of the Peace for theHolland division of Lincolnshire.

SISTER DORA MEMORIAL CONVALESCENT HOS-rrTAL -From the annual report of this institution, whichis ituated on Cannock Chase, at Milford, near Stafford, itappears that the hospital was open from April 10th untilNov. 13th, 1893, during which period 140 patients werereceived, the largest number admitted in any previousseason. The statement of income and expenditure, includingf:175 12s. 7d. received from patients, shows a balance inhand of E35 10s. lld.

ROBBERIES FROM MEDICAL MEN.-At the CentralCriminal Court on Monday a man, who stated that he hadbeen formerly in the army and in a good position in life, wassentenced to five years’ penal servitude for, amongst otheroffences, stealing articles from medical practitioners’ con-sulting-rooms.-A waiter at St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, whopleaded guilty to having stolen a f:5 note from the desk ofone of the house surgeons, was sent to prison for fourmonths with hard labour.

UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD.-Notice has been givenof the dates at which the examinations for the respectivedegrees in medicine and surgery will be held during Trinityterm, 1894. They are as follows : the final examination forM.B. will commence on Monday, June 4th ; the examinationfor M. S. will commence on Wednesday, June 13th ; the firstexamination for M.B. will commence on Friday, June 22nd.Names of candidates for examination will be received notlater than at the undermentioned dates-viz., for the finalexamination for M.B., Saturday, May 19th ; for the exami-nation for M.S., Wednesday, May 30th ; and for the firstexamination for M.B., Thursday, June 7th. Informationregarding the nature and scope of these examinations maybe found in our Students’ Number, published on Sept. 2nd,1893.

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFICATED SANITARY IN-SPECTORS -Mr. A. Wynter Blyth, the medical officer ofhealth of Marylebone, presided on Thursday, March 22nd,at the second annual meeting of the Institute of CertificatedSanitary Inspectors held at the Parkes Museum, Margaret-street, London, and read a paper on ’’ The Education of theSanitary Inspector, Past, Present, and Future." Mr. Blythshowed how the present sanitary inspector had grown out ofthe inspector of nuisances appointed under the Public HealthAct of 1848. In 1877 the Sanitary Institute established aqualifying examination and five candidates presented them-selves, but last year the number of aspirants was 510 andnearly half of this number succeeded in obtaining the certifi-cate. The total number of persons who had obtained certifi-cates up to the end of 1893 was 1380. He contended that ifthe supply of fully qualified officers was to be kept up theyshould be permitted to take pupils under certain restrictions.He approved of the appointment of lady sanitary officers, butconsidered the training should be equally as severe as for maleappointments, and that they should pass a qualifying examina-tion. Lady students were increasing in number and alreadythe Institute had granted ten certificates to ladies. Mr. Blythdwelt on the necessity of the student training his mind toobserve, and to describe accurately that which he had ob-served, and commit it to writing and diagrammatic repre-sentation.

Parliamentary Intelligence.NOTES ON CURRENT TOPICS.

The Opium Commission.As early day has been fixed for the meeting of th3 British members

of this Commission, with the view of agreeing on the terms of theirreport. There appears to be practical unanimity amongst them, andthe views of the Indian members of the Commission do not seem

likely to raise a discordant note. The opinions of those members ofthe Commission who are not in complete agreement with the draftwill be set forth in a separate report.

Imported Animals and Disease.On Tuesday a deputation representing the Central and Associated

Chambeis of Agriculture waited on the President of the Board ofAgriculture to urge on him the advisability of adopting further measuresof precaution against the introduction of disease by means of imported

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912 PARLIAMENTARY INTELLIGENCE.-APPOINTMENTS.

cattle. Mr. Channing, M.P., introduced the deputation and explainedthat its object was to recommend that foreign cattle should be com-pulsorily slaughtered at the port of landing, except under certainspecified conditions. After several speakers had addressed the

Minister, Mr. Herbert Gardner said, in reply, that the indiscriminateslaughter proposed was a measure which could not receive the supportof the Government; moreover, the object sought was amply providedfor by the present law.

Beer Adulteration.Beer Adulteration.A Bill dealing with this subject has again been introduced in the

House of Commons. It subjects to a penalty not exceeding £5 on thefirst conviction, and .g20 on the second, all persons who offer for salebeer, ale, or porter containing other ingredients than hops and barleymalt without notifying the fact in a conspicuous manner on theirpremises. By way of encouragement to the public to come forwardwith the necessary information for a conviction it is provided that one-half of the fine in every case shall be paid to the informer.

Butter and Margarine.In the course of next week Mr. Horace Plunkett will introduce a Bill

to amend the Margarine Act of 1887 and the Sale of Food and DrugsAct of 1875. The main object of the Bill is to give further protectionto the Irish butter trade against dealers who sell margarine as genuineIrish butter. This practice is said to be carried on to a very largeextent in Liverpool and Manchester, and the law in its present stateaffords little protection to bonâ-fide traders.

HOUSE OF COMMONS.

THURSDAY, MARCH 29TH.

Quarantine and Yellow Fever.Mr. T. G. Bowles wished to call attention to the system of quarantine

as established by Act of Parliament, and the provisions of which Act didnot include yellow fever. He characterised the measure as ridiculous,oppressive, and expensive. Instead of doing good, it was productive oigreat harm.—Mr. Shaw-Lefevre said that the Act of Geo. IV. did includeyellow fever, but quarantine regulations had interfered somewhat withthe carrying out of its provisioas. The department were at the presenttime in correspondence with the Privy Council and the Foreign Officeon the question, and they believed that they would soon be in a positionto state the views of foreign Governments upon the matter. He didnot, therefore, think there was any necessity for the appointment of aselect committee on the subject, especially as it was receiving thecareful attention of the Government.

FRIDAY, MARCH 30TH.

University of Lcndon Commission.Sir A. Rollit gave notice that, in view of the answer given by the

leader of the House on Thursday, to the effect that there was nointention on the part of the Government to propose legislation thissession in pursuance of the report on the University of London, hewould on April 20th call attention to the report and move a resolutionon the subject.

The Charity Commission.On the motion for going into Committee of Supply a resolution was

moved by Mr. John Ellis the object of which was to recommend that aselect committee be appointed to inquire whether it was desirableto take measures to bring the action of the Charity Commission morestrictly under Parliamentary control, since new and onerous dutieshad been imposed on that Commission. The motion gave rise to arather long discussion and was eventually agreed to.

MONDAY, APRIL 2ND.Medical Division of the War Office.

Replying to a question put by Captain Norton as to the nature ofthe duties performed at the Medical Division of the War Uffice by theofficer designated the "Professional Assistant" to the Director-General, Mr. Campbell Bannerman stated that the functionary inquestion acted as the deputy of the Director-General in his absenceand generally assisted him in the discharge of the duties pertainingto the Army Medical Department.

The Undermanning of Ships.Mr. Mundella, in answer to a question preferred by Mr. Provand,

said he fully recognised the importance of British merchant vesselsbeing properly and sufficiently manned, and he was taking advice asto the best means of securing so desirable a result. He added that thequestion of undermanning had already received the attention of theBoard of Trade, and the intention was to pursue it further. Up tothe present time the regulations of the Merchant Shipping Act did notallow of a ship being detained in port on account of deficientequipment.

TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD.TUESDAY, APRIL 3RD.[Police and Sanitary Regulations.

Mr. G. Russell moved that a committee be appointed to whom shouldbe committed all private Bills promoted by municipal and other localauthorities, by which it was proposed to create powers relating topolice and sanitary regulations which differed from or were repugnantto the general law. After some discussion the motion was agreed to.

Anthrax.Mr. Gardner, in reply to a question by Mr. Fellowes on this subject,

said he could not at that moment conveniently state the objectionsentertained against the proposal to empower local authorities to awardcompensation to the owner of an animal which had to be slaughteredin order to prevent the pread of anthrax, but he would be happyto communicate personally to the hon. member the nature of thoseobjections. With regard to the suggestion made by his interrogatorthat a departmental committee might be appointed in reference to thematter, he would consider whether such a step could be taken with

advantage ; but, first of all, he wished to be in possession of certainreports for which he had called, respecting the feasibility of inocula.tion as a preventive of the disease and the measures adopted in foreigncountries to the same end.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4TH.Old Age Provident Pensions BiZZ.

Colonel Palmer moved the second reading of this Bill, and said themeasure had been framed mainly on the law now in force in Den-mark.-Many members gave their views for or against the provisionsof the Bill, and the discussion was adjourned after the Cli%iicallor ofthe Exchequer had prowised that an opportunity should be given ona future day for renewing the debate.

Prevention of Cruelty to Children Bill.Sir R. Webster, in moving the second reading of this Bill, explained

the object of the measure, which was to remove certain doubts whichhad arisen with regard to it, to extend the age in the case of boysfrom fourteen to sixteen, and to effect other alterations in the lawbearing on the subject, as well as to enable the Secretary of Stateto sanetton the emigration of children under certain specified condi.tions.-The Lord Advocate and other members of the Governmentexpressed a general approval of the measure, and the Bill was read asecond time.At the conclusion of the sitting Sir C. Cameron obtained leave to

introduce a Bill to amend the Sale of Food and Drugs Act, 18i5, andthe Margarine Act, 1887.

Appointments.Successful applicant8for Vacancies, Secretaries of Public Institutions, and

others possessing information suitable for this column, are invited toforward it to THE LANCET Office, directed to the Sub-Editor, not laterthan 9 o’clock on the Thursday morning of each weekfor publication inthe next number.

ADAMS, JOSEPH, M.B., C.M. Edin., has been reappointed MedicaiOfficer of Health for tha Rtincorn Rural Sanitary District.

BARROW, A. S., M.R.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P. Lond., has been appointedAssistant House Surgeon to the Taunton and Somerset Hospital,Taunton, vice Morris, resigned.

BATEHURST, LALUM W., M.B. Lond., has been appointed ResidentClinical Assistant to the St. Marylebone Infirmary, vice 0.

’ Maurice, resigned.BODY, H. M., M.R.C.S., has been reappointed Medical Officer for the

, Tedburn, St. Mary Sanitary District,, of the St. Thomas Union.CADDY, DUNCAN J., M.B., F.R.C.S., has been appointed Surgeon to.

H. M. Colonial Medical Service.CAMPBELL, P., L.R.C.P., L.R.C.S.Edin., L.F.P.S.Glasg., has been

appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Pontypool RuralSanitary District, vice Wood resigned.

CHADwICK, CHARLES M., M.A., M.D. Oxon., M.R.C.P. Lond., has beenappointed Honorary Physician to the Leeds General Infirmary,vice E. H. Jacob, deceased.

CONRAN, PATRICK ALOYSIUS, L.R C.P., L.R C.S.E., L.F.P.&S., hasbeen appointed Assistant Colonial Surgeon at the Gold Coast,

i Colonial Medical Service.CROSSE, H., M.B., C.M., Edin., has been appointed Assistant Surgeon-

Accoucheur to the Norwich Lying-in Charity.CROCKER, J. T., M.B., Ch.B. Vict., L.R.C.P. Lond., M.R.C.S,, has

been appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Borough ofi Eccles.CROWTHER, THOS., M.D. Aberd., M.R.C.S.,has been appointed MedicalI Officer of Health for the Luddenden Foot Urban Sanitary District

of the Halifax Union, vice Well burn.CLAYTON, WM. K., M.D. Brux., L.R.C P. L.M., L.R.C.S. Edin.,has been

appointed Medical Officer of Health for Wakefield.FIELDEN, SAML., M.D. Durh, LR.C.P., L.M. Edin., M.R.C.S., has

been reappointed Medical Officer of Health for Shildon, of theAuckland Union.

FINDLAY, GEO., M.B., C.M. Aberd., has been reappointed AssistantMedical Officer of Health for the Shipston-on-Stour Union.

FULLER, E. BARNARD, M.B., C.M. Edin., F.R.C.S.E., has beenappointed Medical Officer of Health for the City of Cape Town,South Africa.

GALLETLY, W. G., M.B., C.M. Edin., has been appointed Medical Officerfor the Northwold Sanitary District of the Thetford Union.

GRAVELY, WM. H., L.R.C.P. Edin., M.R.C S., has been appointedMedical Officer for the sixth Sanitary District of the Cuckfieldi

’ Union.HASTING, E. B., M.D. Lond., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., has been appointed

’, Assistant Medical Officer for the Workhouse of the Whitechapel’ Union.HARTIGAN, T. J. P., L.R.C.P, L.R.C.S. Edin., has’been appointed

Medical Officer of Health for the East Grinstead Sanitary Districtand for the Union Workhouse.

HITCHENS, T. H., M.R.C.S., has been reappointed Medical Officer ofHealth for the Shipston-on-Stour Uaion.

HOLT, H. M., M.R.C.S., has been reappointed Medical Officer of Healthfor the Malton Urban Sanitary District.

ISARD, OSWALD H., M.B., C.M. Edin.. has been appointed AssistantHouse Surgeon to the District Hospital, West Bromwich, viceRutherford, resigned.

JOHNSON, H. S., M.R.C.P. L.M. Irel., L.F.P.S. Glasg., has been re-appointed Medical Officer of Health for the Totnes Rural SanitaryDistrict.

JONES, J. A., L.R.C.P. Lond., M.R.C.S., has been reappointed MedicalOfficer of Health for the Borough of Aberaven.

LEWIS, ERNEST WOOL, M.H.C.S. Eng., L.R.C.P.Lond. (late HouseSurgeon), has been appointed House Physician to the West LondonHospital.

MACKEITH, A. A., M.B.. C.M. Glasg., has been reappointed MedicalOfficer for the Brampford Speke Sanitary District of the St. ThomasUnion.


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