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in this volume the results of many years of Dr. Sibson’6ardent toil, and the last, and, as I think, the best, pro.duction of that earnest, industrious, enthusiastic worker,and the most kind and genial friend."

The Students’ Handbook of Forensic Medicine and MedicalPolice. By H. AUBREY HUSBAND, M.B. Second Edi-tion. Edinburgh: E. and S. Livingstone. 1877.THis little book has run to a second edition in two years,

so that we may conclude that it has been found to be auseful volume. This it certainly appears to be, for it hasa very large amount of information compressed into an in-credibly small space. In addition to all the subjects usuallytreated of in works on forensic medicine, the section de-voted to 11 Medical Police" will be found full of the mostvaried and interesting matters, culled from many differentsources. First we have a chapter on man subject to variousphysical and moral influences; then the individual manis considered. Next comes a chapter on vital statisticsand life assurance. Mr. Husband then gives an epitomeof hygienic matters, such as air and ventilation, climate,meteorology, drainage, water, food, dwelling-houses, epi-demics, and contagion. Lastly, we have abstracts of someof the chief Acts of Parliament having reference to quaran-tine, and various sanitary questions. The author of thislittle work has read extensively both in the domain of medi-cine proper and in the region just outside of it, and thisextended knowledge and the happy union of purely medicalfacts with others of more general interest, give the book anindividuality, and certainly have the effect of making itvery readable in spite of the great compression of its con-tents.

Analytical Records.OFEN-RAKOCZY BITTER MINERAL WATERS.

(E. GALLAIS AND CO., 27, MARGARET-STREET, W.)Tnis mineral water is one of the most powerful salines

we have met with. It contains a very large quantity ofsulphate of magnesium, besides sodium, calcium, and othersalts, and bromine is easily detected in it. Its taste isalmost exactly that of a solution of Epsom salts. So manymineral waters now compete for public favour that it is noteasy to decide between them, but there can be no doubt ofthe real activity of this one.

BISCUITS FOR MEDICINAL USE.

(J. BONTHRON, 106, REGENT-ST.)We have received from the above well-known maker no

less than six different samples of biscuits, &c., intended fordietetic treatment. No. 1 is called the "diabetic biscuit,"and contains much gluten and very little starch. No. 2 isthe "Regent biscuit," made from gluten and preparedbran. No. 3 is an "almond biscuit"; and the rest are

modifications of the first two. They are excellent prepara-tions; and though, of course, they are not so palatable asif they contained the normal quantity of starch, they canbe eaten without difficulty or repulsion. Indeed it is not

easy to see how they could be improved.

GRANULAR EFFERVESCING HYPOPHOSPHITES

OF LIME AND OF SODA.

(YOUNG AND POSTANS, 35, BAgER-STREET.These useful medicines can be obtained in their new form

of two distinct strengths-one containing five, the otherten grains of either hypophosphite to the teaspoonful. Ouranalysis shows that they are well made and accurately de-scribed.

LAXORA LOZENGES.

(P. GUYOT, 82, SOUTHWARK-STREET.)We have no hesitation in recommending this preparation

as a useful because mild aperient. The lozenges are ex.ceedingly pleasant to the taste, and will be regarded bychildren simply as " sweeties." It is a great improvementon the preparations which are in common use for the samepurpose, and will be really valuable in families.

PROCTOR’S REGISTERED EARTHENWARE MEDICINEMEASURES.

(s. MAW, SON, AND THOMPSON, ALDBBS6ATE-STBEBT.)This appears to us to be the embodiment of a very sensible

idea. The irregularities and even accidents arising fromthe use of spoons of different sizes as measures are familiarto all our readers. The spoons in common use do not corre-

spond to the measures prescribed, and many variations arepossible. It is now proposed to overcome these difficultiesand to ensure uniformity by sending with each bottle, or atany rate with the first bottle of a series, a white earthen-ware measure to contain the prescribed dose. The measurescost a little over a penny each, are very neat, and would bepopular in households. We recommend them warmly, andsuggest that in important cases they might even be pre-scribed by physicians.

GUAVA PASTE AND JELLY.

(COSTA AND CO., HABANA.)Guava jelly is now an article of considerable sale in this

country. The jelly and paste inside the box are very good,but not different, so far as we can perceive, from the similararticles now so often seen on the dining-table.

BRAVAIS’ DIALYSED IRON.(BURGOYNE AND CO., COLEMAN-STREET.)

Graham’s memorable discovery of dialysis received oneof its first applications in the preparation by him of liquidferric hydrate. Ferric chloride in solution dissolves a largequantity of the hydrate, and when the mixture is dialysedthe crystallised chloride passes through the membrane,while the colloid hydrate remains behind in aqueous solu-

tion. Such a solution, neutral, tasteless, and containing butlittle chloride, is now before us. It is precipitated both byacids and alkalies, but can be mixed with water in all pro-pnrtions. It is a beautiful and interesting preparation, and,like most of those which come from Paris, is neatly got upin a box containing a little pipette and india-rubber cap forthe delivery of drops.

It is right to add that Messrs. Squire, of Oxford-street,manufacture the same solution, and claim to have intro-duced it as long ago as 1869.

ROYAL MEDICAL BENEVOLENT FUND SOCIETY OFTRELAND.-The thirty-fifth annual meeting of this Societywas held on the 4th inst., at the King and Queen’s Collegeof Physicians. The grants awarded this year amount to,81273, which includes a donation of one hundred guineasfrom Dr. Kidd, being thus distributed: to medical prac-titioners .8357, widows ae763, and orphans .6153. Duringthe year there were 103 applications for assistance, anumber much above the average. Resolutions were adoptedthat the Society was eminently deserving of the confidenceand support of the profession at home and abroad, and thatthe medical students who contributed to the funds deservedthe best thanks of the Society for their warm sympathy andsubstantial aid.

BEQUESTS, &C., TO MEDICAL CHARITIES.-Mr. T1I-liam Coulson, F.R.C.S., bequeathed £ 1000 to St. Mary’sHospital, Paddmton; X500 to the Penztnee Dispensary;and .,6500 to the Royal Sea-Bathing Infirmary, Margate.The Grocers’ Company have given £ 100 to the Repairs and

Improvement Fund of the Westminster Hospital.