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(Washington).-Congress of American Physicians and Surgeons.(Paris).-Congress of Physical Education.(Milan).-Fourteenth International Anti-alcoholic Congress.(Buffalo).-Fourth International Congress of School Hygiene.

In 1914 :-(Vienna).-Third International Congress for Professional Diseases.(Auckland, N.Z.).-Australasian Medical Congress.(St. Petersburg),-Third Mendeléeff Congress of Pure and Applied

Chemistry and Physics.

Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.SOCIETIES.

ROYAL SOCIETY, Burlington House, London, W.THURSDAY.-Dr. G. J. Burch: A Confusion Test for Colour Blind-

ness.-Mr. C. Dobell: On the Systematic Position of theSpirooheetse (communicated by Prof. A. Sedgwick).-Mr. E. C.Snow: The Influence of Selection and Assortative Mating on theAncestral and Fraternal Correlations of a Mendelian Population(communicated by Prof. Karl Pearson).-Mr. T. Lewis and Mr.M. D. D. Gilder: The Human Electrocardiogram: a PreliminaryInvestigation of Young Male Adults to Form a Basis for Patho-logical Study (communicated by Sir J. R. Bradford, K.C.M.G.,secretary of the Royal Society).-Mr. C. Revis: The Productionof Variation in the Physiological Activity in B. Coli by the Useof Malachite-green (communicated by Sir J. R. Bradford,K.C.M.G.).-Muriel Robertson: Notes on Some FlagellateInfections Found in Certain Hemiptera in Uganda (communi-cated by Sir J. R. Bradford, K.C.M.G.).-Muriel Robertson:Notes on Certain Aspects of the Development of T. Gambiensiin Glossina Palpalis (communicated by Sir J. R. Bradford,K.C.M.G.).-Dr. H. L. Duke : Antelopes and their Relation toTrypanosomiasis (communicated by Sir J. R. Bradford,K.C.M.G.).

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ROYAL SOCIETY OF MEDICINE, 15, Cavendish-square, W.(temporary address during building of new house).MONDAY.

ODONTOLOGICAL SECTION (Hon. Secretaries-W. W. James,Stanley Mummery): at 8 P.M.

Paper :Mr. Douglas Gabell: The Position of Swivels on Spring

Dentures.

Casual Communications :Mr. E. B. Dowsett : Case of General Exostosis of all the

Maxillary Teeth.Mr. T. Campbell Dykes : Models showing Variation in Number,

Size, and Position of Teeth-Incisors and Canines.TUESDAY.

MEDICAL SECTION (Hon. Secretaries-Sir John F. H. Broadbent,Bt., Robert Hutchison): at 5.30 P.M.

Papers :Sir Lauder Brunton, Bt., F.R.S.: Abdominal Angina.Dr. Hertz : Functional Hour-glass Stomach.

FRIDAY.LARYNGOLOGICAL SECTION (Hon. Secretaries-W. H. Kelsou.Dan McKenzie), at 11, Chandos-street, W. : at 4.30 P.M.

Cases and SpecimensWill be shown by Dr. Peters, Dr. Irwin Moore, Dr. Brown

Kelly, Mr. Stuart-Low, Dr. Kelson, Mr. Waggett, Dr. E. D.Davis, and others.

MEDICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON, 11, Chandos-street, Cavendish-square, W.MONDAY.-8 P.M., Clinical Evening. Cases will be exhibited by Dr.

P. Weber, Mr. A. E. Barker, Dr. de Havilland Hall, Mr. A.Lane, Mr. Barrington-Ward, Dr. E. Wynter, Mr. H. J. Curtis.Dr. W. Branson, Dr. F. S. Palmer, and others.

HUNTERIAN SOCIETY, London Institution, Finsbury-circus, E.C.WEDNESDAY.-9 P.M., Discussion on the Therapeutic Value of

Alcohol, to be opened by Sir Victor Horsley, followed byDr. F. J. Smith, Prof. A. R. Cuahny, Mr. M. C. Corner, Dr.J. L. Hewer, and others. (Lantern slide illustrations.)

HARVEIAN SOCIETY OF LONDON, Stafford Rooms, Titchborne-street, Edgware-road, W.THURSDAY.-8.30 P.M., Dr. C. Shaw: The Material Obligations of

Spiritualism and Allied Phenomena. (Harveian Lecture.)

LECTURES, ADDRESSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, &c.ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND, Lincoln’s Inn

Fields, W.C.MONDAY.-5 P.M., Dr. E. Fawcett: The Development of the Human

Chondro-cranium and Various Cranial Bones.

MEDICAL GRADUATES’ COLLEGE AND POLYCLINIC, 22,Clhenies-street. W.C.MONDAY.-4 P.M., Dr. W. Fox: Clinique (Skin). 6.16 P.M..

Lecture :-Dr. T. D. Lister: Some Clinical Difficulties in Sana-torium Insurance.

TUESDAY.-4 P.M., Dr. J. Parkinson: Clinique (Medical). 6.16 P.M.,Dr. J. S. R. Russell: Myelitis and its Treatment (with lanterndemonstration).

WEDNESDAY.-4 P.M., Mr. C. Ryall: Clinique (Surgical).5.15 P.M., Lecture :-Dr. A. E. Giles: Pernicious Effects ofUterine Fibroids.

THURSDAY.-4 P.M., Dr. D. W. Carmalt-Jones : Clinique (Medical).5.15 P.M.. Lecture :-Mr. Clayton-Greene: Some BacterialInfections of the Urinary Tract.

FRIDAY.-4 P.M.. Dr. G. Thompson: Clinique (Eye). 5.15 P.M.,Lecture :—Dr. W. Wingrave : Some Points in the Pathology ofSputum.

POST-GRADUATE COLLEGE, West London Hospital, Hammersmith-road, W.MONDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Simson: Diseases of Women. 2 P.M., Medical

and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Operations. 2.30 P.M., Mr. Dunn:Diseases of the Eye.

TUESDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Robinson: Gynaecological Operations.2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Operations.Dr. Davis: Diseases of the Throat, Nose, and Ear. 2.30 P.M.,Dr. Abraham : Diseases of the Skin.

WEDNESDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Saunders: Diseases of Children. Dr.Davis: Operations of the Throat, Nose, and Ear. 2 P.M.,Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Operations. Mr. B.Harman: Diseases of the Eye. Dr. Simson: Diseases ofWomen.

THURSDAY.-2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Opera-tions. 2.30 P.M., Mr. Dunn : Diseases of the Eye.

FRIDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Robinson : Gynaecological Operations. 2 P.M.,Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Operations. Dr. Davis : -.Diseases of the Throat, Nose, and Ear. 2.30 P.M., Dr. Abraham:Diseases of the Skin.

SATURDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Saunders: Diseases of Children. Dr. Davis:Operations of the Throat, Nose, and Ear. Mr. B. Harman:Diseases of the Eye. 2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics.X Rays. Operations.

NORTH-EAST LONDON POST-GRADUATB COLLEGB. Prince ofWales’s General Hospital, Tottenham, N.MONDAY.-Clinics :-10.30 A.M., Surgical Out-patient (Mr. E.

Gillespie). 2.30 P.M., Medical Out-patient (Dr. T. R. Whinham);Nosf, Throat, and Ear (Mr. H. D. Gillies). 3 P.M.. ClinicalPathology and Pathological Demonstration (Dr. W. H. Duncan).

TUESDAY.-Clinic: 2.30 P.M., Operations. Clinics:-Medical Out-patient (Dr. A. G. Auld). ; Surgical (Mr. Howell Evans);Gynaecological (Dr. A. E. Giles). 3.30 P.M., Medical In-patient(Dr. A. J. Whiting). 4.30 P.M., Lecture :-Mr. H. Evans : VaricoseVeins and Varicose Ulcers.

WEDNESDAY.-Clinics:-2 P.M., Throat Operations (Mr. Gillies).2.30 P.M., Children’s Out-patient (Dr. T. R. Whipham); Skin(Dr. G. N. Meachen): Eye (Mr. R. P. Brooks). 3 P.M., X Rays(Mr. W. Steuart); Clinical Pathology and Pathological Demon-stration (Dr. W. H. Duncan). 5.30 P.M., Eye Operations(Mr. Brooks).

THURSDAY.-2.30 P.M., Gynaecological Operations (Dr. A. B. Giles).Clinics:-Medical Out-patient (Dr. A. J. Whiting); Surgical(Mr. Carson). 3 P.M., Medical In-patient (Dr. G. P. Chappel).

FRIDAY.-2.30 P.M., Operations. Clinics:-Medical Out-patient(Dr. A. G. Auld): Surgical (Mr. E. Gillespie); Eye (Mr. R. P.Brooks). 3 P.M., Medical In-patient (Dr. R. M. Leslie); ClinicalPathology and Pathological Demonstration (Dr. W. H. Duncan).

LONDON SCHOOL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE, DreadnoughtHospital, Greenwich.MONDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Mr. Turner: Surgery.

3.15 P.M., Sir Dyce Duckworth: Medicine. 4.30 P.M., Mr. R.Lake : Ear and Throat. Out-patient Demonstrations :-10 A.X.,Surgical and Medical. 12 noon, Ear and Throat. 3.15 P.M.,Special Lecture :-Sir Dyce Duckworth : The Varieties andSignificance of Cough.

TUESDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 3.15 P.M., Dr. R. Wells: Medicine.2.15 P.M., Mr. R. Carling: Surgery. 4.15 P.M., Sir M. Morris :Diseases of the Skin. Out-patient Demonstrations:-10 A.M.,Surgical and Medical. 12 noon, Skin.

WEDNESDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. F, Taylor:Medicine. 3.30 P.M., Mr. Cargill : Ophthalmology. Out-patientDemonstrations :-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 11 A.M., Eye.

THURSDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Dr. G. Rankin: Medi.- cine. 3.15 P.M., Sir W. Bennett : Surgery. Out-patient Demon-

strations:-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 12 noon, Ear andThroat.

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FRIDAY.-2 P.M., Operations. 2.15 P.M., Sir J. Rose Bradford:Medicine. 3.15 P.M., Mr. McGavin : Surgery. Out-patient

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Demonstrations :-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 12 noon, Skin.SATURDAY.-10 A.M., Radiography. 11 A.M., Dr. A. Davies: Patho-

logical Demonstration. 2 P.M., Operations. Out-patient Demon-f stration :-10 A.M., Surgical and Medical. 11 A.M., Eye.

HOSPITAL FOR SICK CHILDREN, Great Ormond-street, W.C.THURSDAY.-4 P.M., Lecture :-Mr. Gray: Some Points in the

- Relationship of the Nervous System to the Surgery of thePeritoneum.

f LISTER INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE, Lecture Theatreof the Lister Institute, Chelsea Bridge-road, S.W.TUESDAY.-5 P.M., Dr. W. Nicoll : Modern Aspects of Helminthology

-Special Features of the Trematode Parasites of Man.’ (Lecture III.)

FRIDAY.-5 P.M., Dr. W. Nicoll: Modern Aspects of Helminthology-Special Features of the Cestode Parasites of Man. (Lecture IV.)

ROYAL INSTITUTION OF GREAT BRITAIN, Albemarle-street,Piccadilly, W.THURSDAY.-3 P.M., Dr. F. A. Dixey: Sexual Dimorphism in

Butterflies. ,

, FRIDAY.-9 P.M. Prof. Sir J. J. Thomson: Results of the Applica-, tion of Positive Rays to the Study of Chemical Problems.

SATURDAY.-3 P.M., Prof. Sir J. J. Thomson: Molecular Physics, (Lecture VI.)

ANCOATS HOSPITAL, Manchester.THURSDAY.-4.15 P.M., A Demonstration of Medical and Surgical

f Cases will be given by Members of the Honorary Staff. (Post-Graduate Clinic.)

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MANCHESTER ROYAL INFIRMARY.TUESDAY.-4.30 P.M., Dr. Murray: The Clinical Significance of

Haemorrhage as an Early Sign of Disease. (Post-GraduateClinic.)

SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL.THURSDAY.-4.30 P.M., Mr. R. Ollerenshaw: Some Common Deformi-

ties and their Treatment. (Post-Graduate Course).

OPERATIONS.METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS.

MONDAY (25th).-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.), 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.), CentralLondon Throat and Ear (Minor 9 A.M., Major 2 P.M.).

TUESDAY (26th).-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.), Children,Gt. Ormond-street (9 A.M. and 2 P.M., Ophthalmic, 2 P.M.), Totten-ham (2.30 P.M.), Central London Throat and Ear (Minor, 9 A.M.,Major, 2 P.M.). Royal National Orthopaedic (9.30 A.M. and 4 P.M.).

WEDNESDAY (27th).-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.),St. Peter’s (2 P.M.), Samaritan (9.30 A.M. and 2.30 P.M.), Gt. NorthernCentral (2.30 P.M.), Westminster (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.), 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.), Central LondonThroat and Ear (Minor, 9 A.M., Major, 2 P.M.).

THURSDAY (28th).-St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), St. Thomas’s(3.30 P.M.), University College (2 P.M.), Charing Cross (3 P.M.), St.George’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 National Orthopaedic (9 A.M. and 3.30 P.M.), RoyalEar (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),Central London Throat and Ear (Minor, 9 A.M., Major, 2 P.M.).

FRIDAY (29th).-London (2 P.M.), St. Bartholomew’s (1.30 P.M.), St.Thomas’s (3.30 r.az.;, 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.), Royal National Orthopaedic (3.30 P.M.),Soho-square (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.)., Central LondonThroat and Ear (Minor, 9 A.M., Major, 2 P.M.).

SATURDAY (30th).-Royal Free (9A.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. Marv’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 (2 P.M.), Hospital operations are performeddaily.

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