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any of the developing agents in ordinary use. We notethat a useful size for taking radiographs of the longbones has been introduced-10 in. x 6 in.-which effects asaving over the usual 10 in. x 8 in., the extra 2 incheswidth of the latter representing so much waste in a largeproportion of the exposures made.

WE have received from the publisher, Mr. T. Askew Miller,of Capetown, a useful little pamphlet on the House Fly,a Carrier of Disease and Death, compiled by Mr. F. W.Fitzsimons, F.Z.S., of Port Elizabeth Museum. The firstedition of 10,000 copies has been distributed free amongstthe columns of the South African forces in the field, witha view to enlisting the active cooperation of the men in thedestruction of flies as the carriers of typhoid and otherdiseases. The pamphlet describes in simple terms thelife history and habits of the fly, and the importance ofconscientious attention to the carrying out of sanitarymeasures is thus enforced.

COMMUNICATIONS not noticed in our present issue willreceive attention in our nes’t.

Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.POST-GRADUATE COLLEGE, West London Hospital, Hammersmith-load, W.

MONDAY.—10 A.M., Dr. Simson: Diseases of Women. 10.30 A.M.,Medical Registrar: Demonstration of Cases in Wards. 12 noon,Dr. Bernstein : Pathological Demonstration. 2 P.M., Medical andSurgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. D. Armour: Operations. Dr.Pritchard: Bacterial Therapy Department. Mr. B. Harmanand Mr. Gibb : Diseases of the Eye.

TUESDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Robinson: Gynaeeoiogicai Operations.Dr. Owen: Demonstration of Cases in Wards. 12 noon,Mr. T. Gray: Demonstration of Fractures, &c. 2 P.M.,Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. Baldwin : Operations.Dr. Davis : Diseases of the Throat, Nose, and Ear. Dr. Pernet: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., Medicaland Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. Pardoe: Operations. Dr. Simson: Diseases of Women. Mr. Gibb: Diseases of the Eye.

THURSDAY.-9 A.M., Dr. Bernstein : Bacterial Therapy Department.2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. D. Armour: Operations. Mr. B. Harman: Diseases of the Eye.

THE THROAT HOSPITAL, Golden-square, W. ,

MONDAY.—5.15 P.M., Special Demonstration of Selected Cases.THURSDAY.-5.15 P.M., Clinical Lecture.

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A.-Messrs. Allen and Hanburys,Lond.; Mr. R. J. Albery, Lond.;Captain G. K. Aubrey, R.A.M.C.,France; Ancoats Hospital, Man-chester, Secretary of; Dr. J.Mitford Atkinson, Lond.; Armyand Navy Male Nurses’ Co-opera-tion, Lond., Secretary of; Lieu-tenant A. H. T. Andrew, BurySt. Edmunds; Mr. E. Arnold,Lond.

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