W. S. Mitchell did not bat G. P. Hawker F. S. Lewis b Graham....... b 18, lb I, w I Total (9 wkts) 271 ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL v. LONDON COUNTY. This game was played at the Crystal Palace on Saturday, June 1st, and was left drawn. The County batted first, and were all disposed of for 181, most of this total being put on after the luncheon interval. Causton again bowled well, taking 7 wickets for 67. Soon after the St. Mary's innings started rain began to fall, and when the score stood at 144 for 6 wickets the umpires declared the wicket unfit for play, and the game had to be left drawn. Capt. F. D. Markham c H. Ollerhead b Causton wicket was playing badly, and Stanger-Leathes in particular was bumping very awkwardly. Hobbs was hit and had to retire with only 2 to his credit, and with Cheatle playing on at 26, and Worthington caught and bowled without scoring, our prospects were none too rosy. Norman, too, got a nasty one on the point of the jaw, and though he continued his innings, played far below his usual form. Wickets continued to fall, and seven were down for 92 when Carey and T. Ollerhead came together and made a plucky effort to save the side. The wicket was now playing much better, and, by free cricket, they carried the score to 143 without further loss, and were still together when the luncheon interval was taken. After lunch, with 3 more added, Ollerhead mishit, and was easily taken in the slips for 32. The last two wickets gave little trouble, and the venture closed for 174, Carey carrying out his bat for a well-played 41. Of the bowlers, Adam was the most successful, taking six wickets for 43. With the wicket much improved, our chances of winning were very poor indeed, and the Bart.'s men started very confidently. With the score at 22, however, Howell was finely caught by Sedgwick at short slip, and before another run had been added, Nicholas was clean bowled by Mitchell. With Nealor and Burroughes in, the bowling was fairly collared, and in spite of changes, runs came fast. The total had been raised to 80 before Worthington bowled Nealor with a ball that broke back a foot. The next wicket added 23, and then Burroughes and Ellett took the score to 170 before the latter was bowled by Ollerhead. The newcomer, Anderson, added a single, and then a ball of Worthington's went for four byes, giving St. Bart.'s the lead. Eventually stumps were drawn with the score at 226 for six wickets, Burroughes being not out IOI. Though uncomfortable at first, he settled down to a thoroughly good game, and made his runs in an hour and a half, hitting thirteen fours. E. C. Hobbs, b Adam ...... G. B. Norman, c Howell b Adam 30 75 16 9 II 6 O S. Nix, c Stanger-Leathes, b Adam 4 3 L-b. I, w. 2 3 I ...... 30 217 B. 16, 1-b. 8, w. 1, n-b. 5 SECOND ROUND.-ST. MARY'S v. ST. BATHOLOMEW's. This match in the second round of the Cup was played at the Chiswick Park ground, on June 14th. Winning the toss, Norman elected to bat first. The opening of the innings was inauspicious, Causton C. W. H. Howell, c Sedgwick b Causton...... 7 26 ΙΟΙ ΙΟ .................. 31 A MANUAL OF MEDICINE. Edited by W. H. ALLCHIN, M.D. (Lond.), F.R.C.P., F.R.S. (Ed.). Vol. II. GENERAL DISEASES-Continued. (London: Macmillan & Co., Limited. 1901.) The second volume of this Manual is well up to the standard of the first, and contains some very important diseases, which have been treated by competent writers. The volume commences with an article upon diseases caused by parasites. This subject is of necessity compressed, which makes it hard reading for the average student, but in a book of this size we do not see how this difficulty could have been avoided. The same applies to the section on diseases determined by germs, a subject which, even with unlimited space, is one of the greatest complexity. In smaller type follow articles upon "Retrogressive Changes," "Inflammation and its Sequels," "Malignant Disease," and "The Ductless Glands." Cretinism, Myxedema, Exopthalmic Goitre, and Addison's Disease are from the pen of Dr. Rose Bradford, and are concise and clear. The Editor gives some valuable hints on the management of the obese. Dr. Bertrand Dawson contributes a thoroughly trustworthy article upon Diabetes. Dr. Luff writes the article upon Gout, and gives some very useful hints both on the treatment of acute Gout and the management of the gouty patient. Rheumatoid Arthritis, by Dr. Dawson, is an interesting contribution, and he treats in a truly scientific manner the various views upon the pathology of the disease. The Editor and Dr. Bertram Abrahams deal with the difficult and somewhat thankless subjects of chronic Rheumatism and Myalgia. Rickets by Dr. Coutts, and Acromegaly, and the rare diseases such as Leontiasis ossea, and Osteitis deformans, are well done by Mr. Raymond Johnson. The latter end of the volume is devoted to blood, and the blood diseases. This part is excellently written by Mr. Jenner and Dr. Copeman, and completes the volume, which on the whole is a very good one. Universities, &c. UNIVERSITY OF LONDON. Gowlland, E. L., L.R.C.P., M.R.C.S., Hussey, B. F., DIPLOMA OF LICENTIATE OF SOCIETY OF APOTHECARIES. BUCKLEY, C. W., M.D.Lond., to 14, Hardwick Street, Buxton. GLYNN, G. F., M.R.C.S., L.R.C.P., to 52, Camden Square, N.W. POYNTON, F. J., M.D.Lond., M.R.C.P., to 8, Queen Anne Street, W. (only address). STRATON, C. H., Lieut. R.A.M.C., to Wheeler Meenet, An Editorial. The Services ... Change of Address Acknowledgments JULY, 1901. A stern sense of duty, a desire to fill a space in the GAZETTE, a hope of future greatness, a love of teaching others what they all know, and a year's experience of editing a hospital journal, have roused the Editor to play his last illiterate card, and venture on an editorial. Yet this is not an editorial; rather it is a retrospect of the year, with a few philosophical truisms thrown in to add a sadness to the memory of time that has fled for ever. It is not an editorial, for we have no baskets of rejected contributions, no numerous efforts which have caused us a bitter pang before we consigned them to a future existence in waste-land. Mostly nothingness is in our basket, and why? We do not know. Had we refused many willing helpers, and insisted on our own gruel-like effusions, our punishment would indeed have been just. But no, we are not guilty of this folly. It is sufficient delight to us to review books, to correct proofs, and to note appointments, and disappointments. It is strange, but we are hopeful even now that two months' holiday may yet work wonders; and we venture with humility to point out a few dangers, and to give a few words of warning to those who are on the brink, yet hesitate to leap into our learned columns. To commence with, they must remember the nature of the GAZETTE, and study its character, for it appeals to no wide circle of readers. It is the suburban gentleman whose character must be above suspicion-in public, and of Price 6d. take his bath in the morning and omit to pull the blind down, his character is, we know, lost, ruined for ever. For his imprudence is the whisper of the place. So it is with the GAZETTE. The GAZETTE must be prudent; may wash in tepid water, but must be prudent. Why then do some of our contributors choose the most difficult of all ventures-the making of verses upon medical subjects? The gods alone can do this with success. Either the verses are feeble, or they are written with the blind up, or they are repulsive. The drunken woman and the stomach-pump seemed a poetic theme enough; but once the verses are in print, sure enough some refined lady with a belief in her sex will resent them. This means that her husband will resent them, and what that means the gods alone can tell. Let these adventurers, too, remember our readers. They are not the hurly-burly student, nor the dignified doctor, nor the refined lady, but all of these; they are limited in number, and therefore to amuse one and to offend another is to court destruction. The GAZETTE can survive on post-mortem fragments, or softsoap, but not on resentment. Yet what a thirst there is for the interview! They are all the fashion now. Bless us, if our Staff only knew how much they were in request by the interviewer, they would surely be delighted until-until they had read the interview. To pose once more as the philosopher. How difficult it is to be funny and not coarse, to be witty and not hurt! Again, many can joke; and both are swift to find a slight. Next comes the grievance column. Time after time have we been petitioned for such; time after time have we refused, and why? All grievances have one fatal drawback; they steer too near the truth, and truth does not look well in print. Truth diluted so much that it is mistaken for falsehood will bear cold print, but who in a grievance column ever diluted anything? The need for a room for the Students in the Hospital, the absurdities of the examination system, the braindestructive character of modern teachingthese are all grievances, but they are too true-far too true-for safety. Amatory subjects again are favourites, and perhaps any year but this one we could have found room for lucubrations upon this important disease; but, to be quite candid, this year so many St. Mary's men have suffered, and their symptoms have been so real, and their complaints so earnest, that we have not dared to admit these profanities, which are usually of the light comedy style. The subject to be once more the philosopher— is an old one. To meet with any success it must be treated very daintily, and the author must be prepared to court comparison with such a writer as Anthony Hope. If he can survive this comparison with success, well and good; he is certain of favour. But if not, he may fall into the pit which he dug for others. "Why is William 'Ill? Because he saw Warren Low." Most of our readers are acquainted with these little pleasantries; the only disadvantage is they do not take enough space. But there are many openings left even now, and at the risk of egotism we indicate a few of them. If you are inclined to comedy, write upon the doctor considered as a penny-inthe-slot machine; if to tragedy, discuss the health-strain of a medical education; to cynicism, treatment considered by the light of reason; to psychology, the evolution of the student from the days in which he carries thigh-bones in his pockets to his termination as a suave and dignified practitioner; to the emotional, Does nursing harden the sympathetic feelings of the woman? to the ethical, Lodging-house life in London. Enough-we Annual Prize Distribution. ADDRESS BY SIR MICHAEL FOSTER, K.C.B., M.P., F.R.S. The Public Presentation of Awards, a former annual custom, which was revived last summer after an interval of several years, took place in the Library of the Medical School, on Thursday, June 27th, in the presence of a large company. Dr. Cheadle, Senior Physician to the Hospital, presided, and was supported by Sir Michael Foster, and many of the Staff and Lecturers. THE DEAN'S REPORT. The Dean (Dr. Caley) read the following abstract of the Report of the Medical School for the year 19001901 : An occasion such as this, when we look back over a period of twelve months, cannot fail to recall the great national bereavement which has recently overshadowed us. Her late Majesty the Queen, as Patron of the Hospital, and in many other ways, manifested a gracious interest in the welfare of St. Mary's, and in this Hospital and Medical School in a very special sense the illustrious memory of Queen Victoria will ever be held in reverence. We have the honour to note that His Majesty the King and Her Majesty Queen Alexandra have graciously conferred their patronage on the Hospital, and that H.R.H. the Duke of Cornwall and York, our President, on the eve of his departure for Australia, gave fresh proof of his interest in the Hospital by heading the subscription list for the completion of the Clarence Wing, which the Hospital Board hope to undertake in the immediate future. In connection with the new Court appointments we have to congratulate Sir William Broadbent on being appointed Physician-in-Ordinary to His Majesty the King, and on the further distinction of the Knighthood of the Royal Victorian Order; Sir Edward Sieveking on his appointment as Physician Extraordinary, and Mr. G. Anderson Critchett on that of Honorary Surgeon Oculist to His Majesty. In last year's report reference was made to the readiness with which our senior students had offered themselves for service in South Africa, and throughout the year now under review the same spirit has been manifested, with the result that up to the present time no less than sixty-two St. Mary's men have served with the Imperial Forces. Of this number nineteen have held commissions in the Royal Army Medical Corps, twenty have held commissions or served in the ranks of various Yeomanry and Volunteer Corps, and twenty-three have been attached as Civil Surgeons. A year ago we had to record the loss of Capt. R.H. E. G. Holt, died of wounds; Lieut. G. W. Grey Jones, died of enteric; and of Lieut.-Col. Baird-Douglas, killed in action. To-day we have to add to the roll of those who have fallen in their country's service the name of Mr. Cecil Courtenay Parsons, who died of |