Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.
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826 EN8LKH SURGEONS IN THE LATE TURCO-SERVIAN WAB. THE following translation of an article that appeared a short time back in a Levantine contemporary may prove interesting to some of our readers :- "We would again raise our voice in praise of those who, with a spirit of sacrifice and by their intelligence, have contributed to mitigate the snnerings which accompany war, and to demand tor them an appro- priate recognition of the devoted services which they have rendered. The English doctors in the service of the Imperial Ottoman army, who are attached to the hospital at Sienitza, which was constructed to hold 400 beds, but which on account of its advanced position has received for many weeks 700 or 800 sick and wounded, have had their labours doubled. These doctors have had to lie on wet hay in a room not fit for a horse to sleep in, and often had to subsist on beans, being unable to procure the military rations they were entitled to, or even wood to keep themselves warm. The difficulties of the situation were still fur- ther aggravated by the irregularity on the part of the Seraskierat in remitting their allowances, it having been strictly stipulated that the same should be paid monthly. But the English hitherto have borne these trials without complaint. At the same time they have displayed a courage superior to all suffering, and worthy of admiration and re- compense. We trust that Redif Pasha, the Minister of War, will not lose sight of the merits of the English who have served in the medical corps of the Ottoman army, and that before they leave he will confer on them an appropriate distinction. We have no doubt that such would be the wish of his Majesty the Sultan." By the latest accounts from Sienitza there were still two English surgeons there, Messrs. J. Williams and H. Crookshank. Alert.—We consider the number of weeks stated by our correspondent to be sufficient. The disinfection shouid be thorough, and performed by a reliable man. AN APPEAL. To the Editor of THE LANCET. SIR,—Will you kindly insert the following appeal in THE LANCET:-- Miss Gent, the daughter of a medical man, who practised for many years at Stony Stratford, has been bedridden for many years, suffering from in- curable disease. Previous to her illness she was able to supplement her in- come by the sale of needlework. She cannot do this now, and her weakness increases. She appeals to the profession for assistance. References are kindly permitted to Dr. Slack, Lyzwick House, Keswick; the Rev. H. Fisher, Incumbent of St. Luke’s, and the Rev. T. E. Franklyn, Vioar of St. John’s, Leamington. Subscriptions will be thankfully received and acknowledged by, Yours faithfully, Avenue House, Leamington, May, 1877. JAMES THOMPSON, M.B. COMMUNICATIONS not noticed in the current number will receive attention in our issue of the ensuing week. COMMUNICATIONS, LETTERS, &c., have been received from-Sir H. Thompson Dr. Wilks, London; Dr. Sturges, London; Mr. Hay; Dr. Davy, Barnstaple ; Dr. Woodward, Worcester; Dr. Thurston, Hastings; Dr. Middleton, Maryhill ; Mr. Taylor, Buxton ; Mr. Harvey; Dr. MacKinder, Gains- borough ; Mr. Millman ; Dr. Edis ; Mr. Boyce; Mr. Tyrrell, Dublin; Mr.Harman; Mr. Dean, Derby; Mr. Ward, Beverley; Dr. Burlingham, Dalbeattie; Dr. Rayner, Malvern; Mr. Hinder, Chepstow; Mr. Reeves; Dr. Dennistoun, Greenock; Mr. Robertson, Charleston; Mr. Colman, Burton; Mr. Ormsby, Dublin; Mr. German Reed ; Dr. Laffan, Cashel; Dr. Thompson, Leamington ; Mr. Howse; Mr. Nicholson ; Dr. Riordon, Cork; Mr. Frank Elmore; Dr. Chambers; Mr. Greenwood; Dr. Fox, Kensington; Dr. Roussel; Mr. Roscoe, Manchester; Mr. Lattey, South- minster; Mr. Elmsley; Mr. Robertson, Rockbank; Mr. Odell, Hereford; Mr. Applegarth, London ; Mr. Jacobson, London ; Mrs. Robilliard, Alderney; Mr. Hamilton, Hull; Mr. Bellamy, London ; Dr. F. Barnes, London; Mr. Stevenson, London; Mr. Arnold, Chesham ; Mr. Lankester, London; Mr. Robinson, Chesterfield; Mr. Rodwell, Norwich ; Mr. Green, Leicester; Mr. Pomeson, Kingsland; Miss Carly, London ; Mr. Anderson, Kirkwall; Mr. Hovell, London; Mr. Brown, Northallerton; Mr. Wharton, Kilburn; Mr. Roberts, London; Dr. J. Rae, London ; Mr. H. Mackenzie, London; Mr. Baker ; Mr. Packenham, London; Mr. Birt; Dr. C. Black, Glasgow; Mr. Marshall, Lamberhurst; Mr. Startin, London; Mr. West, London; Mr. Outhwaite, Leeds; Mr. Cameron, Lismore; Mr. Huxley, London; A German Reader of THE LANCET ; Alpha, Brixton; Caution; M.D., Newcastle; Alert; Fie; H. L. W. ; B. W.; A Doctor; Medicus ; ’, A Graduate; F. L. S.; J. A., M.B.; An Army Surgeon; L.K.Q.C.P.I.; M.R.C.S. Bng. ; One Interested ; A Parishioner; Puzzled; H. W.; B.; L.S.A., M.R.C.S.E. ; &c. &c. LETTERS, each with enclosure, are also acknowledged from-Dr. Hermann, London; Mr. Jones, Long Melford ; Dr. Johnston, Wellington, New Zea- land ; Messrs. Hodson and Cribb, Bishops Stortford; Mr. Knight, North- ampton ; Mr. Sanders, Southsea; Mr. Keay, Eastbourne; Dr. Philpots, Poole; Mr. Piggott, Cannock ; Mr. Molyneux, Upholland; Mr. Satchell, Tunbridge Wells; Mr. Martin; Dr. Blythman, Swinton; Dr. Watson, Stockton; Dr. Wiglesworth, Hamstreet; Dr. Winter; Mr. Hartley; Surgeon, Wellington; Delta, London; A. B., Wellington; X. Y. Z., Fal- mouth ; M. P. S.; M. A. C.; A. Z., Wincanton; Medièus, Sheffield; Beta; Delta; Medicus, Darwen; P. S.; Surgeon, Alford; M. D., Liverpool; P. S.; Surgeon, Alford; Medicus, Llangadock; R. C.; Surgeon, Durham; F. B.; T., Thame; S., Liverpool; L. P. M., Whitby; Alpha, St. Helen’s; W. H., Durham ; Medicus, Swansea; M. E. M., Gloucester; M. R. C. S., Bilston ; W. J. ; B., Newbury; L. R. C. P., London. Broad drroxa, Examiner, Sunday Times, Manchester Covrier, Welshman, Woolwich Gazette, Otago Daily Times, East London Observer, Blackburn Standard, Colonies and India, Boston Evening News, Newcastls Daily Ckroniele, -Leeds Mercury, Mauckester Guardian, and Canada Lancet have been received. Medical Diary for the ensuing Week. Monday, Jane 4. ROYAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL, MOORFIELDS.—Operations,10½ A.M each day, and at the same hour. ROYAL WESTMINSTER OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1½ P.M. each day, and at the same hour. ST. MARK’S HOSPITAL.—Operations, 9 A.M. and 2 P.M. MBTBOPOLITAN FREE HOSPITAL.—Operations. 2 P.M. ROYAL INSTITUTION.—2 P.m. General Monthly Meeting. Tuesday, June 5. GUY’s HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1½ P.M., and on Friday at the same hour. WESTMINSTER HOSPITA.L.—Operations, 2 P.M. NATIONAL ORTHOPÆDIC HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M. WEST LONDON HOSPITAL.—Operations, 3 P.M. ROYAL INSTITUTION.-3 P.M. Prof. Dewar, " On Davy’s Chemical Philo. sophy." Wednesday, June 6. MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1 P.M. ST. MABY’s HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1¼ p.M. ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL.—Operations,11½ P.M., and on Saturday at the eame hour. ST. THOMAS’S HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1:’i P.M., and on Saturday at the same hour. KINQ’s COLLEGE HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M., and on Saturday at 1½ P.M. GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 p.M. UNIVERSITY COLLEGN HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M., and on Saturday at the same hour. LONDON HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M. SAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.—Operations, 2½ P.M. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OP ENGLAND. - 4 P.M. Prof. B. Brudenell Carter, "On Defects of Vision which are remediable by Optical Appli. ances." OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.—8 P.M. Specimens.-Dr. John Williams, " On the Pathology and Treatment of Membranous Dyamenorrhœa,"— And other communications. ROYAL MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY.-8 P.M. Rev. J. Delsaulx, "On the Thermo- dynamic Origin of the Brownian Motion." Thursday, June 7. ST. GEOBGB’S HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1 P.M. ST. THOMAS’S HOSPITAL.—Ophthalmic Operations, 4 P.M. CHARING-CROSS HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M. ROYAL ORTHOP2RDlC HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M. CENTRAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL.—Operations,2 P.M., and on Friday at the same hour. ROYAL INSTITUTION.-3 P.M. Mr. E. Dannreuther, "On Liszt." Friday, June 8. ST. GBOBGB’S HOSPlTAL.—Ophthalmic Operations, 1¼ P.M. ROYAL SOUTH LONDON OPHTHALMIO HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND. - 4 P.M. Prof. R. Brudenell Carter, "On Defeecs of Vision which are remediable by Optical Appli- ances." ROYAL INSTITUTION.-9 P.M. Prof. Tyndall, "On Putrefactive and Infective Organisms from a Physical Point of View." Saturday, June 9. ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M. ROYAL INSTITUTION. 3 P.M. Mr. C. T. Newton, "On the Discoveries at Mycenæ." NOTICE. In consequence of THE LANCET being frequently detained by the Post Office when posted for places abroad more than eight days after publication, subscribers and others are reminded that such copies can be forwarded only as book packets, and prepaid as such.
Transcript of Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.
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EN8LKH SURGEONS IN THE LATE TURCO-SERVIAN WAB.THE following translation of an article that appeared a short time back in aLevantine contemporary may prove interesting to some of our readers :-
"We would again raise our voice in praise of those who, with a spiritof sacrifice and by their intelligence, have contributed to mitigate thesnnerings which accompany war, and to demand tor them an appro-priate recognition of the devoted services which they have rendered.The English doctors in the service of the Imperial Ottoman army, whoare attached to the hospital at Sienitza, which was constructed to hold400 beds, but which on account of its advanced position has received formany weeks 700 or 800 sick and wounded, have had their laboursdoubled. These doctors have had to lie on wet hay in a room not fitfor a horse to sleep in, and often had to subsist on beans, being unableto procure the military rations they were entitled to, or even wood tokeep themselves warm. The difficulties of the situation were still fur-ther aggravated by the irregularity on the part of the Seraskierat inremitting their allowances, it having been strictly stipulated that thesame should be paid monthly. But the English hitherto have bornethese trials without complaint. At the same time they have displayeda courage superior to all suffering, and worthy of admiration and re-compense. We trust that Redif Pasha, the Minister of War, will notlose sight of the merits of the English who have served in the medicalcorps of the Ottoman army, and that before they leave he will confer onthem an appropriate distinction. We have no doubt that such would bethe wish of his Majesty the Sultan."
By the latest accounts from Sienitza there were still two English surgeonsthere, Messrs. J. Williams and H. Crookshank.
Alert.—We consider the number of weeks stated by our correspondentto be sufficient. The disinfection shouid be thorough, and performedby a reliable man.
AN APPEAL.To the Editor of THE LANCET.
SIR,—Will you kindly insert the following appeal in THE LANCET:--Miss Gent, the daughter of a medical man, who practised for many years atStony Stratford, has been bedridden for many years, suffering from in-curable disease. Previous to her illness she was able to supplement her in-come by the sale of needlework. She cannot do this now, and her weaknessincreases. She appeals to the profession for assistance.References are kindly permitted to Dr. Slack, Lyzwick House, Keswick;
the Rev. H. Fisher, Incumbent of St. Luke’s, and the Rev. T. E. Franklyn,Vioar of St. John’s, Leamington.
Subscriptions will be thankfully received and acknowledged by,Yours faithfully,
Avenue House, Leamington, May, 1877. JAMES THOMPSON, M.B.
COMMUNICATIONS not noticed in the current number will receive attentionin our issue of the ensuing week.
COMMUNICATIONS, LETTERS, &c., have been received from-Sir H. ThompsonDr. Wilks, London; Dr. Sturges, London; Mr. Hay; Dr. Davy, Barnstaple ;Dr. Woodward, Worcester; Dr. Thurston, Hastings; Dr. Middleton,Maryhill ; Mr. Taylor, Buxton ; Mr. Harvey; Dr. MacKinder, Gains-borough ; Mr. Millman ; Dr. Edis ; Mr. Boyce; Mr. Tyrrell, Dublin;Mr.Harman; Mr. Dean, Derby; Mr. Ward, Beverley; Dr. Burlingham,Dalbeattie; Dr. Rayner, Malvern; Mr. Hinder, Chepstow; Mr. Reeves;Dr. Dennistoun, Greenock; Mr. Robertson, Charleston; Mr. Colman,Burton; Mr. Ormsby, Dublin; Mr. German Reed ; Dr. Laffan, Cashel;Dr. Thompson, Leamington ; Mr. Howse; Mr. Nicholson ; Dr. Riordon,Cork; Mr. Frank Elmore; Dr. Chambers; Mr. Greenwood; Dr. Fox,Kensington; Dr. Roussel; Mr. Roscoe, Manchester; Mr. Lattey, South-minster; Mr. Elmsley; Mr. Robertson, Rockbank; Mr. Odell, Hereford;Mr. Applegarth, London ; Mr. Jacobson, London ; Mrs. Robilliard,Alderney; Mr. Hamilton, Hull; Mr. Bellamy, London ; Dr. F. Barnes,London; Mr. Stevenson, London; Mr. Arnold, Chesham ; Mr. Lankester,London; Mr. Robinson, Chesterfield; Mr. Rodwell, Norwich ; Mr. Green,Leicester; Mr. Pomeson, Kingsland; Miss Carly, London ; Mr. Anderson,Kirkwall; Mr. Hovell, London; Mr. Brown, Northallerton; Mr. Wharton,Kilburn; Mr. Roberts, London; Dr. J. Rae, London ; Mr. H. Mackenzie,London; Mr. Baker ; Mr. Packenham, London; Mr. Birt; Dr. C. Black,Glasgow; Mr. Marshall, Lamberhurst; Mr. Startin, London; Mr. West,London; Mr. Outhwaite, Leeds; Mr. Cameron, Lismore; Mr. Huxley,London; A German Reader of THE LANCET ; Alpha, Brixton; Caution;M.D., Newcastle; Alert; Fie; H. L. W. ; B. W.; A Doctor; Medicus ; ’,A Graduate; F. L. S.; J. A., M.B.; An Army Surgeon; L.K.Q.C.P.I.; M.R.C.S. Bng. ; One Interested ; A Parishioner; Puzzled; H. W.; B.; L.S.A., M.R.C.S.E. ; &c. &c.
LETTERS, each with enclosure, are also acknowledged from-Dr. Hermann,London; Mr. Jones, Long Melford ; Dr. Johnston, Wellington, New Zea-land ; Messrs. Hodson and Cribb, Bishops Stortford; Mr. Knight, North-ampton ; Mr. Sanders, Southsea; Mr. Keay, Eastbourne; Dr. Philpots,Poole; Mr. Piggott, Cannock ; Mr. Molyneux, Upholland; Mr. Satchell,Tunbridge Wells; Mr. Martin; Dr. Blythman, Swinton; Dr. Watson,Stockton; Dr. Wiglesworth, Hamstreet; Dr. Winter; Mr. Hartley;Surgeon, Wellington; Delta, London; A. B., Wellington; X. Y. Z., Fal-mouth ; M. P. S.; M. A. C.; A. Z., Wincanton; Medièus, Sheffield; Beta;Delta; Medicus, Darwen; P. S.; Surgeon, Alford; M. D., Liverpool;P. S.; Surgeon, Alford; Medicus, Llangadock; R. C.; Surgeon, Durham;F. B.; T., Thame; S., Liverpool; L. P. M., Whitby; Alpha, St. Helen’s;W. H., Durham ; Medicus, Swansea; M. E. M., Gloucester; M. R. C. S.,Bilston ; W. J. ; B., Newbury; L. R. C. P., London.
Broad drroxa, Examiner, Sunday Times, Manchester Covrier, Welshman,Woolwich Gazette, Otago Daily Times, East London Observer, Blackburn
Standard, Colonies and India, Boston Evening News, Newcastls DailyCkroniele, -Leeds Mercury, Mauckester Guardian, and Canada Lancet havebeen received.
Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.Monday, Jane 4.
ROYAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL, MOORFIELDS.—Operations,10½ A.Meach day, and at the same hour.
ROYAL WESTMINSTER OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1½ P.M. each day,and at the same hour.
ST. MARK’S HOSPITAL.—Operations, 9 A.M. and 2 P.M.MBTBOPOLITAN FREE HOSPITAL.—Operations. 2 P.M.ROYAL INSTITUTION.—2 P.m. General Monthly Meeting.
Tuesday, June 5.GUY’s HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1½ P.M., and on Friday at the same hour.WESTMINSTER HOSPITA.L.—Operations, 2 P.M.NATIONAL ORTHOPÆDIC HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M.WEST LONDON HOSPITAL.—Operations, 3 P.M.ROYAL INSTITUTION.-3 P.M. Prof. Dewar, " On Davy’s Chemical Philo.
sophy."Wednesday, June 6.
MIDDLESEX HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1 P.M.ST. MABY’s HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1¼ p.M.ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S HOSPITAL.—Operations,11½ P.M., and on Saturday at the
eame hour.ST. THOMAS’S HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1:’i P.M., and on Saturday at the same
hour.KINQ’s COLLEGE HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M., and on Saturday at 1½ P.M.GREAT NORTHERN HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 p.M.UNIVERSITY COLLEGN HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M., and on Saturday at
the same hour.LONDON HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M.SAMARITAN FREE HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN.—Operations, 2½ P.M.ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OP ENGLAND. - 4 P.M. Prof. B. Brudenell
Carter, "On Defects of Vision which are remediable by Optical Appli.ances."
OBSTETRICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON.—8 P.M. Specimens.-Dr. John Williams," On the Pathology and Treatment of Membranous Dyamenorrhœa,"—And other communications.
ROYAL MICROSCOPICAL SOCIETY.-8 P.M. Rev. J. Delsaulx, "On the Thermo-dynamic Origin of the Brownian Motion."
Thursday, June 7.ST. GEOBGB’S HOSPITAL.—Operations, 1 P.M.ST. THOMAS’S HOSPITAL.—Ophthalmic Operations, 4 P.M.CHARING-CROSS HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M.ROYAL ORTHOP2RDlC HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M.CENTRAL LONDON OPHTHALMIC HOSPITAL.—Operations,2 P.M., and on Friday
at the same hour.ROYAL INSTITUTION.-3 P.M. Mr. E. Dannreuther, "On Liszt."
Friday, June 8.ST. GBOBGB’S HOSPlTAL.—Ophthalmic Operations, 1¼ P.M.ROYAL SOUTH LONDON OPHTHALMIO HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M.ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND. - 4 P.M. Prof. R. Brudenell
Carter, "On Defeecs of Vision which are remediable by Optical Appli-ances."
ROYAL INSTITUTION.-9 P.M. Prof. Tyndall, "On Putrefactive and InfectiveOrganisms from a Physical Point of View."
Saturday, June 9.ROYAL FREE HOSPITAL.—Operations, 2 P.M.ROYAL INSTITUTION. - 3 P.M. Mr. C. T. Newton, "On the Discoveries at
Mycenæ."
NOTICE.In consequence of THE LANCET being frequently detained by the Post
Office when posted for places abroad more than eight days after publication,subscribers and others are reminded that such copies can be forwarded onlyas book packets, and prepaid as such.
