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803 that the result of their deliberations will be shortly announced. Application has been made entirely by private letters addressed to the chairman of the Elect- ing Committee, and testimonials have not been received on behalf of any of the candidates. Owing to the conditions of the contest, it is not definitely known bow many com- petitors are in the field; but the names of Dr. Sims Wood- head, Dr. William Hunter, and Dr. Noel-Paton are mentioned as probably successful candidates. If these gentlemen are really among the competitors, the College has cause for con- gratulation in the e?M6arr6M de richesse thus placed at its disposal; although the strong claims of each, based on the valuable work they have already accomplished, will make the decision a difficult one. The first task of the director, when appointed, will be to superintend the thorough equip- ment of the laboratories; subsequently his duties will chiefly consist in advising suitable lines of research and in organising the daily duties of his department. The labo- ratory and its success are the objects of great interest in Edinburgh, and there is every prospect that the new insti- tution will form a useful channel through which the pent-up scientific energies of the school may freely develop themselves. THE RECTORSHIP OF EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY. , The Marquis of Lothian, K.T., has been chosen by the University Conservative Association as their candidate for the Rectorship of the University, vacant through the death of the late Lord Iddesleigh. The date of the election is still nearly six months distant, but the Association is desirous of losing no time in placing their candidate before the constituency of undergraduates, and in con- ducting an active canvass in his behalf. During the last six months a sum of .E2750 has been received for the Royal Infirmary in the form of legacies. Edinburgh, Apri112th. ABERDEEN. (From our own Correspondent.) THE CITY HOSPITAL. AFTER a long and careful inquiry into the burning of a patient at the City Hospital, the Public Health Committee have issued a report, in which they state that they " are of opinion that the head nurse acted wrongly in placing the ward maid, Margaret Easton, in charge of the patient, knowing that Easton would be obliged to leave her several times quite alone for a period of from twenty to thirty minutes; they are further of opinion that the head nurse failed in her duty in not taking steps for securing a proper complement of nurses." It is also stated that, "in the opinion of the committee, it is matter of regret that the medical attendant did not report the occurrence earlier, and that after the accident took place he did not consider it requisite to visit the patient more frequently than once a day," The head nurse has sent in her resignation, which has been accepted. At a meeting of the Town Council, it was agreed, on the motion of the Lord Provost, to ask Surgeon-Major :B’assor, superintendent of the Edinburgh Infirmary, to visit the hospital and report " as to what changes and improvements should be introduced for the purpose of placing the institution in a thoroughly efficient and satisfactory condition." THE ROYAL INFIRMARY. At a special meeting of the Committee of Management, held on the 8th inst., the Plans Committee submitted a revised design for the extension and improvement of the infirmary buildings. According to the proposed plan, the new building would accommodate 233 beds, with a cubic space of 1400 feet per bed. The approximate cost of the new design is .E30,890. The " Jubilee Fund" now amounts to nearly .619,000. ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY. The last of the professional examinations" took place to-day at Marischal College, and the graduation ceremony takes place on Friday, the 15th inst. The summer session commences on the 25th, and the preliminary examinations are to be held on the Friday and Saturday preceding. At I a meeting of the Senatus held on the 2nd inst., Dr. Cash, recently appointed to the Chair of Materia Medica, was duly installed. At the same meeting it was resolved to provide an album for the purpose of receiving the signa- ture of every student at matriculation and graduation. To-day’s Aberdeen Journal says that some correspond- ence has taken place recently between the University authorities and the Government with reference to a grant in aid of the extension of the University buildings. The, sum needed to carry out the scheme is .684,000, and of this sum one-fourth was proposed to be raised locally. Informa- tion has been received that under existing circumstancea (the smallness of the local efforts) the Lords of the Treasury cannot meet the wishes of Aberdeen." ABERDEEN LIEDICO-CHIRURGICAL SOCIETY. Dr. McKenzie Booth has been elected librarian in room of the late Dr. William Fraser, and Dr. John Gordon succeeds. the late Dr. Beveridge as treasurer to the Society. Aberdeen, A pril12th. DUBLIN. (From our own Correspondent.) THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE. SIR WILLIAM STOKES, President of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, has issued cards for a dinner in cele- bration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee. The banquet, which will be held in the College on Saturday, the 23rd inst., is expected to be a magnificent success, and will be attended by his Excellency the Lord-Lieutenant, his Serene Highness Prince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, the leading medical men in Dublin, and many others holding high official positions. PROPOSED HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION NEAR DUBLIN. A subcommittee has been appointed by the Executive Committee of the City and County of Dublin Jubilee Com- mittee, in order to select a suitable site for the proposed institution, and ascertain the cost of erecting the same, to provide accommodation for about twenty-five beds. Lord James Butler, the chairman of the Managing Committee of the Adelaide Hospital, has urged the necessity of establish- ing a convalescent home in connexion with that hospital, to be styled "The Jubilee Victoria Convalescent Hornet under the same management, and has initiated the movement by a gift of .E50. UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN. The authorities of Trinity College, Dublin, by desire of Her Majesty, have arranged to allow credit for the Trinity Term examinations to all students, except candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Arts, whose names shall be on the College books at the dates fixed for their respective exami- nations. NIGHT LECTURES. The Standing Committee of the Royal University of Ireland on March 31st last adopted a resolution, to the effect that after that date certificates of night lectures would be refused by the University. This announcement came as a very disagreeable surprise to many hard- working students, who from no fault of their own may be prevented from attending day lectures; and, unless this objectionable rule is rescinded by the Senate, they will become ineligible for the next examinations of the Univer- sity. The writer of this has lectured for some years to both day and night students, and can conscientiously state that for anxiety to learn, steadiness, and general good conduct, night pupils are in no way inferior to those attend- ing the day classes. If the Senate enforce the carrying out of this resolution, a serious injury will be inflicted on a large and deserving class of medical students. A bazaar and fancy fair in aid of Sir P. Dun’s hospital will be held next week at the College of Physicians. Dr. J. W. Swan died, on the 8th inst., at Clarinda Park, Kingstown, aged eighty-four years. Dublin, April 12th. NEW HOSPITAL IN WEST RENFREWSHIRE.-At a special meeting on the 7th inst. contracts were accepted for the erection of a combination hospital for the parishes of Houston, Kilbarchan, Erskin, and Inchrinen, including the burgh of Johnstone. The cost will be under .62000.
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that the result of their deliberations will be shortlyannounced. Application has been made entirely byprivate letters addressed to the chairman of the Elect-ing Committee, and testimonials have not been receivedon behalf of any of the candidates. Owing to the conditionsof the contest, it is not definitely known bow many com-petitors are in the field; but the names of Dr. Sims Wood-head, Dr. William Hunter, and Dr. Noel-Paton are mentionedas probably successful candidates. If these gentlemen arereally among the competitors, the College has cause for con-gratulation in the e?M6arr6M de richesse thus placed at itsdisposal; although the strong claims of each, based on thevaluable work they have already accomplished, will makethe decision a difficult one. The first task of the director,when appointed, will be to superintend the thorough equip-ment of the laboratories; subsequently his duties will
chiefly consist in advising suitable lines of research and inorganising the daily duties of his department. The labo-
ratory and its success are the objects of great interest inEdinburgh, and there is every prospect that the new insti-tution will form a useful channel through which the pent-upscientific energies of the school may freely develop themselves.
THE RECTORSHIP OF EDINBURGH UNIVERSITY. ,
The Marquis of Lothian, K.T., has been chosen by theUniversity Conservative Association as their candidate forthe Rectorship of the University, vacant through the deathof the late Lord Iddesleigh. The date of the election isstill nearly six months distant, but the Association isdesirous of losing no time in placing their candidatebefore the constituency of undergraduates, and in con-
ducting an active canvass in his behalf.During the last six months a sum of .E2750 has beenreceived for the Royal Infirmary in the form of legacies.Edinburgh, Apri112th.
ABERDEEN.
(From our own Correspondent.)
THE CITY HOSPITAL.
AFTER a long and careful inquiry into the burning of apatient at the City Hospital, the Public Health Committeehave issued a report, in which they state that they " are ofopinion that the head nurse acted wrongly in placing theward maid, Margaret Easton, in charge of the patient,knowing that Easton would be obliged to leave her severaltimes quite alone for a period of from twenty to thirtyminutes; they are further of opinion that the head nursefailed in her duty in not taking steps for securing a propercomplement of nurses." It is also stated that, "in theopinion of the committee, it is matter of regret that themedical attendant did not report the occurrence earlier, andthat after the accident took place he did not consider itrequisite to visit the patient more frequently than once aday," The head nurse has sent in her resignation, whichhas been accepted. At a meeting of the Town Council, itwas agreed, on the motion of the Lord Provost, to askSurgeon-Major :B’assor, superintendent of the EdinburghInfirmary, to visit the hospital and report " as to whatchanges and improvements should be introduced for thepurpose of placing the institution in a thoroughly efficientand satisfactory condition."
THE ROYAL INFIRMARY.
At a special meeting of the Committee of Management,held on the 8th inst., the Plans Committee submitted arevised design for the extension and improvement of theinfirmary buildings. According to the proposed plan, thenew building would accommodate 233 beds, with a cubicspace of 1400 feet per bed. The approximate cost of thenew design is .E30,890. The " Jubilee Fund" now amountsto nearly .619,000.
ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY.
The last of the professional examinations" took placeto-day at Marischal College, and the graduation ceremonytakes place on Friday, the 15th inst. The summer sessioncommences on the 25th, and the preliminary examinationsare to be held on the Friday and Saturday preceding. At
Ia meeting of the Senatus held on the 2nd inst., Dr. Cash,recently appointed to the Chair of Materia Medica, wasduly installed. At the same meeting it was resolved to
provide an album for the purpose of receiving the signa-ture of every student at matriculation and graduation.To-day’s Aberdeen Journal says that some correspond-ence has taken place recently between the Universityauthorities and the Government with reference to a grantin aid of the extension of the University buildings. The,sum needed to carry out the scheme is .684,000, and of thissum one-fourth was proposed to be raised locally. Informa-tion has been received that under existing circumstancea(the smallness of the local efforts) the Lords of the Treasurycannot meet the wishes of Aberdeen."
ABERDEEN LIEDICO-CHIRURGICAL SOCIETY.
Dr. McKenzie Booth has been elected librarian in room ofthe late Dr. William Fraser, and Dr. John Gordon succeeds.the late Dr. Beveridge as treasurer to the Society.Aberdeen, A pril12th.
DUBLIN.
(From our own Correspondent.)
THE QUEEN’S JUBILEE.SIR WILLIAM STOKES, President of the Royal College of
Surgeons in Ireland, has issued cards for a dinner in cele-bration of Her Majesty’s Jubilee. The banquet, which willbe held in the College on Saturday, the 23rd inst., is expectedto be a magnificent success, and will be attended by hisExcellency the Lord-Lieutenant, his Serene HighnessPrince Edward of Saxe-Weimar, the leading medical menin Dublin, and many others holding high official positions.
PROPOSED HOSPITAL FOR CONSUMPTION NEAR DUBLIN.
A subcommittee has been appointed by the ExecutiveCommittee of the City and County of Dublin Jubilee Com-mittee, in order to select a suitable site for the proposedinstitution, and ascertain the cost of erecting the same, toprovide accommodation for about twenty-five beds. LordJames Butler, the chairman of the Managing Committee ofthe Adelaide Hospital, has urged the necessity of establish-ing a convalescent home in connexion with that hospital,to be styled "The Jubilee Victoria Convalescent Hornetunder the same management, and has initiated the movementby a gift of .E50.
UNIVERSITY OF DUBLIN.
The authorities of Trinity College, Dublin, by desire ofHer Majesty, have arranged to allow credit for the TrinityTerm examinations to all students, except candidates for thedegree of Bachelor of Arts, whose names shall be on theCollege books at the dates fixed for their respective exami-nations.
NIGHT LECTURES.
The Standing Committee of the Royal University ofIreland on March 31st last adopted a resolution, to theeffect that after that date certificates of night lectureswould be refused by the University. This announcementcame as a very disagreeable surprise to many hard-working students, who from no fault of their own maybe prevented from attending day lectures; and, unless thisobjectionable rule is rescinded by the Senate, they willbecome ineligible for the next examinations of the Univer-sity. The writer of this has lectured for some years toboth day and night students, and can conscientiously statethat for anxiety to learn, steadiness, and general goodconduct, night pupils are in no way inferior to those attend-ing the day classes. If the Senate enforce the carrying outof this resolution, a serious injury will be inflicted on a largeand deserving class of medical students.A bazaar and fancy fair in aid of Sir P. Dun’s hospital will
be held next week at the College of Physicians.Dr. J. W. Swan died, on the 8th inst., at Clarinda Park,
Kingstown, aged eighty-four years.Dublin, April 12th.
NEW HOSPITAL IN WEST RENFREWSHIRE.-At aspecial meeting on the 7th inst. contracts were accepted forthe erection of a combination hospital for the parishes ofHouston, Kilbarchan, Erskin, and Inchrinen, including theburgh of Johnstone. The cost will be under .62000.
