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DR. TELFER and wife, of Montreal, are visitors at the old home, near Burgoyne.

DR. J. A. ANDERSON, of Trenton, a graduate of Toronto University, has opened up a practice at Lisle, Ont.

DR. GORDON S. COCKBURN, of the Department of Public Health, New York City, is in Sturgeon Falls on a few weeks' visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cockburn.

DR. R. M. CUMBERLAND, Son of W. B. Cumberland, of Rosemont, has purchased the practice of Dr. Lougheed, Glenboro, Man., a flourishing town about 100 miles west of Winnipeg.

Welland County Medical Association held their annual meeting in the City Hall, Welland, with a good attendance. The following officers were elected: President, Dr. J. H. Howell, Welland; VicePresidents, Dr. Old, Port Colborne; Dr. Snyder, Ridgeway; Dr. J. M. Dalrymple, Fenwick; Secretary-Treasurer, Dr. E. L. Garner, Welland. Dr. L. F. Barker, of Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, gave an interesting address on nervous diseases, and Dr. E. L. Garner, of Welland, a paper on practical experimental surgery, as witnessed by himself in the Johns Hopkins Hospital this summer.

MACMILLAN NICHOLAS.-A very pretty wedding took place on Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Nicholas, of Camosun Street, Victoria, when their youngest daughter, Hattie, and Dr. Lachlan MacMillan, of Vancouver, were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. The wedding was a quiet one, only a few of the most intimate friends of the bride and groom being present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Joseph McCoy, of Knox Presbyterian Church. The bride was attended by Miss B. Lawrence, while Dr. McNeill supported the groom. Conspicuous. among the many presents was a beautiful cut-glass piece from the congregation of Knox Presbyterian Church, where the bride has been organist for a number of years. At the close of the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents. Dr. MacMillan and bride afterwards left for the Sound, where the honeymoon will be spent. They will subsequently take up their residence in Vancouver, where Dr. MacMillan is now practising his

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THE old and reliable house of Wm. R. Warner & Co. will be incorporated under the laws of Pennsylvania, with Mr. Wm. R. Warner, Jr., retaining his connection as President of the corporation. This move enables Mr. Warner, who has managed the entire business, to transfer to others many of the details of management, and at the same time assures his host of friends and patrons in the trade of a continuation of the safe and conservative policy which has proven the keynote of its success, and which has characterized it from its foundation in 1856.

TREATMENT OF DYSMENORRHEA.-Since dysmenorrhea, like all other anomalies of menstruation, is merely a symptom of a pathologic state of the uterus or one or more of its appendages, it is perfectly obvious that remedial agents capable of effecting the removal of the underlying cause are preferable, in its treatment, to drugs that are solely palliative in action. In the treatment of all varieties of dysmenorrhea it is possible to relieve the pain at once, normalize the pelvic circulation, restore the uterine contractile power and correctively affect the acting cause. By such a course the comfort of the subject is more promptly brought about and durable relief is more easily effected. These ends can be achieved by the administration of Ergoapiol (Smith) in doses of one capsule four times daily during the menstrual period. In the treatment of recurrent dysmenorrhea, the most gratifying results are obtained by beginning the administration of Ergoapiol (Smith) three or four days in advance of the catamenia and continuing its employment until menstruation has ceased. Despite the fact that Ergoapiol (Smith) exerts a pronounced analgesic and sedative effect upon the entire reproductive system, its use is not attended with the objectionable by-effects associated with anodyne or narcotic drugs. The unvariable certainty, agreeableness and singular promptness with which Ergoapiol (Smith) relieves the several varieties of dysmenorrhea has earned for it the unqualified indorsement of those members of the profession who have subjected it to exacting clinical tests. Whilst hot sitz-baths, vaginal injections and similar measures may be advantageously employed in conjunetion with Ergoapiol (Smith), their use is not essential; in fact, the

preparation will invariably prove sufficient to relieve the pain attending menstruation. The impressive analgesic and tonic action of Ergoapiol (Smith) upon the uterus and its appendages render it of conspicuous service in the treatment of all anomalies of the catamenia associated with pain.

GASTRO-INTESTINAL AILMENTS OF YOUNG CHILDREN.-As the hot weather approaches the usual number of cases of gastro-intestinal ailments will confront us and if we be not alert the same mortality of old will occur among our little patients of one and two years. The keynote to success in the management of these cases is to see that correct feeding is enforced and to keep the alimentary canal as clean and as nearly aseptic as is possible. If this be done much suffering can be obviated and many little lives saved. Every medical man these days is capable of giving correct advice on infant feeding, the care of bottles, accessories, etc., if he will only take the time and trouble to make the mother understand how important it all is. The doctor's suggestions on this matter are too often regarded as simply platitudes and not thought of seriously until the child is in the throes of a severe illness. The following clinical reports are illustrative of my usual method of handling the more common but serious gastro-intestinal diseases we meet during the heated season: Ethel G., aged ten months, suffering from cholera infantum, bottle fed. Was passing watery stools every few minutes. Temperature had been considerably elevated, but was now slightly subnormal. Mouth and tongue parched. Considerable emaciation and a scaphoid abdomen. Circulation weak and respirations labored. In fact an extreme prostrate condition. Treatment: I put four ounces of Glyco-Thymoline with eight ounces of water and gave it as a high enema, causing it to be retained as long as possible. This was repeated every hour or so until the bowels were thoroughly cleansed and the stools diminishing in number. Gave one-tenth grain of calomel every hour until the discharges showed the characteristic greenish color. Also gave the following:

Elixir Lactopeptine

Glyco-Thymoline

Oil Peppermint

M. Sig.

20 drops every hour. After eight hours the child was able to take nourishment and retain it. This consisted of pasteurized milk diluted with an equal portion of lime water. Child

was given all the cold water and lemonade she wanted. She made a good recovery. Johnnie M., aged fourteen months, suffered from gastro-enteritis with much fermentation. Bowels swollen and tympanitic. Fever of a remittent type due to autotoxemia. Child delicate and poorly nourished, still nursing the mother's breast. Mother herself in poor health and in no condition to nourish her child. Treatment: Put the little one on cow's milk diluted with lime water. Three times a week I gave a high enema of a warm saline solution and Glyco-Thymoline equal parts. Also gave the above prescription, a teaspoonful every four hours. Child steadily improved under this treatment and in six weeks was in a good state of nutrition and health. A point that I wish to emphasize in these notes is that Glyco-Thymoline is a most excellent antacid and antiseptic and deserves special consideration in the stomach and bowel disorders of young children. It gives prompt and gratifying results.-H. B. Brown, M.D., Waukegan, Ill.

CANADIAN NATIONAL EXHIBITION.-Prize lists now being distributed and attractions arranged for on a grander scale than ever. The Prize List of the Canadian National Exhibition of Toronto, to be held this year between August 29th and September 14th is in course of circulation. A number of changes have been made in the way of improvements. Considerable additions have also been made to several of the classes; among others $1,100.00 is to be divided into six prizes for the best decorated floral display on floor space not exceeding 500 square feet. The object of this change is to improve the appearance of the Agricultural Building, and to induce exhi bitors to show their ability in the way of designing flowers, plants and shrubs for decorative purposes. Mr. Geo. H. Gooderham has donated $50 for a special prize for the best Clyde or Shire stallion and progeny. The Shire Horse Society of England have donated two Gold Medals. The English Hackney Horse Society have donated three silver medals, and the Dominion Shorthorn Association and Clydesdale Association make their usual usual liberal contributions, the former of $2,000 and the latter of $500. Several classes for commercial horses have also been arranged. In short, the Prize List gives the usual indications of advancement. The increase of prizes for the Agricultural Section amounts to upwards of $700. Special efforts have been put forth to make this year's exhibit of Art the greatest and most representative of the different schools that has ever been made in any City of America. Pictures

have been secured from Florence, Munich, Paris and England. His Majesty, the King, in particular has consented to the exhibition of Lady Butler's world-renowned picture, "Scotland for Ever." His Majesty has also consented to the visit to the exhibition of the magnificent Band of the Royal Artillery of Woolwich, acknowledged to be the finest in either of the services, and the Band will give select concerts twice daily as well as take the leading part in a grand international military tattoo and the best spectacle yet produced, illustrating The Siege of Sebastopol and the victory of the allied forces of Britain and France. Arrangements have also been made for an exceptionally fine educational exhibit. In short, every effort is being made by the di ctorate not alone to maintain the standard of Canada's great National Exhibition but to improve it in all departments. It should be mentioned that the premiums and prizes will reach the handsome sum of $50,000 and that entries close with the Secretary, J. O. Orr, City Hall, Toronto, on Wednesday, August 5th, to whom application for prize lists, entry blanks, space and any information required should also be addressed.

GASTRALGIA.-Papine in teaspoonful doses, given every two or three hours will promptly relieve the severe pain associated with gastralgia. The effect of one dose is often prolonged for five or six hours.

A FINANCIAL "SIMILE."-The prudent financier always has, at his command, a reserve store of sound securities with which to meet the demands of a period of monetary stringency. Likewise, the healthy individual maintains, in his vital bank account, a reasonably liberal balance of forceful energy, upon which he may draw during periods of physical stress and strain. When, however, the business man gambles with his capital, his financial reserve is often hypothecated and is thus unavailable in times of emergency. So it is with the man or woman who improvidently consumes the physical capital with which nature liberally endows the human organism. Too liberal and too frequent drafts deplete the vital store more rapidly than the normal deposits of force and energy are credited to the physical account. It is just at this period that the physician is consulted in his capacity as a physico-financial expert. Upon his advice, at this critical juncture, depends the vital solvency of the patient. The undue expenditure of energy must be checked; the