No. 171 Washstand Made with heavy base, mounted on castors. Pans mounted on revolving frame with nickel towel racks, making it convenient and requiring little space. Pans are steel enamel and hold 7 quarts. Especially useful in sterilizing hands before an operation, using a different solution in each pan, as is frequently done. Price, $12.50 The Columbus Aseptic Height of seat, 31 inches. Back can be set at any angle desired, and by letting the back down any position of the head may be had that would be convenient for operation or examination of eye, ear, nose, throat or chest, and for extracting teeth. Price, $34.00. Single Irrigator One gallon glass Irrigator, 6 feet of rubber tubing, Esmarch cut-off, nickel band and bail. Can be raised or lowered easily. Heavy four-way base which prevents tipping. Ordinary height, 82 inches. Extreme height, 114 inches. Price, $15.00. The Columbus Favorite Glass Top Stand. No. 198 This little stand is a gem in many ways. It takes up but a small amount of room and is of a size especially useful1 It is made of best quality Angle steel, firmly braced and perfectly solid. Top sh lf is 16x20 inches, lower shelves 12x6 inches. Assembled with ball bearing castors. Price, $10.00. THE COLUMBUS ASEPTIC FURNITURE COMPANY Manufacturers of Aseptic Office and Hospital Furniture Sold through J. F. HARTZ CO., 2 Richmond St. E., Toronto University of Toronto FACULTY OF MEDICINE. The regular course of instruction will consist of Four Sessions of eight months each, commencing October 3rd. There will be a distinct and separate course for each of the four years. The lectures and demonstrations in the subjects of the First and Second Years will be given in the Biological, Chemical, Anatomical and Physical Laboratories and lecture-rooms of the University. Attention is directed to the efficient equipment of the University Laboratories for instruction in the various branches of the Medical Curriculum The new building of the Medical Faculty has just been completed at a cost of $175,000.00 in the Queen's Park, and affords extensive laboratory accommodation for Pathology and Physiology which unsurpassed. Didactic instruction in the final subjects of the Medical Course is given in the new lecture theatres. To meet the requirements of the Ontario Medical Council a course of instruction during a fifth year will be conducted. This will be entirely optional as far as the University of Toronto is concerned. Clinical Teaching is given in the Toronto General Hospital, Burnside Lying-in Hospital, St. Michael's Hospital, Victoria Hospital for Sick Children, and other medical charities of Toronto. There are special Research Scholarships offered to graduates in Medicine, and every opportunity is now afforded for Scientific Research Work in any of the various laboratories of the University, under the direct supervision of the Professor in charge. The Faculty provide three medals for the graduating class (one gold and two silver). There are also scholarshi available for undergraduates in the First and Second Years; these are awarded to the candidates on the results of the annual examinations. Further information regarding Scholarships, Medals, etc., may be obtained from the Calendar or on application to the Secretary. FEES.- Lectures and Demonstrations: 1st year, $100; 2nd year, $100; 3rd year, $100; 4th year, $100. Registration for Lectures, $5. Registration for Matriculation, $7. Annual Examinations, each $14. For Examinations in Practical Chemistry, 50c. For admission, ad eundem statum, $10. Degree, $20. Hospital Perpetual Ticket, $34. Lying-in Hospital, $8. SAL HEPATICA The original efferves- in eliminating toxic products Write for free samples. Brooklyn, New York City. ANKYLOSIS. J. B. Murphy, Chicago, in a continued article in The Journal A.M.A., May 20th, 27th and June 3rd, reviews what is known of the embryology and the histologic development of joints, classifies the pathologic modifications of ankylosis, and discusses the formation of synovial sacs and their artificial production and the various tissues involved. The synovial fluid is, he finds, a liquefied collagen, a result of the degeneration of connective tissue, and not as Virchow taught, a secretion from the surface of the cavity. This fact is a basal one in the surgical management of capsular or articular ankyloses; another one is the thorough freeing of the tissues so as to allow unrestricted mot on of the joint. Murphy believes that the elements that have most contributed in causing failures are the insufficient or defective ex-section of the synovial membrane capsule and ligaments and insufficient pain, limiting motion after operation. 999999999999999999 IN ANEMIA, CHLOROSIS, AND ALL Duncan, Flockhart & Co.'s (Flexible) Guaranteed equal in Ferrous Carbonate to freshly prepared Blaud Pills, with "Chemical examination shows that the iron is in the ferrous condition, and, therefore, that capsules retain full efficacy of fresh made Blaud Pills.”—British Medical Journal. 44 D., F. & Co.'s Capsule No. 92, equivalent to 1 Blaud Pill (5 grs.). 46 Duncan, Flockhart & Co., R. L. GIBSON, 88 Wellington St. West This, we believe, is the first systematic production of new and practically normal articulations." TOLERANCE TO NITROGLYCERIN. According to D. D. Stewart, Philadelphia (Journal A. M. A., May 27th), an excessive tolerance to nitroglycerin can be readily acquired if care is not taken to avoid a too rapid increase of the dose, hence the drug, though intelligently employed, is often of little service. He refers to earlier articles of his on the subject, and especially to a case before mentioned in The Journal A. M. A., in which 50 minims of a 10 per cent. solution were taken daily without any very marked effects. The best rule for giving the drug for its effects on blood pressure, is, in his opinion, to administer it four times a day in dose just sufficient to produce the slightest feeling of fullness in the head or to slightly quicken the pulse. If more than this is given, an undesirable tolerance is likely to be established. When a rather rapid increase seems needed to keep up a constant effect, it is best to discontinue the drug for two or more days, at intervals, and to resume its use with a smaller initial dose. By so doing the solutions, which are not exactly safe use of very large doses and strong to handle, will be avoided. Nitro glycerin, he thinks, has not met expectations as a remedy in conditions of persistent high tension, and he now than formerly, endeavoring at first, at uses it in such cases less frequently least, to relieve by limiting the nitrogenous intake and maintaining free action of the skin and bowels. Aconite is often substituted for ni troglycerin in these cases with advantage. SANITARY SWEEPING While lecturing recently, a Chicago physician-and member of the School Board declared the prevailing method of dry sweeping a prolific source of disease, due to the spreading of germ-laden dust. Dust, dirt and germs are best removed from floors by first sweeping with a cloth-covered broom, moistened with water containing just a little Platt's Chlorides. :: :: Platt's Chlorides, The Odorless Disinfectant. A colorless liquid, sold in quart bottles only. Manufactured by Henry B. 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