and regard them, as the Germans do, as food adjuncts. The pickling and salting of meat robbed it of some of its most useful contents, which passed out into the brine. Prof. Glaister was also inclined to think that a little more consideration might with advantage be paid to the effect of cold storage upon foods. He could not believe from his observations that with certain food products cold storage was always useful.

Dr. Atkinson, Medical Health Officer, Hong Kong, in a short but ably written paper, gave an interesting story of the difficulties experienced in dealing with the plague and other epidemics.

At its last two meetings the surgical section had an attendance of 500, which constitutes a record for the association. Before closing on Friday a vote of thanks was passed to Sir Hector Cameron, Glasgow, president of the section, on motion of Sir William Hingston of Montreal and Dr. Murphy of Chicago.

A valuable paper on the present status of military arrangements in Canada was read in the medicine section by Dr. J. T. Fotheringham. The doctor said that though Canada was peacefully developing her resources, she yet had a medical equipment for her military forces which was creditable for her size.

Dr. Coote of Quebec criticised the visual tests for the pilots on the St. Lawrence, but Dr. Page of Quebec, who is in charge of the tests, replied, defending them.

Friday afternoon the members of the psychological section, to the number of about 150, were entertained at luncheon at the asylum, Queen street west, by the Ontario Government. Dr, C. K. Clarke, medical superintendent, presided. Hon. J. W. Hanna, in proposing the toast "The Empire," speaking on bel alf of the Government, welcomed the members of the association to Canada. Dr. George Cooper Franklin responded in happy terms. Other toasts were: "The Psychologists of Great Britain," proposed by Dr. T. J. Burgess, superintendent of the Montreal hospital for the insane, and responded to by Dr. Wm. J. Mickle, president of the psychological section, and a graduate of Toronto University, who has for thirty years been medical superintendent of a large asylum in London, Eng., and Dr. A. T. Schofield, London, Eng.; and "The Psychologists of America," proposed by Dr. Ryan, medical superintendent of the Kingston asylum, and responded to by Dr. H. Hurd, medical superintendent of Johns Hopkins hospital, Baltimore, and Dr. Brush, superintendent of Vermont State hospital.

EXHIBIT HALL.

WHAT was perhaps the most complete exhibition of pharmaceuticals, surgical instruments and dressings, medical books, hospital furniture, etc., that has ever been made at any medical convention in Canada, took place in the West and East Halls of the Main Building of the University of Toronto, and reflected great credit upon the committee who had charge of the same. It would be impossible, owing to lack of space, to more than refer to the firms who were represented. They included

The Globe Manufacturing Co., of Battle Creek, Mich., who made a display of their nebulizers, nebulizing outfits, air vibrators, electric air pumps and nasal sprays.

II. & T. Kirby Co., Ltd., of London, Eng. This firm had a most a tractive display of Purgen, a recently-introduced aperient, one that is non-irritating, and therefore very useful in pregnancy and the puerperal state, made in three strengths, infant, adult, and strong. They also exhibited glycecols, compressed tablets, glycerine suppositories, medical pessaries and bougies, sal mineralis (an alkaline aperient salt), pills and several antiseptic preparations, including Kirby's Thymol Toilet Powder, Eucalyptisine, Eucalyptol Soap, etc.

J. & J. Colman, Ltd. (with which is incorporated Keen, Robinson & Co., Ltd.), London, Eng., exhibited Robinson's Patent Barley and Groats. Of Patent Barley, Dr. Pye H. Chevasse says, "The best artificial food, in my opinion, is cow's milk and Robinson's Patent Barley."

Parke, Davis & Co.'s exhibit included a series of charts showing the physiologic effects of various drugs upon the heart, circulation, respiration, etc. Specimens of Ergone, Digitalone and Veratrone were also seen. This interesting display also contained the following products: Adrenalin Chloride, and Adrenalin Chloride Solution. Taka-Diastase, which converts 150 times its weight of starch into sugar in a few moments. Acetozone, a powerful bactericide that may be used internally without ill-effect. Biological Products: e. g., Antidiphtherie Serum, Antitetanic Serum, Antitetanic Dusting Powder, Antistreptococcic Serum. Typhoid Agglutometer, for diagnosing Typhoid without a microscope, and other preparations..

Mellin's Food Co., Boston, Mass., U.S.A., made a display of Mellin's Food for Infants and Invalids. Mellin's Food is a dry, soluble, cereal extract made from Barley Malt and Wheat, and contains all the nutritious elements of the grains in a highly concentrated form. It is a completely malted food, the carbohydrates

being in the soluble forms of maltose and dextrins. It is entirely free from starch and cane sugar.

J. B. Lippincott Company, Publishers, of London, Montreal and Philadelphia. This firm, which has been established in London since 1872, and in Philadelphia since 1792, is to-day operating perhaps one of the largest and the most completely equipped book publishing plants in America. In the J. B. Lippincott Company's exhibit was found a complete line of medical and surgical publications, many of which have long since become standard on the subjects treated. Prominent on the shelves of their display were such familiar titles as "Wood's Therapeutics," a 13th edition now printing; "Rotch's Pediatrics," 5th edition printing;" White and Martin Genito-Urinary and Venereal Diseases," 7th edition on press, and "Cattell's Post-Mortem Pathology," 3rd edition printing, and many other equally familiar volumes.

Burnham Soluble Iodine Co., Auburndale, Mass., proved the therapeutic possibilities of Iodine Medication. They exhibited their Soluble Iodine Preparation.

Canada Mineral Water, Ltd., Ottawa, Canada, exhibited Russell Lithia Water, a genuine, natural, spring Lithia Water discovered in Canada. It has been on the market only three years and its sales to-day are as great as those of any other mineral water. Eby, Blain & Co., Ltd., Toronto, occupied Space 24 with a display of Norka, a popular breakfast food.

Battle Creek Breakfast Food Co., Ltd., Buffalo, N.Y.; Quincy, Ill.; Canadian Branch, 43 Scott St., Toronto, showed Egg-o-See. Egg-o-See is the whole of the wheat, in its most palatable form, grown in California, cooked and flaked, preserved in air-tight packages, never touched by the human hand from the reaping of the grain to the serving at the table.

Wreyford & Co., Toronto, had a display of Aertex Cellular Underwear, Shirts, Pyjama Suits, etc.

Postum Cereal Co., Ltd., occupied Spaces Nos. 29 and 30, and exhibited Grape-Nuts and Postum Food Coffee. Samples were given visiting physicians, and demonstrations made whereby visitors partook of these goods properly prepared.

The Denver Chemical Mfg. Co., New York, U.S.A., made a very attractive exhibition indeed of Antiphlogistine. Antiphlogistine, popularly known to the medical profession as Inflammation's Antidote, is a Hygroscopic, Antiseptic Cataplasm, indicated in all superficial and deep-seated inflammatory and congestive conditions. It is composed of the finest Anhydrous and Levigated Argillaceous Mineral, Chemically Pure Glycerine, Compounds of Iodine, representing a small percentage of Elementary Iodine, minute quantities of Boric and Salicylic Acids and the Oils of Peppermint, Gaultheria and Eucalyptus. Antiphlogistine is a non-irritating,

non-toxic poultice and dressing, always ready for immediate use and possesses hygroscopic, exosmotic, endosmotic, nutrient and indirectly anodyne and hypnotic properties.

Fairchild Bros. & Foster, New York, made a display in the West Hall of Panopepton, Essence of Pepsine, Peptogenic Milk Powder and Peptonising Tubes, as well as their preparations of the Pancreas Gland, for Hypodermic, Internal and External Use. Injectio Trypsini (hypodermic) in sealed ampoules. Injectio Amylopsini (hypodermic), in sealed ampoules. Lotio Pancreatis (a Tryspin Surgical Solvent). Holadin (in capsules only). A pancreas gland extract of peculiar potency in respect to trypsin, amylopsin and lipase. Internal Secretion (hypodermic). Trypsalin (Surgical Solvent). "Pepule " Pancro-Hepatic. "Pepule" Ox Gall Compound.

Pepule" Pancreatic Compound.

'Pepule" Pancreatic, and

E. B. Meyrowitz, New York, showed instruments and apparatus employed in the diagnosis, treatment and surgery of diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.

The Oakland Chemical Co., New York, showed their wellknown preparation Dioxogen. Formerly known as Oakland Hydrogen Dioxid, is made in strict accordance with the U. S P. requirements, and is absolutely harmless for internal or external use. It is guaranteed pure.

The Allen & Hanburys Co., Ltd., London, Eng. This exhibit was made of the Allenburys " Infant Foods. Mr. W. Lloyd Wood, Canadian Agent, showed the "Allenburys" Diet. The "Allenburys" Liquid Beef, the "Allenburys " Castor Oil, the "Allenburys" Cod Liver Oil, Bynin, Liquid Malt, Bynin Amara, Bynin Emulsion, Bynol, the "Perfected" Malt and Oil. BynoGlycerophosphates, Byno-Haemoglobin, Byno-Hypophosphites, Byno-Pancreatin, Byno-Phosphates, the " Allenburys" Throat Pastilles, and Kapsols.

Lambert Pharmacal Company, St. Louis, U.S.A. W. Lloyd Wood, Manufacturing Chemist and Manufacturers' Agent, Toronto, Canada, showed Listerine, the Standard Antiseptic. Formula-Listerine is the essential antiseptic constituent of Thyme, Eucalyptus, Baptisia, Gaultheria and Mentha Arvensis in combination. Listerine Dermatic Soap. Listerine Dermatic Soap contains the essential antiseptic constituents of thyme, eucalyptus, mentha and gaultheria, which enter into the composition of the well-known antiseptic preparation, Listerine.

Callard & Co., 74 Regent Street, London, Eng. New Diabetic Foods. All guaranteed free from starch, sugar and other carbohydrates. The articles shown include Starchless Bread, Starchless Biscuits, Starchless Flour, Sugarless Jams, Sugarless Marmalade.

Burroughs Wellcome & Co., Manufacturing Chemists, London,

Sydney, Cape Town. This firm are pioneers in the introduction of some of the most notable agents employed in modern medicine. They have developed many new processes and employ exclusive machinery invented and produced at great cost. Special attention was directed to the following exhibits: "Tabloid" Blaud Pill, Tabloid" Cascara Sagrada, "Tabloid" Hypodermic Cases, "Tabloid" Medicine Chests and Cases, "Tabloid" Ophthalmic Products,Hemisine," "Hazeline Snow," "Soloid," "Wellcome" Brand Chloroform, Diphtheria Antitoxin Serum, "Wellcome," Anti-Streptococcus Serum (Polyvalent, "Wellcome,") Pleated Compressed Bandages and Dressings, "Tabloid" Brand, Enule" Brand Suppositories, "Kepler Malt Preparations, Kepler" Solution.

C. F. Birtman Co., Chicago, Ill., showed a most complete line of static machines, X-ray coils, high frequency apparatus, Vibrators and Ozonators.

The Bausch & Lomb Optical Company, Rochester, N.Y., were represented by Dr. L. P. Barclay, who showed their celebrated BB 8 and DD Microscopes, their improved Minot Rotary Microtome and a new model Projection Apparatus.

Chandler, Ingram & Bell, Limited, 285 Yonge St., Toronto, Canada, had one of the most attractive displays of surgical instruments in the Hall, Their exhibit reflected credit upon their firm. Chandler, Ingram & Bell are rapidly making for themselves a nice reputation.

The Canadian Rubber Co. of Montreal, Limited. (Toronto Branch, 1 Front Street East), displayed Physicians' Rubber Specialties.

J. A. Carveth & Co., Ltd., 434 Yonge St., Toronto, showed a complete line of the publications issued by the following wellknown houses: W. B. Saunders & Co., Philadelphia, U.S.A.; Bailliere, Tindall & Cox, London, Eng.; Longmans, Green & Co., London, Eng.; H. K. Lewis, London, Eng.; John Wright & Co., Bristol, Eng.; Scientific Press, London, Eng.; Year Book Publishers, Chicago, U.S.A.

Duncan, Flockhart & Co., Edinburgh, Scotland (Agent for Canada, R. L. Gibson, 88 Wellington St. W., Toronto), had a very tasteful exhibit, and showed Chloroform (Duncan's S. G. 1,490); Chloroform (Duncan's S. G. 1.497); Anaesthetic Ether (Sp. Gr. .720; Aether Purificatus (Sp. Gr. .720); Methylated Ethers; Chloric Ether (Duncan's); Chloryl Anaesthetic (Duncan's); Bromide of Ethyl (Pure); Flexible Capsules, D. F. & Co., Blaud Pill with Aloes, Blaud Pill with Aloes and Arsenic, Blaud Pill with Aloes and Nux Vomica, Blaud Pill with Arsenic. Blaud Pill with Arsenic and Nux Vomica, Cascara Capsules, Cascara, Belladonna and Nux Vomica, Easton Syrup Capsules,