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VALUABLE PAPERS ON PLAGUE AND HOSPITAL STANDARDS.

THE TRAINING OF NURSES,

GUNSHOT WOUNDS,

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF CHINA.

THIRD DAY,

January 20th.

W. H. Venable in the cluir.

Mannlicher pattern A most interesting feature was the absence of tetanus and gas gangrene, although the terrain was much like that in France and fol gium. Casca of wonderful recoveries. were quite common.

tion of Dr. W. W Peter, and the Com mercial Exhibits of Messrs. Parke, Davis, Burroughes, Wellcome & Co. Evans & Bons (books), Chinese American Publish ing Co. (books), and the Standard Oil Company (stoves and lamps), An in- teresting exhibit, which attracted con

A611 an, the seperate business sessions siderable attention, was the hygienic of the Missionary Medical Association

SPORT.

RIFLE LEAGUE,

VOLUNTEERS v. NAVY,

The Hongkong Volunteers met the Navy Team in a match at Stonecutters. on Saturday, The Navy team won by

dining table introduced by Dr. Wu Lien and the National Medical Association the narrow margin of one point.

Teh for the cating of Chinese food in a sanitary fashion.

AFTERNOON PROCEEDINGS.

were resumed;"

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following were the scores made:-

- NAVY,

Drs Christie (Makden) end · Balme (Teininfu) were delegated by the other.P.O. Cree Association to attend the Business Seesion P.O. Edmonds

..

of the N, M. A. to express their apprecia Pt. Kelly

on of the splendid co-operation shown Sgnl. Botley

PO. Smith

In the afternoon the visitors, aber The Joint Medical Conférenes at Caning about 60, visited Dr. Kerr's Asylum ston continued its sittings on the 25th inst, for the Insane. Here cases were shown

in the YMCA auditorium with Dry Ds: Solden, Ross and Hofman. Hiy its members, and also the hope that P0. Losch

Excellency Governor Chu also honoured

they might arrange a joint business session: Sgt. Watring

Egt, House The first paper road was on "The Dr. Selden with a surprise visit and took on Monday evening. This was agreed to nature of Plague Proteotoxins" by Dr.

great intercat in wil the patients and unanimously, F. Eberson, bacteriologist of the Man-

buildings. An amusing incident occurred Dr. W. W. Peter (Secretary of the churian Pingue Prevention Service The here. From one of the corners came & Joint Council of Public Health) was paper was full of technical detaile and very distinguished man with long hair, next invited to speak. He outlined the Sgt. Manuk Gar. Sörby teemed with all the latest phases of who, in the politest fashion, asked who work of the past years and emphasised Fur Corby bacteriological research. The conclusions the tall Chinese visitor was. In reply, the need of extension. He appealed for Sgt. Bradbury derived from these researches conducted the Governor handed him his card and an Associate Chinese Secretary to Cpl. Martin

shook hands with him. This particular on the work doing his absence in America. Gar. Green

carry

Car Labruga in Harbin are as follows :---

Chinese Consul nt A sum of $3,000 was required every year Sgt. Hains (",)-Powerful shock-producing poi patient was onco

sons can be obtained by allowing Honolule. The Asylum appeared over for two years, of which the C. M. M. A. norwood guinea-pig or horse sarim crowded, the number of inmates at pre had promised $1,500. The N. M. A sent being 500, of whom 230 are women then passed a revolution undertaking to upon sensitized plague bacilli.

The women appear to get well less find the other $1,500, the President (Dr. (8.)-Tho

proseoloxing of plague bacteria are thermostabilo resist readily, although it was stated that as Wu) promising to provide 8200 himself ing prolonged heating at tempera. many 8-30 per cont. of all cases recover. This terminated the morning'a scesion. tures ranging from 50-61 degrees Centigrade.

From the Asylum the delegates pro ceeded by launch to the Hackett Medical

AFTERNOON; PROCEEDINGS.

Luncheon was kindly provided by the

(.)-A wide range exists within which College for Women, There are in this staff of the Canton Christian College in

the poisons may be obtained. The hospital 60 beds, 28 women students, and a number of neat women nurses. It was a very pleasant though tiring day for the vicitors, most of whom are seeing Canton for the first time.

essential requirement is aufficicht sensitisation of the plague organ

jarns. (d)-Protootoxins are obtainable éven

after cousiderable exposures, the average period being 14 hours; sometimes 18 hours, (4.)-The mechanism of plague infec

tion seems to depend upon s& primary sensitization of the or ganisms, the antigen-sensitizer. complex being important poison production.

for

It

be stated that these researcher may are being undertaken with a view to dis- covering by the newest methods a serum for plague which may be more potent than any now existent. Last summer, the experiments on plague inhalation vera concluded in Mukden by Drs. Wu Lien-teb and Eberson, and it was definitely proved that marmots took plague easily from one another by inhalation when placed in free proof cages.

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HOCKEY,

R.E. 7.B TEAM, VOLUNTEERS.

Although these teams, which met at the Happy Valley yesterday, had a fairly even share of the game, the Volunteers,. by their ability to put the finishing touch. en their efforts managed to gain an easy victory Evans opened the scoring for the open air. It happened to be a beau.the Volunteers, the bail striking one of tiful, warm day, which the northern keeper. Stalker missed a chance to score 1 bis opponents before eluding the goal- delegates found very enjoyable. The almost immediately afterwards, but the grounds of this college cover 100 English second point. It was obtained; however, Volunteers had not long to wait for their aares, and contain very many fine up-to with a shot which the

expected to

nice goal. Before the interval the Volun save. The Engineers then took a turo, and Woodward managed to net a very tees managed once again to beat the opposing custodian, Stalker putting the. ball into the net after Rouse and Evans. had each attempted a shot unsuccessfully. The interval arrived with the score sheet. reading 3-1.

In the evening Dr. Wa Lien Teh was date buildings with beautiful green-tiled quite reasonably have hKeeper might

entertained to dinnor in two flower boats by members of the Chinese Returned Students Club. Mr. Peter Hing (late Chief Justice of the Province) presided and was supported by thirty others who had been educated in Great Britain and America,

FOURTH DAY,

From the College, the delegates were Chinese roofs. conveyed to the grounds of the new Kung Yee Médical School and Hospital. Drs Wa Lien Teh and Li Shu Fen spoke it support of the scheme. The foundation etone was laid by a representative of the: Military Governor,

At 4.45 p.m. a tea party was given at

On resuming, the Volunteers scored the Government Hospital, presided over very quickly, following a scaffle in the by H.E. the Civil Governor. The delegates goal-mouth, and after this, the RE's looked hot and tired after the forty took up the running and for some time. minutes' walk from the other end of the were masters of the situation, but could city, but wore refreshed on seeing the not manage to find the net. The final well-cared for and unusually bright, goal came from a fine effort by Rouse on clean hospital before them. Bamboo the left wing, Evans getting to the re graves and banana palms grow every sulting pass, and sooring, with a splenfid where, the wards are sunny and cheerful, shot. and the dull shall made roofing of the

Result Volunteers "B" team 5, corridors help to give a restful appear-1:

ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL.

anca.

Hengh (Chinese graduate of an The Medical Superintendent, Dr. American College) explained that in the past year they had over 2,000 in patients

JANUARY, 27th.' The fourth day of the Joint Modical Conference was held in

the Canton Christian Collego, half-an-hour's trip by launch from the City The chairman for the day was Dr. Wu Lien Teh,

The first paper read was on "Subepi-1 thelial Lymphatic Glands," by Dr. Kenelm Rigby, Professor of Clinical Surgery at Hongkong University. Dr. Digby referred to the various legations The next paper was read by Dr. R. M. of these glands and to their incidence in Gibson (Hongkong)

causing the dread disease of influenza Previs." The learned doctor enumerated Epidemic influenza is particularly com the dangers of this serious complication mon among Russian soldiers. These of child-birth, and produced statistics to glands also serve as carriers in other show that it was more common in prim-epidemic diseases, such as cerebro-spinal

on

Placenta

performed many operations.. The Governor welcomed the delegates and asked the several doctors present to point out any deficiencies they noticed, so that these might be remedied. He was anxious to take the best advice.

2. A. CUP.

R.E.

87TH COY. B.G.A. v. 88TH COY. R.GA.

The 88th Company visited Stonecutters it the competition for the above cup, yesterday. A good, even game resulted. Dr. F. H. Hume (Changsha) responded, The 87th Company were leading by the and heartily congratulated the authorities only goal at half-time. This had bean on possessing the must picturesque and obtained by Thomas from a aince pass cleanest Government Hospital they had by Cox who was playing on the left wing. ever seen in China.

After the interval, the Stonecutters. company had the misfortune to handle in The dy & events cumimated 10, perhaps, penalty, Dickenson levelled matters up the most prilijant banquet ever seen in for his side. The winning goal was this city. The hosts were the two local scared with a very good shot by Mancini,

Mines of the Chinese and Missionary who all through had played by Association. Lovers were laid for 40 visitors, people on the root garach of Sincere Tully accorated with towers and Chinese Desborough, wompany. The dining- vag taste Company R.G.A 1 Referee, Sergt. Result 88th Company. R.G.A, 2, 87th

pera (ie., women in first births) among meningitis. Another significent fact THE HANQUET AND PRESIDENT LES TELEGRAM the Panait area; and with the consequent

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that they always harbour plenty of bacteria in their midst, owing to their function as filters of the lymphatics

POLICE SCHOOL,

Chinese than among Europeans, the per centage being 17 per cent, to 4.4 per cent These cases are always serious for both mother and child, the latter being usually Dr. H. A. Cheng (Superintendent of in the 7.8 mouth of intrauterine life. Dr. the Kwong Wa Hospital) read a paper Gibson adviented pedelic version of the on Spinal Anesthesia with Propoco, and targe photo of the child as treatroent, bringing down one cain." He dealt with the technique of a place of honour. At least seventy of Governor was hung up in the middle in foot to compress the bleeding placents.this operation, which is quite simple those who attended were indics, fitty-four HONGKONG POLICE RESERVE.. There was a brisk discussion by Drk and numerated a number of major and the Governor and BITER, Russell, Young, Hayes, Garner, Kirk, operations in which this method had been Lien Ten du either side of him, while Dr. Load and Dr. We Love, Reynolds, Balme, and Branch, after used with success. He recommended its Dr Cheng Lad Mrs. Veuable and Dr. which Dr. Gibson replied.

general use in those cases where generaal. Toe dinner was Chinese, and each Llang tidy doctor) on either side of The third paper was a very important anasthesia was dangerous, such as in portion was served in a small bowl, only one affecting mission bodies. Dr. H. Sheart lesions, lung troubles, etc.

spoons and chopschors being used. The company sang well-known songe and Houghton, who had barely recovered Dr. May L. James delivered a well-choruses at intervals, and Drs. Evaus from his bad throat, dealt with considered paper on Problems connected and Peter gave some good solos.

Standardisation in Mission Hospital with the training of nurses in China" President os. China and the gueste, Dr. Jodu proposed me neamos of the Work." He began by pointing out the She alluded to the difficulty of perform coupled with the name or the Governor many non-medical things which a mission- ing efficien, hospital work without trained who was present. ary doctor was expected to do in China,nurses, and condemned, these so-called including keeping of accounts, housekeep-hospital assistants," who were neither ing, making lay roports, preaching, and doctor nor nurse but considered, them even house planning. He advocated selves equal to both. Dr. James said the standardisation in statistica zad accounts time had come for this important ques Among the former ho

he would include num-tion to be taken up seriously by the ber of foreign staff, Chinese staff, hospital Associations. The paper is a most work (such as number of actual hospitals, thoughtful one and will repay careful beds, in-patients, days in hospital, deaths, consideration. autopsies), dispensary work, anesthetics

Dr. H. F. Chan read some notes on,

After the Governor had replied, Dr. Dulcan Main (angchow) created great laughter by a play upon-words, and said that the duty of the older Association was to push the younger one more and more forward as time went out the President of China saying:

Dr. H. A. Cheng read a telegram from Best wishes for success of Joint Confere If union continues great

are bound

Wednesday, January 31st-Class III. Thursday, February ist-Class I. (In-

(Inspector Grant).

spector Gerrard). Friday, February 2nd-Class II (In- Tuesday, February 6th.--Clase III. (In

spector Gordon);

spector Grant), Thursday, February 8th-Class I (In Friday, February 9th. -Class II. (In-

spector Gerrard).

spector Gordon).

MUSKETRY COURSE, 1917, PALT i of the 28 men who, on Sunday, January The names, with their respective scores.. 23th qualified to fire Part II. are posted at Headquarters Club

The six highest scores (out of a possible. 75), were

1-Po 246 Tso Chi On

2--P.. 28 Pun U

Ying

to result. Loud-applause by all stani, 125 but sing U ing). Speaking in Cantonese, Dr. Cheng then proposed R

the health of the

of the Chinese delegates.

associations

fine

responded.

4-P. c. 184 Chan Siu. Fook. 5Sergt 68 Un Kwok Chak

70

65.

414

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1 Pc 178, Lau Shuk Wai 60

Dr. Christie, în s.

a beautifully worded (whether general, local or without) and A Case of Pyonephrosis due to im speech, referred sympathetically to his 150 Wong Kam Cheung.. 55

FINAL NOTICE TO FIRE PART 17 other points. The financial reoside should pacted stone," operated upon by him congratulated the National Association but failed to attend, to fit Part I. of with Chinese doctors and All ranks who should have attended, clearly embody those of administra The disease was n not diagnosed before on its splendid record keen enthusiassa, this year's course on either Sunday, tion, maintenance, capital expense (for operation because the patient smoked as medical journal in English and January 14th 21st, or 28th, are warned permanent additions to equipment) and opium to relieve his pain and misled the Tyan Shanghai) in hospitality. Dr to attend the Range on Sunday next purchasing. There should certainly be a doctors about the symptoms. However, of the ladies, and referred particularly

Dr. Lien Teh proposed the health February 4th, leaving Blake Pier at a central buying agency for all, preferably on operation pints of pug were withdrawn to the Chinese ladies present, who con

(82) F. C. JENKIN, situated in Shanghai, with connections in and a large stone was removed.

sisted of independent plsicians, doctors

D.S.P. (R.). America and elsewhere. Dr. Houghton's The last paper read in the morning hands, surgeons, and even noted orators associated in practice with their hus PEAK TRAMWAYS COMPANY, LTD paper will be submitted to the Business sesion was by Dr. W. G. Reynolds on (laughter). He said the day had come

NEW IDOLATRY. when women's work was indispensable, and “Gunshot Injuries." His cases were the he hoped that they would utilise their The Joint Conference adjourned at result of the recent fighting between the gifts for the benefs of the present and Katherine Royal Chapel, Regent's Lord Hagb Cecil, speaking at St. 11.15 a, 11.15 am, to allow the two Associations to troops of Lung Chi wong and the future generations by taking part more Park, aided Chapel Roge

more in medicine and public health continue their business sessions,

Revolutionaries, He divided up his Dr. Liang (lady physician) replied in very little doubt that behind the war

here present at the opportunity given theory that what is done in the name of Cantonese in a humorous speech and ex end behind the peculiar horrors of the pressed the pleasure of the female mem war thara tines lie in part the new

them to work with the men

the State is not responsible to God or When the last guest left it was already supplant the claims of Church and re- Thus terminated a historic day's events, His law. It is, in so far as it seems to past midnight,

ligion, an idolatry.

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