Dr. I. T. Talbot has been elected by the trustees as the director of the Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital, from January 1st, 1898. He relinquishes general practice and will devote himself to the supervision and direction of the various departments of the hospital. He will continue to reside at Hotel Kensington, but his business address will be at the hospital, East Concord Street.

At the recent meeting of the Surgical and Gynecological Association, held in Denver, the morning after the second day a leading daily paper, the Rocky Mountain News, introduced a half column report with these heads: "Each doctor has an opinion. Unfortunately no two of them were alike on any subject. Despairing to find a subject to agree on, evening session closed." Even yet doctors disagree,

SURGICAL ERA.-Under this caption the Medical Era, Chicago, will publish a separate and distinct department devoted exclusively to surgery. Dr. Charles Adams, Chicago's well known surgeon, will be sole editor. Authors of papers in surgery will be assured of wide reading of their articles when published in the Surgical Era.

THE CRITIQUE enjoyed a very pleasant call from W. A. Glover, M. D. late of Pennsylvania, who has recently located at Colorado Springs. The doctor is a graduate of old Hahnemann of Philadelphia, 1876. He organized the first free silver club in the State of Pennsylvania, and was elected its president. We bespeak for him success in his newly chosen field.

WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT "THE CRITIQUE.”

I congratulate you upon the tidy CRITIQUE:-a clean name; it leaves a good taste in the mouth.-Eug. F. Storke, M. D.

The Denver Journal of Homeopathy also disrobes with the October number and assumes the garb CRITIQUE, as a better and more tasteful adornment. Perhaps, as the journal claims, there is little more in a name, than the letters that compose it. In some respects this is a fact; in others we are inclined to doubt the statement. But, after all, a journal can always make the name respectable, even if it lack sonorous qualities, and recall unpleasant associations, as in the names of individuals. The spicy Denver Journal of Homeopathy of the past three years, has placed the name in our memories as a pleasant recollection, and we are sorry to part with it. But as long as the journal retains upon its illuminated cover page that Rocky Mountain view, we will feel at home with it, and always welcome it to our desk. Many pleasant recollections cluster around those snowcovered summits. But imagination must not be permitted, at this time, to wander amidst Colorado sunbeams.-Medical Arena.

The Denver Journal of Homeopathy, as was, is now THE CRITIQUE. We congratulate the editors upon the change, for the former name was too long and unwieldy for modern use and quick firing. Now, if the Pacific Coast Journal of Homeopathy will oblige us and shorten itself up into The Spectator, or The Observer, or The Examiner, we would be grateful, and perhaps other of our three-ply-titled journals may take the hint.— American Homeopothist.

With many thanks I beg to acknowledge a copy of your much esteemed ournal "The Critique". A. J. Baral, M. D., Calcutta, India.

I received the November issue of your journal. I am well pleased with it, it is just my style of a journal, bold and fearless. Accept my best wishes for your success. Inclosed find P. O. money order for one dollar for one year's subscription. I am one of the old pioneers, having been in the harness for fifty years last April. Go on with the good work, promulgating the true doctern of homeopathy. Please commence with the January number. Respectfully yours, W. T. McMahon, M. D. Wamego, Kansas.

Professional.-"What's the matter with the dog, doctor?" "Appendicitis." "Going to operate?" "No, he is too valuable."

Marriage is a committee of two, with discretionary powers to increase the their number.

"The Pioneers of Homoeopathy"— Compiled by Thomas Lindsley Bradford, M. D., Author of "Homoeopathic Bibliography of the United States," "Life and Letters of Hahnemann" &c., Published by Boericke and Tafel, Royal Octavo, 667 p. p; Bound in Cloth. Price $3.00 net, by mail $3.25.

The aim of the author in presenting this work is to present all the facts obtainable concerning too early powers of medicines, and the early practitioner of Homeopathy.

The book is divided into two parts, the first of which is an account of the pioneer provers of the Homoeopathic materia medica, and through whom Hahnemann gave to the world the "Materia Medica Pura" which we all recognize as of great importance to this day.

The second part is devoted to biographies of all persons who were practicing Homeopathy previous to the year 1835 the world over.

In making up these biographies all sources were drawn from, rendering the task an enormous one. At the end of each biography reference is given to all the books and journals containing any account of the person in question.

Any one knowing of Dr. Bradford's painstaking investigations and the thoroughness with which he can search medical literature will not question that this work is as reliable as can be had. Every Homoeopath who is interested in the history of his school should have the book and learn of the struggles of its pioneers who made its present success possible.

D. A. S.

The Diseases and Injuries of the Conjunctiva, Especially the so-called Granulated Lids. By John H. Thompson, M. D., Professor of Ophthalmolgy and Otology, Kansas City Medical College. Published by Hudson-Kimberly Publishing Co., 1014-1016 Wyandotte Street, Kansas City, Mo., 1897. pp. 216. Cloth.

This book is written to assist practitioners and students of medicine to recognize and treat diseases and injuries of the conjunctiva.

It is well written, going sufficiently into detail to give even a beginner a good conception of the diseases dealt with. The treatment of all conditions is clearly and concisely given with clear cut indications for local treatment. The chapter on grandular lids alone is well worth the price of the book to all who do not have in mind clear cut ideas of local treatment in this condition.

D. A. S.

PUBLISHERS NOTES.

THE CRITIQUE has the largest circulation of any medical journal published west of the Missouri River. Hence is the best medium through which to advertise.

Fairchild Bros. & Foster, greetings and best wishes for a Happy New Year to their friends in the medical profession, appears on the fourth cover page of The Critique. Remember they are the house that manufactures that incomparable preparation known as Fairchild's Essence of Pepsin.

In making selection of a sanitarium for a case of mental or nervous disease, pleasant surroundings as well as skillful care should be considered. The cottage plan adopted by Dr. Givens at his sanitarium at Stamford, Conn., makes possible necessary isolation or congregation, and pleasant surroundings and skillful treatment are here combined.

John Carle & Sons, New York City.

Gentlemen:-You can be assured that I will prescribe the Imperial Granum, whenever there is an indication for a prepared food, because I had sufficient confidence in it to give it to my own child, and it agreed with him perfectly, and he has increased in size and weight to an astonishing degree. -M. D. Physicians can obtain samples of this celebrated prepared food free, charges prepaid, on application.

Taylor & Meyers Pharmacy Co., of St Paul, advertisement appears on second cover page. Everything in the homeopathic line kept by this house.

We have had a great many favorable comments about the appearance of The Critique, due largely to our printers, Calhoun & Holmes. See their advertisement on inside front cover. They make a specialty of physicians work.

Antiphlogistine is an ever ready, non-irritating, non-poisonous paste, that can be prepared by simply heating. Indications for use inflammations. See advertisement, page 1.

Louis A. Becker, fancy leather goods, advertisement on page 1.

If you wish to go to Hot Springs, Ark., San Antonio, Texas or Mexico call or write to the Missouri Pacific Railway Company's agents, as advertised on page 2 of The Critique.

Why not get any thing you wish from a house where everything is new and fresh, from a camera to chemicals, all of which is to be had at The Standard Fire Brick Co., 429 17th St.

They say that musical instruments bought from the house of H. D. Smith Music Co., Masonic Temple, have the best workmanship, stay in tune longer, and have a sweeter tone than any others.

Do you need a battery? Then write to the McIntosh Battery & Op. tical Co., Chicago; as per advertisement page 5.

A doctor or dentist who would come to Denver and not need anything in their line (which can be found at J. Durbin's, 1508 Curtis St.) is certainly getting left at home. Durbin keeps everything used by the doctor, surgeon or dentist. Call and keep posted on the latest improvements.

Hydrozone is just what it says:—a powerful antiseptic and pus destroyer. Glycozone is the most powerful healing agent known. Try it Page 7 tells you all about it; read it.

The Gulf road will take you to Texas or Mexico, for a winter's outing, For gold take it to Cripple Creek. In summer we will talk to you about resorts. Any way, take the Gulf, the popular, progressive Colorado road, as advertised on page 9.

C. H. Howe & Co., 622 and 624 16th street, advertisement on page 11.

Dont forget that Geib & Hodgson, corner 15th and Lawsence streets keep the best meats, vegatables, fish and oysters.

Luyties Homeopathic Pharmacy Co., St Louis, is one of the oldest in the country and are leaders in reliable gcods.

Klondyke and the Burlington Route are very much in evidence these days. Information in regard to both can be obtained by consulting advertisement on page 13 or calling on or writing to G. W. Vallery, General Agent, Denver, Colorado.

Hay there! Do you want coal, hay, grain or flour? Then call upon G. H. Hussander, 2255 Larimer street. Telephone 747.

The celebrated Union Pacific road is no longer under obligations to the government. The new president, Mr. Burt, is an experienced railroad man of energy and is out for all the business in sight. The old officials in Denver will serve the public at the old place as per advertisement on page 17.

The Williamson-Haffner Engraving Co., Sheridan Building, Denver, Colorado, "cuts talk."