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Sanitary Authorities of Public Water Services in the Hands
of Private Companies."
"Conference of Army Medical Officers.—"Enteric
Fever in the Army was the subject set down for discussion.
The opening address was read by Lieut-Colonel Somerville
Large, R.A.M.C. The following papers were also read:—
"Enteric Fever amongst British Soldiers in India;" "Some
Probable Causes of Enteric Fever among European Troops
in India;" "Observations on Etiology, Vaccination and
Serum Diagnosis in Enteric Fever."
Conference of Veterinarians.—Presided over by
Matthew Hedley, Esq., F.R.C.V.S., Chief Veterinary
Inspector, Irish Privy Council. After the reading of the
Presidential Address on "Tuberculosis in its relation to
Public Health," the following papers were read:—"The
Utilisation of the Flesh of Tuberculous Animals;" "The
Milk of Tuberculous Animals in its Relation to Public
Health;" "The Housing of Cattle: its bearing on the
Elimination of Tuberculosis;" "The Comparative Duties
of Medical and Veterinary Officers in dealing with Tuberculosis
in its Relation to Public Health;" "Tuberculin, and
its Use for the Suppression of Tuberculosis in Cattle;"
"On the Agricultural Aspect of Tuberculosis;" "Compensation
for Tuberculosis."
At the Conference of Sanitary Inspectors.—After
the Presidential Address on " Sanitary Progress in Scotland,"
the following papers were read:—"The Training
of Sanitary Officers;" "The Necessity for Amendment of
the Laws relating to Sewers and Drains;" "The Sale of