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freely, bedclothes became saturated. Following day
he seemed much better and did little light work.
Went to bed at 9 p.m., but could not remain owing
to severity of pain. On the next day (11th March)
medical advice was sought; the patient being delirious
and " seeing " things which were non-existent.
Doctor thought he had delirium tremens. The following
day he was easier and a powder was given him.
After then he lapsed into a state of semi-coma, but
could be roused, and he was removed to London Hospital
on 14th March. He died on 20th April, but had
been unconscious for about a week prior. Quite unable
to speak. Came from a healthy family, both parents
and eight brothers and sisters still living. Had been
married 21 years. One child only who was healthy
Patient, plumber by trade, and was strong and
healthy. Was in Chili for_year 1907, came home and
went to New York in July, 1912, and from there to
Canada arriving home at Christmas, 1913. After his
return suffered from headaches and terrible dreams.
No history of accident or injury.
Case 4.—R. M. (male) aged 5 weeks, of Brock Road. Child
born 2nd April. Fine healthy baby, but screamed a
good deal. Mother attended London Hospital for herself
on 7th May, and asked the Doctor to examine
child for suspected rupture. Suspicion confirmed, and
request made to bring child on 9th for circumcision.
Baby ill, and screaming during night of 8th, with
temperature of 103.2 or 104.2, so mother was told to
take him home and call in a doctor, which was done.
Continued ill, with a good deal of screaming. " Fits "
set in on 17th May, and death took place on 20th.
Few days before death a lump formed at top of his