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THE CARNEGIE TRUST AND CHILD WELFARE.THE Carnegie United Kingdom Trustees having consideredthe reports prepared for them on the Physical Welfare ofMothers and Children have now issued a statement regard-ing the action they intend to take. In order to stimulatepublic effort, local and general, and to provide examplesof what might be effected by wise organisation, theypropose: 1. To designate certain urban areas in whichthey are prepared to meet the cost of erection and equip-ment of model welfare centres, to be controlled andmaintained under an approved scheme by the localauthority with the aid of Imperial grants. 2. To considerthe cost of the acquisition or erection of a suitable buildingin London for the housing of a central bureau or instituteof a national character, to serve as a coordinating agencyfor all the various local and other organisations con-nected with infant and maternal welfare in England andWales, and of a similar central institution for Scotland.The purpose of the proposed central institutes would be toassist the various voluntary and statutory bodies engagedin the subject in England and Scotland respectively; itwould not supersede them or encroach upon their properspheres of local interest. 3. To consider in a few suitablecases applications from local authorities for assistancetowards the initial capital outlay on the preparation andequipment of open spaces for children’s playgrounds,which the authorities have acquired for the purpose andare prepared to maintain.The trustees hope in these ways, during the next three

or four years, to employ the limited fund at their disposalin promoting a few well-devised experiments in organisedeffort towards the solution of a grave national problem.

RESEARCH AND INDUSTRY.Professor W. H. Perkin’s address on Tuesday at the OxfordSummer Meeting of University Extension dealt with thequestion of the loss of certain industries which at onetime appeared to be firmly established in this country,but which left it to flourish abroad. The causes ofour failure have been our neglect of scientific methodsand lack of appreciation of the value of research. At thebeginning of the war Germany had about ten times asmany advanced students engaged in research work as wehad. But, said Professor Perkin, the scientific workers inour Universities have now demonstrated to manufacturerstheir ability to tackle and solve difficult manufacturingproblems, whether in connexion with munitions of war orin the development of purely industrial operations, and itis gratifying to see that their efforts are beginning to beappreciated in many quarters. A much closer associationbetween the manufacturer and the scientific worker isnow growing up which should help to re-establish thecommercial superiority of this country.

TOWARDS A PURER MILK-SUPPLY.A PETITION to the Prime Minister advocating the formation

o’ a Milk Board endowed with full statutory powers toregulate trade in milk throughout the country is beingpromoted, and copies for signature can be obtained fromthe honorary secretary, Mr. John Struthers, 7, Portsdown-road, W.9. The aim of the petitioners is to ensure a full supply of milk at a fair price, with adequate efficiency inits production and distribution to consumers. With regardto the functions of a Milk Board, a leaflet which is beingdistributed at the National Welfare and Economy Exhi-bition states that "generally, it would have everything todo with milk except trade in it....... It would, in fact, takea human interest in milk apart from profit, and on behalfof the community conduct a proficient and ever-expandingbusiness.’’

THE HUMAN LOAD.THE Post Office, when introducing women as mail-carriers,had the good sense to recognise the inferiority of womanto man as a weight-bearer, and 20 lbs. has been in practicethe load of a postwoman, whereas 35 lbs. was the maximumlimit of the postman. The Food Production Departmenthas now taken useful action in recognising the same prin-ciple in regard to farm labour. A recent official noticepoints out the desirability of diminishing the standardsack from four to two bushels. Some evidence has been

produced of injury to farmers’ boys, and it is to be hopedthat after reasonable time has been allowed for him toobtain the necessary supply of sacks the employer shouldbe held responsible for any harm done to a woman orboy worker by carrying a sack of more than two bushelsweight.

"THE IVORY CROSS."SUPPORT is asked for the organisation known as the IvoryCross, an extension of the original movement for supply-ing sailors and soldiers with dental assistance. Foundedbv Miss Ada Elizabeth Fletcher and inaugurated at theMansion House in June last, it supplies the dental needsof the necessitous poor as well as of members of theForces, active and reserve. The movement has thesupport, amongst others, of Sir Arthur Newsholme andSir StUlair Thomson. A donation of Is. supplies a singletooth and 8s. a complete set. Donations should be sent toSir Herbert Bartlett, the honorary treasurer, 10, Conduit-street, W., or to the bankers, Messrs. Barclays, 1, PallMall East, S.W.METEOROLOGICAL READINGS.

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The following journals, magazines, &c. have been received :-R3vista Clinica, Parasitology, Journal of Hygiene, SouthwesterntMedicine, British Journal of Dental Science, Archives de Médecine-et de Pharmacie Militaires, Medical Review, Cleveland MedicalJnurnal, British Dental Journal, Archives of Internal Medicine,Practitioner.

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Medical Diary for the ensuing Week.LECTURES, ADDRESSES, DEMONSTRATIONS, &c.POST-GRADUATE COLLEGE, West London Hospital, Hammersmith-road. W.

MONDAY.-2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. Gray:Operations. Mr. B. Harman: Diseases of the Eye. Dr. Simson :Diseases of Women.

TUESDAY.-2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr..Baldwin: Operations. Dr. Banks Davis: Diseases of the Throat,Nose, and Bar. Dr. Pernet: Diseases of the Skin.

WEDNESDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Saunders : Diseases of Children. Dr. BanksDavis: Operations of the Throat, Nose, and Bar. 2 P.M.. Medicaland Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. Pardoe : Operations.

THURSDAY.-2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. Gray:: xOperations. Mr. B. Harman: Diseases of the Eye.

FRIDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Simson: Gynaecological Operations. 2 P.M.Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays. Mr. Baldwin : Opera-tions. Dr. Banks Davis: Diseases of the Throat, Nose, and Ear.Dr. Pernet : Diseases of the Skin.

SATURDAY.-10 A.M., Dr. Saunders: Diseases of Children. Dr. Bank&Davis: Operations of the Throat, Nose, and Ear. Mr. B. Harman :Eye Operations. 2 P.M., Medical and Surgical Clinics. X Rays.Mr. Pardoe : Operations.

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