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fact far more so. * One cannot entirely avoid 

 being bitten by mosquitoes, but as quinine is 

 "fatal" to the fever germs transmitted by the 

 insect, it is a wise precaution to take a dose 

 every day before the first meal, as a preventive 

 medicine. This is the plan practised by Sir 

 Ronald Ross, of the Liverpool School of 

 Tropical Medicine, and those following his 

 example will find Messrs. Burroughs Well- 

 come and Co.'s " Tabloid " Quinine to be the 

 highest quality available, and so compact that a 

 large supply can easily be carried in the vest 

 pocket. These " Tabloid" medicines are pure, 

 keep well in all climates and prevent waste. 

 For those who prefer quinine in powder, or who 

 dispense it in quantity for use on estates, &c., 

 the same firm's "Welcome" brand quinine is 

 of the greatest value. This may be had either 

 in large flakes, or, better still for convenience, 

 I should recommend the same quality in 

 compact crystals, which occupy one-third of 

 the space, are less costly for transport, and 

 easier to store and handle. Another excellent 

 idea is " Vana " Tonic Wine, particularly useful 

 to those who suffer after-effects from taking 

 quinine in the ordinary way. " Vana " is a 

 splendid thing for convalescents in particular. 

 By far the simplest and readiest way of 

 solving the difficulty of selecting and packing- 

 all these requisites is to get a properly-fitted 

 medicine chest. Some of these are so port- 

 able that they can be carried in the coat 



