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Paraf, for his work on hygiene; the Mége prize to 
S. Turchini, for his experimental study on the power of 
the X-ray tube under different conditions of use. ; 
Physiology.—A Montyon prize to E. Meyer, for his re- 
searches in experimental physiology from 1886 to 1904, a 
mention being accorded to J. Sellier for his researches on 
digestion and the digestive ferments; the Philipeaux prize 
to Stéphane Leduc, for the whole of his researches in 
experimental physiology, M. Caubert receiving a mention ; 
the Lallemand prize to André Léri, for his clinical and 
anatomical researches on tabes; the Pourat prize to Georges 
Bohn, for his researches on phototropism; the Martin- 
Damourette prize to Lucien Butte, for his researches on 
the physiological and therapeutical action of Guaco (Aristo- 
lochia cymbifera), a very honourable mention being 
accorded to Pierre Sée for his study of the therapeutical 
applications of the oxydases and the metal ferments. : 
Statistics—A Montyon prize to Dr. Ausset, for his 
memoir on the infantile mortality in the Departement 
du Nord, a very honourable mention being accorded to 
Dr. Butte for his memoir on the statistics of syphilis in 
Paris, and an honourable mention to Dr. Ott for his work 
on infant mortality in the town of Lillebonne. 
General Prizes.—The Lavoisier medal to S. M. Jorgensen, 
for his researches in inorganic chemistry; the Berthelot 
medal to S. M. Jorgensen and M. Martine; the Trémont 
prize to M. Frémont, for his experimental researches on 
metals ; the Gegner prize to J. H. Fabre; the Lannelongue 
prize divided between Mme. Beclard and Mme. Cusco; the 
Jerome Ponti prize divided between M. Offret, for his work 
in mineralogy, and M. Gruvel, for his researches on the 
Cirrhipedz ; the Wilde prize divided between M. Termier, 
for his researches on the geological structure of the eastern 
Alps, and M. Massau, for his work in applied mechanics, 
and especially for his researches in graphical integration ; 
the Saintour prize divided between Ant. Magnin, for his 
work in botanical geography, and [L. Laurent, for his 
work in plant paleontology; the Houllevigue prize divided 
between G. André, for his researches in the physiological 
chemistry of plants, E. Bataillon, for the whole of his 
researches in experimental embryology, and A. Pizon, for 
his work on the development of the tunicates; the Cuvier 
prize to Dr. Raffray, for the whole of his work on insects ; 
the Jean Reynaud prize to Pierre Curie, for his work on 
piezoelectricity and the properties of the radio-active bodies ; 
the Baron de Joest prize to M. Demoulin, for his researches 
in infinitesimal geometry; the prize founded by the 
Marquise de Laplace to Paul Pierre Lévy, and the prize 
founded by M. Félix Rivot to MM. Lévy, Bélugou, Petit, 
and Lane. 
Prizes PROPOSED. 
The subjects proposed by the academy for prizes for 1908 
are as follows :— 
Geometry.—The grand prize of the mathematical sciences 
(3000 francs). The question proposed for 1908 is the 
following :—to realise an important progress in the study 
of the deformation of the general surface of the second 
degree; the Francoeur prize (1000 francs), for discoveries 
or work useful to the progress of the sciences of pure and 
applied mathematics. 
Mechanics.—A Montyon prize (700 frances), for the inven- 
tion or improvement of instruments useful to the progress 
of agriculture, the mechanical arts or sciences; the 
Fourneyron prize (1000 francs), for a theoretical or experi- 
mental study of steam turbines. 
Navigation.—The extraordinary prize of 6000 francs, for 
work tending to increase the efficacy of the French naval 
forces; the Plumey prize (4ooo francs), for improvements 
in steam engines or any other invention contributing to the 
progress of steam navigation. 
Astronomy.—The Lalande prize (540 francs), for an 
observation, memoir, or work most useful to the progress 
of astronomy; the Valz prize (460 francs), to the author 
of the most interesting astronomical observation made 
during the year; the Damoiseau prize (2000 francs), the 
question proposed is the theory of the planet Eros based 
upon known observations ; the Janssen prize (a gold medal), 
for a discovery or work constituting an important progress 
in physical astronomy. 
Geography.—The Gay prize 
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graphical studies on Morocco: the Tchihatchef prize (3000 | 
francs), for the exploration of the lesser-known regions of 
Asia, the work being done in any branch of science; the 
Binoux prize (2000 francs), for work in geography and 
navigation ; the Delalande-Guérineau prize (1000 francs). 
Physics.—The Hébert prize (1000 francs), for the best 
treatise or most useful discovery for the practical employ- 
ment of electricity; the Hughes prize (2500 francs), for 
discoveries or works contributing to the progress of physics. 
Chemistry.—The Jecker prize (10,000 frances), for work 
in organic chemistry; the Cahours prize (3000 francs), for 
the encouragement of young chemists; Montyon prize (a 
prize of 2500 francs and a mention of 1500 frances), for a 
discovery of a means of rendering an art or trade less 
unhealthy. 
Mineralogy and Geology.—The Fontannes prize (2000 
franes), for the best paleontological publication ; the Bordin 
prize (3000 francs), for a study of the fossil fishes of the 
Paris basin. 
Botany.—The Desmaziéres prize (1600 franes), for the 
best work during the current year on cryptogams; the 
Montagne prize (1500 francs), for work on the anatomy, 
physiology, development, or description of the lower 
cryptogams; the de Coincy prize (g00 francs), for a work 
on phanerogams. 
Anatomy and Zoology.—The Savigny prize (1300 frances), 
for assisting young travelling zoologists, with special refer- 
ence to the invertebrate animals of Egypt and Syria; the 
Thore prize (200 francs), for the best work on the habits 
and anatomy of a species of European insect. 
Medicine and Surgery.—A Montyon prize (prize of 2500 
frances, mentions of 1500 frances), for work or discoveries 
useful in the art of healing ; the Barbier prize (2000 francs), 
for a discovery in the surgical, medical, or pharmaceutical 
sciences, or in botany with reference to the art of healing; 
the Bréant prize (100,000 francs), for the discovery of a 
drug which will cure Asiatic cholera in the great majority 
of cases, or for indicating in an absolutely certain manner 
the causes of Asiatic cholera, so that by the suppression 
of these causes the epidemic can be stopped, or, in the 
alternative, for the discovery of a prophylactic treatment 
as certain as that of vaccination for small-pox. If the 
capital sum is not awarded, the interest will be given as 
a prize for a rigorous demonstration of the existence in the 
atmosphere of material taking part in the production or 
propagation of epidemic diseases. The Godard prize (1000 
francs), for the best memoir on the anatomy, physiology, 
and pathology of the genito-urinary organs; the Baron 
Larrey prize (750 francs), for a work by an army or navy 
surgeon or physician treating of the subject of military 
medicine, surgery, or hygiene; the Bellion prize (1400 
francs), for the author of works or discoveries ‘* especially 
profitable to the health of man or the amelioration of the 
human species’’; the Mége prize (10,000 francs); the 
Serres prize (7500 francs), for the best work dealing with 
general embryology applied as far as possible to physiology 
and medicine. j 
Physiology—A Montyon prize (750 francs), for a work 
on experimental physiology; the Philipeaux prize (900 
frances), for the same; the Lallemand prize (1800 francs), 
to recompense or encourage works relating to the nervous 
system; the Martin-Damourette prize (1400 francs), for 
work in therapeutical physiology; the Pourat prize (1000 
francs), for a work on the immediate destination of the 
energy devoted to maintaining life in warm-blooded subjects. 
Statistics —A Montyon prize of 1000 francs and a 
mention of 500 francs. 
General Prizes.—The Arago medal, the Lavoisier medal 
for services to chemistry, the Berthelot medal, the Trémont 
prize (1100 francs), the Gegner prize (3800 frances), the 
Lannelongue prize (2000 francs), the Wilde prize (one of 
4000 francs or two of 2000 francs), the Victor Raulin prize 
(1500 francs), the Saintour prize (3000 francs), the prize 
founded by Mme. la Marquise de Laplace, the Félix Rivot 
prize (2500 francs), the Jerome Ponti prize (3500 francs), 
the Houllevigue prize (5000 frances), the Estrade-Delcros 
prize (8000 francs). ; 
Of these prizes, those bearing the names of Lalande, 
Tchihatchef, Desmaziéres, Lavoisier, and Wilde are ex- 
pressly stated to be free from any restriction as to 
nationality. 
