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mental, concerning Ansesthetics—especially Chloroform, Ether, and . 
Alcohol—with Special Reference to Deaths by or during Anesthesia, 
and their possible Diminution ...... NOGA CS ASE solve tase aaa aes Minghes Meat aa 296 
Appendix J. Report upon the Routine Use, by the Open Method, 
of a Mixture of Chloroform and Ether. By 
Dr. F. W. Hewirt, M.V.O., and Dr. J. 
BLUMER IB AGS hind vttannecteou le bee ieee 298 
3 II. Description of the Chloroform Balance. By Dr. 
1a DAN W\GEG CIN Sate ig] AALS Lee A Hel em de ag 503 
», III. On the Physiological Effects of Mixed Anesthetics. 
Bey Dr As TL WALEER PRG. Se. sicdigectpenyase sch ve 305 
», IV. The Comparative Power of Alcohol, Ether, and 
Chloroform as measured by their Action upon 
Muscular Contraction. By Dr. A. D. Watter, 
F.R.S. (Royal Society, June 24, 1909)............ 307 
53 V. Quantitative Estimations of Chloroform in Blood. 
By J. A. GarpNner and Dr. Buckmaster ......... 307 
» WI. The Comparative Physiological Power of Chloro- 
form, Ether, and Alcohol, gauged by Intra- 
venous Injection. By Dr, A. D. Water and 
VER WY oie SRM IN. euler ond deseo e ere tea etek so 312 
The Electrical Phenomenon and Metabolism of Arwm Spadices.— 
Report of the Committee, consisting of Professor A. D. Water 
(Chairman), Miss Sanpers (Secretary), Professor Gorcn, and 
eae OTR PAR TATED ayy oc sy dice ta vi Seegustadeves. ch seed ddan i eeke Ub es denwdisdlcsccess 515 
The Effect of Climate upon Health and Disease.—Fourth Report of the 
Committee, consisting of Sir Lauper Brunton (Chairman), Mr. J. 
Barcrorr and Lieut.-Colonel R. J. 8. Stmpson (Secretaries), Colonel 
Sir D. Bruce, Dr. 8. G. Campsetzt, Sir Kenpat Franks, Professor 
J. G. McKenprick, Sir A. Mitcuetz, Dr. C. F. K. Murray, Dr. C. 
Porter, Dr. J. L. Topp, Professor G. Sts Woopueap, Sir A. E. 
Watcut, and the Heads of the Schools of Tropical Medicine of Liver- 
roe om@on and Wdinbae his ect sien cot aces sent <tebecdedssacecaver cage eescees 519 
The Structure of Fossil Plants.—Interim Report of the Committee, con- 
sisting of Dr. D. H. Scorr (Chairman), Professor F. W. OLtver 
(Secretary), Mr. E. A. Newrtt Arper, and Professors A. C. SEwarp 
EN RE Eek tac IC oo cee ody vec aus oncees <advnsanedtcvoun ce vedos ste 320 
The Experimental Study of Heredity.—Interim Report of the Committee, 
consisting of Mr. Francts Darwin (Chairman), Mr. A. G. Tansey 
(Secretary), and Professors Bateson and KEEBLE. (Drawn up by 
RE ME ECS) Senet cree sedi ace te cece es tense, giccnieataeetvieeecs elite secs 320 
Clare Island.—Report of the Committee, consisting of Professor T. 
Jounson (Chairman), Mr. R. Luoyp Prarcer (Secretary), Professor 
Grenvitie Corr, Dr. Scuarrr, and Mr. A. G. Tanstey, appointed to 
arrange a Botanical, Zoological, and Geological Suryey of Clare 
Dh Rees EAS Der Be RO Ve hc: a ER Te Be Pe ate aie ai 321 
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