xxiy CONTENTS, 
Section [1.—PHYSIOLOGY. 
THURSDAY, AUGUST 26. 
Page 
1. *Observations on the Osmotic Pressure in the Blood of Fishes. By 
Professor ASB: MWACAnTUM, NSEUIS.S caevccenes cctreeses oaderee sagemeerteet 628 
2. *Observations on the Inorganic Composition of the Blood of Fishes. 
By Professor A. B. Macativum, F,R,S., and Dr. C. C. Benson ..... 628 
3. Report on Anesthetics (p. 296) wiser DRE ent ae suomi. OLO 
4. *Discussion on Anesthetics .......:.... ene Seep siesnlaslthacpapants dace eens 628 
5. On the Use of Atropine or the Allied Drugs Hyascine, Hyoseya- 
mine, Scopolamine, Daturine, Duboisine, in conjunction with 
Anesthetics. By W. Wesster, M.D,, C.M. ....,,.006 ; iyapolaennanee 628 
FRIDAY, AUGUST 27. 
Address by Professor EF. H, Starttine, M.D., F.R.S., President of the 
DICCULOM Meas sn magcenrmenn aunts reste oases stats acs ene Gan teasing caw na ealeaeametege 633 
1. *The Inorganic Composition of the Blood in Puerperal Eclampsia. 
BysProfessor A. MAGAETUR, SRUS: 2c.ssns00ve<s4o0+deacepeh eoneuteates 643 
2. Report on the Ductless Glands (p. 293) ..........ccecseseeeeeuceueeeeeenees 643 
3. *On the Comparative Anatomy and Histiology of the Thyroid and 
Parathyroid Glands. By Mrs. W. H. THompson ..................... 643 
4. *On the Comparative Physiology of the Thyroid and Parathyroid 
Glands. By Dr. Branpson and Dr. J. A. HAtPENNY ............... 643 
MONDAY, AUGUST 30. 
1. Preliminary Note on the Origin and Function of the Postero-Septal 
Reach VW. AGH Via se MRD: CIDE SCs wi c.uune scwatan <osengas eeweabed 644 
2. Degenerative Changes, with especial reference to the Brain, follow- 
ing Lesions of the Spinal Cord. By W. Pace May, M.D., D.Sc. 644 
3. The Pyramid Decussation in the Sheep. By J. Luerta Kryne, 
A.B., and SurHERLAND Srmpson, M.D., D.Sc. ...........cccccee eee ee 645 
4. The Cortico-Spinal Tract in the Guinea-pig. By Ina Z. Rrvetry, . 
M.A., and SurHernaAND Srmpson, M.D., D.Sc. ..........c cece 645 
5. Ascending Tracts in the Spinal Cord of the Cat. By E. G. Prrrr- 
SON; PAWS gers aciaeescicnemeMseete tegen densa sechcwle oats secles’ sis sc da schon fae snag 646 
6. On the Natural Secretion of the Adrenal Bodies. By Dr. F. A. 
NVOUNG\ Wearcceamanttemie ct Marcenty scterninbsida fo s-Gishlemqationsiess naleteaebuncenel leaNN 647 
7. The Opposite Hlectrotaxis of Animal and Vegetable Cells. By 
Professor Wi.) Me LHORNTON: | DD) Se), c.isctdcsemasetetcsccecewvcere suesapel 647 
8. Casual Factors in the Diurnal Variation in Body Temperature. 
By SuTHERLAND SIMPSON, M.D., D.Sc. ....cceccceccsseeseececaeeseeeees 648 
9. Report on the Electrical Phenomena and Metabolism of Arum 
MPAGLCES {Tt LD) 4 pst des Rorenoeh ry SAVIN Maan teens TYCO iM ES. a8 650 
