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on each occasion the observation is repeated. The pulse 
should be counted during a whole minute at a time. 
The respirations should be counted for at least a minute 
while the subject is resting, and without his being conscious 
of what is being done. Observations should be made as to 
whether the respiratory movements are similar or different 
in males and females, particularly as to the predominance of 
costal or abdominal breathing in one or other sex. 
J. G. G. 
No. XIV.—MISCELLANEOUS. 
1. Do the people bear cold well, or bear exposure to direct 
rays of the sun ? Do they expose their heads to the sun 
uncovered ? How do they bear privations of food, or drink, 
or sleep ? 
2. Is the voice deep, hoarse, or shrill ? 
3. Are there any peculiarities of the excretory functions, 
such as the habitual diarrhoea (as in Faeroe), constipation, or 
salivation, or alkalinity of urine, or abundance or absence of 
perceptible perspiration ? 
J. B. 
No. XV.-ODOUR. 
Many curious things are known or reported on this subject. 
Thus the Peruvians have different names for the scent of a 
Negro, an Indian, and a white man. The North-American 
Indians have been reported, but on doubtful authority, to 
regard the smell of Jews as horribly offensive. The odour 
of Kaffirs is said not to be diminished by washing, but to 
be increased by muscular exertion. 
1. Is there any notable peculiarity of odour attached to the 
persons of the tribe or people described ? 2. Is it recognised 
as diagnostic by their neighbours, or by dogs or other 
animals ? 3. Does it seem to depend on filthy habits and 
