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during intermissions, when the patient craves for 
port, essence of beef, and consomme; nor can we 
readily admit the dictum that in the tropics “ the 
most wholesome diet, without doubt, is chiefly 
vegetable.” Despite Jacquemont and all the rice- 
eaters, I cry beef and beer for ever and every¬ 
where ! Many can testify personally to the value 
of the unofficinal prescription which he offers in 
cases of severe lichen (prickly heat), leading to 
impetigo. It is as follows, and it is valuable :— 
Cold cream gj. 
Glycerine . . . . 3]*. 
Chloroform . . . 3!]'. 
Oil of bitter almonds . . gtt. x. 
