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Abstract

THE programme of the fifty-first meeting of the German Naturalists and Physicians (the German equivalent of the British Association) will be held this year at Cassel, from September 18 to 24. This, probably the most thoroughly scientific and efficient of all the Associations, consists of twenty-five sections, ranging from Mathematics and Astronomy to Veterinary Surgery. This year a number of addresses on leading topics by eminent men of science are promised. Among these are the following:—“On the Relation of Darwinism to Social Democracy,” by Prof, Oscar Schmidt, of Strassburg; “On Symbiosis, Parasitism, and Allied Phenomena of Life,” by Prof. De Bary, of Strassburg; “On the Education of the Physician,” by Prof. Fick, of Würzburg; “On the Physician in his Relation to Research and Natural Science,” by Prof. Hüter, of Greifswald; “On Harvey's Life and Work,” by Dr. Baas, of Worms; “On the Colour-sense and Colour-blindness,” by Dr. J. Stilling, of Cassel. Many other attractions are promised, including excursions, social gatherings, and the inevitable winding-up “Abschieds-Commers.” The various German railways will afford great privileges to those attending the meeting.