best method is that reported by the Melbourne Prediatric Society where patients are shown, histories are read, and an open discussion takes place and is reported. On this account the Editor of the journal has for many years regarded the reports of the Melbourne Prediatric Society as the most valuable clinical reports which he receives. When the method pursued in New South Wales is followed, the bare clinical reports are sent to the journal office and the journal staff has to make up an account for publication from the notes sent. On rare occasions, when what we may call the "isolationist" method of demonstration has been used, members have, on request, sent specially worded reports. But even these are not accompanied by any record of discussion. We must not lose sight of the fact that some of the hospitals in Australia have their