Fifth International Congress of Radiology

brief tribute to Dr. C. Forsythe, who had died the previous day, at the age of 88, and who had been an honoured member of the profession in the district. After dinner the toast of The King was honoured, after which Mr. George B. Hanna, K.C., M.P., proposed the health of the British Medical Association. During his speech he congratulated Professor R. J. Jo'hnstone, M.P., on his election to the high honour of President-Elect, and mentioned his close friendship with Professor Johnstone as a colleague in the Northern Parliament. Professor Johnstone, who was received with great enthusiasm, spoke of the work of the Association, and assured the company that the local committee were determined to make the Belfast meeting in July a landmark in the history of the Association. He also praised the hard work of the local secretary, Dr. Allen, in Belfast, and his assistants. Dr. J. M. Hunter then proposed the health of the guests in a racy speech, and Major Kirkland, London, in replying, congratulated the chairman, and recalled that his father, Dr. S. J. Bolton, who was present, had also served with distinction as chairman of the Division. Dr. F. M. B. Allen, secretary of the Northern Ireland Branch, also replied and congratulated the Division on its many activities. The health of the chairman was received with musical honours, following a witty speech by Dr. J. S. McGlade, and Dr. Sloan Bolton, replying, thanked the members for their co-operation, and commented on the friendly relations existing between the doctors of the district. The last toast, that of the musical guests, was given by Dr. D. Boylan, and Mr. Hugh Carson, chairman of Portrush Urban District Council, replied. During the evening Mr. Rodney Malcolmson, L.D.S., and Dr. C. Emerson delighted everybody with humorous songs and sketches, which included allusions to many of the company present. On the more serious side, Mr. Hugh Carson's songs were greatly appreciated. Mr. A. J. W. Christie also gave a selection on the ocarina. " Auld Lang Syne " brought to a close what was the most successful dinner the Division has yet held. J. HUNTER, Hon. Secretary. 36 Eglinton Terrace, Portrush.