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46 and the irides responded. When asked to identify people he pushed his head hack so as to bring the person into the line of vision. He could, in fact, see perfectly well. The hearing was not affected. There was profuse salivation, the saliva streaming down from the corner of his mouth. The lower lip had drooped. He could speak but very indistinctly, so indistinctly that his friends had to ask him to repeat what he said. The intonation was peculiarly nasal, much resembling that of persons who have lost part of their palate. The lips were not used in his endeavour to pronounce his name, consequently the labial b was omitted, and he answered with a very indistinct and nasal "Aon Dás." On attempting to swallow some water it was returned through the nostrils. He was unable to clear his throat, which caused him some distress. He felt some difficulty in breathing, though the respiration was but slightly embarrassed. The superficial temporal and frontal veins were very distinct and tortuous, being gorged with blood. He could not walk himself, but if supported walked with an unsteady gait, though he had perfect control over his upper extremities. Still felt intoxicated and his body hot. Pulse 96, full and strong. Temperature 100°.5 F. Occasional retching.

11.30 A.M. Slightly better; still feels intoxicated; temperature 101°.1 F.

1 P.M. Temperature 101°.5 F.

2.30 P.M. Arm a little more swollen — now measures