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 esteem and affection! He was so gentle, kind-hearted, straightforward, and truly Christian in all his dealings, that he endeared himself to all. Moreover, Parkes contributed in no small measure to the progress of scientific and practical medicine, and was one of the pioneers of physiological and pathological chemistry, as well as of modern hygiene, of which he was Professor at Netley after he left University Hospital. His masterly treatise on this subject is a lasting memorial of his admirable work in this direction.

Surely there is no one among the illustrious roll of Fellows of this College whom Sir Herman Weber could have more fitly commemorated than Dr. Parkes, and he has done so in most appropriate and practical fashion. The prize is to be awarded every third year, on the recommendation of three Fellows appointed by the President, to the author of the best essay connected with the ætiology, prevention, pathology, or treatment of tuberculosis, especially with reference to pulmonary consumption in man; the College, in making the award, to have regard to careful collection of facts and original research. It consists of the substantial sum of one hundred and fifty guineas and a silver medal for the winner of the prize; and a similar second medal for the essayist who comes next in order of merit. Thus far it has been awarded on two occasions.