as a considerable number of gentlemen neglect to make the return, believing that the non-return will imply "correctness." But those gentlemen forget that "no return " may imply "death" or "removal." It is therefore to be hoped that every one to whom the "Circular" is addressed will, without unnecessary delay, respond to the annual appeal of the Editors, especially as it is burdened by no conditions, and attended with no expense beyond that of postage. The "Directory " being the only recognised Register of Medical Practitioners, it is as important to the personal interests of the Profession as to the character of the work itself, that all the particulars contained therein should be strictly correct, and this correctness can only be secured by the co-operation of every Member of the Profession. The Editors beg now to call attention to the various alterations and additions which are to be found in the present volume. 1. A very considerable increase in the number of Names, &c., will be observed. The Editors have from various sources obtained the names of gentlemen who had hitherto neglected to forward the necessary particulars for insertion in the 'Directory." To each of these gentlemen the usual Circular was sent many were promptly returned, but others paid no attention to the application, although it was again repeated. If, therefore, any of these gentlemen find their names in the " Supplemental List," it must be remembered that themselves are alone to blame. 2. The list of Medical and Scientific Societies has been augmented. 3. An important and useful addition will be found in "The Parochial Medical Service of Scotland," giving the name of each Parish, Inspector, Population, Area, Name of Medical Officer, and his Salary. This list has been compiled from various sources, and from original returns, at considerable cost and much labour, and the Editors trust that on examination it will be found as correct as can be expected for an original list so full of detail, and which is published for the first time in its present form. The addition of 40 pages to the bulk of the "Directory" will prove how anxious the Editors have been to supply the wants and meet the exigencies of the Profession, and they most cordially thank those gentlemen who have so greatly aided and encouraged them in their work. 11, NEW BURLINGTON-STREET, LONDON. January 1, 1858. Notice to Subscribers. Our Subscribers will greatly oblige by strictly observing the terms of subscription, and by remitting the amount in uncut postage stamps, or by post-office order, on receipt of the work; this is essentially necessary in so large à number of small payments, and is, at the same time, an acknowledgment of the safe delivery of the volume. The prompt compliance with this simple request will be esteemed a favour. N.B.-If not paid for before the end of January, the Work will be considered as a Non-Subscriber's copy, and charged accordingly. Post-Office Orders to be drawn in favour of Charles Jackson, 11, New Burlington-street, London; payable at Old Cavendish-street Post Office. All communications should be addressed, "To the Editors of the Medical Directories, at Mr. Churchill's, 11, New Burlington-street, London. W." MEDICAL DIRECTORY FOR SCOTLAND. Local List, giving the Names of the Resident Practitioners in the Towns and Villages of Scotland General Alphabetical List of Names, Addresses, Qualifications, Appoint- |