He deny that Lever was a genius of the first order. began the practice of medicine in Ireland, and pursued it with great success. In consideration of noble professional services rendered in 1832, when cholera was epidemic, he was appointed physician to the British embassy at Brussels, and when his success as an author became pronounced he retired from the practice. He has written a number of books which have had a phenomenal sale and have contributed to the merriment of the world. One who does this is a benefactor. We cannot quote in this limited space anything from this author and do him justice. DR. JOHN WILLIAM DRAPER.-One of the most distinguished gentlemen in our profession is Dr. John William Draper, Professor of Chemistry in the University of New York. His great work, "History of the Conflict between Religion and Science," is one of the most philosophica! works in the English language, and the author's fame would be secure had he written nothing slse. His "Human Physiology" and "Organization of Plants" are works which will endure. We can make no quotation from his works because they would demand more space than can be allowed. INDEX TO AUTHORS AND QUOTATIONS. AKENSIDE, MARK.. Inscription for a Monument to Shakespeare... PAGE. 44 45 Inscription for a Statue of Chaucer at Woodstock.. 46 Patriotism ARBUTHNOT, Dr. John.. Know Thyself. Usefulness of Mathematical Learning. 44 36 40 37 ARMSTRONG, JOHN..... 51 Over-Indulgence in Wine. 52 Pestilence of the Fifteenth Century. 53 BLACKMORE, SIR RICHARD... 33 The Scheme of Creation 36 BROWNE, SIR THOMAS . Oblivion Of Myself.... CHARLETON, DR. WALTER The Ready and Nimble Wit. The Slow but Sure Wit. CRABBE, GEORGE. The Parish Workhouse and Apothecary (from 66 "The Village")..... CURRIE, JAMES... DARWIN, DR. ERASMUS. 57 Death of Eliza at the Battle of Minden (from the 60 |