1047 to and fro. For the pharynx a sponge-holder is used, carrying a pledget of cotton-wool, which, as well as the metal parts, is carefully covered over with batiste. Gentle but rapid friction movements are made with this over the mucous membrane of the pharynx or naso-pharyngeal space. Not content with manipulating these regions, Dr. von Cederschiöld has actually invaded the interior of the Eustachian tube. For this purpose he employs a spiral similar to that used for the nares, but much finer-fine