Mr J. Chas. Harrison, M.D.

Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 98, 7 February 1893, Page 2

Mr J. Chas. Harrison, M.D.

Mr J. Charles Harrison, M.D.V Who is a graduate of two leading Universities in the United States, and who has (spent several years in special study in the** leading European Hospitals, delivered | his first lecture here, to men only,, at the * Assembly Booms last night to a large audience. Dr Harrison is a lecturer of world- wide reputation, and his' lecture last night showed he is full? deserving of the high commendation that has been - bestowed upon him wherever he has appeared. Dr Harrison is of a class 6f lecturers who though comparatively burner. ohs m America are very rare' here; 'and but a trifle less so in England. Br Harrison, however, has been moat cordially received at Home. He is of commanding^ appearance, and his delivery is un-em-.L harassed and lucid, his *> Yankee twang " lending a refreshing goignanpy; to his talk. His lecture wasvery practical in its nature and evinced a tnocoughness of , study and research in his, profession which was at once, reassuring in these days when the public is flooded with llldigeeted theories on disease. The doctor is a man of the progressive stamp,' and A anticipates the time is not far 1 -distant whec we shall recognise- and punish the hereditary, transmission of ; disease -as a crime. . He also .said that zymotio diseases, such as typhoid and bilious fevers, were the result of unpleanliness ;in- f the... iudividual in bis immediate surround- ' ings, or in the community, and the time is not far distinct when we shall be ; aa. . much ashamed of such ailments as we] ' now are of scabies. la the course of hur remarks he drew attention to tneSyanous evils that lie along the pathway pf? life and threaten the welfare of young men. He also dwelt upon the great importance , of physical training on the mem tannin corpore sano principle, and contended that without it the development of mental activity is impossible; When lus •& U dress threatened to become of too^ item a character he relieved ifr by some Arfemus Ward-like touches of Jramoar and ; anecdotes that elicited hearty .laughter. , The views thrown on a screen occupying the entire stage were of unusual , beatify. . They were unquestionably Works of toe t highest order of artistic merit' antt included many of the finest works of art,: : as well as familiar scenes in the Old Country and less known' scenery' in' ttie f , United States. The ! lecture : throughout I , was marked by chaste language anil an t earnest, maalf desire to. do- good; There • was no trace of obicajiarj, and it cannot be doubted that the Jecture will be .pre- - duotive of much good. To-morrow Dr ' ; Harrison will deliver his last aatt best lecture, to men. A nominal admission fee will be charged.