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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3142, 14 March 1879, Page 4

A Martyr to Science.—An American naturalist, while investigating the causes and effects of the poison of a wasp-sting, nobly determined to make himself a martyr to science, and accordingly handed his thumb to an impatient insect he had caged in a bottle. The wasp entered into the martyr business with a great deal of spirit, and backed up to the thumb with an abruptness which took the scientist by surprise. Be was so deeply absorbed in the study of remedies that he forgot to make any notes, but bis wife wrote a paragraph in nil note book, for the benefit of science, that the primary effect of a wasp-sting is abrupt and terrific —and such words! —Medical Press. Mb Wk. McCßliouaH having been appointed agent on the Thames for the Imperial Fire.lnsurance Company, is prepared to take risks at the lowest rates. The Imperial Com puny was established in 1803, and has a capital of £1,600,000, with its head office at No. 1, Old Broad street, London. The Mcl bourne directory has upon it some of the most influential men in that city, and the name the Company has gained for itself by its prompt and liberal settleiuent of claims, while charging moderate rates, has secured a large amount ol business not only in Australian Colonies, but in all partß oi the world in which agencies have been established.—-Advtv ' .