The Harveian Oration,
1902.
Mr. President and Gentlemen,—I am certain I am but truthfully expressing the feelings of this important assemblage of the College of Physicians when I say that we one and all rejoice that our most exalted Fellow, His Gracious Majesty King Edward, has been happily restored to health and anointed King over a loyal and united nation—united as it has never been before in the history of our race. Our sovereign owes much to the medical profession, for twice, at least, he has been rescued from imminent
Note.—In the preparation of this address I have freely availed myself of the rich mine of material contained in the works of Tigerstedt Die Physiologic des Kreislaufes, 1893), von Bezold (Die Innervation des Herzens, 1863) and the well-known text-books of Foster and Schafer. In particular I gratefully acknowledge much valuable help and counsel from my colleague, Dr. T. G. Brodie.
